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https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Printer-Ink-on-Paper	How to Remove Printer Ink on Paper	The best way to remove printer ink from paper will depend on whether you have an ink jet or laser jet printer. For ink jet stains, dab the ink with a cotton ball to soak up as much as you can. Then, gently scrape the page with sandpaper or a razor blade to remove the rest of the ink. For laser jet stains, soak a cotton ball in acetone or nail polish remover and dab the ink. Then, rub tissue paper once across the stain to remove more ink. Don't keep rubbing it, since this can tear your paper. If your paper's still stained from an ink jet or laser jet printer, use whiteout to cover the stain so you can write over it.	Dab fresh ink with a cotton ball. Inkjet (or "bubble jet") printers spray droplets of ink onto the paper, and depending on the type of ink used and the printer, this ink may remain wet for several minutes. Immediately after printing, you may be able to pick up a small portion of the ink using a cotton ball. This can make the next step easier, even if the ink is still mostly visible on the paper. Do not rub the paper vigorously, as it may rip. Most home and office inkjet printers use aqueous inks, typically the cheapest option, which take a few minutes to dry unless the printer includes a heating mechanism. Scrape the paper gently with sandpaper or a razor blade. Sometimes, the ink will remain mostly on the surface of the paper. Scrape the top level of paper off using a razor blade or ultra-fine grit sandpaper. Scrape gently in one direction only, towards yourself. This has a greater chance of success if you try this immediately after printing. Thicker paper will also help, as it can withstand additional scraping. UV-cured inks, which tend to be more expensive and durable, are quickly bonded to the paper before they have a chance to soak in. They may be easier to scrape off than other types of printer ink. Use whiteout. If the above methods do not work, you may have to give up on removing the ink. Apply whiteout instead and allow it to dry before writing or drawing over it. Apply acetone with a cotton ball to smudge the ink. Laser printers fuse the ink (technically "toner") to the paper fibers before the paper is ejected, so the ink is already dry and bonded by the time you see it. Acetone, also sold as fingernail polish remover, can be applied with a cotton ball to dissolve some of the ink into a liquid again. This is not a perfect method, but may be the only one easily available. The paper will end up grey and smudged, but new printing or writing should be clearly visible on top of the smudge. Keep acetone away from heat sources, as it is flammable. If you feel dizzy from fume inhalation, move to fresh air. If you get acetone on your skin, eyes, or mouth, immediately rinse with lukewarm water for 15 minutes, without pausing to remove contact lenses. Rub the acetone in once with tissue paper. Rubbing the acetone over the ink greatly increases the amount of ink removed, although about 1/3 of the ink will probably remain as a grey smudge and faint image. Rub tissue paper only once across the affected area, since additional rubbing may tear the paper and does not noticeably increase the amount of ink removed. Put the acetone-soaked paper in an ultrasonic cleaning machine (optional). Ultrasonic devices use high-frequency sound waves to agitate contaminants and break them off of surfaces. This can be used to remove even more of the ink smudge, although the paper will still not appear as new. However, while these machines are sold for household use, they range from $150 at the cheapest, to several thousand dollars for higher-capacity, stronger versions. Look up the latest news on laser "unprinters. " These devices uses short pulses of laser light to burn off laser-printed inks, but as of September 2014, they only exist as theory or prototypes. This may change, however, so search online for news about "unprinters" or about the company "Reduse." These devices will not work on inkjet-printed paper. Use whiteout. If none of the above methods work, try using whiteout instead. This will leave a visible raised, white surface on the paper, but once dry it will allow you to write or draw over it.	Dab fresh ink with a cotton ball. Scrape the paper gently with sandpaper or a razor blade. Use whiteout. Apply acetone with a cotton ball to smudge the ink. Rub the acetone in once with tissue paper. Put the acetone-soaked paper in an ultrasonic cleaning machine (optional). Look up the latest news on laser "unprinters. Use whiteout.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wear-a-Bow-Tie	How to Wear a Bow Tie	To wear a bow tie, choose a black bow tie for black tie events such as the opera or a wedding. Alternatively, experiment with different colors or patterns for semi-formal events. For example, try wearing a striped or polka dot bow tie with a tailored jacket. If you want to wear a bow tie with casual attire, make sure you're wearing a slim-fitting shirt so you don't look stodgy. You can also pick a bow tie made with other fabrics, like linen or flannel, for an edgier look.	Choose between a self-tie, ready-tie, or clip-on bow tie. The self-tie is highly recommended. Clip-on bow ties are mainly for children, and while the ready-tie might do for a beginner, wearing one at a formal event is considered a faux pas. Be warned: people can spot the difference. Choose between a fixed-size or adjustable bow tie. Most bow ties sold are adjustable, but for style purposes, the fixed-size bow tie is preferable. The main advantage of a fixed-size bow tie is that the width of the finished bow will be directly proportional to your neck size. In addition, fitted models will avoid excess fabric and clasps, which may be visible when worn with a wing collar shirt. Adjustable bow ties – The neck strap on the tie will have an adjustable slider or hook and holes with pre-marked measurements. Adjust the tie to match the collar size of your shirt. The tie should be snug but not too tight. Fixed size – To be certain you have the correct size, have your neck measured by a tailor or buy a tie that matches the size of your shirt collar. The tie should be snug but not too tight. When tied, the bow should fall between the outer edge of your eyes and the width of your face. Pick a style of bow tie. Bow ties come in several different shapes. The style you pick is mainly about personal taste. Butterfly – Also known as the “thistle”, this is the bow tie people are most familiar with. When the tie is laid flat, the ends are shaped like a butterfly. The butterfly works best with winged collars. Big Butterfly – A larger version of the butterfly, most often used on very formal occasions. It also works best with winged collars. Bat Wing – Also known as the “straight” or “narrow” bow tie. When laid flat, the ends look like cricket bats or oars. The bat wing is more modern and less formal, though still suitable for black tie events. They work better with standard collars. Diamond Point or Rounded Club – These ties have pointed or rounded ends, which when tied gives them an added asymmetric look. They are less common, but can still be worn for formal occasions. Choose a bow tie to match the occasion. The fabric and color you choose for your bow tie depends largely on where you will be wearing it. The more casual the occasion, the more freedom you have in choosing your bow tie. Wear a white bow tie for white tie events. This is the most formal type of dress, reserved for state dinners, and very formal balls or evening weddings. Your bow tie should be white and pure silk. Its texture should match the lapel of your tuxedo jacket. Wear a black bow tie for black tie events. Black tie events include the opera, formal dinners, and evening weddings. Traditionally, men should wear tuxedos and black bow ties. Again, the tie should be pure silk, and its texture should match the lapel of your tuxedo. Try experimenting with color for creative black tie or semi-formal events. For these less formal occasions, a colored or patterned bow tie is permissible, and you may also experiment with different fabrics. Make a statement by wearing a bow tie with your suit. A bow tie makes a statement all by itself, so it's best to keep things simple. Stick with navy, black, or gray suits, and blue or white shirts. Let your bow tie make the statement. Because bow ties cover a small area, you can be bolder with design than with a traditional tie. Stripes are a safe place to start when trying patterns, but don't be afraid to experiment with polka dots or paisley. Consider wearing your bow tie with a more tightly fitted jacked. A bow tie and loose jacket might make you look too much like a professor. Add style to your casual attire. A bow has become a staple of hipster chic, but even for the non-hipsters among us, a bow tie can spice up a shirt and blazer or a simple button down shirt. They give you an intellectual look, combined with an old-timey aesthetic and just a hint of mischief. Make sure to wear your bow tie with a slim-fitting shirt. An ill-fitting shirt combined with a bow tie will make you look stodgy. Experiment with different materials, such as bow ties made of linen, cotton, wool, flannel, denim or even wood (yes, wood!) not shiny silk, which is more appropriate to formal attire. Tie your bow tie. Be sure to practice a couple of times before you need to wear your tie. Like any other tie, tying a bow tie properly takes a little practice. Don't be discouraged if you don't get the perfect tie at first. Pull at the loops carefully. Tighten the loops until you have adjusted the tie to your satisfaction. Pulling at the flat ends will only untie your tie. Check the length of the bow. Make sure the finished bow falls somewhere between the outer edges of your eyes and the width of your face. If not, you may need to adjust your knot, or the length of your bow tie. Do not worry if your tie is slightly asymmetric when tied. It is supposed to look that way. The small irregularities found in a self-tied bow tie give it charm. And the natural look of a self-tied bow tie helps it to stand out from the cookie-cutter look of ready-tied versions. If wearing a wing collar shirt, tuck the wings of the collar behind the bowtie. This is the proper way to wear a tie with a wing collar according to etiquette. Also, this positioning helps to hold the tie in place.	Choose between a self-tie, ready-tie, or clip-on bow tie. Choose between a fixed-size or adjustable bow tie. Pick a style of bow tie. Choose a bow tie to match the occasion. Wear a white bow tie for white tie events. Wear a black bow tie for black tie events. Try experimenting with color for creative black tie or semi-formal events. Make a statement by wearing a bow tie with your suit. Add style to your casual attire. Tie your bow tie. Pull at the loops carefully. Check the length of the bow. Do not worry if your tie is slightly asymmetric when tied. If wearing a wing collar shirt, tuck the wings of the collar behind the bowtie.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Huge-Argument-with-Your-Girlfriend	How to Fix a Huge Argument with Your Girlfriend	Before you try to fix a huge argument with your girlfriend, take a few hours or even days to cool down so you can solve the problem objectively without your emotions running high. Once you've cleared your head, wait for a time when you're both relatively calm and undistracted so you're in the best mood to have a discussion. Start the conversation by apologizing for anything you could have done better to show your girlfriend that you want to make things right. Once you've let your girlfriend explain her point of view, validate her feelings by saying something like, "I understand that I hurt your feelings too. That was never my intention." Then, accept her reaction, even if it's not what you want to hear, to show you understand her.	Cool down. You cannot expect to resolve an argument immediately after it has occurred. In the wake of a disagreement, take some time to cool down. Take a few hours, even a few days, to cool down and process your emotions properly. Take a long walk, go see a friend, watch a movie. Engage in relaxing activities until you've calmed down enough to look at the situation objectively. Don't: storm off without saying anything. Do: say "I'm upset and need some time to cool down. Can we talk about this tomorrow?" Analyze what caused the fight. Fights rarely happen over nothing. Take some time to analyze what caused the fight and whether there is anything you could have done differently in the situation. Review what occurred. Why did you start fighting? What triggered the argument? What was said? Do you regret anything you said? Why or why not? Keep in mind memory is subjective, especially in stressful situations. It's likely your girlfriend might remember certain aspect of the fight differently than you. This is normal. It does not necessarily mean one of you is being untruthful. It's just that stress can cause memories to be inaccurate. Express your feelings. After an argument, you need to accept and experience your feelings. While we may dislike emotions like anger and sadness, it's important to acknowledge them rather than ignore them. Stifling your feelings can cause an explosion down the road. Accept that emotions are not always rational. If your girlfriend hurt your feelings, for example, logically knowing she did not mean to do so might not help you let it go. Know that you and your girlfriend are both entitled to an emotional response to a disagreement, even if that response is not entirely logical. Don't: shout "How could you do this?!" Do: say "I'm angry because you broke the promise you made yesterday." Plan a conversation. After you both have calmed down, suggest a time to discuss your conflict. After a big argument, it's important you schedule time to talk to assure you are both calm going into the discussion. Choose a time to talk where there aren't outside constrictions on time. Pick a week or weekend night when neither one of you has to work early in the morning. Aim to talk in the early evening sometime after dinner so hunger and sleepiness cannot interfere with your conversation. If you do not live together, try to choose a place that's a neutral ground. While you might feel odd discussing your relationship in public, a neutral ground might assure no one feels uncomfortable. You can pick a place where not many people are around, like a spacious, quiet coffee shop or a public park that's not usually crowded. Use open body language. When discussing your conflict, use your body language to demonstrate that you are open to dialogue. This can allow the discussion to happen in a relaxed, effective way. Make eye contact. Nod occasionally to show you are listening. Never cross your arms or do anything that makes you look tense. Try to avoid nervous tics, like fiddling with your clothing or ringing your hands. Nod on occasion, as this gives a non-verbal indication you are listening to what is being said. Use good verbal communication skills. When discussing your argument, use solid verbal communication as well. Your girlfriend needs to know you are open to working things out, so make sure you communicate with her effectively in the aftermath of a fight. Be clear and concise when speaking. Do not include too many details and try to get to the point of what you're going to say. Do not interrupt your girlfriend when she's talking. Always ask if she understands what you're saying. Ask for clarification if she says anything you do not understand. Use "I" statements. These assure that you're expressing your own feelings rather than placing objective judgment on the situation. For example, instead of saying "You overreacted about me being late and embarrassed me in front of your friends" say something like "I felt embarrassed when you called me out on being late in front of your friends." Validate your girlfriend's feelings. It can be very frustrating to feel someone is not validating your feelings in a romantic relationship. Even if you do not agree with your girlfriend's assessment of a situation, make sure you strive to make her feel that her feelings are validated. Often, the simple act of allowing someone to feel the way they do removes a lot of tension from a situation. This releases pent up negative energy and will make your girlfriend feel like you genuinely care about making her happy. Don't: say "I'm sorry you feel that way, but it was just a harmless joke." Do: say "I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I'm sorry I made you upset." Figure out where you disagree. Most couples will have a few issues about which they cannot agree. This is normal, as humans are unique. Take an argument as an opportunity to figure out where the two of you differ and how you can reconcile these differences. If you have different expectations regarding time together, the relationship as a whole, or lifestyle choices, it's important to identify them and find a solution. See if you can figure out if there's an underlying issue that drove your argument. If you had a big argument, it's doubtful it was over a minor matter. Try and figure out where you disagree and what you can do to reconcile the disagreement. Sometimes simply acknowledging that you feel differently about a subject can help ease tensions. The two of you will end up taking certain things less personally if you understand where you differ personality wise. Don't: force your girlfriend (or yourself) to change on every point of disagreement. Do: suggest ways to limit conflict, such as avoiding contentious activities or topics while you're together. Apologize. After contemplating your actions and role in the argument, apologize for any wrongdoing. Make the apology as specific and sincere as possible, to demonstrate that you have heard and understood your girlfriend's concerns. Don't: try to defend your actions with a "but..." or a reference to your girlfriend's behavior. Do: accept her reaction calmly, even if it's "Yes, you were a jerk." Discuss new issues immediately. When you notice a problem is brewing, do not ignore it. Instead, discuss the issue before it becomes a large problem. This way you can prevent future blow-ups. Letting things bottle up means when the next argument happens you'll end up bringing things up from the past. This can make your girlfriend feel attacked and bombarded. When a problem arises, address immediately. Even a small issue can lead you to build resentment over time. Create a process for resolving arguments without anger. Anger can make it hard to respond to a situation rationally. People often lash out in anger and end up alienating those close to them. Try to work with your girlfriend on finding a way to resolve issues without succumbing to anger. A good way to do so is to take 5 minutes to express your feelings when you have a disagreement rather than immediately trying to talk. Listen for underlying emotional needs. Fights are often related to the fact certain emotional needs are being neglected. When your girlfriend is upset or frustrated with you, try to examine whether she has needs you're failing to meet. Have you been distance lately? Have you been busy to the point you're not spending as much time with her? Consider whether you're not meeting your girlfriend's needs and what you can do to help meet them. Summarize what is discussed to assure you understand. After an argument, always take a moment to summarize what was discussed. How do you feel? How does your girlfriend feel? How are you both willing to work on the situation to assure it won't happen again? Taking five minutes to summarize a situation after an argument can prevent the argument from reoccurring.	Cool down. Analyze what caused the fight. Express your feelings. Plan a conversation. Use open body language. Use good verbal communication skills. Validate your girlfriend's feelings. Figure out where you disagree. Apologize. Discuss new issues immediately. Create a process for resolving arguments without anger. Listen for underlying emotional needs. Summarize what is discussed to assure you understand.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Hibiscus-Outdoors	How to Grow Hibiscus Outdoors	To grow hibiscus outdoors, start by wrapping some hibiscus seeds up in a damp towel. Next, put the wrapped seeds in a plastic bag, and check on them every few days. Once they've sprouted, fill a pot with a mixture of compost and potting soil, and gently push the seeds about a half inch down into the soil. After you plant your seeds, place the pots in a spot in the yard that gets full sun, and keep the soil moist but not saturated.	Grow hardy hibiscus, not tropical hibiscus. There are a few different types of hibiscus plants, and hardy and tropical are two of the more common ones. If you intend to keep your plants outside, hardy hibiscus will likely acclimate to the weather better. This type of hibiscus is hardy to USDA zone 4. Plant them during the spring, summer, or fall to get the best results. If you're planting hibiscus in an area that's warm all year around, like Florida, tropical hibiscus should be able to make it through the winter. All species of hibiscus will likely die once the temperatures drop below 55 °F (13 °C). You can prune the dead parts of the plant close to the ground. You may also consider growing rose of Sharon, which is a hardy shrub variety of hibiscus that grows well in zones 5 through 9. Buy and germinate hibiscus seeds in a moist napkin and plastic bag. Go to your local garden center and purchase hibiscus seeds. Then dampen a napkin or paper towel with water and wrap the seeds in the paper towel. Put the paper towel and seeds in a plastic bag and check on the seeds every few days. Once they've sprouted, they're ready to be planted. Purchase young plants from a nursery. Buying a plant instead of planting your hibiscus from seed is a good option if you are a beginner gardener. You should be able to find a variety of hibiscus plants at one of your local nurseries. Put compost and potting mix in pots or your garden. Hibiscus plants thrive in many different types of soil, so it's best to just get a standard potting mix to plant them in. Be sure to mix in some compost, as this will help balance the pH. Fill your pots with this mixture or mix compost into the soil in your garden where you plan to plant the hibiscus. Transfer the sprouts to a pot. It is best to transfer sprouted seeds to a pot and allow them to grow in the pot until they are large enough to transfer to the ground. Once the soil is prepped, take the sprouts out of the plastic bags. One by one, gently push their roots about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) below the soil's surface with your fingers. If you're planting hibiscus bushes, plant them in 8 in (20 cm) pots. Keep the hibiscus in a location that gets 6 hours of sunlight each day. Put your hibiscus plants in a spot in the yard that gets full sun so that they'll thrive. If you can, place them somewhere where they get sunlight in the morning or late afternoon but are protected in the shade during the hottest, sunniest hours of the day (noon to 4 p.m.). If you plant the hibiscus in pots, you can move them to shadier or sunnier areas if you notice that they're getting too much or too little sun. Keep the soil moist, but not saturated. Each time you touch the soil and it feels dry, water your hibiscus. These plants do best with slightly moist soil, but it's necessary to provide drainage so that the soil doesn't become too saturated. If you're growing your hibiscus in a pot, make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom so that the soil doesn't get too wet and lead to root rot. Fertilize the hibiscus weekly during the spring, summer, and fall. Each year from March to October, you'll need to fertilize your hibiscus plants weekly to ensure that they get the proper nutrients. Purchase a water soluble fertilizer, mix it with water, and pour or spray it onto the soil. Make sure to get a fertilizer that's low in phosphorous, such as 20-5-20, as high amounts of phosphorous may lead to smaller blooms. Prune during winter to encourage flowering. During the winter, use pruning shears to cut off all of the sub-branches that are smaller and branch off from the main framework of the plant. This may make multiple flowers pop up where each previous sub-branch was located once the weather gets warmer. Move potted plants close to the house. If your hibiscus plants are potted, move them as close to the outside of your home as possible during the winter. This will make them a few degrees warmer. Apply a layer of mulch over the soil. In the winter time, keep the soil as warm as possible by providing mulch. Sprinkle a layer on top of the soil all around the base of the plant to get the best results. Cover the hibiscus plants in frost cloths. Go to your local garden center and purchase heavy frost cloths to cover your hibiscus plants with. This will help them stay protected them from the elements and raise their temperature several degrees. Water your hibiscus with warm water. Hibiscus plants typically thrive when given warm water, despite the time of year. However, warm water is crucial during winter time. Water your plants with water that is about 95 °F (35 °C) to keep them warm and healthy.	Grow hardy hibiscus, not tropical hibiscus. Buy and germinate hibiscus seeds in a moist napkin and plastic bag. Purchase young plants from a nursery. Put compost and potting mix in pots or your garden. Transfer the sprouts to a pot. Keep the hibiscus in a location that gets 6 hours of sunlight each day. Keep the soil moist, but not saturated. Fertilize the hibiscus weekly during the spring, summer, and fall. Prune during winter to encourage flowering. Move potted plants close to the house. Apply a layer of mulch over the soil. Cover the hibiscus plants in frost cloths. Water your hibiscus with warm water.
https://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Skincare-Routine-for-Dry-Skin	How to Develop a Skincare Routine for Dry Skin	If you have dry skin, you can develop a skincare routine to keep it hydrated throughout the day. Wash your face with warm water and a gentle moisturizing cleanser twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. After you've washed your face, apply a thin layer of moisturizer designed for sensitive skin. If you wear makeup, you can use a tinted moisturizer or mineral foundation to replace your regular foundation and moisturizer. Don't forget to keep a water bottle with you and drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin from drying out. You should also gently massage your skin with an exfoliator once a week to remove any dead skin.	Give your face a quick splash with warm water, just to freshen up and open your sleepy eyes. Use a gentle moisturising cleanser, specialized for dry and sensitive skin types. Choose a natural one, or one that (as well as being moisturising) has no harsh chemicals in it. Cream or gel cleansers work best. Massage the cleanser into wet skin, and follow the instructions on the product, before rinsing off with warm water. Don't use a toner because they can dry you out and water is actually a better alternative. The purpose of toner is to help create "moisture" that your moisturizer can then "seal in". You will see better results if you replace your toner with a serum. 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Use sun cream. Make sure your sunscreen is broad-spectrum (protects from UVA and UVB rays). This helps protect your skin, and if you choose a moisturising cream for dry and sensitive skin, it will also help keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. Opt for a tinted moisturiser instead, or a mineral foundation for dry skin if you like to wear foundation. Only apply a little, but if you need an extra cover-up, use concealer or highlighter. Nip to the toilets and apply another thin layer of the moisturiser you used in the morning at school morning break time or at your cover break. Again, massage it in thoroughly, and pay special attention to dry patches. Make sure your moisturiser is oil-free, and if your skin still feels moisturised and hydrated before morning break, then skip this step. Take the time to apply a good lip balm or butter (The Body Shop do great ones! ) while you're in the toilets. If you still like to wear lipstick and gloss as well, then apply a good layer of the balm before, and then use your lipstick/gloss/colour on top. Buy a big bottle of water at this time. Drinking water re-hydrates the skin from the inside, and even if you already have a drink with you, some extra liquid won't do any harm. A large drink will last you throughout the day. Grab another drink at midday (as you ought to drink at least 2 litres of water each day), and get a healthy lunch. Water-based fruit and veg are recommended to help dry skin, as well as fruit and veg rich in antioxidants and vitamin A, B, and C. A couple of ideas are to bring in a vegetable soup, and a fruit salad for dessert, or maybe a healthy salad, a couple of pieces of fruit and some yogurt? Pop into the toilets again before you go back to work/school/jobs etc after lunch. You may want to top up on some moisturiser or sunscreen. Eat healthily, drink loads, and keep on top of your dry skin by moisturising all the time during the rest of the day. Start by getting your self a healthy supper that will help your dry skin. Try a glass of milk with some strawberries. Splash your face with some lukewarm water, before using a gentle make-up remover. Make sure it's for sensitive or dry skin, as well as being effective. Use the same gentle cleanser as the one used in the mornings, Again, massage it in before rinsing off. You can then use rose water again now if you want. Use a thick creamy moisturiser, or a rich night cream. Using one of these will soak in during the night, and nourish it while you sleep, leaving your skin feeling more moisturised in the morning. Apply a good layer, paying special attention to dryer areas. Take yourself off to bed and put a bottle of water in reach. Use an exfoliator to clean pores and to remove dead skin cells weekly of you have oily or combination skin. But for people with dry skin, exfoliators can be harsh and drying for the skin. Instead, just gently massage your skin in circular motions with a washcloth to remove dead skin cells before using your daily gentle cleanser and moisturiser. Feel free to use a face mask once a week regardless of your skin type. For dry skin, look up homemade face mask recipes or buy a hydrating, moisturising and preferably natural one (Lush have great face masks for all the different skin types!). Common ingredients for homemade face masks for dry skin can include honey, oils, bananas, yogurt, milk and sometimes butter and chocolate. With this routine, your skin should be much better in no time. Plus, you'll be getting the benefit of eating healthily if you eat some of the foods mentioned to help dry skin!	Give your face a quick splash with warm water, just to freshen up and open your sleepy eyes. Use a gentle moisturising cleanser, specialized for dry and sensitive skin types. Don't use a toner because they can dry you out and water is actually a better alternative. Use moisturiser. Use sun cream. Opt for a tinted moisturiser instead, or a mineral foundation for dry skin if you like to wear foundation. Nip to the toilets and apply another thin layer of the moisturiser you used in the morning at school morning break time or at your cover break. Take the time to apply a good lip balm or butter (The Body Shop do great ones! Buy a big bottle of water at this time. Grab another drink at midday (as you ought to drink at least 2 litres of water each day), and get a healthy lunch. Pop into the toilets again before you go back to work/school/jobs etc after lunch. Eat healthily, drink loads, and keep on top of your dry skin by moisturising all the time during the rest of the day. Start by getting your self a healthy supper that will help your dry skin. Splash your face with some lukewarm water, before using a gentle make-up remover. Use the same gentle cleanser as the one used in the mornings, Again, massage it in before rinsing off. Use a thick creamy moisturiser, or a rich night cream. Take yourself off to bed and put a bottle of water in reach. Use an exfoliator to clean pores and to remove dead skin cells weekly of you have oily or combination skin. Feel free to use a face mask once a week regardless of your skin type. With this routine, your skin should be much better in no time.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Incense-Sticks	How to Make Incense Sticks	To make your own incense sticks, start by purchasing a set of unscented incense sticks and 1 or more of your favorite essential oils. Next, mix 20 drops of oil per incense stick in a shallow dish and place up to 5 sticks in the dish. Then, turn and gently press the sticks in the oil until all of the oil is absorbed into the sticks. Afterwards, place the sticks incense end up in a mug or cup, and let them dry for 12 to 15 hours before burning.	Purchase a pack of blank, or unscented, incense sticks. You can purchase these online, or at some specialty shops. They may be marketed as either blank or unscented, and are usually exceptionally cheap -- under $3-4 for an entire pack. The thick, gummy-like coating on the outside is essential to absorb the scent. Don't just try to use a regular old bamboo stick! Find your favorite essential oils, mixing and matching if desired. Essential oils, often sold in the health section of many large supermarkets, are strongly concentrated liquid scents that can soak into the incense sticks. You can use just one for a stronger flavor, or buy a few to mix and match. Some common scents for incense include: Wood Scents: Sandalwood, pine, cedar, juniper, pinion pine Herbal Scents: Sage, thyme, lemongrass, rosemary, star anise Floral Scents: Lavender, iris, rose, saffron, hibiscus Other: Orange flower, cinnamon, calamus root, frankincense , vanilla, myrrh In a small, shallow dish, mix 20 drops of your essential oils for each stick you're making. If you only want one at a time, 20 drops will do, otherwise, you should generally stick to batches of no more than 4-5 at a time. If you want to do 5 sticks at once, you would need 100 drops of essential oil, or roughly 4ml. If you're mixing scents, start with only a few drops at a time until you get a combination you enjoy. There are very few combinations that will smell "bad," but you should still experiment to find what you like best. Place your sticks in the shallow dish and turn to coat. If the sticks don't fit, transfer your essential oils to a sheet of aluminum foil, partially folded into a V to ensure none leaks out. Make sure all the sides of the stick soak up the essential oils. Turn and gently press the sticks in the oil until it is all absorbed. This shouldn't take long, but you may need to move things around a bit to be sure it is all coated. When the oil has disappeared from the pan, you can move on. Place the sticks incense end up in a mug to dry overnight. The sticks need roughly 12-15 hours to dry out before they can be burned. However, as they dry the sticks will emit a wonderful smell as well, meaning they will "work" for a day even if you can't burn them yet! Alternatively, mix your scents with Di-propylene Glycol (DPG) and soak overnight in test-tubes for an extra-strength stick. This chemical sounds crazy, but it is easily purchased online in the same stores where blank sticks are sold. Still using 20 drops per stick, mix it with DPG in a long, thin tube, enough that at least 3/4's of the stick is "underwater." Dunk the stick in the mixture and let it sit for 24 hours, then dry for 24 hours before using. A "Refresher Oil Base" can be used in place of DPG, as they both thin out and spread your fragrance. Determine which scents you want to mix into your incense, taking 1-2 tablespoons of each. To start, try using only 2-3 different scents, then adding more as you get more comfortable. While making incense is not hard, there is some trial and error with the mixing, as different scents require more or less water and makko (your combustible binding agent) later on. You can buy the following scents whole or powdered, but know that pre-powdered scents are far easier to work with: Herbs and Spices: Cassia, juniper leaves, lemongrass, lavender, sage, thyme, rosemary, orange powder, patchouli Resins and Tree Gums: Balsam, acacia, amber, copal, hibiscus, myrrh, burgundy pitch, Dried Woods: Juniper, pine, pinyon, cedar, sandalwood, agarwood Keep track of how much of each scent you use, writing notes if you plan to make incense often. The amount of water and the binding agent you use depends on the amount of powdered ingredients you use, so make sure you keep track of everything now. In general, 1-2 tablespoons for each ingredient is fine, but you can always scale up if need be. Incense recipes are usually described in "parts," like a mixed drink. So, if the recipe calls for "2 parts sandalwood, 1 part rosemary," you could do 2 tablespoons sandalwood, 1 tb rosemary, 2 cups sandalwood, 1 cup rosemary, etc. Using a mortar and pestle, mix and grind all of your chosen scents together. If you're using fresh ingredients, instead of pre-powdered, you want to get everything into as into as fine a powder as you can. Herb grinders can help, but avoid electric coffee grinders -- the heat they produce can release some of the scent compounds from your ingredients. When grinding up, remember to: Grind up the wood first, as it is hardest and most difficult to get fine. If you're really struggling, break the "no electric grinder rule," as the wood is robust enough it won't loose much scent. Freeze and gums or resins for 30 minutes before grinding. When frozen, resins get hard and much easier to smash into pieces. Let the powder sit for a few hours to help the scents blend. Once the individual ingredients are combined, mix together and everything together one last time. Then let it all sit. While this isn't strictly necessary, it will lead to a more cohesive, even smell to your incense. Determine how much makko you need to add by taking a percentage of your dry ingredients. Makko, a combustible, gummy substance, needs to be a certain percentage of the total mixture in order to burn well. Unfortunately, this is where some trial and error comes in, as different scents require different amounts of makko to burn well: If you only use herbs and spices, you will only need 10-25% makko. If you use resins, you will need significantly more makko -- anywhere from 40-80% depending on how many parts resin were added. All resin mixes need 80%. Multiply the amount of spices by your desired makko percentage to know of much to add. So, if you have 10 tablespoons of powder, with a little resin in it, you would add 4 tablespoons of makko ( 10 ∗ 40 % = 4 t a b l e s p o o n s {\displaystyle 10*40\%=4tablespoons} ). You can make this simple calculation with any amount of powder and makko. You can always add more makko, but it is hard to take it out. Start on the lower end of the estimated if you are unsure. Set aside a small portion of your mixture. Take out roughly 10% of your mixture and set it aside. This will be to re-thicken the incense if you accidentally add too much water in the next step, helping you prevent a ruined batch. Using a pipette or other dropper, slowly add warm distilled water to your incense and mix to a paste. You want a Play-doh sort of texture, as the makko absorbs the water and forms a clay. It should hold its shape, but still be malleable. Add 3-5 drops of water, mix it in, and then add more until to forms a wet, but not slimy, ball. When you have the perfect texture, the mixture will be squeezed and still hold its form, without dry-looking cracks. If you add too much water, pour what you can out of the bowl and use your remaining powder to dry things out a bit. Knead the dough under your hand for several minutes. Kneading just requires constant pressure. Use the heel of your hand to press the "dough" into the counter, flattening the disc lightly. Then fold the disk over, forming another thicker ball of dough, and press it again. Keep doing this, rotating the dough every now and then to mix up the area you are kneading, for several minutes. For professional incense, let the dough sit under a damp towel overnight after you're done kneading. The next morning, spritz a bit more water on, knead again, then proceed. Pinch off a 1-2 inch chunk of dough and roll it out into a long, skinny rectangle. Use your palms to roll the chunk into a long rope, like you were making a clay snake, about the size of 3/4 of your incense sticks. Then use your fingers to flatten the dough "snake" down. It should be thin, only a few millimeters thick, when done. If you aren't using incense sticks, you can leave the rolled up incense as the "snakes." Use a knife to cut the edges and let them dry as they are, without a stick to hold them together. Place an uncoated incense stick on the dough, then roll the whole thing up so the dough coats the last 3/4s of the stick. You'll need completely blank bamboo sticks, which can be bought for cheap online. Then you simply use your fingers to roll the incense dough around the stick, letting it completely coat the outside bamboo stick. It should be a little less thick than a standard pencil. Place the sticks on a small board lined with wax paper to dry, rotating them once or twice a day. To speed things up even more, place the whole board in a paper bag and tie it shut. Make sure you rotate the incense to ensure it all dries out evenly. After 4-5 days, when the dough holds its shape and is dry to the touch, you're ready to burn. Once the incense doesn't droop and is no longer malleable, you're ready to use it! If you live in a more humid environment, it will take closer to five days. However, it might take only 1-2 days in a drier climate. The more makko and water you needed to use, the longer they will likely take to dry. Keep track of your experiments, noting how each one burns. When making your own incense, the ration of makko and water to scent takes some time to get right. To make sure you always learn your lessons, write down the ratios you use as you test out the following recipes, or your own: If you have a hard time lighting the incense, you likely need more makko next time. If all you smell is the makko, or the sticks burn very quickly, add less makko next time. Try a few sandalwood-heavy recipes for a "classic" incense smell. Sandalwood is one of the most common and beloved incense scents. The following ratios should help you get these classic smells burning quickly: 2 parts sandalwood, 1 part frankincense, 1 part mastic, 1 part lemongrass 2 part sandalwood, 1 part cassia, 1 part clove 2 part sandalwood, 1 part galangal, 1 part myrrh, 1/2 part cinnamon, 1/2 part borneol Try out a vanilla-based incense. The following recipe can be easily adapted as well. Try it with some clove or cinnamon for a spiced taste, or mix it in with wood scents like cedar for a rustic incense: 1 part palo santo wood, 1 part tolu balsam, 1 part storax bark, 1/4 part vanilla bean (powdered) Try a few woody concoctions as well. This recipe goes will with pine in place of cedar as well, and a bit of myrrh can be added too to increase the old-world incense feel of the mixture: 2 parts cedar, 1 part vetiver, 1 part lavender flowers, 1/2 part benzoin, handful of dried rose petals Try a "Christmas Incense" recipe. This recipe can be adapted wonderfully with some cinnamon chips or cloves as well, and mixes nicely with vanilla as well. While it calls for fresh pine needs and leaves, powders and dried leaves work as well, though they might not be as strong: 1 part pine needles, 1/2 part hemlock needles, 1/2 part sassafras powder, 1/2 part cedar leaf (Thuja occidentalis), 1/4 part whole cloves Get a little romantic with this passionate incense recipe. The herbal, floral, and strong notes of lavender combine to make an in-the-mood scent that few can resist. 60% of the time, it works every time. 1 part ground lavender flowers, 1 part ground rosemary leaves, 1/2 part ground rose petals, 4 parts red sandalwood powder	Purchase a pack of blank, or unscented, incense sticks. Find your favorite essential oils, mixing and matching if desired. In a small, shallow dish, mix 20 drops of your essential oils for each stick you're making. Place your sticks in the shallow dish and turn to coat. Turn and gently press the sticks in the oil until it is all absorbed. Place the sticks incense end up in a mug to dry overnight. Alternatively, mix your scents with Di-propylene Glycol (DPG) and soak overnight in test-tubes for an extra-strength stick. Determine which scents you want to mix into your incense, taking 1-2 tablespoons of each. Keep track of how much of each scent you use, writing notes if you plan to make incense often. Using a mortar and pestle, mix and grind all of your chosen scents together. Let the powder sit for a few hours to help the scents blend. Determine how much makko you need to add by taking a percentage of your dry ingredients. Multiply the amount of spices by your desired makko percentage to know of much to add. Set aside a small portion of your mixture. Using a pipette or other dropper, slowly add warm distilled water to your incense and mix to a paste. Knead the dough under your hand for several minutes. Pinch off a 1-2 inch chunk of dough and roll it out into a long, skinny rectangle. Place an uncoated incense stick on the dough, then roll the whole thing up so the dough coats the last 3/4s of the stick. Place the sticks on a small board lined with wax paper to dry, rotating them once or twice a day. After 4-5 days, when the dough holds its shape and is dry to the touch, you're ready to burn. Keep track of your experiments, noting how each one burns. Try a few sandalwood-heavy recipes for a "classic" incense smell. Try out a vanilla-based incense. Try a few woody concoctions as well. Try a "Christmas Incense" recipe. Get a little romantic with this passionate incense recipe.
