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https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Quarters
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How to Play Quarters
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To play quarters, gather the players around a table, place 1 empty cup in the center of the table, and give each player 1 cup of beer. Then, moving counterclockwise around the table, each player takes a turn shooting the quarter. The objective is to bounce the quarter off of the table and into the cup at the center of the table. If the quarter lands in the cup, the shooter chooses any player in the game to take a swig of their beer. The shooter's turn doesn't end until they miss the cup. Players are disqualified from the game when they cannot, or do not want to, consume any more of their alcoholic beverage. The last remaining player is the winner!
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Set up the game. You will need one standard cup (milk glass will do), some alcohol, cups to put the alcohol in, a table, and a quarter. Players (as many as you would like) sit around the table, either standing or in chairs. The milk glass is placed in the center of the table, at least 10 inches away from each player. Each person gets their own cup, filled with the alcohol of their choosing. Beer is usually used rather than hard liquor. Take turns shooting. Players take turns shooting, generally proceeding counterclockwise around the table. The objective is to bounce the quarter off of the table, into the milk glass at the center of the table. If the quarter lands in the glass, then the shooter chooses any player in the game to take a drink from his or her own beverage. The shooter's turn doesn't end until he or she misses. Play "chance" during the game. After a miss, the shooter passes the quarter to the next player. Sometimes, after a miss, the shooter can opt to play "chance", which gives them another attempt. All that is required of this is for the shooter to say the word "chance" after a miss. A successful "chance" shot means the shooter can continue shooting normally, but a miss results in a penalty drink. Make up rules as you go along. The great thing about quarters is that there is a great deal of replay value. If the shooter hits three in a row, he or she is allowed to make up a rule. Rules should be creative and fun, and can involve performing a ritual when drinking, or prohibiting the use of certain common words. A player who breaks any of the rules must take a penalty drink. As the game progresses and the players become inebriated, the many rules often prove difficult to remember. The objective of the game is not to be a stickler however, but to enjoy the game and have fun. Some examples of made-up rules include, but are not limited too: banning the word "drink," have a drink before each attempted shot, no use of proper names, etc. Challenge the shooter. If the shooter were to hit the top rim of the glass and miss the shot, the other players may call for a challenge (challenging the shooter to get it in). If the shooter misses again, he or she must take a drink for each challenging player, but if the shooter gets it in the glass all challengers must drink. However, the shooter does not have to accept the initial challenge, and can instead choose to pass the coin on to the next shooter. End the game. Players are disqualified from the game when they cannot, or do not want to, consume any more of their alcoholic beverage. The last remaining player is the winner. You can then replay the game over and over again, seeing whether or not that shooter can remain unbeaten. Set up the game. A drinking glass is placed in the center of the table, filled with the alcohol of choice. There should be at least four players around the table. Two players on opposite sides of the table are chosen to start at the same time, and each is given a quarter and a cup. Make sure that each of the players is separated by an equal amount of space between one another. Begin to play speed quarters. Each player must attempt to successfully bounce his or her quarter into a cup as quickly as possible. If a player misses, the player must quickly try again. As soon as a player gets their quarter into the cup, they pass the quarter and the cup to the player on their right. If a player shoots the quarter into the cup on the first try, then he may pass it to any player at the table. Determine the loser of each round. The goal of the game is to try and get one of your opponents to have both cups and quarters at the same time. If a player ever has both quarters at the same time, then that player is the loser. The player who passes the second cup to the opponent with the other cup is said to have "screwed" the loser. However, it is not good enough to simply pass the cup to the opponent with the other cup. You must stack the cup inside your opponent's cup. This action serves to prevent the loser from attempting another shot, since oftentimes the loser is unaware that their opponent has "screwed" them. Give the loser a second chance. At this point, the loser is allowed one final shot into the stacked cups. If the loser misses, he or she must drink the penalty beverage, which is often a shot or a large portion (perhaps all) of an alcoholic drink. If the loser makes the final shot, then the tables have been turned on the other players. Some rules insist that all other players take penalty drinks, others require only the player who "screwed" the loser to drink. Sometimes the player who "screwed" the loser is given a single shot just like the loser had, and the two take turns shooting until someone misses. Another option for the penalty beverage is that the player who "screwed" the loser is allowed to spin a quarter, and the loser has to drink a beer or a mixed drink for as long as the quarter remains standing. In the case where the loser makes the final shot, she must then spin a quarter and everyone else drinks for as long as the loser allows it to spin. End the game. The game ends when everyone decides to mutually quit playing, or everyone is too intoxicated to continue playing. However, you can make up your own rules as to how to end the game. Some versions of the game make it so that a player is eliminated after losing five times. You continue until the last person is standing. Set up the game. Fill a cup up with alcohol of your choosing, and place it in the middle of the table. This cup is known as the "big chug." Place a cup around the big chug for every player that is playing the game. Fill each of these cups up with alcohol as well. Assign each of the cups around the big chug to each of the players. Each player is to memorize where their cup is placed around the big chug. Begin the game. A player attempts to bounce a quarter towards the cups at the center of the table. If the player misses entirely, he or she must drink the contents of their cup. The quarter then passes to the next player on his or her right. If however the player makes it into one of the opponent's cups, that opponent must drink the contents of their cup. Drink the bug chug. If a player bounces the quarter, and it lands in the big chug, new rules kick into place. Every player must pick up their cup of alcohol and drink. The last person to finish their drink must then drink the entire contents of the big chug. Ending the game. This game is typically ended when people are either tired of playing, or too inebriated to continue playing. However, you can establish a point system if you wish to determine a winner. If you bounce the quarter into an opponent's cup, you get 1 point. If you miss all of the cups, you get no points. If you get it in the big chug, you lose 1 point. Finally, the person to lose the big chug drinking challenge loses 2 points.
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Set up the game. Take turns shooting. Play "chance" during the game. Make up rules as you go along. Challenge the shooter. End the game. Set up the game. Begin to play speed quarters. Determine the loser of each round. Give the loser a second chance. End the game. Set up the game. Begin the game. Drink the bug chug. Ending the game.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Free-Car-if-You-Have-a-Disability
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How to Get a Free Car if You Have a Disability
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If you live in the United States and you have a disability, you may be able to get a free car to help you get to and from work or medical appointments. Make a list of all of your expenses, including housing, utilities, and food, and compare it against your income. You should also make a list of reasons why you need reliable transportation, such as being unable to use public transit. Contact an organization like Free Charity Cars or a local church and let them know your situation, but don't give up if you can't find a car right away!
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Apply for help from charity organizations online. There are a number of larger organizations whose focus is giving vehicles to people who have a variety of needs, including those with disabilities. Groups like Free Charity Cars or Ways to Work help applicants in need obtain reliable transportation. Register online to begin the process for yourself. Whenever you work with a large charitable organization it's a good idea to make sure they have official non-profit status. Read more about an organization online at charitywatch.org or charitynavigator.org, for example, to find out more about individual groups before you work with them. Be prepared to provide proof of your disability and medical expenses. Gather medical records, doctor's notes, and income check stubs. Tally up how much housing, utilities, food, and other necessities cost you each month, and compare it against your disability income. This can help you demonstrate that you can't afford a car on your own. Specific requirements and definitions for claiming disability status can vary from country to country, so check with your government disability and welfare offices for more details on what constitutes proof of disability. Contact your local Center for Independent Living for help. In the U.S., local Centers for Independent Living are disability advocacy and social service groups that can help connect you to local information that relates specifically to your circumstances. Check out the National Council on Independent Living for more information and to find your contact information for your local Center. Check your government’s websites for available programs. In the UK you may be eligible for tax exemptions, loans or grants to help you get a vehicle and, if necessary, modify it to suit your needs. In the U.S. there are also programs to help pay for vehicle modifications through Federal and private insurance benefits. Search online for government funding opportunities and programs in your area to learn more about what's available near you. If you have a disability related to your U.S. military service, you may be able to get help through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Post about your need on social media. You can reach a lot of people with your request by turning to social media platforms. In your post, you should include some basic background information about yourself, what you are looking for in a vehicle, and why you need one. If you make your post publicly visible, make sure you include some way for people to contact you. Avoid sharing really personal information in the post, like your address and phone number. Including an email address may be the best way for you to screen any responses you get. Raise money for a car through an online fundraising platform. Crowdfunding sites help you raise money for a fee, so look for the platform that takes a low percentage. Write a compelling story that is honest but explicitly spells out why you need the money, what you will do with it, and how it will help you. Then, share it widely and ask everyone you know to do the same. These platforms are helpful because they allow you to collect money from family, friends, and community networks quickly and easily. They also let you reach people who may not know you but who are interested in making a donation directly to someone in need. Set a reasonable goal and allow time to reach it. If you ask for too much, people may question your motives. Reach out to local churches in your area for help. Let them know who you are and what your needs are and ask if they might be able to help. Whether you are a member of a religious congregation or not, a lot of churches do charitable work in their local communities. Contact them via phone or email using the information available on their websites, or visit them in person if you can't find them online. Asking for help isn't always easy, especially if you don't know the person you are asking. You won't know what is available unless you ask, though, so it's best to be humble but direct about what it is you need, and why. Some churches have ongoing programs where mechanics fix up donated cars so that they can be donated to people in need. Contact a local mechanic in your area for help. Mechanics may have cars that need work that have been abandoned in their care. You may be able to work with them to transfer the title of the car from the owner and get the needed repairs completed at little or no cost.. If you can get a car for free but need help getting it repaired, talk to your mechanic about local repair assistance programs that may help people in need maintain their vehicles. Ask friends and family. Someone in your network of family and friends may be happy to donate a vehicle to you if they no longer need it. Speak to them in person about your request if possible. A good way to set up a conversation like this is to let them know in advance that you will be asking them for a favor but wait until you can talk to them at length before you broach the subject. Ask them directly if they or anyone they know might be able to donate a car for you to use. If it's impossible to speak in person, a phone call is the next best option. Emails and text messages can be impersonal and are easy for someone to overlook. You don't want your request getting lost in the shuffle, so try to speak to them directly if you can.
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Apply for help from charity organizations online. Be prepared to provide proof of your disability and medical expenses. Contact your local Center for Independent Living for help. Check your government’s websites for available programs. Post about your need on social media. Raise money for a car through an online fundraising platform. Reach out to local churches in your area for help. Contact a local mechanic in your area for help. Ask friends and family.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Trapping-Your-Arm-While-Snuggling-in-Bed
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How to Avoid Trapping Your Arm While Snuggling in Bed
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To avoid trapping your arm while snuggling in bed, try having your partner lie on their side, then lie down beside them. Slide your top arm over their body and keep your lower arm behind you, rather than under your partner. That way, you can easily change positions if you need to without waking your partner. If you have a broad chest, lie on your back and have your partner rest their head or arm on your chest. With your arm underneath your partner, embrace them so their body is positioned above your armpit area. You can also try sleeping back to back so you can be touching while also keeping your arms free.
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Slide your bottom arm behind you rather than placing it under your partner. Having your partner lie on his side. Lie down beside him. Slide your top arm over his body and your lower arm behind you. This method allows you to easily change positions throughout the night without waking the other person. Sleep on your back with your partner resting her head or arm on your chest. This method typically works well for those who have broad or large chests. Often seen in films, it's a romantic position common in new relationships. Both you and your partner should lie down on your backs in bed. Ask your partner to slide toward you and lay his or her head on your chest. With the arm underneath your partner, embrace him or her so that your partner's body is positioned above your armpit area. Try propping yourselves up on pillows in order to allow room for your lower arm. The idea is to leave a gap under your partner where your arm can comfortably fit. Sleep further down on the mattress and stretch your arm out above you underneath a pillow. Your feet shouldn't hang off the bed but the extra space above your head will serve as a “landing pad” for your arm. This method requires some advance planning and the co-operation of your partner. Try modifying your mattress if you want to be really sure of creating adequate space. Sleep back to back while still touching. This popular position still generates a feeling of closeness and intimacy. However, it allows you both to move your arms freely. Communicate honestly about cuddling in bed. It's important to find a position that works for both of you. While you are worrying about your numb arm, your partner might be hot and uncomfortable. Talk about what works and what doesn't, and be open to trying new routines. Try to pry your arm gently from underneath your partner. If your arm is underneath your partner's neck or waist, you may be able to gently remove your arm and free yourself by pushing your trapped arm down into the mattress and sliding it away. Move your partner gently out the way in order to free your arm. Roll closer to your partner, as if you were giving her a tighter hug. Use the momentum of the embrace to roll her gently away from your arm, which you can then free. Wake your partner up. If you can't feel your arm and you can't gently pry it loose, you might need to speak up. Be gentle but clear, saying something like: “Sweetheart, could you let me get my arm out from under you?” Even though it might feel awkward in the moment, remember that open communication is better than simmering resentment. Suffer in silence. If your partner is sleeping peacefully and your arm isn't in too much agony, you might choose to wait it out. Sooner or later, he's likely to shift positions, allowing you to free your arm. Loving relationships always entail sacrifices, and if you are able to offer one freely and without resentment, it can strengthen your bond.
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Slide your bottom arm behind you rather than placing it under your partner. Sleep on your back with your partner resting her head or arm on your chest. Try propping yourselves up on pillows in order to allow room for your lower arm. Sleep back to back while still touching. Communicate honestly about cuddling in bed. Try to pry your arm gently from underneath your partner. Move your partner gently out the way in order to free your arm. Wake your partner up. Suffer in silence.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Cure-a-Baker%27s-Cyst
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How to Cure a Baker's Cyst
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To cure a Baker's cyst, rest your affected knee and keep it elevated as much as possible. Ice the area around the cyst and take an over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen to help reduce swelling and pain. It's also a good idea to have a doctor evaluate the injury or underlying cause of the cyst. Depending on the severity, your doctor may want to treat the cyst by draining it and giving you a steroid injection.
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Know the difference between a Baker's cyst and something more serious. Though you may be able to treat your Baker's cyst at home, you want to make sure it is, in fact, a Baker's cyst and not something that requires medical attention, such as deep vein thrombosis or arterial obstruction. If you experience swelling or purplish marks in the toes and feet, you should see a doctor right away. Rest your affected knee. You should rest your knee until it no longer hurts to put pressure on it. Note any pain you specifically feel around or behind your knee while flexing and extending your leg. You should rest your knee as often as possible for at least a day or two. Ice your knee around the cyst. You should ice your knee injury as soon as possible. Icing helps reduce swelling and inflammation around the injury, which will also help relieve some of the pain. Only leave the ice on your knee for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time. Allow the area to warm to room temperature (another fifteen to twenty minutes) before reapplying the ice. This can help reduce swelling and pain for the first day or two after the initial injury, and you can ice your knee as often as you want during this period. Wrap a bag of ice (or something frozen, like a bag of peas) with a towel (never directly to the skin) before you apply it. Use a compress. A compress helps reduce swelling to the injured area, and it also helps to stabilize your knee. Tie an elastic bandage (ace wrap), trainer's tape, a brace, or even a piece of clothing around the injury. Tie it tightly enough to stabilize your knee but not so tightly that you cut off circulation. Elevate your leg. Elevating your leg also helps reduce swelling, and it returns blood to the heart. While laying down, raise your leg above the level of your heart (or as high as you can without causing pain). If you can't raise the injured leg, try to keep it at least parallel to the ground. Also try placing pillows under your legs when sleeping to keep them elevated. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication. You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, and naproxen, to help reduce pain and swelling. Follow the dosage on the label and stay within the recommended daily allowance. Take medications with meals and water. Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents under 19 due to the possibility of Reye syndrome (brain and liver damage), especially if the child has chickenpox or the flu. Talk to your doctor before giving aspirin to your child. Medical professionals recommend consulting your doctor before taking NSAIDs if you have liver, kidney, or stomach issues. Have your doctor evaluate the injury. You should have your doctor investigate and treat the underlying cause of the cyst. Causes can include knee trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and cartilage or tendon trauma to name a few. Allow your doctor to examine you so they can make a proper diagnosis. Go back for a check up if your cyst gets bigger. An enlarged cyst could cause swelling in your lower leg because it can compress the nearby veins. Because of this, it's important to see your doctor if your cyst grows. Allow your doctor to examine you, then follow their treatment advice. When you call to make the appointment, tell the doctor's office that you're concerned that your cyst is growing. Consult your doctor if the cyst ruptures. Even if you've already consulted your doctor for a treatment plan, you should return if you suspect the cyst has ruptured or encountered other complications. If your Baker's cyst ruptures, the fluid will leak into the calf area in your leg, which can lead to: The sensation of water running down your calf Redness and swelling Bruising that spreads from the back of your knee to your ankle Sharp pain due to the leaked fluid and subsequent inflammation, which can lead to blood clots. Since these symptoms can resemble those of a blood clot, it important that you see a doctor immediately in the event that you need to be treated for a clot. Dislodged blood clots can lead to life-threatening conditions. If your doctor determines that you're not at risk for complications due to the rupture, then your leg will reabsorb the fluid in anywhere from one to four weeks, and your doctor will recommend or prescribe a pain medication. Ask your doctor about steroid injections. A clinical study has shown that swelling, pain, and range of motion all improve after direct injection of corticosteroids into the cyst for patients who suffer from osteoarthritis-induced Baker's cysts. Your physician will inject a needle with corticosteroids directly in the cyst cavity. The steroids help reduce the inflammation and swelling at the site. Your doctor may also use an ultrasound machine to visualize the cyst and help guide the needle. Ask your doctor about draining the cyst. Your doctor may also remove the fluid within the cyst itself. If you have secondary cysts (fluid accumulation from front and back of the knee), your doctor may also remove fluid from the front or side of the knee as well. This will allow greater comfort by reducing pain and swelling and allowing you to move your knee more freely. Your doctor will use an ultrasound to correctly inject a needle into the fluid and will pull back on the plunger to suck it out. Your doctor will use an 18- or 20-gauge needle due to the thick fluid within the cyst(s). Your doctor may also need to perform the procedure more than once depending on the amount of fluid present or because the fluid has accumulated as multiple sites. It is common for your doctor to perform both an aspiration (drainage) followed by a steroid injection. Multiple studies have shown reduction of symptoms and better function of the knee after both procedures. Discuss surgical excision of the cyst. This is a last resort if symptoms persist, other treatments have failed, or the cyst has become very large. While you are under anesthesia, your surgeon will make small (three- to four-millimeter) incisions around the cyst to drain the fluid. The surgeon may not remove the entire cyst because it can typically resolve on its own. The surgeon will stitch the incisions once the cyst has been drained. The procedure typically takes an hour (or maybe less based on the size of the cyst). A larger cyst will take longer because the swelling may have wrapped it around nerves and blood vessels. You can expect to be given pain medication as needed. Once home, follow the RICE therapy method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Your surgeon may suggest crutches or a cane to keep weight off the area for several days. See a physical therapist. Inflammation to the area of a Baker's cyst can cause muscle tightness and joint stiffness. You should perform pain-free flexibility and strengthening exercises to help rehabilitate the area and keep joints and muscles active. This will help prevent future weakness and/or stiffening of the surrounding muscles and joints. You should focus on your quadriceps, hamstrings, buttocks, and calf muscles. Perform standing hamstring stretches. Find a stool or object that is about 1.5 feet (50 cm) high. Rest the foot of your uninjured leg on the stool with your knee slightly bent. Lean forward and down—keeping your back straight—until you feel a stretch in your thigh. Hold the position for thirty seconds. Perform three repetitions twice daily, as well as before and after other exercise. If you do not feel much of a stretch, try leaning slightly to the side of the leg you are stretching as well as forward. Try a lying hamstring stretch. Lie flat on your back. Bend your knee on the leg you want to stretch. Place one hand on the back of your thigh and the other on the back of your calf. Pull your leg toward you with your hands, keeping your knee bent around 20°. You should feel a stretch at the back of your thigh. Hold the position for thirty seconds. Repeat three times per session twice daily in addition to before and after exercise. If you can't reach your leg to pull it, try placing a towel around your leg. You can then achieve the same stretch by pulling on the towel instead. Perform seated hamstring stretches. Sit down on the edge of a chair for this exercise. Bend your good leg in a normal sitting position, and place your injured leg in front of you with your knee bent only slightly. Lean forward from this position (keeping your back straight and head up) until you feel the stretch around the back of your thigh. Remain in this position for thirty seconds. Do three repetitions per session twice daily or before and after exercise. Use knee bends. While sitting, alternate between bending and straightening out your knee as far as you can without causing additional pain. This exercise will help you maintain your normal range of motion. Perform once a day with up to twenty repetitions if you feel no pain. Try static quadriceps contractions. Place a rolled towel under your knee with your leg out straight. Push your knee down against the towel to tighten your thigh muscles (quadriceps). Place your fingers on your quadriceps in order to feel the muscle tighten as you contract. Hold each repetition for five seconds and repeat ten times as hard as possible without producing pain.
