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https://www.wikihow.com/Eliminate-and-Prevent-Green-Algae-in-a-Swimming-Pool	How to Eliminate and Prevent Green Algae in a Swimming Pool	To eliminate and prevent green algae in a swimming pool, start by adding an extra dose of chlorine to your pool to shock the algae and stop the bloom. Let the chlorine work overnight, then test the pH levels of the pool in the morning to see if the pH is back to normal. Next, use a pool brush to scrub algae off the walls of the pool, then vacuum up any dead algae. To prevent it from blooming again, test your pool's chemical levels daily and make adjustments as needed.	Use chlorine as your go-to algae killer. When your pool water is green or contains visible algae clumps, your pool does not have enough chlorine. "Shocking" the pool with a large dose of chlorine is the most effective way to kill the existing algae and bring your pool back to sanitary conditions. This usually works within 1–3 days, but can take up to a week if pool conditions are poor. The other methods listed below are faster, but may not fix underlying sanitation concerns. They are also more expensive and can have unwanted side effects. Brush the walls and floor of the swimming pool. Brush vigorously to remove as much of the algae as possible. This will reduce the amount of time it takes to kill and clear the algae bloom. Pay special attention to the steps, behind ladders, and other nooks and crannies where algae tends to gather. Make sure the brush is compatible with your pool. Steel brushes work well on concrete, while nylon brushes are preferable for vinyl pools. Review pool chemical safety. You'll be handling dangerous chemicals during this method. Always read the safety information on the labels first. At minimum, follow these safety standards for all pool chemicals: Wear gloves, eye protection, and clothing that covers your skin. After use, wash hands and inspect clothes for chemicals. Avoid inhaling the chemicals. Use caution when handling in windy weather. Always add chemicals to water, never water to chemicals. Do not place wet scoops back in container. Store chemicals in sealed, fireproof containers, away from children, on separate shelves on the same level (not one above the other). Many pool chemicals explode when they touch another pool chemical. Adjust the pool pH. Use a swimming pool pH test kit to measure the pH of your water. If the pH is above 7.6 — which is common during an algae bloom — add a pH reducer (such as sodium bisulfate) to your pool according to label instructions. Aim for pH levels between 7.2 and 7.6 to make your chlorine more effective and reduce the growth of the infestation. Wait at least a couple hours, then test the pool again. Test kits that use tablets or droppers are much more accurate than paper test strips. If pH levels are back to normal but total alkalinity is above 120 ppm, check the pH reducer label for instructions to bring total alkalinity down between 80 and 120 ppm. Choose a chlorine shock product. The chlorine you use for regular pool treatment may not be the best choice for a shock treatment. Ideally, you should use a liquid chlorine product intended for swimming pools. The product should contain sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, or lithium hypochlorite. Avoid calcium hypochlorite if you have hard water. All hypochlorite products are flammable and explosive. Lithium is relatively safer, but much more expensive. Avoid granular or tablet chlorine products (such as dichlor or trichlor), which contain stabilizers that should not be added to the pool in large quantities. Add an extra large dose of shock. Check your chlorine product's label for "shock" instructions. To fight algae, use twice the recommended amount for a regular shock. Use triple the amount if the water is very murky, or even quadruple if you can't even see the top rung of the ladder. With the pool filter running, add the shock directly to the perimeter of the pool. (If you have a vinyl pool liner, pour the shock into a bucket of pool water first to avoid bleaching.) Warning — liquid chlorine will explode and produce corrosive gas if it touches chlorine tablets or granules. Never pour the liquid chlorine into your pool skimmer or anything that contains these products. Because UV rays in sunlight break down chlorine, shocking is most effective when added in the evening and left overnight. Test the pool again the next day. After the pool filter has been running for 12–24 hours, examine the pool. Dead algae turns white or gray, and either suspends in the pool water or settles to the floor. Whether or not the algae is dead, test the pool again for the new chlorine and pH levels. If your chlorine levels are higher (2–5 ppm) but the algae is still there, keep maintaining these levels as usual for the next couple days. If chlorine levels have risen but are still below 2ppm, shock a second time the next evening. If there was no significant change in your chlorine levels, your pool likely has too much cyanuric acid (more than 50 ppm). This comes from using granulated or tablet chlorine, and can "lock" your chlorine into unusable forms. The only way to fight this is to shock repeatedly (sometimes many times), or to partially drain your pool. Large amounts of leaf litter or other objects in the pool can also eat up your chlorine. If the pool has been unused a long time, this could take a full week and several shock treatments. Brush and test daily. Brush vigorously to fight new algal growth on the walls. Over the next couple days, the chlorine should kill the algae. Test daily to confirm that chlorine and pH levels are acceptable. A well maintained pool has roughly the following values: Free Chlorine: 2-4 ppm, pH: 7.2 – 7.6, Alkalinity: 80 – 120 ppm and Calcium Hardness: 200 – 400 ppm. Slight differences in standards are common, so a small deviation should not be an issue. Vacuum the dead algae. Once there is no green color left in your pool, vacuum up all the dead algae until the water is clear. You may skip this step and let the filter handle it, but only if you have a powerful filter and are willing to wait several days. If you're having trouble getting all the algae, add coagulant or flocculant so it clumps together. These are available at pool stores, but may not be worth the purchase for a home pool. Clean the filter. If you have a D.E. filter, set it to backwash. If you have a cartridge filter, remove it and clean the cartridge with a hose at high pressure, followed by dilute muriatic acid or liquid chlorine if necessary. If you do not clean the filter thoroughly, dead algae may block the filter. Improve circulation to handle small spots of algae. If small clumps of algae form but do not spread to the rest of the pool, you may have areas of stagnant water. Check that your water jets are functioning properly. They should point into the water at an angle, so the water moves in a spiral pattern. Gather the algae with a flocculant. A flocculant or coagulant clumps the algae together, making it possible to vacuum living algae. This may take a hard day of work, but your pool should be clear by the end of it. This is the fastest way to get your pool looking good, but it does not make the water safe to swim in. If algae can multiply, so can viruses and bacteria. Follow this with a chlorine shock treatment to sanitize the pool, and do not swim in the pool until chlorine and pH levels are back to normal. Treat the pool with algaecide. Algaecide will certainly kill your algae, but the side effects and expense may not be worth it. Here are a few factors to weigh when considering this option: Some algaecide products are not powerful enough to treat an existing bloom, especially if you have black algae as well. Ask a pool store employee for help, or find a product with 30%+ active ingredients. Quaternary ammonia algaecides ("poly quats") are cheap, but cause your water to foam. Many people find this annoying. Copper-based algaecides are more effective, but expensive. They usually stain your pool walls as well. After adding the algaecide, wait at least 24 hours before adding other chemicals. Maintain your pool water. Algae should not grow if you keep on top of your pool chemistry. Test the pool regularly for free chlorine levels, pH, alkalines, and cyanuric acid. The faster you catch a problem, the easier it will be to deal with it. Daily testing is ideal, especially in the week or two following an algal bloom. Always test at least twice a week during the swimming season. Add an algaecide as a preventative. Algaecides are best used in small, weekly doses when pool conditions are normal. This will kill algae populations before they have a chance to grow. Check the product label for instructions. Make sure to follow instructions for regular prevention, not for existing algae blooms. Too much algaecide may stain your pool or cause foaming. Remove phosphates. Algae feed off several nutrients in the water, notably phosphates. Phosphate test kits are a cheap way to test for these chemicals in your pool. If they are present, use a commercial strength phosphate remover from a pool supply store. Let the filter and robot or manual vacuum remove the phosphate remover over the next day or two. Shock the pool once the phosphates are at a reasonable level. Pool professionals disagree over acceptable phosphate levels. 300 ppm is probably low enough unless you have recurring algae problems.	Use chlorine as your go-to algae killer. Brush the walls and floor of the swimming pool. Review pool chemical safety. Adjust the pool pH. Choose a chlorine shock product. Add an extra large dose of shock. Test the pool again the next day. Brush and test daily. Vacuum the dead algae. Clean the filter. Improve circulation to handle small spots of algae. Gather the algae with a flocculant. Treat the pool with algaecide. Maintain your pool water. Add an algaecide as a preventative. Remove phosphates.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Warm-During-Winter	How to Keep Warm During Winter	To keep warm during winter, wear a heavy coat and sweater made of wool or fleece, which help retain body heat. Put on a warm hat, gloves, and thick socks, since most of your body heat escapes through your head, hands, and feet. If you're at home, take a hot bath to warm up quickly, or snuggle under a blanket. You can also stay warm by eating something warm, like a hearty soup or stew, or by having a hot drink, like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.	Limit the time you go outdoors. If you're too cold, avoid going outside unless you absolutely have to. When you do go outside, walk quickly so you don't have to spend a lot of time in the cold. Stay in the sun while you are outside to naturally stay warm. If you're playing or working outside and the weather is below freezing, take inside breaks every 15-30 minutes to warm up again. Move around. When you feel yourself getting cold, pick up your pace and start moving. Your body temperature will rise while you're active. Limit taking long breaks to avoid cooling down. Stay at a comfortable pace so you don't sweat, since it could make you colder. Layer your clothes. Use cotton, wool, or fleece long-sleeved clothing since these materials work the best at maintaining body heat. Find slim-fitting clothes for your underlayer if you don't want to look bulky. Two or three layers work fine depending on the temperature, but the more layers you wear, the warmer you'll stay. The air between your layers of clothes holds heat and helps keep you warm. Use a pair of long underwear, or long johns, as your base layer. Many pairs are meant to dry quickly in case you get them wet with snow or slush. Flannel shirts are soft, thick, and stylish to wear while trying to stay warm. Try layering a T-shirt, a flannel shirt, and a down vest. Or, go for an undershirt underneath a wool sweater. You can also wear a shirt, a cashmere cardigan, and a down coat. Wear a hat to keep in body heat. Find a knit or wool hat that fits over your ears to prevent any body heat from escaping through your head. For extra warmth, wear hats with a fur or synthetic fur lining. Keep hats on when you go outdoors, especially if the temperatures are below 32 °F (0 °C), so you don't get frostbite. If your scalp is cold, your core temperature will drop faster than it normally would. Wrap a scarf around your mouth and neck. Tie your scarf so it doesn't come undone. Keep your mouth covered since the heat from your breath will help your face stay warm. It'll look a little funny, but wear a ski mask while playing outdoor sports or shoveling since a scarf might get in the way. Bundle up in a large coat when you go outside. Put on a coat lined with wool or down that's made for handling cold temperatures. Zip the coat all the way up to keep your core warm. The coat will protect you from the wind and elements whenever you're outside. Wear a water-resistant coat if it's wet or you plan on playing or working in the snow. That way, your clothes won't stay wet while you're outside. Keep your hands warm with gloves. Wear gloves with a fleece or wool liner to keep your hands warm and to prevent them from drying out. If you plan on being active in the snow, find gloves made of a waterproof material so your hands don't get wet. If you want to be able to use your phone, make sure you get ones that work with a touchscreen. Mittens will keep your hands warmer, but you'll have more limited dexterity. If you don't have gloves, keep your hands in your coat pockets as much as you can. Wear boots and wool socks if you plan on going outside for a long time. Wool socks and insulated boots will help keep your feet warm and prevent them from getting wet from snow or slush. Boots also have thick, non-slip soles so you're less likely to slip and fall. Leave your boots near a heat source in your home at night to let them dry for the next time you use them. Always bring a backup pair of shoes so you don't have to wear boots all day. Find socks that are moisture-wicking so they stay drier. If you have wet feet, you'll get cold. Consume hot food and drinks. There's a reason why everyone makes soup in the winter, and that's because it warms your body up. Aim to have at least one hot meal a day that's high in carbs. Pair your meal with a hot herbal drink or decaf coffee to feel nice and toasty throughout the day. Try making hot cocoa , beef stew , or lentil soup. Caffeinated drinks increase your blood flow, but decrease your body temperature over time. Avoid drinking alcohol since it lowers your body temperature. Stay cozy underneath blankets if you want to relax. Find a fleece or wool blanket to lie under when you're lounging around. Even covering up just a part of your body will help raise your body heat. When you're sleeping, keep the blanket on top of your sheets to add a bit of extra warmth. Electric blankets can be purchased at most stores and heat up when they're plugged in. Use an electric blanket if you want extra warmth while you're cuddling in. Make sure to turn off the electric blanket before you fall asleep to prevent any fire hazards. Blankets get thinner as they age. Consider getting a new blanket if the one you have is over 5 years old. If you only get mildly cold while you sleep, put a blanket on top of your duvet or comforter. If it's especially cold at night, put the blanket between your duvet and your sheets for more insulated warmth. Keep hand and foot warmers nearby. Hand and foot warmers are single-use packages that generate heat when they're exposed to air. Break open the outer packaging and shake the interior packet. The packets reach a temperature of about 135 °F (57 °C) for a few hours. Foot warmers fit inside of your shoes and keep your toes warm. Take a warm bath or shower. Run your bath or shower to the hottest temperature you can handle. Spend 10-30 minutes just relaxing in the water to bring your core temperature up. Not only does a hot bath or shower make you warm, but it also adds moisture to the air to help keep your skin from drying out. Instead of draining your tub right away, let the water evaporate into the air for 1 hour to keep your home humidified. Running constant showers and baths will increase your water bill. Work out for 20-30 minutes to warm up. Perform your exercises in your home so you don't have to go outside. Do simple workouts like push-ups , sit-ups , or jumping rope. Working out helps raise your core temperature. Wear long sleeves and pants while you work out so your sweat doesn't evaporate and cool you down. Set your home’s thermostat above 68 °F (20 °C). At that temperature, you'll stay comfortable indoors while saving money. When you go away from your house or go to sleep, turn your thermostat down by 5 °F (−15 °C) to preserve energy. Insulate your windows with a plastic film to prevent cold air from coming in. Stretch a plastic window covering over the all of your windows on the inside. Apply double-sided tape around the edge of your window to attach the plastic insulation. Make sure the plastic is tight and doesn't have wrinkles. Use a hair dryer on a low-heat setting to seal the plastic. Plastic window covers can be purchased at any home care store. Once the windows are sealed, they cannot be opened unless you remove the film. Put rugs over tiles or hardwood to keep your feet warm. Use small rugs for tight spaces or area rugs to cover a large floor space. Bare floors can feel a lot colder than room temperature and will make your body cold if you walk around barefoot. If you can't put rugs down on your floor, wear slippers or socks around the house. Reverse your ceiling fan’s motor to push warm air down. Turn off your ceiling fan and look at the bottom motor housing. Many fans have a switch on the side that allows you to reverse which way the fan spins. Flip the switch and turn your fan back on. If the blades spin clockwise, it's pushing the air down. Warm air rises, so reversing your fan will push the air back down to the floor. Use a space heater for extra heat in one room. Purchase a small space heater and turn it on in the room you want to warm up. Close off the room as much as possible so the heat doesn't escape. Let the heater run for 30-60 minutes before turning it off. Once the room starts to cool down again, turn your heater back on. Don't leave space heaters on for an extended period of time or unattended since they could be a fire hazard. Some heaters have automatic timers to prevent them from being on for too long. Light a fire in your fireplace if you have one. Either ignite a wood fire or turn on your gas fireplace. The heat from the fire will heat the whole room the longer it burns. Once your room feels comfortable, you can put the fire out. If you don't have a fireplace, find a portable electric fireplace at a home goods store. They help keep you warm and run only on electricity. Keep your chimney's flue closed when you're not burning a fire. Heat can escape from your room up through your chimney. Never let a fire burn unattended.	Limit the time you go outdoors. Move around. Layer your clothes. Wear a hat to keep in body heat. Wrap a scarf around your mouth and neck. Bundle up in a large coat when you go outside. Keep your hands warm with gloves. Wear boots and wool socks if you plan on going outside for a long time. Consume hot food and drinks. Stay cozy underneath blankets if you want to relax. Keep hand and foot warmers nearby. Take a warm bath or shower. Work out for 20-30 minutes to warm up. Set your home’s thermostat above 68 °F (20 °C). Insulate your windows with a plastic film to prevent cold air from coming in. Put rugs over tiles or hardwood to keep your feet warm. Reverse your ceiling fan’s motor to push warm air down. Use a space heater for extra heat in one room. Light a fire in your fireplace if you have one.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Future-Value	How to Calculate Future Value	To calculate future value with simple interest, you can use the mathematical formula FV = P times the sum of 1 + rt. In this formula, FV is future value, and is the variable you're solving for. P is the principal amount, r is the rate of interest per year, expressed as a decimal, and t is the number of years in the equation.	Understand how the value of money fluctuates over time. The value of $100 is different today than it was five years ago or will be five years from now. When you invest money or deposit it into an interest-bearing account, the value will increase or decrease depending on the rate of return. In addition, inflation affects the value of money. Even though $100 may be enough to purchase an item today, it may not be enough to purchase that same item in the future. Interest rates cause the value of money in investments or interest-bearing accounts to increase. Inflation causes the value of money to decrease by losing purchasing power. Learn about interest rates. The interest rate is the cost of borrowing money. It is expressed as an annual percentage of the total amount borrowed. You pay interest on loans and credit cards. But banks, governments and other large companies also need to borrow money. When you invest or make a deposit into an interest-bearing account, you are essentially lending money to that institution. So they pay interest to you. The rate of return on an investment or deposit account is the amount of interest you are paid divided by the amount of dollars in the account or investment. It is the gain or loss of money over a specific period of time. It is expressed as an annual percentage of the original amount. Evaluate the worth of an amount of money today after a given period of time. The change in the value of money over time is calculated using information about interest rates and inflation. If you want to evaluate the future value of an investment, you multiply the principal by the given interest rate. If you want to estimate your purchasing power over time, you consider how interest rates are increasing the value of money and how inflation is decreasing it. The nominal interest rate is the stated interest rate on a loan or rate of return on an investment. The real interest rate is the nominal interest rate minus the rate of inflation. So if you have an investment with annual rate of return of 10 percent, and the rate of inflation is 4 percent, then your real rate of return is 6 percent. Understand the difference between simple and compound interest. Simple interest is the principal amount multiplied by the interest rate and the number of accounting periods in a loan or investment. Compound interest is calculated in the principal amount plus any accrued interest from previous periods. Compound interest accrues, or increases, much more quickly than simple interest. Learn the formula for calculating future value with simple interest. Simple interest is the easiest type of interest to calculate. It is the product of the principal times the interest rate times time. The formula for the future value of money using simple interest is FV = P(1 + rt). In this formula, FV = the future value, P = the principal amount, r = rate of interest per year (expressed as a decimal) and t = the number of years. Determine how much you need today to achieve a specific financial goal. Suppose you know that you need $20,000 in 18 years to pay for college for your daughter. In this example, you know the future value, $20,000, and you need to solve for P, the principal. If an investment pays 8 percent simple interest per year, determine how much money you need to deposit now to have $20,000 in 18 years. In this example, you know the future value, and you need to solve for P, which is the principal amount. Therefore, FV = $20,000; r =.08 (8 percent interest expressed as a decimal); and t = 18. 20,000 = P(1 +.0818) 20,000 = P x 2.44 20,000 / 2.44 = P P = $8,196.72 Therefore, you would need to deposit $8,196.72 in the account today in order to have $20,000 in 18 years. Calculate how much your investment will grow. If you have a nest egg you plan to invest, then you might want to determine how much it will grow over a specific period of time. For example, you might have $5,000 to invest. If the simple interest is 8 percent and you plan to withdraw the funds in 10 years, you could use the formula to determine the future value, with P = 5,000, r =.08, and t = 10. FV = 5,000(1 +.0810) FV = 5,000 x1.8 FV = 9,000 In 10 years, you would have $9,000. Learn the formula for calculating future value with compound interest. The formula for this calculation is more complex. With compound interest, the accumulated interest is added back to the principal each payment period. Then interest for the current year is calculated on the principal plus the accumulated interest. Since the interest grows exponentially, you must use an exponential formula to calculate the future value. The formula for future value with compound interest is FV = P(1 + r/n)^nt. FV = the future value; P = the principal; r = the annual interest rate expressed as a decimal; n = the number of times interest is paid each year; and t = time in years. Interest can be compounded annually, semiannually, quarterly, monthly or daily. This determines the number of compounding periods in the year. Calculate the future value of money using the formula. Suppose you invested $5,000 in an account that paid 5 percent interest compounded annually for eight years. In this example, since the interest is compounded annually, there is one compounding period. In the equation, P = $5,000; r =.05 (5 percent expressed as a decimal); n = 1; t = 8. FV = 5000(1 +.05/1)^(18) = 5000(1.05)^8 = 5000 x 1.48 = 7387.28 At the end of eight years, the investment would be worth $7,387.28. Calculate the future value of the same investment if the interest rate were calculated quarterly. The annual interest rate and the compounding periods are adjusted for the number of times interest is paid within the year period. In this example, the principal is $5,000, the interest rate is.05 (5 percent expressed as a decimal) and the time is eight years. But the number of compounding periods is four since there are four quarters in a year. FV = 5000(1 +.05/4)^(48) = 5000 (1.0125)^32 = 5000 x 1.49 = 7440.65 The future value of the investment would be $7,440.65.	Understand how the value of money fluctuates over time. Learn about interest rates. Evaluate the worth of an amount of money today after a given period of time. Learn the formula for calculating future value with simple interest. Determine how much you need today to achieve a specific financial goal. Calculate how much your investment will grow. Learn the formula for calculating future value with compound interest. Calculate the future value of money using the formula. Calculate the future value of the same investment if the interest rate were calculated quarterly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-Someone-Is-Lying-in-a-Text	How to Know if Someone Is Lying in a Text	To know if someone is lying in a text, see if it takes them a while to respond since people who are lying usually take longer so they can come up with a believable answer. Also, check to see if the person's response is a lot longer or more complicated than their usual texts, which could be a sign that they're hiding something. You should also note if the person abruptly changes the subject or ends the conversation since it might mean that they want to move on so they don't get caught.	See if it takes the person longer to respond. One study found that people take 10 percent more time to respond to a question over text if they are lying. This is natural, of course—they need more time to come up with a believable answer. This can be especially obvious if you've been having a rapid back-and-forth conversation and suddenly it's taking forever for the person to respond. If you have the iPhone and can see the ellipses (“...”) at the other end of the text exchange, indicating that it's taking your texting partner forever to craft the perfect response, then this can be a red flag. Just remember that, just because it takes a person a longer time to respond, it doesn't guarantee that the person is lying. If the person really likes you, it can just take them longer to respond because they want to sound impressive. Of course, it's also possible—though less likely—that the person got held up just when you asked an important question. See if the answer seems super complicated. If you asked a fairly simple question, such as, “What did you do last night?” and the person sends you back three paragraphs of text, then it may be to compensate for the fact that they're not telling the truth. Some people think that, the more detailed their response is, the more convincing it is, but this can actually be quite the opposite, especially if the person normally doesn't send you long, descriptive texts. If the person is describing every little detail of their night when all you wanted was a simple answer, then it may be to convince you that whatever story they made up really did happen. If the person is really a novice at lying, then they may even backtrack to correct themselves in the middle of the text exchange. See if the person quickly tries to change the subject. If the person tries to change the subject, then this is another red flag that they are lying. This would also be true for the situation in person; if the person you're talking to isn't telling the truth, then it's only natural that they wouldn't want to linger over the topic. If the person gives you a quick answer and then asks a more complicated question, this can be a great way to create a diversion away from the fact that they are lying. They can say something like this: “I ended up staying out late with John. How about you? How was your night?” See if the person says they have to abruptly leave after giving you an answer. Well, this is another dead giveaway. If the person you're talking to pulls this one, then chances are they're probably not a master liar. If you've been having a great conversation and then suddenly think you've caught them in a lie, and then the next thing you know, they have to suddenly get going, then yeah, this is probably a not-so-subtle way of not wanting to deal with the consequences of the lie. This will be especially suspicious if the person leaves with no explanation, and if you didn't think they had any plans during that time. See if the person tries to suck up to you after giving you an answer. If the person you're talking to tries to suck up to you or sweet talk you after they've told the lie, then chances are that something fishy is up. If they normally don't tell you how much they miss you or how beautiful you are and you're suddenly hearing this kind of thing after they give you a dodgy answer to one of your questions, then it's likely that this is just their way of trying to cover up the lie. Of course, if the person is normally sweet to you, then it may not mean anything out of the ordinary. But if they suddenly tell you all of the sweet things you've always wanted to hear, then something may be up. If the person who is lying doesn't have a romantic relationship with you, then they may still jump to give you a quick compliment or some positive reinforcement to take your mind off the lie. Look for emphatic language. Though emphatic language doesn't mean that the person is lying, if the person isn't usually too emotional or emphatic in their texts and all of a sudden they are very emphatic, then it may be because they are really desperate for you to believe they because they're lying. This is as true for lying girlfriends as it is for mail order bride scams. If your girlfriend says something like, “I really, really missed you last night. Though I was out with the girls, I really wish you could have been there,” then she might be trying a bit too hard because she's not telling the truth. Trust your gut. Though there's no way to know if someone is lying 100% unless you find proof or ask and get the truth, you can certainly listen to what your heart and gut are telling you. If you just sense that something is up and know that you're not getting all of the right answers, then chances are that the person you care about is lying to you. If it's a big deal and you feel betrayed, then the only way to clear the air is to ask and get the truth. Unfortunately, one study shows that people can only tell if others are lying 54% of the time, which makes the chances that you can tell if someone is lying to you not much better than a coin flip. Still, your instincts should be leading you in the right direction, especially if the person in question is a repeat offender. See if the person keeps qualifying their answers. If the person keeps qualifying their answers, then this may be another sign that they're lying and really, really wants you to believe them. These little comments can go a long way in showing that they don't trust that their answer alone is going to convince you and that they feel they have to make an extra effort. Here are some choice phrases to look out for when you're trying to spot a liar: “To be honest…” “What I really mean…” “I don't want you to get the wrong idea, but…” “Actually, it was really more like…” See if the person gives vague or non-committal answers. Another way to spot a liar is to see if the person refuses to really pin down their story and keeps giving you vague answers that could get them off the hook more easily. If the person isn't confident about what happened last night or in whatever answer they are giving you, then it's likely that this is because they're not telling the whole truth. Here are some phrases to watch out for: “It must have been around midnight when…” “Maybe it was because…” “I probably got home around two.” “I'm not sure if…” “It seemed kind of like…” See if the person doesn't quite sound like themself. You know what it's like to text with this person. If they're normally pretty casual with their texts, or if you're talking to someone who writes perfect, error free text messages, and suddenly you feel like the text is almost coming from a different person, then the person may be lying. The person may not sound like themself because they're too busy trying to craft the perfect answer; what's worse, this may even be the case because they're with someone who is telling them what to say. Scroll through your past texts with this person. Does it sound like the same person is texting you, or like their phone has been abducted by aliens? Even if you can't pinpoint why, if the text just feels different for some reason, then you'll know. See if the person is tense hopping. Tense hopping, or jumping between the past and present tense, is another sign that the person is lying to you. If a person does this, then it means they may be lying because they're so busy crafting a story in their head that they forget that it happened in the past tense, not the present. If the person you're talking to normally doesn't tense hop and suddenly their tenses are all over the place after you think you may have caught them in a lie, then this can be a red flag. Look out for when someone speaks like this: “Last night, I went out with the boys for a few drinks. But I only had a few beers. Then I'm going home before midnight…” People can tense hop when they're lying because once they start fabricating the story in their heads, it may naturally switch to the present tense. Look for too much insignificant detail. If the person gives you too much insignificant detail and they normally don't chat so much over text, then this may be because they're trying to cover their tracks by making their story seem really believable. If they tell you what music was playing at the club when all you wanted to know was who they were there with, then it may be a sign that they're lying. If they say something like, “I was out late at the diner with Jim. He was talking on and on about The Raiders. We had the best cheese fries, though,” when they normally never give details like this, then this may be a sign that they're lying. See if the person's response is unusually polished. If the person you're texting normally doesn't try to have perfectly crafted, grammatically correct sentences, and all of a sudden the response you get from them could have come out of your English textbook, then this is a sign that they're trying too hard to seem like they're telling the truth. Of course, if the person usually talks like this, then it doesn't mean anything. If the person usually uses lots of abbreviations, doesn't always use punctuation or capitalized letters, or just generally is a sloppy texter, then they may be lying if they suddenly send you four perfect, grammatically sound sentences. See if the person removes personal pronouns. Another sign that the person is lying is if they removes all personal pronouns when they explain what happened or gives you an answer. This is a way of taking away accountability and making it seem as if the situation just “happened” to that person, as if there wasn't anyone to blame. In general, using the passive voice out of the blue can indicate that something is up. If a person is telling the truth, they're more likely to say, “I was out late with the boys. Eventually we called a taxi to get home. I didn't even realize it was so late.” If they're lying, they can say the same thing without using the first-person pronoun: “The whole group was out. A cab came for us eventually. The night just flew by…”	See if it takes the person longer to respond. See if the answer seems super complicated. See if the person quickly tries to change the subject. See if the person says they have to abruptly leave after giving you an answer. See if the person tries to suck up to you after giving you an answer. Look for emphatic language. Trust your gut. See if the person keeps qualifying their answers. See if the person gives vague or non-committal answers. See if the person doesn't quite sound like themself. See if the person is tense hopping. Look for too much insignificant detail. See if the person's response is unusually polished. See if the person removes personal pronouns.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Gum-from-Clothes	How to Remove Gum from Clothes	To remove gum from clothes, put the clothes in a sealable freezer bag and freeze them for 2-3 hours. Then, use a knife to scrape the frozen gum off. You can also dip the clothes in boiling hot water and then scrape the gum off with a knife. If freezing and boiling don't help, try putting some rubbing alcohol on a sponge and scrubbing the gum with it. Then, use a knife to scrape the gum off. If you're in a rush, take some duct tape, press it onto the gum, and peel it off. The gum should stick to the tape and peel off with it!	Cover the area affected by gum in liquid laundry soap. Use a toothbrush to work the laundry soap into the gum. This will break it up. Use a blunt knife and gently scrape away at the gum. Lastly, use your fingernail to scrape the remaining gum off the fabric. Throw the garment in the washing machine. Launder as usual. Place the garment or fabric on top of some cardboard so that the gum is between the fabric and the cardboard. Iron the affected areas on medium setting. The gum should transfer onto the cardboard from the garment or fabric. Repeat until nearly all the gum has transferred from the clothing to the cardboard. Wash the garment or fabric. The gum should be completely removed. Use rubbing alcohol for delicate fabrics. Rubbing alcohol will not stain or remove colors from fabrics. Take a rag or sponge and pour on only a little rubbing alcohol. Rub the gum with the sponge. Wait a couple minutes for alcohol to take effect. With a spatula or wooden sponge, gently attack the gum. You should be able to remove it easier than normal. Soak the area with scented fabric softener, if desired, and wash with soap and water. Rinse and dry. Fold the garment or fabric so that the gum faces outwards. You should be able to see the gum. Place the garment or fabric into plastic bag. Make sure the gum does not stick to the bag. If you can't figure out a way to keep the gum from sticking to the bag, place it on top of the bag. Seal the bag and place into the freezer for several hours. You want the gum to freeze. Depending on the size of the gum and the garment, it should take about two or three hours. If you put the fabric on top of the bag rather than in it, make sure there's enough room in the freezer so that the clothing isn't touching anything in there except the plastic bag it's sitting on. Try to limit cross-contamination. Remove garment or fabric from the freezer. Open the bag and take out the contents. Peel the gum off the clothing as quickly as possible. Use an old, dull knife or a butter knife (to avoid cutting the fabric). Do not allow the gum to thaw out, as the freezing solidifies it and makes it easier to scrape off. If the gum does thaw out before you get it all off, freeze the garment again or use an ice cube (see Tips below). Submerge the area affected by gum in very hot water. While submerged, scrape off the gum with a toothbrush, knife or putty knife. Scrub the fabric while still immersed in boiling water. Let the garment dry and repeat as necessary. Alternately, use the kettle method to boil away the gum. Boil some hot water in a kettle. Place the area affected by the gum directly over (not into) the mouth of the kettle, so the steam hits it directly. Leave for one minute or so while steam softens the gum. Scrub in one direction with a toothbrush to remove gum. Use a label remover spray, such as Servisol Label Remover 130, to spray the area. Leave for 1 minute. The adhesive remover spray will take time to work. Using a fine brass wire brush, brush out the gum. The gum should come out without much effort. Add some soap to the area and rinse out the label remover. The label remover should clean easily from clothes or fabric, but if you're unsure you'll be able to get it out, test it on a rag first. Heat a cup of vinegar in the microwave or on the stove. Bring to just below a boil. Dip a toothbrush in the hot vinegar and rub the gum with the toothbrush. Do this quickly, since the vinegar works best when it's hot. Continue dipping and rubbing until the gum is gone. Reheat the vinegar as needed. Wash the garment to remove the vinegar smell. Acquire some Goof Off. Goof off is a heavy-duty stain and spot remover that works well on gum. It's available at most hardware stores. There is a product called Goo Gone that also works very well and washes easily out of clothing. You can get it at most grocery, drug, or department stores, or online. Squirt a little Goof Off on a hidden area to make sure it won't remove color. Alternately, use a similar, but unwanted, fabric to check whether Goof Off removes color. Squirt some Goof Off on the gum. Immediately scrape with a butter knife. Rub remaining gum with paper towel to remove residue. You may have to squirt a little more Goof Off onto the gum residue in order to remove completely. Leave garment outside until Goof Off completely evaporates. Spray a small amount of hair spray directly on to the gum. It should harden because of the hair spray. Immediately scrape or pick gum off. The hardened gum should break off fairly easily. Continue until all gum is removed. Wash as normal. Cut a strip of duct tape off its roll. Take the duct tape and press it firmly on the gum. Cover all of the gum's surface area, if possible. Be careful not to tape the entire strip of duct tape to the garment or fabric or getting it off will be doubly difficult. Peel off taped area. Remove gum from duct tape manually or cut off a new strip to repeat. Repeat until all the gum is removed. Remove as much of the gum as possible. Less surface area on the gum means less gum to remove. Apply some Lanacane to the gum, waiting 30 seconds or less. Lanacane is available at drug stores or grocery stores. Lanacane contains Ethanol, Isobutane, Glycol, and Acetate. This group of chemicals speeds up the release of the gum. Scrape gum with a blunt knife. A knife with a good edge might work better, but it has a higher chance of cutting through your fabric. Wash as usual. Put some gas on the cloth where you have gum. Gas dissolves the gum. Be careful handling the gasoline, since it is flammable and hazardous. Use as little as will work. With a knife, toothbrush, or putty knife, wife away any excess gum still left over. Soak the clothing, by itself, and then wash, according to its normal laundering instructions. This should remove any odor or color left over from the gas dissolution. If you don't have any gas, use lighter fluid. Soak the back of the area where gum is stuck in old fashioned lighter fluid — the kind that comes in a can used to fill old style cigarette lighters. Turn the item back over, and you should be able to easily scrape away the gum. Use a little more to finish the job, then rinse thoroughly before you launder it or clean as usual. Neither home nor commercial washers and (especially) dryers are intended to dispose of flammable liquids. Use commercially available orange oil extract, derived from orange peel. Apply a small amount of oil to a clean rag or sponge. Brush with the grain of the cloth to remove gum. Use a dull knife or spatula if necessary. Wash clothes as per normal instructions. Spray some WD40 on the area affected by gum. Rub off gum with a cloth or brush. Wash as usual. All clean!	Cover the area affected by gum in liquid laundry soap. Use a toothbrush to work the laundry soap into the gum. Use a blunt knife and gently scrape away at the gum. Lastly, use your fingernail to scrape the remaining gum off the fabric. Throw the garment in the washing machine. Place the garment or fabric on top of some cardboard so that the gum is between the fabric and the cardboard. Iron the affected areas on medium setting. Repeat until nearly all the gum has transferred from the clothing to the cardboard. Wash the garment or fabric. Use rubbing alcohol for delicate fabrics. Take a rag or sponge and pour on only a little rubbing alcohol. Rub the gum with the sponge. With a spatula or wooden sponge, gently attack the gum. Soak the area with scented fabric softener, if desired, and wash with soap and water. Fold the garment or fabric so that the gum faces outwards. Place the garment or fabric into plastic bag. Seal the bag and place into the freezer for several hours. Remove garment or fabric from the freezer. Peel the gum off the clothing as quickly as possible. Submerge the area affected by gum in very hot water. While submerged, scrape off the gum with a toothbrush, knife or putty knife. Scrub the fabric while still immersed in boiling water. Let the garment dry and repeat as necessary. Alternately, use the kettle method to boil away the gum. Use a label remover spray, such as Servisol Label Remover 130, to spray the area. Leave for 1 minute. Using a fine brass wire brush, brush out the gum. Add some soap to the area and rinse out the label remover. Heat a cup of vinegar in the microwave or on the stove. Dip a toothbrush in the hot vinegar and rub the gum with the toothbrush. Continue dipping and rubbing until the gum is gone. Wash the garment to remove the vinegar smell. Acquire some Goof Off. Squirt a little Goof Off on a hidden area to make sure it won't remove color. Squirt some Goof Off on the gum. Rub remaining gum with paper towel to remove residue. Leave garment outside until Goof Off completely evaporates. Spray a small amount of hair spray directly on to the gum. Immediately scrape or pick gum off. Continue until all gum is removed. Cut a strip of duct tape off its roll. Take the duct tape and press it firmly on the gum. Peel off taped area. Repeat until all the gum is removed. Remove as much of the gum as possible. Apply some Lanacane to the gum, waiting 30 seconds or less. Scrape gum with a blunt knife. Wash as usual. Put some gas on the cloth where you have gum. With a knife, toothbrush, or putty knife, wife away any excess gum still left over. Soak the clothing, by itself, and then wash, according to its normal laundering instructions. If you don't have any gas, use lighter fluid. Use commercially available orange oil extract, derived from orange peel. Apply a small amount of oil to a clean rag or sponge. Brush with the grain of the cloth to remove gum. Wash clothes as per normal instructions. Spray some WD40 on the area affected by gum. Rub off gum with a cloth or brush. Wash as usual. All clean!