https://www.wikihow.com/Debone-a-Chicken-Breast	How to Debone a Chicken Breast	To debone a chicken breast, place the chicken on a cutting board with the skin facing up. Use a chef's knife to cut lengthwise into the thickest part of the chicken, then use your fingers to peel the skin away from the chicken breast. Slide your knife into the cut you made and use a scraping motion to cut the meat away from one side of the breastbone, then the other. You will then have 2 chicken breast halves. If there are any extra skin, fat, or any other unwanted parts left on the chicken, cut them off to finish preparing the breasts.	Thaw the chicken. Deboning a frozen or partially-frozen chicken breast is very difficult. Make sure your chicken breast is entirely thawed before beginning to de-bone. You can thaw your chicken by putting it in the refrigerator overnight, putting it in a bowl of water, or using your microwave's defrost setting. Put the chicken on a cutting board skin side up. Make sure the cutting board is clean and that the chicken breast doesn't have wings or leg meat attached to it. If it does, cut it off. Cut lengthwise into the thickest part of the chicken. This will prepare it for splitting and help you find the breastbone quickly. Use a chef's knife to get the cleanest cuts. Peel the skin from the breast. Slide your fingers into the cut you made and pull the skin off the entire chicken breast. You should be able to simply pull it off by hand, but cutting is okay too. Find the bone. Look inside the cut to locate the breastbone. Most chicken breasts will have only one bone, which runs lengthwise down the middle of the chicken breast. Sometimes the ribs will still be attached, but you can ignore them--the chicken will come right off the ribs when you cut it away from the bone. Cut along one side of the breastbone. Slide your knife into the cut you already made so it's between the meat and the breastbone. Using a scraping motion with the knife, cut along the bone so that the meat separates from it. Cut along the other side and pull the meat off. Repeat the same scraping motion along the other side of the breastbone. If any part of the chicken is still attached to the breast, pull or cut it off. You now have two boneless, skinless chicken breast halves! Remove extra skin, fat, and other unwanted parts. If there is any extra skin, fat, tendons, or cartilage remaining on your chicken breast, cut it off. You can throw them away, or keep them along with the bones for homemade chicken stock. Put the thawed chicken on a cutting board, skin side up. Check to make sure the skin doesn't have quills or tears. You can pull quills out using tweezers or pliers. If the skin is torn, be careful as you work so you don't enlarge the tear. Locate the bone. If you are keeping the skin on, you need to find the bone by turning the chicken over, skin side down, rather than by cutting through it. Find the ends of the breastbone. You can start deboning from either end--whichever end has more bone visible from the outside. Slice horizontally between the bone and the chicken. Slide your knife above the breastbone, between the bone and the meat. Work your knife as deeply along the bone as you can, pulling up on the meat with your other hand. Be careful not to slice through the meat! Pull the meat off the bone. Use your hands to pull the entire breast off the bone. You can use the knife to help, but pulling will prevent you from cutting through the skin. You should have an entire single breast with the skin on. Remove any unwanted parts. Cut off any gristle, tendons, or excess folds of skin. Allow the chicken to cool. Don't start deboning until your chicken is cool enough to be handled. You can be burned by fat or grease if the chicken is too hot. Cut the breast in half lengthwise. Cooked chicken doesn't stick to the bone as much as raw chicken, so simply cutting the breast in half is sufficient to locate the breastbone. It may simply fall off the bone as you cut! Trace the knife along each side of the bone. If there is still meat along either side of the breastbone, cut lightly along each side. Don't cut too hard--if your knife is sharp enough, it could cut right through the bone. Pull the meat off each side of the bone. You can use your hands to pull the chicken off in most cases--you'll get more meat. Using a knife is fine if you need it.	Thaw the chicken. Put the chicken on a cutting board skin side up. Cut lengthwise into the thickest part of the chicken. Peel the skin from the breast. Find the bone. Cut along one side of the breastbone. Cut along the other side and pull the meat off. Remove extra skin, fat, and other unwanted parts. Put the thawed chicken on a cutting board, skin side up. Locate the bone. Slice horizontally between the bone and the chicken. Pull the meat off the bone. Remove any unwanted parts. Allow the chicken to cool. Cut the breast in half lengthwise. Trace the knife along each side of the bone. Pull the meat off each side of the bone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Fall-Asleep-when-You-Can%27t	How to Fall Asleep when You Can't	To fall asleep, take 5 deep breaths and focus on the present moment, like the way the sheets feel against your skin. You can also relieve tension by pulling your toes inward, holding for a count of 10 and releasing them, then repeating 10 times. If you've been trying to fall asleep for a while but can't, leave the room to do something relaxing, like reading a book. Once you're tired, return to your bed, which can help you associate your room with sleep. Alternatively, try drinking herbal tea like chamomile, which can help you relax.	Partake in a relaxing ritual. If you find yourself struggling to sleep at night, try engaging in a relaxing ritual such as deep meditation or yoga. This can help clear your mind and allow you to slip into sleep. Take five deep breaths. Inhaling and exhaling can help the body relax. Place your hand on your stomach and try to breathe in a way that your hand rises and falls on your belly with your breathing. Focus on the present moment. This can help you take your mind off of any intrusive thoughts that are preventing you from falling asleep. Focus on the feeling of the sheets against your legs, the temperature of the room, any noises coming from outside, and the smell of your sheets or bed. Hyper-focusing on the present moment can help lull you to sleep. Tensing your toes can actually relieve a lot of tension. If you're trying to fall asleep but can't, try pulling your toes inward, holding for a count of ten, and then releasing them and counting to ten again. Repeat 10 times. Leave the room and do something else. If you've been trying to fall asleep for a while and can't, it's best to leave the room and do something else for a bit. Reading a book, listening to soothing music, and other calming activities can help lull you to sleep. You should associate your room primarily with sleep, so make sure you go to the living room or somewhere else in your home and only return to your bed if you start feeling sleepy. Remember to keep the lighting dim and not do anything too stimulating. If you read a book, don't choose a page-turning suspense novel. Try a biography or something a little less exciting. Make a to-do list. If you're having trouble sleeping because you can't stop thinking about everything that's on your plate for tomorrow, make a to-do list. This can get distracting thoughts out of your head. Write down everything you need to do tomorrow on a piece of paper. Avoid using your smartphone, as the light from the screen will interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall asleep. Purging distracting thoughts can help you fall asleep easier. Make sure your bedroom is sleep appropriate. Your room can have a dramatic effect on your ability to sleep. If you frequently struggle to nod off, an inhospitable sleeping environment may be to blame. Watch the temperature in your room. The ideal sleeping temperature is between 60 and 65°F (15.6 to 18.3°C). If your room is hotter or colder than this, you may need to invest in a space heater or air conditioner. Bright lights can inhibit your ability to sleep. Use black-out drapes or a sleep mask to block out any light. Dim any clocks or appliances with bright screens before bed. Keep you sleeping and waking life separate. Try to avoid doing work in the bedroom and use it primarily for sleeping. If you make a habit of engaging in work in bed, your brain will learn to associate your sleeping space with "go" time. You may end up feeling energized when you get into bed. Try body scan meditation. Body scan meditation is a meditation practice in which you try to be aware of different regions of your body. By hyper-focusing on one section of the body at a time, you can ease your mind into sleepiness. Body scan meditation techniques vary in length. They can last from 10 minutes to three or five minutes. You start by focusing on a small part of your body, like your little toe, and then move on to focusing on an entire region of the body. You pay attention to sensations in that body part, then in a particular region, and then move upward. You go from, say, your toe to your foot to your lower leg and so on. There are many guided meditation techniques online that focus on body scan meditation. If you're trying to fall asleep, you may want to do a shorter routine of about five minutes; however, if your mind feels particularly busy and distracted, a longer routine may help. Drink chamomile tea or warm milk. If you're having trouble falling asleep, sometimes something like chamomile tea or milk can help. Try having a drink of one of these beverages on sleepless nights. There is still a great deal of scientific uncertainty as to warm milk's effect on sleep. It's believed that, while the physical effect of milk is limited, the beverage is comforting to some. The psychological soothing effect of warm milk may increase feelings of drowsiness, especially if you were given warm milk as a sleep aid when you were young. As with warm milk, there is still some confusion about the benefits of chamomile tea on sleep. The effects are likely more psychological than physical but as many find chamomile tea comforting, a cup of tea before bed can help you sleep. Just make sure to avoid caffeinated teas, which can affect the sleep cycle. Take a hot bath or shower. Your body temperature dips naturally just before bed. If you take a warm bath or shower close to bedtime, this causes your temperature to increase momentarily and then decrease when you exit the water. This decrease in temperature mimics the natural bodily process that prepares you for sleep, which can help calm you down and promote feelings of drowsiness. For the best effect, hop in the shower about two hours before bed. Get a white noise machine. If you're having trouble sleeping due to noise outside or loud neighbors, consider a white noise machine. This is a machine that generates white noise or soothing background noises to drown out unwanted sound. You can also download white noise apps on many mobile phones. Try a melatonin supplement. Melatonin is the hormone your body makes that helps influence your sleep/wake cycle. Taking a melatonin supplement may help you feel sleepy and can be taken as a short-term solution. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a supplement. Purchase a supplement that is marked "USP Verified," which means the dosage and ingredients are accurately listed on the package. Try taking magnesium. Research has shown that magnesium may help to improve your overall sleep quality. Try taking the recommended daily intake dose of 300 to 400 mg, or a little more to help promote better sleep. However, do not exceed 1,000 mg daily. Talk to your doctor for a dosage recommendation and to make sure it is safe for you to take magnesium supplements. Stick to a sleep schedule. If you want to work on improving your sleep long-term, establish a firm sleep schedule. Your body runs on a circadian rhythm that will adjust to set sleep/wake times. If you make an effort to fall asleep and get up at the same time every day, you'll end up sleeping and waking up easier. Make gradual adjustments. If you normally fall asleep around 2AM and find yourself lagging in the morning, you can't immediately switch to going to bed at 11PM. Try to go to bed 20 or 30 minutes earlier each night until you reach the bedtime you desire. Stick to the schedule even on weekends. While it can be tempting to sleep in on Saturdays, doing so confuses the body's circadian rhythm. This will make falling asleep Sunday night and waking up Monday morning difficult. Wind down before bed. Your body needs at least an hour before bed to wind down and relax. Choose calming activities to engage in an hour before bedtime. Reading, doing crossword puzzles, taking a warm bath, or listening to music are all relaxing activities that can help you fall asleep. Many people watch television to wind down before bed. If you choose to do so, watch something that is half an hour or less to limit exposure to bright lights. Choose a relaxing, lighthearted program over anything heavy. Viewing something upsetting before bed can result in difficulty sleeping. Avoid bright lights in the evening. Electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones emit "blue light," which is stimulating and can interfere with your sleep. Try to avoid these devices before you go to bed or look into options that reduce the emission of blue light in the evening, such as programs like f.lux for your computer or "Night Shift" for your smartphone. Watch what you eat near bedtime. Eating heavy foods before bed can result in an upset stomach keeping you up at night; however, going to bed hungry can also be distracting. If you feel hungry before bed, choose a low-calorie healthy snack over something greasy or sugary. Healthy foods will fill you up, allowing you to fall asleep satisfied. Try a piece of whole grain toast with a little peanut butter. This is a satisfying snack that may also help you fall asleep, as the complex carbs will help your body deliver sleep-inducing tryptophan to your brain. Adjust your bedding. If you have chronic trouble sleeping, your bedding might be to blame. Uncomfortable sheets of pillows can cause restless nights. If possible, opt for all cotton bedding. These promote airflow and breathability, making them less likely to cause irritation. Avoid irritants. Check the labels of your sheets, comforter, pillows, and pillowcases. There might be a substance you're allergic or sensitive to in the fabric, which could result in difficulty sleeping. Pillows lose firmness over time. If your pillow is becoming increasingly saggy, replace it. Exercise. Having an established workout routine can help regulate your sleep cycle. Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise a day can improve the quality of your sleep. It also reduces the risk of sleep disorders like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Eat sleepy foods – A research verifies that a light snack in which a 250-calorie with 70 percent carbs could be useful to fall asleep faster. Exercise helps with sleep and it improves the overall health of your body and also helps manage stress. Incorporating aerobic activities, such as jogging or biking, a few times a week can help you fall asleep faster. Timing is important when it comes to exercises effect on sleep. Exercising too late in the day can result in an increase in energy, leading to difficulty falling or staying asleep. Aim to exercise in the morning or late afternoon. Cut back on nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine. Nicotine and caffeine are both stimulants that say in your system for a long time. Smoking or drinking coffee too late in the day can result in trouble sleeping. Try to avoid coffee past early afternoon and if you smoke, make an effort to quit. Tobacco can have other negative health effects in addition to trouble sleeping. While alcohol can cause you to feel sleepy, the sleep you have when intoxicated is of less high a quality. Aim to avoid drinking more than one or two drinks a night if you want better quality sleep. Alcohol also interrupts REM sleep. Manage stress. If you have a lot of stress in your life, this can keep you up at night. Make efforts to reduce your overall stress level if you want better quality sleep. Start with basics. Make an effort to be more organized. Small changes, stuff like just keeping your environment neater, can have a dramatic impact on stress. Take breaks. Do not push yourself to work too hard throughout the day. When you need a minute, take 10 or 15 to unwind. Look into stress-reducing activities. Things like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises can have a dramatic effect on your stress levels. Know when to see a doctor. If you often have trouble sleeping even after making certain changes, contact your doctor. Difficulty sleeping can point to a variety of underlying health concerns. A medical evaluation is necessary to rule out any serious health problems. Your doctor may be able to prescribe you medication to treat sleep disorders.	Partake in a relaxing ritual. Leave the room and do something else. Make a to-do list. Make sure your bedroom is sleep appropriate. Try body scan meditation. Drink chamomile tea or warm milk. Take a hot bath or shower. Get a white noise machine. Try a melatonin supplement. Try taking magnesium. Stick to a sleep schedule. Wind down before bed. Avoid bright lights in the evening. Watch what you eat near bedtime. Adjust your bedding. Exercise. Eat sleepy foods – A research verifies that a light snack in which a 250-calorie with 70 percent carbs could be useful to fall asleep faster. Cut back on nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine. Manage stress. Know when to see a doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Blueberries	How to Eat Blueberries	To eat blueberries, buy fresh, firm berries that have a vibrant color with a whitish bloom. Next, remove any crushed or spoiled berries from the container before storing them in the refrigerator. Then, enjoy your berries by themselves, on top of cereals, in smoothies, or in dishes like pancakes. If you're unable to consume your fresh berries within 3 days, consider freezing them to extend their shelf life to about 5 months!	Choose organic. To get the most nutritional benefits out of this healthy fruit, choose organic blueberries. That's true of most fruits and vegetables, and blueberries are no different! Conventional blueberries have been found to contain lower amounts of anthocyanin antioxidants than organic blueberries do. Antioxidants are ingredients that combat free radicals in the body that can damage cells and DNA. Organic blueberries also carry less risk of trace elements of pesticide, which can have a negative impact on health. Appreciate the power of blueberries. Blueberries are considered one of the world's healthiest foods because they contain antioxidants. They are known as a superfood! Non-organic blueberries are still good for you. They just aren't as good for you as the organic variety, which is usually a little more expensive. Eat blueberries raw. As with many foods, you will obtain the greatest health benefits from blueberries if you eat them raw. Cooked blueberries still have some health benefits but, say, blueberries baked into pancakes won't have all of the nutritional flavor or nutritional benefits of the raw fruit. The other issue with cooking blueberries is that you end up with the sugar that baked dessert or breakfast recipes call for. Don't think that processed package of blueberry muffins will be that good for you! Blueberries are the second most popular fruit in the United States. Only strawberries are consumed more. Eat blueberries every day. In order to truly reap the health benefits of blueberries, it's important to eat them consistently and in fairly large quantities. Studies have documented health benefits in people who eat between 2 and 2.5 cups of blueberries every day. Blueberries are considered on par with strawberries and pomegranates in antioxidant capacity. At least three times a week is a good place to start. Some diabetics who have eaten at least three servings of blueberries every day reported improvement in their body's ability to regulate blood sugar. Healthier eating plans often recommend between 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Some government organizations recommend a little less. The bottom line, though, is that you can't go wrong by adding more fruits and vegetables into your diet and removing processed foods from it! To gain the benefit of blueberries, though, you need to eat them regularly. Improve your eyesight. People who struggle with poor eyesight may want to turn to blueberries for help. Blueberries have been shown to protect the retina of the eye from oxygen damage and unwanted sunlight. Blueberries won't add a lot of calories into your day as they help improve your other health functions, including the eyes. One cup of blueberries (148 grams) has only 80 calories! Blueberries are packed with nutrients, including vitamins C and K, manganese, fiber, and copper. Protect your heart with blueberries. Those concerned about heart health might also ingest blueberries. As with any health matter, though, always check with your doctor first. Blueberries have been found to lower the risk of developing heart disease in various studies. There are many reasons to add them to your daily diet. Blueberries are good for the heart because they both relax and regulate the vascular wall's arterial elasticity. Blueberries also have a positive effect on blood pressure. Blueberries also improve heart health by helping with blood flow. Improve your memory. Blueberries are great for older adults who might be struggling with memory loss as well as people of all ages hoping to improve their memories or stave off the aging process. In one study, people with an average age of 76 ate blueberries every day for a 12-week period. The study demonstrated that the boost to memory can come fast. The adults who ate blueberries performed better on cognitive tests at the end of the study period compared to adults who did not eat blueberries. The anthocyanin in blueberries can also help prevent Alzheimer's Disease or dementia by stimulating nerve growth in your brain and improving communication between the nerve cell processes in the brain, slowing aging. Eat blueberries to lower blood sugar. Blueberries are a good food for many diabetics or people hoping to lower their blood sugar. Blueberries have a low glycemic index. This is a method used to determine the effect a food will have on blood sugar levels after it's digested. Strive for foods with a GI that is 50 or below. Blueberries fall in the range of 40-53. This is actually less than blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries. However, blueberries are said to have a positive effect on people with type 2 diabetes. In three months time, blood sugar levels showed positive improvement in some studies. Blueberries also contain catechins that can assist with weight loss, especially around the belly. Eat blueberries in the fight against cancer. Blueberries are considered a superfood because they are believed to protect the body against cancer. The antioxidants in blueberries combat what are called free radicals in the digestive tract, and these can cause cancer. Blueberries are believed to help protect the body against certain kinds of cancers, such as colon cancer. Blueberries are believed to help protect the body from pollution, sun exposure and pesticides. Blueberries also protect the cells against toxic heavy metal damage from heavy metals such as cadmium. Identify different kinds of blueberries. Blueberries are part of the Ericaceae plant family and the Vaccinium genus. There are three groups of blueberries that get the most attention. Highbush blueberries are the type of blueberries you usually see in the grocery store. They grow 12 feet in height and are hybridized to produce larger berries for consumers. Lowbush blueberries are commonly called wild blueberries. They produce smaller berries and are usually found growing in the wild. More species of blueberries are native to North America than any other continent, and blueberries were used by many Native American tribes. Wild blueberries are very strong in nutrients. Rabbiteye blueberries are native to the southern United States. They are sometimes cultivated and their plants grow up to 4 to 10 feet. Blueberries are found on all three continents. Pick firm berries. Choose blueberries that are not too mushy and that have a vibrant color with a whitish bloom. In order to determine if the berries are moldy or damaged, shake their container to see if they move more freely. If they do, they are likely firmer. Skip blueberries that seem watery or full in color. Water causes blueberries to decay. You don't want to eat decayed blueberries. Shake a frozen bag of the berries to make sure they are not clumped together, which can be an indication that they were thawed and refrozen. Blueberries are cultivated in the United States from May through October. Store the blueberries. To store blueberries, first remove any of the crushed or spoiled berries from the carton. Don't wash the berries until you're just about to eat them because washing will make the berries' skins degrade more quickly by removing their blooms. Blueberries can keep in a refrigerated covered container for about three days. A typical plastic container can work well. As with most fruits, blueberries will spoil more quickly if they are left out at room temperature. Freeze the berries. Wash the berries, and remove any damaged ones before you freeze the berries. Spread the berries out on a cookie sheet for freezing if you have space as this will allow for uniform texture. Once the berries are frozen, you can put them in a plastic bag for further storage in the freezer. Thaw the berries and drain them before using. Blueberries are healthy naturally, but some researchers believe the nutritional benefits of them increase if you freeze them. One researcher found that the antioxidant levels in frozen blueberries increased. The blueberries were frozen for one, three and five months. The science behind this is that the ice crystals from the freezing process disrupt the plant tissue's structure, making an antioxidant more available that is called anthocyanin. Freeze the blueberries at temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or -17 degrees Celsius. Anthocyanins help to protect various systems in the body from illness. Anthocyanin is also the ingredient that gives blueberries their vibrant color! Create blueberry dishes. There are many ways you can eat blueberries. The possibilities are endless! Some are healthier than others, though. Put frozen blueberries in a smoothie or breakfast shake. Add them to cold breakfast cereals or put them in yogurt. Add blueberries to peach crisp, granola, quinoa cereal, or fresh peaches and other fruit. The best way to eat them, though: Raw and by themselves. Many people add blueberries to baked goods, like muffins, pies, and pancakes, but this is a less healthy way to eat them. Pour the blueberries into a small bowl with heavy cream.	Choose organic. Eat blueberries raw. Eat blueberries every day. Improve your eyesight. Protect your heart with blueberries. Improve your memory. Eat blueberries to lower blood sugar. Eat blueberries in the fight against cancer. Identify different kinds of blueberries. Pick firm berries. Store the blueberries. Freeze the berries. Create blueberry dishes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tattoo	How to Tattoo	When you're tattooing someone, start by shaving and disinfecting the area you're tattooing so it's clean and safe. Once the area is clean, keep the person's skin taut and apply the stencil of your drawing to act as a guide for the tattoo. When you're ready to start, use a single tip needle to trace the outline of the design. Once the outline's done, switch to a thicker ink and a different set of needles to shade the inside of the design. After you've shaded the design, overlap the inside and outside ink to make sure there are no gaps in the design. When you've finished, clean the area and wrap the tattoo in a bandage to keep it clean.	Become skilled in drawing and coloring. There are many techniques one can employ to achieve an artistic effect, and knowing these will make it easier for you to translate your artistic knowledge to a living canvas. Taking collegiate courses in fine arts will ensure you have a good grounding in these principles. Build your portfolio. You will need to prove your artistic worth before another tattoo artist is willing to invest time in you as an apprentice. Your designs should be similar to common tattoo art, as well as anything that shows off skillful composition and coloring talent. Attempt non-permanent body art. You can also showcase your talent and dedication by performing henna tattoo designs imitating permanent tattoo designs. This will also show to the master tattooist you want to apprentice under that you already have an understanding of what it means to translate a design to the pliant medium of skin. Volunteer your services as a face painter at a school festival, local parade or festival, or at a nearby carnival. Get a tattoo yourself. This will give you first hand experience as to the procedure, atmosphere, and techniques from other tattooists. Also, having a tattoo of your own will show your clients that you can empathize with the experience, which will help put them at ease. Talk to local tattoo artists. Everyone gets a start somewhere, and a member of your local body art community might be able to put you on the trail of a good place to apply. Come prepared to every meeting with a professional: bring your portfolio and any other artistic accreditation you have earned. Even if the tattooist you inquire with can't help you, you can always ask for their professional opinion on your work. Maybe you have a flair for a certain style that their colleague is known for, in which case, their recommendation might go a long way. Apply for your apprenticeship. The avenues for gaining an apprenticeship are few, but by making your presence known at and inquiring for an apprenticeship with local tattoo parlors, you are likely to get some direction. If there is a tattoo parlor that you are particularly interested in apprenticing for, be respectful but persistent. Visit the parlor regularly with your art in tow and some small niceties, like coffee. Volunteer your time with cleaning or maintenance. Take a second job. Depending on the terms of your apprenticeship, this can last for three years and may cost thousands of dollars. You will need to support yourself during this time in addition to covering any additional expenses related to your education as a tattooist. The Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) recommends a minimum of a three year apprenticeship. Generally, after being accepted into an apprenticeship, you will sign a contract either agreeing to pay the tattooist a sum of money in exchange for the apprenticeship, or to work for the tattoo parlor for a number of years following the completion of apprenticeship. Get your apprenticeship agreement in writing. This will normally come in the form of a contract from the tattooist under which you will apprentice. This will establish the expectations of you as apprentice and the tattooist as the master artist. Read over the terms of this contract carefully and, if you are able, have a lawyer check it as well. Understand your initial responsibilities. Though you will someday, with enough practice and dedication, be a master tattooist in your own regard, during your apprenticeship, the beginning especially, you will mostly be doing menial tasks in the tattoo shop. You will also be expected to watch carefully as the artist works. Study the equipment. Modern tattooist employ a variety of tools. An electric tattoo machine uses groupings of needles to drive ink into the skin up to 150 times a second. These needles are only used once and are packaged separately. Maintain your equipment. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to clean your equipment and keep it running efficiently. This should be done methodically and consistently to prevent contamination or infection, with all the equipment being sterilized by an autoclave after every use. Observe hygienic measures. You must wash your hands thoroughly to prevent infection in addition to the surgical gloves you will wear while performing the tattooing. The areas of skin you are tattooing must also be kept scrupulously clean. Educate yourself about skin conditions. These can affect the tattooing process, and in some cases negatively impact even flawless artistic execution. A client can have an allergic reaction to some of dyes, or even the gloves you are wearing; being aware of these issues will help protect you and your client. Learn about infection control. Your clients will need to be instructed on how to look after their tattoos for a period of weeks or months after the tattoo's application. The following rules apply: The tattoo should be bandaged immediately and remain covered for two to three hours, after which it should be gently cleaned with antibacterial soap. Wear loose clothing that will not rub the tattoo. Do not swim while the tattoo is still healing. The tattooed skin must be kept clean at all times, with unscented soap and water. Drying must be done with great care and no rubbing is allowed. A moisturizer can be applied to the tattoo a couple of times a day. Keep the tattoo out of the sun for a minimum of three weeks. After that, cover it with a high-SPF sunblock. Be patient. This will be the final stage of your apprenticeship. The tattoo artist you are apprenticing under will only approve you to start work when he or she is certain you are ready and fully trained in all aspects of the art. Obey hygienic procedure. This includes both washing your hands and putting on surgical gloves. Make sure that your work space is clean and well maintained, as this will make your clientele more comfortable. Use the autoclave on all necessary equipment. An autoclave is a machine used to sterilize equipment. You should sterilize your equipment in plain view of your client. Think about explaining this process so your client understands you are taking health and hygiene into consideration every step of the way. Prepare the skin you will be tattooing. You will have to shave and disinfect the area where the tattoo will be applied. You should try to shave in the same direction the hair is growing, to prevent irritation to the skin or cuts. Apply your tattoo guide. Prior to the actual tattooing, you will transfer a stencil of drawing onto your client's skin to serve as a guide and help prevent mistakes. Keep the skin taut while doing this so the image is applied to the contours of the skin naturally. Create the outline of the design. You will start by using your ink and a single tip needle. Using these, complete the outline of your client's design in preparation for the central parts. Following this, you should clean the area again. Tattoo the inside of your outline. At this point you will need to create a single line wider than your first. You will need to use thicker ink and different set of needles for this part of the process. Clean the area again after completing your second set of lines. Overlap the lines of your design. Now that you've tattooed the outside and inside boundary of your outline, you can apply ink to overlap the two to make sure there are no gaps in the design. Apply the final touches. The tattoo is now finished and fully applied, but you will still need to clean the area one more time before bandaging it. Now your client's ready to head home.	Become skilled in drawing and coloring. Build your portfolio. Attempt non-permanent body art. Get a tattoo yourself. Talk to local tattoo artists. Apply for your apprenticeship. Take a second job. Get your apprenticeship agreement in writing. Understand your initial responsibilities. Study the equipment. Maintain your equipment. Observe hygienic measures. Educate yourself about skin conditions. Learn about infection control. Be patient. Obey hygienic procedure. Use the autoclave on all necessary equipment. Prepare the skin you will be tattooing. Apply your tattoo guide. Create the outline of the design. Tattoo the inside of your outline. Overlap the lines of your design. Apply the final touches.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Stuffed-Mushrooms	How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms	To make simple stuffed mushrooms, start by combining Italian-style breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to make the stuffing. Then, remove the stems from the mushrooms and fill the cavities with the stuffing. Place the mushrooms on a greased baking sheet, drizzle olive oil over the tops, and bake them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.	Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Create the filling of the mushrooms. To make the filling for the stuffed mushrooms, stir together 1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs, 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, 2 peeled and minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, and 2 tbsp. olive oil in a medium bowl. Stir well to blend the ingredients together. Salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle 1 tbsp. of olive oil over a heavy large baking sheet. Coat the sheet in the oil. This will prevent the mushrooms from burning or sticking to the sheet. Remove the stems from 28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) mushrooms. Wipe off the mushrooms with a paper towel to clean them. Removing the stems will create a nice cavity for the filling. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the filling in each mushroom. This will make the filling taste even richer. Bake the mushrooms for about 25 minutes. Place the stuffed mushrooms in the oven once it's ready. Bake them until they're tender and the filling is heated and golden on top. Serve. Enjoy these mushrooms as the perfect side dish, or even as an entrée. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the stems from 1 lb. of button mushrooms. Chop the stems finely -- you'll be using in the stuffing. You should also scoop out a bit of the insides of the mushrooms with a spoon to make room for the stuffing. Make the stuffing. Place 3 slices of finely-chopped bacon, 1/2 cup of chopped onion, 1 finely-chopped clove of garlic, and the chopped stems together in a frying pan. Sauté them together in 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Cook them until the onion is soft and the stems have softened. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Drain the olive oil from the mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of soft breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp. of oregano, and 1/4 tsp. of salt into the mixture. Gently mix the ingredients until they are all combined. Place the stuffing in the mushroom caps. Place the mushroom caps on a cookie sheet. Bake them for 10 minutes. Bake them for ten minutes -- long enough for the cheese to melt, but not long enough to burn the ingredients. Serve. Enjoy this delicious treat on its own or with a dollop of sour cream. Stem 24 large mushrooms. Just pop off their stems and gently scoop out their insides with a spoon. Butter a 10 x 15-inch baking dish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make the egg mixture. Combine 1 large egg, 1 large tbsp. of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, 1 tsp. of dry mustard, 1 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 tsp. of salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they're blended. Combine the crabmeat and breadcrumbs. Just combine 1 lb. of crabmeat and 1/4 cup of dry breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the crab mixture. Mix the ingredients together gently, being careful not to break up the crab. Stuff the mushroom caps with the crab mixture. Mound the mixture in the center and press it gently to have it stick to the mushrooms. Arrange the mushrooms on the baking dish. Separate them from one another. Place the baking dish in the center of the oven. Bake the mushrooms for about 18 minutes, until they begin to release their juices. Make the topping sauce. While the mushrooms are baking, you should whisk together the other large egg, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp. of half and half in a small bowl. Remove the mushrooms from the oven. Drizzle each mushroom with the topping sauce. This will give them an even richer flavor. Bake the mushrooms for 8 more minutes. Wait for the sauce to thicken slightly but be careful not to burn the mushrooms. Serve. Enjoy these mushrooms as they are, or sprinkle them with a bit more lemon juice. Prepare the mushrooms. Remove the stems and use a teaspoon to scoop out the insides of the mushrooms. Heat a frying pan over a medium-high temperature. Cook the mushrooms. When the pan is hot, add about 2/3 oz. (20 g.) of butter and half of the mushrooms. Coat the mushrooms in the butter and cook them until they're nicely seared. Season them with salt and pepper and then transfer the cooked mushrooms onto a tray. Repeat the process with the rest of the 20 g. of butter and the other half of the mushrooms. Make a blue cheese filling. Mix 2 tbsp. of chopped walnuts, 1 peeled and diced pear, and 1/8 oz. (4 g.) of blue cheese together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This filling will be sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Make a butter mix. Mix 1 3/4 oz. (50 g.) of butter, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp. of chopped parsley, 3 tbsp. of bread crumbs and 1 tbsp. of Parmesan together in another bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make the chicken liver mix. Heat about 20 grams (2/3 ounces) of butter in a small frying pan. Add 4 quartered large chicken livers, 1/2 of a peeled and diced green apple, and 1 chopped shallot into the heated butter. Stir the ingredients until they are combined in the heat. Pour 2 tbsp. of port wine over the chicken liver mix. Heat the mix for another minute and then remove it from the heat. Stuff and grill the mushrooms. Stuff four mushrooms with the blue cheese mix, four mushrooms with the butter mix, and four mushrooms with the chicken liver mix. Grill the stuffed mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and caramelized. Serve . Remove the mushrooms from the heat and wait for them to cool off for 1-2 minutes. Then serve them with a sprinkle of chives.	Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Create the filling of the mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle 1 tbsp. Remove the stems from 28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) mushrooms. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the filling in each mushroom. Bake the mushrooms for about 25 minutes. Serve. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the stems from 1 lb. Make the stuffing. Drain the olive oil from the mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Place the stuffing in the mushroom caps. Place the mushroom caps on a cookie sheet. Bake them for 10 minutes. Serve. Stem 24 large mushrooms. Butter a 10 x 15-inch baking dish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make the egg mixture. Combine the crabmeat and breadcrumbs. Pour the egg mixture over the crab mixture. Stuff the mushroom caps with the crab mixture. Arrange the mushrooms on the baking dish. Place the baking dish in the center of the oven. Make the topping sauce. Remove the mushrooms from the oven. Drizzle each mushroom with the topping sauce. Bake the mushrooms for 8 more minutes. Serve. Prepare the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms. Make a blue cheese filling. Make a butter mix. Make the chicken liver mix. Pour 2 tbsp. Stuff and grill the mushrooms. Serve
https://www.wikihow.com/Survive-in-Don%27t-Starve	How to Survive in Don't Starve	Don't Starve is a wilderness survival game. The goal of the game is to survive by searching for food, fighting the dangerous characters, and finding a way back home. On day one, gather twigs and cut grass as well as flint, rock, and wood. You'll also want to gather plenty of food and only eat when your hunger decreases to 80 percent. Since the food can spoil, only gather it when you're running low. Any of the foods can be eaten raw, but cooked food will give you more health and satisfy your hunger better. With the other materials you've gathered, you can make axes, traps, and fire.	Gather Twigs and Cut Grass. At the very start of the game, you must gather Twigs so you can chop down trees. You can gather some from saplings around the world. Also, make sure to pick up Cut Grass whenever you can. A Twig is one of the requirements to create an Axe and craft Torches. Twigs are also a source of firewood. Cut Grass is useful in creating Traps, Torches, Campfire, and basic armor later in the game. Gather Flint, Rock, and Wood. As you explore the world, pick up Flint and Stones lying on the ground along the way. They can also be mined from boulders later on when you have the tools. Now you can combine 1 Twig and 1 Flint to make an Axe. Use the Axe by right-clicking on it from the belt, and then right-click-hold a tree to start cutting it down. The cut tree will get you Pinecones (which can be planted to get new tree saplings) and Wood for firewood. The flame from Wood lasts longer compared to other materials. An Axe has 100 durability and can be used as weapon that can inflict 27.2 damage to the enemy. With 2 Twigs and 2 Flints, you can also make a Pickaxe so you can start mining. Gather food. Food is very important in this game as your character is supposed to defy starvation. There are many kinds of food, but in the early part of the game, the food you can gather quickly are Berries, Carrots, Rabbits, and Frogs. On Day One, get 5–10 Berries to survive the day. Eat only when your Hunger decreases to 80%. Make a Trap out of 6 Cut Grass and 2 Twigs. Place the Trap over a rabbit hole to trap Rabbits or near a pond for Frogs. Just leave the Trap and carry on with gathering materials, but be sure to check if you've caught anything. The Trap shakes if there's something caught in it, and you can simply pick it up to gather both the Trap and the animal inside. To get the meat, drag the Rabbit or Frog icon in your belt to the ground. When the animal stays still for a few seconds as if frightened, kill it with your Axe to get its meat. Remember that food spoils, so gather food only if you're running low. The only food that doesn't spoil are Tallbird Eggs, Mandrakes, Deerclops Eyeballs, and Guardian's Horn. Any food can be eaten raw, but cooked food gives more health and satisfies your hunger better. Ideally, only eat Berries cooked, as that increases the hunger to 12.5 from 9.25. Most other early game foods give the same amount of hunger cooked or uncooked. Meat, however, will decrease sanity raw. Build a Campfire. A Campfire is key to basic survival in the world. It provides light and heat, and allows you to cook food. Build a Campfire as soon as it gets dark, and stay within its range. Once night falls, it's dangerous to travel unless you have a torch or Willow's lighter. This is because there is a monster in all darkness that deals very high damage, and reduces sanity. To make a Campfire, you need 2 Wood and 3 Cut Grass. Remember not to make it too near flammable objects such as grass, trees and bushes. A Campfire only lasts for 2 minutes and 15 seconds, unless more fuel is added. Be careful when doing so as adding too much fuel may cause nearby trees, grass, saplings, and any other flammable objects to catch fire, which can worsen into a forest fire. Use a Fire Pit to be safer even though it requires more materials compared to a Campfire. A Torch can be used as a source of light as well, but it dies out after a minute or so, leaving you in complete darkness and making your character vulnerable to monsters. Gather Gold. Come morning, continue with your gathering of food and supplies. Dig boulders for Gold or look for it on the cemetery grounds. The cemetery is hard to miss what with its eerie atmosphere and the fog that leads to it. Craft a Backpack. A Backpack is a survival item that serves to expand your inventory and gives +8 inventory slots. It's very handy for players who have yet to find a perfect spot for their base. You easily can make a Backpack by using the Science Machine, and 4 Cut Grass and 4 Twigs for the Backpack To make a Science Machine, you need 1 Gold, 4 Wood, and 4 Rocks. Find a Wormhole. Wormholes are living tunnels that connect two points in the world. They may appear as mouths on the ground that open when approached. Once you jump inside the Wormhole, your character will be spat out the other side of the tunnel. They will also lose a small amount of sanity. Often, Wormholes will be book-ended by two completely different areas with different resources, such as a Forest and a Savanna. Building a base near a Wormhole is wise because of the quick travel and the easy escape it offers if MacTusk or a large pack of Hounds and Deerclops attack your camp. When you're ready, return to kill them and reclaim your camp. Having a camp at both ends of the tunnel will work in your favor. Using the Wormhole decreases your Sanity. Pick up Flowers or let your character sleep well during the night. A sick Wormhole can only be used for one-way travel. Once these Wormholes are used, they shrivel up and die. Sick Wormholes look like the healthy ones, but with lips more steeply tinted in yellow or green. Create a Fire Pit. It's a perfectly safe source of light and warmth for your base since a Fire Pit doesn't burn down flammable materials nearby. You can also cook food in it, and a Fire Pit makes fuel last twice as long compared to a Campfire. To create a Fire Pit, you need 2 Logs and 12 Rocks. Create a Spear. Inflicting 34 damage and with 150 uses, the Spear is an effective, easy-to-use weapon for players just starting the game. Use it to hunt down monsters such as spiders, which drop Silk that can be used for crafting. Make your Spear with 2 Twigs, 2 Ropes, and 1 Flint using the Science Machine. Make Rope with 3 Cut Grass. You can also kill Frogs using the Spear as an alternative to catching them with a Trap. Create a Log Suit. Now that you have a weapon, you will need a basic armor to survive the long fight. The Log Suit is the second easiest armor to craft with 8 Logs and 2 Ropes using the Science Machine. The easiest requires only 10 Grass and 2 Twigs, but it doesn't offer as much protection as a Log Suit. Create a Chest. With the different kinds of materials already in your belt, it's dangerous to lug them around during explorations. If you die, the items you have in your belt will be dropped. Once you have a base, make a Chest as storage for your belongings. Make a Chest with 3 Boards using the Science Machine. Make Boards with 4 Woods using the Science Machine. You can also create multiple Chests. You can place food in the Chest, but it won't stop food from spoiling. Make a Tent. Lastly, you can craft a Tent for your character since waiting for sunrise every night takes time and decreases your Sanity. Using a Tent restores 50 Sanity and 60 Health at the cost of 75 Hunger, and sets the player's body temperature to maximum when used. A Tent can be used six times before it disappears. Create a Tent with 6 Silks, 4 Twigs, and 3 Ropes using the Alchemy Engine. If you don't have the Alchemy Engine yet, you can use a Straw Roll instead. The Straw Roll is a one-time survival item that, like a Tent, can be used to skip dusk and night. Make your Straw Roll with 6 Cut Grass and 1 Rope using the Science Machine. Using the Straw Roll restores 33 Sanity but consumes 75 Hunger. Make a Crock Pot for better food. As you continue playing, surviving becomes painful, and eating Cooked Morsel, Frog Legs, and Berries won't be enough. Food you gathered are also easily spoiled and with hardly enough good effect on health. You need a Crock Pot to have better food for health regeneration. A Crock Pot is a contraption that lets you combine and cook four food items into a recipe. Craft it with 3 Cut Stones, 6 Charcoal, and 6 Twigs using the Alchemy Engine. Get Cut Stones from 3 Rocks using the Science Machine. Charcoal can be gathered from burnt trees. If there are no burnt trees around, look for a small patch of trees (preferably far from the thick forest), and torch them down. Twigs can be used as filler for some foods in the Crock Pot. There are lots of food you can whip up with your Crock Pot, and it's not really necessary to use 4 food items for a meal. For example, you only need Frog Legs and a Mushroom and 2 Twigs for a Froggle Bunwich. Create an Alchemy Engine. An Alchemy Engine is a craftable science structure that unlocks more crafting recipes to aid in your survival. With much more powerful weapons and tougher armor, you can withstand any Hound attack and increase your chances of survival, especially during harsh winters. To create an Alchemy Engine, you need 6 Gold, 4 Boards, and 2 Cut Stones. With the Alchemy Engine, create an Ice Box where you can store your food, thereby reducing the spoilage rate by 50%. An Ice Box requires 2 Gold, 1 Board, and 1 Gear. You can gather Gear from clockwork monsters. Build a Farm. Having a Farm is possible in the game. Weapons, armor, and other items can be crafted easily with the proper materials gathered around the world. A Farm, however, requires patience, and you need seeds to plant. To have a really good and fast harvest, you need an Improved Farm, which can be crafted with 10 Cut Grass, 6 Manure, and 4 Rocks using the Alchemy Machine. Manure can be found and gathered by exploring a Beefalo Field when you chance upon one. Beefalo herds can be found in Savanna biomes and won't attack you unless provoked. You can also use Manure as fertilizer for your plants. Farming seeds give you random results, with plants producing either vegetables or fruits. Build, explore, and gather. Now that you have the essentials, you can survive the game for days. Just make sure you've built walls around your base, and you have enough food in your Ice Box. Explore the area to unravel its mysteries, and gather what you need for your next weapon and armor. Keep in mind that going up a level will have you starting all over again.	Gather Twigs and Cut Grass. Gather Flint, Rock, and Wood. Gather food. Build a Campfire. Gather Gold. Craft a Backpack. Find a Wormhole. Create a Fire Pit. Create a Spear. Create a Log Suit. Create a Chest. Make a Tent. Make a Crock Pot for better food. Create an Alchemy Engine. Build a Farm. Build, explore, and gather.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-with-Fake-Friends	How to Deal with Fake Friends	To deal with your fake friend, decide which behaviors you won't accept, such as lying, putting you down, or making you anxious and uncomfortable. Then, if your friend behaves in these ways, avoid hanging out with them in the future. If you don't want to cut them off completely, you can set yourself limits for when and how often you'll hang out with them. For example, only hang out with them in big groups and don't talk to them 1 on 1. On the other hand, if you can't bear to be around the person even in groups, try telling them politely that you don't want to be friends. For example, say or text something like, “I'm sorry, but I don't think this friendship is good for either one of us, so I need to keep my distance in the future.”	Set limits regarding time and emotional space. It's not always realistic to give a fake friend a lot of your time and energy. Be aware of how much you can tolerate this person and manage your time with them accordingly. Give carefully in your relationships. You should not give someone a heavy amount of time or consideration if they consistently violate your boundaries, blow you off, or otherwise disrespect you. Fake friends tend to engage in these behaviors. You are not required to respect someone who does not respect you. If a fake friend is difficult to make plans or spend time with, it's okay to disengage. You can still be around this person, especially if you have to in groups, but it's okay to stop reaching out on a one-to-one level or engaging this friend's drama. You should focus your emotional energy on true friends. Have realistic expectations regarding a fake friend's behavior. Fake friends are unlikely to change their behavior, and in some cases may eventually turn into outright bullies. Therefore, manage your expectations carefully when interacting with a fake friend. Keep in mind this interaction may very likely be negative. Preparing yourself for bad behavior can help you feel less stung or confused when it occurs. If your friend Samantha consistently gives backhanded compliments or subtly puts you down, expect as much when you're getting drinks with her. Say to yourself, "This is just how Samantha is." Try not to want too much from this person. If you were invested in the relationship, and it turned out to be fake, this can be a major letdown. However, it's important you accept you cannot rely on this person for your emotional fulfillment or wellbeing. Monitor the nature of the friendship over time. Fake friendships can take an ugly turn at times and may be difficult to manage longterm. Consistently take stock of a fake friend's behavior. Watch for signs that the behavior is becoming worse, to the point it borders on bullying. You should periodically take stock of a fake friend's behavior. Ask yourself if their behavior has made you more uncomfortable or stressed lately. Has this friend been getting increasingly difficult to deal with? Is this person creating more drama for you and your other friends? Friendships do change over time. It's possible a fake friend will change over a long period of time. Fake friends can turn into true friends over time. It's important to take stock of any changes in your relationship. If you feel someone is becoming a better friend, you may be able to continue to have this person in your life. Make sure you care for your own emotional needs. When dealing with fake friends, it's easier to put your needs and wants on hold. You may find yourself bending over backwards to accommodate someone who is difficult to please. If you're having more bad times with a person than good times, make sure to put your emotional needs first. It's okay to temporarily disengage altogether, or simply give this person slightly less time and energy, if the relationship is becoming too exhausting for you. Identify what behaviors are unacceptable for you. You should not engage with people who treat you in a manner you find personally unacceptable. When coping with fake friends, work on identifying what behaviors you will not tolerate. If your fake friends behave in these ways, disengage with them right away. You can identify unacceptable behaviors by the way they make you feel. If you continually experience arguments with this person that are not resolved, they may be seriously violating your boundaries. A fake friend may negate how you feel regarding their treatment, and insist you're being hypersensitive. You should also not tolerate any behavior that makes you feel tense, anxious, or uncomfortable. Behaviors that hurt your self-esteem or sense of self-worth are also unacceptable. Watch for signs of bullying. Fake friends can sometimes cross the line from frenemies or competitive friends to outright bullies. If a relationship has become bullying in nature, it's important you strongly consider ending it. Learn and watch for the signs of bullying in a friendship. Bullies tend to have very low self-esteem. Therefore, they seek out people to dump their insecurities and frustrations on. If a friend is becoming a bully, he or she will be increasingly critical of you. He or she may also become temperamental and consistently say and do things that hurt your feelings. It can be hard to tell when someone has crossed the line into bullying, but it's important to be vigilant. Bullies can do great damage to self-esteem over time. Pay attention to how someone treats you. If they repetitively violate your boundaries and do not offer an apology, this person is probably bullying you. These kinds of relationships are usually best severed. Pay attention to how real friends treat you. You want to identify true friends so you can better identify the poor behavioral patterns of fake friends. True friends are genuinely caring and supportive. They can help you identify how you deserve to be treated. A friend should make you feel consistently happy. Friends should be exciting to be around and should always be kind and respectful of your boundaries. Unlike fake friends, friends value you simply for being the person you are. They do not expect you to be anyone you're not. Friends may offer constructive feedback on occasion, or let you know when they're worried or concerned about your behavior. Unlike fake friends, however, friends do not actively want you to feel bad. They just want what's best for you and always speak out of genuine concern for your wellbeing. Watch for co-dependency. Fake friends are often co-dependent people. They may be manipulative emotionally. They crave friendships for their own sense of stability and do not understand how to truly value others. You may not notice someone is a fake friend as codependency can often be masked as love or concern, and is rarely aggressive. If you're in a codependent, somewhat fake friendship, you need to take steps to address the issue. A codependent friend will rarely be directly assertive. In fact, they may often agree to do what you want to do. However, later on there will be consequences for their compliance. They may complain later about disliking the things you did together and may begin to make increasingly unreasonable demands during social events. A codependent friend will have difficulty accepting responsibility for their actions. They may lash out at you or deny culpability if you call them out on the ways they hurt you. If you're in a codependent relationship, you need to strongly consider whether this relationship is worth your time. Codependent relationships can be exhausting and, in the long run, damaging. Protect yourself from emotional blackmail. Fake friends will often engage in behaviors known as emotional blackmail. It's very important to tune out this kind of behavior and focus on your own sense of happiness and security. Emotional blackmail is a form of manipulation in which someone uses anger, rage, or shame to get you to behave the way they want. Fake friends can be particularly savvy at emotional blackmail, as they may hide negative comments under the guise of compliments. For example, you may do something your friend dislikes and he or she may say, "I really thought you were better than that. I can't believe you of all people would engage in that kind of behavior." Emotional blackmailers may also threaten you with anger or warnings if you don't behave the way they want. For example, your friend may say something like, "I don't know what I'll do if you don't come to this party with me. Your rejection may sting so much I'll end up drinking too much." Emotional blackmailers try to make you feel like you are responsible for their behavior. If someone is blackmailing you emotionally, do not engage. End conversations that are manipulative in nature and refuse to return texts or emails attempting to blackmail you. Be aware of yourself and your needs. The first step to setting healthy boundaries is being aware of your own needs in a relationship. Everyone has certain rights going into a relationship or friendship. Identify what your rights are so you can decide whether or not a fake friend is worth your time. What makes you feel comfortable in a relationship? What do you look for when seeking out a friend? Is it shared interests, kindness, compassion? Does this person meet those qualities? Does this person violate your boundaries? Are they not concerned with you and your emotional wellbeing? You may need someone in your life capable of more compassion than a fake friend. Decide whether the friendship is worth keeping. It's not always worth it to keep up with a fake friendship. It's okay to walk away if someone's behavior is becoming increasingly troublesome for you. Think about the effect this relationship has had on your self-esteem. Do you feel worse about yourself when you're around this person? Have you internalized some of their criticisms and complaints about you? Do you ever actually want to see this person anymore? You may be hanging out due to a sense of obligation. You may also find yourself feeling tense going into meetings with this person. If this is the case, this may be a fake friendship. Figure out a graceful way to end a toxic friendship. If you've determined this friendship is not worth keeping, find a graceful way to end it. You should let this person know directly you no longer want him or her in your life. While it may feel cold, it may be easier to send a text or email. This can be especially helpful if the person in question is stressful to be around. You do not have to be caustic or lay out a list of grievances. A simple email should be sufficient. Try saying something like, "I'm sorry, but I don't think this friendship is really working for either one of us." Keep your emotions in check. Even if you're right to feel you were being treated poorly, blaming can escalate the situation. You want to get out with as clean a break as possible and avoid unnecessary drama and animosity. Lessen contact with fake friends without terminating the relationship. You may not need to end every fake friendship. If this is someone you have to see on occasion, cutting ties may not be realistic. You may have mutual friends, for example, or you may work together. Simply accept this is not someone you will see frequently one-on-one. Do not invite the person out to hang out with just you, or to attend smaller get-togethers. Keep him or her on the periphery of your life.	Set limits regarding time and emotional space. Have realistic expectations regarding a fake friend's behavior. Monitor the nature of the friendship over time. Make sure you care for your own emotional needs. Identify what behaviors are unacceptable for you. Watch for signs of bullying. Pay attention to how real friends treat you. Watch for co-dependency. Protect yourself from emotional blackmail. Be aware of yourself and your needs. Decide whether the friendship is worth keeping. Figure out a graceful way to end a toxic friendship. Lessen contact with fake friends without terminating the relationship.
