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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Ticks-on-Rabbits
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How to Get Rid of Ticks on Rabbits
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To remove a tick from your rabbit, use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick by the head, which will be right next to the skin. Pull the tick straight out, move slowly so you don't leave the head in the rabbit's skin. Then, kill the tick by drowning it in a jar of rubbing alcohol. Once the tick is out, use disinfectant and antibiotic ointment to clean the area where the tick was on your rabbit's skin. If your rabbit is outside often, check for ticks everyday using a flea comb to get under the fur, especially around the ears and face.
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Choose a pair of fine-tipped tweezers. Fine-tipped tweezers are generally good for removing ticks, though you can also use a device made for removing ticks. You should use one or the other (not your fingers), so you can remove the tick at the head. Squeezing the body pushes more bacteria into the rabbit's body. Grab the tick by the head. You don't want to grab the tick by the body, as that will squeeze it. It's possible the tick could even break in half, which might cause the tick's head to get stuck in the rabbit's skin. Use the tweezers to get at the head, which will be right next to the skin. Pull the tick out. Slowly pull the tick straight out. You don't want to jerk, as you may leave the head in the rabbit's skin. Also, make sure you pull it straight out, not to one side or the other. Kill the tick. Have a jar of rubbing alcohol ready for the tick. Drown the tick in the solution to kill it. Just putting it in water or flushing it down the toilet won't kill it, which is why you need to use alcohol. Clean the area. Once you're done pulling the tick out, you should clean the area where the tick was. You can use a standard disinfectant. You can also add a bit of triple antibiotic ointment, like Neosporin, to the spot. The area will likely become red and inflamed. However, if the inflammation lasts for more than a week, you should talk to your vet. Check for ticks every day. If your rabbit is outside, it has the possibility of picking up ticks each time it goes out. Make sure you are carefully inspecting your rabbit every day to see if it has new ticks that need to be removed. You'll most likely notice ticks around the rabbit's ears and face. They can get ticks on the rest of their body, but they will often pull them out on their own with their teeth. You may also notice ticks in the armpits and groin area. To check for ticks, hold the rabbit in your lap. You can check the backside, then turn the bunny over on its back to check the stomach area. Use a flea comb to gently get under the fur, looking for black spots. You can also run your fingers against the grain in the fur, feeling for bumps. Consult your vet for medication. Rabbits can take some medications, but you should really only treat rabbits with tick medications under the supervision of a vet. They cannot take all the same medications as dogs and cats. One medication that might be a possibility is ivermectin. This medication usually comes in oral or injectable forms. Never use a flea collar on your rabbit. Flea collars are toxic to rabbits. Watch for symptoms of anemia. If a rabbit is infested with ticks, it can lose enough blood to get anemic. Some symptoms of anemia include low energy levels, weakness, and even dizziness (making the rabbit move oddly). If you suspect your rabbit has anemia, take it to the vet's office. Your rabbit may need a blood transfusion to recover. Lower the number of ticks around the rabbit. If your rabbit lives outside, you can lower the number of ticks in the area simply by clearing out the area of brush. Cut down high grasses and rake away any leaves.
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Choose a pair of fine-tipped tweezers. Grab the tick by the head. Pull the tick out. Kill the tick. Clean the area. Check for ticks every day. Consult your vet for medication. Watch for symptoms of anemia. Lower the number of ticks around the rabbit.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Daily-Heart-Function
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How to Improve Daily Heart Function
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To improve daily heart function, do aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, since this breaks up stored fatty acids and strengthens your heart. Some aerobic exercises you can try are jogging, swimming, biking, or golf. Additionally, avoid foods like fried chicken and doughnuts, since the trans-fatty acids in them will increase your cholesterol and may lead to congestive heart failure in the future. Instead, consume colorful vegetables like squash, broccoli, kale, and red peppers, since these protect against cardiovascular disease.
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Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Try to eat fish twice a week or look for daily a supplement containing 0.3 and 0.5 grams of EPA and DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids can protect your heart muscle by reducing inflammation in the body. They may also reduce your triglyceride levels, blood pressure, blood clotting time, and irregular heartbeats. While you can purchase omega-3 fatty acid supplements in liquid gel cap form, there are many fish that are high in omega-3s. Opt for wild-caught fish and avoid farm-raised fish which are high in antibiotics, pesticides and other chemicals harmful to your health. Fish high in omega-3s include: Salmon Lake trout Herring Sardines Tuna Add nuts to your diet. Nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, plant sterols, and arginine, an amino acid that can help relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. All of these can protect the heart and the FDA says that eating 1 ounce of some nuts daily can reduce your risk of heart disease. Fiber and plant sterols help lower your cholesterol, make you feel full on less, and may reduce your risk of diabetes, while vitamin E can prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. Try adding just a handful of walnuts or almonds to your meals. Eat either 1.5 ounces of nuts or 2 tablespoons of nut butter to get the health benefits. Since nuts are high in calories, eat small amounts of them and stop eating chips or soda to balance out the extra calories. Eat more berries. Try to eat 100 grams or around a cup of berries a day. Berries, like strawberries and blueberries, are high in phytonutrients that help to protect the heart. Studies show that eating berries every day can improve platelet function and "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing blood pressure. Each of these changes help to protect the heart from cardiovascular disease and improve heart function. Berries are also high in antioxidants known as polyphenols. Polyphenols are naturally found in plants and research suggests that they protect the body against cancers and cardiovascular diseases. You can also eat dark chocolate, tea, and red wine, which are also high in polyphenols. Consume colorful vegetables. Eat 1 to 2 cups of red, yellow and orange vegetables, which are high in carotenoids and flavonoids. These protect against cardiovascular disease and improve heart function by preventing oxidation of cholesterol in the arteries. Oxidized cholesterol increases the formation of plaque in the arteries which can lead to heart disease. While you can take beta-carotene or astaxanthin supplements to get carotenoids, there are several vegetables that naturally contain high levels of carotenoids, such as: Pumpkins Carrots Winter squash Plantains Collard greens Tomatoes Red peppers Broccoli Brussels sprouts Kale Spinach Oranges Peas Eat more avocado. Try to eat avocado every day, but limit yourself to 1/4 of an avocado, since they're high in calories. Try cubing them into salads, spreading them on sandwiches, or use them in place of butter. Avocados are known as one of nature's superfoods because they're high in monosaturated fats that lower your LDL or "bad" cholesterol, as well as polyunsaturated fats which, in moderation, are good for the heart. They also have anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation increases the risk of atherosclerosis and hardening of the arteries. These can cause high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Consume foods high in resveratrol. Try drinking 1 to 2 cups of wine or grape juice or eat 2 cups of grapes or raisins. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol that reduces the "stickiness" of blood platelets, which can prevent plaque buildup, reduce blood pressure, and improve heart function. While you can take resveratrol supplements, it's also found in a variety of foods, including: Red and black grapes Red and black raisins Red wine (talk with your doctor about how much you can safely drink for health benefits) Avoid eating foods that contain trans-fatty acids. Trans fats will increase your “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and lower your “good” cholesterol (HDL). They're produced industrially to reduce the potential for spoilage and give food a longer shelf life. High cholesterol levels increase your risk of high blood pressure which increases the work of the heart. These will increase the risk of congestive heart failure and poor heart function. Foods high in trans fats include: Deep fat fried food (like fried chicken, french fries, and doughnuts) Baked goods (especially those containing shortening, like pastries) Fried snacks (like chips or popcorn popped in oil) Refrigerated dough (like canned cookie, biscuit, or pizza doughs) Creamers (like non-dairy coffee creamers) Margarine Recognize the benefits of regular exercise. Since your heart is a muscle, it needs exercise. Sedentary behavior, like sitting all day, is the top risk factor for heart disease. Do a combination of stretching, aerobic exercise, and strength training to strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system. Exercise improves circulation and helps your body use oxygen more efficiently. Exercise can also improve your sleep and reduce stress, both of which are important for heart health. Warm up with dynamic stretches. Many people think they should begin their workout with static stretches, or stretches that lengthen your muscles while they stand in place, but this can actually cause injury and impede performance. Instead, you want to focus on dynamic, or active stretches, that put your muscles through their full range of motion and mimic the exercise you will be doing. For instance, if you are going to jog or run, warm up by walking and with dynamic stretches like high kicks, walking lunges, and butt kicks. Proper stretching will lead to better physical fitness, increase mental and physical relaxation, and reduce muscle soreness. Do aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise. Aerobic exercise is highly recommended for heart health because it breaks up stored fatty acids, providing more fuel for heart muscle. It increases energy release and helps the heart function more efficiently by strengthening your heart and lungs. It will also lower blood pressure. You may want to exercise every other day to develop the exercise habit. Then, work up to exercising for 30 minutes five days a week (for a total of 150 minutes each week). Any exercise that increases your heart rate and leaves you slightly out of breath is increasing the work of the heart muscle and improving function. Aerobic exercises that help improve your daily heart function include: Walking Jogging Rowing Swimming Tennis Golf Cross country skiing Skating Biking Jump roping Low-impact aerobic classes Strength (resistance) train. Strength train every other day to give your muscles a chance to rest between sessions. You can strength train by lifting weights, which will contract your muscles, help you gain strength, and improve your balance and coordination. Research is starting to suggest that strength training is an important part of heart health for these reasons. The American Heart Association recommends strength training because it: Increases strength in bones, muscles and connective tissue. Lowers the risk of injury. Improves muscle tone which burns more calories, making it easier to maintain a normal weight. Improves the quality of life. Lowers blood pressure, reducing the amount of oxygen and blood needed to maintain cell health and lowering the overall risk of disease. Try stress-reducing techniques. You can try yoga, listen to calming music, meditate, exercise, or talk to friends to reduce daily stress. Stress can damage your heart function and increase the inflammatory response in your body. It can also affect behaviors that impact your arteries and heart function. For example, many people turn to alcohol, smoking, overeating, and don't have much time for rest or exercise when stressed. This leads to high blood pressure, arterial wall damage and obesity that can all damage your heart function. Try a variety of stress-reducing techniques until you find one that relaxes you. You might also try deep-breathing exercises, massage, hypnosis, or tai chi. Quit smoking. Talk with your doctor about a smoking cessation program that will work with your lifestyle. Or, at least try to reduce smoking, since it contains thousands of chemicals that can seriously damage your heart. Smoking reduces heart function by increasing blood pressure, reducing exercise tolerance and increasing the likelihood that the blood will clot. Nicotine, the addictive compound in cigarettes, is known to increase heart rate and blood pressure. You should also take care to avoid secondhand smoke, which can also damage your heart. Stay in open outdoor areas, upwind from friends and relatives who like to smoke. Laugh. Laughing can also reduce stress, which improves heart function. Researchers found that the old saying “laughter is the best medicine” holds some truth. They found that people with heart disease were 40 percent less likely to laugh compared to other people of the same age without heart disease. Make it a point to find the things in life that give you joy and make you laugh every day. You might try: Watching a funny movie or television show Reading comedy books Laughing about the funny things your pet does Spending time around people that make you laugh Sleep seven to nine hours at night. Sleeping less than six hours a night or more than nine can increase your risk of heart disease and death. But, sleeping seven to nine hours each night leaves you feeling rested and refreshed. More importantly, it helps reduce your stress level and allows your body plenty of time to relax and unwind. Lack of sleep can increase your blood pressure, irritability, instability, and decrease your energy level. Consider reducing your alcohol intake. Talk with your doctor about whether you should reduce or stop drinking alcohol. If there are no reasons why you shouldn't be able to drink, then one or two drinks should be safe. But, if you or someone in your family has a history of alcoholism, hypertriglyceridemia, pancreatitis, liver disease, heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension, then you should not drink alcohol. Each of these conditions will damage your heart function. Review your alcohol intake with your doctor every year to discuss the benefits and risks. Check your blood pressure on a regular basis. You should have your blood pressure measured annually if it has been within normal limits, since blood pressure is an indicator of heart function. High blood pressure is one of the primary health conditions that damages the function of your heart. If it's high, you'll need to follow the treatment plan prescribed by your doctor. There are also several lifestyle changes you could make, including: Keeping your weight within normal limits. Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water to avoid dehydration. Cutting back on the amount of caffeine you drink daily. Getting involved in a supportive community.
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Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Add nuts to your diet. Eat more berries. Consume colorful vegetables. Eat more avocado. Consume foods high in resveratrol. Avoid eating foods that contain trans-fatty acids. Recognize the benefits of regular exercise. Warm up with dynamic stretches. Do aerobic (cardiovascular) exercise. Strength (resistance) train. Try stress-reducing techniques. Quit smoking. Laugh. Sleep seven to nine hours at night. Consider reducing your alcohol intake. Check your blood pressure on a regular basis.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Engrave
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How to Engrave
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To engrave metal, start by cleaning the surface with a damp cloth, then letting it dry completely. Next, trace a design onto the metal before securing it to your work surface with a clamp or vise. Then, apply the tip of an engraving tool or chisel to the surface of the metal on an angle and carefully chip away pieces of the metal. Try to begin on a straight line for your first attempt, keeping your tool at the same angle throughout the engraving. Once you've finished the straight portion, move on to more complex lines and shapes.
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Get an engraving tool. The best choice for most purposes is a pneumatic graver. This is an affordable tool that fits in the palm of one hand, and uses air to drive the point into the metal. Gravers come with many different shapes of tips, but a square "V" cut point is a good versatile option to start with. Choose a metal object to practice on. If this is your first engraving project, you might want to stay away from that heirloom watch. Practice on an item that you won't mind damaging. A softer metal such as copper or some brass alloys will be faster and easier to engrave than steel or other hard metals. Clean the metal. Use a damp cloth to clean the surface of the metal, then a dry cloth to remove the moisture. If the metal is still grimy, scrub it with soapy water, then dry. If the metal is coated with a protective finish, which is often the case for brass, you do not need to remove it. However, the engraving process will cut through this finish, so you'll need to apply a new finish afterward if you want the metal color to remain consistent. Draw or print a design. If you are working on a small object, or engraving for the first time, draw or print out a design that has simple, well-spaced lines. Finicky, detailed work is difficult to do without practice, and may end up looking muddled or blurry once engraved. You may be able to draw the design directly on to the metal. If not, draw or print it out at the correct size , then follow the next step to transfer it onto the metal. If engraving letters, make them as even as possible by drawing them between two straight, parallel lines drawn with a ruler. Transfer the design onto the metal (if necessary). Follow this step if you want to transfer a design onto the metal; if it is already on the metal, move on to the next step instead. If you cannot find the specialized materials necessary, search online for one of the many other ways to transfer an image. Note that most of these also require some type of specialized equipment. Add a varnish or shellac to the area you want engraved, waiting until it is mostly dry and slightly tacky. Draw the design onto polyester film (Mylar) using a soft lead pencil. Cover the drawing with scotch tape. Rub the tape thoroughly with your fingernail or a burnisher, then carefully lift up the tape. The design is now on the tape. Stick the tape over the varnished metal. Rub it in with your fingernail in the same way, then remove it. Clamp your metal in place. Engraving will be much easier if you use a clamp or vise to prevent the metal from slipping. You may use a handheld clamp that allows you to hold it in one hand with a steadier grip, but be aware that this increases the chance of cuts or scrapes. If you are using a powered tool, or a hammer and chisel that requires two hands, a clamp holding the metal to a table or other stable surface is highly recommended. Cut into the design. Use your chosen tool to turn the drawing into an engraving, putting pressure on the point at an angle to chip away pieces of metal. For your first attempts, try to keep the end of your tool at the same angle throughout the engraving. Begin by working a straight line in both directions until it is a noticeable, deep cut. Use this as a starting point to move on to the remaining lines. To engrave a line with a complex shape, such as a J, finish the straight portion first. Once this is complete, move on to the more difficult non-carved section. Learn more. Engraving is an art form that people practice and improve upon their entire lives. If you are interested in new techniques, machine engraving, or practical advice on expanding your set of tools, there are many resources available: Search for "engraving forums" online to find communities of engravers. If you are interested in a specific type, you may be able to find a forum or subforum dedicated to precious metals, steel, or other types of metal engraving. Find books on engraving. A book on engraving will likely go into more detail than you'll find online. If you're not sure which book to start with, an engraving forum may be a good place to ask. Study with local engravers. This might mean enrolling in a community college course, or finding a local engraving studio that holds one-time workshops. If you're serious about continuing in the engraving world, consider offering free labor to apprentice with an engraver, or enroll in a one-year engraving program. Select a rotary tool. Almost any dremel or router bit will cut through wood. A table router can be set to cut to a constant depth for ease of use, and is recommended for signs and other simple wood engravings. Always wear eye protection when using a rotary tool. Choose a carving bit. There are many different bits, or burs, which you can attach to the end of your power tool to achieve different types of cuts. A few of the most common include bull nose bits for hollow surfaces; cylinder bits for flat surfaces; and the teardrop-shaped flame bits to give you fine control over the angle. Draw or transfer a pattern onto the wood. When engraving wood, the level of detail is only limited by the width of your carving tool, and the precision of your hands. If you aren't comfortable drawing freehand onto the wood, print a pattern on a thin polyester film such as Mylar, and tape it over the wood. Trace over the pattern with the tool. Turn on the power tool and gently lower it into the wood. Move it slowly and steadily across the entire design. It takes surprisingly little depth to achieve a three-dimensional appearance, so try starting with a shallow groove, then going over it a second time if you're unsatisfied. Paint the wood (optional). If you'd like to make the engraving stand out more, try painting the cut area. Paint the original, flat surface a different color to make it stand out. Paint, or a transparent wood finish , will also help protect your wood from wear and tear. Select engraving tools. There are a variety of unpowered, handheld engraving tools you can use. To make detailed pictures, such as you might see in a 19th-century book, select two or three tools for different effects. Here are three common types of traditional, handheld engraving tools: Spitstickers are used to carve fluid lines. Gravers produce lines that swell or shrink as you cut, depending on changes in the tool's angle. Scorpers , with round or square tips, gouge out large areas of the wood to produce white space in the printed image. This tool is probably not necessary if you are not printing. Apply a thin layer of ink over the wood. Take a bottle of black pen ink, and use a brush or a cloth to barely cover a flat, wooden block. This will make the areas you've already cut stand out, so it's important not to use so much ink that it soaks down below the surface. Check that the surface is prepared. Let the ink dry completely. Once it has, check whether there is a rough "nap" to the wood. If there is, remove it by burnishing firmly with a paper towel. Support the wood (optional). A small, leather sandbag makes an excellent support for the wood, providing a firm backing regardless of the direction you push. Clamping the wood to a table is not recommended, since you'll need to move the block around as you engrave. Hold the engraving tools. Hold the tool as you would a computer mouse, with your hand lightly cupped around the handle. Press against one side of the metal stem with your index finger, and press the other side with your thumb. Let the heel of the handle rest in your cupped palm; when engraving, you'll push against the heel to provide pressure. Engrave the wood. Press the tool into the wood at a shallow angle to engrave. Use your other hand to turn the wooden block slowly as you push forward with the tool. Cut no more than 1 centimeter (less than ½ inch) at a time before adjusting the position of your hand. It will likely take some practice before you can cut smoothly. If the tool quickly embeds itself and halt, the angle is probably too steep. "Graver" tools can be gradually moved to a steeper or shallower angle to widen or narrow the line drawn. This can take some practice to use correctly, but it is an excellent skill to develop for wood engraving. Experiment with your approach. One way to start a woodcut is to cut the outline of the image first, making it slightly too large so you can refine the details with a smaller tool. There are many stylized forms of shading, but a series of small, mostly parallel lines in an overlapping "falling rain" pattern often creates the most natural effect. Add ink to the woodcut. Once the wood is cut, you'll be able to transfer the image onto paper as many times as you like. Purchase a tube of oil-based black relief printing ink for this purpose. Squeeze a tiny amount onto the flat, curved portion of the wood, and use a hand roller, or "brayer," to spread a fine layer over the entire surface. Add more ink if necessary, and keep rolling with even pressure until the surface is smooth. Transfer your design onto paper. Lay a sheet of paper over the wet block, taking care not to move it once it comes into contact with the ink. Rub over the back of the paper using a burnisher tool, or any smooth, flat object. Lift the paper once it has been rubbed, and you should have a print of your image. Repeat this as many times as necessary, rolling out additional ink whenever the block dries out. If the burnisher is not sliding easily, rubbing it against your hair may provide just enough oil to help, without staining the paper. Look for a "burnisher printing tool," since there are tools used in other professions also called burnishers. Clean your tools. After a printing session, wipe away ink from the woodcut and tools using mineral spirits (white spirit) or vegetable oil and a clean rag. Store your woodcut for later use, if you plan to print it again.
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Get an engraving tool. Choose a metal object to practice on. Clean the metal. Draw or print a design. Transfer the design onto the metal (if necessary). Clamp your metal in place. Cut into the design. Learn more. Select a rotary tool. Choose a carving bit. Draw or transfer a pattern onto the wood. Trace over the pattern with the tool. Paint the wood (optional). Select engraving tools. Apply a thin layer of ink over the wood. Check that the surface is prepared. Support the wood (optional). Hold the engraving tools. Engrave the wood. Experiment with your approach. Add ink to the woodcut. Transfer your design onto paper. Clean your tools.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Car-Engine
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How to Clean a Car Engine
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Before you can clean your car engine, you must remove any debris from the engine bay, disconnect the battery, and cover any electronics or wires. Then, let the car engine run for 5 minutes to warm up the grease. Next, apply an engine degreaser from the bottom of the engine up and allow it to soak for 3 to 5 minutes before using a stiff bristled brush to scrub off grime. Finally, rinse it off with a garden hose and wash the rest of your car.
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Remove any debris caught in the engine bay. Before you begin cleaning the engine, remove any leaves, grass, twigs or other debris from the engine bay. This debris can become an issue and even cause fires if left to sit on the engine or electrical system long enough. It is common for pine needles and leaves to collect at the bottom of the windshield and then fall into the engine bay. Look for small animal nests, particularly as the weather becomes cooler. Protect the electrical system of the car. Different components of the electrical system of the car including the battery needs to be properly covered to prevent any major damages by the water to such components. Disconnect the battery. Spraying water directly into your engine bay could cause some of the electrical components to arc, blowing fuses or causing other damage. Prevent this by loosening the bolt on the negative terminal on the battery and sliding the ground cable off of the terminal. You may choose to disconnect the positive terminal as well to remove and clean the battery outside of the engine bay. If you leave the battery in the vehicle, tuck the ground cable to the side to prevent it from coming into contact with the terminal. Cover exposed wiring or electronics. While your engine is fairly waterproof, wrapping plastic around some electrical components can offer you a higher degree of safety. Cover the spark plug inlets, loose wires and the distributor cap if your vehicle came equipped with one. Small plastic bags or plastic cling wrap work well to offer protection from water. Refer to your vehicle's service manual if you are unsure if it came equipped with a distributor or where to find the spark plug inlets. Let the engine run for five minutes. Grease on the engine will be much easier to remove when heated. Start the vehicle and allow it to run for five or so minutes. This will allow the engine to get to normal operating temperature and loosen any stuck on grime. Don't leave the engine running for too long, or you may burn yourself when you begin to clean again. Apply engine degreaser. There are many brands of engine degreaser you can choose from, but most of them tend to work in the same way. Spray the degreaser on the engine from the bottom up, as this will ensure total coverage. Most degreasers come in a spray bottle to make spraying it on the engine easy and simple. Read the instructions on the degreaser you purchase to ensure you use the best method for the specific cleaner. Avoid getting any degreaser on painted components. Engine degreaser can remove clear coat from paint, so be careful not to overspray while covering the engine. If you do get any degreaser on the fenders or other painted areas, rinse it off quickly to avoid damaging the paint. Degreaser can remove the shine from automotive paint. Rinse degreaser off painted surfaces as quickly as possible. Allow the degreaser to soak in for three to five minutes. Engine degreaser works by eating away at the stuck on grime on the engine. For fairly dirty engines, three minutes is sufficient to loosen up stuck on grease and oil. For especially dirty engines, allow the degreaser to soak for five full minutes before rinsing. If the instructions on the degreaser you chose states a different amount of time, follow the instructions on your bottle. The longer the degreaser sits, the better job it will do. After five minutes or so the degreaser will begin to drip off of the engine. Use a stiff bristled brush to scrub stuck on grime. With the degreaser still soaking on the engine, use a stiff bristled or steel toothed brush to scrub away at any large deposits of grease, burned oil or grime. It should break loose fairly easily with the degreaser already applied. Wear eye protection while scrubbing the engine to avoid getting degreaser in your eyes. Wear gloves to prevent prolonged contact with the degreaser on your skin. You only need to scrub the engine if it has unusually large deposits of stuck on grime. Rinse the engine with a regular hose. Do not use a high pressure hose to rinse the engine, as it may disconnect wires or penetrate the plastic you used to cover electronics. A regular garden hose with the nozzle set to stream will rinse the engine effectively and remove most of the grime. If you rinse the engine completely and it still looks dirty, reapply the degreaser and allow it to sit for another few minutes. Wash the car. Once you have rinsed the engine off, you should begin washing your car immediately. This will ensure you clean any engine degreaser off of painted components before it has the chance to do any significant damage. Be sure to use a different bucket, sponges, rags and towels on the body of the car. Wax any areas of the car that may have come into contact with degreaser. Use a wire brush on battery terminals. Battery terminals often corrode, which can lead to issues with the electrical system of your vehicle. Remove the cables on the battery and use a wire brush to scrub the terminals until they are clean, exposed metal. Soaking the ends of the battery cables in an anti-corrosion chemical like CLR can also help ensure a strong electrical connection. Apply baking soda and water to battery acid. If the battery has corrosion caused by leaking battery acid, you can neutralize it as you clean by using a combination of baking soda and water. Pour a bit of baking soda into a bucket of water and mix it thoroughly. Dip your brush in the mixture and use that to scrub the battery terminals and any other areas acid may have leaked. Baking soda makes for an effective cleaning solution as well as a neutralizer for the battery acid. Use a stiff bristled brush and a sponge on plastic parts. Plastic parts of your engine, such as engine covers and reservoir caps may be difficult to scrub clean. Start by using a stiff toothed, plastic bristled brush along with car wash soap or degreaser. Once the hard to remove grime has been removed, use a sponge with car wash soap to get the last of the grime off before rinsing the pieces with water. You may choose to remove the components to clean them out of the engine bay, but it is not required. Avoid using steel toothed brushes on plastic as it may cause scratches. Use brake cleaner to spot clean grime deposits. Brake cleaner breaks up grime and evaporates quickly. Insert the straw into the nozzle of the brake cleaner and direct it at hard to clean spots or areas where the grime is particularly thick. Use a hard toothed brush to scrub the grime away, then spray it again with brake cleaner to rinse it. Be careful using brake cleaner in enclosed areas as the fumes can be hazardous. Brake cleaner is extremely flammable, so don't use it while smoking or near flames.
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Remove any debris caught in the engine bay. Protect the electrical system of the car. Disconnect the battery. Cover exposed wiring or electronics. Let the engine run for five minutes. Apply engine degreaser. Avoid getting any degreaser on painted components. Allow the degreaser to soak in for three to five minutes. Use a stiff bristled brush to scrub stuck on grime. Rinse the engine with a regular hose. Wash the car. Use a wire brush on battery terminals. Apply baking soda and water to battery acid. Use a stiff bristled brush and a sponge on plastic parts. Use brake cleaner to spot clean grime deposits.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Fast-As-a-Christian
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How to Fast As a Christian
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To fast as a Christian, try starting out with a shorter fast, like a 1 meal or 1 day fast, if you've never fasted before. During your fast, hold worship and pray each morning. After your morning worship, go for a nice prayer walk outside so you can connect with nature and reflect on your fast. Throughout your fast, focus on praying for the welfare of others, like your friends and family members. When you're ready to break your fast, introduce food back into your diet slowly and choose healthy, small portions.
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Hold the right motives. Note that fasting as a Christian means to humble yourself before Him. It is a way to glorify our Lord. Keep these aspects in mind while you fast. Don't confuse this with any other reasons for fasting such as weight loss, etc. Center it around Jesus. Pray before your fast. Pray, confessing every one of your sins, and inviting the Holy Spirit to lead your life. Let Jesus know you wish to know Him personally. Acknowledge that He lived without sin, died in our place, on the cross for our sins and rose 3 days later, freeing us from condemnation, and giving us His free gift of eternal life. Humble yourself to ask forgiveness from everyone you have hurt; ask forgiveness from God. Forgive those who have hurt you. You do not want to enter into a fast holding grudges, carrying envy, pride, anger or hurt. The enemy will try to use those things to distract you from your fast. Meditate on the Gospel, and on the Holy traits of our Lord. These may include the ability to forgive, His strength or wisdom, His peace, the capacity to love unconditionally, etc. Praise Him for these attributes! Surrender your life and thank Him for all He has done for you! Determine the length of your fasting experience, whether this is for 1 meal, 1 day, 3 days or a week (Jesus and Moses fasted for a period of 40 days, but that is no sign that anyone else might do that). You may wish to try a shorter fast, and start slowly at first, if you have not previously fasted. You can also pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you how long you should fast. Note the type of fast you are being called to. You may feel that the Holy Spirit calls you to a specific type of fast. A partial fast may mean giving up only certain types of foods. Juice fasts remove the pleasure of chewing any type of solid food, yet fruit and vegetable juices are permitted. Drink enough water to support life, since it is not a food, observing this Absolute Caution: In an absolute fast one abstains from solid and liquid " foods " -- for example, fruit juices are foods -- but, water is essential for life much as breathing, as one may go into a foggy mental state, then coma and die after a mere 2 or 3 days of dehydration. Hold morning worship. Worship Him and praise Him for His attributes. Read God's Word, and meditate that God will lend me His Wisdom , so that I can input His Word into my life , and I can gain a fuller understanding of it. Pray for God's Will to be done, and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to lead you in spreading His Glory into the world we live in. Go for a prayer walk. Walk outside, hand in hand with nature, while noticing God's wondrous creation. Thank Him for everything He has created as you walk. Ask Him to give you a spirit of thanksgiving and appreciation. Pray for the welfare of others. Pray for church leaders to preach His Word as God intended, so that your friends and family members will grow closer to Him or accept Him into their lives; pray for government leaders to come to Him, and ask Him for His Will. Avoid gorging, as one of the recommended ways to return to a regular eating habit after fasting. Gradually add in a raw salad the first day of breaking your fast. The 2nd day, add a baked potato, avoiding any fat or salt on the potato. The 3rd day, add a steamed vegetable. Afterwards, progressively initiate additional foods into your eating.
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Hold the right motives. Pray before your fast. Meditate on the Gospel, and on the Holy traits of our Lord. Determine the length of your fasting experience, whether this is for 1 meal, 1 day, 3 days or a week (Jesus and Moses fasted for a period of 40 days, but that is no sign that anyone else might do that). Note the type of fast you are being called to. Drink enough water to support life, since it is not a food, observing this Absolute Caution: Hold morning worship. Go for a prayer walk. Pray for the welfare of others. Avoid gorging, as one of the recommended ways to return to a regular eating habit after fasting. Gradually add in a raw salad the first day of breaking your fast. The 2nd day, add a baked potato, avoiding any fat or salt on the potato. The 3rd day, add a steamed vegetable.
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How to Blind Hem Stitch
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To blind hem stitch, first remove the seam from the existing hem. Next, mark or pin the newly desired length for the hem. Trim the raw edge, leaving 1 inch below your lowest line, then fold the edge in and press it with an iron. After ironing, pin around the fold to hold the new hem in place. Attach the blind hem presser foot to your sewing machine, turn your garment inside out, and slowly stitch your hem.
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Remove the seam from the existing hem. You can do this with a seam ripper or small nail scissors. Or, if the garment is much longer than desired, you can cut off the bottom with fabric scissors. Don't make the garment too short, though! Leave several inches to prepare your blind hem. Try on the garment (right side out) in front of a full-length mirror and decide on a desired length for the hem. Stand on a stool or table and ask a friend to put a few pins at the correct level. Remove the garment and mark the desired hemline around the leg or skirt. Remove the pins. Use water-soluble pencil, pen, or chalk. Alternatively, you can mark the hemline with pins. Decide how deep you want your hem, and mark a line that distance above and below the hemline. For example, if you want a 2-inch deep hem, you mark a line 2 inches above and 2 inches below the hemline. Again, you can use a water-soluble pen or pencil, or do this with pins. Trim the raw edge, leaving about 1 inch below your lowest line. Be certain to leave an inch of fabric! Fold the raw edge in and press with an iron. If you have 1 inch of raw edge, tuck 1/2 inch of fabric under, leaving the remaining 1/2 inch under your bottom line. Some experts suggest sewing this fold with a basic straight stitch or finishing the raw edge with an over edge or zigzag stitch, but this may not be an essential step. Tuck the fabric under along the middle line so that it now forms the hemline. Do this by pinching the fabric at the middle line (what's to be your final hemline). Your other two lines (above and below the hemline) should line up, since they are equidistant from the hem. Pin around the hem to hold this fold in place. Cuff the hem by folding along the line above the hem and pin. At this point, your bottom line will once again be exposed, and below it the pressed raw edge. You can remove the previous pins and use them to secure the folds. Press the folds lightly with an iron. After you've done this, you can remove the pins if you wish, but it isn't necessary. Check that your sewing machine has a blind hem presser foot in its collection. The sewing machine requires a specific foot for this stitch, with the vertical bar passing between the two feet. Alternatively, buy a universal blind hem presser foot for your machine in a sewing shop or online. These feet are fairly inexpensive and a good choice if your machine does not have the blind hem presser foot. Make sure, however, that it fits your machine. Check the product specifications before buying: they'll usually say which machines it works with. If you can't find a presser foot for your machine, you can still make this hem! Skip to sewing instructions in Part 3, Step 2. Attach the blind hem presser foot to the sewing machine. Follow the instructions for your particular machine. Set the machine to the blind hem stitch setting. This setting is often indicated by two stitches spaced far apart, but check your user's manual to be sure. Now you're ready to sew! Turn the fabric wrong side up (inside out, in other words) and position it on the sewing machine. Make sure the foot's vertical plate is sitting right on top of the fold. The machine is going to stitch along the raw edge section mostly, but cross the plate into the fold every few stitches. Stitch slowly. Hold the fabric carefully so that the fold stays just under the vertical plate. This way the needle is sure to catch it. If you do not have a blind hem presser foot, make the stitch pattern manually: Put the machine feed dogs on the inside. Place your fabric on the machine as in Step 1. Make five straight stitches, and then one stitch to barely catch the fold. Continue around the hem. Inspect your work. Remove the garment, snip the thread, and turn right side out. Check for any missed stitches. If needed, go back and redo the sections where there is a missing stitch. Remove the pins and press the hem. If a line remains from the previous hemline, try spritzing it with a bit of distilled water and ironing. If this doesn't work, it will probably come out when laundered.
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Remove the seam from the existing hem. Try on the garment (right side out) in front of a full-length mirror and decide on a desired length for the hem. Remove the garment and mark the desired hemline around the leg or skirt. Decide how deep you want your hem, and mark a line that distance above and below the hemline. Trim the raw edge, leaving about 1 inch below your lowest line. Fold the raw edge in and press with an iron. Tuck the fabric under along the middle line so that it now forms the hemline. Cuff the hem by folding along the line above the hem and pin. Press the folds lightly with an iron. Check that your sewing machine has a blind hem presser foot in its collection. Attach the blind hem presser foot to the sewing machine. Set the machine to the blind hem stitch setting. Turn the fabric wrong side up (inside out, in other words) and position it on the sewing machine. Stitch slowly. Inspect your work. Remove the pins and press the hem.
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How to Use the Internet to Promote Your Business
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To use the internet to promote your business, first build a website for your company that tells customers where you're located, what your hours are, and how to contact you. Additionally, you should create social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with your customers. There, you can feature new products, blast out great deals, and remind them that your company is great! Make sure to continuously post on your website and social media platforms to stay relevant, which will not only remind customers that they like your business, but also hint to search engines like Google that you're active, engaged, and growing.
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Create a website. A visible online business presence requires having a website that users can visit for information. Luckily, you don't have to be an experienced web developer to create a website for your business. Many services (such as Wordpress and Wix) make it easy for you to set up a business website using simple, guided steps. Google has partnered with local business services through the Get Your Business Online (GYBO) program to help businesses create websites and promote themselves online in other ways. You can also work with a company (such as Go Daddy) to purchase a website domain name. Many of these company also offer services to help you build the website, or will create one for you. These services usually have a low monthly fee. Try to make your website's domain name one that matches your business name, or, if that is not possible, one that describes what products or services it offers. Build content on your website. Once you've created a basic website, you should start filling it with useful information. Think about what potential customers would like to know about your business, and make sure that the information is easy to find. You can include: Location Hours of operation Contact information (telephone, email, etc.) Information about products and services that your business offers Descriptions of any special offers Your business logo, prominently featured The history of your business Testimonies or reviews from past clients/customers Share your URL. You want every customer to be able to find your website easily. While search engines can make this possible, you should also seize every opportunity to share your website's address (URL). Print it on business cards, invoices, brochures, promotional materials, etc. Choose a blogging service. Many companies also like to share information with customers by writing and posting regular news, stories, and offers online. You can incorporate a blog into your website using help from a website set-up service or program. You can also create a blog on a separate website with help from a blogging service, such as: Blogger Wordpress Tumblr Blog regularly. Blogs can be used to show the world what your business offers or cares about. The important thing is to update frequently—if your blog hasn't had new content in a while, people might think that your company not active. On the other hand, avoid updating your blog so frequently that subscribers are annoyed with the inundation of information. It is a good idea to create a backlog of content that is ready to go up on your blog at any time. That way, if you are too busy to create content from scratch, you can pull something from this pool of material. List posts (Like “Top 10 Customer Favorites”) or roundups (“Highlights of 2015”) can be created quickly, and will pull users deeper into your blog, if you link to older blog posts or other areas of your website. Make your blog content shareable. Most blogging services already have this feature built in. This allows users to repost your content on their own websites or blogs, easily promoting your business more widely. Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). If you are serious about promoting your business online, you will want to learn how to maximize opportunities for users to interact with your online content and site(s) through major search engines (such as Google, Yahoo!, and Bing). You can learn more about this technique, called SEO, by reading tips online, or taking an online or in-person course. Marketing companies can also work with your business on SEO matters. Use keywords to drive traffic to your blog. Use Google's Keyword Planner to find keywords that your target audience searches for. Then, use those phrases in your blog content to drive traffic to your website. Make your website mobile-friendly. An increasing amount of online traffic comes from users of mobile devices. To make websites easier to read (and less taxing on users' data plans), they should be optimized for smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Some website services and programs incorporate mobile optimization automatically, but you should frequently view your website on a variety of devices to make sure that it is user-friendly. Promote your business using a variety of social media. Many potential customers are on social media, and your business should have a presence there, too. That way, you will maximize the number of opportunities to share information about your business and to connect with the public. There are many social media services available that you can sign up with, and each one has distinct features. Major services include: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn Snapchat Google My Business Foursquare Use the social media that make most sense for your business. You don't have to spread yourself too thin by trying to be active on all social media. Make sure you have a presence on the largest services, and then tailor your online presence with more specific ones. For instance, a restaurant may definitely want to have a Facebook account, but it may then be more important for it to have a presence on services like Yelp and Open table rather than an Instagram account. Make sure that your social media profiles link back to your website, to make it easy for customers to find it. Network with customers and other businesses. LinkedIn is probably the most popular social networking service for professionals and businesses, but all social media offer ways to connect with customers. Make sure that you are connecting with customers, vendors, and even competitors on all of your social media accounts. Respond to people on social media. Take the time to connect you're your customers via social media. For instance, if a customer says something great about your company, repost, “like,” or “favorite” the comment. Likewise, if a customer asks a question, answer it online. Your customers will appreciate the attention and feeling like they can reach out to your business. Post multimedia content. Online promotion provides lots of opportunities to share information about your company in audio-visual formats. You can post material both on your own website and via social media services like YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Vimeo, and Flicker. Content might include commercials, promotional videos, and photos of your products, projects, services, etc. Use social media for press releases. Customers spend lots of time on social media, and you will want to connect with them meaningfully. Anytime your business has notable news (a new product, a special offer, an award, an event, a contest, etc.), post something about it on every social media service it uses. Decide how you want to advertise your business online. In addition to a website and social media content, you can promote your business by placing ads on other content. The process of creating and placing advertisements online has been streamlined by search engine and social media companies. Look into their services for business to find out more about options like: Banner ads that display across websites that users visit. Pay per click (PPC) advertising, which generates revenue when users click on sponsored links to or ads for your content while browsing online. Google AdWords, which offers PPC and other advertising options. Ads placed in social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Register with location listing services. Major search engines have services to make it easier for your business to be found by browsing customers using maps and other location-oriented tools. Typically, all you have to is register and the service will verify your business. Common services of this type include: Google Places Yahoo! Local Bing Register with service listing sites. If you sign your business up with sites that list information about businesses, then customers can find out more about your company, read and post reviews, etc. You can also interact with customers in this way, by responding to reviews, for instance. Major service listing sites include: Yelp (general business) Trip Advisor (geared toward travelers) Angie's List (reviews and ratings for services, like carpentry or dentistry, etc.) Urban Spoon and Open Table (for restaurants) Sign up with an email service. You can reach out to your customers by creating regular content to email to them. This content, like blog posts, can describe products or services, special offers, company news, etc. Managing a list of customer emails and sending this information out at regular intervals can be tedious, but you can contract with a company such as Mail Chimp or Constant Contact to handle emailing services for you.
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Create a website. Build content on your website. Share your URL. Choose a blogging service. Blog regularly. Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Make your website mobile-friendly. Promote your business using a variety of social media. Use the social media that make most sense for your business. Network with customers and other businesses. Respond to people on social media. Post multimedia content. Use social media for press releases. Decide how you want to advertise your business online. Register with location listing services. Register with service listing sites. Sign up with an email service.
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How to Take a Sabbatical
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To take a sabbatical, review your company's sabbatical policy, make sure you meet the criteria, and find out if your pay and benefits will be suspended. Next, present a written plan to your employer that describes why the sabbatical is necessary, what the benefits are, and the intended duration. Try to keep your sabbatical under 3 months unless you hold a high position in the company. Finally, train an interim employee to cover your work while you're gone.
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Consider your status in the company. You are much more likely to be granted a sabbatical after you have been working for your employer for several years and have become well respected by your boss. However, if the reasons for your sabbatical are time-sensitive and clearly benefit the company, it might be worth asking even if you do not meet these criteria. For example, an intensive training course that would teach you job-relevant skills might be a compelling reason for the company to grant you a short sabbatical even as a relatively new employee. Learn about your company's policies. Talk to the personnel department to find out if your company has an official sabbatical policy. If it does, your company may offer no pay, partial pay, or full pay. Many companies do not have an official policy, but may be willing to grant a sabbatical anyway if you make a good argument as described in the steps below. Make sure your job will be kept open for you during a sabbatical. Check whether your benefits will be suspended, and whether alternate health care plans or other benefits will still be available through your company. Brainstorm sabbatical plans that will benefit both you and the company. There are many reasons why a sabbatical will make you a better employee. Any sabbatical should leave you more motivated and creative after your return, and a company struggling financially may appreciate the short-term savings of granting a sabbatical. However, try to come up with more specific plans, along with reasons they would benefit the company: Will your travels abroad or participation with a volunteer organization provide new language skills, international contacts, or cultural understanding that will assist you in your job? Will you learn new skills, either through classes, self-directed projects, or visiting other organizations? See the section on "getting the most out of your sabbatical" for more ideas. Plan a sabbatical no longer than three months, as a general rule. Sometimes, you'll only need a few weeks off to take a training course or get certified in a specific task. Only ask for more than three months off if you are well-respected, a longtime employee, and have a compelling reason why the longer sabbatical is necessary. Unlike in the academic world, taking a corporate sabbatical for too long could hurt your reputation in the organization. Present a written plan to your employer. Present a plan that describes the benefits to the company and yourself as a worker, and proposes a duration for your sabbatical. Mention that you are willing to train an interim employee if necessary, or to assist coworkers who may be taking on some of your duties. If possible, make your request six months before the intended start date of your sabbatical, so your supervisor and coworkers have time to make necessary changes. Figure out your finances. If your employer will not pay you during your sabbatical, you will need to finance your break by yourself. Try to save money in advance by paying off debts, and reducing expenditures. If this isn't enough, consider the following options: Take out a home equity loan, or ask for personal loans from family and friends. If your sabbatical lasts longer than a couple weeks, spend it in a region with a much lower cost of living. If you rent out your old place, sublet it with the permission of your landlord, or arrange a house swap, you could reduce your costs significantly, or even break even. Consider getting a part time job, such as freelancing or pet-sitting. Train an interim employee if necessary. If the company cannot function without you for the length of your sabbatical, it may need to find a temporary employee to cover for you. Train this person in your duties before you leave, or show willing coworkers how to cover your most important or time-sensitive duties while you're gone. Update your CV before you leave. If you have any recent job experience or certification that needs to go on your curriculum vitae, add it to the CV now. You may not remember to do this after you return from sabbatical. If you cannot get a sabbatical, think carefully about resigning. You can "make your own sabbatical" by resigning, then pursuing other non-work opportunities. After several months or even a couple years, you can search for a new job. There are obvious risks to this plan, as there is no guarantee you can get another job promptly. However, if you have the financial security to take an independent break, and you are pursuing genuine goals, you can put your "sabbatical" accomplishments on your resume when you decide to apply for a job again. Consider traveling. This can be done in combination with most sabbatical goals. Seeing another culture and making contacts is often beneficial, both personally and career-wise. If your company is looking for international contacts or markets, choose a location the company is interested in to make your sabbatical more likely to be approved. Find social responsibility opportunities. You could volunteer for a charity, or do field research for humanitarian or environmental causes. Some companies interested in social responsibility may appreciate having a worker who represents them in this type of work. Plan your personal goals or growth. This could mean attending a meditation retreat, running a triathlon, or writing a novel. Other goals could be as simple as spending time with your family, especially if your job requires a lot of time away from home or after-hours work. Not only will this type of goal make you more confident and happy, your employer may also benefit from a happier, more motivated worker. Learn new skills. Search for training courses, certification opportunities in new software or procedures, or language-learning programs. You may be able to visit another branch of your company or a sister organization, and do a little work for them to increase your knowledge and learn from a different corporate culture. If you can't find opportunities like these, you can design your own schedule to teach yourself one of these skills. Conduct independent research. This is essentially work away from work, and can be a compelling reason for your employer to approve a sabbatical if you have a useful independent project proposal. Depending on your job, you may be developing a new product, process, or theory. Turn these plans into the most concrete goals possible. Decide on a specific volunteer program to join, or a specific location to travel to. Give your research project, skill learning opportunity, or personal goals their own timeline and deadline, so you are motivated to reach those milestones. Plan each day out. Even with concrete goals, it can be difficult to actually complete them without a regular work structure. Hold yourself to a certain amount of "sabbatical goal time" each day, whether this means spending time with your children or actively working on a project. This will cut down on wasted time and missed opportunities.
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Consider your status in the company. Learn about your company's policies. Brainstorm sabbatical plans that will benefit both you and the company. Plan a sabbatical no longer than three months, as a general rule. Present a written plan to your employer. Figure out your finances. Train an interim employee if necessary. Update your CV before you leave. If you cannot get a sabbatical, think carefully about resigning. Consider traveling. Find social responsibility opportunities. Plan your personal goals or growth. Learn new skills. Conduct independent research. Turn these plans into the most concrete goals possible. Plan each day out.
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How to Cook Sliced Ham
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To cook sliced ham, start by trimming the skin off of the edges of it. Then, pat the ham dry, heat a pan over medium heat, and add the ham to it. Next, fry the ham in the pan, turning it often, until both sides are browned and the fat turns clear. Finally, once you're done cooking the ham, trim the fat off before serving it.
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Trim the skin off of the slice. Place the ham slice down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife and small cuts to trim the skin away from the edges of the ham. Leave the fat behind; you will use this to help you cook the ham. Remove saltiness from country ham by soaking it in water for 6 to 8 hours. You can also simmer it in 1 to 2 cups (240 to 475 milliliters) of hot water for 1 to 2 minutes. Pat the slice dry with a paper towel. Place a paper towel on top of the ham, and gently pat it to soak up any excess moisture. Flip the ham slice over, and pat the back with another paper towel. Heat a pan over medium heat. Place a pan large enough to fit a ham slice on the stove, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Wait for the pan to get hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. If your ham slice is lean and has little to no fat on it, add some oil to the pan before you start to heat it. Add the ham slice to the pan. You can add more slices of ham if the pan is large enough; make sure that there is space between each ham slice, otherwise they will not cook evenly. leave about ⁄ 2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) of space between each slice. Fry the ham, turning it often, until both sides are browned. How long this takes depends on how thick the ham was cut. Use the fat on the ham as a guide: the ham is ready when the fat turns clear. Do not overcook the ham, otherwise it will turn out too dry and tough. Trim the fat off of the ham before serving it. Slide the ham off of the pan and onto a cutting board. Use a fork to hold the ham steady as you trim the fat off with a knife. Serve the ham while it is still hot. Brown the ham steak in a large skillet. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once it is hot enough to sizzle water, add the ham steak. Cook the steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove the ham and drain the skillet. Use tongs the remove the ham from the skillet and transfer it to a plate. Drain the fat from the skillet into a can. Dispose of the fat in the trash or save it for cooking. Melt the butter and brown sugar in the skillet. Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt over medium heat. Stir in the sugar. If the butter starts to splatter, reduce the heat to medium-low or low. Add the ham and cook for another 10 minutes. Place the ham steak back into the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the ham to cook for 10 minutes, turning often. It is ready when it is heated through and the sugar has dissolved. Serve the ham immediately. Use tongs to transfer the ham from the skillet to a plate. Pour the melted sugar-butter over the ham, or save it for another recipe. Serve the ham while it is still hot. Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Make sure that the rack is placed in the center. Mix the sauce ingredients in a baking dish. Pour the water into a baking dish big enough to fit both ham steaks. Add the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and 5 whole cloves. Stir everything together until combined; the sugar needs to be dissolved. Make sure that the ham steaks are not touching when placed into the dish. Check the size before preparing the sauce. Place the ham steaks into the baking dish and coat them with the sauce. Arrange the ham steaks in the baking dish. Use a spoon to scoop up the sauce and pour it over the ham steaks. If the ham steaks are not covered, transfer everything into a smaller baking dish; you can also just add more water. If you are using a smaller baking dish, make sure that the ham steaks are not touching. Bake the ham steaks in the oven for about 35 to 45 minutes. They are ready when they become tender. There is no need to turn the ham because you are not roasting it; the ham is covered by water. Serve the ham while it is still hot. Use tongs to remove the ham from the baking dish. Place the ham steaks on a platter and serve them. Preheat your oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Ensure that the rack is in the middle of the oven. Mix together the glaze ingredients. Pour the brown sugar into a bowl. Add the honey, orange zest, orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg. Add some salt and pepper to taste, then stir everything together. Use fresh nutmeg. Scrape it against a rasp grater, or any fine grater. Set the ham on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Tear off a large enough sheet of aluminum foil to completely cover the ham. Place the foil on top of a flat surface, then set the ham on top. Make sure that the ham is face down on the cut side of the last slice. Tuck a sprig of thyme between every other slice. How many sprigs of thyme you use depends on how many slices are cut into your ham. Plan on using about 10 to 12 sprigs of thyme for a 6 to 7-pound (2.7 to 3.2-kilogram) bone-in half spiral ham. Remember, tuck the sprigs between every other slice, not every slice. Cover the ham with glaze, then wrap it up tightly. Make sure that you pour the glaze evenly over the slice and allow it to sink in between the slices. Set the rest of the glaze aside for later, then wrap the aluminum foil tightly around the ham. Place the ham on a wire rack in a roasting pan filled with water. Fill a roasting pan with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water. Set a wire rack into the pan, then place the foil-wrapped ham on top. Roast the ham in the oven until it reaches 140 °F (60 °C) inside. How long this takes depends on the size of the ham. Stick a meat thermometer into the ham after about 2 hours. If it reads 140 °F (60 °C), the ham is ready. If it reads below 140 °F (60 °C), the ham needs to be cooked longer. In general, it will take about 20 minutes per pound (454 grams) for the ham to cook. Heat the rest of the glaze. Pour the rest of the glaze into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often. As soon as the bubbles appear, take the glaze off of the stove and allow it to rest. The glaze will rest during the next step. Increase the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) while the glaze rests. As soon as you finish cooking the glaze, turn the oven up to 400 °F (204 °C). During the time it takes for the oven to heat up, the glaze will rest and thicken. Pour the rest of the glaze over the ham. Carefully take the ham out of the oven. Use tongs to peel back the foil enough to expose the top of the ham; leave the bottom and sides covered. Pour the thickened glaze over the top of the ham. Roast the ham, uncovered, for 15 more minutes. Carefully place the ham back into the oven; do not wrap it back up in foil. Allow it to roast for 15 more minutes, then turn the oven off. Allow the ham to rest before cutting and serving it. Keep the ham in the oven with the heat turned off for about 20 to 30 minutes. Once the time is up, take the ham out of the oven. Finish slicing it all the way through, then serve it. You can discard the sprigs, or leave them as a garnish. Finished.
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Trim the skin off of the slice. Pat the slice dry with a paper towel. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the ham slice to the pan. Fry the ham, turning it often, until both sides are browned. Trim the fat off of the ham before serving it. Brown the ham steak in a large skillet. Remove the ham and drain the skillet. Melt the butter and brown sugar in the skillet. Add the ham and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve the ham immediately. Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Mix the sauce ingredients in a baking dish. Place the ham steaks into the baking dish and coat them with the sauce. Bake the ham steaks in the oven for about 35 to 45 minutes. Serve the ham while it is still hot. Preheat your oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Mix together the glaze ingredients. Set the ham on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Tuck a sprig of thyme between every other slice. Cover the ham with glaze, then wrap it up tightly. Place the ham on a wire rack in a roasting pan filled with water. Roast the ham in the oven until it reaches 140 °F (60 °C) inside. Heat the rest of the glaze. Increase the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) while the glaze rests. Pour the rest of the glaze over the ham. Roast the ham, uncovered, for 15 more minutes. Allow the ham to rest before cutting and serving it. Finished.
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How to Deselect Your Labour MP
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To deselect your Labour MP, star by joining a union or another affiliated group that has a large say in the deselection process. Next, gather support for deselection in your area by talking to people in your union branch, as well as general members of the Labour Party. Then, write a motion of no confidence in your MP to grow your support base and gain a majority in the trigger ballot. Additionally, choose another candidate to support, and help them gain enough supporters to replace the current MP.
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Join the Labour Party. If you are not already a member of the Labour Party, being a member is the best way to have a say in who your MP is. You should also join a union or another affiliated group which you are eligible for, because they have a large say in the deselection process. It is important to be active in these groups and in your CLP (Constituency Labour Party). If you are well known, it is easier to gain support and to have your voice heard, which makes a hard process such as deselection more manageable. Gather support for deselection in your local area. Find out if many other labour party members agree that your MP should be deselected. A good first step is to find out if there are any groups which are already established in your area who campaign for deselection, who could help you. Once you have a small group of people, it could be much easier to win over others to your case. One way of doing this is talking about political differences that you and other members may have with your local MP, for example, if there is a conflict between the left and right wings of the party, or by discussing other ways you are dissatisfied with the work they are doing. Once you have found out what people think, you can explain what deselection is and why you think the MP should be deselected. It is also crucial to gather support in union branches as well as with general members of the Labour Party. Without a wide enough range of support, the deselection may fail. Understand properly what deselection means. Deselection is the process of preventing an MP from standing for the same seat in an upcoming election. It may be difficult to win people over to your case if you cannot explain this. Similarly, you must have proper knowledge of your motives for wanting to deselect an MP, especially if it is for political reasons. Make sure you understand the reasons for your political differences, for example by reading up on the history of the Labour Party, especially the differences between New Labour and traditional socialism, and by keeping up with current events. That way it may be much easier to gain support for the deselection process. Organise passing motions of no confidence in your MP, in Labour Party and in union branches. You may not have to fully write out a motion. You may be able to find motions which have already been passed or debated in branches in different regions, which can be a good base for this. These motions of no confidence have no formal effect, but they have a big psychological effect on your local branch and are good for growing your support base, ready to go forward to the next step. If you have a lot of confidence, you can also write a motion saying that your CLP intends to try to deselect your MP. If it is passed, it is a really good confidence boost and a good way to get the deselection campaign organized. Gain a majority in the trigger ballot. This ballot was introduced in the 1990s to make it easier for MPs to defend their seats. Each trade union branch, party branch and affiliated organization (such as the Fabians for example) is given a single yes/no vote each. If over 50% of them are in favor of automatically allowing the MP to continue in their role, then no deselection will occur, however, if more than 50% are in favor of deselecting their MP, this triggers an open contest in which the MP has to face other candidates. Crucially, in the normal electoral college the role of unions is limited, but in this trigger ballot, it is not, which often helps the sitting MP as in the past union branches have been likely to support them over the membership. For example, in 2004 an MP was not deselected because there were more than 20 union branches, most of which fell onto his side, and only 4 local party branches. And in addition, while all party branches will meet and vote on whether or not to endorse the current MP, in some cases a single local union official can decide for all the branches of that union in an area. Support another candidate against the sitting MP. The most difficult part of deselecting an MP is definitely winning the trigger ballot. However, it's important to take the process through to the end. Find a candidate who you feel represents the views of your local party better, and help them to gain enough support to replace the current MP. If they are successful, you have a new parliamentary candidate. Gaining a majority on the NEC. The NEC is formed of representatives of multiple different groups, so there is not much that a single member of the Labour Party can really do to influence the makeup of the NEC. However, you can choose which CLP reps to support, and you may be in a position to influence the choice of other reps, for example, if you are a BAME Labour member you should, in theory, have a say in the representative of the BAME caucus on the NEC. Sometimes, organizations within the Labour Party, such as Progress or Momentum, will have slates (a set of candidates who they think should be elected). You can support the group which is most in line with your views. Deselecting an MP. The NEC has the power to rule that an MP cannot stand in the next general election. Usually, this occurs if it is felt that the MP has done something so totally unacceptable that they should no longer represent the party. For example, sabotaging the Labour party politically by deleting information on important Bills or Acts of Parliament. If the NEC has a majority, then they can deselect the MP without needing the majority of local parties and union branches to agree. Pushing for a rule change to make deselection easier. The NEC is the only body which can change the rules of the Labour Party. This could be used to help in the deselection process. Alternatively, the NEC could go further and change the rules so that each MP must undergo a full leadership contest every time they want to stand for election, in effect abolishing the trigger ballot. Figure out if your constituency boundaries are going to change in the near future. This can happen as a result of a local devolution of powers. For example, the number of MPs in Scotland was reduced as a result of the creation of the Scottish Parliament Find out which MPs are eligible to stand within the new constituency. Usually, if at least some of the MP's old constituents live in the new constituency boundaries, they can stand. This can result in two current MPs contesting one position. Support the opposing MP to the one that you would like deselected. If they win, your previous MP will be automatically deselected. Run another candidate if none of the MPs eligible to represent the new community are any good. Usually, new candidates have not been allowed to stand in the circumstance of a boundary change. However, this is not an official rule, so if the labour members in the constituency hate all potential local MPs, it could be a chance to select a totally new candidate. MPs are humans and can commit crimes. For example, many MPs may have committed expenses fraud, which if found out can lead to time in prison. If an MP is sentenced to prison for more than twelve months, they are automatically deselected. If they are sentenced to time in prison of fewer than twelve months, the CLP can choose whether or not to deselect them. This can be easily done through a simple vote and is probably the easiest way to deselect an MP. However, they do have to have committed a crime first.
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Join the Labour Party. Gather support for deselection in your local area. Understand properly what deselection means. Organise passing motions of no confidence in your MP, in Labour Party and in union branches. Gain a majority in the trigger ballot. Support another candidate against the sitting MP. Gaining a majority on the NEC. Deselecting an MP. Pushing for a rule change to make deselection easier. Figure out if your constituency boundaries are going to change in the near future. Find out which MPs are eligible to stand within the new constituency. Support the opposing MP to the one that you would like deselected. Run another candidate if none of the MPs eligible to represent the new community are any good. MPs are humans and can commit crimes. If an MP is sentenced to prison for more than twelve months, they are automatically deselected.
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How to Repair Peeling Paint
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To repair peeling paint, start by scraping the peeling paint off of the surface with a flat blade. Next, fill any cracks or holes in the surface with quick-setting patching compound, let the compound dry, and sand the area. Then, apply a thin, even layer of primer over the surface and let it dry completely. Finally, repaint the repaired surface with two coats of new paint and let it dry for at least 24 hours before touching or using the space.
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Remove excess moisture near the painted area. Since moisture can get underneath the paint and cause peeling, look for leaking or temperature fluctuations that cause sweating. For example, if you have peeling paint in the bathroom, the extreme temperatures and humidity can cause peeling. Consider using a dehumidifier in that room. If the exterior paint is peeling, check around your gutters or roof to see if they're leaking onto the painted walls. If the walls near the kitchen or bathroom are peeling, you may need to see if the pipes are leaking. Identify areas of peeling paint. Because several things can cause peeling paint, your peeling walls may show damage differently. Look for peeling, cracking, or flaking areas of paint. You might even see areas that have extreme cracking that looks like alligator skin. These signs of damage can be caused by moisture getting under the paint or by painting on a surface that wasn't cleaned or primed well. Using cheap paint or painting second coats before letting the first coat dry can also cause damage. Protect your work space and yourself. Once you've located the peeled paint, lay down old towels, a tarp, or a sheet of plastic underneath the space. If the peeled paint is on the main part of a wall, apply painter's tape to the trim. To protect yourself from ingesting old paint, put on a safety mask, glasses, and gloves. The old towel or tarp will catch the old paint and debris that you scrape off of the wall. Scrape off all of the peeling paint. Choose a flat blade to scrape against the wall with the peeling paint. The old paint should come right off and fall onto your towel, plastic sheet, or tarp. You can use a stiff-blade putty knife, wire brush, or paint scraper. Scrape until you don't see any peeling paint on the wall. Try scraping most of the paint away with something like a 5-in-1 tool, then sand away any remaining paint with sandpaper. Once you get to an area where the paint doesn't come off easily, you can stop scraping. Since removing peeling paint can expose toxic lead dust, pregnant women and children should avoid the area. Fill any cracks or holes. If you're repairing an interior surface, dip a putty knife into quick-setting patching compound. For an exterior surface, dip it into exterior spackling compound paste. Spread a thin layer over the damaged surface so any cracks or holes are filled. Check the manufacturer's instructions to see how long the material needs to dry. If you apply the compound too thickly, the wall will feel bumpy. Sand the space. After you make the repair, take a piece of fine-grit sandpaper and rub it over the space that you filled with compound. To repair a larger area, you can use a disc sander with a 60 to 120-grit disc. Sand the area until the surface feels smooth and blends in with the surrounding surface. If you don't want to buy a disc sander, you might be able to rent one from a hardware store. Don't worry about getting the area too smooth—you want there to be a little grit for the primer to adhere to. Wipe the area clean with a cloth. Dip a sponge or cloth into water and wring it out so it's just damp. Wipe the space that you sanded to remove any dirt, dust, or old paint. Take a dry cloth and wipe it again so there's no moisture on the surface. The surface should be completely dry before you continue. If you've repaired a large exterior surface, you may need to hose it down with water. You'll need to wait 2 to 3 days before preparing the surface for painting. Apply a coat of primer. Dip a brush or roller into a high-quality paint primer. Spread a thin, even layer of the primer over your repaired surface and let it dry completely. This can take several hours or up to a day depending on the brand of primer. If you're applying primer to an exterior space, you can use a spray applicator to cover it. For a bathroom or kitchen, use an oil-based primer that can block stains. This type of primer will also protect humid surfaces from mildew. Touch up small surfaces with new paint. If you're just repainting a small repaired area, you can get out the can of paint that you originally used to paint the space or buy a sample-sized can of paint. Dip a bristle or sponge brush into the paint. Spread it directly over the primed surface and brush away towards the edges. Repaint large surfaces. If you repaired lots of peeling patches on a wall, you may need to repaint the whole wall. Pour your paint into a paint tray and coat a paint roller in it. Apply the paint in a light, even layer. Let it dry before you apply another coat of paint. Dry the space. For interior walls, let the repaired areas dry for at least a day before you touch them or hang things up on them. If you repaired peeling paint in a bathroom, wait a full day before you take a shower or bath because this can introduce moisture. Since you can't control how humid your outdoor surfaces get, just try to do your painting repairs when there are a few dry days forecasted.
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Remove excess moisture near the painted area. Identify areas of peeling paint. Protect your work space and yourself. Scrape off all of the peeling paint. Fill any cracks or holes. Sand the space. Wipe the area clean with a cloth. Apply a coat of primer. Touch up small surfaces with new paint. Repaint large surfaces. Dry the space.
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Sinks
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To clean your stainless steel sink, start by taking everything out of it and rinsing it with water. Then, sprinkle some baking soda over the bottom and sides of the sink so they're covered in a thin layer. Use a sponge or cloth to buff the baking soda into the stainless steel. The baking soda will help remove stuck-on grime, but it's delicate enough that it won't scratch your sink. When you're finished, pour or spray white vinegar over the baking soda. Let it fizz for 30 seconds, then rinse your sink out with water. Finally, dry your sink with a clean cloth to avoid water stains. If there are still grease or calcium stains, mix 1 cup (240 mL) of white vinegar with 1/4 cup (40 g) of cream of tartar. Apply the mixture to any stains or residue with a clean cloth. Then, buff it into the stainless steel until it's clean and shiny. Rinse the vinegar and tartar off with water and dry your sink off with a cloth.
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Gather the proper supplies. Once you've selected your product, get the right supplies. For washing the sink, you'll need a soft to medium nylon scrub brush. Anything more abrasive can scratch the surface of your sink. You also may want to wear dish gloves while cleaning. Read your manufacturer's instructions to select a cleaning agent. Stainless steel sinks are all made from slightly different materials. These materials respond differently to different types of cleaning products. To make sure you choose the right product for your sink, it's best to defer to manufacturer's instructions in regards to care, cleaning, and general maintenance. In the absence of instructions, use your best judgement and select a cleaning product recommended by manufactures and manufacturer's agencies in regards to stainless steel sink care. Products frequently recommended for a stainless steel sink are Fantastik Antibacterial Heavy Duty, Formula 409 Antibacterial All Purpose, Windex, Bar Keeper's Friend and Soft Cleanser, and stainless steel cleaner and polish. Rinse the sink to remove food particles. Turn on the water and allow food particles to flow down the drain. You can use a sponge to help guide the particles down the drain. In the event food is stuck on the sink, pour a small amount of dish soap on the sink and then rinse out with hot water. Wash the sink with warm water and a sponge. Apply your cleaner to your rag or brush. Brush the cleaner on, working in the direction of the sink's metal grain. Make sure to remember to clean off the faucet and the sink's handles, as grime often builds up on these places. Rinse the sink thoroughly. Many cleaners contain bleach or other chemicals that can be corrosive to a stainless steel sink over time. Turn on the faucet and rinse the cleaner out completely. Make sure you keep rinsing until you no longer see any residue or bubbles from the cleaning product. Make sure to rinse off hard-to-reach places as well. Take a wet rag and wipe down the faucet, handles, and other places. Make sure to keep wiping until any residue is removed. Dry the sink. Use paper towels or a dry rag to dry the sink completely. Stainless steel can rust if water evaporates on its surface. Make sure to rub the sink down until it's completely dry after cleaning to prevent this issue. Make sure you use softer rags and paper towels to dry the sink. Using a rag that's too abrasive can cause scratching. Allow some scratches to blend over time. Every day use causes most stainless steel sinks to scratch slightly, even with proper care. Unless scratches are particularly large or unsightly, it may be a good idea to simply let them blend. Eventually, small scratches will create a unique finish for your sink. Determine how to remove a scratch. Minor scratches are a common problem for stainless steel sinks. How you remove the scratches depends on the type of sink you have. If you have manufacturer's instructions, refer to these. You can also ask your landlord if you rent. Brush stainless steels that come in a Number 3 or Number 4 finish are fairly typical. Scratches here may be difficult, but not impossible, to remove. Hairline finish, another brush finish, may not respond well to treatments. However, abrasive pads or sandpaper can be used to remove scratches on these surfaces. You should always defer to manufacturer's instructions if you have them. If you have instructions for your specific type of sink, use a product reccomended by these instructions. Use sandpaper or abrasive pads to remove the scratches. Sandpaper or abrasive pads with a grip between 80 and 120 can be used on scratches for brush stainless steel. You can purchase sandpaper at a local hard ware. Rub the sandpaper along the length of the scratch until it is removed. Make sure you know what type of stainless steel you have before using sandpaper. Non-brush stainless steel may not respond well to sandpaper. If you rent, you may want to ask your landlord to repair the sink. If you cause further damage, you may be fined. Your landlord likely has a maintenance worker who will know how to repair your sink. Look into store bought products to remove stains and rust. You can also use store bought liquid cleaners to remove rust, stains, and lessen the appearance of scratches. Autosol rust remover is recommended by some stainless steel manufacturers and can successfully address damage such as rust. Follow the usage instructions for such products. With some products, you may put the product on the sink and then rinse it off. With other products, you may have to let the liquid dry over a stain or scratch before removing the stain. Try homemade remedies on stains. Some people advise certain home remedies for stains. While there's no guarantee such remedies will work, they're worth a try if you're struggling with a set in stain on your sink. Mix equal parts lemon juice and baking soda into a paste. Rub this paste over the stain with a damp sponge. Let the paste sit for 15 to 20 minutes, and then wipe the area clean. Mix a tablespoon of cream of tartar with a couple of drops of lemon juice. Rub this paste on rust spots and stains until they come off. Do not use steel wool. Steel wool is very abrasive. If used on a stainless steel sink, it can easily cause scratches. Stick to softer and non-abrasive brushes and sponges when cleaning a stainless steel sink. Avoid rubber dish mats. Do not place a rubber dish mat at the bottom of a stainless steel sink. These products can trap water, resulting in discoloration over time. If you prefer to use a rubber dish mat when doing dishes, leave the mat in the sink while you're washing dishes. Then, remove it and dry the area underneath when you're done. Keep wet rags out of the sink. You may place a wet rag somewhere in the sink when you finish doing dishes or wiping down countertops. While this is convenient, you should never leave wet rags or sponges in a stainless steel sink. Excess water can cause rust and stains. Store your wet rags somewhere else in your kitchen. Do not leave cast iron cookware in a stainless steel sink. Cast iron cookware produces a lot of residue that can wear down stainless steel. If left in a stainless steel sink, this can cause the sink to rust and stain. It's also not good for cast iron cookware to be left wet for long, as this can cause the cookware to rust as well.
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Gather the proper supplies. Rinse the sink to remove food particles. Wash the sink with warm water and a sponge. Rinse the sink thoroughly. Dry the sink. Allow some scratches to blend over time. Determine how to remove a scratch. Use sandpaper or abrasive pads to remove the scratches. Look into store bought products to remove stains and rust. Try homemade remedies on stains. Do not use steel wool. Avoid rubber dish mats. Keep wet rags out of the sink. Do not leave cast iron cookware in a stainless steel sink.
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How to Look Nice for School (Girls)
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If you're a girl who wants to look nice for school, wear clothes and accessories that you feel confident in. For a simple look, pair jeans with your favorite t-shirt. Or for a more comfortable style, wear an oversized sweater with fitted pants or leggings. You can easily personalize your outfit with an accessory or two, like jewelry, a scarf, or a hair ribbon. Keep your hair tidy in a style that suits you, like straight, curly, braided, or held up in a bun. It's also important to wash your face and brush your teeth every day.
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Take a shower to wash your hair and body. Use body wash to rinse dirt and grime off of your body in the shower daily, especially if you've been exercising or outside. Wash your hair using shampoo when it gets greasy, often every other day. Use conditioner to give your hair some added shine and nutrients. Use a loofah, washcloth, or your hands to spread the body wash over your body, paying special attention to your underarms and feet. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss frequently. Use your toothbrush and toothpaste to brush your teeth in the morning before you go to school, as well as before you go to bed. Brush for two minutes each time, making sure you brush each tooth as well as your tongue. Floss to get rid of any food that might be stuck in between your teeth. While it's recommended that you floss twice a day, try to at least do it before going to bed to get rid of any food buildup in your mouth. If you struggle with flossing or have braces, consider getting a water pick to help you clean your mouth and teeth more effectively. Comb your hair to get rid of any tangles. This is especially important to do before and after taking a shower because wetting your hair will make the tangles more difficult to get out. Use a comb or brush to gently brush through each strand of hair, removing tangles and knots so your hair is smooth. Try using a wide-tooth comb to get rid of tangles when your hair is still wet. Wear deodorant so you’re smelling fresh and clean. It's likely that you'll sweat at some point during the school day, and putting on deodorant will help mask any odors. Pick out a deodorant or antiperspirant with a scent that you like, and use it under your arms every morning before you go to school. Regular deodorants keep you smelling fresh when you sweat, while an antiperspirant helps control the amount that you sweat. Consider putting deodorant in your gym bag for you to use if you need it during gym class or sports. Wash your face twice a day to get rid of dirt. Rinse your face with water and a gentle face cleanser in the morning and again at night. Remove any makeup using makeup wipes or a different type of makeup remover to make sure you don't go to bed with anything left on your face. Washing your face will help prevent breakouts. If you do have bad breakouts, pick out an acne-fighting product containing an ingredient like benzoyl peroxide to help treat them. Pick out clean clothes to wear each day. Avoid wearing the same clothes multiple times without washing them. Choose a clean outfit each morning to wear to school, and bring a change of clothes if you'll be exercising or spending lots of time outdoors. Some clothing items like jeans you can wear more than once without washing, but be sure to look them over to check for any stains first. Wear a fresh shirt every day since these often gather more sweat and stains. Cut your nails when they get long using nail clippers. If you notice dirt building up under your fingernails or toenails, it's likely time to trim them. Use nail clippers to cut your nails, leaving a thin edge of white so you don't cut down to your actual skin. Feel free to paint them using nail polish too, if desired. Use a nail scrub brush to get rid of any dirt underneath your fingernails. Use feminine hygiene products during your menstrual cycle, if needed. When you're on your period, bring pads or tampons with you to school in a little pouch or in a pocket of your backpack. Change them every 4-6 hours to ensure you keep your body fresh and clean. If you use a different sort of hygiene product, like a menstrual cup or IUD, make sure you know how to care for these. If you're playing an intense sport or swimming in a pool before or after school, opt for a tampon instead of a pad. Use a moisturizer containing sunscreen before applying any makeup. This will protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays as well as lock in moisture for your face. Squeeze out a nickel-sized amount of moisturizer and spread it evenly over your skin. Pick out a moisturizer from your local drugstore or big box store. Cover up any blemishes using concealer. If your skin is breaking out or you just want to cover up certain spots, pick out a concealer that matches your skin tone. Apply a minimum amount in a light layer and rub it in gently to spread it onto the areas evenly. Some concealers come with a tool for you to use to spread it over your face, or you can use your finger or a makeup brush to blend it in evenly. Look for sample concealers at your local big box or beauty store that you can test out on your skin before purchasing to make sure the color matches. Apply mascara to your eyelashes to draw attention to your eyes. Brush the mascara onto your lashes gently, making sure you get as close to your eyelid as possible for the best effect. Use the mascara on your upper lashes to make your eyes look bigger and more defined. Pick out a mascara in a brown color if you have lighter hair, or choose a dark brown or black color if you have brown or darker hair. Apply the mascara carefully to avoid getting it in your eyes. Pick out a shade of lip gloss to add some shine to your lips. Neutral shades of pink always look great when you're at school, or you can choose a darker tone like a red for a bolder look. Apply the lip gloss to your lips evenly using the wand that comes with it. Choose from a wide variety of lip gloss shades at your local big box store or beauty store. If you don't want to use a lip gloss, apply a lip balm or chapstick to your lips to give them some needed moisture. Keep your look natural for school by applying minimal makeup. Since you're going to school, it's best to keep your look as casual and minimal as possible. Concealer, mascara, and a simple lip gloss are likely the only things you might need, though eye shadow and other forms of makeup can be used too. Check your school's guidelines to make sure there aren't any restrictions on what type of makeup you can wear. Straighten your hair for a sleek look. Make sure your hair is completely dry before using a hair straightener to straighten your locks. Section your hair into smaller sections and close the straightener down on a strand of hair before pulling the straightener slowly down the length. Spray your hair with a heat protectant spray before using the hair straightener to keep it from getting damaged. Avoid holding the hair straightener clamped down on a section of hair for more than a few seconds or you may burn your hair. Add curls to your hair to give your hair some bounce. Use a curling iron to create waves in your hair. Wrap 1 in (2.5 cm) strands of hair around the curling iron's rod and wait a few seconds before releasing the strand to reveal beautiful curls. Spray your hair with a heat protectant so you don't damage your hair. Curl your hair without using heat by doing things like putting it up in a bun or using foam rollers. Braid your hair to create a casual updo. French braid your hair, create a dutch braid , or opt for a simple rope braid to keep your hair out of your face and styled. There are lots of different braids to choose from, but the traditional braid always creates a great look too. To do a simple braid, separate your hair into three sections. Cross the left section over the middle section, and the right section over the middle section, repeating this process to create a long braid. Create one braid going down the back of your head, or separate your hair into two sections to form two braids. Pull your hair up into a bun or ponytail to get your hair out of your face. If you're pressed for time or just want your hair up, sweep your hair up into a simple high or low bun, or opt for a ponytail. Secure your choice using a hair tie. Use bobby pins to secure any stray pieces of hair. Add accessories to your hair to style it quickly. These could be things like barrettes, embellished bobby pins, headbands, or scarves. Pin your hair to the side using a clip or barrette, or throw on a headband to keep your hair out of your face. Tie a scarf around your head so it looks like a headband for a unique look. Stick to your school’s dress code. When you're putting together an outfit, it's important to follow your school's dress code so you look presentable and don't get in trouble. Look over your school's rules about what you can and can't wear so you're sure to pick out something appropriate. For example, your school might not allow strapless shirts, ripped jeans, or bras showing through your clothing. Make sure any shorts or dresses are long enough according to your school's guidelines. Personalize your outfit using scarves or jewelry if you wear a uniform. Even if you have to wear a uniform to school, there are lots of ways to let your personality and style shine through. Wear jewelry, a scarf, stylish socks, or your favorite pair of shoes to personalize your look. For example, wear a statement necklace or bracelet with your uniform, or a fun belt. Bows and headbands can be a great way to add style to your uniform as well. Pair jeans and a T-shirt with statement shoes for a simple look. Put on your favorite pair of jeans and pick out a T-shirt in a solid color like blue or purple. Select a pair of statement shoes that brings out the colors in your outfit like sandals with flowers on them or a pair of artsy Converse. Wear a shirt with a V-neck for a more feminine look. Add a statement jacket on over your T-shirt to take your outfit to the next level. Wear an oversized sweater with fitted pants for a cozy outfit. Pick out a soft sweater in a color like pink, green, gray, or blue, and pair it with fitted pants to help streamline your outfit. These could be skinny jeans or leggings, if your school dress code allows them. Accessorize your outfit by adding a long necklace that matches your sweater. Layer a jean jacket over a dress for a fancier outfit. During warmer weather, pick out your favorite dress, either in a pattern or a solid color. Put on a denim jacket and wear a pair of sandals to complete the look. For example, wear a red and orange floral patterned dress with a dark blue denim jacket over it. Add a belt to your dress to define your waistline. Pick out a flowy top to wear with shorts on warmer days. For example, wear a light purple short-sleeved blouse with jean shorts, or put on a white flowy tank top with patterned shorts. Whichever option you choose, make sure your shirt matches your shorts to create a stylish outfit. Put on a pair of sneakers to complete your look. Make sure the length of your shorts follows your school dress code. Use accessories to take a simple outfit to the next level. If you're looking for ways to spice up your outfit, use accessories like jewelry, scarves, or bags. A necklace always does a great job of making an outfit look classier, and patterned scarves are good for adding color to a neutral-colored outfit. For example, wear bracelets or watches with shorts and a T-shirt, or put on a green plaid scarf to add color to a gray sweater. If you wear glasses, pick out a pair of stylish frames that you think will make your outfits look more interesting.