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Know the difference between a Baker's cyst and something more serious. Rest your affected knee. Ice your knee around the cyst. Use a compress. Elevate your leg. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication. Have your doctor evaluate the injury. Go back for a check up if your cyst gets bigger. Consult your doctor if the cyst ruptures. Ask your doctor about steroid injections. Ask your doctor about draining the cyst. Discuss surgical excision of the cyst. See a physical therapist. Perform standing hamstring stretches. Try a lying hamstring stretch. Perform seated hamstring stretches. Use knee bends. Try static quadriceps contractions.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Request-an-Uber-or-Lyft-Ride-with-Facebook-Messenger
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How to Request an Uber or Lyft Ride with Facebook Messenger
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Search for Uber or Lyft in the Messenger search bar, tap on the relevant option, and hit the car icon at the bottom of your screen.
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Open Messenger. The icon looks like a blue talk bubble with a white, horizontal lighting bolt. Make sure Messenger is up to date so that you have access to the Transportation features. You can check for updates on your device's app store. Tap the search field at the top of the screen. Type in “Uber. " Tap the Uber search result under “Discover. ” Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen. Tap on the Transportation icon. It looks like the front of a car. On an iPhone, this icon is located below the message field. On an Android phone, this icon is located above the message field. Tap Sign in. If you don't have an Uber account, tap Register. This will lead you through the registration process to create an account before coming back to this page to sign in. Refer to Sign up for Uber for registration help. Enter your account information and tap Sign In. If prompted with a permissions popup, you may need to tap Allow to grant Uber access to personal and location information. Uber may prompt you to verify your account with a code. Check your text messages or email to find this code. Select a ride type. The options are listed directly under the large map. You will see options like “uberX,” “uberSELECT,” “UberBLACK,” "UberXL," and "UberSUV," etc. Tap the pickup location menu. It is the first menu, right below the ride type selection menu. You can also move the map to select a location under the green pin. Type in the address of your pickup location. Tap the resulting address of your pickup location below to confirm the selection. Tap Add Destination to set your destination. You can also move the map to select a destination under the red pin. Type in the address of your destination. Tap the resulting address of your destination below to confirm the selection. Tap the payment menu. It is located underneath the destination menu. Select a payment method. A blue check mark will appear next to the selection. Uber will use this option when charging your fare. Tap ← to the left of “Payment Methods. ” Tap Request. An Uber ride request will be created. Open Messenger. The icon looks like a blue talk bubble with a white, horizontal lighting bolt. Make sure Messenger is up to date so that you have access to the Transportation features. You can check for updates on your device's app store. Tap the search field at the top of the screen. Type in “Lyft. ” Tap the Lyft search result under “Discover. ” Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen. Tap on the Transportation icon. It looks like the front of a car. On an iPhone, this icon is located below the message field. On an Android phone, this icon is located above the message field. Tap Sign in. If you don't have a Lyft account, tap Register. This will lead you through the registration process to create an account before coming back to this page to sign in. Refer to Create a Lyft Account for registration help. Enter your account information and tap Sign In. If prompted with a permissions popup, you may need to tap Allow to grant Lyft access to personal and location information. Lyft may prompt you to verify your account with a code. Check your text messages or email to find this code. Select a ride type. The options are listed directly under the large map. You will see options like “Lyft,” “Lyft Plus,” “Lyft Line,” etc. Tap the pickup location menu. It is the first menu, right below the ride type selection menu. You can also move the map to select a location under the green pin. Type in the address of your pickup location. Tap the resulting address of your pickup location below to confirm the selection. Tap Add Destination to set your destination. You can also move the map to select a destination under the red pin. Type in the address of your destination. Tap the resulting address of your destination below to confirm the selection. Tap the payment menu. It is located underneath the destination menu. Select a payment method. A blue check mark will appear next to the selection. Lyft will use this option when charging your fare. Tap ← to the left of “Payment Methods. ” Tap Request. A Lyft ride request will be created.
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Open Messenger. Tap the search field at the top of the screen. Type in “Uber. Tap the Uber search result under “Discover. Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen. Tap on the Transportation icon. Tap Sign in. Enter your account information and tap Sign In. Select a ride type. Tap the pickup location menu. Type in the address of your pickup location. Tap the resulting address of your pickup location below to confirm the selection. Tap Add Destination to set your destination. Type in the address of your destination. Tap the resulting address of your destination below to confirm the selection. Tap the payment menu. Select a payment method. Tap ← to the left of “Payment Methods. Tap Request. Open Messenger. Tap the search field at the top of the screen. Type in “Lyft. Tap the Lyft search result under “Discover. Tap the message field at the bottom of your screen. Tap on the Transportation icon. Tap Sign in. Enter your account information and tap Sign In. Select a ride type. Tap the pickup location menu. Type in the address of your pickup location. Tap the resulting address of your pickup location below to confirm the selection. Tap Add Destination to set your destination. Type in the address of your destination. Tap the resulting address of your destination below to confirm the selection. Tap the payment menu. Select a payment method. Tap ← to the left of “Payment Methods. Tap Request.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Bee-Sting-on-a-Cat
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How to Treat a Bee Sting on a Cat
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To treat a bee sting on a cat, take it to the vet immediately if you notice severe reactions, such as vomiting or difficulty breathing. For milder reactions, use your fingernail to scrape the bee's stinger out if it's still in place. Then, wrap some ice in a washcloth, and apply it for 5 minutes at a time for the first hour after the sting, taking it off for 5 minutes in between applications. After that, mix 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water, and put the mixture on the sting once every 2 hours until the swelling goes down.
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Check for signs of a severe reaction. If you know or suspect that your cat has been stung by a bee, you should quickly assess whether your cat is having a reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Take your cat to the vet or animal emergency room immediately if you see any of the following symptoms: Rapid or labored breathing Facial swelling Pale gums or mucous membranes Vomiting (especially within the first 5-10 minutes after the sting) or diarrhea Weak or rapid heartbeat Collapse Try to determine what stung your cat. Bee stings are a little different from wasp or hornet stings, and you will need to take a slightly different approach to treatment depending on what kind of insect delivered the sting. If you saw the insect that stung your cat but are not sure how to identify it, you may be able to narrow it down with a visual guide like this one: https://www.southribble.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Bee-wasp-and-hornet-leaflet.pdf Wasps do not usually leave their stingers behind when they sting, but bees generally do. If your cat was stung by a bee, you will need to find and remove the stinger. Bee venom is acidic, while wasp venom is alkaline. It is better not to try to neutralize the sting with an alkaline substance (like baking soda) or an acid (like vinegar) unless you know for sure what stung your cat. Determine where your cat was stung. Look for signs of swelling, redness, or tenderness. If your cat has been stung in the mouth or throat, or if you suspect that your cat has been stung multiple times, take your cat to the vet immediately. Remove the stinger, if it is still in place. If the cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp), the stinger is likely to be embedded in the cat's skin. A bee stinger can continue to seep venom into the skin for several minutes after the sting is delivered. Try to remove it as soon as possible. The stinger will look like a small black splinter. Gently scrape the stinger out with your fingernail, a butter knife, or the edge of a credit card. Don't try to remove the stinger with tweezers or pinch it out with your fingers, or you might squeeze more venom into the wound. Apply a cold compress to the site of the sting. This can help soothe inflammation and reduce swelling. Wrap some ice or an ice pack in a washcloth and hold it on the sting for about five minutes. Take it off for five minutes, and then put it back for another five. Continue to do this for the first hour or so after the sting. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the site of the sting. Mix three parts baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and one part water. Apply this mixture to the sting once every two hours until the swelling diminishes. Do not treat the sting with baking soda unless you are certain that your cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp). For wasp stings, apply apple cider vinegar to the sting instead. If you're not sure what stung your cat, don't apply any poultice or liquid to the sting until you've taken your cat to the vet. Using the wrong treatment can cause more irritation. Take care not to get baking soda or vinegar in your cat's eyes. Keep an eye on your cat’s condition. If the swelling from the sting increases or spreads in the hours after the sting, contact your vet. Look out for signs of infection, such as redness, pus, or further swelling around the site of the sting over the next few days. Ask your vet about giving your cat Benadryl. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help reduce inflammation, itching, and discomfort. Consult your vet about the appropriate dosage for your cat. Do not give your cat a medication containing any ingredients other than Benadryl (diphenhydramine), as other types of medications intended for humans may be harmful or fatal to cats. Treat the sting with pure aloe gel. Be sure that the gel does not contain other ingredients, such as alcohol or lotion. Only use a very small amount. Take care not to get any aloe in your cat's eyes. Another option would be to apply a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment to the site.
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Check for signs of a severe reaction. Try to determine what stung your cat. Determine where your cat was stung. Remove the stinger, if it is still in place. Apply a cold compress to the site of the sting. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the site of the sting. Keep an eye on your cat’s condition. Ask your vet about giving your cat Benadryl. Treat the sting with pure aloe gel.
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How to Identify and Treat Noise Phobias in Cats
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To identify and treat noise phobias in cats, particularly the fear of thunderstorms, start by making a comfortable safe spot, like a crate covered with a blanket, for your cat to hide when it's scared. Then, try techniques to calm your cat during the loud noises, like giving it a special toy to play with, spraying a pheromone in the room your cat is in the most to lower its stress level, or using other noises, like a TV, to drown out the bothersome sound.
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Provide a safe spot to hide. Cats like to take cover in confined places for stressful situations. Put a bunch of toys and a favorite blanket in a comfortable hiding spot, like a crate or a closet that your cat can take cover in. A covered hiding spot may make your cat feel more at ease. Try giving it a box or crate in a quiet place with a blanket draped over the top. Try taking a worn t-shirt of yours and put it in the cat's bed or hiding spot. The shirt with your scent may comfort your cat while it is scared. Drown out bothersome noise. When you know that a certain noise bothers your cat, use other noises to mask the sound. Turn up the music or television. Close doors and windows to try to block out problematic noise. If your cat responds negatively to all loud noise, this strategy could be counterproductive. Wear your cat out with play. Exercise will tire out your cat and reduce stress levels. Play with your cat daily to reduce its anxiety levels. Consider purchasing a food puzzle, so your cat has something to play with when you aren't available. Remain calm during a crisis. It might be hard to restrain yourself from petting your cat and offering emotional support. Providing this support, however, so is a sort of positive reinforcement, which signals to your cat that it should be worried. Instead, act as if nothing is happening. Give your cat a special toy right before the storm. Your cat probably won't want to play during the storm, but if you give it the toy shortly before the storm, it will build positive associations with loud noise. Try using a special toy that you know your cat likes, but only gets to play with right before the storm. Purchase pheromone sprays. Pheromone sprays can be purchased over the counter, without veterinarian approval, and reduce cats' stress levels. Spray the pheromone in a room that your cat spends most of its time in. Visit a veterinarian when your cat’s behavior changes suddenly or becomes dangerous. It is normal for loud noises to make your cat anxious, but you should take your cat to the veterinarian if its behavior changes suddenly. If it begins to hurt itself, tries to escape, shows signs of diarrhea, or begins destroying property, you should also take your cat to the veterinarian. Ask your veterinarian about long-lasting anti-anxiety medications. Some medications, like Amitriptyline, Prozac, and Buspirone, can be administered throughout a long, stressful period, like storm season. It can take 3-4 weeks for these medications to take effect, so they won't be useful in emergency situations, but can help during prolonged periods of stressful noise. Ask your veterinarian about medications for emergency situations. There are other medications that are too powerful to administer to your cat on a regular basis, but which you can give to your cat directly before a period of loud noise to calm it down. These include Alprazolam and Valium. Refrain for desensitizing training unless your cat is well trained. Desensitizing training works best when your cat is trained to take commands, which is relatively rare. If your cat cannot take commands, this method is only likely to cause more stress. Teach your cat the command “relax. ” Use a clicker or lure to teach your cat to sit down peacefully next to you. Reward it every time that it responses correctly to the command, until it has mastered the command. Expose your cat to light noise. Play a recording of a sound that frightens your cat at a very low volume. Command your cat to relax, and reward it with a treat if it remains relaxed. Do not reward it if it fails to follow through. If the cat cannot remain calm, try playing the sound at a lower volume next time. Find a volume that the cat is comfortable with and get it accustomed to the noise. Increase the volume once your cat has adjusted to the noise. Once the cat has successfully followed the command, increase the volume slightly the next time you practice. Repeat this training exercise at least once a week, progressively increasing the volume. Practice training in a real life scenario. When an actual storm comes through, command your cat to relax. Reward your cat if it follows through with the command. Do not reward it if it fails to follow the command.
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Provide a safe spot to hide. Drown out bothersome noise. Wear your cat out with play. Remain calm during a crisis. Give your cat a special toy right before the storm. Purchase pheromone sprays. Visit a veterinarian when your cat’s behavior changes suddenly or becomes dangerous. Ask your veterinarian about long-lasting anti-anxiety medications. Ask your veterinarian about medications for emergency situations. Refrain for desensitizing training unless your cat is well trained. Teach your cat the command “relax. Expose your cat to light noise. Increase the volume once your cat has adjusted to the noise. Practice training in a real life scenario.
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How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
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To paint a popcorn ceiling, start by choosing an acrylic paint in the color and finish you want. Next, dilute the paint with water and transfer it to an airless paint sprayer for the easiest application. Using a step ladder, hold the sprayer perpendicular to the ceiling with the nozzle positioned approximately 1-foot from the ceiling. Spray on the first coat in a single direction, moving slowly and steadily, then let the paint dry for 1-2 hours before spraying on the second coat in the opposite direction!
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Test the ceiling’s water solubility. To figure out the best way to paint a popcorn ceiling, you need to know if it's ever been painted before. A popcorn ceilings that hasn't been painted previously is usually water-soluble. If you paint it with a roller, the ceiling may absorb moisture from the paint and the texture can come off on the roller. Test your ceiling's water solubility by spraying a small, unnoticeable spot with water. If the area becomes soft, your ceiling hasn't been painted before. If your ceiling hasn't been painted before, the best way to paint it is with a spray gun. Remove and cover the furniture. Painting an overhead surface means that there can sometimes be drips, so you need to protect the furnishings in the room. Take as much of the furniture out of the room as possible. If there are large, difficult to move items, cover them with drop cloths or plastic sheeting to keep the paint off them. Don't forget to place drop cloths or plastic on the floor too. Use painter’s tape and plastic to cover fixtures and walls. If possible, it's best to remove light fixtures before you paint the ceiling. However, if you can't, make sure to wrap them completely in masking paper and painter's tape. You'll also need to cover the walls, including windows, fans, vents, and doors, with plastic sheeting. Be sure to make an extremely tight seal at the point where the ceiling meets the wall with painter's tape. If you're painting the walls along with the ceiling, you obviously don't have to worry about covering them and creating a seal with paint. You still need to cover the fixtures, windows, doors, and baseboards, though. A tight seal is especially important if you're planning to spray the ceiling. You can go with a looser seal when you're rolling on the paint. Have the right safety gear. Before you move on to making ceiling repairs or painting the ceiling, make sure that you have the proper safety equipment to protect yourself. When you're working on an overhead surface, it's easy for debris, paint, and other materials to fall in your face. Always wear a dust mask and safety eye mask or glasses. It's also a good idea to wear a hat to cover you head. You'll also want to make sure that you're wearing old clothing or disposable coveralls that you don't mind ruining. Make any necessary ceiling repairs. Once the room is covered in plastic, it's important to fix any damage to the ceiling before you start painting. For small areas that require repair, you can use a can of spray acoustic texture. For larger areas, you'll likely need to use powder texture that mixes with water and apply with a pneumatic hopper. Spray acoustic texture works best on areas of damage that are 16-inches by 16-inches or less. If your ceiling has never been painted before, you can remove damaged areas by applying water to them and scraping away the damage. Make sure to seal any areas of water damage with an oil-based, stain blocking primer that's been thinned with water by approximately 25 percent. When you're checking the ceiling for damage, keep an eye out for dust, dirt, and other debris. Use a feather duster to remove it. Choose the right finish. When you're painting a popcorn ceiling, paint with a flat or matte finish is usually the best option because it won't draw attention to any areas with uneven texture. However, if you prefer a satin or semi-gloss finish, you can usually use those without any problem. If the ceiling is in a room that is prone to humidity, such as a bathroom or kitchen, a satin or semi-gloss finish paint is actually the best option. Try to use as high quality a paint as you can afford. The better the paint, the less you'll have to use and the less effort it'll take to apply it. While you may pay more for a single can of high quality paint, you'll need less to cover the ceiling so you can get away with buying fewer cans. Decide on the best color. White is the traditional paint color for ceilings because it keeps the focus on the walls. It can also help brighten up the room and make low ceilings appear higher. However, you may opt for another light color for your ceiling, such as a pale yellow or gray. It's best not to use the same color on the walls, though. Using a dark color can be a good option if your ceiling is high and gives the room an imposing feeling. A richer shade on the ceiling can help make the space feel warmer and cozier. Thin the paint. Acrylic paint works best on popcorn ceilings, but if you apply it straight, it will be too sticky and actually wind up pulling some of the texture from the ceiling. To make it more workable, thin the paint before applying it. With a popcorn ceiling, you can use water to thin the paint -- aim to add approximately a ½-quart of water for each gallon of paint. You don't want to dilute the paint too much, so it's a good idea to start by adding 8-ounces, or ¼-quart, of water to the paint and dabbing it on a corner of the ceiling to test how it applies. If it's still too thick, add more water. To determine if you've thinned the paint enough, pour some through a funnel. If it passes through it easily, you've got the consistency right. If it doesn't pass through freely, add more water. Use an airless, vibrator type paint sprayer. When you're painting a ceiling, an airless paint sprayer usually works best because it fans the pain out in droplets to help evenly coat the surface. When you're working on an overhead surface such as a ceiling, you want to choose a model that has a suction set and a portable paint reservoir instead of the usual jar. A sprayer that comes with a backpack type setup is usually the most convenient. If you don't paint regularly, there's no need to purchase a paint sprayer. You can usually rent them from hardware stores, home improvement centers, and tool rental companies. Make sure to read the instructions on how to fill the sprayer with paint carefully. It can vary from model to model. Test the tip on cardboard. Using the right tip on your paint sprayer is key to a successful paint application. With thinned acrylic paint, a 415 or 515 tip usually works best. To make sure that the tip you've chosen is appropriate, test it by spraying a piece of cardboard to see the pattern of the paint. When you spray the cardboard, make sure that the spray pattern is intact, without any breaks. Make sure to examine the tip itself. If you notice that it's rounded or has grooves along the edge, it is probably worn out and should be replaced. Spray in one direction. When your paint sprayer is ready, it's time to spray the ceiling. Step up on a ladder so you can comfortable hold the nozzle approximately 1-foot from the ceiling. For the first coat, spray the paint onto the ceiling in a single direction, moving in a steady motion. Be sure to hold the sprayer so it's perpendicular to the ceiling. When you finish with one strip of the ceiling, overlap the painted section with your next pass over the surface for the most complete coverage. Apply a second coat in the opposite direction. After you've finished spraying the entire ceiling in the first direction, you'll want to apply a second coat. This time, move the spray over the ceiling in the opposite direction of the first coat. Allow the paint to dry for approximately one to two hours between coats. If the ceiling looks patchy after two coats, you may want to apply a third coat in third direction for more complete coverage. Choose a roller with large nap. For the best paint application with a roller, you want to use a roller head that has a thick enough texture to really absorb the paint and smooth it across the ceiling. Roller covers that are made of lambswool or synthetic material and at least 1-inch thick are usually the best option. Make sure that your roller extension pole is long enough for you to comfortably reach the ceiling. You'll probably need a ladder to help you get close enough, though. Use a bucket for the paint instead of a tray. Instead of pouring the paint into the usual roller tray, it's better to use a 5-gallon bucket. Because it can hold more paint, you won't have to bend as far to reload the roller so you can work more quickly and efficiently. Remember to place a roller screen inside the bucket. That will allow you to get the excess paint off your roller so you don't splatter it as you're painting. Roll on paint in straight pattern. When you're painting a textured popcorn ceiling, you don't need to apply the paint in a zigzag fashion as you usually would with a flat surface. Instead, roll the paint on in a straight pattern, using the lightest pressure as possible as you move over the surface. When you begin rolling on the paint, start near a corner and work in small sections. Avoid going back and forth with the roller over the same areas or you may loosen the ceiling's texture and knock it off. Cut in edges with a brush. While you should try to get as close as possible to the edges of the ceiling with the roller, you won't be able to fully paint along those edges without a brush. If you're planning on painting the walls too, you can roll over and down the edges. However, if you're not painting the walls, use a brush to cut in the edge with a gentle dabbing motion. A 2-inch trim brush works well for cutting in the edges. Apply several coats. For complete coverage, you'll need to apply two to three coats of paint to the ceiling. Before starting a new coat, though, be sure to allow each coat to dry completely, which can take three to four hours. Use the same straight pattern and gentle technique when you roll on another coat, but apply it in a perpendicular direction to the previous coat. If you try to apply another coat while the ceiling is still wet, you may wind up pulling off some of the popcorn texture.