https://www.wikihow.life/Inflate-Bike-Tires	How to Inflate Bike Tires	To inflate bike tires with a Schrader valve, start by finding the recommended PSI range located on the side of your tires. Next, unscrew the rubber cap from the valve, connect a bicycle pump to the valve, and inflate the tire to your recommended PSI range. After that, remove the pump and screw the cap back on the valve. Alternatively, if you don't have a bicycle pump, you can use a gas station air pump. However, make sure to ask the attendant for a pressure gauge, and inflate your tires in small bursts to avoid popping your tires.	A Schrader valve is also called an American valve, or a car valve. The valve stem is surrounded by a threaded valve core; to press down on the stem, you need to use a tool like a pen cap or your thumbnail. Schrader valves are typically wider in diameter and shorter than Presta or Woods valves. They're usually found on cars, less expensive bikes and mountain bikes. To open a Schrader valve, simply unscrew the rubber cap at the top. Figure out the recommended PSI for your tires. This is usually on raised print on the side of your bike tires and will consist of a range. Don't let your PSI go any lower than the lowest number; the high number is the recommended maximum PSI. Locate a pump. If you don't already have one, try to use a gas station pump, or borrow one from a friend. If you have a Schrader valve, you're in luck - you won't need an adapter to use a gas station pump. Ask the attendant for a pressure gauge and inflate your tires in small bursts, checking the pressure after each one. Gas station pumps are extremely high pressure, and you can pop your tires if you're not careful. If you're using a bicycle pump with two openings, the larger one is meant for the Schrader valve. Smart pumps with one opening will automatically adjust to accommodate a Schrader valve. A pump with one opening may require you to reverse an internal rubber stop to fit a Schrader valve. Unscrew the face cap and find the rubber stop. The larger end should be facing out for a Schrader valve. Inflate the tire. Unscrew the rubber cap on top of the valve and put it somewhere safe, like your back pocket. You don't want to lose it. Put the pump on the valve. If there's a lever near the nozzle, make sure it's in the open position (parallel to the nozzle) when you're putting it on the valve; snap the lever down into the closed position (perpendicular to the nozzle) when it's on. Keep an eye on the PSI as you pump. Flip the lever back up to remove the pump, then quickly return the rubber cap to the valve. To deflate a tire with a Schrader valve, simply press on the springy valve stem with a fingernail or other small tool until all the air escapes. The Presta valve, also called a Sclaverand or French valve, is usually found on high-end road bikes. Presta valves are longer and narrower in diameter than Schrader valves, and feature an external valve stem that is protected by a valve cap, instead of being surrounded by a valve core. Open the valve. To open a Presta valve, unscrew the dust cap at the top and put it somewhere safe. Then, loosen the small brass cap on the valve stem - it won't come off completely, but you should be able to raise it a bit. To check if you've loosened the bras cap enough, press on the valve stem. If you can hear air escaping in a sharp burst, you've loosened it enough. Figure out the recommended PSI for your tires. This is usually on raised print on the side of your bike tires and will consist of a range. Don't let your PSI go any lower than the lowest number; the high number is the recommended maximum PSI. Locate a pump. Try to use a gas station pump, or borrow one from a friend. You can also purchase pumps at your local cycle shop. To use a gas station pump on a Presta valve, you'll need a Presta adapter. This is a small cap you can screw onto a Presta valve to essentially turn it into a Schrader valve. Some older bike pumps might also require you to have a Presta adapter. You can purchase one from your local cycle shop. When using a gas station pump, ask the attendant for a pressure gauge and inflate your tires in small bursts, checking the pressure after each one. Gas station pumps are extremely high pressure, and you can pop your tires if you're not careful. If you're using a bike pump with two openings, the smaller one is for a Presta valve. Smart pumps with one opening will automatically adjust to accommodate a Presta valve. A pump with one opening may require you to reverse an internal rubber stop to fit a Presta valve. Unscrew the face cap and find the rubber stop. The smaller end should be facing out for a Presta valve. Inflate the tire. Open the Presta valve by unscrewing the dust cap and loosening the smaller brass cap. Put the pump on the valve. If there's a lever near the nozzle, make sure it's in the open position (parallel to the nozzle) when you're putting it on the valve; snap the lever down into the closed position (perpendicular to the nozzle) when it's on. Keep an eye on the PSI as you pump. Flip the lever back up to remove the pump, and screw the brass cap closed. Replace the dust cap. To deflate a tire with a Presta valve, open the brass cap and press on the springy valve stem until all the air escapes. A Woods valve, also known as a Dunlop or English valve, is commonly used in Asia and Europe. It is larger like a Schrader valve, but employs the same mechanism as a Presta valve. Refer to the Presta valve section for instructions on how to inflate a tire with a Woods valve.	A Schrader valve is also called an American valve, or a car valve. Figure out the recommended PSI for your tires. Locate a pump. Inflate the tire. To deflate a tire with a Schrader valve, simply press on the springy valve stem with a fingernail or other small tool until all the air escapes. The Presta valve, also called a Sclaverand or French valve, is usually found on high-end road bikes. Open the valve. Figure out the recommended PSI for your tires. Locate a pump. Inflate the tire. To deflate a tire with a Presta valve, open the brass cap and press on the springy valve stem until all the air escapes. A Woods valve, also known as a Dunlop or English valve, is commonly used in Asia and Europe.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Chocolate-With-Cocoa-Powder	How to Make Chocolate With Cocoa Powder	To make chocolate with cocoa powder, blend 2 cups of cocoa powder and ¾ cup of softened butter until it becomes a paste. Fill a double boiler with 1 cup of water, and place the chocolate on the top of the boiler, heating to a simmer over low heat. Gradually stir in ½ cup of sugar and 2/3 cups, mixing until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. Pour the chocolate into a mold and let it cool before serving!	Blend the cocoa and butter. The first thing you want to do is place the cocoa powder and softened butter in a bowl. Stir them until they're nice and blended and a paste forms. Transfer the chocolate mixture into a bowl (or the top of a double boiler). Fill a saucepan or double boiler about 1/4 full with water (1 cup). Place the chocolate mixture on top of the saucepan or double boiler, and bring the water on the lower part to just simmering over low heat. Heat until hot, stirring frequently. Regularly scrape the chocolate off the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent scorching. When the paste is hot (but not cooked), put it back in the blender and blend until smooth. Blend in the milk and sugar. Stir the paste, and add the milk and sugar gradually. Mix well until the paste is smooth and creamy. Now give the mixture a taste and add more sugar or salt as needed. Pour the mixture into a mold or ice cube tray using a piping bag. This will give your chocolates a beautiful swirl on top. Or you can just use the spatula to transfer the mixture to the mold—either way works. Place the mold in the freezer until the chocolate sets. This could take up to 10 hours. Take the chocolates out and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!	Blend the cocoa and butter. Fill a saucepan or double boiler about 1/4 full with water (1 cup). Blend in the milk and sugar. Pour the mixture into a mold or ice cube tray using a piping bag. Take the chocolates out and dust with powdered sugar.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Indian-Meditation	How to Do Indian Meditation	Begin your Indian meditation by finding a quiet place to sit and straightening your spine. Next, place your hands in your lap and close your eyes to block out distractions. Now, try to focus on your breathing by paying attention to the rise and fall of your belly. While you are meditating, notice any thoughts and distractions that enter your mind, and then let them go, returning to your breath. This technique helps you stay present in the moment and recognize that nothing is permanent.	Sit on the floor or in a chair. Find a place where you can sit comfortably for at least ten minutes. It could be indoors or outside. What matters most, however, is that it is quiet and free from distracting noise like music, television, or people talking. Not all noise is bad in the Vipassana tradition. Ambient sound like cars or the ticking of a clock can actually be points for you to focus your mindfulness. Ideally, wear loose clothing and remove your shoes. Sit on the floor or on a pillow. You can take a number of postures like the half-lotus, full lotus, or cross-legged. Make sure that you are upright, with an unsupported and straight spine. If you have back pain, it is also OK to sit erect in a chair. Your posture should be upright, but not too tense. You will want your mind and body to be relaxed, while the effort to remain upright should energize your meditation. Put your hands on your lap. Now, place your hands one on top of the other on your lap, palms facing up. Traditionally, your right hand should rest on top of the left. It may also be helpful for beginners to close their eyes. Try not to clench your hands or make fists. Closed eyes will help you concentrate. But concentration is not key to Vipassana meditation and you may find it best to open them if, as sometimes happens, you see disturbing images. Focus all your attention on breathing. Turn your attention to the rhythm of your inhalation and exhalation. Some people find it helpful to focus on the rise and fall of their abdomens, for example, an inch or two above the navel. Follow this motion with your mind, from beginning to end. If you're having trouble following the rise and fall of your abdomen, place your hand atop it. You might also try focusing on the feeling of air as it passes through your nostrils and touches the skin on your upper lip. This practice is a bit more advanced. “Sharpen your attention” to these movements. Be aware of the sensations involved from start to finish. Don't try to split the act into parts but experience it as one continuous motion. Notice – and release – other sensations and thoughts. While you are meditating, focus on the “primary object” of your attention, i.e. your breathing. If your mind wanders to a “secondary object,” though, like a thought, a sound, or a feeling, focus on that object for a moment. Don't resist secondary objects. The idea instead is to let them move past you. Pause for a second or two and give them abstract mental notes. If you hear a barking dog, label it “hearing.” If you feel an insect bite, label it “feeling.” Once you have noted an object, let it go and return to the primary object of your breathing. Noting thus allows you be aware of the surrounding world without being attached. The sensations should rise and pass over you. This detachment is supposed to help you appreciate the impermanence of the world, and the emptiness of self. Start slowly and increase your meditation. How long should you try to meditate? There's no right answer, except that some is better than none at all. However, aiming for 15 minutes a day at first is a doable goal. Work up from there. Slowly lengthen the time you meditate by about 5 minutes per day each week, until you reach 45 minutes. There will be days when you're too busy to put in 45 minutes of meditation. That's OK. But try to set aside some time, however short. Find a good, quiet place. Like Vipassana meditation, Anapanasati is about quiet mindfulness. The first step, then, is to find a suitable location. The Buddha recommended three: the forest, the foot of a tree, or an isolated or empty spot. Silence is essential to Anapanasati, especially for beginners. For you, a quiet room might be best. A secluded woods or beach might also work well. Silence will help you to develop concentration. If you cannot find complete silence, aim for somewhere that is quiet and private. Sit upright. People can meditate in several different postures, like standing, reclining, sitting, and walking. Sitting is the best for Anapanasati. Ideally, you should take a cross-legged position with both feet turned up and resting on your thighs, i.e. the lotus position. Don't worry if you can't take the lotus position. It is also acceptable to sit half cross-legged, with one leg slightly bent. You should also sit erect. Your torso should be upright but not tense or rigid. Imagine that all the bones in your spine are linked together. As for your hands, they should lay gently on your lap. Like in Vipassana, the right hand is traditionally atop the left with the palms up. Your eyes can be closed, half-closed, or open – whichever is most comfortable – and your head should be tilted downward, your nose perpendicular to the navel. Focus on your breath. The focus of your mindfulness in Anapanasati will again be breathing. Turn your mind toward the rising and falling, the inhalation and exhalation of your breath. Follow the sensations involved and be aware of them. Be especially mindful of the place when the breath enters and leaves your nostrils. This will be a spot just under your nose or above your upper lip. Center on the spot where the breath touches the skin. Be aware: when you breathe in, recognize that you're breathing in. Likewise when you are breathing out. However, don't try to control or hold back your breathing. As your awareness of breathing increases, it will become less willful. Begin with “counting. ” There are eight graduated steps in Anapanasati meditation, each one working up to nirvana. The basic and most rudimentary level is “counting.” Counting is intended for those with no background in the technique. People with experience in meditation may not need it and can begin with the second level. Fix your attention on the tip of your nose, as said. Now, count the movements of your breath. For example, you might count the first inhalation as “one, one” and the first exhalation as “two, two.” Continue to the tenth breath (“ten, ten”) before returning to “one, one.” If you lose track, start again at “one, one.” The counting itself is not meditation. It instead helps to calm the wandering mind, by making you aware when you become distracted and lose the count. Pursue further “steps” to develop your practice. In Anapanasati there are eight total steps. To get further in the technique, you will slowly be able to move into higher levels. “Following” comes next. Once you have calmed your mind with counting, you should be able to mentally track or “follow” the course of your breath without keeping track. Following just means to follow the breath with the mind. You do not deliberately breathe in or out, but only remain aware that it takes place. Try to see the beginning, the middle, and the end of each cycle of breaths. This practice is called "experiencing the whole body." “Contact” and “Fixing” come next. These both require stronger concentration and are harder to attain. People who reach this level may feel they have stopped breathing altogether, because they are so calm that it's hard to feel the action of the breath. They must keep focused on the spot under the nostrils. Many report calm, joy, or even powerful visions. Very few people make it to the upper steps of the technique. “Observing,” “turning away,” “purification,” and “retrospection” will take you to higher paths of self-awareness. If you want to achieve these higher grades, you will most likely need to find a spiritual master to guide you. Consider attending a meditation retreat – monasteries and other centers around the world host such retreats, in many cases as a free service to the community. Choose a mantra. Mantra meditation comes from the Hindu tradition and involves the meditative repetition of a single word or phrase. This is the “mantra.” The purpose of the mantra is to give you a focus of attention, like breathing in the Vipassana and Anapanasati techniques. First thing, choose your mantra. You might pick any word or one that inspires you. Simple is better! Some ancient mantras are “Om,” “Om Mani Padne Hum,” “Ham-sah,” or “Namo Amitabah.” Modern mantras might be “peace,” “love,” or “one.” Picking a non-English mantra might actually help, because you will have fewer connections to it. It will not distract you from your meditation. Pick a good time and location. Obviously, there is no right time or place to do your mediation. The choice is a personal one. However, some people find that mantra mediation has its best results if done first thing in the morning, after working, or during your low point in the afternoon at around 4 o'clock. As for places, make sure to have a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. For instance, try your bedroom, your backyard, or a quiet park, woodlot, or beach. The key is to minimize distractions. The quieter and fewer people, the better. Sit down and close your eyes. You don't have to sit cross-legged or in the lotus position for mantra meditation. Find someplace comfy to sit upright. If you'd like, support your back with a cushion or the wall or even sit in a chair. Lying down is not recommended for this type of meditation – you can easily fall asleep. Close your eyes and sit still for a half a minute or so. Get accustomed to your environment and draw in several deep breaths. Chant your mantra. After a few deep breaths, resume your normal breathing and start to chant your mantra. Some people are comfortable doing this aloud. Otherwise, repeat the word silently in your head without moving your tongue or lips. Don't force things. The repetition of the mantra should be relaxed and gentle. You also don't need to worry about coordinating the mantra with your breath. Let both come as naturally as you can. Some people find it helps to imagine that the mantra is being whispered in their ear, rather than coming from their own mind. Stay fixed on the mantra and don't try to empty your mind. When your attention wanders, just bring it back to the mantra and your breathing. Don't worry if this happens – it's normal. What's more important is that you realize when you start to wander and refocus. Start slowly and work your way to longer sessions. Try to repeat your mantra for 5 minutes at a time to start. Gradually, you should be able to go for up to 20 to 30 minutes, several times per week. Other people alternatively aim for a certain number of repetitions, traditionally 108 or 1008. Some people use cellphone alarms as timers, while others sit with a clock in view. It really doesn't matter. Do whatever works best for you. When you wind down, stop saying the mantra and sit silently for a few more minutes to relax. Let yourself slowly re-enter your normal activities. Otherwise, you may feel groggy like you've gotten up from a nap.	Sit on the floor or in a chair. Put your hands on your lap. Focus all your attention on breathing. Notice – and release – other sensations and thoughts. Start slowly and increase your meditation. Find a good, quiet place. Sit upright. Focus on your breath. Begin with “counting. Pursue further “steps” to develop your practice. Choose a mantra. Pick a good time and location. Sit down and close your eyes. Chant your mantra. Start slowly and work your way to longer sessions.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Anime-Eyes	How to Get Anime Eyes	To get anime eyes, apply a concealer or foundation around your eyes that is lighter than your skin tone so you have a base to work with. Next, add eye primer to help keep your makeup in place and make the look more long-lasting. Use eye shadow shades that are soft and light, then add eye shadow powder if you'd like a glittery effect. Finally, draw a V shape with white eyeliner to create a pale outline of the inner eye before using a very dark eyeliner to make a longer outline.	Apply concealer and foundation. Use these products to conceal dark circles under your eyes, and to give you an even skin tone base to work with. Select a foundation lighter than your skin tone. Add eye primer. Cover the area around your eyes with eye primer to keep your makeup in place and make the appearance more durable. Tap it on all the way up to your eyebrows, but not on top of them. Use eyeshadow. Brush on eyeshadow around your eyes. While you may use any color, softer, lighter shades are recommended to accentuate the cute appearance of most female anime eyes. If you decide to use pale eyeshadow, blend in a tinge of brown over it to make it stand apart from the white eyeliner you'll be applying later. Accentuate with eye shimmer powder (optional). For a glittery effect, add eye shimmer powder around the inner corners of your eyes. This step can be skipped if you dislike the flashy effect, or if you do not have this product. Create a pale outline of the inner eye. Use white or pale eyeliner to draw a V shape through the tear duct area of your eyes, at the inner corner. Extend this outline slightly onto the waterline of each eye, but not more than 1/3 of the way across your eyelid. Paler outlines create the illusion of a larger object, and focusing on the inner corner makes your eyes appear closer together. The waterline of an eyelid is the hairless area that touches the other eyelid when you close your eyes. Some makeup brands make "Big Eye" eyeliner products specifically for this purpose. You may use an eyeliner pencil or liquid eyeliner. Make a longer outline with dark eyeliner. Apply a black or very dark eyeliner to the top and bottom water lines of your eye, to make your eye more dramatic. Avoid the area with white eyeliner, or carefully outline the white area. On the outer eye corner, extend the eyeliner past the waterline by 1–2 centimeters (0.4–0.8 inches) to make your eye appear slightly larger. Optionally, create a small wing at the corner. Winged eyes look even larger and more dramatic, but large wings can result in a heavy, partially closed look that doesn't match most anime styles. You might achieve a more natural effect by closing your eyes and using the natural crease to extend the outline. Avoid smoky eyeliner, which can make your eyes look smaller. Put on black mascara. Use a "volumizing" and lengthening mascara to make your eye lashes full and long. The outer lashes often appear thicker than the inner ones in anime, so concentrate on these. There are two main approaches you can use to different effect. Choose between them below, but remember to let your mascara dry before applying the next coat: Apply several coats thickly across the eyelashes for a bold, dramatic effect. This option is not recommended if you have a mascara that clumps together. Apply one coat using three brush strokes, across the outer, middle, and inner sections of your lashes. Repeat as needed until you achieve the desired effect. Wear false eyelashes (optional). If you are unsatisfied with the look so far, accentuate it with false eyelashes. Use demi lashes, or cut full-length lashes shorter before using. Apply them a little further back than you normally would to create a "larger" eye, across the top of the waterline or even just behind it. Optionally, add lower lashes as well. If you do not want to use false eyelashes, curling your eyelashes can result in a similar, though less dramatic, effect. Anime characters often have more "separated" eyelash look. Consider attaching sections of false eyelashes 2–4 millimeters (0.08–0.16 inches) apart, instead of in a continuous fringe. Change your eye color with contacts. Large "circle lenses" can achieve a more dramatic effect than makeup, especially if colored with an unnatural color. Always get your eyes measured by an optometrist first, and purchase the contacts from a reliable source. Poorly made or poorly fitting contacts can cause serious eye damage. For an especially dramatic effect, try "sclera lenses," which cover almost the entire visible eye. Always put on contacts before applying mascara. Use a light lipstick or lip gloss. Dark or bold lipstick will make your lips appear fuller and larger, which will detract attention from your eyes. On many face types, over-accentuated lips and eyes together can be overwhelming or chaotic. Consider a light pink lipstick or clear gloss instead. You can, however, make an exaggerated heart-shaped bow on top of your lips, if you are imitating an anime character with this feature. Add a pink blush. The innocent look of most female anime characters can be reinforced with a light pink blush on the cheekbones. For a uniquely anime look, cross the blush over the bridge of the nose from cheekbone to cheekbone. Alter the look with colored eyeliner. Brightly colored purple, blue, green, or other eyeliners can achieve an even less realistic look. You may wish to use this instead of black eyeliner if you are imitating cyberpunk anime, or other unusual styles. Draw on false eyebrows. A thinner, higher arch looks more animated than a natural eyebrow, especially if drawn boldly. Optionally, you can also use unusual colors. Wiping a gluestick over your natural eyebrows will flatten them out to make this more convincing. Tighten your eyes with teaspoons. Keep two teaspoons in the refrigerator or a cold cellar for 20-30 minutes. Put the bowl of the spoons over your eyes until the spoons have warmed up. This pulls the skin around your eyes tight, temporarily making you look wide-eyed.	Apply concealer and foundation. Add eye primer. Use eyeshadow. Accentuate with eye shimmer powder (optional). Create a pale outline of the inner eye. Make a longer outline with dark eyeliner. Put on black mascara. Wear false eyelashes (optional). Change your eye color with contacts. Use a light lipstick or lip gloss. Add a pink blush. Alter the look with colored eyeliner. Draw on false eyebrows. Tighten your eyes with teaspoons.
https://www.wikihow.health/Treat-Hiccups	How to Treat Hiccups	To treat hiccups at home, try holding your breath for a few seconds to relax your diaphragm and change your breathing pattern. Alternatively, breathe slowly and deeply into a paper bag to stop your diaphragm from spasming. If you got the hiccups from eating too quickly, drink small sips of cold water, or gargle with it to change your breathing rhythm. You can also try eating a spoonful of honey to activate your salivary glands and cause your breathing pattern to change as you swallow.	Try to change your breathing pattern. This may help your diaphragm to relax and stop spasming. Hold your breath for several seconds. It doesn't need to be long, just enough to start a new breathing rhythm. Do not hold so long it that it starts to get uncomfortable or you feel dizzy. Children with hiccups can try this method. Breathe into a paper bag. This will make you concentrate on breathing slowly and deeply, helping your diaphragm to stop spasming. It is unclear whether scaring someone or startling them will actually cure the hiccups, but if it makes you gasp and change your breathing, it might. Smelling salts may also help cause breathing pattern changes. Soothe irritated muscles by drinking cold water. This is particularly likely to be helpful if you got the hiccups from eating too quickly. This method will also work for children. If you have an infant with the hiccups try either breast feeding or bottle feeding the baby. When you feel your throat tightening as a hiccup comes on, drink small sips of water. The water will soothe your muscles and force you to change your breathing patterns as you swallow. It might not work on the first sip, so keep drinking until it does. Some people say you have to drink upside down from the wrong side of the cup. While this isn't scientifically proven, it will probably cause you (and everyone around you) to laugh, which will change your breathing pattern. Gargle with cold water. This will also force you to change your breathing rhythm. But be careful not to choke if you hiccup in the middle. This is only appropriate for adults and children old enough to gargle without choking. Eat a spoonful of something sweet. This will activate your salivary glands and cause you to change your breathing rhythm as you swallow. Use honey or sugar. But don't give an infant honey or sugar. Infants may also get hiccups, and like hiccups in older people, they are usually harmless and will go away on their own. Try something sour. This will also stimulate your salivary glands and make you swallow. Bite into a lemon or take a spoonful of vinegar. Tickling the roof of your mouth or pulling on your tongue may have a similar effect. Don't try this on an infant. Compress your chest. This technique hasn't been medically tested, but it may help when you change your posture and force your diaphragm into a different position. Curl forward to compress your chest. Or alternatively, fold your knees up into the fetal position. Hold this position for a few minutes to see if it helps. If it doesn't, straighten up and breathe deeply. A child can try changing his or her position, but don't try to compress the chest of a hiccuping infant. Eat slowly. Eating too fast can cause you to swallow air and disrupt your breathing patterns. Take smaller bites and chew your food well before you swallow. Wash your food down with sips of water to prevent it from getting stuck in your throat and causing hiccups. Don't over eat. Consume less alcohol and carbonated drinks. Drinking too much of either may give you hiccups. Intoxication may cause hiccups. Carbonated beverages make you swallow air and may irritate the muscles of your throat, causing hiccups. Avoid hot and spicy foods or drinks. The temperature change and the spices may irritate your throat causing hiccups. If you really enjoy spicy foods, be sure to drink lots of water with it to help prevent or stop hiccups. Reduce stress. Frequent short bouts of hiccups can be a reaction to stress or emotional excitement. If you are prone to hiccups, try some common methods to reduce stress. Get at least 8 hours of sleep Exercise daily Try meditation Get medical attention if your hiccups last for more than 2 days or interfere with your ability to eat and sleep. If you have hiccups that don't go away, it could be a sign of another underlying condition. Your doctor will check you for several types of conditions: Damage or irritation affecting the nerves that go to your diaphragm. Possible causes include something irritating your eardrum, a tumor, cyst, or goiter in your neck, and throat irritation or infection. A nervous system disorder affecting your brain. This could make your body unable to control the hiccup reflex. Possible conditions include encephalitis, meningitis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, trauma, and tumors. Metabolic disorders such as diabetes, kidney failure, or an electrolyte imbalance. Respiratory problems such as asthma, pneumonia, or pleurisy. Gastrointestinal disorders like gastro-esophageal reflux or inflammatory bowel syndrome. Alcoholism. A psychological stressor such as shock, fear, or grief. Tell your doctor if you are on any medications that might be causing your hiccups. This includes: Anesthesia Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation Sedatives to prevent seizures (benzodiazepines) or prevent anxiety (barbiturates) Pain medications (opioids like morphine) High blood pressure medications (methyldopa) Chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer Know what to expect at the doctor’s office. Your doctor will probably do various tests to try to identify if you have an underlying health condition that is causing the hiccups. Your doctor will likely: Test your balance, reflexes, and senses. Conduct a blood test to look for an infection, diabetes, and monitor your kidney function. Order chest x-rays, CT scans, or an MRI to check that there are no conditions that may be interfering with the nerves going to your diaphragm. Do an endoscopy to thread a tiny camera down your throat and look at the inside of your esophagus or airway. Discuss treatment options with your doctor. If your doctor identifies an underlying condition, then he or she will treat you for that. If nothing is identified, there are still a few other options. Medications against hiccups such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol, baclofen, metoclopramide, and gabapentin. However, it is unclear how effective these medications are. An injection of an anesthetic to calm the phrenic nerve Surgically inserting a small device that stimulates the vagus nerve Alternative medicine techniques like hypnosis or acupuncture may also bring relief	Try to change your breathing pattern. Soothe irritated muscles by drinking cold water. Eat a spoonful of something sweet. Try something sour. Compress your chest. Eat slowly. Consume less alcohol and carbonated drinks. Avoid hot and spicy foods or drinks. Reduce stress. Get medical attention if your hiccups last for more than 2 days or interfere with your ability to eat and sleep. Tell your doctor if you are on any medications that might be causing your hiccups. Know what to expect at the doctor’s office. Discuss treatment options with your doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Test-a-Fuse-With-a-Multimeter	How to Test a Fuse With a Multimeter	Before you test a fuse with a multimeter, turn off the equipment and remove the fuse by pulling it straight out of its slot. Turn the meter to ohms, then touch the positive and negative leads together and check the reading. Next, put one lead on each end of the fuse and check the reading. If the reading is close to the one you got when you touched the positive and negative leads, the fuse is fine. If the fuse is blown, the meter will not read anything at all, or the meter may say “Open Loop” or "OL."	Understand fuses. Fuses are really just wires that are designed not to last, but their purpose is to prevent damage to more valuable electrical equipment or prevent fires (especially in homes) caused by power surges. If too much power runs through the fuse, it will "burn out," quite literally, and open the circuit, preventing the current from flowing through the circuit. There are several varieties of fuses, but their differences are primarily in appearance. Here is a description of the two you are most likely to see: The cartridge fuse is a cylindrical fuse that has been common in a wide variety of devices for many years, from homes to small electronic devices. They have metal contact or terminal points on either end and consist primarily of a tube that contains the wire. The blade fuse is a common type of automotive fuse that has come into use in the last 20-30 years. They vaguely resemble the plug of a power cord, with two metal prongs emanating from a plastic housing that contains the wire. Previously, most vehicles also contained small glass cartridge fuses. Blade fuses plug conveniently into banks, and relatively little space is required to house a large number of them together. Learn how a multimeter works. Multimeters measure AC and DC voltage, electrical resistance, and the flow of current. For testing a fuse, you can either use it to measure the continuity (which tests if the circuit is complete) or the ohms (which tests resistance). A multimeter has a positive and negative lead. When testing resistance in a circuit, the meter will transmit a small quantity of electricity from its own battery and then measure the amount that passes through the circuit or object. Understand why you must test fuses. Testing fuses is the simplest way to examine what is going on in the electrical systems of your car or home, and for that reason, it is a vital skill to possess. It is easier to test fuses than it is to test other electrical equipment. Other components in your car or home involve complex wiring systems that run on for some length. In addition, most car parts can only be tested at repair shops, and to do so will usually cost quite a lot of money. Testing fuses with a multimeter is comparatively simple to do, and the equipment involved is cheap and easy to operate. Many types of fuses allow for visual confirmation that the fuse is still functional. They are made clear so that you can see if the wire remains intact. If the translucent area is blackened, it is usually because the fuse has burned out. However, some fuses will create that blackened stain after only slightly overheating, and that may have even been the result of an unnoticed incident weeks or months earlier. If a device is not working, you should test the fuses. If the fuses are all still working, there is likely a more serious problem and it may be time to call on an expert. Turn the equipment off and remove the fuse. Make sure the device, equipment, or vehicle is turned off before the fuse is removed. To remove the fuse, simply pull it straight out of the slot. Turn the meter on and set it to measure continuity. Turn the dial on the multimeter so it points to the continuity setting, which looks like 5 curved vertical lines. Before you test the fuse, put the positive and negative leads together and listen for the meter to beep to ensure it's working properly. If you want to measure the ohms, use the multimeter setting that has the omega symbol (Ω). Put one lead on each end of the fuse and look at the display. Because the fuse is little more than a single wire—and no complex parts to worry about—it does not matter which side receives the positive or negative lead. Test the fuse. Listen for the multimeter to beep continuously as you hold the probes against the fuse. If you don't hear any noise coming from the meter, then the fuse is blown and should be replaced. If you're using a digital multimeter set to measure resistance, touch the probes together to get an initial reading. Then put the probes on either side of the fuse and check if the reading is similar. If it is, then the fuse works properly. If you get no reading or “OL”, then the fuse has blown. If the multimeter reads "Open" or "Not complete," it means the fuse is broken.	Understand fuses. Learn how a multimeter works. Understand why you must test fuses. Turn the equipment off and remove the fuse. Turn the meter on and set it to measure continuity. Put one lead on each end of the fuse and look at the display. Test the fuse.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sock-Puppet	How to Make a Sock Puppet	To make a simple sock puppet, find a clean sock that's long enough to cover your arm. Slip the sock on so your fingers are in the toe area and make a C-shape with your hand. If you can reach, put your thumb into the heel area of the sock. If not, tuck the sock into the groove between your thumb and fingers. Use a marker to make 2 dots above the seams for the eyes, and add a nose if you like. Take the sock off and spread it out flat on a table, then glue or sew buttons onto the eye dots. If you want, you can add other decorations, like attaching yarn as its hair.	Find a clean sock that's long enough to cover your arm. A crew sock or a knee sock would work great for this! The sock can be any color you like. It can be fuzzy or plain. It can even have stripes or polka dots! Just make sure there aren't any holes. Slip the sock over your hand. Once you the sock on, make a C-shape with your hand. Put your fingers into the toe part. Try to get your thumb into the heel part. If you can't reach it, tuck the sock into the groove between your thumb and fingers. Open and close your hand. Your sock should already start looking like a puppet. Use a marker to make two dots above the seam for the eyes. If you want your puppet to have a nose, make a dot for that as well. Take the sock off. Spread it flat on the table. The marks for the eyes and nose may look out of place, but that's fine. This is why you made them while wearing the sock. Glue some eyes onto the sock. You can do this with a hot glue gun, fabric glue, or tacky glue. For the actual eyes, you can use buttons, pompoms, or googly eyes. You can also draw the eyes on with a marker. If your puppet is a girl, draw some eyelashes with a marker! Glue a small pompom just above the seam for the nose. You can also cut a triangle or circle out of felt and use that instead. A button would also make a cute nose. If you don't have any of these, you can draw a nose on instead! Add some other decorations. Your puppet is done at this point. You can still glue items onto it to give it more character. For example, you can glue some yarn to the top for hair. For more ideas, click here. Cut the toes off of a sock with fabric scissors. Find a sock long enough to cover your arm. It can be any color or pattern. A solid sock would work for just about any character, while a spotted one could make a leopard. You can even use a striped sock to make a zebra! Once you are happy with your sock, cut the toes off with fabric scissors, using the toe seam as a guide. Those funky, fuzzy socks work the best for this type of puppet, but you can use plain socks too. Cut a 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) oval out of thin cardboard. Get some thin cardboard. Draw an oval on it that is about 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) long. It should a little narrower than your sock. Cut the oval out with a pair of scissors. You can use an old cereal box for the cardboard. Cut a matching oval out of felt, then set it aside. Use the cardboard oval you just cut out to trace another oval onto a sheet of felt. Cut the felt oval out, then set it aside. You will be gluing this to the inside of the mouth later. Pink or red would work the best, but you can use a different color too. Fold the cardboard oval in half to make a crease. Unfold the oval when you are done. It will be bent like a V, which is good. Tuck the oval into the cut part of the sock. Keeping it bent like a V, tuck the oval into the sock. Pull the cut edges of the sock over the edges of the oval. Don't worry if things don't look perfect. You will be fixing that later. Glue the sock to the top and bottom of the oval. Set the sock down and open the mouth. Pull the edges of the sock over the top and bottom (narrow) ends of the oval by ½-inch (1.27-centimeter). Glue them down with hot glue. Don't worry if the sides get messed up. You'll fix that next. If you don't have hot glue, fabric glue or tacky glue may also work. Glue the sock to the side edges of the oval. Pull a bit of sock over the side edge of the oval by ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) and glue it down. Work your way from the top edge of the oval to the bottom. When you are done, do the other side of the oval too. Glue the felt oval into the mouth. Draw a line of glue around the inside of the puppet's mouth. Press the felt oval into the glue. Make sure that the edges match up. This will give the inside of the mouth some color and cover up the cut part of the sock. If you are using hot glue, work a little bit at a time so it doesn't dry too fast. Decorate the puppet. You can have the heel part be on the top or bottom of the puppet. Glue some googly eyes or buttons for the eyes. Add a smaller pompom or button for the nose. If you want to give your puppet a tongue, cut a long tongue shape out of red or pink felt, then glue it inside the mouth. Don't glue the tongue all the way down. This way it can flap around! For more decorating ideas, click here. Decide how much more your puppet needs. You don't have to use everything from this section. Take a look at your puppet, and decide what character you want it to be. Pick some ideas from the list before, or make up your own decorations! Make arms using pipe cleaners and rolled up pieces of felt. Fold a pipe cleaner in half. Fold a piece of felt around the pipe cleaner, then secure it with glue. Trim the felt down so that it is the same length as the pipe cleaner, plus 1 inch (2.54 centimeters). Cut one end of the arm into a hand shape, then glue the other end to the puppet. Repeat this step to make the other arm. Use yarn to add some hair, if desired. Wrap some yarn around your hand (short) or a book (long). Slide it off and cut apart the loops on one end. Tie a piece of yarn around the middle to hold it all together. Glue this to the top of the head, right above the eyes. The more times you wrap, the thicker the hair will be. Wrap it at least 10 times. You can use a similar technique to give your puppet a mustache! Leave the hair down or cut it. You can also braid it or put it into pigtails. You can also make hair out of pipe cleaners or cut shapes out of felt. Glue googly eyes to pompoms to make silly eyes. Glue two large pompoms to the top of your puppet's head. The pompoms can be as close together or as far apart as you want. Next, glue a googly eye to the front of each pompom (not the top). Draw on some defining features. Here is where you can get really creative! All you need is a fabric marker or a permanent marker. Try one of the ideas from below: Draw eyelashes if it's girl puppet. Draw freckles or a beauty mark under the eyes. Add some thick eyebrows or a mustache. Outline the puppet's mouth in red for lipstick. Make accessories for the puppet. These can add lots of character to your puppet. All you need are some pipe cleaners, buttons, glue, and extra felt. Below are some ideas to get you started: Cut a bow or tie out of felt, then glue it to the puppet. Make a pair of glasses out of pipe cleaners. Glue fancy buttons to either side of the puppet's head for earrings. Make a bow out of ribbon, then glue it to the top of the puppet's head. Use pompoms, craft foam, or felt to turn it into a monster. Sock puppets look silly enough on their own. You can make yours even sillier by turning it into a monster. Try one of these ideas: Glue pompoms all over its body to make warts. Cut triangles out of felt or craft foam to make spikes. Give it some teeth or fangs. White craft form works the best for this. Make some horns for it out of craft foam or pipe cleaners.	