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Take a shower to wash your hair and body. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss frequently. Comb your hair to get rid of any tangles. Wear deodorant so you’re smelling fresh and clean. Wash your face twice a day to get rid of dirt. Pick out clean clothes to wear each day. Cut your nails when they get long using nail clippers. Use feminine hygiene products during your menstrual cycle, if needed. Use a moisturizer containing sunscreen before applying any makeup. Cover up any blemishes using concealer. Apply mascara to your eyelashes to draw attention to your eyes. Pick out a shade of lip gloss to add some shine to your lips. Keep your look natural for school by applying minimal makeup. Straighten your hair for a sleek look. Add curls to your hair to give your hair some bounce. Braid your hair to create a casual updo. Pull your hair up into a bun or ponytail to get your hair out of your face. Add accessories to your hair to style it quickly. Stick to your school’s dress code. Personalize your outfit using scarves or jewelry if you wear a uniform. Pair jeans and a T-shirt with statement shoes for a simple look. Wear an oversized sweater with fitted pants for a cozy outfit. Layer a jean jacket over a dress for a fancier outfit. Pick out a flowy top to wear with shorts on warmer days. Use accessories to take a simple outfit to the next level.
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How to File a Case in Small Claims Court
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To file a case in small claims court, start by going online to find out which court handles small claims in your county or region. Next, determine the full legal name of the person you want to sue. Then, visit your county courthouse to fill out the necessary paperwork or check to see if you can fill out the paperwork online. Finally, notify the other party of the lawsuit by serving the defendant papers according to the rules of your county.
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Review the facts of your case to be certain you have grounds for a lawsuit. The first step in the small claims process is to evaluate your potential case. The question to ask here is whether someone owes you money and is refusing to pay. Generally, you can bring civil cases for disputes that don't involve a large amount of money. If you do end up suing someone, you become the plaintiff and the person you are suing is the defendant. Many types of cases can be heard in small claims court. For example, the return of security deposit or a payment dispute over broken or damaged property. Other cases involve breach of a written or verbal contract. In your case, figure out how much money you are owed and by whom. Also consider why they owe you that money. In some counties, small claims courts review evictions and other landlord-tenant matters. If you're dealing with such issues, you'll have to find out what the laws in your area are if you are trying to evict a tenant. Consider consulting a lawyer. Depending on the complexity of your case, you may want to consider contacting an attorney. In some states, you can't have a lawyer in small claims court. You may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to small claims court, though. If you need more guidance, you may contact a lawyer through your state bar association. State and county bar associations often offer free referral services to qualified local attorneys, and may also offer free consultations with attorneys that specialize in the legal issues relevant to your case. Mail a letter via certified mail demanding payment. A “demand letter” is a formal letter demanding monetary payment or some other action from another party. Send a demand letter to the person who owes you money. This will cost a little more, but will create a legal record of the fact that your letter was delivered. A demand letter should explain what payment or action you are seeking. It should make it clear why you are seeking the payment or particular action. It should also specify a time limit for payment or performing the particular action. Although not required, a demand letter is an attempt to settle that matter without taking formal legal action. In some cases, just the threat of a lawsuit can cause the person you are considering suing to pay you. Because of the financial and emotional costs of filing a lawsuit, try to use small claims court as a last resort, not as your first option. Consider mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR is a tool you can consider to get the money the other party owes you without a lawsuit. You can suggest to the other party that a third party mediate your conflict. You can do so in the demand letter or at any point during the process: Mediation is a process of negotiation where all sides state their case to an impartial third party. This mediator then issues a judgment about who owes what to whom. In some states, courts offer mediation as a free or low-cost service. Mediation is also quicker than bringing a suit in court. Parties often share the cost of hiring a neutral mediator, which will vary based on the mediator and complexity of the case. This person will assist them in working out a mutually agreeable outcome. The process includes an evaluation by a neutral third-party, negotiation, and mediation. ADR is often less adversarial, more efficient and less expensive than formal legal processes. Consider arbitration. Arbitration is another form of ADR. Arbitration allows parties to litigate the dispute without going to court. Arbitration may be binding or non-binding. If the parties agree to binding arbitration, they waive their right to a trial. In doing so, they agree to accept the arbitrator's decision as final. Non-binding arbitration means the parties may request a trial if they do not accept the arbitrator's decision. Your local county court may have more information about both mediation and arbitration. Familiarize yourself with your state’s laws governing small claims cases. If you decide to take your claim to court, you should spend some time studying several important topics. Learn how much money you can ask for in small claims court. State law determines the amount. The rule of thumb is that you should be asking for less than $10,000 in small claims court. Some states, such as Alabama, offer you a maximum of $3,000 in small claims. Other states, such as Tennessee, offer up to $25,000. If you believe you are owed more than your state's laws permit, you can't file your case in small claims court. In that case, you have two options. You could lower the amount of money you're asking for to have your case fit into small claims guidelines. Or you could pursue the case in a higher court. Pursuing the case in a higher court requires legal advice. It will also result in more fees and could take up to several years for a hearing. Determine the right venue for the suit. Figuring out where to file the claim can be tricky. For assistance, visit the local superior court in the county where you live. Or you can use the Internet to find out which court handles small claims in your county. The place where you'll file suit will most likely depend on the following: Where the defendant lives. Where the contract was signed or carried out. Where the business involved is located. Where the damage happened. Where the goods involved are permanently kept. Gather information about how to file suit. After locating the appropriate court, call or visit the court website to find out if it operates a self-help center. If the court offers this service, ask the self-help center staff for more guidance on how to file a case in small claims court. Some counties, such as the County of San Diego, provide detailed guidebooks on how to file a small claims court case. Certain professional organizations, such as the Texas Young Lawyers Association, also provide guidebooks. Determine the exact name(s) of the person(s) you want to sue. It's important that you use the exact legal name of the person you want to bring to small claims court. Use the country clerk's computers to track down the legal name(s) of anyone you wish to name in your suit. If you are suing a business, corporation or partnership, you can identify the legal name of the business entity by visiting your Secretary of State's website. For example, the California Secretary of State's website allows Internet users to search for the legal name of a particular business entity. This will allow you to locate the identity of the business owner. Your local County Clerk/Assessor or Recorder may be able to help. Some offer an online option that allows you to access the Fictitious Business Name Index from your own computer. This allows you to track down the identity of a business owner. Ask the county clerk for permission to access the Fictitious Business Name Index if you can't search for it online. Determine how you can pay court costs. Before heading to the courthouse to file your small claims complaint, contact the clerk of courts office. The clerk will tell you how you can pay your court costs. The cost of filing a claim in small claims court ranges from around $15 to $200, depending on the state you live in. Some courts will only accept cash or credit cards. Others will also accept personal checks. If you are worried about the cost, note that some states have waivers available for people with lower incomes. Ask if you are eligible. File the claim. Visit your county courthouse to fill out the necessary paperwork. In some counties, you can find the required paperwork online. Depending on your state, the online forms may include a “Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court” form as well as a “Proof of Service (Small Claims)” form. When you file your claim, you must provide a succinct and informative explanation of why you believe you're owed money. If you have any evidence to support your claim for money owed, such as a signed contract, be certain to attach it to your complaint. The county clerk should be able to give you a court date right away. You'll need this date when you're serving the papers. If you don't understand something, be sure to ask one of the clerks. They are knowledgeable and usually helpful. If you must file in person, bring your ID. Some states require you to show it. Serve the defendant. The process of notifying the other party of the lawsuit is called "serving" the defendant. You can use several different ways to serve the defendant the papers. One way is to enlist someone who's not in any way a party to the lawsuit and who is over 18 years old to serve the papers. Another way is to hire a professional process server (also called "due process server") to serve the papers. This is a good idea if you think the defendant might try to avoid the service. A third way is to let the county sheriff, marshal or constable serve the papers. This is another good choice for defendants that might try to avoid service. This option is not available everywhere, and does typically require a fee. A final option is to have the county clerk serve the papers via certified mail. You must have the papers served on the defendant a certain number of days before your court date. For example, in California, you must serve the court papers at least 15 days in advance of the court date. If the defendant is a person, business, or public entity outside of the county, you have 20 days. The service rules will vary depending on your state and can be confusing. Be sure to clarify the rules with the county clerk or an attorney. All defendants in the lawsuit must be served; it's not enough to serve just one of the defendants if there is more than one. Corporations and limited liability companies (LLC's) have specific assigned agents for service. You can locate a corporation's or LLC's registered agent by visiting your Secretary of State's website. You may also check the company's website or call the company and ask who can accept service on behalf of the company. Sit in on a small claims court hearing. Before your hearing, go sit in the audience of a small claims hearing. It can be helpful to know what to expect when the judge calls your name and asks you to present your case. Being prepared is an easy way to increase your chances of winning. Don't underestimate the value of preparedness. Enlist witnesses and evidence. You don't want to show up to court with an entourage of friends and followers. But having a few witnesses who can convince the judge of your reliability can be helpful. Whenever possible, use direct or circumstantial evidence. Either is better than making unsubstantiated claims. Direct evidence is evidence that proves a fact without any guesswork. You might be able to provide many types of direct evidence. One example might be the damaged or broken piece of property you are seeking payment for; testimony from someone who saw the defendant damage the property would also be direct evidence; and a third example might be a receipt displaying the total value of the damaged property. Circumstantial evidence suggests something occurred, but you can't prove it directly. For example, you might have a witness who says she saw the defendant take the piece of property and enter a building. She might go on to say that she saw the defendant leave the building with the damaged or broken property. This doesn't prove the defendant damaged the property. It would, however, suggest that this is a likely possibility. Whenever possible, avoid relying on hearsay. Hearsay is testimony or documents which quote a person who is not in court. Get your point across effectively. Your judge will likely be hearing many cases and will appreciate a clear, efficient explanation of your case. When preparing for your hearing, be sure to consider the following: What happened? How has it affected you? How much does the other party owe you? Why is the defendant at fault? Prepare concise answers to all these questions. Understand the law. Hopefully, you'll win your case. But just because you win a decision in small claims court doesn't mean you'll get the money owed to you. The defendant, also known as the “judgment debtor,” has 30 days to either pay you or ask for a new trial by appeal. If the debtor does not pay within 30 days, consider the steps below. Note that some of these options may not be available in your state. Check with the county clerk or an attorney to determine which options are available to you. Levy the debtor’s wages. In some states, such as California, you can garnish the defendant's wages until the debt is paid. This means a portion of any pay checks the debtor earns will go directly to you. To garnish wages you'll need to complete a “Writ of Execution” form. It must be approved by the court and served to the defendant. Levy the debtor’s bank account. In some states, you can request a bank levy. This means that the money will be taken out of the defendant's bank account to satisfy the judgment. To do this, you'll need to know the name and branch address of the bank or other financial institution used by the defendant. To perform a bank levy, you'll also need to complete a “Writ of Execution” form. Record an Abstract of Judgment. Another option that may be available in your state is to record an "Abstract of Judgment for Civil and Small Claims." This puts a lien on any land, house or other building the debtor owns. To record an Abstract of Judgment for Civil and Small Claims, you'll need to complete another court form. Ask the police to do a “till tap” or place a “keeper” in the debtor’s business. If the debtor is a business with a cash register, a law enforcement official can go to the business and take enough money to satisfy your judgment and associated fees. Another option is for law enforcement to remain in the defendant's business establishment. The officer who does this is called a "keeper." The keeper will take all funds that come in until the judgment is satisfied. To request a “till tap” or a “keeper,” you must complete another court form. In some states, such as California, you must complete a “Writ of Execution” form. In some states, you must pay significant fees in advance. A till tap, for example, typically costs $60 to $100. The cost of a keeper will vary depending on how long you want them to remain at the business. Conduct a judgment debtor’s examination. A judgement debtor's examination is a procedure in which the judgment debtor must go back to court. In court, the debtor must answer questions about his/her finances. The judgment debtor will be asked about the existence, location and amount of income he/she earns. As part of the examination, you can subpoena bank books and other similar financial documents. You can also request the judge to order the defendant to turn over any assets in his/her possession. To request a judgment debtor's examination you must complete another court form. In some states, such as California, you must complete a “Judgment Debtor's Examination” form. Suspend the judgment debtor’s driver’s license. In some states, if you win a small claims case over an auto accident and the defendant doesn't pay, you can have the defendant's license suspended. In California, you can request a 90-day suspension if the judgement is under $750. To use this option, you must complete DMV Form DL17. If the judgment is over $750, you can request suspension until the defendant satisfies the judgment. To use this option, you must complete DMV Form DL30.
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Review the facts of your case to be certain you have grounds for a lawsuit. Consider consulting a lawyer. Mail a letter via certified mail demanding payment. Consider mediation. Consider arbitration. Familiarize yourself with your state’s laws governing small claims cases. Determine the right venue for the suit. Gather information about how to file suit. Determine the exact name(s) of the person(s) you want to sue. Determine how you can pay court costs. File the claim. Serve the defendant. Sit in on a small claims court hearing. Enlist witnesses and evidence. Get your point across effectively. Understand the law. Levy the debtor’s wages. Levy the debtor’s bank account. Record an Abstract of Judgment. Ask the police to do a “till tap” or place a “keeper” in the debtor’s business. Conduct a judgment debtor’s examination. Suspend the judgment debtor’s driver’s license.
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How to Steam Crab
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To steam crab, you'll need a tall high-walled pot with a steaming rack or separator on top of the pot so the crabs don't touch the liquid. Pour 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt or 2 cans of beer and an equal amount of apple cider or distilled white vinegar into the pot. Then, put 3-4 crabs, belly down, on the steam rack, put the lid on, and turn up the heat. While the size and type of crabs will determine the cooking time, it typically takes 20-30 minutes to steam your crabs to perfection!
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Keep the crabs chilled. Crabs can be steamed alive or frozen (the latter are usually crab legs). However, if possible, live crabs taste better after steaming. If you're not immediately cooking the crabs, you will want to keep them cold, whether they are alive or frozen. You can use a cooler full of ice or you can use cold packs.Keep the crabs chilled right until the second you steam the crabs. If you're cooking live crabs, you could put them in an ice chest. Clean the crabs before or after steaming them. If you are handling live crabs (such as Dungeness and Red Rock crabs), you should clean the crabs before or after cooking them. Cooks do this either way. Remove the crabs' aprons (their abdomen) by pulling off the shell flaps on the crabs' bellies. This is the triangular shell piece positioned at the crab's tail. You can use your hands to break this off or use a knife tip to do so. Remove the crabs' backs (called the carapace) by sticking your thumb into the hole left from removing the crabs' abdomens. Lift up firmly, and the shells should detach from the crab body with guts attached. Take off the leafy, spongy gills from both sides of the crabs, and throw them away. Rinse the crabs with water before you steam them. You can steam many kinds of crab, although the cooking times will vary. Be careful to use separate plates for raw crabs and cooked crabs to avoid cross-contamination. You will want to rinse out the green-brown guts from the crabs. Break off the mouth parts on either side of the crabs, and throw them away. Then, turn the crabs upside down. Gripping the crabs on both sides, place your thumbs underneath along the back midpoint. Crack the crabs along their centers by pulling down with the hands while pushing up with the thumbs. It's also possible to do this process in reverse and cook the crabs and then clean them using the same process. Defrost frozen crab legs. You can either steam live crabs or you can steam frozen crab legs that you buy at the store. You will simply need to reheat frozen crab legs. It's a simpler process. One serving of frozen crab legs is usually between 8 ounces and 1 pound (225-450 g). To defrost frozen crab legs, put them in the refrigerator for about 8 hours. You don't want to leave them in the refrigerator for more than 2 days without cooking them, though. You'll want to put the crab legs in a watertight container so the legs drain while they are defrosting without creating a mess in your refrigerator. Use a tall high-walled pot. You don't want to use a pot that is too shallow or a saucepan. That could easily make a mess. A 6-quart pot is a good idea. A sturdy pot or a steamer that is tall and high will work well. You need a steaming rack or separator on top of the pot so the crabs don't touch the hot liquid. You can purchase a steam rack or make one out of tin foil. The basic goal is to allow the steam to rise into the crabs while preventing the crab from touching the boiling liquid below it. A crab steamer is a two-part pot. The bottom pot holds the steaming liquid, while the inner pot is perforated with holes and holds the crabs. If you do not have a crab steamer, you can improvise and use a large pot and a circular rack to place in the bottom of the pot for the crabs to sit on during the steaming process. Add liquid to the pot. Water works to steam live crabs and frozen crab legs, but if you want to steam crabs like a local, you could try the Maryland approach, and use beer and vinegar. Add about ¼ cup salt to the water. All you need is two cans of cheap beer and an equal amount of apple cider or distilled white vinegar. Some people also add bay leaves into the mixture. If using water, pour 2 cups of water into the pot and add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of salt. Some recipes call for adding spices to the beer or water (such as salt, garlic, chiles, limes, and cilantro). Place about two inches of liquid in the bottom of the pot, enough to boil and produce steam. You don't want the water line to rise above the steam rack. Boil the liquid. Other recipes call for one cup of water and one cup of vinegar. Place the crabs in the pot. You should use tongs to do this, especially if they are still alive. Put three to four crabs belly down on the steam rack. Cover them with a spice blend. Then, add another layer of crabs and repeat the seasoning process. Then cover the lid of the pot. You can find many recipes for different crab steaming spice blends online. A spice blend can vary by taste but often includes a mix of celery salt, dry mustard, cumin, black pepper, rock salt, and nutmeg. You could also purchase a spice blend for crab meat at many grocery stores. Steam the crabs the right length of time. The size of the crabs, of the pot, and the number of crabs you are steaming can change the cooking time. Generally, crab legs cook in about 4-8 minutes. Try not to cook frozen crab legs too long since they have already been cooked once. The crabs are done if the shell color is reddish-orange. You should check the crabs frequently. When the crabs are steamed, you will smell their aroma, and they will be warm. If you are going to steam more crabs, change the liquid before you do so. Make sure not to overcook crabs. It doesn't take long to steam, and overcooked crabs won't taste as good. For Dungeness crabs, boil about 18-20 minutes. Some types of crabs, such as blue crabs, can take significantly longer to steam, as long as 20-30 minutes. Whole Dungeness crabs can take 10-20 minutes to steam. Remove the crabs from the pot using the second pair of tongs. It's important to not use the tongs that handled the raw, live crabs. Doing so increases the risk of bacterial contamination. Place the steamed crabs on a large platter or a newspaper covered table, or any other protected surface. Sprinkle a light layer of seafood seasoning on the steamed crabs, grab your seafood bib and enjoy! Make a butter sauce to serve with the crabs. One tasty way to enjoy steamed crabs is with melted butter and wedges of lemon. You may need a cracker to crack the shells. Boil ½ pound unsalted butter in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Let the butter settle. After a few minutes, skim off the milk solids that will raise to the top of the butter using a spoon. Pour the rest of the butter into a serving bowl. Break the claws in half at their joints. Take a seafood mallet, and tap the shell of each claw so it breaks apart in order to serve that part of the crabs, if applicable.
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Keep the crabs chilled. Clean the crabs before or after steaming them. Rinse the crabs with water before you steam them. Defrost frozen crab legs. Use a tall high-walled pot. Add liquid to the pot. Place the crabs in the pot. Steam the crabs the right length of time. Remove the crabs from the pot using the second pair of tongs. Make a butter sauce to serve with the crabs.
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How to Reduce Gum Swelling
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To successfully reduce gum swelling, brush your teeth regularly using circular motions. Make sure to floss your teeth at least once a day to get rid of plaque, and gargle with a saltwater solution to kill unwanted bacteria. If you need immediate relief, try placing a hot compress over your mouth to soothe gum pain or use a cold compress to bring the swelling down. Drink plenty of water to keep your mouth clean, and stay away from gum irritants like tobacco, alcohol, and harsh mouthwash.
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Identify the cause of your swollen gums. Gums can become swollen for a variety of reasons, though in many cases the condition can be a sign of gum disease. It is important that you identify the cause of the swelling, so that you can pursue the correct course of action — either caring for your gums at home, or making an appointment to see a dentist. Some common causes include: Incorrect brushing or flossing techniques. In many cases, swollen gums are the result of poor oral hygiene, where plaque is allowed to build up between the teeth and at the gum line. To overcome this, you will need to start brushing teeth thoroughly and flossing regularly to remove excess plaque. In addition, many people who do floss between their teeth do it too roughly, which can also cause swelling. Gingivitis and periodontitis. If good oral hygiene is not maintained, gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis can easily develop. Gingivitis is the less severe form, and can be reversed if caught early. Periodontitis, on the other hand, is more serious and can lead to tooth loss. If gums look red, shiny and swollen, then you have gingivitis. The next stage is gum recession and bone loss, which defines periodontitis. If you suspect you might have either of these gum diseases, you should consult a dentist. Mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers which form on the gums can lead to pain and swelling. You can usually identify mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, by their appearance; they will have a whitish center and red edges. Multiple mouth ulcers can appear at once, but they are usually treatable and non-contagious. Chemotherapy. One of the many unfortunate side effects of chemotherapy is painful, swollen and bleeding gums. It can also cause the growth of painful ulcers and sores on the gums due to a weakened immune system. Although these symptoms can be relieved, they will not stop while chemotherapy treatment continues. Tobacco. Smoking cigarettes and using other tobacco products commonly contributes to painful, swollen gums. In fact, people who use tobacco products are far more likely to develop gum disease than non-tobacco users. As a result, the first step in relieving swollen gums is quitting smoking. Hormones. Swollen gums may be the result of an upsurge in the release of hormones which increase blood flow to the gums. These hormones include those which are produced during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Certain birth control pill may also release these hormones. Gently brush using swirling, circular motions, but avoid sideways action. Make sure you brush the top chewing surfaces, fronts and backs of teeth (next to the tongue) — mostly up the bottom teeth and down top ones. As mentioned above, swollen gums can often be the result of built-up plaque on the teeth. The best-case scenario is to remove plaque and avoid gum disease, as you easily rectify the problem with gentle, yet thorough brushing and flossing. You should aim to brush your teeth at least twice a day, morning and evening, and following meals, if possible. Use a soft nylon-bristle toothbrush. This will effectively clean teeth without causing further irritation. Avoid toothbrushes with medium or hard bristles, as these can cause gums to swell further and can even erode and scratch tooth enamel. No, brushing harder does not mean brushing better. Gums are made of delicate tissue, so brushing too hard will do them more harm than good. Avoid brushing in a vigorous back-and-forth motion which does not follow the grooves between teeth. A bad brushing technique that uses increased force is as dangerous as not brushing at all. Many patients develop root exposure and increased sensitivity after brushing too hard. Choose a gum-protecting toothpaste which is designed to help prevent gingivitis. Most major toothpaste brands produce a gingivitis-fighting version. Floss between your teeth once a day. Flossing daily removes the plaque a toothbrush cannot reach, but avoid flossing more than this, as it may irritate gums further. Flossing is neglected by many people, but even those who do floss may be aggravating their swollen gums by doing it too roughly. Avoid "snapping" the floss in between your teeth, as this can damage fragile gum tissue. Instead try to slide the floss carefully between teeth, following the curve of each tooth as you go. Rinse out your mouth with a saltwater solution. Gargling a saltwater solution is the oldest trick in the book when it comes to minimizing swelling and pain , but it is still one of the most effective. The salt works as an antibacterial agent, ridding the mouth of contaminants and soothing inflamed gums. Gargle and swish: Make your own saltwater solution , dissolving a teaspoon of regular table salt in a cup of warm water. Swish it all around the mouth, between teeth; so that it reaches the gums. Do not swallow the salty water — use it as a mouthwash. The saltwater solution can also be gargled to ease a sore throat , and used to clean new piercings and disinfect wounds. You may have luck gargling with hot water, as well. Just be careful not to burn your mouth. Use warm and cold compresses. Warm and cold compresses can be used to provide easy and immediate relief to sore and swollen gums. Warm compresses are best for relieving pain, while cold compresses will effectively reduce swelling. Hold the compresses against your face rather than against the gums themselves, as this is less awkward and prevents the gums from becoming further irritated by sudden changes in temperature. To make a hot compress: Soak a clean washcloth in warm (not hot) water, wring out the excess moisture, then hold it against your face until the pain begins to subside. To make a cold compress: Wrap a couple of ice cubes in a small, clean cloth or a paper towel. Alternatively, you can use a bag of frozen vegetables (like frozen peas) or a special cold pack that has been stored in the freezer. Hold the compress against your face for no more than 15 minutes. Avoid gum irritants. While your gums are sore and swollen, it is important that you avoid any substances that are going to exacerbate the swelling, such as tobacco products and alcohol. In addition, harsh mouthwashes — which you may be using to disinfect your mouth — can actually aggravate swollen gums, so you should also try taking a break from them for a while. Always dilute the mouthwash, adding half a cup of water to half a cup of mouthwash. You can use it two weeks in a row and then take a break for a week before you repeat the treatment. Drink plenty of water. Drinking lots of water will help to flush food residue and bacteria from your mouth, limiting the development of more plaque. In addition, drinking water will stimulate the production of saliva, which naturally helps to kill bacteria. Try gently massaging your gums. A gentle gum massage can help to ease pain and reduce inflammation by increasing blood circulation in the gums. Use a gentle, circular motion to massage the the swollen gums for about one minute. Remember to wash your hands before doing this and ensure that your fingernails are clean and clipped short. This will help to prevent the spread of bacteria. Try buying a gum stimulator if you find it difficult to use your fingers. Apply some clove oil. Clove oil is one natural treatment for swollen gums that has been proven effective in decreasing pain and reducing inflammation. Simply apply a little clove oil directly to the swollen gums three times a day using a q-tip. Alternatively, you can place a few drops of the clove oil into a cup of water and swish it around your mouth. Clove oil can be found in most drug stores and health food stores. Brush your teeth two to three times per day. Brushing your teeth removes plaque from your mouth, which helps fight against gum disease and tooth decay. In fact, nearly all oral health problems can be prevented with consistent and thorough dental hygiene. You should brush your teeth at least once in the morning and once in the evening, and after meals if possible. If you are unsure about the correct brushing technique, you should ask your dentist for a quick lesson during your next check-up, they will be happy to oblige. Remember to floss daily. Flossing removes the built-up plaque and bacteria from the crevices between teeth, and removing this build-up may prevent your gums from swelling in the first place. Floss gently, to avoid irritating delicate gum tissue. Always use a clean section of floss when you switch teeth, to prevent spreading bacteria from one part of the mouth to another. If you find dental floss awkward to use, look for a packet of dental picks at the drugstore — these are small wooden or plastic sticks which can be inserted between the teeth to achieve the same effects as flossing. Ensure that your diet is varied and rich in vitamin C, calcium and folic acid. Poor nutrition can lead to gum inflammation (among other issues). In particular, it is important that you get enough vitamin C, calcium and folic acid in your diet. This is due to the fact that vitamin C and folic acid actively contribute to healthy gums and prevent gingivitis, while it has been proven that people who are deficient in calcium are much more likely to develop gum diseases. Take a daily multi-vitamin, and eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The top food sources of vitamin C include papaya, bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli, pineapple, Brussels sprouts, kiwifruits, oranges, cantaloupe and kale. The best sources of calcium include dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, along with sardines, tofu, salmon, soy milk, cereals and collard greens. Foods with high levels of Folic acid include dark, leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, peas, beans, lentils, celery, avocado and citrus fruits. Never gargle with vinegar or lemon juice. As acids, vinegar and lemon juice can erode the enamel, which is essential to protect teeth. Rinse your mouth with water. Get enough sleep and avoid stress. Exhaustion may lead to puffiness across your face and in your gums, so try to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. You should also avoid stress as much as possible, as stress causes the body to release a chemical known as cortisol, which has been linked with inflammation of the gums and other parts of the body. You can reduce stress by exercising regularly. Exercise releases happy hormones which are guaranteed to put you in a good mood. In addition, exercise will tire you out, helping you to get a better sleep at night. It's win-win! You can also reduce stress and promote relaxation by taking some personal time each day to go for a walk, read a book, or take a bath. You should also avoid over-stimulating yourself before bed, so turn off the television and computer at least an hour before bed. Eliminate tobacco. As mentioned before, tobacco can be very irritating on gums and people who smoke or use other tobacco products are at increased risk of developing gum disease. If possible, you should try to quit smoking , or at the very least cut back on your tobacco use. Visit your dentist for a teeth cleaning and examination. Swollen gums are often the manifestation of a more severe dental problem like periodontitis caused by plaque, germs and tooth decay, so if your gums are consistently swollen, you should make an appointment with the dentist. Your dentist will be able to tell exactly what's going on in your mouth and recommend the appropriate treatment. Even if your teeth and gums seem completely healthy, it is good practice to make an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist at least once a year.
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Identify the cause of your swollen gums. Gently brush using swirling, circular motions, but avoid sideways action. Floss between your teeth once a day. Rinse out your mouth with a saltwater solution. Use warm and cold compresses. Avoid gum irritants. Drink plenty of water. Try gently massaging your gums. Apply some clove oil. Brush your teeth two to three times per day. Remember to floss daily. Ensure that your diet is varied and rich in vitamin C, calcium and folic acid. Never gargle with vinegar or lemon juice. Get enough sleep and avoid stress. Eliminate tobacco. Visit your dentist for a teeth cleaning and examination.
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How to Stop Cats from Digging in Flower Beds
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To stop cats from digging in your flower beds, put down a 6-inch deep layer of mulch around them, which cats won't like stepping on. Or, you can sprinkle some strong-smelling foods around your flower beds to deter nearby cats, like citrus fruit peels, cayenne pepper, or coffee grounds. You can also try laying chicken wire over the soil in your flower beds since cats don't like the feeling of chicken wire on their paws.
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Place taut string around flower beds to create an obstacle for cats. Hammer a stake at each corner of the bed. Wrap the string around 1 of the stakes, then pull it taut and wrap it around the next stake at the same level. Keep going until you have surrounded the flower bed with string. Cats dislike the feeling is going over or under a piece of taut string, so this might be enough to keep them out. Pour mulch around flower beds to make the ground deeper. Use the trimmings that you would normally discard or purchase a bag of mulch. Put down a 2 ft (0.61 m) wide and 6 in (15 cm) deep layer of mulch or trimmings around the edges of your beds. The depth of the mulch or trimmings will cause cats to feel like the ground is not safe to tread on, which may deter them from entering. Lay chicken wire across the soil to make the beds uncomfortable. Place strips of chicken wire between plants in the flower bed so that the chicken wire is completely covering the soil. If needed, hammer in a stake at the end of each piece to keep it down. Cats do not like the feeling of wire on their feet. If a cat makes it all the way into the flower bed, the chicken wire should scare it off. The chicken wire will also prevent the cat from digging. Cover the flowers with netting overnight to block out cats entirely. Lay the netting so that it completely covers the flower bed. Insert stakes through each corner of the net and hammer them down to hold the net in place. Cats often prowl around neighborhoods at night, so placing a piece of netting over your flowers may solve the problem. Install a motion-activated sprinkler to spray cats that come by. Position the sprinkler near the flower beds that the cats like to dig in. When the cat visits, it will be surprised with a quick blast of water. The water may not even hit the cat, but the surprise of water shooting out at random will scare it. The cat may try to invade the flower beds again later on, but it should learn to stay away after setting off the sprinkler a few times. Check hardware and garden supply stores for a motion-activated sprinkler. Sprinkle strong-smelling foods and spices for a quick fix. Cats dislike anything that has a strong or pungent odor, so you may be able to keep them at bay with items from your kitchen. Some items you can sprinkle in and around your flower beds that might deter cats include: Citrus fruit peels, such as lemon, orange, and lime Cayenne pepper Coffee grounds Pipe tobacco Dried herbs, such as peppermint, lavender, and lemongrass Plant strong-smelling flowers and herbs for a long-term solution. For a long-term solution to cat invaders, try creating a garden based on flowers that cats dislike or plant a few of these types of flowers and herbs around the perimeter of your flower beds. Some strong smelling flowers and herbs include: Lavender Lemon balm Oregano Peppermint Geranium Pennyroyal Marigolds Lemon thyme Scaredy cat or Coleus canina Plug in an ultrasonic device near the flower beds to create a sound barrier. Cats can hear different frequencies than humans can, so an ultrasonic device may also help to keep them at bay. Plug in the device in your garden or as close to the flower bed as you can get it. You can purchase these devices at hardware stores or online. The device will not harm the cat! It just creates a sound that the cat will find annoying or frightening. Put up wind chimes for constant ambient noise. You can also try hanging wind chimes near your flower beds. The tinkling sounds may bother any invading cats and make them think twice about sticking around. Position the chimes as close to the flower beds as you can. For example, hang chimes from your front porch if the flower beds are on the front side of your house, or hang the chimes near a back window if they are behind your house. Set up a motion-detecting sound deterrent to scare cats off. Motion-detecting sound deterrent devices make a loud hissing sound when a cat comes near. Cats dislike this sound and will usually take off running when they trigger the device. Position the device right next to your flower bed so that it will go off as soon as the cat approaches. You can purchase these devices at hardware and garden supply stores. Lay a garden hose among the flowers to make cats think there's a snake. Cats are often afraid of snakes by instinct. Laying a garden hose in and around a flower bed may trick a cat into thinking there is a snake. Get a small garden hose and lay it in and around the flowers. For something even scarier, try getting a fake plastic snake to put in your flower bed! Place it on the edge of the bed so cats will see it right away. Hang CDs or water bottles to deter the cats with light. Random light patterns and strange objects may also spook cats. String up a few CDS or empty water bottles and hang them from a nearby bush or tree branch. The reflections and movements of the objects might scare away any cats that come by. Placing a few CDs back side up on the ground around the flower bed might also help to scare away invading cats. Put a scarecrow or stone statue near your flower beds to spook cats. An old gardener's trick is to put up a scarecrow or some other type of statue, such as a stone owl. Place the scarecrow or stone statue right next to the flower beds. For an extra measure of protection, you can purchase a special type of scarecrow that has a built-in motion detector. When the cat sets it off, it will shoot a quick burst of water at the cat. Check hardware and garden supply stores for scarecrows and statues that you can place in your garden. Avoid chasing cats out of your garden yourself. While it might seem like the sight of a human running after the cat would make it think twice about coming around, the cat may actually see this as a game or challenge and be more likely to visit again. The cat will be much more frightened of unknown threats than of a human. If you spot the cat in your garden or yard, don't let it see you! Spray it with a garden hose or water pistol from a window or behind a bush. The cat will be more frightened if it does not know where the water is coming from. You could also try hissing from a window if the flower beds are close to your house. Just make sure the cat does not see you!
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Place taut string around flower beds to create an obstacle for cats. Pour mulch around flower beds to make the ground deeper. Lay chicken wire across the soil to make the beds uncomfortable. Cover the flowers with netting overnight to block out cats entirely. Install a motion-activated sprinkler to spray cats that come by. Sprinkle strong-smelling foods and spices for a quick fix. Plant strong-smelling flowers and herbs for a long-term solution. Plug in an ultrasonic device near the flower beds to create a sound barrier. Put up wind chimes for constant ambient noise. Set up a motion-detecting sound deterrent to scare cats off. Lay a garden hose among the flowers to make cats think there's a snake. Hang CDs or water bottles to deter the cats with light. Put a scarecrow or stone statue near your flower beds to spook cats. Avoid chasing cats out of your garden yourself.
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How to Use a Kindle Paperwhite
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To add a new book on your Kindle Paperwhite, start by connecting to Wi-Fi and tapping the top of your screen to open the toolbar. Then, tap the cart-shaped icon, and search for a book that you're interested in. Next, tap on the book you want to get, and then tap on "Buy." Finally, wait for the book to finish downloading before reading it.
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Familiarize yourself with the Kindle's hardware features. There are only two main hardware features you need to be aware of, both of which are located at the bottom of the Kindle's housing: Power button — This small, circular button is used to turn on and off the Kindle. It's to the right of the "Kindle" logo. Charging port — This small, rectangular port is used to charge the Kindle's battery. You'll find it to the left of the "Kindle" logo. Understand how to interact with on-screen items. Like any other tablet, you can select options on your Kindle's screen by tapping them. Tapping a text field (e.g., a search bar) will bring up an on-screen keyboard that you can use to type in information. Charge your Kindle if necessary. If you haven't yet charged your Kindle, plug one end of the charger cable into a wall outlet (or, if you're missing the wall adapter, a charging USB port on a computer), then plug the free end of the cable into the microUSB port on the bottom of the Kindle. Things like screen brightness, frequency of use, and app usage will determine your Kindle's battery's lifespan. Turn on your Kindle. Press once the Power button on the bottom of the Kindle to do so. If your Kindle was off or sleeping, this will prompt it to turn on. If you ever need to turn off your Kindle, you can press and hold the Power button for around seven seconds until the Kindle's screen goes blank. Holding down the Power button for 20 seconds will prompt the Kindle to restart. Go to the Home Screen if needed. If your Kindle opens to something other than the Home Screen, you can access the Home Screen by tapping the top of the screen and then tapping the house-shaped Home icon. Tap Set Up Your Kindle. It's on the Home Screen. Doing so brings up the setup menu. Follow the on-screen prompts. The order of information you'll need to enter may vary, but you'll usually need to fill out forms for each of the following features: Language — Select the language with which you want to use your Kindle. Date and time — Select a time zone, region, date, and/or local time. Wi-Fi — Select a wireless Internet network to use, then enter the password when prompted. Amazon account — Enter your Amazon account's email address and password to log into it on your Kindle. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi. You'll need to be connected to the Internet in order to download a book. You should still be connected to Wi-Fi from when you set up your Kindle. Open the toolbar. Tap the top of the screen to do so. You should see a toolbar appear there. Tap the "Store" icon. It's a cart-shaped icon in the toolbar. Doing so opens the eBook Store. Find a book you want to buy. Scroll through the list of popular books, or tap the search bar at the top of the page and then use the on-screen keyboard to type in the name of the book you want to buy. Select the book. Tap the book you want to buy to do so. This will open its page. Tap Buy. It's in the middle of the screen. Doing so purchases the book using your Amazon account's preferred payment method. The book will begin downloading onto your Kindle. Wait for the book to finish downloading. This should take less than a minute. Once the book is done downloading, you can proceed with reading the book. Transfer an existing book. If you have an eBook that you purchased through Amazon on a computer or another Kindle, you can download it onto your current Kindle by doing the following: Open the toolbar. Tap Home in the top-left side of the toolbar. Tap Cloud in the top-left side of the Home Screen. Select the book you want to download. Follow any on-screen prompts to download the item. Remove a book if necessary. If you have an eBook that's taking up space on your Kindle, you can remove it from your Kindle without deleting it from your Amazon account: Find the book you want to remove on the Home Screen. Tap and hold the book's cover. Tap Remove from Device when prompted. Confirm your decision if asked. Return to the Home Screen if needed. Tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbar, then tap the house-shaped Home icon. Tap My Items. It's at the top of the screen. A menu will appear. Skip this step and the next one if you want to look for something other than a book (e.g., a magazine). Tap Books. This is in the menu. Doing so filters your Home Screen contents to display only books. Select a book. Tap the book you want to read to do so. This will open the book to the last page you had open. Turn a page. Tap the middle of the screen to turn to the next page. Go back a page. If you want to go to the previous page, tap the far-left side of the screen. Bring up the toolbar. Tap the very top of the Kindle's screen to view the toolbar. You'll see this toolbar drop down from the top of the screen. Review the toolbar's contents. While the toolbar's contents may vary depending on what you're reading, you'll usually see the following options from left to right: Home — Tapping this house-shaped icon will take you back to your Kindle's Home Screen. Back — Tapping this backward arrow-shaped icon will go back a page (for example, if you're in a menu, tapping this goes back to the last page in the menu). Brightness — Tapping this light bulb-shaped icon will bring up a slider that you can drag left or right to decrease or increase your Kindle's brightness. Store — Tapping this cart-shaped icon will open the eBook Store from which you can purchase new content. Search — Tapping this magnifying glass-shaped icon will open the search bar which you can use to search your book (or an open page) for a specific word or phrase. Menu — Tapping this three-line icon (☰) will open the menu from which you can select different Kindle-related options (e.g., Settings ). Secondary menu items you'll see when reading a book include the Aa option, the Go To option, the X-Ray option, and the Share option. Aa brings up the font preferences, Go To and X-Ray allow you to search your book for specific options, and Share links to social media. Return to the Home Screen when necessary. Once you're ready to go back to the Home Screen from your book, tap the top of the screen to open the toolbar and then tap the house-shaped Home icon. Understand what a collection is. A collection is essentially a folder in which you store a group of books. Creating a collection can help declutter your Kindle's Home Screen if you have a bunch of books that you want to organize. Go to the Home Screen. Tap the top of the screen to bring up the toolbar, then tap the house-shaped Home icon to open the Home Screen. Tap ☰. It's in the top-right corner of the Home Screen. A menu will appear. You may first have to tap the top of the screen again to open the toolbar. Tap Create New Collection. It's in the menu. Doing so opens a list of your available books. Select books to add. Tap the name of each book you want to add to your collection. You should see a checkmark appear next to each book you tap. Tap Done. It's at the top of the screen. This will save your collection and add the books to it. You can view the collection on the Home Screen by tapping it there.
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Familiarize yourself with the Kindle's hardware features. Understand how to interact with on-screen items. Charge your Kindle if necessary. Turn on your Kindle. Go to the Home Screen if needed. Tap Set Up Your Kindle. Follow the on-screen prompts. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi. Open the toolbar. Tap the "Store" icon. Find a book you want to buy. Select the book. Tap Buy. Wait for the book to finish downloading. Transfer an existing book. Remove a book if necessary. Return to the Home Screen if needed. Tap My Items. Tap Books. Select a book. Turn a page. Go back a page. Bring up the toolbar. Review the toolbar's contents. Return to the Home Screen when necessary. Understand what a collection is. Go to the Home Screen. Tap ☰. Tap Create New Collection. Select books to add. Tap Done.
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How to Reply to Someone Who Hates You
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The best way to reply to someone who hates you is to demonstrate your control over the situation by walking away. If that's not possible, do your best to remain calm and avoid a physical confrontation. A controlled response might be to ask the person to explain the source of the problem if the issue isn't clear. If you need to interact with your hater on a daily basis, try to limit your interaction as much as possible by excusing yourself from the room or avoiding conversations that encourage the hater's input.
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Walk away. Walking away from a confrontation with someone who hates you does not mean that you are admitting defeat or accepting the reality that a perfect solution cannot be reached. Instead, it demonstrates that you have complete control over the situation by not engaging in their negativity. Haters never offer constructive criticism or positive feedback, only criticism. If you already know this then there is absolutely no reason to have a dialogue with them. Listening to a hater will only ruin your day. All of the negativity will do is hurt your feelings, make you angry, or incite you to participate in the pessimism. Stay calm. A hater will get under your skin whenever they can. It is important to stay calm when this happens so that a physical confrontation does not occur. Stay level headed and understand that a hater does not deserve a response from you, especially in retaliation. By staying calm and not responding to their attacks you demonstrate that their opinions and destructive comments are not valued by you. Over time, this should reveal to them that attacking your character is a waste of time. Remaining calm will conserve your energy for more positive pursuits. Do not waste your time or energy on a situation that does not deserve your attention. Do not offer an apology. Since a hater will seek out negativity and place undue criticism on you don't submit to their turpitude. They will want you to explain your mistakes in front of others to reveal your imperfect self. In response, never justify, explain, or apologize to them until they approach you in a respectful and sensible manner. Value your self-worth and don't degrade yourself to their level unless they treat you with the respect you deserve as a person. In this case, it is probably unwise to reply with a smart comment or to try and play it off as nothing important because it gives them an opportunity to turn the tables again on you for not addressing their accusation to begin with. Let them embarrass themselves without help. Limit your interaction with them. This might be difficult to do if you work with this person or have to deal with them on a daily basis, but you can take steps to limit your exposure to them. By limiting face time, it will reduce how many times a day you have to take evasive action or submit yourself to their hate. Simple changes to your daily schedule will throw the timing off just enough to help you avoid the hater. Try taking your breaks at work as different times; come home later in the day or leave earlier in the morning if the hater is your neighbor or roommate; or stay in different rooms of the house during holidays if the hater is an extended family member. In each of these cases, if you come into contact with the hater then either politely excuse yourself and exit the area or try to keep things neutral and unemotional if you must interact with them. Avoid bringing up topics that provide an opportunity for the hater to become negative towards you. Evaluate past interactions. Think about your past interactions with the hater. There might be absolutely nothing you can do but you might discover their hate is rooted in a single conversation, action, or event that could easily be rectified. This does not mean that you have to make an effort to resolve the problem; rather, it will allow you to identify the source of hate and provide you with the knowledge of how better to live your life around the hater if you choose. People are often quick to judgment and perhaps there was a bad first impression left by you. If so, try to re-approach them and let the hater get to know you a little better. Their attitude might change. The same can be said about shyness. Some people mistake shyness as rudeness. Make an effort to at least say hello or good morning. This will at least prove you are not ignoring them. You might illustrate your success in way that another person might perceive as boastful. Or, they might be jealous of your achievement because they lack the traits necessary to attain the same success. In this case, you might want to tone down your triumphs for the sake of peace. Joking or horsing around could also lead to issues with haters. Some people don't like to see others enjoying life when they are miserable or they might not be part of the “in” crowd and resent it. Either try to include everybody in the fun or simply cut it out when the hater is present. Understand that this is not your problem. The issue the hater has with you is their problem and not yours. The quicker you realize this the quicker you can come to peace with the situation. Indeed, most haters have no real basis for their animosity The most direct way of dealing with the problem is to ask them what their problem with you is if they have not already made it clear. If it is their own personal problem, tell them to seek help and leave you out of it. It is important to remember that hurt people hurt people. Have you ever met a happy, well-adjusted person hurt you or somebody else? Of course not because they don't waste their time being negative and hurtful. Don't take on a hater's vicious criticism. Since they spend so much time trying to destroy your image they spend less time being creative and constructive. Avoid their problems so that you can move forward with your life. Change your perspective. As a person, no matter if you ignore the hater or not, you will still probably wonder why they are giving you such a hard time. In order to come to some type of conclusion, think about the situation from a different perspective. Look at it from a third person's point of view and find the source of the problem. Seeing the situation from a new angle will help you rationalize their hate on a deeper level. No matter how much you try to avoid it, there could have actually been something you did to make a hater dislike you. As hard as that can be to accept, try to put yourself in their shoes and consider what issues they might be dealing with. Detach yourself emotionally. Until you detach yourself from the harassment of a hater, your life will be consumed by willfulness, fear, or discomfort, none of which makes for a happy existence. You never want to give up on somebody in life, but sometimes you have to prioritize your relationships and what fits your lifestyle. A relationship with a hater is usually toxic, draining, and unhealthy. In an already busy world, these are surely three things that you do without. Life is fragile and it is important to surround yourself with healthy and supportive people who care about you. Make sure to seek out friends and family when dealing with a hater to support you through the experience. When dealing with a hater, make sure you spend time everyday building up your emotional stamina by performing relaxation exercises, focus on your goals, and be social. This will help ease your mind and reduce your anger and anxiety towards the hater. Remain positive. Remain positive by doing the things you love and engaging with the people you care about. This will distract you from the situation and help you find your inner peace. You might even want to be nice or friendly to the hater. It is generally harder to hate somebody who is consistently friendly and makes an effort to include everybody. In other words, give them fewer reasons to hate you. Keep your energy focused in a positive direction and ignore the negative dialogue that the hater is trying to fill your mind with. Try image training. Think of a happy time, your favorite picture, or a movie role you cast yourself in and think about these things when you are being harassed by the hater. Take what the hater says with a grain of salt. Whatever a hater says, no matter how close to the truth as they twist it, never take it to heart. Just let it bounce off your skin and forgive and forget. Keep a list of your positive traits and accomplishments. If a haters becomes too harsh or overbearing, get the list out and think about all of the positive contributions you made to society to wash out the negative commentary. Strengthen your self-confidence. The more you build your self-confidence the more able you are to overcome the obstacles in front of you. Self-confidence gives you the power to look at all situations in a positive way even with haters. The stronger your self-confidence is the less likely a hater can hurt you emotionally. Don't allow the hater to make you a victim. When you meet with friends and family try to engage with positive enthusiasm. Instead of languishing with the problems and haters in your life, keep your focus on solutions and achieving goals. Make sure you are exhibiting positive body language and exuding confidence. Somebody who is always smiling and making friendly eye contact is harder to hate. Always be prepared to deal with a hater. The more prepared you are the better you will handle yourself and the situation.
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Walk away. Stay calm. Do not offer an apology. Limit your interaction with them. Evaluate past interactions. Understand that this is not your problem. Change your perspective. Detach yourself emotionally. Remain positive. Strengthen your self-confidence.
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How to Tell if Someone Has Been Using Marijuana
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You might be concerned if you think someone you know has been using marijuana, but once you know for sure, you'll be able to talk to them about it. Signs of using marijuana can vary from person to person, but the most obvious sign is having bloodshot eyes. Someone who has used marijuana may also have a slow reaction time, so check to see how quickly they respond when you talk to them. If they have trouble concentrating or remembering things, they could be high. Someone who has used marijuana may also seem extra anxious or extra relaxed. Besides physical signs, the person may smell musty or like a skunk. Keep in mind that these things don't necessarily mean the person's using marijuana. They could just be tired or upset. If you do think the person is using marijuana, don't be afraid to talk to them about your concerns. Just wait for a time when they're sober so you can have a productive and relaxed conversation.
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Look for bloodshot eyes. Someone who has been using marijuana may have very red or bloodshot eyes. However, don't rely on this symptom alone as an indication of marijuana use. Red eyes can also be caused by any number of other things, including: Allergies Illness (such as a common cold) Lack of sleep Recent crying Irritants in the eyes Excessive sun exposure Watch for signs of dizziness. Someone who has recently consumed marijuana may become dizzy or uncoordinated. If they stumble a lot, seem unusually clumsy, or complain of feeling dizzy, these may be signs of marijuana use. Check their reaction time. Marijuana affects a user's perception of time and can cause their reaction time to be much slower than it is while they are sober. For example, if you are conversing with someone who is high on marijuana, you may need to repeat yourself several times or wait for a long time before they respond to something you have said to them. Because of their slowed reaction time, people under the influence of marijuana are at high risk of getting involved in accidents if they attempt to drive. If a person who you suspect is high is attempting to drive, you can casually offer to drive for them. Make note of memory and concentration problems. In addition to slowing reaction time, marijuana use impairs memory function. Someone who is high on marijuana may have difficulty remembering something that just happened, or they may find it hard to maintain a conversation or train of thought. Check for excessive giggling or silly behavior. Marijuana can cause euphoria and uninhibited behavior. A person who is high on marijuana may laugh for no obvious reason or laugh excessively over things they wouldn't normally find that funny. This is especially important to notice if silliness is out of character for the person. Pay attention to their eating habits. Marijuana use can stimulate the appetite. A person who has been using marijuana may get “the munchies” and feel the urge to snack more than usual. Look for signs of anxiety or paranoia. While marijuana often creates a relaxing or euphoric effect, it can also cause agitation, anxiety, or delusional thinking. Someone with marijuana-induced anxiety may also experience an elevated heart rate or even a full-blown panic attack. Check for the smell of marijuana. Marijuana has a distinctive odor that may be musky or skunk-like, and often slightly sweet. This smell may linger on a marijuana user's clothing, breath, skin, or hair. You might also notice it in a room where they smoke or store their smoking implements. Someone using marijuana may try to hide the scent by wearing perfume or cologne, using breath mints, or using incense or air fresheners in the room(s) where they smoke. Look for items related to marijuana use. Marijuana can be consumed in a variety of different ways. Look around for any of the following types of implements: Rolling papers or blunt wraps Pipes (often made of glass) Bongs (or water pipes) Vape pens Grinders Watch for changes in behavior and relationships. Long-term marijuana use can lead to a variety of mental and behavioral changes. A marijuana user may experience a loss of energy and motivation. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues may get worse or appear for the first time. Marijuana use can also affect interpersonal relationships and school or work performance. You might also notice: A lack of interest in things the person used to enjoy. A change in habits relating to money. For example, the person may frequently ask for money, start stealing money, or go through money rapidly without being able to explain where it is going. Evasive behavior (e.g., acting like they are trying to hide something, or not giving straightforward answers to questions about what they're doing). Wait until the person is sober to talk about it. If you want to discuss your concerns about a person's possible drug use, it is best to approach them when they are sober and thinking clearly. Someone who is high on marijuana may have trouble communicating with you or following what you are trying to say. Pick a time to talk when the person is calm and relaxed. It's best to catch the person when they're in a relatively calm mood. If they've had a rough week, or the two of you have been fighting all day, it's probably better to hold off until the person is in a more positive state of mind. Attempting to talk when the person is in a bad mood can make them more defensive, which means the conversation probably won't be very productive. Ask them if they are using marijuana. Depending on the type of relationship you have with the person, you may be able to ask up-front if they are using marijuana. Keep your approach simple, straightforward, and non-judgmental. For example, you might say, “Hey, you've been acting different lately, and I noticed a funny smell in your room. Have you been smoking marijuana?” Let them know you are concerned about them. If the person thinks you are angry at them or judging them, they are less likely to open up to you. Make it clear that you are sympathetic and just want to help. For example, when talking to a friend, you might say, “I noticed you've been canceling a lot when we try to make plans, and you always seem so tired when I see you. Are you doing ok? I've been really worried about you!” Stay calm. Panicking or getting angry is usually counterproductive. Talk to the person calmly, without raising your voice, making threats, or being sarcastic. If you approach them in a hostile or fearful way, they will be less likely to open up to you, and the situation may become worse.
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Look for bloodshot eyes. Watch for signs of dizziness. Check their reaction time. Make note of memory and concentration problems. Check for excessive giggling or silly behavior. Pay attention to their eating habits. Look for signs of anxiety or paranoia. Check for the smell of marijuana. Look for items related to marijuana use. Watch for changes in behavior and relationships. Wait until the person is sober to talk about it. Pick a time to talk when the person is calm and relaxed. Ask them if they are using marijuana. Let them know you are concerned about them. Stay calm.
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How to Make an Egg Salad Sandwich
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To make an egg salad sandwich, start by hard boiling several large eggs and chilling them in the fridge for 30 minutes before peeling off the shells. Then, cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and mash them with a spoon or fork in a mixing bowl. Next, stir in some mayonnaise and seasonings like salt and pepper. When you're finished making the egg salad, sandwich it between 2 slices of bread and enjoy. You can also add other ingredients, like bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
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Boil 8 large eggs in a pot filled with water over a high heat for 10 minutes. Boil the 8 eggs that are submerged in a pot of water. Then, remove the pot from the heat, place the lid on the pot, and let the eggs rest in the hot water for 10 minutes. This will produce hard boiled eggs that will be perfect to use for the egg salad. Drain hot water from the pot and refill it with cool water to chill the eggs. Use a heat-resistant spoon or the lid of the pot to hold back the eggs as you drain the water. Tip the pot slowly to avoid cracking or jostling the eggs. Then, fill the pot with enough cool water to submerge the eggs. The cool water will prevent the eggs from continuing to cook as they rest. Alternatively, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs into a colander. Then, run the colander under cool water to temperate the warm eggs. Allow the eggs to cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before peeling them. Leave the eggs in the cool water and place them into the refrigerator to prevent them from spoiling, or transfer the eggs into a smaller bowl without the water and refrigerate them. Leaving the eggs in the water may help to soften the shell for peeling, but it isn't necessary to do. If the eggs are still warm after the 30 minutes, let them remain in the refrigerator for at least another 15 minutes. Tap the ends of an egg against a countertop to create cracks around the shell. Start at by tapping each of the ends of the eggshell against the surface. Use a gentle force to avoid crushing or splitting the hard-boiled egg inside. Instead of tapping the egg against the countertop, you can tap the back of a metal spoon against the shell to create the starting cracks. Roll the egg against the countertop to spread the cracks. Apply a gentle, but firm pressure against the egg as you press and roll it along the countertop or between your hands. This motion with spread the starting cracks around the entire shell of the egg. Repeat this process for the other 7 hard-boiled eggs. Roll the egg against or over a paper towel to catch any shell pieces that fall off. This will make cleaning up easier. Use your fingers to gently peel away the shell on each of the eggs. Start peeling the shell at the wider end of the egg, as that end will have a small air pocket to work from easily. Continue to work your fingers around the egg until the shell is removed entirely. Then, rinse the egg under cool water if needed to remove any shell fragments. If you are having a hard time peeling the eggs, try peeling them under running water over your kitchen sink. The water will get between the egg and its shell, and cause the shell to peel off easier. Cut the 8 peeled eggs in half and place the halves into a mixing bowl. Place the eggs on a cutting board to avoid scratching the surface you are working on. Then, use a knife to carefully cut the eggs in half. This will make it easier to break up the eggs into small pieces. If you want, you can leave the peeled eggs whole, but you may have a harder time mashing them. Mash the eggs with the back of a spoon or fork to create smaller pieces. Press each egg half against the side of the mixing bowl with the back of a spoon or fork. Break up the eggs into a mixture of ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) and 1 in (2.5 cm) sized pieces. Avoid mashing the eggs into pieces smaller than a marble. This way the finished egg salad will have a varied texture over a purely creamed one. Add 1⁄2 c (120 mL) of mayonnaise to the mixing bowl with the eggs. Use your spoon or fork to coat the egg pieces in mayonnaise. Rotate the eggs gently rather than rapidly stirring the mixture. This will help retain the size of your egg pieces. If the egg salad seems dry or if you want the texture to be more creamy, add in more mayonnaise until you reach a desired consistency. Make the egg salad tangy by mixing a 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, or lemon juice in with the mayonnaise. Season the egg salad with spices and herbs to further elevate the flavor. Add some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Then have fun experimenting with other spices and herbs to further flavor the egg salad. Make the egg salad spicy by mixing in a 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) of paprika or chili powder. Alternatively, dice up some jalapenos or bell peppers and stir those into the egg salad. Add some sprigs of rosemary or thyme to give the egg salad a subtle earthy flavor. Place 2 slices of bread on a flat surface to use as a base for your sandwich. Choose a type of bread that you enjoy eating. Just make sure that the slices are at least ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) thick; otherwise, it might not support the weight of the egg salad. Make a classic egg salad sandwich with 2 slices of white bread, or opt for a more flavorful option like rye bread, pumpernickel, whole wheat, or whole grain bread. Give the sandwich an added crunch by lightly toasting your bread before assembling. The warmth of the bread will meld the flavors of the rest of the ingredients on your sandwich. Consider using a hunk of Italian bread, a warm croissant, a toasted bagel, or even a large tortilla as the base of your sandwich. Spread 1/4 of the egg salad onto one of the bread slices. Don't feel like you have to use exactly 1/4 of the egg salad mixture on your sandwich. Spoon on as much or as little as you want. Then, use a butter knife to spread the mixture across the surface of the bread. Just be careful not to add more egg salad than the bread can handle. This way, the bread won't fall apart and you will be able to comfortably pick up and eat your sandwich. Add dimension to the sandwich by layering on sliced vegetables or meat. Enjoy your a classic egg salad sandwich by eating it plain, or give the sandwich texture by adding vegetables and meat. Think of some of your favorite sandwich ingredients and include them on your egg salad sandwich. Transform the classic egg salad sandwich into a BLT-combo by adding crispy slices of bacon, a couple leaves of lettuce, and thin slices of tomato. Create a Mexican food inspired sandwich by pairing the egg salad with creamy slices of avocado, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro. Compliment the creaminess of the egg salad by sprinkling some sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for flavor. Place the second piece of bread on top of the piece with the egg salad. Carefully press the sandwich together. Serve the sandwich by itself, or pair it with a side of mixed fruit to break up the creaminess of the egg salad. Then, cut your sandwich in half with a serrated knife to make it easier to pick up, and enjoy. Repeat this process for the other 3 sandwiches or save the rest of the egg salad for later. Store leftover egg salad in a sealed container and refrigerate up to 5 days. If you are not planning to eat all of the egg salad at once, then transfer it to a container that can be sealed. Then, place it in the refrigerator, and enjoy over the next 5 days.
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Boil 8 large eggs in a pot filled with water over a high heat for 10 minutes. Drain hot water from the pot and refill it with cool water to chill the eggs. Allow the eggs to cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before peeling them. Tap the ends of an egg against a countertop to create cracks around the shell. Roll the egg against the countertop to spread the cracks. Use your fingers to gently peel away the shell on each of the eggs. Cut the 8 peeled eggs in half and place the halves into a mixing bowl. Mash the eggs with the back of a spoon or fork to create smaller pieces. Add 1⁄2 c (120 mL) of mayonnaise to the mixing bowl with the eggs. Season the egg salad with spices and herbs to further elevate the flavor. Place 2 slices of bread on a flat surface to use as a base for your sandwich. Spread 1/4 of the egg salad onto one of the bread slices. Add dimension to the sandwich by layering on sliced vegetables or meat. Place the second piece of bread on top of the piece with the egg salad. Store leftover egg salad in a sealed container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
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How to Make Mushroom Risotto
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To make mushroom risotto, start by heating chicken broth in a pot over low heat. Then, saute onion, garlic, fresh mushrooms, bay, thyme, parsley, and butter for 3-5 minutes. Next, add truffle oil and rehydrated mushrooms to the mixture and let it cook for 1 more minute. When you're done with the mushroom base, saute some onion and garlic in a separate saucepan for 5 minutes, then add rice and cook for 1 more minute. Finally, add dry white wine, the chicken broth, and the mushroom base.
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Heat the chicken broth in a pot over low heat. Set a medium saucepan on the stove and pour in 8 cups (1,900 ml) of chicken broth. Turn the burner on low and let the broth heat up. Keep the heat on low while you begin the risotto. The broth should be about the same temperature as the rice in order to make the risotto creamy. This is why it's important to not add cold or boiling hot stock. If you'd like to make the risotto vegetarian, substitute vegetable stock for the chicken broth. Soak the dried mushrooms in 1 cup (240 ml) of the broth for 20 minutes. Remove 1 cup (240 ml) of the broth and pour it into a bowl. Add 1 ounce (28 g) of dried porcini mushrooms and stir them so they begin to absorb the hot broth. Leave the mushrooms to rehydrate for 20 minutes and then drain them. Keep soaking the mushrooms until they're soft. Sauté 1/2 of the onion and 1 clove of garlic for 5 minutes. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the olive oil into a large skillet and turn the burner to medium. Once the oil shimmers, stir in 1/2 of the diced onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir and cook the mixture until the onion softens and becomes clear. Stir the onion and garlic frequently to prevent it from sticking and burning to the bottom of the skillet. Add the fresh mushrooms, bay, thyme, parsley, and butter. Slice 1 pound (450 g) of fresh portobello and crimini mushrooms into 1/2 in (1.3 cm) thick pieces. Add them to the skillet along with 2 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons (7 g) of chopped fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons (7.5 g) of fresh chopped Italian parsley, and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter. Use a mix of portobello and crimini. If you only have one type of mushroom, use a full pound (450 g) of whichever kind you have. Sauté the mushroom and onion mixture for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep the burner at medium heat and cook the vegetables and herbs until the mushrooms are lightly browned. Stir in a little salt and pepper to taste. If the mushrooms look like they're browning too quickly, you may need to adjust the burner. Add the truffle oil and rehydrated mushrooms. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of truffle oil into the skillet and stir in the rehydrated porcini mushrooms. Add more salt and pepper according to your taste and let the mixture cook for 1 minute. Turn off the burner and set the mushroom mixture aside. If you don't have truffle oil, you can leave it out since it's purely to add extra-mushroom flavor. Or, you can try making your own truffle oil. Sauté the remaining onion and garlic in a separate saucepan. Get out another saucepan and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, stir in the remaining 1/2 of a diced onion and minced clove of garlic. Stir and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes. The onions should soften and the garlic will become fragrant. Add the rice and cook it for 1 minute. Put 2 cups (394 g) of Arborio rice into the sautéd onions in the saucepan. Stir well and keep cooking the mixture over medium heat for 1 minute. The rice should be coated with the oil. This will prevent the rice from sticking together as it cooks. Pour in the wine and cook it for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of dry white wine into the rice and cook it over medium heat. The wine should evaporate completely as the rice cooks. For a dry white wine, use pinot grigio, chardonnay, or sauvignon blanc. Stir 1 cup (240 ml) of the broth into the rice and stir until it's absorbed. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of the hot broth into the saucepan and stir well. Stir constantly as the rice cooks and absorbs all of the broth. It's important to keep stirring the rice as it cooks so it doesn't clump or stick to the bottom of the pan. Stir in the remaining broth 1 cup (240 ml) at a time. Once the rice has absorbed the first cup of broth, stir in 1 cup (240 ml) more cup of the broth. Stir and cook the rice until it's absorbed the broth. Then add another cup of broth and continue to cook the rice. Take your time in adding the broth and cooking the rice. This will create a creamy risotto that will be slightly firm. You'll need to add a total of 6 cups (1.4 l) of broth. Stir the mushroom mixture and Parmesan into the rice. Scoop the reserved mushroom and onion mixture into the pan with the cooked rice. Add 1/2 cup (75 g) of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook the risotto until the cheese is melted. Garnish the risotto with oil and parsley. Turn off the burner and add a drizzle of truffle oil to the top of the risotto. Sprinkle freshly chopped Italian parsley and serve the risotto while it's still warm. Refrigerate the leftover risotto in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Heat the chicken broth in a pot over low heat. Soak the dried mushrooms in 1 cup (240 ml) of the broth for 20 minutes. Sauté 1/2 of the onion and 1 clove of garlic for 5 minutes. Add the fresh mushrooms, bay, thyme, parsley, and butter. Sauté the mushroom and onion mixture for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the truffle oil and rehydrated mushrooms. Sauté the remaining onion and garlic in a separate saucepan. Add the rice and cook it for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook it for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir 1 cup (240 ml) of the broth into the rice and stir until it's absorbed. Stir in the remaining broth 1 cup (240 ml) at a time. Stir the mushroom mixture and Parmesan into the rice. Garnish the risotto with oil and parsley.
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How to Present a Proposal
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To present a business proposal, make sure to speak in a clear, audible voice to command your audience's attention, and avoid using distracting filler words like “uh” and “um.” Additionally, emphasize the main points rather than reading your proposal word for word, since your audience will have the text before them. You should also use visuals, like PowerPoint slide shows, to help the audience have a better understanding of your main points. Then, end your proposal by reiterating your main points in a simple, straightforward way.
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Research your audience. Who are you making the proposal to? Who are their competitors, clients, or customers? Are they inclined to respond favorably to your proposal, or will you need to do some convincing? If possible, talk to someone who has already seen the proposal, and gauge their interest. Check recent news stories which indicate the current financial state of the company or individual you're targeting. Think about the audience's values, goals, and ideals. Your proposal should address not just their economic needs but their corporate mission, too. Know your facts. Be sure your proposal is backed by solid numbers and data. Mistakes will only embarrass you and hurt the chances of your proposal being approved. Have a proofreader help you verify everything. Type your proposal neatly. Print enough copies to let everyone in attendance receive one. Use high-quality paper, and include your name or the name of your business on the header. Have each copy professionally bound. Write your proposal with inspiring, optimistic language. Don't make your audience guess what you're trying to propose. Be direct, clear, and concise in your presentation. When you address costs or challenges, frame them in a way that points out how not following your proposal will result in even greater costs. Your written proposal should not be identical to your oral presentation. Simply reading the proposal word for word will bore your audience. Your oral presentation should use the proposal text as a foundation but should also expand on your main points without lingering on every detail. Use a checklist. Pay close attention to all requirements on the proposal-development (RFP) checklist. Keep in mind the submission deadlines, and try to turn in your proposal before it's due. An improper or incomplete proposal submission may jeopardize your chances of not only having your proposal approved but also receiving future RFPs. Use care when crafting your submission. Practice your presentation. Go over the entire proposal several times, and draft notes for your oral presentation as needed. Carefully memorize the key points, and visualize how you will introduce each. Rehearsing your presentation in front of a test audience of friends or family will not only give you great practice but might also yield some feedback you can use to fine-tune the presentation. Knowing your presentation and proposal inside and out will boost your confidence during the actual presentation. Summarize the important points. Don't just read the proposal word for word. Your audience will have the text before them. Your job is to reinforce the main points and emphasize why your proposal should be selected. This is especially important when conducting an RFP presentation. Use visuals. With PowerPoint, Prezi, or a similar program you can keep your presentation focused and smooth. Graphics, key phrases, and statistical charts will help illustrate why your proposal is a winner. Slide shows can help listeners retain information and better understand the main points of your proposal. You can use the slide show to supplement or replace your own notes. They can keep you on track and keep your audience engaged. Relax. If you're nervous, you won't speak well and may stumble over crucial points in your presentation. Your audience will sense if you are uncomfortable and might interpret it as a lack of confidence in your own proposal. Before you begin, try breathing in and out slowly for a while. Assume your audience is receptive, not hostile, to your proposal. Speak in a clear, audible voice. Don't yell, but raise your voice enough to be audible to everyone. A confident, authoritative tone will command your audience's attention and respect. Avoid interjecting filler words like "uh" or "um" into your presentation. Smile at key moments. Especially during your opening remarks, a smile will help the audience warm to your message. Be genuine, but don't overdo it, or your audience may think you lack substance. Close your presentation with a solid punch. Reiterate your main points in a simple, straightforward way. Make it clear that your proposal is the most advantageous course of action. Use a story, demonstration, or illustration to inspire your audience to take the next step and adopt your proposal. Solicit questions and concerns. If anyone has reservations, you should do your best to lay them to rest. Be ready to clarify any points of potential confusion and assuage any worries. If you get an off-topic or difficult question, address it honestly, but artfully try to redirect the question back to why your proposal is a good one. Thank the audience. Their time is valuable. Offering genuine appreciation for their attention and patience is an important part of closing your presentation. Follow up with the interested parties. Give your audience a day or two to consider what you have proposed, then send each individual a friendly email or phone call asking whether they had spent any time thinking about your pitch. Don't expect a quick response to your presentation, but don't let them forget about your proposal either.
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Research your audience. Know your facts. Type your proposal neatly. Write your proposal with inspiring, optimistic language. Use a checklist. Practice your presentation. Summarize the important points. Use visuals. Relax. Speak in a clear, audible voice. Smile at key moments. Close your presentation with a solid punch. Solicit questions and concerns. Thank the audience. Follow up with the interested parties.
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How to Bake Frozen Tilapia
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To bake frozen tilapia, melt some butter and whisk in minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Then, season your tilapia with salt, pepper, and the butter mixture. Lay your fillets in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Finally, bake your tilapia at 425°F for 20-30 minutes, or until your fish flakes easily. Alternatively, rinse and dry your fillets, and put each one on a piece of foil with salt, pepper, butter, and lemon. Then, add some chopped vegetables drizzled with olive oil, close up the foil packets, and bake them for 30-40 minutes at 425°F.
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Preheat the oven to 450 °F (232 °C) and prepare a sheet pan. Line the pan with aluminum foil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the extra-virgin olive oil over the foil and brush it evenly with a pastry brush. Set the pan aside while you prepare the fish. Mix a blackening seasoning in a small bowl. Keep in mind that this will make more than you need for the recipe, but you can store it in an airtight container for several months. For the seasoning, stir together: 3 tablespoons (20 g) paprika 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) salt 1 tablespoons (6.5 g) onion powder 1 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper 1/4 to 1 teaspoon (0.5 to 2 g) cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried thyme 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder Rinse and dry the frozen tilapia. Take out 1 pound (453 g) of frozen tilapia fillets and rinse them under cold water. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and lay them on the prepared sheet pan. with oil and the blackening mix. Season the frozen tilapia Brush the fillets with the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil. Take 3 tablespoons (24 g) of the blackening seasoning and sprinkle both sides of the fillets with it. Use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the tilapia. Spray the tilapia with cooking spray and bake it for 20 to 22 minutes. If you don't have cooking spray, use a pastry brush to give the fillets a light coating of extra-virgin olive or canola oil. Put the fish in the preheated oven and cook them until they turn dark brown. Remove the fish and serve it with tartar sauce. Test to see if the fish is finished cooking by dragging a fork across the center of a fillet. The fish is done if it flakes easily. If not, return the fish to the oven for another 5 minutes. Serve the blackened tilapia with tartar sauce, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. Refrigerate the tilapia for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C) and grease a baking dish. Get out a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish and spray it with cooking spray to prevent the fish from sticking. Set the dish aside while you prepare the fish. If you don't have cooking spray, brush a little melted butter or olive oil over the bottom of the dish. Whisk the melted butter, garlic, and lemon together. Place 1/4 cup (56 g) of unsalted butter into a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter for about 30 seconds so it melts. Remove it from the microwave and whisk in 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the zest from 1 lemon. Season the frozen tilapia and arrange it in the baking dish. Remove 4 tilapia fillets from the freezer and sprinkle them with salt and ground pepper to taste. Lay the fish in the prepared baking dish and pour the seasoned butter over it. Bake the fish for 20 to 30 minutes. Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and cook the tilapia until it's completely cooked throughout. To test if the fish is done, drag a fork through the center of a fillet. If the fish is cooked, it should flake easily. If not, return the fish to the oven and bake it for another 5 minutes before checking again. If you want to use fresh or thawed tilapia, reduce the cooking time to 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish and serve the lemon butter tilapia. Remove the fish from the oven and sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons (7.5 g) of freshly chopped parsley leaves. Serve the hot fish with extra wedges of lemon, steamed rice, and roasted vegetables. Store the leftover fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C) and prepare the foil. Get out 4 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil that are 20-inches (50-cm) long and lay them on your work surface. Spray the non-shiny side of the foil with cooking spray or brush them with a little olive oil to keep the fish from sticking. If you're using regular foil, you may need to double the the foil so it's sturdy enough to contain the tilapia and vegetables. Rinse and dry the frozen tilapia. Get out 4 frozen fillets of tilapia and run them under cold water. Set them on a plate and use paper towels to pat them dry. If you're using thawed fish, you don't need to rinse and dry the fish. Arrange the fish on the foil with butter and lemon slices. Lay 1 fillet of frozen tilapia in the center of 1 piece of foil. Repeat this for each fillet. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper according to your taste. Get out 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter and slice them into thin pieces. Top each of the fillets with some of the butter and 2 slices of the lemon. Mix together the chopped vegetables with olive oil and seasonings. Put 1 thinly sliced zucchini, 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 chopped tomato, and 1 tablespoon (8.5 g) of drained capers into a mixing bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt and 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of black pepper over them. Stir the vegetables until they're combined. Substitute your favorite vegetables for any of these listed here. For example, use a summer squash instead of a zucchini or tomato. Top the fish with the vegetable mixture and seal the foil packets. Scoop 1/4 cup (40 g) of the vegetable mixture on top of each fillet of fish. Fold both of the long sides of foil up towards the middle. Fold the sides together to seal the the foil in the center. Roll together the ends of the packet to seal it completely shut. Bake the foil packets for 30 to 40 minutes. Set each foil packet directly on the oven rack. Cook the packets for 30 minutes and remove them from the oven to check if the fish is cooked. Carefully open a packet to let the steam escape and drag a fork over the center of the fish fillet. If it's finished cooking, it should flake easily. If not, reseal the packet and return it to the oven to cook for 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove and serve the tilapia with vegetables. Turn off the oven and remove all of the foil packets from the oven. If you want to serve the fish and vegetables directly from the packet, set 1 packet on each serving plate. Let your guests open their own foil packets. Transfer the leftover fish and vegetables to an airtight container. Store the leftovers for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Preheat the oven to 450 °F (232 °C) and prepare a sheet pan. Mix a blackening seasoning in a small bowl. Rinse and dry the frozen tilapia. with oil and the blackening mix. Spray the tilapia with cooking spray and bake it for 20 to 22 minutes. Remove the fish and serve it with tartar sauce. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C) and grease a baking dish. Whisk the melted butter, garlic, and lemon together. Season the frozen tilapia and arrange it in the baking dish. Bake the fish for 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish and serve the lemon butter tilapia. Preheat the oven to 425 °F (218 °C) and prepare the foil. Rinse and dry the frozen tilapia. Arrange the fish on the foil with butter and lemon slices. Mix together the chopped vegetables with olive oil and seasonings. Top the fish with the vegetable mixture and seal the foil packets. Bake the foil packets for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and serve the tilapia with vegetables.
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How to Make a Volcano Erupt
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To make a volcano erupt, start by securing a bottle of soda to a cardboard tray. Then, spray insulating foam around the soda bottle to create a mountain, and wait for it to harden. Next, paint the dried insulating foam so it looks like a volcano, and attach a paper cylinder to the very top. Finally, drop a few Mentos into the paper cylinder so they fall into the bottle of soda, and wait for the eruption.
