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https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Once-a-Month-Cooking	How to Do Once a Month Cooking	To do once a month cooking, focus on cooking recipes that you can make in large batches, like soups, casseroles, enchiladas, lasagna, and stir-fry. Also, make sure the food you make freezes well, avoiding things like fried foods, egg whites, and creams. In general, you should aim to make 4 large batch meals per month, with each meal having enough servings for a whole week.	Look for recipes that you can make in large batches. Soups, chili, stews, lasagna, and casseroles are some of the easiest meals to make in large batches, but don't feel limited to those dishes! Pizza, pot pies, curries, enchiladas, stir-fry, fried rice, meat dishes, and steamed vegetables are just a handful of options. Choose recipes that are "hits" in your household for the really big batches. Experiment with new recipes in smaller batches. Collect recipes from various sources and read several once-a-month type cookbooks for ideas. If you're looking for new recipes, browse online using search terms like “large batch meals” and “freezer meals.” Opt for meals and ingredients that freeze well. Most meat-based dishes, casseroles, soups, stews, and chilis are great for freezing and are very easy to thaw. 1-dish meals like these aren't your only options, though. You can make meal components, package and label them separately so that you know to reheat them together, and do the rest of the assembly when you thaw and reheat the meal. No matter what you choose, make sure all of the components freeze well. Avoid foods that don't freeze well, such as: Sour cream (becomes thin/watery) Mayonnaise (separates, but is fine if mixed into a recipe) Cream cheese (becomes watery and texture changes) Cheese (fine for shredding or in recipes) Fried foods (susceptible to sogginess) Egg whites Cream fillings and custards (texture changes) Choose at least 4 different recipes to cover 30 days’ worth of dinners. Your needs will vary depending on how many servings you need for each meal and whether you want to include breakfast and lunch meals. If you're just doing dinners, you will need a minimum of 4 large-batch meals. Each meal should include enough servings for a whole week, depending on how many people you're cooking for. If you have a family of 2, you'll need 2 servings per day for each day of the week, so each recipe should make at least 14 servings. You can definitely plan beyond 4 dishes. Base the number of dishes on your capabilities and freezer space. You may want to take a peek into your pantry to see what ingredients you already have on hand before choosing your dishes, especially if you're trying to save money. The less you have to buy, the better! Save money by choosing recipes with overlapping ingredients. That way, you can buy the ingredients in bulk. Make a grocery list based on the recipes you’ve chosen. You may need to do a little math here, especially if you're doubling or tripling recipes. Then, simply write down every ingredient you need for every meal along with how much you need to buy. Depending on what you're making, this list might get pretty long! Double-check your calculations before you head to the store to save yourself from needless stress on cooking day. For meals that require vegetables, you may want to buy them frozen to save yourself prep work like washing and chopping. Create full recipe sheets that include all of the necessary information. To help you stay organized, create recipe sheets with a shopping list, prep instructions, cooking day instructions, the recipe, storage labels, and even a thaw sheet. This will reduce the amount of work you have to do later and make it easier for you to replicate the same meal in the future. Collect all of your successful recipe sheets in a binder for the future. You can use an app to help you organize this information, as well. Use search terms like "recipe card maker" or "recipe manager" to find an app that works for you. Schedule a day to devote entirely to cooking. Pick a quiet day when you have the whole kitchen to yourself and clear your schedule. If your schedule doesn't allow you to take an entire day for cooking, break the task into 2 half-days. Have a friend or family member help out with the cooking, if possible. It's going to be a lot of work, but you'll enjoy the benefits all month long! Check each recipe for prep and cook times so you can factor in how many hours of work you'll need to put in on cooking day. Shop for ingredients the day before you plan to cook. Go shopping early in the day, since your shopping list is probably pretty long and if you rush, an ingredient can easily be forgotten. Shopping the day before is also helpful for dishes that include vegetables, since they'll be fresh and crisp when you prepare them. Look for sales and use coupons to cut down on your grocery costs. Keep in mind that you're buying enough food for a whole month, so the price may be a little higher than what you're used to if you typically shop weekly. Make sure you have enough pots, pans, baking dishes, and measuring spoons for the big day! You may also need to stock up on airtight containers, freezer bags, aluminum foil, and other storage items. Get the prep work done the day before you cook. The amount of time it takes you to prepare ingredients for your meals will vary depending on what you're making, but you can expect about 3 hours' worth of meal prep work. If you get the chopping, defrosting, marinating, and so on done the day before, you can focus on mixing, assembling, and cooking each meal on cooking day. For example, if you need chopped onions for a recipe, chop them up and store them in an airtight container in your fridge. When you're ready to cook, all you have to do is open the container and dump the onions in. You don't have to do prep work the day before. If you want to do it on cooking day, don't forget to factor in an extra 2-3 hours of work time. Work on multiple recipes at once to save time. Some dishes can be worked on simultaneously, so take advantage of that if you can. For example, you can stir-fry meat on the stove while you bake a casserole in the oven and simmer a stew in the slow cooker. It's usually best to get the harder meals out of the way first, but you can approach the sequence however you'd like. Decide on the sequence before you get started to help you stay focused and organized. You may need to use multiple timers to keep track of different cook times when you're cooking dishes simultaneously. You may need to adjust cooking times accordingly when doubling or tripling recipes. Let the meals cool off before putting them in storage containers. Let the meals sit out on heat-safe surfaces for at least 30 minutes before you start to package them up for the freezer. If you need to, touch the top of the food or insert a fork to check the temperature in the center. If you don't let your food cool off before you put it in the freezer, it may not freeze well or the texture could be negatively affected. Package each meal securely in an airtight container before freezing it. Use small plastic containers for sauces, gravies, and dressings. Use larger airtight containers, like Tupperware, for the entrees. Use aluminum foil to cover dishes like meatloaf or lasagna, then wrap it in plastic wrap before freezing it. If you're putting meal components in freezer bags, press out as much air as possible or use a vacuum sealer. Since you'll be stacking the meals in your freezer, use shallow containers and press down the freezer bags to be as flat and thin as possible. Label each container with the dish name and number of servings. Label everything clearly with a permanent marker so the information will stay put! Write the dish name, the cook date, and the number of servings on the label. If you like, you can also include brief thawing and baking/warming instructions on each container. For example, a label might look like this: Chicken Spaghetti. October 5, 2018. 5 servings. Thaw in fridge overnight and reheat at 350 °F (177 °C) for 45 minutes. If you prefer, print the labels out and cover them with packaging tape to protect the ink from smearing. Thaw and reheat each meal when you’re ready to eat it. Your recipe sheets or label notes will definitely save you time when it comes to thawing and reheating the food. Simply follow the instructions you noted earlier and enjoy your pre-cooked meals! Be sure to thaw dishes out properly to preserve the flavor and texture of the food. Thaw food overnight in the refrigerator or defrost it in the microwave before reheating it. For example, thaw casseroles out completely before heating them, or reheat un-thawed casseroles at a lower temperature for 30-45 minutes before increasing to the regular temperature for the normal cooking time.	Look for recipes that you can make in large batches. Opt for meals and ingredients that freeze well. Choose at least 4 different recipes to cover 30 days’ worth of dinners. Make a grocery list based on the recipes you’ve chosen. Create full recipe sheets that include all of the necessary information. Schedule a day to devote entirely to cooking. Shop for ingredients the day before you plan to cook. Get the prep work done the day before you cook. Work on multiple recipes at once to save time. Let the meals cool off before putting them in storage containers. Package each meal securely in an airtight container before freezing it. Label each container with the dish name and number of servings. Thaw and reheat each meal when you’re ready to eat it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Maroon	How to Make Maroon	To make the color maroon, start by mixing together 5 parts primary red with 1 part primary blue. Then, mix in a little bit of primary yellow at a time until you get your desired shade of maroon.	Get primary red, blue, and yellow paint or dye. Maroon is primarily made up of red and blue. Yellow is generally then used to add brownish undertones as necessary. Using pure, primary colours generally works best to create new colours. If you're using non-primary colours, do an internet-research or read your paint or dye's container carefully to determine any undertones and see if they are suitable for creating maroon. For example, cadmium red already has yellow undertones. If you mix it with blue, and then add yellow, your paint may come out too light. Rose madder, on the other hand, is a cool red with a blue bias. You will get a violet colour when mixing it with blue, which needs to be adjusted with yellow paint. Mix a 5:1 ratio of red to blue. Blue is a darker color. It can therefore easily overpower the red, creating a more blueish shade than the blood red shade of maroon. You will need a lot more red to begin, so start mixing colors by adding five parts red for every one part blue. Add small quantities at a time to avoid wasting paint. Once you've figured out which ratios work, you can mix a great deal of your maroon paint. Add yellow until you get maroon. Blue and red should get you a shade that runs from violet to deep brown depending on the precise colors of your paint. A tiny bit of yellow can usually push the initial mixture of red and blue towards the maroon territory. Add just a drop or two of yellow to start and mix it in. Continue adding yellow in small drops until your mixture comes out maroon. Determine a paint's hue with white paint. Maroon should ideally have a dark red hue. As it's a darker color, it may be hard to determine the hue you've produced. Add a small bit of white to some of your maroon paint. The color you see when you add white is your paint's hue. Pull a small amount of paint aside to test the hue instead of adding white to the whole batch, which could ruin your paint. If your maroon has more of a violet colour than red hue, add some more yellow paint to adjust. Store the maroon using any method that you like. Use an empty paint or dye container to store your maroon as soon as you have it where you want. As it takes time to develop a specific colour, having this maroon on hand in the future allows you to start painting quicker. Also, write down the rough ratios used and adjustments you made to create maroon so you can create a similar colour of maroon using the formula later on. Do some test swabs. Don't apply your maroon paint or dye right away. Check how your paint or dye will look when it dries to make sure it's the colour you want. Apply a small dab of your paint or dye to a piece of scrap paper. Wait for it to dry and then check to see if it's the color you want. Stick to single pigments. When mixing paint, it's best to stick to single pigment paints. Too many pigments can dull a color, so make sure your red, yellow, and blue are all single pigment varieties. Opt to add dark colours to light ones. Lightening a darker colour requires a great deal of paint, time, and effort. On the other hand, only a small splash of a darker paint will change a colour from light to dark. Try your best to start off with a lighter maroon. It will be easier to darken the colour than lighten it.	Get primary red, blue, and yellow paint or dye. Mix a 5:1 ratio of red to blue. Add yellow until you get maroon. Determine a paint's hue with white paint. Store the maroon using any method that you like. Do some test swabs. Stick to single pigments. Opt to add dark colours to light ones.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Stroke	How to Prevent Stroke	To prevent a stroke, eat a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting fat and salt intake. Get exercise that involves moderate activity such as walking, as well as intense activity such as swimming laps or jogging. If you smoke or drink to excess, try quitting, as these things increase your risk of stroke. Certain diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, also increase the likelihood you'll have a stroke, so talk to your doctor about carefully managing these conditions.	Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet will help you reduce your risks of obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Each of those conditions raises your risk of having a stroke. To lower the risks of developing these conditions you can: Reduce your salt intake. This will lower your risk of developing high blood pressure. You can reduce your salt consumption by not sprinkling table salt onto your food, not salting pasta or rice water, and purchasing canned foods that say low sodium. Check the ingredients in processed foods. Many have a high salt content. Eat a low fat diet. A fatty diet increases your risk of clogged arteries. You can easily eat less fat by choosing lean meats like poultry and fish and trimming the fat off of red meats. Drink low fat milk or skim milk instead of whole milk. Eat eggs sparingly because they are high in cholesterol. Check foods labeled “diet” or low fat- they can surprise you with sodium and fat content! Control your caloric intake. Eating a high calorie diet places you at a higher risk for diabetes and obesity unless you are extremely physically active. Limit your intake of highly sugary foods like candies, cookies, and pastries. The processed sugar provides calories without the nutrients that will make you feel full. This can make you prone to overeating. Increase the fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains that you eat. These foods are generally low fat and high in nutrients. They will supply you with the energy that you need without excess fat and calories. Exercise. Exercise an excellent way to reduce your risks for strokes, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Stroke Association make the following recommendations: 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity. Moderate physical activity includes things like power walking, biking, or doing water aerobics. This should be in addition to two days per week of weight training. 75 minutes per week of intense physical activity. These activities cause you to work harder than the moderate activities. Examples include jogging, sprinting, swimming laps, and biking up hill. This should also be paired with weight training twice per week. Do three 10 minute periods of exercise per day if you do not have the time for more. This may include walking to work, walking during your lunch break, and walking home from work. The exercise doesn't have to be done all at the same time. Bring a friend with you to make it more enjoyable. Quit smoking. Smokers' risks for strokes are twice as high as those of nonsmokers. Smoking promotes clotting, makes your blood thicker, and hardens your arteries. If you smoke and are having trouble quitting, there are many resources available to you. You can: Talk to your doctor Get support from family and friends Call a hotline when you are feeling the urge to smoke Avoid places where you usually smoke Talk to a counselor Try medications or nicotine replacement therapy Go to residential treatment Control your alcohol intake. Excessive drinking can raise your blood pressure and your risk of a stroke. If you drink, stay within the recommended limits: One drink per day for women and one to two drinks per day for men. A drink is 12 ounces of beer, a glass of wine (5 ounces), or one and half ounces of liquor. Manage any medical conditions you may have. Some medical conditions increase your risk of having a stroke. If you have one of these conditions, talk to your doctor about how to best treat it and minimize your risk of having a stroke. High blood pressure. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. It makes you one and a half times more likely to have a stroke. If you have high blood pressure talk to your doctor about what the best way to control it would be. Your doctor may suggest dietary changes, exercise, or medication. Atrial fibrillation (AFIB). This kind of irregular heartbeat is most likely to occur in seniors or with people who have heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes. Because of the irregular heartbeat, your blood pools in your heart. This makes it prone to clotting. If you have this condition, your doctor may suggest treatment with anticoagulant medications or electrical stimulation. High cholesterol and fatty deposits in your arteries (atherosclerosis). Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty material in your blood. If you have too much it can clog your arteries and cause a heart attack or stroke. If you have high cholesterol, your doctor will likely suggest that you reduce it through dietary changes, exercise, and possibly medication. Diabetes. There are two major types of diabetes: Type 1 where your body doesn't make sufficient insulin and Type 2 where your body doesn't react properly to your insulin. People with diabetes often also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, and difficulty controlling their weight. Your doctor may suggest that you lower your risk of a stroke by making dietary changes, taking medications, exercising, or taking insulin. Carotid artery disease. This occurs when the carotid arteries get narrower. Because these vessels provide blood to your brain, this makes you more vulnerable to blockages and strokes. Your doctor will probably suggest testing your for this if you have symptoms of a stroke or significant risk factors. Identify the symptoms of a stroke. If you are at risk of having a stroke, be aware of what the symptoms are. If you think you might be having stroke, call emergency responders immediately. Numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg. It may occur on just one side. Difficulty speaking or understanding speech. Confusion. Vision problems. This may occur in both eyes or in just one. Difficulty walking, dizziness, and a loss of coordination. Headache. Assess someone you are with if you think they might be having a stroke. The acronym is FAST. It stands for face, arms, speech, and time. Call emergency responders if the person does not pass the following assessment or if you are unsure: Face. Evaluate whether the person is able to smile with both sides of their face. If only one side responds, this is a stroke symptom. Have them stick out their tongue and check for gross deformities such as pulling to one side, severe, unusual dimpling, etc. This can be a sign of stroke. Arms. Tell the person to raise both arms. If one arm starts to sink, this is suggestive of a stroke. Speech. Have the person repeat a simple sentence. If they slur their words or sound odd, they may be having a stroke. Time. If the person has any of these symptoms, they need immediate medical assistance. Call emergency services. Provide information to the doctor. It is important that the diagnosis be made as fast as possible so that treatment can begin immediately. The doctor will likely do an examination, including possibly a CT or MRI scan to determine if a stroke occurred. Other information that will be useful for the doctor to have includes: The person's medical history Medications the person may be on Exactly when the symptoms started	Eat a healthy diet. Exercise. Quit smoking. Control your alcohol intake. Manage any medical conditions you may have. Identify the symptoms of a stroke. Assess someone you are with if you think they might be having a stroke. Provide information to the doctor.
https://www.wikihow.com/Speak-Your-Mind	How to Speak Your Mind	If you're finding it hard to speak your mind, practice talking about what matters to you with people you feel comfortable around. You can start by talking about your likes and dislikes around family and friends. For example, you might say, “I didn't like that movie. The plot didn't make much sense," or "I don't really care for this show. Can we watch something else?" Try to speak clearly and firmly so people will understand and pay attention. As you practice speaking up, remind yourself that what you have to say matters and try not to worry about what other people will think. You're entitled to your own opinion just like everyone else!	Stay calm and collected. Before you begin talking, steady yourself and try to ease your nerves. Breathe slowly and deeply to the count of ten. Relax and let your thoughts settle; cast out doubts and other negative thoughts. It's normal to become apprehensive when all the attention is on you. The more in control of your words and emotions you remain, the better you'll be able to conduct yourself in conversation. Try not to let yourself get worked up when you're frustrated or the topic is something you're passionate about. Becoming overly emotional can make it harder to get out what you're trying to say. Open up to the people you’re comfortable with. Condition yourself to speaking out around close friends and family. As you get better, take yourself out of your comfort zone little by little until you no longer fear making your voice heard. Most people find it much easier to express themselves to the people closest to them than to complete strangers, who they worry will judge them. Start by offering your input into casual conversations where you won't feel as bashful about professing your opinion. For instance, you might start by making offhand observations like "Dinner was really great tonight, Mom" or "I don't really care for this show. Could we watch something else?" Exchanges like these are unlikely to end in a challenge or argument. Talking to people that you're already familiar with allows you to shut off self-critical thoughts and concentrate on your message. Use an assertive tone of voice. Come through loud and clear with a firm, self-assured tone. Take your time getting your thoughts out—don't mumble or try to talk too fast. Quiet people often go unheard not just because of the low volume of their voices, but because their general demeanor signals to others that they're not worth listening to. If you develop a captivating speaking voice, it's more likely that people will take what you have to say seriously. Being assertive is good. Being loud or overbearing is not. Know the difference to keep from alienating your listener. Be confident. Above all, believe in yourself. If you don't, your words won't have conviction. It's worth reminding yourself that you're a unique individual with your own thoughts, values and ideas. If you don't have the confidence to put these things out there, no one will ever benefit from hearing them. If you have to, “fake it 'til you make it.” Pretend you're more comfortable sharing an opinion than you are. Eventually, it won't seem like such a big deal. Develop confident speaking skills. Look the person you're talking to in the eye and use strong, active language. Avoid filler phrases like “um,” “like” and “you know?” These weaken your impact. Don’t worry about what other people may think. Forget about trying to please. Fear of judgment shouldn't keep you from letting the world know how you feel. Not everyone will always be interested or agree with what you're saying. This shouldn't discourage you from doing yourself justice. Ask yourself what's the worst that could happen if you do speak up. Once you look closely at your reasons for keeping quiet, you'll find that they begin to disappear. Believe in what you’re saying. Stand by the validity of your views. In order for your words to have weight, you yourself have to acknowledge their worth. Even if you and the people around you don't see eye-to-eye, the important thing is that you have the courage to make your position known. Anxiety about how you might be perceived shouldn't keep you from standing behind what you think is right. Stick to your guns. It's not always easy to muster up the courage to tell someone "you're being selfish," or "I don't think what you're doing is right." If you feel a pressing urge to speak up about a certain issue, however, that probably means it's important. Express your opinions without shame, but don't shove them down anyone's throat. Don’t hesitate. When an opportunity to speak comes, seize it. Be conscious to the discussions going on around you and wait for the right time to put in your two cents. Your listeners may be impressed by what you have to say, leading them to seek your input more often. Too many people hold back because they're afraid of drawing attention or saying something stupid, but you never know when you'll get another opening. Making assertive statements and asking well thought out questions shows initiative. Even saying "I'm not sure I understood that last point. Could you explain it again?" shows that you're engaged and making an effort to promote equal discussion. By the time you work up the nerve to speak, someone else might have already said what you were going to say. Assume that others will agree with you. Stop telling yourself “No one wants to know my opinion.” Your thoughts are as legitimate as anyone else's. In fact, they might actually be in line with a majority of people who are too timid to speak up themselves. When you expect to be laughed at or contradicted, you're only undermining the way you feel. Witnessing your confidence and willingness to boldly state your claims can inspire others to champion their own beliefs more freely. Contribute to enlightening discussions. If a conversation can benefit by your participation, jump in. Healthy exchange of ideas is essential to becoming a more understanding person. There's usually an opportunity to learn from deep, emotionally-invested discourse, and an opportunity to impart some wisdom of your own. Preface opinionated comments with phrases like “I think...” or “it's my belief that…” Be aware of how you present yourself in discussions on politics, religion and ethical issues, as these can easily breed conflict. Involve yourself in the decision-making process. Get active in making plans or coming to decisions. Explain your line of thinking and make it clear what your preferences are. By holding your tongue, you forfeit your say-so in the decisions that get made, even when they affect you. An action as small as vetoing an option for where to eat lunch can make you feel more empowered to speak. If you're unsure whether a particular idea will be accepted, make it sound like you're just brainstorming. Try something like "Do you think it would work better if we..." or "What if instead of going to the theater, we curl up and watch a movie on the couch?" Don’t let silence be mistaken for approval. Failure to speak up can be misinterpreted as permissiveness or indifference. If you're opposed to something, say so. Take an outspoken stance on objectionable issues, behaviors and beliefs in no uncertain terms. Otherwise, you're as much to blame for circumstances as the person who has created them. A scornful glance will never have the same effect as forcefully asking "What makes you think it's acceptable to behave that way?" You can't change the way things are until you first point out what's wrong with them. Keep it civil. Be polite, cool-headed and willing to listen even (maybe especially) when an ordinary discussion turns into an argument. Do your best to always encourage respectful and open-minded communication. The way you carry yourself in conversation should serve set a positive example. Knowing when it's best to withhold your opinion or stifle the urge to voice your thoughts is just as important as knowing when to speak proudly. Resist the temptation to stoop to using insults in the midst of a heated argument. "I'm sorry, but I disagree" gets the same point across, but without the hostility. It's much more likely that the person you're talking to will listen and take you seriously if you're able to keep a cool head. Think twice before saying anything that you know might offend or be taken the wrong way.	Stay calm and collected. Open up to the people you’re comfortable with. Use an assertive tone of voice. Be confident. Don’t worry about what other people may think. Believe in what you’re saying. Don’t hesitate. Assume that others will agree with you. Contribute to enlightening discussions. Involve yourself in the decision-making process. Don’t let silence be mistaken for approval. Keep it civil.