Find a clean sock that's long enough to cover your arm. Slip the sock over your hand. Use a marker to make two dots above the seam for the eyes. Take the sock off. Glue some eyes onto the sock. Glue a small pompom just above the seam for the nose. Add some other decorations. Cut the toes off of a sock with fabric scissors. Cut a 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) oval out of thin cardboard. Cut a matching oval out of felt, then set it aside. Fold the cardboard oval in half to make a crease. Tuck the oval into the cut part of the sock. Glue the sock to the top and bottom of the oval. Glue the sock to the side edges of the oval. Glue the felt oval into the mouth. Decorate the puppet. Decide how much more your puppet needs. Make arms using pipe cleaners and rolled up pieces of felt. Use yarn to add some hair, if desired. Glue googly eyes to pompoms to make silly eyes. Draw on some defining features. Make accessories for the puppet. Use pompoms, craft foam, or felt to turn it into a monster.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Your-Dad-You-Got-Your-Period	How to Tell Your Dad You Got Your Period	Telling your dad you got your period can seem a little awkward and scary, but it's a natural thing every girl has to go through and you don't need to be embarrassed about it. Remember that your dad knows about periods and he'll be expecting you to get yours around this time. It's best to wait for a time when your dad's not stressed or busy so he can give you his full attention. It doesn't need to be a big deal. Just say something like, “I just wanted to let you know that I've started my period.” If you need supplies, you can also use this opportunity to ask him to pick some up for you. If you're too nervous to tell your dad directly, you can write a short note for him and leave it for him to find.	Find a time where you can talk to your dad in private. You likely know his schedule pretty well, so you should know when he will be home from work and will have time to talk to you. Ask him if you can talk to him about something important at that time: “Dad, can we talk about something important after dinner?” If he tells you that it is not a good time, ask him to tell you when he will have time to talk to you for a couple of minutes. Remember that your dad knows what menstrual cycles are. Even if your mom is not present, your dad has at least a basic understanding of menstrual cycles. He might have learned about it in school. He will probably have some knowledge about it due to living with his own mom, sisters, and aunts, as well as any other women in your family, like your mom or sisters. Prepare what you want to say to him. If you are your dad's first daughter, he might not be expecting you to start your period. It would be best to not ambush him with this news, as that will make the conversation awkward. Be clear in what you are talking about, but ease into the conversation. “Dad, I need you to know about a change in my life. I've started my period.” “Dad, I want to be honest with you about what's going on with me. You need to know that my period started.” “I don't want this to be too awkward, but I started my period.” “I know this is a little bit uncomfortable, but my monthly cycle started.” Plan to ask your dad for help in getting the supplies you need, if necessary. If your mom is not available, for some reason, then your dad will be responsible for helping you get the supplies you need. “Can you take me to the store to get feminine products?” “Would you mind giving me money so that I can go buy pads?” “Do you mind picking up pads/tampons for me the next time you're at the store?” “I've been experiencing cramps, so I think I need a pain reliever.” “I've got a headache, and I need pain reliever to help with that.” Remain calm. It does feel scary or nerve-wracking, but if you stay calm, then your dad will stay calm, too. Take deep breaths and focus yourself. Do not give your dad any reason to believe that something is wrong. Getting your period is natural and expected, so you do not want to scare your dad into thinking that you are ill or injured. Tell your dad the news when you are able to have the conversation with him. When the time comes for you to sit down with your dad and tell him, it is important to follow through. Avoid feeling embarrassed or awkward. He will pick up on those emotions and mirror them, making the situation uncomfortable for both of you. Instead, be confident when telling him. There is no need to have a long, drawn-out conversation. Tell him what he needs to know, ask for whatever help you need, and bring the conversation to a close. Suggest that you come up with a code word for your period. This could make talking about your period less uncomfortable and make it funnier. “Aunt Flow” “Monthly visitor” “Red wave/red sea” “Crimson wave” "My little friend" Thank your dad for supporting you and taking care of you. Your dad wants what is best for you, and he wants to help you stay healthy and happy. “Thanks for understanding and supporting me, Dad.” “I appreciate that you took the time to talk with me about this.” “Dad, thank you for being here for me.” Keep in mind that your dad knows what menstrual cycles are. Regardless of whether your mom is present in your life, your dad almost certainly has an understanding of periods. It's possible that he learned about it in school. He might have some knowledge about it from women in his life, like his mom, sisters, aunts, and so forth. Plan a draft of what you want to say to him. Some people communicate better in writing than in speaking, so use that to your advantage. Come up with an outline of what you want to tell him. “Dad, you should know that I started my period.” “There's been a change in my life lately, and it's that I got my period.” “I felt uncomfortable telling you in person, and this feels easier to me.” “I was afraid it would get too awkward if I told you in person.” “I need feminine products, so can we go to the store?” “Can you give me money to buy pads?” “I need a pain reliever for the cramps I've got.” Make a suggestion that you come up with a code word for your period. This could make talking about your period less uncomfortable and make it funnier. “Aunt Flow” “Monthly visitor” “Red wave/red sea” “Crimson wave” Thank your dad for supporting you and taking care of you. He wants to be able to help you, and he wants what is best for you. “Thanks for understanding and supporting me, Dad.” “I appreciate that I could find a way to tell you about this.” “Dad, thank you for always being there for me.” Find a nice piece of stationery paper or a small notecard. You do not need to write him a long letter all about how you got your period. Keep it short and to the point, and use an appropriately-sized sheet of paper or card to do this. Write your note to your father. You want to make sure you tell him what is going on and what you need from him, which you planned in Step 2. Use clear, legible handwriting so that your father can read your note. Start the note with a greeting such as “Dear Dad” or “Hi Dad.” End your note with a closing such as, “Love, Susie” or “Thank you, Morgan.” Slide your note into an envelope and seal it. If you chose a small notecard for your note, it probably has an envelope. Otherwise, you can fold up your paper and slide it into a mailing envelope. You can seal the envelope by licking it yourself, or you can use an envelope moistener or a damp sponge. On the front of the envelope, address your dad by writing, “Dad,” “Daddy,” or “Father.” Leave the note for your dad where he will find it. Consider rooms in the house your dad frequently visits or items he frequently uses, such as his briefcase or laptop bag. Avoid leaving your note in a public place where someone else might pick it up. Leave your note where he will see it, such as on a counter near a gadget he often uses, inside his briefcase, or on his desk. Follow up with your dad to confirm that he read your note. If your dad does not approach you about the note, it is a good idea to ask him in a day or so if he read it. (Be sure to ask him in person). This way, you can know that he knows that you got your period and can help you get supplies. Be confident when you follow up with him. Ask him, “Did you get my note?” and let him know that you need to go to the store if that is the case.	Find a time where you can talk to your dad in private. Remember that your dad knows what menstrual cycles are. Prepare what you want to say to him. Plan to ask your dad for help in getting the supplies you need, if necessary. Remain calm. Tell your dad the news when you are able to have the conversation with him. Suggest that you come up with a code word for your period. Thank your dad for supporting you and taking care of you. Keep in mind that your dad knows what menstrual cycles are. Plan a draft of what you want to say to him. Make a suggestion that you come up with a code word for your period. Thank your dad for supporting you and taking care of you. Find a nice piece of stationery paper or a small notecard. Write your note to your father. Slide your note into an envelope and seal it. Leave the note for your dad where he will find it. Follow up with your dad to confirm that he read your note.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Ping-Pong-Paddle	How to Choose a Ping Pong Paddle	If you are interested in taking your ping pong game to the next level, buy a competition paddle, which is made of higher quality materials and can withstand more intense play. Go for a paddle with a smooth rubber surface if you want to achieve speed, or choose a more textured rubber if you play more defensively. Additionally, buy a paddle that best suits your grip: for a shakehand grip you need a thick handle, whereas for a penhold grip you need something narrower.	Figure out what grip you want to use. Think about the way you play and how different types of paddles might influence your performance. Decide which of the traditional grips is more comfortable for you. The most common grip in the West is the “shakehand” grip, which takes its name from the similarities in the way of holding your play hand to shaking hands with someone you just met. Other players might feel more in control when utilizing a “penhold” grip, in which the handle is gripped between the thumb and forefinger like a pen with the paddle held downwards. Try serving and returning the ball a few times with each grip before deciding which is better suited for your game. A shake hands grip will allow you to make returns with more force, as well as put spin on the ball, while playing with a penhold grip puts the arm in a more natural position to use quick, brushing strokes. Start with a basic plastic or wood paddle. Pick up the cheapest paddle you can find when you're first learning how to play. These basic paddles are usually made from one piece of molded plastic or a few thin layers of wood and offer no frills in terms of function or aesthetics. They can be very helpful when you're just starting out, though, and you won't have to break the bank buying a more expensive paddle that you aren't enough good enough to take advantage of. A cheap, plain paddle can actually teach you to be more precise, as you'll be forced to make sure you're hitting the ball directly each and every time you serve and return. Buy a ready-made commercial paddle. Take a stroll through the tabletop games section of any sporting goods store to find a garden variety packaged ping pong paddle. These paddles are typically made taking a cookie cutter approach, with the same dimensions, materials and unsophisticated rubberized surface layer. For most recreational players, a basic store-bought paddle will be all they'll ever need. Ping pong is more about technique than it is about equipment. A good player can dominate with a store-bought paddle. Commercial paddles can be purchased cheap and are sometimes sold in pairs or packaged with ping pong balls included. Try out a competition paddle. If you find yourself going through commercial paddles too quickly or you're just looking for something a little more heavy duty, pick up a competition grade paddle. The official table tennis rulebook specifies that competition paddles be mad up of at least 85% natural wood, so they'll have a bit of heft to them. Competition paddles are also put together using higher quality rubbers and adhesives, meaning they'll last longer and hold up better to intense play. Professional paddles can usually be bought in the same places that sell basic commercial paddles, or you can order them online. Play with a rubberized paddle to increase control. Make sure the paddle you're playing with has rubber attached to at least one side. Most ping pong paddles have a thin sheet of rubber glued to the flat surface of the paddle. This adds traction to the face of the paddle and gives you more control over the ball. If your play style involves using a lot of spin to switch up the speed and direction of the ball, it's important that you find a paddle with some good, grippy rubber. Having control over the ball means making it go where you want at the speed you want, without having to worry about the ball sliding or deflecting off the paddle. Almost all ping pong paddles are rubberized these days. However, the quality, durability and play characteristics of rubbers can vary greatly. Look at different rubber textures. Play with a textured paddle to change the way you handle the ball. In addition to the rubber layer, some paddles also have textures known as “pimples,” “dimples” or “waffling” that grip the ball and help it stick briefly after it makes contact. For defensive players and people who like to decide the pace of a game, a textured paddle can make a big difference. With a textured paddle, you'll have additional traction but give up a little bit of speed and reactivity on returns. Deep textures are not recommended for players who use a lot of spin techniques. Consider how thick you want the rubber sponge to be. Decide whether you'd play better with a thicker or thinner rubber sponge. The sponge lies beneath the outer surface of the rubber to absorb impact and offer grip and control. It also changes the speed with which the ball can be returned. Thicker sponges make the paddle heavier and more dense, which lets you hit the ball with more speed. Thin layers of rubber, on the other hand, provide sensitivity and let you slow things down a bit. In addition to the type, softness and texture of the rubber, you have a choice of how thick you want the sponge. Replace your paddle or rubber when it becomes worn out. The more you play with a paddle, the fast the rubber surface will begin to show signs of wear. When this happens, either replace the rubber and sponge or drop some money on a new paddle. Rubber that has been worn thin loses a lot of its grippiness and spring, which will compromise your technique. Look for places where the texturing is thinned out or feels less pronounced to the touch. If you tend to use commercial paddles, buy a new one once the old one is past its prime. If you play with a custom paddle, strip off the worn out rubber and attach a new one. Select your own custom materials. More experienced players often pick and choose the materials that go into building their paddles to fine-tune their performance. Customize your paddle by deciding what type of wood you'd like to use for the construction, narrowing down a rubber that gives you the right balance of speed and control and incorporating other materials that alter the paddle's specs. Built your ideal paddle by selecting and assembling each part individually. Other materials used in ping pong paddles include carbon fibers, which increase the strength of the paddle and gives it extra snap, and compressed paper, which reduces the paddle's weight. After you've been playing long enough, you'll start to form an idea of exactly what kind of paddle you need to be at your best. Choose a paddle that’s designed for your preferred grip. All ping pong paddles have the same basic shape, but certain types vary the width of the blade or the length and design of the handle to be better for specific play styles. For a classic shake hands grip, find a paddle with a thick, sturdy handle to give your stroke some authority. If you play with the penhold hand position, choose a lighter weight paddle with a longer, more narrow handle that permits quick brushing motions of the wrist. Some paddles are designed specially for players who favor a penhold grip. These paddles are longer and more ergonomic, and sometimes even include an extra fin of wood around the handle for added security. Decide whether you want rubber on one or both sides of the paddle. You've found a wooden blade you like, but do you rubberize just one side of the paddle or both? This is mostly a matter of preference. An additional rubber and sponge will add to the overall weight of the paddle, but you'll have more control when alternating between forehand and backhand strokes. You might also choose to rubberize both sides of the paddle, but use a different texture and thickness for each side. That way, you'll be able to switch between both sides of the paddle when you need to make different shots. Competitive players often use two different rubbers on their paddles, each with slightly different properties for more versatile strategies. Experiment with different sizes and weights. Ping pong paddles are available in lots of sizes, shapes and styles. It can be worth trying out a few different types before settling on one you really like. Heavier paddles are better for offensive players who use quickness to win games, while lighter, more flexible paddles allow defensive players to regulate the speed and direction of the ball. Play with paddles of various weights and dimensions whenever you get the chance until you find out what works best for you. The weight of a paddle is determined by its thickness. Thicker paddles let you drive the ball with greater speed but sacrifice control. Thinner paddles offer the most control over the ball but tend to return a little slower. Each type of paddle has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Again, it's about learning your strengths and weakness as a player and finding a paddle that is suitable for you.	Figure out what grip you want to use. Start with a basic plastic or wood paddle. Buy a ready-made commercial paddle. Try out a competition paddle. Play with a rubberized paddle to increase control. Look at different rubber textures. Consider how thick you want the rubber sponge to be. Replace your paddle or rubber when it becomes worn out. Select your own custom materials. Choose a paddle that’s designed for your preferred grip. Decide whether you want rubber on one or both sides of the paddle. Experiment with different sizes and weights.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dress-a-Baby-in-Winter	How to Dress a Baby in Winter	To dress your baby for winter if you're going outside, button them up in a baby bunting, which is a blanket-like garment meant to keep babies warm. Alternatively, if they're at least 6-12 months old, you can dress them in a coat or snowsuit that's filled with polyester or down to keep them warm. Besides a coat, you should dress your baby in a warm hat that covers their ears, mittens, and thick socks with boots. If you can't find baby boots, layer several socks under their booties to keep their feet from getting cold.	Put a soft cotton onesie on your baby. For the first layer, dress your baby in a comfortable onesie made of a breathable fabric such as wool or cotton. This will help moisture escape so your baby stays warm and dry. While you can dress your baby in a short-sleeve onesie as long as they're very well layered, try to use long-sleeved onesies for the best coverage. Add fleece pants to the outfit. To add another insulating layer, dress your baby in pants to help trap warmth. Select fleece pants with a snug waist band so they don't slide down your baby's torso. For the warmest pants, look for ones with that extend and cover the feet. Add a light jacket or sweater. Since most baby onesies are thin, dress your baby in another layer such as a thin fleece jacket or long-sleeved sweater. Pick a jacket or sweater that's soft. If your baby gets too warm, you can easily take off the jacket to remove a layer. For example, once your baby has a long-sleeve onesie on, put on a pair of pants and a light, fleece sweater. Put warm socks on the baby. If you're dressing your baby in a bodysuit, look for one with attached feet covers. If you're layering your baby in a onesie and pants, put a pair of warm socks on their feet. Try to choose socks with slightly elastic bands that won't slide off the baby's feet. Button your newborn to 6-month-old in a baby bunting. If you want to take your baby outside in the winter, they'll need a few more layers to stay warm. Once you've dressed them in a few light layers, put them in a polyester or down-filled baby bunting. If you have a newborn, you'll also need to wrap them in a blanket. Add a coat or snowsuit for 6- to 12-month-olds. To take an older baby outdoors in winter, choose a coat or snowsuit filled with polyester or down. Look for one that has a hood attached so you can easily put it up over your baby's head. The hood should completely cover your baby's ears as well. If it doesn't, put a fleece hat on your baby's head under the hood. Avoid putting a coat on the baby if you're putting them in a car seat. Bulky coats or puffy jackets will flatten instantly if there's a car crash which will leave a gap between the baby and the car seat harness. Instead, buckle your baby into their car seat and then lay a blanket or coat over the baby. To make it easier to get your baby into their car seat in the winter, keep the seat in the house. Buckle the baby into it and lay the blanket over them. Then you can quickly carry the baby in the car seat to the car once you're ready to go. Cover your baby's head and ears with a warm hat. Look for a hat that will go down over the ears or that has ear flaps. Feel the inside of the hat to ensure the fabric isn't scratchy and won't irritate your baby. Many baby hats are lined with fleece so they're comfortable and insulated. Choose a hat that has a Velcro strap and use it to secure the hat under your baby's chin. This way they're less likely to pull the hat off. Put mittens on the baby's hands when they'll be outside. Since babies have such small fingers, they get cold very quickly. To protect their hands, put thick mittens on them. Choose mittens that your baby won't be able to pull off easily. Avoid trying to put gloves on your older baby since it will be too difficult to get the individual fingers into them. If your newborn's onesie has hand covers near the cuffs, fold them over the hands for an extra layer of protection. Put boots on your baby to keep their feet warm. Cover your baby's feet with thick socks and then put their baby boots on. These sturdy boots will prevent their feet from getting too cold in the winter. It may be hard to find thick winter boots for small babies, so you may need to put several layers of socks under their booties if you can't find boots. Choose footed pajamas to put your baby in before bed. Put your baby in a footed cotton onesie that covers their arms, legs, and feet. If your baby's room is very cold, you can also put a sleeveless onesie or vest on the baby under the pajama onesie. If you co-sleep with your baby, they probably don't need very heavy pajamas. Instead, dress them in lighter pajamas and avoid layering. Check your baby's back or tummy to see if they're cool. The best way to determine if your baby is warm enough is to feel their back or tummy. It should feel warm, not cool or sweaty. If your child's hair or face is sweaty, they're probably too hot. Don't use the temperature of your baby's hands or feet to determine if they're cold since these are normally a little cooler than the rest of the body. Zip or button your baby into a wearable blanket if their room is cold. While some baby sleep bags are one-size fits all, others are available in sizes to fit your baby. Set your baby in their light pajamas into the wearable blanket and then zip or snap them in. Many of these also have Velcro wraps that you can tuck around the baby so they feel swaddled. Don't dress your baby in several layers of pajamas before putting them in the wearable blanket or they may overheat. Avoid putting blankets, pillows, and loose bedding in the crib. It's tempting to think that your baby will be cozier if there are quilts, pillows, or blankets in their crib. Unfortunately, having loose bedding in the crib can cause babies to suffocate if they can't push the item away from their face. Instead, just cover the mattress with a sheet and place the baby in the crib. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until your baby turns 1 before putting a blanket in their crib. You can make your baby's crib a little warmer by putting a flannel fitted sheet on the mattress in winter.	Put a soft cotton onesie on your baby. Add fleece pants to the outfit. Add a light jacket or sweater. Put warm socks on the baby. Button your newborn to 6-month-old in a baby bunting. Add a coat or snowsuit for 6- to 12-month-olds. Avoid putting a coat on the baby if you're putting them in a car seat. Cover your baby's head and ears with a warm hat. Put mittens on the baby's hands when they'll be outside. Put boots on your baby to keep their feet warm. Choose footed pajamas to put your baby in before bed. Check your baby's back or tummy to see if they're cool. Zip or button your baby into a wearable blanket if their room is cold. Avoid putting blankets, pillows, and loose bedding in the crib.
https://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-and-Treat-Feline-Toxoplasmosis	How to Diagnose and Treat Feline Toxoplasmosis	To diagnose and treat feline toxoplasmosis, check your cat for common signs of the condition, including fever, loss of appetite, labored breathing, and trouble seeing. Additionally, observe whether your cat is abnormally twitching its ears, having a hard time chewing and swallowing, or having seizures, as these could all signal a central nervous problem. If you notice any of these symptoms, take your cat to the vet promptly so they can run blood tests. Then, depending on your vet's recommendations, you may need to administer your cat antibiotics and separate it from other pets so the disease doesn't spread.	Check for signs of a fever. Fever is a common symptom of toxoplasmosis. Touch your cat's nose to see if it is wet and damp or dry and warm. If it is dry and warm, then your cat may have a fever. Additionally, if you notice your cat lying down more than usual with irritated or heavy eyes, then your cat may be lethargic due to a fever. You can also use a conventional digital thermometer to check your cat's temperature. You will need to insert the thermometer into your cat's rectum to do this. Oil the tip of the thermometer with lubricant jelly or Vaseline. Stabilize your cat on a flat surface. Gently and slowly rotate the thermometer to insert it. Insert it about an inch into its rectum. Remove the thermometer once you hear a beep. The normal body temperature of a cat ranges from 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.2 to 39.2 degrees Celsius). A temperature above this indicates that your cat has a fever. Observe your cat’s eating patterns. Loss of appetite is another common symptom of toxoplasmosis. If you notice your cat eating less or not eating at all, then it may be infected with the disease. Also observe changes in its eating patterns. If your cat becomes picky, or suddenly prefers dry food to wet (or vice versa), then it may be exhibiting signs of an illness like toxoplasmosis. Notice labored breathing. Pneumonia is also a symptom of toxoplasmosis, although it is less common. If you notice a shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and/or shallow, rapid breathing, then your cat may have pneumonia as a result of toxoplasmosis. Take your cat to the vet immediately if you see your cat struggling to breathe with its mouth open. Check your cat’s eyes. If you observe abnormally sized pupils accompanied by light sensitivity, and/or blindness, then your cat may be suffering from toxoplasmosis. For example, if you see your cat bumping into walls, furniture, and other objects, then it may be having trouble seeing. Confusion and making a lot of noise are other possible signs that your cat may be having trouble seeing. Observe central nervous problems. If you notice any personality changes in your cat, twitching of the ears, circling, head pressing, and/or seizures, then your cat's central nervous system may be affected due to toxoplasmosis. Take your cat to the vet immediately if it is exhibiting any of these symptoms. Additionally, if you notice your cat having a hard time chewing and swallowing its food, then your cat may be experiencing a central nervous problem due to toxoplasmosis. Incontinence may also indicate a central nervous problem. Run routine blood tests. If you observe any of these symptoms in your cat, then take it to the vet as soon as possible. Your vet will ask you about the history of your cat's health, including vaccinations and shots. Then your vet will run blood tests to confirm or rule out a toxoplasmosis diagnosis. The existence of a significant amount of IgM antibodies to T. gondii in your cat's blood indicates that it has toxoplasmosis. Do not attempt to treat your cat before consulting your vet. Always consult your veterinarian first before giving your cat any type of medication. Your vet will be able to prescribe an appropriate treatment regimen for your cat based on its symptoms and the severity of the disease. Give your cat antibiotics. Your vet will most likely prescribe an antibiotic in the form of a pill. In order to administer the antibiotic, open your cat's mouth and quickly place the pill in the back of its mouth. Do not let your cat go until the pill is swallowed. Reward your cat with a treat afterwards for good behavior. Give your cat the correct dosage per your vet's instructions, and make sure to finish the entire course of antibiotics. Antibiotics such as Clindamycin, pyrimethamine, and sulfadiazine are typically used to treat toxoplasmosis. Separate the cat from other pets. Place your cat's bed, food and water bowls, litter box, toys, and other possessions in a separate room. Keep your cat in this room during the first week of antibiotics. This way, you can prevent the disease from spreading to your other pets. Make sure to check on your cat regularly. You may want to take your other pets to the vet to ensure that they do not have the disease as well. Only feed your cat dry or canned food. Do not feed your cat raw meat. Raw meat contains the tissue cysts that can carry toxoplasmosis. Do not feed your cat unpasteurized milk either. Clean your cat’s litter box regularly. Check your cat's litter box twice a day for waste. Use gloves to remove the waste and place it in zip-lock bags for added protection before throwing it away. Re-fill the litter box with fresh litter. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water afterwards. Clean your cat's litter box with hot water and a mild soap once a week. Keep your cat indoors. This will prevent your cat from hunting, killing, and eating wild rodents and birds. Wild rodents and birds often carry the cysts that contain toxoplasmosis. If your cat is an outside cat, then make sure your cat is well-fed before letting it go outside to prevent it from killing and eating rodents and birds. By controlling the rodent population with traps, you may reduce the chances of your cat killing and eating rodents.	Check for signs of a fever. Observe your cat’s eating patterns. Notice labored breathing. Check your cat’s eyes. Observe central nervous problems. Run routine blood tests. Do not attempt to treat your cat before consulting your vet. Give your cat antibiotics. Separate the cat from other pets. Only feed your cat dry or canned food. Clean your cat’s litter box regularly. Keep your cat indoors.
https://www.wikihow.com/Start-an-LLC	How to Start an LLC	To start an LLC, choose a unique name for your LLC that complies with your state's laws. Next, fill out an "Articles of Organization" form, file it with your secretary of state, and pay the required fee. Then, choose a registered agent and obtain any licenses required to run your specific type of business. Lastly, apply for an employee identification number (EIN) and open a bank account for your LLC!	Find your state’s LLC laws. The name that you choose for your LLC must comply with your state's laws. While there will be variation, most states do not allow LLC names that are duplicates of existing business names or extremely similar to an existing name. States also may have other restrictions on the type of name you can choose. For example, in Texas, an LLC name cannot include profanity language that is obscene in nature (such as explicit sexual language). To search for your state's laws regarding LLC formation, visit http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/form-llc-how-to-organize-llc-30287.html/ and choose your state. Choose a unique name for your LLC. Choose a name that complies with your state laws and properly represents your business. While there is no exact formula for choosing the best name, you should choose something that is: distinct, easy to remember, easily spelled and pronounced, suggests the items or services that you sell, and distinguishes you from your competitors. Include "LLC" or some variation in your name. Most states require you to include, as part of your company's name, the letters "LLC," "L.L.C.," or "Limited Liability Company." Even after you create your company's name, do not omit these identifying letters on marketing materials, advertisements, or business transactions. Doing so may lead to unintended consequences. For example, if you leave "LLC" out of your name while doing business, a judge may find that you entered into a business deal as an individual, and not as an LLC. If this happens, you may be found personally liable and may not receive the limited liability shield you anticipated. Ensure that your chosen name is available. In order to register your LLC with the name you've chosen, you must search to make sure that the name is available in the state where you plan to file your LLC. To check name availability, you must look through the secretary of state's database of registered names. Most states have an online database that you can use to search for a small fee. Additionally, some states will allow you to reserve a name for a short period of time before registration so no one else takes your name while you are deciding whether to use it. Reserve your business name. In some states, you can register your business name when filing your articles of incorporation. However, in other states, you must separately register your name before forming your LLC. For example, each business that wants to operate in Texas must register its name separately from the articles of incorporation. Some states will charge a fee for name registration. To find out the specific requirements for your state, visit your secretary of state's website. Decide whether to trademark your name. If your name is very original or creative, you also may want to consider registering it as a trademark. This can distinguish your product or service from those of competitors. Trademarking your company name also can protect you from trademark infringement by other companies. For example, a trademark will allow you to hold a domain as yours, as well as any other intellectual property related to your business. You can trademark your business name through the U.S. Patent and Trademark office by visiting their website at http://www.uspto.gov/ and filling out the form. The fee to trademark a business name is between $275 and $325. Decide how your LLC will be managed. When you set up your LLC, you will be able to choose who will run your company and how it will be run. In general, you will be able to pick between two options: The member-managed LLC , where all the owners participate in running the business. This is the most commonly utilized structure, in large part because most LLCs are small businesses without a need for separate management. In most states, this is the default structure. Therefore, if you fail to designate a structure for your LLC, most states will automatically create a member-managed LLC. If you choose this structure and only have one member (a.k.a., manager), in some states you will not even have to file articles of organization. Check your state laws for more details. The manager-managed LLC , where only designated members (or even outsiders) are given the responsibility of running the LLC. While this is a less common structure than the member-managed LLC, it can be useful when some members only want to be passive investors. In addition, this structure may be advantageous if you have some members that are not particularly skilled in managing, or when your ownership is too large or diverse to allow for everyone to manage. File your “Articles of Incorporation. ” To form your LLC, you must prepare and file "articles of organization" with the secretary of state in the state where you plan to do business. While most states use the term "articles of organization" to refer to the basic document required to create an LLC, some states call it a "certificate of formation" or "certificate of organization." Generally, you will be required to include your LLC name, legal address, business purpose, names of members and general business structure in your articles of incorporation. At the time you register, you will also have to pay a fee. The amount of the fee will vary between states, but it is typically between $100 and $300. Choose a registered agent. In addition to filing the articles of incorporation, you will also need to choose someone to be the LLC's “registered agent” for service of process. In most states, the registered agent can be either a domestic entity or a foreign entity that is registered to do business in the state or an individual resident of the state. Typically, one of the partners of the LLC will act as the agent. Keep in mind that the LLC itself cannot act as its own registered agent; so do not enter the limited liability company name as the name of the registered agent. Obtain an required business licenses. License requirements will vary according to your state, or even according to the county where you plan to do business. Contact your county clerk's office to determine if any licenses or permits are required for your type of business. For example, if you are opening a restaurant, you must have the applicable licenses from the health department. The city Chamber of Commerce may also have information on what type of licenses you need, how to apply for them, and what the fees will be. Additionally, some licenses may be obtained and renewed online. Apply for an employee identification number (EIN). An EIN is an assigned number for IRS purposes, similar to a social security number. EINs are used for small business and corporations to account for employee tax withholdings. However, an EIN is not required if you do not have any employees and you are a solo member LLC. If this is the case, you can simply use your Social Security number instead. Another option, aside from hiring employees and applying for an EIN, is to hire only independent contractors. Independent contractors are not considered employees and therefore no EIN will be required. If you do plan on hiring employees, you can apply for an EIN by: Contacting the Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.gov. Click on "Apply for an EIN online" in the left corner. Reading the guidelines and click on "apply now." You will need the following information to apply for an EIN: the name of your LLC, the name and social security number of the owner or managing member of the LLC, the business address, the country of incorporation (United States or a foreign country), the number of members in the LLC, and information about what types of services your business supplies. There is no charge for the application if you go directly through the IRS. Open a bank account for your LLC. You will need to have your EIN prior to opening an account. Consult your bank of choice about the options on your account that will be best suited to your business needs. Ask the bank if you will need to present certain documentation to open the account, such as your certificate of formation or business license. Banks in Texas may vary in terms of what they require for opening an account. Protect your LLC by writing an operating agreement. Unless you are a solo member LLC, in which case you do not need an operating agreement, it may be wise to write one in order to protect your LLC. Although most states do not require you to register an operating agreement, you may want to consider doing so. In almost all cases, you can choose the operational rules for your LLC. However, if you do not have an operating agreement, the “default” rules in place in your state will govern in the event of a disagreement. Your operating agreement can help you do the following: Protect your LLC status: Having an operating agreement makes your LLC more “legitimate” in the eyes of the court, especially if it is a solely owned LLC. Because there are many different types of business structures, you want to make sure that your LLC is recognized as an LLC and not something different. The formality of an operating agreement insures that your LLC will be seen as an LLC. Define your management and financial structure: the operating agreement should define how your LLC is going to be run and how the finances will work - including who will share in the profits and what will happen in the event of a disagreement. If you do not have an operating agreement, you and your partners will have a much more difficult time resolving financial or management disagreements. Override state default rules: each state has laws that automatically govern LLCs in that state unless an operating agreement says otherwise. However, these default rules do not always fit your situation. Therefore, you should write an operating agreement that sets your specific rules for the inner workings of your LLC. Decide what to include in your operating agreement. Each LLC's needs will be different and therefore, no two operating agreements will look exactly alike. In most cases, you should contact an experienced attorney to draft your operating agreement. However, most operating agreements should include the following basic items: how much each member of the LLC owns. For example, if you have three LLC members and each member as a 33% interest in the LLC, you should include that figure in the operating agreement. the members' rights and responsibilities regarding the LLC. Set out what each LLC member is required to do to contribute to the LLC, and the benefits that each member will receive. how the LLC will vote, including the type of voting structure used and the number of votes (or percentage of votes) given to each member. how profits and losses will be allocated to the LLC and among the members. how the LLC will be managed. rules for holding annual meetings and voting on important matters. rules regarding a member's buyout, or buy-sell, provisions, which determine what happens when a member wants to sell his interest or otherwise cannot hold it (due to death or disability). Find resources. Depending on the structure and size of your LLC, writing an operating agreement can be difficult. As mentioned above, you should hire an attorney to look over your document for best results. However, your state may have other resources for LLC members, such as form operating agreements or copies of the default rules. Look on your secretary of state's website to determine what resources may be available to you.	Find your state’s LLC laws. Choose a unique name for your LLC. Include "LLC" or some variation in your name. Ensure that your chosen name is available. Reserve your business name. Decide whether to trademark your name. Decide how your LLC will be managed. File your “Articles of Incorporation. Choose a registered agent. Obtain an required business licenses. Apply for an employee identification number (EIN). Open a bank account for your LLC. Protect your LLC by writing an operating agreement. Decide what to include in your operating agreement. Find resources.