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Baked-Oatmeal	How to Make Baked Oatmeal	To make baked oatmeal, start by mixing the old fashioned oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl and milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Stir as you pour the wet mixture and melted butter into the big bowl with the dry mixture. Once all the ingredients are mixed, pour the oatmeal into a buttered baking dish and bake it at 350°F for up to 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, take the oatmeal out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before eating it.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.7°C). Lightly grease a glass baking dish, and set it aside. Try to get something that is around 8 by 12 inches (20.32 by 30.48 centimeters) or 9 by 13 inches (22.86 by 33.02 centimeters). Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Measure out the old fashioned oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. For extra flavor, add some ground nutmeg. Put everything into a large bowl, and mix together until evenly combined. In a separate container, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. You can use another bowl, or a large, glass measuring cup. Beat everything together until the yolks break, and you get an even color. There should be no streaks or swirls. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then sir in the melted butter. Keep stirring with a whisk or spatula until everything is evenly combined. Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish, then top with your desired filling. Popular choices include berries or apples. You can also use 2 cups (200 grams) worth of other ingredients as well, such as chopped nuts or bananas. Pour the rest of the oatmeal mixture over your filling. Gently sway the baking dish from side to side. This will help spread your mixture evenly across the baking dish, and help everything settle. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown. The oats should be set; they should not jiggle much when you move them. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut and serve. For extra flavor, drizzle some milk or honey over the oatmeal. You can also top it with ground cinnamon or raisins. If you end up having any leftovers, put them into the refrigerator. Finished. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.7°C). Line a large muffin tin with muffin liners. You can use paper or foil liners. This will make it easier to remove the oatmeal cups later on. Mix together the eggs and oil in a large bowl. Keep mixing until the yolks break. You can use a fork or whisk for this. Stir in the brown sugar. Keep stirring until the brown sugar dissolves. There should be no streaks or swirls of egg yolk. Add the applesauce, cinnamon, milk, salt, and vanilla, and stir until evenly combined. If you don't like apple sauce, you can add un half of a sliced up banana instead. Stir in the old fashioned olds and baking powder. At this point, try to use a "rolling" motion, so that you are bringing all of the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl to the top. This will help ensure that everything mixes in together evenly. When you are done, there should be no streak or swirls. Fill each muffin liner with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of the mixture. If you'd like, you can add some toppings, such as raisins, peeled and chopped apples, berries, or ground cinnamon. Use a spoon to press the toppings into the oatmeal. Bake the oatmeal cups for 30 minutes. The oatmeal should be firm and golden on top. Let the oatmeal cups cool before you serve them. This will take about 5 minutes. They are perfect for eating on the go, if you are in a hurry to work or school. If you have any leftover, you can store them in the freezer in plastic sandwich bags.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.7°C). Lightly grease a glass baking dish, and set it aside. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate container, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then sir in the melted butter. Pour half of the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish, then top with your desired filling. Pour the rest of the oatmeal mixture over your filling. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut and serve. Finished. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176.7°C). Line a large muffin tin with muffin liners. Mix together the eggs and oil in a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the applesauce, cinnamon, milk, salt, and vanilla, and stir until evenly combined. Stir in the old fashioned olds and baking powder. Fill each muffin liner with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of the mixture. Bake the oatmeal cups for 30 minutes. Let the oatmeal cups cool before you serve them.
https://www.wikihow.com/Store-Cupcakes	How to Store Cupcakes	To store cupcakes, let them cool before packing them upright in airtight containers that can accommodate the height of their frosting. Store the containers in a cool place, like your pantry, and the cupcakes will stay fresh at room temperature for 1-2 days. Store the cupcakes in your fridge if you need them to last up to 7 days, just make sure you take them out 20 minutes before serving so they can return to room temperature!	Give the cupcakes time to cool completely. If you just removed your cupcakes from the oven, let them cool, uncovered, for at least one hour. If you put them in a container when they're hot, condensation will build up and make them soggy. Cooling the cupcakes on a wire cooling rack causes them to cool faster and stops the bottoms of the cupcakes from turning soggy or steamy. This is because the air is able to circulate all around them, which doesn't happen if the cupcakes are sitting on a plate or cutting board. Frost your cupcakes if you won't have time later. It's better to frost your cupcakes as close to the time that they'll be eaten as possible, but sometimes schedules won't allow for this! Just be mindful that any frostings with dairy products should be refrigerated, not left out. If you opt to leave your cupcakes unfrosted, be sure to frost them within 2 days of baking them. Choose a large airtight plastic container. A good-sized container will hold about a dozen cupcakes. Choose one that's tall enough to fit frosted cupcakes without damaging their icing tops — around 7.62 cm (3.00 in) is usually safe. Make sure you purchase a storage container that's BPA-free. Lay a sheet of wax paper on the bottom of the container. Cut it if you need to make it the right size to fit in your container. Wax paper is great because it has a thin layer of wax over it that stops food from sticking to it. If you don't have wax paper, parchment paper is a good substitute. Arrange your cupcakes in the container. Give each cupcake enough space in the container so any iced cupcakes are not touching one another. If you need more space, buy more plastic containers. Place another sheet of wax paper gently over the tops of your cupcakes. Lay it loosely over the top of your cupcakes to minimize damage to any frosting. This step isn't vital — your cupcakes will be fine without it — but it can be a nice added layer of protection. Keep your cupcakes at room temperature for 3-4 days. If you have to store cupcakes any longer than that, consider freezing them. They don't necessarily spoil after 3-4 days, but they start to taste less fresh and more dense. Keep a watchful eye over buttercream, cream cheese, or ganache frostings. These might start to go bad even before 3-4 days have passed. Ensure that the cupcakes have completely cooled. Freezing cupcakes can keep them surprisingly moist, even after longer periods of storage. Before preparing them for the freezer, however, cool them on a wire rack for at least an hour. They should be cool to the touch before you move on. Freeze the cupcakes for 1 hour if you've already frosted them. Leave your cupcakes uncovered and on a plate. This is a pre-freeze that will harden the frosting. They're ready to be taken out of the freezer when the frosting does not warp when you gently touch the surface. If you don't have enough space in your freezer for all of your cupcakes to sit on a plate to pre-freeze, you may need to do multiple rounds of pre-freezing. Wrap each cupcake individually in plastic wrap. Make sure that the plastic wrap is tight around the cupcake. This wards off any freezer-taste that could seep into the cupcake. Be gentle when wrapping frosted cupcakes, but don't worry too much. The pre-freeze should have hardened the icing enough for the plastic wrap to be snug around its surface without damaging it. Place wrapped cupcakes in an airtight bag or container. A gallon-sized airtight plastic bag works just fine for unfrosted cupcakes. For frosted cupcakes, it's better to use an airtight glass or plastic container to minimize damage to the frosting. Write the date on the bag or container to remind your future self of when you baked these. Defrost and eat frozen cupcakes within 3 months. If you're ready to defrost your cupcakes, take them out of the freezer and unwrap them from the plastic wrap. Let them come up to room temperature. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours. Uncovering them stops them from accumulating moisture and getting sticky in their packaging. If the frosting starts to fall off of the cupcakes as they warm up, you can use a butter knife to push the frosting back onto the top of the cupcake. Check on them occasionally as they defrost in case this happens.	Give the cupcakes time to cool completely. Frost your cupcakes if you won't have time later. Choose a large airtight plastic container. Lay a sheet of wax paper on the bottom of the container. Arrange your cupcakes in the container. Place another sheet of wax paper gently over the tops of your cupcakes. Keep your cupcakes at room temperature for 3-4 days. Ensure that the cupcakes have completely cooled. Freeze the cupcakes for 1 hour if you've already frosted them. Wrap each cupcake individually in plastic wrap. Place wrapped cupcakes in an airtight bag or container. Defrost and eat frozen cupcakes within 3 months.
https://www.wikihow.com/Neuter-a-Guinea-Pig	How to Neuter a Guinea Pig	To neuter your guinea pig, find a small animal veterinarian and book the surgery. Since guinea pigs can reproduce when they're young, you can get yours neutered as early as when it's 6 weeks old. Neutering is typically a day procedure, so be prepared to drop your guinea pig off in the morning and then pick it up in the evening. You should expect to pay around $80 to $120 to get your guinea pig neutered. After the surgery is done, ask your vet if you need to give your guinea pig any probiotics, antibiotics, or pain relievers during its recovery. When you bring your guinea pig home, follow your vet's instructions for medications and make sure it's able to get lots of rest. You may also need to schedule a post-op visit at your vet so they can check that your guinea pig is recovering properly.	Get your guinea pig neutered if he doesn't like living with males. Guinea pigs are social creatures, but sometimes, a male guinea pig won't get along with other males. If that's the case, you'll need to neuter your male guinea pig so he can live with females. Neutering your male guinea pig will keep him from getting your females pregnant. Neuter your male guinea pig if you've lost the other males. Sometimes, your guinea pig's male companion may pass away, and you're not ready to add more males to your household. In that case, you need to move the guinea pig in with any females you have for companionship, and he needs to be neutered. Do the procedure as early as 6 weeks. Typically, guinea pigs can come home from a rescue, breeder, or pet shop at this age. However, they can reproduce even when they are this young, so you should get your guinea pig neutered before putting him in with females. This rule also holds if you have babies from your guinea pigs. Some veterinarians won't do the surgery this early. If that's the case, keep your guinea pig separate from females until you can have the surgery done. Avoid neutering your guinea pig if you don't need to. Guinea pigs are a bit more difficult to neuter than a dog or cat, so getting one neutered requires a vet who works regularly with guinea pigs. Either way, the procedure carries risks, and guinea pigs don't always respond well to anesthetic. Neutering won't change your guinea pig's temperament nor will it help him get along with other males better. While neutering will prevent testicular cancer as it does in dogs and cats, guinea pigs aren't as likely to get as dogs or cats. Find a veterinarian who specializes in small animals. Because guinea pigs are a little more difficult, you want a veterinarian who has as much experience as possible. Search for a veterinarian online who notes that they have worked on many small animals and check the reviews for that veterinarian to make sure they're positive. You can also call the office to see what they specialize in and ask other questions you may have. You can also ask for recommendations from your friends or family members who have small pets. Some humane societies offer low-cost neutering for guinea pigs, so check your local society. Expect to pay $80-$120 USD for neuter. Unless you get the surgery done with a rescue or a human society, the surgery will likely run you this much. Of course, the price can be higher or lower based on what area you live in. Some rescues have the guinea pigs neutered before adopting them out, and then it's included in the adoption fee. Leave your guinea pig at the veterinarian for the day. Typically, the surgery is just a day procedure, meaning you drop him off in the morning and pick him up at night. The vet will provide anesthetic, do the procedure, then stitch up your guinea pig with dissolvable stitches and surgical glue. The vet will also need to shave the area to perform the surgery. The hair will grow back, though! Ask the veterinarian if your guinea pig needs probiotics in addition to antibiotics. The vet may give you a round of antibiotics for your guinea pig to ward off infection. However, because guinea pigs are sensitive to antibiotics, you may want probiotics, too, to help combat the side effects of probiotics. Sometimes, antibiotics can upset your guinea pig's stomach, which is where the probiotics come in. Talk to your vet about pain reliever, if your pet needs it. In some cases, your vet will provide your guinea pig with a liquid pain reliever after it gets neutered. To administer the pain reliever, you'll likely need to use a syringe without a needle to put a few drops of the medication into your guinea pig's mouth. Make sure you read and follow all of the instructions on the pain reliever. Don't give your guinea pig too much pain reliever. Follow the dosing instructions carefully. Your vet may decide that your guinea pig doesn't need a pain reliever. Encourage your guinea pig to rest after surgery. Expect your guinea pig to be sleepy and unsteady when you bring him home. The veterinarian will likely use a breathable anesthetic, but your guinea pig will still need time to recover from it. A breathable anesthetic is one your guinea pig breaths in rather than one your veterinarian injects into the guinea pig. Place your guinea pig in a small cage with clean towels to help it stay quiet. Keep your guinea pig away from the other guinea pigs to help keep him quiet. Make sure your guinea pig eats within 24 hours of its surgery. If it won't eat, contact your vet immediately, as this can be an emergency. Give your guinea pig the antibiotics or pain relief according to your vet's directions. Draw the amount recommended by your vet up into a syringe. Insert the syringe into the bottle, and turn the bottle upside down to draw the medicine into the syringe with the plunger, filling it to the appropriate line. Hold the guinea pig against your chest with 1 hand, cupping 1 finger in front of and 1 finger behind his front legs. Use your thumb and pointer finger to guide his head. Insert the syringe in the front of his mouth until you're just behind his front teeth. Slowly push the medicine in his mouth, allowing him to drink it as you do. To give your guinea pig probiotics in addition to the antibiotics, buy a tube of probiotic gel recommended by your vet. Then, give your guinea pig a drop from the tube once a day, but make sure to separate it from the antibiotic dose by 4-6 hours. The probiotics are flavored, and the guinea pig will latch on and eat the drop. Clean the wound according to your vet's recommendations. Ask your vet the best way to do this for your guinea pig. Typically, though, you boil water on the stove for 10 minutes and allow it to cool. Dip a cotton pad into the water and gently wipe down the wound once a day until it is healed. Take your guinea pig to its post-operative visits. Your vet will likely want to check up on your guinea pig to make sure it's recovering properly. They'll check your pet's incision to make sure it's clean and healing. Expect these followup visits to take place on the 3rd and 10th days after the operation. Ask your vet when you need to bring in your guinea pig for a checkup. If your pet appears to be ill or might be having complications, take it back to the vet immediately. Keep your guinea pig away from other females for 6 weeks. It can take that long for all of the guinea pig's sperm to die off. Your guinea pig may still get females pregnant during this time, so it's best to place them in separate cages until the time is up.	Get your guinea pig neutered if he doesn't like living with males. Neuter your male guinea pig if you've lost the other males. Do the procedure as early as 6 weeks. Avoid neutering your guinea pig if you don't need to. Find a veterinarian who specializes in small animals. Expect to pay $80-$120 USD for neuter. Leave your guinea pig at the veterinarian for the day. Ask the veterinarian if your guinea pig needs probiotics in addition to antibiotics. Talk to your vet about pain reliever, if your pet needs it. Encourage your guinea pig to rest after surgery. Give your guinea pig the antibiotics or pain relief according to your vet's directions. Clean the wound according to your vet's recommendations. Take your guinea pig to its post-operative visits. Keep your guinea pig away from other females for 6 weeks.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Beach-Wavy-Hair-Without-Heat	How to Get Beach Wavy Hair Without Heat	To get beach wavy hair without using heat, try wrapping it while it's damp and letting it air dry that way. First wet your hair in the shower or mist it with a spray bottle. Part your hair down the middle and use hairclips to keep them apart. Then, twist each section away from your head until it's tight like a rope. Wrap the sections around your head and pin them to the top. Spray your hair with hairspray and let it air dry. If you're in a rush, use a hairdryer to speed up the process. Once your hair's dry, let your hair down and spray it again with hairspray to hold your beach waves.	Start with damp hair. Step into the shower and get your hair wet, or mist it with a spray bottle filled with plain water. However, if your hair is dripping wet, pat it dry with a towel or a t-shirt. This style works the best on straight hair. You can use it if you have curly or wavy hair to help shape your strands. If you have tightly coiled or textured hair and want to try this style, it would be best to start with hair that has been blown out first. Consider doing this after you haven't washed your hair for 2 to 3 days. The oils produced by your scalp will help give you that tousled, beachy look. Mist your hair with sea salt spray. Lean forward and give the underside of your hair a light coating of sea salt spray. Stand back up, and mist the rest of your hair with sea salt spray. Focus on the ends and middle of your hair, not the roots. If your hair is stick-straight and doesn't hold curls or waves very well, consider using some curling cream instead. Start with a dime-sized amount of curl cream and smooth it onto your hair. If you have long hair, add a bit more product. Part your hair down the middle, from forehead to nape. Drape the left section over your left shoulder, and the right section over your right shoulder. If you want tighter waves, create 4 sections by dividing your hair again along your ear-line; use a hair clip to keep them separate. If you want even tighter waves, separate the hair into 6-8 sections. The more sections that you do, the tighter that the waves will be. It's up to you how to divide the sections, but do your best to keep them even. 1 way to section your hair is to first separate your hair down the middle and then separate each side into 3 or 4 smaller sections, starting at your forehead and working toward your nape. When creating your sections, it does not matter which side you start on. Twist the left section away from your face. Twist the left section tight enough so that it creates a rope. For tighter waves, create a French braid or a rope braid instead. Secure the end of the twisted section with a small hair tie. If you have several sections, start on the section closest to your forehead, then work your way down that side. Wrap the twisted section around your head and secure it with bobby pins. Pull the wrapped section over the top of your hair, like a headband, and secure the end with 1 to 2 bobby pins. Some people find it more comfortable to wrap the twist or braid against the underside of their head instead. Alternatively, twist the section into a bun, like Princess Leia, and secure it with enough bobby pins to hold it in place. Repeat the process for the right side of your head. If you divided your hair into 4 or more sections instead of 2, then you need to repeat the process for each section. Remember to twist the hair away from your face for each section. For multiple sections, start on the section nearest your forehead and work your way down to the nape of your neck. Mist your hair with hairspray and let it dry completely. If you don't have any hairspray, you can use a spray-on hair wax instead. How long it takes for your hair to dry depends on how thick your hair is, and how warm it is where you live. Expect this to take at least overnight. If you are worried about messing your hair up while you sleep, wrap a silk scarf around your head. If you are in a hurry, you can speed the process up with a hair dryer or by sitting under a hooded dryer, which is the quickest option. Your hair should be dry in 10 to 15 minutes, unless your hair is very thick. Remove the bobby pins and shake out the twists. Once your hair is completely dry, remove the bobby pins and hair ties. Comb your fingers through your hair to loosen up the twists or braids. Do not brush your hair, or you will lose that piece-y look. Set your style with hairspray. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, you may not need the hairspray at all. If you have straight hair, however, a light misting of hairspray will help your waves last longer. If you want more texture in your style, apply some dry shampoo to your roots. You can try using sea salt spray instead. Keep in mind that this may not be enough to set your style, especially if your hair is straight. If your hair is dark, make sure that your dry shampoo is dark or translucent. Start with damp hair. You can get your hair wet in the shower, or just mist it with a spray bottle filled with water. You do not need to wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. You can still do this style if you shampoo and/or condition your hair, but it's not necessary. If you'd prefer not to wash everyday, you can still do this style by just wetting your hair. This method only works on hair that is naturally wavy or curly. It will not work on straight hair that has been curled. If your hair is dripping wet, pat it dry with a t-shirt or a towel. Detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb or your fingers. Comb your hair starting from the end, and work your way up to your roots. If your hair is prone to frizz, apply a hair serum before you start to comb it. This way, you can distribute the serum throughout your hair when detangling it. Lean forward and apply sea salt spray to your hair. Lean forward so that your hair drapes over your face and points towards your feet. Lightly mist sea salt spray onto your hair, from nape to ends. Keep your arm moving as you mist your hair so that your hair is coated in a light layer of salt spray. If you use too much sea salt spray, you'll weigh your curls down. You will know that you've sprayed too much if your curls are limp. If this happens, spray less next time you style your hair. Scrunch your hair from ends to roots as it dries. Cup your palm under the ends of your hair. Lift your hand up by a few inches/centimeters until your hair pools in your palm. Curl your fingers loosely around your hair, then let go. Do this a few times, then straighten up. Scrunch your hair a few more times as it dries. You don't have to lean forward each time. Depending on how long and thick your hair is, it could take hours to fully dry. You may want to bring your sea salt spray with you if you are on-the-go. Mist your hair with sea salt spray, then tease the roots if desired. Once your hair is dry, give it a light misting of sea salt spray. Focus on the mid-lengths and the ends, rather than the roots. If you desire more volume, use a brush or fine-toothed comb to tease the roots at your crown. You do not need any hairspray because your hair is already curly/wavy. The sea salt spray should be enough to help you maintain that beachy, piece-y look. Start with dry, unwashed hair. You hair does not need to be freshly-washed, but it needs to be dry. This style works best on hair that has not been washed for 1 to 2 days. This style can work on any hair type. However, if you have curly or textured hair, your style may look more curly than wavy. Apply dry shampoo to your roots to give it some texture. The shampoo will also absorb any excess oils and make your hair look cleaner. If you have any bangs, be sure to apply dry shampoo to them as well. You can use powder or spray dry shampoo. If you have dark-colored hair, be sure to use dry shampoo that is formulated for dark-colored hair; otherwise, it may show up. Mist your hair with sea salt spray, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Lean forward and mist the underside of your hair with sea salt spray. Straighten up and apply more sea salt spray to the top of your hair. Focus on the mid-lengths and the ends. Do not apply any sea salt spray to your roots or use too much. If you do, your hair may turn out lanky. You only need a light layer, so spritz minimally. If your hair is limp, then spray less sea salt spray on your hair the next time you try this style. Twist your hair into chunks. Use your fingers to twist your damp hair into rope-like strands. The bigger you make the strands, the larger the waves will be; the smaller you make the strands, the smaller the waves will be. The smallest your strands should be is a few millimeters in diameter, while the largest they should be is the thickness of half of your hair. Let the sea salt dry. This should only take a couple of minutes, depending on how warm or cold it is where you live. Because there is nothing holding the twists in place, they should unravel on their own. If they did not unravel on their own, use your fingers to gently comb them apart. Do not brush your hair, or you will remove that piece-y, beachy look.	Start with damp hair. Mist your hair with sea salt spray. Part your hair down the middle, from forehead to nape. Twist the left section away from your face. Wrap the twisted section around your head and secure it with bobby pins. Repeat the process for the right side of your head. Mist your hair with hairspray and let it dry completely. Remove the bobby pins and shake out the twists. Set your style with hairspray. Start with damp hair. Detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb or your fingers. Lean forward and apply sea salt spray to your hair. Scrunch your hair from ends to roots as it dries. Mist your hair with sea salt spray, then tease the roots if desired. Start with dry, unwashed hair. Apply dry shampoo to your roots to give it some texture. Mist your hair with sea salt spray, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Twist your hair into chunks. Let the sea salt dry.
https://www.wikihow.com/Connect-to-iTunes	How to Connect to iTunes	To connect to iTunes, start by updating to the latest version of iTunes and signing in with your Apple ID. Then, connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer with a USB cable, and click on the phone or tablet icon near the top-left corner of iTunes. Next, click on the type of content you want to sync in the "Settings" menu, and check the box next to "Sync." Finally, click "Apply," followed by "Sync," and then "Done."	Decide which computer you want to use to manage your iTunes library. It should be a computer that has plenty of storage, has access to a strong Wi-Fi network, and is available frequently for your use. Install iTunes (if you're using a PC). If you have a Mac (or if you've already installed iTunes on your PC), skip to the next step. 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If you're using a PC, you'll find it in the Start {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/07\/Windowsstart.png\/30px-Windowsstart.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":"30","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Windows icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} menu. If you have a Mac, click the music note icon on the Dock (which is usually at the bottom of screen). If it's your first time using iTunes, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the app. To learn more about navigating iTunes and using its advanced features, check out How to Use iTunes. Update to the latest version. The steps vary depending on your setup: If you're using a Mac, your iTunes updates are bundled with regular macOS updates. To check for macOS updates, click the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png\/29px-Macapple1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":476,"bigWidth":"29","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} menu, select System Preferences , and then click Software Update. If you installed iTunes through the Microsoft Store, updates will install automatically. If you're using Windows and downloaded iTunes from Apple, click the Help menu in iTunes, select Check for Updates , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Sign into iTunes with your Apple ID. If you've purchased anything from the iTunes store (apps, books, movies, etc.), signing in on your computer will give you access to those items. Here's how to sign in: Click the Account menu at the top. Click Sign In… Enter your Apple ID username and password. Click Sign In. Set your automatic syncing preferences. Before connecting the device to the computer, check the following: Click the Edit menu at the top-left corner and select Preferences. Click the Devices tab. If you want your iPhone or iPad to sync automatically when you connect it to iTunes, remove the check mark from "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically," and then click OK. If you don't want the device to sync automatically, place a check mark in the "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically," and then click OK. This option is recommended if you're connecting to iTunes on a computer that isn't yours (or isn't your primary computer). Connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer with a USB cable. Use the cable that came with your phone or tablet (or one that's compatible). Once connected, you'll see a button with a phone or tablet icon near the top-left corner of iTunes. This is called the "Device" button. If you're using a brand new iPhone or iPad, see How to Connect a New Device to iTunes to learn more about connecting the new device. Click the Device button. It's near the top-left corner of iTunes (the small button with an iPhone inside). If you see a message that says your device is already synced with another iTunes library, take caution. If you click Erase and Sync , the type of content you're syncing (such as Music or Photos) will be replaced with content from this computer. Click a type of content you want to sync. You'll see several categories (e.g., Music , Movies ) in the left column under "Settings." Click one of these categories now to view its syncing options. Set your syncing options for the category. The options will vary by category, but you'll always have to check the box next to "Sync" near the top of the main panel. You can specify certain types of data to sync per category. For example, under Music , you can choose to sync your entire library or to select specific playlists. Click Apply. It's at the bottom-right corner. If iTunes is set to sync automatically, the selected items will now sync. If not, you'll have to sync manually. Repeat these steps to sync other types of content. Click Apply when you're finished editing each category. Click Sync to sync. The selected data will now sync. Click Done. This button is at the bottom-right corner. Set up wireless syncing (optional). If you don't want to have to use a USB cable to sync to iTunes in the future, you can opt to enable Wi-Fi syncing. Here's how: Make sure the phone/tablet and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Click the Device button in iTunes if you haven't yet done so. Click Summary in the left panel (under "Settings"). Check the box next to "Sync with this (device type) over Wi-Fi." Click Apply.	Decide which computer you want to use to manage your iTunes library. Install iTunes (if you're using a PC). Open iTunes. Update to the latest version. Sign into iTunes with your Apple ID. Set your automatic syncing preferences. Connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer with a USB cable. Click the Device button. Click a type of content you want to sync. Set your syncing options for the category. Click Apply. Repeat these steps to sync other types of content. Click Sync to sync. Click Done. Set up wireless syncing (optional).