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Test the ceiling’s water solubility. Remove and cover the furniture. Use painter’s tape and plastic to cover fixtures and walls. Have the right safety gear. Make any necessary ceiling repairs. Choose the right finish. Decide on the best color. Thin the paint. Use an airless, vibrator type paint sprayer. Test the tip on cardboard. Spray in one direction. Apply a second coat in the opposite direction. Choose a roller with large nap. Use a bucket for the paint instead of a tray. Roll on paint in straight pattern. Cut in edges with a brush. Apply several coats.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Love-Your-Parents
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How to Love Your Parents
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To love your parents, try to spend more time together to connect with them and get to know them on a deeper level. If you feel comfortable, talk to your parents about challenges you're facing, since communicating openly can strengthen your relationship. Be honest with your parents if they're doing something that's upsetting you, and remember that it's totally normal to argue with them sometimes. If you feel that your parents are overly strict, hypercritical, or neglectful, it can help to talk to a counselor or therapist about what you're experiencing.
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Spend time together. Shared activities help build a sense of connection. Doing activities that you all enjoy can help you see other aspects of your parents. Your parents might be worried about being less involved in your life as you grow up, but inviting them to take part with you in a fun activity can set the groundwork for your future loving adult relationship. For example, if you really like rock climbing, invite your parents to an easy climbing wall with you. This gives you the opportunity to teach them something, and they may be more supportive of your hobby if they've experienced it with you. Or, you could offer to join your parents and learn more about one of their hobbies. Spend an afternoon at the art museum together, and ask questions about why they like it. Interacting with you on an adult level will help you to develop a more mature relationship. Talk to your parents about the things they do that upset you. If your parents don't know what's bothering or annoying you, they won't be able to try to change their behavior. Choose a quiet, unstressful moment to have this conversation, and be aware that you might have to revisit these topics multiple times. Your relationship won't change overnight. Plan in advance what you want to say, so that you won't find yourself blurting things out. [[ It may be helpful to talk to another trusted adult in advance. They will be able to give you an adult's perspective on your concerns, and let you know if your parents' behavior is typical or more serious. Get help with unreasonable demands or behavior. Some parents really are overly strict or constantly critical. They may berate you for not always winning at your sport or push you into activities that you don't enjoy. Other parents may be neglectful, focusing on their work or new relationships rather than their children. If you are facing these kinds of demands or issues, know that you need and deserve outside support from a counselor or therapist. Your doctor or a trusted teacher will be able to help you find that support. It's not up to you to fix your parents' issues or problems. Your job is to take care of yourself and learn strategies for negotiating the difficult aspects of your relationship. Talk to your parents about the challenges you're facing. Your parents are likely to have useful experience and advice about topics like sex, relationships, and growing up. Open dialogue about these topics will strengthen your relationship. Use an example from a TV show or an article as a way to break the ice. Send a text if it's hard to open the conversation. Sometimes it's easier to begin a difficult topic by expressing yourself in writing. Ask questions about your parents' own experiences of being a teenager. Remember that quarrelling is normal. Your teenage years are an emotional time. Arguing with your parents doesn't necessarily mean you have a bad relationship. Apologize if you've done or said something hurtful. Learn other ways to express your anger, such as writing in a journal or venting to a friend before talking to your parent. Practice asking for what you need. If your parent is doing something that annoys you, try to explain your reaction calmly and suggest a reasonable alternative. Practice seeing things from your parents' perspective. Ask yourself: how would I feel if I were in their shoes? What might scare or worry me, if I were the parent of a teenager? Developing empathy will help you to feel compassion toward your parents, and to see when even their annoying actions are based in love for you. Accommodate differences of opinion. Tensions between parents and adult children often revolve around different ideas about lifestyle, financial choices, or decisions about running a household or raising your own children. While unsolicited advice can be irritating, try to find ways to understand your parent's point of view and find constructive solutions to problems together. For example, if your parent suggests something that you don't agree with, try asking for more information. Understanding what motivates a suggestion can build empathy and show that you value their perspective, even if you aren't going to do exactly what they say. Keep reaching out. As you move into middle age, you have many relationships and demands on your attention. Your aging parents might be more lonely and want a closer connection. Frequent contact is beneficial to both of you. When you feel love for your parents, say so. After many years, you may take it for granted that your parents know that you love them. But expressing your love explicitly will build the connection between you. Say thank you. Many parents help their adult children, whether financially or with gifts of time or other resources. Remember to let them know that their help matters to you. Look for ways to reciprocate by helping with tasks that may become more difficult as they get older or by offering emotional and financial support when appropriate. Recognize the effects of difficult parents. Parental abuse can take many forms, including physical and emotional violence, sexual abuse, and neglect. Parents may also have difficulties in relationships because of their own mental health or other issues. These things can have long-term effects on you. Seek professional help. A therapist can help you identify negative patterns from your childhood and develop strategies for interacting with a genuinely difficult or even abusive parent. Focus on the positive. Set yourself up for success by scheduling visits in advance around activities you both enjoy. Remind yourself of the things that you love and appreciate about your parent, and tell your parent about those things. The positive aspects of your relationship can be a powerful base for building loving connection. Set healthy boundaries. Setting limits that keep you safe and healthy doesn't mean you don't love your parent. In fact, good boundaries can be the best foundation for a satisfying relationship with a difficult parent. Be clear about what time you will spend together. Plan for your parents' old age. You might not be the best person to care for them, despite social pressure to do so. It's ok to recognize that and make alternative arrangements.
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Spend time together. Talk to your parents about the things they do that upset you. Get help with unreasonable demands or behavior. Talk to your parents about the challenges you're facing. Remember that quarrelling is normal. Practice seeing things from your parents' perspective. Accommodate differences of opinion. Keep reaching out. Say thank you. Recognize the effects of difficult parents. Seek professional help. Focus on the positive. Set healthy boundaries.
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How to Open a Combination Lock
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To open a new combination lock, reference the sticker on the back of the lock for the combination numbers. Turn the dial on the lock clockwise 3 times to clear it, and stop when the marker for the dial is on the first number of the combination. Then, turn the dial counterclockwise for one full turn, past the first number, and stop on the next number. Turn the dial clockwise again until you reach the last number, and then pull on the lock to open it.
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Buy a combination lock. Combination locks can be found at most hardware, home improvement, and sports stores across the US. Some stores that sell combination locks are The Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, Modell's, Staples, and Walmart. Find the combination on the sticker on the back of the lock. Most of the time, your new combination lock will come with a sticker on the back of the lock, telling you your lock's combination. Remove the sticker carefully. Write down the combination and throw out the sticker -- you don't want to leave the sticker around in case someone else finds it and knows it's the combination to a lock. Start memorizing your new locker combination. This will make it easier for you to consistently open the lock. Turn the dial on the lock clockwise three times. Turn the dial to the right. This clears the lock and resets it so that it's ready to open. Stop turning when the marker points to the first number of the combination. The marker or line should be at the top of the dial, pointing to the twelve o'clock position. In many cases, it will be red. The first number on this lock's combination is 36, so you should stop turning the dial when the marker points to that number. Turn the dial back to the left for one full turn. Spin it counterclockwise one full turn, past the first number (36), then stop at the second number—in this case, 10. Turn the dial to the right. Finally, turn the dial clockwise again and stop at the last number on the sticker—1. Open the lock. Pull up the shackle at the top of the lock, and it should open right up. You can also hold on to the shackle and pull down the lock. If it doesn't open, repeat the process from the beginning. Once you've partially engaged the tumblers, you should clear out the lock before trying again. Insert the shackle. Spin the shackle around so that the opened portion is above the hole, and push it into the opening at the top of the lock. Spin the dial. Turn the dial in any direction for three turns. It doesn't matter what number you stop on. This process will disengage the tumblers and will make it so that you'll have to start all over again with the first number if you want to open it. Test it. Make sure it's locked by pulling on the lock or shackle. If it opens, lock it again.
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Buy a combination lock. Find the combination on the sticker on the back of the lock. Turn the dial on the lock clockwise three times. Stop turning when the marker points to the first number of the combination. Turn the dial back to the left for one full turn. Turn the dial to the right. Open the lock. Insert the shackle. Spin the dial. Test it.
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How to Get Ripped After 40
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With a little patience and dedication, you can work on getting ripped after 40. Get started with some body-weight exercises at a gym or with dumbbells at home. Try some squats, lunges, sit-ups, push-ups, and weight curls. When you first start working out, stick with 6 to 12 repetitions of 5 to 15 pound dumbbells. Then, slowly increase your reps and add more weight to your dumbbells. This will help build your muscle endurance and strength without hurting yourself. If you need to lose weight to get ripped, incorporate some cardio into your workout routine to help shed the fat. Try jogging, swimming, rock-climbing, or martial arts. Avoid junk food and eat a healthy, balanced diet.
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Fix your mind on the goal. Before you begin, it is important to tell yourself that once you go in, you will not back out. Set the amount of time you are going to keep up working out. Some claim they want to do it for life, but give up after a certain amount of time. Make it a goal to keep up with your program for at least four months. Consume more water. Water is more important than food and has always been. Your body can go three to four weeks without food, but your body can barely last several days without water. Drink at least three to four water bottles a day, two at the very least. Drink two more bottles every time you workout. Eat at least three meals a day. There are fitness rumors that you should consume smaller, more frequent meals, but for many, this isn't feasible. Many people are caught up with business or parenting, and do not have the amount of time to incorporate those extra meals. If that's the case, eat regular meals; calculate your calorie intake when you consume food or eat until you are full. You do not need to diet, but you should consume junk food moderately. You can eat it for three meals a week. Definitely, eat more fruits and veggies! Stretch. You can do simple stretches, bending only until you feel pain. Do not go any further than that; hold it there for twenty seconds. Stretch every part of your body. Do this when you first wake up and at night. Stretching helps you to avoid stiffness and does improve posture somewhat. Pump some iron. Buy some dumbbells from your store or gym. Keep it very light-weight, preferably 5-15 pounds. Do body-weight exercises with the weights; work different muscle groups separate days. Squats, lunges, standing calf-raises, sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups. Consider doing weighted calisthenics with a back-pack. Build up your reps slowly. You should start off with 6-12 reps the first week. Keep the same amount of weight you use the first week for the second week, but add 5 reps for each set you do, and then increase the weight by five pounds the next week. This builds muscular endurance and strength. Keep this cycle consistent and you are bound to get stronger doing only the same exercises. Do some cardio. For cardio, you don't need to do running; you can do things like rock-climbing, martial arts, and swimming. If in doubt, try four sets of sprints until you exhaust yourself, or do things like jumping rope, jumping jacks, or dance. Give yourself time to recover. After working each muscle group, you will need at least 2 days of rest. Expect yourself to get sore. Diet, if you need to lose weight. With a good plan, you can do this safely, without sacrificing the nutrition your body needs. There are several diets you can try, like Paleo. Eat more fruits or vegetables. Fast, smartly. For every one to two days of the week, replace your meals with only smoothies. Add as many fruits or ingredients you would like. 3-4 smoothies is the recommendation. Do workouts with high repetitions. If you use weights, make sure they are very light, and continue to do reps until you are tired. Do cardio. Swimming or high-intensity aerobic exercises. You can run for as long as you want or as fast as you want. Do not eat junk food. Cut it out, completely , until you reach your goal. When you're at your goal weight, consume it in moderation. Eat at least three meals a day. Yes, you can gain weight on only three meals a day, but only if you consume enough calories within those meals. Try supplements to help you gain muscle. Buy Whey Protein, Creatine, or make your own. Start off light with your reps and make it heavier every week. Don't neglect rest. Resting allows your muscles to develop. Try drinking some sleep herbal teas that shall allow you to rest at night. Disregard junk food. Junk food can put on weight or bulk you up rather fast, but after 40, it is very unhealthy to the body. So, if you are not suffering from weight loss issues, then you can eat junk food more often. Do cardio very rarely. Sprint instead of jogging. Cardio prevents your ability to put on weight. Therefore, do not do it as much.
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Fix your mind on the goal. Consume more water. Eat at least three meals a day. Stretch. Pump some iron. Build up your reps slowly. Do some cardio. Give yourself time to recover. Diet, if you need to lose weight. Fast, smartly. Do workouts with high repetitions. Do cardio. Do not eat junk food. Eat at least three meals a day. Try supplements to help you gain muscle. Start off light with your reps and make it heavier every week. Don't neglect rest. Disregard junk food. Do cardio very rarely.
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How to Make Chutney
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Before you start making chutney, choose a base ingredient, like mango or tomato, along with additional ingredients, like garlic or ginger. Once you have your ingredients picked out, cut them into chunks and add them to a pot with vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. Bring everything to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer until it reaches a thick consistency. Then, transfer the chutney to a canning jar and let it ferment in a dark place, like a pantry, for 2 to 3 months before eating.