https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Emotional-Eating	How to Stop Emotional Eating	To stop emotional eating, learn to differentiate between physical hunger, which typically comes on gradually, and emotional hunger, which often occurs quickly and includes a craving for comfort foods. Once you're able to tell the difference between physical and emotional hunger, you can try to figure out what is triggering you to eat emotionally, like stress, loneliness, boredom, or social pressure. In order to better understand your eating patterns, try keeping a food diary of what you ate, when you ate, and how you felt when you ate. As you get a better sense of your patterns, work on planning healthy meals, stocking your kitchen with healthy snacks, and eating stress reducing foods, like dark cherries.	Differentiate between physical hunger and emotional hunger. To recognize the causes of your emotional eating, it may be useful to first understand when you are feeling physically hungry and when you are feeling emotionally hungry. Usually, emotional hunger comes on suddenly and feels urgent. You may be able to only think about eating and satisfying your craving right away. This is different than physical hunger, which usually comes on gradually, unless you haven't eaten in a long time. When you are emotionally hungry, you may also crave specific comfort foods, such as fatty foods, foods high in carbs, or foods high in sugar. You may also find yourself eating without thinking, where you eat a whole bag of chips or several pieces of cake without paying attention to what you are doing. After an episode of emotional eating, you may not feel satisfied or even full. You may try to eat more and more until you are uncomfortably full. You may also feel a sense of regret, guilt, or shame after you have eaten. This may be because you realize you are eating for emotional reasons, rather than nutritional reasons. Be aware of the difference between binge eating and emotional eating. Though emotions come into play with binge eating, binge eating usually involves eating unusually large amounts of food within a specific amount of time. Individuals with a binge eating disorder often feel they cannot control their behavior and eat even when they are full or not hungry. They may also eat rapidly during binge episodes and eat alone or in secret. They may have feelings of shame or guilt while they are eating or after they have eaten. Many people with a binge eating disorder are overweight or obese, though you can also be at a normal weight and have this disorder. Individuals who binge eat may try dieting and weight loss programs frequently but have a hard time maintaining a healthy weight due to their disorder. Unlike bulimia, individuals who binge eat do not vomit up their food, use laxatives, or exercise excessively to get rid of the food they just consumed. Often, binge eating occurs due to certain triggers and a binge eating episode can last several hours, depending on the severity of the episode. Recognize your possible causes or triggers. To stop your emotional eating, you first need to determine the root causes or triggers of your eating. Identifying possible causes will then help you to better manage them and prevent you from eating emotionally in the future. Common causes of emotional eating include: Stress: Stress can be a big trigger for emotional eating, as high levels of stress leads to a spike in your hormones and your cortisol levels. Chronic stress can make you crave salty, sweet, and high-fat foods to give you a burst of energy and relief. Intense feelings and thoughts: Feelings like anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, resentment and shame can all lead to emotional eating. You may use eating as a way to numb yourself from these emotions or to avoid processing these emotions. Boredom: Being bored and unoccupied can lead to emotional eating, especially if you also feel unfulfilled and empty. You may try to fill this void with eating. Childhood eating habits: You may have memories of food from when you were a child that are attached to negative feelings or from being taught to view food as a reward. Maybe your parents always gave you ice cream or sweets when you behaved properly or took you out for pizza when you did well academically or needed a pick me up. Social pressures: If you tend to use food as a way to connect with others socially, you may have an emotional relationship with food. Though getting together with friends for a meal is a good stress reliever and often a good way to enjoy food, it can also lead to overeating. You may overeat in social situations due to nervousness or as an attempt to blend in with everyone else who is eating. Your family and friends may also pressure you into overeating or indulging in unhealthy foods during your meals together. Start a food diary. To get a better understanding of your emotional eating triggers, you may want to keep a food diary. Write down your meals for the day as well as how much you eat, when you eat, how you feel when you eat, and how hungry you felt. Be specific and consistent about keeping the diary as this may allow you to recognize patterns in your eating. These patterns can help you better understand how your mood affects how much you eat and what you eat. For example, you may notice that every time you come home from work after a long day, you eat a whole bag of chips or a pint of ice cream. This could point to a pattern of emotional eating that is triggered by the stress in your workplace. Talk to friends and family about your issues around eating. Sometimes it can help to talk to those close to you about your eating habits as a way to understand your habits better. It can be hard to recognize your own emotional habits, especially around food. Do not be afraid to talk to your close friends and family about your struggles with eating. Ask them if they think you may eat based on emotion and if they notice any triggers or patterns in your behavior. You should also see your family and friends as support systems for you to lean on as you work to stop your emotional eating. Rather than feel ashamed or embarrassed by your eating, you should try to be honest about your struggles and talk openly about them to those you trust around you. This will help you feel less guilty about your eating and help you feel supported. It may also help to eat in front of your friends and family, especially if they have healthy eating habits. Choose healthy options when you eat with family and friends and try to model your behavior after their healthy eating habits. Get professional guidance from a therapist or a counselor. Though you may be able to recognize your triggers on your own through self analysis and through talking to those close to you, you may also want to reach out for a professional opinion on your eating. You can talk to your family doctor about your emotional eating and get a referral for a therapist. You can also talk to a counselor at school or in the workplace. You may need to be assessed by a mental health professional before you can enter therapy or counseling. The therapist may also give you diet suggestions to help you stay healthy as you work through your food triggers and the causes of your emotional eating. Make a grocery list before you go food shopping. To get a better handle on your diet, you should sit down and write out a grocery list before you head to the grocery store. Consider choosing four to five healthy meals for the week and writing down the ingredients for these meals so you know exactly what you are getting and do not impulse buy when you are at the store. Think about the nutritional value of the items on your list. Go for more fruits, vegetables, healthy sources of protein, and healthy sources of dairy. Bring the list with you when you go shopping and stick to the getting only the items on your list. Stay in the outer areas of the grocery store, such as the produce and fresh food sections. Try not to spend time in the center or middle aisles, as they are often stocked with processed and prepackaged foods. You should also avoid picking up any of the unhealthy snacks at the check-out counter. Plan out your meals for the week, including snacks. Make a meal plan where you account for the majority of your meals for the week. Include any snacks you will eat throughout the day and try to limit yourself to only the foods noted in your meal plan. Keep in mind it is important that your meal plan is reasonable and healthy. Rather than deprive yourself of all your favorite foods, see if you can integrate it into your meal plan in healthier ways. For example, if you love fried chicken, maybe you can include chicken in your meal plan and prepare it in healthier ways, such as baking or broiling it. This way, you can still enjoy this food without overindulging. Avoid skipping meals, as this can lead to more intense hunger and overeating when you do sit down to eat. Keep your meal plan consistent and have at least three meals a day at the same times every day. You should also let yourself enjoy a treat once and awhile, as cutting yourself off entirely can lead to even more feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety. You may have on small treat once a week as a way to keep your diet healthy but also enjoyable and reasonable. Do the broccoli test before you give into a craving. Another way to determine if you are eating based on emotion is to do the broccoli test, where you ask yourself when you are feeling hungry, “Am I so hungry I would eat broccoli right now?” If the answer is yes, you are likely physically hungry. If you answer no to this question, you are likely eating emotionally. This test is one way of taking a moment to consider your craving before you act on it. You can also take a few deep breaths and acknowledge your food craving, rather than act on it right away. Try to take five minutes to consider why you are craving a certain food and whether or not you are acting on emotion instead of actual hunger. Focus on your food when you eat. Make your meals an occasion and savor every bite. Start with a small portion of food on a plate of nine inches or less. Pause for one to two minutes before you begin eating to contemplate your food and show appreciation for it. Then, take small bites and chew slowly. Try to taste the food completely before you swallow it. Eating mindfully will help you avoid emotional eating because you end up focusing on the experience of the food and the act of eating it. Bringing all your senses to the table when you eat will also allow you to appreciate the flavors, textures, smells, and appearance of the food. Replace unhealthy foods with healthy alternatives. Rather than cut out snacking completely, you should replace unhealthy foods in your pantry with healthy alternatives. Go for unseasoned nuts and unsalted popcorn instead of potato chips. Cut up fruits and vegetables and place them on a platter with healthy, fat-free dip. This way, when you feel a food craving coming on, you can reach for healthy snacks. You should also remove any tempting foods from your home, such as bags of chips, cookies, candy, or any processed or prepackaged foods. Taking these foods out of your space means that when you do feel a craving coming on, it is that much harder to satisfy the craving with unhealthy snacks. Have stress reducing foods. Stress reducing foods like herbals teas or fresh fruits can be a good alternative to unhealthy snacks. If you notice your emotional eating is triggered by stress, go for foods that will help you feel calm and relaxed. If you tend to get late night food cravings due to stress, you should try snacking on dark cherries. They can increase the levels of melatonin in your body, allowing you to relax and get a better sleep. You can also add fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, to your diet to help you combat feelings of depression and anxiety. Go for a walk or a run. Doing physical activities like walking or running can help you to release any stress or anxiety you may be feeling. This can then help you to avoid emotional eating, as your energy will be focused on burning calories and increasing your endorphin levels. Try to do cardio activity at least once a day for 30 minutes to 1 hour, as this will help you stay healthy mentally and physically. Doing physical activity where you work up a sweat has also been shown to help with depression and insomnia, which can be triggers for emotional eating. Take a weekly yoga class. Stress can be a big trigger for emotional eating. Rather than let stress overtake you and cause you to overeat, you may want to try a relaxing activity like yoga or Tai Chi. Sign up for a weekly yoga class with a friend, where you can breathe and stretch out any tension or stress you may be feeling. Doing this can help you to maintain a balanced mood and feel less of a need to reach for food as a way to stress release. Do self care at home. Another way you can relax is to do self caring actions at home. You can also focus on self care when you feel a food craving come on, such as taking a bath, reading a book, going for a walk, or meditating. Channeling your energy into a healthy, caring act for yourself, rather than emotional eating, will likely make you feel better in the long run. Check in with your therapist or counselor on a weekly basis. If you decide to talk to a therapist or a counselor about your emotional eating, you should schedule weekly sessions where you reflect on your eating habits for the week and any coping mechanisms shown to you by the therapist. Maintaining constant communication with your therapist as you work through your food issues will allow you to feel supported and safe.	Differentiate between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Be aware of the difference between binge eating and emotional eating. Recognize your possible causes or triggers. Start a food diary. Talk to friends and family about your issues around eating. Get professional guidance from a therapist or a counselor. Make a grocery list before you go food shopping. Plan out your meals for the week, including snacks. Do the broccoli test before you give into a craving. Focus on your food when you eat. Replace unhealthy foods with healthy alternatives. Have stress reducing foods. Go for a walk or a run. Take a weekly yoga class. Do self care at home. Check in with your therapist or counselor on a weekly basis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pet-Proof-Household-Cables	How to Pet Proof Household Cables	To pet-proof household cables, try to tuck them behind furniture, like bookcases, TV stands, and cabinets, so your pets can't get to them. You can also attach adhesive-backed cord clips to the walls and then clip the cables into them so they're raised off of the ground. If you have long cables, wind them up and secure them with a zip tie so they're out of the way. Or, you can wrap the cables in corrugated wire tubing or plastic spiral wrap so your pets can't get to them.	Block access to cords with furniture. Take advantage of any sturdy object in your home that can act as a barrier between your pet and electrical cords. Tuck as many cords as you can under or behind bookcases, TV stands, cabinets, and dressers. If you have large pets, you can simply tuck many power cables under or behind furniture. However, smaller pets, such as cats or ferrets, can squeeze into extremely small spaces, which may make it harder to apply this method. Attach the cords to table or desk legs using wire ties. Pets are more likely to chew loose wires. You can also run electrical cords under rugs or other floor mats. Lift cords out of your pet’s reach. Getting them off the floor and affixing them to walls and furniture surfaces with adhesive-backed cord clips covers all the bases, because pets can't hurt themselves with something they don't even have access to! Use your cords to create wall art. Use u-shaped cable brackets to mount cords to the wall in loops or other fun patterns. Run cables through the walls. If you have drywall, it can be relatively easy to drill two small holes through which you can thread your cords. Use a tool such as fish tape or a cable puller to feed the cord through the wall. Cords can also be threaded through the attic or basement. Put detachable cords away. The power supply for a laptop or other portable device can be particularly easy to damage and expensive to replace, so put these cables away instead of leaving them out to be chewed. Wind up excess cord lengths. Excess cord and cable lengths can be strangulation hazards to cats and dogs, so get the extra length under control with a cord winder. Excess cables also tend to stick out, making them more attractive to pets. Make sure you don't stop with electrical cables. Long cords on window treatments can also become wrapped around your pet's neck, so don't forget to tackle those, too! Wrap cords. This is the easiest and least expensive approach. Use corrugated wire loom tubing or plastic spiral wrap, which are available from many office supply and other stores. Some tubing and wrap may not be strong enough to protect cords from persistent pets. PVC piping is a sturdier option, but is also less flexible. Mount wire channels along the wall to provide a protected path for cords. These metal or plastic conduits are commonly used to add electrical outlets to the outer surface of solid walls, so many styles are available. Flat wire channels are also available for running cords across bare floors. Hide wire channels inside baseboards and crown molding. Products are available with channels pre-installed, or if you're handy you can hollow out the channels yourself. Run cords through metallic braided sleeving. If you have small pets with tiny, sharp teeth, this sleeving, which is available in a variety of materials and colors, can protect your cords. These sleeves are often used to prevent electrical cables from causing interference with other electronic devices, so you're more likely to find it at stores that sell electrical and electronic supplies. Use a homemade solution. For example, a garden hose can provide flexibility for snaking wires around furniture while still providing protection for your pets. Also consider making a custom charging station using a cardboard box and a few simple tools. Decorate your cables with beads. Plastic crafting beads can provide colorful and stylish protection. Apply an anti-chewing spray. Lemon juice, hot sauce, or pepper mixed in water will all deter most pets. Observe electrical safety for yourself! Water conducts electricity, so make sure you're not touching the electrical wires or appliances while applying the spray. These substances will dissipate over time, so you'll have to reapply them periodically. Camouflage your cables so that they blend in with their surroundings. Choose cords or cable-covering supplies that are a close color match to your floors and walls… if your cords don't stand out, your pet will be much less likely to play with or chew on them. You may be able to paint your electrical cords. If not, you can use colored electrical tape to match the surrounding colors. Provide an alternative. Pets who chew are often bored or frightened. Addressing the core problem by providing appropriate chew toys, playtime, and other activities may decrease chewing in general. Train your pet to chew a toy by associating it with food. Some toys come pre-flavored; others can be filled with food or treats.	Block access to cords with furniture. Lift cords out of your pet’s reach. Run cables through the walls. Wind up excess cord lengths. Wrap cords. Mount wire channels along the wall to provide a protected path for cords. Run cords through metallic braided sleeving. Use a homemade solution. Apply an anti-chewing spray. Camouflage your cables so that they blend in with their surroundings. Provide an alternative.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Tie-Dye-Paint	How to Make Tie Dye Paint	To make tie dye paint, you can use food coloring. Just mix 1/2 cup of water with 8 drops of food coloring in a bottle, and you're done! You can also easily make tie dye paint with fabric paint and water. Simply combine 1 cup of water with 3 tbsp of fabric paint in a spray bottle and shake it to make a smooth mixture.	Pour water into a spray bottle. Use a spray bottle from a department store or drug store. Add one cup of water to the spray bottle. Make sure the bottle is big enough. As you'll be adding dye, leave a little headspace when you're done adding water. Add fabric paint. Use a fabric paint in your chosen color. Add three tablespoons of the paint to your spray bottle. If you want a less vibrant color, however, experiment with adding less paint. Only adding one to two tablespoons of fabric paint will create a pastel shade. Shake the bottle vigorously. Give the bottle a good shake. For about 30 to 60 seconds, shake the bottle to mix the paint and water. Keep shaking until you have a uniform mixture that's one solid color. Make sure the cap is on tight before you begin shaking. You do not want to end up getting dye on your clothing or hands. Wear gloves and goggles. When handling chemical water, it's important that you take safety precautions. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. Wear thick gloves, such as gardening gloves, the entire time to protect your hands. For added protection, wear long-sleeved clothing as well. Prepare your chemical water. You will need urea, ludigol, and water softener to make chemical water. Buy these products at a hardware store or online. To make the chemical water, add a quart of warm water to a bucket. From there, add three fourths a cup of urea, two teaspoons of ludigol, and one teaspoon of water softener. If you need more dye, expand the recipe as needed. You will need three fourths a cup of urea, two teaspoons of ludigol, and a teaspoon of water softener per quart of water. Add the dyes. Remove your chemical water from the bucket where you mixed it. Store the dye in bottles, smaller buckets, or cups. You will then add your chosen colors of dye to these containers to add color to the chemical water. There is no precise amount of dye to add. It depends on how dark you want your colors. More dye will yield darker colors and less dye will make pastel shades. For example, add three cups of red dye for a dark red while one cup should make a lighter shade. The color that shows up on the fabric should be similar to the dye's color. Put on an apron. Working with food coloring gets messy, so throw on an apron first. Wear older clothing that you don't mind getting messy. Fill a water bottle with water and food coloring. Use a plastic water bottle with a lid that is secure. Add half a cup of water and eight drops of food coloring to the bottle. If you want a lighter color,add less food coloring. Try going for four drops, for example, to get a more pastel shade. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix. Make sure the cap is on completely first to avoid a mess. Shake the bottle vigorously. Keep shaking until you have a clear, consistent color. You can now use your dye in a tie dye project.	Pour water into a spray bottle. Add fabric paint. Shake the bottle vigorously. Wear gloves and goggles. Prepare your chemical water. Add the dyes. Put on an apron. Fill a water bottle with water and food coloring. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramel-Corn	How to Make Caramel Corn	To make caramel corn on the stove, start by cooking unpopped corn kernels in oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable oil, over medium-high heat with the lid on. Once the popcorn is done, transfer to a large bowl, and preheat your oven to 350°F. While it warms, make caramel by melting butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a pot over medium heat until it boils, then let it cook for 4 minutes. Add the caramel to the popcorn and stir everything well before baking on a sheet for 1 hour.	Get some un-popped corn kernels. You will need 2 ounces (42 grams) of un-popped corn kernels to make 8 cups (88 grams) of popped popcorn. Be sure to get the plain, un-seasoned kind. You can also pre-popped corn. If you choose to go that route, make sure that you get the plain, unflavored kind, and skip down to {{#sauce\|making the caramel sauce}}. You will need 8 cups (88 grams) of popped popcorn. Heat 1½ tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Use a heavy-bottomed, 3-quart (3-liter) saucepan. This will ensure that the popcorn has enough room to pop. If your saucepan is smaller, then you will need to do this in two batches. If you don't have vegetable oil or peanut oil, try another type of oil with a high smoking point, such as canola or coconut. Add three corn kernels, and wait for them to pop. This will let you know when the saucepan is hot enough for the rest of the popcorn. Add the rest of the corn kernels, and spread them around. This will help them get evenly coated with oil. Make sure that the corn kernels are distributed evenly across the bottom of the saucepan. Cover the saucepan with a lid, then take it off of the stove for 30 seconds. This will bring everything down to the same temperature. It will help all of the corn kernels to pop at the same time and reduce scorching. Put the saucepan back onto the stove, and cook the popcorn. Once the corn kernels start to pop rapidly, shake the saucepan back-and-forth across the burner. This helps the corn pop evenly as well as prevents scorching. Keep the saucepan on the stove until the popping slows down to several seconds apart. Keep the lid tilted open slightly. This will let the steam escape, and give you nice, dry, crispy popcorn. Turn off the heat, hold the lid down tightly for a few seconds, and shake the saucepan one last time. Sometimes, not off of the corn kernels pop. This will knock them to the bottom of the saucepan, and pop them. Transfer the popped corn into a large bowl. To get rid of any un-popped corn kernels, give the bowl a good shake, then use a cup to scoop the popcorn out and into another bowl. Preheat your oven to 200 to 250ºF (94 to 122ºC). You will be using the oven to dry the popcorn later on. While it is pre-heating, you can make the caramel sauce. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Place a medium-sized saucepan on the stove. Cut the butter into cubes, then put it into the saucepan. Let it melt over medium heat, then stir in the sugar, corn syrup, and salt using a rubber spatula. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it cook for 4 minutes. Stir the mixture as it comes to a boil. Once it starts to boil, stop, and set your rubber spatula aside. Let the mixture cook without stirring for 4 minutes. If you have a candy thermometer, use it to test the temperature. The ideal temperature should be between 250 and 300°F (122 and 149°C). If you want extra crunchy popcorn, cook the popcorn until you see wisps of smoke. Take the saucepan off the stove and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The caramel may start to fizz at this point, which is fine. Keep stirring until everything is evenly combined. Slowly pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn. If you have not already, transfer the popcorn into a large bowl. Pour the caramel over the popcorn slowly, stirring the popcorn as you do so. The corn needs to be evenly coated. Spread the popcorn across two large, lightly-greased baking dishes. Lightly grease the baking dishes first, then spread the popcorn across them as evenly as you can. If your baking dishes are small, then you may need to use a third one. Bake the popcorn for 1 hour, stirring it every 15 minutes. Carefully place the baking sheets into the oven and set the timer for 1 hour. Give the popcorn a stir with a rubber spatula ever 15 minutes. This will help the popcorn bake evenly, and prevents it from getting soggy. Take the popcorn out of the oven, spread it onto a sheet of parchment paper, and let it cool. The popcorn may have clumped together. You can leave it like this, or you can break it apart using a spatula. Try salted caramel corn. Increase the salt to 2 teaspoons. Just after you have taken the popcorn out of the oven, sprinkle some sea salt over it. Give it a crunch with chopped walnuts of pecans. After you have popped the corn, stir in about 3 cups (375 grams) of chopped walnuts of pecans. Next, stir in your caramel sauce, and proceed with the rest of the recipe. Add in some color with candy. Make the caramel corn according to the recipe, but reserve about ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 120 milliliters) of the sauce. After the popcorn has cooled, spread it out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce over it. Toss in a handful of mini chocolate caramels, such as Rollo's, and another handful of candy-coated chocolates, such as M&Ms. Stir everything together, and serve. M&Ms come in seasonal blends and colors, such as red and green for Christmas, and orange, yellow, and brown for Halloween/Thanksgiving. Add some spices to the caramel sauce. After you have finished the sauce, stir in some of your favorite ground baking spices along with the vanilla extract. You will need at least 3 teaspoons. Great options include pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, and cinnamon. Make some "zebra" caramel corn. Make your caramel corn first, then let it cool. Melt ½ cup (90 grams) of semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave on medium for 2 minutes. Give it a stir, then heat it at 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is smooth. Drizzle it over the caramel corn. Repeat with ½ cup (90 grams) of white chocolate ships. Wait for the chocolate to harden, then serve.	Get some un-popped corn kernels. Heat 1½ tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add three corn kernels, and wait for them to pop. Add the rest of the corn kernels, and spread them around. Cover the saucepan with a lid, then take it off of the stove for 30 seconds. Put the saucepan back onto the stove, and cook the popcorn. Turn off the heat, hold the lid down tightly for a few seconds, and shake the saucepan one last time. Transfer the popped corn into a large bowl. Preheat your oven to 200 to 250ºF (94 to 122ºC). Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it cook for 4 minutes. Take the saucepan off the stove and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn. Spread the popcorn across two large, lightly-greased baking dishes. Bake the popcorn for 1 hour, stirring it every 15 minutes. Take the popcorn out of the oven, spread it onto a sheet of parchment paper, and let it cool. Try salted caramel corn. Give it a crunch with chopped walnuts of pecans. Add in some color with candy. Add some spices to the caramel sauce. Make some "zebra" caramel corn.
https://www.wikihow.com/Contact-Rockstar-Support	How to Contact Rockstar Support	To contact Rockstar Games for immediate help, call their support number, which is 866-922-8694 for those living in the United States. For less pressing issues, send them an email at [email protected]. Be aware that it may take more than 24 hours to get a response to your email. Another way to get help is to visit their support page and use the search bar to enter your question or concern. This will bring up articles that may help address your problem. If you prefer to use social media, log onto Twitter and tweet @RockstarSupport. You can also find them on Facebook under “Rockstar Games” to comment on any of their posts.	Call Rockstar’s customer support number for immediate assistance. Rockstar lists their phone numbers for the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as the number to reach their corporate office. Call your designated number to talk to a Rockstar customer service representative. If you live in the United States, Rockstar's number is 866-922-8694. The number for Canada is 800-269-5721, while the number for the UK is 08701 200060. To reach the corporate office in New York City, call 212-334-6633 during peak business hours (9 am-5 pm). This is not a toll-free number. There may be automated response options when you call, as well as an opportunity to be transferred to live help. Send them an email for answers to less pressing questions. Rockstar's support email address is [email protected]. This option allows you to craft a more personalized message to explain your issue in more detail. Be aware that they make take more than 24 hours to respond to your email. Visit Rockstar’s support page to peruse helpful articles. Navigate to their support page by visiting https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us. Here you will find a search bar where you can enter a question or concern to find articles that you can read to help you. For example, use the search bar to find information about which vehicles can be modified in Grand Theft Auto online. You can also scroll down on the support page to choose your help topic. Write a letter to give Rockstar feedback or opinions. The address to their Headquarters office is Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., 622 Broadway, New York, New York, 10012, United States. Write your letter on a blank piece of paper, making sure to provide your return address if desired. This is a good way to share suggestions, complaints, compliments, or any other message that isn't pressing or in need of a response. Try to keep your message as professional and respectful as possible to ensure it's taken seriously. Tweet at Rockstar Support to send them a short message. Navigate to your Twitter account if you have one, and find the Rockstar support account @RockstarSupport. Click on “Tweet to Rockstar Support” and type your message before pressing “Tweet.” Twitter has a 280 character limit, so you'll need to keep your message under this length. For example, send a tweet to Rockstar support if you're having trouble signing into Xbox Live and think others might be having trouble too. While Rockstar may respond to your tweet, this isn't the most efficient form of communication. Visit Rockstar’s Facebook page to interact with their posts. Log in to Facebook and type “Rockstar Games” into the white search bar. Click on their page (@rockstargames) to be taken to their posts. Comment on any of their posts by clicking the “Comment” option and typing in your message before pressing “Enter.” The official Rockstar Games Facebook page will have a blue and white verified checkmark next to it. For example, comment with your opinion about a new game they released on the new game's post. There isn't a way to send them a private message on Facebook at this time. Follow Rockstar on Instagram if you want to send them a direct message. After logging in to your Instagram account, type “rockstargames” into the search bar and click on their name before pressing “Follow.” This will allow you to send them a message through Instagram. Keep your Instagram message on the shorter side so that it's easier to read. Their Instagram account also has an option that says “Email,” and by clicking this, it will take you directly to your email account with their email address already entered.	Call Rockstar’s customer support number for immediate assistance. Send them an email for answers to less pressing questions. Visit Rockstar’s support page to peruse helpful articles. Write a letter to give Rockstar feedback or opinions. Tweet at Rockstar Support to send them a short message. Visit Rockstar’s Facebook page to interact with their posts. Follow Rockstar on Instagram if you want to send them a direct message.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Song-Writer	How to Become a Song Writer	To become a songwriter, keep a notebook on you at all times or make a note in your phone so you can write down lyric ideas whenever they come to you. You can also try researching music theory online and studying how songs are structured so it's easier to write your own music. If you play an instrument, practice playing it every day, which is a great way to stumble upon different chord progressions or beats that you can use in your songs.	Begin with a chord progression. A chord progression is the basis of any pop song. Chord progressions are fundamentally simple to come up with, but it requires inspiration to come up with a truly great one. Using an instrument of your choice, play around with a few different chords and see how they match up together. Chord progressions are often predictable and simple in the context of pop music. Especially if you are starting out as a songwriter, it's a good idea to start small at first and work from there. Build a song structure. A hit song will always come in the form of a coherent song structure. It may be helpful to write out the parts of your song down, and attach musical ideas to them as they come. Here is a list of some common parts in songs: The intro: An instrumental opening for the song that introduces the tone and rhythm of the song. Certain songs, like the Beatles' "She Loves You" break typical form and open up the song with the melodic chorus. The verse: The most common part of a song, where the main body of the lyrics and music tends to go. In Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and others, this is where the story is told. The "summary" of the song is reserved for the chorus. The chorus: A repeated section, often the most memorable melody in the song. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" uses two verses before its chorus. The chorus uses repetitive lyrics stating the speaker's summary of the action. The bridge: A change of pace featured later on in the song, often following a chorus. If a fresh idea happens right before a chorus, it may be called a pre-chorus. "Billie Jean" uses a pre-chorus after the verse and before the chorus. This is used to build up the tension before letting loose in the song's melodic hook. Practice your instrument daily. If you play an instrument, noodling around on it every day may lead to surprising new insights and ideas. Give yourself some time to play in a freeform mode on your instrument. Let all pretenses drop, play around and see what happens. If you end up hearing an idea you like, write it down or record it for use on a song. Practicing and rehearsing songs written by other people can be the springboard for your own creative ideas. Record a demo. After you have a basic demo prepared, you can revisit it and listen for yourself. This will shed a fresh insight on the music and what it may need. Improve upon the demo version as you see fit. Because songwriting is a constantly evolving process, you may record several demos of the same song before you're done. Recording a demo will allow you to hear any changes you need to make in the song, and you'll be able to work out details like what to do with the back-up vocals or when the song should get more powerful. Verse yourself in music theory. Although being educated in music theory isn't necessary for a songwriter by any means, it may help set you on the right track. Knowing which notes tend to agree with each other the most may give you a valuable insight if you're stuck on a certain part of a song and aren't sure how to proceed. Theory books are widely available. Community colleges also often host classes in music theory. Keep an ideas notebook. The best lyric writers take a notebook around with them wherever they go. That way, when a clever line strikes them, they can record it down before it's lost forever. Make a habit of writing down the random thoughts that come into your head on a day-to-day basis. Keeping a thesaurus around with you will help as well. Give your inspiration a rest. You may find your creativity reinvigorated if you give yourself a day or so to rest away from your work. It is easy to burn out in any creative process. When you come back, you'll hopefully have a refreshing perspective on your art. Most often, sleeping things over will give your brain time to consolidate your thoughts. When you make up the next morning, you'll have a fresh insight on what you worked on the day before. If you're getting stressed out over the creative process, go for a walk and take half an hour to relax. Offer a sincere emotional insight. Any songwriter worth his salt will tell you that the best song material is written from the heart. Although this can be different if you're attempting to "make it big", do the best you can to be emotionally invested in whatever music you're making. Even if you're not the one who will ultimately perform the music, you should be communicating an inner part of yourself to your prospective audience. Taking a page from your own life will make it easier to evoke a real emotional response. Take a life experience that moves you and write about it. Tell a story with your lyrics. Some of the best songs tell a story. If there's something noteworthy that happened to your recently, consider writing a track about it. Base your verses around telling the story, while the chorus can reiterate the general theme of what you're attempting to convey. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" tells the story of a man who is accused by a one night stand of being a woman's father. The story incorporates romance and a dimension of tension. Avoid cliche and forced rhymes. An easy beginning mistake in writing lyrics is to place the importance of the rhyme above anything else. Rhymes can be very effective when used cleverly, but they can just as easily make lyrics feel amateurish if you're building a song specifically around them. The same idea applies to overused cliches and cheesy sentimentality as well. Although you may feel you need to rely on bombastic emotional insights to get your feeling across, you'll get better mileage by toning it down for something more intimate. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" sneaks in rhyming within the same lines, but the rhymes are only used because they advance the story. Employ repetition in your lyrics. Repetition allows a listener to latch onto something familiar in a song before the first listen is over. This is an important psychological aspect of music appreciation. Take the most pithy line in your lyrics and repeat it. A small verse section can be re-imagined as a chorus. The most repeated lyrics in a song often ends up as the song's chorus. Match your lyrics to the music. Finally, integrate your lyrics with the melody in your song. This may involve tweaking your melody and rhythm to accommodate the lyrics. You should keep in mind however that the music should almost always come first, as it's the thing people will be focusing on the first time they hear the song. You can stretch vowels and vocal sounds to match the music. If you're writing a hip-hop track, a skilled rapper will usually be able to fit irregular verses into any steady rhythm. Come up with a fitting title. A song title should catch the audience's eye immediately. Some great titles may be plucked from the lyrical ideas you've already written. While there is no single step-by-step process on how to get the perfect song title, play around with a few words or phrases and decide for yourself which one matches the message your song is getting across. You might pick a title that captures the essence of your song. If your song is story-based, pick a word or theme that describes what it's about. If your song is about someone, name the song after them. Michael Jackson's song "Billie Jean", for example, is named after the primary character. Acknowledge the expectations of your genre. Even if you're not trying yourself to a genre in the long run, it is probable that your song demos will adhere to a given style. Due to the fact that this is what people will initially judge you by, it's important to consider what people will actually be looking out for that kind of music. Develop a portfolio of demos. recording a single demo isn't enough. Although people may only skim the first 30 seconds of one of your songs before moving onwards, if someone hears a song and likes it, he'll want to know that it's not just a fluke. Compile a demo collection of a few of your best songs. If you're wanting to make an impression as a versatile songwriter, you might try writing tunes in different sounds. You can hire musicians or enlist friends to play your songs for you. The performance on a demo can make a major difference. If you plan to release your music commercially on sites like iTunes, Spotify, or Tidal, record them at a professional recording studio. Share your work with friends. Friends are a great place to start with if you have songs to show. Because friends will usually have a genuine interest in seeing you succeed, they'll be able to give you tight constructive criticism about your work. When your work is sharpened up, they can help you spread the word of your music to other people they may know. If you have a friend who is already associated with professionals in the music industry, you should make an extra effort to show that person your music. Even if he's not directly associated with a label or publishing house, he may know people that could be interested in the music you're producing. Post your songs online. In an age of social media and easy networking, you can make a big name for yourself simply through word of mouth and link sharing. Provided your material is strong enough, you can post your demos on websites like Soundcloud, Bandcamp and Youtube. From there, people who come across it may be inclined to share it if they enjoy it enough. To help manage any royalties from your music, register with a performing rights organization (PRO) like BMI, ASCAP, or SoundExchange. Connect with the music industry. Professional songwriters may find it useful to live in one of the central hubs for the music industry, including Los Angeles, New York and London. Although these days you can actually make a start in music without ever dealing with the "industry", it's nonetheless a vital place to look to if you want to write songs professionally. Mail off your demos and cover letter to a variety of musical publishing houses and record labels. Try to get in contact with people who are already in the industry and tell them what you want to do. The people in the music industry are quickly desensitized to the number of people who are pursuing their dreams. Don't take it personally if you get the cold shoulder treatment from these people. It's all part of the process. There are agencies that base their business around helping prospective writers find work Outlets such as Taxi may be of use to you if you're having difficulty linking up with the right publishers. Certain genres favour certain regions. Nashville, for example, is largely enough for its bustling country music scene. Stay focused and persistent. Persistence is the key. This is especially true once your music is done and it's time to show it to other people. Because there is so much music coming out these days, it may take years to properly get your foot in the door. The only thing that can defeat you is if you give up entirely. Develop a thick skin for criticism, and don't lose a passion for the songs you produce, even if you can't find a market for it yet. It's normal to question your path sometimes, especially in a tough industry like music. If you feel like you're losing your passion, spend some time listening to the artists who originally inspired you so you can remember why you fell in love with music in the first place. Decide on the kind of songwriter you want to be. Songwriters come in all shapes and sizes. If you're wanting to get serious as a songwriter, you should get an idea of the direction you would like to take. Some songwriters write music to play themselves, while others work for publishing agencies and have their material used by famous artists. The vast majority of songwriters also have particular genres they're most inclined to write in. Take a moment to imagine the sort of songwriter you would like to be. Broaden your musical horizons. The most successful songwriters listen to a wide variety of musical styles. This is because work isn't always available in one style. If you're aiming to make a living from your songs, you'll need to cover the range of popular musical styles. What's more, being versed in a variety of genres will open new doors to be inspired by. Don't be afraid to listen to types of music you don't normally listen to. Analyze a variety of hit songs. As always, it's a good idea to look at hits from a variety of styles and eras. This will offer you the most dynamic insight into what a "hit" is, and how you can replicate that success. Here are a few hit songs you might look at for the sake of a good example: "Roundabout" by Yes. "Yesterday" by the Beatles. "Trains" by Porcupine Tree. "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. Attend a live concert. If you're thirsting for inspiration, there are few places as well-suited to get the creative fires stoked as a live concert. Not only will you get to watch an artist passionate interpret a collection of songs, you'll also be able to see the life-affirming effect music has on the listeners. By the time you get back home, you should have a refreshed perspective on the reasons why you want to write songs. Stay busy. Inspiration doesn't come to those who idle. Even if you're fixated on writing music, the only way you'll be properly inspired is if you are getting out and doing things. Spend time with friends, or go out to see new film. The more fresh stimulation your mind has, the more potential you'll have to be inspired about something.	Begin with a chord progression. Build a song structure. Practice your instrument daily. Record a demo. Verse yourself in music theory. Keep an ideas notebook. Give your inspiration a rest. Offer a sincere emotional insight. Tell a story with your lyrics. Avoid cliche and forced rhymes. Employ repetition in your lyrics. Match your lyrics to the music. Come up with a fitting title. Acknowledge the expectations of your genre. Develop a portfolio of demos. Share your work with friends. Post your songs online. Connect with the music industry. Stay focused and persistent. Decide on the kind of songwriter you want to be. Broaden your musical horizons. Analyze a variety of hit songs. Attend a live concert. Stay busy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Eyeshadow-(for-Beginners)	How to Apply Eyeshadow (for Beginners)	To apply eye shadow, choose a lighter shade for your base and another slightly darker shade if you want to create a natural look. For example, if you have fair skin, go for a champagne base and light brown on top. When you're ready to apply the shadow, hold your brush between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, and run it through your base color. Then, sweep the brush across your eyelid to apply the base color. If large clumps of powder get caught on your brush, tap it on the side of your palette to remove them. After your base is complete, apply a smaller amount of dark powder in the crease between your brow bone and eyelid, since the dark color always shows up more clearly. You could also put on a layer of mascara if you're worried about the powder making your lashes look too light.	Choose a neutral color and a darker shade. All you'll need to create a simple, natural eyeshadow look are 2 colors of eyeshadow—a base that's similar to the color of your skin, and another that's a few shades darker. While you can choose any colors you like, a neutral hue that complements your skin tone will look the most natural. If you have fair skin, use a base shade that's just a little darker than your skin tone. If your skin is darker, opt for a color that's a little lighter than your skin, to make sure it pops. For example, if your skin is fair, then you might choose a champagne or light beige eyeshadow as a base color and light brown or taupe eyeshadow as your second hue. If you have a darker complexion, then opt for a caramel shade as your base and accent it with a dark copper shade. Swipe your brush lightly through the base color. Hold your eyeshadow brush between the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of your dominant hand, then brush the tips of the bristles lightly across the base color to pick up some of the pigment on the brush. It's better to start with less product and add more, so don't press the brush into the shadow too hard. Most eyeshadow palettes come with a sponge-brush applicator, or you can use a separate eyeshadow brush with bristles if you have one. Since this is a simple look, you'll get a similar effect no matter which type of brush you use. If you don't have a brush, use a cotton swab or a sponge applicator, instead. Remove excess powder by tapping the brush. Sometimes little flecks of eyeshadow powder can get caught on the surface your brush. This can lead to an uneven application. To avoid this problem, gently tap the side of your brush against the eyeshadow palette, your countertop, or even the back of your other hand. Do this whether you're using a sponge brush or a bristle brush. Apply the base color all over your eyelid. Sweep the brush back and forth across your eyelid, starting from your lash line and blending your way up to your eyebrow. If you need to, apply a little more eyeshadow to the brush to ensure you get an even color, but make sure to concentrate the color along your lash line. Blend the brush upward, still moving back and forth, to just below your brow bone. The color should fade slightly as it gets higher toward the crease. This will create a base for the rest of the look. Dust the brush across the darker powder and tap off any excess. Once you've applied the base eyeshadow color, sweep your brush across your darker color. Since the darker eyeshadow will typically show up better than the base color, try to pick up less of the darker shade. A large shadow brush will work well for applying the first shade, but then you can switch to a smaller brush for the accent shade. Apply the dark shadow in the crease between your brow bone and eyelid. Sweep the brush in a half-moon shape that runs from the outside corner of your eye about 3/4 of the way down the crease of your eyelid. However, avoid putting the dark shade on the very inner corner of your eye, as this will make your eyes look smaller. Keep sweeping the brush back and forth to blend in the color, or swipe your fingers across the area several times if you prefer. Don't leave any harsh lines where the color stops. If you have hooded eyes, try placing the darker shade just above the crease to create the illusion that your upper lids are more visible. Repeat the process for the other eye. It's better to focus on one eye at a time, rather than switching back and forth. When you're doing the second eye, try to make your eyeshadow look as close to the first eye as possible. Compare your eyes at the end to make sure they match, and make any changes that are needed. To make sure you get the same color on both eyes, be sure to clean off any lingering color from the brush. You can do this by swiping the brush across a paper towel or the back of your hand. If your eyeshadow doesn't look the same on both eyes, use your finger, a brush, or a cotton swab to wipe away some of the eyeshadow on the eye that has a little more. This will give you a more natural result than if you add more eyeshadow to the eye with less color. Top with one coat of mascara to define your lashes. Eyeshadow powder can cling to your lashes, making them look lighter than normal. To counteract this, swipe on a coat of mascara. Brush the side of the wand against the tube to wipe off any excess mascara, then hold the mascara wand at the base of your lashes and wiggle it slightly. Finish by sweeping the brush up the length of your eyelashes all the way to the tip. If you have lighter-colored lashes, brown mascara will look the most natural. If you have darker lashes, opt for black. For an even more natural look, use clear mascara, which will define your lashes without adding any color. Sweep a dark shadow on your lids. Use an eyeshadow brush to sweep a dark shade of eyeshadow onto your lids going from your lashes to the crease. Opt for a dark color that you can pair with a medium and light shade of the same color, such as a charcoal with a medium grey and silver or a dark brown with a medium brown and beige. When you're applying eyeshadow, the brush you use can affect the finished look. If you want a more pigmented look, use a dense brush. For a more subtle color payoff, use a softer brush, instead. For more contrast, use a medium-dark shade, like a rich caramel or pewter color on your eyelid. Then, use a darker shade, like a coffee or slate-grey tone, along your crease. Apply a medium shadow on the crease. Next, sweep the medium shade over your crease going from the inner corner to the outer edge of your eye. This will begin to create a gradient effect going upwards. Make sure to use your second darkest shade for the crease, such as a medium grey or medium brown. Sweep a light shadow on the browline. The last eyeshadow color you apply should be the lightest one. Sweep this color above your crease and up to your brow. Opt for a shade with a bit of shimmer to highlight your eyes, such as a champagne with brown shades or silver with grey shades. Use your finger or a brush to blend the shadow up and out. Once the shadow is as dark as you'd like it, lightly run your fingertips or a clean brush over your eyes to blend the shadow. Always move the brush up toward above your crease and out to the corner of your eye, as this will have a lifting effect. You can also blend your eyeshadow with a cotton swab if you'd like. Brush a light color onto the inner corner of your eye to highlight it. While this step isn't necessary, it will create a pretty effect that emphasizes your smokey eye while making your eyes look brighter and bigger. Choose a very light color with a little iridescence or sparkle, like champagne or bright white, for the best highlighting effect. If you used a cool color for your smoky eye, stick with a cool highlighting shade, and vice versa. If you'd like, you can also highlight just under the arch on your brows. Line your upper lids with eyeliner for a more dramatic look. You can wear a smokey eye with or without eyeliner, but you'll get a more dramatic result if you do choose to use it. Whether you're using a pencil liner or liquid, carefully apply the liner in a thin line along your upper lash line stopping about 2/3 of the way from the inner corner of your eye. You can also apply a little of the main eyeshadow color beneath your lash line to define your eyes. Apply mascara to define your lashes. Finish your smoky eye with two coats of black mascara. Wipe the edge of the brush on the container to get rid of any excess mascara, then place the wand against the bottom of your lashes. Wiggle the wand slightly, then swipe the wand up along your lashes to the end. Repeat for the second coat. If you're using regular mascara, apply the second coat before the first has dried. If you're using waterproof mascara, allow it to dry for a few minutes between coats. Using black mascara will give you the most dramatic lashes. However, if your lashes are very light, you may prefer the look of brown mascara, instead. Stick with a powder eyeshadow to start. Cream eyeshadows give you great coverage but are trickier to apply. If you're just starting out, look for powder eyeshadows, instead. Luckily, powder eyeshadows are by far the most common option, and you can find them in any makeup aisle. Determine your skin tone and undertone before you choose eyeshadow colors. Your skin tone is how light or dark it is. Finding your undertone, or whether your skin is cool or warm, can be a little trickier. While standing in natural light, look at the veins in your wrist. If they look blue or purple, you probably have cool undertones. If your veins look greenish, your undertones are probably warm. If you can't tell, you probably have a neutral undertone. Opt for warm colors like peach, caramel, gold, and milk chocolate if you have warm undertones. Choose cooler shades like taupe, grey, and dark chocolate if your undertones are cool. You might also look for eyeshadows that will complement your eye color. For instance, green eyes look nice with earthy tones and bronze shades. Stick with a neutral palette when you're just getting started. With so many options out there to choose from, it can be tempting to jump right in and start playing with bright, bold colors. However, those shades will be a lot more noticeable if your technique is off. Practice with neutral colors, such as cream, beige, or chestnut, then play around with more adventurous shades once you feel comfortable. When you're ready to start experimenting with colors, try shades that are next to each other on the color wheel for a subtle look, like yellow and orange, orange and red, or purple and blue. For a bolder look, opt for shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel, like purple and yellow or red and green. Use light, shimmery colors to highlight your eyes if you are fair skinned. As you play with different looks, practice drawing attention to different parts of your eye to see what looks the best with your eye shape. For instance, a shimmery white or cream-colored shadow at the center of your eye will bring attention to your iris, whereas highlighting under your brow will make your eyes look more lifted. Highlighting the inner corner of the eye will make your eyes look larger and more open. Shades with at least a little iridescence are best for highlighting, since they reflect light. Avoid putting shimmery shades anywhere with wrinkles, as this will emphasize them. Keep in mind that light shimmery shades will be more dramatic on darker complexions. Give definition to your eye with colors that contrast with your skin tone. If you are fair-skinned, use darker colors to contour your eye to give it the shape you want it to have. If you have a darker complexion, opt for light colors to define your eyes and add contrast. For instance, if your skin is fair, then enhancing your crease with a taupe or coffee-colored shadow will make your eyes look more sultry. Also, adding dark shadow to the outer corners of your eyes can help camouflage fine lines.	Choose a neutral color and a darker shade. Swipe your brush lightly through the base color. Remove excess powder by tapping the brush. Apply the base color all over your eyelid. Dust the brush across the darker powder and tap off any excess. Apply the dark shadow in the crease between your brow bone and eyelid. Repeat the process for the other eye. Top with one coat of mascara to define your lashes. Sweep a dark shadow on your lids. Apply a medium shadow on the crease. Sweep a light shadow on the browline. Use your finger or a brush to blend the shadow up and out. Brush a light color onto the inner corner of your eye to highlight it. Line your upper lids with eyeliner for a more dramatic look. Apply mascara to define your lashes. Stick with a powder eyeshadow to start. Determine your skin tone and undertone before you choose eyeshadow colors. Stick with a neutral palette when you're just getting started. Use light, shimmery colors to highlight your eyes if you are fair skinned. Give definition to your eye with colors that contrast with your skin tone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Friends-Online	How to Make Friends Online	To make friends online, find an online community that corresponds to your interests on websites like DeviantArt, or use social media sites such as Twitter. Post regularly to boards focused on subjects you're interested about to meet likeminded people, then ask questions to get to know some of the users. If you enjoy playing online games, join a team with others and chat to them as you play to build up a relationship. No matter who you meet online, cut off contact with anyone who tries to pressure you into giving your exact location, personal details, or payment information.	Follow people who interest you on social media. Look for people who share your interests on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and other social media platforms, and follow their accounts. These can be people who you find when searching for hashtags, or people who comment on your posts. For example, if you're really into fashion, you might follow someone else who's into fashion and frequently posts images of their outfits. Or, if you are a fan of baking, you could follow someone who posts images of things they bake. Join a niche interest forum or group online. There are many ways to connect with people who share your interests online, and this is a great way to meet people who would make good friends for you. If you already know you have a shared interest, you'll have something to talk about and bond over right away. Find online groups on social media, such as on Facebook, or special interest forums on websites, such as Reddit. Meetup.com is another great option for finding people who share your interests. For example, if you're an avid knitter, join a knitting forum on Reddit or Facebook, or look for a group that meets locally on Meetup.com. If you love to identify birds while hiking, then join a bird enthusiast group through Facebook or Meetup.com. Talk to people in video games you play regularly. If you're a gamer and you play certain games regularly, using a headset to chat with people in the game is a great way to meet people who might become your friends. Join in the voice chat often when you play games. Popular video games where you might meet people include Fortnite, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and DOTA. You can also meet other gamers by watching people who stream on Twitch and participating in the chat. Make sure to be respectful when you participate in a voice chat. Avoid making rude comments if someone makes a mistake or using inappropriate language, which could get you banned or blocked from the voice chat. Make a profile on a friend-dating app or website. Friend-dating is a way of finding people who you connect with similar to how you might look for a significant other. There are numerous friend-dating apps available that make it easy to find and connect with people who share your interests. Find an app that works for your goals in finding friends and make a profile on it to start meeting people. Some apps you might consider include: Bumble BFF Friender ATHLETO (for people looking for friends who want to play sports with them) Peanut (for moms seeking other mom friends) Hey! VINA (for women seeking female friends) Meet My Dog (for people seeking fellow dog owner friends) Leave positive comments on other people’s posts. Saying nice things to people is a great way to get their attention and make yourself stand out from the crowd online. If you're involved with a special interest forum or group, make nice comments on other people's posts. Compliment them or ask them questions about their post. For example, if someone you follow on Instagram posts a picture of a new book they've just started reading, you might comment something like, “I've been wanting to read that! How do you like it so far?” Or, if someone you're following posts an image of their new haircut, compliment them on it by saying, “Omg! You look amazing!” Continue your video game chats outside of the game. If you find yourself chatting with certain people regularly in game, ask if they'd like to talk outside of the game sometime. If so, exchange contact information with them to talk more offline, such as by sharing your phone number, social media username, or email address. You could also try exchanging information with them on an app that you can use to chat via text or voice, such as Discord or Facebook Messenger. Send a message to a potential friend to see if they’d like to talk more. If you find someone who you think you might have things in common with, such as in a friend-finding app or on an online forum, try sending them a private message to see if they'd like to chat with you. Keep it simple and direct for best results. For example, you might write something like, “Hey, I was checking out your profile and it seems like we have a lot in common. Send me a message if you think so, too!” Ask interesting questions to keep the conversation going. It's great to ask the usual getting-to-know you questions when you first start talking with someone, but if you've already exhausted the basics, you might want to start asking more in-depth questions. Try to focus the questions on your shared interest. For example, some questions you might ask someone who regularly plays the same video game as you include: Who's you're favorite character in this video game? What was your first reaction to the game when it came out? What do you think of the new expansion? Find out if the person wants to meet in-person if you live near each other. After you've talked with the person a few times, you might decide that you'd like to spend time with them in-person. This is important for deepening your friendship with them, but it can take some people longer than others to want to meet up. Ask when you feel ready to meet them in person, but be respectful if they say “no.” Try saying something like, “I'd love to meet for coffee sometime and talk more about movies with you. Are your free this Saturday?” Participate regularly in multiple online communities. Making friends is sometimes a numbers game, much like dating. That means that the more potential avenues you have for meeting people, the better your chances are of actually meeting someone you like spending time with! Comment and post regularly in the groups that you've joined. This will increase your chances of having a positive interaction with someone. People are also much more likely to notice you if you participate in multiple groups. Balance the time and energy you spend communicating with the person. The amount of time and energy you spend communicating with the person should be equal to the amount of time and energy they invest. If you're always the one sending the first message, asking all the questions, doing all the talking, or even writing longer responses than them most of the time, the investment is not equal. Share a little about yourself at a time. Overloading the person with information on yourself can be overwhelming to them and it might scare them off. It's important to share and allow yourself to be vulnerable to build a friendship, but do this a little at a time. Start with the basics about yourself and save your deepest secrets and other more personal information about yourself for another time after you've gotten to know each other better. For example, you might start by sharing about where you grew up, what kind of music you like, and what your hobbies are. Then, once you know each other better, you might talk with them about things like career choices, relationship issues, and other personal problems. Give the other person your full attention when they’re talking. Being a good listener is an essential component of friendship. When you're friend is talking, make sure to look them in eyes and show interest in what they're saying. Put away your phone or any other potential distractions when you're talking with your friend. Some other good listening strategies to adopt include: Nodding to show that you understand what they're saying. Using leading phrases to show that you're listening, such as “Mmmhmm, “I see,” and “Go on.” Asking questions if something they say is unclear, such as, “What did you mean when you said that you couldn't play last night?” Keep your privacy settings high and think before you post. Avoid sharing personal information and passwords with anyone you talk to online. Even if they seem to have a compelling reason why you should, don't do it! For example, someone might ask for your account password on a game you both play and claim it's because they want to change your settings to improve your game play. However, giving them your password puts your personal information at risk. Never send money to people you meet online either. Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be home. In general, it's best not to meet up with people you meet online. However, if you decide to meet the person after getting to know them online and on voice chat, make sure that you tell someone about it. Tell them where you will be, who the person is, and when you will be back. Some other strategies for keeping safe include: Planning to meet up in a public place with lots of people around. Taking a friend or family member with you the first time you meet someone. Arranging to call a friend or family member once you are safely back home. Avoid drinking alcohol or taking a drink from someone you met online. This is a common factor in sexual assault, so it's best to avoid drinking alcohol with the person when you're first getting to know each other. It's also important to avoid taking an open beverage from them. Don't drink anything that they prepare or bring to you. Talk to someone if you see something that upsets you. If the person sends you a message that upsets you, close it right away and talk to someone about it. Don't keep it a secret or try to brush it off. For your safety and well-being, it's important to let someone know what happened. Also, avoid talking with the person who sent you the message any more after that.	Follow people who interest you on social media. Join a niche interest forum or group online. Talk to people in video games you play regularly. Make a profile on a friend-dating app or website. Leave positive comments on other people’s posts. Continue your video game chats outside of the game. Send a message to a potential friend to see if they’d like to talk more. Ask interesting questions to keep the conversation going. Find out if the person wants to meet in-person if you live near each other. Participate regularly in multiple online communities. Balance the time and energy you spend communicating with the person. Share a little about yourself at a time. Give the other person your full attention when they’re talking. Keep your privacy settings high and think before you post. Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be home. Avoid drinking alcohol or taking a drink from someone you met online. Talk to someone if you see something that upsets you.
https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Mugs	How to Paint Mugs	To paint a mug, start by using a pencil to outline your design if you have one in mind. Once you've finished your outline, brush your first layer of acrylic paint on the mug and let it dry. Then, paint on any addition layers, letting your mug dry in between coats. If you want to paint background colors, use a thick, foam brush to make the process quicker. When you've finished painting your mug, leave it for 24 hours to air-dry. Finish by baking your mug for 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterwards, make sure to always wash your mug by hand to avoid damaging the paint.	Lay down newspapers on your workspace. Make sure that the newspaper covers your entire workspace. If you are worried about the newspaper sliding out of place, tape it down. Use 2 or more layers of newspaper if you are messy. Pour the acrylic paint(s) of your choice onto a paint palette. Squirt a grape-sized dollop of each color around the edges of the palette. Keep the colors separate, with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in between each one. If you want to mix colors, pour a little of each color into one divot and mix with a separate brush. Use a paper plate if you don't have a paint palette. Don't pour out too much paint! Use a pencil to outline a design on your mug. Pencil graphite is the perfect outlining tool because it glides easily on the mug and can be erased. Keep your pencil design off of the mug's lip. Use painter's tape to help you draw straight lines. Brush the first layer of paint on the mug and let it dry. Dip your brush in water and dry it on a paper towel. Then, dip it in the acrylic paint color of your choice. Take the paintbrush and paint whatever you want! Just make sure not to paint on the mug's lip. To paint larger areas, like background color, use a thick foam brush. When painting details and smaller designs, use a thin, pointed brush. Paint more layers until your design is complete. Wait until the first layer is relatively dry before adding more. For a glossy finished look, add a top coat of clear acrylic paint. Just take a separate foam brush and lightly glide the clear acrylic over the design. Air-dry the mug for 24 hours. Place your mug on a piece of newspaper and store it in a safe place. Try not to touch the mug when it's drying! Doing so can lengthen the drying time and mess up the paint. Clean-up your design with an eraser and or rubbing alcohol. For paint smudges, use a Q-Tip soaked in rubbing alcohol to dab at the paint until it's gone. Move slowly when dabbing so you don't accidentally remove part of the design you like. Bake your mug at 350 °F (177 °C) for 35 minutes. Place the mug upright on a baking sheet. Once the oven is at 350 °F (177 °C), put the sheet in the oven. After 35 minutes, remove the mug and set it to cool completely. Read your paint labels. If the label provides specific baking instructions, follow them. Don't burn yourself! Hand wash your mug. Don't use the dishwasher because it can mess up the paint design. Just use dish soap and warm water to rinse your mug. Once you've cleaned your mug, it's ready to be put to use! Pencil a design outline on your mug. While this step isn't necessary for paint pens, it helps keep your design clean and neat. And, if you make a mistake, you can erase it! Just make sure not to draw your design on the mug's lip. Use painter's tape to make straight lines. Paint pen the first layer on the mug. Use an oil-based paint marker to decorate the mug. You can follow the design you made with pencil or change it up! Just don't use a sharpie as a replacement paint pen because it will wear off quickly. Add more layers of paint. Wait a few minutes to let the first layer of paint dry before adding. Continue adding more layers until you reach the color, thickness, and texture levels that you want. Just be careful not to mix the colors! Erase and or rub mistakes with a rubbing alcohol soaked Q-Tip. Use an eraser on leftover pencil markings. If there are stray paint marks, wait until they are dry to remove them. Then, use the rubbing alcohol soaked Q-Tip to dab at the paint until it's gone. Dry off the Q-Tip before using so it isn't dripping! Work slowly and dab gently. You don't want to accidentally erase or remove a part of the design that you like. Air-dry the mug for at least 24 hours. Put the mug on a newspaper to dry. Don't touch the mug while it's drying. Doing so can elongate the drying process and mess up the design. Bake the mug at 375 °F (191 °C) for 25 minutes. Put the mug right-side up on a baking sheet. Place the sheet and mug in the oven at 375 °F (191 °C). After 25 minutes, turn the oven off, but keep the mug in the oven for up to 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove the mug and set it to cool. Use heat protection when removing the mug from the oven. Hand wash the mug with dish soap. While the dishwasher may be tempting, don't use it. It will be too harsh on the mug and can wreck your new design! Once you clean the mug, put it to use! Fill a Tupperware container with warm water. Leave around 3 inches (7.6 cm) to the top of the container. The Tupperware should be deep enough to submerge your mug. If you don't have a Tupperware, use any plastic container, big bowl, or sink. The nail polish can leave a residue, so use a container you don't care about. Pour a few drops of nail polish in the water. Use as many colors as you want. Add more paint drops if the colors don't disperse across the water. Move quickly to prevent the paint from drying on the water's surface. Look at a color wheel if you are having trouble picking paint colors. It'll show you which colors work well together. Swirl the paint slowly with a toothpick. Hold the toothpick and swirl it in a snake, zigzag, or random pattern. Go slowly to prevent the paint from clumping. Whilst this step isn't necessary, it helps create an effortless look. Dip your mug in the paint design for 3 to 4 seconds. Hold the mug straight and lower its bottom in the water. After 3 to 4 seconds, pull it out. Keep the mug straight when removing it to protect the paint design. Air-dry the mug for 1 hour. Place the mug on a piece of newspaper or outside to dry. To protect the design, put the mug face down. And remember not to touch it while it's drying! Hand wash the mug. Rinse the mug using cold or hot water and dish soap. Don't use a dishwasher because it can ruin your design. Once you've washed the mug, gift it, use it, or place it around your home!	Lay down newspapers on your workspace. Pour the acrylic paint(s) of your choice onto a paint palette. Use a pencil to outline a design on your mug. Brush the first layer of paint on the mug and let it dry. Paint more layers until your design is complete. Air-dry the mug for 24 hours. Clean-up your design with an eraser and or rubbing alcohol. Bake your mug at 350 °F (177 °C) for 35 minutes. Hand wash your mug. Pencil a design outline on your mug. Paint pen the first layer on the mug. Add more layers of paint. Erase and or rub mistakes with a rubbing alcohol soaked Q-Tip. Air-dry the mug for at least 24 hours. Bake the mug at 375 °F (191 °C) for 25 minutes. Hand wash the mug with dish soap. Fill a Tupperware container with warm water. Pour a few drops of nail polish in the water. Swirl the paint slowly with a toothpick. Dip your mug in the paint design for 3 to 4 seconds. Air-dry the mug for 1 hour. Hand wash the mug.
https://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-Arthritis	How to Diagnose Arthritis	To diagnose arthritis, first visit the doctor's office so they can figure out what's causing your pain. For example, they may ask you “Where and when are you experiencing pain?”, or “When did the pain start?”. You should also explain if you've been feeling sick recently or been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which can lead to arthritis. Additionally, don't be afraid to tell them about any unhealthy habits you may have, like smoking or lack of exercise. After describing your symptoms and medical history, let your doctor check for signs of swelling or excess warmth in your joints. If they identify swelling, expect them to gently rotate or bend the affected joints so they know how flexible they are. In some cases, you may be asked to take a blood or urine test to identify inflammation in your body.	Talk about the details of your symptoms. The exam with your doctor will likely begin with them asking you a series of questions about your symptoms. Answer them honestly and in as much detail as possible. You may be asked questions like: Where and when are you experiencing pain or stiffness? When did the pain of stiffness start? Do you have pain or stiffness all the time? If not, when does it happen? Does the pain go away on its own throughout the day? Is there anything you've found that relieves the pain or stiffness? Is there swelling, tenderness, warmth, or fever? Do you have a fever, chills, or malaise? Describe your current, recent, and past health status. By asking a series of questions about your health history, the doctor will try to gather evidence pointing toward either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Be ready for questions like: Do you feel sick today, or have you recently? Have you ever been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Have you ever injured the sore or swollen joints? Do you, or did you previously, play contact sports or work a job that requires repetitive motion? Do you have any chronic diseases? (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.) What medications and supplements do you take? Reveal your positive and negative health habits. Don't be ashamed to discuss your less-than-perfect health habits with your doctor. The doctor is there to help you, not judge you, so it's important to be open and honest as part of the diagnosis process. Discuss things like: Whether you smoke now or did previously How much, if any, exercise you get per week How much sleep you get, and whether you feel refreshed in the morning Whether you eat a generally healthy or unhealthy diet If you experience excessive stress, anxiety, or any mental health issues Discuss any family history of arthritis. Some types of arthritis have genetic components that can run in families. Therefore, let the doctor know if your parents, siblings, grandparents, or aunts and uncles have or had arthritis or any type of rheumatic illness. It may be helpful to compile a basic family history before you go to the appointment. Let the doctor check for visible signs of swelling. Visually examining the affected joints is a basic but essential component of any arthritis evaluation. The doctor will closely inspect the affected joints for swelling, redness, and any other visible indicators of stiffness or discomfort. You may notice the doctor keeping count of how many joints are affected. This “joint count” is a common part of an arthritis diagnosis. They will probably also feel for excess warmth in the swollen joints. This is another potential sign of arthritis. Allow them to inspect for symmetry in your joint issues. If you have stiffness and swelling in one knee, for example, they will likely check the other knee closely for signs of similar issues. Rheumatoid arthritis in particular often presents with symmetry—that is, occurring in the same joints on opposite sides of the body. Even if your left wrist isn't nearly as bothersome to you as your right wrist, for instance, the doctor may look for signs of developing arthritis there. Just because you don't have symmetry doesn't mean you don't have arthritis, though. Submit to range-of-motion tests. The doctor will gently bend and rotate the affected joints to how test much and how smoothly they can move. They'll listen for any cracking and popping, and feel for any times when the joint seems to “catch” or get stuck. The range-of-motion test may cause some discomfort, but it isn't meant to be overly painful. The doctor will ask you about your pain level as they do the tests, so be honest if you are experiencing significant pain. Take part in a general physical exam. Part of your arthritis exam will seem like every other medical exam you've ever taken. Your temperature will be recorded, your eyes and ears will be examined, your reflexes will be tested, and your glands will be checked for swelling. These tests are as much about ruling out other possible causes of your symptoms as they are for diagnosing arthritis, but this is an important part of the process. Provide blood, urine, and/or joint fluid samples. Blood and urine tests may be requested in order to check for antibodies and other signs of inflammation in your body. A quick blood draw and urine sample can be done during your appointment and sent for testing. If your doctor wants to examine the fluid that is building up in your joints, they will insert a needle into the fluid and aspirate some of it—that is, draw a sample of it into the syringe. Don't worry about a joint fluid sample being painful, though. Your doctor will clean and numb the area before taking the sample. Kidney and liver involvement are common with rheumatological diseases, so your doctor will check renal and liver function tests and UA. Undergo genetic testing if recommended. Genetic testing can sometimes be helpful in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. While rheumatoid arthritis isn't, strictly speaking, an inherited condition, you can inherit certain genetic “markers” that may make you more susceptible to the condition. While genetic testing can occur via mouth swab in some cases, your doctor is more likely to utilize a blood draw for this testing. Have X-rays taken to get basic images of your joints. X-ray images of your affected joints can reveal cartilage loss, bone spurs, and other signs of arthritis. X-rays aren't always ideal for identifying arthritis in its earliest stages, but they are very useful in tracking the progress of the condition over time. You may be able to have X-rays taken at your doctor's office, or you may need to go to a hospital or clinic. Undertake an ultrasound exam as another simple imaging option. Ultrasound exams, sometimes also called sonograms, create images that can help to detect inflammation and joint damage. The exam involves passing a wand that emits high-frequency sound waves over the affected areas, and it's a quick and painless procedure. Ultrasound testing may be available at your doctor's office. Otherwise, you may be referred to a clinic or hospital for testing. Do a CT scan for more detailed joint imagery. Computerized tomography (CT) scans are, in simple terms, “souped up” X-rays that image your affected joint from numerous angles at once. These scans give your doctor a better view of the internal structure of the joints, and create images of the soft tissue that surrounds the bones as well. Most CT scans occur in a hospital or clinic. To undergo the exam, you'll lie flat on a table that moves through a donut-shaped imaging scanner. The procedure only takes a few minutes and is painless. Agree to an MRI scan for even greater imaging detail. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are another step up from CT scans, providing your doctor with very detailed imagery of the joints, surrounding tissues, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and so on. They can, in some cases, help your doctor diagnose arthritis at an earlier stage. During an MRI scan, you'll typically have to lie very still inside a long tube for 15 minutes or more, sometimes up to an hour. The test is painless, but if you have a fear of enclosed spaces, you may be given a sedative. Some facilities also have “open” MRI machines that do away with the tube structure.	Talk about the details of your symptoms. Describe your current, recent, and past health status. Reveal your positive and negative health habits. Discuss any family history of arthritis. Let the doctor check for visible signs of swelling. Allow them to inspect for symmetry in your joint issues. Submit to range-of-motion tests. Take part in a general physical exam. Provide blood, urine, and/or joint fluid samples. Undergo genetic testing if recommended. Have X-rays taken to get basic images of your joints. Undertake an ultrasound exam as another simple imaging option. Do a CT scan for more detailed joint imagery. Agree to an MRI scan for even greater imaging detail.