https://www.wikihow.com/Add-Decimals	How to Add Decimals	To add decimals, write down the numbers you're adding, and line up the decimal points. If your numbers don't line up, add 0s to the beginning or ending of the number so they have the same number of digits. Write the decimal point on the answer line, directly below the decimal points in the problem. Then, add together the numbers from right to left, just like you would for a normal addition problem.	Understand place values. A normal number can have more than one digit, each one with a different place value. The number 472, for instance, has a 2 in the "ones place," a 7 in the "tens place," and a 4 in the "hundreds place." This means that the 2 is just worth 2, but the 7 (in the tens place) is ten times as big as it looks. It actually means 70. The 4 in the hundreds place is ten times as big again, and means 400. Understand decimals. If adding digits to the left of a number gets to higher and higher place values, it makes sense that digits to the right of a number get smaller and smaller. To show that we're using place values smaller than one, we place a decimal point after the ones place. Just like digits to the left get bigger in multiples of ten, the digits after the decimal point have a place value that gets divided by 10 each time you move right. For example, the number 1.65 has a 1 in the ones place, a 6 in the tenths place, and a 5 in the hundredths place. The 6 is one-tenth as big as it looks (0.6), and the 5 is one-hundrendth the size of a regular 5 (just 0.05). Line up the decimal points of the numbers you're adding. Whenever you add decimals, write each number on a separate line, in one vertical stack. Always line up the decimal points, so each digit in a column has the same place value. For example, to solve 31.8 + 0.45, write 31.8 over 0.45, with the 1 over the 0 (both in the ones place) and the 8 over the 4 (both in the tenths place). Extend numbers with zeroes if necessary to line them up. Sometimes your numbers won't neatly line up, because they don't have the same number of digits or they don't use digits in the same place value. If this happens, add 0s to the beginning and/or end of the numbers so they have the same number of digits. This doesn't change the value of the number, since it means there's nothing in that place value. For example, you can write 31.8 + 0.45 as 31.80 + 00.45, so they line up over each other. Bring down the decimal point. Write the decimal point on the answer line, directly below the decimal points lined up in the problems you're adding. Add the numbers in the right column. At this point, it's exactly like a regular addition problem. Add up the numbers in the column furthest to the right and write the answer on the answer line, directly beneath them. For example, to solve 31.80 + 00.45, start with 0 + 5. Write the answer, 5, beneath that column. 31.80 + 00.45 = _ _. _ 5. Move left and repeat, carrying the 1 if you get an answer 10 or greater. Remember, just like ordinary addition, if you get a two-digit answer, you need to "carry the 1" into the next column on the left. In our example problem, the next column to add is 8 + 4. The answer is 12, which can't fit in one digit of the answer. Write the 2 in the answer line, and carry the 1 into the column to the left, writing it as a small number above the column. 31.80 + 00.45 = _ _. 2 5. Continue until you run out of columns. Continue just like you would for an ordinary addition problem, until all the digits have been added. Remember to include "carried numbers" in your addition. Adding the next column in our example: 31.80 + 00.45 = _ 2. 2 5. Adding the final column (3 + 0) we get 32.25.	Understand place values. Understand decimals. Line up the decimal points of the numbers you're adding. Extend numbers with zeroes if necessary to line them up. Bring down the decimal point. Add the numbers in the right column. Move left and repeat, carrying the 1 if you get an answer 10 or greater. Continue until you run out of columns.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Keep-a-Deaf-Dog-Safe	How to Keep a Deaf Dog Safe	To keep your deaf dog safe, always keep it on a leash when outside since it will not be able to hear you calling it or hazards like approaching cars. Should your dog ever get loose, make sure you've put a tag on it stating its name, a contact number, and that it is deaf, since this will be helpful when it's found. Since you cannot stop bad behavior using your voice, you should remove any potential dangers to your dog like cleaning chemicals or toxic foods as a precaution. Additionally, you should try to avoid startling your dog at home by getting its attention using movement, vibrations, and light instead of suddenly touching it, since it may become aggressive.	Put a collar and tag on your dog. A collar and tag can help you get your dog back if it accidentally gets loose. The tag should have the dog's name and your contact info on it, but it should also state that the dog is deaf. Stating that the dog is deaf on the collar tag will allow anyone that finds your dog to better understand your dog and the situation. Having your dog microchipped with your contact information is a smart idea. Make sure your yard is completely fenced. Your dog should only be allowed off leash in a completely enclosed area. Unlike with a well-trained hearing dog, even with a well-trained deaf dog it can be hard to get it to come back if it gets loose. This is simply because it cannot hear auditory commands. Even in an enclosed yard consider putting a bell on your dog. Putting a bell on your dog will allow you to keep tabs on it in the event that it gets loose. Using an invisible fence system with a vibrating collar is a humane and sensitive way to help your dog understand the boundaries of the yard. Keep the dog on leash outside. In general, it's not a good idea to let a deaf dog off leash in an unenclosed area. Even if the dog is well trained, it will not be able to hear you if you call for it. In addition, it will not be able to hear possible hazards, such as cars, coming towards it. There are some owners of deaf dogs that do let their dogs off leash eventually, once the dogs are highly trained and behave reliably. If you feel comfortable doing this, it is advisable to keep the dog within your eyesight at all times. Eliminate hazards. There are many hazards to deaf dogs outdoors. However, there are also some hazards to them inside their own homes. Above all, keep all items that your dog may be attracted to but that are not good for it out of reach. This includes cleaning chemicals and foods that are toxic to dogs, among other things. You may not be able to get a deaf dog to stop bad behavior as quickly as you can get a hearing dog to stop. This means that if you see your deaf dog eating something it shouldn't, for example, you may need to physically remove the item from your dog instead of being able to give it a verbal command to let the item go. Learn how to interact with the dog. Deaf dogs can become snappy and defensive if they are startled and are not trained to be used to unexpected touch. Because of this, you need to interact with them differently than you would with a hearing dog. You will need to use vibration, movement, and light to communicate with the dog. For example, in order to wake your dog up, try standing nearby and allowing the dog to smell you before you touch it. If that doesn't work, you should make vibrations on the floor near it. Never touch it unexpectedly in a sensitive area. Create your own sign language system and teach it to your dog. Even if you only have a sign for sit, stay, and lay down, it will make communication and interaction easier with your dog. Also work on desensitizing the dog to unexpected touch. Train it, as you would train a dog to sit, to have a positive response to gentle touch. Do very light touch on the shoulders or back and when the dog responds positively, give it a treat. With repeated exposure to positive outcomes from unexpected light touch, the dog should adjust to it. Learn how to get the dog's attention. Keeping your dog safe requires that you are able to get its attention. You even need to learn how to get the dog's attention when it doesn't know you are nearby or when it is sleeping. This can be done in a variety of ways with a deaf dog: The easiest way to get a deaf dog's attention is to wait until it looks at you and then signal for it to come to you. Make vibrations on the floor that the dog can feel. This is easily done by stomping on the floor. If you are in a dark space, you can use light to get your dog's attention. Consider using a vibrating collar. Part of keeping a deaf dog safe is the ability to get its attention. If you have not been able to train the dog sufficiently to check in with you and you have not been able to get the dog's attention in other ways, then a vibrating collar may be called for. A vibrating collar usually has two different functions. One is that it will make an auditory sound. This will allow you to find your dog. The other is a vibration, which is designed to get your dog's attention. A vibrating collar is not a substitute for thorough training. In fact, your dog will need basic training for a dog to understand that a vibrating collar signals that it should come to you. The feeling created by a vibrating collar is not painful but not particularly pleasant. It is not as strong as a shock collar but it does sometimes irritate dogs. Because of this, it is better to train your dog in other ways so that you can get its attention instead of using this collar. There are also collars that release a spritz of citronella, which many dogs find unpleasant, as a painless training aid. This may be an option to consider, as well.	Put a collar and tag on your dog. Make sure your yard is completely fenced. Keep the dog on leash outside. Eliminate hazards. Learn how to interact with the dog. Learn how to get the dog's attention. Consider using a vibrating collar.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Pen-Stains-out-of-Clothing	How to Get Pen Stains out of Clothing	To get a pen stain out of clothing, you can use rubbing alcohol. First, place a paper towel directly under the stain so it doesn't spread to any other parts of your clothing when you're working on it. Then, pour some rubbing alcohol onto the stain. The alcohol will help break down the oils in the ink. Blot the stain with a clean cloth until no more ink is transferring off of the fabric, then rinse the stain with cold water. Apply a pre-wash stain treatment and machine wash your clothing using hot water. If the ink's not fully gone, repeat the process. Remember not to dry your clothing in the dryer until the stain is completely removed or you could cause it to set.	Buy a stain remover meant for ink stains. Look in the laundry aisle at your local grocery store or shopping center and see if you can find a stain remover that says something like “removes ink stains” or “eliminates pen stains” on it. Blot the ink stain using a damp cloth before you apply the stain remover. Try to lift as much of the ink stain as you can using just the cloth. Apply the stain remover to the pen stain. If the stain remover you're using comes in a spray bottle, spray it directly on the stain. If you're using a stain-removing pen, draw over the surface of the stain with the tip of the pen until the entire stain is covered with the stain remover. Let the stain remover set into the stain. Read the instructions that came with the stain remover to see how long you should leave it on the garment. If you're not sure, leave it on for about ten minutes. Blot the stain using a cloth. You should begin to notice more of the ink transferring from the stained garment to the cloth. This is a sign that the stain remover is working. Put the stained garment in the washing machine by itself. This will prevent the ink from transferring to other clothes in the wash. Wash the stained garment on the same setting you normally would. Check to see if the pen stain came out in the wash. If it didn't, repeat the process, starting with applying the stain remover to the stain. Make sure the garment is stain-free before you dry it. Never put stained clothing in the dryer, as the heat will set the stain and make it much harder to remove. Use isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol. You can find rubbing alcohol at your local drugstore or pharmacy. Apply the rubbing alcohol to the stain using a cloth or cotton ball. Gently dab it on and let it sit for two minutes. Never rub anything into a pen stain, as rubbing may cause the stain to sink in and spread more. Always dab onto a stain instead. Use a damp cloth to blot the ink stain repeatedly. Apply pressure with your hand to encourage more of the ink to lift off the stained garment. Periodically check the cloth for ink to see if the rubbing alcohol is working. You should start to see some of the ink transferring from the stained garment onto the cloth. Rinse the garment under cold water. Make sure you've lifted all of the ink you can using the cloth. Wash the garment in hot water. You can do this by hand in the sink with detergent or by using a machine. Once the garment's been washed, check to see if the stain is gone. Repeat the process if the stain is still there. Keep trying to lift more and more of the ink off the garment using rubbing alcohol and a cloth. If the rubbing alcohol stops working, you may need to try a different method to remove the stain. Get a bottle of pure, liquid glycerin. You can find liquid glycerin at your local drugstore or pharmacy. Apply the glycerin to the ink stain using a cotton swab. Dab it onto the stained garment so the entire stain is covered, and let it set. Add a few drops of laundry detergent to a bowl of water. Mix the detergent and water together in the bowl. Apply the detergent mixture to the stain using a cotton swab. Gently rub the surface of the stain using the cotton swab to help the detergent mixture lather. Machine wash the stained garment with cold water. Check to see if the stain is gone after the garment is finished washing. If the stain is still there, repeat the process. Use hairspray that contains alcohol. Avoid hairsprays with added perfumes, oils, or conditioners, as they can stain and damage clothing. Check the ingredients list on the bottle before using a hairspray. Dampen the ink stain with a wet cloth or sponge. This will prevent the hairspray from drying out on the stain. Spray the ink stain with the hairspray. Hold the hairspray about 2 inches (5 cm) from the stain while you're spraying. Make sure the stain is completely soaked with hairspray. Scrub the hairspray into the ink stain using a scrub brush. Use a toothbrush for smaller stains. Wash the stained garment on its regular setting. Check to see if the pen stain is gone before you put the garment in the dryer. If the stain is still there, apply more hairspray to the stain or try using a different stain remover.	Buy a stain remover meant for ink stains. Blot the ink stain using a damp cloth before you apply the stain remover. Apply the stain remover to the pen stain. Let the stain remover set into the stain. Blot the stain using a cloth. Put the stained garment in the washing machine by itself. Check to see if the pen stain came out in the wash. Make sure the garment is stain-free before you dry it. Use isopropyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol. Apply the rubbing alcohol to the stain using a cloth or cotton ball. Use a damp cloth to blot the ink stain repeatedly. Rinse the garment under cold water. Wash the garment in hot water. Repeat the process if the stain is still there. Get a bottle of pure, liquid glycerin. Apply the glycerin to the ink stain using a cotton swab. Add a few drops of laundry detergent to a bowl of water. Apply the detergent mixture to the stain using a cotton swab. Machine wash the stained garment with cold water. Use hairspray that contains alcohol. Dampen the ink stain with a wet cloth or sponge. Spray the ink stain with the hairspray. Scrub the hairspray into the ink stain using a scrub brush. Wash the stained garment on its regular setting.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tune-a-Piano	How to Tune a Piano	To tune a piano, start by taking off the piano's external panels so you're able to access the strings and pins inside. Then, play one of the keys and use an electronic chromatic tuner to see if it's in tune. If the pitch is too high, use a tuning lever to turn the corresponding pin counterclockwise. If the pitch is too low, turn the pin clockwise instead. Continue to make slight adjustments until the key is in sync with the chromatic tuner. Then, tune the rest of the notes in octaves relative to the first note you tuned.	Shop at online specialty shops. Piano tuning tools can be hard to find, and may not be available at retail locations where you would normally find instrument supplies. You may be able to find quality tools at a brick-and-mortar piano specialty shop. Online retailers such as Amazon carry piano tuning tools, but you may have to do a little extra research if you want to make sure you're getting a quality product. Search for the name of the manufacturer, and read reviews carefully. Get a piano tuning lever. The piano tuning lever may also be called a hammer, wrench, or key. This is perhaps the most important tool in your piano tuning tool kit, so be prepared to spend a little more money to get one of quality. Look for a model labeled "apprentice," "student," or "craftsman." These are professional-grade tools designed for beginners. You can usually find one for around $50. Generally, price is an indicator of quality. Buying a tuning lever is not the time to shop for bargains. Get the best lever you can within your budget. Choose the right tip size. Tuning levers have different sized tips. A larger tip will grab the pin further down and feel looser, while a smaller tip will grab the pin higher and tighter. If you're not sure what size to get, choose a #2. It's industry-standard and will work on most pianos. The smaller tip size, #1, is used on some European piano models. Some professional tuners prefer #1 because it gives them more control, but it's far easier to start with a #2. When replacing a damaged pin, tip #3 may be used because it grips more of the pin. Invest in a quality chromatic tuner. An electronic tuner provides a reference tone for you so that you don't tune the note too sharp or too flat. You need a piano tuner, not a guitar tuner, because guitar tuners won't recognize all the notes you need. A quality handheld electronic chromatic tuner will set you back anywhere between $500 and $1,000. Try tuning software if your budget is more limited. There are a number of companies that offer piano tuning software that may give you more control than a chromatic tuner. These programs typically retail for around $300, but you may be able to take advantage of a free trial before you purchase. With any software, you may need an external mic to get the best results. Don't rely on the built-in mic in your laptop. Buy a variety of mutes. To start, get at least 6 or 7 different sizes and types of mutes. Some that work well with lower strings may not fit at all on the higher, shorter strings of the treble side of the piano. Mutes themselves are relatively inexpensive, typically only a few dollars a piece. Get some standard rubber mutes, as well as plastic tweezers and felt strips. Gather basic tools to remove the piano's external panels. To tune a piano, you will have to take it (partially) apart to get to the strings. Examine your piano and determine what size screwdrivers or other tools you'll need to take it apart. Expect the inside of the piano to be dusty. A feather duster or a few rags will probably come in handy. You also may want to grab a strong flashlight or other source of light. No matter how bright the room is where you're working, you'll have a hard time seeing once you get into the piano. Get familiar with the strings and pins. Before you start working on the piano, play it a little with the panels off. Pay attention to which strings go with which keys, so you don't end up tuning the wrong string later on. It is relatively essential to have a decent understanding of music theory before you try to tune a piano. You should at least understand octaves and the relations of notes, because you aren't going to tune each note to perfect pitch. Rather, you tune the notes in relation to each other according to a concept called inharmonicity. Start with middle C. The common tuning for most pianos is A440, meaning that the A4 is tuned so that sound waves vibrate at 440Hz. This is standard concert pitch in most of the Western world, although European tuning often is slightly higher at 442Hz. A mid-treble note, such as middle A, typically has 3 strings per note. Mute the first 2 strings so that only the third can be heard. Tune that string to match the tone on your chromatic tuner, then tune the other 2 strings to match that string. The other strings are called the unisons. When tuning the unisons, do it by ear – don't tune the unisons using your software or chromatic tuner. Turn the pin to tune the string. Place your tuning lever on the top of the pin and make a very slight movement to turn the pin. You only want the tiniest of movements or you could snap the string, so you may want to practice first so you have good control of your tool. Remember the phrase "righty tighty, lefty loosey." If you turn the pin right (clockwise), you raise the pitch. Turning it left (counterclockwise) will lower the pitch. Avoid wiggling or twisting the pin. If it becomes loose or damaged you'll need to call in a pro and have it repaired. Steady hands are important. Make a slight turn, then check the tone. Keep doing this until the sound of the string and the tone you are getting from your chromatic tuner or software program are in sync. Set the pin. Once you've found the right tone, you need to set the pin so it doesn't easily slip out of tune again. Tighten the pin just a hair with a slight turn clockwise, then turn it even more slightly counterclockwise to loosen it back to correct pitch. It takes practice to get this delicate movement correct. Don't expect the first piano you tune to stay that way. After you've tuned several pianos (or tuned the same piano several times), you'll have a better feel for how to set the pin correctly. Tune in octaves relative to the first note tuned. Once you have middle A, use middle A to tune lower A. Then use lower A to tune the note one fifth above, and so on. Move along the keyboard using these intervals until the entire piano is tuned. Unless you are working with a severely neglected piano that hasn't been tuned in years, you'll typically find that you don't have to tune all the notes. Check your progress with major third intervals. As you go, check the intervals and make sure they sound right. If something sounds sharp or flat, you can go back and correct it before moving on. As you move through the notes, you're going to be tuning more and more of the notes by ear rather than relying on your software or your chromatic tuner. If you tune every note using your chromatic tuner, by the time you cycle back to the original note it will sound sharp. Tuning your piano by ear will get easier as you gain experience. If you plan to advertise yourself as a piano tuner, it's important that you get lots of practice tuning before you try to do it for others. Play the piano after you're done. Before you replace the panels, give the piano a quick play to make sure it sounds okay and all the notes have stayed in tune. Especially if this is your first time, you may find that you need to go back and do a little more work on it. Even for professional tuners, some pianos can take several days to tune correctly, especially if they haven't been tuned in quite some time or if they are played heavily. Patience is key if you want to tune a piano.	Shop at online specialty shops. Get a piano tuning lever. Choose the right tip size. Invest in a quality chromatic tuner. Try tuning software if your budget is more limited. Buy a variety of mutes. Gather basic tools to remove the piano's external panels. Get familiar with the strings and pins. Start with middle C. Turn the pin to tune the string. Set the pin. Tune in octaves relative to the first note tuned. Check your progress with major third intervals. Play the piano after you're done.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Coins	How to Clean Coins	If you need to clean coins, start by holding them under warm running water for 1-2 minutes. Next, dip the coins in a solution of dish soap and water, then softly rub the coin with your thumb and index finger to dislodge any dirt. If the coins are particularly dirty, you can soak them in the soapy water for a few minutes, then brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Dry each coin with a towel and store them in a dry place. If your coins are collectible, cleaning may reduce their coins' value, so check with a professional before you clean them.	Hold the coin under warm water. Doing this will allow your faucet to remove initial dirt buildup. The faucet should have enough water pressure to get the job done, so avoid any add-on to increase the pressure, like a jet. You only need to hold a coin under the faucet for about one minute on each side. Once you are done place them aside on a paper towel or rag. All coins can be cleaned with water. However, copper coins react to more things than nickel or silver, and will therefore usually exhibit more environmental damage. This makes them harder to clean with just water. Make sure to plug the drain before cleaning coins in your sink to avoid a coin from slipping out of your hands and into the drain. Handle each coin separately so the faucet can hit each coin directly. Place the coins in a solution of dish soap and water. Create a solution in a small bowl mixing water from your faucet and dish soap and dip each coin in the bath individually. Put the coin between your index finger and your thumb and softly rub dirt from the face of the coin. You should see the dirt begin to come off. If you have a particularly dirty coin, you can allow it to soak in the solution. A non-abrasive liquid solvent like distilled water and a weak soap will have enough cleaning power to clean your coins, and does not contain acids that can corrode them. Brush the coins with a soft-bristled toothbrush or a paper towel. Brush your coins while they are still in your soap and water solution. Keep brushing until the face of the coin turns shiny again. Rinse the coin often to avoid any visible scratches left over from loosened dirt. Doing this to valuable or antique coins can cause tiny scratches that reduce the value of the coin. When you are done scrubbing, make sure you do a final rinse of the coin. Make sure to not rub the coin too hard. Concentrate on a small area and brush lightly. Dry off the coins with a towel. Dry off each coin with a towel and store them in a dry place. Make sure that each coin is free of moisture before you put them away to avoid eroding the coin over time. Your coins should now be shiny and have a good lustre. Using a cotton free cloth won't leave a residue. Patting the coins will allow you to avoid creating micro-scratches with the material you are wiping it with. Create a coin bath made of isopropyl alcohol and salt. These chemicals are abrasive and acidic and will clean your coin of any built up dirt. To make your coin bath combine a cup of over-the-counter isopropyl alcohol and two tablespoons of table salt in a bowl. Mix the solution and place your coins in it. Let your coins soak for anywhere from two hours to a week, depending on how dirty your coins are. Isopropyl alcohol is a universal solvent and will dissolve things that regular water cannot, like non-polar compounds. Isopropyl alcohol has a strong scent and is flammable. Make sure to open a window when you are soaking your coins. Rinse the coins over your sink with distilled water. Tap water has chemicals like chlorine that will erode your coins over time. Rinsing them with distilled water after washing them will ensure that any leftover chemicals will be rinsed off. Distilled water is water that has had all contaminants filtered out. You can buy distilled water at a supermarket. Dab the coins with a cloth and allow them to air dry. Turn them over and repeat the process. Avoid stacking your coins right after they are dry to ensure there's no remaining moisture. Allowing moisture on the coin can damage it over time. Extreme temperatures can affect the patina of your coin. Avoid putting heated air on them while they dry. If there is any cotton or dust left over from patting your coins, blow on the coin to remove it, not canned air. Store your coins in acid-free plastic folders at room temperature. Common storage materials like paper, cardboard, and some plastics can damage a coin over time. Avoid any coin holders that contain polyvinyl chloride, or PVC as it contains chemicals that can hurt your coins. Coins can be damaged by extreme heat or cold, so it's good to keep them in a room temperature area with low humidity. Don't store your coins in a place where they can fall over, like a high, unsturdy shelf. If you want to put your coins on display, use a two pocket container made of Mylar, a polyester made specifically to store coins. Go to a professional. You should always consult with a professional coin grading service before you clean your collectable coins. Cleaning collectable coins can significantly reduce their value, and in fact, sometimes coin “toning” or the discoloration and patina caused by exposure to air can actually add to the coin's overall value. For that reason, you shouldn't be cleaning valuable or antique coins. When you are handling antique coins, always hold them on the edge and not on the coin's face. Oils and fingerprints can hurt a coin's value. There is standardised grading for coins, so even the smallest scratch from wiping one off can significantly reduce its value. Apply a thin layer of Vaseline with a cotton swab. Use a dedicated lint-free cloth and lightly dab the coin until the Vaseline is removed. This is a way to pick up any unwanted dirt or dust, without damaging the value of the coin. When doing this, be careful, and use a magnifying glass. You can use a q-tip or a very soft non-synthetic brush to apply the Vaseline. Do not put too much Vaseline on the coin. The trick is to put on the thinnest layer possible. Put coins in an acetone bath for 5 seconds. Leaving any acetone on your coins can add a brownish haze to them and reduce their cost significantly. It's imperative that you immediately rinse your coins with distilled water and get all of the acetone off the coin before allowing it to air dry. Do not wipe or rub your antique coins. Because acetone is a solvent and not an acid, it will not affect the value of your coins unless they are exposed to it for a prolonged period. Acetone is flammable. Wear powder-free gloves if you decide to use this chemical. If you are using a jar of distilled water, line the bottom with a napkin so that your coins don't get scratched by hitting against the inside of the jar. Use 100% acetone. Other products that contain acetone will also contain other chemicals that can destroy the value of your coin. Store your collectable coins in 2x2 hard plastic holders. You may store your 2x2 plastic holders in a binder to display all of your coins. Hard plastic is better because it is more sturdy and will prevent your coin from being damaged. The most important thing is that the containers are air-tight and that the coins will not be exposed to the environment around it. Make sure that you remove any plastic that contains PVC plastic. Buy coin flips that use Mylar flips because PVC can damage the coins over time. Keep your antique coins away from staples or other metal. Do not use paper. It contains sulphur and can turn your coins black.	Hold the coin under warm water. Place the coins in a solution of dish soap and water. Brush the coins with a soft-bristled toothbrush or a paper towel. Dry off the coins with a towel. Create a coin bath made of isopropyl alcohol and salt. Rinse the coins over your sink with distilled water. Dab the coins with a cloth and allow them to air dry. Store your coins in acid-free plastic folders at room temperature. Go to a professional. Apply a thin layer of Vaseline with a cotton swab. Put coins in an acetone bath for 5 seconds. Store your collectable coins in 2x2 hard plastic holders.
https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sea-Urchin-Sting	How to Treat a Sea Urchin Sting	To treat a sea urchin sting, use tweezers to pull the spines out of your skin as quickly as possible. Next, apply shaving cream to the wounded area and gently scrape it off with a razor to remove all traces of the venomous spines. Then, clean the wound with soap and water and pat your skin dry. You can take over-the-counter painkillers and apply antibiotic ointment to manage the pain and swelling. To prevent irritation at night, cover the wound with a loose bandage before going to bed. Be sure to remove the bandage in the morning to let the wound breathe during the day!	Recognize a sea urchin sting. In order to treat a sea urchin sting, you must be certain you were stung by an urchin and not another marine animal. Sea urchins have flat or globe shaped bodies and are covered in spines. They are found in oceans worldwide, but are more likely to be present in warmer regions. Sea urchins lurk in rocky parts of the water and will sting if threatened. Most people get stung when they accidentally step on an urchin. You can successfully manage most stings on your own. However, if you have difficulty breathing, nausea, chest pain, or signs of infection like redness and pus you should seek care immediately. You should also seek medical care if you were stung around a joint, as the spines may require surgical removal in such cases. Know what parts are poisonous. Sea urchins are flat, globe-shaped animals. While generally non-aggressive, urchins will sting if stepped on unintentionally. Certain parts of a sea urchins body release poison. Sea urchins release venom through their spines and pedicellaria. Spines produce puncture wounds and can stay in skin. They should be removed immediately in the event of an attack. The pedicellaria are seizing organs found between the spine that latch onto a target when an urchin is attacked. They should also be removed quickly after being stung. Remove the spines. After being stung, remove the spines as quickly as possible to minimize your exposure to venom. Use tweezers to pull out the protruding ends of large spines. Move slowly so that the spines does not break off, as medical treatment will be needed if this occurs. Hot wax can also be used to remove spines, if they are particularly deep and cannot be removed with a razor. Apply hot wax to the area, let dry, and remove. The spines should be pulled out with the wax. Longterm medical problems can occur if spines are not removed properly. If you're not sure you got all the spines out yourself, see a doctor. Remove the pedicellaria. The pedicellaria must also be removed after an attack to stop exposure to venom. The pedicellaria can be removed by applying shaving cream to the infected area and then scraping it off with a razor. Be gentle with how you handle the razor as not to cause further distress to the wound. Clean the wound with soap and water. As soon as you have removed the spines and pedicellariae, you need to clean and flush the wound. This will be uncomfortable as your wound is still sore and will sting to the touch. Be prepared to work through the pain or have someone assist you if you're worried about not being able to tolerate the discomfort. You can also use hydrogen peroxide or betadine solutions instead of soap. Rinse the area thoroughly with clean drinking water after washing. Do not close the wound. Bandages and tape should not be used to seal the wound. Any embedded spines not removed with tweezers need to work their way out of the skin to avoid bacterial infections and effects of the urchin's venom. Bathe the wound. To treat the pain and minimize chances of infection, some people bathe their wound after the initial cleaning. You can submerge the wound in hot water. The water should be hot to the touch but not boiling. Keep the wound in the water for at least an hour or as long as you can tolerate the heat. This will help ease the pain and dissolve any remaining spines. You can add Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate compound to the water to aid in this process. Some people try a hot vinegar bath. Mix a small amount of vinegar in a tub of hot water and soak for 20 to 40 minutes. You can also add Epsom salt to the water, as this will help the remaining spines dissolve. Treat the wound before bed. Before you go to bed, you should put a small dressing on the wound to avoiding irritating it overnight. Place a vinegar soaked cloth over the wound and wrap it in plastic wrap. Tape the plastic wrap on so it stays secure. Keep the dressing loose, however. Remember, you don't want to close up the wound completely as the remaining spines need to work their way out. Take antibiotics and painkillers. To ward off infection and treat any lingering pain, over-the-counter antibiotics and painkillers should be taken as instructed. Topical antibiotic ointment, available at most drug stores and supermarkets, should be applied on the wound. While this should be done in any case as a precaution, it's especially important if you notice redness or swelling. Tylenol and ibuprofen are good choices to manage the pain. You should take the recommended dose every 4 to 8 hours until symptoms lessen. Watch for signs of infection. While sea urchin wounds usually heal well if treated properly, urchins are venomous. Know the signs of infection. Signs of infection include redness, pus, swelling of the affected area or of the lymph glands that drain the affected area (neck, underarms, or groin), or heat. Seek medical care if signs of infection do not clear up within a few days. If you develop any breathing problems or chest pain, the infection may be severe and you should go to your nearest emergency room.	Recognize a sea urchin sting. Know what parts are poisonous. Remove the spines. Remove the pedicellaria. Clean the wound with soap and water. Do not close the wound. Bathe the wound. Treat the wound before bed. Take antibiotics and painkillers. Watch for signs of infection.