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Choose your base produce. Use only fresh, ripe vegetables and fruits. If you're not following a recipe, you will have to choose your own base produce. The base produce of your chutney will be the featured fruit or vegetable. For example, if you're making mango chutney, your base produce will be mango. Other popular choices include: Tomatoes Onions Carrots Raisins Purchase preservatives. You use both sugar and vinegar to preserve your chutney. For every 3 kilograms (6.5 pounds) of veggies, you will need 1 liter (0.26 US gal) (4 cups) of vinegar and 500 grams (17.5 ounces) of sugar. The vinegar must have at least 5% acidity, but you can use any sugar you choose. Appropriate vinegars include malt vinegar, distilled malt (white) vinegar, and wine vinegar. Brown sugar will make your chutney appear darker. White sugar will not affect the color. Choose your seasonings. Select seasonings that pair well with your produce. Seasonings include salt, pepper, spices, and aromatic roots such as garlic and ginger. When choosing seasonings, consider how well it will pair with your base produce. Popular chutney combinations include: Mango chutney seasoned with 1/4 cup (2 oz) ginger, 1 garlic clove, a teaspoon of mustard seeds, and ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes. Carrot chutney seasoned with 1 inch (2.5 cm) peeled and minced ginger root, 5 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, a few coriander leaves, and 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp. Simple tomato chutney seasoned with two cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, a dash of pepper, and a teaspoon of curry powder. Gather your cooking supplies. Find a large, stainless steel stock pot and a non-reactive mixing spoon. Non-reactive materials include plastic, wood, and stainless steel. Next, set aside some clean canning jars for storing the chutney. These jars will be sterilized just before filling them with your chutney mixture. Purchase canning jars from gourmet grocery stores or online. Wash your produce. Thoroughly wash any fruits or vegetables you will use to remove dirt and debris. First, rinse the produce in cold water for a few seconds. Next, scrub any hardy produce with a vegetable brush to remove stubborn dirt. Hardy produce includes potatoes, carrots, and ginger. The FDA does not recommend the use of detergents, soap, or commercial produce washes when cleaning vegetables. Cut the vegetables into chunks. Consider what size would be best for your chutney. For example, if you're planning on pureeing your chutney, the size of the vegetable isn't important. Alternatively, if you're not going to puree it, consider cutting the vegetables into easy-to-eat, uniform cubes. Some fruits and vegetables have a thick, inedible skin. If this is the case, peel the skin and dispose of it. For example, mangoes need to be peeled, while tomatoes do not. Remove and discard any bruised and inedible parts of the produce. Place the ingredients into the stock pot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, base produce, and seasonings into your stock pot. Gently stir the mixture to incorporate the ingredients. Next, place your stock pot on the stove. If you want to add any inedible seasonings such as whole cloves, wrap them in cheese cloth and secure them with cooking string. The bundle will be easy to remove after the cooking is finished. Cheesecloth and cooking string can be purchased at most gourmet grocery stores, cheese making suppliers, and online. Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to heat the mixture for ten to fifteen minutes over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. After the mixture begins boiling, the sugar will dissolve into the vinegar. Simmer until the mixture becomes thick. After the sugar dissolves, reduce the heat to medium low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Test the thickness of the mixture before removing it from the heat. You should be able to remove a spoonful of the chutney to create a small crater without any liquid filling it in. A mixture is simmering when there are small active bubbles forming around the pot. If the mixture is too active, reduce the heat. If there are no bubbles forming at all, raise the heat slightly. Turn off the heat. Allow the chutney to cool for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, use a stick blender to safely puree the chutney. If you decide to use a blender, puree the food in small batches and cover the blender in a towel. Otherwise, the blender will spray hot chutney everywhere. Remember to pick out any inedible whole seasonings such as bay leaves or cloves. Sterilize your canning jars. Some canning jars come with specific instructions for sterilization. If not, simply submerge the cans in boiling water for ten minutes. Take the lids off the jars before submerging them and add them to the boiling water. Use tongs to safely remove the jars and lids from the water. Let the jars cool on a clean kitchen towel before filling them. Always handle the jars with clean hands to prevent contamination. Transfer the chutney to the canning jars. Carefully spoon your chutney into the jars, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top. Next, place the lid on the jar and seal it tightly. The lid will protect the food from bacteria and other debris. Use a clean, damp towel to wipe away any chutney that gets on the jar or around the lid. Seal the jars. You can use a boiling water bath canner or a clean stock pot. If you use a boiling water bath canner, follow the manufacturer instructions. Otherwise, choose a large deep stock pot and place a small baking rack on the bottom. Set the filled jars in the pot on top of the baking rack and completely submerge them in water. Bring the water to a boil and heat the jars for ten minutes. If you live at 1,000-3,000 feet above sea level, increase your heating time by five minutes. If you live at 3,001-6,000 feet above sea level, increase your heating time by ten minutes. If you live at 6,001-8,000 feet above sea level, increase your heating time by fifteen minutes. If you live 8,001-10,000 feet above sea level, increase your heating time by twenty minutes. Let the jars cool. First, lay a clean dish towel on your counter or tabletop. After the jars are done heating, remove them from the hot water bath with tongs and place them on the towel. Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for twelve to twenty four hours. Set the jars in a low-traffic area to avoid any breakage. If any of the jars crack while they cool, dispose of the entire jar, including the chutney. Otherwise, you risk eating spoiled food or ingesting glass. Check the seal. Once the jars cool, test the seal on the jars. To do so, press down on the lid. The lid shouldn't flex or bulge. Next, try lifting the lid away with your fingertips. If the lid doesn't budge, your jar is properly sealed. If your jar isn't properly sealed, immediately process it in the hot water bath again to try and reseal it. Otherwise, refrigerate the mixture and eat it within a week. Mature the chutney. Place your chutney in a dark, room-temperature place, such as a pantry or under your sink. Next, allow your chutney to ferment for two to three months. Don't open the jar until you're ready to eat it. The longer you let it sit, the better it will taste. Chutney can be stored unopened for up to a year. Open the jar and check for spoilage. Once your chutney is done maturing, open the jar to check for spoilage. If you consume spoiled canned goods, you can contract Botulism, a potentially fatal illness. If you notice any warning signs, throw your chutney away. Warning signs include: A bulging or leaking container A damaged container Foam that squirts out when the jar is opened Moldy or smelly chutney Store opened jars in the refrigerator. You can keep your opened chutney in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. After four weeks have passed, discard any uneaten chutney.
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Choose your base produce. Purchase preservatives. Choose your seasonings. Gather your cooking supplies. Wash your produce. Cut the vegetables into chunks. Place the ingredients into the stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until the mixture becomes thick. Turn off the heat. Sterilize your canning jars. Transfer the chutney to the canning jars. Seal the jars. Let the jars cool. Check the seal. Mature the chutney. Open the jar and check for spoilage. Store opened jars in the refrigerator.
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How to Break Into Professional Wrestling
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Breaking into professional wrestling can be tough, but by training hard and networking, you can get your foot in the door. You'll need to join a wrestling school to learn how to wrestle properly. While you're learning the ropes, hit the gym and work on your strength and cardio. You'll need them in the ring! You'll also need to design a creative and engaging persona that's entertaining to watch. If you're serious about getting into professional wrestling, consider moving to Florida, which is like the Hollywood of wrestling. Attend wrestling shows in the area and talk to booking agents, trainers, and wrestlers to build some contacts. You'll need to find a manager or booking agent online or through your networks to break into professional wrestling.
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Attend a wrestling school. If you want to become a professional wrestler, you have to learn how to wrestle properly. Do an online search to find wrestling schools in your area. Look for schools that are run by former professional wrestlers. Additionally, these schools should have former students that have gotten into the WWE or the TNA. Ask questions such as: “How much does it cost to attend your school?” “Have any of your graduates ever joined the WWE or the TNA?” “Does the instructor have professional wrestling experience?” If possible, find a school that hosts matches for the trainees. This will give you valuable performing experience. Eat a protein-rich diet. If you want to be a professional wrestler, you have to be strong. Build and maintain your muscle mass by eating a lot of protein. Eat one gram of protein daily for every pound of body mass that you have. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should eat at least 160 grams of protein every day. Greek yogurt (23 grams of protein per serving), whey protein powder (24 grams of protein per scoop), ground beef (18 grams of protein per serving), and chicken breasts (24 grams per serving) are all high in protein. For example, if you ate two chicken breasts, a cup of broccoli, and drank a protein shake for lunch, you would have eaten 74.6 grams of protein. Do strength training exercises. These exercises build your muscles and increase your strength. Strength training exercises usually involve repetitive lifting of heavy weights. For example, bicep curls are a strength exercise that builds up your biceps. Other examples include: Deadlifts to increase your overall strength Push ups to build upper-body strength Calf raises to improve your leg strength Add cardio to your workout. Many people who want to build muscles skip cardio training because they think it's unnecessary. However, it will increase your endurance and help you stay active for long periods of time. If you do cardio often, you won't get tired out quickly when you're wrestling. Cardio exercises include: Running on a treadmill Going for a jog Using an exercise bike Decide on a persona. Professional wrestlers often use a persona while competing. First, choose whether you'll be a “good guy” or a “bad guy.” Next, create a heavily exaggerated personality for your character. For example, if you're a bad guy, you could be a loud, angry clown with an unreasonable love for flamingos. Give your character a crazy backstory to help you craft a memorable persona. Alternatively, create your persona by exaggerating aspects of your existing personality. For example, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays a more intense version of himself on stage. Choose a name. Your character's name should reflect their personality. Think of what kinds of names would be meaningful to your character. For example, the angry, flamingo-loving clown might be called “Pinkie.” Other great names include: “The Ogre” for a large, unpleasant-looking bad guy “Sir Lancelot” for a charming, medieval-themed good guy “Earthquake” for a large, powerful man of few words. Create a signature pose or gesture. Many famous wrestlers have signature movements that set them apart from their peers. Stand out from the crowd by inventing character-specific poses that you can strike throughout a wrestling match. For example: “The Ogre” might shout insults at the crowd every time he hurts the “good guy” “Sir Lancelot” may throw roses out into the crowd as he enters the ring “Earthquake” might stomp his feet and yell before each match Choose an outfit. Contact a wrestling outfit manufacturer when you're ready to choose an outfit. Do an online search to find a manufacturer or talk to your instructor for recommendations. These manufacturers will be able to help you design a good outfit based off of your name and your persona. However, be prepared to wait a few weeks for your costume to be finished. These costumes are often expensive. However, if you use a ready-made costume, your look won't be unique or memorable. Move to Orlando, Florida. Many professional wrestlers and coaches advise serious wrestlers to move to the U.S. state of Florida. Orlando, FL is the home of the WWE Performance Center and has a huge wrestling circuit. If you're lucky, you may meet a great booking agent or get to wrestle against a developing WWE wrestler. A developing WWE wrestler is a wrestler that is being considered for the WWE. Any match they compete in will be watched by WWE officials. Network at wrestling shows. Attend as many wrestling shows in Orlando as you can. Make an effort to talk with any booking agents, trainers, or wrestlers that you see. This is called networking. Many professional wrestlers believe that knowing the right people can open doors that would otherwise be closed to you. For example, if you meet a trainer and they like you, they may call you if a show opens up. Find a manager or agent. A manager, also known as a booking agent, will help you find wrestling matches and work to further your career. Do an online search to find reputable agencies in your area. Alternatively, talk to your wrestling instructor or an experienced wrestler for help finding a good manager. It may be hard to get a good manager early on in your career. If so, continue finding matches on your own to build a name for yourself. Avoid people who want to take advantage of you. For example, don't give a stranger money to book you. Build a following on social media. The best way to become a famous wrestler is to draw attention to yourself. There are many social media websites that are the perfect platform for online attention. First, create a professional Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Next, stay active on your social media accounts to keep your audience interested in what you have to say. For example: Post some lighthearted jokes to make your fans laugh. Create posts announcing your upcoming matches and their results. Post pictures of yourself in your wrestling outfit on your Instagram. Use a variety of poses to make the pictures interesting. Continue training. Keep yourself in peak physical condition by lifting weights, doing cardio, and participating in wrestling matches. To participate in matches, join a wrestling gym or wrestling club. Alternatively, talk to wrestling venues and tell them that you're willing to wrestle for free. This will give you a great training session as well as performing experience. Find wrestling gyms near you by doing an online search or talking to a trainer.
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Attend a wrestling school. Eat a protein-rich diet. Do strength training exercises. Add cardio to your workout. Decide on a persona. Choose a name. Create a signature pose or gesture. Choose an outfit. Move to Orlando, Florida. Network at wrestling shows. Find a manager or agent. Build a following on social media. Continue training.
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How to Repair a Crack in Granite
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If you have an unsightly crack in your granite surface, you can repair it with a grinder and epoxy. You don't need to fix hairline cracks, but if you have a significant crack, you should repair it to prevent further damage. To do this, you'll first need to grind the surface with a diamond bit to create granite dust. Then, you'll need to mix 1 part granite dust with 2 parts epoxy to create a thick paste, smear it into the crack, and smooth it out with a flat tool. If your granite surface is chipped and you still have the broken piece, you can also reattach it using epoxy. Once you've fixed the crack or chip, buff it with sandpaper to make the surface smooth again.
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Determine whether the crack or chip needs to be repaired at all. Small surface cracks and chips that don't go all the way through the granite can be unsightly, but they don't pose a threat to the longevity of your granite surface. In fact, small cracks that go with the grain of the granite, called fissures, are a normal aspect of the stone. If you can only see a hairline crack from a very specific angle and you can't feel it when you run your hand across the surface, then it is likely that the crack is completely harmless and can be left alone. To ensure that these small imperfections do not become more unsightly, be sure to seal your granite regularly, usually once a year. Collect matching granite dust. In order to make the repair blend in with the rest of the slab, you will need to color the glue to match it. This is done by using some of the granite to color the glue. To create granite dust, use a grinder with a diamond grinding bit to go over the surface of a matching piece of granite. The fine dust created is what you will use. You will need no more than 2 teaspoons of granite powder to repair most cracks under 1 foot (0.30 m) long. If you have an extra piece of the counter top material, you can use this. You can also remove a bit of granite dust from an area that is not visible, such as the underside of a counter top. Wear a dust mask that is rated for this type of particulate. Mask off the area. Cover the area all around the chip or crack so that the filler will not get all over the surface. Use painter's tape or any other tape product that can hold up to epoxy or resin, and yet will come off the granite easily when you are done. Mask off to within ⁄ 8 inch (0.32 cm) around the whole crack or chip so that cleaning up will be easier. Mix 2-part epoxy and the granite dust. Follow the directions supplied with the epoxy you are using, which typically includes mixing a set amount of each part of the epoxy with each other. Then add the granite dust until the product is a thick paste that is the same general color as the granite. Pick an epoxy that states on its packaging that it can be used for granite or stone repair. Use a wooden paint mixer or other disposable tool with at least 1 flat side to mix the epoxy. Tongue depressors work exceptionally well for this job. This tool will then also be used for applying the epoxy to the crack. Apply the epoxy. Smear the epoxy into the crack or chip until it is filled. You can do this with the tool you used to mix the epoxy. Then smooth it out as much as you can, as any bumps will need to be sanded down. The epoxy does tend to shrink a bit while drying, so it's better to over-fill the crack than to under-fill it. Support the broken section. Many times the pieces that break off of granite counter tops are not supported well. If this is the case, you need to find a way to support the broken piece during and after the repair. This will allow you to make a secure repair and will fix the problem that caused the break in the first place. For example, if an overhanging piece of granite has snapped off, you will need to install a metal support under the overhang to hold the granite up. This can be a piece of angle iron or other L-shaped bracket that can hold the granite's weight during and after the repair. Tape off all surrounding surfaces. Since you will be using a strong glue to reattach the granite, it's important to mask off surrounding surfaces. This includes all of the granite counter top that surrounds the crack. Use painter's tape or a similar product to do the masking. The product should be able to stand up to the glue you are using but still be easily removed in the end. Masking completely will also help you if you need to remove the counter top or surfaces around it in the future. For example, keeping the glue off a sink in the counter top will ensure that the sink can be removed in the future without damaging the counter top. Clean all of the connecting surfaces. When reattaching a piece of broken granite, you need to make sure all of the surfaces are free of dirt and loose debris. This includes granite dust that may have been created when the piece broke off. Brush off any loose pieces and then use acetone or another residue free cleaner to wipe down the surfaces. Let this surface dry before proceeding with the reattachment. Mix the epoxy with matching granite dust. In order to get a seam that blends in, you want to incorporate some of the granite into the epoxy. First mix the epoxy as directed on its packaging. Then blend in the granite dust until the mixture becomes a thick paste that is the same color as the existing granite. Create the granite dust with a grinder, either by grinding a section of the granite that is not normally visible or grinding a spare piece you have lying around. Use a wood paint stick or other disposable tool, such as a disposable plastic knife, to mix the epoxy and dust mixture. Apply the first coat of epoxy. Once all the surfaces are clean and dry, you can begin applying the adhesive. Use the tool you used to mix the epoxy to apply it to all the surfaces individually. Then stick the surfaces together. If large amounts of epoxy ooze out of the crack, wipe these off with a disposable rag. Follow the application directions supplied with the epoxy. However, most epoxy products require you to apply the adhesive on all surfaces before sticking them together. This coat is used strictly to glue the broken surfaces back together. Another coat of epoxy will be used to smooth out the top surface of the crack. Shim and tape the area. Once the broken piece is reapplied, you want to make sure that it dries in the right spot. To do this, put shims under it to ensure it is at the same level as the larger piece it broke off of. Also tape it in place with more painter's tape if it needs more support. Also make sure that everyone in your household knows not to touch the area for the next day or so. Having someone knock into the repaired area before it is dry could create a larger repair problem. Apply a second coat of epoxy. When repairing complete breaks, you will need to apply a second coat of epoxy to smooth out the top surface. Mix up a new batch of epoxy, including the granite dust, and smooth it into the crack. With this coat focus on getting the surface as smooth as possible, as any bumps or imperfections will take some effort to buff out. This is necessary because your first coat will shrink as it dries. This shrinkage will create a slight dip at the crack that the second coat will fill. Allow the epoxy to dry. Drying times for epoxy vary depending on the brand and the type. Follow the drying times on the package the epoxy came in to ensure that it is solid before moving forward. The drying time for epoxy used to repair granite is typically around 24 hours. and buff the surface. Clean Remove the masking and assess the area. Use a razor blade to clean off any irregularities in the patch. Then use your buffing wheels to gradually build up the shine on the repaired area. When buffing your repair, start with wet buffing pads and move through the grits, from 100 grit to 3000 grit. With each pad you should work on the area until it is a consistent smoothness, and then move on to the next finer pad. After going through the wet buffing pads, start with the dry buffing pads. Start with a 400 grit pad and work your way through to a 3000 grit pad. Use tin oxide to shine the surface. If you want to get the area really shiny, you can use tin oxide, also known as lapidary polish, to buff out the area. Put on rubber or latex gloves and put a small amount of tin oxide on a felt pad. Then rub the area by hand for about 10 minutes. After that, wipe the area off with a paper towel and surface cleaner to see the whole area shine. Tin oxide is available online from lapidary suppliers. Tin oxide comes in a variety of colors, so pick one that closely matches the color of your granite. Support the underside of the counter top. When granite is installed, it should have solid supports installed underneath the entirety of it. This could be any type of solid, rigid base, such as ⁄ 4 inch (1.9 cm) plywood or concrete board. There are specialty brackets available online that are made to support granite overhangs, such as those used to create eating areas at the end of counter tops. Apply rods along the underside of cutout edges. Granite counter tops often crack in narrow stretches that are not as strong as the rest of the slab. In these areas, such as areas in front or behind a sink, it's a good idea to apply a steel rod or metal strip to give these narrow areas added strength. Granite fabricators can do this in their shops. They will cut a slot for the rod to sit in and then epoxy it in place. Talk to your fabricator about this option before having new counter tops cut to shape. Have an experienced professional install your granite. Don't have a general contractor or handyman do the job. Instead, hire someone whose entire job is installing granite, as they will have a deeper understanding of the material and how to install it correctly. If you want to install granite yourself, talk to a professional or 2 before moving forward with the project. They may be able to give you key advice about your specific project, including what pitfalls to avoid.
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Determine whether the crack or chip needs to be repaired at all. Collect matching granite dust. Mask off the area. Mix 2-part epoxy and the granite dust. Apply the epoxy. Support the broken section. Tape off all surrounding surfaces. Clean all of the connecting surfaces. Mix the epoxy with matching granite dust. Apply the first coat of epoxy. Shim and tape the area. Apply a second coat of epoxy. Allow the epoxy to dry. and buff the surface. Use tin oxide to shine the surface. Support the underside of the counter top. Apply rods along the underside of cutout edges. Have an experienced professional install your granite.
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How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Safe
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If you want to keep your kitchen clean and safe, put away any leftover food and wash your dishes after each meal. Clean up any spills when they occur, and use a disinfecting spray if the spill involves raw meat. Take out the garbage when the bag is full, and wipe down the garbage can regularly. Also, be sure to sweep or vacuum the floor in the kitchen at least once a day, and mop weekly.