https://www.wikihow.com/Maintain-Long-Hair	How to Maintain Long Hair	To maintain long hair, limit shampooing to 2-3 times a week since it can strip the scalp of nourishing oils. After washing your hair, squeeze the excess water out with a towel and use a wide tooth comb to get any tangles out. When possible, avoid blow dryers as they can damage your hair. Another way to care for your hair is to brush it, from roots to tips, every night before bed to distribute the natural oils. Finally, schedule trims every 6-8 weeks to get rid of damaged ends.	Schedule regular trims. While cutting your hair often will not cause it to grow faster, trimming your hair regularly will help to maintain its length. Trim your hair every 6 to 8 weeks to rid your locks of damaged ends and to prevent split ends from re-splitting. When you maintain this hair trimming schedule, it will only be necessary to cut approximately ½ an inch off your tresses each time. Shampoo less. Shampooing your hair strips the scalp of its natural, nourishing oils. These oils ensure the health of your long locks. If you choose to use shampoo, apply the product 2 to 3 times per week and always condition your hair after. If you wish to avoid shampoo, replace the product with cleansing conditioner. Always apply shampoo directly to the scalp and conditioner to the ends of your hair. Dry your hair with care. After showering, squeeze the excess water from your locks with a towel. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle your long locks. When possible, leave the blow-dryer in the drawer and air dry your tresses. Avoid roughly rubbing your hair with a towel—this leads to frizz and split ends. Use microfiber towels to dry your hair, which are less harsh and damaging than regular towels. Maintain a healthy diet. Your diet impacts the health of your hair. To maintain a healthy shine to your long mane, drink lots of water and eat a diet rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K. To increase your intake of vitamins A, C, E, and K, consume more mangos, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados, and apples. To increase your intake of vitamins B and D, eat more animal products. These include fish and dairy products. Avoid tight hairstyles. While ponytails, braids, and top-knots are adorable and stylish, the tension these hairdos place on your hair can cause damage. The optimal style for long locks is to wear your hair down. If you prefer to pull it up and back, opt for a low chignon or ponytail, and don't wrap the hair too tightly. Reduce your hair's exposure to friction. When your hair rubs against certain fabrics, the resulting friction causes split ends. Pull your hair up into a low bun or sweep it to the side when you wear fur, faux fur, or wool. Choose nourishing products formulated for your hair type. When selecting products, read the label and ingredients list carefully. Always buy products that are formulated for your specific hair type. Avoid products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, and isopropyl alcohol. Instead, seek out products that contain natural items, like avocado oil, honey, and or coconut milk. Don't haphazardly test new products on your hair. Select your heat tools carefully. Routinely exposing your hair to excessive or harsh heat will damage your long locks. If possible, invest in salon quality tools.When purchasing a flat iron or curling iron, opt for a tool that lists its temperature in degrees instead of “High,” “Medium,” or “Low.” This feature will allow you to control the temperature. When buying a blow-dryer, search for a product with a heat distributing nozzle and or a diffuser attachment. These features spread the heat evenly throughout your hair. If you use a heat tool to style your hair, apply a heat protectant spray to your hair first so it doesn't get damaged. Purchase a high-quality hairbrush. When you have long locks, a great hairbrush is a worthwhile investment. Select a brush with natural bristles—a boar bristle round brush is ideal. Your brush should be firm enough to detangle your hair, yet gentle enough so that it does not pull too hard on your hair. Limit your use of hair dyes and hair products. Hair dyes will damage your hair and overusing products will weigh it down. It is best to simply avoid dying your hair—wear your natural color proudly. If you choose to dye your locks, only dye your hair when it absolutely needs it. Use a marginal amount of hair products to keep your long locks full and bouncy. Over time, hair products build up on your scalp. Using too many products will weigh down your already heavy locks, causing them to look lifeless and flat. To remove built-up hair products, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Brush your hair before bed. Your bedtime routine should include brushing your hair. First, detangle any knots in your hair starting at the ends and working up to the roots. Then, run through your locks with a wide-toothed comb or a boar bristle brush, going from the roots to the ends. This will detangle your locks and spread your scalp's natural oils throughout your hair. Use scrunchies at night. When worn at night, elastic bands can cause undue damage to your roots and hair shafts. If you prefer to wear your hair up at night, trade your elastic band for a scrunchie. Before bed, twist your hair into a top-knot and secure the high bun with a scrunchie. Sleep on a silk pillowcase. When your hair comes into contact with a cotton pillowcase, the resulting friction damages your long tresses. Upgrade to a silk pillowcase to prevent split ends. If you cannot afford a silk pillowcase, wrap your hair in a silk scarf. Consider using a sleeping cap. Waking up with tangled tresses is never fun. Protect your hair at night with a sleeping cap. Sleeping caps constrain your hair—when your hair moves less at night, you wake up with fewer snarls.	Schedule regular trims. Shampoo less. Dry your hair with care. Maintain a healthy diet. Avoid tight hairstyles. Reduce your hair's exposure to friction. Choose nourishing products formulated for your hair type. Select your heat tools carefully. Purchase a high-quality hairbrush. Limit your use of hair dyes and hair products. Brush your hair before bed. Use scrunchies at night. Sleep on a silk pillowcase. Consider using a sleeping cap.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Mare-in-Heat	How to Deal With a Mare in Heat	If you suspect your mare is in heat, watch her for gait abnormalities, an elevated tail, and sensitivity to touch, which are all signs that a mare is in estrus. While she's in heat, avoid strenuously exercising her and never approach her from behind, since it might startle your already irritable mare. You don't have to do anything while your mare is in heat, but if her behavior becomes harmful to herself or her caretakers, consult a veterinarian.	Learn about a mare’s reproductive cycle. Mares are seasonally polyestrous, meaning their reproductive cycles occur at certain times of the year. Typically, a mare's cycling season will last from April through September. During these months, each cycle will last 18 to 23 days and the mare will be in heat for about 5 of those days. A mare's cycling may begin as early as March and end as late as October or November. Some mares may have a transition period before the start of the cycling season or at its end, causing them to show signs of being in heat for weeks at a time. The part of a mare's cycle when she is not in heat is called diestrus. Rarely, certain medical conditions (ovarian tumors, equine Cushing's disease, uterine infection, poor nutrition) can cause abnormal cycling behavior. Keep a daily journal of your mare’s behavior. During the course of one reproductive cycle, your mare's behavior will ebb and flow. Recording her behavior—the good, the bad, and the ugly—each day will help you estimate where she is in her cycle, especially when she is in heat. Make recorded observations specific. For example, instead of writing 'She misbehaved,' write the details of her bad behavior ('didn't follow instructions,' 'tried to kick'). Keep the diary for about a month. Remember to include your mare's behavior around other horses, especially stallions. This will help you and your veterinarian devise a strategy for managing your mare when she is in heat. Make the journal a team activity. Whoever is around your mare (yourself, trainers, caretakers) should record her behavior. It may even help to make a video recording of her behavior. Identify which behaviors may be associated with being in heat. Mares can display a range of behaviors during their cycles. Behaviors associated with estrus include elevating the tail, 'winking' the vulva (vulva opens and closes), and squirting urine and mucus during a squat. A mare in heat may also decrease her overall activity level. Gait abnormalities can also occur when a mare is in heat. You may find that your mare is very distracted when she is in heat. She probably won't follow your instructions very well when you are riding or training her. When she in heat, your mare may also become more irritable and easily startled, as well as very sensitive to the touch. Ovulation can be painful, making your mare more sensitive. Be aware that some of her bad behavior may actually be associated with her coming out of heat. Take your mare to your veterinarian. If your mare's behavior when she is in heat becomes dangerous to herself, other horses, or you, consider taking her to your veterinarian. He or she will evaluate your mare for reproductive soundness and determine whether reproductive abnormalities or other medical conditions are causing your mare's dangerous behavior. Your veterinarian will likely take blood samples and perform rectal palpitations on your mare to accurately determine where she is in her cycle. It may take several veterinary visits before your veterinarian can accurately diagnose your mare and devise an effective treatment plan. Your mare may also need veterinary evaluation if her heat-related behaviors are affecting her ability to train and compete. Bring your daily journal to your veterinary visits. Discuss hormone therapy with your veterinarian. Hormone therapy is a great way to deal with a mare in heat, particularly if her heat-related behaviors are negatively affecting her training schedule or ability to compete. Progesterone has been shown to be the most effective hormone to suppress a mare's heat, but estradiol (a form of estrogen) and oxytocin can also be effective. Following examination, your veterinarian will be able to recommend the ideal hormone therapy treatment plan for your mare. Since these synthetic hormones mimic your mare's naturally circulating hormones, it is unlikely that you will run into problems with competition drug rules. However, you should still check the rules before starting your mare on hormone therapy. If your mare's heat-related behaviors are merely annoying, and don't have a major impact on her training or competitiveness, then hormone therapy is probably not necessary. Give your mare progesterone. Naturally, progesterone is highest during diestrus. The synthetic form of progesterone will keep your mare in diestrus and prevent her from entering estrus. The most common form of commercially available progesterone is Regu-Mate, a daily synthetic progestin. Regu-Mate comes in an oral formulation, which you can either add to your mare's feed or administer directly into her mouth via a syringe. The oral formulation is oily and can be messy, so adding it to her feed may be a little easier. Regu-Mate is also injectable. However, the daily intramuscular injection could cause soreness and scar tissue development at the injection site. With the injectable formulation, it will take about 24 hours to see an effect. Heat is usually suppressed within 3 days with the oral formulation. You can stop giving Regu-Mate at any point. When you stop giving it, your mare will return to heat within about 5 days. You must wear nonporous gloves when giving your mare Regu-mate! It can absorb into human skin and cause abnormal cycles in women, as well as infertility in both men and women. Add estradiol to your mare’s hormone therapy. On its own, progesterone may not be very effective in reducing your mare's irritability or other behavioral issues when she is in heat. This is because progesterone does not stop your mare's ovarian activity, meaning that follicles can continue to develop in her ovaries. The addition of estradiol 17ß would suppress follicular activity and thus may help address the behavioral problems. A progesterone + estradiol hormone therapy regimen can be given in either a short- or long-acting formulation. Your veterinarian will let you know which would be best for your mare. Consider giving your mare oxytocin. Oxytocin is another hormone that can prevent your mare from coming into heat by keeping her in diestrus. It is an injectable formulation that should be given twice a day for 14 days after your mare has ovulated (your veterinarian can help you make that determination). Oxytocin can keep your mare in diestrus for up to 30 days. She would likely tolerate the daily injections because of the small amount of drug that you would inject. Oxytocin does not have many side effects and may actually be less expensive than other hormone therapy options. Explore non-hormone therapy options. There are some other therapeutic options for dealing with a mare in heat. For example, you could give your mare herbal supplements. However, herbal supplements have not undergone rigorous scientific testing, and can have variable effectiveness. They may also violate medication rules in sporting associations, so check with these associations before giving your mare herbal supplements. There are a number of herbs you could consider, including chaste tree berry (hormone level regulation), European angelica (reduction of unpleasant hormone-related symptoms), red clover (estrogen-like effects), and motherwort (reduction of irritability). Talk with your veterinarian before giving your mare herbal supplements. Surgical removal of your mare's ovaries ('Oophorectomy') is another option, but should be a last resort. Although your mare will stop cycling, she may still exhibit heat-related behavior. Implantation of small, sterile marbles into a mare's uterus has been shown to suppress estrus. The marbles can keep a mare out of heat for up to 90 days, but this method has variable effectiveness. Select easy tasks for your mare to perform when she is in heat. When your mare's hormones are surging, it will be difficult for her to focus on tasks that she would normally be able to do quite easily. In addition, she will not want to be as active when she is in heat. For these reasons, you may need to adjust your mare's work schedule when she in heat. Pick exercises that can help her focus, such as jumping combinations or changes in gait or direction. Give her something that she already knows how to do, since she probably won't be able to learn anything new while she is in heat. Do not approach your mare from behind. With your mare being extra sensitive to touch while she is in heat, especially near her hind end, avoid approaching her from where she cannot see you. If your mare has a winking vulva when she is in heat, the constant opening and closing of her vulva could lead to an uncomfortable condition called pneumovagina (air enters the vagina). Pneumovagina can make your mare very irritable, so it would be best to stay away from her back end as much as you can. Groom your mare from front to back. Depending on your method for grooming your mare, you may need to readjust it while she is in heat. If you do not do so already, begin grooming her at her neck and shoulders, where she will probably not be too sensitive to your touch. Slowly and carefully, work your way back to her flank. Pay close attention to your mare's body language when grooming her. If she is growing increasingly agitated, especially as you work your way back on her body, stop your grooming session.	Learn about a mare’s reproductive cycle. Keep a daily journal of your mare’s behavior. Identify which behaviors may be associated with being in heat. Take your mare to your veterinarian. Discuss hormone therapy with your veterinarian. Give your mare progesterone. Add estradiol to your mare’s hormone therapy. Consider giving your mare oxytocin. Explore non-hormone therapy options. Select easy tasks for your mare to perform when she is in heat. Do not approach your mare from behind. Groom your mare from front to back.
https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Disrespectful-People	How to Deal With Disrespectful People	To deal with disrespectful people, don't take it personally, and try to empathize with them since they might be lashing out because something is wrong in their life. You can even respond with kindness to disarm them and deescalate the situation. However, if someone's disrespectful behavior is persistent, you should talk to them about it and politely let them know it's not OK. For example, you could say "It bothers me when you talk to me in that tone. Can you please not speak to me that way?"	Try to determine the disrespectful person’s intent. Disrespectful behavior is always aggravating, but it's not always intentional. Give the other person the benefit of the doubt, and don't automatically conclude that they are intentionally out to hurt you. Ask yourself if the rude behavior is part of a consistent pattern or a one-off event, and think about whether or not it seems to be directed at you personally. For example, if someone calls you names or purposefully pushes you out of their way, it's pretty clear they are being intentionally disrespectful. On the other hand, if someone sends out a group email about an upcoming study group and doesn't include you, it's possible that they simply forgot to add your email to the list. Likewise, if someone makes an uncouth comment in front of you, it could be that they simply don't realize they're touching on a sensitive subject. Ask for clarification if necessary. It's easy to misunderstand other people's words or actions. If you're not sure whether someone is intentionally being disrespectful, sometimes it can be helpful to ask. Keep your tone calm and use words that are neutral and non-confrontational. For example, if someone says something you think might have been disrespectful, you could say, “What did you mean when you said that?” Be empathetic with the other person if you can. Even if their behavior was pretty clearly disrespectful, do your best not to take it personally. Consider what the disrespectful person might be going through or what the underlying reasons for their behavior might be. For example, some people may become snappish with others when they're stressed or feeling ill. If they're tired or distracted, they may simply forget social niceties like holding open doors or saying “Hi!” when they enter a room. Being empathetic doesn't mean that you have to excuse the disrespectful behavior, but it can help you understand where the other person is coming from and react more appropriately. Assess your own reaction to what they said or did. Sometimes your reaction to someone else's behavior says more about your own emotional state than about anything they did. Take a moment to consider why you are upset by their words or actions, and ask yourself whether your reaction is justified. For example, you might say to yourself, “I'm upset with Susan because she hasn't called me back yet, but that's probably because my ex was always blowing me off and ignoring my calls. She might just be busy; I'll give her a little more time.” Take a moment to calm down if you’re upset. Dealing with disrespectful behavior can be very upsetting. However, responding impulsively or saying the first thing that pops into your head can just escalate the situation and lead to unnecessary conflict. If you're upset, take a moment to breathe and get your feelings under control. If you have to, excuse yourself and leave the room for a few minutes. You might try counting to 10 or doing a grounding exercise, like looking around and seeing how many blue things you can spot. Determine whether it’s worthwhile to respond. If the disrespectful behavior was relatively mild or was just a one-time event, it's usually best to ignore it and move on. Confronting the person may not help anything, and could even escalate the situation. However, if the behavior is part of a consistent pattern or if it is interfering with your daily life or your ability to work, a confrontation may be justified. For example, if your partner or spouse regularly says rude things to you or refuses to take your feelings into account, it's time to have a talk. On the other hand, if a stranger cuts ahead of you in line at the grocery store, it's probably not worth your time and energy to confront them about it. Try disarming them with kindness. If someone is being disrespectful or rude, responding with kindness can take them by surprise and encourage them to rethink their behavior. Instead of getting upset or retaliating, try deescalating the situation with a smile and a few kind words. For example, if a coworker snaps at you to get out of their way, step aside, smile, and say, “Of course, sorry. Would you like a hand carrying that stuff?” Speak to the other person directly if you decide to confront them. If you feel that someone is being disrespectful to you, it's usually best to talk to them one-on-one. For example, if you're dealing with a rude coworker, talk to them first before going directly to your boss. Going over the person's head could ultimately lead to resentment and make the problem worse. If there's a simple misunderstanding at the root of the problem, you could also hurt their feelings or get them into trouble unnecessarily. In extreme cases, however, bypassing the disrespectful person could be justified. For example, if someone is severely bullying you at school or at work, don't hesitate to report the problem to someone in authority. Stop and decide what to say before you speak. You may be tempted to lash out at the rude person and give them a piece of your mind. However, doing so is unlikely to be helpful. Instead, make sure that whatever you plan to say is true, helpful, and necessary for getting your point across. Insulting the other person or making unfair accusations won't encourage them to rethink their behavior, and is usually unnecessarily hurtful. Speaking to the other person calmly and deliberately is also more likely to disarm them and break their cycle of rude behavior. Be direct but polite. When you do confront the other person, be clear and matter-of-fact about the issue. Calmly explain what the problem is and how their behavior is affecting you. Don't be afraid to firmly but politely ask them to explain their behavior. Use I-focused language so that the other person does not feel accused. For example, “I feel very disrespected when you speak to me in that tone of voice.” Try saying something like, “I find those kinds of jokes really upsetting. Please don't joke like that in front of me anymore.” Give them a chance to respond. Being confronted is often upsetting. The other person may wish to respond and present their side of the story, especially if they feel you have misunderstood their words and actions. Give them a chance to speak without interrupting, and let them know that you hear and respect what they have to say. Try rephrasing what they say to make sure you understand them correctly. For example, “So you're saying you weren't trying to ignore me this morning, you were just distracted. Is that right?” Set clear boundaries if the disrespectful behavior is a pattern. Appropriate boundaries are an important part of any healthy relationship. It's especially important to set and enforce clear boundaries with people who have a pattern of being disrespectful to you. Let the person know what you are and are not willing to tolerate, and establish clear consequences if they fail to respect your boundaries. For example, you might say, “If you continue to play with your phone and ignore me whenever we hang out, I won't be able to spend time with you anymore.” If the person continues to be disrespectful and regularly violates your boundaries, you may need to limit your time with them as much as possible or even cut ties altogether.	Try to determine the disrespectful person’s intent. Ask for clarification if necessary. Be empathetic with the other person if you can. Assess your own reaction to what they said or did. Take a moment to calm down if you’re upset. Determine whether it’s worthwhile to respond. Try disarming them with kindness. Speak to the other person directly if you decide to confront them. Stop and decide what to say before you speak. Be direct but polite. Give them a chance to respond. Set clear boundaries if the disrespectful behavior is a pattern.
https://www.wikihow.life/Get-Rid-of-Dark-Lips	How to Get Rid of Dark Lips	To get rid of your dark lips, one of the easiest ways is to use lighter lip stick colors, like peach or coral, which brighten your lips without causing long term damage. You can also mix powder or concealer with lip gloss for a more specific tint. When it's sunny, remember to protect your lips using a chapstick with at least 30 SPF to prevent them from tanning. You should also moisturize your lips with balms and chapstick during dry weather to avoid the appearance of dry lips. There are many “miracle” products out there that claim to lighten lips, but make sure you avoid anything with chemical peels, bleach, or acid since these products can damage your lips in the long term.	Use make-up to lighten your lips for the night. Whether for a party, costume, or new "look," you can make-up to brighten your lips without causing long term changes or damage. Try out lighter lip sticks colors, like peach or coral. Use powder or concealer to lighten lips a little bit at a time. Mix and match powder and concealer with your lip gloss to a more specific tint. On a piece of paper, mix concealer and powder it's the color you want. Apply to your lips, and then apply any lip gloss after that. Protect your lips! While we often remember to wear sunscreen, lips are often neglected when preparing to be in the elements. Make sure to protect your lips in from cold and wind and use chapsticks with at least 30 SPF when it's sunny. Refrain from biting your lips when they peel, as the scars are often dark. Keep your lips moisturized in dry weather with balms and chapstick. Brush your lips lightly with a toothbrush to clean off dead skin. Never use chemical peels, bleaches, and acids to lighten your lips. Though popular, these "miracle" lighteners are dangerous and ineffective. Because they're often made outside of the US, the majority of them are produced with mercury, which is highly toxic and illegal in many countries. Many people report long-term damage to their skins, including darkening! Always read labels before you purchase skin treatments, and consult a dermatologist. Use home-remedies to keep your lips light. While you cannot believe everything you read, most home-remedies are safe ways to remove dark patches of skin and keep your lips healthy. Lemon juice can be applied once or twice a day to give your lips a boost of Vitamin C, which is crucial to skin health. Many people swear that potatoes are natural skin lighteners thanks to an enzyme called catecholase. Lightly cover your lips in honey before you go to sleep, as this protects and softens them	Use make-up to lighten your lips for the night. Mix and match powder and concealer with your lip gloss to a more specific tint. Protect your lips! Never use chemical peels, bleaches, and acids to lighten your lips. Use home-remedies to keep your lips light.
https://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Alaska-Resident	How to Become an Alaska Resident	To become an Alaska resident, start by moving there with the intent to stay indefinitely. In order to further prove your intention to become a resident, you'll want to do at least one of the following: sign a contract to move household goods to Alaska, be employed there, own a principal place of residence there, or register to vote in Alaska. Additionally, make sure you're no longer registered to vote or drive in the state you lived in prior or pay income tax as a resident of another state.	Move to Alaska. To become a resident, you need to be physically present in the state, and you must intend to stay in Alaska indefinitely. Take a second qualifying step. Mere physical presence is not enough to establish residency. You also need to take an additional action that shows you intend to make Alaska your permanent home. This second step can include: signing a contract to move household goods to Alaska. (Employer paid moving contracts do not qualify.) being employed in Alaska, as proved by employment records. owning a principal place of residence in Alaska, proved by a home purchase contract or rent receipts. (Employer provided housing does not qualify.) registering to vote in Alaska. registering a motor vehicle in Alaska. Take the second step early. If you want to qualify for a PFD, then you must take your second step before January 1 of the year you hope to qualify. You may register to vote by contacting the Alaska Division of Elections. If registering from within Alaska, you will need to provide a driver's license, a birth certificate, or some other form of personal identification, such as a passport. If you are registering outside the state, then you will need some document that shows your residency, such as proof of employment in Alaska. To get an identification card, you will need to take the following documents to the DMV: proof of legal name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate); a secondary document that verifies your first (such as an IRS or state tax form); proof of your principal residence, such as a utility bill or rental documents; a Social Security number; and documents related to a name change (if applicable). Alaska encourages all residents to get an identification card even if they have a driver's license. ID cards cost $15. Claim Alaskan residency if in the military. Service members must formally claim Alaska as their residency with the military, and the paperwork must be processed by December 31 of the year before your qualifying year. For example, if you want to qualify as a resident for 2016, your paperwork must go through by December 31, 2015. Service members must also take a second qualifying step before July 1 of their qualifying year. The same steps apply to the military as to the general public: register a vehicle, register to vote, obtain a state driver's license, or purchase or rent an Alaskan home. The spouse of a service member must take the second qualifying step before January 1 of the qualifying year. Preserve the documents that prove you plan to remain in Alaska indefinitely. You may be required to prove residency, especially if you seek to participate in the Permanent Fund Dividend, which distributes oil revenues to Alaskan residents. Keep multiple copies of documents in a safe place. A safe deposit box is a great way to preserve records. If you lose your driver's license, replace it immediately. Sever connections to a prior domicile. To be an Alaskan resident, you cannot maintain customary ties to another state. Accordingly, you should not: Register to vote in another state, even as part of registration drives. Keep a driver's license from another state. Pay income taxes as a resident in another state. Use your Alaskan residence as your permanent address. You may maintain a second home in another state, but be sure not to use that address on any official government forms, such as tax returns. Do not take any steps “inconsistent” with maintaining residency in Alaska indefinitely. Inconsistent steps are those steps establishing customary ties with a state other than Alaska. If you register a vehicle in another state or register to vote in another state, you are signaling that you do not consider Alaska to be your permanent home. Follow rules for allowable absences. All residents may be absent for 180 days for whatever reason. Students and members of the military may be physically out of state for extended periods of time. Alaska allows you to maintain your residence provided you follow rules for allowable absences. Report absences. You must report all absences over 90 days. Failure to report is considered fraud. Military personnel may be excused for days in excess of 180 if they are serving on active duty or their spouse is. Students may qualify for a 120 days in addition to the time claimed for being a student in good standing. The student must be attending school full-time. A narrow exception exists if you are in your final year; you may have one semester below full-time provided you are on track to graduate. Students and military personnel must spend at least 72 consecutive hours in Alaska every two years. You must have proof of your presence, such as boarding passes with your name on it or sales receipts showing that you made purchases in Alaska over a 72-hour period. Seek assistance. If you have questions about maintaining your residency, contact the Dividend Information ofices. Continue to live in Alaska for at least 1 year. You must reside in Alaska for 12 months before you can be considered a legal resident for purposes of the Permanent Fund Dividend. Visit the website. You may apply for the Permanent Division Fund at their website. An online application is available January 1. Each person must fill out an application. Get a hard copy. If you prefer to fill out a printed application, you may get a copy from any of the distribution centers around the state. File your application. The deadline is March 31. Be sure to gather proof of filing. If you file online, print off the "Congratulations!" page. This contains your PFD confirmation number. If you mail it, a delivery or proof of mail receipt will suffice. If you hand-deliver the application, then be sure to ask for a receipt. Sign the application. Even if you file electronically, you must still sign the document. There are two ways: either print a signature page off or sign electronically. To print a signature page, click on the "Reprint a Signature" tab at the PFD website. The link is on the right. Enter your applicant details and hit "Search." Then click "Required Item" and then "Document Center." Print off the signature page after selecting it from "Required Items." Mail the signed page to the "Alaska Department of Revenue, Permanent Fund Dividend Division, P.O. Box 110462, Juneau, AK 99811-042." It may also be faxed to 907-465-3470. Alternately, you may sign the application electronically. To do so, you must create a myAlaska.gov account. A myAlaska account is only available if you are an adult who has received the PFD previously. Step-by-step instructions for electronic signatures are available here.	Move to Alaska. Take a second qualifying step. Take the second step early. Claim Alaskan residency if in the military. Preserve the documents that prove you plan to remain in Alaska indefinitely. Sever connections to a prior domicile. Use your Alaskan residence as your permanent address. Do not take any steps “inconsistent” with maintaining residency in Alaska indefinitely. Follow rules for allowable absences. Seek assistance. Continue to live in Alaska for at least 1 year. Visit the website. Get a hard copy. File your application. Sign the application.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cool-Food-Quickly	How to Cool Food Quickly	If your food is too hot to eat and you need to cool it quickly, stir it, divide it into several portions, or cut it into small pieces. This will allow the heat to escape. You can also place the food in front of a fan, but be sure to stir the food often so it will cool evenly. If you're only cooling a small portion, cover the food with a lid and place it into the refrigerator for about 3 minutes. For larger portions, place the pot on top of a gel-filled ice pack, stirring every so often.	Don't leave your food out on the counter for too long. Use this section to cool your food down to an edible temperature. Do not leave it sitting out for more than two hours. If you want to cool your food down for storing in the fridge or freezer, or if you think it will take longer than 2 hours for your food to cool, click here. Divide the food into smaller portions. A small amount of food will cool faster than a large amount of food. If you are trying to cool off a solid, such as a piece of steak or a potato, try cutting it into smaller pieces. If you are trying to cool off a liquid, try pouring it into a larger, but shallower container—or into two, smaller containers. Set the food down in front of a fan. The moving air will help shift the heat away from your food. Be sure to stir the food often so that it cools evenly. If you don't have a fan, try fanning it with a stiff sheet of paper or folder instead. You can also blow on your food, in a pinch. Stir or toss the food around in its bowl. The food closest to the surface will cool down the fastest. By stirring your food up, you will be bringing the hot food up to the surface so that it can cool down. The already-cool food will sink to the bottom and help cool the rest of your meal down. Add an ice cube to hot soup. Stir the soup every so often to help distribute the coldness. The one downside to this is that the melting ice can dilute the flavor of the soup. You can also use plastic, reusable ice cubes instead. They won't melt and release water into your soup. Place the bowl of food on top of a gel-filled ice pack. Press down on the bowl (or plate) so that it sits snugly on top of the pack. Stir the food every so often so that it cools evenly. Place the food into an airtight box and hold it under cold, running water. Turn the container around, so the cold water hits it from all sides. Every so often, open the container and stir the food. This will distribute the cold and help it cool more evenly. Place the over heated food in the fridge for about 3 minutes. Keep a lid over the food to keep moisture from building up in your fridge. Note that this should only be used for small, single-serving amounts of food. If you are trying to cool down an entire family meal, try one of the methods from this section instead. Avoid placing hot food into the freezer, however; this can cause the rest of the food in the freezer to thaw and spoil. Cool your food quickly before storing it in the fridge or freezer. If you store warm food in the fridge/freezer, the surrounding food will begin to thaw and spoil. Your food also won't cool evenly. At the same time, you need to cool it quickly, or your food will become a breeding ground for bacteria. If you plan on storing your food in the fridge/freezer, it must reach 40°F (4°C) first. According to food safety specialists, the "danger zone" for food is between 140°F and 40° F (60°C and 4°C). Bacteria grows and breeds at these temperatures. Food should not remain in the "danger zone" for more than two hours. Once the food has reached 40°F (4°C) it is safe to be stored in the fridge/freezer. Keep the air flowing. Try to have a fan on or a window open. This will help stir the air, and move the hot air away from the cooling food. If you have a free-standing fan, point it at the food you want to chill. Keep thick foods, such as refried beans and stews, in loosely-covered, shallow pans or pots. The pan should be about 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) tall, and the food inside should be no more than 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) deep. Stir the food often to help release heat. Keep the pan loosely covered when you are not stirring the food to prevent contamination. This method is also good for liquids, such as soups and sauces. Try to use metal containers, such as stainless steel, instead of plastic or glass. They will cool down. If you can't find any shallow containers, then spread the food in a thin, 2 inch (5.08 centimeters) deep layer across the bottom of a larger container. Try an ice bath for soups. Fill a sink with ice and some cold water to make a "slush." Place the pot with food in it into the sink. The food should be level with the icy water. Stir the food every 10 to 15 minutes. This helps it cool more evenly. Check the temperature of the food with a meat thermometer. When the food reaches 40°F (4°C) you can store it in the fridge/freezer. The ice will melt over time. When this happens, pour out the excess water and add more ice. If the food is taking too long to cool, separate it into smaller containers. Try an ice paddle or a cooling paddle. These are what commercial kitchens use for cooling soups and similar food items. They are plastic paddles that are filled with water, and then frozen. Simply stir your soup with the ice or cooling paddle until it reaches the required temperature. The benefit to using ice or cooling paddles is that you won't dilute the flavor or texture of your soup. Consider wearing a glove or oven mitt to protect your hand from the cold paddle. This can be combined with an ice bath for even faster chilling. Use some ice instead of water in your recipe. Follow the original recipe, but use less water. Towards the end of the cooking process, add some ice. Make sure that the amount of ice you are using makes up for the amount of water you reduced. You can plop in a few ice cubes after you have finished your sauce or soup instead, but the ice will add more water to your food once it melts, and dilute the flavor. Cut solid food down into smaller portions. This is ideal for things like meat, but can also be used for other items, such as lasagna and enchiladas. If you are going to freeze any of these items, you will likely to cut them down into small portions to make defrosting and reheating easier. Try to cut these foods down into individual-sized portions. They will cool down much faster.	Don't leave your food out on the counter for too long. Divide the food into smaller portions. Set the food down in front of a fan. Stir or toss the food around in its bowl. Add an ice cube to hot soup. Place the bowl of food on top of a gel-filled ice pack. Place the food into an airtight box and hold it under cold, running water. Place the over heated food in the fridge for about 3 minutes. Cool your food quickly before storing it in the fridge or freezer. Keep the air flowing. Keep thick foods, such as refried beans and stews, in loosely-covered, shallow pans or pots. Try an ice bath for soups. Try an ice paddle or a cooling paddle. Use some ice instead of water in your recipe. Cut solid food down into smaller portions.