https://www.wikihow.com/Set-an-Armitron-Watch	How to Set an Armitron Watch	If you need to set an Armitron digital watch, start by holding the Set or Reset button until the watch beeps, which should take about 3 seconds. Once you hear the beep, you can use the Mode button on the bottom right side to cycle through the hour, minutes, day, and date displays. Keep pressing the Mode button until the value you need to change is highlighted, then increase the number by pressing the St/Stp button. When your watch is displaying the correct value, press the Reset button again to lock in all of your changes.	Hold the Reset button until the watch beeps. Locate the Reset button on the top left side of your Armitron watch. Hold the button for about 3 seconds or until it beeps. You should notice numbers on your screen start flashing. Depending on your watch model, the button may say Set instead of Reset. Press the Mode button to change between the hours, minutes, day, and date. The Mode button is usually found on the bottom right side of your Armitron watch. When you press the mode button, the section that's flashing on your screen will change. This way, you can easily switch between changing the hour, minutes, day, and date. Keep pressing Mode until you reach the value you need to change. Whatever is flashing on your watch is the value you're changing. Increase the number by pressing the St/Stp button. Locate the St/Stp button on the top right side of the Armitron watch. Whenever you want to change a value, press the button until you reach the right number. If you need to reach an earlier time or day, keep pressing the button until it cycles over. Check if you have the time set as AM or PM on your watch so all of the information is accurate. On some models, like the WR330, the St/Stp button may be labeled Adj. Press the Reset button in the top left when you're finished. After you've set all of the information correctly, press the Reset button to lock in all of the information. Check your watch over the course of the next day to make sure the time is correct. If there is a fourth button on your watch, it is not used to set the time or date. Pull out the crown on the side of the Armitron watch until it clicks once to set the date. The crown is the dial on either the left or right side of the watch face. Pinch the crown in between your fingers and pull it out until it clicks once. If you hear more than 1 click, push the crown back in and pull it out slowly. If your watch doesn't display the date, then the crown will only pull out once to set the time. You may skip this step. Turn the crown until the correct date appears in the window. Rotate the crown clockwise or counterclockwise depending on your watch model. Keep turning it until the correct date is in the window on your watch face. If you only needed to change the date, push the crown all the way in to set it. Avoid adjusting the date on your watch between 11 PM and 5 AM since that's when it advances to the next day. Pull the crown until it clicks twice to adjust the day of the week and time. If you have a watch that displays the day/date, pull the crown until it clicks twice. If your watch doesn't have that display, simply pull the crown until it doesn't go any further. Rotate the crown until the day of the week is correct. Turn the crown clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the watch model you're using. Spin the hands for 2 full rotations around the watch face to move forward by 24 hours. Keep turning the crown until you reach the correct day of the week. Don't set the day of the week between 11 PM and 5 AM since this is when the watch will advance it. Adjust the time by rotating the crown. Once you have the day of the week and date set, turn the crown until the hands point at the correct time. Get as close as you can to the right time so your watch is accurate within a minute or two. The hands won't start moving on their own until you press the crown back in. If your clock has a military time dial, make sure it's correct compared to the current time. Push the crown all the way in to set the time. Once you've made all of your adjustments, press the crown all the way in so it starts again. Check the watch periodically throughout the day to make sure it maintains the correct time. If the watch keeps falling behind, you may need to replace the battery. Finished.	Hold the Reset button until the watch beeps. Press the Mode button to change between the hours, minutes, day, and date. Increase the number by pressing the St/Stp button. Press the Reset button in the top left when you're finished. Pull out the crown on the side of the Armitron watch until it clicks once to set the date. Turn the crown until the correct date appears in the window. Pull the crown until it clicks twice to adjust the day of the week and time. Rotate the crown until the day of the week is correct. Adjust the time by rotating the crown. Push the crown all the way in to set the time. Finished.
https://www.wikihow.com/Protect-Suede-Boots	How to Protect Suede Boots	To protect suede boots, get a suede protective spray online or at your local department store and apply it to your boots to protect them from water damage. Even if you apply a protective spray, still try to avoid wearing your boots in rainy or snowy weather. If they get wet, let them air dry away from any heat sources and then brush them with a suede brush. When you're not wearing your boots, store them in a cool, dry location that's away from direct sunlight since the sun can cause fading.	Let the suede breathe. Unlike some types of footwear that can be stored easily in plastic containers, suede requires exposure to air. When storing the boots in a closet, slip them into cotton pillowcases. The cotton will promote air circulation while also protecting the boots from the accumulation of dust. Store the boots in a cool dry place. Don't leave suede boots exposed to direct sunlight when they are not in use. Excessive exposure to the light will cause fading, while long periods of exposure to humidity will trigger dampness that could eventually become mildew. Store them in a clothes or linen closet, where they will remain cool and dry. Avoid storing your boots somewhere that could become warm and/or humid, such as a bathroom, garage or basement. Have the boots professionally cleaned before packing them away for a season. Even if you've taking excellent care of the suede boots and they appear to be clean, have them cleaned anyway. Doing so will remove any minute traces of dirt that you may have overlooked and prevent the development of mold or mildew while they are in storage. Go to or call a dry cleaning service in your area to find out if they will clean your boots. Purchase a suede protective spray. Experts recommend a water and stain protector formulated specifically for suede. Water can be damaging to suede and eventually change the color and texture, but a protective spray will prevent this from happening. This can be purchased online through Amazon or from a big box store like Target or WalMart. Ensure the boot is clean. Before using the spray, ensure that the boot is clean. An optimal time to do this is right after purchasing or receiving the boots, before even wearing them once. This way, you will be prepared for the elements and do not have to worry about cleaning them beforehand. Seal the suede. Hold the spray bottle about six to eight inches away from the surface of the boot. It should come out of the bottle as a mist. Spray the boot all over with the protective spray, ensuring that you cover the entire surface of the boot. You only need to lightly spray the boot; too much could affect the boot's texture or color. Avoid wearing the boots in wet weather. The protective spray should prevent the boots from becoming ruined by water or snow. However, on days when it is especially rainy, it is best to avoid wearing the boots altogether. If they do get wet, let them dry naturally, away from any sources of heat. When they are dry, brush them well with a suede brush. Maintain the nap. Purchase a special suede brush to use to brush out the nap, otherwise known as the surface of the suede. This will buff out any minor scuffs and help the shoes retain their soft, pleasant texture. Suede brushes are relatively inexpensive so it may be in your best interest to purchase one in order to keep your shoes looking their best. Suede brushes are available at stores like Target or department stores like Macy's. Before brushing the shoes, stuff them with crumpled newspapers. This will help the shoe retain its shape. Gently brush the nap in the direction of the fibers. You can tell which direction the fibers are going in if you run your fingers or hands along the surface and see which way the fibers lay the flattest. Once this is established, brush in that direction. You can also use a clean toothbrush in a pinch. Keep talcum powder or cornmeal handy. When you are wearing your boots, be sure to slip a small package of cornmeal or talcum in your bag. This could be a zip-lock bag or very small Tupperware container. In the event that any type of liquid is spilled on the boots, pat the area dry with a clean cloth, and immediately apply a layer of the meal or talcum powder. Allow the product to set overnight, and then use a suede brush to gently remove the dried powder. If you are going to be away from home, bring an extra pair of shoes and a clean cloth and keep them in a bag or the trunk of your vehicle. This way, if you spill something on your shoes, you will be able to clean the stain and not have to walk around with dirty boots. Treat stains. If you are unable to treat a stain right away and the stain has dried, use a suede brush to scrub away the stain but avoid using too much pressure. For stubborn stains, use a small amount of white vinegar and a clean cotton towel. Moisten the towel with the vinegar, and blot the stain without applying a lot of pressure to the area, to avoid spreading the mess. Repeat as necessary with clean sections of the towel until the stain is loosened and removed from the surface of the suede. Avoid cleaning the boots with water. Water can change the texture and even the color of the suede. If the boots are stained so deeply that talcum powder or cornmeal does not soak up the stain before it sets, take the boots to a professional cleaner. You can do this by taking them to a local dry cleaning service or shoe repair shop.	Let the suede breathe. Store the boots in a cool dry place. Have the boots professionally cleaned before packing them away for a season. Purchase a suede protective spray. Ensure the boot is clean. Seal the suede. Avoid wearing the boots in wet weather. Maintain the nap. Keep talcum powder or cornmeal handy. Treat stains. Avoid cleaning the boots with water.
https://www.wikihow.com/Distinguish-Between-Male-and-Female-Fruit-Flies	How to Distinguish Between Male and Female Fruit Flies	To distinguish between male and female fruit flies, look at the fly to see if it has stripes, which is a sign that it's a female. If you can compare 2 flies, note that the larger fly will be female as they have longer abdomens. You should also loo out for a pointed abdomen on a female fly and a blunt abdomen on a male fly. Additionally, look for bristles on the fly's forelegs, which is a sign it's a male. Alternatively, watch out for males hopping when they prepare to mate, and females standing still.	Take stock of their usual color. Most fruit flies are a yellowish brown, or tan, color. The presence of stripes indicates a female. Males do have a few stripes, but these stripes meld together and become dark toward the back of the abdomen, giving then a darker color. These stripes actually appear as black rings. Differences in patterns of color are what many researchers use to determine the difference between male and female fruit flies. For both genders, their eyes are large and red. They have five eyes and antennae. Look at how long the fly is. The female fruit fly is longer than a male of the same species. Their abdomens are longer, but not any other body part. This makes females appear a bit larger than their male counterparts. In other words, when comparing two flies, the smaller, shorter fly is male. Notice whether it’s pointed or blunt. The abdomen of the female fruit fly is not only longer than that of the male fruit fly. It is also pointed. The male fruit fly abdomen is short and blunt. Therefore, when you compare two fruit flies, try to figure out which abdomen is pointed, and which is blunt. Determine if the flies look different or not. The fact is that extremely young flies have not yet developed many of the physical differences that are gender markers for adult flies. If you're comparing two flies that look the same, and you cannot determine if their body shapes or coloring are different, you may need to look for other signs of gender. Look for a bristle on the forelegs. Find the two legs on the front half of the flies' bodies. These are their forelegs. Now look for a bristle (also known as a sex comb). This group of tiny, dark hairs is only present on male fruit flies. If the forelegs have no bristle, it means you are holding a female. Use special equipment. Fruit flies are very tiny. Their average length is about ⁄ 8 inch (0.3 cm), or 3 mm. In order to locate the tiny bristles on their legs, you will need to immobilize the fly. Then use very delicate equipment to magnify the legs and identify a sex comb. You may have to kill or freeze the fly to keep it still. Use a magnifying glass. Try placing the fly on white paper to make it easier to see its features. Note how females choose mates. To further assist you in determining the sex of fruit flies, it's helpful to know how they behave in general. For example, it is useful to note their mating habits so you can identify a male fruit fly by the way he behaves in a mating scenario. Female fruit flies choose a mate within 15 minutes. They decide based on the way the male dances and brushes against the female's body. When one fly is still while the other hops around like it is dancing, this may be a mating ritual. The male is the one moving. Be aware of their lifespan. If you're studying fruit flies in a controlled environment in order to study gender differences, it's good to know how long they will live. Fruit flies only live for 1/3 of a year, or about four months. They are very sensitive to temperature. They can start reproducing within a week of being born, producing hundreds of eggs at one time. Notice where they like to live. You can find fruit flies buzzing with a “buzz” sound around rotting fruit. They tend to lay their eggs in fruit that has just become ripe so that by the time the larvae hatch, the fruit is rotten enough to produce the juices the flies need to survive. Their mouths are shaped for sucking up liquids, making rotten fruit the perfect nest. You may find more females around such fruit since they are the ones interested in laying eggs.	Take stock of their usual color. Look at how long the fly is. Notice whether it’s pointed or blunt. Determine if the flies look different or not. Look for a bristle on the forelegs. Use special equipment. Note how females choose mates. Be aware of their lifespan. Notice where they like to live.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Hair-Color-Fade	How to Make Hair Color Fade	To make hair color fade, start by applying clarifying shampoo to your hair and working it into a lather. Once the shampoo turns the color of your hair dye, put on a cap and let the shampoo sit in your hair for several hours. Then, rinse out the shampoo and repeat as necessary. You can also strip color from your hair with bleach-free laundry detergent. First, work a tablespoon of detergent into a lather in your hair. Then, put a cap on and leave the detergent in until your scalp starts to tingle. Finally, rinse out the detergent and repeat if desired.	Crush vitamin C tablets. Vitamin C contains an acid that is capable of breaking down the chemical composition of hair dye. This method will lighten your hair 1 to 2 shades. Treating your dyed hair with a vitamin C powder infused shampoo will fade the color. If you don't have a powdered form of vitamin C, crush or grind vitamin C tablets into a fine powder. Place approximately 1,000 mg of vitamin C tablets into a sealed plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the tablets into a fine powder. Mix the crushed tablets with shampoo. Open the baggie and pour the vitamin C powder into a small bowl. Cover the powder with a generous amount of clarifying shampoo. Stir the shampoo and powder together until it forms a frothy mixture. You may add a few squirts of dish soap to the solution. Apply the mixture to damp hair. Run your hair under warm water. Squeeze the excess water from your hair with a towel. Systematically coat each strand of your damp hair with the vitamin C-shampoo mix. When your tresses are covered from root to tip, put on a shower cap and place an old towel over your shoulders. Let the mixture sit for several hours. You may distribute the mixture through your hair with a wide toothed comb. If your scalp begins to burn, rinse out the product immediately. Rinse and condition your hair. After a few hours, remove the shower cap from your head. Rinse your hair under warm water to wash away the mixture and the hair dye. Apply a moisturizing conditioner to your locks. Repeat this as needed. Mix shampoo, bleach, and peroxide developer. Soap caps are used to lighten, refresh, or strip your hair's color. It contains equal parts shampoo, bleach, and peroxide developer. In a disposable bowl, combine equal parts clarifying shampoo, bleaching powder, and 20 volume creme developer. Test the product on a lock of hair. Before you apply this mixture to your dyed tresses, it is advised that you test it on a lock of your hair. This test will reveal how your hair and the dye will respond to the mixture. It will also help you determine how long you should let the product sit. Cut 2 locks of hair from inconspicuous spots. Tape the cut ends of each lock. Set 1 lock of hair aside to use as your control. Apply the mixture to second lock. Let the mix sit for 5 minutes and then rinse the lock of hair. Dry the lock and compare it to the control. Repeat this process until you achieve the desired results. Add up the total amount of time it took for the product to fade your hair. Apply the product to your hair. If the test led you to determine that the mixture is safe to use on your color treated hair, proceed with the treatment. If you experience a burning sensation at any time, rinse out the mixture immediately. Rinse your hair under warm water and towel dry your tresses. Coat your dyed hair with the mixture—cover the entire shaft from root to tip. Put on a shower cap and place an old towel around your shoulders. Allow the mixture to process for the same amount of time as the test. Remove the cap and rinse your hair in warm water. Use a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoos are formulated to cleanse your scalp of built up grease and oil. When applied to dyed hair, a clarifying shampoo will safely and subtly fade your hair color. This method will not damage your color treated hair. Apply a generous amount of clarifying shampoo to your damp hair. Coat each shaft from the root to the tip. Work the product into a lather. When the shampoo begins to turn the color of the dye, put on a shower cap and let the product sit in your hair for several hours. Rinse the shampoo from your hair. Comb a moisturizing conditioner to your hair. After a few minutes, rinse the conditioner out of your hair. Repeat this as desired. To create a slightly stronger fading agent, mix together equal parts shampoo and baking soda. Apply this mixture to your dyed hair as described above. Instead of shampoo, you may use dish soap. Dish soap will remove slightly more color than clarifying shampoo. It will also leave your hair drier and frizzier. Use a bleach-free clothing detergent. Laundry detergents contain chemicals that will drastically fade the color of your hair. This method may remove up to 75% of the dye from your hair. If you use this method, make sure the detergent does not contain bleach or bleaching agents. Apply a tablespoon of detergent to your damp hair. Work the soap into a lather. When the soap becomes the color of the hair dye, cover your hair with a shower cap. As soon as the product begins to burn, rinse it out of your hair. Coat your scalp and locks with a moisturizing conditioner to rehydrate your hair. Rinse the conditioner out of your hair. Repeat as desired. After treating your hair with laundry detergent, you may want to apply a deep conditioning treatment to your dry tresses. Use a color stripper or reducer. Hair dye strippers and reducers are formulated to remove the color from your locks. Color strippers act like bleach and therefore will cause more damage to your hair than color reducers. Both products are specially formulated to strip or reduce the intensity of permanent, semi-permanent, and/or temporary hair dye. Always apply the product to your dyed hair as instructed. Always buy a hair dye stripper or reducer that is compatible with the type of dye you used.	Crush vitamin C tablets. Mix the crushed tablets with shampoo. Apply the mixture to damp hair. Rinse and condition your hair. Mix shampoo, bleach, and peroxide developer. Test the product on a lock of hair. Apply the product to your hair. Use a clarifying shampoo. Use a bleach-free clothing detergent. Use a color stripper or reducer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Pho	How to Make Pho	To make your own pho, cut your choice of beef into bite-sized pieces. If you like, you can fry it lightly, but it should still be rare. For the best pho, make your own beef broth by simmering bones and cuts of beef for several hours, although if you're in a hurry you can use a premade broth. Add charred onions and ginger to your broth. In a separate pan, boil your rice noodles, then steam your choice of vegetables and add them to the broth. Serve with cilantro, sriracha, and hoisin sauce.	Collect beef bones. Although your pho will get a lot of its flavour from the ingredients you throw into it while cooking, it's a good idea to rely on beef bones for the majority. A lot of beef flavour sinks into bone marrow, making bones a perfect tool for creating hearty broths. It's recommended you fill up a pot with water and put in the bones as early as you can. A broth needs at least 6 hours simmering to complete, and you'll want to replace the bones with meat ingredients at an earlier stage. On the other hand, you can buy a storebought beef stock for the purpose of your broth. It won't have the same hearty, homemade quality to it, but you'll be able to make the soup in a fraction of the time. Gather your beef parts. One of the things that turns off some Western diners to pho is the variety of different beef types in the soup. Ingredients like tendon and bone marrow may seem like weird addition, but they soak in the broth flavour very well and can be recommended as a result. Beef is the standard meat used in pho. Standard rare beef chunks are fine, but the less common pieces can typically be purchased at a butcher's shop. Beef chuck is a common purchase for pho, with lots of fat to go in the soup. Brisket is a flavourful and lighter alternative to chuck. Oxtail and cow shin are great for pho. The bone marrow has lots of gelatin and combines with the broth well. Gelatin is incredibly nutritious and will add to the feeling of warmth you get after eating pho. Beef flank is a lean type of beef. Because it doesn't taste as good once it's been simmered for a long time, it's recommended you place rare thin strips of it in once the dish is finally being served. Chicken isn't recommended as part of a pho soup. It doesn't cook as well in the broth. However, versions of pho do exist with chicken and even pork, so if it sounds like something you might prefer, you should give it a try. Cut your meat into pieces. If you're buying pieces of meat directly from a butcher's store, you may need to cut the beef into chunks for the pho. The chunks should be roughly bite-sized. If you have any doubts, try placing them on a spoon to see whether you need to cut them any further. You can add as much or as little The pieces should be smaller rather than larger in order to ensure they're properly cooked within the broth. Cook your beef. Cooking beef before adding it to the broth is actually optional. Although it's necessary if you're using a premade beef stock, the beef will cook when it's simmering in the broth. If you're trying to make pho in a faster time, it's a good idea to fry up your meat. Cook it until the meat is pink. Don't cook the meat beyond rareness. If you do, you'll lose the potential for tenderness that many people find so appealing about pho. Cook the beef in a pan on high heat. Add some canola oil to the pan and let it heat for 30 seconds before you add the beef onto the pan. Let the beef cook on both sides by turning it over. Try to get both sides of each piece cooked evenly. Though you can cook it however you'd like, it's recommended to leave the beef rare. The rest of it can be cooked in the pho broth itself. In order for the beef to cook naturally in the soup, you should set at least 6 hours aside. If there's any doubt, it's probably a better idea to cook your meat to rareness. Simmer a pot of water in beef bones. Beef bones are where you'll get the distinctive broth taste. It's recommended that you let the broth simmer for 3 hours with the beef bones in the soup. From there, the bones should have left their flavour in the broth, and you can replace the bones with the edible beef ingredients. Add salt to your pot to get a more striking taste. Replace the beef bones with the beef ingredients. Your beef parts should be added three hours after you first put the bones in the broth. From there, the soup should be left to simmer for an additional 3 hours. It's recommended you take out the bones before adding the rest as it can be difficult to extract the bones once the pot is filled. Throw charred onions and ginger into the mix. Onions and ginger help to give the pho that pleasant smokiness. Charred onions have the best effect. Take a pair of tongs and use them to hold onions over a gas-powered stove. From there, chop them up into thin slices and add them to the pho. You will definitely notice the improvement to your broth. Depending on how much you want the charred onions to inform the broth's taste, you can either add them early on with the beef ingredients, or you can serve it after adding the noodles as a garnish. For the sake of smokiness, it's recommended you add them with the beef. Boil rice noodles. In a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil. From there, take a handful of rice noodles and throw them in. Depending on the thickness of the noodles you're using, it can take up to five minutes for the noodles to properly cook. Once the noodles are sufficiently soft, strain them out of the second saucepan and add them to your main pho pot. To preserve their form, it's recommended you try blanching the noodles, taking them quickly from boiling to cold water as a way to quickly halt the cooking process. Let the dry noodles into a boil for 10-20 seconds until they have lost their stiffness, then immediately put them under cold water. This will ensure they are cooked properly, but will stop the cooking before they get soggy. Add vegetables. If you're making your own pho, you can practically add whatever vegetables you like into the broth. Because vegetables tamper with the broth's flavour, they should be steamed and added to the broth after it's finished cooking. Carrots and broccoli are most recommended, as they're spoon-sized and compliment the taste of the broth. Carrots are best cut into coin-thin slices so that they best soak up the flavour of the soup. Get the vegetables to a soft tenderness before adding. They will get softer still once added to the hot broth. The texture shouldn't be resistant to the teeth at all, but the vegetables should retain enough strength to keep their form. Top with spices. A great cook always tries to make his dish great on the eyes as much as the taste buds. Aromatic spices help improve the taste of the pho, but they're also great for adding that visual touch once the basics have been taken care of. Sprinkle cilantro and green onion atop your soup once the broth and main ingredients are ready for eating. Prepackaged pho spice blends are available, but they aren't recommended if you want the best-tasting pho. Serve with bean sprouts and lime wedges. The constant friend of pho has always been bean sprouts. Bean sprouts are a light and tasty thing to eat alongside your main course. Although you should serve them on a separate plate, the sprouts can be added to the broth once your meat and noodles begin to run out. Lime wedges are a nice touch as well, whether for adding tang to the broth or for fitting in a beverage. Storebought bean sprouts go bad within a couple of days, so it's a good idea to eat them shortly after they're purchased. Include sriracha and hoisin sauce. Most pho restaurants include a few spicy sauces to sweeten the deal. Whether you want to add these to the broth as you're making it or keep them at hand when you eat it is your decision. Generally speaking, these sauces are great to have when it comes time to eat. Rather than adding them from the start, you should keep them handy to calibrate the taste to your liking. Don't rely on spicy sauces to mask a weak broth. A top-notch pho won't need any sriracha to be delicious. Freeze excess portions. Pho can be fairly time-consuming to make, so it's a good idea to maximize your efficiency and make a lot at a time. Once your original meal is finished with, store the rest of the pho in tupperware containers and keep it sealed in the freezer until it's time to eat again. Pho can be reheated in the microwave or stovetop. Pho can be frozen healthily for 3 months or kept in the fridge for 5 days. Customize your recipe in the future. The great thing about pho is that you can customize it to your liking once you have the basic broth and noodles ready. Pho isn't a hard meal to make once you have the ingredients and process down, so it makes sense to play around with the recipe. Do you like extra beef or spice? Make it happen. A big part of the enjoyment in home cooking is the freedom to choose and experiment. If you've been to many pho restaurants before, you'll know a big thing about pho recipes are the portions and kinds of meat they use in the broth. Simply changing up the portions of one meat in exchange for another can change the experience of the meal.	Collect beef bones. Gather your beef parts. Cut your meat into pieces. Cook your beef. Simmer a pot of water in beef bones. Replace the beef bones with the beef ingredients. Throw charred onions and ginger into the mix. Boil rice noodles. Add vegetables. Top with spices. Serve with bean sprouts and lime wedges. Include sriracha and hoisin sauce. Freeze excess portions. Customize your recipe in the future.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Jade-Is-Real	How to Tell if Jade Is Real	To tell if jade is real, try tossing it in the air and catching it in your palm. If it feels heavier than you'd expect, it might be real, but if it feels light, it's probably fake. You can also try warming up the stone by rubbing it between your hands for a couple minutes, since real jade will stay cool to the touch even if you try to warm it up. Alternatively, you can try scratching the stone with your finger or a piece of metal. If it leaves a mark, the stone definitely isn't jade.	Check for a smooth, bright color that reflects light like water. Examine the stone's color to make sure it appears rich and vibrant. In most cases, it won't be purely opaque or purely transparent. Because it's a combination of opaque and transparent, look for a shine that's similar to light reflecting off water. If the color is dull or flat, it's likely a fake stone. Jade can sometimes be totally opaque, but the opaque stones aren't very valuable. If it looks like there are air bubbles in the stone, then it's likely not real. Examine the color to make sure it’s consistent, not perfect or blotchy. You should notice some color variations throughout the stone if the jade is real. These are likely to be consistent, meaning that you will notice the same patterns throughout the stone. On the other hand, fake jade may have perfect coloration or could have uneven consistency, meaning that it looks blotchy in spots. It may help to examine the jade directly under a light so that you can view it better. Look for imperfections on the surface of the jade, such as pits or rough spots. Authentic stones are more likely to have minor imperfections, like an uneven shape, dips in the surface, or pitting. These may remain even after the stone has been polished. Check your stone to see if it looks too perfect. If it does, then it's likely a fake. This might not work as well if you're buying a piece of fine jewelry, as the highest quality pieces of jade may not have imperfections. Toss the stone in the air and catch it in your palm to see if it’s heavy. Real jade has a very high density, which means it will feel heavier than you might expect based on its size. Toss and catch the stone several times to get a feel for its weight. If you can, compare it to a different stone so you can get an idea of how heavy the jade feels. Although this test is imprecise, it's a popular way to judge the authenticity of jade. Touch the stone to the side of your face to see if it feels cool. Jade is naturally a very cool stone, so it will feel cold to the touch. Hold it against your face or neck to see if it feels cool against your skin. If it doesn't, then it may be a fake. If you hold the stone against your face for a few minutes, it still shouldn't heat up. It should feel cold even if you rub the stone up and down on your skin. Try to warm up the stone in your hand to see if it stays cool. Place the stone in your palm, then wrap your hand around it. Squeeze the stone tightly to try to heat it up. Wait 1-2 minutes, then feel the stone to see if it's still cool. Real jade should still feel cool to the touch, while a fake will likely be warm. It's possible that a fake stone will still feel cool, but this test may help you separate the real stones from the fakes. Tap a suspected jade stone against a real piece of jade. This can help you judge the density of the stone you think might be jade. Clap the stones together several times and listen to their sound. Since jade is hard, you should hear a deep, resonant sound when the stones strike each other. If the stones sound like plastic beads, then the suspected jade stone is likely a fake. If you don't have any real jade, you can try doing this test with a different stone. However, keep in mind that it might not work as well as when you use real jade. Do a scratch test with your fingernail or a piece of metal. For a simple scratch test, rub your fingernail along the side of the stone to see if you can scratch it. As another option, use a pair of scissors or a knife to scratch the surface of the stone in an inconspicuous place. If the stone scratches, it's likely not real. Real jade is a hard stone, so it won't scratch easily. Let a jeweler examine your jade to determine if it’s real. Jewelers are trained to recognize real and fake precious gems and stones. They can examine the stone under a magnifier to make sure it has the structure of a true jade and to check for signs of a fake. They will evaluate the properties of the stone and then tell you if it's real or fake. Typically, the jeweler will do these tests while you're there. You may want to talk to more than 1 jeweler to get multiple opinions about the authenticity of the stone. Ask the jeweler to do a density test. Your jeweler can measure the density of the stone you suspect is jade using a spring scale and water displacement test. Then, they'll compare the density to a jade density chart to see if it meets the standards of real jade. If it does, then your stone is likely real. However, it's likely not real if the density of your stone is not consistent with jade. If you have concerns about the density test, ask your jeweler how they typically perform the test before they get started. They may even let you watch them do it. Get the jeweler to estimate the value of your jade. One of the benefits of seeing a jeweler is getting your stone valued. The jeweler can evaluate both the jade and its setting, if the stone is already part of a piece of jewelry. Ask them how much you can expect to sell the jade for, as well as if they think the value could increase over time. Keep in mind that this valuation is still an estimate. It's best to talk to multiple jewelers when you're trying to estimate the value of a piece, but this can help you understand what your stone is worth.	Check for a smooth, bright color that reflects light like water. Examine the color to make sure it’s consistent, not perfect or blotchy. Look for imperfections on the surface of the jade, such as pits or rough spots. Toss the stone in the air and catch it in your palm to see if it’s heavy. Touch the stone to the side of your face to see if it feels cool. Try to warm up the stone in your hand to see if it stays cool. Tap a suspected jade stone against a real piece of jade. Do a scratch test with your fingernail or a piece of metal. Let a jeweler examine your jade to determine if it’s real. Ask the jeweler to do a density test. Get the jeweler to estimate the value of your jade.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Your-Addiction-to-Stealing	How to Stop Your Addiction to Stealing	It can feel hopeless when you're addicted to stealing, but with a little perspective, you can learn to change your habits. The next time you feel the urge to steal, stop and take a deep breath to calm your nerves. Then, pull back and reflect on the bigger picture and how stealing might hurt yourself and your reputation. If stealing gives you an adrenaline rush, try finding other activities that make you feel the same way. For instance, you could make art, become an activist, or play music as a replacement activity. Exercising is another great way to distract you from stealing. If you're still tempted to steal, consider talking to a therapist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be very effective in changing your thought patterns on stealing.	Understand that you deserve help. It is important to know that you are worthy because many individuals with guilt (including shame about stealing) may not believe that they deserve help. This often prevents them from seeking assistance. You do deserve help and understanding, and you are not alone. Define your stealing behaviors. It is important to first identify the specific reasons why you steal in order to begin to change this behavior. Do you steal for an emotional high? Do you feel initial tension, then a thrill of excitement that builds up prior to the theft and relief after it's done? Is this then followed by feeling guilt, shame and remorse? These are some signs that stealing may be a problem for you. Do you steal to escape? When stealing, do you feel different, as if you're not yourself or you're not in touch with reality? This is a fairly common state of feeling for individuals who steal. Write out your feelings. After you've discovered what drives your stealing behaviors, try free writing about your need to steal. Don't censor your feelings – everything you think about or feel is important to note. Be sure to name the feelings, such as anger , fear, sadness, loneliness , being creeped out, exposed, vulnerable, etc. that accompany the need to steal. Determine the consequences. Thinking about the consequences of your behaviors can help to reduce impulsivity. If you have been nearly caught, or have been caught (or caught several times), write all of this down. Also write down your own subsequent feelings, such as shame and guilt, and the actions you use to try to cope with these feelings or remorse or disgust, such as drinking too much , cutting yourself, destroying the things you've stolen, or other destructive actions. If you have been caught, how strong were the accompanying feelings? Why do you feel that even being caught isn't enough to overcome the need to steal? Write it all down. Consider therapy. While it is possible to defeat your addiction to stealing on your own with a great deal of determination , it may also be helpful to consider treatment. The best form of help will be counseling with a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Therapy combined with medication can be effective in treating kleptomania or compulsive stealing. Be reassured that therapy for kleptomania/compulsive stealing can be very successful in helping you to overcome this disorder, but also remember the outcome depends on how badly you want it and how much you are willing to work for it! Understand treatment options. The most common forms of therapy for stealing include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic treatment, and Group therapy/12-step programs. CBT helps people change their thinking in order to change their feelings and behaviors. DBT is focused on teaching individuals distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Psychodynamic interventions look into your past and upbringing in order to identify the causes of problems and find ways to solve current issues. 12-step programs focus on addictions to substances, but there are also 12-step programs for stealing in particular. You can discuss these options with a mental health professional. There are also ways you can explore these types of therapy on your own through self-help measures. For example, CBT involves changing your thoughts in order to change you feelings and behaviors. Explore medication options. Several medications have been indicated in the treatment of kleptomania including Prozac and Revia. Consult a psychiatrist for additional information or to discuss psychotropic options. Identify and challenge your thoughts. Changing your thoughts in order to change your feelings and behaviors is a key component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a common type of therapy for treating stealing and kleptomania. Monitor your automatic thoughts, and you can change your stealing behaviors. Think about the thoughts that arise when you are considering stealing something. For example you may think, “I really want that,” or, “I will get away with it.” Think about who it benefits. Does it only benefit you when you steal? Or your family, friends, or someone else? And in what way does it benefit you or others? If you feel that some of your compulsion to steal is about validating your position or feeling secure within your group of friends or family by "buying" their affection or rewarding their attention with items, then you'll need to start seeing these drives for the insecurity within you that they represent. Train yourself to think differently. Once you've identified your thinking patterns you can begin thinking of alternative thoughts. This includes paying attention to your negative thoughts that reinforce your stealing behaviors, and actively changing your thought process in the moment. For example, if you find yourself thinking, “I really want that ring, so I'll steal it,” instead think, “I want that ring, but it is wrong to steal so I will focus on saving my money instead.” Reflect on the bigger picture. When you feel stronger about what is compelling you to steal and what you intend to do about it, spend some time reflecting over what you have been doing and where this is headed in all likelihood. Time for reflection is important because it's likely that you feel as if your life lacks purpose , or perhaps you feel as if you have no control over aspects of your life. For some people, stealing is a form of passive rebellion against situations that make them feel powerless. Reflecting on these bigger picture concerns will help you to start developing your own goals for your life and will help you to set boundaries on poor behaviors that don't help you reach your goals. Be prepared to assert yourself and your needs more. If you don't feel strong about standing up for yourself or you feel ignored, picked on or let down all the time, it is easy to use stealing as a form of "revenge" on people whom you perceive have hurt or ignored you. Or, you might be using stealing as a way to sedate your feelings in general. Unfortunately, by not asserting yourself and by not seeing your own self-worth but choosing stealing instead, you risk your future and you let the actions of others lead you into hurting yourself even more. Remind yourself that the only person you hurt for real is you – you might truly upset the people who love you but you're not punishing them; you're punishing yourself. Read How to stand up for yourself , How to be assertive and How to communicate in an assertive manner for more details. Identify your history of stealing. Creating a relapse prevention plan is a crucial component of taking control of your urge to steal, as well as preventing stealing in the future. The first step in relapse prevention planning is to identify the past issues you have had with stealing. You can use the information you wrote down during the writing exercise above in order to begin your relapse prevention plan. Write down a history of your stealing. List as many stealing episodes as possible, starting from when you were a child. Note any situations that were going on during that time or what influenced your decision to steal. Rate the need to steal for each episode. Use a scale of 1 to 10 to show how much you felt compelled to steal on each occasion you've noted. Understand and cope with your triggers to stealing. Triggers are thoughts and feelings about a situation that may lead to a behavior. Write down your thoughts and feelings that are associated with stealing. Learn high-risk situations. The key to controlling your impulses is understanding risky situations and avoiding them. What were your feelings when the stealing took place? See if you can identify particular triggers, such as someone being nasty to you, someone yelling at you, feeling down or unloved, being rejected , etc. Note the correlation between what triggered your need to steal and the rating you've given the feeling that you needed to steal. Keep this list, journal or notebook very safe. Remove yourself from triggering situations that might encourage you or make it easy for you to steal. Some examples of these types of triggers include being around friends who steal, or going into stores that you know have low security. Avoid these situations at all cost so you will not be tempted. Adopt a plan to control your impulse. This involves talking to yourself before proceeding any further. Try the following: Stop. Instead of acting on impulse, stop yourself immediately. Take a breath. Stand still and give yourself breathing space. Observe. Think about what is going on. What am I feeling? What am I thinking? What am I reacting to? Pull back. Attempt to look at the situation objectively. Is there another way of thinking about the situation? Project yourself to after the theft when you're holding the item and wondering what to do with it and wondering how to overcome the guilt. Practice what works. Choose for yourself what you would rather do instead of stealing something. Plan to change your behavior every time the craving to steal comes over you. Some examples of what might be helpful include: telling yourself about who you are and what your values are, reminding yourself that you are a good person and a person who is valued, self-calming techniques, and imagining peaceful scenes to calm your racing heart and tension. Continue to monitor your behaviors. Once you have mastered the art of impulse control and have reduced or eliminated your stealing behaviors, you will need to continuously monitor your relapse prevention plan and adjust it accordingly. Turn to the present. Keep a daily account of your current stealing exploits, if any. As before, keep writing the feelings and rate the desire to steal. Balance the writing. Be sure to write down your accomplishments , the things that you're proud of and the things that you're grateful for. Try to make these things become the main focus of your journal keeping over time, in order to help build your self-esteem. Distract yourself. Find alternatives to stealing that give you a high or a focus but that don't create more harm in your life. This could include hobbies, activities, volunteering , helping others, making things, growing plants, caring for animals, writing, painting, studying , becoming an activist for a cause you believe in, or many other wonderful alternatives to stealing. Whatever you choose, make choices that are beneficial for you and that aren't simply about swapping one disorder for another (such as sedating yourself with alcohol). . Get active If stealing is filling a void in your life, fill it with activities. Take up sport or exercise, take up a hobby, or start volunteering. Instead of resorting to stealing as a way of filling in your time, use your time more productively and beneficially. This will lift your self-esteem, create renewed energy, and remove boredom. It will stop you from stealing for a lack of better things to do, or a sense of purposelessness. Just keep yourself busy and the rest will follow. Find a job, get an increase in your allowance or pay, or revisit your budget. If you've been stealing out of survival need or a sense of deprivation as well as from emotional triggers, having a more steady, certain stream of income might alleviate your desire or "need" to steal. Moreover, the security and routine of having a job if you don't have one, can restore a sense of responsibility and self-esteem that might be missing in your life. This step may not be relevant to you if you already have enough money, a job, or money isn't the issue, but if a toxic relationship with money is at the heart of your problem, earning your own secure source can be helpful. Find emotional outlets. Use the knowledge you gain from the writing therapy to start tackling the emotions and feelings that are triggering your need to steal. Tackle your anger, your confusion , your sadness, your distress, and so forth. Acknowledge your original feelings and find new ways to deal with them other than through stealing. Make notes of new ways to distract, entertain and amuse yourself. What sorts of new thoughts and actions are you discovering you can use to make yourself feel better? Understand stealing versus kleptomania. In order to treat your specific struggle with stealing, it may benefit you to identify whether you engage in stealing behaviors, or if you may have a specific disorder. It is recommended that you seek consultation from a mental health professional. Kleptomania exists in about.3-.6 % in the general population. In other words, about 1 in 200 people may meet the criteria for kleptomania as a disorder. 11% of people shoplift at least once in their lives. That is, over 1 in 10 people have shoplifted at least once. However, shoplifting once or twice does not constitute a disorder. Kleptomania is an impulse control disorder; it is associated with a “high” when engaging in stealing, followed by guilt after stealing. It is also characterized by an inability to control or stop the stealing despite repeated efforts. Stealing is not considered an addiction according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), which is a reference guide for psychologists and psychiatrists in diagnosing mental disorders. Identify other causes. The symptom of stealing could be part of a different disorder. For example diagnoses such as: Conduct Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, all have criteria that may include stealing-related behaviors. You also deserve assessment for other disorders that may be enabling the kleptomaniac habits, such as dissociative states , stress, anxiety , and mood disorders. Conduct research about stealing. Ask for more information at your local library or bookstore. In the age of the internet, it's easy to find out more information about our health and well-being; just be sure to look on reputable sites, such as government health sites and sites written by doctors and psychologists, with referencing and verified expertise. As well, read posts and forums where people with the same disorder as you share their thoughts, feelings, worries, etc., as this will help you to realize that you're not alone.	Understand that you deserve help. Define your stealing behaviors. Write out your feelings. Determine the consequences. Consider therapy. Understand treatment options. Explore medication options. Identify and challenge your thoughts. Train yourself to think differently. Reflect on the bigger picture. Be prepared to assert yourself and your needs more. Identify your history of stealing. Understand and cope with your triggers to stealing. Adopt a plan to control your impulse. Continue to monitor your behaviors. Distract yourself. . Find a job, get an increase in your allowance or pay, or revisit your budget. Find emotional outlets. Understand stealing versus kleptomania. Identify other causes. Conduct research about stealing.