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Clean up after each meal. Meal preparation and eating can make a mess in the kitchen. One of the best ways to keep your kitchen clean is to clean food and dishes after each meal. That way, messes don't pile up, and you have a clean kitchen to work with at the start of your next meal. After each meal: Clear the table Transfer leftovers to airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator or freezer Wash, dry, and put away all the dishes Run the dishwasher when it's full Clean spills, crumbs, and messes from the stove, floors, table, and counters Wash out the sink Clean spills when they occur. Another easy way to keep your kitchen clean and prevent stains, mold, and other problems is to address spills as soon as they happen. For food spills, use a spoon or cloth to clean up solid waste. Clean up excess liquids or sauces with a cloth. Spray the area with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe it dry. When spills involve raw meat, use a disinfecting spray to clean the mess to prevent the spread of bacteria. Cleaning liquid spills from the floor is also important for safety, because a wet floor is a slipping hazard. Empty the dishwasher when the cycle ends. A full dishwasher can mean that dishes start piling up in the sink, and this makes for a messy kitchen. To avoid this, empty the dishwasher when the dishes are clean, and return all the dishes to their proper places. That way, you can put dirty dishes from the sink into the dishwasher and keep the kitchen neat and tidy. Clear off your countertops. Having empty counters is a great way to keep a kitchen looking neat and organized, and it also gives you more space for food preparation and other work. Here are some ideas for clearing cluttered counters: Store small appliances like toasters and coffeemakers in cupboards Keep non-refrigerated produce in a fruit bowl on the kitchen table Designate a special drawer for random items that are often used in the kitchen, like pens, paper, and mail Find a permanent home for all pots, pans, and kitchenware Store all ingredients, including often-used flour and sugar, in the pantry Clean your garbage disposal regularly. The garbage disposal can harbor dangerous bacteria and offensive smells, but regular cleaning will prevent this. Clean the disposal at least once a week by: Filling an ice cube tray with vinegar Pouring baking soda into the waste disposal Turning on the water and running the waste disposal Pouring the frozen vinegar cubes down the waste disposal Letting the disposal run until all the baking soda and cubes are gone Install shelf liners in your cupboards and drawers. Shelf and drawer liners are great for keeping a clean kitchen because they can be cleaned and replaced easily. Shelf liners are especially important in pantries where you store food, but they also protect the shelves in all your cupboards and pantries. To clean the liners, empty the shelf and spray an all-purpose cleaner on the liner. Wipe it down with a clean cloth. Allow the liner to dry before returning items to the shelf. Clean the refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator is where you keep most of your food, so it's important for both safety and cleanliness to keep this appliance clean. Clean spills as they occur. Once a month, remove all the food from the refrigerator and freezer and wipe the drawers, shelves, and interior surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner. Wipe the surfaces dry and return the food. To absorb smells in the refrigerator, keep an open box of baking soda or a bowl of coffee beans in the refrigerator. Sweep the floor daily. Kitchen floors get messy very quickly with dust, crumbs, food particles, and other matter. To keep the floor clean, sweep or vacuum the floor in the kitchen every evening after the final meal, or each morning before breakfast. Sweeping regularly around the whole house will help minimize dust and allergens throughout the house as well. Wash the floor weekly. On top of daily sweeping, you should also mop the floor every week to keep the floor clean. Mopping will remove dirt, spills, sticky spots, and other messes from the floor. Fill a bucket with soapy water and use a sponge or mop to wash the entire kitchen floor. Allow the floor to dry fully before walking on it again to prevent slips and footmarks on the floor. Make sure floors don't present a trip hazard, e.g., if linoleum tears, replace it. Use garbage and recycling containers that are the right size. Every family has different needs in terms of garbage and recycling containers. Replace your containers with larger ones if you find your garbage is often overflowing, that items often fall out and present tripping hazards, or if you have to empty the containers daily. Take the garbage and recycling out when they're full. To keep your kitchen clean, bug-free, and odor-free, tie up full garbage and recycling bags and take them out to the garage or another secondary storage area until it's time for pickup. When you take out the garbage, wipe down the inside and outside of the can or bin with an all-purpose cleaner. Let the can dry before adding a fresh bag. Clean and disinfect your garbage can regularly. Because your garbage can stores trash and food waste, it can harbor mold, mildew, smells, and bacteria. It's important to clean and disinfect your garbage can once a month to keep your kitchen clean and sanitary. To clean the can thoroughly: Rinse the can outside with a hose or in the bathtub Spray the inside and outside with an enzymatic or disinfecting spray Put on gloves and scrub the inside and outside of the can Rinse the can with clean water Pat the can dry or let it air dry outside Refrigerate raw meat, fish, and dairy. These are temperature-sensitive foods that are prone to bacteria and spoilage. Always keep meat, fish, and dairy in the refrigerator if you're going to use them within a few days, or in the freezer for longer storage. Transfer meat and fish to air-tight containers or freezer bags before storing to keep them fresh for longer. This will also prevent the spread of bacteria to other foods. Wash your hands before and after preparing food. To wash your hands properly, rinse them under running water. Add soap, and lather for 30 seconds. Make sure to get under your nails and between your fingers. Rinse your hands under running water, and pat them dry with a clean towel. Washing your hands before preparing food will prevent the spread of bacteria and dirt to your food. Washing your hands after cooking will prevent the spread of bacteria from the food to other items in your house. This is especially important after working with meat and poultry. Disinfect after preparing food. When you're finished preparing a meal, clean the areas where you were working to kill bacteria that may have been present on the raw food. Clean all cutting tools and boards in hot soapy water. Spray down counters, sinks, and other surfaces with a disinfecting kitchen spray. Wipe the areas with a clean cloth. Refrigerate leftovers right away. Leftover food is great for lunch tomorrow, but to keep yourself and your family safe, it must be refrigerated immediately to prevent bacterial growth. As soon as the food stops steaming, transfer it to an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator or freezer. Reheat food properly. Because bacteria can grow on foods that are the right temperature, it's important to reheat leftovers to at least 165 F (74 C) before eating them. This will kill any bacteria that could cause food poisoning. The easiest and most effective way to determine the temperature of food is with a food thermometer. Defrost food safely. To prevent bacteria from growing on foods that have been frozen, you must defrost foods properly as well. Thawing foods on the counter at room temperature is not advisable, as bacteria will quickly grow. Safe ways to defrost foods include: In the refrigerator over the course of 24 hours In the microwave using the defrost setting In a bath of cold water, where the water is changed every 30 minutes Use multiple cutting boards. To prevent cross-contamination of foods, use separate cutting boards and knives for meat and vegetables. This is important because foods like vegetables don't always get cooked as thoroughly as meat. If bacteria from the meat gets transferred to the vegetables, it can cause serious illness. To make your job easier, try using different colors for your meat utensils and vegetable ones. Use splatter screens when cooking with oil. Hot oil tends to splatter a lot, and this can cause burns if the oil lands on your skin. Place a splatter guard over frying pans and pots when you're cooking greasy foods like bacon, or when you're frying or deep frying foods. Splattering oil is a kitchen cleanliness nightmare, and splatter guards will help to keep your kitchen clean and avoid minor burns. Change kitchen towels and cloths daily. Bacteria can grow quickly on kitchen towels, cloths, and sponges. To avoid spreading these around, wash cloths and towels in the washing machine after a day of use. Have multiple sets of towels and cloths so that you always have fresh ones while dirty ones are being laundered. Non-washable sponges can be disinfected in a bleach and water solution. Combine ¾ (176 ml) of bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Soak the sponge in the solution for five minutes. Store sharp items in a drawer. Knives, scissors, vegetable peelers, and other sharp kitchen items should be kept off the counters at all times to prevent accidents. Outfit knifes with guards, and store sharp items in a special drawer. To keep your knives sharp and safe, store them in a knife block instead of a drawer. Face pot handles toward the back of the stove. This is especially important in households with young children, but it's also important to prevent accidents. Any time you're cooking on the stove, try to position pots on the back burners. Always turn pot handles so they're facing away from the edge of the stove. Turning pot handles toward the stove prevents kids from pulling hot pots of food down on themselves, and keeps handles out of the way so you don't knock the pots when you're cooking. Keep a fire extinguisher on-hand. Kitchen fires are one of the most common causes of house fires. Having a fire extinguisher in the kitchen will allow you to react quickly and put out a small fire if an accident does occur, and this will prevent the fire from spreading. Store the fire extinguisher near the stove, under a counter, or by an exit in the kitchen. Consider a fire blanket in addition. Make sure every member of the family knows how to use the fire extinguisher properly. Don't leave food unattended while you're cooking. Kitchen fires often happen when people get distracted. When you're cooking, don't leave the kitchen for any reason, including to answer the phone, to address other chores, or to run errands. If you must leave the kitchen or the house in the middle of cooking, turn off all appliances, turn off the oven, turn off the stove, and remove food from the heat before leaving. Use child-proof locks. Child-proofing your kitchen is important if you have kids or often have children over at your house. These can be installed on drawers, cupboards, and appliances to keep small children (and pets) from getting into things they shouldn't. Child-proof locks are especially important for drawers that contain sharp items, cabinets where you store chemicals, and other places where dangerous items are kept. Ensure any routine maintenance on electrical items etc in your kitchen is performed. This is particularly important if you rent your home. Gas safety checks and electrical safety checks are required routinely in many rental properties. Keep the filters in your cooker extractor hood clean, ensure smoke detectors, fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors etc are all in working order.
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Clean up after each meal. Clean spills when they occur. Empty the dishwasher when the cycle ends. Clear off your countertops. Clean your garbage disposal regularly. Install shelf liners in your cupboards and drawers. Clean the refrigerator and freezer. Sweep the floor daily. Wash the floor weekly. Use garbage and recycling containers that are the right size. Take the garbage and recycling out when they're full. Clean and disinfect your garbage can regularly. Refrigerate raw meat, fish, and dairy. Wash your hands before and after preparing food. Disinfect after preparing food. Refrigerate leftovers right away. Reheat food properly. Defrost food safely. Use multiple cutting boards. Use splatter screens when cooking with oil. Change kitchen towels and cloths daily. Store sharp items in a drawer. Face pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a fire extinguisher on-hand. Don't leave food unattended while you're cooking. Use child-proof locks. Ensure any routine maintenance on electrical items etc in your kitchen is performed.
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How to Help Someone with Anger Issues
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If someone you know has trouble controlling their anger and often lashes out at people, there are ways you can help them deal with their issues. It can be difficult, but try to stay calm and use a gentle tone of voice whenever the person gets angry. Listen to their perspective and tell them that you understand. For example, say something like, “I can see why you feel angry about the teller being rude to you.” If they start to lose control or insult you, suggest a short break and come back to the issue in half an hour or so. It's also important to set boundaries with the person. Let them know you won't tolerate them threatening you, insulting you, or swearing at you. If they break your boundaries, walk away from the situation until they're calm. Don't ever accept violence from your loved one, since this will make the situation worse for both of you. If you've been physically assaulted, call a domestic violence hotline for help.
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Stay calm during tense situations. If your loved one gets angry, the only way you can effectively defuse the situation is by getting a hold of your own anger. Losing your own temper will only make matters worse. Breathe in and out deeply. Count silently to 100 or go splash water on your face to clear your head. Speak in an even, moderate tone of voice. Lower your voice, so that it's just above a whisper. Doing this helps you maintain calm without shouting, but it also reinforces appropriate communication. Your loved one will likely follow suit and lower their voice, too. Give your full attention when listening. Many angry people get that way because they feel no one is listening to them. Turn off your loved one's angry switch by giving them 100% of your attention. Turn to face them and hear them out without interrupting. Being a good listener could help defuse the situation completely. Be sure to pay attention to the underlying issue. Show compassion towards the other person. Your loved one may act angry because they don't believe they are being heard or understood. Be sure to validate their experience and let them know that you are taking them seriously and respect their opinions. Demonstrate your understanding by using reflection techniques. This might sound like, “I can see why you feel angry about the teller being rude to you,” or “I think I understand the problem. You feel overlooked.” Assert your boundaries. Insist that your angry loved one treat you with respect. In a calm and cool manner, say something like, “I will leave if you don't stop shouting,” or “I won't continue this conversation if you engage in name-calling.” Once a boundary has been communicated, be firm and follow through if the person crosses the line. Use “I” statements to discuss the problem. You want to steer clear of criticism or blame, so interact using “I” statements that convey your needs without placing blame. These statements don't attack the other person, but they do let you communicate how you feel about the issue. For example, instead of saying “You are always shouting at me!” say “I feel anxious when you shout. Can we try to use indoor voices?” Resist the urge to give advice. Angry people often view advice as criticism, so avoid trying to fix their problem. Just actively listen. If you want to try to work out whether your loved one merely wants to vent or needs a solution, ask them— after they've finished talking. You might ask, “Do you want help with the problem or did you just want to get everything off your chest?” before you try to offer advice. Or, you could say, “I understand your anger. How can I help?” If your loved one tends to view you as critical, save your solutions for another time when they've cooled off. Take a break if you need one. If you feel under attack or overwhelmed during communication with an angry person, ask for a timeout. You might say, “I don't think we're going to reach an agreement if we're shouting at each other. Let's take 10, okay?” Go someplace where you feel safe and get your own emotions under control. Listen to soft music, watch a silly YouTube video, or call someone who tends to calm you down. Focus on the issue, not the person. Have a talk letting your loved one know how their angry behavior affects you without making it seem like they're the problem. This increases the odds of them cooperating with you and shows that you are concerned. Say, "I've noticed you're angry a lot lately. It prevents us from connecting like we used to. It'd make me feel better if you talked to someone about it." Take note of patterns regarding what angers the person to determine underlying issues. For instance, if they often get upset when people gossip about them, the underlying issue may be that they value privacy. Once you've determined the underlying issue, you can help the person develop strategies or create boundaries to deal with it. For example, if the person values privacy, you could caution them not to share personal information with their co-workers if it leads to office gossip. Become aware of the anger scale. Anger doesn't usually start out as anger. It may begin as annoyance, which increases to frustration, irritation, anger, and rage. Learn to identify signs of annoyance in your loved one so you can help de-escalate the situation before they become explosively angry. If your loved one seems to jump straight to anger or rage, skipping the earlier stages, it would be beneficial for them to receive professional help to identify their triggers and learn intervention strategies to diffuse their anger. Offer to accompany them when seeing a professional. Don't just tell your loved one they should get help without offering your support. Tell them that you are willing to help them find a therapist or an anger management class. Offer to drive them to sessions and sit in the waiting room if they'd like. Pick your battles. You won't make any headway if you have a tendency to nag your loved one about their anger problem. Plus, not every single issue requires a disagreement. Try to be selective when addressing issues. Pick your battles based on whether you feel like your boundaries have been violated. Also, choose your battles based on timing. Aim to talk through difficult issues when your loved one is calm, sober, and in a relatively positive mood. Encourage your loved one to decrease their stress levels. People who are stressed are more likely to get angry more quickly, as stress feeds anger. If your loved one has a lower stress baseline, it will take more time for them to reach the anger stage. This gives you more time to recognize the early signs of anger and take steps to calm them down. Your loved one could try meditation , yoga , exercising, breathing exercises, or other strategies to control their stress. Be patient. Working with a loved one who has anger issues is like the waltz: you will take nearly as many steps backward as you do forward. Strive for patience with the person as they come to acknowledge they have a problem with anger. Confide in a trusted friend. Offering your support to someone with anger issues can feel draining. Be sure to get support of your own by reaching out to close friends and family. Ask them to hear you out as you talk through problems or simply distract you when you don't want to discuss the issue. Avoid gossiping about the angry person or rehashing their issues. Instead, focus on what you need to do to de-stress. Spend time with happy people. If everyone in your social circle is angry, you may become angry too. This is because people have a tendency to mimic the behavior of those around them. Make sure you have a well-rounded social circle that includes generally happy or optimistic people as well. Practice self-care. An angry environment can make you feel stressed out or anxious. Combat stress with regular self-care activities, like getting a massage, listening to soothing music, soaking in a warm bath, or doing relaxing yoga sequences. It's fine to want to support your loved one, but try to carve out some “me time” a few days each week to do nourishing activities to fill yourself back up. Attend an anger management support group. Another way to get support is by seeking out others who understand what you are going through. Locate anger management support groups in your local area and consider attending a few meetings. You might feel relieved to hear that others are having similar experiences. Plus, they may have useful advice to help you cope. Get help if anger turns violent. If your loved one becomes abusive, all bets are off. It is never okay to hurt someone else out of anger. At that point, you must direct your energy towards keeping yourself safe. Leave the environment if possible. Call a friend, family member, or speak to someone anonymously on a helpline. If your spouse becomes violent, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. If you are a child and afraid of an adult with violent tendencies, contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child.
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Stay calm during tense situations. Speak in an even, moderate tone of voice. Give your full attention when listening. Show compassion towards the other person. Assert your boundaries. Use “I” statements to discuss the problem. Resist the urge to give advice. Take a break if you need one. Focus on the issue, not the person. Become aware of the anger scale. Offer to accompany them when seeing a professional. Pick your battles. Encourage your loved one to decrease their stress levels. Be patient. Confide in a trusted friend. Spend time with happy people. Practice self-care. Attend an anger management support group. Get help if anger turns violent.
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How to Glue Styrofoam
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To glue Styrofoam, start by choosing a glue that best suits your needs. Use basic craft glue for simple arts and crafts projects, or try hot glue or spray adhesive if you need to attach Styrofoam to metal, plastic, paper, cardboard, or wood surfaces. Next, wipe down both the Styrofoam and the project surface with a clean, dry rag to remove dust, which can interfere with adhesion. Apply the glue to the Styrofoam surface in a thin, even layer, then press the piece of Styrofoam gently onto the other surface. Be sure to let the glue dry completely.