https://www.wikihow.com/Kick-a-Football	How to Kick a Football	To kick a football, start by setting the ball on a tee and taking a few steps back for your run-up. Then, run up to the ball and plant your foot when you're about a foot behind it. Next, swing back your kicking leg with your knee bent and hold up your hands for stability. When you kick the ball, aim to strike it with the top of your foot about a third of the way up. Once you feel comfortable kicking the ball, try to practice it from different angles on the pitch, such as by taking corners or free kicks.	Find an appropriate place to practice. Naturally, a football field will make the best place to drill your kicking technique. If you don't have access to a field, you can make do with just about any open area, like a public park or even your own backyard, as long as it's spacious enough to offer you the room you need. Many schools, churches, and recreation centers make their football fields open for community use. Just be sure to ask an employee if it's alright for you to practice on the field before you get your session underway. Being on a field will give you a sense of what it's like to kick in an actual game and allow you to use the yard lines as a helpful visual reference. Stand the ball on a tee. A tee is a small device used to hold the oblong football upright until the kicker makes contact. When you place the ball on the tee, make sure the laces are pointed away from you and toward your intended target. The upper end of the ball should lean toward you just slightly—this will help you create lift to send the ball higher. It's easier to learn proper technique kicking from a tee than from the ground when you're first starting out. If you don't have a tee, have a friend hold the ball with the tip of their finger and let go at the moment of impact. Visualize the ball’s path. Before you start swinging wildly at the ball, concentrate on where you want it to end up. The best way to do this is to choose a target (for example, the center of the crossbar on the goal or a distant object like a fence post) and square your body to it. Imagine the ball leaving your foot and sailing directly toward the target in a straight line. Creative visualization isn't just good for your confidence—it can actually improve your hand-eye coordination. Begin your approach. Take a few trotting steps toward the ball from a comfortable distance. It's best to run in a slight curve, so that you're coming from behind and just off to one side. Keep your head lowered and your eyes on the ball the whole time. There's no single best number of steps to take before the kick. Play around with different run-ups to discover which one works best for you. Field goals usually require a shorter approach because the opposing team will be attempting to block the kick once the play starts. Plant your non-kicking leg. Turn your supporting foot outward and root it to the ground. This will provide you with a solid base and help you generate more force. As you prepare for the kick, keep your knee slightly bent to stabilize your lower body and core. If your support leg is too far away from the ball, you may lose power or throw yourself off balance. If it's too close, you run the risk of clipping it with your kicking leg. Avoid shifting, pivoting, lifting your supporting foot. Once it's down, it shouldn't leave the ground until you've completed the kick. Find a comfortable range. Some kickers prefer to be about a foot behind the ball at the moment of contact, while others do better when they hang back a half stride or longer. Try out both methods and go with the one that feels most natural. Then, reset and continue practicing your approach, making an effort to end up in just the right position each time. Figure out what starting stance is required to put you in proper kicking position. For example, if you're right-handed and feel most comfortable taking about five steps, you'll need to start with your right leg forward so that you can plant your left beside the ball when you're ready to kick. The amount of distance you leave between yourself and the ball will mostly depend on your height. Keep in mind that your kicking leg should be fully extended and locked when it contacts the ball. This may play a part in determining your posture during the kick. Develop a consistent approach. Once you start to get the hang of your run-up, remember how it feels and make an effort to do it the same way every time. The best kickers go through the exact same motions over and over again until they becomes second nature. Spend your first full session practicing without the ball to commit your approach to muscle memory. Practice variations once you're comfortable. Don't get in the habit of always kicking toward the same goal post—switch up your target, number of steps and angle of approach. Kicking from different distances and positions on the field will force you out of your comfort zone and give you some valuable practice aiming and controlling the ball. Try alternating between a long, leisurely run-up, taking as much time as you need, and a quicker approach for kicking field goals. Make sure you've got a good grasp on the basic technique before you start adding complicated variations. Wind up your kicking leg. Once you're within range and your support leg is firmly planted, draw your leg back quickly, knee bent, so that it trails behind your body. At the same time, raise your arms and hold them out to your sides to help maintain your balance. Don't try to pull your leg back too far. As with the rest of your kick, what feels most natural will also usually be most effective. Strike the ball with the top of your foot. Specifically, your point of contact should be the broad part of your instep just in front of your shoelaces. Aim to hit the ball about one third of the way up from the bottom. As the ball leaves the tee, lift with your toe to give it some extra height. Channel the momentum from the last step of your run-up and swing your leg hard. Some kickers prefer to kick with their toe or the front of their foot. This is mostly a matter of preference. Do what feels most comfortable and gives you the best results. Follow through. Continue swinging your leg forward and up in the direction of your target. Keep your knee and ankle fully extended until the ball has left your foot. For maximum height and distance, the follow through is the single most important part of the kick, especially during the kickoff or a defensive field goal when you have a lot of ground to cover. Try not to let your leg cross your body. When you do this, you end up slicing the ball at an angle. If you find yourself spinning out of the kick, it means your kicking leg is looping around on the follow through. Make an effort to keep your leg under your hips and shoulders from the time you pick it up to the time you set it back down. Keep your upper body straight. Your torso should stay vertical throughout the entire kick, with your arms held out to your sides for balance. If your shoulders are too far forward or leaning in either direction, there's a much higher chance that the ball will veer to the side or fly low. Proper alignment is essential for building accuracy. A “taller” body position will allow you to dig into the ball without neutralizing the force you've built up. Most of the kicking technique, including the follow through, should be carried out by the lower body. Your upper body is just there to provide stability and control. Stretch before every practice. Taking a few minutes to limber up relaxes your muscles and prepares them for the demands of an intense session. For best results, emphasize dynamic stretches like leg swings, hip rotations, and reaches lunges that mimic the kind of movements you'll be performing while kicking. Pay special attention to each part of your leg that will be used during the kick, including the glutes, hips, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves. Without proper flexibility, forceful, repetitive movements like kicking a football can eventually lead to muscular strain or injury. Strengthen your legs. Exercises like squats, lunges, are among the most effective for building valuable muscular strength and stability. Accessory movements like weighted leg extensions can also be quite helpful, as they translate directly to the follow through portion of the kick. To maximize the benefit of each exercise, make sure you work through a full range of motion in a controlled manner. Since power is more important for a kicker than stamina, keep the number of reps low (between 3-5) and focus on moving explosively. When bodyweight exercises begin to feel too easy, you can gradually add resistance in the form of free weights, machines, and bands to continue making progress. Run sprints to build speed. Incorporating short-distance sprints or back-and-forth "suicide" drills into your routine is a good way to condition your legs and ensure that they'll be an asset on the field. If you're running on a track, try sprinting the straightaways and walking the curves to give yourself a chance to catch your breath. Sprinting can be pretty intense, so be sure to take a few minutes to recover between each heat. Wait until after you practice kicking to complete your run. Otherwise, you'll tire yourself out, which can cause you to develop bad form. Success as a kicker also depends on being fast and springy. While linebackers may have the strongest legs on the football field, kickers need to have the quickest. Practice frequently. Simply put, the more you practice, the better you'll get. In addition to your strength and conditioning regimen, try to get out and fine-tune your kicking technique at least 2-3 times a week for about an hour per session. With a little dedication and a lot of hard work, you'll begin to see an improvement in no time. Train hard, but don't forget to have fun! After all, what else are sports about?	Find an appropriate place to practice. Stand the ball on a tee. Visualize the ball’s path. Begin your approach. Plant your non-kicking leg. Find a comfortable range. Develop a consistent approach. Practice variations once you're comfortable. Wind up your kicking leg. Strike the ball with the top of your foot. Follow through. Keep your upper body straight. Stretch before every practice. Strengthen your legs. Run sprints to build speed. Practice frequently.
https://www.wikihow.fitness/Do-a-Thruster	How to Do a Thruster	To do a thruster, start by loading a barbell with enough weight to challenge yourself but not so much that you can't complete the exercise with good form. Then, standing in front of the barbell with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent, squat down and grab the bar using an overhand grip. Next, stand up and rack the barbell so it's resting under your chin. When you're in position, squat down while keeping the barbell in place. Finally, stand quickly in a steady and controlled motion and lift the barbell over your head.	Load the barbell with weights. Find a barbell and load it with some weights. The barbell should be heavy enough to give you a good workout but not so heavy that you can't complete the exercise using the proper form. Make sure the plates are securely attached to the end of the barbell. If you're not sure how to do this, refer to the barbell manufacturer manual or talk to a gym employee. This exercise can also be performed with sandbags, kettlebells, dumbbells, or cinder blocks. However, most people use barbells. If you have trouble using good form during the exercise, reduce the weight of your barbell. Get into position. Stand in front of the barbell with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your back should be straight with your shoulders pushed back. Keep your arms straight and your knees slightly bent. Grab the bar. Bend your knees and lean towards the bar, hinging at the hips instead of curving your back. Grasp the bar firmly in both hands with the back of your hands facing away from you (called an overhand grip). Your hands should be a shoulder-width apart on the barbell. Rack the barbell. Stand up, keeping your back and arms straight. Next, lift the bar upward, pushing your elbows underneath the bar. Rest the bar under your chin. Keep your elbows high to stabilize the barbell. Your back should be straight at all times. Don't lock your knees. If you do, you may pass out. Squat below the parallel. Squat quickly, holding the barbell under your chin. While squatting, keep your back flat and your knees pointed outward. To squat below the parallel, lower yourself until you're almost sitting. If you have trouble keeping the bar steady, remove some of the weights. It's better to have good form than to lift a lot at once. Balance your weight on your heels and the outside of your feet. Explode out of the starting position. Stand quickly, keeping the barbell steady. While standing, keep your back straight and push upwards using your heels. Don't stand so quickly that you stumble or fall backwards. The motion should be steady and controlled. If you feel yourself starting to fall backwards, push the barbell away from you. This will stop it from falling on top of you. Lift the bar over your head. Use the momentum from your explosive standing motion to lift the barbell over your head. Straighten your arms and push your head forward. Your ears should come past your biceps. Lean your head back again and lower the barbell back to the starting position under your chin. Don't lock your arms when you lift the weight. If you can't lift the barbell into the air, use less weight. Repeat the exercise. Use fluid, quick movements to repeat the process. A good thruster is one continuous movement instead of several smaller ones. If you're following a particular workout, you will know how many repetitions and sets you need to do. If not, consider doing 10 thrusters at a time until you become exhausted. If you can't complete a thruster using smooth, controlled movements, use less weight on the barbell. Try the technique with an unloaded barbell first. Before adding weights, try the move using a dowel rod or an unloaded barbell. Once you feel comfortable with the movement and are sure your form is correct, you can add weights to the bar. Perfect your form. The better your form is, the more quickly you will build muscles. Good form means good muscle gains in the long term. To improve your form, watch yourself complete the exercise in the mirror. Other methods of improving your form include: Asking a crossfit expert for tips. Watching videos of people performing successful thrusters. Hiring a trainer for one-on-one advice. Increase the weight on the barbell gradually. Once the exercise becomes easy, you need to add more weight to the barbell. The more weight you add, the stronger you will become. If your workout is easy, you're not going to see any progress. Increase the weight slowly. For example, add 5 pounds (2.3 kg) to each side of the barbell each time you want to increase the weight. Don't add too much weight at once. You might injure yourself. Rest when you need to. If you start becoming overwhelmed, take a break. If you injure yourself, you won't improve as quickly. Additionally, it's important to understand the difference between working to exhaustion and working until you hurt yourself. For example, if your muscles begin to feel weak and wobbly, take a break. If your heart rate jumps suddenly, take a break. Continue to monitor your heart rate and see a doctor if you're worried. If you experience chest pain or pressure, call 911. You may be having a heart attack. If you feel dizzy, take a break. Eat a snack and drink some water.	Load the barbell with weights. Get into position. Grab the bar. Rack the barbell. Squat below the parallel. Explode out of the starting position. Lift the bar over your head. Repeat the exercise. Try the technique with an unloaded barbell first. Perfect your form. Increase the weight on the barbell gradually. Rest when you need to.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hold-a-Football	How to Hold a Football	To hold a football, put one point of the ball into the palm of your dominant hand so that the length of it goes down your forearm. Then, to ensure that the ball is secure, put your index finger on the tip of the football so your fingers can wrap around the ball where it starts to taper. Since your whole arm should support the ball's weight, curve your wrist so your arm mimics the ball's natural curve. You should also hold the football against one side of your chest, keeping your elbow close to your side, so that there's less chance of losing grip on it.	Place the point of the ball in your palm. To hold the ball properly, hold your dominant or writing hand palm-side up and put one point of the ball into your palm so the length of the ball is even with your forearm. It doesn't matter which end of the ball you put in your hand, or where the laces are when you're holding the ball, but it does need to be positioned securely. If you want to learn to hold the ball for throwing, the technique will be slightly different. Learn how to throw a football properly by clicking here. Put your finger on the point of the football. To seat the ball properly and tuck it, put your index finger on the very tip of the ball and bring it to rest even against the inside of your forearm. The ball should be seated so you can wrap your fingers around the part of the ball that starts to taper to the point, wresting it against your wrist. Alternatively, some players like to rest the point between two fingers, either the index and middle or the middle and ring. For some, this is a comfortable way of securing the ball, while it feels awkward for others. Experiment and see if it feels right for you. Curve your wrist so the side of the ball is resting against it. Your arm should mimic the natural curve of the ball, bending your wrist to seat the ball in the "pocket" of your forearm, wrist, and shoulder firmly. To support the underside of the ball, curve your wrist, grip it firmly with your fingers, and hold it against your arm. It's important that you use your whole arm to support the weight of the ball, not primarily using your hand or the strength in your fingers. That's a good way to get the ball stripped and fumble. Tuck the ball. Hold the ball against your chest on one side of your body, above your ab muscles but below your pecs, keeping your elbow as close to the side of your body. This ensures great ball control with little chance of losing grip because of a defender. Wrap up the ball. With your other hand, cover the ball as if you were protecting a delicate object and trying to keep it safe. When you're running in traffic, it's important to use every angle of your body to shield the ball and keep it from prying hands. Cover up the ball as much as possible with your other hand. When you're running for speed, you can use your other arm to pump and move forward, carrying you with momentum and helping you balance, but when you move in traffic you've got to wrap it up. Practice holding drills, regardless of the position you play. A lot of coaches say this may be the single most important drill they do for ball carrying. Quarterbacks, running backs, cornerbacks, safeties, tight ends and receivers–all plays who touch the ball should all practice holding the ball and drill regularly in ball-handling skills. If there's any possibility that you'll ever end up with the ball in your hands, you need to learn to hold it properly. Ball-handling drills don't need to be complicated and you can do them in conjunction with other conditioning exercises. Try running tires while you're holding the ball, or running stairs while you're holding the ball. Do any drill that doesn't require hands with a ball in your hands. Keep your elbows tucked in. However well you've trained and coached, one thing happens to a lot of beginning players: as soon as you start running, the technique goes out the window. Your elbows pop out, the ball flails around your body, and often comes loose. While this partially comes with experience, there's one little trick to help keep you from fumbling. Keep your elbows in tight to your body and the ball will be more secure. When you run with the football, pretend there's a magnet that's pulling your elbow toward your hip. This will help to pocket the ball more securely and keep you from flailing as you might be inclined to do. It'll be automatic eventually. Practice carrying with both arms. Good football players can carry the ball just as securely in both arms, so it's important to spend as much if not more time drilling with the ball in your non-dominant hand to build the skills necessary for good ball-handling. This is especially important for running backs, who generally want to pocket the ball in the arm closest to the sideline, or in the direction of travel. In other words, if you're cutting to the left, you usually want to carry the ball in your left hand to keep it away from defenders. Practice switching the ball to the outside. Football's a crazy game and you've got to learn to adapt to the play as it changes and adapt to the defense as they shift. Generally, you want to switch the ball to the side of your body farthest away from defenders and closest to the sideline, to protect it as much as possible. Put your body between the defender and the ball. Practice shifting the ball but keeping it tight and secure as possible. The ball should be touching your torso at all times as you shift your arm, then cover the ball with both arms like you're hugging it, then take control of the ball with your other arm and move it over. Don't juggle it between your hands. If you're running toward the sideline, you want the ball to be as close to the sideline as possible so that, should you fumble, the ball is more likely to go out of bounds so your team will retain possession. Do ball wrestling drills. To practice getting stronger and securing the ball in contention with defenders, it's common to practice ball wrestling drills as a way of getting players to hold the ball more firmly. Whether you do this as part of football practice or not, it can be a great way of improving your skills with a friend or two. Pair up, one ball-handler and one defender. The runner will hold the ball securely while the other player will get a hand on it, running in tandem and trying to rip the ball away for a distance of five yards. At the five yard cone, the defender should make one last big rip at the ball, at which time the ball carrier should secure it and accelerate five more yards to finish the drill. It's important to finish strong, focusing on keeping the ball running moving forward and powering past the defender. The drill doesn't end when the player holds the ball, it ends with a power-up spring through to the finish. Practice hold the runner drills. Another popular ball-handling drill that will help you avoid turnovers is a lot like the ball-wrestling drill, and can be practiced with two players. The runner will secure the ball firmly and run five yards while a defender positions just behind the runner, with his hands on the runner's hips. The defender will shuffle and try to hold the runner back during the drill, then swipe at the ball just before the five yard marker. After securing the ball, the runner should power through for another five yards.	Place the point of the ball in your palm. Put your finger on the point of the football. Curve your wrist so the side of the ball is resting against it. Tuck the ball. Wrap up the ball. Practice holding drills, regardless of the position you play. Keep your elbows tucked in. Practice carrying with both arms. Practice switching the ball to the outside. Do ball wrestling drills. Practice hold the runner drills.
https://www.wikihow.life/Clean-Mold-from-Leather	How to Clean Mold from Leather	To clean mold from leather, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any remaining mold. Then, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or a mixture of equal parts rubbing alcohol and water. Make sure the moldy area is completely covered with the jelly or alcohol. Rub the product into the material gently to remove any marks and stains, and let the material dry before wearing them.	Apply a layer of petroleum jelly. Test the effect of the petroleum jelly on a small area that won't be noticeable. Apply the petroleum jelly on the moldy areas creating only a thin layer. You may also use a suede cleaner but read the label of the cleaning product to ensure that it works on mold and mildew. Nubuck can easily change colour so make sure the cleaning product you use has been tested before applying. Apply rubbing alcohol with water. Mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water for stronger stains. If the mold remains after you have tried using jelly or suede cleaner, add the water and rubbing alcohol mixture onto the fabric. Test the rubbing alcohol mixture on a small portion of the mold stain to ensure that it does not change the colour of the material. Wipe away the mildew. Moisten a soft cloth rag or sponge with water. Rub the jelly or suede cleaner into the material gently with the cloth rag or sponge. Do the same with the rubbing alcohol mixture for stronger mold stains. Repeat the process as necessary but do not use force if the stain refuses to go away. You could damage the material if you aren't careful. Allow the material to dry. Set the material aside for the suede or nubuck to dry completely. Use a suede brush to restore the texture. A suede brush can be purchased online or at your local shoe store. If your material is still stained with mold, consult a professional suede cleaner. Remove loose mold. Using a brush with soft bristles, remove any loose mold from the material. Try to remove mold outdoors to avoid scattering spores of mildew within your home. Make sure to wash your brush before using if it is old. Vacuum the leather. Remove mold from panels or creases with the hose of your vacuum. Dispose of the vacuum contents immediately as you don't want the spores of the mold to spread. Remove the mold from your home as soon as possible. Soap your material. Make sure your leather has a finish otherwise avoid getting it wet. Finished leather means that there is a coating of pigment atop. Use a sponge to apply thick soap thuds onto the mold and use a damp cloth to wipe it away. Avoid getting leather overly wet or you might damage it. Test whether you have stained leather by dropping a tiny amount of water on to it. If the water darkens or stains the area, do not proceed with soap or water. If the mold is near zippers, the fungi or bacteria may have moved to the inner layer of your cushion or clothing. Treat the inner layer as well or replace cushions completely. Wipe with diluted alcohol. Dip a cloth in a mixture of 1 cup denatured or isopropyl alcohol and 4 cups water. Gently wipe your material with the cloth to remove remaining mildew. Do not soak the material. Let the leather dry thoroughly. Again, only use diluted if you are sure it is finished leather. Make sure to test a tiny portion of the leather before applying the alcohol mixture. Even if you are dealing with finished leather, the alcohol mixture can still damage it. Airing the frame (Optional. ) Air out the inner portions of a furniture frame if you suspect mold has crept past the upholstery. Be sure to open the underside dust cover and call a disinfecting and fumigating service if the mold is severe. Inquire if the disinfecting service has an “ozone chamber”. If so, ask to have your furniture placed inside for a minimum of 48 hours. Dry brush the surface. Using a stiff nylon brush, dry brush the material to remove as much mold and mildew from the surface as you can. Mold spores spread easily so try to do this outdoors so you don't spread the mold. Apply a vinegar-water mixture. Mix equal parts vinegar and water and test the solution on a tiny part of the material. If the color doesn't change, continue to clean the mold off with the mixture. Do not over saturate the material. Wipe clean and dry. Dip a soft cloth in the vinegar mixture and gently clean the material. Do not use force as you may damage it. Set the material aside and let dry. This method commonly works well for leather shoes but can be applied to other leather goods as long as you test how the vinegar mixture affects it to make sure there is no discoloration. Apply a saddle soap. Saddle soap can be purchased online or at a leather goods store. Use only about a dime-sized portion on a damp sponge or cloth rag. Work the saddle soap into the cracks of the leather by creating a light lather. Test to see if you are dealing with unfinished leather by dropping a tiny amount of water on an inconspicuous spot. If the spot darkens or changes color, you are dealing with unfinished leather. Read the label of your cleaner and test a small amount on an inconspicuous spot on the leather. Unfinished leather can be damaged easily because it is very porous and the wrong cleaner can easily penetrate beneath the surface and damage it. Always avoid using these cleaning products on unfinished leather: Detergents Household soaps including hand soap, facial cleansers, and dishwashing soap Hand creams or lotions Hand wipes or baby wipes Lanolin creams Rubbing alcohol Wipe the leather clean. Wipe off the soap with another damp cloth. Wipe away the residue to thoroughly clean the material. Do not apply too much force as you may damage the material. Allow the leather to dry. Let the saddle soap dry overnight but do not expose the material to the sun as it may cause the leather to fade. Avoid direct heat sources and allow the leather to air dry. Condition the leather. Treat the leather with a conditioner once dry. Remember to test the condition on an inconspicuous portion of the material. Read the label to ensure the cleaner is right for your leather. Mink oil works well with most unfinished leather. Purchase conditioners are your local leather goods store or shoe store. Conditioning helps protect the leather from damage and helps it retain its look.	Apply a layer of petroleum jelly. Apply rubbing alcohol with water. Wipe away the mildew. Allow the material to dry. Remove loose mold. Vacuum the leather. Soap your material. Wipe with diluted alcohol. Airing the frame (Optional. Dry brush the surface. Apply a vinegar-water mixture. Wipe clean and dry. Apply a saddle soap. Wipe the leather clean. Allow the leather to dry. Condition the leather.
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Powdered-Buttermilk	How to Use Powdered Buttermilk	To bake with powdered buttermilk, combine 1/4 cup of the powder with 1 cup of water to replace 1 cup of liquid buttermilk. Mix in the buttermilk with the eggs and other wet ingredients if the recipe calls for it, or mix dry buttermilk with the flour instead. To use dry buttermilk to add flavor, try sprinkling it over popcorn or mixing it into creamy dipping sauces. You could also consider adding some powdered buttermilk to a quiche.	Substitute powdered buttermilk for liquid buttermilk. If you're substituting powdered buttermilk for actual buttermilk, the amount you need will vary by brand. Check the label of your powdered buttermilk. However, as a general rule of thumb, you usually substitute 1/4 cup of buttermilk (60 mL) mixed with 1 cup of water (240 mL) for every cup (240 mL) of buttermilk in a recipe. Bake your recipe as usual. When substituting powdered buttermilk for liquid buttermilk, follow the recipe as you normally would. Simply add your mixture of powdered buttermilk and water when you would normally add the buttermilk. The recipe should turn out more or less the same. Mix your buttermilk into the dry ingredients if a recipe calls for it. Liquid buttermilk, or powdered buttermilk mixed with water, is usually added while you're mixing ingredients like eggs or butter. However, if a recipe calls for powdered buttermilk, it is added to the dry ingredients. For baked goods, you mix the buttermilk in with flour, baking soda, salt, dried spices, and any other dry ingredients used. Sprinkle powdered buttermilk over popcorn. Powdered buttermilk can add a tart, dairy flavor to popcorn. Mix buttermilk with a dash of salt and onion powder. Sprinkle this over popcorn, either microwaved or air popped, to add a little extra flavor for a tasty and healthy snack. This powder could also be used for similar snacks, such as tortilla chips. Mix powdered buttermilk into creamy dipping sauces. If you want to add a tart flavor to a dipping sauce, sprinkle in some powdered buttermilk and mix it into the sauce. Powdered buttermilk can be added to veggie dips, ranch dressings, and any other dipping sauce you use regularly. Mix in onion powder and salt, as they pair well with buttermilk, for added flavor. Creamier dipping sauces, like ranch-based sauces, work best with powdered buttermilk. It may not pair well with things like marinara. Add a dash of powdered buttermilk to casseroles and quiches. If you're making a casserole or a dish like a quiche, improvise a little with powdered buttermilk. Add a tablespoon or two of buttermilk to the batter. This will add both extra flavor and a little thickness to the texture. Keep your powdered buttermilk in an airtight container. After using your powdered buttermilk, make sure to place it in an airtight container before putting it away. You can usually use the container it came in, as that's generally resealable, but you sometimes may need to transfer the buttermilk to a Tupperware container or something similar. Store your powdered buttermilk in a cool, dry place. Powdered buttermilk lasts longer if it's kept away from heat and light. Find a cooler place in your kitchen, like the back of a pantry that's far away from the oven, to store your buttermilk. Throw it out when it looks discolored or smells bad. When powdered buttermilk is expired, it will be discolored and give off a strong sour odor. Discard powdered buttermilk that's no longer good. Store buttermilk in a plastic container for a longer shelf life. In the original container, it should last for two years. However, if you transfer buttermilk to an airtight plastic container it can last up to 10 years.	Substitute powdered buttermilk for liquid buttermilk. Bake your recipe as usual. Mix your buttermilk into the dry ingredients if a recipe calls for it. Sprinkle powdered buttermilk over popcorn. Mix powdered buttermilk into creamy dipping sauces. Add a dash of powdered buttermilk to casseroles and quiches. Keep your powdered buttermilk in an airtight container. Store your powdered buttermilk in a cool, dry place. Throw it out when it looks discolored or smells bad. Store buttermilk in a plastic container for a longer shelf life.