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Find a plastic soda bottle. The size of your bottle will determine the size of your volcano. Grab a square cardboard box that is as tall as your soda bottle. Cut out all the sides except 1, which you will use to support your bottle. Tape the plastic bottle to the cardboard, both to the remaining side and to the bottom. Add some cardboard supports to make the bottle as sturdy as possible. Cut out several strips of cardboard that are 3 inches by 6 inches (7.5 by 15cm) for the supports. Tape them with masking tape, electrical tape or duct tape. Avoid packing tape because it is too slick. Mix your dough. Combine 6 cups (0.75kg) of flour, 2 cups (0.58kg) of salt, 2 cups (0.47l) of water and 4 tbsp. (59ml) of cooking oil. Use your hands to knead the dough until smooth. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Make-a-Volcano-Erupt-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-a-Volcano-Erupt-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Make-a-Volcano-Erupt-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/aid3453686-v4-728px-Make-a-Volcano-Erupt-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Pile the dough around the bottle to form a mountain. Allow it to dry once the volcano is sculpted. Paint the dough with tempera paints. For example, you may want to paint the volcano brown with green near the bottom. Illustrate the eruption by painting red lava flows down the side. Place a funnel in the mouth of the volcano, so that it reaches into your plastic bottle. Add 2 tbsp. (28g) of baking soda. Mix 1 tsp. (4.9ml) of dish soap, 1 oz. (29.6ml) of vinegar and several drops of red and yellow food coloring in a separate container . Ready your volcano for the eruption. Pour in the vinegar mixture. Wait and watch as the vinegar and baking soda combine to form carbonic acid. Remove the bottle through the top of the volcano or by disconnecting the supporting side of the cardboard from the dough. Empty it and start again. Buy a 2 l (67.6oz) bottle of carbonated soda. Make a cardboard tray and cut a hole in it that is equal to the size of the 2 l bottle. Use very sturdy cardboard for this tray. You can also use several thick sheets of cardboard for a stronger base. Stick the bottle of soda into the cardboard support. Cover the portion of the bottle above the support with aluminum foil. Buy a can of insulating foam for cracks. You want the kind that sprays with a foam and hardens. You may want to try Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant. Spray around your bottle to create a mountain. Once your basic shape is formed, allow it to dry. Paint the dried insulating foam after it has hardened. Unscrew the lid on the soda bottle. Place a small piece of paper atop it. Create a cylinder with another piece of paper. Drop 4 Mentos into the cylinder. Ready your audience for the eruption. Quickly remove the paper that is lying flat over the top of the soda bottle. The 4 Mentos should pour into the bottle starting the explosion. The porous surface of the Mentos causes the rapid formation of carbon dioxide. This chemical reaction produces foam. Remove your 2 l bottle of soda from the bottom of the cardboard. Insert another bottle and do it again.
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Find a plastic soda bottle. Grab a square cardboard box that is as tall as your soda bottle. Tape the plastic bottle to the cardboard, both to the remaining side and to the bottom. Mix your dough. Pile the dough around the bottle to form a mountain. Paint the dough with tempera paints. Place a funnel in the mouth of the volcano, so that it reaches into your plastic bottle. Mix 1 tsp. (4.9ml) of dish soap, 1 oz. (29.6ml) of vinegar and several drops of red and yellow food coloring in a separate container Ready your volcano for the eruption. Remove the bottle through the top of the volcano or by disconnecting the supporting side of the cardboard from the dough. Buy a 2 l (67.6oz) bottle of carbonated soda. Make a cardboard tray and cut a hole in it that is equal to the size of the 2 l bottle. Stick the bottle of soda into the cardboard support. Buy a can of insulating foam for cracks. Spray around your bottle to create a mountain. Paint the dried insulating foam after it has hardened. Unscrew the lid on the soda bottle. Create a cylinder with another piece of paper. Ready your audience for the eruption.
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How to Build a Bocce Ball Court
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If you want to build a bocce ball court, make sure you have a shovel, pressure-treated 4 by 4 boards, and crushed stone or gravel, since you'll need to dig out a level playing field. You'll also need sand, ground oyster shells, or artificial turf as a playing surface. Start by digging out a rectangle with a width to length ratio of 1 to 5. For example, to make a regulation size court, create a rectangle measuring 13 feet by 91 feet. With your court size determined, dig about 2 to 4 inches down and level out the soil before laying down wooden boards as a border. Then, lay down 1 inch of washed crushed stone with a layer of gravel on top. To make a regulation playing surface, lay down a final layer of ground oyster shells. You can also use a layer of sand or artificial turf as a cheaper alternative.
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Decide how large you would like your court to be. A regulation-sized bocce ball court measures 13 ft by 91 ft (4 m by 28 m). However, unless you are planning to build a regulation-size bocce ball court, you can build the court any size you would like. As a broad rule of thumb, the court's ratio of width to length should be between 1:5 and 1:7. Build a court that will suit the dimensions of your backyard (or wherever you decide to build the court). If you are working with limited space, you could build a bocce court in as little space as 5 ft by 20 ft (1.5 m by 6 m). Measure the length and width of your court. Using a measuring tape, measure out the full length and width of your bocce court on the ground where you plan to build it. Keep in mind that you'll need to add the dimensions for the backing material (e.g. the court frame) into your total width and length measurements. So, if you're using 4x4 boards as your frame, you'll need to add 8 inches (20 cm) to the length and width measurements. For example, if you're building a regulation-sized bocce court, you'll need to measure the outer dimensions of the court to be 13 ft 8 inches by 91 ft 8 inches (4.2 m by 28 m). Drive in stakes at the corners of the court. Once you've measured out the length and width of the court, use a hammer to drive a stake into the ground at each corner. These will serve as markers to indicate the size of the court, and indicate the area you'll excavate. You can purchase a handful of wooden or plastic stakes at your local hardware store. They should be relatively inexpensive, and do not need to be made of a high-quality material. Dig out the court area. The best way to flatten and level the area for your bocce court is by digging down about 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) into your soil. This will allow you to shovel out any rocks or clumps of soil that would disrupt the surface of the court, and will give you a pit to lay subsequent layers of the court. The bocce court will need to be built on a level area, otherwise the playing surface will be distorted. If you're concerned that your bocce court may collect rainfall during wet months, dig down less than 4 inches (10 cm). Install and link the wooden border. Although you can use any wooden material you like for the borders, pressure-treated 4x4 boards work well. Lay the 4x4s along the edges of your excavated bocce pit, setting them end to end. Using a carpenter's level, make sure that all boards are even with the ground. Then fasten each 4x4 board to the adjacent boards using 10-inch (25 cm) spikes. You can purchase all of the lumber you'll need at a local hardware store. Plan ahead before you make your visit: if you're building a regulation-size bocce court, and are buying 10-foot 3-meter) boards, you'll need about 14 sections of wood. Lay a base of washed crushed stone. The base layer of your bocce court should be made of relatively large and stable stone. Use a shovel to lay a layer of 1-inch stone throughout the entire bocce court. If you've dug the court area 4 inches (10 cm) deep, plan to lay about a 2-inch (5 cm) layer of this large-stone material. You can buy 1-inch washed crushed stone at a nearby hardware store or gardening center. If you're having trouble finding the correct material, also try contacting a nearby rock quarry or gravel site. Lay a second layer of crushed stone or gravel. Once you have the 1-inch stone layer covering the entire excavated bocce pit, you can add the second layer. This layer should comprise smaller stones. There are no precise size requirements; gravel would work well, as would ½-inch crushed stone. Use your shovel blade to cover the entire bocce court with the gravel. The layer should be at least 1 inch (2 cm) thick. As with the 1-inch washed crushed stone, you can purchase gravel or smaller crushed stones from a gravel site or landscaping company. Place a layer of ground oyster shells if you’re building a regulation court. If you're planning to build a regulation bocce court (or have dreams of becoming a professional bocce ball player), you'll need to top your court with processed oyster shell. The layer only needs to be about ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick. This material is incredibly fine grained, and will not be damaged or disturbed by rain storms. Unless you live on the West coast of the United States (or in an international costal region), you'll need to have your processed oyster shell shipped to your address. You may be able to purchase ground oyster shells from a local landscaping company or from a feed and grain supplier. A small number of online retailers also sell and deliver ground oyster shell. Lay sand as your top bocce court layer. If you're not looking for a professional playing surface—and want to save some money—you can skip the processed oyster shells. A layer of ordinary sand will provide a suitable playing surface. Pour the sand at least ½-inch (1.2 cm) thick over the underlying layer of stones or gravel, and use a shovel to smooth the sand and press it into all corners of your bocce court. The primary disadvantage of sand is that it will become soggy and compacted following a rainstorm. You'll need to rake the sand in order to help it dry and reduce its compactness. Finish the court with artificial turf. If you'd prefer not to play on processed oyster shells or on sand, you can lay artificial turf as the playing surface. This material is inexpensive and simple to maintain: it can be easily swept clean of twigs or debris. You can obtain artificial turf at a gardening center or plant nursery. Also contact your local hardware store or even a sporting-goods store to see if they can provide the artificial turf. Depending on the size of your bocce court and the size of turf sections that you can purchase, you may need to buy several sections of turf.
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Decide how large you would like your court to be. Measure the length and width of your court. Drive in stakes at the corners of the court. Dig out the court area. Install and link the wooden border. Lay a base of washed crushed stone. Lay a second layer of crushed stone or gravel. Place a layer of ground oyster shells if you’re building a regulation court. Lay sand as your top bocce court layer. Finish the court with artificial turf.
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How to Cite the WHO in APA
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To cite a web page or report from the WHO in APA format, start with "World Health Organization" as the author and follow it with a period. Next, write down the year or the year, month, and day the piece was published in parentheses and put a period at the end. Then, include the title of the report in italics, followed by a period. If you have a link to a website, write "Retrieved from" and add the link. Otherwise, end your citation with the location of the publication, using the city and state.
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Use "World Health Organization" as the author. With any citation, you begin with the author's name. In this case, the report was authored by the organization, so you'll use "World Health Organization" at the beginning of the citation, followed by a period. The first part of your reference looks like this: World Health Organization. Place the year next. The year is when the report was published or last updated. APA prioritizes when the text was published because this type of citation is primarily used in scientific fields. The date is usually at the top of the page, but you might also find it at the bottom. You'll place the year in parenthesis after the author. Follow the parenthesis with a period. If the publication has a month and day, add it too, placing it after the year. Use "n.d." if you can't find a year. It will look like this: World Health Organization. (2011). If it has a month and day, it will look like this: World Health Organization. (2011, January 5). Add the title of the report next. After the date, you'll put the title of the report. You'll find the title of the report at the top of the web page or web document. In the citation, place the title of the report in italics. Follow it with a period. When capitalizing the title of the report, use sentence capitalization, meaning you only capitalize the first word and proper nouns. Your citation now looks like this: World Health Organization. (2011, January 5). A report about health. Place the website at the end. Finally, you'll add the website you retrieved it from at the end. Before the website, you'll write "Retrieved from." Use the website for the exact location you found the report, not the general website. Your citation will look like this: World Health Organization. (2011, January 5). A report about health. Retrieved from http://www.fakewhowebsite.com/report/about_health Add a location and "Author" to a print publication. If your report is in print, just leave the website off. However, at the end, you will need to add the location of publication, using the city and state. Then, you'll put a colon and the word "Author" to indicate that the organization is the author. The citation will look like this one: World Health Organization. (2011, January 5). A report about health. Health City, Texas: Author. If the location is outside the United States, format it as city, country. Begin with the author. You also need to create a citation to use in the text. In this case, you just need the author and the date, but you'll start with the author. You can either use the name in the sentence and open a parenthesis for the date or place both of them in parenthesis, separated by a semicolon to indicate they are 2 separate items. If you're incorporating the organization name into the sentence, it will look like this so far: According to the World Health Organization (WHO; The abbreviation in brackets tells the reader you'll use the abbreviation WHO throughout the rest of the article. If you want to cite your source at the end of the sentence, it will look like this so far: According to a recent report, health objectives are falling (World Health Organization [WHO], Abbreviate WHO when you mention it again. Once you've told the reader you'll use the abbreviation WHO by adding it after the name, you must use it in later citations. APA rules require that you continue to use an abbreviation after you introduce it. Put in place of the full name. You'll just use "WHO": According to the WHO ( According to the report, the main cause is a rise in infectious disease (WHO, Add the date after the author's name. The date is also used in an in-text citation to help the reader determine which report you're referring to. Place it after the organization's name in parenthesis. You can use "n.d." if there isn't a date. Your first citation within a sentence will look like this: According to the World Health Organization (WHO; 2011), Your first citation at the end of a sentence will look like this: According to a recent report, health objectives are falling (World Health Organization [WHO], 2011). In subsequent entries, it will look like this for a citation within a sentence: According to the WHO (2011), Subsequent citations that come at the end of a sentence will look like this: According to the report, the main cause is a rise in infectious disease (WHO, 2011). Place a page number or paragraph number at the end. When using a quotation, you'll need to add a page or paragraph number after the quotation. APA also encourages you to use a page or paragraph number when you paraphrase, but it's not required. Use a page number if you can find one and a paragraph number if you can't. Place the page number in parenthesis after the last quotation mark but before the period. For instance, you'd add the page number like this: According to WHO (2011), "infectious disease is a widespread problem" (p. 63). If your whole citation comes after the quote, you can use this method: The report stated the following: "Infectious disease is a widespread problem" (WHO, 2011, p. 63). To cite a paragraph, write it this way: According to WHO (2011), "infectious disease is a widespread problem" (para. 30).
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Use "World Health Organization" as the author. Place the year next. Add the title of the report next. Place the website at the end. Add a location and "Author" to a print publication. Begin with the author. Abbreviate WHO when you mention it again. Add the date after the author's name. Place a page number or paragraph number at the end.
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How to Make Lemon Pickles
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To make spicy lemon pickles, start by rinsing 12 lemons under water to remove any bacteria or residue. Set the lemons aside, then put a jar in boiling water for 10 minutes, which will sterilize it. Then, slice each lemon into 1/4 inch pieces and remove all of the seeds. After you've removed all of the seeds, combine the slices in a bowl with 1/4 cup of salt until all of the lemon pieces are coated. Place the lemon slices into your jar and leave them at room temperature. After a week, fry spices, like mustard seeds and coriander seeds, with garlic and chilis in a pan over a low heat. Let your seasonings cool to room temperature, then stir them into the jar. Finally, put the jar in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks so the lemons can absorb the spices.
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Gather 10 to 12 small ripe lemons. You can use any type of lemons that you like, including conventional or organic. Many people even like to use Meyer lemons, which are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, although they can be difficult to get your hands on. Whatever type of lemon you choose, make sure they are nice and ripe so that they have a lot of juice inside. Squeeze each lemon and make sure that it gives a little. This shows that it is nice and juicy. Sterilize a quart-size (1 liter) canning jar. When pickling lemons, it's important to use a clean container that will not introduce bacteria into the food. To avoid this, clean your jar and lid well with soap and hot water and then submerge them in boiling water for 10 minutes. If you don't have a quart-size (1 liter) canning jar on hand, a smaller one or a different type of jar will work. However, you will just have to cut down your ingredients to fit the size you have. Once the jars and lids have been boiled, lay them out on a clean towel to dry. Clean the outside of the lemons. Scrub the lemons so that you remove any wax, pesticides, or residue that is on the surface. You can simply rinse them under running cold water, scrub them with baking soda or vinegar, or use a commercial fruit and vegetable wash. You can use a kitchen scrubber or brush to clean the lemons. Slice the lemons into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices. Cut each lemon in half horizontally. Place the flat cut surface on your cutting board so you can easily cut off the stems and dispose of them. Then make ⁄ 4 to ⁄ 2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices all along the length of each piece. Remove all the lemon seeds. Look over each piece and use the tip of your knife or your fingers to take out all of the seeds. The seeds are not good for eating and should not be included in the pickle. Mix the lemons slices with salt. Put the lemons in a bowl and pour in 1/4 cup (68 grams) of salt. Stir the salt and lemons together until all of the lemons are coated. You can use any type of salt you have in your kitchen. However, pickling salt is good because it doesn't have additives that can cloud up your pickle. On the other hand, sea salt and kosher salt contain natural minerals that can enhance flavor. As the lemons are coated with salt, they will begin to give off more liquid. This is normal and nothing to worry about. Let the lemons sit in the jar on your counter for about a week. Put your coated lemons into your prepared jar and put on the lid. Keep the lemons at room temperature to start the pickling process. When the whites of the rinds are beginning to become translucent, you can move on with the process. Shake the jar a few times daily to ensure that all of the lemons are coated in the salt and are beginning to pickle. The number of days you let the lemons sit can vary. Some people let the lemons sit for only a few days. Just remember that the goal is to let the pickling process start without any seasonings added, which can hinder the lemons absorbing the salt. Cook your seasonings in a dry pan on low heat. Gather about 1 tablespoon of dry seasonings and 2 tablespoons of any garlic and chilis you want to add. To bring out the flavor of the dry seasonings, cook them in a dry pan on low heat until you can start to smell them. Seasonings that really do well with this type of treatment include mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and carom (ajwan) seeds. If you are adding fresh garlic and chilis to your lemon pickle, cook them in a small amount of canola oil to bring out their flavor and reduce the heat of the chilis a bit. Cool the seasonings to room temperature before adding them to your jar. Stir the seasonings into the jar and place it in the refrigerator. Pour your room temperature seasonings into the jar of lemons. Then stir everything together until it is well blended. At that point, put the lid back on the jar and put it in the fridge for several more weeks. Once your lemons have turned translucent and are soft and pliable, they are done and ready to eat. Some people keep the jar at room temperature, since the amount of salt in the lemons keeps them from spoiling. However, it is a better food handling process to keep them cold in the refrigerator just in case pieces of lemon are not fully submerged in the salty liquid. Get enough lemons to fill your jar, plus a few extras. When making simple preserved lemons, you will pack the lemons into a jar tightly. This means that the minimum number of lemons you will need is as many as you can fit into the jar you are using. However, you may need some extra lemon juice to fill up the space in the jar, so getting a few more than you think you'll need is a good idea. For example, if you are using a jar that can hold about a cup (236 mL) of liquid, you will need about 2 to 3 lemons to fill it up, depending on the size of each lemon. Many people use pint (473 mL) mason jars for preserving lemons. These will take about 5 to 8 lemons to fill. It is better to get too many lemons than to have too few. Packing the jar tightly helps to keep out air and gives you more finished preserved lemons to use. Choose ripe conventional or Meyer lemons. The type of lemons you use solely depends on your personal preference. Whatever type of lemon you use, lemon pickles should be made with ripe lemons so that there is a lot of juice for the lemon rinds to be submerged in. To ensure that your lemons are ripe, squeeze potential lemons slightly and make sure they give a little. Ripe lemons should also be brightly colored and not shriveled. Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than conventional lemons because they are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. Sterilize your jar and lid. Clean the jar and lid with soap and hot water, making sure to rinse all soap out of it. Then submerge both pieces in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. To make sure that no bacteria grows in your lemons and that the jar isn't holding onto any scents from what was in it previously, it's important to sterilize it. Wash the outside of your lemons. Preserved lemons include the rind, so it's important to make sure they are clean before cutting them up. Simply rinse and scrub the lemons under running water to get rid of any pesticides or residue on the surface. You can use a kitchen scrubber or brush to clean the surface of the lemons. Don't use soap on the lemon. However, if you have baking soda, vinegar, or a product made to wash produce, you can use one of them to really clean the surface of the rind. Cut an "x" through the end of each lemon almost to the bottom. Look for the stem end of the lemon and hold it with that end up and the other end down on the cutting board. Use your knife to cut down the middle of the lemon, stopping about ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) before the bottom. You want the end of the lemon to stay connected. Then take your knife and make a second cut down the middle of the lemon, but moving your knife position 90 degrees and keeping the bottom intact again. When you are done, the top of the lemon will be cut into quarters but the bottom will still be totally connected. Fill each lemon with salt. Open each lemon slightly where you cut it and pour salt into its core. Keep adding salt until it is flowing out the sides and the top. Use whatever type of salt you have on hand. In general, pickling salt is pure sodium chloride, while sea salt and kosher salt have natural minerals in them, which can enhance flavor. There is no exact amount of salt you will use for this, although each lemon will usually take more than a tablespoon (17 grams) of salt to fill. Add a thin layer of salt to the bottom of the jar. You only need to add about a tablespoon if you are using a pint mason jar. If you are using a smaller container, use a teaspoon or 2. This extra salt will help pickle the lemons in the jar. If you had extra salt that fell out of the lemons when you were filling them, feel free to use that to cover the bottom of the jar. Push the lemons tightly into the jar. Put the first lemon in the jar with the solid end down. Then pack the next couple with the cut side down, so the the pieces stick down into the cut end of the first lemon. Continue packing the lemons until they are tightly packed. Don't worry about breaking apart the lemons. It's more important to pack them tightly than to keep them whole. Fill any empty space with fresh lemon juice. As you pack the lemons, they will release their juice. This juice should fill up most of the extra space in the jar. However, there may be some space at the top that is just air. Add fresh juice until there is only a ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) gap at the top of the jar. Create the extra juice by juicing some additional lemons. It's most important that all of the lemon rinds are totally submerged in lemon juice. Let the jar sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks. Once the jar is packed, seal it with the lid. Then, every day or so, shake the jar to ensure that the salt is evenly distributed and that all of the lemons are getting pickled. You will know the preserved lemons are done when the white parts of the rinds have turned clear, which usually takes several weeks. When the whites of the rinds have become clear, this means they have become soft, pliable, and ready to add to your favorite dish.
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Gather 10 to 12 small ripe lemons. Sterilize a quart-size (1 liter) canning jar. Clean the outside of the lemons. Slice the lemons into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices. Remove all the lemon seeds. Mix the lemons slices with salt. Let the lemons sit in the jar on your counter for about a week. Cook your seasonings in a dry pan on low heat. Stir the seasonings into the jar and place it in the refrigerator. Get enough lemons to fill your jar, plus a few extras. Choose ripe conventional or Meyer lemons. Sterilize your jar and lid. Wash the outside of your lemons. Cut an "x" through the end of each lemon almost to the bottom. Fill each lemon with salt. Add a thin layer of salt to the bottom of the jar. Push the lemons tightly into the jar. Fill any empty space with fresh lemon juice. Let the jar sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks.
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How to Stain Wood Filler
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Staining wood filler is the best way to help the filler blend in with the rest of the wood around it. Before you paint, sand the spot you used wood-filler on with 220-grit sandpaper to smooth out the surface. Then, wipe away any excess dust from the wood with a wet rag. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of stain to the wood filler. After a few minutes, wipe away the excess stain. If, after 1-2 days, the stain is still too light, add another coat. If the stain ends up too dark to match the rest of the wood, apply some stain stripper with a rag. After a few minutes, wipe the stain stripper away and let it dry completely.
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Ensure that the wood filler you’ve used is stainable. The wood filler should state on the packaging whether it's stainable or not—if it's water-based or solvent-based, it should hold a stain well. If it isn't stainable, such as an oil-based wood filler, it won't hold the color well when you go to paint it. Sand the wood filler section. Sanding the spot before applying the stain will allow it to adhere evenly. If it's a small spot such as a nail hole or gouge mark, you can sand it by hand using a piece of sandpaper, while larger sections are easier to sand with a palm sander. Use 220-grit sandpaper for a smooth finish that works well with stains. Sand in the direction of the wood's grain. Wipe off excess dust from the wood. Use a wet rag to wipe off the sawdust created from sanding the wood filler section. Follow up with a dry rag to ensure you removed all of the dust, and let the wood dry completely before applying the stain. You can also use a small hand vacuum, if necessary. Choose an appropriate color for your wood stain. If you're touching up wood that you've previously stained, all you'll need is the stain you originally used. If you're going to stain the entire piece of wood, along with the filler, it's best to choose a stain that's closest to the original color of the wood. Keep in mind that if you're using a semi-transparent stain, you'll still likely be able to see the area that was patched. If you're using an opaque stain, the color may look uniform, but you still may notice a textural difference in the wood. Test the stain on spare wood or a small section of the filler. Wood fillers can take stains differently than the wood does, so it's best to test the stain out beforehand if possible. Apply some wood filler to a spare piece of wood and apply the stain over it to see if it's too light, too dark, or just right. Shake the stain well before using it. Wait for the wood stain to dry before deciding if the color is right. The drying time depends on the thickness of the filler, type of stain, variety of wood, and the temperature and humidity. Thin out the stain if it appears too dark for the wood filler. If you test the stain on a piece of wood and it's too dark, pour some of the stain into a cup and add few drops of water. You'll have to experiment to find out what the perfect proportions are, so add very small amounts of water at a time. Once you've added water, mix it in with the stain and test the stain on a piece of spare wood with filler on it again. It's better to have a stain that's too light as opposed to too dark, since you can apply additional layers of stain if necessary. Apply the stain to the wood filler using a brush. Use a foam brush or similar tool to carefully stain the wood filler. If it's a small spot, such as a nail hole, you may need to use a small paintbrush to apply the stain. Use even strokes and apply a thin layer of the stain. Allow the stain to dry for several minutes before wiping off the excess. Stains often take at least 1-2 days to dry on wood completely, so check the directions on your stain to find out specific drying time. Add another coat of stain if it’s too light. If the wood filler is still too light after it's been stained, repeat the process using a brush and apply another thin coat. Wait for it to dry completely before adding another layer to see how dark it truly is. You can repeat this process of applying additional layers of stain until the wood filler matches the color of the stained wood. Remove the wood stain if it’s too dark. If it's a thin layer of stain, you may be able to use a palm sander to sand off the top layer of the stain. If you can't sand off the top layer, apply a stain stripper to the wood according to the directions on the package. Let the liquid sit for the recommended amount of time, then wipe it away with a clean, lint-free cloth. You can either try to strip the stain from the small section that contains wood filler, or you can remove the stain from the entire piece of wood. Apply the stain again to the even, unstained surface for better results. Alternatively, you can apply the stain to the surrounding area to match the wood to the wood filler section.
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Ensure that the wood filler you’ve used is stainable. Sand the wood filler section. Wipe off excess dust from the wood. Choose an appropriate color for your wood stain. Test the stain on spare wood or a small section of the filler. Thin out the stain if it appears too dark for the wood filler. Apply the stain to the wood filler using a brush. Add another coat of stain if it’s too light. Remove the wood stain if it’s too dark.
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How to Cut Marble
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To cut marble, start by connecting a wet saw to a water supply, putting the marble on thick foam, and marking the marble where you want to cut it. Then, put on protective gear, including goggles, earmuffs, and thick, durable gloves before turning on the saw. Next, align the marble with the saw blade with the finished side down and make an initial cut of 1-3 inches. After that, flip the marble over and cut through the rest of the slab from the opposite side to prevent the slab from breaking off when you get towards the end.
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Rent or purchase a wet saw with a diamond blade. A wet saw is the best option for cutting stone slabs, and the diamond blade ensures a smooth, clean cut. If you only need to cut marble for a few jobs, renting may be more cost-effective than buying a saw. If you are planning multiple home improvement jobs, buying your own saw may be more economical and convenient. Make sure you get the right kind of wet saw. If you're cutting pieces of marble that are more than 15 inches (38 cm) in diameter, a tabletop wet saw (the kind most commonly available for rent) will not be effective. Ask an employee at the store to recommend the best saw for the job you want to do. If you're cutting a thin slab (like the kind you'd use for a shower wall or counter top), you can use a circular saw with a diamond blade. A new wet saw usually costs about $100-300 (£77.25-231.76). Renting wet saws cost about $35 (£27.04) a day or $100 (£77.25) a week. The blade of the saw has diamond crystals, which help cut dense and strong items. Read the instruction manual before you operate the saw. If you do not know how to safely use the saw, you may injure yourself when cutting the marble. Review the set-up instructions and safety warnings on your particular model, as they are all slightly different. This way, you know the ins and outs of your model and can easily and safely cut the marble slab. Connect the saw to a water supply. When using a wet saw, the blade must remain consistently wet in order to keep it cool. If the blade gets too hot, it can cut the marble incorrectly or inconsistently. You may have to fill up the separate water tank or connect the saw to a hose, depending on your particular model. Read over your instructions to find exact instructions on how to connect the water supply to your saw. Put the marble on a piece of thick, sturdy foam to prevent scratches. Purchase a large piece of foam from a craft supply store. Use this to keep your marble flat and protected as you cut it. When you move the marble across the platform of the saw, the foam gets scratched up, rather than your marble. You can make the cutting job easier by attaching the foam to a piece of ⁄ 4 inch (1.9 cm) plywood. Use clear silicone to attach the foam to the wood, and wait for the silicone to dry before cutting. You can then lay the board on a saw horse so you can cut at a comfortable level. The foam should be the size of your marble or larger. Use any non-abrasive surface if you don't have foam, such as cardboard. Make a mark on the marble to act as a guideline. Use a pencil to mark the marble exactly where you wish to cut it. If you'd like, use a ruler or tape measure to ensure your line is drawn straight and accurately. Ensure the mark is easily visible, so you can use it as a guideline while cutting it with the saw. Alternatively, use a piece of tape to mark the marble instead of a pencil. This is a good idea if you want to easily see the line on a dark piece of marble. Pour water on the front portion of the blade to lubricate it. Before you turn on the saw, fill a cup with water and pour it over top of the blade so it gets completely covered. You don't have to use a certain amount of water, as the saw gets wet once you turn it on. Put on protective gloves to avoid cutting or slicing your hands. Safety gloves keep your fingers covered, minimizing the risk of cutting them when slicing the marble. Select a pair of gloves made from thick, durable canvas material, for example. Cover your ears with safety earmuffs to protect from the noise. Put on a pair of protective earmuffs before you use the saw to avoid any hearing strain or damage. You'll notice a loud, piercing noise when the blade pierces through the marble. Since you are standing very close to the saw, this noise may damage your hearing. These earmuffs are also worn when using a jackhammer or lawn mower, for instance. Wear safety goggles so flyaway pieces do not injure you. Small fragments of marble may fly up while using the wet saw, and one of the flyaways could wind up in your eye. When you put on the goggles, make sure your entire eye is protected. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or open-toed shoes. If you wear baggy shirts or pants, the extra fabric could get caught in the saw and cause serious injury. To prevent this, wear clothing that fits well. Additionally, keep your toes covered to prevent cuts from flyaway pieces of marble. Wear boots or sneakers, for example. Tie up long hair to prevent any injuries. Similarly to loose clothing, long hair can easily get caught in the blade. Use an elastic hair tie or scrunchy to tie up long hair, or use a headband to secure medium-length hair. Align the piece of marble with the correct side of the blade. The correct side depends on your particular saw. Typically, you want to line up the marble with the right side of the blade. If you use the wrong side, you may cut the slab too short by mistake. The blade cuts off about ⁄ 8 in (0.32 cm), so ensure the ⁄ 8 in (0.32 cm) comes from your scrap side and not the piece you're using. To tell which side of the blade is correct, make a practice cut on a scrap piece of marble. Make sure to keep the marble clamped down so that it can't move while you make the cut. A hand clamp with soft pads is a good option for safely keeping your marble in place. Aim to cut the marble slowly and carefully to avoid cracks or breakage. The faster you move the marble through the blade, the more likely the slab will chip, splinter, or break. To prevent this, always make your cuts slowly, and let the machine do the work for you. If you start to see smoke as you cut, slow down. Try sawing a small section, then pulling the saw back a little before you begin the next small section. If you want to test out how cutting at different speeds affects the marble, make a few slices on a practice slab before you cut the final piece. Make a 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm) cut with the back of the marble facing up. Cut the marble with the finished side facing downwards onto your piece of foam. Turn on the saw when you are ready to use it, feed the marble slowly into the saw until you reach about 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm), and then stop. Making a small cut on the back of the marble ensures the slab does not chip or break. If you don't do this, the end of your tile may break off while you finish the slice. Flip over the marble slab and continue cutting the rest of the way. Once you've made a small slice to the back, turn the slab over so the finished side faces upwards. Then, start making your cut on the opposite end of the slab. Continue cutting the rest of the way through the slab to ensure your cut is clean and even. If you're cutting a very thin slab of marble, like the kind you'd use to cover a shower wall, there's no need to flip the marble and make 2 cuts. Just make a single cut straight through with a diamond circular saw blade. Turn off your machine after you make your cut. To prevent any accidents, keep your saw turned off when not in use. Do this whether you are finished working on your project or cutting multiple pieces of marble. If you are cutting multiple slabs, turn it off until you are ready to make the next cut. Clean up any jagged edges with dry or wet fine-grit sandpaper. Since the diamond blade cuts the marble so smoothly, there may be jagged or sharp pieces on the edges. Use wet or dry sandpaper to manually smoothen the edges if you'd like. Start with 120-grit sandpaper to soften the edges at first, and then use 2500-grit sandpaper for an extra-smooth finish. If you use a coarse sandpaper, you'll scratch the marble. To wet your sandpaper, hold it under your faucet for 3-5 seconds. Using wet sandpaper may make it easier to sand the stone surface. For an automatic option, try using an angle grinder to quickly smoothen the marble. However, you may have less control over the sanding process if you use a machine. Another option is to use an orbital sander. Clean up your workspace and your wet saw. Once you're finished, wipe down your surfaces with a clean rag and all-purpose cleaner, sweep your floor of any dust, shards, or remnants, and wipe down your saw after it's cool. Keeping your workstation clean in between uses helps you prevent injury and keep your items in good shape. Additionally, drain your water tank following your particular instructions. Use a grinder with a dry cut diamond wheel to add finishing touches. Once you've cut the marble into the basic shape that you want, you may wish to make further adjustments. With a grinder, you can: Cut holes. Make sink cutouts. Create beveled edges.
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Rent or purchase a wet saw with a diamond blade. Read the instruction manual before you operate the saw. Connect the saw to a water supply. Put the marble on a piece of thick, sturdy foam to prevent scratches. Make a mark on the marble to act as a guideline. Pour water on the front portion of the blade to lubricate it. Put on protective gloves to avoid cutting or slicing your hands. Cover your ears with safety earmuffs to protect from the noise. Wear safety goggles so flyaway pieces do not injure you. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or open-toed shoes. Tie up long hair to prevent any injuries. Align the piece of marble with the correct side of the blade. Aim to cut the marble slowly and carefully to avoid cracks or breakage. Make a 1–3 in (2.5–7.6 cm) cut with the back of the marble facing up. Flip over the marble slab and continue cutting the rest of the way. Turn off your machine after you make your cut. Clean up any jagged edges with dry or wet fine-grit sandpaper. Clean up your workspace and your wet saw. Use a grinder with a dry cut diamond wheel to add finishing touches.
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How to Poop While Standing up at a Toilet
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To poop while standing up at a toilet, first squat over the seat by bending your knees slightly and leaning forward a little. You can also spread your cheeks with your hands to make the process easier and faster. When you're finished, wipe yourself thoroughly with toilet paper or wet wipes to get rid of any mess you made. If you got any residue on the toilet seat, wipe it down for the next person. After you've cleaned up, make sure you wash your hands properly to get rid of any bacteria.
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Pick the best stall. If you have to poop and find that a public restroom with multiple stalls is your only choice, you can at least pick the stall that will best suit your purposes. First and foremost, make sure that the stall you are in has a functioning lock. The last thing you want is to be interrupted midway through defecating. If cleanliness is a top priority, choose one of the stalls closest to the door. There is research indicating these are used less frequently, so they are typically cleaner. Gather your supplies. You will need toilet paper. Before starting to relieve yourself, check to make sure that the stall or room has plenty of toilet paper and that you can easily reach it. Try placing a small amount of toilet paper in the toilet before you poop. This will help you to avoid having an excessive amount of water splash back up as you do your business. Consider having some hygienic wipes in your pocket or in your purse. You'll find them useful during the cleaning process. Take some paper towels into the stall with you. They will be more effective than toilet paper in helping to clean up any resulting mess. If you know that you are going to be in a situation where you need to poop standing up, try to make it easier on yourself by choosing your clothing wisely. Ladies, a skirt would be the easiest for you. Simply gather it up and hold it around your waist. Gentlemen, avoid wearing your best pair of dress slacks. This option can potentially be messier than if you choose to sit on the toilet, and you don't want to soil your good clothes. Find some privacy. Some people become nervous before using a public restroom. If this applies to you, there are some steps you can take to make the experience as private as possible. Try to scope out a restroom that is not near the entrance or lobby of a building. These will likely have less traffic, and you will have a better chance of being in the restroom by yourself. Hopefully, that will help ease any tension. If you are using this method at a friends house, you might be concerned that someone will overhear your bathroom activities. Try running water in the sink as you use the toilet. This will create a sound barrier and you might have an increased sense of privacy. Try squatting. You will actually need to poop squatting, not standing straight up. This will help you make sure that you are aiming properly, and help ensure that you hit the toilet. Squatting will also provide stability, so you will be less likely to wobble. Bend your knees slightly, and lean forward a little bit to squat. You can also try using your hands to spread your cheeks. This might make the process a little faster and easier for you. Wipe thoroughly. It is possible that pooping while standing (or squatting) makes it a little harder to control exactly where your bowel movements go. For this reason, it is especially important that you make sure to wipe your bottom properly and thoroughly. Make sure to always wipe from front to back. Be gentle, but firm as you wipe. If possible, wet a piece of paper towel or toilet paper (very slightly) to help clean yourself. Consider carrying sanitary wipes with you. Make sure they are not perfumed, or they may irritate your genital region. Tidy up the area. If you have caused any splashing, use a paper towel, toilet paper, or sanitary wipe to mop up the mess. You should also consider wiping the toilet seat if you left any residue. If you used a seat cover, make sure to dispose of it in the toilet or trash receptacle. Wash your hands. Thoroughly washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid spreading germs. Use hot, not scalding water, and soap. Rub your hands together briskly under the water for at least 20 seconds. Dry your hands thoroughly, using a clean towel or hand dryer. If a sink is not available, you can substitute hand sanitizer. Consider anxiety. Consider the reasons that you want to use a standing method to go to the bathroom. Are you nervous about germs that are in public restrooms? Do you fear picking up a disease? While these fears are common, there is very little chance that you will become ill from a public toilet. Try to find ways to address your anxiety. If you feel that your fears are interfering with your day to day life, ask your doctor for advice. He can provide you with tips on dealing with anxiety, and if necessary, can refer you to a mental health specialist. Take deep breaths. This will help your body and your mind relax. Avoid public restrooms. Before heading to work or to a social event, give yourself time to go to the bathroom at home. Build this activity into your schedule. For example, if you typically have a bowel movement early in the morning, try waking up a bit earlier or leaving for work a little later to allow enough time. Don't rush yourself out the door. Talk to your doctor. If your bowel movements are unpredictable, talk to your doctor. Most people find themselves needing to poop on a fairly regular schedule. If you're having trouble predicting when you need to go, you might be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome or another ailment. Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor in detail about your bowel movement. The more descriptive you are, the more likely it is that he will be able to offer a diagnosis and a treatment.
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Pick the best stall. Gather your supplies. Find some privacy. Try squatting. Wipe thoroughly. Tidy up the area. Wash your hands. Consider anxiety. Avoid public restrooms. Talk to your doctor.
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How to Get Pregnant
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If you want to get pregnant, start by getting a pre-natal checkup, taking pre-natal vitamins, and reaching your target weight so that your body is in prime condition to conceive. Next, use a menstrual cycle app to help you keep track of your monthly cycle and figure out when you're ovulating, which is when your body is most fertile and ready to conceive. You can also buy an ovulation predictor kit from a drugstore or online to help you pinpoint the days when you're ovulating. Once you know when you're the most fertile, try to have sex daily before, during, and after your fertile window to increase your chances of conceiving!
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Have sex before, on, and after your most fertile days. Once you know you're fertile, have sex regularly! You are more likely to get pregnant if you are having sex daily before, during, and after your most fertile window. However, if you are not able to have sex this often, then have sex every 2 to 3 days before, during, and after your most fertile window. If you need to use a lubricant, make sure that it is water-based and that it is specifically made for promoting conception. Use an ovulation predictor kit. Pick up an ovulation predictor kit from your local drugstore or buy them online. Pee on the end of the strip or dip the end of the strip into a cup of your urine, and then wait for a few minutes before reading the results. With basic tests, the test is positive if there are 2 lines that are the same color or if the second line is darker than the control line. If you get a digital test, then the screen will say if you are ovulating or not. The cost of these tests can add up, so reserve them for days when you suspect you may be ovulating. Ovulation predictor test strips are often cheaper if you buy them in bulk. Ovulation predictor kits are not a requirement to identify your most fertile days, but they can be helpful, especially when you are unsure and want confirmation that you are ovulating. Watch out for implantation symptoms. Some women experience implantation bleeding, which usually turns up as slight spotting as the zygote attaches to the uterine wall. It usually happens 6 to 12 days after conception. This is perfectly normal and usually nothing to worry about, but don't hesitate to contact your doctor if you have concerns. You might also experience light cramping, headaches, nausea, mood swings, breast tenderness, and back pain along with implantation bleeding. Take a home pregnancy test after you have a missed period. Once the ovulatory period has passed, the waiting game begins. Wait until your next expected period — if it doesn't show up, take a pregnancy test. Home pregnancy tests have a 97% accuracy rate, but they can still give a false negative if you test too early. Retest in 1 week if you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy. Keep in mind that most couples don't get pregnant right away. Out of 100 couples trying to conceive every month, only 15 to 20 couples will succeed. However, 95% of couples trying to conceive will get pregnant within 2 years! Get a pre-natal checkup. Even if you haven't hit any fertility roadblocks, a basic pre-conception physical is a good idea. Some pre-existing health conditions can be aggravated or significantly worsened by pregnancy. Your doctor will probably conduct a pelvic exam and order some basic blood tests. Some disorders you'll want to catch before pregnancy include: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which can interfere with ovulation. Endometriosis, which can generally inhibit fertility. Diabetes: If you can catch and manage diabetes before conceiving, you'll be able to avoid birth defects commonly associated with the disease. Thyroid disease: Like diabetes, thyroid disease is relatively non-threatening to your pregnancy as long as it's diagnosed and well-managed. Get to your target weight before you get pregnant. Studies demonstrate that clinically obese women have a harder time conceiving and they may also have more problems during pregnancy. However, being underweight can also negatively affect your ability to become pregnant. Talk to your doctor about what would be a healthy weight for you and work on losing or gaining weight before you try to become pregnant. Women who are clinically underweight (with a BMI under 18.5) might stop menstruating altogether, which can make it even harder to conceive. Take pre-natal vitamins. Starting before you get pregnant will build up the necessary nutrients in your system for a developing embryo. For example, taking folic acid supplements before trying to conceive may reduce the risk of spina bifida and other neural tube defects. Choose a prenatal vitamin or ask your doctor to prescribe one. Taking folic acid supplements has also been shown to have a positive impact on fertility, so start taking folic acid supplement daily before you plan to become pregnant. Follow a whole foods diet to increase fertility. A healthy diet can help to boost your fertility and improve your chances of conception. Eat a diet that includes lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Some good choices include: Lean proteins: skinless chicken breast, lean ground beef, tofu, and beans Whole grains: brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal Fruits: apples, oranges, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and melon Vegetables: broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, cabbage, and kale Encourage your partner to eat foods that promote sperm health. Men should take a multi-vitamin that contains vitamin E and vitamin C, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and avoid excessive alcohol, caffeine, fat, and sugar intake. Men should also make sure they get plenty of selenium (55mcg per day), as selenium is suspected to increase fertility particularly in men. Quit smoking. Not only is lighting up while you're pregnant a bad idea, it can hinder your chances of conceiving in the first place. Giving up an addiction while you're pregnant can be extra stressful, so save yourself some suffering by quitting beforehand. Keep in mind that second-hand smoke can also affect your odds of conceiving. Avoid spending time around smokers to reduce your exposure to secondhand smoke. Stop drinking to maximize your chances of conceiving. Even having 1 drink per day can decrease your fertility. To ensure that you have the best possible chance of conceiving, do not drink alcohol at all. If you do have a drink in moderation while you are trying to conceive, make sure that you do not exceed one drink. Having more than two drinks significantly decreases a woman's fertility. Your partner should also limit their alcohol intake since alcohol can decrease sperm counts and it may also affect the quality of the sperm. Limit your caffeine to no more than 200 mg per day. This includes caffeine from food, such as chocolate, and drinks, such as coffee, tea, and cola. Women who drink more than 3 cups of a caffeinated beverage daily are significantly less likely to get pregnant compared to women who consume 2 cups or less. 1 cup (240 mL) of coffee has about 100mg of caffeine, so do not drink more than 2 cups (580 mL) of coffee daily. Tea and cola have less caffeine, but this can still add up if you drink too much. Limit yourself to no more than 2 caffeinated beverages daily to ensure that you are not exceeding your daily limit. Stop using birth control. Once your body is prepared for conception, stop using your birth control. If you are taking hormonal birth control it may take 2 to 3 months before you start ovulating normally again and you are able to become pregnant. However, if you are only using a barrier method of birth control, then you may become pregnant right away. If you have an intra-uterine device (IUD), then you will need to see your gynecologist to have it removed before you can get pregnant again. See a reproductive medicine professional or sex therapist if needed. If it's a struggle for either you or your partner to get interested in sex, you might find it difficult to conceive. A qualified reproductive medicine professional or sex therapist can help you overcome these issues as a couple. Try not to let infertility to strain your relationship. The pressure to conceive, as well as invasive and emotionally stressful fertility treatments, can actually lead to sexual dysfunction and make getting pregnant even harder. Chart your cycle using an app or calendar. Getting to know your menstrual cycle is the best way to identify your most fertile days. Download a fertility app, such as OvaGraph or Fertility Friend, or use a calendar to chart your fertility information. You will need to note the following information on the calendar: The first day of your period. This is the beginning of the cycle, so it should be noted as “1” on the calendar. Number the rest of the days in sequence counting up to the last day of your cycle, which is the day before your next period. Your daily basal body temperatures. Changes in cervical mucus. Positive ovulation prediction tests. Days you had sex. The last day of your cycle. Take your basal body temperature. Your body's temperature will rise slightly when you're ovulating, so an uptick is a good sign that you're fertile. Keep a thermometer by your bed, and take your temperature first thing in the morning when you wake up. Take your temperature at about the same time each day for the most accurate picture of your fertility. Jot down your temperature each day. If you notice a spike between 0.5 and 1 degree Fahrenheit that lasts more than a day, you might be ovulating! Fertility peaks during the 2 to 3 days before your basal temperature rises, so if you can observe any month-to-month patterns in when your temperature rises, you can predict the best time to conceive. Keep track of your cervical mucus. When your vaginal discharge is clear and stretchy, like raw egg whites, you are most likely fertile. Have sex daily for 3 to 5 days from the day you notice this consistency in your discharge. Once the discharge becomes cloudy and dry, you are less likely to conceive. You may notice the consistency of your cervical mucus simply by wiping when you go to the bathroom, or you might need to insert a clean finger into your vagina to check it. Set a timeline for when to seek help based on your age, time trying, and health. Patience is difficult when you're trying to conceive, but try to give it time. Setting a deadline for seeing a doctor can help ease your anxiety and get you ready for the next phase of getting pregnant. Here's when you should seek help: Healthy couples under the age of 30 engaging in regular (twice weekly) intercourse should be able to conceive within 12 months (plus time for readjusting after discontinuing birth control). If you're over 30, see a doctor after 6 months of trying. Women over the age of 30 and women who are peri-menopausal may experience difficulty in getting pregnant due to the natural decline in fertility that occurs as women age. In most cases, pregnancy can still be achieved but may take longer and require more targeted intercourse and lifestyle changes. See a fertility specialist right away in a few special cases. If you have endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, prior cancer treatments, endometriosis, a history of miscarriages or you're over 35, make an appointment with a reproductive specialist as soon as you want to conceive. Get tested for common fertility problems. Everything from illness and stress to excessive exercise and medications can decrease fertility. Certain medications can prevent or complicate conception. Provide your health practitioner with a complete list of medications, herbs, supplements, and any specialty drinks or foods you are eating so that he or she can evaluate your list for potential fertility blocks. Get checked for sexually transmitted infections. Some infections can decrease your ability to conceive, while others can cause permanent infertility if left untreated. In some cases, women may have a removable tissue barrier that is preventing sperm from reaching the egg, or may have a physical condition that affects the menstrual cycle, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Consider in-depth fertility testing. If both you and your partner have been given a clean bill of general health by a physician, consider sperm testing and medical monitoring of your fertility. Men should have a semen analysis to check the quality and number of sperm emitted during ejaculation. Additional male fertility tests include a blood test to check for hormone levels and ultrasounds that monitor the ejaculation process or sperm duct obstruction. Fertility tests for women often include hormone tests to check for thyroid, pituitary, and other hormone levels during ovulation and at other times during the menstrual cycle. Hysterosalpingography, laparoscopy, and pelvic ultrasounds are more involved procedures that can be used to evaluate the uterus, endometrial lining, and fallopian tubes for scarring, blockage, or disease. Ovarian reserve testing and genetic tests for inherited infertility problems can also be performed. Visit a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility clinic. Your regular OB-GYN may refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist or clinic to ensure that you have access to all of the tests and treatment that you might need to achieve pregnancy. A reproductive endocrinologist can run tests, diagnose, and treat conditions that may be impacting your ability to become pregnant. Find a reproductive endocrinologist in your area and make an appointment. Develop a list of questions before your appointment. Go over them with your partner to make sure you haven't missed anything. Cover any concerns you have about costs, side effects, and the success of the treatments. At your first visit, do not expect to have a physical evaluation or to begin treatment. Just show up ready to ask questions and learn about your options. Do not feel obligated to commit to a particular treatment center after a single visit; visit several and keep your options open until you identify the best clinic for you. Ask about intrauterine insemination (IUI). This involves collecting a semen sample from your partner or donor, “washing” the sperm to remove the seminal fluid, and then placing the sperm directly into your uterus using a fine catheter. This process is often performed 1 day after ovulation hormones rise in the woman, and can be done in a doctor's office with no pain or surgical intervention. IUI may be used for up to 6 months before trying other therapies. Situations where IUI might be helpful include: Endometriosis Unexplained infertility Semen allergy Male factor infertility Consider using in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to get pregnant. IVF is considered the most effective and common method of achieving pregnancy through assisted reproductive technology. IVF involves the removal of mature eggs from your body (or that of a donor) and its fertilization with your partner's (or a donor's) sperm in a laboratory, with subsequent insertion of the fertilized egg into your uterus to promote implantation. Each cycle can last 2 or more weeks, but most insurance companies pay for few — if any — IVF cycles. IVF is less likely to succeed in women with endometriosis, women who have not previously given birth, and women who use frozen embryos. Women over the age of 40 are often counseled to use donor eggs due to success rates of less than 5%. Ask about medications and other fertility treatments. In some cases, fertility drugs may be sufficient for elevating fertility hormones and allowing natural conception. In others, fertility options such as Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer (GIFT) or surrogacy may be recommended. Clomid (clomiphene) is a common fertility drug that is often combined with other treatments, such as IUI. This drug stimulates your ovaries to release an egg, thus increasing the chances that you will become pregnant. Seek out support while you are going through infertility treatment. Infertility can take a significant toll on your mental health. You may feel anxious, depressed, and isolated, but remember that you are not alone! Take care of yourself and seek support as you go through the process. Reach out to supportive friends and family members, and look into in-person and online support groups. You may also consider seeing a therapist to discuss your feelings as you undergo treatment. Infertility can also take a toll on your relationship as well. Make time to just have fun with your partner, and maintain your connection.
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Have sex before, on, and after your most fertile days. Use an ovulation predictor kit. Watch out for implantation symptoms. Take a home pregnancy test after you have a missed period. Get a pre-natal checkup. Get to your target weight before you get pregnant. Take pre-natal vitamins. Follow a whole foods diet to increase fertility. Encourage your partner to eat foods that promote sperm health. Quit smoking. Stop drinking to maximize your chances of conceiving. Limit your caffeine to no more than 200 mg per day. Stop using birth control. See a reproductive medicine professional or sex therapist if needed. Chart your cycle using an app or calendar. Take your basal body temperature. Keep track of your cervical mucus. Set a timeline for when to seek help based on your age, time trying, and health. Get tested for common fertility problems. Consider in-depth fertility testing. Visit a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility clinic. Ask about intrauterine insemination (IUI). Consider using in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to get pregnant. Ask about medications and other fertility treatments. Seek out support while you are going through infertility treatment.
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How to Defeat Alduin
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To defeat Alduin in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, start by attacking him from the sides so that you avoid Alduin's fire breath attacks from his front and his strong tail that whips from the back. If you can, use frost magic spells like ice spike and ice storm since Alduin has a weakness to frost. Then, apply poisons to your weapons and keep Alduin on the ground so that he will eventually run out of steam. You can also use Dragonrend to keep bringing Alduin to the ground until he runs out of steam.
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Prepare for the climb. Purchase or craft a number of healing and fire resist potions in any town. You may want to consider recruiter a follower to help you as well. A solid melee fighter, like Lydia or Mjoll are good choices to tank Alduin when he lands. Ilia is also a good choice for her proficiency in frost magic. There will be a few Ice Wraiths on the climb, so a couple of frost resist potions may be a good idea as well. If you have training in Restoration magic, you can use spells to substitute for healing or resist potions. Learn the “Dragonrend” shout. When you reach the top, you will speak to Paarthurnax and watch a lengthy cutscene to learn the shout before the fight with Alduin begins. Paarthurnax will aid you in your fight against Alduin and act as a distraction, but you will have to deal the bulk of the damage. Use “Dragonrend” to bring Alduin to the ground. Tap and hold the shout button to charge it. Follow Alduin's flight with the camera as you charge so that you do not miss. If you miss you will have to wait while your shout recharges. Equip an Amulet of Talos if you need the shout cooldown to be shortened. Although Paarthurnax will spar with Alduin in the air, Alduin cannot be damaged until you ground him with Dragonrend. A single tap of the shout button will do a single-charge version of the shout that can still effectively stun Alduin after he is already grounded. You can use this to help preventing him from becoming airborne again. Use “Clear Skies” tactically. Alduin has his own shout that causes meteors to rain from the sky. When this happens, you can use Clear Skies to cancel it. You will have learned this shout from The Greybeards before being allowed to ascend the mountain, so you cannot have missed it. If your shout is on cooldown when this happens, then it is a good time to use a fire resist potion. Remember, using Clear Skies means your shout will go on cooldown and you will have to wait for it to recharge before you can use Dragonrend again. Avoid Alduin’s front. Once on the ground, Alduin uses a powerful fire breath attack that does lots of damage to everyone in front of him and a strong tail whips from the back. Try to attack from the sides regardless of range or melee. Eventually he will turn to bite you, causing you to face his front again, so keep strafing to the sides. Fire resist potions can help if you want to challenge him from the front, but best to avoid it altogether. Use frost magic. If you have training in destruction magic, spells like ice spike and ice storm can do big damage to Alduin since he has a slight weakness to frost. Ice storm can damage your follower, so use it with caution. If you have it, the Marked For Death shout will greatly increase your damage with magic, but timing it between uses of Dragonrend and Clear Skies can be difficult. Apply poisons to your weapons. Lingering poisons are just as effective against Alduin as any other non-undead creature. These can be crafted or acquired from an alchemy shop in any town. Using poisons if very effective when using a bow from afar while a follower tanks Alduin's hits at melee range. Keep the pressure on. Keep Alduin on the ground with Dragonrend, use health potions when you get low, and before long Alduin should succumb to the damage and retreat. Prepare for the fight. If you are already at Sovngarde there is no turning back, so hopefully you have a healthy supply of health and fire resist potions. Consider equipping armor that gives fire resist and a weapon that heals on hit (like the Ebony Blade or others with the Absorb health enchant) if you have any in your inventory. The point of no return is when you have the option to leave for Skuldafn from Whiterun. You will lose a full dungeon's worth of progress if you wish to revert to an earlier save to take advantage of stocking up in town. If you have training in Restoration magic, you can use spells to substitute for healing or resist potions. You cannot bring followers with you to Sovngarde without modding, but you are given help by the NPCs there during the engagement. Use the “Clear Skies” shout three times. Your NPC companions will automatically use it when you do to clear Alduin's blocking fog. He will restore it until you've cleared it three times. Use “Dragonrend” to bring Alduin to the ground. Tap and hold the shout button to charge it. Follow Alduin's flight with the camera as you charge so that you do not miss. If you miss you will have to wait while your shout recharges. Equip an Amulet of Talos if you need the shout cooldown to be shortened. Even though the NPCs will shoot at Alduin while he flies, he cannot actually be damaged until he is forced to the ground with this shout. A single tap of the shout button will do a single-charge version of the shout that can still effectively stun Alduin after he is already grounded. You can use this to help preventing him from becoming airborne again. Let an ally take the damage. Each time that Alduin lands, wait just a few moments for an ally to attack him and draw his attention. Avoid Alduin’s front. Once on the ground, Alduin uses a powerful fire breath attack that does lots of damage to everyone in front of him and a strong tail whips from the back. Try to attack from the sides regardless of range or melee. Eventually he will turn to bite you, causing you to face his front again, so keep strafing to the sides. Fire resist potions can help if you want to challenge him from the front, but best to avoid it altogether. If you have to choose, tank a tail whip hit rather than a fire breath attack. You'll suffer much less from it. Use frost magic. If you have training in destruction magic, spells like ice spike and ice storm can do big damage to Alduin since he has a slight weakness to frost. Ice storm can damage your helpers, so use it with caution. If you have it, the Marked For Death shout will greatly increase your damage with magic, but it is best to use Dragonrend as much as possible to keep Alduin on the ground. Apply poisons to your weapons. Lingering poisons are just as effective against Alduin as any other non-undead creature. Using poisons if very effective when using a bow from afar while the NPCs tank Alduin's hits. Rinse and repeat. Keep Alduin on the ground with Dragonrend, let your allies grab attention so that you can heal when you need. Eventually, Alduin will run out of steam and be defeated once and for all..
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Prepare for the climb. Learn the “Dragonrend” shout. Use “Dragonrend” to bring Alduin to the ground. Use “Clear Skies” tactically. Avoid Alduin’s front. Use frost magic. Apply poisons to your weapons. Keep the pressure on. Prepare for the fight. Use the “Clear Skies” shout three times. Use “Dragonrend” to bring Alduin to the ground. Let an ally take the damage. Avoid Alduin’s front. Use frost magic. Apply poisons to your weapons. Rinse and repeat.
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How to Make a Doll Bed
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To make a doll bed, start by laying five 8-inch sticks side by side. Next, place a longer stick at each end, and glue another stick horizontally across the bottom to create a headboard. While the glue dries, repeat the process with the sticks to make a footboard. Then, glue the headboard and footboard onto the ends of a shoebox, and clamp them in place with a binder clip while the glue dries. Finally, sand any rough edges and paint the bed frame with 2 layers of acrylic paint.
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Get a wooden fruit crate or a cardboard shoe box. The easiest way to make a doll bed, no power tools required, is to use a wooden fruit crate or a cardboard shoe box. You can find a wooden fruit crate at the grocery store. They are often used to hold fruits like clementines, small oranges, or grapes and many grocery stores will give you empty fruit crates if you find one available in the produce section. Many fruit crates already have small “legs” on each corner made of wood. You will use these legs to help the crate stand up off the ground when you transform it into a doll bed. Alternatively, you can use a standard cardboard shoe box to make the frame. Look for a cardboard box in good condition and made of stiff material that can hold some weight. Gather your other supplies. You find most of the supplies for this method at your local hardware store. You will need to following supplies for this method: A 4” x 4” fruit crate or a standard cardboard shoe box 16 wooden paint stirring sticks (12 short ones, 4 long ones) Wood glue (hot glue works too) Scissors Large binder clips Sandpaper or a sanding block Gesso or primer Acrylic paint in your desired color Trim seven of the short paint stirring sticks to 8 inches long. Measure the sticks and mark the 8 inch line on each with a pencil before you cut them. Then, score the sticks with the X-ACTO knife seven to eight times against a ruler and then cut them easily with the scissors or the X-ACTO knife. Place five of the trimmed sticks side by side of a flat, clean surface. Lay one of the longer sticks next to each end so the bottom of the long stick extends 1 ½ inches past the bottom of the row of trimmed sticks. This is going to form your footboard. Secure the footboard with wood glue, or hot glue. You can do this by laying one of the trimmed sticks across all the sticks so it is parallel and about ½ inch above the bottom of the five trimmed sticks. Drizzle the stick with wood glue and secure it over all the sticks so it holds them in place. Let the footboard dry for at least one hour with a heavy object, like a book, sitting on top of the sticks. Repeat this process to make the headboard. Trim five of the short paint stirring sticks so they are 8 inches long using scissors and/or an X-ACTO knife. Then, place the five trimmed sticks side by side on a flat, clean surface. Take two of the longer sticks and place each on on either end of the five trimmed sticks so the long sticks extend 1 ½ inches past the bottom row of trimmed sticks. Secure the headboard with wood glue by drizzling a trimmed stick with glue and laying it across all the sticks, parallel and ½ inch above the bottom. Let the headboard dry for at least one hour, placing a heavy flat object on top of the sticks. Turn over the fruit crate or the cardboard box. It should be balancing on one of the short ends of the crate or box. Take the footboard piece and drizzle glue across the short stick lying parallel on the sticks. Press the footboard on the short end of the crate or box. If the box has short wooden legs attached to the corners of the crate, line up the longer sticks with the wooden legs so the doll bed will sit evenly on the ground when it is done. Clamp the footboard into place using the binder clips. Make sure the binder clips are secure over the sticks and the crate. Let this dry for at least one hour. Follow the same process for the headboard. Once the footboard side is dry, you can attach the headboard to the other short end of the crate or box following the same steps. Make sure you clamp the headboard into place with the binder clips and let it dry for one hour so it is secure. Sand the bed with sandpaper. Use sandpaper to lightly sand the bed so there are no rough corners or patches. Make sure you sand the cut edges on the headboard and the footboard until they are smooth. If you are using a cardboard box for the bed section of the frame, you only need to sand the headboard and the footboard. Finish the bed frame by painting it with acrylic paint. You can finish the bed frame by painting one primer layer of gesso on the bed. You can then apply two to three coats of acrylic paint to the bed frame, sanding between each coat. Let the bed frame dry overnight and then add on other elements to the bed, like a mattress and pillows. Gather your materials. To make a bed frame for your doll out of paper, you will need the following materials: 10-12 pieces of paper 10-12 wooden dowels Toothpicks Fabric glue A glue stick Roll the wooden dowels around the paper. To make the dowels more aesthetically pleasing and smooth, you can roll the paper around the dowels. To do this, you will take a wooden dowel and place it at one end of a piece of paper. Then, roll the paper around the dowel, stopping every one to two rolls to apply glue with the glue stick to the paper so the paper stays in place on the dowel. Do this for all ten to twelve dowels. Wrap each dowel in at least one sheet of paper, gluing the paper to the dowel as you roll them in the paper. You can make the paper tube thicker by gluing another layer of paper onto the tube. You may decide to create thicker tubes for the longer tubes on the bed frame so they are more durable. Combine or cut the tubes based on the size of your doll. If you are making the bed for a larger doll, you may need to make a larger frame so she can fit on the bed. You should lay your doll on a flat surface and place the wrapped dowels around the doll in the shape of a bed. You can then determine if you need to combine or trim down the tubes to fit the doll. Cut the tubes with scissors, making sure you cut the ends evenly and smoothly. Combine the tubes using toothpicks and fabric glue. Put fabric glue in one end of the tube and then insert a toothpick ½ inch into the tube. Then, apply fabric glue into the end of another tube and gently push the tube onto the toothpick until the two tubes come together. Lay out the design for the bed frame. Now that you have your wrapped wooden dowels in the appropriate lengths, you can lay them out to form the bed frame. You should have two long dowels on either end of the frame and two to three shorter dowels going across the frame. You may want to double up on the dowels, parallel and horizontal, to make the frame stronger. Use a pencil to mark where the tubes will connect to make the frame. This will make it easier for you to put the frame together. Make holes in the tubes. Use the sharp edge of the scissors to make small holes where you have marked on the tubes. The holes should be just big enough to fit toothpicks. Then, slide a toothpick into each hole. Secure the toothpicks with a dab of glue. Connect the tubes together. Put glue into one end of the tube and slide the toothpick into the tube until the two tubes connect. Continue to do this for the rest of the tubes until you have made the bed frame. You should have a frame that consists of at least five to seven tubes total, one to two long tubes running vertical and three to five tubes running horizontal. Create a headboard and a footboard for the frame. If you would like to add a headboard and a footboard to your bed frame, you can do so with the remaining dowels. Lay out the design for the headboard and the footboard before you attach the tubes together. Use the toothpicks and the glue to secure the tubes. Then, attach the headboard and the footboard to each end of the bed frame. You will need to stand the headboard and footboard right side up to attach to them to the bed frame. Paint if preferred. Let the bed frame dry overnight and then add on other elements to the bed, like a mattress and pillows. Measure the base of the frame. To ensure your mattress fits the bed frame properly, you will need to measure the base of the frame. Once you have the measurements, you can determine how much material you need to make a mattress and pillows. Gather your materials. To make the mattress and the pillows, you will need the following supplies: A fat quarter of fabric A dish towel Loose stuffing Buttons Needle and coordinating thread Doll needle Buttons (optional) Sewing machine (optional) Cut off the hemmed edges of the dish towel. Then, cut the towel in half. Place the right sides together and sew all the edges. Be sure to leave a 2-inch opening on one edge. Pull the corners into a triangle. Use the needle and thread to sew the box corners or use a sewing machine if you have access to one. Stuff the mattress. Turn the dish towel right side out and use your hands to gently stuff the mattress until it is your desired thickness. Avoid overstuffing the mattress and make sure the stuffing is dispersed evenly. Then, sew the opening closed. At this point you can add buttons to the mattress if you would like. Add a quilting effect to the mattress. As a finishing touch, you can add a quilting effect to the mattress to make it look more polished. Start by folding the fat quarter of fabric in half, with the right sides facing up. Then, sew along the two open edges, leaving the third edge open. Flip the fabric right side out and fill it with quilt batting that has been cut to fit the mattress. You can then hand sew the open side closed or use a sewing machine. Finish the quilt effect by sewing straight horizontal and vertical lines at even intervals across the quilt. This will also help to secure the batting in place. Sew the pillows. You can use scrap fabric and/or another dish towel to create pillows for the bed to finish it off. Measure the fabric or dish towel so it is small enough to make pillows that fit the bed. Then, cut out the fabric. Place the right sides together and sew all the edges, leaving a 2-inch opening on one edge. Flip the fabric right side out and stuff the pillow with stuffing. Then, sew the opening closed. Make a comforter, You can then hand sew the open side closed or use a sewing machine. Finish the quilt effect by sewing straight horizontal and vertical lines at even intervals across the quilt. This will also help to secure the batting in place. Put the mattress and pillows on the frame. Lay the mattress and pillows on the bed frame. Test out the frame by placing your doll on it the next time she is ready to go to sleep.
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Get a wooden fruit crate or a cardboard shoe box. Gather your other supplies. Trim seven of the short paint stirring sticks to 8 inches long. Place five of the trimmed sticks side by side of a flat, clean surface. Secure the footboard with wood glue, or hot glue. Repeat this process to make the headboard. Turn over the fruit crate or the cardboard box. Clamp the footboard into place using the binder clips. Follow the same process for the headboard. Sand the bed with sandpaper. Finish the bed frame by painting it with acrylic paint. Gather your materials. Roll the wooden dowels around the paper. Combine or cut the tubes based on the size of your doll. Lay out the design for the bed frame. Make holes in the tubes. Connect the tubes together. Create a headboard and a footboard for the frame. Paint if preferred. Measure the base of the frame. Gather your materials. Cut off the hemmed edges of the dish towel. Stuff the mattress. Add a quilting effect to the mattress. Sew the pillows. Make a comforter, You can then hand sew the open side closed or use a sewing machine. Put the mattress and pillows on the frame.
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How to Build a Concrete Pool
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To build a concrete pool, start by sketching out a basic design and location. You'll want your pool to rest on level ground that gets maximum sunlight to warm the water. Also, consider how large you want your pool to be, if you need steps, and what shape you'd prefer. Once you've outlined a few ideas, take your designs to a professional pool builder for advice. When you have a final design, go to the building department of your local city hall to apply for a permit. After you get approved, measure and mark the pool's dimensions on the ground and dig out the soil to create the basic shape of the pool. Frame the pool with steel rebar and plywood boards, then install the plumbing lines underneath the frame. You'll also need to wire the pool's filtration system and any other electrical components before pouring the concrete. Once the concrete is set, you can tile your pool and fill it with water.
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Choose a place to build the pool. Find a place on your property with enough room for the pool. A spacious backyard area is usually the best option. Note any obstacles that will need to be removed, such as trees, rocks, fences, or even utility lines. Removing these obstacles takes additional time and money. Think carefully about what you want out of a pool. Leave space for features like pump systems and diving boards. To estimate the size of these features, calculate the size of your pool or how much water it will hold, then look for suitable products. Underground obstacles like utility lines are difficult to find without digging. Call your local utility companies for advice. Ask them to send a technician to mark the location of your lines. The location you choose affects your pool. Put your pool above a slope so debris doesn't wash into it during rainy days. Keep it in sunlight to warm the water naturally. Sketch a basic design for your pool. Pick up a pencil and a piece of paper, then create the pool you plan on constructing. Settle on the pool's shape and size. Then, begin planning the features, including pool steps, lighting, and other accessories. Factor in limitations like the yard space you have available to choose the right pool for your situation. An average concrete pool is something like 10 ft × 20 ft (3.0 m × 6.1 m) in size with a depth up to 10 ft (3.0 m). All of these dimensions can be changed depending on your ideal pool. The concrete pool needs to be at least 6 in (15 cm) thick, so widen and deepen the outline as needed to compensate. Keep in mind that each additional feature raises the cost and time commitment of building a pool. Take your design to a professional pool builder for advice. Search your area for some trustworthy contractors with experience building concrete pools. A good contractor will take a look at your plan and give you advice on how to improve it. Ask to see a valid contractor's license with pool specialty licensing before hiring anyone. At the very least, you need contractors to approve your design before you can get a building permit. You have to do this even if you plan on building the pool yourself. Look for subcontractors specializing in areas like plumbing and electrical wiring. They can help finalize your design. Apply for the building permits required by your local government. Since building a pool involves changing the land and lots of safety concerns, you have to get a permit before construction starts. Head to the building department at your local city hall to apply. Bring your finalized design to show what you plan on constructing. If applicable, consult your neighborhood's homeowners association guidebook before completing your application. Some places restrict pools. Depending on where you live, you may need to get a separate electrical permit before beginning construction. If you hired a pool builder or subcontractor, ask them for help getting the necessary permits. Many companies handle the application process by default. Measure and mark the pool’s dimensions on the ground. Use marking chalk to create a temporary outline for the pool. Spray the chalk directly on the ground. Note the pool's borders, then the placement of walls, steps, and other accessories that need to be placed during the excavation. Remember to dig out enough space to create the thick slabs of concrete for the pool's floor and walls. Dig out the soil to create the basic shape of the pool. The quickest way to do this is with a backhoe. Locate a rental company or hire a subcontractor to get the job done. Set the excavated soil away from the edge of the pool. Use a tape measure or marked measuring sticks to keep track of the pool's depth. For example, if your pool needs to be 6 ft (1.8 m), cut a 6 ft (1.8 m) pole to use as a reference. Make references for the deep and shallow end if your pool has them. Remember that you can always put dirt back if you dig too far down. Dig out the soil by hand if you can't get a backhoe. Use a spade or alternative digging tools. Some areas aren't accessible to heavy equipment and have to be dug out the old-fashioned way. Make sure you have your permit and know about any utility lines in the ground. Hitting a utility line is a big problem. Hire a contractor to take care of any utility lines needing to be moved. The leftover soil can be sold, disposed of by a contractor, or repurposed for other projects, such as for plant beds. Level the pool’s bottom and walls with a rake. Even out the bottom of the pool as much as possible with a steel-tined rake. Then, take care of the walls. Flatten the soil as needed with a tamper tool. When you're done, test various areas of the pool by holding a large carpenter's level over the soil. Properly leveled pools are stronger and more resistant to damage, so take the time to get this foundation perfect. To keep track of the pool's levelness, install stakes in the pool's corners. Run strings between them. Pack the soil to the same height as the string to ensure it stays level throughout the pool. Shape your pool according to your original design. For instance, your pool may have a sloped floor. Make the slope as gradual as possible, raking the soil smooth to protect your pool from damage later. Frame the pool with steel rebar and plywood boards. Choose rebar rods about 0.625 in (1.59 cm) in diameter. Lay them along the pool's interior in a crisscross pattern, spacing them out by 2 ⁄ 2 in (6.4 cm). Keep the rebar about 3 in (7.6 cm) above the soil. Then, stand ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm)-thick plywood around the upper edge of the pool to prevent poured concrete from spilling out. Use a rebar bender to fit the metal along the walls. Bind bars together as needed with metal ties from a hardware store. The rebar forms a frame that strengthens the concrete after you pour it. Always place the rebar net before adding the concrete. Install the plumbing lines underneath the rebar and plywood. Refer to your original design to figure out where to place the plumbing lines. You will need to dig trenches to guide PVC pipes from the pool to the pump and filtration system. Make the pipes emerge inside the pool, underneath the plywood barrier. Hook the pipes up to the pump and filter system when you're done. Contract a plumber to take care of the water lines. Pool plumbing is complex and building codes vary from community to community. A good plumber will make sure your pool works safely. Wire the pool’s filtration system and other electrical components. Call an experienced electrician to connect pool accessories to your community's electrical grid. The electrician will lay wire from the pool's pump and filtration system to your home. They will also hook up lighting systems and other optional components in your design. Leave the electrical work up to a professional. Messing with community power lines is illegal and dangerous. Poor wiring increases the risk of fires and electrical shock. Pour concrete into the pool to create the bottom slab. Purchase plenty of shotcrete mix or gunite. Place it all in a mixing truck equipped with a big hose or dumping rail. Dump the concrete onto the rebar or spray it out with a hose attached to the truck. Use enough concrete to make the pool floor at least 6 in (15 cm) thick. To make pouring the concrete easier, begin spraying the walls as you lay concrete on the floor so you don't have to walk back and forth across the wet mix as much. Spray the walls to coat them with concrete. Put on some sturdy work boots you don't mind getting wet, then step into the pool. Coat the walls to make a layer of concrete at least 6 in (15 cm) thick, Also, add concrete to the top lip of the pool marked off by plywood. Take care not to spray over any exposed pipe openings. Cap them and spray around them. Smooth the concrete out with a concrete float. Step down into the pool to access the concrete slabs. You will need a float, which is like a big broom for concrete. Push the float over the floor to level it, then do the same for the walls. You can also use a big metal straightedge to smooth out difficult spots along walls and corners. The straightedge is also helpful for smoothing out steps into a block shape. Cover the concrete with a plastic sheet for at least 5 days. For a long-lasting pool, let the concrete cure before continuing to work on it. Purchase a big plastic sheet from a hardware store. Make sure it covers the entire pool. Flatten it against the concrete, then pin it down with stakes, bricks, and other heavy objects. If you don't have a good plastic cover, spray the concrete with water from a hose 3 or 4 times a day. Keep it saturated to prevent it from drying out. You can also place damp canvas or burlap over the concrete to protect it. Add water to the cover as needed to keep it moist. Coat the pool basin with tile to waterproof it. Glass, ceramic, and porcelain tiles are some of the most popular ways to finish a pool. Mix mortar , then spread it over the concrete with a trowel. After waiting at least 24 hours, spread grout over the mortar. Place the tiles on the grout, leaving a ⁄ 8 in (0.32 cm) gap between each one. Leave a 6 in (15 cm) gap between the lip of the pool and the top row of tiles. Make sure the mortar and grout resist chlorine and other chemicals in the water. Tile lasts up to 10 years on average and resist stains better than other finishes, though it tends to be a little more expensive. Some other finishes to try include plaster, stone, or a water-resistant epoxy paint. Alternative finishes last 5 to 8 years on average. Install coping around the lip of the pool. Coping is visible and provides walking room around the pool's edge. Tile is a common option, but you can also get concrete, marble, or stone. Each style adds a different aesthetic to your pool, but they all waterproof the exposed concrete. Wait at least 1 to 2 days for the tile and coping to cure before adding water to the pool. Install the coping with mortar and grout like you did when lining the pool's interior. Cover the 6 in (15 cm) gap you left inside the pool, then arrange another row of coping material around the pool's rim. Fill the pool with water. You now have a concrete pool in your yard. All you need to do to make it functional is add the water. Run garden hoses from nearby water spigots to begin. Doing this takes a long time, so find alternative ways to bring in more water. Try renting a water truck to dump large amounts of water into the pool. If you can't get a truck to the pool, continue using a hose. It may take all day, but with a little patience, you will soon have a functional pool. Watch the pool for leaks and other issues. Empty the pool before attempting a fix.
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Choose a place to build the pool. Sketch a basic design for your pool. Take your design to a professional pool builder for advice. Apply for the building permits required by your local government. Measure and mark the pool’s dimensions on the ground. Dig out the soil to create the basic shape of the pool. Level the pool’s bottom and walls with a rake. Frame the pool with steel rebar and plywood boards. Install the plumbing lines underneath the rebar and plywood. Wire the pool’s filtration system and other electrical components. Pour concrete into the pool to create the bottom slab. Spray the walls to coat them with concrete. Smooth the concrete out with a concrete float. Cover the concrete with a plastic sheet for at least 5 days. Coat the pool basin with tile to waterproof it. Install coping around the lip of the pool. Fill the pool with water.
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How to Make Kolaches
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To make your own kolaches, roll out your dough and cut it into 2.5 inch rounds. Place the rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with a towel or cling wrap, and let them rise for 1 hour. Then, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. While the oven is preheating, use a spoon to press an indentation in the middle of each dough round. Brush the tops of the rounds with egg wash, fill the indentations with fruit topping, and bake the kolaches for about 12 minutes.