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Use basic craft glue for simple needs. For simple, casual arts and crafts projects, the easiest way to glue Styrofoam is usually to use an ordinary white glue. This basic glue works reasonably well for a wide variety of uses, especially for gluing Styrofoam to construction paper, cardboard, and wood. It's also usually the cheapest and most accessible option, making it a great choice for simple projects. White school glue, such as Elmer's, is safe, non-toxic, and kid-friendly. It tends to be more runny and messy, however. White tacky glue, such as Eileen's, tends to be thicker and less messy. Note that while school glue is cheap and versatile, it may not be as strong or long-lasting as more expensive specialty glues, so you may not want to use it for projects where your Styrofoam will be put under stress (like Styrofoam glider planes, etc.). Because of its liquid form, white glue is best for attaching large blocks of Styrofoam together. Use Styrofoam glue. Believe it or not, certain glues are actually developed specifically to be used with Styrofoam. This glue, sometimes marketed as "Styroglue", is usually fairly affordable, but can also be more difficult to find than ordinary school glue. Typically, Styrofoam glue can be purchased at many home improvement or arts and crafts stores. If you're thinking of buying Styrofoam glue, check the label before making your purchase. Some Styrofoam glues may be formulated for use only on Styrofoam, while others may be suitable for gluing Styrofoam to other surfaces. Use spray adhesive. Most aerosol adhesives (which are often available at hardware stores for $10 or less per can) offer a quick, convenient way to glue Styrofoam. Additionally, because these sprays are usually intended for multipurpose home usage, they generally work on a variety of surfaces. For instance, one low-price multipurpose adhesive is billed as being able to bind foam materials to metal, plastic, paper, cardboard, and wood. Consider testing the glue on an inconspicuous area first. If the glue does not say whether or not it is safe to use on Styrofoam, you might want to test it first. Some aerosol-based products, such as spray paint, can actually melt or dissolve Styrofoam. Because spray adhesives tend to be low-tack, it is best to use them when attaching large blocks of Styrofoam together. They are not a good idea for attaching two Stryofoam balls together, for example. Use low temperature hot glue guns. Ordinary hot glue guns can also work well to bind Styrofoam to many different craft surfaces, like paper, cardboard, wood, and so on. However, when using a hot glue gun with Styrofoam, the cooler, the better. Extra-hot glue can burn or melt Styrofoam, which can release harmful fumes. Because of their precision, hot glue guns are great for attaching small Styrofoam objects together. They are also great for Styrofoam balls. Though the fumes that result from burning Styrofoam aren't likely to immediately hurt you, they're not something to treat lightly, as they can contain a variety of toxic chemicals. These include styrene and benzene, suspected carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). Don't use a material-specific glue. When it comes to gluing Styrofoam, you'll generally want to stay away from glues that are specifically designed to work on certain materials other than Styrofoam (e.g., wood glue, fabric glue, glues and epoxies used for construction projects, etc.). While some of these glues may work fine with Styrofoam, many may not work significantly better than cheap, basic craft glues, making this an inefficient use of your money. In addition, some select specialty glues can even dissolve Styrofoam and other plastics (see below). Don't use a glue containing a plastic solvent. Because it's fairly light and weak, it's easy to forget that Styrofoam is a plastic product. Styrofoam is essentially "foamed" plastic—that is, it's plastic that's been mixed with air, resulting in its light weight. Because Styrofoam is plastic-based, you'll want to avoid using any glues that contain a solvent that can dissolve plastic. Using one of these may erode your Styrofoam, creating a liquid mess and ruining your project. For instance, rubber cement, a fairly strong, flexible adhesive, often contains both alcohol and acetone. Acetone, the active ingredient in nail polish remover, can dissolve many types of plastics, making it a poor choice for Styrofoam. However, some non-acetone rubber cements may be suitable for Styrofoam use. Clean and prepare your surfaces. Once you have the right glue, Styrofoam itself is fairly easy to work with—all you'll usually need to do is apply the glue to the Styrofoam, stick it to the other surface, and wait for it to dry. However, before gluing, it's always a good idea to clear each surface of dirt and debris by wiping with a clean, dry rag. Gluing over a dirty or dusty surface can interfere with the bonding action of the glue, resulting in a weaker hold. If you're gluing to an especially "gappy" surface (like a rough piece of wood with lots of surface imperfections), the effective hold of your glue may be reduced. In this case, you may want to try sanding to make the surface smoother and more regular—try using 200 grit or higher sandpaper. Apply the glue. When you're ready to start, apply your glue to the Styrofoam surface. For the strongest hold, use a thin, even layer that covers the entire surface. If you're not looking for a very strong hold, it's also OK to use beads or lines of glue. If you are working with a very large piece of Styrofoam, consider pouring the glue into a tray, and applying the glue with a paintbrush. This will ensure that the glue goes on quickly and evenly, which prevents any sections of glue from drying while others are still being applied. If you are working with small pieces, consider using white tacky glue or a hot glue gun. If you are using a hot glue gun, plan to work quickly. The glue will set and harden within minutes. Consider reinforcing Styrofoam balls with toothpicks. If you are going to glue two Stryofoam balls together, you might want to stick a toothpick into one of them. This will help "hold" the two balls together. Round objects have far less surface area than flat objects, after all. Attach the Styrofoam. When you're ready, press your piece of Styrofoam into the other surface. Press down gently to ensure that all of the glue comes in contact with the other surface. Depending on the type of glue and the amount you used, you'll usually have at least a minute or so during which you can easily slide your Styrofoam around, so use this time to make any minor adjustments that you need to. For extra hold, you may want to apply a little extra glue around the edges of your Styrofoam where it meets your other surface. Don't use any more than necessary to make a thin line or seam—this will prolong the drying process. Allow time to dry. Next, all you need to do is wait! Depending on the size of your project, the type of glue you used, and the amount of glue you used, your drying time may vary from just a few minutes to many hours. Don't disturb your project while it dries or you may need to re-apply glue and start the drying process over. If necessary, use sturdy objects (like books, boxes, etc.) to prop your project in the proper position while it dries. Hot glue will set up faster when it is colder. Some glues will need more time to set, especially if it is very cold or humid. Be wary of Styrofoam's relatively low strength. Most of the gluing methods described in this article for gluing Styrofoam are at least somewhat strong and shouldn't fail under normal conditions once the glue has dried. The same can't be said of Styrofoam itself, which is an exceptionally weak, fragile building material. Remember to handle styrofoam with care even after drying is complete—it's not hard to accidentally chip or break Styrofoam projects on walls, door frames, or other obstructions, glue or no.
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Use basic craft glue for simple needs. Use Styrofoam glue. Use spray adhesive. Use low temperature hot glue guns. Don't use a material-specific glue. Don't use a glue containing a plastic solvent. Clean and prepare your surfaces. Apply the glue. Attach the Styrofoam. Allow time to dry. Be wary of Styrofoam's relatively low strength.
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How to Decide If You Should Get Married
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Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you can make in your life and there are a few things you'll need to consider. Talk about whether you both want children and how you'll raise them. You should also make sure you're on the same page about your finances, since this will be important once you're married. Consider how you communicate and deal with conflicts when they arise. If you both remain objective and discuss issues maturely, then you'll probably deal with issues the same way as a married couple. Ultimately, you should get married if you both feel ready. Things like family pressure or an unplanned pregancy can make it seem like you need to get married, but it's best to wait until the time feels right for you both.
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Determine if you and your partner will have children. You may already know if your partner would like to have children. If one partner wants children and the other does not, it is probably not a good idea to get married. In addition to discussing how many children you would like to have, you should talk about all the other issues that come with children. How will you discipline your children? At what point in the marriage will you begin having children? Is adoption or in vitro fertilization an option? How will you split the child-rearing responsibilities (e.g. feeding, changing diapers, homework, etc.) Would you be interested in having a nanny? Discuss your finances. It is important that you talk about money before you get married. Not only do you need to know your partner's current financial situation, you need to know their attitude towards money and their future goals. If you and your partner are not on the same page, you need to develop a plan to get on the same page. The following questions can help you have the discussion: Do you have any credit card debt? Do you have student loan debt? Have you ever filed for bankruptcy? Are you a co-signer on anyone else's debt? Will you put all of our money in a joint account? Will you have separate accounts? Who will be managing the money? Will one partner manage or will you sit down and do it together? What is your current income? What are your saving habits? Have you been planning for retirement? Talk about your sex life. Sex is an important part of marriage. Whether you have sex prior to marriage or not, sexual expectations for your marriage should be discussed. How often would you like to have sex (e.g. daily, weekly, etc.) What will you do when one partner wants to have sex and the other one does not? How will you keep the spark going in the long term? Both you and your partner need to be truthful during this conversation. A premarital counselor can help you discuss sex if you and your partner are not able to have the conversation on your own. What will you do if one person's sex drive greatly increases or decreases? Get to know your partner's family. You can find out many things about your partner by spending time with their family. Both positive and negative patterns tend to repeat themselves. Once you get married, your partner's family becomes your family as well. For example, if your partner's family yells during arguments, your partner may be a yeller as well. If your partner's family never ate dinner together, but family dinners are important to you, your partner may not understand why you want to eat together all the time. Patterns can be broken or worked on, but it will be easier if you know what you are getting yourself into. Talk about the importance of religion in your lives. Religion is deeply personal. You and your partner may practice the same religion, different religions, or no religion at all. You should know the role of religion in your partner's life. If you and your partner practice the same religion, there may not be too much to discuss. However, if you practice different religions or one of you is more devout than the other, you may need to have more conversations. Discuss which religious holidays you will observe and how you will observe them. Do you expect to go to church together every Sunday? Do you plan to raise your children in this religion? If you and your partner practice different faiths, consider meeting with an interfaith counselor to work through any issues you may have. Determine if you have the same core values. We often hear the opposites attract, but the most successful marriages happen between people who are similar. This is not to say that you and your partner must have the same interests, hobbies, and personality, but you should have a similar outlook on things such as money, work, children, religion, and sex. If you and your partner do not have the same core values, you may have a more difficult marriage and argue more. For example, if one partner is a saver and the other is a free spender, the free spender may go out and make a major purchase without telling the other person. The argument then happens about the purchase, but the issue stems from having different attitudes towards money. Identify how you and your partner fight. Conflict is a part of a healthy relationship. You and your partner will not always be on the same page. The way you work through your conflicts indicates the health of your relationship. If you and your partner do not fight fair, you are more likely to have trouble down the road. Yelling, insulting the other person, criticizing the other person, and being aggressive are all destructive fighting behaviors that are not good for your relationship. Active listening , calmly discussing the problem at hand, and being more positive throughout the argument are constructive ways to fight with your partner. For example, if you have a disagreement about the dishes piling up, an unfair fight might include calling the other person lazy or useless and bringing up something that is not related to the dirty dishes. Instead the argument may be focused on creating some sort of cleaning schedule or finding out if one partner is feeling overwhelmed by other duties and commitments inside and outside of the home. Think about how reliable your partner has been. Knowing that you can rely on your partner during the ups and downs of life is a good sign that the person is marriage material. You should be able to cope with your partner as life changes. How has your partner supported you through a tough time (e.g. death in the family, medical issue, work or school stress)? Is your partner receptive to your help? Do you know how to support and encourage your partner and vice versa? If your relationship has not been tested in this way, use your knowledge of your partner to imagine how the two of you would handle a tragedy. Consider how well you and your partner communicate. Effective communication is a vital for any successful relationship. You should feel comfortable expressing your wants, needs, and emotions to your partner. Your partner should listen to you and respect your view points. You and your partner should be able to laugh together as well as have those uncomfortable conversations. If you are afraid or nervous to talk to your partner about certain topics, you may not have the type of open communication that is needed. No topic should be off limits. You and your partner should not keep secrets from each other. You do not want to enter into a marriage being dishonest. Determine if the timing is right. Marriage is best if both individuals feel the timing is right. Both partners should feel ready and desire to get married because they have chosen to do so. Factors such as an unplanned pregnancy, family pressure, or peer pressure may make you want to hurry up and get married. However, these are not good reasons to get married. Timing is everything. You can marry the right person at the wrong time. It is better to wait than to rush into a marriage. Consider why you want to get married. You should never be pushed or pressured into getting married before you are ready. Ask yourself why you want to marry this person. Are all of your friends married and you feel like you are behind? Have you been with your partner for a long time and feel like marriage is the next step? Do your parents and family members keep asking you when you are going to tie the knot? Write down all of the reasons that you want to get married right now. You may decide that you are ready to get married or that you do not want to get married. You may also decide that you want to marry your partner, but not right now. You should get married because you believe that you have found the right partner, that the timing is right, you are ready to take your vows seriously, and marrying your partner is in line with your personal goals. If you find that the majority of your reasons for getting married are due to external factors or a difficult life situation, marriage may not be the best choice for you. Marry your best friend. Married people are typically happier and more satisfied in life. If you are best friends with your partner, marriage will have an even greater impact on how satisfied you are with your life. Friendship is the foundation of a good marriage. Are you and your partner truly friends? A good friend is supportive, loyal, dependable, and accepts you for the person you are. You can be yourself around the person without fear of judgement. Wait until you are at least 20 years old. If you are a teenager and considering marriage, it is best to wait until you are older to get married. The older you are, the more life experience and wisdom you have. This knowledge can help you have a better marriage. If you get married before you are 20 years old, you greatly decrease your chances of staying married for a long time. If you are a woman, waiting until you are at least 25 years old when you get married decreases your chances of getting divorced or separated during the first 10 years of marriage. Deal with issues before you get married. The same issues that you and your partner have before marriage will continue once you get married. Marriage is not a problem fixer. Both you and your partner should write down the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship and then discuss the ways you can work on those weaknesses together. If there are issues that cannot be worked out, it is best to postpone any marriage plans. Premarital counseling is a great resource that can help prepare you for marriage. This type of therapy helps you assess your relationship and address any concerns.
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Determine if you and your partner will have children. Discuss your finances. Talk about your sex life. Get to know your partner's family. Talk about the importance of religion in your lives. Determine if you have the same core values. Identify how you and your partner fight. Think about how reliable your partner has been. Consider how well you and your partner communicate. Determine if the timing is right. Consider why you want to get married. Marry your best friend. Wait until you are at least 20 years old. Deal with issues before you get married.
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How to Reload Ammo
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To reload brass casings, you'll need cleaned and lubricated casings, primers, and bullets and powder that match the size of your shells. Once you have your supplies, use a loading press to resize each case and push the fired primer out so you can remove the spent primers. When you've done that with all your cases, insert a new primer into the cup of the primer arm and then put a case into the shell holder. After you've lowered the case onto the primer, weigh out the correct type and amount of powder based on your shells and reload the casing with it. Seat the bullet by securing one of your casings in the shell holder. Remember to clean your dies with a light coat of gun oil after you've reloaded your ammo so it's well lubricated!
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Clean the casings. Check the brass cases for defects and discard any that are have cracks or excessive dents or bulges. Also, discard any that have deformed primers, indicating excessive pressure during firing. Rub the inside of the case with a soft cloth to remove powder residue and dirt. Reach into the case with a case neck brush. Lubricate the casings to keep them from getting stuck in the sizing die. Spread a light coating of case lubricant on a lube pad and roll several casings across the pad at once. Reapply lubricant to the pad as needed. Assemble your reloading supplies. Aside from a reloading press and a bunch of free time, you will need: Cleaned and lubricated casings Primers Bullets the corresponding size of the shells you've collected Powder appropriate to the size of the shells you've collected Remove the spent primers. Insert each case into the loading press. The handle should be positioned up. Lower the handle to resize the case and push the fired primer out. Raise the handle back up, remove the case and place it in a reloading tray. Repeat this step for all the cases. Some presses have a rotating tray that allows you to load several at once. You'll still want to go through the process of de-capping all of the spent casings before you go loading any of them. It'll be tedious, but worth it in the end. Insert a new primer into the case. Raise the handle to its highest position and place a new primer into the cup of the primer arm. Insert a case into the shell holder. Push the primer arm into the ram slot and lower the case onto the primer. Remove the casing and inspect the primer. It should be flush or slightly lower than the case base. Reload the casing with the correct powder. Each type of size of shell requires a different variety and weight of powder. It is recommended that you buy a respected loading handbook such as the Alliant Powder Reloader's Guide that covers the calibers you intend to load. Follow their recommendations regarding powder and weight. Weigh out the correct amount of powder. You can weigh each charge individually or use a volumetric powder measure or calibrated dipper. Add the powder using a funnel. Discard or return unused powder to the factory container. If it's left on your measurement device or other equipment, the powder can damage it. Keep the reloading area clean and free of powder. Seat the bullet. The seating die pushes a bullet to the proper depth in the neck of the case and crimps the shell. Put one of your casings in the shell holder, lowering the press handle to crimp the casing, securing it in place with the lock ring. Consult the owner's manual for more guidance regarding crimping. Hold a bullet over the open casing with one hand while you lower the press handle with the other. If the bullet needs to be seated deeper into the case, adjust the seater. Clean and apply a light coat of gun oil to your dies and ram after you reload ammo. You can also lubricate moving parts on the shell loader with gun oil. Place the ammo in cartridge boxes. Secure your reloaded ammunition in a lockbox separate from your firearms. Store the lockbox in a cool, dry location. Assemble the necessary materials. Each shotgun shell consists of five basic components, somewhat less complex than the materials available for reloading brass. To reload empty shot shells, you'll need: Empty hulls, checked for wear Plastic wadding of the appropriate gauge Shot of the desired "shot number" Primers Shotshell powder Check your empty shells for reusable hulls. The only reusable component of the shotgun shell is the plastic shell itself, which is ejected from the shotgun after firing a round. To find reusable hulls, look for signs of wear around the mouth of the shell. They should be relatively uniform, rounded and intact plastic casings to reload. Hold potential reload hulls up to the light and examine the mouth of each for splits and substantial wear along the crimping. If it's too torn up, you won't be able to use it to properly crimp back down, resulting in a faulty shell. Generally, it's a good idea to throw away shells that have been stepped on or jammed with mud in some way. Shells that come from break-open shotguns that allow you to remove the empty shells directly from the gun are your safest bet. Put them directly into a box or bag to keep them, if you want to reload. Deprime your shells. When you fit the empty shell into the slot on your reloader, the first step is relatively simple. Pull the lever, and the uncapping pin will remove the spent cap from the empty shell, also resizing the casing to proper specifications. If the shell has warped some in transport, this step should round it back out some. Consult a reload guide for load sizes. The safest way to make sure that you're reloading your shells to the proper specifications is to consult a trusty reload guide like the Alliant Guide. Included will be a rundown of powder weights, shot types, and primers used in all brands and varieties of shells. If you're planning on reloading regularly, it's essential to invest in one of these guides. Rotate the shell plate to load the shell with primer and powder. Each reloader will work differently, so you might check your owner's manual from your reloading press for a proper guide. Most reload guides call for Red Dot shotshell powder for use in reloading, of a varying amount.12 ga. shells are usually loaded with between 16 and 25 grains of powder. Most reloaders have a rotating plate that allows you to keep a load of each necessary "ingredient" queued up, allowing you to work relatively quickly. To advance between the steps, you simply rotate the plate and pull the handle again. You can go as quickly as you can do that simple action. Seat the wadding and the shot. Rotate the plate again and use the lever to insert your plastic wadding and the appropriate amount of sized shot for your variety of shell. You've got some choice in the matter when it comes to what shot you want to load your shells with, depending on your purposes. 12 gauge shells generally use size 7.5, 8, or 9 size shot, sold in big 25 pound bags. The smaller the number, the larger the little lead balls. If you're shooting for sport, 8 or 9 is generally better, while you might want size 7.5 if you're hunting or reloading for some other purpose. Crimp the shell. Rotate the reloader again to crimp the shells closed, securing the completed shell. Store them in shotshell trays, widely available at sporting goods stores or other outlets, or just put them back in the old boxes that the shells came in. If you've altered the shells in any way--using different sizes of shot or made other manual-approved modifications--make note of it on the box so you know what you're shooting.
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Clean the casings. Assemble your reloading supplies. Remove the spent primers. Insert a new primer into the case. Reload the casing with the correct powder. Seat the bullet. Clean and apply a light coat of gun oil to your dies and ram after you reload ammo. Place the ammo in cartridge boxes. Assemble the necessary materials. Check your empty shells for reusable hulls. Deprime your shells. Consult a reload guide for load sizes. Rotate the shell plate to load the shell with primer and powder. Seat the wadding and the shot. Crimp the shell.
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How to Make an Octopus Costume
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To make an octopus costume, start by cutting the legs off of 3 pairs of colorful tights. Then, stuff the legs with cotton, newspaper, or plastic bags so you have 8 tentacles in total, including your arms and the 6 tentacles you stuffed. Next, insert a piece of wire into each tentacle so they hold their shape, and glue bottlecaps onto them for the suckers. Once you've done that, sew the tentacles onto a sweatshirt in a matching color. Finally, cut a ping pong ball in half, draw a pupil on each half, and glue the halves to a knit hat that's the same color as the sweatshirt and tentacles.