https://www.wikihow.com/Motivate-Yourself	How to Motivate Yourself	To motivate yourself, promise yourself a reward for after you accomplish a task on your to-do list, like a walk to get a coffee or hanging out with your friends. Also, schedule yourself regular breaks so you have something to look forward to. For example, if you're studying or working on a project, give yourself a 10-minute break every hour. If you're trying to stay motivated to work on a long, difficult task, try breaking it up into smaller, more manageable steps so you feel like you're getting things done as you work.	Remind yourself why you want to do something. Sometimes, we need a little boost to help get us going on a task or project. Say out loud or write down the reason why you need to do something. Tell yourself the benefits of getting it done. For example, you might say, “I am going for a run right now because I want to become fitter” or “I need to do this homework so that I can get an A.” Remind yourself of the dangers of procrastination. Promise yourself something like “If I get this done now, I can leave work early today” or “If I can get this out of the way, I can work on something more fun.” Build a vision board with images that represent what you want to accomplish in your life. It will help serve as a reminder of what you really care about. Break down your work into smaller chunks. You may dread hours of work, but if you break your day down into smaller segments, work can be easier to deal with. Start with easier tasks that you can complete quickly to build momentum. For example, instead of saying, “I have to work all morning,” say, “I'm going to write this report in 1 hour, then I will go to the meeting at 11, and then it will be lunchtime.” Block off segments and tasks in a planner or calendar app. Use different colors to mark off different tasks and time blocks. This can break up your day and make it easier to face. Make your activities fun. If you're dreading the task or activity, it can be difficult to start. In this case, find a way to make the task more exciting. You might include other people or challenge yourself in a new way. Mixing things up can also help you get things done. For example, if you want to become fitter but hate going to the gym, take an exercise class, such as kickboxing, Zumba, or barre. If you're studying for an exam, compete with a friend. See who can answer the most questions correctly or solve the problem the fastest. Promise yourself a reward when you get something done. Even if it's just a small accomplishment, pat yourself on the back. You can give yourself a short break from work, treat yourself to a snack or latte, get a massage, or celebrate with friends. This can keep you excited and motivated for the next step. Give yourself occasional breaks to avoid burnout. While it is important to avoid distractions, too much work can make you less productive. Schedule occasional breaks throughout your day. Make sure you also take longer breaks over the weekend to rest and refresh yourself. For example, you might take 5 minutes every hour to go to the bathroom or to stretch. Schedule these breaks so that you have something to look forward to. For example, you might tell yourself, “If I can get these reports done by 2 pm, I can go take a quick break.” Avoid multitasking and getting distracted by checking emails and your phone. Your productivity will only suffer. Tell yourself that you can accomplish anything. When it comes to motivation, you can be your own worst critic. To push yourself to do what you need to, give yourself positive affirmations. Remember that you can get this task done if you put your mind to it. If you find yourself thinking negatively about a task, force yourself to restate it as a positive comment. For example, if you find yourself thinking, “I have too much work today. I'll never get it done,” say instead, “If I start right now, it'll all get done before the deadline.” Find an accountability partner. An accountability partner is someone who checks in on you time to time to see how you are doing with your goals. Ask a friend, mentor, or colleague if they would be willing to be your accountability partner. Schedule meetings or phone calls in advance so that you have a definite date to complete a goal by. This can motivate you to complete something by that date. Send work to your accountability partner for feedback. Give them permission to be honest and thorough with this feedback. Your accountability partner can also send you occasional reminders, such as “Remember that you were going to submit the proposal by the end of the week” or “Have you applied for funding yet?” Create a list of tasks for yourself. Keep the list somewhere visible, such as your desk or computer monitor. As you complete each task, cross it off the list. This can give you a small boost of motivation. When you've finished everything, you'll feel a great sense of satisfaction that will keep you going on your next project. There are several to-do list apps for your phone, such as Apple Reminders, Microsoft To-Do, and Google Tasks. You can even set up reminders to keep you on track. Use a daily task list to get everything done for the day. For bigger projects, use a separate list to mark off your short-term and long-term goals. Join a working group that focuses on the same activity. A group can help you stay on track while giving you support, feedback, and praise to keep you moving forward. Look for groups online through social media or check with your local community center, library, or town hall. Whether you're writing a novel or a thesis, check out local writing groups in your area. Look for them at universities, libraries, coffee shops, or bookstores. Running, hiking, or other exercise groups are a great way to meet people while staying on top of your fitness goals. Study groups help you learn class materials. Your classmates can help you understand difficult topics, and working together may make studying more fun. If you want to learn a new skill, join a class. The others in the class can help you stay motivated while you all learn together. Create a routine for yourself. Build a schedule that works for you, but keep it consistent day to day. Try to do the same activities or tasks at the same time every day. Even if you're not feeling up to the task, a routine can help you get in the right head space to accomplish it. For example, if you want to build your own website, you might spend an hour every afternoon to work on the code. Find out what time of day you work best. For example, if you get the most done in the morning, schedule your more difficult tasks for the morning. Whatever you have in your routine should be done no matter how you are feeling. Even if you're in a poor mood, you should try to stay on track with your schedule. Decide ahead of time how you will deal with setbacks. Plan for problems and obstacles before they occur. This will make you more prepared to deal with them instead of letting them get in the way of your work. If you get negative feedback on a project, you might feel discouraged. Find an activity that calms you. For example, you might take a walk, doodle on some paper, or call a loved one. If your computer breaks often and you need to write a report, keep the phone number for IT or a computer store handy. Identify where you can borrow a laptop or use a public computer at a library. If the computer does break, you'll be prepared. Define a specific, clear end goal for yourself. Sometimes it is hard to motivate ourselves when we're unclear about where we want to go. Make a clear, actionable end goal that you can achieve. For example, if you're in school, your end goal might be to get into a certain college or to get a specific internship. If you want to own your own company, decide what type of company it will be. Do you want sell a product, consult other firms, or provide services to the community? Be specific with your goal. For example, if you want to travel the world, where do you want to go first? Do you prefer backpacking or would you like to take a cruise? Do you want to see the world all at once or do you want to break it up into several smaller trips? Don't let goals distract you from other important aspects of your life. Make sure you make it clear to yourself how much effort should be going towards each goal you create. Break your goal down into smaller goals. Once you know specifically where you want to end up, give yourself smaller benchmarks to achieve along the way. Write down a series of steps that will help you achieve your goal. This makes the goal much more manageable, thus helping you accomplish each task. For example, if your dream is to own a house, you might have smaller goals to save money, build good credit, apply for a mortgage, and find a home in a certain neighborhood. If you want to quit your job to sell handmade goods online, you might need to set up an online shop, create enough inventory to sell, and advertise your goods. Find a role model who has accomplished the goal before. If you know someone who has achieved the same goal before, try to follow their example. Use their story to give you extra motivation to keep going. A role model can be someone you know in real life, such as a family member, boss, professor, or mentor. It can also be a famous person, such as a business leader or scientist. If you know them personally, ask them what they did to get there. If they're a famous figure, try finding interviews or biographies that can show you the way. Post motivational quotes in visible areas. You might keep a poster up on your office wall, stick a post-it note to your bathroom mirror, or place a note on your fridge. Wherever you need extra motivation to keep going, put an aspirational or positive quote there to keep you going. Keep the quote somewhere relevant to your goals. If you're looking to lose weight, for example, put it near your scale or bathroom mirror. If you're finishing a big project at work, stick it in your drawer or on your computer. Look for quotes in books, websites, and motivational videos. You can buy posters online or make your own using paper and pen. Visualize your goals or dreams. For a few minutes each day, sit down and visualize obtaining your goal. Visualize having it, doing it, achieving it, or being it. What does it feel like? After the few minutes are up, how do you feel? Use this energy to start on your next step. Work in the details to make it as clear as possible. Where are you? What are you doing? What are you wearing? How do you look? Who is with you? A vision board can help you strive towards your goals. Make a collage or picture of your goals or dreams. Put in a place you will have to see it every day, such as your office or refrigerator. This can motivate you a little bit each day.	Remind yourself why you want to do something. Break down your work into smaller chunks. Make your activities fun. Promise yourself a reward when you get something done. Give yourself occasional breaks to avoid burnout. Tell yourself that you can accomplish anything. Find an accountability partner. Create a list of tasks for yourself. Join a working group that focuses on the same activity. Create a routine for yourself. Decide ahead of time how you will deal with setbacks. Define a specific, clear end goal for yourself. Break your goal down into smaller goals. Find a role model who has accomplished the goal before. Post motivational quotes in visible areas. Visualize your goals or dreams.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Upturned-Nose-Look-Good	How to Make an Upturned Nose Look Good	Making your upturned nose look great can be done in several easy ways. Reduce the shine of your skin by using a matte foundation, since shine attracts people's attention. Draw attention to your eyes by applying eyeliner or eye shadow so that your upturned nose is not the central focus of your face. Alternatively, if you feel your lips are a stronger feature, wear a colored lipstick or a lip gloss to draw attention to them. When you're around others, try tilting your chin down slightly, which will make your nose less obvious. Make sure you don't smile too widely, since this can draw more attention to your nose.	Reduce shine. If your nose is shiny and oily, it will attract more attention. If you feel self-conscious about your upturned nose, more attention may be the last thing that you want. Reducing shine will help minimize the attention that is drawn to your nose. Try oil-absorbing sheets or wipes. For example, the company Clean & Clear makes oil absorbing sheets that soak up excess oil without smudging makeup or leaving behind traces of powder. They come in small, portable packs and are an easy solution for an oily or shiny nose. Use a matte foundation. A matte foundation, especially one designed for use on oily skin, can help reduce the shine around your nose. You can choose between a liquid or powder foundation, but the most important thing is to find one that reduces shine. For example, Nars makes a mattifying, sheer foundation that helps to control shine and even skin tone. Keep skin healthy. Acne, especially if it is located mainly on or around your nose, can draw more attention to your upturned nose than you would like. An easy way to make any kind of nose look good is by taking care of your skin. Use an anti-acne face wash. Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Cetaphil, L'Oreal, and Garnier all make anti-acne face washes that can be found easily at most drugstores or grocery stores. Follow the instructions on the bottle, which usually include washing your face twice a day and following up with a light, oil-free moisturizer. Look for face washes with benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps to clear blocked pores. As an alternative, look for face washes with salicylic acid, which helps to unclog pores and correct the abnormal shedding of cells. Even skin tone. If you have an uneven skin tone, certain parts of your face, such as your upturned nose, may be more noticeable. Luckily, evening out your skin tone is easily achieved. For short term improvement, you can apply a concealer or foundation. Concealers and foundation can be found to match your natural skin tone, and with correct use, no one will notice that you are wearing makeup. Try MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer- it comes in eight different skin tones and offers SPF protection as well. For a long term solution, you can look into getting a laser treatment or having a microdermabrasion session. These professional treatments will help remove dead skin and discoloration and will often result in a significant improvement to the evenness of your skin tone. These treatments require a visit to a dermatologist or skincare professional. Draw attention to your eyes. You can use eyeliner, accentuated lashes, and eye shadow to emphasize your eyes, which will make your upturned nose less noticeable on your face. Making your eyes look bigger will make your nose look smaller in comparison. Consider using eyeliner to make a “cat eye” look, which is a dramatic way to draw attention to your eyes. Several coats of mascara can lengthen and emphasize your eyelashes; in addition, an eyelash curler can enhance the effects of your mascara. If you really want to go for a dramatic look, apply false eyelashes, which can add length and volume to your normal eyelashes. A dramatic “smoky eye,” created by a combination of dark eyeshadows (think blues, browns, greys) can also make your eyes the focal point of your face. Try to work with eyeshadow that will draw out the natural color of your eyes to make them stand out. Draw attention to your lips. If you feel like your lips are a strong feature on your face, accentuating them with color or shine will draw attention away from your upturned nose and make your lips the focal point of your face. Select a lipstick color that enhances your lips. Choose a bright red, a dark color (such as maroon), or a bright pink. This is certain to make your lips your focal feature! Wear lip gloss. If you don't want to make a dramatic statement with lip color, try wearing a shiny coat of gloss on your lips. This will also draw attention away from your upturned nose and is more suitable for situations where wearing a bright lip color would not be appropriate, such as in many workplaces. Get a flattering haircut. A haircut is a great way to change the appearance of your nose. People with upturned noses can often pull off a short and/or shaggy hairstyle. Talk to your hair stylist and explain your desire to hide your upturned nose as much as possible. As they are hair professionals, he or she may have a recommendation for a hair style that will flatter your hair type and texture as well as reduce the appearance of your upturned nose. Consider getting layers or messy bangs. If your hair looks like it's meant to be covering parts of your face, your upturned nose will be less noticeable; plus, these hairstyles are very fashionable today! Try contouring. Contouring involves strategically placing dark or light color foundation or powder on your skin in order to make particular features recede and others become more prominent. Do a Google search for “facial contouring,” or watch “contouring with makeup” videos on YouTube to see the best tips and tricks for accentuating the natural features of your face. You will need to buy a foundation 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone (either powder or cream) for creating contour, as well as a foundation 2-3 shades lighter than your skin tone (either powder or cream) for highlighting. If you want to minimize your upturned nose, draw a line with contour powder/cream down each side of your nose. Next, draw a down-facing arrow with contour cream/powder once you get to the tip of your nose, creating the illusion of a slimmer nose tip. Finally, draw a slender line with highlighter powder/cream down the center of your nose. Don't forget to blend your contouring well before leaving the house! Looking at your contouring in different types of light can help minimize the appearance of makeup on your face. Tilt your chin down slightly. If your chin is tilted down slightly, your upturned nose will be much less obvious, and people will not be able to see inside your nostrils. Tilting your chin down can also be an effective way of turning the focus onto your eyes and can help make your face look more slender as well. Practice your head tilt in the mirror. You want to make this head tilt look natural, and not forced. If you practice while looking in the mirror, you can find an angle at which to hold your head that minimizes the appearance of your nose and still looks comfortable. Smile, but not too widely. Smiling widely will make your nose appear wider, and your nostrils appear wider as well. Controlling your smile can be an especially useful trick for when you wish to draw attention away from your upturned nose in photos. Maintain white teeth. If your teeth are healthy and pearly white, they will receive more attention than your upturned nose. This will also enhance your smile, drawing more focus to your mouth. Don’t flare your nostrils. Because people with upturned noses have visible nostrils, they are more noticeable when they flare. Try to prevent flaring your nostrils to reduce the appearance of your upturned nose.	Reduce shine. Keep skin healthy. Even skin tone. Draw attention to your eyes. Draw attention to your lips. Get a flattering haircut. Try contouring. Tilt your chin down slightly. Smile, but not too widely. Don’t flare your nostrils.
https://www.wikihow.health/Diagnose-Discoid-Lupus	How to Diagnose Discoid Lupus	To diagnose discoid lupus, watch for symptoms, like red or scaly lesions, plugged hair follicles, changes in skin color, or itching or painful skin. If you suspect that you may have discoid lupus, see your doctor immediately for a physical exam to confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor will likely recommend that you use a topical corticosteroid cream to treat your condition. Alternatively, ask about antimalarial drugs or steroids if the topical cream isn't effective. In addition to your medical treatments, you'll want to limit your exposure to the sun, which can make your symptoms worse.	Recognize the symptoms of DLE. People with DLE will sometimes report a mild itching or occasional pain in because of DLE, but many patients have no itching, pain or other sensation associated with their lesions. Symptoms of DLE often occur in areas of the body that are exposed to the sun, but 50% are found in areas of the scalp. The face and neck are other common sites. Physical symptoms of discoid lupus include: red, scaly, discrete, erythematous, slightly infiltrated raised lesions, or plaques, above and/or below the neck, often coin-shaped and with thickened skin or scales plugged hair follicles that may result in hair loss changes in skin color, often losing pigment (lighter) in the center and hyperpigmentation (darker) on the outside lesions may slowly expand, atrophy, scar and present with telangiectasia, a dilation of the capillaries beneath the skin. This causes the lesions to look spidery. photosensitivity is also commonly experienced. Be aware that other medical conditions that can look like Discoid Lupus. During the process of diagnosis the physician will rule out other medical conditions that often look like DLE. These conditions include but are not limited to skin lesions associated with: Syphilis Actinic Keratosis Complications of Sarcoidosis Lichen Planus Plaque Psoriasis See your doctor right away to get a diagnosis. If you have suspect that you might have DLE, make an appointment with your doctor or an immunologist right away. In most cases the diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus is based on clinical findings, or what the physician sees during the physical examination. In some cases a histopathology report may be helpful in ruling out other skin conditions. DLE can also occur as part of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In fact, it affects 25 percent of people with SLE, and approximately 10-15 percent of patient with DLE will develop SLE. The more widespread the DLE the more likely SLE symptoms are to co-exist. Your doctor may also screen you for SLE during your exam by ordering blood and urine samples to be analyzed in a lab. Patients with DLE have negative or low ANA titers and rarely have Anti-Ro Antibodies. Consider your risk for drug induced lupus erythematosus. Drug induced lupus erythematous can be triggered by certain drugs that cause lupus like symptoms in people who do not have SLE. This form of the condition is temporary and will usually resolve within several days or weeks of discontinuing the medication. Talk to your doctor right away if you suspect that your medication may be causing your lupus symptoms. Although many drugs may cause lupus erythematous, the three drugs that most commonly cause this condition are: Hydralazine Procainamide Isoniazid Know your family history. Many people with lupus report that they also have a family member with lupus or another of the autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis. If possible, learn about your family history before you visit your doctor. Information about the health histories of you family members may help your doctor to make a diagnosis. Keep in mind that lupus is more common among certain demographics. In addition to other risk factors you might consider, gender and race also play a role in who gets lupus. Lupus seems to be much more common in women than in men. It is also more common among African Americans and people between the ages of 20 and 40. Your doctor may consider these factors when attempting to diagnose your condition. Stay out of the sun. DLE symptoms may be made worse by exposure to the sun or other UV light exposure, so avoid spending time outside when the sun is out. Limit your sun exposure to time of the day when sunlight is not as intense, such as in the early morning or early evening. Use sunblock and clothing to shield from ultraviolet light. Do not use tanning beds and don't sit next to the window at work. Be careful around water, snow and sand surfaces that reflect ultraviolet rays. Talk to your doctor about topical corticosteroid creams. Topical corticosteroid creams are often used to treat DLE. Your physician will most likely start you with a high dose that you need to apply twice daily and then switch you to a lower maintenance dose. The change in dosage is thought to help prevent negative side effects of the drug, such as atrophy and red marks on the skin. Steroid injections may be useful to treat lesions which have become chronic and developed thick skin or which have not responded to topical steroids. Ask your doctor about this form of treatment as well. Ask your doctor about oral medications. Antimalarial drugs are often prescribed as part of treatment for DLE. These medications are used either alone or in combination and include chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and mepacrine. Other drugs that might also be considered, when antimalarial drugs, topical corticosteroids and intralesional steroids are not effective, are methotrexate, cyclosporin A, tacrolimus and azathrioprine. The medication doses are determined on the lean body weight of the individual to reduce the potential for toxicity from the drugs.	Recognize the symptoms of DLE. Be aware that other medical conditions that can look like Discoid Lupus. See your doctor right away to get a diagnosis. Consider your risk for drug induced lupus erythematosus. Know your family history. Keep in mind that lupus is more common among certain demographics. Stay out of the sun. Talk to your doctor about topical corticosteroid creams. Ask your doctor about oral medications.
https://www.wikihow.com/Disable-a-Garage-Door-Sensor	How to Disable a Garage Door Sensor	To disable your garage door sensor, first, make sure your garage door is closed or propped up with 2 by 4s just in case it comes crashing down when it's put into manual mode. Once your garage door is secure, pull down on the manual release cord, which should be red and located next to the garage door motor. If you needed to prop up your garage door, have someone carefully remove the 2 by 4s as you hold the door, then carefully bring the door into the closed position. With the door in manual mode, pull the manual release cord toward the garage door motor to open the door. You can put your garage door back into automatic mode by pulling the manual release cord towards the door while simultaneously opening the door.	Ensure that the door is closed, if possible. Engaging manual mode on your garage door while it's open may cause it to come crashing closed if the door spring is damaged. Avoid this by setting it to manual mode while the door is closed. If this is impossible because the door is stuck open, move on to the next step. Prop the door up with 2x4s if it’s stuck open. Use 2x4s that are as high as the garage door opening. If you don't have 2x4s that will fit the opening, you can improvise by placing a sturdy item like a shelf in its place. Use a hammer to tap the planks in between the door and the floor on each side of the garage door opening. Using something sturdy to prop up the door will prevent it from slamming shut, even if the garage door spring is damaged. Pull down on the door’s manual release cord. The manual release cord is usually red and located next to the garage door motor. Pull down on this cord to disconnect the trolley from the automatic opening system. Pulling the cord will allow you to manually open and close your garage door. Remove the 2x4s and manually close the door if it was stuck open. Have someone help you as you manually close the door. Remove the 2x4s by tapping them out with a hammer as someone holds the handle on the door. Once the 2x4s are removed, slowly and carefully lower the garage door to the closed position. Pull the cord towards the garage door motor to open the door. Prevent the manual release cord from getting caught on the garage door tracks by pulling it down and towards the motor when you're opening the door. If you have trouble doing this yourself, ask someone for help. Pull the cord towards the door opening when engaging automatic mode. If you want to set the garage door back to automatic mode, you'll need to pull the manual release cord towards the door opening while simultaneously opening the door. Doing this should reconnect the trolley to the automatic opening system and allow you to automatically open and close the door with the button again. Disconnect the power to the garage door. Flip the circuit that controls the power to the garage door or disconnect the garage door plug from the wall. It's important that there's no power running to your garage door motor or you may electrocute yourself when disconnecting the door sensors. Disconnecting the sensors will prevent most automatic doors from working. If your door doesn't work when using the switch or button, you'll have to open and close it in manual mode. Locate the garage sensors on each side of the garage door. Garage door sensors are small plastic pieces with LED lights. They are located towards the floor on the left and right of the garage door opening. Loosen the wing nut and remove the sensors from their brackets. There will be a wing nut on the side of each sensor. Rotate these counterclockwise with your hands to loosen them. Once you remove the nuts, the sensors should come free from their brackets. Cut the wires about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the safety sensor. Use a pair of wire cutters to cut the white and black wire about an inch from the sensor. If done correctly, you'll have disconnected your safety sensors from your garage door. Reattach the cut wires to the new sensors. Strip the ends of the wires that you cut to expose the metal wiring inside of the casing. Twist the black wire that you cut previously to the black wire coming out of the new sensor. Do the same thing for the white wire. Then, secure the sensors in their brackets and tighten the wingnuts to hold them in place. Clear your garage doorway of obstructions. Obstructions will set off the sensors and will prevent the door from closing. Move objects away from the garage door opening and away from the sensors. Your door may open and close properly if you do this. Clean your sensors with a microfiber towel. Dirt and debris may obstruct the lens in your sensors and prevent them from working properly. Unlike a rough cotton or wool rag, a microfiber cloth won't scratch the delicate surface of the lens. Look for damaged or frayed wires. This could prevent your sensors from working properly. If they are burnt or damaged, cut off the power to your garage door and contact a professional so that they can replace the wiring. Ensure that the sensors are properly facing each other. Tighten the wing nuts on both of the sensors to make them sit straight in the brackets. Double check that the brackets are attached properly to the garage doors. Doing this will ensure that the sensors are lining up correctly. If the sensor is working properly, it should show a solid green light.	Ensure that the door is closed, if possible. Prop the door up with 2x4s if it’s stuck open. Pull down on the door’s manual release cord. Remove the 2x4s and manually close the door if it was stuck open. Pull the cord towards the garage door motor to open the door. Pull the cord towards the door opening when engaging automatic mode. Disconnect the power to the garage door. Locate the garage sensors on each side of the garage door. Loosen the wing nut and remove the sensors from their brackets. Cut the wires about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the safety sensor. Reattach the cut wires to the new sensors. Clear your garage doorway of obstructions. Clean your sensors with a microfiber towel. Look for damaged or frayed wires. Ensure that the sensors are properly facing each other.
https://www.wikihow.com/Crochet-Doilies	How to Crochet Doilies	To crochet a doily, make 10 chain stitches on your hook and slip stitch into the first chain to join the ends. Next, chain 3 and double crochet into each stitch around the circle. Continue doing double crochets to create the lacework, switching to treble crochets once you get close to edges of the doily. Then, alternate single and double crochets to create the edges. After you've joined the last ruffle to your round with a slip stitch, cut the working yarn and weave in the tail to complete the project.	Pick a skein of double-knit yarn and a size G (4 mm) crochet hook. You can use double-knit yarn in any color, but try to find a skein that's around 150 yards (140 m). If you'd like to make a doily with tighter stitches, use a smaller crochet hook. Make 10 chain stitches on your hook. Take the yarn and tie a slip knot onto the crochet hook. Then, wrap the working yarn around the hook once so it catches on the hook. Pull the hook through the slip knot to make 1 chain stitch. Do this 9 more times to make a total of 10 chain stitches. Slip stitch into the first chain you made to join the ends. Insert your hook into the first chain and wrap the yarn around the hook. Pull the hook through the loops to join the ends and make the foundation row for your doily. Chain 3 and double crochet (dc) into each stitch around the circle. Once you've joined the round, make 3 chain stitches. These will count as the first 3 stitches of your round. Then, insert your hook into the next stitch at the base of the chain and double crochet. Make a dc stitch into every remaining stitch of the round. To dc, wrap the yarn over your hook and insert it into the stitch. Grab the yarn with the hook and pull it through to make a loop. Yarn over and pull it through the first 2 loops on your hook before you yarn over and pull it through the remaining 2 loops. Join the round and make 4 chain stitches. When you reach the end of the double crochet round, insert your hook into the opposite stitch and slip stitch to join it. Then, chain 4 stitches to start the next round. You might want to place a stitch marker at the start of each row. This can help you keep track of when you reach the end of a row. Double crochet and chain 1 into every stitch of the next round. Insert your hook into the next stitch on the round and double crochet into it. Then, make a chain stitch. Continue to dc and chain 1 into each stitch of the row. Making a double crochet and chain stitch will create small spokes with gaps around the center of your doily. Slip stitch to join and make 10 chain stitches. To slip stitch into the round, insert your hook into the first stitch from the row you just finished. Wrap the yarn around it and pull the hook through both of the loops. Then, make 10 chains to start the next row of your doily. Treble crochet stitch (tr) into the second stitch. To treble crochet, wrap the yarn around your hook twice and insert it into the second stitch of your round. Keep in mind that you'll be skipping 1 of the gaps. Then, grab the yarn with the hook and pull up a loop before you yarn over again. Then, pull through the first 2 loops and yarn over. Pull through the second 2 loops and yarn over before pulling through the last 2 loops. The treble stitch works up taller and faster than the double crochet stitch. Chain 6 and treble crochet into the following stitch. Remember to skip a stitch on the row when you insert the double-wrapped hook. Then, treble crochet and chain 6 more. Keep doing this around the entire row and stop after you've made 6 chain stitches at the end. When you finish this row, you'll have 11 round gaps. Once you join the round, you'll have 12. Join the round, chain 1, and single crochet (sc) into it. Insert your hook into the fourth chain of the beginning of the row that you're now finishing. Use the slip stitch to join the ends and chain 1. Then, make a single crochet stitch into the chain you made. To single crochet, insert the hook into a stitch and grab the working yarn with the hook. Pull up a loop so there are 2 on your hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook again and pull through both of the loops to make 1 sc stitch. Chain 3 and double crochet into the following space. Make 3 chain stitches and then insert your hook into the gap that's below your row. Wrap the yarn around your hook and make a double crochet stitch. Don't worry if the dc stitch slides around on the row above it. Once you finish crocheting this decorative round, the stitches will stay in place. Chain 2 and double crochet into the same gap. Keep working in the same space and make 2 more chain stitches. Then, double crochet and make 3 more chain stitches into the gap. This will create a ruffled edge that has 2 small spokes in it. Slip stitch to join the ruffle and single crochet 1. Insert your hook into the top of the next spoke and slip stitch to join the round. Make a single crochet stitch so the round is even before you start on the next ruffled edge. You should be able to see 3 small gaps within the ruffle you just joined to the row. Continue to chain and double crochet around the circle. Keep crocheting along the edges of the doily until you reach the end of the round. Remember that your repeating pattern for this round will look like this: Chain 3 and dc, chain 2 and dc, chain 3, slip stitch to join, and sc 1. Cut the working yarn and weave in the tail. After you've joined the last ruffle to your round with a slip stitch, pull up the loop so it's about 1 inch (2.5 cm) across. Then, cut the working yarn to leave an 8 inches (20 cm) tail. Thread it onto a needle and weave the tail into your doily. If you'd like the doily to hold its shape, run it under cold water and wring it out so the doily is damp. Spread it flat on a piece of cardboard and use sewing pins to pin the doily in place. Then, let it dry completely and remove the pins.	Pick a skein of double-knit yarn and a size G (4 mm) crochet hook. Make 10 chain stitches on your hook. Slip stitch into the first chain you made to join the ends. Chain 3 and double crochet (dc) into each stitch around the circle. Join the round and make 4 chain stitches. Double crochet and chain 1 into every stitch of the next round. Slip stitch to join and make 10 chain stitches. Treble crochet stitch (tr) into the second stitch. Chain 6 and treble crochet into the following stitch. Join the round, chain 1, and single crochet (sc) into it. Chain 3 and double crochet into the following space. Chain 2 and double crochet into the same gap. Slip stitch to join the ruffle and single crochet 1. Continue to chain and double crochet around the circle. Cut the working yarn and weave in the tail.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Someone-You-Self-Harm	How to Tell Someone You Self Harm	It can be scary to tell someone that you self-harm, but by choosing the right person and communicating well, this important part of your recovery can be a bit easier. First, choose someone who is trustworthy and supportive. Think about people in your life that you're close to and pick a person who has helped you work through previous challenges. When it comes to actually telling the person, writing them a letter or an email might be easier. Take the time to write out your thoughts about self-harm and make sure to follow up with the person soon after to avoid them worrying about you. However you choose to tell the person, be prepared for a reaction of shock, sadness or anger. Listen to their thoughts and keep in mind that their reaction is because they care about you. They are likely to become more supportive as they digest the news.	Reflect on who has been there for you during the tough times in the past. Consider telling someone who has been helpful and supportive of you before. A friend who may have been there for you before might not be there for you now. Sometimes, a friend will be so shocked that they will not respond the supportive way you hope they will. Know that just because they have been there for you in the past, however, your friend may not initially respond the way you hope because they may be in shock. Choose someone you trust. This is the most important factor. You have to feel really comfortable with this person and know that you can really talk to them and trust them to be there for you. Be warned though, that just because a friend has kept your secrets in the past doesn't mean they will keep this one. People are often scared to hear a friend is self-harming and they might feel compelled to tell someone about it because they want to help you. Think about what your goal is in telling that person. If you just need to get it off your chest, you might want to choose a trusted friend. If you think you want medical help, you may choose to tell your doctor first. Thinking about what you hope to get out of this initial conversation can help you decide who to tell. If you are a teen, you might want to consider first telling an older person that you trust before you tell your friends. Try a parent, school counsellor, or teacher. This way, you will have support already in place before you tell your friends. If you are in therapy for something already, tell that therapist first. They can then work with you to sort out how to best tell your friends and family. If you are not in therapy, now is the time to seek help because it is best to work through this process with someone professional who has experience dealing with self-harm. You may be struggling with issues of faith so you might want to tell your priest or minister. Before you tell your doctor, think about the services they may offer you, so you can be prepared to decide if you want to: accept referrals to group therapy or individual counselling, have visits from a nurse at home, or talk about medications if you are depressed or anxious. If your performance at school is being affected, you may choose to tell a school guidance counsellor or teacher. If you are under age of consent and you tell a professional or school official, you might want to know ahead of time that person's obligation to report your self-harm. You can simply first ask them what the rule is about their sharing any information that you tell them. Practice in the mirror. Telling someone you self-harm can be very scary and difficult. Rehearsing some of the conversation can help you better get your message across when you tell your friend and give you confidence and empowerment. Practicing at home can also help you map out in your head what you are going to say and you can practice responses to potential reactions. Think about how your friend might react and come up with ways to respond. Tell them privately in person. Face to face conversations are always harder but also permits you to get it out in real time. Plus, serious emotional issues deserve the face to face attention you need. Hugs and tears shared in person can be therapeutic. Telling someone face to face can be very empowering. The initial reaction may not be what you hoped for, so be prepared for anger, sadness, and shock. Pick a place you are comfortable. Telling someone in person is a serious event and you deserve to be in a space of comfort and privacy when you disclose. Write a letter or email. Though this method means the person you are telling will be faced with shocking news without the immediate chance to respond, sometimes that delay is what you and they need. You can choose exactly what you want to say and how you want to say it without interruption. This will also give the recipient time to process the information. Be sure to follow up the letter or email with a phone call or face to face conversation since the person you wrote may be very worried about you. Waiting to hear from you again can be very anxiety inducing for your friend. End the letter with a plan to call them in 2 days or to email you when they are ready to talk. Phone someone. Telling a friend or other trusted person on the phone still lets you have the real time discussion with a buffer of not having to face their initial reaction in person. You will not have the benefit of non-verbal communication this way, so be cautious to avoid misinterpretations. If you are telling someone who lives very far away, they may feel powerless to help you. Try to suggest ways they can support you even at a distance. Calling a helpline is a solid way for you to begin telling people and can give you the strength, courage, and confidence to tell someone you know. Show your scars to someone you trust. If you cannot find the right words to start the conversation, just showing someone what you have been doing to cope can pave the way to talking about it. Try to get them to focus on the meaning behind the behaviour right away, rather than focusing on the scars themselves. Write, draw, or paint about it. Getting your feelings out in a creative way can not only help you express yourself and then feel some relief but is another means of conveying how you feel to others. Never tell someone in anger. Saying “you made me cut myself” could take the focus away from your needs and make them defensive. An argument could start and derail a very important conversation. Even if your emotions stem from interpersonal issues you are having with them, it is always your choice to cut or self-harm, so blaming someone in anger will not help either of you. Be ready for questions. The person you tell might have endless questions for you. Be sure you choose a time to tell them when you have plenty of time to talk. If they ask you a question you are not ready to answer, just say so. Don't feel pressured into answering all of their questions. Questions you can expect may include: Why do you do it; do you want to kill yourself; how does it help you; is it something I did, and why don't you just stop? Do it without alcohol. It may be tempting to build up false courage and lower inhibitions by drinking before you tell someone but alcohol can heighten emotional responses and instability in an already difficult situation. Talk about why you self-harm. The cutting is not the issue but rather the emotions underneath that the cutting helps you deal with. Getting to the cause of the behaviour can help you and your confidant move forward. Be as open as you can about how you feel and why you cut. Gaining their understanding will go a long way in ensuring you have the support you need. Do not share graphic details or photos. You want them to understand but not be scared or tune out because it is difficult for them to hear. You may need to go into more detail about your self-harm practices if you are telling your doctor or therapist. These professionals will need these insights to better help you cope. Say why you told them. Some people admit self-harm because they feel lonely and isolated and do not want to go through it alone anymore. Some people fear their self-harm is getting worse and want help. Telling your friend why you are talking about it now will help them understand how you are feeling. You might have a holiday coming up or want to be intimate with someone but are afraid of your scars showing for the first time. Maybe someone else found out and is threatening to tell your parents so you want to tell them first. Maybe you didn't tell them before because you were afraid of being labelled or of having your one way of coping taken away from you. Show that you accept yourself. It will make your friend's acceptance easier if they see that you have some self-awareness around your self-harm choices, why you do it, and why you are telling them about it. Don't be apologetic. You aren't telling them to upset them and you aren't self-harming to upset them. Be prepared for shock, anger, and sadness. When you come out to someone about self-harm, their first instinctive reaction might be anger, shock, fear, embarrassment, guilt, or sadness. Remember this is because they care about you. First reactions are not always an indication of how someone supportive will be. Your friend might react poorly but this isn't a reflection on you but rather of their own coping skills and emotions. Expect that your confidant may need some time to digest this information. Expect a demand that you stop. Your friend may demand that you stop self-harming, as a way of trying to protect and care for you. They likely feel that they are doing the right thing by asking this of you. They may threaten to not be friends or partners with you, or say they won't talk to you, until you stop. Your friend could cut off your friendship entirely or they could even resort to bullying. Tell them that their demands aren't helpful and put more pressure on you. Ask them to instead show their support by sticking with you as you go through this journey. Explain to your friend or family member that this isn't an overnight journey but that healing and coping takes time and you need their support during this process. Remind them that, just as they're learning this news about you, you're still learning about yourself, too. If you are seeing a doctor or therapist, tell your friend. It may reassure them to know that you are being looked after. Anticipate misconceptions. Your friend may automatically assume you are suicidal, a danger to others, just trying to get attention, or that you could really stop if you just wanted to. Your friend might also suggest you are cutting or self-harming as part of a fad. Be patient and understanding of your friend's confusion and share resources with them to educate them about self-harm. Explain that self-harm is not the same as being suicidal but rather a coping mechanism you are using. Tell them that you are not attention seeking. In fact, most people choose to hide their self-harm for long periods of time before deciding to talk about it. Stay in charge of the conversation. If your friend is shouting at you or threatening you, politely say that shouting and threatening doesn't help, this is your issue, and you will deal with it how you best can. Leave the conversation if you need to. Keep it about you. Depending on whom you choose to tell, they might have different reactions. Your parents might think it is their fault. Your friend might feel guilty that they haven't noticed. Know that it will be difficult for them to hear but gently remind them that you need to talk about your feelings right now. Let them know you are talking to them because you trust them, not because you blame them. Give them resources. Have internet sites or books ready to share with the person you are telling. They might be afraid of what they do not understand so you can provide the tools to help them help you. Tell them how they can help you. If you want other coping strategies, ask for them. If you want them to just sit with you when you feel like harming, say so. Tell them if you want accompaniment to doctor's appointments. Deal with your feelings afterwards. Be proud of the strength and courage you showed in talking about it. Allow yourself some time to reflect. You may feel relief and be happier now that you have shared your secret. This good feeling can be an impetus to talk more about your self-harm, perhaps with a counsellor or doctor. You won't necessarily always feel good talking about it, but this is a strong step towards healing. You may be angry and disappointed if your friend didn't react the way you'd hoped they would. If your friend reacts poorly, remember that this is a reflection of their own emotional issues and coping skills. If your friend responds badly and it affects you negatively, it could cause you to relapse and do further self-harm. Instead, remember that your friend just received shocking news and needs time to adjust. People often regret their first reactions to surprising news. Now is the time to seek professional help if you haven't already. Sharing this news with someone close to you is a good first step but you have a lot of emotional issues to unpack and work through and this is best done with someone who has experience and training in the field.	Reflect on who has been there for you during the tough times in the past. Choose someone you trust. Think about what your goal is in telling that person. Practice in the mirror. Tell them privately in person. Pick a place you are comfortable. Write a letter or email. Phone someone. Show your scars to someone you trust. Write, draw, or paint about it. Never tell someone in anger. Be ready for questions. Do it without alcohol. Talk about why you self-harm. Do not share graphic details or photos. Say why you told them. Show that you accept yourself. Be prepared for shock, anger, and sadness. Expect a demand that you stop. Anticipate misconceptions. Stay in charge of the conversation. Keep it about you. Give them resources. Tell them how they can help you. Deal with your feelings afterwards.