https://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Abstract	How to Write an Abstract	To write an abstract, start with a short paragraph that explains the purpose of your paper and what it's about. Then, write a paragraph explaining any arguments or claims you make in your paper. Follow that with a third paragraph that details the research methods you used and any evidence you found for your claims. Finally, conclude your abstract with a brief section that tells readers why your findings are important.	Write your paper first. Even though an abstract goes at the beginning of the work, it acts as a summary of your entire paper. Rather than introducing your topic, it will be an overview of everything you write about in your paper. Save writing your abstract for last, after you have already finished your paper. A thesis and an abstract are entirely different things. The thesis of a paper introduces the main idea or question, while the abstract works to review the entirety of the paper, including the methods and results. Even if you think that you know what your paper is going to be about, always save the abstract for last. You will be able to give a much more accurate summary if you do just that - summarize what you've already written. Review and understand any requirements for writing your abstract. The paper you're writing probably has specific guidelines and requirements, whether it's for publication in a journal, submission in a class, or part of a work project. Before you start writing, refer to the rubric or guidelines you were presented with to identify important issues to keep in mind. Is there a maximum or minimum length? Are there style requirements? Are you writing for an instructor or a publication? Consider your audience. Abstracts are written to help readers find your work. For example, in scientific journals, abstracts allow readers to quickly decide whether the research discussed is relevant to their own interests. Abstracts also help your readers get at your main argument quickly. Keep the needs of your readers in mind as you write the abstract. Will other academics in your field read this abstract? Should it be accessible to a lay reader or somebody from another field? Determine the type of abstract you must write. Although all abstracts accomplish essentially the same goal, there are two primary styles of abstract: descriptive and informative. You may have been assigned a specific style, but if you weren't, you will have to determine which is right for you. Typically, informative abstracts are used for much longer and technical research while descriptive abstracts are best for shorter papers. Descriptive abstracts explain the purpose, goal, and methods of your research but leave out the results section. These are typically only 100-200 words. Informative abstracts are like a condensed version of your paper, giving an overview of everything in your research including the results. These are much longer than descriptive abstracts, and can be anywhere from a single paragraph to a whole page long. The basic information included in both styles of abstract is the same, with the main difference being that the results are only included in an informative abstract, and an informative abstract is much longer than a descriptive one. A critical abstract is not often used, but it may be required in some courses. A critical abstract accomplishes the same goals as the other types of abstract, but will also relate the study or work being discussed to the writer's own research. It may critique the research design or methods. Identify your purpose. You're writing about a correlation between lack of lunches in schools and poor grades. So what? Why does this matter? The reader wants to know why your research is important, and what the purpose of it is. Start off your descriptive abstract by considering the following questions: Why did you decide to do this study or project? How did you conduct your research? What did you find? Why is this research and your findings important? Why should someone read your entire essay? Explain the problem at hand. Abstracts state the “problem” behind your work. Think of this as the specific issue that your research or project addresses. You can sometimes combine the problem with your motivation, but it is best to be clear and separate the two. What problem is your research trying to better understand or solve? What is the scope of your study - a general problem, or something specific? What is your main claim or argument? Explain your methods. Motivation - check. Problem - check. Methods? Now is the part where you give an overview of how you accomplished your study. If you did your own work, include a description of it here. If you reviewed the work of others, it can be briefly explained. Discuss your own research including the variables and your approach. Describe the evidence you have to support your claim Give an overview of your most important sources. Describe your results (informative abstract only). This is where you begin to differentiate your abstract between a descriptive and an informative abstract. In an informative abstract, you will be asked to provide the results of your study. What is it that you found? What answer did you reach from your research or study? Was your hypothesis or argument supported? What are the general findings? Give your conclusion. This should finish up your summary and give closure to your abstract. In it, address the meaning of your findings as well as the importance of your overall paper. This format of having a conclusion can be used in both descriptive and informative abstracts, but you will only address the following questions in an informative abstract. What are the implications of your work? Are your results general or very specific? Keep it in order. There are specific questions your abstract must provide answers for, but the answers must be kept in order as well. Ideally, it should mimic the overall format of your essay, with a general 'introduction, 'body,' and 'conclusion.' Many journals have specific style guides for abstracts. If you've been given a set of rules or guidelines, follow them to the letter. Provide helpful information. Unlike a topic paragraph, which may be intentionally vague, an abstract should provide a helpful explanation of your paper and your research. Word your abstract so that the reader knows exactly what you're talking about, and isn't left hanging with ambiguous references or phrases. Avoid using direct acronyms or abbreviations in the abstract, as these will need to be explained in order to make sense to the reader. That uses up precious writing room, and should generally be avoided. If your topic is about something well-known enough, you can reference the names of people or places that your paper focuses on. Don't include tables, figures, sources, or long quotations in your abstract. These take up too much room and usually aren't what your readers want from an abstract anyway. Write it from scratch. Your abstract is a summary, yes, but it should be written completely separate from your paper. Don't copy and paste direct quotes from yourself, and avoid simply paraphrasing your own sentences from elsewhere in your writing. Write your abstract using completely new vocabulary and phrases to keep it interesting and redundancy-free. Use key phrases and words. If your abstract is to be published in a journal, you want people to be able to find it easily. In order to do so, readers will search for certain queries on online databases in hopes that papers, like yours, will show up. Try to use 5-10 important words or phrases key to your research in your abstract. For example, if you're writing a paper on the cultural differences in perceptions of schizophrenia, be sure to use words like “schizophrenia,” “cross-cultural,” “culture-bound,” “mental illness,” and “societal acceptance.” These might be search terms people use when looking for a paper on your subject. Use real information. You want to draw people in with your abstract; it is the hook that will encourage them to continue reading your paper. However, do not reference ideas or studies that you don't include in your paper in order to do this. Citing material that you don't use in your work will mislead readers and ultimately lower your viewership. Avoid being too specific. An abstract is a summary, and as such should not refer to specific points of your research other than possibly names or locations. You should not need to explain or define any terms in your abstract, a reference is all that is needed. Avoid being too explicit in your summary and stick to a very broad overview of your work. Make sure to avoid jargon. This specialized vocabulary may not be understood by general readers in your area and can cause confusion. Be sure to do basic revisions. The abstract is a piece of writing that, like any other, should be revised before being completed. Check it over for grammatical and spelling errors and make sure it is formatted properly. Get feedback from someone. Having someone else read your abstract is a great way for you to know whether you've summarized your research well. Try to find someone who doesn't know everything about your project. Ask him or her to read your abstract and then tell you what s/he understood from it. This will let you know whether you've adequately communicated your key points in a clear manner. Consulting with your professor, a colleague in your field, or a tutor or writing center consultant can be very helpful. If you have these resources available to you, use them! Asking for assistance can also let you know about any conventions in your field. For example, it is very common to use the passive voice (“experiments were performed”) in the sciences. However, in the humanities active voice is usually preferred.	Write your paper first. Review and understand any requirements for writing your abstract. Consider your audience. Determine the type of abstract you must write. Identify your purpose. Explain the problem at hand. Explain your methods. Describe your results (informative abstract only). Give your conclusion. Keep it in order. Provide helpful information. Write it from scratch. Use key phrases and words. Use real information. Avoid being too specific. Be sure to do basic revisions. Get feedback from someone.
https://www.wikihow.com/Butcher-a-Chicken	How to Butcher a Chicken	To butcher a chicken, start by cutting off the feet and head and discarding them. Then, cut down the length of the neck, and pull out the esophagus and crop, which is a sac at the base of the neck. Next, cut off the neck, and then cut off the oil gland, which is a flap at the tail of the bird. Once you've done that, make a slice above the cloaca at the tail end of the bird, and open the cavity with your hands. Finally, pull out the guts, heart, and lungs.	Rinse the chicken thoroughly. Place the chicken directly in the stream of cold water from a faucet. As you wash the chicken, pull out any pin feathers that may still be embedded in the skin. Use an outdoor sink if you have one available, since washing a chicken can be a messy job. Shake off the excess water when you're finished. Cut off the feet. Lay the chicken on its back on a large cutting board. Use a butcher knife to apply pressure on one of the leg joints where the top of the foot meets the bottom of the drumstick. Press down to cut off the foot. Repeat to cut off the other foot. Make sure to place the knife directly in the joint, between the two tendons, for a clean slice. You shouldn't have to slice through bone. Discard the feet, unless you plan to use them in a recipe. Cut off the head. Stretch the neck across the cutting board, and use a knife to slice into the top of the neck just below the head. Pull the head upwards and slice through the esophagus and trachea. Discard the head. Uncover the crop. Lay the chicken on its back and stretch out the neck. Use the knife to make a horizontal slice into the neck skin about halfway down. Make two vertical slices from the first slice to the top of the neck. Insert your fingers at the horizontal cut, grip the skin, and pull it off the neck. Use the knife to help loosen the skin as you pull it back. Find the crop. First identify the esophagus, a soft tube that runs the length of the neck. Pull it up from the neck and find the crop, a fleshy sac the chicken uses to store food, nestled at the base of the neck near the breasts. Loosen the crop and pull it free from the chicken. The crop is attached tightly to the body of the chicken, so you'll have to work it free. Take care not to break the crop open, since it it is likely to contain food the bird was in the process of digesting. If you do break it open, just remove as much of the tissue and its contents as possible. If the crop is empty of food, it may be more difficult to locate. It will be lying flat against the breast. Remove the neck. Push down the neck skin and place the neck against the cutting board. Use the knife to slice around the meat at the base of the neck on all sides, cutting around the bone. Using one hand to steady the body, grasp the neck with the other hand and twist it off. You may find it easier to pick up the chicken and twist off the neck with one hand. Either discard the neck or save it to make chicken stock. Cut off the oil gland. The glad is a flap at the tail of the bird. Use a knife to cut about half an inch up the tail, and slice off the gland. Discard it. Open the cavity. With the chicken on its back, use the knife to make a slice right above the cloaca at the tail end of the bird. Insert your fingers into the hole and pull it larger. Avoid slicing into internal organs when you make the cut. Since enlarging the hole will put pressure on the intestines, feces might leak out. If this happens, wash the chicken right away. Remove the guts. With the chicken on its back, place one hand on the breast area of the chicken to steady it. Reach your other hand into the cavity you created, over the top of the internal organs. Close your hand around the guts and pull them outward. Repeat until all the guts have been removed. This process should be done slowly and carefully. Take extra care not to break the gall bladder, which is a small greenish organ. When all the guts have been removed, find the gall bladder and make sure it isn't broken. If it is, the chicken meat has been contaminated by bile. The intestine will still be attached to the chicken with the intestinal vent. Use the knife to cut this away, making sure not to cut open the intestine itself. Discard the guts, or keep the gizzards and livers to use in a recipe. Remove the heart and lungs. The heart is located at the center of the chicken's chest, and the lungs are attached to its backbone. Use your fingers to gently detach the organs and pull them out. Wash the chicken. Thoroughly wash the chicken both inside and outside the cavity. Make sure no tissue or blood remains in the chicken. Pat it dry with paper towels when you are finished. Store the chicken in a cooler or refrigerator. If you aren't planning to cook the chicken right away, make sure it is stored properly. Do not leave a chicken at room temperature for more than a few minutes after it has been butchered. Cook the chicken whole or cut it into parts. Consider making whole roasted chicken, or cutting the meat into wings, thighs and breasts for individual meals.	Rinse the chicken thoroughly. Cut off the feet. Cut off the head. Uncover the crop. Find the crop. Remove the neck. Cut off the oil gland. Open the cavity. Remove the guts. Remove the heart and lungs. Wash the chicken. Store the chicken in a cooler or refrigerator. Cook the chicken whole or cut it into parts.
https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Makeup-for-Dark-Indian-Skin	How to Apply Makeup for Dark Indian Skin	To apply makeup to dark Indian skin, start by putting on a foundation that's the same color as your skin tone. Avoid foundations that are lighter than your skin tone since they can make your skin look patchy. Then, apply a bright-colored blush to your cheeks. Purple or orange look great on darker skin tones. If you have dark circles under your eyes, cover them up with a concealer that's the same shade as your skin. To make your eyebrows pop, apply a small amount of tan or cream eyeshadow below the arch of each eyebrow. Then, apply some gold or cream eyeshadow to your lids and blend it in, which will make your eyes look brighter.	Keep your skin moisturized. Darker skin tends to take on an "ashy" look when not properly moisturized. To keep from taking on an unhealthy-looking gray cast, always apply a moisturizer to your face after your daily shower. If you have dry skin, you may want to use a liquid or cream foundation. For added hydration, you can mix a few drops of moisturizer into your foundation before you apply. Just be aware that this will lessen the coverage. You can also use a tinted moisturizer or bb cream for a dewy finish and translucent coverage. If you have oily skin, apply a mattifying primer on your oily spots, like your T-zone. Match your foundation to your skin tone perfectly. If you choose to make foundation a part of your beauty routine, it's important to find a product that's as close as possible to your natural skin tone. When shopping for foundation, swatch it against your forehead or jawline. It's common for people with darker skin tones to be a little lighter at the face, so using your hand may not give you an accurate match. In some cases, you'll need 2 foundation colors—one for the center of your face, and one for the outer edges. Color match the lighter foundation to the apples of your cheeks and match the darker foundation to your jawline or chest. You can also use these colors as your contour. You can also go to a local beauty shop or the makeup counter at a department store and ask for help there. These businesses often employ skilled makeup artists who might be better able to find the perfect match. Many will also offer a free makeover with your potential new foundation to help you decide. You should make sure the foundation you're thinking about buying is perfect in all lights, not just under the ones in the store. Try shopping without foundation or concealer on your face when trying out new foundations. Go outside and use a hand mirror to make sure the product blends in perfectly in the sun. Conceal dark under eye circles. Dark under eye circles are common in people of Indian descent. They are caused by an excess amount of melanin being deposited in the skin, which is a process controlled by genetic predisposition. If you have these dark under eye circles, you may want to take extra care to cover them, as an even skin tone will give you a more youthful, vibrant look. Pick a concealer that is the same shade as your natural skin tone or 1 shade lighter. It should have a slightly warmer undertone. To apply, swipe the concealer under your eyes and blend at the edges. Try applying orange color-correcting concealer under your skin-tone concealer. Orange concealer is applied the same way as conventional concealer and helps make under eye circles disappear. In addition, it is a great all-around color corrector for blemishes on darker skin. You can also use concealer down your nose, on your Cupid's bow for a highlight, or anywhere you need more coverage. Use bold blushes. Many blushes that look too bright to be used in everyday makeup on lighter skin actually blend beautifully into darker skin. Bright oranges are especially great for adding a touch of color to your cheeks if you have warm undertones. More subdued colors like rose and coral also complement darker skin nicely. These are great choices for daytime looks. For nighttime makeup, consider using deep, rich colors like plum, wine, and bronze. The metallic in bronze blush is particularly great for creating a healthy glow. Avoid neutral browns and beiges. These tend to make already brown skin look dull. Finish your routine with a setting powder. You can use a powder that matches your skin tone or one that is translucent and matte. Setting powder will both help your makeup last longer and reduce shine. This step is especially important if you have oily skin. Be cautious when using illuminating powders or "illuminators." Make sure it has been especially formulated with darker skin in mind. These contain warm gold tones that will prevent the ashiness that other illuminators can give to dark skin. Consider skin lightening treatments if you want lighter skin. While tanning is the trend in Western cultures, skin "bleaching" treatments are incredibly popular in India, especially among women with darker skin. It's best to stick to natural methods of lightening your skin, as many pharmaceutical products can have dangerous side-effects. Examples of natural skin lighteners that some people find effective are lemon juice, turmeric, and dairy products. The best way to make your skin a little lighter is to avoid sun exposure and to apply sunscreen when you can't. Bleaching your skin is by no means necessary. Dark skin is beautiful in its natural state. Don't lighten your skin to conform to some beauty standard. Only do so if it's your own personal preference. Highlight your brow with a dab of tan or cream eyeshadow. Using an eyeshadow brush, apply just a bit of tan or cream eyeshadow under the arc of each of your eyebrows. This will create the illusion of a more dramatic brow and bigger eyes. This trick is especially effective on dark Indian skin. Try a base of cream or pale gold eyeshadow during day. While not usually thought of as a traditional look in India, shimmery cream or pale gold eyeshadow used as a base on the lids make a great everyday makeup choice for dark skin. When properly blended, this eyeshadow can look natural on darker skin while highlighting the eyes. A touch of cream or pale gold eyeshadow by your tear ducts can also make your eyes look brighter without covering the entire lid. Remember that darker complexions can pull of all colors. Just choose a dark shade of the color you want to try. Feel free to explore any eyeshadow that suits your tastes. Choose vibrant hues of your favorite shades. Although you can wear any color, the best colors for dark skin are highly pigmented. Use an eyeshadow brush to dab the color onto your lid. Start near the inner corner of your lid and work your way to the outer corner of your eyelid. Bring the color up just over the crease. For example, violet, teal, fuchsia, and red all look lovely. You can also experiment with metallics. If you have warm undertones, choose colors that are based on a red/orange palette. For example, you could choose a dark orange shadow or a warm red. If you have cool undertones, choose colors that are based on a blue palette. For example, you could choose a bright indigo or a red mixed with blue hues. Be careful with nudes and ashy colors. Nudes can make you look washed out, and ashy colors can make your skin look dry and dirty. If you want to wear a nude shadow, choose one that is metallic or has a shimmer. Use kajal to make your eyes pop. Lining the lower eyelids with kajal (either from homemade powder or a commercial stick) is a ubiquitous look in India. This tradition began with a belief in kajal's medicinal properties, but many people around the world now use kajal for purely aesthetic reasons. You can also use kajal to give yourself smoky eyes. Smoky eye makeup is another classic choice for Indian skin of all shades, but it is especially stunning when paired with dark skin. Heavy black eyeliner looks much less stark and more flattering on dark skin. People with lighter skin have more difficulty pulling off this look, especially when lining their lower eyelids. Liquid eyeliner is another staple of Indian fashion, both in India and among people of Indian descent living abroad, that looks great with dark skin. Apply some foundation first to make your lip color pop. Simply spread on a layer of foundation the same way you use it on the rest of your skin. This trick helps when applying brighter lip colors to darker lips. Otherwise, these colors may not show up very well. Foundation will also help your lip color to last longer. You can also use concealer or lip primer instead of foundation. Use burgundy lip colors as a go-to. This deep red suits all complexions and is a staple part of many Indian women's makeup regime in India and abroad. It is especially flattering on darker skin, as it is typically not far off from one's natural lip color. Unlike people with paler complexions, if you have darker skin, you can pull off burgundy as an everyday lip color without looking overdone. Try bright reds when you want to look glamorous. While much more bold and adventurous than burgundy, bright reds also pair well with dark skin. Orangey "fire" red shades are great for bold daytime makeup. Use cooler and more neutral bold reds for a dramatic nighttime look. Stay away from pale and glossy lip colors. While they may look great as blush and eyeshadow, these colors don't work as well when used as lip colors. They can make your skin look dull and lifeless. Lip colors that are very glossy, frosty, and shimmery can cause the same issue. When you do choose to go pale and glossy, favor pinks and corals with intense rather than muted hues.	Keep your skin moisturized. Match your foundation to your skin tone perfectly. Use bold blushes. Finish your routine with a setting powder. Consider skin lightening treatments if you want lighter skin. Highlight your brow with a dab of tan or cream eyeshadow. Try a base of cream or pale gold eyeshadow during day. Choose vibrant hues of your favorite shades. Be careful with nudes and ashy colors. Use kajal to make your eyes pop. Apply some foundation first to make your lip color pop. Use burgundy lip colors as a go-to. Try bright reds when you want to look glamorous. Stay away from pale and glossy lip colors.
https://www.wikihow.com/Live-With-Shingles	How to Live With Shingles	Shingles can be unpleasant when left untreated, but fortunately with medical support and home treatments, you can live with the condition more comfortably. When you get a shingles rash, which looks like a single strip on one side of your body or face, visit your doctor as soon as possible so they can treat you. Your doctor may prescribe painkillers or topical numbing agents to help relieve your symptoms. While you're recovering, wear loose clothes and try to avoid scratching your rash. To reduce your irritation, rub calamine lotion on your skin, apply a cool, damp washcloth to your rash, or take a cool bath. You can also put a handful of oatmeal in the bath to help soothe your skin.	Recognize the symptoms. Shingles begins with pain, itching, burning, numbness, and/or tingling for 1 to 5 days. Then you develop a rash. In people with normal immune systems, the rash usually occurs as a single, distinct stripe on one side of your body or on your face. Some people with weak immune systems may have a rash all over their body. Other symptoms include fever, headache, chills, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to touch, fatigue, and an upset stomach. The rash will form blisters that will scab over in 7 to 10 days. Shingles lasts between 2 and 6 weeks. Seek medical treatment immediately. You should see a doctor as soon as you develop a rash. It is best if you get to the doctor within 3 days (sooner if the rash is on your face). The doctor can diagnose you and make a treatment plan. Early treatment can help your blisters dry up faster and decrease your pain. Shingles can be treated at home. You probably will not have to stay in the hospital. Most people get shingles once, but it is possible to get it 2 or 3 more times. Try home remedies. While you are having an outbreak you should wear loose-fitting clothes made of natural fabrics, get lots of rest, and eat healthy. You can also try taking an oatmeal bath or using calamine lotion to calm your skin. Try wearing silk or cotton fabrics instead of wool or acrylic clothing. You can add a handful of ground or colloidal oatmeal to your bath to soothe your skin. You can also buy oatmeal bath products that can be added to your bath. Apply calamine lotion after you bathe and your skin is still damp. Reduce stress. Stress can make your shingles more painful. try to do things that take your mind off of your pain by doing things that you enjoy like reading, listening to music, or talking with friends or family. Stress can also trigger an outbreak, so do what you can to avoid it. Meditation and deep breathing techniques can help you relieve the stress of enduring a shingles outbreak, and may help reduce your pain. You can meditate by silently repeating a calming thought or word to keep you from being distracted by your thoughts. You could also try guided meditation where you focus on a mental image or place that you find relaxing. As you visualize this place, you should try to incorporate the smells, sights, and sounds. It is helpful if you have someone else guide you through the visualization process. Tai chi and yoga are also other ways to reduce stress. Both of these combine specific postures and deep breathing exercises. Take an antiviral medication. Your physician will likely prescribe valacyclovir (Valtrex), acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), or a similar drug to treat your shingles. Take the medication as directed by your doctor and pharmacist, and talk to them about any potential side effects or reactions with other medications you are taking. You should take these medications as soon as possible so that they will be effective. This is why you should get to your doctor as soon as your rash appears. Take a pain medication. The pain you feel during a shingles outbreak should be brief, but it may be intense. Depending on the level of pain and your medical history, your doctor may prescribe something with codeine, or a medication that will manage long term pain such as an anticonvulsant. Your doctor may also prescribe numbing medication like lidocaine. It may be applied as a cream, gel, spray,or a skin patch. Your doctor may also inject you with corticosteroids or a local anesthetics to manage your pain. Prescription capsaicin cream, which contains the active ingredient in chili peppers, can also help manage pain when you apply it to the rash. Keep your skin clean and cool. Take cool baths during an outbreak of shingles, or hold a cold compress over the blisters and sores. Keep them clean with cold water and mild soap to prevent further irritation or infection. You should bathe with a gentle soap like Dove, Oil of Olay, or Basis. You can mix 2 tsp of salt in 1 liter of cool water and use a washcloth to apply the solution to your blisters or rash. This will help with any itching you are experiencing. Recognize PHN. One out of five people with shingles will develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). You may have PHN if you are experiencing severe pain in the same area where you had your shingles rash. PHN can last for weeks or months. Some people can experience symptoms for years. The older you are, the more likely you are to develop PHN. If you experience pain when things touch your skin (e.g., clothes, wind, people), you may have PHN. If you wait too long to seek treatment, you may be more likely to develop PHN. Watch out for complications. While PHN is the most common complication, there are other complications such as pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis), or death. Scarring, bacterial skin infection, and local muscle weakness are also possible complications. Seek medical treatment. If you think you are suffering from PHN or other shingles complications, you should go see your doctor. Your doctor will be able to develop a treatment plan to manage your complications. Your treatment plan will be focused on managing your chronic pain. Your treatment plan may include topical agents such as lidocaine, analgesics such as oxycodone, anti-convulsants such as gabapentin (Neurontin) or pregabalin (Lyrica), or psychosocial interventions. Many people may experience depression or other mental health issues when they deal with chronic pain. Your doctor may prescribe you antidepressants or recommend that you receive cognitive behavioral therapy. Your cognitive behavioral therapy may include relaxation techniques or hypnosis. Both of these techniques are effective for managing chronic pain. Get the shingles vaccine. If you are 60 and older, you should get the shingles vaccine. Even though you have had shingles before, you should still get the vaccine. You can get the vaccine at your doctor's office or at the pharmacy. Your shingles vaccine will be covered by Medicare Part D plans or your private health insurance. You should wait until your rash has disappeared before you get vaccinated. Talk with your doctor to decide the best time for you to get the vaccine. Take care of your overall health. Living with shingles means that anything can trigger an outbreak, including stress, a lowered immune system, poor diet and exhaustion. While getting vaccinated is the only way to prevent shingles, having good overall health can help you avoid another outbreak and recover from shingles better. Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Exercise regularly and get plenty of rest.	Recognize the symptoms. Seek medical treatment immediately. Try home remedies. Reduce stress. Take an antiviral medication. Take a pain medication. Keep your skin clean and cool. Recognize PHN. Watch out for complications. Seek medical treatment. Get the shingles vaccine. Take care of your overall health.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Fringe-Bangs	How to Cut Fringe Bangs	Before you cut your hair into fringe bangs, section off the triangle of hair from the top-center of your head to the outsides of your eyebrows. Then, comb the hair out flat in front of your face. Next, divide your hair into 1 inch sections, and cut in vertical snips from the bottom. If you want classic bangs, aim for the shortest point to fall at the bridge of your nose. As you cut, move your scissors no more than 1/4 inch at a time so you don't miss any hair. Additionally, always try to cut as sparingly as possible and never directly across.	Cleanse your hair. Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo in a shower or sink – for best results, try a high-quality one designed for your hair type. Make sure your hair is thoroughly rinsed of shampoo before proceeding. Cutting your hair while it's dirty is not what stylists consider ideal. Unwashed hair has a good chance of containing patches of grease or product build-up, which can lead shears to slip and cut unevenly. Condition your hair, if needed. Most people don't need to condition the bang area. But for those who do, conditioner will help relax your hair and make it much easier to deal with in cutting. Conditioner leaves a bit of moisture in the hair, allowing it to fall agreeably and become easier to manage. Be sure to keep the conditioner at least 1 inch away from your scalp to avoid flat, greasy bangs. Dry your hair. Dry your hair by taking sections and squeezing them gently with a towel, working from the roots to the ends before moving to a new section. A microfiber towel works best for this. You can also use a blow-dryer for faster results, but be aware that heat causes changes in the hydrogen bonds that hold hair together. Too much heat can result in permanent damage. Don't fret if your hair's not completely dry. Actually, this might be better. Cutting completely dry hair gives you an immediate sense of the results but is hard to do and needs sharp tools. You may find it uneven when washed and restyled. Cutting your hair while damp is easier – not dripping wet, just towel dried to even dampness. It's more likely to give an even result. Your hair shouldn't clump together or drip. Comb your hair. Combing your hair will allow you to find an ideal length and measurement. The combing process will also detangle any hairs that have bunched up in the drying process. To get rid of tangles and knots with the least amount of hair damage, use a wide-tooth comb, start at the ends of your hair, and work your way up toward your roots. Part your hair, or not. There are un-parted as well as parted bang styles. If you're going for a long-side swept bang or a parted bang, you can part your hair where you normally wear it before cutting. Otherwise, let it hang down un-parted. Bangs are essentially a shorter version of your current hairstyle, but help frame your face. Wearing it as normal will help you get a better idea of how you would like it cut. Section off the hair that you intend to be your bangs. Section off the triangle of hair from the top-center of your head to the outsides of your eyebrows. It shouldn't extend past the outer corners of your brows or the top of your head. Use a uniform triangular shape when you section the hair. For thicker bangs, start further back on your head. For less thickness, start closer to your forehead. If your hair is layered, grab the strands of hair that are used to blend the front portion of your hair to the back portion. These hairs are often shorter and easier to transform into bangs due to their short length. Put the rest of your hair in a ponytail. Having hair out of the way can give you a better sense of how the bangs will look. Working without hair potentially getting in the way can help you avoid mistakes and cutting unintended hair. A ponytail is also another look you may want to incorporate with your new style. Comb out the section of your hair evenly in front of your face. Combing the hair out in front of your face will help you see when you are cutting as well as how short you will have to cut in order to see. Don't be afraid to pull hair from further back and near the center of your head. This can often help avoid issues of thinness when your bangs are ready to be styled. Choose an appropriate pair of scissors. Styling scissors can be bought at any beauty supply store. The scissors have a sharpness meant for hair. Common household scissors are meant to cut more coarse things like paper and plastic. Beauty supply stores often sell scissors meant for hair at various sizes. Smaller scissors will allow for more control and may come in handy when shaping your fringe. Divide the bangs into 1” sections and start cutting at the bottom section. Divide your hair into horizontal rows of no more than 1” thick. Then, begin at the bottom. Hold the scissors upright and line them up along your hair before cutting. Make minimal, vertical snips at your bangs that go along the hair rather than across. This will help avoid cutting your hair into a flat line. For classic bangs, the shortest point should fall at the bridge of the nose between your eyes. Remember to cut less and leave more. You can always come back and cut more if your new bangs are too long. You can keep your hair in position with a comb with your non-dominant hand and cut with your dominant hand. Move your scissors to the left or right about a quarter of an inch, and continue cutting. Move as little to one side as possible to ensure you're cutting all of your intended bangs. Continue making vertical snips along your hairs' ends. Cut as flat as possible - without cutting across - near the middle of your head and allow for longer strands as you work your way outward. After you've finished one side, repeat the process on the other. Cut at a diagonal angle - about 45 degrees - to achieve an edgier, less blunt look. Some bangs are straight across the forehead and longer as you get to one side. Other styles can be curved, with length that slightly increases toward the outside corners Repeat the cutting process until you manage to shape your new bangs. Keep working your way up toward the crown of your head, cutting as sparingly as possible and never directly across. When your bangs are there, you'll know it! Cutting less and leaving more hair is a great way to avoid common mistakes like a crooked line or missing chunks. Remember to be patient. Think of your hair as an art piece - nothing is perfect when rushed. Shake your hair around, part it, and you're done! Congratulations, you've achieved one of the most popular and fashionable hairstyles out there, all from the comfort of your own home! Remember, if your bangs are still too long, you can always re-comb and re-cut. The same cannot be said about them being too short! If your new bangs are too thin, pull hair from closer to the top of your head and cut accordingly. If they're too thick, hold them up straight and cut into the ends deeply with vertical or diagonal snips.	Cleanse your hair. Condition your hair, if needed. Dry your hair. Comb your hair. Part your hair, or not. Section off the hair that you intend to be your bangs. Put the rest of your hair in a ponytail. Comb out the section of your hair evenly in front of your face. Choose an appropriate pair of scissors. Divide the bangs into 1” sections and start cutting at the bottom section. Move your scissors to the left or right about a quarter of an inch, and continue cutting. Repeat the cutting process until you manage to shape your new bangs. Shake your hair around, part it, and you're done!