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Plan on making six tentacles. You can save yourself a little effort by counting your arms as the seventh and eighth tentacles. Keep that in mind while gathering materials. Choose colorful tights or long cotton socks. If you can only find white socks, paint them to match the rest of your costume. Purple, orange, red, or blue are all good options for an octopus. If using tights, cut each leg into three sections, making six "tentacles" total. Close one end of each section using hot glue or needle and thread. Stuff the tentacles. You may use any compressible material, including cotton batting, newspaper, plastic bags, or tissue paper. Stuff each tentacle until it's firm enough to keep its shape. Slide a wire through each tentacle. Cut a length of sturdy wire and slip it through the center of each tentacle. Glue it into place. Now you can adjust the pose of the tentacles by bending the wire. You can disassemble wire coat hangers instead of purchasing a whole spool of wire. Seal the stuffing in. Sew the opening closed, or glue the edges together. Attach bottlecap suckers. Gather plastic bottle caps and paint them white if they aren't already. Glue three bottle caps in a line at the tip of each tentacle. Find a colorful top. Choose a sweatshirt or turtleneck the same color as your tentacles. You will be sewing the tentacles onto this, so pick an old one or buy one secondhand. A hood makes it easy to attach the eyes, but it is not mandatory. Secure tentacles to the sides of the sweatshirt. Sew them on starting from the inside of the shirt, so the stitches don't show. Use sturdy thread that can support the tentacles' weight, and keep sewing until the tentacles are well secured. You'll want three tentacles on each side, below your arms. Bend the wires on the tentacles to change their position. For greater comfort, offset the tentacles a little forward, so your actual arms can hang at your side. Choose a cap. If your sweatshirt doesn't have a hood, find a knit hat close to the same color as your shirt. If you can't find one and have extra tights fabric left over from earlier, you can glue or stitch the edges together to make a cap. Make octopus eyes. To mimic the bulging eyes of an octopus, cut a ping pong ball in half. Draw a rectangular pupil onto each half using a permanent marker or black paint. Googly eyes are another option. Attach the eyes to the side of your head. Glue the eyes onto the hood or cap of your costume. Place them as symmetrically as you can, with the pupils in the same position. Wear matching sweats, tights, or skirt. If you can, make your whole costume the same color. Cut strips of fake kelp. A black plastic garbage bag makes convincing seaweed when cut into strips. Drape it over your tentacles or stick it in your belt to hang around you. Make a comfortable backup costume (optional). If you like, cut a secondhand skirt into eight pointed strips to further mimic tentacles. This is a less striking but more comfortable costume you can change into if the larger tentacles start to annoy you.
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Plan on making six tentacles. Choose colorful tights or long cotton socks. Stuff the tentacles. Slide a wire through each tentacle. Seal the stuffing in. Attach bottlecap suckers. Find a colorful top. Secure tentacles to the sides of the sweatshirt. Choose a cap. Make octopus eyes. Attach the eyes to the side of your head. Wear matching sweats, tights, or skirt. Cut strips of fake kelp. Make a comfortable backup costume (optional).
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How to Make an Eyepatch
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To make an eyepatch, start by getting some black fabric, like canvas or cotton. Next, measure the area around your eye and cut out your eyepatch from the fabric according to the measurements. Then attach a piece of cardboard to the backside of the patch to help it hold its shape. Afterwards, measure around your head and cut out a length of black string 2 inches longer than your head measurement. Finally, glue the string onto your eyepatch, then slip the eyepatch over your head and tie the ends of the string in a knot.
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Gather your cloth. A traditional eyepatch is made out of black cloth. You can use the cloth of your choice. A popular material is canvas, but this isn't the most comfortable. You could instead use a fabric that is soft like cotton, if you plan to wear the patch for an extended time period. You can also gather scrap cardboard if you choose to use it. Measure the dimensions. Use a ruler to measure one of your eyes and the surrounding area. Most eyepatches will extend from your eyebrows to below your eyes. Measure from your eyebrows to the top of your cheek bone for the vertical distance. Then measure from the center of your nose to the other side of your eye for the horizontal distance. Jot these measurements down on paper. After gauging how large you want your eyepatch, measure and draw the dimensions onto the cloth. You can use chalk to best see your outline. Create a sunglass lens shape out of the rectangle. Be sure to hit the edges of the rectangle when drawing your outline. Cut the outline. Use sewing scissors to cut out your eyepatch. Once you have your patch cut, use a lighter to burn away any of the frayed strings left behind. Removing the frayed strings will create a cleaner looking eyepatch. Use cardboard for support. To create a stiff eyepatch that will look dramatic, you can attach a piece of cardboard to the backside of the eyepatch. Lay the eyepatch onto a piece of clean cardboard. Then trace the patch onto the cardboard using a pen. Now cut out the cardboard. Glue the patch onto the cardboard using standard glue or a hot glue gun. Use more fabric than is needed to completely cover the cardboard, and curl the excess fabric onto the back side of the cardboard so that the front of the patch is seamless. This isn't necessary, but it might look more believable than just using cloth. Measure your head. Use a seamstress' measuring tape to measure your head. Take note of your dimensions. When preparing the string you should leave extra slack to account for attaching and adjustments. Prepare the string. Use black string for an authentic look. Measure out your string to the same length you documented for your head. Remember to leave about two inches of slack for tying knots and adjustments. If black string isn't available, use whatever you have. Darker colors work best. Use a hair tie. Some hair ties will work as a string for your eyepatch. If you find that your hair tie is too small, use a headband. Cut whichever type of band you use so that it is in the shape of a string. You can also rip an elastic band out of an old pair of pants. Test it on yourself. Before attaching the string to the eyepatch, try wearing it by using your hands to hold everything in place. This will help you gauge if the string is the right dimension. Make adjustments if needed. Prepare a hole. You can either create a hole to tie the string, or glue the string onto the patch. If you decide to make inserts into the patch, use a sharp knife. Create small holes on the far left and right side of the patch. If you decide to glue, prepare a hot glue gun or superglue. Attach the string. Tie a small overhand knot if you created holes. Make sure you took into account the slack needed to attach the string. Use a hot glue gun or superglue to attach the string. Glue your string behind the front of the patch to create a sleeker look. Wear the patch. Eyepatches are classic accessories for a variety of costumes. Slip the eyepatch over your head and you have your very own eyepatch. For decorations, you can color onto the patch using a white marker. A classic costume decor is the pirates flag.
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Gather your cloth. Measure the dimensions. Cut the outline. Use cardboard for support. Measure your head. Prepare the string. Use a hair tie. Test it on yourself. Prepare a hole. Attach the string. Wear the patch.
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How to Clean Paint Off Leather
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To best way to clean wet paint off of leather depends on whether it's water- or oil-based paint. If it's water-based paint, start by blotting up as much of the paint as you can with a paper towel. Then, gently scrub the stain with a stiff-bristled brush and soapy water until the paint is gone, wiping the area periodically with a clean towel. If the paint is oil-based, pour olive oil onto it and wipe the oil and paint away with a cloth.
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Blot at the paint with a paper towel. Press the paper towel into the affected area to soak up as much of the wet paint as you can. This will minimize the severity of the stain it leaves behind. Work from the outside of the spot inward, folding the paper towel periodically to make sure you're using a clean section. Don't wipe or scrub the spot, as this will only spread the paint around and enlarge the stain. An absorbent towel will work even better for soaking up the wet paint. Dig out an old one, however, because it will likely be permanently stained afterwards. Mix up a gentle soap solution. Add a few drops of a mild liquid dish soap to a container of warm water and stir. For best results, use a standard detergent or even hand soap—anything stronger may damage the leather. Avoid soaps and detergents that are advertised as “extra strength” or contain “grease-fighting” agents. These typically contain harsh additives that can strip the color the color from dyed leather and cause cracking or splitting. Soap and water will be useful for cleaning most water-based paints, including interior color and arts and crafts paint. Go over the stain with a stiff-bristled brush. Dip the brush into the soap solution, then shake off the excess water. Wet the paint spot and begin scrubbing it gently. After a few minutes, wipe the area with a clean towel and resume scrubbing. Repeat until the stain has been removed completely. An old toothbrush or nylon dish scrubber will work well for this purpose. Use just enough force to coax out the stain. Otherwise, you may leave noticeable scratches or scuffs. Dry the leather with a towel. Since leather is a natural material, it's especially susceptible to water damage. You'll want to make sure that you've dried the surface thoroughly once the paint is all gone. If you don't, the residual moisture can cause the leather to crack, split or blister. To dry leather safely and effectively, pat it with a microfiber towel or soft kitchen sponge. Consider treating the surface with a specialty conditioner. A good leather conditioner will enhance the color and texture of leather items while protecting them from spills and other accidents in the future. Drizzle a little olive oil onto the stain. After dabbing at the worst of the mess with a washcloth or paper towel, pour the oil directly onto the leftover stain. For most paint stains, you'll only need to use about a nickel-sized amount. If the paint stain is located on a slanted or irregular surface of the leather, such as the back of a couch, you can apply the oil using a washcloth. Olive oil is a surprisingly efficient remedy for treating oil-based paint stains—you're essentially fighting oil with oil. Rub the oil in with your fingertips. Massage the pads of your fingers into the stain using a circular motion. The added friction will serve to further loosen the paint. You should be able to observe the paint residue dissolving more or less immediately. For heavy residue or paints of contrasting colors, it may help to work the oil in with a brush to allow it to penetrate deeper. Scratch at drying flakes lightly with your fingernail to scrape them off before they harden. Let the oil sit for 2-3 minutes. As it sets in, it will begin to emulsify the paint, breaking it down so that it can be lifted away with ease. The longer the oil sits, the more thoroughly it will work. Olive oil is perfectly safe for occasional use on leather. There's no risk of staining, fading, discoloration or any other destructive side effects. Wipe off the leather. Go over the leather a few times with a clean, dry cloth to remove the remaining paint and excess oil. When you're done, the leather should be blemish-free and shine like new. Follow up by treating the surface with a trusted leather conditioner, if desired. Make sure there's no oily mess left on any part of the leather. If loose paint runs, it may streak. As an added bonus, the olive oil will soften, polish and add a coat of natural waterproofing to the leather. Scrape away the paint with a sharp object. Tilt the edge or corner of your tool to wedge it underneath the dried paint. Work slowly and carefully so as not to scratch or gouge the leather. The idea is to use the scraper to wear down the paint very gradually, making as little contact as possible with the leather itself. To prevent unnecessary damage, equip a utensil with a blunted edge, such as a palette knife, butter knife or even a metal cake server. Wear down the paint a one small section at a time. This process will require a little bit of patience. Spray the paint residue with a mild acidic cleanser. Combine warm water with fresh lemon juice in a spray bottle and shake well. Mist the stain lightly, keeping the cleanser away from other parts of the leather as best you can. As the paint absorbs the solution, its hold on the surface will begin to weaken.. You might also use white vinegar, citric acid or heavily diluted rubbing alcohol. The acidity of the cleaning solution will eat away at hardened residue while leaving the leather unharmed. Scrub and repeat. It may be necessary to use a little extra elbow grease to remove a stain that's been dry for a long time. If the paint is still giving you trouble, try pressing into the spot firmly and swirling the cloth, concentrating the pressure under the tip of one finger. Slowly but surely it will give way. Be sure to wipe away the cleanser promptly. When left for too long, lemon juice can have a bleaching effect on dark-colored leather. Reapply the cleaning solution and repeat as many times as needed until the spot has disappeared. Clear away the last traces of paint. Once the stain is gone, wipe the affected area with a damp cloth or sponge. There should be no paint or solution remaining on the surface when you're done. Towel off the leather and handle it delicately until it's had a chance to dry completely. Finish by rubbing in some leather conditioner or moisture-resistant oil for added protection.
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Blot at the paint with a paper towel. Mix up a gentle soap solution. Go over the stain with a stiff-bristled brush. Dry the leather with a towel. Drizzle a little olive oil onto the stain. Rub the oil in with your fingertips. Let the oil sit for 2-3 minutes. Wipe off the leather. Scrape away the paint with a sharp object. Spray the paint residue with a mild acidic cleanser. Scrub and repeat. Clear away the last traces of paint.
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How to Offer Condolences
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If you want to offer condolences to someone, but aren't sure the right way to go about it, begin by giving that person your full attention, turning off your cell phone, and looking them in the eye. It's ok to just say, “I'm sorry for your loss” if you're at a loss for words. Offer to be a listening ear if the other person wants to talk, but avoid making the conversation all about you and your own losses. You can also offer to help them with whatever they may need, or try giving them a hug or a pat on the shoulder.
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Have the right body language. To show the person that you really care, you should give him 100% of your attention. If the person is grieving, the least you can do is make direct eye contact and face your body toward the person, showing that talking to him is your highest priority. Keep an “open stance” – don't fold your arms over your chest or turn your shoulders away from the person, or it'll look like you can't wait to leave that person. It's natural to feel a little uncomfortable when offering condolences, but your body language should say that you want to be there. Put away all of your distractions. Turn off your phone and don't play with your necklace or look around the room when you talk to the person. Be sincere. You don't have to be original to be sincere. Just say something like, "I heard what happened to your mom. I'm so sorry for your loss." Don't give the person fake statements or false hope; just show him that you're truly sorry that a terrible thing has happened to him. Speak evenly and slowly. Don't make it sound like you're trying to speak as quickly as possible to get it out of the way. You can say, "I can't imagine what you're going through." Be honest about the fact that you're very sorry and understand that you can't fully imagine the person's grief. If you knew and cared about the person who passed away and the timing is right, you can share a quick story or anecdote that shows how much you loved the person. Or you can say something like, “I wish I could eat another one of her delicious meals” if the person is receptive to discussing the person who passed away. Don't overstep boundaries. If you don't know the person very well, you don't have to look like you're about to cry and give the person a big hug -- unless he looks like he really needs one. If you only have a very professional or casual relationship with the person, you shouldn't make that person uncomfortable by becoming so involved in his private business. Listen. If the person wants to talk, let him finish. Even if you've prepared a list of the things you want to say, remember that the person is grieving and may just want to talk to someone. Don't try to offer advice or words of comfort -- the best thing that you may be able to do is listen. While you're listening, nod while the person is talking and maintain eye contact. If you're close, keep an arm around the person or touch the person in some way to give him comfort. Don't say anything too cheesy or cliched. Don't say that "Everything will be okay" -- it won't. Or that's at least how the person will be feeling. Though you may have the best intentions, this will make the person feel like his feelings aren't valid and that his grief should not be taken seriously. Say what you're feeling instead of what you've heard on TV or read in greeting cards. You can acknowledge that what happened was terrible instead of sugar-coating it. Don't talk about yourself. If you had a similar experience with a death, you can say, “I lost my father too. We can talk about it if you want.” But don't go on about your own personal loss—this will make you look more self-involved than sympathetic. No matter what experience you had, you won't know exactly how that person is feeling at that very moment, so don't compare that person's experiences directly to yours. Give the person a reassuring touch (depending on the situation). If you know the person well, of course you should give him a hug, put your arm around him, or at least give him a reassuring pat if you don't know him as well. If someone is grieving, then he may just want to be held and you can give the person more comfort this way. Just make sure that the person does want to be touched and doesn't shrink away—some people may feel very vulnerable after a death and don't want to be touched at all. Ask if there's anything you can do to help. After you tell the person how sorry you are, ask if there's anything you can do to help. You should only ask this if you really mean it and do want to help the person. You can offer to do anything, from running small errands for the person, to sleeping over that person's house if you're really close. Wait for the person to suggest something specific—this may not happen right away. Offer condolences to your close friend. If you're offering condolences to your close friend, then you don't have to worry about overstepping boundaries. With a close friend, you can sincerely give your condolences, hug the person, and watch the person cry and maybe even join in. Just think about how the person reacted in other difficult situations and use this to get a sense of how the person may deal with the death. If you know your friend is very emotional, try to give your condolences during a private moment so she can let her emotions out. If you know that your friend doesn't like to be touched, then don't overwhelm your friend with a big hug. Offer condolences to your loved one. Giving your condolences to your loved one is tricky. Since you're comfortable with that person, you should be able to talk about anything, but everyone has a different way of dealing with grief. Just tell the person you love him and that you're sorry about what happened. Tell him you'll do absolutely anything for him and hold him for a long time if he wants to be held. To offer condolences to someone you love, holding and touching that person is just as important as saying the right thing. Just be there physically for that person. Offer condolences to your boss. Remember to respect boundaries when you offer condolences to your boss. You can offer them to your boss in person, and even send your boss flowers or a card to show how sorry you are. Just don't give your boss a big hug unless you have a warm relationship, and remember to give your boss space and to keep things professional. Offer condolences to an acquaintance. If you know that someone in your neighborhood or office has lost someone and you happen to run into that person, you may want to offer your condolences. This is especially true if that person knows that you know the news. Just say, “I'm really sorry for your loss” and add “let me know if there's anything I can do for you” if you mean it. If it's a neighbor, you can offer to water that person's plants if he goes away for the funeral; if it's a classmate, you can offer to take notes for him while he's away. Offer condolences through a card. Offer condolences through a card can make you feel even more at a loss for words than if you were standing in front of the person. But if you take the time to write a brief, thoughtful note , you'll be helping a friend or close acquaintance in a time of need. Here are some basic things to keep in mind as you offer condolences through a card: Don't use the word “death” or “dead” - say something more tasteful, like “loss” or “passed away”. If you knew the person who passed away, you can write a brief memory or anecdote about that person—as long as it's tasteful. Tell the person who suffered the loss that you're thinking of him and that you are there to help. Offer condolences over the phone. If you know that someone close to you has suffered the loss of a loved one, then you should communicate your condolences over the phone if that person lives far away. You should call that person to say you're sorry and sound sincere and talk slowly. Give the person all of your attention over the phone and make sure you're in a quiet place when you have some time to talk. Avoid offering condolences through text. If you have a very casual relationship with that person, and he texts you and mentions the loss, then you can say you're very sorry through this method. But if you know the person suffered a loss and you're close, take the time to make a phone call instead of initiating contact through texting, which could offend the person with its casual nature. Offer condolences on Facebook. Though it may feel strange to give your condolences on Facebook, people now often tell all of their Facebook friends that they've suffered the loss of a loved one. This puts you in an awkward position—if the person knows you're on Facebook a lot and you and the person post on each other's comments often, then you're almost being rude by not responding. Here's how to offer condolences on Facebook: If you don't have a close relationship with the person but do post on his wall or comments from time to time, then simply join the masses of other people who have posted something like, “I'm sorry for your loss.” If you're a bit closer with the person but not close enough for a phone call, you can send the person a private message saying that you saw that the person lost a loved one and that you're very sorry for the loss. Obviously, if someone has posted a status about losing someone and has even written some kind words about the person, do not “like” this status. Even if you just like the sentiment about the person who passed away, this may give the person the wrong message and can be deeply offensive.
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Have the right body language. Be sincere. Don't overstep boundaries. Listen. Don't say anything too cheesy or cliched. Don't talk about yourself. Give the person a reassuring touch (depending on the situation). Ask if there's anything you can do to help. Offer condolences to your close friend. Offer condolences to your loved one. Offer condolences to your boss. Offer condolences to an acquaintance. Offer condolences through a card. Offer condolences over the phone. Offer condolences on Facebook.
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How to Get over Your Fear of Slenderman
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To get over your fear of Slenderman, try to remember that he isn't real and that he was invented by someone on the internet in 2009 as part of a contest. Even if he was real, there are 7.5 billion people in the world, so the chances of you ever encountering him are extremely small. If you feel yourself starting to get freaked out, try taking a deep breath, remaining calm, and distracting yourself with something else, like a funny show or a good book.