https://www.wikihow.com/Talk-So-Kids-Will-Listen	How to Talk So Kids Will Listen	Getting your kids to listen when you're talking can be tough, but by speaking to them directly and using simple, straightforward language you can do it. Start by saying your child's name to grab their attention and making eye contact to show you're focused on them. Try to use positive language when you talk to them, since children are more likely to tune out if they always hear negative things like “don't do that.” For example, if your child asks if they can do something else when they should be doing their homework, say, “Yes, as soon as you're finished with your homework,” instead of “No, you can't.” If you're giving instructions, do so one step at a time to make sure they understand what you want them to do. When you need to talk about something serious, aim to explain your point in 1 or 2 sentences so your child doesn't get bored listening. Then, ask them for their opinion so they feel included in a conversation.	Use the child's name when you're talking to them. When a person hears their name, they tune in to what's going on, and kids are no different. If you need to get a child's attention so you can talk to them, repeat their name until they acknowledge you. This helps ensure you'll have their whole attention. It can be hard for kids to switch focus sometimes, so if they're busy, they might not process that you're talking to them. Calling their name can help break through more effectively than just talking to them while they're in that mindset. Of course, if they still don't listen, you can let them know you're serious by calling out their whole first, middle, and last name in a stern voice! Make eye contact to show the child you’re paying attention. Just like you want children to give you their full attention, kids want to know that they have yours, too. In addition, it's harder for a kid to ignore what you're saying if you're looking them right in the eyes. If you're talking a smaller child, you might need to kneel or crouch on the ground so you can look into their eyes. This helps them feel like you're making an effort to meet them on their level, rather than just being a voice coming from overhead. Talk to your child the way you want them to talk to you. Everyone is more receptive to a polite request instead of a harsh demand, whether they're kids or adults. If you want a child to be patient, polite, and kind, the best thing you can do is to act that way when you're talking to them. Say things like, “please” and “thank you,” use age-appropriate, respectful language, and try to use a kind tone so they feel encouraged to listen to you. You should start doing this as early as possible, but it's especially with older kids, who are more attuned to nuances in tone. Use a playful tone and repetition when you talk to a small child. It can be really hard to try to talk to a preschool-age child whose vocabulary and attention span aren't fully developed. Try sticking to simple, direct messages that you can easily repeat, and make your tone pleasant and playful whenever possible. Try turning everyday tasks into games to make them more fun for little ones. For instance, when you're putting on shoes, you might say, “Oh my goodness, this shoe sure is lonely. It wishes it had a little foot to play with! Can you put your foot right here to make the shoe feel better?” Try to use positive language whenever possible. Kids can easily tune out a sea of “No you can't” and “Don't do that.” Then, when it's really important, they won't know to pay attention. Instead, try saying things like “We can do that in a few minutes, okay?” and “Let's try this instead.” That way, their brain receives it as a positive message, and they'll be less likely to resist what you're saying. You don't have to change your stance on a subject to use positive language. If a kid asks to play a video game when they should be doing homework, for instance, you might say, “Yes, as soon as you finish your homework,” instead of saying, “No, not until you finish your homework,” for example. Try to give kids positive feedback, as well, even if they didn't get everything right. For example, if you notice your small child putting a toy away, you might say, “I love the way you're helping right now!” instead of “There are still a lot more toys all over the floor that you need to pick up.” Practice active listening to encourage a child to talk more. Just as showing kindness will encourage your child to be more kind, the best way to help your child learn to be a good listener is for you to model that behavior. To do that, try active listening techniques like making eye contact, nodding while your child is talking, and asking leading questions like, “Wow! Then what happened?” or “Can you tell me more about that?” You can also show that you're listening by repeating back some of the things that they say. For instance, you might say, “You climbed all the way to the TOP of the rope in gym class? That's awesome! I remember you said you were feeling nervous about that. I bet you felt really proud of yourself when you got finished!” Stick to simple, one-step instructions, especially for younger children. Young children simply can't process multiple instructions at the same time. Even for older kids, it can be overwhelming to get too much information all at once. Break your directions down into one step at a time, and try to use short sentences. However, avoid using baby talk or dumbing down a concept too much, since kids can tell when you're talking down to them. For instance, your child is going to tune you out if you say something like, “Tomorrow we're going to Aunt Jackie's, but she's been through a lot lately and I want you to really listen while we're there. Don't make a mess or scream and or run from me like you did at the park last week. Oh, and we're going to need to clean your shoes before we leave.” Instead, you might say, “When we go to Aunt Jackie's tomorrow, we're going to practice being extra polite, okay?” Give children choices when it's practical. Whenever you get the chance, offer your child an opportunity to choose, whether it's what they want to eat, wear, play with, or watch on TV. Not only will this teach them autonomy, but it makes them feel like you trust them and value their input. Over time, this will build the kind of relationship where they want to listen to you, because they feel like you listen to them. For instance, instead of saying, “I'm making you a sandwich,” you could say, “Would you rather have a ham sandwich or peanut butter and jelly?” Make time each day to talk to your child. As kids get older, it can be easy to just get busy and let communication slide. To avoid this, set aside a few minutes every day for a one-on-one chat, whether it's on the way to school, during dinner, or just before bed. If you're keeping the lines of communication open, it will be easier to get their attention whenever you need it. If you're already having regular conversation with your kids, they'll be more likely to listen when you need to have serious conversations. Give the child time to finish what they’re doing. Having open communication involves two-way respect. If you notice that your child is busy, let them finish what they're doing before you try to talk to them—within reason, of course. By allowing your kid to finish their level on a video game, wait until a commercial break in their TV show, or add the last couple of blocks to the tower they're working on, they'll likely be more receptive to hearing whatever you have to say. If you have an older child, try saying something like, “Hey, when that movie goes off, come sit with me for a few minutes in the kitchen, okay?” That way, they know you want to talk, but they don't feel pressured or rushed. Take the time to finish up whatever you're doing, too. Don't expect your child to give you their undivided attention unless you're willing to give them yours. Keep uncomfortable conversations short but don't avoid them. If there's a serious talk you need to have with your child, don't put it off just because it's not fun. Think about what you really need to say and try to get your main point to about 1-2 sentences. Then, give your child a chance to share their thoughts with you, and use their feedback to guide the conversation. You might be able to wait until the teen years to have some of the more serious talks with your children, but there are still plenty of issues you need to talk about with children and tweens. Small children need to learn about safety issues like staying out of the road and stranger danger, while older children might face issues like bullying and internet safety. To talk about bullying, for instance, you might say, "I know sometimes other kids can be really mean. Is there anyone at your school who tries to make other kids feel bad about themselves?" Then, base the rest of the conversation around your child's response. Share your own experiences with your children. Tell them stories about how you acted when you were their age, along with fears you had or struggles you went through, as well as how you got past them. If your kids feel like you can relate to what they're going through, they'll be more inclined to listen to the advice you have to offer. Smaller children might have a hard time believing that you were ever a kid yourself, so this approach may be more effective with older kids. Don't worry about portraying yourself as perfect. In fact, that can make kids feel like they can't live up to your example. Be honest about mistakes you made and what you learned from those mistakes. For instance, if you had a situation where you were pressured to do something you really didn't want to do, but you went along with it anyway and then got in trouble for it, you can share that story to let your children know that they should trust their best judgment. Use roleplay to encourage your child to make good choices on their own. No matter how much you'd like to always be there to make sure your child does what they're supposed to do, it's impossible. You can't decide who their friends will be, what they're exposed to when they aren't around you, or how they'll handle problems on their own. However, if you use roleplay to mimic realistic situations they might encounter, they'll be better equipped to make good choices when you aren't around. To combat peer pressure, for instance, try saying something like, “How do you think you would act if someone tried to get you to eat a yucky bug?” When the child says "Ew!" or "No way!", say something like, “Well, what if someone wanted you to go somewhere after school without a grownup?” For older children, you might try saying something like, “I'm sorry those kids teased you at lunch. Would you like to practice some ways you can stand up to them next time?” Be honest if you don't know the answer to a question. Sometimes, your child will ask you a question that you simply don't know the answer to. However, resist the urge to just make something up. If your child finds out you misled them, they might not come to you at all the next time they have a question. Try saying something like, “That's a really great question! I'm not sure what the answer is, but we can look it up together if you want.” Be gentle but firm when you’re dealing with conflict. It can be hard to find the right approach when your child becomes defiant. You don't want to let your kids walk all over you, but you don't want to be so stern that they're afraid of you and don't want to talk to you. Stand your ground when your child is disrespectful or disobedient, but do so with an assertive attitude, rather than being overly passive or aggressive. For instance, if you ask your child to help you set the table and they refuse, calmly but firmly explain what will happen if they continue to disobey you. You might say, “I'm not happy that you said no to me. Please help me set the table, or you won't be allowed to go to Jamie's house after school tomorrow.” If necessary, follow through with the discipline. Over time, this will teach your child that you're serious about what you say, even if you don't get worked up and angry. Avoid nagging and repeating yourself endlessly when possible. Give your child brief, clear instructions, telling them exactly what you expect. Then, allow them to deal with the consequences if they don't get that done. If they don't have their homework, for instance, they'll be in trouble with their teacher. If they don't clean their room, you might put their toys in a bag in the attic overnight. By showing them what happens when they don't listen, they'll be more inclined to hear what you have to say in the future. This doesn't mean you should set your child up for failure. If you feel like one more reminder would help them succeed, go ahead. Just don't make yourself frazzled by repeating the same thing over and over. Discourage problem behaviors rather than criticizing the child. Sometimes, you might need to talk to your child about behavior you're noticing, like withdrawing from spending time with the family, acting out at school, or being unusually aggressive with a sibling. While it's important to get to the root of these issues, try to avoid turning the conversation into an attack on the child's character. Instead, ask questions that let the child know you love and accept them, but you're unhappy with a certain behavior. For instance, you wouldn't want to say, “You're always so mean to your sister! You just can't get along with anyone!” Instead, say something like, “I'm feeling pretty upset that you called your sister that name. Tell me why you're feeling angry and let's try to work it out.” This will help build a lifelong sense of love, acceptance, and security between you and your child. Acknowledge their feelings, even during tantrums. Kids can get worked up over the smallest things, and it can be tempting to just rush them past it by saying something like "Stop being ridiculous." Instead, try to acknowledge the emotion they're feeling, then talk about how to deal with it. Small children have big emotions, and they can have a really hard time knowing what to do with those feelings. Try helping them learn the names for their emotions, like “frustrated,” "scared," "excited," "upset," and "mad." This will help them communicate with you better, and it will also make them more empathetic when you talk about your emotions. For instance, if your child is having a tantrum because you said they couldn't go outside to play, you might say, “It seems like you're feeling really frustrated. I'll be happy to help you think of something else fun to do instead, though.” Let your child help you come up with the solution to a problem. Kids often feel helpless, especially if they're not given opportunities to solve problems on their own. That can lead to increased conflicts as they look for ways to assert their independence. When you see a situation like that arise, try to get your child involved in the solution. For instance, instead of saying, “Pick up this mess right now!” you might say, "Wow, that's a lot of books on the floor. How do you think we should clean this up?" If your child is feeling upset, you might say something like, "What can we do to make you feel better?" Talk through whatever suggestions your child comes up with. If your child is having a conflict with another kid at school, for instance, say something like, “What do you think you can do tomorrow to make the situation better?” If your child says “I could throw dirt at him!” then you could talk about that might get them in trouble with their teacher. If they say, “Maybe I could say I'm sorry,” talk about how an apology usually makes people feel better. Use "I" instead of "you" statements. Just like when you're involved in a conflict with another adult, using “you” statements can make your child feel like you're blaming them and not understanding their point of view. By phrasing your statements around how you feel and how their behavior affects you, you'll teach your child to be more empathetic, and they'll start to listen more to what you have to say. Instead of saying “You are being so frustrating today,” you might say, “I'm feeling really frustrated because you won't put your shoes on, and it's time for us to leave.” Speak more quietly if the child starts to shout. When you're dealing with conflict, it's natural to raise your voice. However, if you yell too much, kids will just tune you out. Even worse, it creates an escalating situation where they start shouting over you, so you get louder, and so on. Instead, try dropping your voice to a quiet volume as soon as the child starts yelling. While it's possible they'll continue having a tantrum on their own, often they'll become curious about why you're so calm, and they'll start to settle down as well. If you practice this regularly, when you do need to raise your voice, it will carry more weight. Wait until the emotions calm down to try to address the situation. You're not going to try to fix a broken window while your house is on fire, so don't try to talk about too much screen time or the importance of homework while a child is upset and acting out. You'll just be wasting your breath if you try to have those conversations while the child is still consumed by upsetting emotions. Instead, give everyone a chance to settle down, then calmly and lovingly restate the importance of your point before moving on to something else. If you start to get frustrated, try taking a 5-minute time-out—for yourself. If your child tries to talk to you before then, say something like, “Sorry, but I need a minute to take a few deep breaths and calm down. You can sit with me, though, if you'd like.”	Use the child's name when you're talking to them. Make eye contact to show the child you’re paying attention. Talk to your child the way you want them to talk to you. Use a playful tone and repetition when you talk to a small child. Try to use positive language whenever possible. Practice active listening to encourage a child to talk more. Stick to simple, one-step instructions, especially for younger children. Give children choices when it's practical. Make time each day to talk to your child. Give the child time to finish what they’re doing. Keep uncomfortable conversations short but don't avoid them. Share your own experiences with your children. Use roleplay to encourage your child to make good choices on their own. Be honest if you don't know the answer to a question. Be gentle but firm when you’re dealing with conflict. Avoid nagging and repeating yourself endlessly when possible. Discourage problem behaviors rather than criticizing the child. Acknowledge their feelings, even during tantrums. Let your child help you come up with the solution to a problem. Use "I" instead of "you" statements. Speak more quietly if the child starts to shout. Wait until the emotions calm down to try to address the situation.
https://www.wikihow.com/Ignore-People-You-No-Longer-Wish-to-Be-Around	How to Ignore People You No Longer Wish to Be Around	While it can be difficult to ignore someone you no longer wish to be around, you can do so by cutting off contact with them so you can work on finding your own happiness! To do this, you may need to unfollow them on social media and block their number on your phone so they can't reach out to you. Additionally, consider finding new coffee shops, bars, and restaurants to hang out in so you don't run into them. If you have to encounter this person through work or school, stay civil so you don't cause a fight. Try to be calm and avoid making eye contact unless you absolutely have to. As you distance yourself from this person, consider the reasons why you don't want to be around them. That way, you can work on making new friends with positive people who don't share those bad qualities.	Stay away from places you know that person will be. The easiest way to ignore a person is to avoid encountering that individual altogether. You can reduce the chances of running into someone by avoiding the places you used to hang out together or where you know that person frequently spends his/her time. Find new restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to visit. Look for places slightly outside that individual's immediate neighborhood. Try to go shopping at stores further away from that individual's home (if you know where he/she lives). If a mutual friend invites you somewhere, ask that friend if the individual you're avoiding will be there. Then you can decide whether to go or not. Limit your interactions with the individual. Limiting contact with someone is a good way to ignore them without necessarily cutting them out of your life. Cutting off all ties with someone can be difficult if you are related or if you go to the same place together on a regular basis. However, it can help you avoid having to interact with the individual on a regular basis, which may make you feel better. Keep your conversations short but polite. Give brief, unemotional responses anytime you speak to them. Don't expand on anything you say, and don't ask them any questions either. Respond briefly and politely but show that you're not interested in furthering the conversation. Use a polite excuse to cut the conversation short. Say things like, “I'm doing good, but I better get back to work now,” or, “I'm meeting someone for lunch in a few minutes.” Be polite but firm when you tell them you have to go. Saying something rude or passive-aggressive will only make things worse. Vent your negative feelings later to a trusted friend or a journal, but stay relaxed and polite in person. Deflect conversational attempts from the individual. Whether you work together, have mutual friends, or simply cross paths from time to time, it's important to resist the other person's attempts at drawing you into a conversation. You can do this by ignoring that person if they attempt to talk to you. Holding eye contact with someone is often seen as a friendly invitation for conversation. By avoiding eye contact, you can subtly show that you don't want to engage with them. If the person is being rude or hostile, either openly or subtly, resist the urge to respond. Think about the task at hand or distract yourself with something else to show that they can't get to you. If you're in a situation where you have to respond to the person, share your own thoughts and feelings instead of directly engaging with them. Say something like, “In my opinion…” or “I was actually thinking…” Have a buffer with you if you absolutely must talk to the person. If you can't avoid crossing paths with someone at work or at a social event, it may be helpful to have an outside friend with you. This friend can help buffer your encounter with the individual you don't want to be around. He/she will help ensure that things remain civil and can help direct the conversation to a neutral subject if the other person tries to make things unpleasant in any way. Let your buffer know what you need him/her to do. Make sure your friend is okay with filling this role up front so that he/she doesn't feel used or confused later on. Develop some type of nonverbal signal so that you can both excuse yourselves if you need to get away in a hurry. Try being polite to people you can't avoid. If you cannot avoid certain people, you can always try being extra polite towards those individuals. Sometimes a kind approach can curb the negative behavior in others that you wish to avoid. Try staying calm as well. Take deep breaths, get up and stretch, or take a sip of water. Do something to distract yourself and break up your negative mental energy. When you feel the urge to say something mean, challenge yourself to instead say something polite or nice, like, “You did a great job at the presentation this week.” This can help diffuse tension with them and within yourself. Sometimes the urge to say something might get too strong. In this case, excuse yourself quickly and politely to go calm down. Say something like, “I'm going to grab some lunch—please excuse me.” Stay strong and confident no matter what. Rise above their negativity by refusing to engage. Stay strong and secure. If you're trying to avoid being around someone, there's a good chance that individual is negative or otherwise unpleasant. These types of people typically try (whether consciously or not) to get under your skin. They may tell you that you're foolish for taking chances, or they may try to discourage you from having hopes and dreams at all. If you've decided to disengage with someone, it's important that you stay strong and try not to let that individual get to you or change you. Even if you don't feel secure or strong, it's important that you believe that you can be strong. This can help create a buffer between you and the negative people in your life. Don't let the negative words and actions of others affect the way you feel about yourself or the way you live your life. Use positive affirmations and self-talk to break out of any negative thoughts the person might make you have. Remind yourself that you're a good person and that your friends and family care about you. That must mean that you have positive attributes that the other individual simply isn't willing to see. Block phone contact with someone you don't wish to be around. If you want to cut off contact with someone you don't wish to be around, you may want to consider blocking that individual from calling or texting you. This may not be necessary if you don't have any regular contact with the individual, but it certainly won't hurt. To block calls on an iPhone, select that individual from your contacts list and choose "Block This Caller." To block texts, go into your messages, choose the individual you want to block, and select "Details," then "Info," and then "Block Contact." To block calls/texts on an Android phone, go to Call Settings and select "Call Rejection," which will take you to the "Auto Reject List." From there you'll just search for and select the number you wish to block. To block calls/texts on a Windows phone, go to Settings and select "Call + SMS Filter," then switch the "Block Calls" function on. Then just hold down the number you want to block, select "Block Number," and hit "OK." If you use a BlackBerry phone, you'll need to speak to someone from your wireless carrier to block an unwanted phone number from contacting you. Cut off social media connections. Even if you manage to avoid someone in person, that individual may still be able to contact you via social media. If you're friends with or follow someone on a social media site, that person can find out what you're doing or where you're going, and he/she could send you threatening or harassing messages through social media as well. If you're friends/followers with the individual on social media, you can unfriend or unfollow that person. You can also block that individual so that he/she cannot see what you post and cannot contact you in any way. If you're not friends/followers with the individual on social media, or if you've already unfriended that person, change your privacy settings within that social media site so that only your friends can see what you post. Prevent someone from emailing you. If the person you're trying to avoid has your email address, you may fear getting an aggressive or confrontational email from that person. You can prevent this by blocking that individual from emailing you, or by filtering out all messages from that individual (depending on which email server you use). To filter out emails in Gmail, select a message from that individual in your inbox by marking the checkbox next to it. Click the drop-down menu, choose "More," then "Filter messages like these," and on the redirected page select the option "Delete it." To block emails in Microsoft Outlook, simply right-click a message from that individual, then click "Junk," followed by "Block Sender." Learn to recognize the things that set you off. There may be times when you cannot avoid being around a person who is negative. Whether it's a colleague, relative, or neighbor, you may have to be around or (even interact with) negative people from time to time. When that happens, it's important that you recognize the things that set you off and try to be aware of those triggers to avoid getting upset. Make a list of the people, places, and things that cause you to feel unhappy, angry, or frustrated. Consider why those people, places, and things trigger a negative reaction in you. Think about how those triggers may come up in your day-to-day life, and plan strategies that will help you avoid or minimize these situations. Resist the urge to complain about the people you don't like. Even though you might feel like venting your frustrations, doing so may actually end up alienating other people. They may be friends with the individual you don't like, or they may just get sick of hearing you say bad things about others. If you constantly complain about someone, the friends and colleagues that you spend time with may even end up wanting to distance themselves from you. Instead of complaining about the person you no longer wish to be around, make a point of not discussing that person in conversation with others. Talk with others about positive things that you do enjoy. Otherwise, the person you don't like will end up consuming a lot of your time and energy. Take responsibility for your own words and actions. When you blame others for your own negative words and actions, it gives that person power over you and subtly takes away your own self control. No matter how upset someone else makes you, it's ultimately your decision to engage with that anger/frustration or to let it go. The things you say or do, even if you do them because of your frustration with someone, are still your choice and your responsibility. Make a point to notice any negative thoughts you have. Acknowledge them and let them pass without letting them take over. Over time, you'll change your thought patterns. Remember that you can't control the other person, but you stop letting them affect you. Stop wasting your time and energy even thinking about them anymore, and dedicate yourself to things you care about instead. You'll always come into contact with people you don't like, but you have the ability to control their impact on you. Take control of your thoughts and actions and focus on yourself instead of them. Recognize and project your best qualities. Positive people are generally drawn to other positive people. If you want to attract positive individuals into your life, it makes sense that you should let those people know that you are also positive. You can do this in subtle ways once you learn how to tune into and project your best, most desirable qualities. Think about what makes you a positive individual. Do you compliment others or go out of your way to be kind, for example? Make a conscious effort to engage in those activities more frequently - not just so others will see you, but to cultivate a more positive lifestyle of your own. Let your actions speak for you when it comes to what kind of person you are and what type of life you live. Identify and seek out the positive people who are already in your life. Chances are there are already some very strong, positive individuals in your life. As you distance yourself from people you no longer wish to be around, it's important to replace those individuals with the people you do want around. Generally, it's best to keep positive, caring people close to you, as they make good friends and can help influence you to better yourself. Think about the friends, family members, and coworkers who are always positive in the face of adversity. You should also think about who the kindest, most considerate/compassionate individuals are in your life. Reach out to those people. Make an effort to spend more time together, and try inviting them to social events so you can spend as much time as possible together. Meet and spend time with new positive people. In addition to the people already in your life, you should actively seek out new positive people to befriend. Finding new people who are positive and compassionate will help you further cement your social circle with people you admire and want to be around. This can help make you a better, more desirable friend for others. Look for new, positive people at your local gym, a faith group, an outdoor club like a hiking group, and other places where kind, positive people might spend time. Choose a cause you really love. You'll feel good and meet other positive, compassionate people who care about the same cause. Grab a quick coffee or have lunch with the people you meet. Even short amounts of time together can boost your mood and outlook.	