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Dissolve the yeast in a quarter cup (2 ounces) of warm milk. This is the first step if you are working with active dry yeast. It's easiest to do this in a measuring cup because you will be pouring this mixture later. Make sure the yeast is completely dissolved. If you are using instant yeast, you can skip this step and add the instant yeast later. Mix the yeast with the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, and flour in a large bowl. The butter should be softened to room temperature to make this easiest. Pour in the remaining milk, the softened butter, the eggs, the sugar, and salt, as well as the yeast mixture that you created. Then, pour in 1.5 cups of flour and mix everything together thoroughly. If you are choosing to add lemon zest, ground mace, or nutmeg, add that now as well. If you are using instant yeast, you will add that now. After everything is blended, slowly add the remaining flour. You may use exactly four cups, or you may use a little bit more or less. Just make sure that the dough isn't too sticky or too dry. Knead the dough on a floured surface. Lightly coat some space on your countertop or table with flour so that the dough doesn't stick to it. Work the dough with your fingertips so that it becomes smooth and easy to form. After you've done this for about five minutes, roll it into one large ball. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let rise. Spray a bowl with cooking oil, or pour about a tablespoon of oil into the bottom. Place the large ball of dough into the bowl, and roll it in place so that it's coated with the oil. Then, it's time to let the dough rise. Cover your bowl, either with a kitchen towel or with cling wrap. Let it rise in your kitchen (or any warm place) for about two to three hours. You can also let it rise overnight in your refrigerator, if that is easier. Knead the dough and allow to rise again. After the dough has almost doubled in volume, you want to push it down into the bowl and gently knead again. Then put the cover back on, set it aside once again, and let it double in size over about an hour and fifteen minutes. When the time has passed and the dough has risen again, knead it, split it into two halves, and let it rise a final time for about ten minutes. Finally, your dough is ready. Making kolache dough takes patience, but it's key that it has time to rise fully and bulk up. This creates the chewy, dense dough that kolaches are known for. Roll out your dough on a floured surface. Once again, sprinkle some flour on a flat surface to prevent your dough from sticking to it. Using a rolling pin, flatten out your dough so that it is about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick. Cut your dough into rounds. Each round should be about 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) across. The easiest way to create these rounds is to use a cookie cutter, but you can also use the rim of a proper-sized glass. Press the cookie cutter or the rim of the glass firmly into the dough, and then peel up the dough around the circle. Roll your excess dough into a ball, and then use your rolling pin to flatten it out onto the floured surface again. Cut out the rounds, and then roll the excess dough up again. Continue doing this until you've used all your dough. Place your dough rounds on a baking sheet. You can line your baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it to make sure the dough doesn't stick to it. Once again, cover the dough with a kitchen towel or cling wrap. Set the baking sheet aside and let the dough rise again for about an hour. Make the indentations in the dough. Once the dough has risen and each round has doubled in size, it is time to make the indentations in the middle. This step basically makes dough round into a little bowl that will hold the topping as they bake. Use your thumb or a small spoon to press down gently into the center of each round. Make sure that you don't make the indentations too large – each round should still have about a 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) rim around the perimeter. Make a cherry topping for your kolaches. Mix the sugar, cornstarch, and cherry juice in a saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to stir until everything is thoroughly mixed. Put the saucepan on the stove and set it to medium heat. Once the mixture starts boiling and thickening up, turn off the heat and add the pitted cherries. Prepare a blueberry topping. Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt, blueberries, and lemon juice together in a saucepan. Turn the stovetop to medium heat to warm the mixture while continuously stirring. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat on your stovetop down and let the mixture simmer for about ten minutes. The final product should be fairly thick. Create a sweet apricot topping. This one will take a bit longer than the cherry and blueberry toppings. You'll need to simmer the dried apricots and the orange juice in a saucepan for about half an hour, or until soft. Then, drain the orange juice and put the tender apricots into a food processor to puree with sugar and lemon juice. Once the mixture is nice and smooth, it's all set. Explore the dozens of other topping options. While a fruit topping is the traditional topping, it is certainly not the only one you can make. Other common variations are poppyseed and cream cheese kolaches. You can even make savory kolaches with different types of breakfast meats. Don't be afraid to get creative! Preheat your oven. Set it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, or 190 degrees Celsius. It's good to do this before you start adding your toppings to the dough so that it will be ready to go once you are finished. Depending on your oven, it will take about ten to twenty minutes to preheat. Brush each kolache with egg wash. To prepare the egg wash, simply beat one large egg and add a teaspoon (4.93 mL) of milk, cream, or water. Using a pastry brush, brush it generously onto each of the dough rounds. Spoon the toppings into the center indentations. You only need to put about a spoonful onto each of the rounds. The indentation should be completely filled with topping. If you don't use all of the toppings you created, it can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen to use again next time you prepare kolaches. Bake your kolaches and serve. Put your kolaches in the oven and set the timer for 12 minutes. Keep an eye on the kolaches, though, and take them out when the dough has turned golden brown. Use a spatula to remove your kolaches from the hot baking pan and let them cool on a wire rack or another surface. Serve immediately and enjoy! You can store uneaten kolaches at room temperature for about two days after making them. If you won't eat them for a while, you can pop them in the freezer and save them for up to three months. Finished.
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Dissolve the yeast in a quarter cup (2 ounces) of warm milk. Mix the yeast with the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, and flour in a large bowl. Knead the dough on a floured surface. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let rise. Knead the dough and allow to rise again. Roll out your dough on a floured surface. Cut your dough into rounds. Place your dough rounds on a baking sheet. Make the indentations in the dough. Make a cherry topping for your kolaches. Prepare a blueberry topping. Create a sweet apricot topping. Explore the dozens of other topping options. Preheat your oven. Brush each kolache with egg wash. Spoon the toppings into the center indentations. Bake your kolaches and serve. Finished.
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How to Take Care of a Horse in Hot Weather
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To take care of your horse in hot weather, make sure it has clean, cool drinking water to help its digestion. You should also give it free choice salt, preferably loose salt over salt blocks, so it can stay energized in the heat. When riding or working your horse, try and do so during cooler times of the day like early morning or late at night. If your horse has to be outside during the day, keep it in a shaded area with plenty of air flow to help it stay cool.
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Clean all water sources daily. Algae and bacteria flourish in warm, moist spaces, particularly streams, ponds, and watering troughs. Wash out water buckets, water tanks or fountains so the water your horse drinks will remain uncontaminated. Provide cool drinking water to ensure proper digestion; water that is too cold will interfere with digestion. Feed your horse foods high in water content. Grass is the best natural bet. If it's not available, apples, celery, watermelon, and carrots all have enough water content to help cool and hydrate your horse, though these are all treats which should be given in moderation. Provide your horse with free choice salt. Sodium chloride (salt) will prevent fatigue, stress, and colic. Your horse will stay energized, drink more water, and retain it better. Free choice refers to the salt being separate from water or food sources so the horse can voluntarily ingest it as a separate entity. Salt blocks are one option but loose salt is better. Salt is an electrolyte and will provide your horse with much needed energy in the heat. Use electrolytes only if your vet advises you to do so. It's possible to lace food and drinking water with electrolytes to maintain energy in the heat. If you're going to do this, your horse needs a fresh water option as well. Horses sometimes dislike the taste of electrolytes and will stop drinking water if the only available option contains electrolytes. Overworked kidneys, dehydration and ulcers are risks of too many electrolytes, so it is best not to use them without the aid of a vet. Electrolyte usage is best meant for horses that work and sweat heavily in their daily schedule because electrolytes combat fatigue from exercise and heat. Many commercial feeds already contain most electrolytes needed by horses. Salt is more important as a separate supplement because it is an electrolyte that is not found in common feed. Avoid overfeeding your horse with high-protein hay. Digesting too much protein makes a horse's digestive system work harder. It should not be overworked in the heat because it will further sap their energy. Alfalfa is an example of a high-protein hay that should be kept to a minimum. Instead, feed your horse easily-digested grass hay when the weather is hot. Pasture, ride, and work your horse in the coolest parts of the day. Early morning, late night, and overnight are the coolest times. Reduce the duration and intensity of riding and working regimens. Wherever your horse is, make sure water is readily available. Be especially careful with elderly horses or horses with health problems, particularly respiratory disorders. It is best to avoid riding or working such animals at all in hot weather. Keep your horse in the shade. There will be times your horse will have to be outside during the day. When possible, keep them in a shaded area. If you are keeping them inside or between building, be conscious that buildings - though shady - will block air flow and trap heat. If you have to transport your horse in a trailer, put them in a trailer that is a light color on the interior and is well-ventilated. You can place rubber mats on the floor to reduce the amount of heat rising from it. Construct a shade shelter with a tarp (or a more permanent structure) if there is little available shade. Set up fans in stalls for ventilation. Air flow - regardless of sun exposure - is important to monitor. If you're going to set up a fan system in a stable, avoid open cables or wiring so the horse won't chew or get caught on the wires. Put your horse in an open-air barn. Walls and building structures block air flow, even in the shade. The less confined the space is, the more potential for air flow. Combined with a misting system and open barn windows, this will maximize ventilation and cooling for your horse. Put a light fly scrim on your horse when outside. Avoid heavier materials like blankets that will absorb and trap heat. If your horse is lighter skinned and shorter haired, this will also reduce the risk of sunburn. Clean stalls and pastures multiple times a week to keep pests at bay. Use fly traps or insecticide sprays made to be used safely on horses to control insect problems. Feeding horses trace amounts of garlic has been unconfirmed as a solid insect repellant. Too much garlic can be harmful to horses. Some suggest a topical application of dilute garlic oil may be more effective. Mist your horse. Misting systems can cost around or above $100 but are an effective way of your horse staying cool and hydrated during any kind of down time. Misters cool the surrounding air through evaporation. Clip your horse’s hair shorter. During the winter, your horse will build up a thicker coat to fight the cold weather. Begin with a brushing regimen every other day to remove dead hairs. Bathe your horse after each session and make sure their diet contains enough nutrients to keep their hair and skin healthy during this process. After two weeks, use full body clippers to remove the remainder of your horse's winter coat. Continue to groom your horse throughout the summer to keep excess hairs at bay. When grooming, be aware of sensitive skin from repeated grooming, insect bites, or other damages. If your horse is sensitive, groom it less frequently. Invest in horse sunscreen. Topical sunscreen for horses are a must, especially for short-haired, light haired, or pink-nosed horses. Look for high-SPF sunscreen in the 30-50 range or higher. Sunscreen infused with zinc oxide will provide stronger protection but will rub in less and are best applied exclusively to exposed skin like the nose. Apply liberally and frequently as your horse will sweat or lose some of the sunscreen while pasturing. Human sunscreen can be safe for horses. However, in the case that your horse develops an allergic reaction, switch out a human sunscreen for a horse sunscreen. Look for shampoos and conditioners with sun protection. Be aware of your horse’s sweat levels. Horse's have sweat glands throughout their skin, just like humans. However, when a horse experiences heat, sweating is the second cooling mechanism to occur (after dilation of the capillaries). A horse that does not sweat may suffer from anhidrosis: a disease in which a horse cannot produce sweat and is severely likely to overheat. Other signs include panting, hair loss, and poor endurance. If you believe your horse has developed anhidrosis, immediately seek shade, give it fresh drinking water, bathe it with cool water, and call your veterinarian. Know your horse’s regular heart and respiratory rates. Find a pulse along the neckline and count the beats per minute. If their breathing or heart rate is still high after resting, immediately seek measures to cool your horse by hosing, watering, bathing, shading and ceasing all work. Have a vet's number handy. Normal heart rate for an adult horse is around 32 to 36 beats per minute and normal respiratory rate is 8 to 12 breaths per minute. Know the signs of heat exhaustion. These include excessive or absent sweating, elevated heart rates, fatigue, irregular breathing/heart rate. Make all dietary, living and schedule changes gradually. Suddenly changing a horse's working routine will severely impact their physical health. Begin by shortening the time your horse spends outside during the day. Lessen the intensity of their work. If riding, shorten your ride or ride in the coolest parts of the day. Slowly increase the time and intensity of these active periods to help your horse acclimate to the heat. Altering your horse's diet too quickly will shock their digestive system, especially if introducing new feed or electrolytes. Replace a small portion of your horse's daily feed with the new feed for 3-5 days. Increase the ratio of new and old feed to 50/50 for another 3-5 days. Continue this slow increase until the new diet is complete.
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Clean all water sources daily. Feed your horse foods high in water content. Provide your horse with free choice salt. Use electrolytes only if your vet advises you to do so. Avoid overfeeding your horse with high-protein hay. Pasture, ride, and work your horse in the coolest parts of the day. Keep your horse in the shade. Set up fans in stalls for ventilation. Put your horse in an open-air barn. Put a light fly scrim on your horse when outside. Mist your horse. Clip your horse’s hair shorter. Invest in horse sunscreen. Be aware of your horse’s sweat levels. Know your horse’s regular heart and respiratory rates. Make all dietary, living and schedule changes gradually.
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How to Varnish Wood
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To varnish wood, use a flat paintbrush or foam applicator to apply the varnish to the wood. As you apply the varnish, use long, even strokes, and work along the wood grain. After 24 hours, sand the first coat with 280-grit sandpaper, then use a dry cloth to wipe away any dust. Repeat this process of applying varnish, sanding it, and wiping it down 4-5 times. Once you're done applying varnish, allow it to cure for the manufacturer's recommended period.
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Choose a well-lit, well-ventilated area. Strong, bright lighting will make it easier for you to spot imperfections such as air bubbles, brushstrokes, dents, and bare patches. Having good ventilation is also important as some varnishes and thinners contain strong fumes, which might make you feel lightheaded or nauseous. If the fumes are too strong for you, consider opening a window or turning a fan on. Choose an area that is free of dust and dirt. The area you will be working in must be very clean and free of dust. You may have to mop or vacuum your work space to prevent dust from settling on your work and ruining it. If you are working outside, avoid windy days, otherwise tiny dust particles may land in the wet varnish and ruin the finished look. Pay attention to the temperature and humidity. The temperature in the area you will be varnishing should be between 70 °F and 80°F (about 21°C to 26°C). If it is too hot, the varnish will dry too quickly, resulting in tiny air bubbles forming. If it is too cold or humid, the varnish will dry too slowly, thus giving tiny dust particles more time to settle onto the wet varnish. Wear proper protection. When varnishing wood, you will be working with chemicals that may be harmful if they get on your skin; they may also ruin your clothes. Before starting to varnish your wooden piece, consider wearing some clothes that you would not mind getting dirty or stained, as well as some protective gloves and glasses. You may also consider getting a dust mask or a ventilated face mask. Find the right varnish. There are many different types of varnishes available, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Some varnishes are easier to use than others, while others are better for certain projects. Choose one that suits your project and preferences. Oil-based varnishes, including some polyurethane varnishes, are very durable. They usually have to be mixed with a paint thinner, such as turpentine. They also have strong fumes and must be used in a well-ventilated area. The brushes you use must also be cleaned well in order to preserve them and make them last longer. Acrylic and water-based vanishes have low-odor and can be mixed with just water. They tend to dry quicker than oil-based varnishes, but they are not as durable as oil-based varnishes. The brushes you use can be cleaned with just soap and water. Spray on varnishes are easy to use. They do not require brushes and they do not need to be thinned. They must be used in a well-ventilated area, however, as they have strong fumes, which might make you feel lightheaded or nauseous. Varnishes are also available in both clear and tinted forms. Clear varnishes will allow the wood's natural color to show through while colored varnishes can act as a stain and tint the piece a specific color. Remove the old finish, if desired. You can apply varnish over an already-painted surface to preserve it, or you can apply it to a raw, unpainted surface. There are various ways to remove old finishes including using paint stripper and sanding. If your wooden furniture has never been painted or varnished, or if you wish to preserve the original paint, then you can proceed to Step 5. Consider removing old finishes with a paint stripper. Remove old paints and finishes by applying a paint stripping solution to the wood with a paintbrush. Leave the solution on the wood according to the manufacturer's directions, then scrape it off using a putty knife with rounded corners. Do not allow the paint stripper to dry. Be sure to remove any paint stripper residue. How you remove the residue will depend on the type of paint stripper you buy, but most strippers will need to be removed with turpentine or water. Consider removing old finishes with sanding. You can remove old finishes using sandpaper, a sanding block, or a handheld sander. Sandpaper and sanding blocks work best on uneven or curved surfaces, such as knobs and chair legs. Handheld sanders work best on flat surfaces, such as table tops. Start with a medium-grit sandpaper, such as 150-grit, and move up to a finer grit, such as 180. Consider removing old finishes with a paint thinner. Much like paint stripper, paint thinner can be used to remove old finishes. Soak an old cloth or rag with some paint thinner, and rub it over the surface of your wooden piece. Once the old finish has been loosened, scrape it off using a putty knife. Sand the wood with fine-grit sandpaper. Sanding the wood not only gets rid of any residual gloss or finishes, but it also gives the varnish a rough surface to grip onto. Use 180 to 220-grit sandpaper and sand with the direction of the grain. Clean the wood and your work space with a damp cloth and let it dry. Your work space will need to be free of any dust or dirt before you can start applying the varnish. Clean your wood piece by wiping it down with a damp cloth. Be sure to sweep and vacuum the tables and floors of your work space as well; you may have to use a damp cloth or mop. Consider filling the wood grain. Some open-grained woods, such as oak, need to have the grain filled in with a grain filler for a smooth finish. You can use a color that matches the wood's natural color, or you can use the color of the stain you will be using. You can use a contrasting color to make the grain appear more pronounced, or you can use a similar color to make the grain appear more subdued. Prepare the varnish for the initial coat, if necessary. Some varnishes, such as those that come in a spray can, do not need any preparation; other types of varnishes should be thinned for the first coat. This helps seal the wood and prepare it for the proceeding coats. The rest of the coats do not to be thinned. If you are using an oil-based varnish, thin it with a paint thinner, such as turpentine. Use one part varnish to one part thinner. If you are using a water-based or acrylic-based varnish, thin it with water instead. Use one part varnish to one part water. Apply the first coat of thinned varnish and let it dry. Use a flat paintbrush or foam applicator to apply the varnish to the wood. Use long, even strokes, and work along the wood grain. Let this first coat dry for 24 hours. If you are using a spray on varnish, hold the can 6 to 8 inches away from the surface and spray on a light, even coat. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Sand the first coat and wipe it with a damp cloth. After you have applied the initial coat of thinned varnish, you will need to smooth it out. You can do this by buffing the surface of the varnished wood with 280-grit sandpaper, and then using a dry cloth to wipe away any dust of debris. Make sure that you wipe down your work space with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust caused by the sanding. Make sure that you clean your brush with paint thinner (if you are using an oil-based varnish) or water (if you are using a water-based varnish). Apply the next coat of varnish and allow it to dry. Using a clean brush or a new foam applicator, apply the varnish to the wooden piece. Once again, make sure that you are brushing along the wood grain. You do not have to thin this layer. Wait 24 hours for this layer to dry. If you are using a spray on varnish, you can spray on another coat. Make sure to keep the can 6 to 8 inches away from the surface, and spray on a single, light coat. If you spray the varnish on too thickly, you may end up with puddles, drips, and runs. Sand the second coat and wipe it clean with damp cloth. Once the second coat of varnish has dried, sand it gently with a fine-grit sandpaper, such as 320-grit. Let the varnish dry 24 hours before applying the next coat, and remember to clean your work space of any dust or dirt caused by the sanding. Continue applying more varnish and sanding between coats. Apply 2 to 3 more coats of varnish. Remember to let the varnish dry between coats, and to sand and wipe the varnish clean before applying more varnish. Always work along the grain when applying and sanding the varnish. When you get to the last coat, do not sand it. You can continue working with 320-grit sandpaper, or move up to 400-grit. For optimal results, consider waiting 48 hours before applying the final coat. Wait for the varnish to finish curing. Varnish will typically need some time to finish curing. To prevent ruining the varnish, leave your wooden piece some place where it will not be disturbed. Some varnishes finish curing with 24 or 48 hours, while others need as much as 5 or 7 days. Some varnishes require 30 days to finish curing. Refer to the instructions on the can for more specific drying and curing times.
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Choose a well-lit, well-ventilated area. Choose an area that is free of dust and dirt. Pay attention to the temperature and humidity. Wear proper protection. Find the right varnish. Remove the old finish, if desired. Consider removing old finishes with a paint stripper. Consider removing old finishes with sanding. Consider removing old finishes with a paint thinner. Sand the wood with fine-grit sandpaper. Clean the wood and your work space with a damp cloth and let it dry. Consider filling the wood grain. Prepare the varnish for the initial coat, if necessary. Apply the first coat of thinned varnish and let it dry. Sand the first coat and wipe it with a damp cloth. Apply the next coat of varnish and allow it to dry. Sand the second coat and wipe it clean with damp cloth. Continue applying more varnish and sanding between coats. Wait for the varnish to finish curing.
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How to Get Rid of a Dry Throat
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To get rid of a dry throat, try chewing gum or sucking on candy to increase the flow of saliva in your throat. Alternatively, gargle with salt water, which can also combat dryness. You can also try taking a long, hot shower and breathing in the steam to help moisturize your throat. Throughout the day, stay hydrated by aiming to drink at least 8 glasses of water or tea. Complement this by drinking a tablespoon of honey in a glass of warm water 3 times daily to coat your throat.
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Drink plenty of fluids. As a general rule of thumb, you should be drinking eight 8-oz (250-ml) glasses of water and other hydrating fluids each day. Staying hydrated gives your body the resources it needs to produce the amount of saliva needed to keep your throat moist. Additionally, drinking fluids can also thin and loosen mucus, thereby preventing it from clinging to the interior walls of your throat and causing irritation there. Tea can be an especially good beverage choice for those suffering with dry throats. Many herbal teas offer natural relief for irritated throats, and teas made from actual tea leaves contain antioxidants that boost your immune system. Avoid caffeinated teas since caffeine can cause dehydration, though. Moisten your food. Soak or mix dry foods with broths, soups, sauces, gravies, creams, butter, or margarine before eating them. Doing so is an easy, effective way to coat your throat with additional moisture and get more fluid into your body. Aside from offering additional hydration, moist foods can also be easier to swallow for people suffering with dry throats. This is especially true if these foods are also soft and served no warmer than room temperature. Coat your throat with honey. While typically recommended for sore throats, honey can also soothe dry, irritated throats just as effectively. It coats the lining of the throat and protects it against irritants and drying agents. Try dissolving 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of honey in 8 oz (250 ml) of warm to hot water. Considering adding a squeeze of lemon to help boost your immune system, as well. Drink the mixture one to three times daily. Proceed with caution, however. Honey and lemon may increase your risk of developing tooth decay if you've suffered with long-term dry mouth problems. Honey is also unsafe for children under the age of one year. Gargle with salt water. Salt water is another remedy more commonly used for sore throats than dry throats, but under the right conditions, it may also help combat throat dryness. If your dry throat is caused by seasonal irritants like dry air or allergies, gargling salt water can be a good idea. Salt water may irritate chronic dry throats caused by other conditions, however. To prepare a salt water rinse, dissolve 1 tsp (5 ml) of salt in 8 oz (250 ml) of warm water. Gargle the mixture for at least 30 seconds before spitting it out. Alternatively, you could gargle licorice water instead of salt water to achieve a similar benefit. Choose licorice powder that contains real licorice and dissolve 1 tsp (5 ml) in 8 oz (250 ml) of warm water. Treat the remedy like a salt water rinse. Chew gum or suck on candy. Either option will stimulate the flow of saliva in your mouth and throat. Once saliva production increases, your throat should gradually become more moist. It's best to opt for sugarless varieties of gum and hard candy, especially if you're dealing with chronically dry throats. Having too little saliva in your mouth and throat puts you at a greater risk of developing tooth decay, so throwing too much sugar into your mouth at a time like this would be a bad idea. Similarly, you can suck on ice chips, sugar-free popsicles, or throat lozenges to help keep your throat adequately moist. Lozenges that contain numbing ingredients, like menthol or eucalyptus, may provide more relief than standard varieties do. Create steam and humidity. Dry throats can be caused or further agitated by dry air. Make a more conscious effort to breath in moist, humid air throughout the day. It's best of the air you breathe is consistently moist, but briefly breathing in steam can at least offer temporary relief. Use a humidifier. Place a humidifier in your bedroom any any other room you spend a considerable amount of time in. Humidifiers add warm moisture to the air, and breathing in that humid air will help soothe and hydrate your dry throat. If you don't have a humidifier, consider filling a deep pan with warm water and placing it near a heat source (other than a space heater). As the water heats up, it should gradually make the air in the room more moist. Take a hot shower and spend several minutes breathing in the steam. Similarly, you can position your face over a bowl of hot water and breathe in the steam it produces. These options may at least provide temporary sources of dry throat relief. Try an artificial saliva product. These products can usually be purchased without a prescription and may come in the form of sprays, swabs, and rinses. Even though artificial saliva isn't as effective as natural saliva, it can still make the tissues in your throat more moist and may soothe any discomfort associated with chronic dryness. Look for products that contain xylitol, carboxymethyl cellulose, or hydroxyethyl cellulose. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses, and one may work better for you than the others, so you might have to try several products before finding one that works for you. Breathe through your nose. Air inhaled through the mouth is unfiltered, so it's more likely to dry out the membranes in your throat. Breathing through your nose, on the other hand, will filter the air and make it more humid. If your nose is too congested to breathe through, try taking over-the-counter nasal decongestants to help remedy the problem. Avoid dry, salty, or spicy foods. Foods that fall into these categories are more likely to aggravate the dryness you already feel, so it's best to avoid them until the problem is fixed. In addition to making your throat feel more dry, spicy or salty foods can actually make a dry throat feel painful. You can probably tell when foods are salty or spicy, but you might consume plenty of dry foods without even realizing it. Examples of dry food consumed in many households on a daily basis include toast, cookies, dry breads, dried fruit, and bananas. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Both alcohol and caffeine actually dehydrate you instead of hydrating you, so they strip valuable moisture away from your throat and the rest of your body. Both alcohol and caffeine directly dry out the mouth and throat, but they can increase overall dehydration by triggering more frequent urination, too. On a similar note, you should also avoid acidic beverages, including most fruit juices and tomato juice. While these fluids may not increase overall dehydration, they can irritate an already dry, sensitive throat. Moreover, acidic beverages are more likely to further encourage tooth decay, and people who suffer from dry throat and dry mouth are already at a higher risk of developing decay. Examine your medications. Many common medications can be classified as "anticholinergic" drugs. These decrease secretions, including saliva production, and may result in an excessively dry throat. Some examples include antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, and antispasmodics. Many drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, overactive bladder, and chronic bronchitis can also cause a problem. If you're suspicious of a certain medication, it's best to consult your doctor about it before taking action. Do not quit using any prescribed medication unless your doctor tells you to do so. Switch your mouthwash and other dental care products. Many standard mouthwashes and toothpastes can actually aggravate the problem, so you should consider switching to formulas that are specially formulated for people with dry throats or dry mouths. The wrong commercial mouthwash or rinse can be especially harmful for a dry throat. Most formulas contain alcohol or peroxide, and either ingredient will only cause your throat and mouth to experience further dryness. You can ask a dentist for recommendations, but if you'd rather look for a good alternative yourself, know that most mouthwashes and toothpastes formulated for dry throats and mouths will be labeled accordingly. Quit smoking. If you currently smoke, quitting should help remedy your dry throat. The smoke you inhale drags drying agents and other irritants into your throat, and those irritants might be partially or fully responsible for your chronic dryness. Cigarette smoke paralyzes the hair in your nose and lungs. As a result, your respiratory system is unable to move mucus, dust, and other irritants out of the body. This leads to coughing and more significant dryness in your mouth, nose, and throat. Consult your doctor or dentist. If you have a persistent dry throat that worsens or doesn't go away with home treatment, you may need to schedule an appointment with your physician or dentist. Your condition might warrant professional attention. Untreated chronic dry throat can lead to some noteworthy complications. For instance, you may eventually find it difficult to swallow food. When accompanied by dry mouth, a dry throat can also make it difficult to chew or taste food, and you may experience more tooth decay if you are unable to produce enough saliva to protect your teeth and gums. Moreover, dry throats that develop into sore throats might be caused by viral or bacterial infections. When left untreated, these conditions can develop into more serious health problems. Check for underlying conditions. Certain medical conditions can cause a chronically dry throat, and if one of them is to blame for your current difficulties, your doctor will need to diagnose and treat that condition to improve the dry throat itself. Some illnesses, like Sjogren's syndrome, directly impact your saliva glands and cause saliva production to decrease. Other conditions, like oral yeast infections, colds, allergies, and diabetes, may increase throat dryness indirectly. Learn about saliva-producing medication. If your dry throat is caused by immune disease or saliva gland damage, your doctor may choose to prescribe pilocarpine, a drug that increases natural saliva production by stimulating associated nerves. Alternatively, if your dry throat is caused by Sjogren's syndrome, your doctor may prescribe cevimeline to help treat it and other associated symptoms.
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Drink plenty of fluids. Moisten your food. Coat your throat with honey. Gargle with salt water. Chew gum or suck on candy. Create steam and humidity. Try an artificial saliva product. Breathe through your nose. Avoid dry, salty, or spicy foods. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Examine your medications. Switch your mouthwash and other dental care products. Quit smoking. Consult your doctor or dentist. Check for underlying conditions. Learn about saliva-producing medication.
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How to Write a Job Application Essay
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Job application essays can seem scary, but they're really just an opportunity for you to highlight your skills and explain why you're suitable for the role. Read the job listing to find out what traits and skills the company is looking for, like time management, working under pressure, and leadership. If you don't know much about the company, read through its website and do an online search to find articles about its work. In your introduction, you'll want to to describe yourself and introduce the main points you'll be making. Then, write a paragraph for each trait or skill. Use real life examples from previous jobs, your recent studies, or extracurricular activities to support your points. For example, you could highlight your leadership skills by talking about a time you led a group project that exceeded your targets.
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Read the job listing and essay description carefully. Your essay should respond directly to any instructions provided or questions asked by the employer. Part of the "test" with job application essays is to see how well you respond to questions and follow instructions. As you read, write down keywords or phrases. Focus on traits or skills the employer is looking for in an ideal applicant. The hiring manager will likely scan for these words, so you'll want to highlight them in your essay. If you don't know much about the company, do a little research on it before you start writing. You might look at their website or do a general internet search with the name of the company to see if any news articles or other reports come up. Go beyond the four corners of the job listing so that you understand who will likely be reading your essay. If there's anything in the job listing or essay requirements that you don't understand, contact the employer and ask about them. Employers are often impressed by applicants who clarify the employer's intent rather than making assumptions. State your theme or thesis statement upfront. If the potential employer has specified what your essay should be about, your essay as a whole should focus on that theme. If they've given you leeway to choose your own theme, choose something that is tailored to the position you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a position in sales, you might want to write an essay about your ability to tailor your pitch to specific clients and close the deal. If you have the ability to be more creative, you might tailor your essay to "sell" yourself directly to the employer. Brainstorm 3 or 4 points that support your thesis statement. Once you have your thesis statement, think of specific skills or personality traits that make you the ideal applicant for the position. If the job listing includes required skills, make sure you include as many of those as possible. For each of your points, think of a specific example you can relate briefly that illustrates the point. For example, if you've described yourself as a "team player," you might include an example of how you came in on your day off to complete some of the more monotonous tasks that no one else wanted to do so a project could be completed ahead of schedule. It's a good idea to have more than one example in your outline for each point, even if you only end up using one. That way, if you start writing something and it ends up not working as well as you thought it would, you'll have a back-up handy. Brainstorming can be difficult. If you find yourself churning over the same thoughts, stand up and take a break for a few minutes. Step outside or go for a walk to clear your head, then come back to it. Gather documents and information to fill out your points. Fill your examples and anecdotes with as many specific details as possible. This not only tells the employer that you have an eye for detail but also makes your examples more concrete and impressive. If you don't know the specific details off the top of your head, search your records or contact former employees or co-workers and get the information from them. For example, if you want to describe how you increased sales in a specific quarter, you would want to state specifically how much you increased sales. Your former employer may have sales figures that you could ask them for. You might also have that information in your records. Wherever possible, use specific numbers and dates rather than making general statements. It's okay to estimate, but make sure your estimate is conservative. Saying you led your sales team to the highest sales in a quarter is impressive — but only if it's true. Start with an introductory paragraph that describes you and your essay. Begin your essay by introducing yourself and the name of the position you're applying for. Then go into the thesis or theme of your essay. Think of this paragraph as telling the hiring manager what you're going to tell them in the essay. Outline the points you're going to elaborate on in the essay that back up your theme or thesis statement. Sometimes it's best to go back and write your introduction after you've written the body of your essay. That way, you can make sure the introduction provides an outline that matches the body. Organize your essay logically. Generally, it makes sense to lead with the point you think is the strongest. Imagine the hiring manager is only reading the first two paragraphs of your essay and use the second paragraph to describe the point you would want them to know if they knew nothing else about you. Then continue to the next strongest point. If the employer listed specifically what should be included in your essay, follow their order, since that's what they'll be looking for when they read the essay. Write in the first person and make yourself the star of any anecdote you include as an example. Use action verbs to focus on what you did rather than focusing on what happened and how you reacted to it. Create transitions between each paragraph of your essay. Even though your points may be relatively unrelated, come up with a way for your essay to move smoothly from one point to the next. You might focus on aspects of a particular job or details from a specific example you gave related to one point that allow you to segue to the next point. For example, if you're writing about your skills as a team player, you might note that you discuss doing routine work that others found monotonous so they had time to work on other parts of a project. You could use that detail to move on to a section describing how you're detail-oriented. Use your closing to summarize your essay. If your introduction was about telling the reader what you were going to tell them in your essay, your closing is about summarizing what you've already told them. Bring those points back around to your theme or thesis statement and illustrate how you've proven that point. For example, you might write "My business school education, skills as a team player, and focus on detail make me the best candidate to lead your sales team." Proofread your essay for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors. Your writing style and creativity aren't nearly as important as producing an essay that's free of errors. Go through your essay carefully, focusing on one type of error at a time. For example, you might start by looking solely at punctuation, then read through again focusing on spelling. If you find that you tend to repeat a particular error, go through your essay looking for that error specifically. If your grammar isn't particularly strong or you're writing in a language other than your native language, have someone else read over your essay as well. Read your essay out loud. Reading your essay out loud forces you to focus on each word individually, making it easier to notice errors. You can also identify parts that are worded awkwardly or are difficult to read. If you find that you stumble over a sentence while reading aloud, that's a sign that your writing could be clearer. Work with your text until you have something that you can read aloud with ease. Edit your essay for clarity and to fit the specified length. If the job listing provided a maximum length for your essay, make sure your essay is safely below that limit. Avoid playing tricks with formatting to make your essay fit a certain page requirement — employers will be able to tell. If the prospective employer did not specify a length, try to keep your essay under 2 double-spaced pages. Remember that hiring managers are busy and don't have a lot of time to read a long, rambling essay. Eliminate all unnecessary words or sentences that aren't relevant to the subject of your essay. The majority of your sentences should be short, declarative sentences with action verbs. Apps such as Hemingway ( http://www.hemingwayapp.com/ ) or Grammarly ( https://app.grammarly.com/ ) can help you identify portions of your essay that are more difficult to read. Both of these apps have a free version that you can use to edit your text. Work backward through your essay to proofread a second time. When you read through your work from the beginning, your familiarity with the text can cause you to miss errors. By starting with the last sentence and working your way backward through the text, you may pick up errors that you otherwise would have missed. Working backward is particularly helpful for noticing spelling mistakes, especially hard-to-catch homophone errors, because you're seeing the word out of context. Print your essay and read through it a final time. You may notice errors when you look at a print version of your essay that you would've missed if you were reading it on your computer screen. Take your time and read slowly to make sure your essay is perfect before you submit it to the employer. It may also help to print your essay in a different font or font size than what you used to type it. This breaks your brain's familiarity with the text, which can make typos and other errors more noticeable. Just remember to change the font back after you print it.
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Read the job listing and essay description carefully. State your theme or thesis statement upfront. Brainstorm 3 or 4 points that support your thesis statement. Gather documents and information to fill out your points. Start with an introductory paragraph that describes you and your essay. Organize your essay logically. Create transitions between each paragraph of your essay. Use your closing to summarize your essay. Proofread your essay for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors. Read your essay out loud. Edit your essay for clarity and to fit the specified length. Work backward through your essay to proofread a second time. Print your essay and read through it a final time.
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How to Clean Costume Jewelry
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To clean costume jewelry using the dry clean method, start by scrubbing the jewelry with a baby toothbrush to remove any caked on dirt. Alternatively, spray away the dirt and dust with a can of compressed air, or use a toothpick to carefully remove small bits of grime. For more stubborn dirt, use a toothbrush to gently scrub the surface with a solution of soap and lukewarm water. Then, use non-acetone nail polish remover to clean any stuck-on grime.
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Find a workspace with good lighting. Overhead lights in dark rooms are likely to cast shadows and should be avoided. Look for a desk with a lamp that you can direct or a clear counter in front of a window. Use a dry baby toothbrush or similarly soft brush to gently brush the piece's surface. Doing this will remove any dirt caked onto the surface. Hold a can of compressed air an inch or two away from the surface of your piece of costume jewelry and spray. This loosens any dirt and dust that might be trapped in the crevices. Inspect your jewelry with a magnifying glass. Look for any additional trapped dirt. Use a toothpick to carefully remove any dirt you spotted with the magnifying glass. Avoid using a metal pick, since this may scratch glass beads or soft gemstones if your hand slips. Polish the piece with a dry, soft cloth. Doing so removes most fingerprints and smudges while giving your jewelry back a bit of its original shine. Mix one part soap with three parts lukewarm water in a small bowl or glass. Use a gentle soap, since harsher soaps may contain chemicals that will damage your jewelry. Dip the soft-bristled baby toothbrush into the soap and water solution. Alternatively, you may use a cotton swab. Tap the brush on the side of the glass or bowl to remove excess solution. Use the least amount of solution possible on your jewelry. Gently brush the gems, beads, and metal of your jewelry with the brush or swab. Apply light pressure to avoid loosening any glue or enameling. Rinse your jewelry under lukewarm water. Try to perform this step quickly. Water can damage costume jewelry, so you must not immerse it for long. Gently blot excess moisture off the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Lay your jewelry out on a paper towel and finish drying it with a hair dryer. Use the dryer's cool setting, since heat can damage some costume jewelry. Polish the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Obtain a non-acetone nail polish remover or a gentle jewelry cleanser. Always read the label on the jewelry cleanser. Many are not suitable for costume jewelry because they contain chemicals like alcohol or vinegar. Only use a cleanser when the label specifically states that it is safe for costume jewelry. Pour a small amount of the nail polish remover or cleanser into a bowl or glass. Dip a cotton swab into the cleanser, soaking in as little as possible. Tap the swab on the side of the glass to remove excess solution. Gently scrub any gems, glass beads, or metal elements. Avoid scrubbing around the area where the gem is attached to its backing, since even a gentle cleanser may loosen the glue. Quickly rinse your jewelry under lukewarm water. Blot off excess moisture with a dry, soft cloth. Lay your jewelry on a paper towel and dry with a hair dryer. Keep the drying on a cool setting to prevent heat damage. Polish your jewelry with a soft cloth. Finished.
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Find a workspace with good lighting. Use a dry baby toothbrush or similarly soft brush to gently brush the piece's surface. Hold a can of compressed air an inch or two away from the surface of your piece of costume jewelry and spray. Inspect your jewelry with a magnifying glass. Use a toothpick to carefully remove any dirt you spotted with the magnifying glass. Polish the piece with a dry, soft cloth. Mix one part soap with three parts lukewarm water in a small bowl or glass. Dip the soft-bristled baby toothbrush into the soap and water solution. Tap the brush on the side of the glass or bowl to remove excess solution. Gently brush the gems, beads, and metal of your jewelry with the brush or swab. Rinse your jewelry under lukewarm water. Gently blot excess moisture off the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Lay your jewelry out on a paper towel and finish drying it with a hair dryer. Polish the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Obtain a non-acetone nail polish remover or a gentle jewelry cleanser. Pour a small amount of the nail polish remover or cleanser into a bowl or glass. Dip a cotton swab into the cleanser, soaking in as little as possible. Tap the swab on the side of the glass to remove excess solution. Gently scrub any gems, glass beads, or metal elements. Quickly rinse your jewelry under lukewarm water. Blot off excess moisture with a dry, soft cloth. Lay your jewelry on a paper towel and dry with a hair dryer. Polish your jewelry with a soft cloth. Finished.
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How to Kiss in Public
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Before sharing a kiss in public, think about where you are and whether a kiss is appropriate based on local customs and culture. Avoid kissing in restaurants and other places where there are many people, like grocery stores. If you do choose to kiss in public, opt for a quick peck or a chaste kiss. Always make sure your partner is comfortable with kissing in public, and if they aren't ask them what forms of PDA they approve of.
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Keep it clean. If you want to kiss your partner in public, you can. That doesn't mean you can let that kiss progress into a make out session. When going in for a public kiss, use some discretion. Kissing in public is fine as long as you don't overdo it. Don't use any tongue, and don't put your hands under your partner's clothes. Anything more than a closed mouth kiss may start to make people uncomfortable. Be aware of your surroundings. Kissing in public isn't always acceptable. Even if you think no one is paying attention to you, it may not be a good time to start kissing. For example, just because you're in a dark movie theater, doesn't mean it's okay to start making out. You may be able to get away with a quick kiss on the cheek, but don't push it because you think no one can see you. Avoid kissing in places with large crowds, such as restaurants or grocery stores. An exception to this rule is nightclubs. It's common to see people kissing and dancing at nightclubs. If you're out and you feel like kissing, you're probably in the clear. Be aware of social customs. In some countries, kissing in public is a serious offense. In most Western countries if someone disapproves of your kiss, you should only have to worry about a dirty look or two. But, in places such as India, kissing in public could land you in a lot of trouble. If you plan on traveling with your partner, research some of the customs before you leave. Look for laws regarding all types of public affection. Don't limit your research to just kissing. For example, in China, holding hands is also prohibited between couples. Also take into account how comfortable you are with the other person. For instance, kissing at the end of the first date nowadays can feel a bit premature and inappropriate. Make sure it's consensual. No matter where you are, respect other people's boundaries. Don't force a kiss on someone who does not want to kiss you. Nobody appreciates unwelcome physical advances. Don't use public affection as an ego boost. Kissing in public should be about sharing a kiss with someone you enjoy spending time with. Don't use it as a way to communicate to the rest of the world that your partner is "taken." Find out what makes them uncomfortable. If your partner pulls away when you try to kiss in public, ask them about it. Be sensitive to their feelings, and respect their opinion. Don't make them feel like they have to kiss you in public. Just because your partner doesn't want to kiss you in public does not mean they are ashamed of you. It could be something as simple as not wanting to kiss in a certain location. For example, they may not want to kiss close to where they work, or in front of their friends. If you still want to show affection to your partner, things like hugging them, sitting closer to them, or even touching their hands in public might be more comfortable for them. Listen. There could be any number of reasons why your partner doesn't want to kiss in public. Some reasons could be difficult to talk about. Maybe they didn't get a lot of affection in previous relationships, or maybe they feel that it's a private matter. When they finish speaking, reply with, "I understand why you feel this way." Then, let your partner know your side of the issue. Don't negate their feelings, but try to find out the underlying reasons of the problem. Make sure to maintain eye contact to show that you're staying present and engaged with what they're saying. Try to reach an understanding. Ask what your partner is comfortable doing in public. Assure them that you aren't trying to make out with them in the middle of a large crowd. If you reach a compromise and you both decide it's okay to hold hands, and kiss on the cheek, respect those boundaries. Don't break your partner's trust by doing anything more than what they're comfortable doing. Don't let it get in the way of private intimacy. When you're alone, let loose. Don't let the issue of public affection get in the way of actually engaging each other. In the privacy of your home, you should feel comfortable being affectionate. Tickle each other. Wrestle around and kiss. Keep things playful. After a while, some of that affection may spill out into the outside world.
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Keep it clean. Be aware of your surroundings. Be aware of social customs. Make sure it's consensual. Find out what makes them uncomfortable. Listen. Try to reach an understanding. Don't let it get in the way of private intimacy.
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How to Look Like a Woman
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To choose clothes that make you look womanly, start with underwear that enhances your body shape, such as a girdle, body-shaping panties, and a padded push-up bra. To flatter the shape of your legs, try putting on some tights or nylons. Once you've chosen your undergarments, put on a top with feminine details, like ruffles and lace. For a traditionally feminine look, put on a dress or skirt, and choose one that's designed to create the illusion of curves. To further enhance your legs and add an extra feminine touch, wear some shoes with a bit of a heel. If your look still needs something extra, add some delicate jewelry or another feminine accessory, like a pretty hair clip.
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Get some body-shaping underwear. Good shapewear (garments designed to compress and control the shape of your body fat) and other body-shaping undergarments (such as padded or push-up bras) can help give you a more womanly frame, making it easier to pull off feminine clothing styles. Experiment with a variety of lingerie to help you achieve the shape you want. For example: Bodysuits, girdles, and corsets can tuck in your waist and create a classic “hourglass” figure. Body-shaping panties, shorts, and leggings can help lift and round your thighs and butt. Some even come with built-in padding to create a more exaggerated feminine shape. Many bras made for small-breasted women are designed to lift the breast tissue and push it together, creating more pronounced cleavage. You can also use silicone gel or inflatable bra inserts to create the illusion of pronounced female breasts. Highlight your legs with some beautiful hosiery. Tights and nylons can smooth your legs and enhance their shape, creating a classically feminine appearance. Even a pair of simple over-the-knee socks can make your legs look more feminine. Some pantyhose are also shapewear, designed to compress and shape the thighs and rear. Try tops with soft, flowing details. Ruffles, lace, and flowing fabrics are all traditionally feminine. A flowing top can also make it easier to hide a more masculine body shape if you're not keen on the body-sculpting undergarments. If you wear a loose, flowy top, balance it out with a more tailored bottom, such as an A-line skirt or some high-waisted slacks that accentuate your waist. Put on a dress or skirt for a traditionally womanly look. Dresses and skirts are classically feminine, so these are great choices if you want to really embrace your girly side. Many skirts and dresses are also designed to create the illusion of a curvy figure. Look for pieces with features such as: Colorblock panels along the sides that make the waist appear narrower compared to the hips and upper torso. A tailored or belted waist. A peplum (a flared, gathered strip of fabric at the waist that makes the hips appear wider). Flattering draping or ruching around the waist and hips, which can minimize the waist and enhance the appearance of curves. Wear heels to enhance your calves and rear. To instantly add a womanly touch to your outfit, put on a pair of heels. A scientific study recently confirmed what most fashion experts already know: high heels make you look more feminine. Not only do they lift and push out your rear, but they also create a more exaggeratedly feminine gait when you walk. If you're not used to wearing heels, start with relatively low, wide heels or wedges. Work your way up to tall stilettos. Avoid wearing heels too long or too often, since they can eventually damage your feet. This can mean aches, pains, and blisters in the short term, but in the long run you might end up with ingrown toenails , bunions , or even stress fractures in your feet. Add a few feminine accessories to your look. The right accessories can add a feminine flair to any outfit. Complete your look with a few extras, such as: A pretty hair clip or headband Some delicate jewelry, such as a dainty necklace or bangle bracelet A colorful scarf Use a highlighter to soften your features. While you may be tempted to reach for the contouring makeup, it can actually accentuate your masculine features. Instead, go for a blendable cream highlighter, which can soften your bone structure and make you look more feminine. For example, adding a little highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes and the area just beneath your inner eyebrows can soften your browbone. You can also use highlighter to add a subtle glow to your nose and cheekbones. Gently dab or swipe the highlighter on and then blend it in with your fingertips or a makeup brush, using small, circular motions. Cover stubble and undereye circles with concealer. Concealer can even your skin tone and also cover up more obviously masculine features, like a 5 o'clock shadow. If you have traces of facial hair even with a smooth shave, dab a little concealer along your beard line and above your upper lip and gently blend it in with your finger. Tap a little under your eyes as well if you have dark undereye circles. Concealers with peach, orange, or reddish undertones are great for hiding a beard shadow. Don't rub your concealer when you're blending it. Instead, gently tap it with your fingertips until you get the look you want. Start with a small amount of concealer, then slowly build it in layers until you get the desired amount of coverage. Even your skin texture with a matte foundation. A matte foundation with full coverage is good for giving your skin a smooth, feminine appearance. It's especially useful for hiding telltale signs of shaved facial hair. Apply the foundation with a makeup sponge or your fingertips after using a highlighter and concealer. You can give yourself an even more soft and feminine look by adding a little setting powder after you put on the foundation. Choose a foundation that matches the skin tone on your jawline (rather than your hand or your face) for the most natural look. When applying your foundation, start from the center of your face (your nose, forehead, and chin) and blend it outward toward your neck, hairline, and the sides of your face. Buff the foundation into your skin with a brush, makeup sponge, or your fingertips using small, circular movements. Add shimmery blush for a feminine glow. A matte foundation can create a bit of a flat appearance, but you can give your skin a more glowing look by topping it off with a little blush. Select a blush that's slightly shimmery but not glittery, unless you're going for a dramatic evening look. If you're using a powder blush, swirl it onto your cheeks and temples with a makeup brush. To apply a cream blush, dab it onto your cheeks with your fingertips to gently blend it in. Apply the blush in circular motions to the apples of your cheeks (the fullest part) in order to give your face a softer, rounder appearance. Give your eyebrows a feminine lift. Men's eyebrows tend to be thicker and lower than women's. To make your brows look more feminine, shape them with an emphasis on thinning them from the bottom and creating a more defined arch. Use a little highlighter or concealer beneath your brows to brighten your eyelid and make your browbone look softer. To shape your brows, use an eyebrow pencil to mark in the ideal shape that you would like to create. Tweeze out any hairs that fall outside the lines you've marked, focusing on the undersides of your eyebrows. Waxing or threading your eyebrows are good alternatives to tweezing that may be quicker and more comfortable for some people. If you're not comfortable shaping your own eyebrows, go to a salon and ask a professional to do it for you. Plump up your lashes with mascara. Mascara can dramatically enhance the look of your lashes, making them look darker, longer, and thicker. Choose a black mascara if your hair is brown or black or a brown shade to go with red or blonde hair. Use the wand to sweep a little mascara along your upper lashes, and add some to your lower lashes as well for a more dramatic look. You can also enhance your lashes and make your eyes look wider and more feminine by curling your eyelashes. Make sure to do this before you add your mascara, though. Fill out your lips with lip liner and highlighter. Making your lips look fuller can instantly feminize your face. While there are plenty of products on the market that can plump up your lips , you can also easily create the illusion of pouty lips with makeup. Use a lip pencil in the same shade as your lipstick to slightly overdraw the outline of your lips, then fill your lips in with the color of your choice. Add a little highlighter to the middle of your lips to create a more rounded appearance. For a more natural look, just slightly overdraw the middle part of your upper and lower lip instead of creating a larger outline all the way around. Get soft, side-swept bangs. While longer hairstyles are traditionally more feminine, you don't necessarily need long hair to look like a woman. Instead, focus on creating face-softening bangs. Opt for long, feathery bangs that you can brush to the side or even tuck behind one ear. Cutting your own bangs is notoriously tricky, so you'll probably want to get help from a stylist. If you're feeling brave, though, you can try giving yourself some DIY side bangs. Soften your hairline with eyeshadow. Find some matte eyeshadow that matches the color of your hair and apply it along your hairline in soft, smooth strokes. While this may sound a little strange, it's a great way to subtly round out and soften she shape of your face. You can also use this trick to fill in any sparse or thinning areas along your hairline. Blend a little of the shadow up into your hair to create a more natural-looking transition. Try laser hair removal treatments to reduce face and body hair. Laser hair removal is one of the most effective methods for permanently thinning and reducing face and body hair. Make an appointment with a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon to get a consultation and find out if this procedure will work for you. Laser hair removal works better for some people than others. It's most effective for removing relatively coarse, dark hair. Some of your hair will likely regrow after a treatment, so you will probably need to return for multiple maintenance treatments in order to get the best results. Follow your dermatologist's home care instructions carefully. For example, they will probably advise you to protect the treated area from the sun until it has time to heal in order to avoid scarring and discoloration. Work with a plastic surgeon to change your facial structure. If you want to permanently alter your appearance to look more feminine, there are surgical options available. Look for a reputable plastic surgeon who specializes in facial feminization surgery (FFS). Your doctor may be able to recommend someone who can help. Depending on the natural structure of your face, FFS may involve a variety of different procedures. Some common ones include lowering of the hairline, reduction of the chin and jaw, reshaping of the forehead, and reduction of the Adam's apple. Talk to your doctor about using hormone treatments. If you're interested in transitioning from male to female , using hormone replacement therapy is a common approach to creating a more feminine physical appearance. You'll need to work closely with your doctor and therapist and carefully weigh the risks and benefits of starting this treatment. Taking female hormones won't change your voice, but it will change your body and make you appear more feminine. Some changes you can expect include a more feminine distribution of body fat (e.g., your hips and breasts will become larger), a reduction of facial and body hair, and a loss of muscle mass. It may take several months for you to notice any significant changes. Look into gender reassignment surgery. Another treatment option is to undergo gender reassignment surgery. This can involve getting implants to enhance your breasts (“top surgery”), having your genitals reconstructed (“bottom surgery”), or both. Gender reassignment surgery may be covered by your insurance, especially if you have a formal diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Check your plan carefully to find out which services are covered and which are not. Talk to your doctor or surgeon about what to expect during and after your surgery. Be sure to carefully follow their instructions for both preparation and aftercare.
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Get some body-shaping underwear. Highlight your legs with some beautiful hosiery. Try tops with soft, flowing details. Put on a dress or skirt for a traditionally womanly look. Wear heels to enhance your calves and rear. Add a few feminine accessories to your look. Use a highlighter to soften your features. Cover stubble and undereye circles with concealer. Even your skin texture with a matte foundation. Add shimmery blush for a feminine glow. Give your eyebrows a feminine lift. Plump up your lashes with mascara. Fill out your lips with lip liner and highlighter. Get soft, side-swept bangs. Soften your hairline with eyeshadow. Try laser hair removal treatments to reduce face and body hair. Work with a plastic surgeon to change your facial structure. Talk to your doctor about using hormone treatments. Look into gender reassignment surgery.
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How to Cope With an Annoying Friend
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To cope with your annoying friend, spend less time with them so they don't get on your nerves as much. When you do see them, hang out in groups so they'll talk to you less. Try to ignore them when they annoy you, since they might stop when they realize you don't react. If they still continue, ask them to stop by saying something like, “Hey, it kind of hurts my feelings when you pick at me like that. Can you stop doing it, please?” If they continue to annoy you and make you feel uncomfortable after you've asked them to stop, it might be time to stop hanging out with them.
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Identify how your friend is annoying you. What exactly is your friend doing that is getting on your nerves? Is your friend too clingy? Does your friend gossip or say mean things to you? Is your friend constantly making fun of you? Are you just annoyed by your friend for no reason? The source of the annoyance will help you figure out what you need to do. If your friend is too clingy, you need to create space between the two of you. If your friend is being mean and hurtful towards you, you should let them know how you feel. If you cannot identify why you are so annoyed with your friend, you might need to do some self-evaluation. Have you changed or outgrown your friend? Spend time together in a group. Instead of spending time alone with your friend, only see them when other people are around. This can create a buffer between the two of you. You will not have to talk to your friend as much. If your friend starts being annoying, you will still have other people you can talk to. Make sure that other people are around when you hang out with your annoying friend. For example, make plans with some other friends and then invite the annoying friend to come along or eat lunch with a group of people instead of just you and your friend. If your friend invites you to go somewhere and you know it will only be the two of you, decline the offer or ask if you can bring someone else along. Limit the amount of contact you have. If you want to maintain the friendship, you can create some space between the two of you. This will give you a break from the person and send a signal to the person to change their behavior. If the person calls and/or texts too much, do not respond to them every single time. Only answer when you feel like it or really want to talk to them. If you have to call them back, call them when you are about to do something else. This way you can keep the conversation short. For example, you could call and say, "Hey, I saw your missed call. I'm about to eat dinner with my family, what's up?" Ignore the person when they annoy you. Your friend may be engaging in certain behaviors because they enjoy the response and attention you give. Your friend may say negative things or complain a lot to get sympathy and attention from you. Your friend may make fun of other people to get laughs. By responding, you may actually be encouraging the annoying behavior. The person may eventually stop the behavior if you ignore them. For example, if your friend is always making fun of others to get laughs, stop laughing and do not respond at all when they make a comment. If other friends have noticed the annoying behaviors, all of you should stop responding. When you ignore the person, do not roll your eyes or make a face. This is still a reaction to what the person is doing. You may also hurt your friend's feelings if you are rude. Encourage your friend to have other interests. If you have a clingy friend, encourage them to try a new hobby or spend time with other people. This will take some of the pressure of off you. Your friend will be less annoying to you when you spend time together. You may tell your friend, "I love being friends with you, but I think we should try to meet new people too." If your friend tells you about an activity they did without you, tell them how great that is and you are proud of them. You can also suggest specific activities for your friend to do. Choose activities that your friend is interested in, but you are not interested in. For example, if your friend likes to draw but you do not, find an art class or art exhibit and tell your friend about it. Tell your friend how you feel. Your friend may be doing something that you find annoying, but have no idea that it gets on your nerves. Your friend probably cares about you and does not want to annoy you. However, your friend won't be able to stop if you do not tell them. For example, your friend may joke with you a lot and it hurts your feelings. However, your friend thinks that it is all in good fun. Simply tell your friend, "Hey, it kind of hurts my feelings when you pick at me like that. Could you stop doing it so much?" Be as nice as possible when you talk to your friend. Write down or practice what you will say. Listen to your friend's point of view. Once you tell your friend how you feel, it is important that you allow your friend to respond and to listen to them. Your friend may explain their behavior and why they have been acting a certain way. Ask your friend why have they been engaging in annoying behavior. Your friend could also have a negative response and be unwilling to change. If your friend is unwilling to change, you might need to change the nature of your friendship permanently. For example, if your friend refuses to stop gossiping, you may need to set new boundaries for your friendship. Maybe you will not talk about certain topics with this friend from now on. Your friend could just be going through an annoying phase or be having some personal issues. For example, your friend could be trying to get more attention from you because they are having some family problems at home. It is important that you listen to the other person to get to the root of the problem. Come up with a solution together. You may be able to help your friend with their annoying behavior. Tell your friend that you really value their friendship, but you two need to make some changes so you can stay friends. The solution is more likely to work if both of you contribute. You do not want your friend to feel like you are being bossy or critical of them. For example, if your friend needs to stop gossiping, tell your friend that you will remind them to stop when you see them gossiping. You could even create a little hand signal to do when the two of you are around other people. This way you can tell your friend to stop without embarrassing them. If your friend is annoying because they are constantly complaining about something, volunteer to help your friend improve in that area. Give your friend time to change. Change does not happen overnight. If you and your friend had a good talk and your friend is willing to change, give your friend some time. If you have set new boundaries for your friendship, it will take time for both of you to get used to them. Friendships go through ups and downs and change over time. As long as both you and you are a friend are willing to work through your issues, you two can still be friends. You may need to have multiple conversations about your friendship throughout the process. Know when to end the friendship. All friendships are not meant to last forever. You may do everything you can to stay friends, but it just does not work out. Always give your best effort before you decide to stop being friends with someone. You may need to end the friendship if: You and your friend are constantly arguing and can never seem to get along. Your friendship makes you feel bad about yourself or hurts your self-esteem. If you always feel uncomfortable or nervous around your friend. Try a trial separation. If you feel like you no longer want to be friends, have a trial separation so you can be sure. This will give you time to see what it would be like to not have this person in your life. Having time away will also give you a clearer head and a different perspective on your friendship. When you decide to take a break, be clear about the purpose and the length of the break. You may say, "Hey, we have not been getting along lately. I think we should spend some time apart. We can talk about things in 2 weeks." Use this time to think and journal about your friendship. Do you miss the person? Are you happier now that you are not spending time with them? What things need to change? End the friendship if necessary. You may be ready to make a decision once your friendship break is over. If you decide to end the friendship, let the person know. Do not cut them out of your life without telling them. If you were truly friends, you owe them an explanation. Be honest and respectful of the other person's feeling when you talk to them. You may say, "I care about you a lot, but our friendship has changed. I am really sad about this, but I don't think we should be friends anymore."
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Identify how your friend is annoying you. Spend time together in a group. Limit the amount of contact you have. Ignore the person when they annoy you. Encourage your friend to have other interests. Tell your friend how you feel. Listen to your friend's point of view. Come up with a solution together. Give your friend time to change. Know when to end the friendship. Try a trial separation. End the friendship if necessary.
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How to Urinate Outside Discreetly
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To urinate outside discreetly, find a quiet, isolated space, like behind a wall or bush. If you can, find a dark place away from street lights where you won't be noticed as easily. Try to find a soft surface to pee on, like dirt or grass, which will sound quieter than peeing on concrete or brick. If you're stuck in traffic, try to find a wooded area near the highway, or have a friend hold up a blanket or towel for some privacy. Avoid peeing anywhere near children or on public transportation, as this can have serious legal consequences.
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Select an empty location. If you have been drinking heavily in a bar or club, you might be tempted to urinate on the nearest sidewalk or on the side wall of the bar. But you can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for doing this in all 50 states..That is why it is imperative you pick a quiet, isolated space to pee in which you won't be seen. If you are a girl, there is no quick and convenient way to urinate outside, especially if you are wearing pants. If you are wearing a skirt, you can try taking off your underwear before you squat. You can also try pulling your underwear to the side of your urethra, although it still might get soiled. Pee in the dark. If you are out at night, you might be tempted to pee against a street lamp, but this will only make it easier for a police officer to spot you. Instead, pick a dark, shadowy alley or an unlit park. If you are out with friends, make sure they know you are going into a dark spot to pee. They can make sure you are safe from a distance. Pee on grass. Peeing against a brick wall or on a concrete sidewalk will sound louder than if you pee onto dirt or grass. If you are near a local park or a dirt road, then you should try to pee here as it is less likely that someone will hear you. Pee in the woods. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, try to find a wooded area near the highway where you can relieve yourself away from the sight of other drivers. Please note that peeing in the woods does not harm the environment and can be condoned in certain circumstances as long as common sense is used. In rare cases (particularly for males), you may actually be instructed to do this and that is not automatically a bad thing. If you are hiking or camping, select a spot that is within an easy walk of your tent or fellow hikers, but that is not within easy sight. Pee behind a tree, away from anyone else on the path or at the site. If you are stuck on the road and there are no trees to conceal you, get out of the car and open the driver's door and the passenger door behind it. This will block the view of the other cars from you while you pee. If there are cars in the lane next to you, turn away from them and pee toward your car. If you have to squat, try to get a fellow passenger to hold up a blanket or towel to hide you. If you are alone and/or do not have anything to hide you, find a secluded area. Avoid peeing anywhere near children. Do not pee near a school, playground or other location with children. This can have serious legal consequences (as discussed below). You could also face the wrath of an irate parent, who will not hesitate to call the police on you. Understand the consequences of being a sex offender. In 12 states, public urination could require you to register on a public sex offender list. Registering on a sex offender list could cost you everything from your job to your ability to live in a city (most sex offenders cannot live between 500 and 2,500 feet of schools, parks, day cares of school bus stops). You may also be prohibited from attending any events with children, such as Little League games or school performances. While you might not care about this as a drunken undergrad, you will probably deeply regret never being able to attend your future child's football games or Christmas concerts. In many states, peeing in public is labelled as "public indecency." Under this categorization, offenders are labelled as flashers. Do not pee on public transportation. These spaces are technically "public," and you could get arrested and fined for any damage you may cause to a train, bus, or subway. Other people are also highly likely to see you here and possibly turn you in. Most of these locations also have video surveillance; while you might think no one can see you, you are probably being monitored from a distance. Keep antibacterial hand sanitizer with you. After you pee, apply a hand sanitizer (you can find travel sizes in most drug stores) or an antibacterial wipe to clean your hands. Wash your hands in the nearest washroom you come across. Look for a public restroom. If at all possible, try to find a place to rest near a public restroom. These can often be found in parks, national monuments and historical sites, civic centers, libraries, bus or train stations, or public plazas.. If you cannot find a public restroom, try to follow some of the tips above. Pee in a quiet, isolated space where you are unlikely to be heard or disturb anyone. If you cannot afford rent, but have some money saved up, try to buy a membership at a local gym or health center. A year's membership often costs less than a full month's rent and it will give you access to a shower, a locker room and a bathroom while it is open. Break the law out of necessity. Being homeless means you often have no choice but to break the law and urinate publicly. If you are fined or ticketed for this action, try to defend yourself legally by describing the necessity of your actions. You may be required to appear in court if you cannot pay a fine or if you are charged with a more serious misdemeanor. If you have a court-appointed attorney to defend you, they must be able to prove that you had a reasonable and good faith necessity for the crime. Research legal resources or lawyers who do pro-bono work for homeless people in your area. Many lawyers and legal advocates for the homeless can help clear charges for low-level misdemeanors like public urination. Some cities, such as Los Angeles, have offered deals in which minor crimes can be erased from a homeless person's record if that person agrees to accept certain services, such as job training or addiction treatment programs. Look for resources. If you have access to a computer at your public library, you can look up resources available for the homeless in your city and state. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a state by state guide here: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/. Your city or state may offer resources such as shelters, grant programs to help you move into an apartment, job training programs, mental health services, etc. Do not urinate publicly if you are bar hopping. If you're heading to a new bar, just use the bathroom once you arrive there. You can also generally use the restrooms in fast food restaurants and gas stations without having to buy anything there. Areas with crowded bars and club will generally be filled with police. Plan frequent bathroom stops depending on your needs. If you are on a long car ride, plan to stop every 2-3 hours to use the bathroom. Check your map to make sure you have nearby towns or cities where you can stop to use the bathroom. If you are enjoying a long night out with friends, be sure to use the bathroom before you leave the bar or restaurant you are at. Respect the city and cultural norms of your surroundings. If you are in a foreign country, do not pee in public. Local inhabitants will not see it as just a moment of weakness on your part. Instead, they will see it as an act of disrespect from you and a broader reflection of your country. Do not pee in public as a dare from your friends. It is not worth risking the consequences. Similarly, do not think that just because your friends have peed in public with no consequences that you will also go unpunished.
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Select an empty location. Pee in the dark. Pee on grass. Pee in the woods. Avoid peeing anywhere near children. Do not pee on public transportation. Keep antibacterial hand sanitizer with you. Look for a public restroom. Break the law out of necessity. Look for resources. Do not urinate publicly if you are bar hopping. Plan frequent bathroom stops depending on your needs. Respect the city and cultural norms of your surroundings. Do not pee in public as a dare from your friends.
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How to Extract Pages from a PDF Document to Create a New PDF Document
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If you're using Windows, the easiest way to create a PDF from existing pages is to use Google Chrome. To open a PDF in Chrome, press Control + O , select the PDF, and then click Open. Click the three-dot menu near the top-right corner and select Print. Select Save as PDF from the ""Destination"" menu. To choose your pages, click the ""Pages"" menu, select Custom , and then enter the page range you want to extract. Click Save to save your new PDF. If you have a Mac, start by opening your PDF in Preview. Click the View menu and select Thumbnails to view your page thumbnails in the left panel. Now, hold the Command key as you click the pages you want to extract. Click the File menu and select Print. Click the Show Details button at the bottom of the dialog to display more options. Click Selected Pages in Sidebar so Preview knows which pages to extract. Choose Save as PDF from the drop-down menu at the bottom-left, name the PDF, and then click Save.
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Open the Google Chrome browser. If you have Google Chrome on your computer, you can use it to create a new PDF by extracting pages from another file. You'll find Chrome in your Start menu (Windows) or in the Applications folder (macOS). If you don't have Google Chrome, you can download it for free from https://www.google.com/chrome. Press Ctrl+O (PC) or ⌘ Command+O (Mac). This opens a window that allows you to select a file. Select the PDF and click Open. The selected file will open in Chrome. If Chrome prompts you to download or save a file instead of displaying the PDF, click Cancel and then: Click the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of Chrome. Click Settings. Click Site Settings under the "Privacy and security" header. Scroll down to the bottom and click Additional content settings. Click PDF documents. Slide the switch to the Off (gray) position. Re-open the PDF. Click the menu ⋮. It's the three dots at the top-right corner of Chrome. Click Print on the menu. Click the drop-down menu next to "Destination. " It's in the top-right corner of the print window. Select Save as PDF. Click the drop-down menu next to "Pages. " It's the menu that says "All" by default. Select Custom and enter the pages you want to distract. You can enter a single page number, a range of pages (separated by a hyphen), or multiple page numbers separated by commas. For example, if you want to create a new PDF from pages 2 through 4, you'd enter 2-4. To create a new PDF from pages 1, 4, 6, and 9, you could enter 1, 4, 6, 9. Click the Save button. It's at the bottom of the window. Save your new PDF. You will be prompted (via pop-up dialogue box) to type a file name, select a folder to save it to, and then click Save to finish. The new PDF containing the extracted pages is now located in the selected folder. Open your PDF in Preview. Preview is the default PDF viewer for macOS, so just double-click the PDF to open it in the app. You can also right-click the PDF, select Open with , and then select Preview. Click the View menu and select Thumbnails. The View menu is in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Select which pages to extract. Hold down the Command key as you click each page you want to extract. Pages that will be extracted to the new PDF will be highlighted. Click the File menu and select Print. The File menu is near the top-left corner of the screen. In the print dialog, enter a page range you wish to print. Click the Show Details button. It's at the bottom of the window. If you don't see this button, the additional details you need are already displayed. Select Selected Pages in Sidebar. It's in the "Pages" section. This ensures that the pages you selected will be added to the new file. Select Save as PDF from the bottom-left drop-down menu. It's the one that says "PDF" by default. Enter a file name and click Save. Navigate to the location where you wish to save the file, give it a name, and save it. That's it! Go to https://smallpdf.com/split-pdf in your web browser. This opens Smallpdf's "Split PDF" tool, which can create a new PDF from selected pages. Select the PDF containing files you want to extract. You can either drag the PDF file to the large purple "Choose Files" box, or click Choose Files , select the PDF, and then click Open. Select Extract pages. It's the first of the two options. Click the purple Extract button. This displays all of the pages in your PDF as thumbnails. Select the files you want to extract. Click each page that you want to add to the new PDF. A checkmark will appear in the top-left corner of each selected page. To select a range of pages, click the Select ranges tab at the top of the page list, and then enter a range of page numbers (separated by a hyphen, e.g., "3-7"), or multiple page numbers separated by commas (e.g., "1, 3, 4, 7"). Click the purple Extract button. It's at the top-right corner of the page. This adds the selected pages to a new PDF and makes it available for download. Click Download. It's the purple button to the right of the original file name. This saves the file to your computer. If prompted to do so, select a folder to save the new PDF to, and give it a new name. Download PDFsam Basic from https://pdfsam.org/download-pdfsam-basic. This free, open-source app is available for both Windows and macOS. To download the file, click the Apple disk image link (Mac) or MSI Installer link (Windows) and save it to your computer. Install PDFsam. Double-click the downloaded file, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install. Open PDFsam and select the Extract module. If PDFsam doesn't launch automatically after installing, you'll find it in the Start menu (Windows) or the Applications folder (macOS). Once open, click the large Extract tile in the list of options. Add the PDF document you want to extract pages from. You can either drag the file to the "Drag and drop PDF files here" rectangle, or click Add , select the PDF, and then click Open. Enter the page numbers you want to extract. The pages you want to extract go into the "Extract pages" blank. You can enter a single page number, a range of pages (separated by a hyphen), or multiple page numbers separated by commas. For example, if you want to create a new PDF from pages 6 through 10, you'd enter 6-10. To create a new PDF from pages 1, 3, 6, and 14, you could enter 1, 3, 6, 14. Select a folder to which you'll save the new PDF. To do this, click the Browse button to the right of the "Output settings" blank, choose a folder, and then click Select Folder. Enter a name for the new PDF. You can type this into the "File names settings" blank at the bottom. Don't worry about entering ".pdf," as it will be added automatically. Click the Run button. It's at the bottom-left corner of the app. When the new PDF is created, you'll see "Completed" at the bottom of the app above the green progress bar.
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Open the Google Chrome browser. Press Ctrl+O (PC) or ⌘ Command+O (Mac). Select the PDF and click Open. Click the menu ⋮. Click Print on the menu. Click the drop-down menu next to "Destination. Select Save as PDF. Click the drop-down menu next to "Pages. Select Custom and enter the pages you want to distract. Click the Save button. Save your new PDF. Open your PDF in Preview. Click the View menu and select Thumbnails. Select which pages to extract. Click the File menu and select Print. Click the Show Details button. Select Selected Pages in Sidebar. Select Save as PDF from the bottom-left drop-down menu. Enter a file name and click Save. Go to https://smallpdf.com/split-pdf in your web browser. Select the PDF containing files you want to extract. Select Extract pages. Click the purple Extract button. Select the files you want to extract. Click the purple Extract button. Click Download. Download PDFsam Basic from https://pdfsam.org/download-pdfsam-basic. Install PDFsam. Open PDFsam and select the Extract module. Add the PDF document you want to extract pages from. Enter the page numbers you want to extract. Select a folder to which you'll save the new PDF. Enter a name for the new PDF. Click the Run button.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Use-SSH
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How to Use SSH
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To use SSH, start by downloading and opening SSH if you have Windows, or simply opening it if you have a Mac or Linux system. Then, enter the command “$ ssh,” your username on the remote computer, followed by the computer or server's address. Next, enter the command “cd..” to move up 1 directory, or “cd < directoryname >” to move into a subcategory. You can also use the command “ls” to list all of the files and folders in the current directory.
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Install SSH. For Windows, you will need to download and install an SSH client program. The most popular one is Cygwin, which is available for free from the developer's website. Download and install it like you would any other program. Another popular free program is PuTTY. During the Cygwin installation, you must choose to install OpenSSH from the Net section. Linux and Mac OS X come with SSH already installed on the system. This is because SSH is a UNIX system, and Linux and OS X are derived from UNIX. If you have Windows 10 with the Anniversary Update, you can install the Windows Subsystem for Linux which comes with SSH preinstalled. Run SSH. Open the terminal program that is installed by Cygwin, or Bash on Ubuntu on Windows for Windows 10, or open the Terminal in OS X or Linux. SSH uses the terminal interface to interact with other computers. There is no graphical interface for SSH, so you will need to get comfortable typing in commands. Test the connection. Before you dive into creating secure keys and moving files, you'll want to test that SSH is properly configured on your computer as well as the system you are connecting to. Enter the following command, replacing <username> with your username on the remote computer, and <remote> with the address for the remote computer or server: $ ssh <username>@<remote> If you want to specify a port, add -p 0000 , (replace 0000 with the desired port number). You will be asked for your password once the connection is established. You will not see the cursor move or any characters input when you type your password. If this step fails, then either SSH is configured incorrectly on your computer or the remote computer is not accepting SSH connections. Navigate the SSH shell. When you first connect to the remote computer, you should be located in your HOME directory. To move around the directory structure, use the cd command: cd.. will move you up one directory. cd <directoryname> will move you into the specified subdirectory. cd /home/directory/path/ will move you into the specified directory from the root (home). cd ~ will return you to your HOME directory. Check your current directory's contents. To see what files and folders in your current location, you can use the ls command: ls will list all of the files and folders in your current directory. ls –l will list the contents of the directory along with additional information such as size, permissions, and date. ls-a will list all the contents including hidden files and folders. Copy files from your location to the remote computer. If you need to copy files from your local computer to the computer you are accessing remotely, you can use the scp command: scp /localdirectory/example1.txt <username>@<remote>:<path> will copy example1.txt to the specified <path> on the remote computer. You can leave <path> blank to copy to the root folder of the remote computer. scp <username>@<remote>:/home/example1.txt./ will move example1.txt from the home directory on the remote computer to the current directory on the local computer. Copy files through the shell. You can use the cp command to make copies of files either in the same directory or into a directory of your choosing: cp example1.txt example2.txt will create a copy of example1.txt called example2.txt in the same location. cp example1.txt <directory>/ will create a copy of example1.txt in the location specified by <directory>. Move and rename files. If you want to change a file's name or move it without copying, you can use the mv command: mv example1.txt example2.txt will rename example1.txt to example2.txt. The file will stay in the same location. mv directory1 directory2 will rename directory1 to directory2. The directory's contents will remain unchanged. mv example1.txt directory1/ will move example1.txt into directory1. mv example1.txt directory1/example2.txt will move example1.txt into directory1 and rename it to example2.txt Delete files and directories. If you need to remove anything from the computer you are connected to, you can use the rm command: rm example1.txt will delete the file example1.txt. rm –I example1.txt will delete the file example1.txt after prompting you to confirm. rm directory1/ will delete directory1 and all of its contents. Change permissions for your files. You can change the read and write privileges of your files using the chmod command: chmod u+w example1.txt will add the write (modify) permission to the file for the user (u). You can also use the g modifier for group permissions or the o for world permissions. chmod g+r example1.txt will add the read (access) permission to the file for the group. There are a large list of permissions that you can use to secure or open various aspects of your system. Learn the other assorted basic commands. There are a few more important commands that you will be using quite a bit in the shell interface. They include: mkdir newdirectory will create a new subdirectory called newdirectory. pwd will display your current directory location. who shows who is logged into the system. pico newfile.txt or vi newfile.txt will create a new file and open the file editor. Different system will have different file editors installed. The most common are pico and vi. You may need to use different commands if you have a different file editor installed. Get detailed information on any command. If you are unsure as to what a command will do, you can use the man command to learn about all of the possible uses and parameters: man <command> will display information about that command. man –k <keyword> will search all of the man pages for the keyword you specify. Create your SSH keys. These keys will allow you to connect to the remote location without having to enter your password each time. This is a much more secure way to connect to the remote computer, as the password will not have to transmitted over the network. Create the key folder on your computer by entering the command $ mkdir.ssh Create the public and private keys by using the command $ ssh-keygen –t rsa You will be asked if you would like to create a passphrase for the keys; this is optional. If you don't want to create a passphrase, press Enter. This will create two keys in the.ssh directory: id_rsa and id_rsa.pub Change your private key's permissions. In order to ensure that the private key is only readable by you, enter the command $ chmod 600.ssh/id_rsa Place the public key on the remote computer. Once your keys are created, you're ready to place the public key on the remote computer so that you can connect without a password. Enter the following command, replacing the appropriate parts as explained earlier: $ scp.ssh/id_rsa.pub <username>@<remote>: Make sure to include the colon (:) at the end of the command. You will be asked to input your password before the file transfer starts. Install the public key on the remote computer. Once you've placed the key on the remote computer, you will need to install it so that it works correctly. First, log in to the remote computer the same way that you did in Step 3. Create an SSH folder on the remote computer, if it does not already exist: $ mkdir.ssh Append your key to the authorized keys file. If the file does not exist yet, it will be created: $ cat id_rsa.pub >>.ssh/authorized_keys Change the permissions for the SSH folder to allow access: $ chmod 700.ssh Check that the connection works. Once the key has been installed on the remote computer, you should be able to initiate a connection without being asked to enter your password. Enter the following command to test the connection: $ ssh <username>@<remote> If you connect without being prompted for the password, then the keys are configured correctly.
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Install SSH. Run SSH. Test the connection. Navigate the SSH shell. Check your current directory's contents. Copy files from your location to the remote computer. Copy files through the shell. Move and rename files. Delete files and directories. Change permissions for your files. Learn the other assorted basic commands. Get detailed information on any command. Create your SSH keys. Place the public key on the remote computer. Install the public key on the remote computer. Check that the connection works.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Distill-Wine
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How to Distill Wine
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To distill wine, you'll need a 1- or 2-liter copper alembic pot or copper teakettle to use as a still. Then, set up the still in a large pot, like a Dutch oven, and fill the still with wine and the pot with water. You should also connect the condenser, which is the arm coming out of the still's lid, to a bucket of cold water. Next, heat the sill over high until liquid starts to drip out the spot. Finally, once the liquid starts dripping, lower the temperature and collect the distillate in glass containers under the spout.