https://www.wikihow.com/Find-out-if-a-Guy-Has-a-Girlfriend	How to Find out if a Guy Has a Girlfriend	If you're dying to know whether or not your crush has a girlfriend, you can find out by carefully observing how he acts around you and other people. For example, see if he avoids physical contact, keeps his distance, or even avoids being alone with you. Another sign that he's taken is if you're treated like one of the guys. If he calls you “dude” or “pal,” for example, then you're probably in the friend zone. Guys who are taken rarely pay a lot of attention to other girls, so take note if he checks out girls as they walk by. On the other hand, if you know he has a girlfriend and he still does those things, you may want to stay away since he might be a cheater.	Listen to how he talks around you. Guys don't always make it obvious when they're in a relationship. But pay attention if he uses pronouns like “we” and “us” when talking about his past weekend or upcoming plans as there may be another girl in the picture. He may also talk a lot about a certain girl without ever explaining that they're exclusively together. If a guy refuses to flirt back with you it either means that he's not interested in you or has a girlfriend, or both. Some guys are notoriously flirty or charming to everyone they meet, even if they have a girlfriend. Don't get swept up in the fun of flirting until you know a guy is single. A guy can still be nice and courteous to you even if they have a girlfriend. Don't mistake niceness and politeness for flirting. Pay attention to the body language he uses around you. Some guys are very physical with everyone they like, but guys with girlfriends will often refrain from being touchy with other girls. He may only hug his guy friends or female relatives. If he avoids your attempts to hug him or sit close to him then he might be taken. Don't force him to hold your hand, hug you, or do anything physical if you notice that he turns away or back away from you. You don't want to seem like a home wrecker if he's in a relationship. He might give hugs or high fives to everyone, regardless of having a girlfriend so don't use this as your only gauge for determining if he has a girlfriend. If you notice that he deliberately avoids being alone with you, it may be that he's worried about keeping his reputation as a taken guy. Decide if he has put you in the friend zone. A guy usually reserves his time and romantic efforts for a girlfriend. If the guy you're interested in treats you like one of the guys and doesn't seem to set aside time to hang out with you, he might be taken. For example, a guy will deliberately introduce you as his friend to other people or call you “dude,” “bud,” “pal,” or any other non-committal nickname to label you as just a friend. Girlfriends usually have the privilege of a guy's time on weekend nights. If you can never schedule time with the guy it could be because he reserves most of his free time for his girlfriend. He might mention special events or time spent with family that he's attending without inviting you. It's possible that he is going with a girlfriend who usually takes priority. See if he treats you like a secret. If you're dealing with a guy who you suspect is cheating on his girlfriend and you're the “other woman,” observe him carefully. Changing your name in his phone, giving you shady answers about where he's been or is going, or restricting when you can call or text him might mean that he's trying to hide you from a girlfriend. If he hasn't introduced you to his friends, family, or coworkers, it could be that he doesn't want anyone to know that you're in the picture. It's may not be your place to alert the girlfriend that this guy is cheating on her. It may backfire on you. Back out of the situation so that you're not part of the problem. Determine how he spends his time. Generally a guy will spend the majority of his free time with his girlfriend. However, if hanging out with you or his guy friends takes up most of his schedule, he might not have other priorities. When you ask him what his evening or weekend plans are and he's free, it may be that he doesn't have a steady girlfriend. Check his social media pages. One of the easiest ways to subtly find out if a guy is in a relationship is to check his Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram profiles. See if he mentions hanging out with a specific girl more than usual or posts photos with a certain girl. You can also simply check his profile descriptions to see is he mentions being in a relationship. Check his friends' pages as well. Sometimes a guy won't post photos of a relationship, but you can check his mutual friends and followers' pages to see if they posted pictures of him with another girl. Be careful not to 'like' or accidentally comment on any old pictures or posts of his. He'll get a notification that you're stalking him. Although its increasingly unusual, it is possible that your guy may not have a social media page, in which case it may be more beneficial to check his friend's pages to see if they posted any information about the guy. Check his phone for evidence of a girlfriend. Guys are just as guilty as girls when it comes to keeping pictures and messages of a special girl in their life. You can ask to borrow his phone and surreptitiously scroll through his photo albums and texts to see if he has a girlfriend. Say that your phone's battery died and you have to make a call if you're trying to avoid being suspicious. Don't abuse his privacy. If you sneak through his phone or log onto his social media profiles without permission, you could get caught. It's never a good idea to be invasive and stalk someone's life. Watch to see if he checks out other girls. Guys who are in a relationship rarely pay a whole lot of attention to other women. A faithful boyfriend won't check out other girls as they walk by or make comments about a woman's appearance to his friends. On the other hand, if you have evidence that he might have a girlfriend but still hits on other women, he might be a cheater, so be wary. If he gives out his number to other girls, he may be single. Your only challenge is to catch his attention. Pay attention to his flirting. If your crush seems to flirt with any girl including you, he might be single. But some guys are charming and witty no matter who they're talking to. It can be easy to confuse being nice for flirting. He might have a girlfriend but still treat everyone with individualized attention. Don't confuse being nice and funny with flirting. The main difference is that flirting usually involves physical touch and subtle hints about something more than friendship. Ask his friends. Sometimes a guy is just really hard to read or is very private about his life. Find one of his friends and ask them if your crush has a girlfriend. Slip the question into a conversation to be subtle, or just outright message one of his friends if you want to be direct. Try to be subtle when asking. You can say things like, “What does your friend do with all of his time?” or make a joke like, “Oh where's he going, got a hot date?” Be aware that your questioning may make it back to the guy you're interested in. Guys talk among themselves just as much as girls. However, if your interest is single, tipping him off that you like him and have been talking to his friends is a way to get his attention. Ask him in person if he has a girlfriend. If you still can't find out if he is dating another girl, ask him outright. Avoid texting, instant messaging, or anything electronic because it's important that you're able to hear how he reacts to your question. Wait for a good time to ask. If you're hanging out with a group of people you shouldn't delve into someone's personal relationship status. Be patient and wait until it's just the two of you to inquire about any girlfriend. You don't want to make him uncomfortable by making his personal life public in front of people. Be direct when asking him about a possible girlfriend. Try not to beat around the bush when you ask to avoid making things too awkward. You could say, “I've been meaning to ask you, do you have a girlfriend?” As long as you keep your tone casual, he shouldn't feel pressured by your question. If he doesn't and has been oblivious that you have a crush on him, he may notice your interest when you ask him about his relationship status. Don't worry too much if he says yes. There will always be other guys, not all the good ones are taken. Notice if he avoids your question. It's not a good sign if he doesn't answer you with a simple “yes” or “no.” Any hint of caginess or nervousness is not a good sign. If he stumbles over his words or tries to give you an excuse, he's probably in a complicated situation. It's best to stay away from a guy who isn't honest anyways. If he's outright and honest, then you have a clear answer. But if he hesitates, take that as a red flag that he may be hiding his relationship. React respectfully and maturely no matter the answer he gives. Finding out that a guy you're interested in is taken can be a tough blow. But keep cool when he gives you an answer, whether it's positive or negative. If he has a girlfriend, don't have a meltdown in front of him. Or at least wait until you're alone to be emotional about a missed opportunity so you can save face. The best news would be if he's single. Respond with something like, “Oh, well that's interesting” to maintain your mysteriousness and not reveal your hand that you're interested in him. No matter how much you like a guy, it's not worth breaking up a relationship just so you can try and date him.	Listen to how he talks around you. Pay attention to the body language he uses around you. Decide if he has put you in the friend zone. See if he treats you like a secret. Determine how he spends his time. Check his social media pages. Check his phone for evidence of a girlfriend. Watch to see if he checks out other girls. Pay attention to his flirting. Ask his friends. Ask him in person if he has a girlfriend. Wait for a good time to ask. Be direct when asking him about a possible girlfriend. Notice if he avoids your question. React respectfully and maturely no matter the answer he gives.
https://www.wikihow.com/Ace-Your-Medical-Residency-Interview	How to Ace Your Medical Residency Interview	To ace your medical residency interview, do your research about the program you've applied to so your interviewers can see that you're really interested in it. Think about the kind of things you would ask if you were in their shoes and prepare answers to lots of different questions so you have an idea of what to say in the interview. When you get to your interview, be nice and polite to everyone you meet, since interviewers often ask members of staff about their impressions of candidates. Try to stay calm if your interviewers ask you difficult questions, since they want to see that you can keep your cool under stress. Most of all, be genuine in your answers, since your true self is more exciting than what you think they want to hear.	Dig for in-depth information about the programs you've applied to. Your interviewer will probably ask you why you're interested in their program. Thinking about your preferences and needs – and investigating how the program might or might not fulfill them – will allow you to answer this question thoughtfully. Consider your willingness to compete, where you want to be located, what kind of work-life balance you're looking for, and whether the program is a good match for your current or potential specialty field. Research the academic details of the program. For instance, what kind of formal or experiential learning opportunities can you expect? When is the in-service exam, and how important are the scores? How are residents evaluated? Look into the logistical aspects of the program, such as housing, transportation, salary, and additional benefits or support programs. Make a list of questions to ask. Even after researching your residency program, you may have lingering questions. If so, write them down and ask them during your interview, as well as any other questions you can think of. Though you're interviewing to be chosen for a specific residency program, the choice is yours as much as it is theirs– you will both rank your top choices during the matching process. Your interview is your best chance find out if the program is a good fit for you. Remember to ask questions that are more subjective and difficult to answer outside of an interview setting. For example: do residents and faculty members work well together and get along? In your interviewer's opinion, what are the program's strengths and weaknesses? Don't ask questions for the sake of asking them– only inquire about what you genuinely want to know. In general, avoid asking questions about vacation time, the difficulty of the program, exact levels of compensation, or anything you could have found out on your own. You don't want your interviewers to question your intentions or your work ethic. Learn about your possible interviewer. Though you probably won't know who's going to interview you, investigate who the program director is, who the major faculty involved in the program are, and who the current residents are. There's a high chance you'll be speaking with some of those people. Be sure to note what their research interests are. What's their take on their specialty? What have they accomplished? All of this information will help you ask informed questions during your upcoming interviews, or even make references to your interviewer's papers and projects. Reflect upon your motivation to study medicine. Interviewers will ask you why you're interested in your particular specialty, or even why you're interested in medicine in general. After many hard years of medical school, it can be difficult to recall why you started. Take some time to remember. Journaling about why you entered the medical field – and why you wish to remain in it – can be an excellent way to reflect. Discussing your interest in medicine with friends, especially if they aren't doctors, can also help you clarify your sense of purpose. Review any rough spots in your resume and be prepared to explain them. Interviewers may ask you to explain perceived weaknesses in your academic or professional history, such as poor grades or a lack of research experience. Brainstorm and rehearse possible explanations in case they do. Interviewers may ask you about mistakes you might have made in patient care and what you learned from them. They may also ask you to reflect on your personal weaknesses in general. Take some time to plan your answers to difficult questions like these. Read up on the current state of health care reform. You'll probably be asked a general question about health care policy – for instance, something along the lines of "How do you think the health care system will evolve in the next 10-20 years? How will it affect how you practice medicine?" Have an apolitical, well-informed response prepared. Be sure you are knowledgeable about the ACA passed under the Obama administration, as well as other recent health policy developments. Being unaware of the current state of these issues could hurt your chances. Write down memorable learning experiences. Take some time to think about the most important moments in your medical career thus far. You may be asked to discuss pivotal moments, influential mentors, or any interesting and unusual cases you encountered. Jotting these experiences down will help you organize them in your mind so that they are easily accessible come interview day. Reflect on your career goals. You may be asked where you see yourself in 5-10 years, or what you ultimately hope to accomplish in your medical career. Take some time to identify and think about on your aspirations, and be ready to discuss them at length. Write out answers to potential questions. Brainstorm answers to common interview questions, and then write them out using sentences or bullet points. This can help you identify and recall important talking points if you are asked those questions in your interview. Besides the topics noted above – such as the origin of your interest in medicine, your career goals, your most valuable learning experiences, and weaknesses in your application – interviewers might ask you about your role models, your extracurricular activities, and why you're interested in their particular residency program. Film yourself answering questions. Pick a tricky practice question, or think of an anecdote that you might be asked to share. Recite your answer or your story in front of a mirror while recording a video, or have a friend do it for you. When you go back and watch the film, you can easily pick out issues like poor posture and verbal tics, then work to improve them as you continue practicing. Practice interviewing with another person. Find a friend who's already a medical resident and ask them to give you a mock interview, or enlist a friend or family member who's not a doctor and give them a list of practice questions to ask you. This will help you grow comfortable and familiar with the interview format. If you really want to make the experience realistic, practice with someone you don't know, and wear the outfit you plan to wear to your actual interview. Prioritize and commit to your trip. You want to do everything you can to convey to the interviewers that there's nowhere you'd rather be than with them, interviewing for their residency program. Avoid making big plans during interview season so you can be sure that there won't be any conflicts. Unless you're extremely ill, avoid rescheduling your interview. If you back out and ask to interview at another time, the interviewers might question your desire to be a part of their program. Book trips that are within your budget. Traveling from program to program can get expensive. Plan ahead so that you don't get stuck without the means to make it to an interview. The program may offer you a place to stay or a hotel room discount, but if not, save resources by staying with a friend in the city you're visiting. Hash out logistics for the day of the interview. Determine how far the site is from where you'll be staying, when you'll have a chance to rest and eat, and even what outfit you'll be wearing. If you show up late, hungry, or wearing wrinkled, mismatched clothes, it could throw you off for the rest of the day. Start the day rested and relaxed. Get plenty of sleep the night before your interview. When you first arrive at the site, take a moment to yourself in your car or in a restroom to take deep breaths and calm yourself. Also, be sure not to drink too much coffee – you might think that it'll fire you up, but it can make you shaky, nervous, and prone to frequent bathroom trips. Show interviewers – but don’t tell them – why you’re an ideal candidate. When you're asked questions about your strengths as a physician, or about what you've accomplished so far in your career, don't rattle off accolades or personal traits without context. Deliver your answer in the form of a story that will give your interviewers a thorough picture of the kind of person you are, not simply what you've achieved. Be sure to project humility while you recount these stories. Faculty members won't want to work with someone with an oversized ego. If you mention an instance of success, like a research breakthrough or an award, mention a mentor who helped guide you there, or the talented team you worked with during that time. Stay calm when faced with difficult questions. Some questions given in residency interviews are designed to throw you off, or even to get a rise out of you. If you encounter a question that makes you panicky or uncomfortable, override that emotional reaction and answer it calmly and deliberately. Interviewers will want to see that you can remain calm under stress. You may be asked about a significant personal failure, about bad things you've heard about the residency, or a time you made a serious mistake. Anticipate honest but careful answers to these questions, and deliver them in a measured, diplomatic manner. Be friendly to everyone you meet at the interview site. When they meet you, interviewers and faculty members will be assessing whether they will want to work with you. Maintain eye contact, be polite, and don't forget to smile. Operate as if every person you encounter throughout the day might weigh in on your selection. Chances are, most of them will have a say. Be genuine in your questions, answers, and interactions. In the end, this interview is a chance to get to know you as a person, not as an abstract name attached to transcripts and resumes. Don't take pains to ask or say things you think your interviewers will want to hear. If you've prepared well, being your authentic self throughout your day of interviews will likely yield positive results.	Dig for in-depth information about the programs you've applied to. Make a list of questions to ask. Learn about your possible interviewer. Reflect upon your motivation to study medicine. Review any rough spots in your resume and be prepared to explain them. Read up on the current state of health care reform. Write down memorable learning experiences. Reflect on your career goals. Write out answers to potential questions. Film yourself answering questions. Practice interviewing with another person. Prioritize and commit to your trip. Book trips that are within your budget. Hash out logistics for the day of the interview. Start the day rested and relaxed. Show interviewers – but don’t tell them – why you’re an ideal candidate. Stay calm when faced with difficult questions. Be friendly to everyone you meet at the interview site. Be genuine in your questions, answers, and interactions.
https://www.wikihow.com/Shrink-a-Shirt	How to Shrink a Shirt	To shrink a shirt, machine wash the shirt on the hottest water setting since heat makes clothes shrink. Then, dry the shirt in the dryer on high heat. If you're worried about damaging your shirt, try soaking it in a sink or tub filled with hot water for a few minutes instead of machine drying it. Then, lay the shirt out to dry on a drying rack.	Check the tag on your shirt. Certain types of fabric will shrink with heat, while others will not. For example, cotton and wool will shrink when you wash them with hot water. Your shirt might also have some specific instructions on the label about how to wash it to avoid shrinking. For example, the tag might specify a water temperature, such as warm or cool. By washing the garment in the opposite temperature, you may be able to shrink the garment. Fill a sink with hot water. If the garment is cotton or wool, then you can shrink it by soaking it in a sink full of hot water. Allow the shirt to soak in the water for about five minutes and then remove it and wring it out. However, keep in mind that if the shirt is any color other than white, then soaking it in hot water may pull out some of the color. The hotter the water, the more the shirt will shrink, so use the temperature that seems appropriate to you. To get the water even hotter, boil a pot of water and pour it into the sink. If you want to wash the shirt as well as shrinking it, place a teaspoonful of laundry detergent in the sink. However, you will need to rinse the shirt in a separate tub or sink full of water after. If you are worried about affecting the color of the shirt, then you can also try soaking the shirt in cool or lukewarm water and then hang it up in a warm place to dry, such as near a heater. Lay out the shirt to dry. After you wring out the shirt, lay the shirt flat on a drying rack and let it air dry. If you don't have a drying rack, lay the shirt flat on top of a dry, absorbent towel. Don't hang the shirt to dry. This will cause the shirt to stretch in the shoulder area. When the first side of the shirt is dry, flip it over and let the second side finish drying. Try placing the shirt in a warm place to help it dry faster and shrink up a bit more. Place the shirt in the washing machine. If soaking and air drying the shirt did not shrink it enough for your needs, then you can also try washing the shirt in a washing machine on hot. To do this, select the "whites" setting so that the washer uses hot water to rinse the shirt. If you're concerned about fading the color of your shirt, then you can add a cup of vinegar to the machine to preserve the color. The process of agitating the shirt may also help to shrink the shirt, so if you're concerned about adding heat to your shirt, you can use the "permanent press" setting or cold water instead of hot water. Transfer the shirt to the dryer. Drying your shirt in the dryer may also help to shrink it a bit more. If your shirt is has not shrunk as much as you want it to after washing and air drying it, then try placing it the dryer on high heat. Use the "gentle dry" setting if you're concerned about how the fabric will hold up. Use the "permanent press" or "regular dry" setting if you want to dry the shirt as fast as possible. Fill a spray bottle with water. You can use a spray bottle to selectively wet a shirt and shrink it all over or just in certain areas. Fill up a clean spray bottle with plain water. If you're reusing an old spray bottle, make sure it is clean and free of the chemicals before you use it. Spray the shirt lightly. Use the spray bottle to spritz the shirt on all sides. Dampening the fibers will help it shrink. Don't completely soak the shirt, or you may end up with a smaller size than you want. If you only want the shirt to shrink in certain areas, such as around the arm holes, then you can just spritz the shirt in these areas. Dry the shirt. Put the shirt in the dryer on the "permanent press" cycle and let it dry for two minutes at a time. Check it every two minutes and dry longer as needed. Remove the shirt from the dryer when it is completely dry. If the shirt was stretched out before, it should now be refreshed and ready to wear. If you want it to shrink more, repeat the process and use a higher heat setting on your dryer. Place a fabric softener sheet in the dryer with your shirt to freshen up the smell, too. Take it to a tailor or seamstress. If a shirt is important to you, you may want to take it to a tailor or seamstress instead of trying to shrink it at home. A tailor or seamstress can take in the shirt based on your measurements and specifications. Ask the dry cleaners to shrink it. Your dry cleaners may be able to help shrink a garment that is labeled dry clean only. If you have a dry clean only shirt that you want to shrink to a smaller size, then ask the dry cleaner if that is something they can do. Keep in mind that water is necessary to shrink a garment, so dry cleaning will not usually shrink your clothes unless the machine is leaking. However, your dry cleaners might offer a safe method for shrinking items without affecting the color and integrity of your garment. Contact a knitwear specialist. For a valuable knit shirt, you might consider having the shirt unraveled and re-knitted to a smaller size. This might not be a cost-effective solution for less expensive shirts, but it might be a safer strategy for a designer label knit shirt.	Check the tag on your shirt. Fill a sink with hot water. Lay out the shirt to dry. Place the shirt in the washing machine. Transfer the shirt to the dryer. Fill a spray bottle with water. Spray the shirt lightly. Dry the shirt. Take it to a tailor or seamstress. Ask the dry cleaners to shrink it. Contact a knitwear specialist.
https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Your-Interpupillary-Distance	How to Measure Your Interpupillary Distance	To measure your interpupillary distance, which is the space between your eyes, start by getting a ruler with millimeter units. Alternatively, print out a pupillary distance ruler from the internet, but make sure your printer doesn't change the scale of the image. Stand about 8 inches from a mirror, and hold the ruler straight across your eyebrows. Close your right eye, and make sure the zero millimeter mark is exactly above the center of your left pupil. Then, open your right eye and look into the mirror to read the measurement in the center of your right eye. However many millimeters are between the middle of your eyes is your interpupillary distance.	Grab a ruler with millimeter units. In order to measure your PD at home, you will need a ruler that has millimeter units. If you do not have a ruler at home, you can print out a PD measurement ruler online from many vision center and eyeglass retail websites. Just be sure that when you print the page you set your printer so that it does not scale the image. Some online eyeglass retailers use programs that allow you to photograph yourself holding a credit card up to your face for scale, but most require you to manually measure the distance. Stand in front of a mirror. If you're measuring your own PD, you'll need to use a mirror. Make sure that you're in a well-lit area so that you can line up the ruler and see the ruler markings. In order to get a good reading, you'll need to stand approximately eight inches (20 centimeters) from the mirror. Hold the ruler right above your eyes, straight across your eyebrows. Keep your head straight and upright to ensure a proper measurement. Close your right eye to center your left pupil. It's easiest to measure one eye at a time by closing the other eye. Start by closing your right eye and holding the zero millimeter mark right above the exact center of your left pupil. Try to get an exact alignment with the zero mark, as this could alter the reading for your whole measurement. Read and measure the distance to your right pupil. Without moving your head or the ruler at all, open your right eye and find the exact millimeter mark that falls on your right pupil. Make sure you're looking straight ahead at the mirror to ensure an accurate reading. The number (in millimeters) that lines up with the center of your pupil, or as close to center as you can measure, is your PD. It's best to try remeasuring your PD three or four times to make sure that your reading is consistently accurate. Stand close to your friend and face one another. You should stand approximately 8 inches (20 centimeters) away from your friend, just as you would stand if you were measuring your own PD in the mirror. Do not stand too close or too far away to ensure an accurate reading. Look above your friend's head. Unlike measuring your own PD in the mirror (where you can't avoid looking at your own reflection), having a friend measure your PD requires you to look past that individual. Try having your friend crouch or sit in front of you while you stand so that she is outside your field of vision, and stare at something in the distance about 10 to 20 feet away. Have your friend take your measurements. You'll need to keep your eyes perfectly still while your friend measures your PD. They should line the ruler up just as you would on yourself in the mirror. Your friend should align the zero millimeter mark with the center of one pupil and measure across where the center of your other pupil falls. Schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. Having your PD measured by an eye doctor will typically require an appointment. While you're there, your eye doctor will most likely want to test your vision to make sure that your optical prescription is up to date. This may include testing your eye muscles, visual acuity, visual field, as well as a refraction and retinal exam. If you do not yet have an eye doctor, you can find one in your area by searching online or checking your local phone book. If you've had your vision tested within the last year, you shouldn't need a new vision exam. The eye doctor who performed your vision test may also have your PD in your chart from the previous exam. Have your pupil size measured. Depending on the tests you have done, your doctor may decide to check the size of your pupils using a digital pupillometer. Your eye doctor may also choose to use an ocular measurement device. Both of these handheld devices can measure the size of your pupil and the distance between your pupils. A pupillometer looks like a large pair of binoculars, and all you need to do is look through the lenses while your doctor takes your measurements. An ocular measurement device may look like a digital camera, depending on the make and model used by your doctor. Leave with a prescription and your PD. The advantage of having an eye doctor measure your PD is that you will leave with both an accurate measurement and a valid prescription for your next pair of eyeglasses. Many online retailers require your PD and a prescription in order to sell you glasses, so having an up-to-date eye exam will simplify the process and ensure that you have the right prescription for your eyes.	Grab a ruler with millimeter units. Stand in front of a mirror. Close your right eye to center your left pupil. Read and measure the distance to your right pupil. Stand close to your friend and face one another. Look above your friend's head. Have your friend take your measurements. Schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. Have your pupil size measured. Leave with a prescription and your PD.