Stay away from places you know that person will be. Limit your interactions with the individual. Keep your conversations short but polite. Deflect conversational attempts from the individual. Have a buffer with you if you absolutely must talk to the person. Try being polite to people you can't avoid. Stay strong and secure. Block phone contact with someone you don't wish to be around. Cut off social media connections. Prevent someone from emailing you. Learn to recognize the things that set you off. Resist the urge to complain about the people you don't like. Take responsibility for your own words and actions. Recognize and project your best qualities. Identify and seek out the positive people who are already in your life. Meet and spend time with new positive people.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Xylophone	How to Make a Xylophone	To make a xylophone, start by choosing a dense, hard wood for the keys. Next, cut the wood into strips with arcs on the bottom side and mark where you'll attach the keys to the xylophone box. To make the box, form a trapezoid with your wood and glue it together. Then, drive nails into the spots where the keys will go, and hook and loop rubber bands along all the nails to keep the keys from moving out of place. Once the base is ready, drill holes in the keys and set them between the nails.	Choose a dense, hard wood to make your xylophone keys with. The dense and sturdier the wood is, the clearer your sound will be. Your xylophone will also be more resistant to scratches and dings if made from a hard piece of wood. Rosewood is recommended as an ideal and traditional wood for xylophones. Cedar wood, cardinal wood and purple heartwood are also popular choices. Cut your wood into 9 1.5 in (3.8 cm) wide strips. Put on safety goggles and ear protection, and use a table saw or another power tool to cut the wood into strips. Always keep your hands at least 6 in (15 cm) from the blade to prevent injury. In terms of length, your xylophone keys should match the following measurements. 9.875 in (25.08 cm) 9.75 in (24.8 cm) 8.63 in (21.9 cm) 8.31 in (21.1 cm) 8.06 in (20.5 cm) 7.75 in (19.7 cm) 7.43 in (18.9 cm) 6.81 in (17.3 cm) 6.43 in (16.3 cm) Mark where you will attach the keys to the xylophone box. You will need to attach the key about 1/5 of the way above or below one of the ends. Mark the spots where you will attach the keys with a piece of chalk, then mark the other side of the xylophone key at about 1/5 of the way from the end. Repeat this process with all of your keys. To test the spot that you're planning to attach the key, hit it with a xylophone mallet while holding it with your fingers in that spot. If your key produces a clear sound, you've chosen a good spot. Mark a wide arc in between the 2 spots on the sides of the keys. Use a piece of chalk to draw a wide arc on 1 side of the xylophone key. You will be cutting the wood below this line with your power tool. For a precise cut, measure and draw the line with a protractor. Cut along the arc with your power tool. Use the line you drew as a guide as you shape your keys. Again, make sure to keep your hands at least 6 in (15 cm) as you cut the wood. Cutting an arc in the keys will help their sound resonate more clearly. Purchase plywood, pine, or hardwood for the xylophone box. Because the xylophone box does not need to resonate, you have more flexibility with what wood you use to make it with. If you choose plywood, look for 5- or 7-ply furniture grade plywood with a thin laminate to give your xylophone a strong finish. Measure and cut the sides for your xylophone box. Cut the box wood into 5 pieces using a table saw or another power tool, using all necessary safety precautions. Measure the side pieces beforehand to make sure they meet the following sizes: 4.63 in (11.8 cm) by 22.38 in (56.8 cm) (2) 4.63 in (11.8 cm) by 5.38 in (13.7 cm) (1) 4.63 in (11.8 cm) by 2.38 in (6.0 cm) (1) 22.38 in (56.8 cm) with 2.38 in (6.0 cm) and 5.38 in (13.7 cm) sides, forming a trapezoid (1) Glue the box together with wood glue. Before you glue your box, clamp the 4 top sides together and slide the bottom side beneath it. Make sure all 5 pieces fit together before gluing them. If they don't, make adjustments with your table saw or power tool until they fit neatly. When you've finished cutting the wood, sand it down to smooth out rough edges. If your box has too many gaps between the sides, it will interfere with your xylophone's resonation. Mark spots for nails along the top of the box. Make the places for your nails at 1.25 in (3.2 cm) apart on both sides of the box. On one side, start positioning the nails at 1.25 in (3.2 cm). On the other side, start positioning them at 2.5 in (6.4 cm) from the end. These will be where you place your xylophone keys. Drive the nails into the wood. Using a hammer, drive the nails into the wood until they each stick out about 1 in (2.5 cm) above the surface. If you plan to stain or varnish the xylophone box for a glossy finish, do so after driving the nails in. Hitch rubber bands over the nails. Loop a rubber band over the first nail, twist it around the second, and then hook it in place on the third. Repeat this process on all of the xylophone nails until you have hooked and looped rubber bands along all of them. The rubber bands will keep the xylophone keys from moving out of place. Drill a hole into each xylophone key. Use the chalk marking you made earlier as a guide for where to drill the hole. Make the hole about the same diameter as the top of the nail so the xylophone key can slide into place. If you want to stain or varnish the xylophone keys, do so after drilling the holes. Secure the xylophone keys into the box. The undrilled end should rest between 2 nails on one side, and the drilled end should rest over a nail on the opposite side. Test the xylophone's sound with a pair of mallets. If they give a clear, resonating sound, your xylophone is finished. Purchase electrical metal tubing and a shelf board from a hardware store. Make sure the electrical metal tubing you buy is the standard 10 ft (3.0 m) size. This should make a xylophone of 13 pipes. For the instrument's base, buy a ⁄ 4 in (1.9 cm) shelf board about 11 in × 23 in (28 cm × 58 cm). Cut the pipes to precise measurements. The length of each pipe determines what sound it makes. Longer pipes make lower pitches, and shorter pipes make higher pitches. Use a hacksaw or a pipe cutter to divide the pipes into the following measurements, using all necessary safety precautions while handling the power tool: Pipe 1: 11.25 in (28.6 cm) Pipe 2: 11 in (28 cm) Pipe 3: 10.4 in (26 cm) Pipe 4: 10.125 in (25.72 cm) Pipe 5: 9.6 in (24 cm) Pipe 6: 9.1 in (23 cm) Pipe 7: 8.75 in (22.2 cm) Pipe 8: 8.2 in (21 cm) Pipe 9: 7.8 in (20 cm) Pipe 10: 7.25 in (18.4 cm) Pipe 11: 7.1 in (18 cm) Pipe 12: 6.6 in (17 cm) Pipe 13: 6.2 in (16 cm) Use a metal file to grind the ends smooth. Pipe cutters or hacksaws can make the edges rough and dangerous to handle. File the edges of each pipe until they are flat. Check the edges with your finger when you're done filing to make sure they're no longer sharp. Wear a sturdy pair of work gloves while handling the metal file to avoid injuring yourself. Cut strips of polyurethane foam into 28 blocks. Each block should be about ⁄ 8 in × 1.25 in (1.6 cm × 3.2 cm). Measure your strips with a ruler and mark their approximate lengths on the foam before cutting them to make them precise. You can purchase polyurethane foam from most hardware or home improvement stores. Arrange the blocks on opposite ends the shelf board. The length should match the size of a corresponding tube in descending order. Space the blocks about 1 in (2.5 cm) apart, and adhere them to the board with wood glue. Let the wood glue dry before continuing to build your xylophone. On average wood glue takes about 6-8 hours to dry, but check its packaging for specific details. Place the tubes on top of each foam block. Use craft glue to secure the tubes in place. Wait for the glue to dry, which should take anywhere from 3-6 hours depending on the glue's instructions. Do not touch the tubes until the glue dries. If the tubes shift out of place, their sound may become muffled. Test your xylophone with a mallet. You should be able to play a variety of melodies using the 13 pipes on your xylophone. If your xylophone's sound seems dull or muted, you may need to adjust the pipe's lengths. If you want to precisely measure your xylophone's sound, use an instrument tuner. Purchase 2 2 in (5.1 cm) wooden balls and 2 12 in (30 cm) wooden dowels. These will form the mallet for your xylophone. You can purchase these materials online or from a hardware or craft store. Drill a hole into one end of the wooden balls. The hole you drill should match the diameter of your wooden dowel. If your wooden dowel is too wide to comfortably fit into the hole after you've drilled it, pare its sides down with a sharp knife and sand the ends. Wear a sturdy pair of work gloves while paring the dowels to protect yourself. Glue the dowels into the wooden balls. Coat the dowel end lightly in glue and fit it into the wooden ball's hole. Let the wood glue dry for 6-8 hours, depending on the instructions on the glue's packaging. Do not use the xylophone mallets until they've had time to completely dry.	Choose a dense, hard wood to make your xylophone keys with. Cut your wood into 9 1.5 in (3.8 cm) wide strips. Mark where you will attach the keys to the xylophone box. Mark a wide arc in between the 2 spots on the sides of the keys. Cut along the arc with your power tool. Purchase plywood, pine, or hardwood for the xylophone box. Measure and cut the sides for your xylophone box. Glue the box together with wood glue. Mark spots for nails along the top of the box. Drive the nails into the wood. Hitch rubber bands over the nails. Drill a hole into each xylophone key. Secure the xylophone keys into the box. Purchase electrical metal tubing and a shelf board from a hardware store. Cut the pipes to precise measurements. Use a metal file to grind the ends smooth. Cut strips of polyurethane foam into 28 blocks. Arrange the blocks on opposite ends the shelf board. Place the tubes on top of each foam block. Test your xylophone with a mallet. Purchase 2 2 in (5.1 cm) wooden balls and 2 12 in (30 cm) wooden dowels. Drill a hole into one end of the wooden balls. Glue the dowels into the wooden balls.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Abusive-Parents	How to Deal With Abusive Parents	Child abuse can take many forms, such as being physically beaten, touched inappropriately, being shouted at regularly, not being fed properly, or being made to feel worthless. Dealing with abusive parents is something no one should have to go through but try to remember that none of it's your fault and things will get better. If you think your parents are abusing you, the first step is to tell an adult you trust, like your friend's parent, your favorite teacher, or your school counselor. However, if you feel like you're in danger at any time, call emergency services so they can keep you safe. If you don't feel comfortable calling them, go to a safe place, like a friend or neighbor's house, and tell them what happened.	Take action if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. If you are being physically harmed, or your life is in danger, call emergency services immediately. Signs that you may be in immediate danger include: if someone is threatening to harm or abuse you in a serious way (such as if they are yelling that they are going to hit you or harm you in another way), if that person has a weapon or object, if you are being chased with an intent to harm you, if you are fearful about your safety, and if you are currently being hurt physically or abused by another. Emergency operators are trained to talk you through these situations. They can send law enforcement or a medical response team to assist you. Law enforcement are also typically trained to deal with these situations. They will most likely speak to you in person and ask you questions about your situation in order to determine ways to deal with the issue. Identify if you are experiencing abuse. In order to get help you need to know if what you are experiencing is actually abuse or normal parenting. Child abuse is defined in terms of physical harm, sexual abuse, emotional harm, and neglect. Understand physical abuse. Physical injury related to abuse is anything that causes bodily harm including: hitting, punching, slapping, or any other action that can leave a mark. This type of abuse can be conveyed to a mandated reporter (teacher, therapist, etc), your local department of child/family services, or law enforcement (sheriffs, police). Common signs of physical abuse include: unexplainable injuries or markings (bruises, cuts, sores), injuries that do not match up with the explanation of the situation, fearful or timid behaviors (looking around frequently, alert), easily scared or startled, and expression of fears of family situations. Other indicators may include: extreme changes in sleeping, eating, social, or academic behaviors. 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Sexual abuse against a child includes touching/petting of a child's private parts, sexual contact with a child, intercourse or other sexual acts, or exposing a child to sexual imagery or content. ] Common signs of child sexual abuse are: an understanding of sex which is too mature for the child's age, seductive behaviors or developmentally inappropriate interest in sex, difficulty sitting or standing/walking, avoiding a particular individual for an unknown reason, embarrassment of one's body or avoidance of changing in locker room or at home, and running away from home. Additional signs could be if the child uses substances such as drugs or alcohol, becomes pregnant or develops sexually transmitted infections. Know about neglect. Neglect is defined by not providing the child with the necessities of life including food, clothing, shelter, and medical treatment. Signs of neglect include if the child: is visibly unclean or smells bad, wears clothes that do not fit or are inappropriate for the weather, has poor hygiene, and has medical or physical issues that are not treated. Other warning signs are if the child is left alone for long periods of time without adult supervision, or if the child is missing or late to school often. Understand emotional abuse. Emotional or verbal abuse includes: yelling, shaming, threatening, calling names, belittling, and other verbal acts that can cause psychological harm. Indicators and warning signs of verbal abuse are if the child is: socially withdrawn, lacking attachment to the guardian or parent, having feelings of shame or guilt, worrying about his behaviors, and behaving in extreme ways that are abnormal for the child (such as very compliant/shy or very obstinate/argumentative, or acting above or below his age). Domestic violence is also an issue. If a child witnesses violence in the family this is a reportable concern. Reduce self-blame. It is common for individuals who have survived abuse to blame themselves for the abuse or justify the situation. Realize that abuse is not your fault. Understand that if your situation falls into any of the four types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect), this is not acceptable and you do not deserve to be treated this way no matter what. Report the abuse. Notifying an adult other than the abuser is the most important part of dealing with abusive parents. Abuse is not something that is easily dealt with on your own. You can contact a trusted adult, mandated reporter (teacher, therapist), Child Protective Services or law enforcement. Child Protective Services staff and other government agency personnel are trained to deal with these types of situations.They will ask you questions and tell you what to expect. Your local law enforcement or governing agency will most likely conduct an investigation and you and certain members of your family may be interviewed. Reporting the abuse can result in a social worker being involved in your case and may require that you and your parents receive education or counseling. Worst case scenario is that you would be removed from the home for your own safety. In this case, children are typically placed under foster care until the abusive situation is resolved. Make a plan to protect yourself. Creating a safety plan is important to both keeping yourself out of danger and preventing future abuse. Your plan should include warning signs, how to escape, places to go, and people to talk to. Write down the plan. It is difficult to keep this information in your head, so as you go about making your plan make sure you write down each step. If you feel unsafe or believe that abuse is about to occur, engage your safety plan immediately. Identify warning signs. It is important to know early if an abusive situation is likely to occur so that you can remain safe, take action or get away. Some situations that are often associated with abuse include: alcohol and/or drug use, heightened anger or stress, relationship issues, and domestic violence. However, if you feel that you are in imminent danger, you need to escape the situation, get to a phone, and call emergency services. Remember that anger is okay, but violence or abuse is never okay. Plan how to get away. You do not deserve to be abused and if it is about to occur it is important that you keep yourself safe from abuse or harm. Identify possible situations that may occur based on what has happened in the past (type of and nature of abuse). Identify common places in which the abuse may occur. If abuse has happened in a particular room, make sure you have an easy exit out of that room (whether it be a door, window, etc). Make sure there are no pieces of furniture or other objects that may get in your way. Do not attempt to hide in your own home. This can cause you to get stuck somewhere and not be able to get away to a safe place. Identify escape routes out of your home. Many apartment buildings have fire escape plan posted; you can learn the fastest way to exit your building. Use stairs instead of the elevator. Understand how to unlock windows and doors, as well as where important keys are to your home. Plan where to go. Identify specific safe places to go to if you are in danger such as a neighbor or friend's house. Make sure these individuals are in on your plan and note when they are usually home vs. when they are not. Identify the fastest and safest way to get to your safe place. If you can run, do so. If you have easy access to transportation that you are legally allowed to operate, use it (car, skateboard, bike, etc). Have several back up plans in case you cannot go to your specific safe place. For example, identify close public places that are open 24 hours or have easy phone access. Plan who to talk to. Identify safe individuals such as close friends and family members who will keep you away from harm or intervene if you are in trouble. Keep important phone numbers such as emergency contacts on you at all times. When you get to your safe place you can call for additional help (emergency services or your local police station) if needed. Understand the effects of abuse. Child abuse can lead to many difficulties including: shame, guilt, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Additionally, your parents' actions have formed who you are, what you think about yourself and what you think is normal behavior. Therefore, it can be difficult to know what a healthy parent-child relationship should look like. If your daily actions are based in fear of being hurt or put down, something needs to change. You are a worthy human being and deserve to be happy. Express your feelings. A natural instinct when dealing with situations you can't control is to try to "hide," but expressing your emotions may be helpful to your well-being. Start by talking to a friend. This might feel like a difficult thing to do, but gathering up your courage to do it can be life changing. It may help you deal with the situation and make your friendship even stronger. Keep a journal. This will help you express your feelings and situation you're in so you can find the best course of action. Another way to express your feelings is to talk to other people in your situation. Talk to a trusted adult. Adults can not only give you support, but can also help you come up with an action plan. It's okay to be angry or afraid. Talk about how you feel and why. Good people to talk to are: Your teacher Your school guidance counselor or therapist Your best friend's parent Another relative you trust Consider therapy. If you notice negative changes in your thoughts (worrying about being abused), feelings (sad, fearful) or behaviors (avoiding certain situations) it may be helpful to get a professional opinion. Other signs you may need treatment are if you are not doing well in school or are neglecting activities you previously enjoyed. If your abusive situation has been reported to law enforcement then your governing agency may already require that you and your parents engage in therapy. It is important to be open to this experience and know that your therapist is there to help you. If you are not currently in treatment you can talk to your medical doctor about getting a referral to a therapist. If you are under the age of 18, your legal guardian (parent or otherwise) must provide consent for you to engage in treatment. Your legal guardian would be required to sign the appropriate paperwork when you first meet with a therapist. If you do not feel comfortable talking to your parents about getting treatment you can speak to another trusted adult or family member, or your school guidance counselor. Understand coping. Coping skills are ways that you can feel better or deal with a situation more effectively. Having more coping skills to reduce feeling overwhelmed or out of control is associated with a better outcome for individuals who have survived abusive situations. Coping skills can be fun and entertaining such as: listening to music, watching movies, and playing games or sports. Deal with your feelings. Reduce the intensity of your emotions, discharge your feelings, divide them into manageable parts, or get outside support. Some specific coping skills for dealing with feelings include: writing them down, using art to express them, and exercising to release tension in the body. Pretend your abuser is sitting in a chair and say what you want to say. Yell, scream, curse -- let it all out. Write a letter of confrontation to your abuser. You do not need to send it but this may help you process and work through some of your feelings. Use relaxation techniques, mindfulness, or meditation. Relaxation techniques have been linked to lowered stress levels. Progressive muscle relaxation is one technique where you progressively tense and relax different muscle groups throughout your body until you become relaxed. Start with tensing your toes for 5 seconds, then relax them for10- 30 seconds. Then move slowly up your body all the way to the top of you head (from toes, to feet, to legs, and so on). Deep breathing is another option where you simply breathe deeply through your nose, and breathe out through your mouth. Pay attention to your breathing and when you get distracted return to thinking only about your breathing. Identify unhelpful coping strategies and limit them. Some strategies that are unhelpful in the long-term include: blaming the self, minimizing the abuse (saying or thinking it was not that bad), denial, and rationalizing (thinking that the abuse was normal or okay). Work on controlling other parts of your life. Focus on what you can control instead of what you cannot control. Focus on your own goals such as doing well in school or learning how to play a sport or instrument. Focus on your own hopes and dreams. Think about what you want to become and start getting information about it or working toward it.	Take action if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. Identify if you are experiencing abuse. Understand physical abuse. Recognize child sexual abuse. Know about neglect. Understand emotional abuse. Reduce self-blame. Report the abuse. Make a plan to protect yourself. Identify warning signs. Plan how to get away. Plan where to go. Plan who to talk to. Understand the effects of abuse. Express your feelings. Talk to a trusted adult. Consider therapy. Understand coping. Deal with your feelings. Use relaxation techniques, mindfulness, or meditation. Identify unhelpful coping strategies and limit them. Work on controlling other parts of your life.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Hook-from-a-Cat%27s-Mouth	How to Remove a Hook from a Cat's Mouth	To remove a hook from a cat's mouth, start by restraining it in a bath towel so its paws and tail cannot escape. If the hook is stuck in its lip and the barb is visible, go ahead and remove it. However, if you can't see the barb and the hook is stuck inside the mouth or throat, take your cat to your vet right away so they can remove the hook. Once you've decided to remove the hook yourself, sterilize a pair of wire cutters by washing them with alcohol gel. Then, snip off the hook below the barb on the outside of the mouth. After you've cut the hook, gently slide it out of its mouth. Finish by cleaning the wound with a saline solution to prevent infection.	Restrain your cat. If no one is available to help you, you'll need to wrap your cat in a large bath towel. Make sure their tail and all four paws are securely inside. Pin the towel closed with clothes pins. Alternatively, you could use a cat restraint bag, which you can buy in any pet supply store. Place the bag on the floor or other flat surface. Put your cat in the middle of the bag and begin to pull the sides up around them. Make sure their tail and all paws are securely inside the bag. Close the zipper and secure the neck hole. If your cat fights back or runs away from you, don't make any further attempts to remove the hook. Wait for them to calm down and take them to the vet. Check the point of insertion. If the hook is stuck in the lip and if the barb of the hook is visible, you may proceed with removal. If you can't see the barb or if the hook is stuck inside the mouth or throat, take your cat to the vet immediately. In these more severe instances, you could make a dangerous situation worse if you attempt to remove the hook yourself. Make sure that the whole barb has fully penetrated the skin so that you can see the shaft of the hook. If you can't see the whole barb, do not proceed with removal on your own. Instead, call your vet or local animal hospital. Find a pair of wire cutters. Only wire cutters will work to remove a hook. If you don't have wire cutters, leave the removal to your vet. Never use scissors, a knife or any other sharp object. They could make the injury worse. Sterilize the wire cutters. Pour some rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball or sheet of toilet paper. Wipe the blade of the wire cutters completely. Allow the antiseptic to evaporate to avoid poisoning your cat or damaging the injured tissue. Cut and remove the hook. Use the wire cutters to snip the hook on the outside of the mouth below the barb. Remove the barb, and gently slide the shaft of the hook out of the mouth. DO NOT attempt to pull the hook in the opposite direction of where the barb is pointing. You could deepen the wound and risk infection. Sterilize the wound, if possible. If you have povidone, dilute it until it's the color of weak tea. If you have chlorhexidine, dilute it until it's pale blue. You could also use sterile saline if you have access to that. Soak a cotton ball or toilet paper with the solution and gently blot the wound. You can buy these antiseptics over the counter at any drug store. If you don't have these antiseptics, keep the wound clean with warm water and wait for the vet to sterilize it. Avoid hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol. They can damage the injured skin even further. Seek veterinary help. Do this after you have removed the hook. Don't wait to schedule an appointment. Inform your vet of the emergency situation and ask if they can squeeze you in as soon as possible. If it's after hours, call your vet's answering service. If your vet doesn't operate after hours, take your cat to the nearest animal hospital immediately. Look for changes in eating habits. Crunchy morsels of dry food can irritate open wounds in a cat's mouth. An injured cat might also have trouble swallowing because the hook is obstructing access to their throat. Because hook injuries happen suddenly, these symptoms arise out of the blue. Check for mouth rubbing. Your cat might attempt to remove the hook or scratch the source of irritation. Sometimes they'll use one or both front paws. At other times, they might rub their lips or gums on the floor. Look for drooling. Drooling in cats is always a sign of illness or injury. When a foreign object like a hook gets stuck in the mouth, the body tries to remove it by producing excess saliva. You can spot drooling by wet fur around your cat's mouth. Keep the external stitches clean. Check the wound after each meal. Gently brush or wipe away any remnants of food near it. Monitor your cat's behavior and stop them if they try to paw at the wound or rub it on the floor. Don't let your cat go outside until the wound is completely healed. Foul odors, chafing, and excess bleeding are signs of infection or other abnormality. If you notice any of these, contact your vet immediately. Provide the prescribed medicine. Your vet will prescribe antibiotics either to fight an existing infection or to prevent one from developing. Follow the dosing instructions on the package. Don't stop giving your cat their medicine at the first sign of improvement. If the vet gives you a 10-day dosage, give the cat the medicine for the full 10 days. Follow special dietary instructions. If the hook punctured your cat's gums or other areas inside the mouth, you'll probably have to avoid giving them dry food until the wound is completely healed. Chewed food particles can tear stitches. Your vet might prescribe prescription food for the healing period. Make sure you follow the instructions to the letter.	Restrain your cat. Check the point of insertion. Find a pair of wire cutters. Sterilize the wire cutters. Cut and remove the hook. Sterilize the wound, if possible. Seek veterinary help. Look for changes in eating habits. Check for mouth rubbing. Look for drooling. Keep the external stitches clean. Provide the prescribed medicine. Follow special dietary instructions.
https://www.wikihow.com/Host-a-Children%27s-Christmas-Party	How to Host a Children's Christmas Party	Hosting a children's Christmas party can be a big job, but if you organize your tasks, you can make it happen! Start by listing the children you want to invite, then ask other parents or older teens to help you supervise. Make a menu of kid-friendly foods, and load up a playlist with upbeat Christmas music. Then, plan some activities that are appropriate for the age group, like board games or Christmas crafts. You can even plan outdoor games if you live somewhere with warm Christmases!	Begin by preparing a list of children to invite. Only list children your child actually likes. Just because you get along with the parents of a child, don't assume that means the child and your kid get along. Keep the list relatively small and manageable. Enlist teenagers or other adults to help supervise the party. Figure on no more than 4-5 children per adult. If there are any more than that things will get out of hand. Choose the menu you will serve. Remember that it doesn't have to be complicated, and you don't have to feed them an entire meal if you don't want to. Cookies, chips, and punch would be plenty. Remember that it is a party, you don't have to serve only healthy food. Collaborate with your kids on this but remember you have the final say. Plan games and activities. See Tips below for some ideas. Remember that not all the games have to be Christmas related. Ask your child to list their favorite games. What do they play at recess? What games do they play when they're hanging out with their friends? Find Christmas music. This should be upbeat with a relatively fast beat - no Bing Crosby or Nat King Cole for the party. You don't have to play it constantly, but it would be nice for having on when the guests are arriving and during any craft projects or quiet games. Pick decorations. Inventory what you have before you run out and buy more though! Your home doesn't have to look like the Christmas isles in a store. Just use what you have. Buy or make invitations. Be sure to say where you are, what time the party will start, and what time the parents should pick the children up. You may also want to say whether or not they should come prepared for a gift exchange. Send the invitations out early - around Thanksgiving. Even if you don't believe in doing anything Christmas related until mid-December, if you wait, schedules will fill up and no one will be able to attend the party!	Begin by preparing a list of children to invite. Enlist teenagers or other adults to help supervise the party. Choose the menu you will serve. Plan games and activities. Find Christmas music. Pick decorations. Buy or make invitations. Send the invitations out early - around Thanksgiving.