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Get a still. Copper alembic pots are used by amateur and professional distillers alike. They come in a variety of sizes, but the 1 litre (0.26 US gal) and 2 litres (0.53 US gal) liter options are the most manageable ones when distilling at home. Alembic pots can be purchased online. Alembic pots start at a price of $130 US for a 1-liter still. If you're a beginner, consider using a copper teakettle as a still. It'll give you a chance to try distilling before making a big purchase. Set the still in a pot. The pot has to be large enough to contain both the still and water. Dutch ovens are a perfect option for this and can hold a two-liter still. Fill the pot three quarters full with water. Pour the tap water into the Dutch oven. Don't fill it too much or else it'll overflow later. Fill the still three quarters full with wine. Pour the wine into the still, not the Dutch oven. If you fill it more than this, the wine will bubble out the top when you heat the still. You can use any wine purchased from a store. The amount you'll need depends on the still you're using. Once you get the hang of distilling, try it with homemade wine ! Run a tube from the pot to the condenser. First, place the lid on the still. The condenser is the arm coming out the lid's top. It has a spout you attach the copper tube to. Place the other end of the tube in a spout inside a separate bucket. Many times, all of these parts are included with the still. Some condensers have multiple spouts. The spout facing downwards attaches to a tap. Attach a second tube to the upwards spout and lay the other end in the sink. If you don't have these parts, you can make your own condenser coil with copper tubing and a bucket. Add cold water to the condenser. Fill the bucket, not the still. The water needs to be cold in order to chill the evaporated wine into a liquid. The condenser tube should be inside the bucket, emerging out from a spout on the side. As long as the tube is snug in the spout, the bucket shouldn't leak water. If something doesn't fit tightly on the still, mix 1/2 of a cup of rye flour with 3 tablespoons of water. Place the paste around the loose area. When the still heats, the paste will form a seal. Put a glass under the spout. Have a lot of glasses on hand, since you'll need to rotate them out to catch the distillation as it drips. For the first glass, you can use a large jar or bottle. The first 50 millilitres (1.7 fl oz) won't taste good, so you'll throw it away anyway. Turn the heat high until the alcohol drips. Keep a close eye on the still. If the water gets too hot, it'll boil and cause the distillation to drip into the glass faster. As soon as you see it begin to drip, you'll need to adjust the temperature. A faster drip speed means less alcohol is being captured in each drip. You can adjust the drip speed to your preferences as you practice distilling. Never use an open flame. When distilling indoors, an electric burner is your safest option. You can use a propane or natural gas burner outdoors. Lower the heat to continue distillation. Aim for a water temperature of about 78 °C (172 °F). If you have a thermometer, you may be able to place it inside the condenser's spout. Watch the drip speed to judge the temperature. When the distillate drips one to three times per second, your still is at the perfect temperature. Test the distillate and change out the bottles. Come back frequently to see how your brandy is doing. To prevent spills, you'll need to replace the bottles. The quality of the brandy will also improve as it drips, which you can detect either by smelling or tasting. Throw away foul-smelling distillate. The first 50 millilitres (1.7 fl oz) is undrinkable. It has a lot of acetone and wood alcohol, which is poisonous and smells rancid. This liquid is called the foreshot or the head. Pour it out. Save the fruity-smelling distillate. After the head drains, the drinkable alcohol, or heart, comes next. You can detect it by sniffing it. It'll smell like whatever fruits and herbs were used in the wine. At this point the still has heated up more and may drip a little faster. Collect the liquid in small glasses and switch them out as they fill. Expect 2 litres (0.53 US gal) or less of quality brandy. Throw out the liquid as it loses color. Eventually, the distillate will look milky. Smell it and try to detect the fruity aroma from before. Once that odor is gone, the brandy is mixed with water and more unpleasant alcohols. This is called the tail and should be thrown away. Turn off the heat. Make sure your burner is turned all the way off. Give the still some time to cool down. In the meantime, you can focus on moving the brandy to a cool, dark cabinet or cellar. Remove the still and dump out the water bath. The Dutch oven should still have some water in it. Carefully take it over to the sink and pour it out. If you've let it rest for ten or fifteen minutes, it'll have cooled. The biggest risk is dropping and breaking a good piece of cookware. Detach the still’s condenser and lid. The condenser coil is tubing, so it'll pop off with a little force. Pull the lid off the still. Be sure to pull the other end of the condenser coil out of the bucket of cold water and pour that out. Wash the still with soap and water. Your ordinary dish soap is more than enough to freshen the still. Put the still under the sink and rinse it out. You can use a soft sponge to scrub away any lingering stains. Rinse out the condenser as well. Clean green stains with salt and vinegar. Copper pots will start to turn green during disuse. Pour ¼ of a cup of vinegar into the still, then follow it with tablespoon of salt. Rinse out the still again with water. Polish the metal with a sponge to make it as good as new.
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Get a still. Set the still in a pot. Fill the pot three quarters full with water. Fill the still three quarters full with wine. Run a tube from the pot to the condenser. Add cold water to the condenser. Put a glass under the spout. Turn the heat high until the alcohol drips. Lower the heat to continue distillation. Test the distillate and change out the bottles. Throw away foul-smelling distillate. Save the fruity-smelling distillate. Throw out the liquid as it loses color. Turn off the heat. Remove the still and dump out the water bath. Detach the still’s condenser and lid. Wash the still with soap and water. Clean green stains with salt and vinegar.
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How to Meet Band Members at a Concert
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If you're dying to meet your favorite band members at their concert, there are a few ways you can do this. One surefire way to meet the band members is to buy a meet-and-greet or VIP pass where you'll get to take a photo with them and shake their hands. These can often be expensive, but many bands hold competitions on their social media pages or fan clubs where you can win a free pass. Bands also do signings sometimes, especially when they've just released a new album. These generally take place at record stores or music festivals. If neither of those opportunities are available, you can also try waiting for the band outside the venue or at a side door after their concert. However, you might have to wait a few hours and there's no guarantee they'll want to stop and talk.
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Join the band's fan club. Many fan clubs get secret meet-and-greets before or after the show. This can give you more time to talk to them. Be prepared to pay annual membership fees. Some clubs limit the number of meet-and-greets you can have each year. Form connections with the band online. Follow the band on social media. Get involved in chats or “follow-back” parties they host. Make sure you're chatting with a verified account. On Twitter and Facebook, verified accounts usually have white checkmarks in blue circles. You could say: “I can't believe you wrote that guitar solo in just 15 minutes. That's amazing!” “I was so psyched to find out you like rock climbing. I've been doing it for a few years now. If you're ever in my city, I can show you the gyms with the best climbing walls.” Ask for introductions within your network. Do this if you're lucky enough to have a friend or relative in the music business. You'll probably have the most luck if you know a roadie or someone who works in a recording studio. However, it never hurts to ask your friend who writes for a music magazine or cousin who works as a DJ. Enter contests for backstage passes. Listen to your local radio stations when tickets go on sale. Be prepared to answer a trivia question or call in at exactly the right time. If you don't have time to surf the radio for hours, search online. Many stations will announce these contests on their websites. Buy VIP tickets. They cost extra, but you'll be guaranteed to briefly meet the band. Don't get your hopes up. You won't be able to hang out for too long. Most sessions only last long enough to get an autograph or quick snapshot. Search online for signings near you. Many bands sign tee shirts, CDs, autograph books, etc. at music festivals like Coachella or Glastonbury. On the day of the signing, check the band's website or social media page for a specific time and location at the festival. Get there early, since most signings last for a short time. Bands also have signings at music stores when their new albums launch. If you have a music store in your community, keep an eye out when you know the new single is being released. Arrive at the venue a few hours early. If the concert doesn't have reserved seating, this is your chance to get as close to the stage as possible. If there is reserved seating, you might still be able to catch the band arriving for their soundcheck. Make sure you're standing at the back entrance reserved for the band. Do this with a few friends, since many back entrances are in dark alleyways. Hang around after the show. Find out ahead of time from crew members or other fans where the band will be exiting. You don't want to be behind the venue if the band will be exiting through a side door. Leave the concert a bit early to get a good spot. Just stick to legally designated areas to avoid getting arrested! Attend a concert at a smaller venue. Older, more established bands sometimes play at local clubs, bars, and casinos. Of course, you must be old enough to legally drink alcohol and/or gamble to enter. If you're under legal drinking and/or gambling age, some bands might still play at state and county fairs. Smaller venues like these can improve your chances of meeting the band. Read music magazines for background info. Look up the band's information on their official website or in magazines (or their companion websites) like Rolling Stone or The NME. Read up on the band's history, backstories behind your favorite songs, and the band members' likes and dislikes. This will give you something to talk about. Choose your sources wisely. Wikipedia can be edited by anyone. Third-party blogs and fan sites aren't always reliable. You don't want to embarrass yourself by talking about a rumor as if it were true. Re-listen to the band's music. Use it as an experience. Focus on the moods or emotions each song evokes. Listen for interesting changes in chords or keys. Pick out any catchy symbols or metaphors in the lyrics. Use these as something to talk about when you meet the band. Practice what you want to say. Don't worry about memorizing a script. Just have a few handy talking points ready. Point out how one or two of their songs have made an impact on your life. If they influenced you to pursue a career in music, mention that. Avoid over-the-top statements like declarations of love or anything else that might make you seem like a crazed fan. You could say: “I really love the riffs in 'Stairway to Heaven.' That's what inspired me to start playing the guitar.” “After I saw you profiled on 'Behind the Music,' I decided to pursue a career in music journalism.” Watch what you eat. Eat energizing foods like leafy greens, fruits, and whole grains to keep you going through the excitement. If you eat right before the concert, avoid garlic, onions, or other foods that can make you gassy or give you bad breath. To be on the safe side, pack some mints to chew before you meet the band. Pack toiletries. Unless you're a seasoned pro around famous musicians, you'll be nervous, which will make you sweaty. Pack a travel-size deodorant to apply right before you plan to meet the band. If you wear makeup, bring your facial powder to touch up shiny spots. Have a makeup sponge on hand to blot any eyeliner or mascara that might have smeared (unless, of course, that's the look you're going for). Act calmly. Don't scream or coo. Talk to them the way you talk to your friends. If you get too excited, they might think you're just a crazed fan. Famous people are just as human as you are. Most of them prefer fans to treat them like everyday people. Give them space. Don't interrupt them if they're eating or talking to someone. Ask permission before making any physical contact. An unexpected hug might freak them out. Finally, show other fans the same respect you'd expect by not hogging the band for yourself. Ask permission before taking pictures. This includes still pictures and video. The last thing you want is to embarrass your favorite musician by recording them in a touchy moment. If you give them a heads-up, they'll have a chance to straighten up before you snap a picture or record a video. Be respectful if they don't want to appear in a picture. Everyone has a bad hair or outfit day. If that's the case, opt for a short conversation. That memory might be greater than a picture. Show interest in their work. Compliment their performance if you're talking to them after the show. Give positive feedback about past performances you've seen for pre-show meet-and-greets. If possible, talk to them about their work or side projects, especially if they write or produce for another band. Use discretion when asking questions. Ask questions about their approach to music, how they warm up, or what inspired them to start performing. Even if you're their biggest fan, there's always something new to learn. However, you should avoid asking personal questions, especially about their love lives or family lives. This will only make them uncomfortable.
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Join the band's fan club. Form connections with the band online. Ask for introductions within your network. Enter contests for backstage passes. Buy VIP tickets. Search online for signings near you. Arrive at the venue a few hours early. Hang around after the show. Attend a concert at a smaller venue. Read music magazines for background info. Re-listen to the band's music. Practice what you want to say. Watch what you eat. Pack toiletries. Act calmly. Give them space. Ask permission before taking pictures. Show interest in their work. Use discretion when asking questions.
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How to Write an IOU
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Writing an IOU is a straight-forward way to make sure everyone's on the same page with a loan. At the top of the page, write “IOU” with the amount borrowed and the date. Then, write out a sentence including the borrower's name, how much they borrowed, the lender's full name, and the date the loan should be paid back by. For example, you could write, “John Smith promises to pay $3,500 back to Harry Truman by January 2nd, 2025.” In the next sentence, write out how much interest will accrue until the loan is paid off. Have both the lender and the borrower sign the document, then have a witness sign as well to make it official.
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Include the date and the amount being borrowed, or the amount agreed on for the service or product. How much did you loan out? Include a due date for return of the funds. When do you expect the borrower to pay you back? If multiple payments will be made, agree on specific dates for the payments. Include how much interest you will charge. Especially if you're lending money to a friend or family member, it may seem a little extortionate to charge interest. But there are several good reasons why you may want to charge the person you're giving money to a little bit of interest: If you're giving away money without interest, you're losing money. You're losing purchasing power (the ability to buy and invest with the money you're lending) and inflation is outstripping your money. If you charge someone interest, the borrower may be more likely to pay you back quicker than had you not. Think about it: Interest lasts as long as the life of the loan, so if the borrower holds on to the money longer, they'll end up paying more interest. Don't charge more than 15% or 20%. In fact, interest rates above 15% or 20% might not even be allowed under predatory lending laws. So keep the interest rate at something manageable and both parties will be happy. Sign the document yourself. Include your signature along with your legal name. Make sure the other party signs the document. Have them put down a signature along with a legal name. If possible, have a witness (optional). Although a witness does not make or break the IOU, it's helpful if you ever need to go to court. A witness might be able to prove a binding verbal contract took place. A legally-binding IOU can help you if you ever get audited by the IRS. It's therefore important that you make sure you have formatted the IOU as specified up top, especially if you're lending a significant amount of money. Know the difference between an IOU and a promissory note. IOUs are often difficult to enforce in court, being informal agreements usually agreed upon without the benefit of a witness. Whereas some IOUs only state an amount agreed upon, promissory notes state an agreed-upon amount in addition to the steps necessary to pay back the debt and the consequences if the borrower fails to do so. If you're lending a larger amount than you're comfortable with, take the time to make a promissory note. A promissory note will make it easier than an IOU to recoup any money you lent out in court. In order to establish a promissory note, you should have it notarized. (Other than that, it takes basically the same form as an IOU.) Notarizing a document just means signing it in the presence of a state-sponsored witness and stamping it with a seal of approval. If in doubt about any aspect of an IOU, talk to a lawyer. A lawyer will be able to explain all the small legal details associated with an IOU, and should be able to offer suggestions about possible legal recourse you can take if you become unable to recoup the principal.
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Include the date and the amount being borrowed, or the amount agreed on for the service or product. Include a due date for return of the funds. Include how much interest you will charge. Sign the document yourself. Make sure the other party signs the document. If possible, have a witness (optional). A legally-binding IOU can help you if you ever get audited by the IRS. Know the difference between an IOU and a promissory note. If in doubt about any aspect of an IOU, talk to a lawyer.
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How to Make Turmeric Soap
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Turmeric soap can make your skin appear brighter and help reduce acne and wrinkles. To make turmeric soap, you'll need melt-and-pour soap, a microwave-safe bowl, turmeric, and a soap mold. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to give the soap extra health benefits. Once you have your supplies, you'll need to melt the soap base, mix all of the ingredients together, and pour them into the soap-making mold. After 12-24 hours, the soap will be hard and ready to cut and use!
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Cut the melt-and-pour soap base into 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) chunks. This will make the soap easier to melt in the next step. Some melt-and-pour soap bases have a grid molded into them; you can use this as a cutting guide. You can use any type of base you want. White glycerin is popular, but goat milk or shea butter would be more luxurious! Melt the soap base in the microwave. Place the cubes into a glass, microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in the microwave at 15 to 30-second intervals until the soap base melts. Stir the base between each interval. Stir in the ground turmeric. Plan on using about 1 teaspoon. This will give your soap a bright, golden-yellow color. If you want something deeper, you can add in a little bit more. Add in some essential oil or soap making fragrance oil. You will need 2 teaspoons total of either oil. You can use just one type of oil or a combination of 2 to 3 oils for a unique fragrance. Great choices include lemon and lavender. Thyme essential oil pairs especially well with turmeric. For a more subtle fragrance, use less essential oil. If you are using essential oils instead of soap making fragrance oils, make sure that they are skin safe. Do not use candle-making fragrance oils. They are not the same thing, nor are they skin-safe. Add in an exfoliant, if desired. A great choice would be ground oatmeal because of how beneficial it is for skin, especially acne-prone skin. You can also use other exfoliants as well, such as ground apricot seeds, which you can get in the soap making section of an arts and crafts store. Plan on using about 1 tablespoon of your desired exfoliant. Stir everything together with a rubber spatula. Keep stirring until the color and texture are consistent. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl often. If you added in an exfoliant, be aware that it may settle. This is normal. Pour the soap into a plastic or silicone soap making mold. Use the rubber spatula to help scrape the bowl clean so that you don't waste any of your soap base. You can find soap making molds in the soap making aisle of an arts and crafts shop. You can also find them in online stores that specialize in soap making supplies. Make sure that the soap is less than 145°F (63°C) before pouring it into plastic molds, or the molds may warp. Tap the mold gently. This will bring any air bubbles to the surface. If you see any, lightly mist them with rubbing alcohol. Allow the soap to cool for 12 to 24 hours. Do not put them into the fridge or freezer. Even though this seems like a good idea, it will affect the interior temperature of your fridge or freezer. Your food may also get a soapy taste. For a smoother finish, cover the top of the soap with plastic wrap before setting it aside to cool. Be sure to press the wrap into the soap. De-mold the soap. If the soap is hard to remove, you can put it into the freezer for up to 1 hour. This will help loosen the soap from the mold. Since the soap is already cooled off, it won't affect the interior temperature of your freezer. It also won't be long enough for it to impart a soapy flavor. If you used a lager mold, cut the soap into smaller bars using a sharp knife. You should be able to get about 6 to 8 bars. Use the soap. Unlike cold process soap, melt-and-pour soap does not require a curing time. Once you de-mold the soap, it is ready to use! Brew the green tea the night before, if you wish to use it. Fill a pitcher with 15 ounces (425.243 grams) of water and add two bags of cold brew green tea. Leave the pitcher in the fridge overnight. Squeeze the bags the next morning, then discard them. Green tea is a great substitute for water thanks to its antioxidant properties. If you don't want to use green tea, you can skip this step and use plain water instead. Pour the tea into a heat-safe pitcher. Use a digital scale to measure out 11.8 ounces (334.52 grams) of the prepared green tea. Pour it into a heat-safe pitcher. You can drink any leftover tea, discard it, or use it in another recipe. You must measure the water by weight. Don't use a measuring glass. If you don't want to use green tea, fill the pitcher with 11.8 ounces (334.52 grams) of water instead. Put on protective gear and have good ventilation. Put on a pair of safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber gloves. The type that you use to clean your kitchen work well. Open up a window. If you are working over your stove, turn on the exhaust fan. Lye is caustic, and the solution in the next step will get hot; it will also produce fumes. Stir the lye to the pitcher. Use the digital scale to measure out 4.9 ounces (138.91 grams) of lye (sodium hydroxide). Slowly add the lye into the pitcher. Give the solution a stir with a plastic or wooden spoon. Never add water to lye, or the solution will erupt. Melt the oils and butters in a stainless steel pot over medium heat. Use the digital scale to measure out the oils and the butters first. Stir them together in a stainless steel pot, then melt them on the stove over medium heat. Do not use an aluminum pot for this. Wait for the solution and mixture to reach 95 to 110°F (35 to 44°C). Once that happens, stir the sodium lactate to the lye solution. Mix the turmeric powder into the oil-and-butter mixture using a stick blender. If you are using a wooden soap mold, use this time to line it with parchment paper. Mix the lye solution into the oil-and-butter mixture. Use a stick blender to mix the two together. When the mixture reaches a light trace, you can add a fragrance oil if you want to. Blend the mixture it reaches a medium trace. Once that happens, you are ready to add it to your mold. You have to work quickly during the next few steps as the soap base will start to set. Pour the soap base into a soap making mold. The soap will likely form a rippled texture on top, similar to whipped cream. If you don't want this, use a rubber spatula to smooth it down. For extra texture, you could add a sprinkle of calendula petals on top of the soap. Insulate and dry the soap. Cover the soap with plastic wrap, then place a folded towel or blanket on top. If you are using a wooden mold, wait 1 day before continuing. If you are using a silicone mold, wait 2 to 3 days. Remove the soap from the mold, then cut it. Carefully de-mold the soap. Cut the soap into 10 to 12 bars. If you used a silicone mold, remove it, then wait 1 day before cutting it. If you used smaller molds to make individual bars, you don't have to cut them. Let the soap cure for 4 to 6 weeks. Place the soap someplace out of the way where it won't get disturbed, bumped, or moved. Once the soap has cured, it is ready to use.
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Cut the melt-and-pour soap base into 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) chunks. Melt the soap base in the microwave. Stir in the ground turmeric. Add in some essential oil or soap making fragrance oil. Add in an exfoliant, if desired. Stir everything together with a rubber spatula. Pour the soap into a plastic or silicone soap making mold. Tap the mold gently. Allow the soap to cool for 12 to 24 hours. De-mold the soap. Use the soap. Brew the green tea the night before, if you wish to use it. Pour the tea into a heat-safe pitcher. Put on protective gear and have good ventilation. Stir the lye to the pitcher. Melt the oils and butters in a stainless steel pot over medium heat. Wait for the solution and mixture to reach 95 to 110°F (35 to 44°C). Mix the lye solution into the oil-and-butter mixture. Blend the mixture it reaches a medium trace. Pour the soap base into a soap making mold. Insulate and dry the soap. Remove the soap from the mold, then cut it. Let the soap cure for 4 to 6 weeks.
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How to Get Beautiful Eyes
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If you want to get beautiful eyes, dab a little concealer underneath your eyes to cover up any dark circles. Draw a line about halfway or two-thirds across your top and bottom lash line with an eyeliner pencil to make your eyes look larger. Next, apply a light-colored shadow on your eyelid and brow bone, then blend a medium-colored shadow into the crease of your eye. Shape your eyebrows and use a pencil to fill them in if necessary, then curl your eyelashes and apply a coat of mascara. If your eyelashes are short, consider wearing false eyelashes to create a dramatic look.
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Dab concealer underneath your eyes. Concealer is a base foundation that can offset the color of a dark circle under your eye. Choose a color of concealer that has opposite tones of color from the tones that are in your dark circles. Use a color wheel to determine what colors are the opposite of the ones you want to conceal. For example, if your dark circles have yellow tones, use a concealer with a purple tone. This will help neutralize the dark color under your eyes. Alternately, you can choose a concealer that is one skin tone lighter than your own skin tone. Gently dab the concealer under your eyes and tap at it with your finger, blending it across the skin under your eyes to make sure it is not noticeable. If you aren't able to buy concealer you can make your own by mixing equal parts of lotion and a powder that suits your skin colour then apply it. Apply eyeliner properly. Using a dark eyeliner, draw a line about halfway or two-thirds across both the bottom and top of the eye, right along the lash line. Drawing all the way across your eye to the inner corner will make your eye look smaller, and possible closer together. Eyeliner that is applied about halfway across or that extends out from your eye with a wing will help make the eye look elongated. Draw back and forth across the lash line with your eyeliner pencil a few times. Try a light-colored eyeliner. By using a light eyeliner or even white eyeliner, your eyes will attract and reflect light, which will help make it seem like your eyes are larger. Line the bottom lash line with a white or silver eyeliner. Your eyes will reflect more light, and your eyes will give the illusion of being brighter and wider. You can also use a white eyeliner pencil to line the inner corner of your eye on the top and bottom lids. This will help make your eyes look further apart. Use eye shadow to make your eyes look bigger. You can accomplish this by using three different shades of eye shadow: light, medium and dark. Use the light colored shadow on the lid and brow bone, and apply medium colored shadow in the crease of your eye. Use a dark shadow or eyeliner along your lash line. Then add a shimmery colored shadow in the corners of your eyes, which will attract and reflect light. If you wear glasses, think about how your glasses look with your eye makeup. A general rule of thumb is to wear bolder, brighter eye colors with lightweight, transparent frames. If you wear heavier frames, think about toning down your eye makeup. Shape your eyebrows. Your eyebrows are frames for your eyes, and their shape can make your eyes appear to be certain shapes as well. Pluck, thread or wax your eyebrows to give them shape. Remove stray hairs regularly, but be careful not to over pluck your brows. Or, you can use an eyebrow pencil to fill in your eyebrows, especially if they are thin, light, or irregularly shaped. Use an eyebrow gel in your natural color to seal your eyebrows so they don't smudge. Well-groomed eyebrows will also give your eyes a brighter appearance. This is because the little hairs around your eyebrows may create a shadow effect around your eyes. Use an eyelash curler. An eyelash curler, which is readily available at drug stores and grocery stores for about $5 to $6, will clamp your eyelashes and bend them upwards in a curl. Curling your lashes upward will make your eyes appear to be bigger and more open. They can also draw attention to your eyes by making your eyelashes appear longer. , Thicken your lashes with mascara. Use a thick mascara that coats your lashes thoroughly. There are many different kinds of mascara, from thickening to lengthening to waterproof. Try out a few different kinds to see how they look with your eyes. Get close to the roots of your lashes, applying mascara at the lash line. Try a fan brush or a brush that is curved, which will apply the mascara closer to the roots on all of your lashes. Or, try holding a business card above your lashes as you apply and brush the mascara into your lashes against the card. Wear fake eyelashes. If your eyelashes are short or you would like an especially dramatic look, attach fake eyelashes. Also known as “falsies,” these are available in various lengths, colors and textures, and can transform your eyes into something spectacular. Try different types to see how they look with your eyes. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Getting enough sleep every night will ensure that your body is rested and consequently that your eyes look rested. Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Going to bed and getting up at consistent times will help your body adjust to getting the right amount of sleep. Drink plenty of water. Beautiful eyes rely on hydration, and keeping your body hydrated will help replenish your body's fluids, thus reducing puffiness and redness in your eyes. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of plain water every day, or approximately 64 ounces. Drinking throughout the day is a good approach. If you are in a particularly dry climate, you might want to increase your water intake. Similarly, if you are exercising, you should replenish the water your body loses through sweat with additional water consumption. Don’t smoke. Smoking irritates the eyes and can cause redness. It can also dry out the eyes. Eliminating smoking from your daily habits can help your eyes restore their natural color and hydration. Cut down on alcohol and caffeine. Both of these will dehydrate your body and add to puffiness and redness to your eyes. Cutting down on your intake of both will help your body restore its balance of hydration. Remember that it's not just coffee that has caffeine; some foods also contain caffeine, such as chocolate. Alcohol and caffeine also can interrupt good sleep patterns, which may interfere with you getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Eat healthy foods. Reducing the amount of foods that contain refined carbohydrates and sugars, as well as wheat, can help your body process foods better. Decrease the amount of unhealthy foods you eat, particularly at night. Increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin A, C and E, including vegetables such as spinach, kale, carrots, collard greens, and fruits such as oranges, melons, strawberries, peaches and avocados. Also eat more protein, such as poultry, red meat, eggs and dairy. Dark circles under the eyes may be a sign of a dairy or gluten intolerance or other food allergy. If you continually have dark circles under your eyes, you may want to try eliminating certain foods from your diet to see if this improves the condition of your eyes. Get enough exercise. A healthy lifestyle must include adequate exercise, which will help you lose weight, stay toned, and remain youthful. Getting out in the fresh air in particular will give your face a healthy glow and help your eyes sparkle. Reduce eye strain. If you spend hours at the computer staring at a screen, your eyes will start to strain and grow tired. Be sure to give yourself plenty of breaks from computer work, getting up to walk around or switch to other tasks for at least a few minutes at a time. Blink frequently to ensure that your eyes don't dry out; dry eyes can contribute to redness. Wear sunglasses when you’re outside. Protect your eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses. If you're out in the sun, you have a tendency to squint more frequently, and your eyes will develop wrinkles and fine lines around their edges. Wearing sunglasses, especially larger frame ones, will reduce this tendency to squint and will also protect your eyes. Make sure that you wear sunscreen on your face, including around your eyes when you are outside as well. Protecting your skin from the sun with a moisturizing sunscreen will help to keep your skin looking nourished and more youthful. Reduce environmental irritants. Allergens, smoke, haze and other materials in the air may irritate your eyes, contributing to redness, puffiness and general irritation. Reducing your exposure to these irritants may help reduce your eyes' adverse reactions and help make your eyes look and feel better. Use eye drops to reduce redness that may be caused by allergens. Eye drops like Visine helps eliminate redness and makes the whites of your eyes appear whiter, which will in turn make your eyes appear brighter. Apply eye cream underneath your eyes. Eye creams can contain a variety of ingredients that help reduce puffiness, tighten skin and lessen wrinkles and fine lines, including grape extract, mulberry extract and caffeine, among others. There are eye creams that are intended for daytime application and are more suitable for moisturizing. Nighttime eye creams are typically more restorative. Dab your finger in the eye cream and gently dab it along the bottom of your eye from the inside to the outside. Place cucumber slices on your eyes. Slice a couple of thin slices from a fresh or cold cucumber. Place these over your eyes for about 10 minutes or until the cucumber slices get warm. Cucumbers have high water content, and this water will transfer to your skin, helping to hydrate the area around your eyes. Place chilled black or green tea bags on your eyes. Tea bags have long been known as a good remedy for puffy eyes. Place two wet tea bags in the freezer to chill them. They do not need to freeze overnight, since you want to be able to lay them on your eyes comfortably. Green and black tea contain bioflavonoids, which are known to assist in the body's reactions to allergens and inflammation, among other benefits. Place the tea bags over your eyes for about 10 minutes, or until the tea bags are warm. Rinse your face with cold water. You can also rinse your eyes in green tea or chamomile tea as a cleanser. Steep a tea bag in boiling water in a mug. Allow the tea to cool at least to match your body temperature. Wash your eyes with the tea, and then wash your face as you normally would. Use cold spoons on your eyes. Freeze two metal spoons overnight. Place the rounded sides of the spoons against your eyes in the morning. They will feel very cold, so you will likely need to place them on your eyes for as long as you can manage and then take them off to give your eyes a rest. This will increase blood flow to your eyes and reduce puffiness. Make a mask of egg whites. Beat a few raw egg whites together. Apply this mixture to your eyes as a mask and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Rinse off your face with cold water. This mask will make the skin around your eyes feel tighter, which may help your eyes look more youthful. Use potato slices. Potatoes are astringent, which will help reduce puffiness. They also have catecholase, an enzyme that combats dark circles by brightening the skin under the eyes. Cut a couple of slices from a raw potato. Put these slices in the fridge or freezer to chill them (about 15-30 minutes). Place these slices on your eyes for about 10 minutes or until the slices are warm. Rinse your face with cold water and pat dry with a towel. Use cotton balls soaked in cold milk. Pour a small amount of cold whole milk into a cup. Soak two cotton balls in the milk until they are saturated with milk. Lay back with your head resting on a towel to catch any drips. Place the cotton balls on your closed eyes for about 10 to 15 minutes. Wash and rinse your face, and pat dry with a towel. Slice strawberries to put on your eyes. Strawberries are useful in reducing puffiness because of their anti-inflammatory properties, and they also contain alpha-hydroxy acids, which are typically included in expensive face creams. Alpha-hydroxy acids enable the skin to slough off dead cells, making skin look younger. If you start to feel pain make sure to remove the strawberries immediately because they can have reddening effects. Cut the tops off a couple of fresh strawberries, and slice up the strawberries. Place the slices over your eyes for about 5 minutes. Wash your face with soap and water. Use herbal remedies. There are a number of herb-based remedies that can help reduce puffiness in eyes and restore clear, bright eyes. Some of these remedies include rose water, mint leaves, lavender, fennel, honey and cardamom, turmeric and amla. Search online for specific recipes and directions on the proportions for these mixtures.
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Dab concealer underneath your eyes. Apply eyeliner properly. Use eye shadow to make your eyes look bigger. Shape your eyebrows. Use an eyelash curler. Thicken your lashes with mascara. Wear fake eyelashes. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Drink plenty of water. Don’t smoke. Cut down on alcohol and caffeine. Eat healthy foods. Get enough exercise. Reduce eye strain. Wear sunglasses when you’re outside. Reduce environmental irritants. Apply eye cream underneath your eyes. Place cucumber slices on your eyes. Place chilled black or green tea bags on your eyes. Use cold spoons on your eyes. Make a mask of egg whites. Use potato slices. Use cotton balls soaked in cold milk. Slice strawberries to put on your eyes. Use herbal remedies.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Travel-to-Cuba-from-the-US
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How to Travel to Cuba from the US
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Before traveling to Cuba, make sure your US passport will be valid for 6 months after your trip and confirm that your trip is covered by a general license approved by the government. If it is not, apply for a special OFAC license from the Department of Treasury. To get to Cuba, purchase a direct flight or cruise line ticket, as well as a pink Cuban tourist card.
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Renew your passport, if necessary. If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid and will remain so for at least 6 months after you return from Cuba. If you do not have a passport, visit the US Bureau of Consular Affairs website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/how-to-apply.html for updated information on how to apply. Expect your application to take between 4 and 6 weeks to process. See if your travel is covered by a general license. Currently, the US government offers general independent travel licenses to Cuba for 11 reasons. You do not need to apply for a special travel license if your reason for visiting falls under any of these categories. For a complete list of general licenses, visit the US Embassy in Cuba's official website at https://cu.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/traveling-to-cuba/. You will need to declare this category when booking flights, hotels, and during US re-entry. General Cuban tourism is banned by the US, so create a written itinerary that matches your travel license. Apply for a Cuban travel license if you do not meet the requirements for a general license. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, travel licenses are handled by the US Department of Treasury. Applications can be submitted through the department's official website and are approved on a case-by-case basis. Remember that general tourism is banned in Cuba, so your travel license application must list a different reason for visiting. Sign up for a Cuban tour package (optional). Under current US regulations, a 12th general license called People to People can be used by official Cuban tour groups. Companies like insightCuba and Classic Journeys offer guided vacation packages with a list of activities that meet US travel regulations. Though expensive, they take the legal guesswork out of planning your trip. Most high-end vacation packages cost between $4000 and $6000 per person and do not include airfare. to travel legally. Book a direct flight from the US If you want to ensure that your paperwork is completely above-board, book a direct flight with a major US airline like Southwest, American, or Delta. Most airlines fly into the José Martí International Airport at Havana, though some fly to places like Santa Clarita instead. To enter the country, you will need both an inbound and outbound flight ticket. Take a cruise to Cuba if you don’t want to fly. Major American cruise lines like Carnival, Oceania, and Royal Caribbean offer trip packages that include Cuba as a destination. Cruise liners depart from major US ports like Miami and New Orleans and dock in Havana. Cruise passengers are subject to the same travel regulations as flight passengers, though many cruises offer special itineraries to meet the People to People license requirements. Purchase a Cuban tourist card before the last leg of your trip. To be admitted into Cuba, you will have to purchase a pink Cuban tourist card or visa. Most airlines, cruise lines, and travel agencies sell tourist cards at prices ranging from $50 to $110. Contact your travel provider to find out whether you purchase your card online, through the mail, or at your departure point. If necessary, you can also apply for a visa from the US Cuban Embassy in Washington DC. A tourist card is not the same thing as your travel license and, unless explicitly included, will need to be purchased even if you signed up for an all-inclusive travel package. Get an entry stamp from Cuban customs officers. When you arrive in Cuba, you will receive a stamp declaring your entry into the country. This is typically done on your official passport, however, Cuban immigration agents may offer to stamp your tourist card instead. This means your passport will contain no record of your trip to Cuba, which may prevent legal issues with the US government. When going through customs, you are required to declare any amounts of cash exceeding $5000. Purchase Cuban medical insurance if necessary. Cuba requires that all visitors purchase temporary medical insurance before entering the country. Many travel providers include this insurance in the cost of your ticket. If they do not, you will be required to purchase insurance upon arrival or show proof of private coverage that extends to Cuba. Don't do business with restricted companies. The US prohibits doing business with hotels and other companies that are controlled by or work with the Cuban military or government intelligence organizations. To avoid any legal penalties, use alternative businesses instead. A current list of restricted entities is available on the US Department of State's official website at https://www.state.gov/e/eb/tfs/spi/cuba/cubarestrictedlist/275331.htm. Bring back under $400 in souvenirs. Currently, the US allows travelers to bring back up to $400 of merchandise from Cuba. Cigars, alcohol, and similar products can comprise up to $100 of the total allotment. The government stipulates that all souvenirs must be for personal use, meaning you can't resell them. Remember that your merchandise must also adhere to your travel provider's packing regulations. Contact the US embassy only in cases of emergency. So they can help everyone who needs it, the US embassy asks citizens to refrain from contacting them except in cases of emergency. This includes victims of crime, who should call both the embassy (+53 7839-4100) and the local police force (106), and victims of domestic violence, who should contact just the embassy. Violating local laws can lead to expulsion from the country, arrest, or imprisonment. If you are arrested, ask the prison officials to contact the US embassy right away.
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Renew your passport, if necessary. See if your travel is covered by a general license. Apply for a Cuban travel license if you do not meet the requirements for a general license. Sign up for a Cuban tour package (optional). to travel legally. Take a cruise to Cuba if you don’t want to fly. Purchase a Cuban tourist card before the last leg of your trip. Get an entry stamp from Cuban customs officers. Purchase Cuban medical insurance if necessary. Don't do business with restricted companies. Bring back under $400 in souvenirs. Contact the US embassy only in cases of emergency.
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https://www.wikihow.pet/Give-Your-Cat-Enough-Personal-Space
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How to Give Your Cat Enough Personal Space
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To give your cat enough personal space, try giving it a safe zone, like a small room where it can retreat if it wants to be alone. Make sure to fill this area with essentials like food, water, a litter box, as well as its favorite blankets and toys to keep it content. When friends and family come over, let them know that they should allow your cat to approach them first, since forcing a cat to interact with people can frighten it and cause it to act-out. You can help your cat feel more at ease by ignoring it when it first enters the room so it has the chance to decide if it wants to socialize or not.
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Let your cat enter social situations on its own accord. Tell friends and family to completely ignore the cat when it enters a room. This will allow the cat to decide whether it wants to socialize, stay on the perimeter of the room, or leave the situation. Eye contact can be threatening to cats. If you want a cat to come to you, look away from them and extend your hand in their direction. This encourages socializing without threatening them. Avoid forcing your cat to interact with humans. It is important that you do not force your cat to interact against its will with other people. This can result in your cat becoming frightened or aggressive. For example, you should never pull a hiding cat out from under the bed so a cat-loving visitor can pet it. Avoid making your cat socialize with other animals. You should let your cat decide when and how it will interact with other animals. You shouldn't force your cat to interact with other pets in the household. Doing so is a violation of your cat's personal space. Know when your cat needs personal space. Signs your cat may need more personal space include hiding, competition with other cats for food or space, or aggressive behaviors toward humans or other animals. If your cat exhibits these behaviors, you may need to work on providing it with more personal space. Designate safe, personal spaces for your cat to retreat. Your cat should always have safe zones where it can retreat and maintain its personal space. Try designating a room or part of a room as a private cat retreat. If possible, choose a space that is not a high traffic part of your home. Try creating a retreat for your cat in the spare bedroom, basement, or study. Fill the spaces with cat essentials. Once you pick a place where it will be safe for your cat to retreat and preserve its personal space, fill the space with your cat's favorite items. Make sure the cat has a comfy place to lounge or sleep, food and water, a litter box, and some of its favorite toys. Leave the cat alone in its retreat. When your cat in hanging out in a designated safe retreat, make sure you do not bug the cat. Allow the cat to do as it pleases, whether that is sleeping, lounging, eating, or playing. Tell friends and family members to leave the cat alone. Make sure each cat has its own safe space. If you have multiple cats, it is important that each cat has its own space where it can relax. For example, if you have two cats, then you should try and set up at least two separate retreats. This will help prevent the cats from fighting over the space. Consider a cat tree. Cats love to climb, and creating more vertical space for your cat to enjoy will help it maintain personal space. You can buy a simple cat tree with a perch. Or you can build one yourself using wooden boxes, wooden, tubes, or the drawers of an old dresser. If you choose to build your own tree, be sure to test its sturdiness before letting your cat use it. Use wire to anchor top-heavy trees to a stud in your wall. Hang some cat shelves. Another way to make more vertical, personal space for your cat is by hanging some cat shelves on the wall. You can buy shelves made especially for cats, or you can hang a sturdy standard shelf for your cat. Just make sure the shelf is made to support the weight of your cat. Let your cat climb on existing furniture. Many cats are happiest when they are high above their humans, relaxing on a tall bookcase or the top of the refrigerator. Encourage your cat to climb on tall furniture, allowing it to gain some perspective and personal space. Try placing a cat bed on top of a bookcase or refrigerator. Make paths across vertical surfaces. Creating paths between your cat's vertical hang out spots will give your cat an increased sense of personal space and allow them to travel quickly between spaces. For example, try hanging a series of cat shelves on the wall beside a bookcase.
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Let your cat enter social situations on its own accord. Avoid forcing your cat to interact with humans. Avoid making your cat socialize with other animals. Know when your cat needs personal space. Designate safe, personal spaces for your cat to retreat. Fill the spaces with cat essentials. Leave the cat alone in its retreat. Make sure each cat has its own safe space. Consider a cat tree. Hang some cat shelves. Let your cat climb on existing furniture. Make paths across vertical surfaces.
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How to Sell Used Clothing
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If your closet has gotten a little too full or you simply want to get rid of a few things, try selling your used clothing online or offline. There are several websites and apps that specialize in clothing sales. Some have you take photos of your pieces while others have you ship them your things. Generally, these websites keep a portion of your sales. You can also post your clothing on a general sale app or website, like eBay, or on social media sites, which will have you post a description, photos, and prices. If you prefer to sell your clothes offline, visit some second-hand stores in your area to learn about their policies, rates, and what clothes they're buying at the moment. Alternatively, sell your things at a garage sale or simply donate it to a store like Goodwill for a tax break.
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Make money through websites and apps specific to clothing sale. There are many different websites and apps out there that have each developed their own unique way of buying and selling used clothing. Some of these have you take photos of your clothing while others have you ship them your clothes. Generally, these websites keep a portion of your sales and pay you by either sending you a check, giving you a gift card, or through an online payment company like PayPal. Some of these websites include: thredUP, Poshmark, Tradesy, TheRealReal, and refashioned. Post on a general sale app or website. Selling on one of these sites is a little different because it is a bit more DIY. Typically, you post of photo of the clothing item you want to sell, choose a price you want to sell it for, and write a description of it. Another difference is that this way is a bit more independent, so you usually get to keep every cent of what purchasers buy for. Remember to include item, size, price and condition in your post to improve your chances of sale. Craigslist, eBay, and Let go are all websites and apps you can use to sell clothes, shoes, and much more. Using this method, you are in direct communication with potential buyers and can arrange to meet up with them to exchange money and merchandise or ship the item to them. Sell on social media. This is nearly identical to selling on a general sale website, except you sell to a more limited group of people. If you have a lot friends on social media, you might be more successful using this method. Many people sell clothes on Instagram simply by using the “#shop my closet” hashtag. People make their bids in comments below the photo. You can also sell your clothes on Facebook by joining different groups. To find these groups, just search keywords, such as brands, in the search bar at the top of the page. Each group has an administrator and rules specific to the group, so make sure to read those before buying and selling. Take high-quality photos of your clothing. Including several well-lit photos of your item will increase your chances of selling it. Take photos from different angles and include some close-up shots as well. Sell to a local second hand store. Do some research online and make a list of second hand stores in your area that will purchase gently used clothing. Then, contact the stores and learn about their policies, rates, and what particular clothing items they currently need. There are many places that will sort through your clothes during an appointment and give you immediate cash for whatever items they want. Earn commission through consignment. Take your clothes to a local consignment store. They'll choose which of your clothing items to sell, and if your items get purchased, the store will reimburse you for your percentage of the sale price. On average, stores will charge you between 25% and 60% commission. Hold a yard sale. Holding a sale at your home is a good option if you have more than just clothes to sell. Other items, such as sporting goods and electronics, are typically more popular at yard sales, but you can still make a little bit of cash from selling your clothes this way. Donate for a tax break. If you don't want the drama of seeing sales through, handling shipping, or driving around town from store to store, you can donate your clothes. Donating to stores like Goodwill will at least get you a tax break if the sum total of your donation is worth enough. Make any necessary repairs. Stains, holes, missing buttons, and rips will not get your items sold regardless of how fantastic they are. Buyers look for clothing in new and like-new condition. Most stores are not interested in selling ripped clothing. Clean your clothes. Properly wash, dry, and iron your clothes before you post a photo of them or bring them to a second-hand store. Wrinkled, dirty clothing suggests that you haven't taken great care of your clothing, and drives down the estimated value. Hang up your clothes or fold them and put them into bags. Which of these you do depends on how you decide to sell your clothes. Often, second-hand stores that give you cash on the spot will prefer your clothes be nicely folded in a bag, while consignment stores may want them pressed and on a hanger when you bring them in. Call or look on the company's website to make sure that you're adhering to their guidelines.
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Make money through websites and apps specific to clothing sale. Post on a general sale app or website. Sell on social media. Take high-quality photos of your clothing. Sell to a local second hand store. Earn commission through consignment. Hold a yard sale. Donate for a tax break. Make any necessary repairs. Clean your clothes. Hang up your clothes or fold them and put them into bags.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Motion-to-a-Judge
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How to Write a Motion to a Judge
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Whenever you want a judge to do something in your case, you'll need to file a motion with the court. You should be able to get a sample motion from your court clerk or from the internet to help you. Many courts also have fill-in-the-blank forms to make writing your motion easier. You'll need to write your caption at the top, which includes the name of the court, the parties, and case number. Title your motion according to your request, such as “Motion to Compel Witness Testimony.” If you're writing your own motion, introduce yourself in the first paragraph. Then, reference the law or rule that allows the judge to grant your motion in the second paragraph. You should also include supporting facts to show why you need the motion passed. Conclude by repeating your request for the judge to grant your motion.
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Check if a motion is available. One common motion is a motion for summary judgment. You can bring the motion in certain circumstances and only at specific points in the law suit. To file a motion for summary judgment, there must be no issues of material fact in dispute. If there is, then the case must go to trial so that the jury can decide the factual dispute. An issue is “material” if it would make a difference in the lawsuit. For example, if you are suing because someone ran a red light and hit your car, then whether the light was red or green is an issue of material fact. A non-material fact would be whether the car was colored red or green. You can bring the motion for summary judgment after you and the other party have finished swapping documents during the “discovery” phase of the lawsuit. Get a sample. You should try to find a sample motion to use when drafting your own. This will make it easier to assure that the motion looks right. You can get a sample motion from the court clerk or by looking in a CD or book of legal forms. You should also search on the Internet. For example, if you are filing a Motion to Dismiss in California, then type “California motion to dismiss” in your favorite search engine. By searching for the specific type of motion that you want to bring, you can also get tips on what to say in the motion. Open a word processing document. To begin, open a blank word processing document. Set the font to a size and style that looks comfortable. For ease, you should make the font the same as the font used in other documents filed in your case, such as the complaint or answer. Based on your sample, check to see if you need to use special paper. Some courts require that you use numbered paper, which is called “pleading paper.” With this paper, each line is assigned a number in the left-hand column. Other courts will simply request that you number your paragraphs. If you need to use numbered pleading paper, then you can purchase this paper from a stationary store. You may also be able to find pleading paper offered by a law library, such as the LA Law Library. Insert the caption. The caption is the information that appears at the top of the page on the first page of every document you file in court. The caption generally includes the name of the court, the names of the parties, the case number, and possibly the name of the judge. You can find the caption on any prior motion or complaint filed in the court case. Take out your copy and find this information. Then plug it into your word processing document. Title your motion. You should give the motion a title based on what you want the court to do. You can bring a motion for almost anything: Compel a witness to give a deposition. In this situation, title the motion, “Motion to Compel Witness Testimony.” Have the case dismissed. Title the motion “Motion to Dismiss.” Ask for more time. Title the motion “Motion for Continuance” or “Motion for Extension of Time.” Introduce yourself. In the first paragraph of the motion, you should introduce who you are and what you are asking for. For example, if you are asking for a continuance, then the opening paragraph might read: “COMES NOW the Defendant, Sherry Adams, in the above captioned case, and respectfully requests that the court continue the matter set for June 22, 2016.” Research the law. In the second paragraph you need to give the judge a legal reason to grant the motion. Judges are limited in what they can do. It is your responsibility to tell the judge the law or rule which allows the judge to grant your motion. For example, if you want the case dismissed, then you need to research the state's “Rules of Civil Procedure” or “Rules of Criminal Procedure” and find the rule number which authorizes motions to dismiss. Type “Rules of Civil Procedure” and “your state” into your favorite web browser. Often, states publish their rules on the Internet. You can also visit your nearest law library. It should be either at the courthouse or at a nearby law school. Tell the librarian the motion you are bringing and what law you are researching. Check any sample motion to see what law is cited. If you have a sample Motion to Dismiss, then you might be able to cite the same legal rules and cases in the sample, if the sample is also a Motion to Dismiss for your state. You can also meet with a lawyer. Many lawyers will perform discrete tasks, such as legal research, for a flat fee. Explain supporting facts. After telling the judge the legal basis for your request, you should explain supporting facts. Try to be as concise as possible. There is no reason to drown the judge in irrelevant facts. For example, if you need a continuance, then you should state the factual reasons why you need the continuance. Irrelevant information would be the difficulty you are having with the other side's lawyer or general complaints about how busy your life is. You can state, “In support of this request, Defendant states the following….” Then list the facts that support your motion. Redact sensitive information. Because motions are public documents, you should be careful about the information you include in them. For example, you should not include social security numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, or the full names of minor children. If you need to include a social security number, then include only the last four digits: XXX-XX-9912. Also represent birthdates only by the year: xx-xx-1966. Should you need to identify minor children, then use initials: S.P. instead of Sandra Price. Add a conclusion. The conclusion is basic. You simply need to repeat your request for the judge to grant the motion. For example, you can state, “WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests that the Court grant her request for a continuance.” Insert a signature block. Every motion must be signed. You should insert “Respectfully submitted” and then insert a line below for your signature. Underneath the signature line, you should add your address and telephone number. Also put your email address if you have one. Add a certificate of service, if necessary. You need to send a copy of the motion to the other party. You also need to certify to the court that you have sent a copy of the motion. In your certification, you should state the date you sent it and the method you used. Use a separate piece of paper. At the top, insert the title “Certificate of Service.” Then explain how you made service. For example, you could state, “I, Sherry Adams, hereby certify that a copy of the above 'Motion for Continuance' was served on counsel for Plaintiff by first class mail, postage prepaid at 100 Main Street USA, Big City, KY 00000 on June 12, 2016.” Before typing up a certificate of service, you should first find out how you can serve a copy of the motion. You should call up the court clerk and ask. Complete an order. Some courts require that you submit a proposed order along with the motion. The order is the document which summarizes the court's judgment. It should be on a separate sheet of paper. It should be set up as follows: Insert the caption. Use the same caption information as you did for the motion. Title the document “Order.” Make the title bold and in all caps. Type the substance of the order: “Now on this [insert date of your hearing] this matter comes on for hearing on Defendant's pro se Motion for Continuance. After being duly and fully advised and hearing the position of the Plaintiff, the Court finds that….” Insert two options with a check box beside each: “The motion is denied” or “The Motion is granted and the hearing is rescheduled for [insert blank line].” Add “IT IS SO ORDERED” and put a signature line under the words. Under the signature line, type the judge's name, such as “Mable Jones, District Judge.” Attach affidavits. If you make factual allegations in the motion, then you need to attach an affidavit in support. An affidavit is a sworn statement. If you can't attend your trial in two weeks because you have been diagnosed with cancer and need to attend chemotherapy on that date, then get an affidavit from your doctor. For more information, see Write an Affidavit. Stop into the court. Many courts now have “fill in the blank” motion forms that you can use. These forms are helpful if you are representing yourself and don't have a lawyer. You can stop into the clerk's office and ask. Also, you can check the court's website. Often, court forms are hosted on the state supreme court's website. Fill in the caption information. At the top of the motion is the caption information. A caption includes the name of the court, the names of the parties, the case number, and sometimes either the judge's name or the courtroom number. Take out another motion or court document filed in your case and copy the caption information from that document. The caption should be the same throughout the entire case. Decide what you are asking for. On the motion form, you need to tell the judge what you are asking for. There should be a paragraph or two for you to state the following: The applicable law. Find out what law authorizes the court to do what you want it to do. If you are representing yourself, then you generally will be given some leeway in this area. However, you should stop into a law library and ask to see the law that authorizes the motion. What you are asking the judge to do. For example, you may be requesting a continuance so that you can prepare for an upcoming trial. You should make that request in the appropriate space on the motion form. Fill out the form neatly. You should either type or print the information on the motion. If you print, then make sure you print legibly using black ink. Some forms can be filled in as a PDF on your computer. You can then save the motion form and print it off. Sign the motion. All motions must be signed. Fill in information about your phone number and address. Some motion forms might need to be notarized. The form should state whether it needs to be notarized. Usually, there is a notary in the courthouse you can use. If not, then visit the locator page at the website for the American Society of Notaries. Enter your address and find the nearest notary. Make copies. You will need to send a copy of your motion to the other side. You should also keep a copy for your own records. Accordingly, make a few copies and take them with you when you go to court to file. Be sure that the copies are clear and legible. The other party needs to be able to read your motion in order to respond to it. File with the court clerk. Ask the court clerk to file. You should file the original motion, which has your original signature. The clerk should stamp all of your copies with the date. You may have to pay a filing fee, depending on the motion and the court. Ask the court clerk. If you can't afford the fee, then ask for a fee waiver form and fill it out. Schedule a hearing. Courts differ a little about how they schedule hearings. If you need a hearing date, then some courts will have you fill out a Notice of Hearing form. You then will get a hearing date from the clerk and insert that information on the form. You must then send a copy of the notice to the other party along with a copy of your motion. However, some courts might not schedule hearings until later. The clerk will then notify all parties of the day and time for the hearing. You should ask the court clerk what process they use at the courthouse. Not every motion will require a hearing. It is up to the judge to decide whether a hearing is necessary. When no hearing is required, the judge will decide the motion based on the documents submitted. Serve a copy on the other party. You should serve a copy of the motion using whatever method you state that you used in your certificate of service. If the other party has an attorney, remember to send the copy of the motion to the lawyer. Always keep a copy of the motion for your records.
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Check if a motion is available. Get a sample. Open a word processing document. Insert the caption. Title your motion. Introduce yourself. Research the law. Explain supporting facts. Redact sensitive information. Add a conclusion. Insert a signature block. Add a certificate of service, if necessary. Complete an order. Attach affidavits. Stop into the court. Fill in the caption information. Decide what you are asking for. Fill out the form neatly. Sign the motion. Make copies. File with the court clerk. Schedule a hearing. Serve a copy on the other party.
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How to Make Edible Glitter
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To make simple edible glitter with raw sugar, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Next, mix 1⁄4 cup of raw or cane sugar with a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl. You can use either gel paste or liquid food coloring in any color you like! Then, use a spatula to spread the sugar evenly on a lined baking tray. Once you have an even layer of sugar, place the baking tray in the oven and bake the sugar for 7-9 minutes. Finally, let the glitter cool for about 1 hour, break it up with your fingers, and store it in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. You can also use a silicone baking mat if you have one, but do not use plastic wrap since it's not oven safe. Measure out 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of raw or cane sugar. Look for large grained sugar, usually labeled as “raw” or “cane.” Granulated sugar has much finer grains and will yield less sparkly results. If your goal is to add color rather than shine, granulated sugar will work fine. Mix sugar with a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl. You can use either gel paste or liquid food coloring. You can also make your own food dyes out of natural ingredients like vegetables, fruit juices, and spices. Continue to mix until the color is fully and evenly incorporated into the sugar. To create new hues, try mixing different food colorings. Green glitter, for example, can be made with 1 drop of blue and 2 drop of yellow food coloring. Spread the sugar across the lined baking tray. Use an offset spatula or spoon to make sure the sugar is evenly distributed. The thinner you spread the sugar, the more quickly it will bake. Bake the sugar in the oven for 7-9 minutes. Once it's fully dried out, remove the tray from the oven right away: if you over-bake the sugar, it will melt and create a sticky mess! Let the glitter cool and then break it up with your fingers. After giving the sugar about one hour to cool fully, it should be ready to work with. If there are any clumps, simply use your hands to break them up. Store the glitter in an airtight container for up to 6 months. The color and sparkle may fade significantly over time, so try to keep the containers away from direct light. Preheat the oven to 275 °F (135 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. You can also use a silicone baking mat if you have one, but do not use plastic wrap since it's not oven safe. Measure out 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of gum-Tex or tylose powder. Gum-Tex and tylose powder are fine white powders used to strengthen fondants and gum pastes. You can purchase them at bakery specialty stores, craft shops, or online. Mix the powder with luster dust food coloring powder in a small bowl. Start with about ⁄ 4 teaspoon (1.2 mL) of luster dust food coloring and slowly add more until you achieve your desired intensity of color. You can also use airbrush food coloring instead of luster dust if you have it available. Stir 4 tablespoons (59 mL) of boiling water into the ingredients in the bowl. The mixture will get chunky, so try to smooth out as many clumps as you can. Mix until all the water is incorporated. Eventually, the gum-tex or tylose will thicken the water into a paste-like texture. Try adding the water 1 tablespoon (15 mL) at a time to help minimize clumpiness. Spread the mixture onto the lined baking tray. The thinner you spread the gum mixture, the quicker it will bake, but be careful to make an even layer so everything cooks at the same rate. A pastry or food brush can help. Bake the gum mixture in the oven until it is fully dry. The exact timing will depend on how thick you spread the glitter, but should be around 30 minutes. Once it's done, the mixture should be fully hardened and will peel away from the tray. Let the glitter cool and break it into smaller pieces. Once the glitter has fully cooled, use your hands or a pair of scissors to break the large sheet into pieces small enough to fit into your coffee grinder or food processor. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to further crumble the glitter. Place the larger pieces of glitter into the bowl of the grinder or processor. Put on the lid and grind until your glitter has fine grains. Try using the spice grinder attachment for your coffee grinder if you have one. Pour your glitter through a sieve to separate out larger pieces. Re-grind these larger pieces for a more uniformly fine-grained glitter. However, if you're okay with more variety in glitter sizes, you can skip this step altogether. Store the edible glitter in an airtight container or jar. Your edible glitter should last for months, but may lose some sparkle over time. Be sure to store it away from water and sunlight to prolong its shelf life. Preheat the oven to 280 °F (138 °C) and line a baking tray. You can use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line your tray, but skip plastic wrap since it's not oven-safe. Measure 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of gum arabic into a small bowl. Gum arabic is a thickening agent used frequently in icings and fillings when baking. It has the properties of a glue or binder and can be found at bakery specialty stores, well-stocked craft shops, and online. Mix in hot water and a few drops of airbrush food coloring. Start with ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of hot water and add more a drop at a time if needed. Gum arabic picks up color well, so add your color in slowly: a little will go a long way. Whisk until the color and water are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Don't have airbrush food color? You can use luster dust instead. Start with ⁄ 2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) and add more if needed. Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet with a small brush. The mixture will not be a solid sheet, but try to spread it evenly over the tray to ensure even baking times. Bake the glitter for 10 minutes. When it's fully baked, the glitter should be dry and will start to peel away from the baking tray. Let the glitter cool and break the pieces apart. Once everything has fully cooled, use a wooden spoon or simply your hands to create smaller pieces of glitter. For a finer grain, you can run the glitter through a mesh sieve or tea strainer. Store the edible glitter in an airtight container or jar. Your edible glitter should last for months, but may lose some sparkle over time. Be sure to keep away from water and sunlight to prolong its shelf life. Measure 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of unflavored gelatin powder into a small bowl. Avoid flavored gelatin powder, which is usually colored. This can mix unfavorably with your dye and dampen the sparkle needed to create glitter. Mix in 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of water. Using a spoon or small spatula, stir well the mixture until it thickens up. This could take up to 5 minutes. If any white foam appears, skim off with a spoon and discard. Add luster dust or airbrush food color. Start with a small amount (roughly ⁄ 4 teaspoon (1.2 mL)) and mix in more until you achieve the color you want. For an extra shiny glitter, look for airbrush food coloring with a pearl sheen. For a more intense hue, add a few drops of gel paste food coloring in a matching shade. Pour the gelatin mixture onto a large sheet of plastic or acetate. A plastic cutting board or baking sheet lined with plastic wrap would also work perfectly. Aim to pour the gelatin onto the center of the plastic so it doesn't spill off the sides. If the mixture doesn't naturally spread across the plastic, use an offset spatula to even it out. Allow the glitter solidify overnight. If you're in a hurry, you can speed things along by placing it in front of a dehumidifier or fan on a low setting. Once the gelatin is fully dried, it will curl up and peel away from the plastic sheet. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to break up the glitter. You may need to break up the sheet into smaller pieces so that it fits in the bowl of the grinder or processor. Put on the lid and grind until your glitter has fine grains. Try using the spice grinder attachment for your coffee grinder if you have one. Sift your glitter through a sieve to separate out larger pieces. Re-grind these larger pieces for a more uniformly fine-grained glitter. However, if you're okay with more variety in glitter sizes, you can skip this step altogether. Store in an airtight container or jar. Your edible glitter should last for months, but may lose some sparkle over time. Be sure to keep away from water and sunlight to prolong its shelf life.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Measure out 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of raw or cane sugar. Mix sugar with a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl. Spread the sugar across the lined baking tray. Bake the sugar in the oven for 7-9 minutes. Let the glitter cool and then break it up with your fingers. Store the glitter in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Preheat the oven to 275 °F (135 °C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Measure out 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of gum-Tex or tylose powder. Mix the powder with luster dust food coloring powder in a small bowl. Stir 4 tablespoons (59 mL) of boiling water into the ingredients in the bowl. Spread the mixture onto the lined baking tray. Bake the gum mixture in the oven until it is fully dry. Let the glitter cool and break it into smaller pieces. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to further crumble the glitter. Pour your glitter through a sieve to separate out larger pieces. Store the edible glitter in an airtight container or jar. Preheat the oven to 280 °F (138 °C) and line a baking tray. Measure 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of gum arabic into a small bowl. Mix in hot water and a few drops of airbrush food coloring. Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheet with a small brush. Bake the glitter for 10 minutes. Let the glitter cool and break the pieces apart. Store the edible glitter in an airtight container or jar. Measure 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of unflavored gelatin powder into a small bowl. Mix in 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of water. Add luster dust or airbrush food color. Pour the gelatin mixture onto a large sheet of plastic or acetate. Allow the glitter solidify overnight. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to break up the glitter. Sift your glitter through a sieve to separate out larger pieces. Store in an airtight container or jar.
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How to Remove Hard Water Spots
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To remove hard water spots, prepare a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Next, coat the affected area with the solution, then wipe the surface with a clean towel. If the water spots are particularly stubborn, let the vinegar soak in for 10 minutes before wiping the surface. Rinse and squeegee the area clean, then buff the surface until it's completely dry to prevent new spots from forming!
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Make a vinegar solution. Vinegar - cheap, natural, white vinegar - is the best tool you can use to combat those every day hard water spots that keep your surfaces from gleaming. Prepare a 50/50 mixture of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. If you're using a spray bottle that used to contain chemicals or other ingredients, make sure you wash it out thoroughly before you add the vinegar and water mixture. Be sure to use regular white vinegar. Apple cider vinegar and other types of vinegar won't do the trick. Spray the vinegar on the scummy surface. Whether it's your glass shower door, the sink or your floor tiles, go ahead and spray those spots with vinegar. Vinegar has a pungent smell but it's completely safe to use on surfaces other than wood. Spray the area thoroughly, making sure you don't miss any spots. Wipe the surface with a towel. Light hard water stains should come right off. If you'd prefer you can instead pour the vinegar solution into a bowl and soak a rag in the solution, then use that to clean our surfaces. Rinse and squeegee the area clean. Then buff dry with a clean cloth. Make sure it's totally dry - otherwise, the water will leave more spots! Clean the faucets and shower heads. Remove faucet aerators and shower heads periodically and soak them in vinegar. A brush will help to loosen stubborn deposits. Clean the toilet, too. The toilet bowl may also be stained with hard water spots. Vinegar works to clean these stains, too. Pour 1 1/2 cups of vinegar in the toilet bowl. Use the toilet scrubber to scrub the spots until they're gone. Flush the toilet to get rid of the vinegar. Try letting the vinegar sit on the hard water spots. If you let it sit and soak in for a few minutes instead of wiping it off right away, it'll have more time to break down the mineral deposits holding the scum in place. Let it soak in for a good 5 - 10 minutes before you try to wipe it off. Use a scrub brush to loosen thicker deposits. You can also soak a towel in the vinegar solution and drape it over the stained surface. This works well for shower floors and bathtubs. Use a cleaner with hydrochloric acid. Look for a bathroom cleaner made for getting rid of hard water stains and soap scum. This should be a last resort, since hydrochloric acid is a harsh chemical. Make sure the room is well-ventilated - open the windows and turn on the fans - then spray the stained area with the appropriate cleaner. Wipe it away, then rinse the surface with water and dry it. Be sure to wear gloves when handles hydrochloric acid. Dry your surfaces after use. After you take a shower or bath, or splash water in your kitchen, use a dry towel to wipe the surfaces. This will mop up the mineral deposits before they can dry out and leave spots. Use water softener powder or liquid. You can add a water softener to your washing machine to prevent calcium deposits from building up. Powder or liquid water softeners are available at hardware stores. Get a water softener system. If your water is extremely hard and you're tired of dealing with the mess it leaves - it's hard on hair and skin as well as bathroom surfaces - consider getting a system installed that will remove the mineral deposits from your water. This is an expensive option, but it might be worth the trouble.
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Make a vinegar solution. Spray the vinegar on the scummy surface. Wipe the surface with a towel. Rinse and squeegee the area clean. Clean the faucets and shower heads. Clean the toilet, too. Try letting the vinegar sit on the hard water spots. Use a cleaner with hydrochloric acid. Dry your surfaces after use. Use water softener powder or liquid. Get a water softener system.
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How to Grow African American Hair
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To grow out African American hair, try to only wash it once a week so it doesn't get dry, which would make it harder to grow out. If your hair feels greasy in between washes, use a dry shampoo to hold you over until your next wash. You'll also want to keep your hair moisturized by using a conditioner after every wash and applying a deep conditioning treatment once a month. Also, get your hair trimmed once a month so any breakage at the ends doesn't prevent it from growing out.
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Pick products that match your hair type. African American hair comes in a variety of textures, and different types of hair have different needs. Once you've identified your hair type, you can ask your stylist for recommendations or do an online search for shampoo and other products made for your kind of hair. The curlier or kinkier your hair is, the more prone it will be to dryness and breakage, so these types of hair need extra TLC to grow long and healthy. Examine your hair to determine if it is: Type 1: This type of hair is naturally straight, without waves, curls, or kinks. Type 2: This kind of hair is wavy, between curly and straight in texture. Hair with the loosest waves is called Type 2A, with 2B and 2C having denser waves. Type 3: This type of hair is curly, with s-shaped or spiral strands. 3A hair has the biggest curls, while 3C hair is tightly spiraled and close to kinky. Type 4: This kind of hair is kinky, with very tightly-coiled strands and a fluffy texture. The curls in Type 4A hair are S-shaped, while the curls in Types 4B-C are z-shaped. Wash your hair no more than once a week. Even if you're using gentle shampoo, too much washing can strip the oils out of your hair and leave it dry and brittle. Try washing your hair once a week, and if that is too drying, space out your washes even more. If your hair gets greasy between washes, you can soak up excess oils with a dry shampoo. If you work out regularly, you may feel tempted to wash your hair after every gym session. This can be damaging, however. Instead of using shampoo each time you exercise, wash your hair with conditioner (co-wash) and then add a little leave-in conditioner to lock in moisture. Incorporate pre-shampoo into your regular wash routine. Pre-shampoo (or “pre-poo”) is a treatment designed to lock in your hair's natural oils and moisture during the washing process. Apply your pre-shampoo product to your dry hair in sections, working from ends to roots. Put on a plastic cap, and leave it on for 30 minutes or as directed on the package. Rinse before applying shampoo. Buy a ready-made pre-shampoo, or make your own with household products, such as: Penetrating oils, like avocado, sunflower, babassu, coconut, or extra virgin olive oil Honey Mango butter Yogurt Your favorite hair conditioner Use a sulfate-free shampoo for your regular wash. Sulfates can dry out your hair, making it more prone to frizz and breakage. Look for shampoos and conditioners that say “sulfate-free” on the bottle, or check the ingredients and make sure that “sodium lauryl sulfate,” “sodium laureth sulfate,” or “ammonium laureth sulfate” do not appear in the list. Using shampoo with sulfates once in a while can actually be beneficial, since it helps cleanse your hair and scalp of built-up oils and dirt that sulfate-free shampoos can't break up. There are also some sulfate-free clarifying shampoos formulated for African American hair available. Use a clarifying or sulfate shampoo once a month to deep-clean your hair and remove stubborn buildup. Shampoos containing organic oils, such as jojoba or argan oil, can help keep your hair moisturized, soft, and healthy. Section your hair before washing. Unless your hair is very short, washing it all at once can lead to tangles and damage. Section your hair into 4-6 braids or twists, and shampoo 1 section at a time. Remove the braid or twist from each section before washing and rinsing, and then re-braid or twist it before moving on to the next one. Focus on your scalp when you wash. The ends of your hair will be the most prone to dryness and damage, while the scalp and roots are more prone developing a buildup of dirt, oils, and sweat. Gently massage the shampoo into your scalp, then allow the runoff suds to cleanse the lengths of your hair as you rinse. Use a moisturizing conditioner after every wash. Every time you wash your hair, the shampoo strips away natural oils and moisture. Conditioner is essential for keeping your hair moisturized and healthy. Look for conditioners that are formulated for African American hair or for hair that is curly, dry, or prone to breakage. Most conditioners work best if they sit on your hair for at least a few minutes before you rinse them out. Follow the instructions on the bottle to figure out how long to leave your conditioner in. Rinse your hair with cool water after conditioning to seal up the cuticle and lock in moisture. You can also use conditioner by itself to wash your hair between shampoos (co-washing). This is especially common for those who have natural hair. Apply deep conditioner at least once a month. Deep conditioner penetrates further into the hair shaft than regular conditioner, helping to repair damage caused by regular washing, styling, and exposure to the elements. Apply deep conditioner to damp hair after washing, and follow the directions on the bottle to determine how long to leave it on. If you wash your hair frequently, you may need to deep condition more often (up to once a week). Deep conditioners containing ingredients like argan oil and keratin can provide extra protection and nourishment for your hair. Protein masks are also great for repairing and conditioning stressed or damaged hair. You can also make your own deep conditioner with mayonnaise. Rub it into your locks and leave it in for 15 minutes. Rinse with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this every 1-2 weeks for ultra-soft curls. Moisturize your hair daily. Moisture is critical to keeping your hair resilient and healthy. Apply your favorite moisturizer daily, if you can. If every day is too much for your hair, try decreasing applications to every other day. Applying your moisturizer before bed instead of in the morning can help prevent your hair from feeling weighted down during the day. Start with a water-based moisturizer, then seal it in with an oil or butter. Finally, lock it all in and set your style with a moisturizing hair cream. Look for moisturizers containing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or grapeseed oil. Use oils in your hair 1-3 times a week. Because it takes such a long time for your hair's natural oils to travel to the ends of the strands, it's important to infuse your hair with oils to supplement those your scalp already creates. Massage the oil into your scalp to moisturize and promote healthy hair growth. Avoid petroleum and mineral oils, and instead select plant-based oils. Castor oil (or Jamaican black castor oil) has been used for hundreds of years to increase the softness of hair and aid in faster growth. It may also help encourage thicker growth if you have thinning hair. Lavender oil is great for promoting hair growth, and can also combat hair loss. Argan oil penetrates the hair shaft to nourish your hair, add moisture, and prevent frizz and breakage. Detangle your hair gently as needed. Detangling can be a challenge with kinky or curly hair, and using harsh methods can cause breakage and inhibit growth. Moisturize your hair and then carefully remove any tangles with a wide-toothed comb, boar bristle brush, or your fingers. Finger-combing is the gentlest method of detangling hair, so this may be the best option if you have fragile 4B or 4C hair. Always start detangling at the ends of your hair, and work your way up toward the roots. Try detangling your hair once a week, and adjust how frequently you detangle depending on your hair's needs. Get regular trims. The ends of your hair are susceptible to dryness and breakage. Once the ends start to break, the damage can easily travel up the shaft of the hair and inhibit growth. Get your hair trimmed once every other month to keep the ends healthy and prevent any damage from spreading. Wear protective hairstyles. While tight weaves and braids can damage your hair and scalp, other hairstyles can protect your hair from damage and promote growth. Use gentle styles that are easy to maintain, like box braids , Marley braids, cornrows, or twists. Avoid using rubber bands to tie up your hair, since these can cause breakage. Use gentle fabric hair ties instead. Take vitamins that support hair growth. There are a variety of supplements on the market that can help strengthen your hair and promote optimal growth rates. Before you start taking any supplement, talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits. Biotin (vitamin B-7) is the vitamin most commonly recommended for promoting hair growth. However, other supplements may also be helpful, such as: Vitamin D B-complex vitamins Vitamin E Vitamin A Care for your overall health. You need a healthy body to grow healthy hair. You can maximize your hair growth potential and keep your hair strong by getting proper nutrition and minimizing stress on your body and mind. Do your best to: Eat a balanced diet rich in leafy greens, lean protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. Stay hydrated. Get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Get at least half an hour of physical activity each day. Engage in stress-relieving activities, like yoga , mindful meditation , or hobbies you enjoy. Avoid using heat on your hair. High temperatures make your hair dry and brittle, increasing the chances of breakage. If you must use heat on your hair, try to limit it to once a week at most. Allow your hair to air dry whenever possible. The heat from blow dryers can be especially damaging, as it is combined with a strong blast of air—another culprit for hair damage. Keep use of flat irons and curling irons to a minimum. Because these can heat upwards of 400 °F (204 °C), you are literally cooking your hair. If you have to use heat, apply a heat-protectant product before heating your hair. Never use a flat iron or curling iron on wet hair. Doing so can cause serious damage to your hair. Steer clear of hair color. The chemicals in hair dye are a major cause of hair damage. Using dyes often can prevent hair growth by damaging the entire strand of hair. If possible, don't dye your hair at all. If you must, wait at least 3 months between hair dye sessions. Wait at least 8 weeks between relaxing sessions, if you relax your hair. If you get your hair relaxed, you know how damaging it can be to your hair. Although getting your hair relaxed frequently may be tempting in order to maintain straight locks, try to wait as long as you can between sessions. Waiting at least 8 weeks between hair relaxing treatments can help minimize damage and aid in hair growth. If you are able and willing, try foregoing relaxing your hair for a natural look instead. This will not only mix up your hairstyle, but increase your hair's ability to grow faster. Sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap your hair in a silk scarf. Your pillowcase can absorb oils from your hair during the night, causing dryness and damage. To minimize this and reduce nighttime stress on your hair, use a silk or satin pillowcase. Alternatively, you can wrap your hair in a silk or satin scarf before you go to bed. Wrapping your hair in a silk or satin scarf can also help it retain moisture and protect it from the elements. This is something you can do either during the day or at night.
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Pick products that match your hair type. Wash your hair no more than once a week. Incorporate pre-shampoo into your regular wash routine. Use a sulfate-free shampoo for your regular wash. Section your hair before washing. Focus on your scalp when you wash. Use a moisturizing conditioner after every wash. Apply deep conditioner at least once a month. Moisturize your hair daily. Use oils in your hair 1-3 times a week. Detangle your hair gently as needed. Get regular trims. Wear protective hairstyles. Take vitamins that support hair growth. Care for your overall health. Avoid using heat on your hair. Steer clear of hair color. Wait at least 8 weeks between relaxing sessions, if you relax your hair. Sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap your hair in a silk scarf.
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How to Descale a Magimix Coffee Machine
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To descale a Magimix coffee machine, start by filling the water tank with water and citric acid or a Nespresso descaling liquid packet. Then, place a container under the nozzle that's large enough to hold all of the liquid in the water tank. Next, turn on the machine, wait for the lights to stop blinking, and hold both cup buttons down for 3 seconds. Once the lights start blinking, press the large cup button and wait for the water tank to empty. Finally, repeat with the same liquid and then again with plain water.
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Throw away used capsules and water. Remove the coffee capsule if present. Pour out water from the drip tray. Lower the lever to move the capsule container back into place. Pour water and descaling liquid into the water tank. You'll need 0.5 liters (17 oz) of water, and one Nespresso descaling liquid packet. Take care not to get the descaling liquid on your skin or clothing. The Citiz & Co. model with two nozzles requires 1 liter (34 oz) of water and two descaling packets. You can make your own descaling liquid by mixing 5g citric acid into 95mL water. This approach is not approved by the manufacturer, but citric acid is the active ingredient in its descaler. Place a container under the nozzle. Choose one large enough to hold all the liquid in the water tank. On a Citiz & Co. model, repeat each step of this process for the second nozzle. Turn on the machine. Wait until the lights stop blinking before you continue. Hold both cup buttons down for three seconds. Once the lights start blinking, your machine is in descaling mode. On the Magimix U model, the slider must be closed for this step. After the machine beeps, open the slider and hold both buttons down again until a second beep. Press the large cup button to start descaling. Leave the machine alone until the water tank is empty. This can take anywhere from 90 seconds to several minutes. On the Magimix U model, just close the slider to start descaling. Do not press any buttons. Descale again with the same liquid. Pour the liquid that went through the machine back into the water tank. Press the large cup button again. Let the machine run again until the liquid is gone from the tank. Repeat with drinking water. Pour out the descaling solution. Rinse the water tank thoroughly, then fill it with ordinary water. Press the large cup button to run the machine through descaling mode one more time. Return to normal mode. Once the water tank is empty, the descaling process is complete. Hold both cup buttons down for three seconds. The machine is now ready for brewing, although it may take thirty seconds to heat it up. Empty the capsule container and drip tray. Remove the coffee capsule and pour water out of the drip tray. Rinse the machine. Fill the water tank and place a container under the nozzle. Turn on the machine. Press the coffee button, let water run through for about a minute, then press the coffee button again to stop. If you have the Essenza Automatic model, instead let the water run until it stops, and repeat until you've pressed the coffee button six times. If no water comes through at all, stop the machine and lift the lever. Start the machine again, then lower the lever once you see water reach the nozzle. If this still doesn't work, Essenza models (but not Essenza Automatic) have another option you can try. While the machine is off, press and hold the power button while you press the coffee button three times. Flip the lever open, hold it there for three seconds, and close it again. The machine should shut down and attempt to repair itself. It will not be usable for thirty minutes. Pour water and descaling liquid into the water tank. Measure out 0.5 liters (17 oz) of water and pour it into the tank. Add one packet of Nespresso descaling liquid. The descaling liquid is a strong irritant, so keep it away from skin and the casing of your machine. Alternatively, buy citric acid from the supermarket and dilute 5g of it in 95mL water to make your own descaling liquid. Insert the filter if there is a slot for it. The official Nespresso descaling kit comes with a filter. Lift the lever and look for a slot to fit the filter in. Close the lever afterward. If there is no slot, just skip this step. Put a large container under the nozzle. Make sure it can hold all the liquid you added. Hold down both buttons for three seconds. Hold down the power and coffee buttons until they start to flash. The machine is now in descale mode. Press the coffee button. Leave the machine alone until all the descaling liquid has gone through the machine. Descale again with the same liquid. Pour the collected liquid back into the water tank. Press the coffee button and let it run through a second time. Remove the filter and rinse. Take out the filter if you used it. Rinse the water tank and collection container thoroughly to remove traces of descaling liquid. Fill the water tank with drinking water. Press the coffee button one more time and let it run through. Exit descaling mode. On an Essenza Automatic or a Le Cube machine, hold the power and coffee buttons down for three seconds. On an ordinary Essenza model, just turn the machine off and on again. Prepare the machine. Before you begin descaling, take care of the following: Remove any coffee capsules. Empty the drip tray. Remove the steam nozzle and place a cloth under the hole. You may need to unclog the steam nozzle separately with a needle or a special nozzle cleaning tool. Fill the tank with water and descaling solution. Pour in 500 mL (17 oz) of water and one 100mL (3.4oz) packet of Nespresso descaling solution. You can make a cheaper descaling solution with a 20:1 mix of citric acid and water. Never use vinegar. Let the liquid pass through the machine. Place a large container under the nozzle. Start the descaling process as follows: Magimix 200: Turn on the machine and set the switch to hot water. Magimix 200A: Turn on the machine. Once it's warmed up, press and hold the two coffee buttons simultaneously for three seconds. Press the coffee button whenever the water runs out, until the tank is empty (about five presses). Descale the coffee system. If using the 200 model (not 200A), pour the collected liquid back into the water tank. Move the switch to "Coffee" and let the tank empty again. Rinse the machine. Rinse the tank thoroughly and fill with fresh water. Run the water through the machine until the tank is empty. Magimix 200A: Turn the machine off and on again to return to brew mode.