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Book	How to Make a Paper Book	To make a small paper book, start by folding a piece of paper into eighths, taking care to make crisp and even folds. Next, unfold the paper and refold it in half, from short edge to short edge. Cut the paper along the vertical fold seam in the middle of the paper until it intersects the horizontal fold seam. Then, unfold the paper again and refold it in half, from long edge to long edge. Lastly, push the two ends toward each other, separate the middle seams, and flatten the paper to enclose the pages of the book.	Fold a piece of paper into eighths. Spend some time folding, as the quality of your folds will determine the quality of your book. Be sure your folds are even and you crease each one well. Consider sliding your fingernail or something hard such as the edge of a pencil over the crease. Start by folding the paper so that it is long and skinny (long edge folded to long edge). Then fold the paper in half short edge to short edge. Fold the paper in half again, short edge to short edge. Unfold the paper. You will see eight separate panels. These will become the pages of your book. Fold the paper short edge to short edge. You should fold the paper in half the opposite way from your first fold. Cut the paper. Place the paper so that the folded edge is facing you. Then cut along the vertical fold seam in the middle of the paper until it intersects the horizontal fold seam. Be sure you stop cutting at the horizontal seam. You are just cutting a slit in the paper, you are not cutting it all the way across. Unfold the paper. It should now have the original eight fold panels, but there should be a slit down the center of the paper, between the middle four panels. Fold the paper in half, long edge to long edge. Repeat your very first fold. The cut part of the paper should fall along the middle of the folded edge. Fold the paper into a book shape. Turn your paper so that the cut edge is up in the air. Then push the two ends toward each other. Separate the two middle seams from each other. You will need to reverse the direction of the fold on one of the seams. Push the two ends towards each other until you have 4 “wings” moving outward from the center, like a cross or an X. Flatten your book. Choose two adjacent “wings” of the paper and push them towards each other, enclosing the other pages of the book inside them. Secure the pages. If you would like for the book to hold its shape, you may want to bind your book using staples or string (see “Binding Your Book” below). Decide how many pages you would like your book to be. The number of pages you want will determine how much paper you need. Six to twelve sheets of paper make a twelve to twenty-four-page book (including title pages). Knowing the purpose of your book will help you decide the appropriate number of pages. Consider also having one sheet of special or colored paper that you can use as the book cover. You can use more than 12 pages, but binding may become more difficult with more pages. Choose the paper for your book. Plain white printer paper works well, but depending on the purpose of the book, you may want to select another kind of paper. This guide assumes that you will be using standard letter-sized paper (8.5”x11”), but other sizes may work as well. Paper with a heavier weight (thickness) may be more durable than printer paper. Resume paper or paper with a colored finish provides a nice visual effect if you plan to give the book as a gift. Avoid using lined notebook paper if possible. The lines will be vertical and the paper book will not look as nice as it would with other paper. Fold your paper in half. Fold each page of the paper you have chosen short end to short end. Folding each page individually will give you a cleaner crease and more even lines than trying to fold all of the pages together at once. Be sure the edges of the page are lined up nicely before making your crease. Sharpen your crease by running your fingernail along it, or by sliding a hard object such as a pen or pencil along the edge. Nest the pages of your book. Put the halves inside of each other. If you have more than six sheets of paper, create sets of pages with no more than six sheets each. If you nest more than six pages together, the inner pages will start to protrude beyond the outer pages and your book will not look neat. If you have an even number of pages, try to make even sets of book sections (for example, 2 sets of 6, 3 sets of 4, or 4 sets of 3 pages). Staple your book sections. For a sturdier final project, you may want to staple each book section at this point. Place at least two staples as close to the edge of each section as you can get. Try to stagger the staple placement on the sections so that there is not a bulge from a stack of staples all together when you bind the sections together. Depending on your binding technique, this step may not be necessary. If you will be taping, it is necessary. Line up your book sections. Be sure that you carefully line up the sections of your book. Place the folded edges of the book sections together. Check all edges for neatness and uniformity. If one of the pages is sticking out, it may not have been folded neatly. You may want to replace it with a more carefully folded page. Cover your book. Select a piece of paper that you will use for your book cover. Consider using colored paper or paper with a heavier weight or decorating the cover with stamps, stickers, or other personal touches. Prepare your book cover by folding it in half short end to short end and sharply creasing the edge. When you put the cover on your pages depends on the type of binding you choose. Tape the pages of your book together. This method is particularly useful if your book has multiple page sections that have been stapled together. Cut a piece of sturdy tape, such as duct tape, slightly longer than your book. Carefully place the tape on the front of the book spine and wrap it around the back so that half of the tape is on each side of the front and back book page. Cut excess tape from above and below the book. Tape the cover onto your book. If you want to affix a cover to the book sections you have taped together, begin by placing the folded cover of the book over the taped book section pages. Cut two pieces of tape the same length of the book. Fold the tape in half long ways, sticky side out. Open the back of your book and place the folded tape along the crease on the inside back cover. One side of the tape will be on the inside of the back cover and one side will be on the outside of the last inner page. Open the front cover of your book. Place the second piece of tape, also folded lengthwise sticky sides out, along the crease between the inside front cover and the outside of the first inner page. Close the book and firmly run your hand along the folded edge to secure the taped pieces. Use string or ribbon to bind your book. With this method, you do not need to staple or tape your individual book sections. If you are using a cover, place the folded cover over the stacked book sections. Use a hole puncher to punch holes in the entire book where you would like the binding to be. The holes should be close to the folded edge of the book, but be sure you do not punch the folded spine. Make at least two holes. You can have more if you would like, but be sure the holes are spaced apart evenly so that the binding is aesthetically pleasing. If you have more than six pieces of paper, you may want to punch holes in each book section separately, but be sure to measure where the holes go so that they will align neatly when you combine the sections. For shorter journals, try using decorative brads through the punched holes. Thread string or ribbon through the holes in your book and tie neatly. String can be woven in and out of multiple holes, then run down the back cover of the book along the spine and tied together, or separate small bows can be tied for each hole, with the string going through a hole, around the spine of the book, and being tied to itself. For much longer journals, consider sewing the book sections together with strong thread by punching holes in each section and passing needle and thread in and out of the holes until all sections are bound together.	Fold a piece of paper into eighths. Unfold the paper. Fold the paper short edge to short edge. Cut the paper. Unfold the paper. Fold the paper in half, long edge to long edge. Fold the paper into a book shape. Flatten your book. Secure the pages. Decide how many pages you would like your book to be. Choose the paper for your book. Fold your paper in half. Nest the pages of your book. Staple your book sections. Line up your book sections. Cover your book. Tape the pages of your book together. Tape the cover onto your book. Use string or ribbon to bind your book.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Grain-Free-Dog-Treats	How to Make Grain Free Dog Treats	To make grain-free dog treats, remove the peel from 1 banana, put the fruit in a large bowl, and mash it with a fork. Next, add 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter and 1 large egg and stir until they're fully incorporated. Then, put 1¾ cup of garbanzo flour in a separate bowl, pour the banana mixture into it, and stir until the mixture forms a dough. Roll out the dough to be ¼ inch thick and use a knife or cookie cutter to cut out the individual treats. Finally, bake the treats at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes until they're golden brown.	Gather the ingredients. You make grain free treats by using a flour made from something other than wheat flour. Wheat flour contains gluten, which is stretchy and accounts for many of the properties of grain that make it so popular. Because you are not using wheat flour, don't expect your grain-free treats to rise or expand, the finished treat are likely to be denser than treats containing grain, and they will be more crunchy. For this super easy grain-free treat you will need: 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter 1 large egg 1 ripe banana, mashed 1¾ cup of garbanzo bean flour Gather and prepare your tools. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Get out two bowls, a fork, and a cookie sheet. Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make the dough. In a bowl mash the banana with a fork and then mix it with the peanut butter and egg. Combine until they are completely mixed together. Put the garbanzo flour in another bowl. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour and combine until it forms a dough. Roll out and form the treats. Either use a silicone sheet or use more garbanzo flour and roll out the dough until it is ¼ inch thick. Use a knife or use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out the individual treats. Bake the treats. Place the treats on baking parchment on a baking tray. You can put them close together, as the treats do not spread while cooking. Place the tray on the middle shelf of the pre-warmed oven. Cook for 30 - 40 minutes until golden. Allow to fully cool before giving to your dog. Keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. Buy ingredients. This recipe is slightly more complex but is extra tasty, so give these a go if your dog is a picky eater. Ingredients should be available at your local natural food store. You will need: ½ cup of a fat of your choice, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or bacon fat ½ cup of chicken broth ⅓ cup coconut flour 1 ⅓ cup tapioca flour ½ tsp of sea salt 2 tablespoons of brewer's yeast 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal Gather and prepare your supplies. Preheat the oven to 400F. Get out a small saucepan, a bowl, and a cookie sheet. Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make the dough. In a small saucepan, add the fat to the broth and bring it to a simmer. In a bowl, mix the tapioca and coconut flour, sea salt, brewers yeast and flax meal. Once the broth and oil mixture is simmering, take it off the heat and then stir it into the dry ingredients. Stir it with a wooden spoon to form a dough. Form and bake the treats. Press or roll the dough out into a ¼ thick layer. Cut into small squares or use a cookie cutter to cut out individual treats. Place the shapes onto the lined baking tray. Place the tray in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Allow to cool slowly before giving to your dog. Gather ingredients. All of these ingredients should be available at your local natural food grocery store. You will need: 1 ½ cups of almond flour 3 - 4 tablespoons of coconut flour 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 2 Free range eggs ½ cup dried cranberries. Gather and prepare your supplies. Preheat to oven to 325F. You will need two bowls and a mixing spoon to mix the dough. You will also need to use a silicone mat or parchment paper and place it into a flat cookie sheet. You may need to cut the parchment paper to size, so that it sits flat inside the edges of the cookie sheet. You may want to pull out some cute cookie cutters to cut your treats out. This, however, is not a requirement, as you can simply cut them with a knife. Make treat dough. Beat the 2 eggs and set aside. Combine the almond flour, dried cranberries, and coconut oil in a bowl. Pour the eggs into the dry mixture and mix to form a wet dough. Add the coconut flour a spoonful at a time, mixing well in between. Combine 3 - 4 tbsp of coconut flour until the dough is easy to roll but not overly sticky so that you can form it into a ball. Form treats. Roll the dough out to your desired thickness, between 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch. If the dough is too sticky, try sprinkling some additional coconut flour on top of it while rolling it out. Then cut into squares or use cookie cutters to cut to the desired shape. Bake treats. Place the treats on your prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15 - 18 minutes. The treats should become lightly golden brown when fully cooked. Cool before serving. Give your pup a treat. Remember treats are just that, a treat. Be sure to give your dog a healthy balanced diet and incorporate treats only when it has been especially good or you are doing important training.	Gather the ingredients. Gather and prepare your tools. Make the dough. Roll out and form the treats. Bake the treats. Buy ingredients. Gather and prepare your supplies. Make the dough. Form and bake the treats. Gather ingredients. Gather and prepare your supplies. Make treat dough. Form treats. Bake treats. Give your pup a treat.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Legs-Look-Wider-When-They%27re-Thin	How to Make Your Legs Look Wider When They're Thin	To make your legs look wider, opt for straight-legged or boot-cut pants. Look for light colors, such as pale blue, light gray, or khaki, since dark colors generally have a slimming effect. You can also go for pants with bold patterns, like horizontal stripes, plaids, or floral prints. Alternatively, wear shorts that end mid-thigh, which will make your legs look as wide as your mid-thighs. You can also go for skirts or dresses that end mid-thigh or mid-calf. Or, wear knee-length boots to make your legs look thicker.	Wear straight-legged or boot-cut pants. The flare adds a little weight and structure to your leg and disguises a slim calf. Make sure the pants are fitted at the thigh--if they're loose all over, they'll overwhelm your figure and can actually emphasize your thinness. A straight-legged or cigarette pant that isn't skin-tight around your calf can create the illusion of a shapelier leg. Avoid leggings, jeggings, and super-skinny pants, as they are meant to make the leg appear slimmer. If you just can't resist leggings, try layering with leg warmers or tall, thick socks. These will add a little bulk to your calf. Play with bold patterns and bright or light colors. Tights or pants in lighter shades like off-white, pale blue or gray or bright colors like red or yellow will add dimension to your legs. Big, bold prints can make your leg appear wider--try florals, Fair Isle, plaids, or horizontal or diagonal stripes. Dark colors like black and navy, or denim in dark washes, have a slimming effect and should be avoided. Vertical or pinstripes will only make your leg look slimmer, so stick to the patterns that make your legs look shapely. Choose shorts with narrow leg openings and end mid-thigh. Shorts with wide legs or legs that billow out can make your legs look tiny--all the negative space can highlight how your legs are not filling out your shorts. The middle of your thigh is probably the thickest part of your leg, and you can create the illusion that your thighs are just as thick all the way up. Shorter shorts will usually hit your leg right where you want, at the widest part of the thigh. Look for skirts and dresses that end either mid-thigh or mid-calf. These lengths are going to hit your leg at its shapeliest points (the widest part of your calf muscle and the widest part of your thigh). When your hem is at the widest part of your leg, it gives the impression that the rest of your leg will continue to fill out underneath the skirt. Consider pairing shorter skirts with tall boots. This way, you only reveal the wider section of your leg. The straight lines of an A-line skirt can accentuate any curves in your legs. Just try not to choose one that flares out too much, or your legs can look lost in the middle of all that fabric. A maxi dress or skirt will cover your legs entirely, but make sure they are fitted at the waist and above so you don't like you're being overwhelmed by a dress that is too large. Wear boots that are fitted in the calf. There shouldn't be a lot of empty space at the top of your boot, as this will emphasize the narrowness of your leg. If you can't find knee-length boots that don't make your legs look like matchsticks, opt for a mid-calf boot instead. It's easier to find a snug-fitting boot for this thicker part of your leg. A slouchy boot, like a Peter Pan style, is meant to fit a little loose, so it may not look unusual if they are a little baggy around your legs. Try padding out your boots with leg warmers or thick, tall socks. Watch out for heavy, chunky shoes. If you are clomping around in a heavy shoe, your ankles are going to look even more delicate. Lightweight flats and sandals with cuffs around the ankles will balance or even camouflage narrow ankles. A high-heel will cause your calves to flex and emphasize the muscle. Draw the eye elsewhere. If you're self-conscious about your legs, force people to look at something other than your skinny stems. Wear an embellished top, attention-grabbing lipstick, a gorgeous necklace or chandelier earrings. Wear straight-legged pants with a flat front. Pants that are slightly fitted in the thigh and follow--but don't cling to--the line of the calf will look clean and sharp without calling attention to narrow calves. Pleated pants may add some volume, but can puff up and look strange when you sit. Skinny jeans or tapered pants will make your legs look like toothpicks and should be avoided. Flared or boot-cut pants may disguise a skinny calf, but they tend to look sloppy on men. Choose clothes that are tailored or fitted, but not tight or super baggy. Though you may think that baggy or big clothes are disguising your thin legs, it's actually calling attention to them. If it looks like you can't fill out your pants or they're two sizes too big, it just makes your legs appear smaller. This goes for accessories, too. A huge belt or belt buckle may overwhelm your lower half. Instead, try an eye-catching pattern on your shirt or tie to draw attention away from your legs. Wear light colors and horizontal stripes. Pinstripes are a no-no since they'll only make your legs look longer and skinnier. Dark colors have a slimming effect, so choose jeans in a lighter wash and try light gray, beige, or khaki trousers instead of black. Choose fitted jackets that hit at your hip. A long jacket can make your legs look extra long and skinny, and a shorter jacket won't look proportional and can even appear childish.	Wear straight-legged or boot-cut pants. Play with bold patterns and bright or light colors. Choose shorts with narrow leg openings and end mid-thigh. Look for skirts and dresses that end either mid-thigh or mid-calf. Wear boots that are fitted in the calf. Watch out for heavy, chunky shoes. Draw the eye elsewhere. Wear straight-legged pants with a flat front. Choose clothes that are tailored or fitted, but not tight or super baggy. Wear light colors and horizontal stripes. Choose fitted jackets that hit at your hip.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prove-Parental-Alienation-Syndrome	How to Prove Parental Alienation Syndrome	Parental alienation syndrome occurs when one parent emotionally manipulates a child to convince them that the other parent is a bad person. To prove that this syndrome is happening, make sure to record any telling behavioral patterns and talk to other adults in your child's life. For example, keep a diary of anything that happens involving your child, including conversations or incidents with the other parent. Also include a log of the time you spend with your child, including tickets to special outings, to show that your ex-spouse is falsely characterizing you. If your child seems reluctant to visit you or refuses to spend time with you, note the behavior since it could also be a sign that your ex-spouse is speaking poorly about you and encouraging your child to stay away.	Keep a diary. If you're not already doing so, keep a daily record of anything that happens involving your child, including conversations or incidents with the other parent. Your records of what happens can be crucial in proving that parental alienation is taking place, which often may mean disproving accusations from the other parent. For example, the other parent may file a motion to modify your parenting plan because you don't have time to spend with the child. Detailed records of the time you and the child have spent together, including tickets to any events or activities and photographs of the two of you together can help prove the other parent is trying to distance the child from you or harm your relationship. Take note of any special requests your ex-spouse makes or adjustments they want made to the court-ordered parenting plan. Often an alienating parent will request adjustments and then blame you when you don't agree. A log of activities is especially important if there are recurring problems with your parenting time and adherence to the court-ordered schedule. Keep in mind that courts differ regarding how much control a child has to decide whether they want to visit the non-custodial parent – and it often depends on the age of the child as well. However, courts typically look askance at parents who offer their children the option of doing something that is contrary to a court order. If your child says something like "Dad said I didn't have to come visit you next week if I didn't want to," include that in your diary as evidence of possible parental alienation. If you have trouble communicating with your ex-spouse, try your best to keep all communication in writing. That way you both have a record of what was discussed. Save copies of texts or emails, as they may be useful as evidence if your ex-spouse later claims they didn't agree to something, or tries to argue that you agreed to something when you didn't. If your ex-spouse is sending you accusing or alienating messages, maintain records of them in chronological order so you can demonstrate a pattern of alienation. Be aware of warning signs. Certain behavior or changes in your child's attitude can be symptomatic of parental alienation. There are different types of alienation, all with their own warning signs. Understanding the type of alienation being practiced can be as important as recognizing that alienation is taking place, since different types often require the use of different strategies to combat the problem. Keep in mind that many parents who engage in alienating behaviors do have their children's best interests at heart, and are willing to seek help if they understand how their behavior is harming their children's development. Parental alienation does differ from parental alienation syndrome, in that the symptoms of the syndrome most often are found in the child's behavior. For example, if your child seems reluctant to come visit you, or refuses to spend time with you, that conduct may have more to do with parental alienation than with the fact that your child doesn't like you or doesn't enjoy spending time with you. An alienating parent may, for example, support your child's refusal to visit you – even if the child lacks any reason for their refusal. For the alienating parent, this means the child prefers them to you. Be wary of secrets your child has with the other parent, including code words or signals. For example, your child may refuse to tell you what he did with dad last weekend, and may even say "Dad said not to tell you," or "Dad said to keep it a secret." Even if what they did was as simple and innocent as going to a baseball game together, the fact that your ex-husband is instructing your child to keep something from you is evidence of parental alienation. Talk to your child. Especially since the other parent may be trying to get the child to believe that you don't love or care about them, keeping open lines of communication is essential. Listen carefully to what they have to say, validate their feelings , and make it clear that you care. Be wary if your child simply parrots what the other parent has said, rather than expressing their own feelings or explaining an event in their own terms. For example, if you ask your daughter why she didn't come to visit last Saturday, she might say "Mama said you were too busy to spend time with me." If the other parent is accusing you of abusing the child, or planting ideas in the child's mind that actions of you are abusive, address these allegations immediately and seek professional help for your child. Ask our child questions about what they do at your ex-spouse's house, but avoid asking probing or leading questions. If your child wants to talk about something they did at dad's house, be willing to listen openly, but don't pry or attempt to elicit potentially damaging information from your child. If your child tells you about something that implies abusive or neglectful behavior, take them to a professional rather than getting upset or continually asking questions about it. Keep in mind that your child probably will feel uncomfortable if, for example, she feels like she's "tattling" on her father. Enforce all custody or visitation orders. Even though the other parent may be doing everything they can to interfere with the visitation schedule, it's important that your child have time with both parents. If the other parent violates a custody or visitation order, contact your attorney and the court immediately. Stress to your child that court orders must be obeyed or there will be serious consequences. Keep in mind that in many states, courts will consider systematic interference with a court-ordered parenting plan to be in violation of the "best interests of the child" standard. If the other parent refuses to give you the child's medical or school records as required by your original order, go to the courts to have the order enforced rather than resorting to self-help. Keeping those records from you may be considered a sign of parental alienation, and certainly doesn't encourage the full involvement of both parents in the child's life. Court records also can later be used to prove parental alienation if further problems arise. If your ex is being uncooperative and refuses to give you access to documents related to your child's health and well-being, courts will recognize this as not in the best interests of your child. If the alienating parent recommends or suggests something, research it and consider your ex-spouse's motivations before you agree to it. Read all court documents carefully and look for loopholes in anything your ex-spouse is quick to agree to or suggest. While many state courts don't necessarily recognize "parental alienation syndrome," they typically must consider evidence of parental alienation along with other factors when determining the best interests of the child. Many states espouse the policy that the ideal is for a child to have a close and on-going relationship with both parents. Therefore, one parent who seeks to cut out or alienate the other parent typically isn't considered to be in the best interests of the child. Ask the court for a guardian ad litem. A guardian ad litem is a court officer charged with representing your child's best interests, and can monitor the other parent's compliance with court orders. The court may have the guardian ad litem visit the child in the other parent's home and observe interactions between them. They will interview both parents and the child, together and separately, and report to the court on their findings. Talk to your attorney. If you have what you believe is evidence of parental alienation, your attorney will know how best to bring it up with the court. Keep in mind that parental alienation syndrome is not a true "syndrome" in the medical sense, in that it's not a mental condition occurring within one person. Rather, it refers to a type of dysfunctional relationship – between the two parents and between the alienating parent and the child. Although most courts accept and consider evidence of parental alienation and alienating behavior, many won't accept a diagnosis of "parental alienation syndrome" in your child. Since the syndrome is not recognized by the American Psychological Association or included in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), it can't legally be defined as a mental disorder. The complex process of determining how parental alienation is affecting your relationship with your child typically requires court assistance, and won't happen over night. If your ex-spouse is continually requesting changes to scheduled visitation, or setting up special outings or trips to tempt your child into refusing a scheduled visitation, you also should alert your attorney and determine whether to get the court involved. While courts expect parenting plans to be flexible and take into account the needs of the parents and the children, one parent continually attempting to alter the court-ordered plan may be alienating behavior and should be discouraged. Depose the other parent. If your ex-spouse files a motion, such as a motion to modify custody, that you believe is motivated by parental alienation, you should conduct a deposition to assess their reasons for the motion and what they hope to gain from it. Speak with your attorney about asking questions that may elicit alienating responses. For example, your attorney may ask your ex-spouse if they've ever talked to the child about your personal life, or if they have ever made negative comments about you to the child. Your attorney also may want to hire an expert witness either to sit in on the deposition or review the transcript so they can analyze the responses given. Many courts will consider whether a parent has said demeaning things about the other parent to the child, discussed divorce litigation with the child, or encouraged the child to be disobedient or disrespectful to the other parent. You can ask your ex-spouse about these kinds of behavior in the course of a deposition. Talk to other adults who are around your child on a regular basis. While your child may not say much directly to you, they may mention things around other adults. Keep in mind that other family members also may be contributing to parental alienation. This can be the case if, for example, the alienated parent feels victimized by you. If you asked your husband for a divorce and he didn't want one, he may feel that it's your fault the marriage ended. His parents or siblings may naturally gravitate to his side and believe things that he says about you, even if they are untrue. Neutral third parties such as the child's teacher or coach may be better sources of information concerning the other parent's actions. For example, if your ex-husband is engaging in alienating behavior, the teacher may notice a difference in your child's conduct when she is staying with him as opposed to when she is with you. Supportive individuals in your community, such as teachers, coaches, and religious leaders, typically have your child's best interests at heart and can be strong witnesses on your behalf when you're attempting to prove parental alienation. Correct any false or distorted information. Since alienating parents often lie to turn the child against the targeted parent, make sure your child and other adults know the truth. This can be difficult if the other adults with whom you speak are people more aligned with your ex than with you. For example, if your ex-husband told his sister that you were an alcoholic, you may have a hard time convincing her that you're not given her natural impulse to trust and protect her brother. Alienating parents may encourage an "us against them" mentality, so stress that you have the child's best interests at heart and aren't trying to make an enemy of your ex. Consider taking your child to a psychologist. Psychological treatment can be essential not only for proving parental alienation but for your child's health as well. Your child may tell things to a psychologist that they wouldn't tell you. Additionally, psychologists are trained to recognize the significance of certain conduct and behavioral patterns that you might not notice. Your child also may feel more comfortable talking about things the other parent is saying about you than they would be telling you those things. In some cases you may be able to get the court to order a psychological evaluation of your child. Talk this over with your attorney to find out what the process is in your state. The psychological examiner's report can be used as evidence to prove parental alienation is present. Your state or local children's services agency also can help if you're having difficulties with the other parent or believe your child is suffering from parental alienation syndrome. These agencies have resources to assist you and their assistance will save you money compared to taking your child to a psychologist or psychiatrist in private practice. Keep in mind that to prove parental alienation, you also must be able to demonstrate that the negative conduct by your ex-spouse is actually causing harm to your child. Testimony from a child psychologist or psychiatrist maybe necessary to prove this harm. Maintain your relationship. The best way to fight the other parent's attempted emotional manipulation of your child is to prove them wrong. Keep the best interests of your child at heart, and don't give up on them just because your ex-spouse is making things difficult. Your child will notice if you seem to stop caring or if you constantly give in to your ex's demands. You also should maintain relationships with your own family members and other people in your community. Encouraging your child to go on play dates or become involved in community activities will strengthen their connection to you in a positive way and can help combat the effects of alienation. Avoid negative interactions with the other parent. Getting into fights with your ex-spouse, especially in front of your child, will only confuse your child further and give the alienating parent more ammunition. Try to resolve any disagreements you have with the other parent without bringing the child into it. Your child knows the two of you don't get along – you're divorced. But avoid involving your children in these disagreements or causing them to feel as though they're responsible for the problems you're having. Refrain from disparaging the other parent in front of your child. Remember that parental alienation is a form of emotional abuse, and avoid engaging in the same behaviors yourself. Keep in mind that although children may be able to brush off the occasional insulting remark when you are obviously angry or frustrated, these statements can have tremendous consequences, particularly if the other parent is saying similar things about you. Strive to keep your relationship with your child positive and monitor your own behavior, keeping your expressions of anger and hurt under control. Label your emotions, then redirect. For example, you could tell your child "I'm very frustrated right now, and I don't want to dwell on it. Let's do something fun instead." Deal with difficult emotions when your child is not around. Rather than talking negatively about the other parent or throwing accusations, focus on the health and well-being of your child. If you truly believe that your child is in danger, or is being abused or neglected by the other parent, contact law enforcement immediately. Keep conversations with your child age-appropriate. Alienating parents often tell children information they're not old enough to understand yet. Alienating parents also may give the child the opportunity to make choices that they are not mature enough to be making yet. For example, an alienating parent may ask your child to choose one over the other, or imply that they have a choice in whether to comply with the court's visitation order. Other parental alienation involves asking the child to secretly gather information against the other parent or trying to use the child as a witness against the other parent. The child should not be involved in your adult relationship. If your child asks questions related to things the alienating parent has said, be careful not to share information that may be too mature for the child. You can provide an honest answer while at the same time explaining that you will discuss the subject in more detail later. Seek court orders prohibiting certain conduct. If the other parent is engaging in specific alienating behavior, you can go to court and ask the judge to prohibit them from continuing to do those things. For example, if your ex-husband doesn't allow your child to take her favorite toys with her when she goes over to his house, or doesn't allow your child to keep gifts you give her, this may be a sign of parental alienation. You can fight it by asking the court to issue an order prohibiting your ex-husband from keeping your child's things from her. You also can seek court orders to prohibit your ex-spouse from scheduling events or activities that conflict with the visitation schedule, or to allow phone calls at specific times of day. If you're concerned for your child's safety or welfare when she visits your ex-spouse, you may want to petition the court for supervised visitation. The monitor won't interfere with your ex-spouse's time with your child, but will observe them and ensure that your ex-spouse isn't alone with the child.	Keep a diary. Be aware of warning signs. Talk to your child. Enforce all custody or visitation orders. Ask the court for a guardian ad litem. Talk to your attorney. Depose the other parent. Talk to other adults who are around your child on a regular basis. Correct any false or distorted information. Consider taking your child to a psychologist. Maintain your relationship. Avoid negative interactions with the other parent. Refrain from disparaging the other parent in front of your child. Keep conversations with your child age-appropriate. Seek court orders prohibiting certain conduct.