https://www.wikihow.com/Feed-Your-Turtle-if-It-is-Refusing-to-Eat	How to Feed Your Turtle if It is Refusing to Eat	To feed your turtle if it is refusing to eat, try giving it live food, such as mealworms and slugs, instead of dry pellets since turtles are attracted to movement. Alternatively, soak the pellets in canned tuna water to give them a stronger, more enticing smell. Additionally, make sure that the temperature inside the aquarium or turtle box is between 68 to 72 degrees, since turtles will not eat if the temperature is too cold. You should also provide your turtle with 12 to 14 hours of light through a UVB bulb and an incandescent bulb to help boost its appetite.	Check the temperature. Turtles are cold blooded reptiles and will not eat if the temperature is too cold. If you have an indoor box turtle, provide a warm area and a cool area. The cool area should be between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit and the warm area should be 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. At night, the temperature can drop to between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. For aquatic turtles, the water temperature should be about 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The basking area should be between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. If your box turtle lives outside, the turtle will become too cold if the outside temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. You may need to add a ceramic heater to your turtle's environment to get it to reach an adequate temperature. Check the temperature of your turtle environment using a thermometer and make adjustments if necessary. Provide more light. Your turtle also needs adequate light to have a healthy appetite. Aquatic turtles need both UVA and UVB light in their tank. Provide your turtle with 12 to 14 hours of light followed by 10 to 12 hours of darkness. Box turtles need light for at least 12 hours every day. This can be direct sunlight or a combination of a UVB bulb and an incandescent bulb. If your turtle is getting less than 12 hours of a light a day, it will probably stop eating. If you have an outside box turtle, you will need to adjust the light source with the seasons. For example, you may use more artificial lighting in the fall and winter as the days are shorter and nay not need any artificial lighting in the summer. Check for signs of sickness. If your turtle is not eating and you have checked the environment, your turtle may be suffering from an illness. Stress, and illnesses such as vitamin A deficiency, constipation, respiratory infection, eye problems, or pregnancy. If your turtle is not eating, look for other symptoms to decide if your turtle is sick and needs to see a veterinarian. If your turtle has white, patchy discoloration on its shell and refuses to eat, your turtle may be suffering from vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency is linked to respiratory infections in turtles as well. Other symptoms of a respiratory infection include wheezing, trouble breathing, sneezing, runny nose, swollen eyes, and a lack of energy. If your turtle has stopped eating and stopped going to the bathroom, your turtle may be constipated. If your turtle is having eye problems and cannot see, your turtle will not eat. Check your turtle's eyes to ensure that they are clear, free of debris, and shiny. Determine if your turtle is hibernating. Asian, European, and North American turtles may hibernate for the winter season. Even if your turtle has the proper environment and plenty of food, it still may choose to hibernate. If you have checked your turtle's habitat and physical health and it still won't eat, take your turtle to the veterinarian to see if your turtle may be trying to hibernate. Hibernation puts stress on the body. Only healthy turtles should be allowed to hibernate. If your veterinarian says that it is okay for your turtle to hibernate, begin to reduce the temperature in its habitat by 2 or 3 degrees each day. This will help slow your turtle's metabolism down. Do not let the temperature drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Begin to increase the temperature by a few degrees each day after 10 weeks. Continue to feed your turtle until it stops eating completely. Give your turtle live food. Your turtle is attracted to movement and may prefer to eat live food such as crickets, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, snails, slugs, or small pinky mice. Live food also has a strong odor that is attractive to your turtle. Be careful with digging up earthworms and giving them to your turtle. If the lawn has been treated with chemicals, do not give the earthworms to your turtle. It is best to buy earthworms from a bait store. Your turtle may also enjoy eating grubs, beetles, pill bugs, crayfish, flies, grasshoppers, bloodworms, and spiders. Combine pellets with other foods. Pellets or dry turtle food are a staple of many turtle's diet. Crush the pellets and mix them with some live food to get your turtle to eat. You can also soak the pellets in canned tuna water to give the pellets a stronger, more enticing smell. You can also soak the pellets in fruit juice or a non-caffeinated sport's drink to encourage your turtle to eat. If you have a box turtle, try placing this food in water as your turtle may prefer to eat under water instead of on land. Provide brightly colored food. Your turtle is attracted to brightly colored food. Offer your turtle strawberries, tomatoes, papaya, mango, watermelon, rose petals, or other brightly colored vegetables and fruits. Fruit should not be a staple in the diet of your turtle, but can be used to get your turtle to begin eating. You can combine brightly colored food with live food to get even better results. The bright color and strong odor may be doubly attractive. Vegetables are more important for your turtle than fruit. Try soaking the vegetables in tuna water to get your turtle to eat them. Switch up the diet. Your turtle may not be eating simply because it does not like the food that you have been offering. For example, you may finely chop vegetables and pellets and dip them in bloodworm juice one day and then provide mangoes and pellets in tuna water the next day. Your turtle has preferences that you must learn. It may be helpful to keep a diary of feedings and how your turtle responds. This will help you learn what your turtle likes. You can also try giving your turtle food on land and in the water to see if that affects how your turtle eats. Feed your turtle early in the morning. Turtles tend to be active early in the morning and prefer to eat then. Many turtles will refuse to eat if given food at other times of the day. Try giving your turtle food at 4:30 am or 5:30 am or as close to dawn as possible. In addition to the time of day, you may have to adjust your feeding time based in the season. For example, if you have an outdoor turtle, it may be too cold to eat at dawn during the winter. You may want to give your turtle food a little later in the day in that season. Box turtles also like to eat on rainy mornings because this is when earthworms and slugs are easily found. Take your turtle to the veterinarian. If your turtle is not responding to any of he food you offer and the environmental changes, see your veterinarian. Not only could your turtle be fighting an illness, but its health is also at risk when it refuses to eat. Receiving a professional analysis increases the chances of discovering the problem, and a quicker solution eliminates the possibility of your turtle's condition worsening. A herp veterinarian is best equipped to treat your turtle. These veterinarians have received additional training about reptile medicine. If you cannot find a herp veterinarian, contact your local zoo, humane society, or universities (e.g. department of veterinary medicine, animal health science, etc.). Feed your turtle a balanced diet. Your turtle should eat a balanced diet comprised of fruits, vegetables, and meat. If your turtle is aquatic, its diet should be 65% to 90% meat (e.g. earthworms, snails, mollusks, frozen pinkie mice, dried turtle food/pellets) and 10% to 35% vegetable based (e.g. collard greens, grated carrots, grapes, mango, cantaloupe). If you have a box turtle, its diet should be 50% meat (crickets, mottled mealworms, slugs, snails) and 50% vegetable based (e.g. berries, green beans, winter squash, flower heads). Young turtles need more meat than more mature turtles. These are general rules for turtles, but the diet will vary depending upon the species of your turtle. Always feed your turtle fresh foods. Supplement diet with calcium. Your turtle should get all the vitamins and nutrients it needs if you provide a well-rounded diet. However, most turtles will benefit from calcium supplements. You can supplement calcium by giving your turtle calcium blocks, cuttlefish bone, or powder. Give your turtle supplements once a week. Place the calcium blocks or cuttlefish bone in your turtle's habitat for you turtles to gnaw on them. You can also coat your turtle's food with calcium powder before you give it to them. You can also give your turtle a reptile or turtle multivitamin twice a week. Know which foods to avoid. Your turtle will thrive if given a variety of foods in moderation. However, there are some foods that you should never give your turtle. Avoid the following foods: All milk products (e.g. cheese, yogurt) Candy, chocolate, bread, refined sugar and flour Canned and processed foods high in salt and preservatives Anything in the onions and garlic family Rhubarb Avocado All fruit seeds	Check the temperature. Provide more light. Check for signs of sickness. Determine if your turtle is hibernating. Give your turtle live food. Combine pellets with other foods. Provide brightly colored food. Switch up the diet. Feed your turtle early in the morning. Take your turtle to the veterinarian. Feed your turtle a balanced diet. Supplement diet with calcium. Know which foods to avoid.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Out-Who-Unfollowed-You-on-Instagram	How to Find Out Who Unfollowed You on Instagram	To find out who unfollowed you on Instagram, start by going to your profile on the Instagram app or website and clicking on your list of followers. Then, look through your followers to see if anyone who used to follow you doesn't anymore. If you have an Android, you can find out who unfollowed you using the Follow Cop app. Just download the app through the Google Play Store, sign in to your Instagram account on it, and tap "Recent Unfollowers" to see who's no longer following you.	Open Instagram. Tap the Instagram app icon, which resembles a multicolored camera front. This will open your Instagram feed if you're logged into your account. If you aren't logged into Instagram, tap the Log in link if necessary, then enter your username/email address/phone number and password. Tap the "Profile" icon. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap followers. You'll find this tab at the top of the screen. It will have the number of current followers above it. For example, if you have 100 followers, you'd tap 100 followers here. Look for absent followers. Scroll through your list of followers and look for missing names. If you don't see a particular person whom you know was following you, they unfollowed you. This is difficult to manage if you recently lost a large number of followers, but you should be able to get an idea of the people who stopped following you if they're people you also follow or interact with. The user in question may have deleted their Instagram account instead. You can check to see whether or not they still have an account by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen and then searching for their name. Open Instagram. Go to https://www.instagram.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Instagram main page if you're logged into your account. If you aren't logged into your account, click the Log in link near the bottom of the page if necessary, then enter your username (or email address, or phone number) and password. Click the "Profile" icon. This person-shaped icon is in the top-right corner of the page. Click followers. It's a tab near the top of the page, just below your username. You should see the current number of followers listed on this tab. For example, if you have 100 followers, you'd click 100 followers here. Look for absent followers. Scroll through your list of followers and look for missing names. If you don't see a particular person whom you know was following you, they unfollowed you. This is difficult to manage if you recently lost a large number of followers, but you should be able to get an idea of the people who stopped following you if they're people you also follow or interact with. The user in question may have deleted their Instagram account instead. You can check to see whether or not they still have an account by searching for their name in the search bar at the top of the page. Understand how this works. Follow Cop is an Android-only app that makes a note whenever an Instagram follower stops following you. Unfortunately, Follow Cop requires your Instagram login information in order to determine whether or not you're losing followers. Follow Cop also doesn't let you see which followers you've lost in the past; it only tracks lost followers starting from the time that you log into Follow Cop. While Follow Cop doesn't use your Instagram data to post or edit your profile, it will automatically cause your profile to follow the Follow Cop Instagram page. If you want to use this method on a computer, you can download and install the BlueStacks Android emulator in order to run the app on a computer. Download the Follow Cop app. Open the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/1e\/Androidgoogleplay.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1e\/Androidgoogleplay.png\/26px-Androidgoogleplay.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":531,"bigWidth":"26","bigHeight":"30","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an Android icon\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Google Play Store , then do the following: Tap the search bar. Type in follow cop Tap Unfollowers for Instagram, Follow Cop Tap INSTALL Tap ACCEPT when prompted. If you want to open the Google Play Store in Bluestacks, click the My Apps tab in the upper-left corner, click the System app folder, and click the Play Store icon. Open Follow Cop. Tap OPEN in the Google Play Store, or tap the Follow Cop app icon. This will take you to the Follow Cop login page. Sign into your Instagram account. Enter your Instagram username and password in the "Username" and "Password" text boxes respectively, then tap LOGIN. Select your account. Tap your Instagram account near the top of the page. Tap Recent Unfollowers. It's an option in the middle of the page. Close the ad if necessary. Tap X or Close in one of the corners of the screen to do so. This will take you to the "Recent Unfollowers" page, which will allow Follow Cop to begin monitoring your followers. Some ads will require you to wait for between 5 and 10 seconds before the X will appear. Close Follow Cop, then re-open it when you want to check your followers. By going back to the Recent Unfollowers section of Follow Cop, you can see a list of people (by name) who have unfollowed your Instagram account. You may see more ads when opening Follow Cop and checking the Recent Unfollowers section.	Open Instagram. Tap the "Profile" icon. Tap followers. Look for absent followers. Open Instagram. Click the "Profile" icon. Click followers. Look for absent followers. Understand how this works. Download the Follow Cop app. Open Follow Cop. Sign into your Instagram account. Select your account. Tap Recent Unfollowers. Close the ad if necessary. Close Follow Cop, then re-open it when you want to check your followers.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Easy-Fudge	How to Make Easy Fudge	To make easy fudge, heat the chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat until the chocolate melts. Next, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the walnuts and vanilla extract. Pour the fudge mixture into a baking pan and chill it for 2 hours in the refrigerator until the fudge firms up. Once the fudge is firm, place it on a sheet of wax paper, cut the fudge into smaller pieces, and enjoy!	Line a square baking pan with tinfoil and set it aside. You can use an 8-inch or 9-inch (20.32 or 22.86 centimeters) pan. Leave about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) of foil hanging over the edges of the pan. This will make the fudge easier to remove once it's done. You can also use two sheets of wax paper or parchment paper. Lay them down in both directions in the pan so that the bottom and all four sides are covered. Heat the chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat until the chocolate has melted. Place a heavy-duty saucepan on the stove and add the chocolate chips and condensed milk. Turn the heat to low wait until the chocolate melts. Stir the mixture often to help the chocolate melt evenly. There should be no lumps, clumps, streaks, or swirls. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the walnuts and vanilla extract. You can also omit the walnuts, if you wish. The vanilla extract is important because it will help add another layer of sweetness and flavor to the fudge. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Hold the saucepan over the baking pan, and use a spatula to help guide the mixture into it. Place the fudge into the fridge and leave it there until it firms up. This will take at least 2 hours depending on the temperature of your fridge. Don't get impatient! The fudge has to be firm before you cut it, or it will make a mess. Use the tinfoil to remove the fudge from the pan. Once the fudge is firm, grip the edges of the foil like handles, and gently pull the foil out. Set it down onto a sheet of wax paper. Cut the fudge into smaller pieces. There is enough fudge to make 48 good-sized pieces. You can also cut them into smaller, 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) sized pieces as well. Serve the fudge on a plate. Cover any leftovers and store them in the fridge. It should last for about 1 week in the fridge. Prepare your baking pan. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch (20.32 or 22.86 centimeters) square baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper going each direction so that the bottom and all four sides are covered. Leave about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) of wax paper hanging over the edges. This way, you can use them like handles and pull the finished fudge out. You can also do this using tin foil instead. Heat the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Stir the ingredients often to help the chips melt evenly. Keep stirring until everything is melted, smooth, and mixed together. There should be no lumps, clumps, streaks, or swirls. If you do not like peanut butter, you can use another type of chip, such as mint chocolate chip, red velvet chocolate chip, etc. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. The vanilla will help add a more complex flavor to your fudge. The salt will help cut the sweetness as well as bring out the chocolate and peanut butter flavors. Pour the mixture into the lined pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Use a spatula to help guide the mixture across the bottom of the pan. Once everything is in the pan, place it into the fridge and wait until it becomes firm. The fudge must be firm before you cut it, or you'll end up with an oozy mess. Remove the fudge from the pan. Once the fudge has hardened up, use the wax paper handles to lift it out of the pan. Peel the wax paper away from the edges. Cut the fudge into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) pieces. If the fudge is too hard to cut, let it sit on the kitchen counter for 5 minutes. This will allow it to soften a little. Make sure that you are using a sharp knife to do this. Serve the fudge on a plate. If there are any leftovers, cover them up and store them in the fridge. The fudge should last about 1 week. Line a 6-inch or 8-inch (15.24 or 20.32 centimeters) square baking pan with parchment paper. Lay two sheets of parchment paper across the pan going in either direction so that the bottom and all four sides of the pan are covered. Leave about 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) of the paper hanging over the edge of the pan so that you can use it to pull the finished fudge out. You can also use wax paper or tinfoil. Simmer the coconut milk over low to medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Shake the can of coconut milk first before opening it and measuring out the milk. Sometimes, the coconut milk and cream separate, so this will mix them back up again. Stir the milk often while it is simmering so that it doesn't scorch. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and stir with a whisk until they melt. While the coconut oil is not absolutely necessary, it will help the chocolate melt better and give you a smoother, richer fudge in the end. There should be no lumps, clumps, streaks, or swirls. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. The vanilla will lend your fudge a more complex flavor while the salt will help cut the sweetness. It will also help bring out the flavor of the chocolate. Pour the fudge into the prepared baking pan. If the fudge looks really thin and you suspect that it won't set up, you can add up to 1 cup (175 grams) of melted chocolate chips or some powdered sugar to help firm it up again. Leave the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. If you are in a rush, you can put it into the freezer for about 30 minutes or until it turns firm. The fudge must be firm before you remove it from the pan and cut it, or it will make an oozy, gloopy mess. Take the fudge out of the pan and cut it into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) squares. Use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the fudge out of the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut it into smaller squares. Serve the fudge. If you have any leftovers, cover them up and store them in the fridge immediately. They should last about1 week.	Line a square baking pan with tinfoil and set it aside. Heat the chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat until the chocolate has melted. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the walnuts and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place the fudge into the fridge and leave it there until it firms up. Use the tinfoil to remove the fudge from the pan. Cut the fudge into smaller pieces. Serve the fudge on a plate. Prepare your baking pan. Heat the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips in a saucepan over low heat until melted. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Pour the mixture into the lined pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove the fudge from the pan. Cut the fudge into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) pieces. Serve the fudge on a plate. Line a 6-inch or 8-inch (15.24 or 20.32 centimeters) square baking pan with parchment paper. Simmer the coconut milk over low to medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and stir with a whisk until they melt. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour the fudge into the prepared baking pan. Leave the pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Take the fudge out of the pan and cut it into 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) squares. Serve the fudge.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Good-Layered-Bangs	How to Cut Good Layered Bangs	To cut good layered side bangs, start by parting your hair along your preferred part and tying back everything but your bangs. Then, hold your bangs between your middle and index fingers, pull them taut, and cut them at the angle you want your bangs to fall at. For longer bangs, cut them so they end at the top of your lip, and for shorter bangs, have them end at your nose. Finally, to get the layered look, cut vertically upward across the ends of your new bangs.	Part your hair with your preferred part. Place your index finger on your part, with your second knuckle on your hairline. The tip of your index finger will be where you begin combing your bangs. Make sure that your hair is dry. Wet hair can stretch by up to 45%, so it's much longer when it's wet. If you cut it while it's wet, you might cut more than you intend. Place the comb where the tip of your index finger was. Make a diagonal line away from your part down to your hairline. Keep this line straight. Put the rest of your hair back into a ponytail. You can also clip it back from your face if your hair is shorter. Make sure that the only hair you're cutting is the hair in the part you've sectioned off to be bangs. Hold bangs between your middle and index fingers. Use your nondominant hand. Make sure that the hair is even and pulled taut. Cut your bangs at the angle at which you want them to fall on your face. Though you could pick any angle you'd like, a recommended angle is to cut them on a parallel line to the one that you've created when you sectioned off your bangs. Cut them somewhere between the top of your lip (for a longer bang) and the tip of your nose (for a shorter bang). Try to cut them in one or two even snips. Be careful of making them too short. Be conservative when cutting them. Try them just a little bit shorter at first, and then gradually work up to the length and angle you want as you keep cutting. Cut vertically upward across the bottom of your new bangs to achieve the layered look. Keep the scissors open while you're cutting. Move horizontally across your bangs, but cut vertically. Create your part. Make an upside-down V shape, starting about an inch and a half away from your hairline. The “top” of the triangle should be about in the center of your head. A good guide for to locate the outer points is in line with the outer edge of your eyebrows. Any bangs cut outside of that could look too wide. Your hair should be completely dry while you're cutting your hair. You probably also want to cut your hair when it looks “normal,” or how it looks on a typical day. If your hair is unusually curly or atypically frizzy on the day when you cut it, you might be displeased with how it looks on a normal day. Comb the bang hair forward. Tie the rest of the hair back into a low ponytail. Make sure that the only hair out of the ponytail is either the hair that you will cut into bangs. Cut horizontally to the longest possible length that you want your bangs to have. This means that if you want your bangs to blend into the rest of your hair, cut them long enough so that all of your bangs are the length of that longest hair. You can always cut more. Hold bangs flat against your face with a comb. Comb your bangs horizontally so that they lie flat against your face. Decide how long you want your bangs to be. Remember that you can always cut them shorter, but you cannot add back hair that you cut off. Hold bangs between your middle and index fingers. Use your nondominant hand. Make sure that the hair is even and pulled taut. Begin cutting in the middle. Hold your bangs between your thumb and index finger, and, using your scissors, cut vertically up towards your fingers. Keep the scissors open and go slowly and lightly. The hair should become more feathered and layered. Move the scissors out toward each side of your face, layering as you go. Keep the scissors vertical, but move horizontally. If you want your bangs to blend into the rest of your hair, cut gradually less hair as you move toward your ears. Do not cut more hair, trying to “fix them. ” If you make a mistake and cut your bangs too short, do not try to keep cutting in an effort to fix them. Leave them too short and seek another solution such as getting the help of a professional stylist or wearing your bangs pinned up. Part your hair on the other side. If your side bangs came out a little too short, part your hair on the opposite side. Sweep the longer bangs over the shorter bangs so that the shorter bangs aren't visible anymore. Wear a hair accessory that hides your bangs. Try a head scarf or a headband where you can sweep your bangs back with the rest of your hair. You can also use a barrette to twist them to the side. Go to a stylist. Go to a stylist if you made your bangs crooked or in the wrong spot, but they still might be salvageable with some maneuvering. If your bangs are too short, talk to your stylist about adding in extensions like clip-in bangs and styling them to look like natural bangs.	Part your hair with your preferred part. Place the comb where the tip of your index finger was. Put the rest of your hair back into a ponytail. Hold bangs between your middle and index fingers. Cut your bangs at the angle at which you want them to fall on your face. Be careful of making them too short. Cut vertically upward across the bottom of your new bangs to achieve the layered look. Create your part. Comb the bang hair forward. Cut horizontally to the longest possible length that you want your bangs to have. Hold bangs flat against your face with a comb. Hold bangs between your middle and index fingers. Begin cutting in the middle. Move the scissors out toward each side of your face, layering as you go. Do not cut more hair, trying to “fix them. Part your hair on the other side. Wear a hair accessory that hides your bangs. Go to a stylist.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pick-a-Band-Name	How to Pick a Band Name	To pick a band name, choose one that represents your style of music. For example, if you're a death metal band, “Purring kittens” isn't very suitable. Try looking through the dictionary for cool, punchy one-word names, like Blur, Sleep, or Genesis. Or, combine 2 words you all like, such as Radiohead or Megadeth. You can also add an adjective to a one-word name, like Black Mountain or Arctic Monkeys. If there's a reference from a book, song, or movie you all love, consider using this in your name. For instance, A Rose for Emily and As I Lay Dying are both named after William Faulkner stories. Whichever name you agree on, check it on bandname.com to make sure it's actually available, since a lot of common names are already taken.	Write the music first. Naming your band should happen only after you've gotten know your bandmates as player and as friends. Have lots of rehearsals together, get a feel for the sort of music you want to play, who your target audience is, your shared interests, your plans, and other important considerations. Essentially, you are making a product. And you are trying to sell this product to listeners. In order for this product to be successful, it has to be aimed at the right people and you have to be 200% enthusiastic and passionate about your band's identity. Try one-word band names. One-word names have the advantage of being short, punchy, and easy to remember. Some of the greatest bands of all time have one-word band names that can be iconic and easily translated into a sweet logo: Blur, Sleep, Kyuss, Genesis, and Death are all awesome single-word band names to take inspiration from. Just start flipping through the dictionary to look for cool words. Give it a "the" in front if you want to seem old-school, or like a punky unit, and check out foreign words. Legendary metal band Pantera got their name from the Spanish word pantera which means "panther.". If you want, add an adjective to your one-noun name, just like Arctic Monkeys, Black Mountain, and Crystal Castles did. Think about where you come from, or where you practice. Portishead, Lindisfarne, Sleater-Kinney, Boston, and Beirut are all named after specific geographical locations that meant something to the bandmates involved. Think about the streets you grew up on, or the name of the place where your band practices. Keep it local. Jam two words together to make a "kenning. " Kennings are single words made out of two different words, and are techniques common to poetry and band names. Radiohead, Whitesnake, and Megadeth are all examples of band names made of two words smooshed together to make a new one. Go with an animal theme. Animals always make popular choices for band names. Scorpion, the Eels, Gorillaz, and Grizzly Gear are classics of the genre. Start thinking of strange animals that haven't been the inspiration for a band yet. Yellow Squid? Box Turtles? Sun Bears? Think of your spirit animal and decide. Go with a long name. Every sweet, awesome, short band name has probably already been taken by some crappy jam band in Canada. Go with a long name like We Were Promised Jetpacks or..And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and make sure it'll be safe. Even if it sounds slightly silly, Find a literary reference text. One good way of finding a band name is to pick up an old epic poem and start flipping through to random poetic phrases that you might be able to swipe for a literary reference in your band name. A Rose for Emily and As I Lay Dying are both named after Faulkner stories. Check out old English poets like John Milton, John Donne, or Wordsworth. There, you may find phrases like "Disintegrated Angels" which might make for great band names. Listen to how other people describe you. The Band went through a whole host of names, including the Hawks, The Crackers, and The Hokeys before settling on "The Band," which is just what everybody called them in the first place. Don't try to move mountains, just try for a simple approach if it's right in front of you. Change one little thing in the name. Sometimes, you can just change a small little things in a phrase to make it sound great. The Eagles is already a famous band, but what about Eagledeath, Black Eagle, Desert Eagle, Barbwire Eagle, or Eagle Meat? How do you think the Eagles of Death Metal got their name? Bad english ensures it won't have been taken before. Ditto the umlaut. Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Mötley Crüe, and Blue Öyster Cült are all examples. But be careful about misspellings. Sometimes it works and other times looks like you're in a hair metal band. Try an online name generator. There are a number of website that generate potential band names. Type the phrase "generate band names" into your favorite search engine to find them. But beware, the names they come up with can be losers. Keep a running list. However, a name may come to you all that you originally pass off as stupid or obscure, but if you keep coming back to it (all of you) then go with your hearts. There's a reason you keep coming back to it. And at the end of the day it is still your band. As long as you totally know why you've chosen the name and you can all relate to it, then you know you will never having a problem selling it as a product. And it will be something you will be proud of in 10 years time at school reunions or family occasions etc. Pick something that matches your sound. If you are a metal band, and indie-rock type of name doesn't fit the bill. You want someone who has never heard your band before to know exactly what you'll sound like, just from your name. Acid Meltdown might be a great band name, but it's probably better for a psych-rock band than a black metal outfit. Get some feedback. After you've settled on a couple of names you think you like, start shopping them around to friends. Ask if they think Roller Derby Crash sounds like a good name for your new pop-punk outfit. Listen to their feedback and see what they have to say. Ask friends who are already in a band ask them how they got their band name. Also when you decide on your band name consult family and friends to see if they think it sounds cool, catchy and appropriate for the genre you play. Make sure everyone in the band likes the name. Maybe you're not crazy about naming your band Asterisk Wonderland, but all your bandmates are crazy about it. You might be willing to go along with it now, but it could become a problem down the road if you're not happy. It's important to address any issues when they come up, so you don't end up resenting your band. If you're embarrassed about saying your name to anyone at all, then it's not the right name. This might exclude names with swear words in, names that insult any particular person or party, and anything sexually explicit. Register your band name and make sure it's free. One of the tough things about picking a band name is that there have been lots of great ones picked already, and it can be tough to find a good one. The Warlocks? Sorry, try again. The Black Plague? Too late. Doberman? Taken. Fortunately, there's a simple and free database of band names that you can register with first, to make sure nobody else takes it. Go to http://www.bandname.com and look up your favorites. Don't force it. A lot of bands like to use some sort of formula to come up with a name. Each member thinks of a random word or maybe you try to force a phrase that ties you altogether. But it won't feel right. Remember, you are stuck with this band name for the rest of your musical career. Make it a good one that fits. Give it some time. There should be no rush in finding a band name that works for you. If you can't make it work, just pick one of your last names and call it a day. But don't rush into a name that you'll regret being known by in the future. It is possible to change your name if you realize it isn't working but this is lost time and often damages your reputation. Finding the right name is obviously such a vital part of your band's identity so deserves the time and natural process it takes to develop.	Write the music first. Try one-word band names. Think about where you come from, or where you practice. Jam two words together to make a "kenning. Go with an animal theme. Go with a long name. Find a literary reference text. Listen to how other people describe you. Change one little thing in the name. Try an online name generator. Keep a running list. Pick something that matches your sound. Get some feedback. Make sure everyone in the band likes the name. Register your band name and make sure it's free. Don't force it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dye-Hair	How to Dye Hair	Before you dye your hair, make sure it's clean and brushed, and throw on old clothes in case you get dye on yourself. When you're ready, put on plastic gloves and mix the hair dye and developer together. Working in sections, apply the dye to your hair using the bottle or brush that came with your hair dye kit. Then, use your fingers to work the dye into your hair from root to tip. Once all of your hair is covered, leave the dye in for however long your kit says to, and then rinse it out in the shower.	Wash your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing. Doing this allows the natural oils in your hair to develop which in turn allows the dye to bind to your hair more easily. The dye will blend more naturally with your hair, and that tends to make it last longer. If possible, avoid conditioner when you wash your hair the day before dyeing it. Conditioner eliminates your natural oils, which you need for the dye to set in more easily. If your hair is extremely dry, condition it every night for at least five minutes in a hot shower for a week before you plan to dye your hair. Then, do not condition your hair the night before dyeing. This will keep your hair from drying out after you dye it. Pick a color that you really like. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the hundreds of shades you can choose from. If this is your first time dyeing your hair, its best to stick to a hair dye that is no more than two shades darker or lighter than your own natural hair color. If you are new to dyeing, you can also try dyeing your hair with a temporary or semi-permanent dye first. Using one of these types of dyes ensure that if you mess up, you won't have live with your mistake for long. Keep in mind that you have to apply semi-permanent dye to damp hair. Temporary dyes, such as chalk and mousse, usually wash out after 1 to 2 shampoos. Semi-permanent dyes will rinse out after 20 to 26 shampoos. Permanent dyes are permanent. The color may fade after 6-8 weeks, but will need to grow out. Protect your home and yourself from dye stains. While you want to stain your hair, you do not want weird blotches of cherry red all over your carpet and favorite shirt. Cover any surface around you that might get dye on it and put newspapers on the floor. Have paper towels nearby to deal with spills. Wear a ratty old shirt you do not like, preferably one you are ready to throw away. It is very easy to get dye on whatever shirt you are wearing. Put a towel or color cape around your shoulders. The towel or cape will catch any dye that may drip off of your hair during the dyeing process. You can purchase a color cape at a beauty supply store. If you decide to use a towel, use one that is a dark color to avoid visibly staining the towel. Secure the towel in the front of your neck with a safety pin or clip. Brush your hair well. Make sure that there are no tangles left in your hair. This step will make applying the dye easier, but it will also help you to make sure that your hair will be evenly dyed. Coat your hairline, ears and neck before applying dye to your hair. You can use Vaseline, lip balm or the conditioner included in the kit (if one is provided). This step is optional, but applying this coating will make it easier to rinse off any dye that gets on your skin. Put on your gloves. Gloves generally come with a dye kit, but if they don't, you can simply use normal rubber, vinyl, or latex gloves. Remember that it is imperative to wear gloves when dyeing your hair. If you do not, you will end up dyeing your hands as well. Use the supplied bottle or a bowl to mix the dye. Follow the directions provided on the box. Most box kits include bottles that you use for mixing the dye. Follow the instructions to combine the dye ingredients into the bottle provided. Then, shake the solution until the ingredients are well combined. If your dye does not include these items, then you will need to purchase a bowl to mix the dye in. If your hair dye does not come with a paint brush, you can buy one at your local beauty supply store or just use your gloved fingers to apply the dye. Mix your dye with a developer. This only applies to some dyes - the box your dye came in will have instructions regarding developer. The developer is generally included in the kit. If it is not, you can purchase it at your local drugstore. If you need to purchase your own developer, choose a 20% developer. Use a comb to separate your hair into four different sections. Use large, plastic salon clips (found at your local drugstore) to hold the sections apart. Separating your hair into these sections will ensure that you don't miss a patch of hair. Apply the dye to your hair in sections. Break each section of hair up into smaller 1/4"-1/2” subsections as you work (this will just make your dye job more even.) Use the applicator bottle or brush to dispense the dye onto your hair. Use your gloved fingers to work the dye into your hair. Whether to begin applying the dye will depend on whether or not you have ever dyed your hair before. For virgin (first time dyeing) hair, start applying dye about 1 inch from your roots. For touch-ups, start applying dye about ½ inch from your roots. Work the dye into your hair well so that you do more than simply color the top layer of your hair. The thicker your hair is, the smaller you should make your sections so that the dye can saturate the hair fully. Set a timer for how long you need to leave the dye in your hair. Follow the instructions on the box. Do not rinse the dye out before the minimum time or leave the dye in past the maximum time. Make sure to follow the directions exactly. If you have a lot of grey hair, it's best to leave the dye in for the maximum amount of time. It may help to sit under a heated dryer, as well. Never leave hair dye in overnight. Leaving it in overnight will dry out your hair and it may cause severe skin irritation as well. Wipe excess dye off of your neck and forehead with a paper towel or wet cloth. Do not disturb the dye in your hair. If you want, you can put a shower cap on your hair to keep the dye from going everywhere. Once you have put a shower cap on, you can wrap your head in a towel so that the cap retains the heat of your head. This will speed up the dyeing process. Wait until the process time is up to rinse your hair. After your time is up, either get into the shower or use a sink to rinse your hair out. Use warm water to rinse the dye out of your hair. Rinse your hair until the water runs clear. Don't panic if you see the color run in the shower - this is totally natural and does not mean you've messed up the dyeing process. Keep in mind that if the dye is temporary, the dye will continue to run each time you wash it until it is completely gone. Shampoo and condition your hair. Wait at least an hour before shampooing your hair. Waiting to wash allows the dye to more thoroughly penetrate your hair shaft. After you have shampooed your hair, use the conditioner that came with the dye kit. Rub it thoroughly into all of your hair. Almost every kit comes with conditioner, but if yours did not you can just use what you have at home. Dry your hair and style as usual. You can either blow dry your hair or let it air dry. After your hair is dry, style it as you normally would and show off your new hair color! If you are unhappy with your results, you may want to see a hair stylist for color correction. It is also a good idea to wait at least two weeks to color your hair again.	Wash your hair 24 to 48 hours before dyeing. Pick a color that you really like. Protect your home and yourself from dye stains. Put a towel or color cape around your shoulders. Brush your hair well. Coat your hairline, ears and neck before applying dye to your hair. Put on your gloves. Use the supplied bottle or a bowl to mix the dye. Mix your dye with a developer. Use a comb to separate your hair into four different sections. Apply the dye to your hair in sections. Set a timer for how long you need to leave the dye in your hair. Wipe excess dye off of your neck and forehead with a paper towel or wet cloth. Wait until the process time is up to rinse your hair. Shampoo and condition your hair. Dry your hair and style as usual.