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Throw away used capsules and water. Pour water and descaling liquid into the water tank. Place a container under the nozzle. Turn on the machine. Hold both cup buttons down for three seconds. Press the large cup button to start descaling. Descale again with the same liquid. Repeat with drinking water. Return to normal mode. Empty the capsule container and drip tray. Rinse the machine. Pour water and descaling liquid into the water tank. Insert the filter if there is a slot for it. Put a large container under the nozzle. Hold down both buttons for three seconds. Press the coffee button. Descale again with the same liquid. Remove the filter and rinse. Exit descaling mode. Prepare the machine. Fill the tank with water and descaling solution. Let the liquid pass through the machine. Descale the coffee system. Rinse the machine.
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How to Draw a Polygon
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To draw a polygon, start by drawing a circle on a piece of paper using a protractor. Then, decide how many sides you want your polygon to have. Once you've decided, divide 360 by the number of sides to find out what the angle between each set of neighboring lines should be. Next, use the protractor to mark dots on the edge of the circle that correspond with the angle you just calculated. Finally, draw a straight line between each neighboring dot, erase the circle, and you're finished.
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Get an idea of what polygon you want to draw. There are many different types of polygons. Polygons are usually classified by the number of sides they have. For example, a pentagon has five sides, a hexagon has six, and an octagon has eight. Mathematicians use the term "n-gon" to refer to a polygon with "n" sides. There is no end to the number of sides a polygon can have, and a polygon can be a simple polygon, meaning that its sides don't cross one another, or a star polygon, meaning that they do. Figure out if you want/need to construct a regular polygon. A regular polygon is one where all the angles are equal in measure and all the sides are equal in length. While most people may think of polygons in this way, not all polygons are regular. Drawing a regular polygon is more challenging than drawing any old polygon; if you want to make one along these lines, you can learn more at How to Construct Regular Polygons Using a Circle Make the task easy, if you want. A polygon doesn't have to be regular to be a polygon. If you want to keep your drawing process easy, just use a straight edge and pencil and draw several line segments that interact to form a closed shape. In itself, that's a polygon! While most people think of regular polygons when they hear the terms "hexagon," "octagon," etc, these terms don't always indicate that the polygon is regular. A "hexagon" just has to have six sides; a "regular hexagon" has to have six sides of equal length, with equal interior angles. Always close the shape. Whether you decide to do a simple polygon or a star polygon, the segments do have to be in a circuit, meaning there's no opening on one side. Keep it closed, and keep every line straight, and you're good to go! Get fancy with your calculations, if you'd like. If you want to know more about your polygon, you can take it a step further: find the perimeter or the area of your polygon. Understand what makes a polygon "regular". A regular polygon is one where all of the sides and all of the angles are the same length. Perhaps the easiest regular polygons to identify are the equilateral triangle (with three sides of the same length and internal angles of 60 degrees each) and the square (with four sides of the same length and internal angles of 90 degrees each). However, you can make regular polygons far more complicated than that! Decide what kind of regular polygon to draw. In drawing a regular polygon (or a polygon of any kind, for that matter), you have many choices. For example: You can draw a regular polygon using a circle. You can draw a square. You can draw a regular pentagon, with five equal sides/angles. You can draw a regular hexagon , with six equal sides/angles. You can draw a regular octagon , with eight equal sides/angles. You can draw a polygon with as many sides/angles as you want! See the next method and How to Construct Regular Polygons Using a Circle for more details. Draw a circle on the paper by tracing the protractor. Since a protractor is semi-circle, you need to start with it against one line, marking the middle and each end with dots. Then trace the protractor's edge to make a semi-circle, before turning it around (matching the center and edge dots on the other side) and re-tracing it again. Figure out how many angles/sides you want. Calculate the central angle between lines from the center to adjacent vertices. The total degrees contained in a circle is 360, so you just need to divide 360 by the number of sides which is the same as the number of vertices. This value will be the measurement of the angle between any lines drawn from the center of the circle to each corner of the polygon. For example, if you're drawing a hexagon, this value will be 60 degrees. Use a protractor to draw dots on the circle, at every one of these angle measurements. In other words, you'll want to pick a point to start, and then work your way around the circle, drawing a dot at each successive degree measurement. For example, if you're trying to draw a hexagon, you'll pick a point to draw you first dot; then you'll draw your next dot 60 degrees over from that point, and so on, until you've drawn all six points. Join each dot with a straight line. You'll want to use a ruler for this, and make sure your lines don't overlap. It's a good idea to draw the lines lightly so that you can erase any mistakes or overlaps. Erase the lines and circle. And you've done it! If you want to be sure that your polygon is definitely regular, double-check that all your line segments are the same length as each other.
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Get an idea of what polygon you want to draw. Figure out if you want/need to construct a regular polygon. Make the task easy, if you want. Always close the shape. Get fancy with your calculations, if you'd like. Understand what makes a polygon "regular". Decide what kind of regular polygon to draw. Draw a circle on the paper by tracing the protractor. Figure out how many angles/sides you want. Calculate the central angle between lines from the center to adjacent vertices. Use a protractor to draw dots on the circle, at every one of these angle measurements. Join each dot with a straight line. Erase the lines and circle.
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How to Lose Hip Fat
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Although it's not possible to target weight loss in one specific area, you can lose hip fat by following a diet specifically tailored for fat reduction and doing exercises aimed at toning the hips. Start by reducing your caloric intake by about 500 calories a day to encourage your body to burn stored fat for energy. Be sure to eat appropriate portion sizes and avoid sugary foods, unhealthy fats, and excessive snacking. You can complement your diet by doing high-intensity cardio training 4-5 days per week, such as running, weighted squats, lunges, and hip raises.
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Keep a food journal for a week. Continue eating in a normal manner. You can use this journal as a baseline for changing your diet. A food journal can let you see into your diet and give you clues about things you can change to lose weight. Take note of portion sizes, snacking, liquid calories or higher fat foods you typically eat. Star these items or make a list to help you get started with your diet plan. Continue to keep your food journal when you're trying to lose weight. Studies show that those who stick to their food journals are more successful with weight loss long-term. Reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories daily. By reducing the amount you are eating, you can signal to your body to start using its stored fat for energy (including the fat stored in your hips). To lose weight and reduce excess body fat in your entire body and in your hips, you'll need to cut calories. Reduced caloric intake over time will result in weight loss. Creating a deficit of 500 calories daily generally results in about a 1 pound (0.45 kg) weight loss each week. Health professionals consider this safe and healthy weight loss. Use your food journal to help you see what types of foods you can cut to result in a 500 calorie deficit. Follow appropriate portion sizes. Following appropriate portion sizes in each of your meals will help you manage your calories and lose weight. To help you measure portion sizes appropriately, consider buying a food scale or measuring cups. It's ideal to measure each meal and snack to make sure you're staying on track. Eyeballing portions can lead to over estimating portion sizes and underestimating your total caloric intake. Measure foods to the following sizes: 3 to 4 oz (80 to 120 grams) of protein foods (or about the size of a deck of cards), 1 oz of grains or about 1/2 cup (125 ml), 1 cup (250 ml) vegetables or 2 cups (500 ml) of leafy greens and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chopped fruit or 1 small piece. Include 1 serving of protein and 2 servings of a fruit or vegetable at each meal. It's recommended to consume about 2 to 3 servings of grains throughout the day. Choose lower calorie foods. Another item to focus on to help you lose weight in addition to watching calories and portion sizes is choosing lower calorie foods. Foods that are portion controlled and lower in calorie are the best choice when it comes to weight loss. Choose low-calorie and lean protein foods like: poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy products, pork, seafood, legumes and tofu. Choose 100% whole grains without seasonings or sauces. Whole grains are more nutritious as they have higher amounts of fiber and other nutrients. Purchase grains that do not contain a seasoning packet or a sauce to minimize calories. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories. Be careful if you're purchasing canned or frozen items. Make sure they do not contain added seasonings, sauces or added sugars. Limit liquid calories. Many times liquid calories are responsible for a large part of the excess calories in your diet. In addition, cutting these out completely can really help you lose weight. Liquid calories are found in a variety of beverages. Limiting or completely avoiding these types of drinks is the best idea to help support your weight loss. Limit drinks like: regular soda, full fat milk, juices and juice cocktails, alcohol, sweet tea, sweetened coffee drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and hot chocolate. Although some drinks contain no calories, they should be limited due to the high amounts of artificial sweeteners and other additives. Limit things like: diet sodas, diet energy drinks and diet sports drinks. Fill up on clear, hydrating fluids like: water, flavored water, unsweetened decaf coffee and decaf unsweetened tea. Aim for a minimum of eight 8 ounce glasses daily, but you may even need up to 13 glasses daily. Cut out excess snacking. Another dangerous area for weight loss is snacking. Too many snacks or grazing constantly throughout the day can sabotage your weight loss. Also, many snack foods are made out of processed carbs and sugars that are unhealthy and can lead to fat buildup. Health professionals typically recommend that you limit the amount of calories you eat from snacks throughout the day. If your end goal is weight loss, keep snacks to about 150 calories per snack. Depending on your lifestyle and activity level, you typically will only need 1 to 2 snacks maximum daily. Eat snacks that combine a low-fat source of protein with a natural high fiber source, such as a fruit or vegetable. Some good snacks to eat include 1 oz of mixed nuts (30 grams) with a medium sized apple, 1 individual low-fat greek yogurt with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of grapes, 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cottage cheese with 1 cup (250 ml) of cherry tomatoes, or 3 oz (80 grams) of turkey jerky with 1 cup (250 ml) of carrot sticks. Do high-intensity cardiovascular exercise 4 to 5 days per week. High intensity exercises or HIIT is an exercise that combined both moderate and high intensity cardio activities that can torch calories and help burn body fat. Fitness professionals have been prompting HIIT workouts to help those who want to get rid of excess body fat. Although it does not specifically target your hips, it can help reduce your overall body fat. HIIT workouts are typically shorter in length and combine short bouts of both very high intensity activities and more moderate intensity activities. They are great in combination with other cardio and strength training. Exercise for at least 30 minutes, 5 days per week. You cannot reduce hip fat without reducing overall body fat. You also cannot spot correct using only toning exercises or strength training. Including regular cardio is an important component to help you meet your end goal. Health professionals recommend doing 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercises each week. This can include walking/jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing. If you want to experience a quicker reduction in your hips, aim to workout for 1 hour 5 to 6 days per week or up to 300 minutes weekly. Include cardio exercises that are known to slim and tone your thighs. Activities like running/jogging, using the stair master or cycling are great to help burn calories and tone your legs. Do squats. This popular exercise works your hips, butt, thighs and stomach and will help to build lean muscle. Developing muscles in those areas, combined with overall fat loss, can help with toning (showing lean muscle definition). Start with your feet hip width apart. Place your hands in prayer position in the middle of your chest. While putting your weight into your heels sit down like you are trying to sit in a chair. Push your buttocks out behind you and go down as far as you can or until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor. Pause when your thighs are parallel to the ground. Slowly rise back up to your starting position. Repeat 10 to 20 times or as necessary. Do lunges. In this exercise, you will step forward with 1 foot and allow your knees to bend. This is a great exercise to help develop muscles around your hips and entire thigh. Start standing with feet shoulder width apart and put your hands on your hips. Step forward a few feet (0.5 m) with 1 foot. Keep your toes point forward. Drop your back knee and bend your front knee at the same time in a slow and controlled movement. Drop down until your front thigh is almost parallel to the ground. Ensure that your front knee is aligned with your ankle (not in front of your ankle). Using your front thigh to push your body back up to the starting position. Switch legs and repeat as necessary. Do hip raises. This particular exercise helps specifically target the muscles in your hips and thighs. It's a great move to help tone your outer thigh up to your hip. Lay on the ground and rest on your side with legs stacked on top of each other. Rest your head on the arm closest to the floor. Place your upper arm on your hip. Keeping your leg straight and foot flexed, raise your top leg up towards the ceiling. Lower back down to the starting position slowly. Switch sides and do the same number of raises with your other leg. Add in the bridge exercise. The bridge is a position that's known for working the back of your legs but can help your thighs and hips look more toned. Lay on the ground and face the ceiling. Bend your knees in front of your body at a 90 degree angle. Rest your arms by your sides. Pressing through your buttocks, raise your hips into the air until your body is in a straight line declining from knees to head. Hold for a few seconds before slowly rolling your spine back onto the ground to the starting position. Repeat 10 to 20 times or as necessary. Make it harder by raising 1 leg and holding your hips at an even level during the minute. Repeat with the opposite leg. Include plies. A typical ballet move, this squat like exercise helps tone your thighs, butt and hips. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Point your toes in a 45 degree angle away from your body. Put your hands in prayer position in front of your chest or put your hands on your hips. Lower your body down keeping your head, torso and buttocks in a straight linear line from ceiling to floor. As you lower your body down, your knees should be bending out away from your body. Lower yourself as far as you can comfortably go. Slowly raise your body back up to the starting position, using your inner thighs and buttocks to push yourself back up. Repeat as many times as necessary.
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Keep a food journal for a week. Reduce your caloric intake by 500 calories daily. Follow appropriate portion sizes. Choose lower calorie foods. Limit liquid calories. Cut out excess snacking. Do high-intensity cardiovascular exercise 4 to 5 days per week. Exercise for at least 30 minutes, 5 days per week. Do squats. Do lunges. Do hip raises. Add in the bridge exercise. Include plies.
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How to Use a Brita Pitcher
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If you've never used your pitcher, unpack it, take it apart, and wash it with mild dish detergent and warm water. Dry the pitcher with a clean hand towel, remove the lid, and fill the reservoir with cold tap water. If you're just refilling your pitcher, simply remove the lid and fill the reservoir with cold tap water.
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Take the pitcher out of its packaging. When you purchase your pitcher, take it out of the box it's in. Then, pull off the plastic that's wrapped all around the pitcher and discard it. Take out any items that are inside of your pitcher, such as the manual and/or the filter, and set them aside. Wash and dry the pitcher. With all packaging discarded, take apart the pitcher and place the different parts in a sink. Use a mild dish detergent, a sponge, and warm water to wash the parts. Then, dry them with a clean hand towel. Rinse the filter under cold water for 15 seconds. Take the filter that came with your pitcher out of its packaging. Then, hold it under cold running water for at least 15 seconds. At this point, the filter is ready to be used. Insert the filter into the pitcher. Take the lid off of your pitcher and hold your filter by its top. Line up the groove in the filter with the notch in the hole that's located in the bottom of the reservoir. Slide the filter down into the hole. Fill the reservoir with water. With the lid still off and the filter in place, fill the reservoir completely with tap water. The water will slowly filter through and fill the bottom of the pitcher. At this point, your water will be ready to drink. In order to fill the pitcher completely, you may need to fill the reservoir more than once. Remove the lid and bring the pitcher to the sink. When you've drank all of the filtered water in your pitcher, take it out of the refrigerator. Take the lid off and place it on the counter. Pick up the pitcher by the handle and hold it in the sink underneath the faucet. Fill the reservoir with cold water. Fill the reservoir all of the way up to the top. Wait as the water slowly filters through into the bottom of the pitcher. Once the reservoir is about half emptied, refill it to the top. This should allow the pitcher to fill completely with filtered water. Put the lid back on and return the pitcher to the refrigerator. Once the bottom of the pitcher is full of water, put the lid back on. Then, put the pitcher back in the refrigerator so that it stays cool. Drink all of the filtered water in your pitcher within 1-2 days to ensure that you're consuming the freshest water possible. Add tap water to the reservoir every time you use it to keep it full. Instead of waiting until your pitcher is empty to refill it, refill it a little bit each time you use it. Every time you take out your pitcher to pour yourself a glass of filtered water, first fill the glass with tap water and pour it into the reservoir. This way, your Brita pitcher will always stay full. Be careful when you pour yourself the glass of filtered water, as the water in the reservoir may spill out if the lid doesn't stay securely on. Take off the lid and pull out the old filter. When it's time to replace your filter, you first need to take the old one out. Take off the pitcher lid and place it aside. Then reach into the reservoir, grab the filter by its top handle, and pull it out. Discard the old filter. Rinse the new filter for 15 seconds. Take your new filter out of any packaging that it came in. Hold your new filter by its top handle underneath running water for at least 15 seconds. Insert the new filter. Continue holding the new filter by its top handle while you match up the notch on the pitcher with the groove that's on the filter. Then, slide the filter down into place. Fill the reservoir will cold tap water. Once the new filter is securely in place, fill the reservoir to the top with cold tap water. Your pitcher will then be ready to use again. Replace Standard or Stream Brita filters every 2 months. If you're using the white-colored Standard Brita filter or the gray-colored Stream Brita filter, it'll need to be switched out after you've filtered 40 gallons (150 l) of water through your pitcher. This should take about 2 months. Switch out Longlast Brita filters every 6 months. If you have the blue-colored Longlast Brita filter, you can use your filter for a longer time before it needs to be replaced. This type of filter can filter 120 gallons (450 l) of water, which means it typically lasts about 6 months. Change your Brita Smart Pitcher’s filter when an arrow is displayed. If you have a Smart Pitcher, the electronic indicator will let you know when it's time to replace the filter by displaying a flashing arrow at the top. After you've changed the filter, reset the screen by holding down the start button for 5-10 seconds, and letting go once you see 4 flashing bars. If you have a hard time holding down the start button, try using a capped ballpoint pen. Every 2 weeks, 1 of these bars will disappear. Once there's only 1 bar left on the screen, make sure you have a new filter on hand. Put in a new filter when the current one is filtering slowly. If you aren't sure if you need to switch out your filter, pay attention to how long it takes to filter the water. If you notice that the filtering process takes longer than it used to, it may be time to replace your filter.
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Take the pitcher out of its packaging. Wash and dry the pitcher. Rinse the filter under cold water for 15 seconds. Insert the filter into the pitcher. Fill the reservoir with water. Remove the lid and bring the pitcher to the sink. Fill the reservoir with cold water. Put the lid back on and return the pitcher to the refrigerator. Add tap water to the reservoir every time you use it to keep it full. Take off the lid and pull out the old filter. Rinse the new filter for 15 seconds. Insert the new filter. Fill the reservoir will cold tap water. Replace Standard or Stream Brita filters every 2 months. Switch out Longlast Brita filters every 6 months. Change your Brita Smart Pitcher’s filter when an arrow is displayed. Put in a new filter when the current one is filtering slowly.
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How to Look and Act Happy when You Don't Feel It
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If you want to look and act happy when you don't feel it, focus on smiling as much as you can. This will not only make you look happier, but can actually boost your mood as well! Besides smiling, adjust your body language to make yourself seem more at ease. Keep your arms uncrossed, puff out your shoulders and stand up straight. To be happy on the inside, try adjusting your attitude so you're not so focused on negative thoughts. Instead, tell yourself that this difficult situation will pass eventually, and in the meantime, you should try to enjoy yourself. If you're still having trouble acting happy, try thinking of some things you're grateful for, like your friends, the nice weather, or even the roof over your head.
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Smile. An easy way to look and act happy is smiling. But did you know that smiling can actually boost your mood? Smiling can induce feelings of happiness just as happiness can cause a smile. Try smiling with your whole face, not just your lips. Feel your cheeks and eyes change when engaging a large smile. This kind of smile is associated with positive emotions. If you're feeling upset or grumpy, combat those feelings with a smile. Try to connect with the sensations of smiling and begin to feel happiness. Fake competence. Getting through an uncomfortable situation while looking or feeling unfazed is a skill, and much can be attributed to confidence. If you have a presentation and feel fearful, tap into your innate confidence, even if public speaking is enough to make you run and hide. Tell yourself you can do it. Chances are if you exude confidence (even if it's forced or unnatural at first), people will believe you are competent. Speak loudly and clearly and act as if you are fully confident in your abilities. The opposite is true, too. If you go into a presentation feeling fearful, lots of things can give away your fear, such as shaky voice, lack of eye contact, acting flustered, etc. Adjust your body language. If you're closed off, looking down, or crossing your arms/legs, people may assume you are unapproachable. People with proper posture report higher levels of positive mood and self-esteem than slouchers. Changing your body language can help your mind believe that you are confident. Practice puffing your shoulders out (as a way to appear/feel bigger) or putting your hands on your hips. Practice doing triumphant poses, such as pumping your fist in the air before a nerve-racking situation. Relax. Relaxation can help calm any anxiety you may be feeling and can help you feel more at ease. If you are feeling tense, restless, or unhappy, try some relaxation techniques to help you feel more balanced. This can be especially helpful before a big presentation or something that makes you feel anxious. Slow your breathing and start counting your breaths, 4 seconds inhale, then 4 seconds exhale. Once this feels easy, extend to 6-second intervals, observing your breath moving in and out of your body. Use muscle relaxation to soften tense muscles. You can do progressive muscle relaxation, which focuses on different parts of your body at a time, releasing any tension you feel. Start with your toes, then work on muscle groups through your legs, hips, stomach, chest, arms, shoulders, and neck. Use perspective. Some situations you have to get through and act natural, even if you feel unnatural. Think about how the way you look will affect your future. If you are meeting your long-term partner's parents for the first time and are not feeling well, it's a good opportunity to use some perspective and make a likable impression. Yet, realize that not every situation is important to look or act your best. Recognize when you have the choice to leave a situation or whether you must go through with something due to circumstance. If you've just broken your leg, you don't need to pretend to be happy. You are in pain! The same is true if you've experienced a difficult situation, like the loss of a sibling or grandparent. It's okay to feel sad. Change your attitude. Changing your attitude can be especially important before an unpleasant event. Take a moment and find new ways to re-think negative thoughts, and try to find some positive aspects to reflect upon. You may be stuck in a negative thought cycle and need an overhaul to help you feel more positive. Reflect on what kind of attitude you are bringing into a situation and whether it is in your best interest. Changing your attitude can help you feel happy long enough to get through a difficult situation. If you have to go to an event you're not looking forward to, adjust your attitude. Remember that these events don't happen frequently, and you can get through it, even if you anticipate it being unpleasant. You may meet someone interesting, enjoy some good food, or be pleasantly surprised by what you learn. Acknowledge the potential positives that can come from the event, and give less precedence to the potential negatives. For more information check out How to Change a Negative Attitude. Engage in self-talk. If you're struggling to look or feel happy, chances are you may be experiencing negative thoughts. Self-talk helps you to shift the focus from your negative or unhelpful thoughts onto calming yourself so you can feel more at ease. This can help you get through an unpleasant situation more easily and help you appear happier, even if you feel miserable. Some examples of self-talk: "I may not feel well, but I can still do a good job” ”This is an uncomfortable situation right now, but I know I can head home immediately afterward to deal with it” "I am here to enjoy myself" Cultivate gratitude. If you're struggling to even pretend to be happy, find things to be grateful for in your life. Grateful people report higher levels of health and happiness, such as better sleep, increased empathy, and improved self-esteem. Find things to look forward to and be thankful for the small stuff: a roof over your head, a nice day, a good friend, anything! You may even begin to feel happier, not just act happier. List 5 things that bring you joy or fulfillment in your life. It can be as simple as waking up to no dishes in the sink. Then, think of a situation that made you feel upset or frustrated, and describe it in writing. Afterward, think of three things that help you appreciate the difficult situation. Perhaps you ran late for work because you had to fill up your gas tank, but got the opportunity to buy your favorite coffee. Your workplace is understanding about being late occasionally. Reflect whether or not you will remember this even in a week, or two, or five. Allow people to support you. Strengthen your friendships and work on your social skills. Don't isolate yourself in a time of need, reach out! Talk to people every day, and get some human contact to make you feel better. Even if it takes some force, make yourself socialize with the people you care about, and remember that they care about you, too. Acting happy can be a lot easier when surrounded by friends. If you tend to isolate, realize that this can lead to or contribute to feelings of depression. Social contact is an important part of life. Especially if you are struggling with a situation, make sure you have people you can lean on and talk to when you get the chance. Seek help. If you find yourself always trying to look and act happy when you don't feel happy, seek out professional help. There's no use trying to look and act happy when you don't feel a source of happiness within you. If you feel chronically unhappy, you may suffer from depression. For more information, see How to Know if You Have Depression and How to Deal with Depression. If you need help finding a therapist, check out How to Choose a Therapist.
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Smile. Fake competence. Adjust your body language. Relax. Use perspective. Change your attitude. Engage in self-talk. Cultivate gratitude. Allow people to support you. Seek help.
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How to Make Jam
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To make homemade jam, first sterilize your canning jars by boiling them for 10 minutes. Rinse whatever fruit you want to use, then chop it up and crush it with a spoon. Mix it with lemon juice and butter in a saucepan, then bring it to a boil. Add sugar and let the mixture simmer for 5-20 minutes, until it's syrupy. Ladle the jam into jars, then seal and boil the jars in a large stock pot for 10 minutes. Remove them with tongs and let cool on a towel for 24 hours. For a thicker consistency, add pectin by following the package instructions.
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Decide whether or not to use pectin. You don't have to use pectin to make jam; however, it will help the jam have a jelly-like consistency and can keep it from being runny. You can find it in most supermarkets, in the canning or baking aisles, and it can be bought as a liquid or a powder. However, if you do use pectin, then you should read the instructions for the exact sugar-to-fruit ratio of ingredients you should use. This will make the recipe vary slightly. Sterilize a dozen canning jars. You can't use any old jars -- you'll need to get jars that are specifically meant for canning. To do this, boil the jars in water for 10 minutes. Then, place them upside-down on a clean towel and drape another towel over them until you are ready to use them. You may not need all 12 jars, especially if you are using larger jars, like pints, but it is much easier to prepare too many than too few. It's crucial that you sterilize the jars correctly because the basic principle of canning is to kill all the microorganisms that spoil food, then to seal the jar tight to keep them out. Prepare the fruit. First, wash the fruit under running water and then do whatever you have to do to get it to be ready to eat. Peel it, remove the pits, the stems, or whatever else you need to remove. Then, cut the fruit into small manageable chunks. If you're using raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, you don't need to cut them, but if you're using apricots, figs , strawberries or other fruit larger than berries, then you should cut them into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) chunks; each strawberry should be cut in half or even quartered, for example. Crush the fruit. Once you've washed and prepared the fruit and have given it a little bit of time to dry, then you should crush the fruit with a potato masher or a wooden spoon. You don't have to go crazy with this -- the fruit will naturally soften and will become more malleable as you boil it. How long you spend crushing the fruit depends on what kind of jam you'd like -- if you'd like thicker jam with larger chunks of fruit, crush the fruit for 1-2 minutes; for smoother jam, go for 3 minutes. Prepare the fruit in a stock pot or large saucepan. First, place the 8 cups of fruit in the pot or pan, and then add the lemon juice and butter to the mixture. Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of butter and margarine. Gently stir in the ingredients. You can warm the butter up to make it easier to stir in. The lemon juice will cut some of the sweetness of the jam. Bring the fruit mixture to a full rolling boil. A full, rolling boil is one where the bubbles do not stop or lessen when you stir it. Stir constantly and all the way to the bottom to avoid burning the fruit. Boiling the fruit mixture will make the juice come out of the fruit and will keep the pot from burning. Pour in the sugar. Pour in the sugar, with the heat still on, and stir it in until it dissolves completely. You will notice that the fruit becomes clearer and brighter when you add the sugar. Continue stirring constantly. For this recipe, you should use 4 cups of sugar for 8 cups of fruit a (1:2 sugar to fruit ratio), but know that ratios can vary. If you're using a more bitter fruit, like orange, then the ratio should be more like 2:3 (two cups sugar for every three cups fruit). Don't skimp out on the sugar. You may think that this will make the jam healthier, but it will actually ruin the consistency of the jam. Let the fruit mixture simmer for 5-20 minutes until it reaches a thicker, syrupy consistency. Heat the mixture under low heat until it reaches the right consistency; the time this takes varies by the type of fruit you're using, since some fruit takes longer to soften. If you're using pectin, check out the time required for boiling on the package. Continue stirring constantly. You can test the consistency of the jelly with a chilled spoon. Remove from heat. When the mixture is ready, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the burner. Use a spoon to skim any foam or bubbles off the top surface. It will be whitish, and some batches will have more than others. You don't have to get every speck, but if you leave it in the jam, it will change the consistency and not taste very good. Ladle the jam or jelly into the prepared jars. Use a canning funnel to guide the jam into the jar. Make sure to leave 1/8 inch of empty space, or "head space", at the top of each jar. Wipe the rims and threads of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue or drips. Make especially sure to clean the top surface where the seal will go. Prepare the seals of the jars. Boil about an inch of water in the bottom of a medium saucepan and remove it from the heat. Place the seals into the water. Push them down so that they sink, and try not to stack them on each other, so that they heat evenly. Allow them to soften for a minute or two. You can do this step while you ladle and wipe rims, if you time it right. Place a softened seal on each jar. A magnetic lid wand will help you get them safely out of the boiling water. To release the seal, set it on a jar and tilt the wand. If you don't have a lid wand, you can use a small pair of tongs. Screw a clean ring down over the seal and tighten it with snug hand pressure. Don't tighten so much that you press all the seal material off of the rim. Boil the jars with the jam in them for 10 minutes. To do this, lower the jars onto a rack in a water-bath canner or large stock pot. If you use a large stock pot, place a rack or other spacer on the bottom so that the jars do not rest directly on the bottom of the pot. Add enough hot water to cover them by 1-2 inches. You can measure it to the first knuckle, as shown. Then, cover the canner and bring the water to a gentle boil. Cool the jars. Remove the jars from the boiling water. Jar tongs are a secure and safe way to do this, or you may be able to raise the entire rack in a water-bath canner. Place the jars on a clean towel to cool. Allow the full jars to cool for 24 hours in a place free from drafts. You may hear the metal lids make a loud plinking sound. That is simply the contents cooling and creating a partial vacuum in the jar. Make sure that the jars have sealed. The vacuum created when the contents cooled should have pulled the "dome" lid down very tightly. If you can press the center of the lid down, it did not seal. It should not spring back. If any jars have not sealed, you can place a fresh lid on them and process them again or refrigerate those jars and use the contents soon. Wash the jars in cool, soapy water to remove any sticky residue on the outsides. You can remove the rings at this point, since the seals should be holding themselves on securely. Allow the rings and jars to dry thoroughly before replacing the rings, to prevent rust.
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Decide whether or not to use pectin. Sterilize a dozen canning jars. Prepare the fruit. Crush the fruit. Prepare the fruit in a stock pot or large saucepan. Bring the fruit mixture to a full rolling boil. Pour in the sugar. Let the fruit mixture simmer for 5-20 minutes until it reaches a thicker, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat. Use a spoon to skim any foam or bubbles off the top surface. Ladle the jam or jelly into the prepared jars. Prepare the seals of the jars. Boil the jars with the jam in them for 10 minutes. Cool the jars. Make sure that the jars have sealed.
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How to Draw Rainbow Dash
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To draw Rainbow Dash, start by drawing an oblong to represent the head. Then, sketch a rough outline of the eyes, ears, neck, and hair. Next, add details to the eyes by drawing 2 smaller oblongs inside each eye. Additionally, sketch 3 slanted lines for the eyelashes over the eye that's not covered by hair. Afterwards, draw the nose and mouth, and refine the details of the hair with pointy curved angles. Finally, erase any unnecessary lines and color the drawing.
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Draw the head's outline. Draw an oblong with a vertical line cutting it into two equal parts. Draw also a horizontal line, slightly closer to the bottom of the oblong. Sketch a rough outline of the eyes, ears and neck. You can use two small oblong shapes for the eyes and an egg-like shape for the ears. Sketch the hair. Add details to the eyes. You can do this by adding drawing two smaller oblongs inside the ones you have drawn earlier. Sketch three slanted lines for the eyelashes. You don't need to add eyelashes on the opposite eye since it will be covered by hair. Draw the light's reflection on the eyes using two small oblongs, one smaller than the other. Draw the nose and the mouth using simple curved lines. Using the rough outlines of the hair you made earlier, you can refine the details of the hair using pointy curved angles. Erase unnecessary lines from the outline. Color the drawing. Draw an outline of the head and body. Sketch a circle for the head, add a curve vertical line close to the left border of the circle. Cut the circle again using a curved horizontal line. For the body, you can use an oblong shape that is slightly thicker on the rear part. Draw a circle on the thick part of the oblong. Connect the head and body. For the neck, use two simple slanted lines. Add the outline of two legs. Sketch a rough outline of the ear, hair, tail and wings. Add details to the face. Draw the eyes using small oblongs. Emphasize the nose by making it look slightly pointy and draw the mouth. Draw the light's reflection on the eyes using two small oblongs, one smaller than the other. Add a slanted line at the center of the ear. Add details to the wings. Sketch small curved lines for the feathers. Refine the details of the outline of the hair and tail using pointed angles. Complete sketching four limbs using the outline you drew earlier. Don't forget to add her cutie mark, a cloud and a rainbow colored lightning shape on her rear part. Refine the lines while getting rid of extra lines from the outline you made earlier. Colour the drawing. Draw a vertical oblong at the center of the page. Draw two ovals inside the big oblong for the eyes. Draw inner ovals in each. Draw the details for the mouth, nose, and neck. Draw the hair of Rainbow Dash which is directed to the left – use simple curves and strokes. Draw also the right ear which is visible using curves. Draw details for the wings and additional details for the hair or mane. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add details to beautify. Color to your liking! Draw two circles and an oval. The oval and circle overlap each other. The other circle is farther up and bigger. This will be the framework. Draw the Rainbow Dash's four legs from the overlapping circle and oval, using curve lines. Draw details using curve lines for the pony's mane, tail, or hair. Draw details for the eyes, mouth, and nose. Draw details for the pony's wings and visible ear – use rounded curves. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Color according to your liking!
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Draw the head's outline. Sketch a rough outline of the eyes, ears and neck. Sketch the hair. Add details to the eyes. Draw the light's reflection on the eyes using two small oblongs, one smaller than the other. Draw the nose and the mouth using simple curved lines. Using the rough outlines of the hair you made earlier, you can refine the details of the hair using pointy curved angles. Erase unnecessary lines from the outline. Color the drawing. Draw an outline of the head and body. Connect the head and body. Sketch a rough outline of the ear, hair, tail and wings. Add details to the face. Draw the light's reflection on the eyes using two small oblongs, one smaller than the other. Add details to the wings. Refine the details of the outline of the hair and tail using pointed angles. Complete sketching four limbs using the outline you drew earlier. Don't forget to add her cutie mark, a cloud and a rainbow colored lightning shape on her rear part. Refine the lines while getting rid of extra lines from the outline you made earlier. Colour the drawing. Draw a vertical oblong at the center of the page. Draw two ovals inside the big oblong for the eyes. Draw the details for the mouth, nose, and neck. Draw the hair of Rainbow Dash which is directed to the left – use simple curves and strokes. Draw details for the wings and additional details for the hair or mane. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Color to your liking! Draw two circles and an oval. Draw the Rainbow Dash's four legs from the overlapping circle and oval, using curve lines. Draw details using curve lines for the pony's mane, tail, or hair. Draw details for the eyes, mouth, and nose. Draw details for the pony's wings and visible ear – use rounded curves. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Color according to your liking!
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How to Trade Stocks
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To trade stocks, sign up for a stock-trading website so you can easily trade online. Then, find a website or service that provides real-time stock prices so you always know the current value of your stocks before you trade them. When you're ready to start trading, try using market orders to guarantee that you're getting the best available price for your stocks. You can also use trailing stops to protect your stocks from big market swings. When you're not trading, store your money in a brokerage firm account so you earn interest off of it.
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Consider getting a broker. The easiest way to trade stocks will be to pay someone else to trade stocks. There are a number of well known stock brokers, and you should not have trouble finding someone who can place trades for you and give you advice. Find a website or service to use to trade stocks. For people who are especially determined to make it on their own, there are a number of websites that will allow you to trade online. Acting as your own broker will give you a greater amount of control, and you'll save yourself a little money. E*Trade, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade are some of the more popular websites to use. Pay attention to the services offered by some of these companies. Some offer extra advice, tutorials, debit cards, mortgage loans, and other benefits. Weigh the benefits of each service and decide what is best for you. Use market orders. When you trade stocks, you can buy or sell stocks with a market order. This means it will be traded at the best available price at that point in time. It is important to remember, however, that it takes a little while for a sale to go through, and if the market is changing very quickly, you may get a very different price than the one you originally saw. Use stop market orders. Also called a stop-loss order, this is similar to a market order except that the stock will be sold when it reaches a particular price. This is often used to avoid a loss in a falling market. Use trailing stops. These can be used to set an upper or lower limit at which a stock could be bought or sold. Instead of a set price, it is a fluid price which is determined as a percentage of the current price. It is an extremely useful tool which can protect you from huge market swings. Use limit orders. Another option available to you is to place limit orders. These create a certain price window outside of which your stock will be bought or sold. This can help you get good prices. There is often a special commission on this type of order. Use stop-limit orders. This is a limit order which executes when a specified stopping price is reached. This provides even more control but, as with limit orders, you take the chance that your stock may not actually sell. Store your money between trades. Many brokerage firms offer accounts which can store your money between trades and pay you a small amount of interest in the meantime. This is very useful and should be factored into your plans if you are using an online service. Keep enough money in your account. Make sure you have the minimum amount of money required to start and maintain an account. E*Trade, for example, requires just $500 to open an account. Federal regulations require that you have at least half of the cost of the stock you're purchasing in your account, and that your equity percentage is no less than a quarter of your total investments. Make sure you are looking at a current quote. Remember that the market changes quickly, and the quote you're looking at may not be up-to-the-minute. Find a service which allows you to look at real-time prices so that you can get the best deal possible. Read stock tables and quotes. Stock tables are a great way to evaluate stocks, but they can be difficult to read. You will have to learn how to interpret them and which numbers are the most important, so you can set your priorities and make the best decisions. Know when to buy and sell. The conventional wisdom is to buy when stocks are at a low price and sell them at a high price later. This is great in theory, but it's difficult to put into practice. There's no way to know how a stock will move in the future. Instead, look for stocks with great momentum. The idea, of course, is to try to buy at the beginning of an upswing and sell before a big decline. Easier said than done. Have a good ask price, and make a good bid price. If you have unreasonable expectations, you will have a very hard time buying and selling your stocks. Ask only what is reasonable to ask and don't expect anything well above or below market value. Don’t look only at a stock’s price. Consider the entire company. Look at profits and performance. A stock might seem expensive, but if the company continues to make bigger and bigger profits, the stock might actually be cheap. Start with “blue chip” stocks. Blue chips are stocks from companies that have an excellent performance record, and their stocks are known to perform well. These are good stocks to start with if you're just learning. Common examples include IBM, Johnson and Johnson, and Procter and Gamble. Don’t get too emotional. You may have seen movies showing stock traders rising to lavish riches with a little determination and smarts. The problem is that investing also requires a certain amount of luck. Don't get caught in the romanticism of fiction by believing the first start-up company you invest in will be the next Microsoft. Make good decisions and take safe options if you want to succeed in the long run. Avoid fraud. There are lots of people in everyday life and on the Internet who would love to sell you bad stocks. Use your judgement: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Make safe bets, rather than getting caught in some get-rich-quick scheme. Do your research. Read everything you can. Never stop learning about the market. You can even practice with virtual money before actually investing. Once you've begun investing, you will need to keep up with market developments and research in the industries in which you invest. Watch your company's' competitors closely. This can feel like being in school all the time, so think twice about stock trading if you're not willing to keep a close eye on the market. Read the company's annual report as well as the one they file with the SEC. This will give you important information about where the company might be going, and hint at possible problems on the horizon. Read reliable sources of investment information like Standard and Poor's reports, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg or Forbes. Take time to get to know the market. You'll want to take some time just watching the market and learning how it works. Watch as stocks rise and fall, and observe the sorts of things which evoke market reactions. When you feel like you understand how the market works, then you can get your feet wet. Take a hard look at companies before you invest in them. Fully investigate their finances and make sure that they're what they should be. Look for problems. If there's a hint of trouble, seriously reconsider. You will need to look at their earnings, sales, debt, and equity. Sales, earnings, and equity should be going up over time. Debt should be going down. You will also want to look at their price-earnings ratio, price-to-sales ratio, return-on- equity, earnings, and ratio of total debt to total assets. These will give you an even deeper feel for a company than just looking at earnings and debt. Think about the product. Safe investments are in those things which people need and will continue to need, things like oil, food, medicine, and certain technologies. Keep long-term performance in mind. The safer way to make money investing is to gain it slowly over time. Stocks which rise very quickly can fall just as quickly. Especially when you first start trading and you're trying to understand the market, look for companies which have a long, stable history that shows no sign of faltering. Consider using analysis. Learn how to use technical analysis effectively and profitably. This is simply using past price action to anticipate future results. For instance, if a stock has been going up for the last six months, you can assume it will keep going up unless the chart action tells you otherwise. Technical traders act on what they see, not what they feel will happen next. Arrogance kills. Search "wall street newbie" for more information about technical analysis. Know that technical analysis differs from fundamental analysis, which is another stock-picking philosophy. Although both philosophies have their putative benefits, neither has been historically shown to outperform simply keeping your money locked up in sound stocks. Recognize ups and downs. Understand tension, or the concepts of support and resistance. Support and resistance are considered critical indicators for price continuation, stalls, or reversals. These are visual charted tops and bottoms of a stock. For example, say that a stock trades between $55 and $65. Next time the stock is trading at $55 (support), you would expect it to go back up to $65 (resistance), and vice versa. If this stock goes up to around $68, far beyond resistance of $65, you would no longer expect it to go to its old support at $55. Instead you would expect $65 to be its new support and for the stock to go to new highs. The opposite would be true if the stock broke below $55. Be consistent with your rules for trading. This is essential for profitability. You must have systemic rules, rules for your trading game, that you must follow. These rules tell you when to get in and when to get out. Follow these rules strictly even if it means taking a loss now and then. For example, if you have a rule to limit losses to 10%, and the stock loses 10%, you sell. Don't argue with the market. Don't feel obliged to trade every day. If you don't feel confident making a trade, wait and watch. Practice and learn more. Find a stock investing game which uses fake money. Take a class on the topic. Do whatever you need to do to get comfortable with analyzing financial situations, making decisions, and going through the motions. Read all the books on trading you can. Over 95% of traders follow the losers as they read obsolete books by old-school systems and indicators of the day without knowing that all this obsolete stuff is used by big money to kill the little guy. Find the latest work from the most successful traders to learn from. Start small. Start small and increase your trade size as you gain in knowledge and confidence. Don't be discouraged with losses at first. Eventually you too can become a winner, a consistently profitable winner, not on your own this time but with outside support and guidance, actively trading with winners and your own personal and professional coach. Invest for the long run. It's not sexy, but it should make you money. Keeping your stocks invested for the long term will net you a lot more money than short-term trading (for a variety of reasons). Broker fees, market dips and surges, and the general upward trend of the market all contribute toward making the patient investor a rich investor.
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Consider getting a broker. Find a website or service to use to trade stocks. Use market orders. Use trailing stops. Use limit orders. Store your money between trades. Keep enough money in your account. Make sure you are looking at a current quote. Read stock tables and quotes. Know when to buy and sell. Have a good ask price, and make a good bid price. Don’t look only at a stock’s price. Start with “blue chip” stocks. Don’t get too emotional. Avoid fraud. Do your research. Take time to get to know the market. Take a hard look at companies before you invest in them. Think about the product. Keep long-term performance in mind. Consider using analysis. Recognize ups and downs. Be consistent with your rules for trading. Don't feel obliged to trade every day. Practice and learn more. Read all the books on trading you can. Start small. Invest for the long run.
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How to Make Caramel
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Before you make caramel, make sure your pot and utensils are completely clean, as any impurities can cause your sugar to recrystallize. Heat granulated sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves, swirling the pot if you notice any sugar clumps forming. When the sugar reaches the point of being almost burnt, and when it is gently foaming and smoking, immediately remove it from the heat. Add in the cream and butter to cool the pot and stop the cooking process. Stir with a whisk, then cool the caramel and store it in an airtight container.
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Prep your pot. You do not need any special equipment to make caramel, but the saucepan or skillet you use should be completely clean. Make sure the pot is heavy, solid, and light-colored so you can monitor the caramelization process. If you plan on adding cream to your caramel, be sure the pot you choose can accommodate the caramel's expansion. Any impurities in your pot or on your cooking utensil (spoon, spatula) can cause an unwanted reaction called recrystallization. Recrystallization is a chemical process by which impurities and a compound (sugar) are dissolved in a solvent (water) and either the impurities or the compound can be coaxed out of the solution, leaving the other behind. For our purposes, this means the formation of awful sugar clumps. Take safety precautions. Heated sugar can splatter, and burn you very badly. Wear long-sleeves, an apron, and an oven mitt. If you have glasses, wear them. Keep a deep bowl of cold water nearby to plunge your hand in if caramel lands on it. Mix your sugar and water. Sprinkle the sugar in a thin layer at the bottom of your saucepan or skillet. Pour your water over the sugar slowly and evenly so all of the sugar is covered. Be sure there are no dry spots. Only use granulated sugar. Brown sugar and powdered sugars contain too many impurities and will not caramelize. Raw sugar is not recommended. Heat the sugar. Cook the sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Watch the mix closely and swirl the pot if you notice any sugar clumps forming. Most clumps will melt during cooking. To prohibit recrystallization, you can keep the pot covered until the sugar is completely melted. Any sugar crystals hanging on to the sides of the pot will be forced to the bottom by the condensation created. Another trick to prevent recrystallization is to add a tiny amount (a drop or two) of lemon juice or cream of tartar to the sugar water mix right at the moment it begins to dissolve. These recrystallization "agents" prevents large crystal lumps from forming by coating the smaller crystals. Some people also use a pastry brush dipped in water to wipe any sugar crystals off the sides of the pot during the heating process. While effective, the bristles can come off the brush and wind up in your beautiful caramel confection. Brown the sugar. Watch the sugar as it darkens. When it has reached the point of almost being burnt and when it is gently foaming and smoking, immediately remove it from the heat. Because cookware and stoves do not always distribute heat evenly, it is important that you stand over the caramel during the entire process. Browning occurs quickly and caramel can burn quickly if left unattended. Cool it down. Add in the cream and butter to cool the pot and stop the cooking process. Stir with a whisk on low heat. Any lumps that remain can be strained out. Cool the caramel and store in an airtight container. To make a salted caramel sauce, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt once the caramel mixture cools to room temperature. To make a a vanilla caramel sauce, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract when you remove the caramel from the heat. Clean up. Cleaning up your sticky pan may seem daunting, but it is fairly simple. Either soak your pan in warm water or fill the pan with water and bring it to a boil. Boiling will melt all of the caramel. Put the sugar in a pan. Sprinkle an even layer of sugar in the bottom of a heavy skillet or saucepan. Be sure the pan is large enough to accommodate the sugar's expansion. Heat the sugar. Cook the sugar on medium heat. You will notice the edges of the sugar will begin to brown and cook first. With a clean heatproof utensil, push the liquefied sugar towards the middle of the pan. You want to make sure to move the liquefied sugar so it doesn't begin to burn. Once burnt, it cannot be saved. If lumps begin to form, turn down the heat slightly and stir slowly. The lumps should melt by the time you are done. Brown the sugar. The process here will begin to speed up, so don't leave the stove. Watch as the sugar deepens in color to a rich amber. If a recipe you are using calls for the addition of a liquid (like cream), add it in now to cool the pan and slow the cooking process. Use caution when adding liquid to the pan as it will bubble up. If you are using the caramel in a mold (for flan or crème caramel) pour it into the mold now. To make pralines, add a cup of toasted, chopped nuts to the pan. Stir them slightly with a couple pinches of salt, and pour the mixture onto a wax-paper lined baking sheet to cool. Cool it down. If you are not adding liquid to your caramel, another way to cool it down (and stop the cooking process) is to set the base of the pan in a large bowl of cold water. Clean the pan by soaking or boiling water in the pan until all of the caramel has melted away. Now you have your caramel sauce! Enjoy!
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Prep your pot. Take safety precautions. Mix your sugar and water. Heat the sugar. Brown the sugar. Cool it down. Clean up. Put the sugar in a pan. Heat the sugar. Brown the sugar. Cool it down. Now you have your caramel sauce!
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How to Identify Teak Wood
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To identify teak wood, look for wood with a straight grain that looks like lines or streaks of a darker color. You should also ask the seller if the wood is stained, since staining wood masks its true color. If the wood isn't stained, teak will appear dark golden-brown to yellowish-white in color. In addition to checking its physical characteristics, smell the wood for the leather-like scent of real teak wood, which is caused by the high amount of natural oils.
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Look for dark golden-brown to yellowish-white wood. The color of teak wood varies depending on what species a tree is and what part of the tree the wood is from. Color ranges from dark golden-brown to yellowish-white. Knowing what type of teak you're looking for is important when examining color. The outer layer of the tree is called sapwood and is yellowish-white in color. This wood has a higher moisture content and is therefore weaker than heartwood. The core of the tree is called heartwood and ranges from golden brown to darker brown. This wood is harder, stronger, more expensive, and generally more desirable than sapwood. Ask if the wood is stained. Some teak dealers or stores may stain the wood, therefore masking its true color. Make sure to ask if the wood you're interested in has any stains on it. If it does, you'll need to identify the wood in a different way. Since teak wood gets darker with age, you should also ask about the age of the wood so you can make sure you get the type of wood you want. Look for a straight grain. The grain of true teak wood is generally straight. It will look like straight streaks or lines of a darker color than the rest of the wood. If the wood grain doesn't look straight or at least mostly straight, you'll want to ask some questions. Depending on how the wood was cut, the grain could also be slightly wavy. Identify teak wood by its leather-like smell. Scent is a great indicator of real teak wood. Teak wood has a high amount of natural oils, which helps it resist disease. Pick up the wood and smell it. You should be able to smell the natural oils, which smell like leather. Pick up the wood to check for heavy weight. Weight is another way to identify teak wood. If it is real teak wood, it will be very dense and moderately heavy. Pick up the wood and test it. It should be heavier than particle board. If it feels light and porous in your hands, it is probably not teak wood. See if the wood matches all of the above characteristics. Create a checklist of factors like color, grain, scent, and weight. That way, you can clearly see how many boxes are checked by the piece of wood you're interested in. True teak wood should check all the boxes.
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Look for dark golden-brown to yellowish-white wood. Ask if the wood is stained. Look for a straight grain. Identify teak wood by its leather-like smell. Pick up the wood to check for heavy weight. See if the wood matches all of the above characteristics.
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How to Do a Henna Tattoo
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To do a henna tattoo, start by mixing henna powder, lemon juice, sugar, eucalyptus oil, and herbal tea to make the henna mixture. Then, let the mixture sit for 24 hours before transferring it to a squeeze bottle. Next, wash the part of your skin you want to henna over, like your hand, wrist, or ankle, and apply your design using the squeeze bottle. When you're finished, let your henna tattoo dry for 2-3 hours. Finally, cover your tattoo with plastic wrap for at least 6 hours before peeling off the paste.
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Purchase the necessary ingredients. Acquire all of the necessary ingredients, including the henna powder, before creating the paste, as the creation must be done in one sitting. You will need: Henna powder. Strongly brewed herbal tea. Lemon juice. Eucalyptus oil. Squeeze bottle. Various tips. Straight pin. Q-tips. Cotton balls. Sugar. Olive oil. You can purchase henna powder at a variety of pharmacies, including Walgreens and Walmart, or you can buy it readymade on Amazon.com Visit our other tutorial for more information on choosing the right henna powder. Sift the henna powder. In a fine strainer, sift ¼ cup, or 57 grams (2 oz), of henna powder into a bowl. Sifting the henna powder will remove any coarse materials in the powder and give it a fine consistency, which will become important later on. If your henna powder is fine already, pass it through a fine strainer anyway, just in case you've overlooked some sticks or coarse material. Store your leftover henna powder in the freezer to keep the materials fresh for your next tattoo. Double check the henna powder's color. The color of your powder should be greenish-brown. If it is too brown, the powder may be too old. Apply lemon juice into the bowl of henna powder. Stir ¼ cup, or 59 milliliters (2 fl oz), of lemon juice into the henna powder until the powder becomes a bit runnier than the consistency of toothpaste. If your henna powder is too thick, apply and mix more lemon juice to the mixture. If the mixture is too runny, apply more sifted henna powder. The mixture should be fine enough to pass through a small tip in a squeeze bottle while holding together to make definitive lines. Stir sugar and eucalyptus oil into the mixture. These are important ingredients in the process, for they give the mixture a silky texture as the mixture dries and keep the skin moisturized during application. Apply a half teaspoon of sugar and 3-5 drops of eucalyptus oil to the mixture and evaluate its consistency once again, adding ingredients if need be. Add strongly brewed herbal tea to the mixture. While keeping your eye on the consistency, slowly add 2-3 tablespoons, or 39 milliliters (1.3 fl oz), of strongly brewed tea. The brewed tea will provide tannins to the mixture and keep the skin from peeling or cracking. After some practice with this mixture, you can add other things to your henna paste. Materials that provide nice smells, acid, and tannins will all make the paste better. Also consider incorporating coffee for its acidic qualities or ground rose petals for their nice smell, enhancing the uniqueness of your mixture. Cover the paste and let it sit for 24 hours. Cover the paste with plastic wrap to keep it air sealed and let the mixture rest for 24 hours in room temperature. The mixture may become slightly thicker during this process of resting. After the mixture has rested, make sure that it is not too runny. Apply the mixture to a squeeze bottle. Place the mixture into a small ziploc bag, pressing all the mixture into one corner of the bag. Remove the tip of your squeeze bottle. Cut the corner of the plastic bag and press the mixture into a squeeze bottle. Place the tip back onto the squeeze bottle. If you have leftover henna paste, you can squeeze the rest into another squeeze bottle and freeze it for next time. Practice on paper first. Because henna will last between one and two weeks, it is best to develop a technique and practice before applying the paste to someone's skin. Develop your own style and designs on paper as practice with the squeeze bottle. For both classic and modern henna tattoo ideas, visit websites like Pinterest for inspiration. Wash the area you plan to tattoo. With soap and water, thoroughly clean the area that will be used as your henna canvas. Removing oils and grime from the concentrated area will ensure that the henna stains correctly. Apply a small amount of Eucalyptus oil to the skin to moisturize it before applying the tattoo. Apply the tattoo to the person’s hands or feet. To get a darker, more prominent stain from your henna mixture, applying the tattoo to the hands, wrists, feet, or ankles will work best. Henna stains darkest where the skin is the thickest, so these areas will stain more prominently. Areas like the face, neck or chest will not stain as well because of the thin skin on these parts of the body. Apply the tattoo. With the tip of the squeeze bottle resting right above the skin, slowly apply the mixture into the design of your choice, erasing quickly with a q-tip or cotton ball if necessary. The key to erasing henna is to remove the paste from the skin with a q-tip as soon as possible. For finer lines, sift your henna paste as fine as possible. Consider using different tips on your squeeze bottle, with different sized holes for different line thicknesses. For first time henna tattoo artists, or even novice henna tattoo artists, consider using a stencil to ensure a great design. Use your favorite search engine to find different stencil ideas online. To apply henna correctly, you have to learn to hold the cone first. After some practice, creating your own, unique henna designs will become an enjoyable hobby and form of expression to share with the people who are receiving the tattoo. Let the henna paste dry for two to three hours. Before doing anything, allow the tattoo paste to dry thoroughly before touching any part of the tattoo. Depending on what kind of climate you are in, whether it is hot or cold outside, this timing will differ. You should notice the dry paste harden and begin to crack. Cover the henna tattoo. Now that the tattoo has dried, it is time to properly seal the tattoo. If the tattoo is on your hands, cover the henna in a latex glove. If the tattoo is on your wrist or ankles, wrap the tattoo in tissue paper and then plastic wrap to keep the tattoo away from the elements and keep the tattoo moist. Leave the tattoo sealed for 6 to 12 hours, depending on how dark you want the tattoo. If you are in a hot climate, or applying the tattoo during the summer, you do not need to wrap the tattoo. The natural climate will keep the tattoo from peeling. Wrap the tissue paper and plastic wrap your hand in loose, thick layers to keep the moisture inside. Peel the henna paste off the body. Try to wait as long as you can before peeling the paste off the body, for the longer the paste is on, the darker the stain of the tattoo will be. For the best results, use olive oil to gently rub the paste off the body. Apply the olive oil to a cotton ball for the best result. The tattoo will then continue to darken for the next 10 to 12 hours. Do not remove the henna paste with water. Water will remove the stain and should be avoided for 24 hours after your tattoo. Avoid swimming with your henna tattoo. The water, as well as the chlorine and other chemicals in swimming pools, will damage the tattoo. Remove the henna tattoo if you need to. Because henna tattoos last one to two weeks after application, you may want to remove the stain early. If so, there are several methods to effectively remove the henna stain: Dip your hand in warm water and gently rub the stain until you notice it fading. This method may take some time and effort. Try using antibacterial soap while you scrub in between soaks. Go swimming. Chlorine and water rid your body of henna stains very effectively. Soak your hand in salt water for 20 to 30 minutes. The salt will help diffuse the henna stain.
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Purchase the necessary ingredients. Sift the henna powder. Apply lemon juice into the bowl of henna powder. Stir sugar and eucalyptus oil into the mixture. Add strongly brewed herbal tea to the mixture. Cover the paste and let it sit for 24 hours. Apply the mixture to a squeeze bottle. Practice on paper first. Wash the area you plan to tattoo. Apply the tattoo to the person’s hands or feet. Apply the tattoo. Let the henna paste dry for two to three hours. Cover the henna tattoo. Peel the henna paste off the body. Remove the henna tattoo if you need to.
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How to Prune Banana Trees
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Having a healthy banana tree means knowing when and how to prune the leaves. Check your banana tree frequently for signs of dehydration and frost or insect damage, which can happen any time of year. When you see brown, dry, wilted leaves, use a pair of garden shears to cut the outermost layer of leaves and work your way in toward the stem. When you get to the stem, use a sharp blade or knife to cut the stalk to about 1 inch from the trunk. Make sure you have harvested any fruit and your plant has already flowered before pruning the stem.
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Check your banana tree during each season. Paying attention to the time of year will help you to know when to cut the leaves. Banana tree leaves can become damaged for a variety of reasons. Some common reasons include frost, insects and dehydration. These reasons will vary, for instance frost will be after winter while insects tend to be in the spring and dehydration will be during summer. Although, there are different reasons for damage, you will approach any dead leaves the same way. Prune leaves that are brown. Dead or dying banana leaves are quite obvious. They will appear wilted, dry and brown. Once they are brown, there is no reviving them and it will be necessary to prune them in order to keep your banana tree looking lush. Be sure to make sure your banana plant is getting enough water. If you live in an area that gets plenty of rainwater, you will not need to give your tree any additional water. If you live in a dry area, be sure to water the tree until the soil is moist. Watch for leaves with holes to know which stems to prune. If your banana tree leaves have holes, they might have been affected by insects. This commonly happens during spring and summer. If this is the case, you might need to treat your tree with medicine or other treatments. Although banana trees are not often infected with insects, it's good to stay aware of any ailment your tree might have. Inspect for damage after frost. If you have not prepared your plant for winter and instead decided to brave the cold, you will need to see how your banana tree withstood the low temperatures. Although, banana trees are a tropical plant, many people have said their tree managed to withstand cold weather. A banana tree damaged by frost will have leaves that first look withered before they eventually turn brown. One common way to avoid damage from frost is to actually dig up and move the plant. However, if this is not an easy option, you can cut the stalk down to about one foot off the ground. Then, cover the stalk with a plastic pot, to protect from the elements. Trim any brown dead leaves with garden shears. You will easily be able to tell dead palm leaves from their brown color and dry texture. Palm leaves can become damaged from a variety of reasons but the most common is because of weather. Be sure to only cut the leaves and do not yet prune the stems or trunk. Start from the outermost layer of leaves and work your way in. If you want to prune the stem all the way back to the trunk because of damage, you should note that this will probably affect the flowering capability. Use a sharp blade or knife to prune the stem. Cut the stalk with a clean and sharp knife about ½ to 1 inch from the trunk. Regular pruning will allow your banana plant to remain looking lush. Make sure you have waited until you have harvested any fruit and until your plant has flowered before you prune the stem. Cut any suckers that have sprouted. If any suckers have sprouted away from your main banana plant, you will need to cut them down as they have a tendency to spread. It is suggested to leave at least one main sucker for your actual banana tree. The main stalk is often referred to as the maiden or mother plant. If you have a fruit bearing tree, a stalk will only bear fruit one time.
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Check your banana tree during each season. Prune leaves that are brown. Watch for leaves with holes to know which stems to prune. Inspect for damage after frost. Trim any brown dead leaves with garden shears. Use a sharp blade or knife to prune the stem. Cut any suckers that have sprouted.
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How to Look Good for a Boy
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Looking good for a boy is all about freshening up and keeping your skin nice. Remember to take a shower, wash your face, and moisturize your skin so you feel clean and fresh. Brush your hair to get rid of any tangles and wear it down so it looks nice for your crush. If you wear makeup, keep it light to let your natural beauty shine. Before you go out, spray a little deodorant or perfume so you'll smell nice for him.
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Be fresh. Take a shower and don't forget to shave (Some men prefer hair on women). Use fragrant bath gels and shampoos. Moisturize. Keep your skin soft by rubbing body lotion or body butter all over right after getting out of the shower. Smell good. Use a light body spray or oil on your wrists, behind your ears, on your chest, and behind your knees. Put on just a little make-up. Whatever you feel highlights your best features, be it a little mascara, some lipgloss, or a bit of blush. Don't overdo it - you want him to see you, not what you're wearing. Or rock the natural look. Fix your hair. You want your hair to be soft and flowing, not stiff and full of hair product. It doesn't have to be fancy, just make sure to brush it so you (or he) can get your fingers through it and it's not in your face. Get dressed. Choose an outfit that is sexy but not too revealing. You want to be comfortable and not concerned about your skirt riding up or your shirt falling down. Accessorize. Put on a pair of earrings or paint your nails if this makes you feel good. Don't do anything that you wouldn't normally be comfortable with, and avoid jewelry that is too large or heavy or extreme polish colors. Double check. Is there food in your teeth? Do you feel well? You don't want to be distracted or cranky if your mind is on something else or you're tired, so make sure you're in the mood.
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Be fresh. Moisturize. Smell good. Put on just a little make-up. Fix your hair. Get dressed. Accessorize. Double check.
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How to Take Care of Nursing Cats
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While a nursing cat isn't very different from a regular cat, it's important to give it enough food and space if you want to take care of it properly. When your cat is pregnant and after it gives birth, give it at least twice as much food as usual, since it will need the extra calories for nursing its kittens. Instead of giving your cat food at certain times of the day, leave its dish full all day so it can get enough to eat. Additionally, give your cat food specially formulated for lactating cats. Since your cat will want to create a nest where it can nurse, lay down towels or a blanket in a private area or box where it can take care of its kittens.
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Feed a pregnant cat enough to increase its weight. Mother cats will typically lose weight while nursing their kittens. To prevent the cat from losing too much weight, you should begin feeding her more than normal in the final third of her pregnancy. Feeding her too much before the last third of a cat's pregnancy can lead to her become overweight and that can make giving birth more difficult. A mother cat's body weight may have increased by 40 to 50% by the end of her pregnancy. Feed new mother cats larger portions. After your cat gives birth, you should continue to feed it more than she typically eats. She will need more calories, since she is now providing energy to her kittens by nursing them. The exact amount of food a nursing cat needs will vary in proportion to its litter size. Cats nursing more than two kittens typically need 2 to 2.5 times more calories than usual. A 10-pound cat nursing 4 kittens needs approximately 603 calories per day. A 15-pound cat nursing 4 kittens needs approximately 851 calories per day. Let your cat have free access to food. Giving your cat the opportunity to graze at will can be the easiest way of ensuring that she gets adequate nutrition. Leave her food dish full and freely available at all times. Wet food is best, since it may be higher in protein. However, if your cat is used to dry food, or if the wet food spoils too quickly, let her have free access to dry food as well. Make sure that you provide food intended for lactating cats. Not all cat foods are created equal. Look for a cat food that specifically provides nutritional support for lactating cats, or one formulated for cats at all stages of life. To ensure quality, you can also look for a cat food that has been certified by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Ensure that the cat gets enough protein. A nursing cat will need lots of protein to keep herself healthy, and to provide nutrition to her kittens. Quality cat food will normally provide enough protein. However, if her kittens are especially noisy or mobile, it can be a sign that the mother is not getting enough protein. If in doubt, feed kitten-food to the mother cat while she is nursing. Kitten food is higher in calories, calcium, and protein. Let the cat nurse its kittens for 7-9 weeks. Most kittens will nurse for an average of 8 weeks. However, you or their mother can start introducing solid food at about 4 weeks. The kittens may mostly play with the food at first, but will eventually begin to eat more of it. Use a milk replacement if necessary. If the kittens look or feel unusually thin, or are very vocal, it may be a sign that their mother is having trouble producing milk, or that they just aren't getting enough. Commercial cat milk replacements are available, however, and can be fed to kittens using a bottle, dropper, or other method. Talk to your veterinarian if you are concerned about the kittens' nutrition, and for milk replacement recommendations if necessary. Give your cat a space of its own. A mother cat will need a place to set up a nest for its kittens, and will probably start looking for one while still pregnant. You can offer her a spare bedroom, an unused closet, or a carrier—even a box is fine. The most important thing is that the space is quiet, safe, and free from disruptions or dangers (other pets, traffic, etc.). Change the cat’s bedding frequently. Lay towels or a blanket down in the cat's nesting site. After the cat has its kittens, you will need to change the bedding regularly. You will likely need to change it daily at first, but in general, do it as often as necessary to keep the nest dry and clean. Lay several layers of towels down at a time. Remove a wet or dirty one to reveal a new, clean layer beneath it. This will make the process faster and easier. Let the mother move the kittens around. In the wild, mother cats may move their kittens around frequently as a way to protect them from predators. Don't be alarmed if your cat wants to pick her kittens up and move them to a different location, as long as it is a safe one. Socialize the kittens. At first, your cat will be very protective of her kittens. Gradually, however, you can start to touch, play with, and pick up the kittens. Handling the kittens will get them more used to humans, and help with transitioning them away from their mother. Give flea treatments as needed. Kittens infested with fleas are at risk of flea anemia. However, flea treatments should be given only to the mother, and never to the kittens. Typical flea treatments are not intended for young kittens. If you want recommendations on how to deal with a flea problem, contact a veterinarian. Changing bedding frequently can help reduce potential flea problems. If you do see fleas on the kittens, give them a bath in a solution of mild, non-antibacterial dishwashing liquid and warm water. Remove the fleas using a flea comb. Dry the kittens well after the bath. Test the mother cat for illnesses. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are diseases that can affect a variety of cats. One way that these diseases can be spread is by a mother transmitting them to her kittens via her milk. You can bring the kittens to a vet at about 1-2 weeks of age for an inspection, and for treatment if necessary. Testing the mother for FeLV and FIV beforehand can indicate how likely the kittens are to contract these diseases. Deworm the cat and kittens. Hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms can be a problem for some cats and kittens. See your vet about the best methods and schedules for deworming yours, if necessary.
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Feed a pregnant cat enough to increase its weight. Feed new mother cats larger portions. Let your cat have free access to food. Make sure that you provide food intended for lactating cats. Ensure that the cat gets enough protein. Let the cat nurse its kittens for 7-9 weeks. Use a milk replacement if necessary. Give your cat a space of its own. Change the cat’s bedding frequently. Let the mother move the kittens around. Socialize the kittens. Give flea treatments as needed. Test the mother cat for illnesses. Deworm the cat and kittens.
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How to Have a Fun, Interesting Conversation Via Text
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If you want to have a fun, interesting conversation via text, start by asking an open-ended question about a topic you think the other person is interested in, like their favorite show or a concert they went to. Keep your replies upbeat, and make them more interesting by adding exclamation points, emojis, and texting acronyms like LOL. If the other person mentions something they're doing, ask them to tell you more about it. You can also send funny memes or pictures to keep the conversation going.
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Start with a simple topic. You don't have to reinvent the wheel here; just asking your friend if she's seen the latest episode of your favorite show or what she did over the weekend is a great way to start a conversation. If you pick something that interests both of you, such as sports, TV, or the upcoming elections, then you'll be off to a great start. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to pick the best conversational topic ever, at first. If the one you start with is a no go, then you can always find a way to change the topic. Remember that there's a bit less pressure to maintain a seamless conversation than you'd feel over the phone or in person. If the person doesn't bite or sounds busy, just switch to another topic that you're sure will generate some more enthusiasm. Ask for an opinion. People love it when you ask for their opinion and they are always happy to give it, whether you're in person or texting. If you show that you really care about what the person thinks, then he or she will be happy to keep talking to you. Focus more on listening to what the other person has to say than giving an opinion of your own. Try to keep your questions open-ended. Instead of asking, “Did you like the new movie?” ask, “What did you think of the new movie?” or “Why didn't you like the concert?” This gives the person more to work with. Keep your texts upbeat and fun. Even if you're bored, it doesn't mean that you have to let the other person know. If you constantly complain of boredom, then the other person may lose interest and stop texting, thinking they're boring you. Instead, focus on the positive things in your life and show some enthusiasm about whatever topic you're discussing. Avoid using words repetitively. It's hard to have an interesting conversation when you get the same old, monotone replies every time: "Lol", "Ah", "Wow", "Oh", etc. Try to mix it up a little bit to let the other person know you take an interest in what they have to say. This will keep the conversation more fun than if you say the same old thing all the time. You can use some emoticons or exclamation marks to generate some enthusiasm, though you don't have to overdo it, either. If you're just having a bad day and aren't up for being overly enthusiastic, let your friend know. Give your texts personality. Remind the other person that there's an actual human being behind the words on that little phone screen. Add smileys and emoticons, or use text laughs, such as "lol", "rofl", "cqts", etc., if that suits your texting style. You want your friend to see your unique texting patterns, just as no one else could sound like you if you were to have a conversation in person. Don't worry so much about telling your friend what he or she wants to hear; it's much more important that you let the real you shine through than putting on some kind of a front. If you're normally a bit goofy or silly, let this come through! Don't be afraid to be a little bit ridiculous; no one is judging you. Talk about what you're doing. Another way to get an interesting conversation going is to talk about what's going on with you. Even if you're just watching television or getting ready to help your mom bake a pie, bring it up to see if it can spark an interesting conversation. This can also transition into having your friend talk about what he or she is doing. This is a way to feel closer to your friend and to feel more engaged in his or her life. Make sure you're more interested in what your friend is doing than whatever is going on with you. Make your friend see that you really care about what's going on with him or her. Avoid sending one-word texts. It may be much easier on your thumbs than taking the time to type out a real message, but one word can seldom start a conversation. Whether you're asking a one-word question or giving a one-word response, this can't lead to a very stimulating conversation. The more words you use, the more you'll have to work with in terms of having a fun and interesting conversation. If you do send a one word text, follow it up with a longer explanation or more information. It's okay if you like to talk in shorter sentences as long as you can keep the conversation going. If there's really nothing more to say on the topic, you can follow up with a more open-ended question of your own or a comment about a new topic. Even if the person asked you a “yes” or “no” question, this doesn't mean you should end it there; say “Yes and…” or “No, but…” and elaborate on your opinion or rationale. This will keep the conversation feeling more flexible and dynamic. Send random, off-the-wall texts. There's something fun and playful about never knowing what a person will say next. Surprise him or her with a totally unexpected response, or a question that seems to come out of nowhere. Spontaneity is key, and it will make for another great string of conversation! Just like in a real conversation, you don't want to overthink every word you have to say, or things will drag. Instead, if you suddenly want to bring up something funny that happened in class that day, or the topic of the weirdest documentary ever that you saw last night, go for it. Look around yourself for inspiration. The simplest, most common household item can spark a great conversation. It could be anything from a used napkin to a DVD. Make your texts legible. While the occasional misspelling or abbreviation is cute and acceptable, it's not fun when a person strains their eyes trying to decipher your texts. Try to keep chatspeak to a minimum, especially if you're talking to a person you haven't texted too often before; give people a little while to get used to your texting style before you use anything too colloquial. Plus, nothing will slow down a conversation faster than having the person you're texting ask you for clarification or having to repeat yourself. Avoid boring, cliché, everyday conversations. The usual small talk is helpful when you're absolutely desperate, but it seldom makes for memorable conversations. Instead of "Fine weather we're having", try to think of something more original. This is especially important if you're trying to win over a new friend or a potential significant other; you don't want to say what everyone else is saying. Avoid saying things that are too simple or basic, such as, “What's up?” “I've had such a long day,” or “I'm tired today.” You've got to give the other person a bit more to work with if you want to stand out. Reminisce. If you're texting an old friend, you could always bring up the past to have a few laughs or to have a nostalgic moment. It's hard to go wrong with "Remember the time..." or "I miss when...". Just make sure your sentiment doesn't turn too nostalgic, or the both of you may end up with that empty longing feeling and won't be able to continue the conversation. Reminiscing like this may come off as random in the middle of a conversation, but if you want to kick off a conversation with an old friend you haven't spoken to in a while, then sometimes the perfect thing to say can be, “Remember that time when…” Send picture messages or messages with sound. These are extra fun! Send along a funny picture of yourself, or a cool graphic. Add audio of your favorite song, or weird sound effects, for added fun. Audio or picture messages are bound to get you both talking and laughing. This is a great way to wrap up a fun conversation, too. Leaving your friend with a lasting image will make that friend eager to pick up your next texting conversation. Just make sure you're texting someone with a phone that is able to accept photos, sound effects, or other fancy additions. You don't want to confuse your friend or make your friend feel left out by sending along a video or an image your friend can't see. Make sure you really listen to what the person is telling you. You may be too worried about what you're going to say next or may be really excited to share your opinion about something to notice what the person you're talking to is telling you. Maybe that person has a secret he'd really like to share, or maybe something is off and he's clearly upset though he hasn't said this explicitly. Pay attention to what the person is saying so you can respond appropriately. You don't want to seem self-absorbed by ignoring signs that the person wants to talk or has something to share. If the person seems like he's not telling you the full story, or if something really exciting happened to him, then give him his turn to speak. Carefully read over what the person wrote, especially if the message is really long, before responding. You don't want to look like you're only half listening when you ask a question about something the person just told you one minute ago. If the person is talking about something important and serious, then make sure you're free to really engage with him. If your friend is telling you about her grandmother's death, then you should call her and talk about it instead of half-answering her because you're in your math class. Don’t overthink it. One thing to keep in mind when you pick up your phone to start a texting exchange is that you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself. Don't worry about saying the most perfect first line or telling the most hilarious story. If you obsess over this too much, then it will take way too long for you to actually contact the person you want to talk to, or to continue the conversation; the person may think you're busy or losing interest when in fact, you're obsessing over what you're going to say next. It's much better to keep the flow of an imperfect, natural conversation than to spend ten minutes crafting the most amazing story ever. Plus, you don't always know what the person you're texting is up to, and you may have missed your chance to talk to that person for hours. Be patient. If you just started a texting conversation, or even if you're in the middle of a slow-moving conversation, you should consider that the person you're talking to may be in the middle of something, or may be having a texting conversation with someone else, too. You don't want to rush things or seem impatient by repeating your question, sending a ton of question marks after your initial comment, or being rude or snippy until the person gets back to you. Remember that the benefit of a texting convo is that you have a bit more time to craft a response. The downside is that the person you're talking to may not be as engaged as he or she would be if you were talking in person; it's best to accept that instead of putting the person off by acting impatient. Keep the conversation balanced. One thing you should keep in mind is that there should be a balance to the conversation. You don't want the person to feel like you're doing all the talking, or that you're asking so many questions that he or she can hardly keep his or her answers straight. Just as in a real conversation, you should aim to do about half of the texting, and make sure to let the person share his or her ideas instead of being overwhelmed by yours. Remember that it's more important to be interested than interesting. Instead of telling the person a million fascinating facts you learned that day, you're much better off asking the person about his day, his ideas, or his experiences. People like talking about themselves more than you think. Call the person up if you want to talk about something really serious. Though texting can be perfect for having a lighthearted conversation with one of your friends when you have nothing better going on, you want to avoid dropping a bomb on the person in the middle of what the person thought was a fun and interesting conversation. If you have some big news, or even some bad news, to share with the person, then you may be better off calling the person up or sharing your news in person. You want the person to be emotionally prepared for the gravity of the situation, not caught off guard. For example, you're causally chatting with your girlfriend about last night's television when she suddenly announces she's pregnant. Put yourself in their shoes: how would you feel if your friend dropped a bombshell on you through text? Use the conversation to deepen your relationship in person. Remember that your texting relationship with a person can help you get closer, but it can never define your entire relationship. You should use texting to make conversation with the people you like and to get to know them again, but you shouldn't let it replace human contact or real conversation. As much as you may like texting your new friend or love interest, you have to make an effort to call that person and to spend time with him or her in person if you really want your relationship to flourish. You can use texting as a jumping off point into having a real life connection with the person. For example, if you're both talking about how your favorite movie is playing, you can ask a simple question like, “Want to go together?” Or if you're both talking about how bored you are, you can say something like, “Want to go out for ice cream?” Don't be shy about it; know that your friend probably wants to spend more in-person time with you, too. Ask for advice. People love it when you ask them for advice, because it makes people feel good to think that they are knowledgeable about something and that they have wisdom to share. It doesn't have to be something really serious; just something you know the person would have an opinion about. Here are some questions you can ask: "I'm going to Santa Cruz for the first time this weekend. Any suggestions for places to eat?" "What do you think I should get my boyfriend for his birthday? I'm completely stumped." "Which dress do you think I should wear to the school dance? I can't decide." Follow up about something the person told you in person. One way to show the person that you really do care is to ask about something you talked about earlier that day, or even earlier that week. This shows the person that you really do pay attention and care about what happens when you're not just texting each other. Here are some ways you can follow up: "Hey, how is your grandmother doing? Is she still in the hospital?" "Did you get that waitressing job you applied for last week?" "How was your trip to Big Sur? I've always wanted to go." Suggest something fun to do together. Another way to start a lively conversation is to suggest an activity that you and the person you're texting can do together. It can be something far in the future or later in the week; if the activity sounds fun, then you'll have plenty to talk about via text as you figure out the details. Here are some suggestions you can make: "What do you say to going to an 80s cover band concert with me next month? We can dress up in neon..." "Want to check out the new Wolverine movie this weekend? I heard popcorn is free this Sunday!" "Have you ever had Cambodian food? There's a new restaurant in town and I heard it's cheap and delicious." Compliment the person. Compliments are never overrated, and you don't have to see the person face to face in order to give a meaningful compliment. A small compliment can be a great way to start a conversation and to make the person feel like you really care. As long as you're being genuine and not making the person feel uncomfortable, this is a great way to chat over the phone. Here are some great things you can say to compliment a person over text: "You were amazing in your basketball game yesterday. I was so impressed." "I loved the denim jacket you wore today. You're so awesome at wearing retro clothes." "Thanks for helping me study for the math test last night. You're such a good friend and I couldn't have aced it without you." Talk about fun plans you have for the weekend. Another way to have a lively conversation is to mention something fun that you're doing over the weekend or later in the week. This can be a great way to talk about something you're interested in, to share some funny information about yourself, or even to encourage the person to join in and spend some quality time with you. Here are some things you can say: "I'm going to a water park with my cousin this weekend. I always thought they were kind of corny, but I'm really excited." "I'm taking a ceramics class this weekend. Should be pretty cool." "I'm actually going to Tahoe with my family this weekend. I've never gone skiing before." Encourage the person. If the person you're talking to has a big test, an interview, or just another important event going on, then you can send the person a text to show that you're thinking of him or her and that you wish him or her the best. A bit of encouragement can be just the thing the person needs to succeed and to feel like you really care. Here are some ways to wish the person some good luck: "Good luck on your test tomorrow. I know you'll rock it!" "Get some rest before your interview. You're going to wow them." "Kick some butt in the soccer game this afternoon! I'll be cheering in the stands."