https://www.wikihow.life/Spend-Money-Wisely	How to Spend Money Wisely	If you want to spend money wisely, create a budget to track how much money you spend on each category, such as food, clothing, entertainment, and living expenses. Then, try to plan each purchase in advance so you know how much money you will be spending and will be able to avoid impulse purchases. When you do spend money, pay in cash to prevent overspending or interest charges for unpaid credit card balances. Whenever possible, wait for a sale to purchase big-ticket items, like a new laptop, at a discount.	. Create a budget Track your spending and income to get an accurate picture of your financial situation. Save receipts or write down your purchases in a notebook as you make them. Review your bills each month and add those expenses to your budget. Organize your purchases by category (food, clothing, entertainment, etc.). Categories with the highest monthly amounts (or monthly amounts you consider surprisingly high) may be good targets for saving money. Once you've tracked your purchases for a while, create a monthly (or weekly) limit for each category. Make sure the total budget is smaller than your income for that period, with enough leftover for savings if possible. Plan your purchases in advance. Making spur of the moment decisions can balloon your expenditures. Write down what you need to buy while you're calm and at home. Make a preliminary trip before you go on your real shopping trip. Note the prices of several alternatives at one or more stores. Return home without buying anything and decide which products to buy on your second, "real" expedition. The more focused you are and the less time you spend in the store, the less you'll spend. If you are motivated to treat each purchase as an important decision, you will make better decisions. Do not accept free samples or try something on just for fun. Even if you don't plan on purchasing it, the experience can convince you to make a decision now instead of considering it carefully in advance. Avoid impulse purchases. If planning your purchases in advance is a good idea, buying something on the spur of the moment is a terrible one. Follow these tips to avoid making shopping decisions for the wrong reasons: Don't browse store windows or shop for fun. If you're only buying something because you find the act of shopping fun, you'll likely end up spending too much on stuff you don't need. Don't make purchasing decisions when your judgment is impaired. Alcohol, other drugs, or sleep deprivation can harm your ability to make sensible decisions. Even shopping while hungry or listening to loud music can be a bad idea if you don't stick to your shopping list. Shop alone. Children, friends who love shopping, or even just a friend whose tastes you respect can influence you to spend extra money. Do not take advice from store employees. If you need a question answered, politely listen to their response but ignore any advice on purchasing decisions. If they won't leave you alone, leave the store and return later to make your decision. Pay in full and in cash. Credit and debit cards increase spending for two reasons: you have much more money available to spend than you normally would, and because no visible money is changing hands, it doesn't register as a "real" purchase. Similarly, running up a bar tab or using a delayed payment scheme makes it harder to realize how much you're actually spending. Don't bring more cash with you than you need. If you don't have the extra money, you can't spend it. Similarly, withdraw your weekly budget from an ATM once a week rather than filling up your wallet whenever you run out. Don't be fooled by marketing. Outside influences are a huge factor affecting what we spend our money on. Be vigilant and try to be aware of all the reasons you're drawn to a product. Don't buy something on the basis of an advertisement. Whether on television or the product's packaging, treat ads with skepticism. They are designed to encourage you to spend money and will not provide an accurate portrayal of your options. Don't purchase something just because it's reduced price. Coupons and sales are great for products you were already planning to buy; purchasing something you don't need just because it's 50% off does not save money! Be aware of pricing tricks. Translate that "$1.99" price into "$2". Judge the price of an item on its own merits, not because it's a "better deal" than another option by the same company. (By making the "worse deal" atrocious value, someone can trick you into paying more for add-ons you don't need). Don't automatically buy the mid priced product within a category. Marketers know that if they want you to buy a high-priced product instead of a low-priced product, they can influence your decision by adding an outrageously expensive product to make the high-priced product intermediate in price and look reasonable in comparison. Wait for sales and discounts. If you know you'll need a particular item but don't need it today, wait until it ends up in the bargain bin or try to find a coupon for it. Only use a coupon or take advantage of a discount for an item you absolutely need or decided to buy before the discount occurred. The attraction of a cheaper price is an easy way to get customers to buy something they don't need. Buy products only useful at particular times of year during the offseason. A winter coat should be cheap during summer weather. Do your research. Before making expensive purchases, go online or read consumer reports to find out how to get the most bang for the least buck. Find the product within your budget that will last longest and meet your needs best. Take all the costs into account. You'll end up paying a lot more than the sticker price for many big-ticket items. Read all the fine print and add up the total amount before making your decision. Don't be fooled by lower monthly payments. Calculate the total amount you'll spend (monthly payments x number of months until fully paid) to find out what the cheapest option is. If you're taking out a loan, calculate how much total interest you'll have to pay. Give yourself occasional, inexpensive treats. This may sound paradoxical (isn't this buying something you don't need?) but in fact, it's easier to maintain your spending goals if you give yourself the occasional reward. Try to go cold turkey on unnecessary spending and you may eventually "crack" and splurge much more than you should. Set aside a very limited amount of money in your budget for these treats. The goal is to give yourself a small reward to keep your spirits up and prevent a giant splurge later. If your usual methods of treating yourself are expensive, find cheaper alternatives. Take a bubble bath at home instead of going to the spa, or borrow a movie from the library instead of going to the theater. Only purchase what you actually need. Go through your closet and see what you already have. Sell or give away anything you don't wear or that doesn't fit so you have a better idea of your situation. Clearing out your closet is not an excuse to buy replacements. The goal is to find out what types of clothing you have enough of, and which you actually need more of. Know when to spend more for quality. It's foolish to buy the priciest brand of socks, since socks wear out quickly. However, spending more money on a pair of higher quality, longer lasting shoes may save you money in the long run. Remember that price doesn't guarantee quality. Research what the longest lasting brands are rather than assume the most expensive option is best. Similarly, wait until the item you need goes on sale when possible. Remember not to use sales an excuse to purchase items you don't require. Shop at thrift stores. Some secondhand clothing shops carry surprisingly high-quality items. At the very least, you should be able to purchase basic items for a fraction of brand new prices. Thrift stores in more affluent neighborhoods usually receive higher-quality donations. If you can't find it in a thrift store, buy cheap, generic brands. A designer logo does not indicate a higher quality. Compile a weekly menu and shopping list. Once you have an amount budgeted for food, write down in advance the exact meals you will eat and what you need to purchase at the grocery store to make them. This will not only prevent you from making impulse buys at the grocery store, but also prevent wasting money due to food waste, a major expenditure for many people. If you find yourself throwing away food, reduce the size of your planned meals. . Learn tips for saving money on food There are many ways to save money while grocery shopping, from buying food in bulk to knowing the times of day when various products are cheaper. Minimize dining at restaurants. Eating out is much more expensive than preparing your own food, and should never be done as an impulse by someone who is trying to save money. Pack a lunch at home instead and bring it with you to work or class. Fill a water bottle using your tap at home instead of buying expensive bottled water. Similarly, if you drink coffee frequently, buy a cheap French press and save money by preparing it at home. . Save Money Making wise spending decisions goes hand in hand with saving. Budget as much as you can each month toward a savings account or other reliable, interest-accumulating investment. The more money you save each month, the better your overall financial health will be. Which is pretty much the point of spending money wisely, isn't it? Here are some savings ideas for you to consider: Establish an emergency fund. Start a Roth IRA or a 401(k). Avoid unnecessary fees. Meal plan your meals for the week . Break free of expensive habits Compulsive habits such as smoking, drinking, or gambling can easily consume any money you save. Eliminating them from your life is both a boon to your wallet and your health. Don't buy what you don't need. If you're unsure about a particular purchase, ask yourself these questions. If you don't answer "yes" to all of them, that's a strong sign you shouldn't spend the money. Will I use this item regularly? Make sure you'll drink all that milk before it goes bad, or that you have enough summer months left to wear that skirt more than a couple times. Do I lack something that serves the same purpose? Beware specialized products whose role can be performed by basic items you already have. You probably don't need ultra-specialized kitchen equipment, or a special workout outfit when sweatpants and a T-shirt will work just as well. Will this item change my life for the better? This is a tricky question, but purchases that encourage "bad habits" or cause you to neglect important parts of your life should be avoided. Will I miss this item if I don't buy it? Will this item make me happy? Prune your hobbies. If you have a gym membership and don't use it, don't renew it. Avid collector turned to lukewarm possessor? Sell it. Devote your finances and your energy only into areas you are truly passionate about.	. Plan your purchases in advance. Avoid impulse purchases. Shop alone. Pay in full and in cash. Don't be fooled by marketing. Wait for sales and discounts. Do your research. Take all the costs into account. Give yourself occasional, inexpensive treats. Only purchase what you actually need. Know when to spend more for quality. Shop at thrift stores. If you can't find it in a thrift store, buy cheap, generic brands. Compile a weekly menu and shopping list. . Minimize dining at restaurants. . . Don't buy what you don't need. Prune your hobbies.
https://www.wikihow.com/Visit-Pompeii-from-Naples	How to Visit Pompeii from Naples	To visit Pompeii from Naples, start by heading to the Napoli Centrale station, which is the main train station in Naples. Once you're there, purchase a train ticket to Pomeii Scavi from the ticket office or a newspaper shop in the station. When you've bought your ticket, follow the signs for the Circumvesuviana line and board the next train. After riding the train for about 35 minutes, leave the train at Pompeii Scavi. Then, leave the station, turn right, and walk for 5 minutes until you reach the entrance to Pompeii.	Go to the Napoli Centrale station to take a Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii. The train is the easiest mode of transportation when it comes to traveling from Naples to Pompeii. You'll want to look for the Circumvesuviana train, as this is the one that will take you right to Pompeii. The train is similar to a commuter train—it can get hot and crowded, so be prepared to stand if needed. The Napoli Centrale is the main train station in Naples. Purchase your train ticket to Pompeii Scavi. You can find tickets at the ticket office next to the platform or at newspaper and tobacco shops in the station. Since the train runs every 30 minutes, you don't need to purchase the tickets in advance—you can just do it once you get to the train station. You'll be purchasing a one-way ticket. Walk to Piazza Nolana to ride the train to ensure you get a seat, if desired. While you can just stay in Napoli Centrale station to ride the train, it's going to be super crowded and you may not get a seat. By walking to Piazza Nolana station where all trains depart, you'll be much more likely to get the seats you need. Piazza Nolana is only an 8-minute walk from Napoli Centrale. Ride the train and get off at the Pompei Scavi/Villa dei Misteri stop. You'll see signs in the train station leading you to the Circumvesuviana line. Once you board the train and ride for about 35 minutes, you'll arrive at your stop—”Pompei Scavi/Villa dei Misteri.” Exit the train, making sure that you don't leave any of your belongings behind. The train platform will be downstairs. Pickpocketing is often a problem on the train, so keep an eye on your belongings at all times. If you brought luggage with you, store it in the luggage storage facility in the Pompeii Scavi station. You're not allowed to bring luggage onto the Pompeii site. Walk to Pompeii’s main entrance at Porta Marina. Once you leave Pompeii Scavi station, you'll turn right to start heading towards the site. After about a 5-minute walk, you'll reach the entrance to Pompeii where you can purchase tickets. If necessary, you can look at a map or ask a local to find out if you're going the right way. Purchase tickets at the Pompeii entrance. Here you'll find a ticket office where you can buy tickets for each person in your group. Each ticket is €13 per person ($15.53 USD). The ticket office doesn't take credit cards, so you'll need to bring cash. The price may be discounted for people who live locally and can show an ID. You can also purchase tickets online a day or more in advance (but not the same day that you plan on visiting). Use the map of Pompeii provided at the site. This map will be super important for helping you navigate Pompeii, and you aren't always given one when you purchase your tickets. If you aren't given one, ask a worker or guide for a map of Pompeii before starting to explore. This map will have all of the major landmarks that you should see as well as any restrooms, food, and water fountains marked on it. Choose a guide to navigate through Pompeii. You can either use an audio guide offered by the Pompeii site, hire a person who's a guide that will lead you around Pompeii, or download a Pompeii tour app that will serve as a guide from your phone. Most options will cost money, with the priciest option being hiring your own personal tour guide. Make sure you bring headphones if you intend on using an audio guide or app. If you hire a personal guide, you can choose between half-day tours and full-day tours. You can also bring your own Pompeii guidebook if you purchased one beforehand. See the Forum near the entrance of Pompeii. The Forum was the political, commercial, and social center for the city. There are lots of relics to see at this site, and it's located right near the main entrance at Porta Marina. This is one of the most popular things to see at Pompeii. Visit the Amphitheater to witness amazing architecture. The Amphitheater was where people would go to watch battles and games, and it's the oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. The Amphitheater is located at the far end of Pompeii. Look for the House of the Faun to view an ancient home. This is the biggest and most majestic house in Pompeii, and it shows great examples of how a house would have been set up architecturally. Look in the backyard to see a famous mosaic showing a battle scene. This house is named after the statue in the front yard. Check out the Grain Store to view archaeological findings. The Grain Store was originally where people could buy goods, such as herbs and cereals, in the town. When you visit it now, you're able to see plastered figures who weren't able to escape the city, as well as other interesting archaeological discoveries. Get a look at Mount Vesuvius from the Teatro Grande. The Teatro Grande is a large theater that could seat 5,000 people, showing off the ancient architecture. When you're at the top row, you have a beautiful view of Mount Vesuvius. The Teatro Grande is located in the theatre district. Watch out for restricted or closed-off areas. Some sites or buildings may be blocked-off with limited signage, or even no signage at all. If you come across a site that appears to be restricted, follow your best judgment and avoid the area. It's also helpful to remember not to touch things such as frescoes or famous landmarks to help preserve them.	Go to the Napoli Centrale station to take a Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii. Purchase your train ticket to Pompeii Scavi. Walk to Piazza Nolana to ride the train to ensure you get a seat, if desired. Ride the train and get off at the Pompei Scavi/Villa dei Misteri stop. Walk to Pompeii’s main entrance at Porta Marina. Purchase tickets at the Pompeii entrance. Use the map of Pompeii provided at the site. Choose a guide to navigate through Pompeii. See the Forum near the entrance of Pompeii. Visit the Amphitheater to witness amazing architecture. Look for the House of the Faun to view an ancient home. Check out the Grain Store to view archaeological findings. Get a look at Mount Vesuvius from the Teatro Grande. Watch out for restricted or closed-off areas.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Garlic-Shrimp	How to Make Garlic Shrimp	To make garlic shrimp, start by sauteeing some peeled and deveined shrimp in melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Then, transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set them aside. Next, in the same skillet, cook minced garlic, white wine, lemon juice, and butter until the mixture has thickened. Finally, stir the sauteed shrimp into the sauce and serve your dish immediately.	Peel and devein 1 pound (0.45 kg) of large, raw shrimp. First, remove the heads and legs if they're still attached. Then, peel off the clear shells. Once the shells are off, make a slit down the backs of the shrimp and pull the dark veins out with your fingers. When you're finished, rinse the shrimp off with some water. Saute the shrimp in melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Start by melting 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, transfer the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan and cook them for 3-4 minutes or until both sides of the shrimp are pink. Stir the shrimp frequently as you saute them so they cook evenly. Remove the shrimp from the heat and transfer them to a plate. Go ahead and set the plate of shrimp aside for now while you work on the sauce. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook it over medium heat until it’s fragrant. Use 2 teaspoons (5 grams) of minced garlic. Stir the garlic constantly as you cook it so it doesn't burn. It should take about 30 seconds for it to start producing an aroma. For the best flavor, use freshly-minced garlic. However, if you're in a rush, store-bought minced garlic will work too. Add wine, lemon juice, and butter and cook the sauce for 2 minutes. Use ⁄ 3 cup (79 mL) of white wine, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons (42 grams) of butter. After adding everything to the pan, continue to stir the sauce for 2 minutes or until it's thickened. At this point, you can also season the sauce with a little salt and pepper if you'd like. You can use any kind of white wine, including chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc. Remove the sauce from the heat and add the sauteed shrimp. After you add the shrimp to the skillet, stir everything together so the shrimp is evenly coated in the sauce. To add some extra flavor and color to your dish, sprinkle 1/4 cup (6 grams) of fresh parsley over it while it's still in the pan. Serve the shrimp immediately while it’s still warm. You can pair your buttery garlic shrimp with some pasta or rice , or you can serve them on their own. For something light and healthy, try topping a salad with the shrimp and serving it with a warm French baguette. To store leftover shrimp, put them in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Once the shrimp develop a slimy texture and bad odor, they've gone bad and should be thrown in the trash. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and grab a large baking sheet. Any kind of large baking sheet will work, but you may want to use one with raised edges so you don't have to worry about the shrimp sliding off. Don't worry about greasing or lining the baking sheet—the shrimp will be tossed in oil, so they shouldn't stick. Peel and devein 1 pound (0.45 kg) of uncooked shrimp. To peel and devein the shrimp, start by pulling off the heads and legs if they're still on the shrimp you bought. Then, pull off the shells with your fingers and cut a slit down the back of each shrimp with a knife. Finally, pull out the dark vein in each shrimp through the slit you cut. You can leave the tail on or off depending on your preference. Leaving the tail on can make your final dish look nicer, but you'll need to pull it off or eat around it later. Combine minced garlic, olive oil, and all of the seasonings in a large bowl. Use 3 cloves worth of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil, 1 teaspoon (2 grams) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon (8 grams) of salt, 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon (0.6 grams) of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon (0.6) of red chili flakes. Stir everything together until a smooth paste forms. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss everything together. Make sure all of the shrimp is evenly coated with the garlic and seasoning paste. You can use a spoon to turn the shrimp over in the bowl so they're evenly coated. Spread the seasoned shrimp out in an even layer on the baking sheet. First, pour the shrimp out of the bowl and onto the baking sheet. Then, using your hands or a cooking utensil, spread the shrimp out so they're arranged in a single layer. Make sure the shrimp are flat on the baking sheet and that none of them are overlapping. Spreading the shrimp out in a single layer will help them cook evenly. Bake the shrimp in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Don't worry about flipping or stirring the shrimp at all. You'll know the shrimp are finished when they're opaque. If the shrimp aren't fully cooked after 8-10 minutes, put them back in the oven for a few extra minutes. Take the shrimp out of the oven and serve them immediately. You can serve your baked spicy garlic shrimp on their own, or you can add them to some pasta or rice to give it a flavorful kick. The shrimp might be hot right after they come out of the oven, so you may want to give them a few minutes to cool down before digging in. If you like lime, try squeezing some lime juice over the shrimp after you take it out of the oven to give it a zesty, citrus flavor. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If the shrimp develop a slimy texture or bad smell, they've gone bad and should be tossed out.	Peel and devein 1 pound (0.45 kg) of large, raw shrimp. Saute the shrimp in melted butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the heat and transfer them to a plate. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook it over medium heat until it’s fragrant. Add wine, lemon juice, and butter and cook the sauce for 2 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and add the sauteed shrimp. Serve the shrimp immediately while it’s still warm. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and grab a large baking sheet. Peel and devein 1 pound (0.45 kg) of uncooked shrimp. Combine minced garlic, olive oil, and all of the seasonings in a large bowl. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss everything together. Spread the seasoned shrimp out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake the shrimp in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Take the shrimp out of the oven and serve them immediately.
https://www.wikihow.com/Give-Yourself-Dreadlocks	How to Give Yourself Dreadlocks	To give yourself dreadlocks, use a wide-toothed comb to divide clean hair into 1 inch by 1 inch sections. Secure each section near your scalp with a rubber band to keep them separated. Starting 1 inch from the roots, use a fine-toothed comb to backcomb each section towards your scalp, then secure the end with a rubber band. Apply dread wax to the entire length of the dread. Be sure to use residue-free shampoo and moisturizer every few days to help the dreads lock!	Wash your hair using a residue-free clarifying shampoo. . Making sure your hair is clean and residue-free makes the process go faster. The natural oils that build up in your hair make it slippery, so it's better to start with hair that has been freshly shampooed. Brush out the hair once it is dry. Don't add conditioner or any other products to your hair after shampooing. Be sure your hair is completely dry before you start. Set aside 4-8 hours to dread your hair. This process can take a long time to do properly. Section your hair into squares. Use a wide-toothed comb to part your hair into squares. Hold the bottom left squares apart from each other by using small rubber bands. Each square of hair will become a dreadlock. Do 1 in × 1 in (2.5 cm × 2.5 cm) squares for standard medium sized-locks or ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) squares for small locks. For a neater overall appearance, plan to make each dread the same size. The sections and rows in between the squares may be visible in the finished dreads. To avoid a patterned appearance, fashion the squares in a zig-zag or alternating format so that the finished look is more natural. Backcomb the hair or wrap it around your finger in sections. If your hair is curly or textured, start your dreadlocks by wrapping it in 1 inch (2.5 cm) sections around your finger or a rat tail comb to create a coil. If your hair is straight, hold a section of hair straight up from your scalp. Starting about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your scalp, tease it down toward the scalp using a metal fine-toothed comb. Repeat several times until it begins to puff and pack up at the roots. Continue backcombing the same section of hair in 1 inch (2.5 cm) increments until you reach the bottom of the hair. As you backcomb with one hand, use the other hand to gently twist the section you're working on. This keeps it in shape and assists with the backcombing process. Continue backcombing each section of hair using the same technique until all of your hair has been backcombed. Having a friend help out speeds the process along. Use the same patience and care with each dread. If you rush through the last part of your hair, you'll end up with uneven-looking dreads. Secure the dreads with rubber bands or elastic hair bands. Each dread should have a small rubber band securing the end. Place a second rubber band on each dread right next to the scalp. The two rubber bands will hold the dread in place as it matures This may be necessary for people with straight or wavy hair, but you may not need to do it if you have African-textured hair. Apply a dread wax to the dreads. Use a natural dread wax, a beeswax molding paste, locking gel, or tightening gel to keep your dreads from fraying or frizzing. Apply the wax or gel to the entire length of the dread, taking care to cover the whole strand. If you choose to wax, only do it once every 2-4 weeks. Many people with dreads do not use a dread wax or gel because they believe it obstructs the dreading process. Use at your own discretion. Dread wax can purchased from some beauty stores, salons, or online. Roll the dreads between your palm if you don’t want to use wax. If you prefer a more natural method of making dread locks, skip the wax. Once you have secured the dreads, roll each dread between your palms. Do this up and down the length of the entire dread. This will make the dread tighter and more secure. This method works better for people with African-textured hair. If your hair is naturally straight or wavy, it will take longer to dread your hair without wax, and you may not get tight dreads. Roll the dreads once a day. To maintain the smooth shape of the dreads, roll them between your hands periodically. Start at the scalp and work your way down. Make the ends look rounded by smashing them against the palm of your hand to encourage the hairs to roll up into the dread. Rolling can help make new growth dread faster or more neatly, however. Don't overdo the rolling, as the dreads will be more likely to unravel. Moisturize the dreads daily to prevent breakage. Mix 3 parts aloe vera juice to 1 part natural oil (like coconut oil or sweet almond oil). Add up to 5 drops of an essential oil, like tea tree oil or lavender oil, if you want a scent. Put the mixture in a spray bottle. Lightly spritz your dreads every day. Try spraying your dreads in the morning to help hydrate them after sleeping. If you don't want to make your own spray, special dread moisturizer is available online or at some beauty stores. Wash your hair with shampoo once a week. Wait at least 2-3 weeks after you first make the dreads to wash your hair. This helps prevent them from unraveling. Then, shampoo your scalp. When you rinse your scalp, the water will run down and clean the dreads without causing them to fray. Use a dread bar or a reside-free shampoo that doesn't contain perfumes and conditioners, which can cause the dreads to smell. Wash your hair in the morning so that your dreads have time to dry. If you go to bed with wet hair, mildew and mold can grow there. Tuck in the loose hairs. As your hair grows and locks, some hair may become loose, especially close to your scalp. Use a crochet hook or a tweezers to grab strands of loose hair and then tuck them back into the dreads. For longer loose strands, twist them and then wrap them around the dreads before tucking them in. Rub the roots to help new hair growth dread. As your dreads mature, the individual hairs begin naturally knotting onto one another. After a while, your hair will grow into the dreads, but at first, it may become loose. Use your fingers to rub the new growth, section by section, to encourage it to knot up with the rest of the dreads. It's not necessary to rub the dreads too often. As your dreads mature, the new growth will naturally knot up about an inch from your scalp. Be careful not to overwork the hair at your roots, since you may cause it to start falling out. Remove the rubber bands once your dreads have locked. As your dreads completely lock, you no longer need to hold them in place with rubber bands. Remove the rubber bands from the roots and the tips of the dreads after about 3 months. When your dreads have locked, they will appear tighter and less puffy than they did at first. You'll have fewer loose hairs, and your hair will start to grow into the locks. If you put bands near the scalp, you may need to cut them out with scissors, as hair has likely tangled in that area. Keep shampooing once a week. Oils and residues on the scalp may keep the hair from locking properly, preventing it from knotting up with the rest of the dread. Keep the new growth clean and dry so it naturally becomes part of the rest of the dread. Condition the hair with an apple cider vinegar rinse twice a month. Mix 8 ounces (230 g) apple cider vinegar with 16 ounces (450 g) water. After you rinse out shampoo in the shower, pour the rinse over your scalp and massage it in. Wait a few minutes before rinsing it out. Cover your hair with a silk cap or scarf while you sleep. This will protect the dreadlocks from breakage and keep them moisturized. You can buy silk night caps at beauty stores or online. Alternatively, put your dreads up in a bun and wrap a silk scarf around them. In the morning, when you wake up, remove the cap and spray the dreads with your moisturizing spray.	Wash your hair using a residue-free clarifying shampoo. Section your hair into squares. Backcomb the hair or wrap it around your finger in sections. Secure the dreads with rubber bands or elastic hair bands. Apply a dread wax to the dreads. Roll the dreads between your palm if you don’t want to use wax. Roll the dreads once a day. Moisturize the dreads daily to prevent breakage. Wash your hair with shampoo once a week. Tuck in the loose hairs. Rub the roots to help new hair growth dread. Remove the rubber bands once your dreads have locked. Keep shampooing once a week. Condition the hair with an apple cider vinegar rinse twice a month. Cover your hair with a silk cap or scarf while you sleep.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Annual-Percentage-Rate	How to Calculate Annual Percentage Rate	To calculate your annual percentage rate, or APR, look at the finance charges on your most recent credit card statement. Then divide your finance charges by the total balance on the card. Multiply this result by 1200 to get your APR. For example, if your finance charges are $25 and you have a balance of $2500, you were charged.01 for the month, That result multiplied by 1200 will give you your APR of 12%. APRs can also be calculated monthly or daily, so be sure to check your credit card statement.	Understand that it costs money to borrow money. If you're using a credit card or taking out a mortgage on a home, you may need to use more money than you currently have. If you're given credit, the lenders who give you that credit expect you to pay the premium back, in addition to a finance charge for the luxury of being given money. This finance charge is called APR. Compare different APRs based on the total loan, interest, and finance charges. The following graph should help you compare different APRs. Use this information as a guidepost when shopping for a mortgage. However, you should always use an online APR calculator to check your exact APR before signing on a loan. The directions to do so follow this graph. Note how,in most cases, the APR is almost identical to the interest rate, but changes depending on the amount of finance charges. This difference is why you must compare APR when shopping for a loan. APR For Different Loans and How it Affects Total Cost Total Loan Interest Finance Charges APR Total Amount Paid $100,000 3.50% $1,000 3.5804% $163,272.65 $100,000 3.75% $1,500 3.8720% $169,222.44 $100,000 4.00% $5,000 4.4089% $180,462.98 $100,000 5.00% $10,000 5.8612% $212,581.36 Know that APR can be broken down into monthly or daily interest payments. APR is the annual rate you pay on credit or loans. For example, if you take a $1,000 loan, and your APR is 10%, at the end of the year you'll owe $100 (10%) of your $1,000 premium. If you want to know the monthly periodic rate, just divide your APR by twelve, 10 % 12 =.83 % {\displaystyle {\frac {10\%}{12}}=.83\%} , to find out what your APR is for every month. You can also divide it by 365 to find you daily APR. Different banks will calculate APR over different times, and this affects how much they charge you. Note how a yearly APR is higher than monthly or daily, but is ultimately cheaper: Monthly, Yearly, and Daily APR and the Effect on Total Cost for a $100,000 Loan Compound Type Interest Finance Charges APR Total Amount Paid Yearly 4.00% $5,000 8.1021% $110,412.17 Monthly 4.00% $5,000 7.8888% $110,512.24 Daily 4.00% $5,000 7.8704% $110,521.28 Know the three types of APR. APR comes in three flavors. There's fixed, variable, and tiered. This simply means that the interest rate you pay can be changed depending on your current debts or the bank's whims. As such, fixed are usually the safest bets, since you will always know what you're paying. Fixed APRs remain constant for the life of the loan or the credit card. Variable APRs can fluctuate daily, leaving the debtor in the dark about how much interest she's paying. Be very careful with variable APR. Tiered APRs depend on what tier the debt falls into, raising and lowering depending on your current debt. For example, your APR might be 4% for debts below $1,000, but raise to 7% if you cross $1,000. Understand that the average APR is about 14%. That's not an insignificant sum, especially if you're unable to pay off the principal quickly. Average fixed rates hover slightly below 14%, while average variable rates hover slightly above 14%. Know that you will not be charged APR if you pay off your monthly credit card balance in full. If you spend $500 on your credit card but pay off the entire balance by the due date, APR is not calculated on your money. To avoid paying interest and to better your overall FICO credit score, make monthly payments on time and in full. Divide your finance charges by the total balance, then multiply by 1200 to get your APR. APR, or annual percentage rate, is the amount of money your bank charges you when it lends you money. Unless your APR is 0%, you're actually paying extra money every time you leave a balance on your credit card. Finding out your APR is simple if you follow this formula: F i n a n c e C h a r g e s C u r r e n t B a l a n c e ∗ 12 m o n t h s ∗ 100 = A P R % {\displaystyle {\frac {FinanceCharges}{CurrentBalance}}12months100=APR\%} You should end up with a decimal before multiplying by 100. This final step converts the decimal into a percentage, making it easier to read. Find the current balance on your card using the most recent statement. If your card statement does not tell you your APR, you can calculate it right off your statement sheet. For an example, assume your current balance is $2,500. This does not have be the current month's charges only. APR is calculated on your entire balance, so just use that number. Find the finance charge on your card using the most recent statement. For this example, assume that your hypothetical credit statement says that your finance charge is $25 on the $2,500 debt. This charge will change from month to month. Divide your finance charge by the amount owed. The finance charge is leveraged against you depending on your total debt. $ 25 $ 2 , 500 = 0.01 {\displaystyle {\frac {\$25}{\$2,500}}=0.01} Multiply the answer by 100 to get a percent. This is your finance charge, or interest charged monthly. 