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cancel-a-Sports-Illustrated-Subscription	How to Cancel a Sports Illustrated Subscription	To cancel your Sports Illustrated subscription, call the SI customer service line at 1-888-806-4833 or visit their customer service website at http://www.sicustomerservice.com/. You'll need to provide your account number or your delivery address to login. From here, you can cancel your subscription through their website or send an email to the company.	Call the SI customer service line at 1-888-806-4833. You can call this toll-free number from any phone. However, if you are calling internationally , you will need to first dial your country's exit code, then the customer service number. You can also reach customer service by dialing 1-800-528-5000. However, this line is for customer service concerns in general, while the other line is specifically for subscription cancellations. You will need to call customer service during regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. CST. Tell the customer service agent that you would like to cancel. When a customer service representative comes onto the line, let them know that you are calling because you no longer want to have Sports Illustrated delivered in your mailbox. You might say, "I want to cancel my subscription." Provide your account number to the representative. You can find your account number on the address label on your magazine or on any invoices you've received. If you have a digital subscription, your account number should be located in your account information. Additionally, the representative may ask you to provide your delivery address or other information. Ask the representative if you need to take additional action. In most cases, you won't need to do anything else after you call customer service. However, some third-party companies that offer you “free” magazine deals will keep trying to send them until you cancel with them. Fortunately, the SI representative should be able to tell you if you need to contact a third-party company. You don't need to worry about this if you purchased your subscription through SI. Most third-party companies won't renew your subscription after you cancel it. However, this does sometimes happen, so asking the customer service representative if you might be at risk for auto-renewal can save you a headache in the future. Access the customer service page through the SI site’s menu. You may be able to cancel your subscription through the website by logging into your customer account. Then, you can message customer service to ask for a cancellation. To find the customer service page, you'll need to click on the drop down menu that's on the left corner of the SI home page. You can also use the link below. You can find the SI home page here: https://www.si.com/. Here's a direct link to the customer service page: https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/MT/SPI/Login_No_API.jsp?cds_page_id=234000&cds_mag_code=SPI&id=1551457235448&lsid=90601020354036030&vid=1. Log in to your account using your account number and email address. As an alternative, you can also log in using your name, home address, and email address. Once you're logged in, click on the link to contact customer service. You can find your account number on the stickers attached to your magazine or under your account information, if you have a digital subscription. Additionally, it will likely be included on any invoices you've received. You'll need to provide your address exactly as it appears on your subscription label or billing information. Fill out the contact form to let them know you want to cancel. The form should let you select why you're contacting customer service. Choose “Cancel Subscription” as your subject line. After you select this option, check the boxes that correspond with why you want to cancel the subscription. If you want to send a letter along with your cancellation request, you might choose to upload that at this time. If you are unsubscribing because you are unhappy with the magazine's content, you might include a screenshot of the questionable material. Wait 1-2 days for a reply. You will usually receive an email reply from a Sports Illustrated customer service agent within 1-2 business days. However, they sometimes don't reply. If you don't receive a reply after 2 days, it might help to send another message. If your messages aren't getting a response, calling customer service might be your best option. Use the SI contact form to send a message to customer service. You can find this form under the “contact us” link on the SI website. It will send an email to customer service, and you should hear back from them soon. You can access the content form here: https://www.si.com/contact. Enter your name and email address so a representative can contact you. Type your name and email address in the respective boxes, which are at the top of the form. Make sure you provide an email address you check often, as you'll likely need to respond to their reply in order to complete the cancellation. It's best to enter your name as it appears on your subscription, as that may help the customer service representative find your account. Write a subject line about wanting to cancel your subscription. For example, write “Cancel My Subscription” as your subject line. This lets the customer service representative know exactly what you want. Keep the subject line simple so that it's more likely to catch their attention. You could also write, "Subscription Cancellation" or "Cancel Subscription." Choose “Magazine Subscription” as your contact reason. You will see a list of reasons why you are contacting SI in a drop down menu. Click on the menu, and select your reason. There is no option for canceling your subscription, so you'll need to click on “Magazine Subscription.” You can only select one reason from the drop down menu, so you won't be able to choose multiple options. Write your message and your account information in the comments box. Explain that you have a subscription that you want to cancel. Make sure you include your account information so they know which account you want canceled. Otherwise, it will take longer for them to help you, as they'll need to request your account number. You can get your account information off of the sticker that comes on your magazines or under your account information, if you have a digital subscription. Alternatively, it should also be on any invoices you've received from SI. A customer service representative should respond to your contact form within 1-2 days. If you don't receive a response after 2 days, contact them again or try canceling by phone. Cancel through TME if you had their free trial offer. TME*Sports Illustrated offers a free trial period of the magazine. When your trial period is over, your subscription will be renewed and your credit card will be automatically charged. To cancel your subscription, you can call TME's automated phone line at 1-800-516-2380, email them at [email protected], or contact them through their website at http://tmemagazine.com/tme-sportsillus.htm. Since TME is a third-party company, it can be hard to get them to complete your cancellation. It may be helpful to contact them more than once. Visit PCH.com if you ordered through Publisher’s Clearing House. If you signed up for your Sports Illustrated magazine through Publisher's Clearing House, you should cancel through their website. Visit PCH.com, then click on the “Ask Us” form. Select “Order Related”, then “Order Cancellation Request” from the drop-down menus. You may be asked to include your Order Number or Customer ID if you have them. You can also call PCH's customer service office at 1-800-566-4724 between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 8:30 p.m. Monday—Friday. Cancel your Kindle subscription through your Amazon account. If you get your Sports Illustrated subscription through Amazon, go to their magazine subscription manager at https://www.amazon.com/gp/magazines-subscription-manager. Locate the magazine in your orders, then click cancel subscription and follow the on-screen instructions.	Call the SI customer service line at 1-888-806-4833. Tell the customer service agent that you would like to cancel. Provide your account number to the representative. Ask the representative if you need to take additional action. Access the customer service page through the SI site’s menu. Log in to your account using your account number and email address. Fill out the contact form to let them know you want to cancel. Wait 1-2 days for a reply. Use the SI contact form to send a message to customer service. Enter your name and email address so a representative can contact you. Write a subject line about wanting to cancel your subscription. Choose “Magazine Subscription” as your contact reason. Write your message and your account information in the comments box. Cancel through TME if you had their free trial offer. Visit PCH.com if you ordered through Publisher’s Clearing House. Cancel your Kindle subscription through your Amazon account.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Meaningful-Poem	How to Write a Meaningful Poem	To write a meaningful poem, start by establishing a main theme to base your poem around. Next, come up with fitting descriptions, imagery, and symbolism that match your theme and consider using other devices like similes and metaphors to create additional layers of meaning. You can also add meaning by consciously using line breaks to introduce different sounds and convey changes in thought or emotion. Periodically remind yourself of your theme so that you don't stray too far away from it!	Free write about topics that mean something to you. If you want to write a meaningful poem, you should go into it with an idea of what you're trying to convey. Poems can be about a variety of topics: love, loss, grief, excitement, joy. They can also be about anything that inspires you from a work of art to a blade of grass. It can help to sit down and do a 10 to 15-minute free write. Think about what's meaningful to you, and just start writing. You may start with a list. For example, you may ask yourself, "What things are most meaningful to me?" You may start writing, "my family, my friends, my pet dog, sports, etc., etc." As you list topics, one may stand out to you as particularly meaningful. You may want to start talking about why that subjects means so much to you, what moments or images capture that meaning. For example, maybe grief is a major issue for you. You may want to jot down your experiences grieving, what you think it means to grieve, why the process is necessary, and so on. Read other poets. If you want to write anything of meaning, reading is invaluable. Almost all poets communicate using figurative language, and most poems have some meaning under the surface. Before trying to write your own poem, read works by a variety of poets to help inspire you. Read the kind of poems you want to write. If you're interested in free verse poetry, you can read the works of writers like TS Eliot, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, William Carlos Williams, and Ezra Pound. If you want more structured poems, look into sonnets like those written by Robert Lowell, William Shakespeare, and John Berryman. Also, consider topic. If you're interested in nature poems, poets like Gary Snyder and Mary Oliver frequently write about nature. As you read, search for meaning. Try to see how the writers made their meaning apparent. Look for figurative language including symbolism, metaphors, similes, imagery, and repetition. You may want to look online for analyses of poems you like. Reading literary analysis can help show you how poets create meaning with their words. Choose a structure. Poetry is a vast art form. There are many different types of poems. Some, like the haiku or the sonnet, are more structured. Some, like free verse, tend to allow for less structure. Think about the type of poem you want to write before you begin. Some forms of poetry have strict requirements. Sonnets, for example, must have 14 lines of 10 syllables each. Other forms of poetry, like haikus and limericks, also come with strict structures. A strict structure can help you organize your thoughts, but also may constrict them. Other structures, namely free verse, allow you to write poetry without a specific structure in mind. There is no set meter or rhyming patterns in a free verse poem. Lyric poems are rhythmic, expressive poems in which a speaker expresses personal feelings. Even if you're not using a strict structure, poetry should have a musical flow. It's a good idea to track syllables and read the poem out loud as you go, making sure the rhythm you've established does not feel clunky. Select your point of view. Poetry, like prose, is written from a specific point of view. The point of view is the lens through which a poem is told. The point of view you choose for your poem can help you convey your specific meaning. First person point of view uses words like "I," "me," and "we." It gives the sense the poet's narrator is speaking from direct experience. If you see yourself as the narrator of your poem, you may want to use first person. This can be especially helpful if your poem's meaning is very personal. Second person point of view uses words like "you." It gives the reader the sense they're being addressed, or what's happening in the poem is happening to them. If you're trying to address readers in your poem, second person can be helpful. You can also use it to try to put readers in the moment, encouraging them to imagine the action is happening to them. Third person uses pronouns like "he/she" and "him/her." You may be writing a meaningful poem about something you have not directly experienced, like a historical event for example. In this case, it may be appropriate to use third person to show the reader the narrator is an outside observer. Establish your theme. Once you're ready to write your poem, you can start by establishing your theme. This will be an important tool to you as you write. From prewriting, you should have a sense of what you want to write about. Try to, in a single theme statement, explain your message regarding that subject. Returning to an earlier example, say your topic is grief. You lost your mother when you were young, and you would like to write about what you learned from this experience. Your topic is grief, and your theme will be what you learned in the grieving process. In a single sentence, try to write down what you're trying to say. This may take several attempts. It's okay to write a long paragraph at first, and then figure out how to boil down that meaning in a single sentence. Using the above example, you may end up with a sentence like, "Grief can change over time, and even lessen, but it's something that never truly leaves someone." Use poetic devices to create meaning. You can bring out meaning in a poem by using devices such as symbolism, synecdoche, metonymy, repetition, simile, and metaphor. Experiment with different devices to see what best fits the statement you are trying to express, and what comes most naturally to you as a writer. Similes and metaphors are comparisons, in which one thing is compared to another. "Your love is a red dress" is a metaphor. A simile is a metaphor that uses "like" or "as." "Your love is like a red dress" is a simile. Synecdoche is a figure of speech wherein a term for a part of a thing or concept is used in reference to the whole ("Check out my new set of wheels"). Metonymy is a similar figure in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it ("The pen is mightier than the sword.") Convey feeling in images. Images are a wonderful tool in poetry. A lot of feeling, emotion, and meaning is best conveyed through images. Sometimes, it's better to show your reader meaning through symbolic imagery than say it overtly. There are many different ways you can use images to convey feeling. Focus on a single moment. Maybe, returning to our grief example, you once watched a baby foal stand up for the first time. This can be used to show the difficulty to stand metaphorically after grief. Describe something or someone. The more you describe certain images, the more meaningful they become. Think back to the grief example. If you're using a metaphor involving a long road, spend a lot of time focusing in on descriptions of that road. You can describe some parts of the road as light and easy, while others are dark and frightening. This helps show how grief changes, but still remains, and the fact the road is described in such detail will alert your readers to its importance. Steal snippets of conversation. Writers borrow a lot from real life and use it to convey meaning. Some poems contain a bit of dialogue, and certain conversations can convey your meaning. If it helps, you can include snippets of conversation into your poem. You can include real life snippets of conversation. Using the example, you may want to include bits and pieces of conversations you had during your mother's funeral that were personally meaningful. You can also use overheard bits of conversation. Maybe you were once at an airport and sat next to a couple going home for a funeral. You may remember their conversation, and may want to include this scene or conversation in your poem. Make conscious choices about line breaks. Where you choose to break up lines in your poem can have a big impact on the poem's sound. This is particularly important for poems that do not rhyme, as the rhythm and musical nature of the poem is largely determined by line breaks. Line breaks can also help convey meaning. There are many ways you can use line breaks to emphasize meaning. A line break can indicate a change in thought. Each new line can be a new insight. In the above example, you can have each line break indicate a slight change in grief's form, introducing new images. You should also pay attention to the sound produced by line breaks. The sound of a word that ends a line will stick out in a reader's mind. If you're trying to convey pain, choose hard words with hard consonants to end the line. If you're meaning to convey something tender, using soft consonants. Sounds like "sh", and words with vowels can help. This can mean words with many vowels, words that start with vowels, or words that end in vowels. Use enjambment. Enjambment is continuing a sentence beyond the end of a line without pausing. You could break up a single sentence into two or more lines. Enjambment creates a kind of tension in the poem. As the readers move their eyes down the page, they must keep reading in order to understand what is being said. This keeps readers curious, but also creates a certain tension. You should use enjambment for lines that are particularly meaningful or important in your poem, as this will call attention to them. Let's return to the example. Your thesis is about how grief changes form, but remains. You could use enjambment when writing the line about the river, as this calls attention to this line. It creates a certain tension by spreading it out, making readers notice its importance. Remember your underlying meaning. When writing a meaningful poem, you have a wide variety of literary techniques from which to choose. It can get overwhelming to manage. If you're feeling overwhelmed by a poem, try returning to your theme. Remember what you're trying to convey. This can help you if you feel lost, as you can take a minute and ask yourself what you can include to make your theme apparent. Watch out for cliche phrases. Cliche phrases are phrases that are overused to the point they lose meaning. You should avoid cliches in your poem, such as common comparisons. As you re-read the draft of your poem, watch for phrases like "eats like a bird" or "tired as a dog." When you spot a cliche, consider what it means. The phrase "tired as a dog," for example, conveys a sense of exhaustion. Try to figure out a way to represent exhaustion that's more personally meaningful to you. Manage sentimentally. It's okay to be sentimental in writing. In fact, it may even be necessary in a meaningful poem. However, excessive emotion may come off as dishonest to readers. You have to make sure the moments and images in your poem stand out on their own. Gong overboard with hyperbolic language can turn a reader off. Read through your poem and watch for areas where language seems over the top. If you're using very dramatic adjectives, like "glorious" or "heart-wrenching," this may read as too sentimental. Try to tone down sentimentality. It's good for a poem to be sentimental, and to have emotion. However, you want to lead readers to those emotions instead of forcing emotions on them. If you feel like some phrases are too overwrought, try rewriting them with less adjectives or hyperbole. You can also try conveying an emotion through an image instead. Make sure your meaning is conveyed. You should read through your poem and pause at each line. Ask yourself, "Am I conveying what I want to convey here?" Look for any words or images that do not match with your meaning. Even if you love certain lines, you should cut or alter them if they take away from your meaning. Using the grief example, maybe you're trying to show the difficulty of the beginning of grief. You realize you talk a bit about sunshine and flowers, which are happier images. You may want to move those images to a later part of the poem, or omit them altogether. Write a few drafts. No poem is every complete after a single draft. If you want to write meaningful poetry, revision is necessary. Set your poem aside for a few days and let yourself get some space. Then, reread it and revise as necessary. You should also consider showing your poem to others and asking for criticism and feedback.	Free write about topics that mean something to you. Read other poets. Choose a structure. Select your point of view. Establish your theme. Use poetic devices to create meaning. Convey feeling in images. Steal snippets of conversation. Make conscious choices about line breaks. Use enjambment. Remember your underlying meaning. Watch out for cliche phrases. Manage sentimentally. Make sure your meaning is conveyed. Write a few drafts.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Treat-Benign-Fatty-Skin-Tumors-on-Dogs	How to Treat Benign Fatty Skin Tumors on Dogs	Before you treat a benign fatty skin tumor on your dog, you should see your vet to get a diagnosis and a recommendation for treatment. At the vet, you'll need to be prepared for the doctor to take a sample from the tumor to determine if its is harmful or benign. If the lump is benign and isn't causing your dog pain, you may not have to get any treatment for it. However, if the lump is harmful, you may want to consider scheduling surgery to remove it.	Check over your dog's body regularly. It is important for dog owners to assess the state of their dog's body regularly in order to find problems as soon as possible. A great way to do this is during regular brushing or grooming. Go over your dog's body with your hand and feel for any changes or lumps. A lipoma usually feels soft and can be moved around under the skin a bit with no discomfort to the dog. Lipomas can be found anywhere on the dog but do show up on the belly frequently. Most lipomas are benign, but those located under the armpit or near joints may cause some discomfort, especially if they are pressed inward by legs. Lipomas on the neck may be a threat even if benign as they can press into the larger neck veins. Consult a veterinarian to determine whether these should be removed or observed. Take your dog to a veterinarian. If you identify any lumps or bumps on your dog you should have them looked at by a veterinarian. While they may not be a problem, as is the case with most lipomas, they should be assessed by a veterinary professional. Your veterinarian will ask you about the lump and when you noticed it, in addition to doing a physical examination. Do not just avoid dealing with the issue and assume it will go away. Lipomas that are not assessed and treated can grow and become problematic and reduce the dog's comfort. Measure the size of the lump and monitor to see if it grows or shrinks at all. Allow your veterinarian to needle aspirate the lump. In order to assess the type and severity of the lump, your veterinarian may want to do a needle aspiration. This is a procedure in which the veterinarian inserts a needle into the tumor and extracts cells to inspect under a microscope. This will allow the veterinarian to determine what is going on with the growth. This test will allow your veterinarian to see if the cells inside the lump are benign or malignant. The vet may request a sample be sent to a diagnostic lab for further review of the lump. If you are concerned that your dog might experience discomfort during the procedure, speak with your veterinarian. Discuss treatment options with your veterinarian. There are a variety of things that can be done to treat lipomas depending on the type and severity of the lump. It is important that you discuss all options with your veterinarian and make an educated decision that takes your dog's comfort and your financial situation into consideration. However, it is likely that your veterinarian will have a treatment option in mind that he or she thinks is most appropriate and helpful to your pet. If the lump is not benign, then the need for treatment will be more serious and time sensitive. However, you should still be presented with a few options and ultimately the treatment decision is yours. Failing to treat a malignant lipoma may put your dog's health at risk and could lead to a shortened lifespan and a lower quality of life. Wait and see what the lipoma does. In many cases, if the lump is benign, then the veterinarian will suggest monitoring the lump for changes. If it does not change and it causes your dog no discomfort, then your dog may not require treatment. If the lump does change or causes discomfort, then surgical treatment options can be explored. If your decide to wait and see if the lipoma changes, then you will need to actively keep an eye on it. Chart its size and shape by putting a piece of thin paper (wax or tracing paper) over the growth, tracing it, and then writing the date on the paper. Do this every month and you will have a good record of the growth's shape and size. If the lump grows rapidly or changes shape, take your dog back to the veterinarian to get it assessed. Consider surgical removal. If the veterinarian finds that the lump is malignant, that the lump can't be identified for certain, or that the lump is causing your dog discomfort, then he or she may suggest removal. The seriousness of the procedure to remove a lipoma will depend on its size and location. However, it usually requires anesthesia but is a quick procedure otherwise. If the lump is actually malignant then more tissue will need to be removed to make sure all malignant cells are removed. Give after-surgery care. If your dog has a lipoma removed, it may have a small wound that needs to be cared for until it heals. Make sure your dog does not excessively lick the surgical wound or chew at any stitches that are holding it closed. Also make sure to keep the wound clean and change any bandages as directed. Larger lipomas may create a larger wound that will need to be drained to prevent blood from pooling. If this is necessary, your vet should walk you through this step of aftercare. You may need to put a cone on your dog for a few days after surgery to make sure that it doesn't mess with the surgical wound. Consider using alternative veterinary practices. There are a wide variety of treatments that can be done for your dog's condition that use non-traditional forms of medicine. These include traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and herbal supplements. Consult with a practitioner for one of these types of veterinary treatment to get a consultation and to discuss treatment. It may be hard to find a practitioner of alternative medicine for dogs in your area. You may need to travel for treatment or consult with an expert that lives elsewhere and give treatment yourself. Change your dog's diet. There are some dietary changes that may help a dog that is having recurring benign tumors, as overweight dogs can develop larger lipomas. First, make sure that your dog is eating high quality food that does not contain unnecessary chemicals and additives. Giving your dog quality food will help its overall health, potentially improving the dog's immune system and ability to suppress more tumors. Discuss your dog's diet with its veterinarian. Make sure that any changes you make to your dog's diet will fulfill its nutritional needs. Give your dog supplements. There are some alternative medicine veterinarians that advocate for the use of supplements to boost the dog's immune system and to eliminate toxins from the body. These supplements could include a variety of things, including bovine colostrum and fatty acid supplements. Treat the tumors directly. There are some natural medicine products that can be used on benign fatty tumors. For example, there are skin detox tinctures, such as Tumoxil, that are applied directly to the growths and are purported to eliminate toxins under the skin. There is some evidence that injecting lipomas with steroids can be an effective treatment for small growths. However, this would need to be done by a veterinary professional.	Check over your dog's body regularly. Take your dog to a veterinarian. Allow your veterinarian to needle aspirate the lump. Discuss treatment options with your veterinarian. Wait and see what the lipoma does. Consider surgical removal. Give after-surgery care. Consider using alternative veterinary practices. Change your dog's diet. Give your dog supplements. Treat the tumors directly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Coffee-With-a-Coffee-Press	How to Make Coffee With a Coffee Press	To make coffee with a coffee press, start by boiling a pot of water. Then, fill the coffee press halfway with the hot water. Once you've done that, add your coffee grounds to the press and stir them thoroughly. Next, fill the press the rest of the way up with hot water and let the coffee steep for several minutes. Finally, put the lid on the press and press down on the plunger until it reaches the bottom of the carafe. Your coffee is now ready to be poured and served!	Measure the coffee beans. To ensure that you wind up with the right amount of grounds for your coffee, you must carefully measure out the coffee beans. For 32 ounces (946 ml) of coffee, which is approximately 3 to 4 servings, use a measuring cup to measure a ½ cup (51 g) of beans. The standard size for most coffee presses is 32 ounces (946 ml), but you can make fewer servings if you prefer. For a single serving, measure 2 tablespoons (13 g) of beans. For 2 servings, measure a ¼ cup (26 g) of beans. Grind the beans coarsely. Once you've measured the beans, place them in a coffee grinder. Use the coarsest setting to grind the beans down until they resemble bread crumbs. For the best flavor, coffee beans should always be ground just before brewing (ideally within 15 minutes). Grinding before this will lead to stale, oxidized coffee. In most cases, the finer you grind the beans, the weaker the coffee will be. The coarser the grind, the stronger the coffee will be. Pay attention to the grinder setting that you use, so you can adjust it the next time if you aren't happy with the taste of your coffee. Boil the water and then cool. To make 32 ounces (946 ml) of coffee, you'll need to heat 4 cups (946 ml) of water. The water should be 195 degrees Fahrenheit (91 degrees Celsius), which is below boiling. Boil the water in an electric or stovetop kettle, but then remove the water from the heat and allow it to cool for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute before making the coffee. If you're making a single serving of coffee, heat 1 cup (237 ml) of water. For two servings, heat 2 cups (474 ml) of water. You can use tap water to make your coffee. However, be sure to drink some first to ensure that it doesn't have a bad taste. If it does taste odd, use filtered or bottled water instead. Prepare your chosen press. Examine your coffee press to ensure that the plunger device inside that pushes the grounds to the bottom of the pot to express their flavor into the hot water is working properly. Remove the lid and plunger, and place the ground coffee beans in the press. You can find coffee presses that feature glass or plastic pots. Unless you're traveling with your press and have to worry about possible breakage, it's best to use a glass press. Plastic pots can sometimes affect the taste of your coffee. To make clean up easier, make sure that your press is dishwasher-safe. Fill the press halfway with water. After you've boiled and cooled the water, it's time to add it to the grounds in the coffee press. However, you don't want to add all of the water at once. Instead, start by pouring just enough into the press to fill it halfway. Allow the coffee and water mixture to sit for approximately 1 minute. Stir the grounds and water. When the coffee and water have sat for a minute, the grounds will likely float to the top and form a thick layer. Use a spoon to stir the mixture vigorously so you break up the layer of grounds. When you're stirring the mixture, it helps to use an up and down motion with the spoon to ensure that the grounds and water are well mixed. Add more water to fill the press. After you've mixed the water and grounds, you can pour the rest of the heated water into the press. Use a circular motion as you're adding it so all of the grounds are soaked. If you prefer, you can add all of the water at once and stir immediately to combine the coffee and water. However, it can be more difficult to ensure that all of the grounds are soaked if you pour in the water all at once. Allow the coffee mixture to steep for several minutes. Once you've added all of the water, place the lid on the press. Don't press the coffee yet, though -- allow the mixture to sit for another 3 minutes so it has time to fully steep. As you become more experienced in making coffee with your press, you may realize that certain types of coffee taste better if they are steeped longer or shorter than 3 minutes. Adjust the brewing time to your personal tastes. Push down on the press. After the coffee has steeped for several minutes, it's time to plunge the press. Push down on the press gently until it reaches the bottom of the carafe. Pushing on the press too hard can agitate the coffee too much and leave it bitter. If you feel resistance when you're plunging on it, back up the press a couple of inches and plunge it again until you get to the bottom. Pour the coffee, and serve immediately. When you're plunged the press all the way to the bottom, the coffee is ready. Pour it into cups or a serving carafe, and serve immediately.	Measure the coffee beans. Grind the beans coarsely. Boil the water and then cool. Prepare your chosen press. Fill the press halfway with water. Stir the grounds and water. Add more water to fill the press. Allow the coffee mixture to steep for several minutes. Push down on the press. Pour the coffee, and serve immediately.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-Social-Security-Card	How to Get Your Social Security Card	To get a replacement social security card, start by gathering original, unexpired documents that prove your identity, age, and citizenship. For example, use a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport as proof of identity. Next, print the application from the Social Security Administration's website, fill it out completely, and return it to your local SSA office. Although replacement cards are free, you are limited to 3 replacements per year and 10 over the course of your lifetime, unless you're replacing the card due to a legal name change.	Gather the required documents. In order to apply for and receive a Social Security card, you will need to verify your age, your identity, and your status as a United States citizen with valid, unexpired identification documents. You must present the original copies of these documents. The only copies that will be accepted are those that were made and certified by the agency that issued those documents. There are three criteria that must be met, and you will need to be able to provide the following documents to meet each requirement: proof of citizenship, such as U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport a record of age and date of birth, including religious record showing date of birth, U.S. hospital record, or U.S. passport proof of identity, including a U.S. driver's license, a state-issued (non-driver) identification card, or U.S. passport. If none of these documents can be acquired or replaced within 10 days, other documents may be accepted, including an employee ID card, a student's school-issued ID card, a health insurance card (not including Medicare cards), or a U.S. military ID card. Acquire any missing documents. Because the Social Security Administration only accepts original copies of all documents, you may need to acquire a new document, if any are missing. Each state, U.S. territory, and the District of Columbia has its own office for issuing vital records like birth certificates and marriage licenses. You can find your state's office by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm. Some states have a state records office or vital records office. Other states issue vital records through the state Department of Health offices. Check with the CDC website to determine which office is responsible for vital records in your state. Be prepared to pay the necessary costs for a vital records copy. Birth certificates vary in cost from one state to another. For example, California charges $25, Colorado charges $17.75, and New York State charges $30. Print out a copy of the application on US Letter paper. Two applications, both of which can be found on the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration, are available: one for people inside the United States, and one for people outside the United States. The application for U.S. citizens can be found at the SSA website by visiting https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf. Non-citizens must fill out the required information on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 as part of the Visa application process. Form DS-260 can be accessed by entering your case number through the Consular Electronic Application Center website at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx. Generally speaking, the only non-citizens eligible for a Social Security number are those authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to work in the United States. A Social Security number is not required for employment, banking services, private health insurance, or drivers license issuance. Fill out the application. You must read all of the instructions carefully and complete the application in its entirety. Submitting an incomplete, inaccurate, or fraudulent application may significantly delay the application process. The application must be printed on 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper, and must be filled out using only blue or black ink. Race and ethnicity questions are voluntary. Opting out of these sections will not affect your application, and you will not be penalized in any way, as long as the rest of the application is complete and accurate. Visit a Social Security Administration office. Anyone over the age of 12 who needs a new or replacement Social Security card must visit a Social Security Administration (SSA) office in person. The purpose of this visit is to verify the documents provided to satisfy the SSA's requirements and to conduct any necessary interviews with the candidate. You can find your local SSA office by entering your zip code in the SSA website at https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp. Some SSA offices permit applican'ts to apply by mail, provided that the applican't can verify his or her identity and citizenship. However, in order to apply by mail, the applican't must mail the original copies of all required documents to an SSA office. The documents will be returned after the application process has been completed, but some people may feel uneasy about sending the original copies of such important documents through the mail. Follow all steps in Method One. Replacing a Social Security card that has been lost or stolen requires the same steps as applying for a new one. Be sure that you have all of the necessary documents available, or are able to acquire authorized copies, if needed. Learn how replacements work. If your Social Security card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can apply for a free replacement from the SSA. However, not everyone needs a replacement card. As long as you know your Social Security number, many adults can get by without having a physical copy of the card. Replacement cards are free. However, there are limits to the number of times an individual may replace his or her Social Security card. All U.S. citizens, regardless of age, are limited to three replacement cards in a given year, and no citizen may replace a Social Security card more than 10 times over the course of an entire lifetime. Replacements due to a legal name change and other exceptional circumstances are exempted from the limits on the number of card replacements available to a citizen. Prevent fraud and identity theft. In the case of a stolen Social Security card, be aware of the risk for fraud and identity theft. The SSA does not directly investigate cases of theft or identity theft, but there are some steps you will need to take to prevent identity theft or recover from it. Contact your local police department immediately to file a theft report. Contact the SSA to alert them to the situation and begin the process of requesting a replacement card. You can call the SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213. Review any information that seems out of place. This includes inquiries from companies you have not contacted; accounts you know you have not opened; and debts that you know you did not incur. Close any accounts that you know you did not open and file a police report in the city where you believed the theft to have taken place. Report any suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the primary investigative body for solving cases of identity theft, including theft resulting from a stolen Social Security card. You can file a complaint report by visiting https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-2 , or by calling 1-877-438-4338. Be sure to print and save your FTC Identity Theft Affidavit the moment you finish it. Once you've left the webpage, you will not be able to recover your affidavit. Follow all directions in Method One. You will need to provide all of the original documents required of someone applying for a brand new card, in addition to providing proof of your new identity. For example, in addition to your original birth certificate, you will need to provide a document proving a name change. Accepted documents include a marriage license, divorce decree, Certificate of Naturalization (which displays your new name), or a court order approving a legal name change. This name change document must: be recent (less than two years old for adults, or less than four years old for minors under 18 years of age) identify you by both your old and new identity Mark your application type. Unlike getting a new card or replacing a lost one, the application type to reflect a name change is considered "corrected." You will need to select this option under the heading "Type of Card" in order to have your request processed correctly. Understand corrected Social Security cards. The process of correcting a Social Security card is generally similar to that of requesting a new or replacement card (aside from the additional identification requirements). However, failing to correct your Social Security card information can have damaging effects. You must notify both your current employer(s) and the SSA of any name changes in order to avoid tax delays and prevent your wages from being posted incorrectly. Having your wages posted incorrectly may reduce your future Social Security benefits, or it could result in you owing money back to the SSA. Know when to apply for a card. You should apply for a child's Social Security card while giving information for a child's birth certificate. When you apply, you will need to provide a birth record for the child. The only exception to this requirement is if the Social Security application is completed at the hospital immediately after the baby has been born. Provide the necessary documents. In addition to verifying your own identity, you will need to provide documents to prove your child's identity and date of birth. A birth certificate, while required, is not enough to confirm the identity of the child, and additional documentation is necessary to verify that the child has continued to exist beyond the date of birth. Acceptable documents to identify your child include: a state-issued non-driver's ID card for the child an official adoption decree a record from the child's doctor, or from a clinic or hospital, verifying that the child has been given medical attention after birth a religious record (like a baptismal certificate, for example) a record of the child from a school daycare center a school ID card Wait until an adoption is complete. If you are seeking a Social Security card for a child you have adopted or are in the process of adopting, it is best to wait until the adoption is complete. The SSA may make exceptions in some cases, but generally the SSA recommends waiting and applying for a Social Security card with the child's new legal name. If you are seeking a Social Security card for your child to claim him or her for tax credits, and the adoption has not yet been finalized, you can contact the IRS directly to fill out Form W-7A (Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions - available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7a.pdf ). The IRS can also help provide you with additional information on how to proceed.	Gather the required documents. Acquire any missing documents. Print out a copy of the application on US Letter paper. Fill out the application. Visit a Social Security Administration office. Follow all steps in Method One. Learn how replacements work. Prevent fraud and identity theft. Follow all directions in Method One. Mark your application type. Understand corrected Social Security cards. Know when to apply for a card. Provide the necessary documents. Wait until an adoption is complete.