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Start with a simple topic. Ask for an opinion. Keep your texts upbeat and fun. Give your texts personality. Talk about what you're doing. Avoid sending one-word texts. Send random, off-the-wall texts. Make your texts legible. Avoid boring, cliché, everyday conversations. Reminisce. Send picture messages or messages with sound. Make sure you really listen to what the person is telling you. Don’t overthink it. Be patient. Keep the conversation balanced. Call the person up if you want to talk about something really serious. Use the conversation to deepen your relationship in person. Ask for advice. Follow up about something the person told you in person. Suggest something fun to do together. Compliment the person. Talk about fun plans you have for the weekend. Encourage the person.
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How to Care for English Springer Spaniels
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To take care of an English springer spaniel, feed it high-quality, well-balanced dog food, which you can find by looking for food that lists real meat and vegetables as its first few ingredients. Because English springer spaniels are very active, you'll need to take yours on 30-minute walks, twice a day, and keep it hydrated by always providing clean drinking water. English springer spaniels also require extra attention when it comes to grooming, so make sure to brush your dog's coat 1 to 3 times a week to prevent matting and tangles. In addition, you'll want to regularly clean your dog's long, floppy ears with a cotton ball and some vet-recommended cleaning solution to reduce your dog's chances of getting an ear infection.
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Feed your dog quality food. The English springer spaniel needs a high-quality, well-balanced dog food. To find such a food, look at the dog food ingredient list on the label. Meat and vegetables should be the first three or four ingredients in the dog food as opposed to meat by-products and grains. Follow the feeding recommendations on the dog food label to make sure you aren't over or underfeeding your English springer spaniel. Most spaniels are fed twice a day. Avoid feeding your dog avocados, alcohol, chocolate, grapes and raisins, various nuts, onions, garlic and chives, yeast dough, and xylitol, which is found in sugar free foods. Know what snacks to feed your dog. If you want to feed your English springer spaniel some good snacks, try the following foods in small amounts: Rinsed canned beans Small slices of cooked sweet potatoes Baby carrots A few frozen peas or blueberries Keep your pet well hydrated. The English springer spaniel is a very active dog. Keep yours well hydrated by always having fresh, clean water available. Clean the water bowl frequently to reduce the bacteria load in the bowl. Maintain your dog’s coat. The English springer spaniel sports a beautiful coat with feathering at the legs. Because of this, many people chose to have their English springer spaniel professionally groomed to accentuate the beautiful coat. You can groom your dog at home, however. You can trim the fur around the head, neck, ears, tail, and feet. This can help keep your dog looking neat and keep the hair healthy. Some will have their springers shaved during the warmer months. Brush your dog’s coat. Make sure to brush your dog's coat one to three times a week to remove loose hairs and tangles from the feathering. This helps avoid matting in the fur. A good brushing encourages skin circulation and gives you a chance to check the skin for problems like fleas, ticks, cysts, lumps, and bumps. Treat any fleas or ticks promptly with a topical spot on treatment. It is actually a great idea to treat your dog with it once a month as a preventative. Clean your dog’s ears. Because the English springer spaniel has such long, floppy ears, you need to check them and clean them. This helps prevent ear infections. Just gently wipe out the part of the ear you can see with a cotton ball. Your vet can recommend a good cleaning solution. Don't stick anything down into your dog's ear. If your dog's ears smell bad or are red and tender, or the dog is favoring the ears, take her to the vet to get them checked for infection. Keep your dog’s nails clipped. You will need to also check your dog's nails once a week to see if they need clipping. Many active larger dogs are able to keep their nails short by wearing them down, but some aren't able to or as they get older and less active they don't wear as well. Do not to trim the quick. If you aren't sure how to clip the nails, ask your veterinarian or the vet technician or nurse to show you how to do so on your dog so you are comfortable doing so at home. You can also get the vet to trim them for you. Brush your dog’s teeth. Brush your dog's teeth on a daily basis to remove plaque and bacterial build up. Make sure to use dog toothpaste; never use human toothpaste on a dog. You can supplement the teeth brushing with dental formulated foods and treats which help to remove bacteria and plaque. Shower your dog with attention. English Springer Spaniels are very affectionate dogs who make great companions and family dogs. They require a lot of attention and affection to be happy. Make sure to give your spaniel affection daily to keep her happy. Give the dog lots of exercise. English springer spaniels are extremely hyper dogs and need a lot of exercise. A 30 minute or more walk twice a day is a good starting point for exercise for this active breed. Eventually, two one-mile long walks a day should be good. She may need more exercise if he is particularly boisterous inside the house or acts squirrelly. You can also let your dog out into your fenced back yard to run around and play. Spaniels also like to swim, so you can take them to a lake or let them swim in your pool. Field springer spaniels will need more exercise than show springer spaniels. Play games with your dog. In addition to long walks, play games with your dog. A game of fetch or Frisbee or even chasing bubbles blown by you can be a fun, healthy way to bond with your English springer spaniel. This helps expend some of the energy the breed has and keeps your dog from being bored. Regular exercise keeps your English springer spaniel physically healthy and also keeps her mind active to curb bad behavior stemming from boredom, such as destructive chewing, jumping or barking. Socialize your dog. Carefully introduce your English springer spaniel to people, other animals and dogs, and situations outside the immediate home environment. Take her for car rides, walks around the neighborhood, and to parks so she can meet new people, new animals, and experience a variety of sights and sounds. Determine if your puppy has been to the vet. After adopting your dog, determine if the dog has been to the vet. The dog should have been taken to the vet at six weeks to check for any abnormalities and to be dewormed for the first time. If you adopt a young puppy, around eight to 10 weeks old, you probably need to take her to the vet to get additional deworming treatments and follow-up vaccinations, such as another distemper vaccine, Lyme disease vaccine, and a rabies vaccine. Get a heartworm preventative. To protect your puppy, get a heartworm preventative from your vet. This can be started at eight weeks of age. Heartworms can cause major medical issues, so starting her on treatment early will help prevent her from developing them. Spay or neuter your dog. If you do not plan on breeding your English springer spaniel, then you should get her spayed (or neutered if a male). This helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and hormone related behavior, such as heats. It also decreases the chance of certain tumors and infections. Be aware that English springer spaniels may have orthopedic conditions. There are certain diseases or conditions that your dog may be susceptible to. English springer spaniels are susceptible to certain orthopedic conditions, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, luxating patella, and intervertebral disk disease. Monitor the way she walks and general body issues in order to look for these conditions. Watch out for eye diseases. English springer spaniels can get a couple of different eye diseases. The most common is retinal dysplasia. They also can progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, eyelid abnormalities, corneal dystrophy, and glaucoma. Monitor her ears for infections. Because English springer spaniels have such long, floppy ears and long hair, they can get chronic ear infections. Because of this you should check your dog's ears daily to make sure they are not dirty, itchy, or smelly. If they are, contact your veterinarian to have them checked. Look out for other skin diseases. English springer spaniels commonly get skin allergies, which lead to itchy skin. They also can get seborrhea. Watch for any signs of this, such as excess itching and skin rashes, and take your pet to the vet if they show signs of skin problems. This breed can also get skin growths. These can be cancerous or not. Have a vet check them out to determine if they are serious or not. Be aware the breed can get Phosphofructokinase Deficiency. This condition is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme Phosphofructokinase (PFK). This can cause a form of anemia and myopathy. The disease is characterized by exercise intolerance, depression, fever, lethargy, bloody urine, and muscle wasting and cramping. Some English springer spaniels may inherit this disease, which can be found by your vet via a blood sample.
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Feed your dog quality food. Know what snacks to feed your dog. Keep your pet well hydrated. Maintain your dog’s coat. Brush your dog’s coat. Clean your dog’s ears. Keep your dog’s nails clipped. Brush your dog’s teeth. Shower your dog with attention. Give the dog lots of exercise. Play games with your dog. Socialize your dog. Determine if your puppy has been to the vet. Get a heartworm preventative. Spay or neuter your dog. Be aware that English springer spaniels may have orthopedic conditions. Watch out for eye diseases. Monitor her ears for infections. Look out for other skin diseases. Be aware the breed can get Phosphofructokinase Deficiency.
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How to Remove Blackheads on Your Back
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To remove blackheads on your back, purchase an over-the-counter acne cleanser that contains salicylic acid or glycolic acid, which will help to get rid of your blackheads. Avoid any products that contain benzoyl peroxide, since these won't work on blackheads. Squirt the cleanser into a soft bath sponge and rub it over your back. Leave the cleanser on for at least a minute so it can penetrate your skin before you rinse it off. Repeat this twice a day or just once if your skin feels too dry. You can also apply an over-the-counter exfoliant once or twice a week, which will help to remove your blackheads.
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Wash your back with salicylic acid and glycolic acid cleansers. Purchase an over the counter (OTC) acne cleanser that contains salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Squirt some of the cleanser into a soft bath sponge and then rub it over your back. Try to wash your back for at least a minute so the cleanser can penetrate your skin. Then rinse it off. It's easiest to wash your back while you're in the shower. Wash your back with the cleanser twice a day unless it dries out your skin. If your skin is too dry, wash just once a day. Scrub your back with a gentle exfoliant once or twice a week. Buy an OTC exfoliant and squirt some of it into a soft bath sponge. Massage the exfoliant into your back for at least a minute and then rinse it off. The gentle exfoliant will help to remove the blackheads on your back. To make it easier to scrub your entire back, try using a scrubber brush that has a long handle. Many products designed to exfoliate blackheads also contain salicylic acid. Spread OTC retinoid cream or gel after washing your back. Apply the cream once a day. Check retinoid cream or gel products to ensure they contain 0.1% adapalene. This will help unclog your pores so it's easier to get rid of blackheads while preventing them from forming. If you have hard to reach blackheads, ask someone to help you spread the cream or gel for you. Rub the cream onto your back after you get out of the shower or before you go to bed. You can ask your doctor for a prescription-strength topical cream that contains tretinoin if your acne isn't responding to an OTC product. Avoid using products that contain benzoyl peroxide. You've probably seen a lot of acne medications that contain benzoyl peroxide which reduce inflammation and treat bacteria that causes acne. Since blackheads aren't caused by bacteria and they don't cause inflammation, benzoyl peroxide won't remove your blackheads. If you have acne on your back that's causing pimples, cysts, or pustules, the benzoyl peroxide would help by removing the bacteria that's causing them. Ask your dermatologist about microdermabrasion. If you have a lot of blackheads that aren't responding to skin care products, talk with the dermatologist about microdermabrasion. The technician will drag a small machine over your back that sprays very tiny crystals over your skin. The machine also sucks up the crystals and dead cells from the surface of your skin. Your skin will be smoother and feel softer after the microdermabrasion. Choose non-comedogenic skincare products. To prevent blackheads from returning, wash your skin and moisturize it with products that won't clog your pores. These non-comedogenic products won't contain dyes, chemical additives, or natural ingredients, such as coconut oil, that tend to clog pores. Products might also say they're non-acnegenic or non-pore clogging. Wash and moisturize your hair before you wash your back. If you usually wash your back before shampooing and conditioning your hair, switch your routine. Tilt your head to the side as you rinse shampoo and moisturizer from your hair. This will help the residual hair product drain down your side instead of down your back. Then you can wash your back so it's completely clean. Your blackhead treatments will be more effective if your skin is clean and free from oily shampoo residue. Buy a clay or charcoal mask product. Look for masks that will deep clean your pores so they don't get clogged with dead skin cells. Choose a mask that's made with clay, charcoal, or sulfur since these will help to loosen any blackheads that are on your back. You can also purchase all-natural ingredients to make the masks yourself. Apply a mask product to your back once a week. Take a shower and wash your back thoroughly. Then turn off the water and rub the mask over your back. Let the mask sit on your skin for 10 minutes so the ingredients can work their way into your pores. Rinse the mask off and pat your skin dry. To lock in moisture, rub a moisturizer designed for your skin type onto your back after you dry off. For example, if you have sensitive skin, choose a gentle moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrance. Keep your skin clean and dry throughout the day. If you workout or get sweaty, take a shower as soon as you can and change into a dry shirt. It's important to keep oil and sweat from sticking your back because these will clog your pores and develop blackheads. Wear cotton clothing that fits loosely when you workout so the sweat isn't trapped against your back. If you can't shower after your workout, wipe your back with a non-comedogenic cleansing wipe. Then change into a dry shirt.
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Wash your back with salicylic acid and glycolic acid cleansers. Scrub your back with a gentle exfoliant once or twice a week. Spread OTC retinoid cream or gel after washing your back. Avoid using products that contain benzoyl peroxide. Ask your dermatologist about microdermabrasion. Choose non-comedogenic skincare products. Wash and moisturize your hair before you wash your back. Buy a clay or charcoal mask product. Apply a mask product to your back once a week. Keep your skin clean and dry throughout the day.
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How to Draw Blood
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To draw blood, the doctor will start by tying a tourniquet around the patient's arm and asking them to make a fist. Then, the doctor will find the patients vein and disinfect the area with an alcohol wipe. Once the area is disinfected, the doctor will pull the patient's skin taut and line the needle up with their vein. Next, expect the doctor to insert the needle into the patient's vein and allow the attached tube to fill with blood. When the first tube is full, the doctor will remove it from the needle holder and repeat with the remaining tubes.
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Observe any patient precautions. Take note of signs behind the patient's bed or on the patient's chart. Observe isolation restrictions, and make sure that, if the blood test requires fasting, that the patient fasted for the appropriate amount of time. Introduce yourself to your patient. Explain what you are about to do as you draw blood. Wash and sanitize your hands. Put on sanitary gloves. Review the patient's order. Verify the requisition is stamped with the patient's name, medical record number and date of birth. Make sure that the requisition and labels match exactly with the patient's identification. Confirm the patient's identity from the wristband or by asking the patient for a name and date of birth. Assemble your supplies. You should have in front of you: blood collection tubes, a tourniquet, cotton balls, bandage or medical adhesive tape, and alcoholic wipes. Make sure that your blood tubes and blood culture bottles have not expired. Select the appropriate needle. The type of needle that you choose will depend on the patient's age, physical characteristics and the amount of blood that you plan to draw. Seat the patient in a chair. The chair should have an armrest to support the patient's arm but should not have wheels. Make sure that the patient's arm is not bent at the elbow. If the patient is lying down, place a pillow under the patient's arm for additional support. Decide which arm you will be drawing from or let your patient decide. Tie a tourniquet around the patient's arm about 3" to 4" (7.5cm to 10 cm) above the venipuncture site. Ask the patient to make a fist. Avoid asking the patient to pump his or her fist. Trace the patient's veins with your index finger. Tap the vein with your index finger to encourage dilation. Disinfect the area that you plan to puncture with an alcohol wipe. Use a circular motion, and avoid dragging the wipe over the same piece of skin twice. Allow the disinfected area to dry for 30 seconds so that the patient doesn't feel a sting when the needle is inserted. Inspect your needle for defects. The end should have no obstructions or hooks that will restrict the flow of blood. Thread the needle into the holder. Use the needle sheath to secure the needle in the holder. Tap any tubes that contain additives to dislodge the additives from the walls of the tube. Insert the blood collection tube onto the holder. Avoid pushing the tube past the recessed line on the needle holder or you may release the vacuum. Grasp your patient's arm. Your thumb should pull the skin taut about 1" to 2" (2.5cm to 5cm) below the puncture site. Make sure the patient's arm points slightly down to avoid reflux. Line up the needle with the vein. Make sure the bevel is up. Insert the needle into the vein. Push the collection tube toward the holder until the butt end of the needle pierces the stopper on the tube. Make sure that the tube is below the puncture site. Allow the tube to fill. Remove and discard the tourniquet as soon as blood flow into the tube is adequate. Remove the tube from the holder when the blood flow ceases. Mix the contents if the tube contains additives by inverting the tube 5 to 8 times. Do not vigorously shake the tube. Fill the remaining tubes until you've completed the requisition. Ask the patient to open his or her hand. Place a piece of gauze over the puncture site. Remove the needle. Place the gauze on top of the venipuncture site and apply gentle pressure to stop the bleeding. Activate the needle's safety feature and discard the needle in a sharps container. Tape the gauze to the puncture site after the bleeding has stopped. Instruct the patient to keep the gauze on for at least 15 minutes. Label the tubes in view of the patient. Chill the specimens if needed. Discard all waste and put your materials away. Wipe the armrest of the chair with germicidal wipes.
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Observe any patient precautions. Introduce yourself to your patient. Wash and sanitize your hands. Review the patient's order. Assemble your supplies. Select the appropriate needle. Seat the patient in a chair. Decide which arm you will be drawing from or let your patient decide. Ask the patient to make a fist. Trace the patient's veins with your index finger. Disinfect the area that you plan to puncture with an alcohol wipe. Allow the disinfected area to dry for 30 seconds so that the patient doesn't feel a sting when the needle is inserted. Inspect your needle for defects. Thread the needle into the holder. Tap any tubes that contain additives to dislodge the additives from the walls of the tube. Insert the blood collection tube onto the holder. Grasp your patient's arm. Line up the needle with the vein. Insert the needle into the vein. Allow the tube to fill. Remove the tube from the holder when the blood flow ceases. Fill the remaining tubes until you've completed the requisition. Ask the patient to open his or her hand. Remove the needle. Activate the needle's safety feature and discard the needle in a sharps container. Tape the gauze to the puncture site after the bleeding has stopped. Label the tubes in view of the patient. Discard all waste and put your materials away.
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How to Conduct a Property Survey
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To do a property survey, start by finding the known corner, which should be referred to in the deeds, so your measurements are accurate. Then, measure from the known corner to the next corner of the property, using a compass so you stay on course. Once you reach the corner, make a note of the location of the marker or give an approximate location if you can't find it. Alternatively, hold your compass close to the ground to see if the needle points downwards, which will tell you that the marker is buried underground. Repeat the process for the other corners on the property.
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Determine if you need to survey the land. The primary purpose of conducting a property survey is to prevent disputes about property lines. A neighbor's fence or buildings could be on your property, or vice versa, without your knowing about it. Surveys are often performed prior to the sale of a property, the beginning of construction on a building or fence, or when a property is being subdivided for sale. In essence, a property survey gives you the ability to know exactly where your property legally ends and the adjacent property begins. Only professionally-done property surveys are legally-binding. Understand that existing boundaries may not be accurate. In many cases, and especially for rural properties, it may be the case that existing boundaries are not the real, legal boundaries of a property. You and your neighbor may have a fence or a natural boundary, like a ditch or creek, dividing your land. However, your deed may specify another line that must be used when determining the actual boundaries of properties. Decide to survey the land yourself. Land surveying is a relatively difficult and time-consuming task, so expect to pay between $350 and $500, if not more, if you choose to have your land professionally surveyed. If you don't want to pay for this, you can survey the land yourself. However, keep in mind that doing so will not provide you with the same benefits of a professional survey. An amateur survey cannot be used in court, as part of bank-required information in a property sale, or as a way to move existing property markers to make them more accurate. An amateur survey can be used to get an educated approximation of your boundary line and may help you in property disputes of a non-legal nature (like your neighbor claiming that you're building a fence on his land). Professional surveyors can also provide you with information that would have a hard time getting on your own, such as gaps or overlaps with neighboring properties; easements; right-of-ways; your ownership of water features; relationships with the neighboring property (overhangs, encroachments, etc.); public infrastructure or utility rights; access points; and zoning issues. Hire a professional if you need one. Performing a property survey by yourself can be a more cost-effective way to go, but can potentially get you in trouble. If you're off by even a small margin and build something on a neighboring property, your neighbor can take you to court, which could end up costing you thousands. Consider the costs of making a mistake before deciding not to spend a couple of hundred dollars to have your land professionally surveyed. If you do hire a professional, make sure that they are licensed, insured, and have years of experience. Acquire property documents. In order to determine where your legal boundaries are located, you will need at least one legal document describing your land. The deed to the land should have a section called "legal description" that describes the boundaries and the relationships between them. Another useful document is the surveyor's map of your land, also called a plat. Unlike your deed, the plat will show an actual map of the borders of your property and surrounding areas. Locating a plat for your land may be difficult or impossible. Sometimes they are included with the deed. Other times they may be present in your city or county's records. Check with your town or county hall to check if these records exist there. If you can't locate a plat, try locating those for surrounding properties. This can help you identify shared boundaries. A previous survey map can be unreliable, especially if it is very old. Keep in mind also that not all land has been surveyed. Read and understand your property documents. The plat should be fairly easy to understand, as it shows the location of boundary lines and markers, and sometimes has other helpful information like coordinates or triangulation information. However, the legal description on the deed will be written in more confusing language and will use one of two systems for describing boundary lines: metes and bounds or the public land survey system (PLSS). Metes and bounds is a system that uses a bearing (or direction) and length (or distance) between points to describe the property. Bearings are described using a specific notation that converts compass azimuth (the degree markings on a compass) to bearing notation. This means adding a number (0 for NE, 90 for SE, 180 for SW, or 270 for NW) to the listed measurement to find the matching compass azimuth. For example, the description might list a starting point, then a next marker 200 feet to S50W from that point. This means that the next marker is 200 feet away and roughly to the southwest. S50W would be 230 degrees (50 +180) using the azimuth system (or almost exactly due southwest). Alternately, your land may be described by the original boundaries of the PLSS. This nearly 200-year old system split up land into 640-acre sections. It then split those sections into quarters, and those quarters into further quarters, and so on. Sections are numbered and then parts of those sections are described with fractions. For example, the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 4 would be the top, left-most 1/16th of Section 4. Gather your tools. You will need a method of ensuring that you are correctly following the heading towards the next marker and effectively measuring your progress. Most surveyors choose to use a compass and a very long tape measure for this purpose. You should also make sure to bring your maps and documents with you. Finally, bring a method of marking your property markers, such as brightly-colored flags or posts. Locate a known corner. To start, you'll need a starting point. Legal descriptions usually specify a starting point to measure from, which can be anything. For example, it may say "50 feet SW of the road" or could start at a tree or rock feature. This point can be located on your property by searching the described location for a marker. Alternately, you can use the PLSS coordinates and maps to locate a starting corner. Google Maps and USGS topography maps are both free, online sources for maps that may help you locate a starting corner. Through these services, you can obtain a virtual copy of an aerial map for free. You may have to zoom in or out to distinguish boundary lines. The known corner may also be a neighbor's marker or road intersection. However, don't count on using markets like trees, fences, or rocks, as they may have been moved over the years. Start at the known corner. Grab your supplies and copies of your maps and head out to the property. Search the corner you discovered through your research for an existing property marker. If there isn't an existing marker, mark the corner yourself to the best of your ability with the information that you have. When locating survey monuments, be sure to be skeptical of whether or not the objects you find are actual monuments or just junk on your land. Unless they match up perfectly with your map or deed's description, they may not be what you are looking for. If you are unsure about the location or existence of such a monument, hire a professional surveyor. Use your compass to identify the location of the next corner. Start at your corner and move your compass to find the bearing to the next marker. Plant your tape measure at the first corner and start walking, maintaining your compass heading. It may help to identify a landmark in that direction first, so that you know that you are staying on course. When measuring distance, know that the described distance is not in relation the topography of the land. That is, the distance is the horizontal distance only, not over obstruction or hills. Determining this actual distance may require you to find a way to keep your tape measure exactly level while measuring. If you cannot pass a certain area directly, move exactly perpendicular to your bearing until you can pass the obstruction, move forward towards the marker, then move back on course when you can by moving perpendicularly in the opposite direction. Mark the corner when you've reached it. When you think you've reached the next corner, search for the described marker. If you can't find it, it may be buried or missing. Try using a metal detector to locate if it is supposed to be a metal rod or spike. You can also use your compass as a metal detector by holding it very close to the ground near where you think a metal marker might be. When it points downward towards the ground and spins, you've located something metallic underground, which might be your marker. Markers can be anything. Modern markers are metal rods or poles, but old markets can be glass shards, etched rocks, wooden stakes, piles of charcoal, or anything else. Some markers may be impossible to locate accurately. Try locating the next corner if you can't find one. Locating the two neighboring corners can help you identify a missing one. Repeat for the other corners. Mark the corner you've just found. Approximate it if you didn't find an existing marker. Then, repeat for the other corners of the property, making sure to mark each corner along the way. You may also choose the mark the property line regularly as you go. This can help you retrace your path at a later date if needed. After this process, you will hopefully arrive back at your starting point with a completely marked plot of land behind you. If not, you'll have to retrace your steps to identify what went wrong.
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Determine if you need to survey the land. Understand that existing boundaries may not be accurate. Decide to survey the land yourself. Hire a professional if you need one. Acquire property documents. Read and understand your property documents. Gather your tools. Locate a known corner. Start at the known corner. Use your compass to identify the location of the next corner. Mark the corner when you've reached it. Repeat for the other corners.
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How to Calculate the Area of a Hexagon
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To calculate the area of a hexagon, use the formula a = 3 × square root of 3 × s^2 divided by 2, where a is the area and s is the length of a side of the hexagon. Just plug in the length of one of the sides and then solve the formula to find the area. If you don't have one of the side lengths but you do have the apothem, you can use the formula a = 1/2 × perimeter × apothem, where a is the area.
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Write down the formula for finding the area of a hexagon if you know the side length. Since a regular hexagon is comprised of six equilateral triangles, the formula for finding the area of a hexagon is derived from the formula of finding the area of an equilateral triangle. The formula for finding the area of a hexagon is Area = (3√3 s )/ 2 where s is the length of a side of the regular hexagon. Identify the length of one side. If you already know the length of a side, then you can simply write it down; in this case, the length of a side is 9 cm. If you don't know the length of a side but know the length of the perimeter or apothem (the height of one of the equilateral triangles formed by the hexagon, which is perpendicular to the side), you can still find the length of the side of the hexagon. Here's how you do it: If you know the perimeter, then just divide it by 6 to get the length of one side. For example, if the length of the perimeter is 54 cm, then divide it by 6 to get 9 cm, the length of the side. If you only know the apothem, you can find the length of a side by plugging the apothem into the formula a = x√3 and then multiplying the answer by two. This is because the apothem represents the x√3 side of the 30-60-90 triangle that it creates. If the apothem is 10√3, for example, then x is 10 and the length of a side is 10 * 2, or 20. Plug the value of the side length into the formula. Since you know that the length of one side of the triangle is 9, just plug 9 into the original formula. It will look like this: Area = (3√3 x 9 )/2 Simplify your answer. Find the value of equation and write the numerical answer. Since you're working with area, you should state your answer in square units. Here's how you do it: (3√3 x 9 )/2 = (3√3 x 81)/2 = (243√3)/2 = 420.8/2 = 210.4 cm Write down the formula for finding the area of a hexagon with a given apothem. The formula is simply Area = 1/2 x perimeter x apothem. Write down the apothem. Let's say the apothem is 5√3 cm. Use the apothem to find the perimeter. Since the apothem is perpendicular to the side of the hexagon, it creates one side of a 30-60-90 triangle. The sides of a 30-60-90 triangle are in the proportion of x-x√3-2x, where the length of the short leg, which is across from the 30 degree angle, is represented by x, the length of the long leg, which is across from the 60 degree angle, is represented by x√3, and the hypotenuse is represented by 2x. The apothem is the side that is represented by x√3. Therefore, plug the length of the apothem into the formula a = x√3 and solve. If the apothem's length is 5√3, for example, plug it into the formula and get 5√3 cm = x√3, or x = 5 cm. By solving for x, you have found the length of the short leg of the triangle, 5. Since it represents half the length of one side of the hexagon, multiply it by 2 to get the full length of the side. 5 cm x 2 = 10 cm. Now that you know that the length of one side is 10, just multiply it by 6 to find the perimeter of the hexagon. 10 cm x 6 = 60 cm Plug all of the known quantities into the formula. The hardest part was finding the perimeter. Now, all you have to do is plug the apothem and perimeter into the formula and solve: Area = 1/2 x perimeter x apothem Area = 1/2 x 60 cm x 5√3 cm Simplify your answer. Simplify the expression until you've removed the radicals from the equation. State your final answer in square units. 1/2 x 60 cm x 5√3 cm = 30 x 5√3 cm = 150√3 cm = 259. 8 cm List the x and y coordinates of all the vertices. If you know the vertices of the hexagon, the first thing you should do is create a chart with two columns and seven rows. Each row will be labeled by the names of the six points (Point A, Point B, Point C, etc), and each column will be labeled as the x or y coordinates of those points. List the x and y coordinates of Point A to the right of Point A, the x and y coordinates of Point B to the right of Point B, and so on. Repeat the coordinates of the first point at the bottom of the list. Let's say you're working with the following points, in (x, y) format: A: (4, 10) B: (9, 7) C: (11, 2) D: (2, 2) E: (1, 5) F: (4, 7) A (again): (4, 10) Multiply the x coordinate of each point by the y coordinate of the next point. You can think of this as drawing a diagonal line to the right and downward one row from each x coordinate. List the results to the right of the chart. Then, add the results. 4 x 7 = 28 9 x 2 = 18 11 x 2 = 22 2 x 5 = 10 1 x 7 = 7 4 x 10 = 40 28 + 18 + 22 + 10 + 7 + 40 = 125 Multiply the y coordinates of each point by the x coordinates of the next point. Think of this as drawing a diagonal line from each y coordinate downward and to the left, to the x coordinate below it. Once you multiply all of these coordinates, add the results. 10 x 9 = 90 7 x 11 = 77 2 x 2 = 4 2 x 1 = 2 5 x 4 = 20 7 x 4 = 28 90 + 77 + 4 + 2 + 20 + 28 = 221 Subtract the sum of the second group of coordinates from the sum of the first group of coordinates. Just subtract 221 from 125. 125 - 221 = -96. Now, take the absolute value of this answer: 96. Area can only be positive. Divide this difference by two. Just divide 96 by 2 and you'll have the area of the irregular hexagon. 96/2 = 48. Don't forget to write your answer in square units. The final answer is 48 square units. Find the area of a regular hexagon with a missing triangle. If you know you're working with a regular hexagon that is missing one or more of its triangles, then the first thing you need to do is find the area of the entire regular hexagon as if it were whole. Then, simply find the area of the empty or "missing" triangle, and that subtract that from the overall area. This will give you the area of the remaining irregular hexagon. For example, if you've found that the area of the regular hexagon is 60 cm and you've found that the area of the missing triangle is 10 cm simply subtract the area of the missing triangle from the entire area: 60 cm - 10 cm = 50 cm. If you know that the hexagon is missing exactly one triangle, you can also just find the area of the hexagon by multiplying the total area by 5/6, since the hexagon is retaining the area of 5 of its 6 triangles. If it's missing two triangles, you can multiply the total area by 4/6 (2/3), and so on. Break up an irregular hexagon into other triangles. You may find that the irregular hexagon is actually composed of four triangles that are irregularly shaped. To find the area of the whole irregular hexagon, you need to find the area of each individual triangle and then add them up. There are a variety of ways to find the area of a triangle depending on the information that you have. Look for other shapes in the irregular hexagon. If you can't simply pick apart a few triangles, look through the irregular hexagon to see if you can locate other shapes -- maybe a triangle, a rectangle, and/or a square. Once you've outlined the other shapes, just find their areas and add them up to get the area of the entire hexagon. One type of irregular hexagon is comprised of two parallelograms. To get the areas of the parallelograms, just multiply their bases times their heights, just as you would do to find the area of a rectangle, and then add up their areas.
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Write down the formula for finding the area of a hexagon if you know the side length. Identify the length of one side. Plug the value of the side length into the formula. Simplify your answer. Write down the formula for finding the area of a hexagon with a given apothem. Write down the apothem. Use the apothem to find the perimeter. Plug all of the known quantities into the formula. Simplify your answer. List the x and y coordinates of all the vertices. Multiply the x coordinate of each point by the y coordinate of the next point. Multiply the y coordinates of each point by the x coordinates of the next point. Subtract the sum of the second group of coordinates from the sum of the first group of coordinates. Divide this difference by two. Find the area of a regular hexagon with a missing triangle. Break up an irregular hexagon into other triangles. Look for other shapes in the irregular hexagon.
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How to Overcome a Fear of Needles
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To overcome your fear of needles, start by looking at pictures of needles until you feel less anxious, then work your way up to watching videos of people receiving injections. When you need to get an injection yourself, keep yourself calm by breathing deeply and slowly, closing your eyes and visualizing a relaxing place, and bringing headphones so you can listen to music while the doctor gives you the shot. Additionally, don't hesitate to tell your doctor that you're scared of needles, since they'll do everything they can to help you relax.
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Work on changing your mindset. Often, the best way to get started overcoming any fear is to try to change how you think about that thing. For instance, thinking, "Needles are the worst," or "I'm terrified of needles," only reemphasizes that fact for you. Instead, say things like, "A needle might hurt a bit, but it protects my health." Write down situations that make you afraid. For some people, even seeing a picture of a needle can make them shudder. Write down the situations that make you quiver when it comes to needles, such as seeing a picture of one, watching an injection on television, watching someone else get pricked, and getting an injection yourself. Some other situations you might consider include handling needles, hearing someone talk about an injection, or just touching a needle. Rank these in order from the situation you're the least fearful in to the situation you're the most fearful in. Start small. Begin with the situation you're the least fearful of. For instance, if pictures of needles bother you the least, try looking up some on the internet. Let your anxiety build up to its peak. Don't stop looking until you feel your anxiety easing up, as it will eventually do. After you're done, give yourself a chance to relax. Work up the levels. Once you've worked through one situation, move on to the next. For instance, maybe your next level is seeing someone getting injected with a needle on television. Try watching videos on the internet or a medical show. Practice the same technique of letting your anxiety rise and naturally fall on its own. Keep working through each level. Keep working up through your fearful situations, until you're ready to try getting an injection. First, try walking yourself through it in your imagination, letting your anxiety rise and calm down. Then, when you're ready, try a doctor's office. Breathe through it. One way to cope with anxiety is to learn breathing techniques you can use while having blood drawn or getting an injection. Try closing your eyes, and breathing in through your nose. Take a deep slow breath, and hold it for four counts. Breathe out slowly through your mouth. Repeat four more times. Use this technique several times a day, so you get used to doing it. Then, when you are faced with a needle, you can use it to calm yourself down. Lie down during a shot or blood draw. Lie down with your legs elevated to keep yourself from feeling lightheaded during a procedure. Let your medical staff know that needles make you feel faint, and that you'd prefer this position if they don't mind. Elevating your legs can keep your blood pressure stable, too. Practice visualization. Meditation can help calm you down, and using visualization to meditate can help distract you. To use visualization, you first need to pick a place that makes you feel happy. It should be a stress-free place, such as park, a beach, or your favorite room in your house. Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in that place. Use all of your senses. What do you see? What do you smell? What can you feel? What can you hear? What can you taste? Build your world with intricate detail. For instance, if you are imagining the beach, think about the sight of the blue waves, the smell of the ocean air, and the feel of the hot sand beneath your feet and the warmth of the sun on your shoulders. Taste the salt in the air, and hear the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. The better you are able to picture the place, the better you'll distract yourself. Use applied tension. Some people fear needles because they get faint. If that's the case with you, you can use a technique called applied tension, which helps increase your blood pressure. Increasing your blood pressure decreases your chances of fainting. Get comfy where you are sitting. Start by tensing all the muscles in your arms, legs, and upper body. Hold that pose for about 15 seconds. You should start to feel your face get warm. When you do, release your muscles. Rest for about 30 seconds or so, then try again. Practice this technique several times a day to feel at ease with increasing your blood pressure. Consider therapy. If you're having trouble figuring out ways to cope on your own, a therapist may be able to help. They can teach you tricks and coping methods to help you get over your fear, as they are trained to help people who have similar issues. Look for a therapist that deals specifically with overcoming fears. Discuss your fear with the phlebotomist, nurse, or doctor. Don't hold your fear inside. Instead, talk it out with the person drawing your blood or giving you an injection. It helps them to know because they can try to distract you and make you feel as comfortable as possible. Tell them if you have a specific want, such as if you want warning so you can look away before they bring the needle out. Asking them to count to three before sticking you can also help. Ask about alternatives. If you are getting a shot instead of having blood drawn, you can sometimes get an alternative form. For instance, flu vaccines can be given through the nasal cavities instead of a shot. Request a smaller needle. Unless you need a large amount of blood drawn, you can likely get away with a smaller needle, typically a butterfly needle. Ask the person drawing your blood if one will work for your situation, being sure to explain why. Let them know they only get one chance. If you are afraid of needles, you likely don't want someone poking into your arm again and again. Request that they take all the blood they need the first time they poke you. If your procedure requires multiple needle sticks, ask if you can return another day to complete the blood draw or injections to give yourself a break. Ask for the best. If you're worried that someone won't do a good job, ask for a technician to do it, particularly if you are at a large facility. If you're afraid, most people will understand why you want an expert who can do it quickly. Remind yourself the pain will be over quickly. Even if you are afraid of needles, reminding yourself of how short the pain will last can help. You can say, "It may hurt, but the pain will be over and done within a few seconds. I can deal with that." Try an anesthetic cream. An anesthetic cream can numb the area where you are getting injected. Make sure it's okay with the doctor before using it, and ask where you can apply it for the injection. Distract yourself. Distraction can help you cope with getting pricked and poked. Try listening to music, for instance, or even just playing a game on your phone. Bring a book to read, so you don't have to pay attention to what's going on. Use a coping technique. Let the medical personnel know what you are going to do, and then go into one of your coping techniques. You can use either the breathing or visualization exercises while you are being pricked, but you should wait until the person is done to try the tension exercise.
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Work on changing your mindset. Write down situations that make you afraid. Start small. Work up the levels. Keep working through each level. Breathe through it. Lie down during a shot or blood draw. Practice visualization. Use applied tension. Consider therapy. Discuss your fear with the phlebotomist, nurse, or doctor. Ask about alternatives. Request a smaller needle. Let them know they only get one chance. Ask for the best. Remind yourself the pain will be over quickly. Try an anesthetic cream. Distract yourself. Use a coping technique.
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How to Obtain Autopsy Reports & Results
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Autopsy reports can help you find closure and give you insight into legal matters, especially if the person's death was unexpected. Autopsy policies vary from state to state, however, most final autopsy reports become available 30-45 days after the autopsy. To obtain one, you'll need to send in an autopsy request form to the coroner's office, which can usually be found on your state's medical examiner website. In most states, autopsy reports are provided at no charge, but in some areas, you may need to pay a fee for the report. Once your request is approved, you'll receive the report by mail.
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Understand the purpose of an autopsy. An autopsy is an examination of the body of a deceased person, carried out by a qualified pathologist. The pathologist creates a written record of the autopsy findings, including the microscopic and laboratory tests. Next of kin or other authorized individuals can then request copies of these reports. There are two types of autopsies: The hospital autopsy: This type is often referred to as a post-mortem exam or necropsy. During hospital autopsies, the pathologist use surgical techniques to perform an external and internal examination on the deceased. Hospital autopsies are performed to help answer specific questions about the cause of death and identify diseases or problems related to the patient's death. The forensic autopsy: This type determines the person's cause of death, as well as the manner of death (for example, natural, accident, suicide, homicide). Forensic autopsies are also performed to determine the identity of the deceased, as well as the time of death and/or the fatal injury. The evidence collected from the body during a forensic autopsy may be used in a criminal case to prove or disprove a person's guilt or innocence. Check your state’s policy on autopsy results. Autopsy policies vary from state to state, and country to country. However, in general, most final autopsy reports are available 30 to 45 days after the autopsy. Complex cases may take up to 90 days before the final autopsy results are complete and available. A comprehensive chart of the autopsy policy by state is available here. Some states limit autopsy reports to next of kin or individuals who have a legitimate interest in the report. Several states make autopsy reports public records, though in certain circumstances, the records can be withheld. Write a request for the autopsy report. Most states require a written request for the autopsy report. The details on the request, as well as the address for the request and the request form, can be found on the website of your state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and/or coroner's office. In most written requests, you will need to include your full name, your address, your telephone number, your relationship to the deceased, their date of death, and the county in which the death occurred. In some states, such as Iowa and Maryland, the cause and manner of death of the deceased becomes part of the public record. The remainder of the information contained within the autopsy report is confidential and considered a medical record. Next of kin can write a request for the detailed autopsy report, as well as other legitimate individuals such as treating physicians, law enforcement investigating the death, and county attorneys. View the autopsy in person. In some states, for example Maryland, you can read and review the autopsy report in person by appointment at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, free of charge. However, you cannot copy the autopsy or take it with you without paying for a copy. Check the website of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in your state for more information. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will have most of the information that you need to request an autopsy report. Most large cities and counties have a coroner's and medical examiner's office Pay for the report, if necessary. Most autopsy reports are provided at no charge to the next of kin and other legitimate individuals. However, some states, like Maryland and Texas, require a fee for a completed, detailed autopsy report. The fee may vary. For example, the fee for an autopsy in Texas is $0.10 per a page , and the fee for the autopsy in Maryland is $30 for family members. Receive the report by mail. Processing of your written request will vary state by state. However, you will receive the autopsy report via regular mail. Remember to be patient as this might take some time to receive.
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Understand the purpose of an autopsy. Check your state’s policy on autopsy results. Write a request for the autopsy report. View the autopsy in person. Pay for the report, if necessary. Receive the report by mail.
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How to Break Your Cat's Cycle of Xenophobia (Fear of Strangers)
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If your cat struggles with a fear of strangers, or xenophobia, you can help break this cycle by asking guests not to approach your cat when they come over to visit, and just to ignore it. Instead, allow your cat to come up to your visitors on its own terms. Make sure the cat has an escape route or somewhere safe to hide while guests are over, since feeling secure might make the cat more likely to be social. If your guests really want to befriend your cat, consider giving them some treats they can drop near their feet to entice the cat to come out.
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Ask guests not to approach your cat. When you have guests over, ask them to let your cat approach them, instead of the other way around. Cats are generally curious by nature, so letting them explore new guests without becoming startled can help to socialize them. Cats may be less likely to approach children, guests who are very tall, or people they've never encountered before. Be especially patient with your cat when guests of this kind come by. Eye contact can be seen as a threat, so ask your guest to simply ignore the cat. Instead, the person can take a seat and drop a few treats from their hand to help the cat build a positive association. Coax him out of hiding. If you have guests over, but your cat is nowhere to be seen, try shaking his food bag, or (if he eats canned food) running the can opener to coax him from his hiding spot. You may also try jingling a toy that he likes. If your guests are patient and calm, you may consider bringing your cat out. However, make sure he has an escape route if he becomes overwhelmed. Ask guests to squat or sit. Cats tend to be afraid of particularly large and/or tall people. Ask your guests to sit down or squat to make your cat feel more comfortable around them. Prepare for strangers. Having planned guests over is one thing; however, sometimes unexpected strangers (like a pizza delivery person, mailman, or missionary) may arrive at your door. Strangers are the not right people to use for breaking your cat's xenophobia. Allow your cat to run and hide if he wants to. Make sure your cat has places to hide. It may sound counterintuitive, but if your cat has a safe bolt hole (an empty cardboard box, for instance) then he may be more willing to be brave. Make sure he has access to his hiding places when guests are over. You can also provide vertical spaces for the cat to escape to if he feels threatened, such as tall cat trees. He can also watch and assess a situation safely, before deciding it's OK and he wants to join in. Knowing when to hide and protect himself and when to come out and play is an excellent social skill for your cat to develop. Encourage him to play. When guests are over, you (or someone else the cat trusts) can sit with him nearby. You can pet him, offer him treats, and encourage him to play. If you can get him into a positive and playful mood, he'll be more likely to interact with new people. Don't cut off his escape route. You may be frustrated by your cat's fear or really want him to stay and play, but trapping him can cause him to panic and won't do much to cure his xenophobia. Make sure guests leave a clear route between the cat and the door or his hiding place so he can escape if necessary. Try synthetic cat hormones. When a cat feels safe and comfortable he will rub his face against objects, which leaves a facial pheromone. Products like Feliway mimic these pheromones, which may help reassure your cat that he is in a safe environment. Consider anti-anxiety medication. If your cat is experiencing ongoing anxiety, speak to your vet about including anti-anxiety medication in your method. This may help your cat stay calm enough to gain a critical level of socialization. Your vet might recommend using zylkene, which can help pets manage stress. Some people believe that certain flower extracts, such as Bach Flower Remedies' "Rescue Remedy", can help their cats relax. Give the proper dose to the cat before company arrives. Always consult a veterinarian before administering medication to you cat. Provide a safe area. If you'd prefer a more methodical approach, you can follow a “starting distance” methodology with your cat. Begin by creating a safe space. Before any guests arrive, provide your cat with a safe area to go. This will be an area where the cat can completely avoid guests. Provide water, food, and a litter box. Place your cat in the safe space (but don't lock him in) and let him remain there while guests arrive. This will help your cat to stop associating the presence of guests in the home with anxiety. Find your cat's "starting distance. " When you have a particularly patient guest, ask them to help you find your cat's starting distance. When you cat emerges from the safe area, have your guest come as close as they can to your cat before the cat displays any signs of anxiety or aggression. This is your cat's approximate starting distance. Begin with a motionless guest. The next time a guest comes over, remove your cat from the safe area, and place him at his approximate starting distance from the guest. Ask your guest to remain motionless (standing or sitting), and allow the cat to investigate them. If the cat remains calm, reward his behavior with treats, play, or petting and attention for a few minutes, then put him back in the safe area. You can repeat this exercise a few times while your guest is visiting. If the cat seems uncomfortable, move him further away until he is calm, and reward him as just outlined. Decrease the distance by a few inches. Keep doing these sessions, each time watching your cat carefully. Have the guest move slowly and with gentle motions. Your guest doesn't need to say anything, but they may choose to speak in soothing tones. Eventually, the cat will be calm enough to remain within arm's reach of the guest. Anti-anxiety medication can help with this process also. If your cat becomes anxious, simply increase the distance until he is calm. Incorporate movement. Once your cat is fairly comfortable approaching a guest that is still, see what happens if your guest moves around. Ask your guest to pace back and forth or make any movement that you want your cat to get accustomed to. (You may find that the starting distance is longer as some cats are more timid about movement.) Repeat the exercises with your guest moving so that your cat becomes desensitized. Know your kitten’s age. A kitten of any age can benefit from exposure to new people; however, kittens between two and seven weeks old have been shown to benefit immensely from socialization. If you have purchased the kitten from a breeder or pet store, you may not have the kitten until he is six or seven weeks old, so it is important to bring him around people right away. Provide a safe environment. When you bring home a new kitten, give him a little time to become comfortable. (This length will vary from kitten to kitten, but a couple of days is a good rule of thumb). Once he seems comfortable around you and in your home (he is exploring on his own, snuggles with you, and is eating), begin to invite guests over. Expose your kitten to diverse people. Kittens will grow accustomed to people if they are exposed to many different types of people when they are young. Invite over friends of different sizes, shapes, and ages. Invite people of various races and genders. Additionally, it is good for him to encounter people who look “unique” for one reason or another (such as people who use wheelchairs, people with beards, or people who wear hats and/or glasses). Make sure that the people around your cat are kind and gentle. Avoid very loud noises. Be careful with young children, who may not understand how to handle a kitten. Reward him with praise. Anytime your kitten actively approaches a new person and interacts with them, reward the kitten with affection and praise. It is important to teach your kitten that this is a desired behavior. You may even want to offer him a treat.
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Ask guests not to approach your cat. Eye contact can be seen as a threat, so ask your guest to simply ignore the cat. Coax him out of hiding. Ask guests to squat or sit. Prepare for strangers. Make sure your cat has places to hide. Encourage him to play. Don't cut off his escape route. Try synthetic cat hormones. Consider anti-anxiety medication. Provide a safe area. Find your cat's "starting distance. Begin with a motionless guest. Decrease the distance by a few inches. Incorporate movement. Know your kitten’s age. Provide a safe environment. Expose your kitten to diverse people. Reward him with praise.
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How to Check Your Prostate
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If you are a man over the age of 40 and are experiencing symptoms like difficulty urinating or lower back pain, you may want to have your doctor check your prostate. To check your prostate, your doctor will have you lie down on your side with your knees up, or ask you to stand while leaning forward with your hips flexed. After they put on a sterile glove that they've lubricated with something like Vaseline, your doctor will use their finger to gently feel the walls of your rectum. During the exam, they will feel for abnormalities, such as bumpy, firm, enlarged, or tender areas. This may sound a bit scary, but the good news is that the exam should only take around 10 seconds.
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Determine the necessity of a screening based on your age. The American Cancer Society suggests a yearly prostate screening for all men age 50 and over. However, select circumstances may warrant screenings beginning at an earlier age. These include: Age 40 for men with more than one first-degree relative (son, brother, or father) who had prostate cancer before age 65. Age 45 for men with a single first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65. Age 45 for African American men due to carrying a higher risk of prostate cancer. Note any symptoms associated with your urinary system. Problems associated with your bladder, urethra, and penis can all potentially have ties to prostate problems. Due to the proximity of the prostate to these systems it can grow and press against them causing dysfunction. With prostate issues you may experience the following: Slow or weak urine streams Difficulty urinating Frequent urination at night Burning urination Blood in your urine Difficulty getting an erection Painful ejaculation Lower back pain See your doctor. If you have any urinary symptoms, a variety of ailments may be responsible that a DRE alone cannot diagnose. Also, a DRE is just one of several tests your doctor may use to determine the health of your prostate. Your doctor may order a trans rectal ultrasound (TRUS) to check for suspicious tissues inside of your rectum. A biopsy may also be necessary to confirm or rule out cancer. Request a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Your doctor can order a laboratory test to check your PSA levels (a specific protein found in your prostate) in the event of prostate abnormalities. Most doctors conclude a PSA level of 4ng/ml or lower is considered normal. PSA levels can cause false positive or false negative results. The Unites States Preventive Task Force advises against prostate screening with PSA levels due to these risks. Ejaculation (recent sexual activity), prostate infection, digital rectal examination, and bike riding (due to pressure on the prostate) can cause elevations of PSA. Those without prostate symptoms and elevated PSA may require repeat testing after two days. Repeat elevated PSA levels may warrant a DRE and/or biopsy of the prostate (needle inserted to take a piece of the prostate tissue for analysis) if symptoms are present. Men with a PSA of less than 2.5 ng/mL may only need to be retested every two years whereas screening should be done yearly if your PSA level is 2.5 ng/mL or higher. Consider having your doctor perform the exam. Though it may seem relatively simple to perform, prostate exams require proper technique and the ability to understand what you are feeling for. Possible complications include bleeding due to nail punctures of cysts or other masses. This can lead to infection or other complications, which you cannot handle at home and would require a trip to your doctor regardless. In addition, if your self exam is abnormal and you seek advice from your doctor, he will most likely repeat the exam to confirm the results anyway. Assume the correct position. Performed at your doctor's office, your doctor would position you either lying down on your side with your knees up or standing leaning forward with your hips flexed. This gives the doctor easier access to your rectum and prostate. Inspect the area for any skin conditions. This will either require some handy work with a hand mirror or the assistance of a spouse or partner. Inspect your rectal area visually for any skin conditions, such as cysts, warts, or hemorrhoids. Put on a sterile glove. You or your partner should put on a sterile latex glove to perform the DRE. Ensure that you wash your hands before touching the glove to put it on. You will only use your index finger for the exam, but you should still wear gloves. Ensure you have closely trimmed fingernails before washing your hands and putting on the glove. Even through the latex, you can accidentally scrape the area or puncture a cyst or other mass. Lubricate the glove. A lubricant such as Vaseline or KY Jelly will allow easier, less stressful penetration into the rectum. Apply a liberal amount of the lubricant to the index finger of the glove. Feel the walls of your rectum. You or your partner will insert the index finger into your rectum. Turn the finger in a circular motion to feel for any bumps or lumps that could indicate cancer, tumors, or cysts along the walls of your rectum. If no abnormalities are present, the walls should be smooth with a consistent shape. Use gentle pressure. Feel the wall of your rectum toward your belly button. Your prostate lies above/in front of this portion of your rectal wall. Abnormal findings as you feel toward your prostate include firm, bumpy, non-smooth, enlarged, and/or tender areas. Remove your finger. In a professional setting, the entire exam will take approximately ten seconds, so don't spend too much time feeling around as it will only increase your discomfort with the exam. Dispose of the glove and remember to wash your hands again immediately. Contact your doctor. Make sure that you follow-up with your doctor for further tests and discussion. If you feel like your exam showed abnormalities, then you should make an appointment with your doctor right away. Remember to tell the physician that you administered a self exam if it's been less than two days since this can result in an elevated PSA level on other tests.
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Determine the necessity of a screening based on your age. Note any symptoms associated with your urinary system. See your doctor. Request a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Consider having your doctor perform the exam. Assume the correct position. Inspect the area for any skin conditions. Put on a sterile glove. Lubricate the glove. Feel the walls of your rectum. Feel the wall of your rectum toward your belly button. Remove your finger. Contact your doctor.
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How to Cope with a Spouse's Incarceration
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Coping with your spouse's incarceration can be stressful and emotional, but with time, it should get easier to adjust to your new lifestyle. Work out with your spouse how often you'll call and visit. While they're away, you may need to take on more responsibility of the household finances and chores. It's also important to take time everyday to de-stress by going for a walk, listening to music, or taking a relaxing bath. That way, you can have some time away from thinking about your spouse. If you feel alone and the pressure feels too much, consider joining a support group where you can meet people in similar situations to yours.
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Realize it's okay to mourn. Your spouse's incarceration creates barriers in your marriage such as a lack of intimacy, family involvement, and financial contribution. You have just experienced a loss and a big life change. It's okay to feel sad, mad, angry, upset, frustrated, helpless, or out of control. It's okay to cry and express your emotions. You may want to journal your feelings and what you're experiencing. Writing down your feelings can be helpful in understanding them. Deal with your own trauma and shame. You may feel shame about your spouse being in prison. Perhaps you feel guilty for the crime your spouse committed or somehow responsible for him or her going to jail. You may wonder what you could have done differently or how things could have changed if you had played a different role. Perhaps you feel depressed from experiencing the loss of your spouse to jail. It's important to confront these feelings and work through them. Remember that your spouse is responsible for his or her own decisions. Accept reality. Life is different now. You are now responsible for taking care of the kids, paying the bills, and doing the chores without the aid of your spouse. You now will have to accept that holidays will not include your spouse. It's okay to reflect on happy memories of the two of you together, but don't dwell in the past, wishing for it to be your present. As much as you want things to change, it is out of your control. It's up to you the accept the changes that have occurred. Accept that your life has changed dramatically. Don't buck against it and make it more difficult for yourself. Accept your feelings as a natural part of the circumstances you are experiencing. You may want to talk to someone about how you feel. You can talk to a close friend or start seeing a therapist. Decide what to tell people. You may feel ashamed to tell people your spouse is in prison and find yourself making excuses like, “He's away on business” or “she's visiting his family.” Before you get too far, think about what you want to tell people about the absence of your spouse. Think about the people you want to know and the people you don't want to know. Next, think about what you want to tell people. How much do you want others knowing? Do you want them knowing your spouse is in prison, what your spouse did, or how long he or she will be gone? Remembering that you don't have to share anything you don't want to share. When talking about your spouse's incarceration, be clear whether you want the discussion to stay in confidence. Be clear in saying, “This stays between the two of us, and I hope you respect my family's privacy.” Make necessary changes. Because of all the changes resulting from your spouse no longer being in the home, you may have to adjust your life, habits, and behaviors. If you struggle to pay the mortgage or car payments on your own, you may have to consider getting a different job or selling your car. You may have to arrange different childcare or spend more time at home taking care of chores. Think about what new responsibilities you are taking on and how you will deal with them. You may need to start scheduling your days and weeks in order to make sure all tasks get done. Write lists, to-dos, and involve the help of your family and friends. Take care of yourself. You may feel the urge to support your spouse and be there 100% for him or her. While it's great to take care of and support your spouse (and/or your children), make sure you take care of yourself, too. Keep up with friends and your social life, get enough rest, eat healthy foods, and get some exercise. You may get so invested in taking care of other people and forget to take care of yourself. You may feel like no one understands you and what it feels like to have a spouse in prison and start to isolate yourself. Remember it's important to keep people in your life, even if it's a small circle of family and friends. Know how to deal with your stress. Nurture yourself by handling stress daily instead of letting it accumulate over time. Go for a daily walk, write in a journal, listen to music, take a long bath, or play with your dog. Talk to your children. It may feel daunting to think about telling your children about their parent's incarceration. It's likely they will feel similar to how you feel: scared, confused, angry, sad, or lonely. Have an age appropriate discussion with your children, letting them know that things will be different at home. Let them know they can still talk to their parent on the phone and see him or her during visits. You may want to discuss what your children may say if other kids ask about where dad or mum is. It's up to you and the child how to answer, whether to say “Dad is in jail” or to say “Mum is away.” Join a support group. Remember that it's hard to go through so many changes and still try to balance having a 'normal' life. Especially if you dislike talking about your problems with family and friends, a support group can be helpful in banding together with other spouses who know what it feels like to have their loved one in jail. They may be able to share tips with you and support you and provide a listening ear unlike other people. Look at local resources to find a support group that fits your needs. Expect changes in behavior from your spouse. It may be difficult for your spouse to transition to having a different role as 'prisoner' and away from the traditional roles of 'father/mother', 'husband/wife', or 'businessperson'. While dealing with these changes, he or she may become sad, upset, depressed, anxious, or angry. Your spouse may try to regain power in the family or in the business and may become demanding or threatening. Remind yourself that this is a huge adjustment for your spouse and have compassion. If your spouse feel frustrated, upset, angry or sad, remind yourself that your spouse has had many of his or her freedoms taken away. Show your spouse compassion and empathy by saying, “I'm sorry to hear it's difficult” or, “I'm here to support you.” Sometimes imprisoned men may request that their wives bring contraband into the prison or ask their wives to participate in criminal activities. If you are put into this position, do not feel obligated to comply. Keep your own safety in mind and seek help if you feel threatened. Move on in life. Your life won't end after your spouse is incarcerated. You still have some time to live. Use it constructively. Your spouse will also feel bad if you don't. Carry on in life and eagerly wait for them to be released. Discuss expectations. Early on, discuss what is reasonable expectations of communication. If your spouse is incarcerated 5 hours away, it may not be reasonable to expect weekly visits. Think about how you can be there for your spouse while also being there for yourself. It's not realistic to drop your whole social life in order to be ready to accept a phone call. You want to be supportive of your spouse, but be realistic, too. Communicate within your means. Think about what you can afford and how frequently you can connect. You may want to accept daily phone calls, but be mindful of the costs. You may also want to send packages and photos and money to your spouse, but don't go above and beyond your means. You may wish to prove to everyone that your marriage can last while your spouse is in prison, but don't punish yourself by waiting by the phone all day. Being within your means also means being mindful of your time. If you cannot afford to take time off from work some weekends to visit your spouse, it's okay. It's okay to make compromises based on your availability, finances, and support. Your spouse will understand. Keep a notebook near the phone. Phone calls are generally 15 minutes, and there's a lot to say in a short amount of time. Throughout the day, write down things you want to discuss with your spouse, and bring this list to the phone. That way you can be prepared and cover the topics that are important to you. Arrange visits. It can be difficult to maintain a marriage when you never see your spouse. See if you can commit to bi-weekly or monthly visits, if time and money will allow. It can be nice to have something to look forward to, and your spouse will look forward to it, too.
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Realize it's okay to mourn. Deal with your own trauma and shame. Accept reality. Decide what to tell people. Make necessary changes. Take care of yourself. Talk to your children. Join a support group. Expect changes in behavior from your spouse. Move on in life. Discuss expectations. Communicate within your means. Keep a notebook near the phone. Arrange visits.
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How to Ask Someone out if They've Already Rejected You
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If you want to ask someone out who has rejected you once before, wait a while before asking them a second time so they have time to think about their feelings towards you. Continue to act casual and confident around your crush, since you won't get a second chance if you make things awkward or avoid them altogether. Once your crush has had some time to think things over, try to spend more time with them as friends, which will show them you're interested in them. Flirt with them occasionally so they get an idea you're interested in them, but not too much so it overwhelms them. When you're ready to ask them out again, do so in a casual way by suggesting that you have dinner together or go to see a concert.
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Figure out why they rejected you. This can be difficult because you don't want to seem desperate or overly hurt, but if your crush didn't give you a good answer as to why they didn't want to go out with you, it could be good to meet up with them and ask a few questions to gain some insight as to what they are thinking. If they very bluntly stated why they didn't want to go out with you, like "I'm not interested in you for this reason" or "I'm going through something difficult and don't need the stress of dating," then you don't want to irritate them by asking for more explanation. People are often caught off-guard when asked out, so a lot of times they come up with an answer on the spot that may not be the complete truth. Calmly approach your crush and ask them if they wouldn't mind grabbing coffee (not as a date) because you wanted to talk through some things with them. Then, when you are together, ask if there was a specific reason they didn't want to go out with you or if your approach was what turned them off. Do not then proceed to ask them out again, but thank them for giving you some insight and be understanding and be patient. Think over your current relationship. Sometimes it's the essence of the relationship that is what caused the rejection. Are you asking out your best friend and they are worried that it will ruin the relationship? Have there been conflicts recently that have left your crush confused or irritated with you? Thinking through your relationship can be helpful to know if it was part of the reason you were rejected. If you asked out someone you met once at a party or on a night out, this doesn't necessarily apply to you, but if you asked out a good friend it's possible that they don't want to ruin your relationship or there's something else going on in their life that's keeping them from jumping into something new. It's also possible that at this point they just aren't attracted to you, which in that case it just takes time and patience before you can ask them out again. Examine your approach. Did you just ask someone out that you didn't know in a very demeaning manner, were you confident or really nervous in your approach, or did you catch your friend off guard and they didn't know how to respond? If you have asked other people out, think about the approaches that were successful and those that weren't and think about how you came across to your crush. Respect their answer. If you asked someone out and were rejected, don't insist on taking them on a date. It can seem desperate and be incredibly annoying to your crush if you persist when they've already told you no. Once you have figured out why they rejected you, respect their answer and don't ask them out again right away. Be patient. As previously stated, you want to respect the person you asked out by giving them time. Sometimes people need to process and think over things, and over time they may realize that they are interested in you. Giving your crush space to think over their feelings towards you could lead to a much more positive answer later on. Act like you were not phased. One of the biggest ways to show you were hurt by rejection is by acting weird or awkward around your crush or stepping completely out of their life. Now, you don't want to over-assert yourself into their life, but it's helpful to act casual around them and not show any pain. If you step out of their life completely and become distant, you'll lose an opportunity to ask them out later on. In some cases, people do need space, and after they learn that you are interested in them, they feel awkward and don't want to be around you all the time. Feel out the situation to see if it's best if you step back for a while or if you should be as present as you were before. It is important, though, that you don't show your crush you were incredibly hurt or that the rejection made you insecure. Most people don't find insecurity attractive, so continue to act confident. Become friendly with your crush again. After you have given your crush some time to think over things, it's time to get back into their life. You may have decided to act like things are normal or maybe you gave them some space, but before you plan to ask them out again, you want to develop a relationship with them. If you weren't friends before, then becoming friends may be the key to gaining a date with your crush. It's possible that they didn't feel comfortable going out with someone they didn't know, so helping them get to know you could better your chances when you ask them out again. If you were friends before, you don't want to just go right back to where you were before in the friend zone. That may lead your crush to think that you have accepted there is no future between the two of you, and your crush may stop considering the possibility that you still like them. It's best to develop a friendship again but to show that you are interested in other things too, then they won't feel awkward around you. Clean yourself up. This isn't a shoo-in, but it always helps someone say yes to a date if they find you attractive. Consider going to a gym or trying out a different hairstyle to pique your crush's interest. It's also important that you have proper hygiene -- people don't usually want to go out with someone who doesn't take care of their body! Flirt with them and with others. It could be helpful to occasionally flirt with your crush, to show them that you are playfully considering them. You don't want to only flirt with them or flirt with them frequently, though. Make it clear that your options are open and that you are considering other people. Sometimes all it takes is jealousy to make your crush realize they are interested in you. Don't turn all your attention on someone else if you want your crush to know you are still interested in them. This may lead them to feel confused or believe that you have moved on completely. Pay attention to their behavior around you. Before you ask them out again, you'll want to see if anything has changed in the way they are interacting with you. If they are acting somewhat playful or are suddenly interested in your other romantic interests, it could be a sign that they are beginning to see you as more than a friend. Use a different approach. Now that you've had time to better your relationship and pique your crush's interest, you're probably ready to ask them out. However, it could be good to change up your approach from the last time to better your chances. Be confident and ask them in the way you think would receive the best answer. Be cool when you ask your crush out again -- don't seem desperate or like all you have been thinking about is asking them out again. Play it up like you'd love to treat them to lunch or coffee (or whatever it is you want to do) and make it seem somewhat casual. Or maybe do something fun like going to a concert, something that could also be done with a friend.Your crush may be more willing to go on a date like this if they feel you aren't trying to jump into something serious. If you did all this and were turned down again, it unfortunately may be a sign that you need to move on. Someone may reject you once without really thinking about it, but if they reject you a second time it means they had some time to think about it and still aren't interested. Respect their decision and understand that it obviously wasn't meant to be.
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Figure out why they rejected you. Think over your current relationship. Examine your approach. Respect their answer. Be patient. Act like you were not phased. Become friendly with your crush again. Clean yourself up. Flirt with them and with others. Pay attention to their behavior around you. Use a different approach.
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How to Treat Fried Hair
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To treat your fried hair, apply a hair mask once a week after you wash it to keep it moisturized. Look for a mask with ingredients that can help damaged hair, like jojoba oil, argan oil, and keratin. You can also apply the oils directly to your hair. Until your hair heals, only shampoo every 2-3 days to avoid stripping more moisture from it. As it's only recommended to use a hair mask once a week, you can deep condition your hair the times you're not using a hair mask. Leave the conditioner in for 10 minutes, which will help to rehydrate it. If your hair is still damaged, you might want to consider getting a haircut to remove the damaged ends.
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Get a haircut. When your hair is fried, it's usually the ends that show the most damage. A visit to your hair stylist for a cut can instantly make your locks look better. That doesn't mean you have to go for a super short cut, though. Getting regular trims can help your fried hair look healthier. Try to get your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Usually, a ½ inch (1.25 cm) trim is all you need to make your locks look fresher. Consider getting layers to remove the damage without sacrificing length. Apply a hair mask. Fried hair is dehydrated so it requires serious moisture. A hair mask contains more moisturizing ingredients than regular conditioners so it can hydrate your hair more effectively. Use the mask after you've washed and towel dried your hair, and leave it on for however long the package says. Rinse it out with cool water. Look for a hair mask with ingredients that can help damaged hair, such as jojoba oil, argan oil, wheat proteins, and keratin. Wrapping a warm microfiber towel or plastic wrap around your head while you have the mask on can help it penetrate your cuticle more easily and allow it to repair your hair more effectively. If the mask contains protein, however, don't do this. If you hair is extremely fried and damaged, you may want to leave the mask on overnight. Wear a shower cap or plastic wrap over the mask so it doesn't stain your pillowcases or sheets. It's usually recommended that you use a mask once a week. If your hair is very damaged, though, you may want to use it twice a week. Use an oil treatment. Fried hair can benefit greatly from the use of a hair oil because it helps moisturize your hair in a way that's similar to its natural oils. Apply four to five drops of oil to your palm and rub it between your hands. Work it through the length of your hair from the ears down while it's still wet and then style as usual. A variety of oils work well for the hair, such as argan, coconut, jojoba, macadamia, and almond. You can also find serums that contain a blend of two or more oils. The length, thickness, and amount of damage to your hair will determine how much oil you need. Start with one to two drops and add more if necessary. You can also apply an oil to the ends of dry, fried hair. Only use one or two drops, though, or your hair may wind up looking greasy. For severely fried hair, you may want to use a hot oil treatment. Heat the container of oil in a pot of hot water, and saturate all of your hair with it. Place a plastic shower cap or plastic wrap over your head, and allow the oil to sit on your locks for at least 30 minutes. Follow up by shampooing your hair. Cut down on how often you wash. When your hair is damaged, washing it too often can strip even more moisture from your locks and make them look worse. Instead of washing everyday, try to shampoo every 2 or 3 days to keep your hair hydrated. Concentrate the shampoo at your scalp when you wash and only work the lather down to the ends to avoid removing too much moisture. Be sure to choose a moisturizing shampoo with ingredients such as olive or argan oil, or glycerin, sorbitol, or shea butter. Avoid shampoos that contain mineral oil and petrolatum, which can actually form a film that keeps moisture out of your hair. Use a deep conditioner after you shampoo. For a fried, damaged hair, a thin, watery conditioner usually isn't enough to hydrate it. Instead, follow up your shampooing with a deep conditioner for intense hydration. Apply it to your hair and allow it to sit for approximately 10 minutes before washing it out with cool water. Look for a thick formula that comes in a tube or tub with moisturizing ingredients such as butters, oils, ceramides, and glycerin, as well as strengthening ingredients, such as keratin, amino acids, and hydrolyzed proteins. When you apply the deep conditioner, be sure to concentrate on the ends of your hair. Using a deep conditioner once a week may be sufficient, but if your hair is very dry, you may want to bump it up to twice a week. Follow up with a leave-in conditioner. Even if you use a deep conditioner when you wash your hair, your fried tresses may still need more hydration. A leave-in conditioner provides moisture throughout the day because you don't rinse it out. Apply the leave-in while your hair is still damp and comb it through to ensure that all of the strands are well coated. For coarse or thick hair, it's best to use a cream or lotion leave-in formula. Limit your heat styling. While heat styling can make your hair look fabulous, it also strips the moisture from your locks. That's why it's an especially bad idea when your hair is fried. Try to limit your use of curling irons, flat irons, and even blow dryers as much as possible. Let your hair air dry when you wash it, and play up your hair's natural texture rather than curling or straightening it. When you do heat style your hair, always use a heat protectant first to limit the damage to your locks. Cream or lotion heat protectant formulas are best for coarse or thick hair. Sprays work better for fine or thin hair. Use curlers or bobby pins to create fun looks without the heat. Avoid coloring your hair too often. When your hair is fried, it's often the result of bleaching or other coloring treatments. While occasional coloring treatments won't hurt, avoid using bleach as much as possible. Make changes to your color slowly by gradually adding color instead of suddenly switching to a new shade. Protect your hair from the elements. It's not just coloring and heat styling that can damage your hair. Sun, salt water, chlorine, and other environmental factors can be a problem for fried hair too. Wear a hat to cover your hair if you're going to be spending time out in the sun. If you're going swimming in the ocean or a pool, wet your hair with clean water to prevent it from absorbing the salt water or chlorine, and rinse your locks as soon as you're done swimming. Some leave-in conditioners and other styling products contain ingredients that contain UV-ray protectants that keep your hair safe from the sun too. Before you go swimming, it's also a good idea to apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair to keep it from absorbing damaging chemicals and minerals that might be in the water. Avoid rough towels and pillow cases. If your hair is damaged, the damage may be worsened by drying it with towels or sleeping on linen or cotton pillow cases. To avoid this, use a microfiber towel when drying or wrapping your hair. Switch to silk pillow cases.
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Get a haircut. Apply a hair mask. Use an oil treatment. Cut down on how often you wash. Use a deep conditioner after you shampoo. Follow up with a leave-in conditioner. Limit your heat styling. Avoid coloring your hair too often. Protect your hair from the elements. Avoid rough towels and pillow cases.
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How to Play the Game of Taboo
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The objective of Taboo is for your team to correctly guess more taboo words than the other team. To begin, divide your group into two teams of two or more players. Decide which team will go first. This team should designate one person the “clue giver.” Then, place a pile of Taboo cards face-down and start a timer for 2 minutes. The clue giver will draw one card and give their teammates hints to guess the word on the card. However, the clue-giver can't use any part of the taboo word or say any of the other words listed on the card. They can't use sound effects or gestures either. If the team guesses the word, the team gets a point and the clue-giver pulls another card. If the team can't guess the word, the clue-giver can discard the card and draw a new one. However, the other team gets the point. As one team is guessing words, the other team watches to make sure no rules are broken. If a rule is broken, they hit the buzzer and get a point! Once time runs out, the teams swap roles. Once everybody has played as the clue-giver, the game is over. Points are tallied and a winner is declared.
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Divide your group into teams. Do your best to have an even number of people on each team. You also want to try to make the teams even in regards to skill level. Match new players up with more skilled players, and young players with older players. You might do guys versus girls or some other simple way to split up the teams. One team could be all of the people with birthdays that fall during January-June, and the other team could be those with birthdays in July-December. If you have an odd number, it might be good to work out a system where one person on the bigger team sits out each round, or that person has to give clues an extra time. When you have couples or family members playing together, it can be a good idea to put them on separate teams so that they do not have any kind of advantage over the other players. Load cards into the card holder. Before each turn starts, you'll want to fill the card holder with cards so that the clue-giving player can flip through them faster. You don't want to have to draw from a pile unless you run out. This is more of a suggestion than a rule, because it makes the game run smoother but is not mandatory. If you want to draw each card from the pile, that is fine, too. You can play the game if you only have the Taboo cards and none of the other equipment. Gameplay can progress in the same way. You could even write up your own cards with a guess-word and Taboo words that you decide yourself. Draw one card at a time. You can not look ahead at any of the other cards in the deck. You can only look at each card as you draw it to begin giving clues for it. If you catch someone looking ahead, you need to call them out on it as this is cheating. Start the timer. Each player has a certain amount of time to get their teammates to guess as many words as they can. It might be good to designate someone on each turn who is going to pay attention to the timer. You can also switch to a timer that makes noise when it runs out. You could use a timer on someone's phone so that it will make noise when it goes off. Each round should be 1-2 minutes. You can decide on a longer or shorter time limit to change up the game. The card you are looking at when the timer runs out is not scored for anyone and should be discarded, rather than passed on to the next player. Give your teammates clues about the guess-word. If the guess-word is “book,” you might give clues like “something you use to study in school,” and “a large collection of words that has a main plot.” You score points when your teammates guess the word. You can't use any part of the word or any of the taboo words that are listed. If you get to a word that you don't know, or your teammates are having a hard time guessing it, you can skip the card. However, if you do skip a card, that point goes to the other team. If the guess-word is cookbook, then you can't use “cook” or “book” within any of your clues. Your teammates must guess the exact word, so if they get it close, or get part of the word, you need to keep giving them clues until they get it exactly right. Avoid the taboo words. Each card includes some of the most obvious related words and designates those as taboo words, meaning that you are not allowed to say them. For “book,” the taboo words might be “pages,” “read,” “story,” “paperback,”and “text.” You'll lose a point if you say a taboo word, so it's important to be careful. Have an opponent watch and listen for the taboo words. Each round, one player on the non-guessing team is a watchdog making sure you don't use any of the taboo words. Take turns having each player on each team be the one to hold the buzzer and keep track of taboo word use. When you hear the clue giver say one of the taboo words, you buzz them. Put the card into a discard pile for that round. Put skipped cards into the same discard pile. Separate the cards into two piles during each round. One pile is for cards that the guessing team got correct. The second pile is for cards that the clue-giver skipped and cards on which the clue-giver accidently said the guess-word or any of the taboo words. Make sure that everyone is clear on which pile is which as they set cards down. It is important to keep the piles separated for accurate scoring. Score the round. The clue-giving team gets one point for all of the cards that were guessed correctly. The opponents get one point for each card in the discard pile. The discard pile includes skipped cards and any cards the clue-giver got buzzed on. You can decide to play to a certain score, or for a certain number of rounds, whichever you prefer. Make sure not to score the card that the timer ran out on for anyone. It gets put out of the deck until the end of the game. Take all of the cards used during that round and set them aside. Don't use them again until the entire deck has been used. At that point, if you are still playing, you can shuffle the deck and start using the cards again. Give clues quickly but carefully. Part of what makes Taboo enjoyable is the manic quality of clue giving, so don't be afraid to say as much information as quickly as you can. The one point of being careful is to still avoid saying any of the taboo words. Read the guess-word and all of the taboo words before you begin to give any clues. You want to remember what words you can't say. If you realize partway into giving your clues that you said something early on that was a bad clue and that actually confused your teammates, you can tell them to disregard that clue. Use synonyms and antonyms. If you can get people thinking about words that are similar to the word you're describing, you can get them on the right track. Remember, you can't say “sounds like” or “rhymes with,” so don't try to use these in your clues. For example, if the guess-word is poster, you might be able to described it as a wall hanging, or a picture. If the guess-word was angry, you could say, “It is not happy or pleased.” Describe multiple meanings that a word could have. Many words that you'll get could have more than one meaning, and it doesn't matter which meaning you describe. So using the various meanings of words will help people make the connection about what those meanings have in common. If you have a word like bank, you can get people there by describing the place you deposit money or the edge of a river. If the word is chicken, you could describe it as a farm animal and also what you call someone who is acting afraid. You could describe when two cars are racing toward each other until one of them veers out of the way. Pass on words that take too long. Sometimes you'll get a word that your team gets stumped on. Even though you lose a point for passing, if you move on to other words that are easier, then you can get more points for your team. Losing one point is worth gaining three if you can. It's quite common for someone to win 6 points in a 1-minute round, so don't spend more than about 15 seconds on a given word. It's likely that the point you'll earn won't be worth it You still want to do this with discretion because if you pass on too many, then you'll just end up with less points than your opponent. Only pass when it is absolutely necessary to help your team come out on top.