0.01 ∗ 100 = 1 % {\displaystyle 0.01100=1\%} Multiply the monthly charge by 12. The answer is your annual interest (percentage) rate, also known as "APR." You can do this with every single bill if you have a variable APR, meaning your bank has the ability to change your interest rates on the fly. 1 % ∗ 12 = {\displaystyle 1\%12=} 12 % {\displaystyle 12\%} Locate an APR calculator online. Type is "APR mortgage calculator" in a search engine and click on a result. This is a very complicated equation, and it is difficult to find by hand. You are much better off using a specialized computer algorithm, and there are plenty of free ones available. You should see boxes for the following: Principal, or Loan Term or Length Interest Fees (Optional) Enter the loan amount where indicated on the calculator. For this example, assume you are taking out a $300,000 mortgage loan. Mortgages are simply specific loans on houses. Enter the extra costs of securing the loan (fees) where indicated on the calculator. For this example, assume it costs $750 extra in fees. If you're just planning potential mortgages, you might not have fee information yet. This is fine to leave out -- it won't make an enormous difference on the final calculation. Enter the given interest rate, which represents the interest rate per year without the additional fees. For this example, calculate based on a 6.25% interest rate. Enter the life, or term, of the loan. Most mortgages are based on the 30-year fixed. You may have to convert this to months, however. This is easily done by multiplying the number of years by twelve. Hit the "calculate" button to get the APR. This is different from the interest rate, as APR represents the real cost of the loan based on the total amount borrowed, not just the current interest rate. For the hypothetical mortgage provided ($300,000, $750 in fees, 6.25% interest, 360-month term), you should get: The APR of our hypothetical mortgage would be 6.37%. The monthly principal and interest payment would be $1,847. The total cost of the interest on the mortgage would add up to $364,975 , making the total cost of the mortgage a whopping $664,920.	Understand that it costs money to borrow money. Compare different APRs based on the total loan, interest, and finance charges. Know that APR can be broken down into monthly or daily interest payments. Know the three types of APR. Understand that the average APR is about 14%. Know that you will not be charged APR if you pay off your monthly credit card balance in full. Divide your finance charges by the total balance, then multiply by 1200 to get your APR. Find the current balance on your card using the most recent statement. Find the finance charge on your card using the most recent statement. Divide your finance charge by the amount owed. Multiply the answer by 100 to get a percent. Multiply the monthly charge by 12. Locate an APR calculator online. Enter the loan amount where indicated on the calculator. Enter the extra costs of securing the loan (fees) where indicated on the calculator. Enter the given interest rate, which represents the interest rate per year without the additional fees. Enter the life, or term, of the loan. Hit the "calculate" button to get the APR.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-the-Best-Seat-in-a-Movie-Theater	How to Get the Best Seat in a Movie Theater	To get the best seats in a movie theater, buy your tickets online so you can choose the seats you want ahead of time. If you can't get tickets online, show up to the theater early, since the earlier you arrive, the better chance you'll have at scoring the best seats. Another way to get the best seats is to see a movie on Mondays or Wednesdays, which are typically low-traffic days for movie theaters. If your main concern is good sound quality, aim to sit in the center of the theater two thirds of the way back, which is where the sound technician is positioned.	Sit in the center two-thirds back. In order to get the best sound quality, you should sit where the sound technician sits to calibrate the experience. This is the most common way to get a good seat. That means you should plant yourself two-thirds of the way toward the back of the theater, right in the middle. In terms of viewing, most seats in modern stadium theaters are 12-to-15 inches higher than the seats in front of them, allowing for unobstructed viewing. That's why choosing where you sit based on sound is a good idea. Experts recommend that you sit slightly off center to amplify the effect of the sound. Try sitting one or two seats from the dead center of the theater, two-thirds back. You will have a “dynamic, stereo sound” from this position. This phenomenon is widely known. The sound is going to be sharper – and you will get the full effect of it - in this spot. Sit at the best viewing angle. Almost all movie theaters have a spot where the visuals and audio will be best. You want to find that “sweet spot.” By some standards, a 36-degree viewing angle from the farthest seat in the theater is the best place to sit. You want the viewing angle to be maximum. People have even applied complex mathematical equations to this question! The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has a visual guideline that advises that the vertical line of sight of the viewer should not be more than 35 degrees from the horizontal to the top of the projected images. The ideal sight line should be 15 degrees beneath the horizontal center line of the projected image on the screen. To feel more immersed in the action, sit in the row where the screen's edges are just inside your peripheral vision's edges. Get a good seat in a home theater. Home theaters are no different than other movie theaters: There are ways to maximize the viewing experience. The optimal viewing distance is the size of your screen's diagonal measurement divided by.84. That means that a 44-inch set should be viewed at 5.4 feet. This is the THX home theater standard. THX recommended viewing distances for a 60-inch TV are 6 to 9 feet. The style of cinematography can also affect how far away you should sit from the screen because some movies were designed to be shown on very large screens. Buy tickets online. Many movie theaters have it set up now so that you can easily buy your tickets online with a credit card. Check on the theater's website. This will allow you to evade long lines for popular movies, thus getting into the theater ahead of other people to choose the best seats. Some dinner theaters allow you to actually select your seats. Some regular theater seat selections are first-come first-serve, though, but buying them online means you can skip the lines and get into the theater sooner before the choice seats are snapped up. Buying tickets online also eliminates the chances you will arrive to a sold-out show. Reserve your seat. You could purchase reserved seats online, depending on the theater. They usually cost a little bit more (a few dollars), but they guarantee you a good seat. You could also buy a reserved seat at the theater. Reserved seats are often more comfortable and are larger recliners too. Most larger theaters sell reserved seats, although some small ones may not. The reserved seats are usually positioned toward the back of the theater where sound is best, and you don't have to crane your neck to see the film. They sometimes have bigger tables to hold your concessions. You are often allowed to select your own reserved seat or the computer will select the best seat available for you. This way if you arrive late or last minute, you won't have to worry about ending up in the first row in a crowded theater. Get there early. This sounds pretty obvious, but if you want to get the best seat, don't show up right as the movie is about to start unless you have a reserved seat. Get there at least 15 to 20 minutes early, and maybe more if it's a super popular showing. The other thing you could do it go on off-times. Some movie theaters have weekday deals. Friday and Saturday night showings of popular new movies are going to be the most crowded. Go on Mondays and Wednesdays. These weekdays are considered the lowest traffic movie days, so if you want to avoid the crowds, go then. Avoiding crowds means you will have your choice of seats. Holidays can see spikes in traffic. If you don't want to fight the crowds for the best movie theater seats, avoid showings around Thanksgiving and Christmas. The last evening showing on Monday or Wednesday will be the emptiest theater yet in most cases. You could also wait until a popular new movie has been out for a while. That way you can avoid the crush, and settle into the best seat in the house instead of battling someone else for it. You could also check out smaller chains or budget theaters. Consider your personal needs. The best seat might not be the seat that allows you to hear or see best if it means you will be uncomfortable. An aisle seat will be better if you are going to have to take several restroom breaks during the showing (or if you are with a child who might). Similarly, if you plan to run back and forth for concessions, you're going to annoy a lot of people by constantly tripping over them on your way out of the middle. If you end up with a middle back seat, plan to feel pretty crammed if the movie is popular, with people on either side of you. If you are very tall with long legs, you might prefer sitting in the middle seats that open onto the aisle so your legs aren't as cramped. Go early or late. The time you go to the theater is going to make a big difference when it comes to theater audience size. The last showing of the evening is less likely to be full, unless it's a blockbuster on opening night, of course. Matinee showings have the added benefit of being cheaper. Not only will you save a few dollars, but you will also not have to face crowds and will have a better chance of getting the optimal seats. Be aware that theaters can fill up on off times when there are special promotions, such as senior citizen days or discount days for teachers or students.	Sit in the center two-thirds back. Sit at the best viewing angle. Get a good seat in a home theater. Buy tickets online. Reserve your seat. Get there early. Go on Mondays and Wednesdays. Consider your personal needs. Go early or late.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Chicken-65	How to Make Chicken 65	To make Chicken 65, start by cutting chicken into bite sized pieces, then coating them in a thick marinade. The ingredients are flexible, so you can use a mixture of cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala, or get more creative, as long as you also include chili powder and a ginger-garlic paste. Cover the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate it overnight for more a more flavorful and tender dish. Finally, fry the chicken in oil and serve with fresh coriander!	Select your chicken. You can buy your chicken at your local grocery store. Most Chicken 65 recipes call for boneless chicken. The final dish is reminiscent of chicken nuggets—only these are tastier, spicier, grown-up nuggets! You can use boneless chicken tenders or cut up boneless chicken breasts. Many recipes recommend using boneless chicken thighs; the darker meat on the thigh will be juicier than white meat. It's up to you whether you want to remove the skin on your chicken pieces. Prepare the chicken for the marinade. Remove your chicken from its packaging and pat it dry with a paper towel. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces. The pieces should be approximately 1-2 inches, although you can make them bigger or smaller if you have specific plans in mind. Don't wash your chicken. Many recipes recommend that you wash your chicken, but there is no need for this. In fact, research consistently shows that washing your chicken will only spread potentially harmful bacteria around your sink and prep areas. Cooking your chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees will be sufficient to kill any harmful bacteria. Choose your chili powder. The heart of this dish is chili powder, so you can choose your favorite. If you are unsure what to use, Kashmiri Chili powder is often highly recommended. If you aren't able to locate this easily, you can always substitute regular red chili powder. Kashmiri Chili powder is an Indian chili powder which is somewhat more mild than regular chili and which is known for its distinctive deep red color. Select your desired spice mixture. Because this is such a popular and flexible dish, chefs and home cooks are inspired to put their own spin on the classic. Try to be creative! Use your cooking knowledge to put together a spice mixture that you think would appeal to you personally. One option is to create a blend of ground clove, cinnamon, and cardamon. You may be able to find this pre-mixed in your grocery store (or specialty market), or you can blend your own. Another possibility would be an earthier blend of spices (cumin, turmeric, and coriander) with a dash of garam masala (a traditional Indian spice mixture, which can include black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, mace, fennel, and many other spices). Don't worry if you don't have all of these spices on hand. You can mix and match with spices from both lists. Experiment with the dish. Try different substitutions and amounts of spices each time you make it to find the spice blend that perfectly appeals to your palette. That's part of the fun. Find ginger-garlic paste. The recipe calls for ginger-garlic paste. This is sometimes a little difficult to find. If you can't find ginger-garlic paste at your local grocery store or specialty foods market you can easily make your own ginger-garlic paste at home. East Asian and Indian specialty markets are usually good places to look. If you don't want to go to this work, then you can simply substitute ½ teaspoon of minced garlic and ½ teaspoon of minced ginger. Mix the marinade. Once you have gathered together all of your ingredients, this dish is a snap to put together. Simply put aside the chicken, oil, and coriander leaves, and mix all of the other ingredients together in a large bowl. Add water if necessary. Your final marinade will be fairly thick, resembling a batter. Indeed, the marinade will serve as the batter for the final fried chicken dish. If it's too thick, you may add a splash or two of water to thin it out. Make sure you have cut up your chicken into pieces. You can't marinate the entire chicken all at once. You want to marinate each strip of chicken separately so that each piece you eat will have a strong flavor. Place your cut up chicken pieces in the marinade. As you put the chicken pieces into the marinade turn them front and back so that the marinade gets on both sides. You don't need to roll it around in there, just make sure no part of the chicken piece is dry. Otherwise you risk the chicken piece drying out in the fridge. Refrigerate the chicken and marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour and up to overnight. This will allow the flavor to really soak into the chicken. If you don't refrigerate the chicken you risk it going bad, so don't leave the marinade out on the counter. The longer the chicken marinates, the more tender and flavorful it will be. Try to plan ahead. Heat the oil. Once your chicken has had time to soak up all the spicy goodness from the marinade, you're ready to finish the dish. Fill a large saucepan, deep skillet, or deep-fryer with the oil. You've cut your chicken into small pieces, so the oil doesn't need to be too deep, but it should fill about 1/3 of the pan. The ideal frying temperature for oil is usually listed as around 365ºF (or 185ºC). You can test the oil by dropping a cube of white bread into the oil. When it browns in fifteen seconds, your oil is ready. Fry a couple of test pieces. It's a good idea to begin with frying just one or two pieces of chicken. This will help you verify that the oil is hot enough and give you an idea of how long it will take to fry the chicken. If you don't want to risk messing up a whole piece of chicken you can cut one piece in half and use that. If the oil doesn't cover the chicken piece entirely, be sure to rotate it after a couple of minutes. If you rotate too early, the chicken may stick, so allow for a crust to form. Once the chicken is browned and crisped remove it from the oil. Now cut it in half to make sure that it's cooked through. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Fry the remainder of your chicken. Once you've finished frying your test pieces, continue frying the remainder of the chicken. Depending upon the size of your pan, you may want to do this in batches. If you fry in batches, place your finished chicken on a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. This will help soak up any residual oil and keep the chicken from getting soggy. Keep your finished chicken warm by placing the plate or baking sheet in the oven. Keep the oven on a very low setting, around 200ºF or 93ºC. If you fry in batches, you will need to allow the oil to get back up to temperature before adding a new batch. Your finished chicken could get cold in that time. Garnish and serve your Chicken 65. Once you've fried all of your chicken pieces, garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander leaves. You may also want to give the dish a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. All that you need to do now is enjoy this spicy savory treat!	Select your chicken. Prepare the chicken for the marinade. Don't wash your chicken. Choose your chili powder. Select your desired spice mixture. Experiment with the dish. Find ginger-garlic paste. Mix the marinade. Add water if necessary. Make sure you have cut up your chicken into pieces. Place your cut up chicken pieces in the marinade. Refrigerate the chicken and marinade. Heat the oil. Fry a couple of test pieces. Fry the remainder of your chicken. Keep your finished chicken warm by placing the plate or baking sheet in the oven. Garnish and serve your Chicken 65.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Shake	How to Make a Shake	To make a shake, start by softening some ice cream on the counter or in the microwave for a few seconds. Then, put 3 scoops of ice cream, 2 ounces of milk, and any flavorings you want into your blender. Pulse the ingredients in your blender until everything is mixed together at an even consistency, then transfer your milkshake into a chilled glass. Top it off with any toppings you want, like whipped cream or a maraschino cherry.	Soften the ice cream. There are three good ways to soften up ice cream for use in a shake. You can transfer the tub of ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Another option would be to take the ice cream out and let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. If your ice cream is very hard, put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, setting the power to 30%. You want the ice cream to be softened but not runny. As you're softening the ice cream, place your shake glass into the freezer to get it cold and frosty. Low-fat ice cream and frozen yogurt can be substituted for the ice cream. Put three scoops of the ice cream into your blender. This doesn't have to be exact – three heaping scoops works perfectly. Then add 2 ounces of milk and your choice of flavorings to the blender. Popular choices for flavorings are crushed cookies, chocolate syrup, shredded coconut and crushed candy pieces. You can use as much or as little of your chosen add-ins that you want. Refrain from adding ice to thin out your shake. If you want it to be thinner, add a little more milk until you reach the desired consistency. Pulse the ingredients in your blender until well-mixed. If you like your milkshakes to be thick, blend the ingredients on a low speed. The low speed mixes the ingredients into the ice cream effectively without changing the consistency too much, keeping it nice and thick. For a lighter, fluffy shake, blend the ingredients on high speed until mixed well. When using a low speed, you may need to stop once or twice to push your flavorings to the bottom of the blender with a spatula. If you don't have a regular blender, you can also use a stick-blender (also known as an immersion hand blender). Transfer the milkshake into the chilled glass. Carefully pour your blended shake into the frosty glass. If you'd like, top off the shake with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and/or your chosen add-ins. Serve immediately. If you opted to make a very thick shake, you may need to serve the shake with a spoon. If you'd like to make an adult milkshake – one with alcohol – skip the milk and use a splash of the liquor of your choice instead. Gather your ingredients. There are two ways you can approach protein shakes. The first way is using pre-purchased protein supplements, like whey protein and flavored protein powders. The second way is using natural sources of protein, such as chia seeds, peanut butter and milk. Supplements deliver an extremely large amount of protein and are usually favored by body builders and workout enthusiasts. Natural protein sources offer a high amount of protein for the average person who isn't weight training. Use whey protein powder. Whey protein is one of the two proteins found naturally in milk. The body absorbs this type of protein faster than other protein sources, which results in increased muscle protein synthesis. Whey protein also provides a large amount of the amino acid L-cysteine, which can improve deficiencies caused by many conditions, most notably aging and diabetes. It can also be beneficial for those with depression, blood pressure, blood sugar and can also help to treat symptoms of HIV and cancer. Whey protein supplements aren't known to cause liver or kidney damage. However, if you have pre-existing liver or kidney damage, whey protein supplements may worsen it. Consult your doctor before proceeding. Make a Wild Berry shake with whey protein. Wash the berries well and place them into the blender, along with the rest of the ingredients. Pulse the blender on low until the ingredients are mixed well. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Feel free to adjust the fruit ingredients to your liking. Consider adding a banana before blending your shake. The banana will up your fruit intake and result in a slightly thicker shake. Use natural protein sources. Many people have no reason or desire to protein-load their bodies with the amount of protein a body builder aims to intake. Unless you have a specific reason for doing so, the average person should not use these supplements, since they may put a strain on the kidneys and liver. Furthermore, protein from food sources is more nutritionally beneficial than supplements. Protein shakes, made with natural sources, benefit most adults. Most people don't get the recommended amount of protein, 45 to 50 grams, in their daily diet. The minimum recommended daily amount (RDA) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. To calculate your RDA, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36. Keep in mind that the RDA is the bare minimum you should take in each day. Experts say that you should get at least twice your RDA in protein for best results. Make a Peanut Butter Banana Shake. Peel the banana, cut it into large chunks and put it into the blender. Add all of the remaining ingredients. Set the blender on its lowest setting and pulse the ingredients until they are blended well. Pour the shake into a glass and serve immediately. The natural protein sources in this shake are chia seeds, peanut butter, yogurt and milk. This recipe can be made fully vegan by using soy yogurt and dairy-free milk. Gather your ingredients. “Adult” milkshakes, containing alcohol or caffeine, make delicious treats. These quick and easy recipes feature a blended shake of Vietnamese iced coffee and coconut ice cream, along with the more “adult” salted caramel, vanilla and rum concoction. If you're looking for a sweeter way to get your daily dose of caffeine, or if you want a dessert alcoholic beverage, give these a try. Make the Vietnamese iced coffee. Put the espresso powder and the hot water in a small bowl and stir them together until the powder has fully dissolved. Allow it to cool completely. Freeze the coffee into cubes by pouring it into a clean ice cube tray and placing in the freezer. It will take about two hours to fully set. Create the rest of the Vietnamese Iced Coffee shake. Put about five scoops of coconut ice cream into the blender. Add the sweetened condensed milk, followed by the frozen espresso cubes. Blend for approximately two minutes until the ingredients are fully blended. Serve immediately in a frosted glass. Top the shake off with whipped cream and shredded coconut (optional). Prepare the Salted Caramel and Rum milkshake. Put the glasses into the freezer until they are nice and cold. Remove and pour the caramel into the glasses. Put the ice cream, caramel sauce and milk into the blender. Lastly, add the salt and rum. Pulse the blender on low until the ingredients have fully mixed. Transfer into the cold glasses and serve immediately. Top it off with whipped cream and a drizzle of the caramel sauce (optional).	Soften the ice cream. Put three scoops of the ice cream into your blender. Pulse the ingredients in your blender until well-mixed. Transfer the milkshake into the chilled glass. Gather your ingredients. Use whey protein powder. Make a Wild Berry shake with whey protein. Use natural protein sources. Make a Peanut Butter Banana Shake. Gather your ingredients. Make the Vietnamese iced coffee. Create the rest of the Vietnamese Iced Coffee shake. Prepare the Salted Caramel and Rum milkshake.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Football	How to Draw a Football	To draw a football the easy way, start by drawing a shape like a sideways egg with pointed ends. Next, draw 2 slightly curved lines near the middle from 1 point to the other so they are mirror images of one another. Then, draw 2 rectangles near the edges to represent the stripes, but make sure not to go beyond the lower line. Afterwards, add a long, thin rectangle over the upper line, draw 8 small rectangular shapes for the laces, and define the lines by tracing over them with a black pen. Finish by coloring your football any way you like!	Draw a large oblong at the middle of the page. Draw a vertical middle line which extends from both ends (left to right). Draw a smaller oval but with the same length as the middle line. Draw two rings facing each other using the curve lines as guide. Draw the adjoining edges and the laces that put them together. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary sketches. Color to your liking! Draw the football's shape (like a sideways egg) either with rounded or pointed ends. The illustration here shows a rounded one, but footballs in real life tend to end in points. Draw two slightly curved lines near the middle. They should be mirror images of one another, as shown. Draw two rectangles near both edges. Don't go beyond the lower line, though, or your football will look a bit unusual. Add in a long, thin rectangle in the upper line. Don't let it reach the two vertical rectangles! Add in eight small, rectangular shapes for the stitches. They can be as thick or thin as you like, but you probably don't want to make them larger than the primary line if you're going for a realistic look. Outline the picture and erase the guidelines. Add more details if you want to, such as more lines to give it a weathered look, or even some players tossing it back and forth. Color it in. Footballs mostly come in brown, but you might want to make yours the colors of your favorite team, or some sort of interesting pattern--that part is up to you!	Draw a large oblong at the middle of the page. Draw a smaller oval but with the same length as the middle line. Draw two rings facing each other using the curve lines as guide. Draw the adjoining edges and the laces that put them together. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary sketches. Color to your liking! Draw the football's shape (like a sideways egg) either with rounded or pointed ends. Draw two slightly curved lines near the middle. Draw two rectangles near both edges. Add in a long, thin rectangle in the upper line. Add in eight small, rectangular shapes for the stitches. Outline the picture and erase the guidelines. Color it in.
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Burnt-Pan	How to Clean a Burnt Pan	If you need to clean a burnt pan, fill the pan halfway with water. Add a few drops of dish soap. Then, heat the water on the stove until it begins to boil. Turn off the heat and let the pan sit until it is no longer hot to the touch. If your pan is made from enamel, anodized aluminum, or Teflon, scrub the pan with a sponge or nylon brush. If the pan is stainless steel, copper, or non-anodized aluminum, you can use a scouring pad or copper wool to remove stuck-on food. If there are still stains in the pan, boil white distilled vinegar in it. Let it cool, and scrub the pan again.	Boil soapy water, then let cool. Fill the pot halfway full with water, or more if necessary to cover the burned area. Add a couple drops of dish soap. Turn on the heat until the water boils. Turn off the heat and let cool enough that you can safely touch the pan and water. You can replace the dish soap with a small spoonful (or crumbled tablet) of dishwasher detergent. This may discolor aluminum. Try a different method first when cleaning a cast iron pan, since soap will remove most of your hard work seasoning. Scrub the pot. If necessary, add more hot, soapy water whenever the old water cools down. Scrub using a tool that won't damage your pan's material: Enamel, anodized aluminum, or Teflon pan: Use a sponge, nylon brush, or Dobie pad (sponge with protective plastic netting). Stainless steel, copper, or non-anodized (shiny) aluminum pan: Start with gentle options above, then move on to a scouring pad or copper wool. Use a light touch and scrub under the water level to minimize scratches. Repeat with baking soda. If there's still burnt gunk in the pan, cover the pan with a layer of baking soda. Add just enough water to cover it and simmer for 15–30 minutes. Let cool and scrub the stain away. Baking soda will react with and ruin aluminum. Because of its abrasive properties, it is not recommended for Teflon or other non-stick surfaces either. Try vinegar. Boil white distilled vinegar in the pot. Let cool and scrub off the stain. Vinegar won't dissolve grease like soap does, but it's acidic properties can eat through some stains that the methods above won't remove. Make a paste from cream of tartar and vinegar. This will probably scratch your pan, but at this point you're running low on options. Pick up some cream of tartar from a grocery store's baking aisle if you don't have any. Sprinkle it over the pan and stir in a few drops of vinegar until you get a thick paste. Let sit for ten minutes. Scrub hard to remove the stain, or add more vinegar and bring it to a boil yet again. Many people use baking soda and vinegar for cleaning, but despite the dramatic fizz, this mixture quickly turns into neutral water. Cream of tartar has similar abrasive cleaning properties to baking soda, but stays stable in vinegar, letting you benefit from acidic cleaning as well. Rub with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Make a thick paste as before, rub it on with a rag or sponge, and let it sit at least ten minutes. This one has been going around the internet for a long time, but actual results aren't always promising. It seems to get the best results on burned sugar, but this is only based on a few anecdotes. Scrub with kitchen cleaners. Most of these can be applied directly, left to sit a few minutes, then scrubbed off. Just in case, check the instructions on your product before you use it. These are two of the most popular options: Barkeeper's Friend can be used on stainless steel, anodized aluminum, copper, ceramic , and glass. Bon Ami cleansing powder should work on most pans, including enamel. As a mild abrasive, it's possible it could damage non-stick surfaces. Try a metal polish. Some food industry professionals use this to remove food stains. Make sure to select a metal polish intended for the right type of metal. Check the label before buying to make sure it is safe to use on surfaces that will contact food. Once the stain is removed, wash the polish off thoroughly with hot, soapy water. Clean stainless steel or copper with household ammonia. Wear rubber gloves and work outside or in a well-ventilated room, to avoid overexposure to ammonia fumes. Add a small amount of ammonia and attempt to scrub the stain. If this doesn't work, try leaving the pan in a trash bag for 24 hours to give the ammonia fumes time to break down the stain. Ammonia will ruin aluminum pans.	Boil soapy water, then let cool. Scrub the pot. Repeat with baking soda. Try vinegar. Make a paste from cream of tartar and vinegar. Rub with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Scrub with kitchen cleaners. Try a metal polish. Clean stainless steel or copper with household ammonia.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Slime-with-Borax	How to Make Slime with Borax	To make slime with borax, start by mixing together 1 teaspoon of borax powder and 1 cup of hot water to make the borax solution. Next, pour 4 ounces of glue into a bowl, and add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring if desired. Then, add the borax solution to the glue a few teaspoons at a time until the mixture begins to clump and pull away from the bowl. At that point, take the slime out of the bowl and knead it with your hands to help make it less sticky.	Make the borax solution. Add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of borax powder into 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water, and stir until the water is fully clear. Set aside for later use. Pour 4 ounces (110 g) of glue into a bowl. Add food coloring, if you want. If you want your slime to be colorful, take a food coloring of your choice and add it into the glue, then mix well so it blends thoroughly. Start off by just adding a drop or two of food coloring - adding too much food coloring can result in your slime staining things. Begin adding the borax solution into the glue. Don't add it all at once - your slime will harden if you do that! Just add a few teaspoons of the borax solution into the glue at a time, and then mix your slime. It should begin to clump and stick together. You probably won't use all your borax solution, so don't be surprised if you have a fair amount left over. Pour off the excess water. After the borax combines with the glue, you may notice some extra water in the bowl. If that happens, simply tip the glue to pour off any excess. If you don't, your slime may be the wrong consistency. Don't try to incorporate the water into the slime—the slime itself is the glue after it's been modified by the borax. Knead the slime with your hands. Once your slime has clumped up and has begin to pull away from the bowl, take it out and knead it with your hands. This will help make it less sticky. If your slime is still too sticky, add about a teaspoon of the borax solution and stir or knead it in. Try not to get too much on your hands. Play with your slime! Once your slime has reached the consistency you want, you're free to play with it and stretch it. When you're finished, store it in an airtight container. Make the borax solution. Add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of borax powder into 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water, and stir until the water is fully clear. Set aside for later use. Pour 4 ounces (110 g) of glue into a bowl. Add in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of shaving cream. Mix the glue and the shaving cream together. The resulting texture should be fluffy, thick, and soft. Put in a few drops of food coloring, if you want. If you want colorful fluffy slime, pick out a food coloring of your choice and add a few drops to the glue and shaving cream mixture, then mix it until there are no more white streaks. Start off with just a drop or two of food coloring - adding too much can result in your slime staining things. If you use vegetable dye to color your slime, be sure to wear gloves while you're mixing it—otherwise, your hands could become stained! Begin adding the borax solution. Be careful not to add it all at once, since that will make your slime harden. Instead, add it a few teaspoons at a time, and stir. The slime should begin to clump up and pull away from the bowl. It's unlikely that you'll use all of your borax solution, so don't be surprised if you have a fair amount left over. Knead the slime with your hands. Once your slime has clumped into a solid form, take it out of the bowl and begin to knead it with your hands, to make it less sticky. If your slime is too sticky to knead, add in a bit more of the borax solution and knead it in. Be careful not to get too much on your hands. Play with your slime! Once your slime has reached the right consistency, you'll have a fluffy, soft slime that you can twist, stretch, and squeeze as much as you want. Keep it in an airtight container when finished. Make the borax solution. Add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of borax powder into 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water, and stir until the water is fully clear. Set aside for later use. Add 4 ounces (110 g) of clear glue into a bowl. Begin adding the borax solution. Avoid adding it all at once - your slime will harden that way! Instead, carefully add 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) at a time of the borax solution, and stir it in slowly so that it doesn't form bubbles. You should see the glue begin to clump and pull away from the bowl. You're probably not going to use all of your borax solution, so don't be surprised if you have a fair amount left over. Knead the slime with your hands. Once your slime has fully clumped together, pull it out of the bowl with your hands and begin to knead it. This will get rid of any residual stickiness. If your slime is still too sticky, add in a little bit more borax solution and then knead it in, being careful not to get it on your hands. Allow your slime to sit. Chances are, while kneading your clear slime, it became white and hard to see through. Letting it sit in an airtight container for a few days will allow it to become clear again. Play with your slime! Once your slime has cleared up, stretch it, poke it, and play with it as you see fit. Store it in an airtight container when finished.	Make the borax solution. Pour 4 ounces (110 g) of glue into a bowl. Add food coloring, if you want. Begin adding the borax solution into the glue. Pour off the excess water. Knead the slime with your hands. Play with your slime! Make the borax solution. Pour 4 ounces (110 g) of glue into a bowl. Add in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of shaving cream. Put in a few drops of food coloring, if you want. Begin adding the borax solution. Knead the slime with your hands. Play with your slime! Make the borax solution. Add 4 ounces (110 g) of clear glue into a bowl. Begin adding the borax solution. Knead the slime with your hands. Allow your slime to sit. Play with your slime!