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Divide your group into teams. Load cards into the card holder. Draw one card at a time. Start the timer. Give your teammates clues about the guess-word. Avoid the taboo words. Have an opponent watch and listen for the taboo words. Separate the cards into two piles during each round. Score the round. Give clues quickly but carefully. Use synonyms and antonyms. Describe multiple meanings that a word could have. Pass on words that take too long.
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How to Lose 30 Pounds
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To lose 30 pounds, start by following a diet that's high in protein and includes foods, like eggs, legumes, and poultry, at every meal. Additionally, try to fill up at least half your plate at each meal with fruits and vegetables, which have lots of nutrients and fiber, but are low in calories. You should also focus on drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily to keep your stomach full. Along with a healthy diet, try to exercise for 30 minutes every other day to help burn fat and calories.
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Start a food journal. You will need a good idea of the calories you are consuming before you start any type of reduced calorie diet plan. Start keeping a food journal by noting everything you eat and drink in one day. Note your breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks and anything else you eat throughout the day. Be as accurate as you can. The calories you calculate from these typical days will be your starting point for figuring out a level that will help you lose weight. Continue your food journal after you've begun your weight loss plan as well. Studies show this keeps you accountable to your diet and can help you lose weight and keep it off. Calculate your current daily calorie total. After you've kept a food journal for a few days, you'll be able to determine a calorie goal to meet each day to help you lose weight. Most health professionals recommend aiming for a one to two pound weight loss each week. This is gradual, but safer and more sustainable weight loss. You'll most likely have an easier time maintaining a weight loss that was more gradual. Take your food journal and average the total calories you typically eat. Subtract 500 to 750 calories from this number. This lower calorie level is what you should aim for if you want to lose one to two pounds per week. If you subtract 500 to 750 calories but you get a value less than 1,200 calories, then make 1,200 calories your daily target. Eating less than 1,200 calories daily isn't considered safe. Your metabolism can slow and you're at a high risk for nutrient deficiencies. Figure out a realistic weight loss period. Set up a weight loss calendar or schedule to help get you going and keep you on track for weight loss within a specific time period. If you're going about weight loss with the mindset of losing one to two pounds per week, you'll need about four months to lose 30 pounds. However, you may want to consider giving yourself a few extra weeks to lose that weight. You need to plan for slip-ups, holidays and unplanned stressful events that could set you back a few days or week with your weight loss. Build a support group. Another thing that will be beneficial to plan as part of your weight loss diet is finding and building a support group. Studies have shown that those who have a support group tend to stick to diets long-term and are able to lose more weight and keep it off compared to those who do not have a support group. Talk to friends, family members or co-workers about your weight loss goals and ask them to be your support group and keep you accountable. Also, be your own support group by writing down your motivations for losing weight in your food and fitness journal. Return to this journal daily and weekly to plot your goals, weight and inch reduction. Follow a higher protein diet. Many studies show that a higher protein diet can help you lose weight, but also make it a bit easier to keep the weight off long-term. Protein is an essential nutrient to your diet. Focus on getting a little more than average to help you increase your overall satiety and better manage your appetite. If you make sure to eat a source of protein at each meal, you'll be able to meet your protein needs with ease. Plan to have at least one or two servings of leaner protein per meal and one serving with snacks. One serving of meat protein, is about 85 to 120 grams by weight (or 3 to 4 oz), which delivers 20 to 25 grams of protein. Choose leaner protein sources as these are lower in calories and can easily fit into a low-calorie diet plan. Alternate between different sources of protein to maintain a varied diet. Try: seafood, tofu, legumes, lean beef, eggs, low-fat dairy and poultry. Make half your plate a fruit or vegetable. Another easy trick to maintaining a lower calorie diet, without feeling like you're starving yourself is to fill up on lots of fruits and vegetables. These foods are low in calorie which means you can eat a fair amount and still be within your target calorie goal. In addition, these foods are high in fiber. They provide bulk to meals so you'll feel more full during meals and stay satisfied longer after your meal is completed. Make half of your meals and snacks a fruit or vegetable. Aim for one cup of dense vegetables, two cups of leafy greens and 1/2 cup of fruit per serving. Go for 100% whole grains. In addition to fruits and vegetables, another fiber-packed food group are grains. Add a serving or two of whole grains to your day to help you increase your fiber intake so you'll feel more satisfied with your meals. Its recommended to go for 100% whole grains over refined grains because they are higher in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. Avoid refined grains like white bread, white rice, plain pasta or baked goods made with white flour. Instead, try a variety of whole grains like: oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat bread or whole wheat pasta. Also, always measure portion sizes of whole grains. Stick to 1/2 cup or 1 oz per serving. Pre-pack healthy snacks. Although snacking might seem counter intuitive to weight loss, they can actually be an appropriate part of your weight loss plan. If you feel like you'll need a snack, aim to make snacks 150 calories or less. Also, make sure they contain some lean protein and a fruit or vegetable to make them a nutrient-packed addition to your day. Also, only snack if you need to. For example, if it's been more than four hours since you ate and your stomach is growling or you need a little something before your workout. Try to avoid snacking out of boredom. Place 100 to 150 calorie snacks in small baggies to bring to work or keep at home for a quick on-the-go snack choice. Eat mindfully. When you're trying to lose weight, it is a smart idea to make some lifestyle changes in addition to following a reduced calorie diet. Eating mindfully can be a great tool to use in addition to following a specific diet or exercise plan to lose weight. You'll be forced to pay attention to what you're eating, how you're eating and why you eat. Take at least 20 minutes to eat your meals. This slow method of eating helps give your body enough time to feel satisfied and can help prevent you from overeating. Use smaller portions and smaller plates. Using salad plates at dinner can help you control portion sizes better. Also remove distractions while you're eating. Turning off the TV and your cell phone can force you to pay attention and get more enjoyment and satisfaction from your meals. Drink enough fluids each day. Water is essential to keeping you hydrated throughout the day. However, it's also a key factor in your weight loss. When you're dehydrated, which is fairly common, many times you may confuse thirst for hunger. You may eat or have a snack when in reality you just needed to sip on some water. In addition, drinking a large glass of water prior to meals can help fill you up and make you feel full on a no-calorie fluid. Aim for a minimum of eight 8 ounce glasses of fluid daily. However, some health professionals believe you may even need up to 13 glasses daily. This will depend on your age, gender and activity level. Aim to have you urine the color of lemonade or very pale yellow by the end of the day. In addition, you shouldn't feel thirsty throughout the day. Make an exercise plan. When you're aiming to lose a larger quantity of weight and are planning to use exercise to support that weight loss, it might be beneficial to set up an exercise plan for yourself. Write up a little schedule or calendar that shows what type of exercise you'll be doing, what time of day, how many days a week and for how long. Plan to start with low-impact workouts. Try swimming, walking, water aerobics or elliptical use during the first month. These types of exercises might be better on your joints or be easy for those suffering from arthritis. Also plan to slowly increase the duration or amount of time spent exercising. You may start out by aiming to work out for 20 minutes three days a week. Slowly advance to 30 minutes three days a week and then 30 minutes four days a week. You may want to considering meeting with a personal trainer or physical therapist if you haven't exercised before or want additional guidance. Increase lifestyle activity. An easy way to begin exercising and just being more active is by increasing your lifestyle activity. This is an especially good place to start if you aren't currently doing any planned or structured exercise. Lifestyle activities are those you do on a regular basis. Walking to and from your car, mopping the floor, taking the stairs in your office or even shoveling snow. Some studies show that those people who do a lot of lifestyle activity reap similar benefits to those people who do structured aerobic activity. Try to add more movement or steps to your day. For example, go for a 10 to 20 minute walk after dinner or on your lunch break. Micro walks during the work day, in the morning or during your lunch hour will also help you lose weight. Also, try planning activities, rather than television watching. Encourage your entire family to be more active. Go mini golfing, dog walking or play sports. Include regular cardiovascular exercise. After you've worked on increasing your lifestyle activity start making strides to participating in some planned and structured cardio exercises. Most health experts recommend participating in about 150 minutes of activity each week. This is about 2 1/2 hours. If you haven't been exercising or have difficulty with exercising, start with a smaller goal like 1 1/2 hours a week. Many activities can count as cardio exercises. Try: water aerobics, using the elliptical, going for a walk, doing a dance class or riding a stationary bike. Add in strength training. Strength training helps build lean muscle mass and can help increase your body's ability to burn calories during rest over time. Lift free weights or use weight machines for at least 30 minutes two to three times per week. Aim to work each major muscle group. Lift free weights or use weight machines for at least 30 minutes two to three times per week. Sign up for a personal training session to learn proper form. You should be very careful to avoid injury. Review your form and new exercises with the personal trainer frequently.
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Start a food journal. Calculate your current daily calorie total. Figure out a realistic weight loss period. Build a support group. Follow a higher protein diet. Make half your plate a fruit or vegetable. Go for 100% whole grains. Pre-pack healthy snacks. Eat mindfully. Drink enough fluids each day. Make an exercise plan. Increase lifestyle activity. Include regular cardiovascular exercise. Add in strength training.
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How to Hang Sheetrock
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To hang sheetrock, start by removing any old drywall, nails, and screws attached to the studs or ceiling joists. Then, run a bead of glue along each stud or joist, and press the sheetrock into position so you can nail or screw it into place. If you're hanging sheetrock, on both the ceiling and walls, do the ceiling first, and have someone hold the sheetrock in place while you secure it. If you encounter any windows, doors, or fixtures while you're working, cut around them so the sheetrock fits.
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Purchase the drywall. Visit your local home improvement warehouse. Drywall is sold in multiple sizes: 4 x 8 feet (1.2 x 2.4 m), 4 x 10 feet (1.2 x 3 m) and 4 x 12 feet (1.2 x 3.6 m) are the most common. The 4' x 8' is the easiest to handle and works well for most jobs. 4.5' width sheets are also available at commercial supply houses. Sheetrock will cost just a few dollars per sheet for the 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) thickness. This is the average thickness, which works well for most uses. Haul the sheetrock home flat , for example in the bed of a pickup truck, so it doesn't break or bend while transporting. If you must store the sheets for more than a few days, store them flat and on top of each other so they do not warp or get their corners broken. Assemble your tools and supplies. Few tools are needed to hang drywall. You will need a utility knife and spare blades, a hammer (or drywall drill if you screw the sheets to the wall), a straight edge for cutting and measuring (they make drywall T-squares just for this), and plenty of special drywall nails or screws. Drywall can be installed using nails or screws. With nails you end making larger “divots” because the hammer face is large. These are easily filled later, but require just a little more patience when taping. Screws are the “instrument-of-choice” for professionals these days. No professional drywall installer leaves home without a screw gun. You might also consider getting a drywall foot-lift. Your drywall is usually installed 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) above the ground. A lift, or a drywall hammer in a pinch, will help you prop up the drywall as you nail it to the studs. Remove the old drywall. Unless you are starting fresh and there is no old drywall, you should remove the old drywall instead of trying to patch up the drywall in pieces. The old drywall will need to be pried from the studs and ceiling joists with a crowbar or other instrument (often the hands once you get started), being careful not to connect with any electrical or other wiring under the drywall. Make a thorough job of clearing up the mess. When it comes time to install the new drywall, little pieces left over from the old walls and ceiling will get in your way and make the job more difficult. This would be a good time to pull out the shop vac and run it along the bottom edge of the walls. A broom works well too. Remove all nails and/or screws from the exposed studs and ceiling joists. They can either be removed or hammered into the wood studs. (It's best to remove them so you don't hit them with the new nails or screws you will put in later.) Then run a hammer down each stud to make sure you pulled every screw and nail. Every one you miss will produce an ugly blowout. Measure out your sheetrock before hanging. This goes for both ceilings and walls. Measure and cut the sheetrock so each end lands on the center of a stud or joist. Sheetrock joints that are unsupported by a stud or joist will definitely crack. Sand every cut with a Surform plane or rasp or the sheets will not fit. (NEVER use red chalk to snap lines; it will bleed through the finish paint.) Consider gluing each stud and joist before it receives the drywall. Run a bead of glue down each stud that will be covered by the drywall. Do this immediately before hanging. You don't need to run glue down each stud, but it's recommended, and common practice among professionals. Hang the toughest part first — the ceiling. The order of hanging the drywall matters. This is a two or three person job if you haven't rented a drywall “lifter” which lifts the pieces straight up by hydraulics and all you do is nail or screw the pieces to the joists. If you don't have this machine, build two “T-shaped” supports ("deadmen") to help with this job. Just nail together two 1x3's into a “T” shape, one for each end of the drywall you will be supporting. Make them a little bit more than exact height so you can wedge the sheets to hold them solidly in place. Once the drywall is lifted by hand, the deadmen are slid in under the drywall to wedge it against the ceiling joists while you nail or screw it up. Give up any idea you might have of forcing the sheets into place. They will break or blow out and make a mess. Mark the ceiling joist centers on the top plate (to save much cursing). Always start from a corner when hanging. Never start from the center and hang outwards. Start from one corner and move in a straight perpendicular line. Once you have one row finished, move on to the next row. Mark the stud centers on the ceiling drywall. Make sure to screw or nail the drywall to each stud that it covers. Use a stud finder to locate the stud's position — they should be 16 inches (~40 cm) apart — and then screw or nail four or five evenly-spaced screws into the drywall along the studs. Be sure to install the drywall perpendicular to its framing, whether you're working the ceiling or walls. Because of how drywall is constructed, its strength (dimensional strength bias) runs along the length. This means that it is best to hang it perpendicular, not vertically, for a stronger final product. Cut the drywall using a utility knife and a t-square. You don't need to cut hard to get drywall the shape you want. When cutting, score a line through the face-paper (the front side of the drywall). Next, break the drywall by snapping away from the cut. You may need to cut the drywall into a less regular shape, to fit it around an air vent, for example. Use the same process as you regularly would, taking care to cut off little by little instead of making one big cut. Remember, you can always cut off more later, but you can't put more back on after cutting too much off. Start on the walls once the ceiling is completed. Again, the drywall should be hung horizontally, which might sound more difficult than vertically, but is not. Hang the top piece first. Butt it up to the piece on the ceiling and nail or screw. Again, this will probably take more than one person to do, but if you've got muscle is relatively easy to do alone if no helpers are available. Remember to start from one (top) corner and work on only one row before moving on to the next row. Butt the bottom sheets up to the top pieces on the walls that you have just hung. They should be close to one another, but a little space is okay: You are going to tape and mud the joints later, so you do not have to worry about getting a perfect specimen right away. Continue around the room until complete. Work slowly and steadily, minimizing mistakes and making sure to plan. While hanging sheetrock, remember to: Glue studs before hoisting the sheetrock into place Gun in four or five screws on a stud, hitting each stud that's behind the sheetrock. (To drive screws with the gun running, don't be gentle — punch them in.) Cut around windows, doors, fixtures, and other obstacles. If you have an obstacle that you don't know how to work around, consult a contractor. Check all the screws or nails with a drywall knife to make sure none are sticking out. (Every one you miss will have to be driven in or removed when you're taping, which will make you very grouchy.) Read up on how to tape and mud drywall once it's hung. The seams between the pieces of drywall, including the inside and outside corners need to be covered. This assists in both insulation and achieving an aesthetically pleasing final product. Read up on how to finish drywall. Finishing drywall involves covering the entire sheetrock with a thin layer of joint compound, and then scraping it away, to give the sheetrock an even effect. This process is essential for a professional-looking job. Find out how to texture drywall, if desired. Maybe you want a little pizzaz added to your walls. Read up on this handy little guide for several different techniques. Read up on priming and painting drywall. Your finished wall is almost complete. Prime and paint it and you have a beautiful new room, equipped with sturdy sheetrock and an appropriate color.
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Purchase the drywall. Assemble your tools and supplies. Remove the old drywall. Make a thorough job of clearing up the mess. Remove all nails and/or screws from the exposed studs and ceiling joists. Measure out your sheetrock before hanging. Consider gluing each stud and joist before it receives the drywall. Hang the toughest part first — the ceiling. Mark the stud centers on the ceiling drywall. Cut the drywall using a utility knife and a t-square. Start on the walls once the ceiling is completed. Continue around the room until complete. Read up on how to tape and mud drywall once it's hung. Read up on how to finish drywall. Find out how to texture drywall, if desired. Read up on priming and painting drywall.
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How to Park a Car
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To park a car forward with an automatic transmission, steer the car towards the spot and push down on the brake lightly to slow down, then brake harder when you're in position. If you're parking backwards, switch into reverse when you're about a car's length from the spot. Then, steer towards the spot by turning your wheel in the opposite direction to where you want to go. Once you're in position, push down hard on the brake to stop completely before switching your car into Park (P).
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Steer the car in the direction of the spot. Move the wheel left or right to maneuver your car in the direction of the spot. You should approach the spot going no faster than 5 mph (8.0 km/h). Lightly place your foot on the brake. This will help you pull into the spot at the right speed and not overshoot your target. This is particularly useful if you're parking in front of a wall and. It'll help you maintain control of the car. Pull into the parking space. Take care to avoid hitting the curb or other cars in your way. Focus on your depth perception: have a firm sense of how close all of the objects in your way really are. Press down on the brake. Once you've pulled into the spot, it's time to firmly press down on the brake so the car comes to a complete stop. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Keep your foot on the brake as you turn your wheels in the right direction. If you're pulling into a flat spot, just straighten your wheels. If you've parked uphill, you can turn your wheels away from the curb, and if you've parked downhill, you can turn your wheels toward the curb. This will keep your car from rolling away if your brakes are disengaged. Shift to first gear (or reverse) and set the parking brake. By leaving both the transmission and the parking brake engaged, you have 2 systems holding your car in place, which can help protect you in case one of them fails. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Park-a-Car-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Park-a-Car-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Park-a-Car-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/aid639747-v4-728px-Park-a-Car-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Set the parking brake in place. Slowly steer the car in the direction of the spot. Move the wheel left or right to position the car into the spot. You should approach the spot going no faster than 5 mph (8.0 km/h). If you're directly in front of the spot, this part is easy. If you're trying to maneuver into a space between two cars that is perpendicular to you, then you have to create an arc wide enough for you to turn into the spot. When you're first turning, it may feel like you're overshooting the spot and will hit the car further away from you. Just lightly apply pressure to the brake and quickly turn the wheel in the direction of the spot to comfortably slide the car into place. Lightly press the brake. This will help you maintain control of your car while moving it in the right direction. Pull into the parking space. You can lightly put your foot on the brake to make sure that you don't overshoot the spot. Press down on the brake. Instead of lightly hitting the brake, you should firmly press the brake so the car comes to a complete stop. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Keep your foot on the brake as you turn your wheels in the right direction. If you're pulling into a flat spot, just straighten your wheels. If you've parked uphill, you can turn your wheels away from the curb, and if you've parked downhill, you can turn your wheels toward the curb. This will keep your car from rolling away if your brakes are disengaged. Shift the car into Park (P) and set the parking brake in place. Shift to Reverse (R). Once you're within just a car's length or further away from the spot, you should switch into Reverse before you start backing up. Apply light pressure to the brake. This will help you maintain control of your car as you back up. Steer your car in the direction of the spot. This is a bit trickier when you're parking backwards, because you'll actually have to steer the wheel in the opposite direction that you want the car to go, instead of the same direction. If you want your car to move left, you'll have to steer to the right. Pull into the spot. You can check your mirrors to start moving backwards -- or better yet, put your right arm around the left passenger seat, and look behind you. You'll have a better sense of where to move your car if you're actually looking at the space. Press the brake firmly. Once you've moved the car in the right space, press the brake firmly until the car comes to a complete stop. Shift to Park (P). Set the parking brake in place. Shift to Reverse (R). Once you're within just a car's length or further away from the spot, you should switch into Reverse before you start backing up. Apply light pressure to the brake. This will help you maintain control of your car as you back up. Steer your car in the direction of the spot. This is a bit trickier when you're parking backwards, because you'll actually have to steer the wheel in the opposite direction that you want the car to go, instead of the same direction. If you want your car to move left, you'll have to steer to the right. Pull into the spot. You can check your mirrors to start moving backwards -- or better yet, put your right arm around the left passenger seat, and look behind you. You'll have a better sense of where to move your car if you're actually looking at the space. Press the brake firmly. Once you've moved the car in the right space, press the brake firmly until the car comes to a complete stop. Shift to Park (P). Set the parking brake in place. Check your rear-view mirrors. Make sure that there's no car behind you before you try to parallel park. If there is a car behind you, wait for it to pass or pull into a driveway or side-street ahead, and then approach the spot again. Turn on your signal. This will let other cars know that you're parking. Slow down your car. Shift your transmission down so that you approach the spot at no more than 2–3 mph (3.2–4.8 km/h). If you're driving an automatic car, just lightly press the brake, and if you're driving a manual car, shift down to a lower gear and lightly press the brake. Pull your car so that it's parallel with the car in front of the open space. It should be at least a foot apart from the car. If it's too close, then you may hit the car when you start moving backward. Shift into Reverse (R). Back up. Continue to check your mirrors and blind spots to make sure that the coast is still clear. Turn around before you begin to move backwards. Turn your wheel toward the curb. Lightly press the gas. If you're driving an automatic car, that's all you need to do. If you're driving a manual car, then you should slowly let go of the clutch as you press the gas. If you're parking on a hill, then you can keep pressing the clutch and just slowly move your foot off the brake. Move the car backward until it's halfway in the parking space. Steer your wheel away from the curb. Continue to back up until you're fully in the space. You may not get it on your first try. You can move back and steer your wheel away from the curb, then move forward again while steering your wheel toward the curb, and repeat this process until you've got it right. Park the car. Shift it into first gear if you're driving a manual car, and shift the car into Park if you're driving Pull forward until you're evenly positioned between the car in front of you and the car behind you. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Keep your foot on the brake as you turn your wheels in the right direction. If you're pulling into a flat spot, just straighten your wheels. If you've parked uphill, you can turn your wheels away from the curb, and if you've parked downhill, you can turn your wheels toward the curb. This will keep your car from rolling away if your brakes are disengaged. Shift into first gear. Pull forward until you're evenly positioned between the car in front of you and the car behind you. Pull up your parking brake.
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Steer the car in the direction of the spot. Lightly place your foot on the brake. Pull into the parking space. Press down on the brake. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Set the parking brake in place. Slowly steer the car in the direction of the spot. Lightly press the brake. Pull into the parking space. Press down on the brake. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Shift the car into Park (P) and set the parking brake in place. Shift to Reverse (R). Apply light pressure to the brake. Steer your car in the direction of the spot. Pull into the spot. Press the brake firmly. Shift to Park (P). Set the parking brake in place. Shift to Reverse (R). Apply light pressure to the brake. Steer your car in the direction of the spot. Pull into the spot. Press the brake firmly. Shift to Park (P). Set the parking brake in place. Check your rear-view mirrors. Turn on your signal. Slow down your car. Pull your car so that it's parallel with the car in front of the open space. Shift into Reverse (R). Back up. Turn your wheel toward the curb. Lightly press the gas. Move the car backward until it's halfway in the parking space. Steer your wheel away from the curb. Park the car. Turn your wheels in the right direction. Shift into first gear. Pull up your parking brake.
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How to Create a Fictional Planet
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If you want to create a believable fictional planet, start by making its climate. For example, do you want your planet to be mostly hot or cold, or balanced like Earth's? Since a big part of your planet's climate are its seasons, decide whether you want simply a winter and summer, or if you want to go big and give it 10 seasons! Then, choose the technology you'll have on your planet, and if magic should exist too. Once you're happy with how your planet works, plan your cities and towns, and draw a fictional map to get a feel for how it all looks.
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Describe the atmosphere of the planet. Start by considering if the planet is made up of gases like oxygen and nitrogen, or with other gases not found on Earth. Humans need oxygen to survive, but if your planet is not going to be populated with humans, your planet may not need oxygen at all. Your planet may be made up of one gas that requires special equipment to breath in, or several gases that mirror the atmospheric make up of Earth. You may want to consider if you are trying to create a believable or realistic planet where humans can survive or if you are going for the fictional effect and not worrying about plausibility at all. You may end up creating an atmosphere for the planet that is similar to Earth so your reader is more likely to believe human life can survive on the planet. You should also think about how the atmosphere appears on the planet. Is the atmosphere foggy and thick with white gases or does it have patches of poisonous gases that appear green or blue? Maybe sections of your planet contain different atmospheres, leading to a wide range of gases and elements on the planet. Note the climate of the planet. You should also have a good idea of the climate or climates on the fictional planet. Consider if the planet has a variety of climates based on location or one overall climate. Maybe the planet consists mostly of ice and it is always winter on the planet, with temperatures below zero. Or, perhaps there are areas of the planets that are tropical, with hot, humid temperatures and areas of the planet that are dry and arid. Decide if there will be seasons on the planet. You should consider if there are going to be seasons on the planet and if so, how many seasons will there be. The seasons on the planet may mirror the seasons on planet Earth, consisting of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Maybe the seasons are limited to two, summer and winter, or there is only one constant season on the planet. You may want the seasons to correspond with the climate and the atmosphere of the planet. Perhaps a planet that is made mostly of frozen water will have only one season: winter. Or, if the climate is tropical on the planet, it may be summer year round. Keep in mind the names of seasons on the planet can also be different than the ones we have on Earth. You are creating a fictional planet, after all, so you have the freedom to come up with new names for seasons and include them in your story. Describe the landscapes on the planet. Think about how the planet looks in terms of landscape and terrain. Try to be specific about the landscapes on the planet and connect the landscape with the climate and atmosphere of the planet. This will make the planet seem more believable and cohesive to your reader. Perhaps the planet consists of a variety of landscapes, such as ice capped mountains, grassy hills, desert plains, and tropical jungle. Or, maybe there is only one type of landscape on the planet, such as a planet made of ice that contains glaciers, ice walls, and frozen forests. You should also consider if there are going to be bodies of water on the planet, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. Perhaps there is only one long body of water that circles the entire planet or several lakes that are considered sacred to the people living on the planet. Note if there are distinct landmarks on the planet. Most planets that have been settled by a species will have distinct landmarks that have been built or created, such as a giant central tower or a monument to a particular historical figure. There may also be natural landmarks on the planet, like a sacred mountain peak or a dense, preserved forest. You can make a specific landmark a key element in the journey of your protagonist so the landscape feels central to your story. Maybe your protagonist has to journey to a central tower to receive important information from the planet's government. Or, maybe your protagonist is searching for a key buried in a sacred mountain on the planet. Describe any natural resources on the planet. You should consider if there are going to be natural resources, like minerals or natural gas, on the planet. These natural resources could then serve an important purpose in your story set on the planet, as your characters may try to extract or use these natural resources for their own gain. You may include mineral resources like gold, iron, or coal. There may also be precious stones like diamonds or pearls on the planet. You may include natural resources like fossil fuels or natural gas. Or, the planet may contain lots of forests for timber and fertile land for growing crops. Decide if there will be cities, towns or villages on the planet. You should decide if your planet will be divided into settled areas like cities, towns, or villages. Perhaps there are only a handful of major cities on your planet, and lots of small villages in remote areas. Or, maybe your planet is full of urban areas and large cities, with only a small amount of rural villages or areas. You should consider how the planet's cities, towns, and villages are going to factor into your story. Maybe your protagonist lives in a large city in a specific spot on the planet. Perhaps your antagonist lives in a remote town. Consider how you are going to use the lay out of the planet in your story and build it from there. Create a map of the planet. To get a better sense of the overall geography of the planet, you should sit down and sketch out a map. It does not necessarily have to be well rendered or well drawn. Instead, focus on getting down the general details of the planet, such as the names of the areas on the planet as well as key features of each area. For example, maybe you are creating a planet that is divided into two sides: one of ice and one of sand. You may then label one side “Frigid Land” and list details about the atmosphere, climate, and landscape in this area. You may list: “Blue atmosphere, below zero temperatures, populated by glaciers, ice walls, snow-capped mountains, and sparse forest.” Note the different life forms on the planet. You should consider who is inhabiting the fictional planet. Maybe you have human-like species who live on the planet or alien-like species who have colonized the planet. Perhaps there is a mix of both species who attempt to live in harmony on the planet. Determine a rough estimate of the population of the different species on the planet. Maybe humans are outnumbered by aliens, or humans and aliens are outnumbered by a species of animal on the planet. You should consider the different races that live on the planet. Maybe there are different races of humans who live in specific areas or locations on the planet. There may be different races of aliens as well who only inhabit a specific area on the planet. Create unique biodiversity for the planet. Consider the flora and fauna that exist on the planet, from mammals to insects to plant species. Try to be detailed about the biodiversity, as it can tell your reader a lot about the physical aspects of the world. It can also serve as useful plot points or character moments, where your character interacts with the biodiversity on the planet. You may want to try using some of the unique biodiversity found on Earth as a jumping off point. Do some research on strange biodiversity on Earth and put it in as part of your planet's biodiversity. Another option is to take an existing plant or animal and make them more unique or strange. Your planet may be populated by grapevines that excrete blood, for example, or wildebeests who are only two inches tall. Get creative and turn familiar elements of our world into unique ones for your fictional planet. Describe the history of the species on the planet. You should also consider how the species ended up on the planet and the events that lead to the creation of the planet. Sketch out a history of the planet, before and after it was settled by a species. You can then include plot points and characters from your story in the history of the planet. You should consider the origin of the planet and the species. Is the planet a distant star that was inhabited by aliens who crash landed on it? Or did the species grow and evolve on the planet over a long period of time? You should also consider major events in the history of the planet. Maybe the aliens who crash landed had to overthrow a species who already lived on the planet. Or perhaps the species who evolved on the planet had to survive the dark ages to then be prosperous on the planet. Decide if the species will use technology on the planet. You should also consider how technologically savvy your species is going to be on the planet. Does your species have access to advanced technology that uses signalling stations on the planet? Or does your species use technology that is very similar to Earth's capabilities, with access to wi-fi and high speed internet? Keep in mind you are creating a fictional planet and you do not need to stick to realistic ideas of technology. You have the freedom to create your own versions of existing technology, such as cellphones that are called beam-hands or a version of the internet that is called simply "the Net". Get creative and do not be afraid to create your own technologies for the species on your planet. Decide how magic works on the planet. You may decide to include magical elements on your planet, especially if you are writing a sci-fi fantasy story. Determining how magic functions on the planet will allow you to then use the magical elements of the planet in your story. For example, perhaps there is a specific area of the planet that is known for its magical forest, which seems to swallow up anyone who enters. Or maybe the planet contains patches of green gas that can suffocate anyone who is not wearing the proper breathing gear. There may also be magical beings who exist as species on the planet. You may limit magic to only these magical beings, who bring magic with them, rather than have magic be a part of the planet's make up. Determine if the planet will be hospitable. You should also consider if the planet is friendly, dangerous, or a bit of both. Maybe the planet is only hospitable to certain species, such as aliens or magical beings, and it is threatening to humans. Or maybe the planet has areas that are known to be dangerous and unsafe for anyone who enters. You may decide to treat the planet as another character in your story, with a mind of its own. Perhaps it creates conflict for your characters, where they have to escape the inhospitable planet to stay alive. Note how the planet functions within a larger system. You should also try to get a macro sense of the planet, where you consider if and how the planet exists within a larger system of planets. Maybe the planet is light years away from the nearest planet or perhaps it is under the domain of a larger planet in the solar system. You should consider where the planet is located exactly within a larger system. The rules of the planet may also be based on its position in a solar system, where it is limited by a larger planet or in control of smaller planets. Think about the positioning of the planet in relation to other planets and celestial bodies, such as stars, meteorites, and black holes.
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Describe the atmosphere of the planet. Note the climate of the planet. Decide if there will be seasons on the planet. Describe the landscapes on the planet. Note if there are distinct landmarks on the planet. Describe any natural resources on the planet. Decide if there will be cities, towns or villages on the planet. Create a map of the planet. Note the different life forms on the planet. Create unique biodiversity for the planet. Describe the history of the species on the planet. Decide if the species will use technology on the planet. Decide how magic works on the planet. Determine if the planet will be hospitable. Note how the planet functions within a larger system.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Teach-Your-Dog-to-Herd
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How to Teach Your Dog to Herd
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To teach your dog to herd, keep in mind that it may be difficult to train a dog to herd that hasn't displayed herding instincts since it was young. Before you try to train your dog to herd, work on basic skills like retrieving a ball, lying down on command, and understanding verbal commands for left and right. Then, once your dog is comfortable with that, contact a local dog herding association to find out where you can bring your dog to meet livestock and practice herding.
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Teach your dog basic training tricks. Even non-herding breeds can easily be taught to sit, come , lie down , and heel whether or not you continue their training. Unless your dog knows how to be obedient off-leash and listen to you despite distractions, training to herd sheep will be difficult, if not impossible. Take note of your dog’s behavior. A dog with solid herding instincts will display this aptitude early on. Look for your dog moving around you or other animals in a circular motion. If your dog does not display early signs of these instincts, you may not be able to train it to herd. Consider professional training. If you are serious about dog herding, you should consider training yourself or the dog sooner rather than later. The earlier in your dog's life you use the most up-to-date training techniques, the better the result. It is possible to teach your dog more advanced commands without professional help, but only the most instinctive herders will pick it up easily. Play catch with your dog. As soon as you take your dog home, start getting it to retrieve balls or toys for you. As soon as you can, teach it to get the toy only at your command. This will develop its instincts for chasing as well as basic obedience. Teach your dog directional movement. It is important that your dog learn verbal commands for left and right. Use a leash and walk your dog through the motions. Combine this with repetitive verbal commands so your dog learns the association. Teach your dog to run right, or clockwise, when you say “come bye” or “bye” for short. The command for left, or counterclockwise, is “away to me” or “'way” for short. Get your dog used to stopping and lying down when you say “wait,” “lie down,” “sit,” or a similar word. Get your dog acclimated to livestock. You don't want your dog's first encounter with livestock on show day. Get it used to obeying your commands around sheep and other animals. Contact local dog herding associations to find out where you can take your dog to meet livestock. Train your dog to herd a real animal. See if you can buy or get access to a lamb or duck for your dog to practice herding. Put them in a small kennel and practice the basic commands “come bye” and “away to me.” Now is a good time to practice your “lie down” command. Get your dog used to obeying your basic commands. Watch your dog's body language. It should be clear if your dog has the right instincts for advanced herding. Its tail should go down when it is around the flock, meaning that it is thinking. It should naturally run circles around the livestock and respond to your commands. You can only take this interest as far as your dog will let you, so respect natural limits. Move onto more complex commands. Once your dog is obedient to you, acclimated to livestock, and knows basic commands, teach them useful maneuvers. Getting your dog to run around the herd is useful, but the ability to move it from place to place is the next step. Work toward a practical application of herding commands. Outrun: your dog will run past the flock and stop them from moving away from you. This is important to getting the flock under control. The lift: your dog has to introduce itself to the flock. Working on this move will get the flock to respect your dog and follow its directions. The fetch: in this move, your dog will work the flock back to you. This has an important applicability for working dogs. Enroll in classes or shows. The basics for herding will only get you so far. If you want to take this hobby further and compete in shows, you need to teach your dog more complex commands. There are a host of herding commands that you may need to know on show day. Teaching them to your dog may require a little more expertise than you have been able to pick up thus far. If your dog displays little enthusiasm for the classes, it may not be well-suited for herding. You should always pay attention to the wants and needs of your dog. Enroll in tests and trials. When it is time, sign you and your dog up for a show. The excitement of having lots of dogs, people, and new scents and sounds will be confusing for your dog at first. You will probably have to compete in a few shows before your dog scores some wins.
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Teach your dog basic training tricks. Take note of your dog’s behavior. Consider professional training. Play catch with your dog. Teach your dog directional movement. Get your dog acclimated to livestock. Train your dog to herd a real animal. Watch your dog's body language. Move onto more complex commands. Enroll in classes or shows. Enroll in tests and trials.
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How to Read Critically
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To read critically, start by skimming the material to get a general overview of the piece. Next, re-read the material with greater focus, making notes on key thoughts and phrases, questions you may have, and words or concepts that you want to look up. Then, skim the passage again, this time pausing after each paragraph to put the main points into your own words. Once you work your way through the writing, you can extend your knowledge by doing some background research on the material, including when and where it was written and by whom.
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First, skim read. The first time you work through a piece of writing, it can be helpful to simply skim it. Skim reading involves reading very quickly, only briefly pausing to examine details. Skimming can help you get a general idea of what a piece of writing is about before you read it again, saving you time and energy in the long run. There's no "right" way to skim read, but one good policy is this: Read the entire intro paragraph Read the first sentence of each body paragraph Read the entire conclusion paragraph Re-read with greater focus. Now that you've done a skim reading and you know the rough "point" of the essay, it's time to read it "for real." Proceed through the whole essay again, this time reading each sentence slowly and carefully. Don't hesitate to read sentences or paragraphs again if you're having a hard time understanding the content. Don't rush — slowing down helps you connect with the text. Make notes while you read. Taking notes in a class can help you retain more information — doing so while reading is no different. Writing down key thoughts and phrases will make you actively pay attention to what's going on in the text. You can also jot down questions you have so that you can try to answer them later. Mark words and concepts that you don't understand for later reference. Look up words and ideas that you don’t know. If you understand every word and concept you came across in the essay, you're in luck — you can move on. However, if there was anything in the essay that you didn't understand, now is your chance to enlighten yourself. Filling in the gaps in your knowledge will help you gain a fuller understanding of the text. Dictionaries and thesauruses can help with words you don't know. However, technical terms and unknown concepts may require you look up help articles online. For instance, if you're reading an article about "4K" television, you probably won't be able to find a definition for 4K in the dictionary. Discuss the writing's "main points" in your own words. Now, do another quick skim reading. After each paragraph, ask yourself, "What was the point of what I just read?" Express your answer in your own words — try not to copy the essay's. Working your way through the essay piece by piece and reinterpreting the information each step of the way is a great way to make the most important themes in the writing "stick." Do some background research on the writing. Critical reading acknowledges that every piece of writing is a product of a certain person, time, and place. This personal, historical context affects both the content of the writing and the voice of the author. Research the context of the piece of writing you're analyzing. Answering the "when," "where," and "who" of the writing is a good place to start. After this, familiarize yourself with the mindset, beliefs, opinions, and current events that were happening as the writing was created. Ask, "how are these reflected in the writing itself?" Carefully examine the words the author has chosen to use. A single word can carry many different meanings. Many authors use subtle turns of phrase to convey double meanings or raise questions in the reader's mind. Ask yourself, "does the author of this piece of writing really mean what she/he says? Is there anything ambiguous about the way the work is written?" If you're not sure whether the work has a hidden meaning, consider why it was written in the first place (your background research can help you here). Is the author just trying to entertain you, or is s/he trying to convince you to accept a certain theory or philosophy? Note how the work makes you feel. Neither the author nor the reader is a completely cold, logical machine. Recognizing a work's emotional content is also important to gaining a full understanding of it. You don't need to write your emotions down, but instead just think about how the tone, diction, and syntax effects your emotions and interpretations of the text. While it's important to acknowledge the text's emotional content, a crucial part of critical reading is to take a logical approach to analysis, rather than an emotional one. Recognize your emotions (as well as the author's), but don't let them keep you from thinking about the work with a detached, objective perspective. Practice metacognition. This just means to think about what you have thought about. Consider your thoughts about the passage you have read. What do they say about your relationship to the author? What do they say about you? Do you find yourself mostly agreeing with the author or mostly disagreeing? Below are just a few tips to help with metacognition: Challenge or question at least one thing you read in the passage. Then take the author's side and argue for it. Remember: just because you read it doesn't mean it's true! Consider how the reading may apply to your life. This could mean anything from thinking of when you might need to know what acids and bases are to personally applying a line of poetry which especially moved you. Try to enjoy what you're reading. Critical reading isn't just a joyless, logical exercise. The feeling of accomplishment you get from working towards an understanding of a complex piece of writing can be an excellent motivator. It's also fun to gain ideas and perspectives that you haven't had before. There's no escaping it: some passages are just dry or uninteresting. See if you can find at least one thing you like about what you're reading. You can even pretend you're a detective or a reporter and the passage you are reading is involved in an exciting assignment. This makes things a little more fun. If you can't find anything fun in the reading, it's probably advanced academic material. In this case, enjoy feeling smart for reading it!
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First, skim read. Re-read with greater focus. Make notes while you read. Look up words and ideas that you don’t know. Discuss the writing's "main points" in your own words. Do some background research on the writing. Carefully examine the words the author has chosen to use. Note how the work makes you feel. Practice metacognition. Try to enjoy what you're reading.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Advantage-to-Dogs
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How to Apply Advantage to Dogs
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To apply Advantage to your dog, start by pulling the cap off the tube, then inserting it upside down over the top of the tube to break the seal. Then, use 1 hand to part the fur in between your dog's shoulder blades. Next, squeeze out the entire dose on the skin between the shoulder blades if your dog is under 25 pounds. For dogs over 25 pounds, apply ⅓ of the dose between the shoulders, another ⅓ on the middle of the back between the hips, and the rest at a point in between these 2 places.
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Prepare the dose. Advantage comes packaged in individual plastic bottles. Each bottle contains one dose for your dog. Remove a bottle from the package and prepare it for use. Hold the individual Advantage dose upright so the slender end of the tube is at the top. This end is the applicator. Pull the cap off the tube. You can also snap the end off the dose tube if it's too hard to twist off. You can also use scissors. Turn the cap upside down and place the other end over the seal at the top of the tube. Twist the cap to break the seal. Get your dog in the right position. Dogs should be standing to apply Advantage safely. Make sure your dog is standing up before you apply Advantage. Be sure your dog is standing still. Have a second person hold the dog, if necessary. If your dog is nervous about standing, try using treats to coax your dog into a standing position. You can also use treats to encourage your dog to behave. Part the dog's fur. You want to apply Advantage directly. This way, it will seep into your dog's skin and disperse throughout the body. This will poison any fleas or ticks on your dog's fur, and eliminate flea eggs and larvae. Locate the middle of the dog's back at the base of its neck between the shoulder blades. You want to apply Advantage on an area where your dog cannot lick it off. Use one hand to part the fur and expose the skin. Use a disposable hair clip or hair elastic to hold the fur out of the way if your dog is long-haired or has a thick coat. This will help you get the Advantage on the dog's skin, not the fur. If your dog is nervous, you may have to have someone else hold the dog still while you work. Apply Advantage directly to the skin. If you're applying Advantage to a dog under 25 pounds, only apply the dose between your dog's shoulder blades. For a larger dog, apply a dose between the shoulder blades, on the middle of the back between the hips, and at one point in between these places. Make sure you do not apply Advantage anywhere where your dog can lick. Place the open tip of the applicator on the exposed skin at the base of the neck. Squeeze the applicator tube to release the whole dose onto the skin, for a small dog. For a large dog, release about a third of the dose. Release the other two thirds elsewhere on the dog's skin. Check that all medication has been expelled from the dose tube. This will make Advantage work most effectively. Avoid contact with the area immediately after application. You want to give Advantage a chance to absorb into your dog's skin. This will increase the chances of it effectively killing and preventing fleas. Avoid touching the area where the Advantage has been applied until about 1 hour after application, or until the Advantage is completely dry. If you have another dog, make sure that dog does not lick the area where Advantage was applied. Keep the dog dry after application. If your dog has a monthly bath, bathe him or her before applying Advantage. Advantage is waterproof, but you want to make sure your dog is dry when you apply the first dose. Advantage takes about 24 hours to absorb in your dog's skin. Therefore, you may want to avoid bathing your dog or allowing him or her to get wet for 24 hours after applying Advantage to ensure full absorption of the treatment. Apply Advantage on a monthly basis. Advantage will be effective for about 4 weeks. It should be reapplied every month to keep your dog safe from fleas and ticks. Always mark the date when you apply Advantage so you know when to safely apply it again. Advantage will work best to prevent fleas, flea eggs and ticks when used once per month or according to your veterinarian's instructions. Consult your veterinarian before applying Advantage more frequently than once per month. Severe infestations may need more frequent treatment, but Advantage can cause health problems when applied too frequently. Consult with your vet prior to use. Any new medication should be run by a vet before use. This is especially important if your dog is on other medication or has existing health problems. Some dogs do have sensitivities or adverse reactions to Advantage. A vet can let you know how to manage side effects in the event they occur. Avoid touching the medication. A little Advantage on your skin will not cause much harm. However, Advantage should stay out of your eyes and mouth. If you get any Advantage on your skin, wash the area with soap and water. If you get Advantage in your eye, wash out the area immediately. Then, see a doctor. See a doctor as soon as possible if you ingest Advantage. Watch for signs of an adverse reaction. There is always a risk of side effects when using medication. It's also possible to overdose on Advantage if you give your dog too high of a dosage. Make sure the Advantage you're using is safe given your dog's size and weight. If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your vet: Muscle twitches Lack of coordination Confusion Collapse
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Prepare the dose. Get your dog in the right position. Part the dog's fur. Apply Advantage directly to the skin. Avoid contact with the area immediately after application. Keep the dog dry after application. Apply Advantage on a monthly basis. Consult with your vet prior to use. Avoid touching the medication. Watch for signs of an adverse reaction.
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How to Calculate Terminal Velocity
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To calculate terminal velocity, start by multiplying the mass of the object by 2. Then, multiply that number by the acceleration of the object due to gravity and write your answer down. Next, multiply the density of the fluid the object is falling through by the projected area of the object. Then, multiply that number by the drag coefficient. Finally, divide your first answer by your second answer and take the square root of that number to find the terminal velocity.
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Use the terminal velocity formula, v = the square root of ((2*m*g)/(ρ*A*C)). Plug the following values into that formula to solve for v, terminal velocity. m = mass of the falling object g = the acceleration due to gravity. On Earth this is approximately 9.8 meters per second. ρ = the density of the fluid the object is falling through. A = the projected area of the object. This means the area of the object if you projected it onto a plane that was perpendicular to the direction the object is moving. C = the drag coefficient. This number depends on the shape of the object. The more streamlined the shape, the lower the coefficient. You can look up some approximate drag coefficients. Find the mass of the falling object. This should be measured in grams or kilograms, in the metric system. If you are using the imperial system, remember that pounds is not actually a unit of mass, but of force. The unit of mass in the imperial system is the pound-mass (lbm), which under the gravitational force on the surface of the earth would experience a force of 32 pound-force (lbf). For example, if a person weighs 160 pounds on earth, that person is actually feeling 160 lbf, but their mass is 5 lbm. Know the acceleration due to the gravity of the Earth. Close enough to the earth to encounter air resistance, this acceleration is 9.8 meters per second squared, or 32 feet per second squared. Calculate the downward pull of gravity. The force with which the falling object is being pulled down equals the object's mass times acceleration due to gravity, or F = MA. This number, multiplied by two, goes in the top of the terminal velocity formula. In the imperial system, this is the lbf of the object, the number that is commonly called weight. It is more properly the mass in lbm times 32 feet per second squared. In the metric system, the force is the mass in grams times 9.8 meters per second squared. Get the density of the medium. For an object falling through the Earth's atmosphere, the density is going to change based on the altitude and the temperature of the air. This makes calculating terminal velocity of a falling object especially difficult, as the density of the air will change as the object loses altitude. However, you can look up approximate air densities in textbooks and other references. As a rough guide, the density of air at sea level when the temperature is 15 °C is 1.225 kg/m3. Estimate the drag coefficient of the object. This number is based on how streamlined the object is. Unfortunately it is a very complex number to compute, and involves making certain scientific assumptions. Do not attempt to calculate drag coefficient yourself without the help of a wind tunnel and some serious aerodynamic math. Instead look up an approximation based on a similarly shaped object. Calculate the projected area of the object. The last variable you need to know is the sectional area being presented by the object to the medium. Imagine the silhouette of the falling object seeing when looking up from directly beneath it. That shape, projected onto a plane, is the projected area. Again, this is a difficult value to calculate with anything but simple geometric objects. Figure out the drag force that is opposing the downward pull of gravity. If you know the velocity of the object, but not the drag force, you can use the formula to calculate the drag force. This is (C*ρ*A*(v^2))/2.
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Use the terminal velocity formula, v = the square root of ((2*m*g)/(ρ*A*C)). Find the mass of the falling object. Know the acceleration due to the gravity of the Earth. Calculate the downward pull of gravity. Get the density of the medium. Estimate the drag coefficient of the object. Calculate the projected area of the object. Figure out the drag force that is opposing the downward pull of gravity.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Roll-Your-Tongue
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How to Roll Your Tongue
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If you want to try to roll your tongue, press your tongue to the bottom of your mouth so that its touching the inside of your teeth, and open your mouth slightly. Raise one side of your tongue so that it's touching the inside of your top row of teeth. Then, lower it back to the bottom of your mouth and raise the other side to touch your top row of teeth. After that, lift the other side of your tongue to finish rolling your tongue. Remember, not everyone is able to roll their tongue, so don't get discouraged if you can't.
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Press your tongue against the bottom of your mouth. You may also call this the floor of your mouth. This provides an easy to access boundary for your tongue. You will be using the inside of your mouth as a guide while you learn. You really do not need anything else. The bottom of the mouth along with the teeth and lips should provide all the necessary surfaces for the tongue taco shape. Flatten your tongue to cover the bottom of your mouth. Try to touch all three sides (don't worry about the back) of your mouth at the same time. Stretch your tongue so you are applying pressure to each side. You may even feel like your tongue is going under your teeth. Curl the edges of your tongue independently. Now try to move each side of your tongue independently. Keep your tongue flattened. With pressure on each side of your mouth, release one side a little and move it up that side of the mouth. For example, while keeping pressure on the left side, attempt to touch your teeth with the right side. Try touching the top of your mouth. Switch to the other side and do the same thing. Curl the edges of your tongue together. As you learn to move each side independently you will gain more tongue dexterity. Hold your tongue down flat and move one side up. Then move the other side. You should now be holding your tongue flat while the sides are touching each side of your mouth on or above your teeth. If you look in the mirror, you will see your tongue is beginning to fold. If you look in the mirror and your tongue doesn't appear to look flat, keep practicing flattening your tongue and moving the sides independently. What's happening is you are using muscles in the middle of your tongue to raise your tongue. These muscles should be holding your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. Push your tongue out while holding its shape. Once you open your mouth you should have the start of your tongue taco shape inside. As you push your tongue out of your mouth, keep pressure on the sides. Press the bottom of your tongue against your bottom front teeth. As your tongue exits, use your lips to hold the round shape. You may find it easier to keep your tongue wrapped around something like a drinking straw as you push your tongue out. Keep the sides of your tongue against the sides of the straw. If you feel the bottom of your tongue pushing the straw up and away from the sides, back up and regain your tongue's shape. Keep trying until you don't need the straw at all. Flatten your tongue to cover the bottom of your mouth. Try to touch all three sides (don't worry about the back) of your mouth at the same time. Stretch your tongue so you are applying pressure to each side. You may even feel like your tongue is going under your teeth. You need to keep your tongue flat as much as possible while practicing this clover shape. Make a taco with your tongue inside your mouth. If you are unable to make a taco shape, practice that first. You should be able to make and hold a taco shape without any support. This means if you still need your lips to hold the taco shape, you are not ready for this trick. Put the tip of your tongue against the bottom of your two front teeth. The goal here is to practice moving the tip independently of the sides and middle. You will need to start by touching the tip to the bottom of the front teeth. Try to keep the sides at the top of your mouth. You may need to press the sides against the top of your mouth to keep the shape. Touch only the tip of your tongue to the bottom of your top front teeth. If any part of your tongue is touching the bottom of your front teeth or any teeth try to pull your tongue back. Hold your tongue's tip to your front teeth while you do this. This, in and of itself, will help you differentiate the muscles in your tongue (i.e., front middle and front sides). Lick the back of your two front teeth. Do this only with the tip of your tongue. Do this without moving the sides of your tongue. Do not let them slide back in your mouth. If they move, start over. You will know you have successfully accomplished this when your tongue folds onto itself in the middle. This will be the hardest part and take the longest to practice and perfect. If you are going to get stuck, this is where it will happen. If you are having trouble here you may be moving the entire front of your tongue instead of just the tip. This may be difficult to overcome. If you feel the sides of the front of your tongue moving with the tip, slow down and start over. They will need to be relaxed or they will push the sides of your tongue back into your mouth. Practice holding the middle fold without your teeth. Most likely the sides of your mouth are still holding the sides of your tongue steady. You may even be using your top teeth to hold the middle fold. Practice extending your tongue out of your mouth while holding the shape. With enough practice you will be able to create the fold without the help of your teeth. Flatten your tongue in your mouth. You want to begin by stretching your tongue as much as you can. You may try by pressing your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. You will need as much tongue as possible to make the three-leaf clover. Fold your tongue into the taco shape. If you cannot make and hold a taco shape with your tongue, do not attempt this technique. You will only frustrate yourself. The skills learned in both making a taco shape and a two-leaf clover are prerequisites for the three-leaf clover shape. Put your finger in front of your mouth. Preferably your index finger with the fingerprint side toward your tongue. Whichever finger you use it must be strong enough to resist your tongue. You will be pressing your tongue against it to form your three-leaf clover shape. You don't have to put it on your lips but you want it close enough that you cannot stick your tongue all the way out without moving you finger. Push your taco shaped tongue forward against your finger. Don't use your mouth to hold the taco shape. Move your finger so it is close to your mouth but not in your mouth. You need room to move your tongue forward and backward as you learn this trick. one way to position your finger is to stick your taco shaped tongue out. Put your finger beneath your tongue, point toward the ceiling. The nail of the finger should be under the tip of the tongue. Move your tongue back an let your finger come straight up. That's a good place for your finger to stay. Hold the tip and sides of your tongue allowing the edges to the left and right of your finger to fold inward. During the two-leaf clover trick these muscles to the left and right of your finger relax. They should relax here too. The taco shaped tip will point upward creating the single, third leaf. This is the most difficult part. If you are going to get stuck, this is where you will get stuck. If you can't yet do the two-leaf clover, practice that instead. The three-leaf clover trick requires much more tongue dexterity. During the two-leaf clover you will learn to manipulate the tip independently of the sides. You will need this skill to successfully form the three-leaf clover shape. Practice holding the folds until you can remove your finger. The more practice you have rolling your tongue, the more you will not need supports. You will be able to form the three-leaf clover without assistance. Pull your finger back from your tongue while holding the shape. It may take several times but eventually you will be able to hold the shape. You may need to take a break while practicing. You tongue muscles may become fatigued from overuse in ways they have not been used before. This may make holding the shape impossible until later.
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Press your tongue against the bottom of your mouth. Flatten your tongue to cover the bottom of your mouth. Curl the edges of your tongue independently. Curl the edges of your tongue together. Push your tongue out while holding its shape. Flatten your tongue to cover the bottom of your mouth. Make a taco with your tongue inside your mouth. Put the tip of your tongue against the bottom of your two front teeth. Lick the back of your two front teeth. Practice holding the middle fold without your teeth. Flatten your tongue in your mouth. Fold your tongue into the taco shape. Put your finger in front of your mouth. Push your taco shaped tongue forward against your finger. Hold the tip and sides of your tongue allowing the edges to the left and right of your finger to fold inward. Practice holding the folds until you can remove your finger.
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How to Build a Wooden Gate
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To build a wooden gate, start by measuring your gate opening and cutting top, bottom, and side planks that are slightly smaller than the opening. Then use deck screws to attach the top and bottom planks to the side planks, making sure it's square. Next, cut angled cross braces and attach them to the top and bottom planks so they look like an “X” across your gate. Finish by cutting flat planks and attaching them vertically over the front of your gate.
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Get the tools and materials necessary to the job. Aside from a fence in need of a gate, you'll need a few common hand-held carpentry tools to get started making your gate. It's likely you'll need: Screwdriver Power drill Compound miter saw Carpenter's level Jigsaw, for cutting a decorative profile 3-inch stainless steel coated deck screws, for putting the box frame together 1 ¼ or 1 ⅝ stainless steel or coated deck screws, for planking Hinges Make sure the fence posts can support a gate if you already have a fence. The size of the gate should not be greater than 4' (1.22 m) in width. If it is wider, you must make and hang two gates, which will meet in the middle. Measure the entry at the top and bottom as they can easily be different. Build the gate to be square based on the narrower measure. Take diagonal measurements to check for squareness. Anchor and plumb the fence posts, if necessary. You need to make sure that hanging the gate won't pull the posts to one side. The way you anchor the post will depend on the size of the fence, but in general, you need to make sure the post doesn't wiggle with weight. If it can be easily moved, the gate will sag. You should also check and see that the post is level, straight up and down. Ideally, a 4-foot (1.22 m) tall gate needs a 5" x 5" (12.7cm x 12.7 cm) redwood post. A 6-foot (1.83 m) tall gate requires a 6" x 6" (15.3 cm x 15.3 m) post. Post length should be at least 1/3rd longer than the planned height of gate. The hole that the post will occupy should be at least 6” deeper than post will be buried. Post should be buried at least 1/3 but preferably 1/2 of its length and hole should be 3 x as wide as post. Concrete is best for filling hole but gravel or tightly packed earth may have to do. It is best to seal the end of post being buried using old motor oil, water proofing agent, bronzing (lightly charring post) or exterior paint. Giving buried end of post some form of water proofing protection will greatly extend life of post. Post should also be (proved) before using. Proving is allowing post to lay exposed to elements for at least 4 or more days to assure that it won't warp or twist (the longer the better, 2 weeks is best). This is especially important for 'treated' posts that have been bundled (unbundle, separate posts and allow to dry and wait to see if they will remain straight -proving). One doesn't want to come back and find that a post has warped after a week or so. Measure the frame. The frame for a basic wooden fence gate should be a simple box with 4 sides, usually somewhat smaller than the gate opening. If you've got a 3x5 opening in the fence, build a 3x4 box out of a weather resistant wood. The box should be about an inch less wide than the rough opening to account for hinges and the thickness of gate as it swings. Typically, you'll want to use the same variety of wood used on the fence. If you want a different color, redwood is sometimes used for large gates. Whatever you choose to use, buy more lumber than you'll need to make sure you've got enough for the job. Cut 2 x 4 (5. 08 x 10.16 cm) frame pieces to size with a mitre saw. Start the gate by cutting the top and bottom pieces to the same width/length as you planned for, slightly smaller than the opening in the fence. Cut the upright side planks about 3 inches shorter than the height of the gate. Screw in the top and bottom planks. Drill a pilot hole for the screws before putting them in so that they do not split the wood. Fasten with deck screws, pre-drilling to keep the wood from splitting. Measure from the top bend to the opposite bottom corner. Both sides should measure the same. Typically, as you start assembling, the gate framing, it's good to lay it out on a flat surface, such as a patio or driveway. Attach the top and bottom rails to the side rails, making sure it is square. Cut an angled cross-brace and attach it to the top and bottom rails. This helps maintain strength and rigidity. Connect these to the frame boards that match the rest of the fence by using deck screws, pre-drilling as before. Make your diagonal cut with a mitre saw. Place the diagonal onto the box and trance with a pencil where the angles go. Place the cross-brace at a 45 degree angle extending from the bottom corner of the gate to the opposite corner of the top of the gate. Cut and install the planks. Once you've designed the frame and built it, all you need to do now is attach flat planks evenly over the front of the frame to finish your basic wooden gate. Measure planks from the top to the bottom of the frame and cut them accordingly. Leave at least ⅛ inch between the planks for weather allowances. Cut planks using a table saw and secure them using deck screws, drilling pilot holes to keep your planks nice and clean. Design the top of the gate. Most people like to take a little time to design the top of the gate and add a little decoration to it, using a jigsaw. If you don't want to take the time to, it's not necessary, but it's a good way to make the fence look nice. Generally, a beveled edge, an imprint of your last name, or other little decorative markers are popular. To start, draw an arc across the top of the fence using a string and a pencil, filling it with decorative curves according to your taste. If you're a woodworker, feel free to get fancy with it. Use the jig to cut along your pattern. Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. Put the gate into place, supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 (1.5 inch off ground). Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post, and then put the gate down. Predrill where the screws will go. Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post. Install a gravity latch. Most easy-to-use fences will use a gravity latch, which you can install after you've hung the fence. Mark where the screws will go with a pencil, then drill pilot holes and install the latch. Get the fit first before you put any finish on the gate. Seal the wood. Try to hit every exposed surface with your sealer, using a paintbrush or garden sprayer to apply. Most home retailers sell pads that are basically a sponge on a stick that you can use to spread it around, if necessary. Try to cover the whole surface evenly, making sure you hit the bottoms of the planks, which tend to absorb more water than the face grains. This is the area most likely to rot or become discolored. Let dry for a couple hours in dry climates or a day in more humid climates. Use your gate. After you finish sealing the wood and have given it plenty of time to dry, your gate is ready to use! Open and close it to test it out.
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Get the tools and materials necessary to the job. Make sure the fence posts can support a gate if you already have a fence. Anchor and plumb the fence posts, if necessary. Measure the frame. Cut 2 x 4 (5. Screw in the top and bottom planks. Cut an angled cross-brace and attach it to the top and bottom rails. Cut and install the planks. Design the top of the gate. Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. Install a gravity latch. Seal the wood. Use your gate.
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How to Dirty Dance
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Dirty dancing is a suggestive style of dance for seducing a partner or having fun with your friends. When dirty dancing, stand facing your partner with your hips against theirs and your partner's leg between your legs. Traditionally, the man holds the woman's hips while she wraps one hand around his neck. Follow the music and swing your hips from side to side at the same time as your partner. Or, turn around and rotate your hips to grind against your partner. While you dance together, rub your hands gently over your partner's legs, back, or hips to build intimacy. Don't worry too much about if you're doing it right. Just let the music guide you and enjoy yourself.
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Engage your head, neck, and upper body if you're a man. For men, moving particular regions of the body was found to be more sexually stimulating in a 2010 study. Men who moved their heads, necks, and upper bodies in a fluid manner, following the rhythm of the music, were ranked as more sexual appealing by a group of female judges. If you're a man, remember to keep these body parts in mind when dancing. It could make you appear more attractive to women. Bob your head from side to side. Sway your upper body with the movement. Learn some basic moves. If you want to practice dirty dancing, learn some basic moves. Having a few specific moves in mind may be better than simply improvising. Learn the basic rhythmic step. Step right, then bring the right foot together with the left. Then step left and bring the left foot together with the right. Practice a basic dirty dancing hold. The man places his right hip so it's glued to the woman's right hip. Then, the man takes his right leg and places it between her legs. The woman wraps her hand around the man's neck and the man places his hands on the woman's hips. The basic dirty dancing dip involves one partner wrapping his or her arms around the other partner's neck. Then, this partner bends over while the other partner reaches one leg upward. Rock your hips. Bend your knees a little bit. Rock your hips from side to side, swinging your behind down toward the floor as you sway. You can spice this movement up by rotating your pelvis in a circle as you swing your hips from side to side. Imagine it like you're moving a hula hoop with your hips. You can put your hands on your hips or move them in the air with the beat of the music. Grind. Grinding is a popular dirty dancing move that involves rubbing your hips on the groin area of someone dancing behind you. Keep your feet hip-width apart and gently bend over. Keep your back arched so your behind sticks up into the air. Then, wiggle your hips gently against your dance partner's groin. If you're doing a lap dance, rise and fall against your partner's lap while wiggling your hips. Move a part of your body in isolation. Hold most of your body still while you move a only certain part. For example, you might stand close to your partner and stay still except for rocking your hips or locking your knees. You can also work on contrasts, such as making a fast spin end in a slow caress or carrying a hip sway all the way to the ground. Touch your partner's body. Touching your partner's body can help enhance the experience of dirty dancing. Rub your hands gently over your partner's legs, back, and sides. Try touching your partner's face in a slow, sensual manner. You can also wrap one leg around your partner's side, although this may be slightly more complicated. Touch your own body. Do not just focus on touching your partner's body when dirty dancing. Engaging with your own body can be sexually appealing as well. Engage with your lower body. Run your hands up and down your legs, touching your knees and upper calves. Touch or slap your butt. Have fun and do what feels comfortable. For the upper body, touching the shoulders or running your fingers through your hair can be sexy. For women, you can try touching your breasts. Follow the beat of the music. Some people are attracted to those who can dance well. Try to pay attention to the beat of the music you're dancing to. Move your body with the beat of the music. Try to have your movements follow the song. Dance faster for a quicker paced moment in a song. Slow down as the tempo does. Having a stylized routine is something many people might find appealing. Practice. If you want to be good at dancing dirty, it's like any other skill. It requires a great deal of practice. Strive to spend some time each day practicing a dance routine. If you need inspiration for dance moves, there are many tutorials on YouTube and other video sharing sites that go over sexy dance moves. Try practicing some of these routines in front of the mirror. Forget insecurity. If you want to be a good dancer, try to forget insecurity. Do not get hung up on what others might think. Focus on yourself and your body. In clubs and other places where people dance publicly, you may occasionally get a rude comment. Try to ignore negativity. It usually comes from a place of insecurity. Build a positive body image. Having a positive body image can help you be more comfortable with yourself. This can help you feel better about dirty dancing Work on building a strong body image. Focus on the function of your body over its form. Instead of feeling bad about your weight, physique, and other aspects of your physical appearance, focus on how strong your body is. Allow yourself to be amazed that you can bike to work uphill. Embrace the fact you're able to keep up with friends on a weekend hike. Practice positive self-talk. Spend some time talking up your body each day. Say to yourself, "I love my arms" or "I enjoy how my legs look these days." It may sound strange at first, but praising your body can help you feel better and more confident. Get rid of things that trigger a poor body image. Ditch the bathroom scale. Don't go out to lunch with people who are dieting or complain about their own bodies. Avoid mirrors if you tend to scrutinize yourself. Consider taking classes. There are many classes you can take on dancing, dirty dancing in particular. Look for classes in your area. If you're female, a pole dancing class might actually be helpful. Many women find such classes surprisingly empowering and welcome to women of all shapes and sizes. You could also look for a belly dance class or an erotic dancing class. Choose the right clothing. Look for clothing that is sexy and form fitting. However, make sure you can still move in the clothing. Pants that are too tight, for example, can be constricting when dirty dancing. Choose provocative, revealing clothes that are loose enough that you can move in them.
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Engage your head, neck, and upper body if you're a man. Learn some basic moves. Rock your hips. Grind. Move a part of your body in isolation. Touch your partner's body. Touch your own body. Follow the beat of the music. Practice. Forget insecurity. Build a positive body image. Consider taking classes. Choose the right clothing.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Entertain-Kids
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How to Entertain Kids
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To entertain kids, try playing games with them, like cards, video games, or hide-and-go-seek. Or, you can get creative and make some art together using pencils, crayons, markers, and paper. Alternatively, you can try reading out loud to them. Even if they're older, you can help them read on their own or encourage them to come up with their own stories.
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Give younger kids a coloring book. Coloring books are a great low-energy activity for little kids. Just give them a book and some crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You don't have to buy coloring books from a store. Search online for free coloring book pages that you can print out. If you don't have a home computer or printer, find out if your local library has any available for use. There isn't an age limit for coloring books, but most children lose interest by the end of elementary school. Offer to color with older children to get them interested in the project. You can engage with a child who is coloring by asking questions. For children from ages 3 through 5, try asking the names of the colors being used. You can also ask about the picture being colored: "What/Who is that?" “What if we color this lighter or darker?” “Should we blend colors?” Be sure to provide only water soluble, non-toxic coloring utensils. Avoid markers and pens when using commercial coloring books. Many coloring books are printed on a type of paper that markers can bleed through, ruining the picture on the next page. Encourage kids to draw. People of all ages love to draw. Give the kids some printer paper or a sketch book and some drawing utensils. Toddlers can enjoy "drawing" with scribbles. Encourage them to develop their creativity and motor skills. While a child is drawing, ask about the picture being made. Don't directly ask what the drawing is "supposed" to be, since this may discourage a child. Instead, ask the child to tell you about what he or she is drawing. Older kids may not like being asked so many questions. Save them for when the child shows you a finished drawing. You can provide a drawing prompt for older children or ask them to illustrate a story. Find craft projects to do online or in books. There are thousands of different activities children of all ages can enjoy. Check out websites and blogs run by parents and teachers for ideas. These can be time-honored traditions or completely unique projects. Some examples are: Paper crafts like snowflakes Making pet rocks Fingerpaints Store-bought crafts like models and jewelry kits Read aloud to young kids. Until kids learn how to read on their own, it's best to sit down and read to them out loud. You may want to record yourself as you read aloud so you can listen to yourself and make adjustments as needed. Practice holding the book in one hand while it faces the children so they can see the text and illustrations. Select bright, colorful picture books that don't have a lot of text. The younger the child, the slower you should go. Speak clearly and slowly, pausing at each page. Consider letting the child decide when it's time to turn to the next page. Older kids can still enjoy being read to if it's a more complicated story, especially before going to sleep. Reading to kids early and often stimulates their brains and helps them learn verbal skills. Read with elementary school-aged kids. Once kids start learning how to read, usually at five or six, encourage them to take a more active role. Keep reading the entire story to a child who is just learning how to identify simple words. However, before turning the page, try pointing to a word or two and ask if the child can read the word. Stick to easy words like "red" and "dog" at first. Once a child learns how to read simple sentences, encourage him or her to read picture books to you. If he or she gets stuck on a difficult word, encourage the child to sound it out. If that doesn't work, gently tell the child how to say the word. Help older kids to read on their own. As their reading skills improve, you don't always have to entertain kids by reading to them directly. Instead, encourage independence by asking them to read to themselves. You can sit next to them and read your own book to model the behavior. As an adult, it's your job to make sure they have what they need. Stock up on age-appropriate books and keep them where the kids can always grab one to read. Take the kids on a trip to bookstores and/or libraries and let them pick out their own books. Participate in local community reading events and book clubs for kids. If you can't find a children's reading program in your area, you can try starting one yourself. You may even be able to apply for grants to help fund these activities. Give older kids access to a dictionary to use when they come across unknown words. Encourage kids to make up their own stories. Reading and listening to stories is fun, but making up your own can be just as entertaining, especially for young kids. Ask the kids to tell you a story. You can teach them how to tell a story by telling a simple story first. Then ask for a story from them. Provide support while the children are telling their stories and prompt them with questions like, “What happened first?” “What happened next?” and “What happened last?” If you're entertaining a few kids, try playing a game where everyone tells the story. Go in a circle and take turns, adding on to what the last person said. If one kid tends to hog the spotlight, try adding a rule to limit each turn to one minute or one sentence to include everyone equally. Once kids start to learn how to read and write, they can begin writing down simple stories. Give them paper or a notebook to write in. Older kids may begin to write their own novel-length stories. At this stage, it may be a good idea to let them use a computer to type their stories rather than handwrite them. Play sports and other outdoor activities. If you're entertaining high-energy kids, they are likely to favor more intense activities like sports. If you don't have a big yard, take a field trip to a local playground or park. Keep the kids busy, active, and well-socialized by signing them up for an organized sports team. When stuck indoors, you can get energy out with dancing to fun music. If you're entertaining a group of kids, you can suggest a game of tag or hide-and-go-seek. You can join in on a game of tag, but don't play hide-and-go-seek unless other responsible adults are present. You shouldn't let kids out of your sight, and if it's your turn to be "it" you would have to. Instead, you can be the game's "referee" to make sure everyone plays fair. Take kids on hiking trips and nature trails. Spending the weekend camping (even if it's just in your own backyard ) is also a great option. Cool down during the summer at your local public pool. All kids, regardless of energy level, should get some exercise and time outdoors to stay healthy. Children and adolescents should generally get at least an hour of physical activity each day. Have a few board games and/or a deck of cards on hand. A classic part of childhood, board games help entertain kids while teaching them valuable life-skills like taking turns. Simple card games like Go Fish are easy to teach to even very young children. You or the kids may want to set "house rules" on certain games that may not be in the rule book. While this may be fun for most children, it may be frustrating for others. Make sure the games are age-appropriate. A 10-year-old is likely to get bored with Candyland , while Risk would probably frustrate a kindergartener. If you can't afford to buy board games, your local library may have some available to check out. If you borrow board games, make sure the kids treat them well and avoid losing pieces. Play video games with your kids but enforce limits. While video games often have a bad reputation among parents, they are a great way to entertain kids when played in moderation. Join in on multiplayer games. Keep the kids active on rainy days with video games that have a physical component. Make sure to pay attention to game ratings and content warnings. Video games are just like movies; they're not all kid-friendly. It's generally best to stick to E-rated games, especially ones specifically made for children. Studies have shown that playing up to 1 hour of video games per day is beneficial to children. However, there can be some negative effects when daily game time climbs to over 3 hours.
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Give younger kids a coloring book. Encourage kids to draw. Find craft projects to do online or in books. Read aloud to young kids. Read with elementary school-aged kids. Help older kids to read on their own. Encourage kids to make up their own stories. Play sports and other outdoor activities. Have a few board games and/or a deck of cards on hand. Play video games with your kids but enforce limits.
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How to Find the Andromeda Galaxy
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To find the Andromeda Galaxy, look between August and September if you live in the northern hemisphere or October and December if you live in the southern hemisphere. Also, wait for a cloudless night when the moon isn't out, which will make the Andromeda Galaxy easier to see. Then, when you're looking in the sky, start by finding the Cassiopeia constellation, which has 5 stars in a "w" shape and is located near the north star. Next, find the nearby Pegasus constellation, which looks like a big rectangle. Finally, locate the hazy oval between Cassiopeia and Pegasus, which is the Andromeda Galaxy.
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Go away from the lights of the city. Any light pollution can make it difficult to find the Andromeda Galaxy. It is best to go away from any urban areas, street lights, or lit parks. Take a hike onto a mountain, go out into an isolated field, or find another area without any light pollution. Adapt your eyes to the dark. The Andromeda Galaxy is not as bright as other stars around it. When you go out to stargaze, give yourself fifteen minutes to adjust to the darkness. You may realize that you can see more stars than you could at first. Use a star chart to determine where the galaxy will appear in the sky. The position of galaxies, stars, and constellations can change with the seasons. Look for a star chart designed for the current month. You can often find star charts for free online. They are also sometimes sold at planetariums or by astronomical societies. The star chart may also tell you what the best of time night to see the Andromeda Galaxy is based on the season. For example, in September and October, the Andromeda Galaxy will rise in the eastern sky of the northern hemisphere. By midnight, it should be directly above your head. If you live in the southern hemisphere, you might look towards the northern horizon in December to see it. It may not rise high in the sky. Download a stargazing app. There are many apps that can help you find the Andromeda Galaxy and other stars. These will adjust the star charts based on your position, hemisphere, season, and time of night. These include the Star Chart app, NightSky app, and GoSkyWatch. Locate the Cassiopeia constellation. If you can find the Big Dipper, look for the bright star next to it. This is called Polaris or the North Star. Across Polaris from the Big Dipper will be Cassiopeia. Cassiopeia contains five stars in a “W” shape. The right side of this "W" will point down directly at the Andromeda Galaxy. Find the Pegasus and Andromeda constellations. Pegasus looks like a giant rectangle. You should see two lines of stars extending from the upper left-hand corner of this star. This is the Andromeda constellation. Keep in mind that the Andromeda constellation is separate from the Andromeda Galaxy. Look between Pegasus and Cassiopeia for a smudge. The Andromeda Galaxy lies between the Pegasus constellation and the point of Cassiopeia. It should look like a blur or a hazy oval in the sky. Draw a line through the Mirach and Mu Andromedae stars. Start at the star on the upper left-hand corner of Pegasus. The constellation Andromeda begins here. Follow Andromeda down two stars. You should see two stars stacked on top of one another called Mirach and Mu Andromedae. If you draw a line through the two stars and extend it past Mu Andromedae, you should run into the Andromeda Galaxy. Mu Andromedae is dimmer than Mirach. It is also the star closest to the Andromeda Galaxy. Look for the companion galaxies. If you are using a telescope, you may find two faint fuzzy spots beside the galaxy. One of them, M32, is smaller in size and closer to the actual galaxy core. The other, NGC 205, is larger in size, and farther from the actual galaxy. Both are companion galaxies to Andromeda. Start by locating the galaxy with your naked eye. You can see the Andromeda Galaxy without any special tools. It will look like a faint, fuzzy oval in the night sky. Once you have found the area of the sky where the galaxy is located, it may be easier to find it with binoculars or a telescope. Use binoculars for a closer look. Binoculars will give you a closer look at the galaxy. Once you find the galaxy with your eye, bring the binoculars up slowly, and adjust your view until you can find the galaxy. It should look like an oval cloud when viewed through binoculars. You can use normal binoculars for this. The best binoculars to use have 7x50, 8x40, or 10x50 lenses. Use a telescope for a more detailed examination. A typical 8 inches (20 cm) reflector telescope will let you see nucleus (or center) of the galaxy as well as its two companion galaxies. The galaxy is so large that you may not be able to see the whole thing at once using your telescope. If you are using a telescope, keep it at the lowest magnification settings. While the Andromeda Galaxy appears quite small to the naked eye, it will appear very large when using a telescope. Look for the Andromeda Galaxy in fall or winter. In the Northern hemisphere, the best time to view the Andromeda Galaxy is between August and September. In the southern hemisphere, you can see it between October and December. During these seasons, Andromeda will appear as soon as the sky darkens. It is possible to view the Andromeda Galaxy all year long in the northern hemisphere, although it may be more difficult to find in other seasons. Choose a night without a moon. The moon can also dim your view of the stars. You will have the clearest view of the Andromeda Galaxy if you go out during the new moon or a crescent moon. If the moon is full, it may be difficult to find the Andromeda Galaxy. A new moon occurs once a month. Use an online lunar calendar to find the best night for stargazing this month. Check the weather for a cloudless evening. Any clouds in the sky will obstruct your view of the stars. Look at weather reports before you head out to make sure that there will be no cloud cover.
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Go away from the lights of the city. Adapt your eyes to the dark. Use a star chart to determine where the galaxy will appear in the sky. Download a stargazing app. Locate the Cassiopeia constellation. Find the Pegasus and Andromeda constellations. Look between Pegasus and Cassiopeia for a smudge. Draw a line through the Mirach and Mu Andromedae stars. Look for the companion galaxies. Start by locating the galaxy with your naked eye. Use binoculars for a closer look. Use a telescope for a more detailed examination. Look for the Andromeda Galaxy in fall or winter. Choose a night without a moon. Check the weather for a cloudless evening.
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