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Know that you could take him. Sure, maybe he's 7 feet (2.1 m) tall (2.1 m), but he's a stick. You know his name, Slender man? It's because he's skinny, VERY SKINNY! And he was probably a geek in high school, which is why he's acting like a 'scary masked man'. You could totally kick his flat butt if he came at you. Think of some names equivalent to Slenderman and just how absolutely non-scary they are. Fatboy. Voluptuousgirl. Pear-shapedandrogynousperson. Really? You're gonna let a guy named Slenderman get the better of you? C'mon. You can do better than that. Think about his background. Let's take what we know about this guy (which, admittedly, is very little): He wears a suit every day. What kind of person wears a suit every day? Either he's incredibly educated and has a well paying job or he's Barney Stinson. Let's consider both theories: Slenderman is wealthy and educated. If this is the case, he's probably open to reason. Odds are he prefers the aisle seat on an airplane , doesn't eat very much junk food, watches very little television, and listens to audio books on his commute to work. Now that you know some of his tendencies, you can strike up a conversation! Humans only fear the unknown. Slenderman is a misunderstood Barney Stinson. If this is the case, it's possible that his creepily sneaking into houses is his move. The man is just trying to get some love'. Can you really hold that against him? C'mon, even a mother wouldn't love that face, much less a woman outside his family. Life's probably been really rough. He needs understanding and care. Think about his mortality. Think about the other part of his name -- Slender man. He's a man. He has hopes, dreams, fears, insecurities, and desires -- loads of which are probably unfulfilled, just like the rest of us. Hell, he's wandering around the woods with no one to talk to. How terrible a fate! He probably prays for death every day, but it never comes. Slenderman will die. That is, if you believe he's alive (more on that later). He has not been alive since the height of the Egyptian empire and he cannot haunt you forever. In fact, he probably gets a cold a few times a year. He's just like the rest of us. Mere mortal. Names that end in -man are usually of Germanic origin. If you see him, strike up a conversation about pretzels, beer, or the current economic crisis. You might wanna stay away from WWII, for the record -- Slenderman might be depressed. No one's seen him in synagogue, but maybe that's because he looks terrible in a yarmulke. Visualize his hugs. Do you know how many people Slenderman could hug at once? How amazing would it feel to be in a group of half a dozen people, all sharing the same hug at the same time?! Think of the bonding! Those arms could wrap around you and keep your warm for ages. All you have to do is get on his good side. It's highly likely that Slenderman doesn't get a lot of hugs; lots of people are probably intimidated by his inhuman-like proportions or tentacle-ness. Next time you dream about Slenderman, think about hugging him. Heck, he'll probably start blubbering like a baby and talking to you about how he was called "Octopus Boy" as a child. Know that he's virtually senseless. The guy has no eyes, nose, mouth, or ears. Think about that. He cannot see you, smell you, breathe on you, or hear you. Like, for real now. If someone put you in the woods weaponless and blindfolded, chopped off your ears, nose, and duct taped your mouth, how powerful would you be? Not very. The squirrels would even be able to take you. Okay, okay, yeah, yeah, he probably has a sixth sense of some sort. Maybe he sees dead people. So, yeah, he can teleport. That's awesome. More on that in a bit. But even if he does have a sixth sense, you still have 4 that he doesn't. Picture him as calamari. Those tentacle arms that pop out of his back would be delicious. Not to go all cannibalistic on you, but if you were to eat Slenderman (think battered and deep-fried)...yum. wikiHow can help you here with articles on cooking calamari and frying calamari. You don't have to eat it/him, but it would make for an interesting turn of events. If you do ever succeed in coming close enough to Slenderman to chop off one of his tentacle arms, you probably just wanna do him off for good. If you're the one that chopped off his arm, he'd probably come after you like Richard Kimball went after the one-armed man. Do your research. He is not real, so what's the point in being afraid? He was a meme invented in 2009 by some guy named Victor Surge on the Something Awful forums. Turns out Victor Surge goes by "Eric" and lives in Japan. Maybe Eric has a mermaid girlfriend named Ariel and spends most of his time on boats. Terrifying. Slenderman was part of a contest. Part of a contest ran by amateur artists that were interested in Photoshop and the paranormal. He is the figment of some guy's (Eric's!) imagination and thousands of people took off with it, making their own stories. Do the math. There is very little actual evidence that can be traced back in history linking to Slenderman (what little evidence there is is made up). So, beyond popular belief, he's not real. And if he is, think about it. There are about 7.5 billion people in the world and just as many places, in fact many more, where he could be (if he were real). What are the odds that he's coming after you? What makes you so special that Slenderman would show up on your doorstep? Unless you're leaving him milk and cookies, he probably won't. Think of it like Santa Claus (unless you believe in Santa Claus). How long did it take you to say, "Mom, Dad. There's no way Santa can hit all the homes in the world in 8 hours' time, especially with the time it takes to climb up a chimney. I know it's you"? This is pretty much the same thing, only he doesn't have a booming laugh or a tummy that rumbles like a bowl full of jelly. Use him as a portkey. If you think about it, Slenderman would make a pretty cool superhero. He can just pop up in places randomly! How sweet would that be?! All you have to do is get close to him, latch onto him, and wait for him to teleport. Like a portkey in Harry Potter. Heck, maybe he could teach you how to do it! When you start being able to teleport, you're gonna become so popular. Slenderman could be your ticket to being the big cheese. All you've gotta do right now is think about whether you'd use your powers for good or evil. Use him as a TARDIS. Not only does it seem like Slenderman can teleport, but he can travel in time. You know how you're walking around the woods at night, and then all of a sudden you wake up in the daytime? What's up with that? Oh yeah, Slenderman is a TARDIS. You want to go back and retake that Chem test? No problem, friend. The jury is still out on whether he's going forward or back in time. Science says that traveling backwards in time is impossible, but even Stephen Hawking says forward time travel is possible (if you go fast enough, time slows around you while it stays "normal" everywhere else). Provided Slenderman abides by the laws of physics here on Earth, he's going forward in time. So, oops, that Chem test may not be happening. Sorry. Find the source of those creepy noises. Sitting huddled in the corner under your Snuggie while you keep your ears open will only make you hear more noises. Instead, get up! Go looking for its source. Maybe you have mice. If you hear a weird noise or a whisper out of nowhere, don't automatically link it to Slenderman. It's probably not him. Slenderman doesn't really make noise. If you do hear a noise, it's anything but Slenderman. Big Foot makes noise -- maybe it's him. Act like he's your BFF. "Hey, Slenderman! What's up ma man?" Imagine that if he's there, you're gonna have a slendy party. Do the wave and eat some Doritos. If nothing else, he'll initially be freaked out by your warmth and gumption. No one else has the cajones to be so friendly and inviting! You may need some low-cal snacks and bottled water on hand. Slenderman is really self-conscious about his weight. The tortilla chips are just for you. Offer him some out of courtesy, but keep alternatives on hand for good measure. Face your own personal demons. You have to be willing to stand up to him. If you don't find the courage to let go of your fears, then you may never get over that. Since it's highly doubtful that you'll ever meet him, remind yourself that the real fear is fear itself. You know he's not real, you're just paranoid that he is. Is there something else you're actually afraid of? Do a little self-analysis. You're probably not scared of suits, tall people, or skinny people. What's the bigger issue at hand? That's definitely easier said than done. To start facing your demons, grab a notebook and start analyzing your fear. When did it start? What's the root of it? What times of day is it worse? When does it spring up (when you're alone, when you're sad, etc.)? Seeing your own patterns will force you to realize how much of this is just in your head and is truly groundless. Overcome your fears with exposure. Let's say you're afraid of spiders. One day, you put yourself in a room 12 feet (3.7 m) away from a spider until you're okay with it. The next day, it's 10 feet (3.0 m). A week later, you're sitting next to it. Eventually, the spider is on your hand and you're okay. Anything can be gotten used to with enough time. That's why that Taylor Swift song you initially hated is sort of tolerable now. This process is called deconditioning. It's a thing and it works. So open up the game. When you face Slenderman, sit there. Look at him. Don't run away. Just stand there until your heart beat slows down. You may not believe it, but slowly you'll grow bored of him. You'll wonder what ever frightened you in the first place. Start doing this gradually. Monday, do it for 5 minutes. Tuesday, for 10. Eventually you'll be unmoved by him completely. Calm yourself down. If you freak out and run through the house whenever you think he's there, don't let yourself. If you think he's behind you in the basement, take a deep breath, sing your favorite song and calmly walk up the stairs. Your body often cues your mind (and not the other way around), so if your body stays calm, your mind may too. Breathe. Breathe slowly and deeply. It gets your heart rate down, your mind on other things, and a little more reassurance that he's not after you. When you take controlled, relaxed breaths, your anxiety will automatically lessen. Empower yourself. Alright, so a lot of this article has been poking fun at Slenderman. But if you're truly scared of him, all the jokes in the world won't be helpful. The only thing that will be helpful will be empowering yourself. You're afraid of what he represents to you. Not what he is, or what he's capable of. If you change your image of him, you won't be afraid of him anymore. Realize that you have the power. You know how some people are afraid of heights, closed spaces, or clowns? And how other people aren't? Fear is in everyone's head. When you start imaging Slenderman in his tighty- whities, sleeping like a baby in the fetal position, you start giving yourself control and taking it away from him. Next time you run into him, don't even offer him the Doritos. You have all the power.
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Know that you could take him. Think about his background. Think about his mortality. Visualize his hugs. Know that he's virtually senseless. Picture him as calamari. Do your research. Do the math. Use him as a portkey. Use him as a TARDIS. Find the source of those creepy noises. Act like he's your BFF. Face your own personal demons. Overcome your fears with exposure. Calm yourself down. Empower yourself.
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How to Kill Sod Webworms
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If sod webworms are eating your grass, water your lawn thoroughly to help prevent the formation of dry thatch, where the larvae form their webs. If that doesn't work, try spreading a turfgrass seed enhanced with endophytes to repel the sod webworms. For more severe infestations, apply an insecticide made with acephate, bendiocarb, or carbaryl. Always wear gloves, long pants, and boots when working with insecticides so you aren't exposed to the chemicals.
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Water your lawn regularly. Sod webworm caterpillars build their webs in the layer of dry thatch that forms between grass and the earth. Most light to moderate infestations of sod webworms can be managed by irrigation of the turf. How often you water your grass will depend on the climate where you live. However, if the weather is hot and dry, you may need to water your lawn for as much as an hour a day. Spread endophyte-enhanced turfgrass seed on your lawn. Endophytes are a special kind of fungi that live in grass. They are usually not harmful, but they can repel insects such as sod webworms. Just sprinkle the seeds into your existing grass and water the area until the grass takes root. You can buy this special grass seed at most garden supply stores. Follow all label instructions, especially if you have livestock which will be eating the grass. Excessive consumption of endophytes can be harmful to certain animals. Spread the nematodes Steinernema spp. to consume sod webworm. Nematodes are an organic solution to getting rid of sod webworm caterpillars. These tiny organisms use the caterpillars as a host, leading to their death. All you have to do is sprinkle them into the grass near the affected areas. You can purchase beneficial nematodes from specialty garden centers. However, be sure to check the expiration date, as nematodes have a very short shelf life. Apply an insecticide in the early evening to treat a severe infestation. If you are noticing extensive grass damage, you may need to use an insecticide. Effective insecticides include those containing acephate, bendiocarb, or carbaryl. Watering the grass before you apply an insecticide will help the chemicals penetrate the grass better. It will also force the caterpillars to the surface of the grass. You can use either a spray or a granular insecticide. If you use a spray solution, apply at least 15–25 gallons (57–95 L) of insecticide for every 1,000 square feet (93 m ) of grass. If you use a granular insecticide, apply it with a fertilizer spreader. Follow the label's irrigation instructions: usually granular insecticides are followed by about an hour of watering to ensure the granules get down into the turf. Watch for pale-brown moths on your lawn at dusk. Adult sod webworms are most active on warm evenings, especially during July and August. They are easily identified by their prominent snout and the jerky movements they make as they fly. Seeing a few adult sod webworms doesn't necessarily mean you need to treat your lawn. However, if you see a large number of them, you can assume they will produce a large number of larvae. It's the sod webworm larvae, or caterpillars, that cause damage to your grass. Look for brown, cut patches in your grass. As the larvae feed on your grass, you will begin to see small patches appear. It will appear that the grass has been cut or sheared. Damage from sod webworm caterpillars can be up to the size of a baseball on your lawn. If an infestation is particularly bad, however, these patches may join together, creating even larger brown patches. The brown patches may sometimes have visible pencil-sized holes due to birds searching for the webworm larvae. Since sod webworm larvae live in the dry thatch beneath grass, damage appears most frequently on slopes and banks that are hard to irrigate. Examine your turf for webs and fecal pellets. Sod webworm larvae create silky tunnels, or webs, to protect themselves. In addition, they leave frass, or soft green fecal pellets, on grass stems. These will both be visible when you examine the grass. Flush out the larvae with soapy water. Dilute 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of dish detergent in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Spread the mixture over a 2 ft × 2 ft (0.61 m × 0.61 m) area near the outside of the dead patches of grass. The soap will irritate the caterpillars, forcing them to the surface of the grass. This will allow you to see the extent of the infestation. If you have 10-15 larvae present, you should treat the area with an insecticide. If there are only a few larvae, you can use a rake to destroy them.
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Water your lawn regularly. Spread endophyte-enhanced turfgrass seed on your lawn. Spread the nematodes Steinernema spp. Apply an insecticide in the early evening to treat a severe infestation. Watch for pale-brown moths on your lawn at dusk. Look for brown, cut patches in your grass. Examine your turf for webs and fecal pellets. Flush out the larvae with soapy water.
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How to Fit In
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Fitting in is all about being confident in yourself and being kind to everyone. Try to make eye contact and smile when you see people. If someone needs a hand with something, help them out. If you like their sweater or their taste in music, let them know! This will make people like you and want to associate with you. If you don't agree with someone, be polite about it so you don't annoy people. While being nice is important, you shouldn't try to be someone you're not. Embrace your quirks and be yourself so people will see that you're not fake.
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Identify the group that you want to fit in with. Most likely this will be the popular "in"-crowd but think of specific words that describe the group. This will help you better visualize and organize the things you will need to do to fit in. Use this template: The popular kids are __________. They are best described as __________. They are good at __________, and they like to __________ in their spare time. This sentence may look like this: "The popular kids are football players and cheerleaders. They are best described as energetic, active, physical, and attractive. They are good at playing sports and socializing with others, and they like to party in their spare time." Or, your template may look like this: "The popular kids are choir members and acting students. They are best described as intellectual, funny, charismatic, and quiet. They are good at putting on a show, entertaining others, and making people laugh, and they like to watch movies in their spare time." Popular groups vary from school to school. At your school, athletes may be the most popular. At another school, the environmentally aware may be the most popular. Don't just assume that popular people all behave and show interest in the same things. Be mindful of the social norms at your school. Your desired group is likely appealing because they have strayed from certain behaviors and interests that may not be the most popular among your peers. The target group may be Vegan, and in your school, being "cool" may mean not eating animals or animal products. You will have to decide if the norms the group abides by are things you are actually willing to sacrifice or pursue. Maybe you love eating T-bone steaks and scrambled eggs too much to try to follow that norm. Observe your group and find out what they value most. Look for favorite band T-shirts, instruments, or sports equipment they carry. Eavesdrop a little and find out what topics they discuss most. Be careful while listening to conversations; you don't want to be too apparent, otherwise you may be branded as nosy. You most likely won't have to follow every social norm to gain acceptance. For instance, your group may be Vegan, but being Justin Bieber fans may be the most important aspect of the group's identity. Do physical things that show that you have similar values. For example, if your group is big on school plays, buy a ticket to a performance and greet them if you see them there. If your group loves reading Harry Potter, bring a Harry Potter book to school and read it in class. If they like wearing specific colors, try wearing those colors too. Similarity tends to be the first stepping stone on the path to developing friendship. Imitation is very important when it comes to being likable. This doesn't mean being a robot or clone, but showing others that you aren't so different. Mimicking is actually something that a lot of people do naturally, and people tend to act more favorably to those who copy them. Be honest in your actions and interactions. If doing something feels wrong to you, don't do it to fit in. Remember there are multiple things that people value, and a particular norm or interest may not be that important to the group. Introduce yourself to the group with confidence. Now that you have a rough idea of the group's interests and characteristics, try to make them aware of your presence in a self-assured, non-timid manner. Remember, confidence doesn't mean abrasiveness. Try not to be too forceful or assertive when making acquaintances. This may be off-putting to more reserved individuals. On the other hand, try not to be too shy or bashful if approaching extroverted, socially outgoing people. In this instance, introducing yourself in an enthusiastic, slightly loud manner may do the trick. Instead of approaching the whole group at once, try to catch an individual from the group instead. You could try saying this: "Hi! My name is Cody. I think you and I might have English together 2nd period. You're Astor, right? Yeah, I really like Mr. Morgan's anatomy class too." Join a sports team or club that your group is a part of. Spend some time with group members outside of the classroom and in more casual settings where your personality can really shine through. Try out for the cheerleading squad or join the homecoming committee. Find an organized but laid back event where you can socialize and joke around with your peers. Fitting in isn't just about showing similar interests, but bonding. If you can, find an activity that requires group problem solving and teamwork (sports are especially ideal). People tend to bond easily to others who are united in a common goal. Tell jokes and smile a lot. Smiles are the universal sign of acceptance and tend to be contagious. Joking is very important in social circles. Smiling and laughing is a universal trait among all people, regardless of their interests. Humor hasn't just been proven to make oneself feel good, it has also been shown to spark positive feelings in others. People prefer others who make them feel good. Using self-deprecating humor is a great way of showing others that you don't take yourself so seriously. Say things like, "I'm so stupid, I tried to do my own hair this morning and I ended up looking like Cruella Deville." Being able to laugh at yourself puts others at ease with themselves. Try to avoid humor that mocks or disparages others unless it is done in a playful atmosphere. Playing "the dozens" with your friends can sometimes be a bonding experience so long as the focus is on humor and not on hurting feelings. Avoid playing insult-based games with peers whom you are not very familiar with, as this can come off as plain rude and offensive. Give sincere compliments to the members of your group. Saying flattering things to people tends to make them like you more. Make sure that your compliments are genuine. Saying random, insincere compliments can actually have an opposite effect and make people feel insulted. For example, instead of saying something generic like, "Hey Deb, you're hair is so beautiful," try saying, "Hey Deb, I really love how soft and healthy your hair looks. You have no split ends!" Avoid over-complimenting a person. This is similar to being insincere in that it can make a person feel as though you are complimenting for shallow reasons. Keep the focus on the members of the group. It's okay to talk about yourself once in a while, but for the most part, people love when others make them the center of attention. This is different than putting people on the spot in public. Don't randomly shine the spotlight on members of your group in front of others, as this could be embarrassing or insulting to quieter individuals. Instead, shift the discussion to the other person when talking or interacting exclusively. Saying empathetic statements is a good way to shift focus onto others. Saying things like, "I understand how you feel," or "So you liked the concert last night?" are good conversation prompts to get others talking about themselves. Pepper in some personal info and opinions in between empathetic statements. This helps establish similarity and shows the other person you are actually listening to. Nod, repeat words back and use others' names frequently. These are all reassuring behaviors that make others feel comfortable in your presence. Nodding is another behavior that others tend to imitate. Studies have shown that nodding while listening to something makes you more likely to agree with it. If you nod while you talk to others, chances are they will nod back and agree with what you are saying. Repeat words back in paraphrases, not word-for-word. Paraphrasing what others have just told you shows that you are actively listening to them, but repeating things word-for-word can come off like "parroting" and can insult the other person. Names are central to our identity, and hearing our names makes us feel validated as people. As a result, people are more likely to like you for saying their names. Disagree politely but don't tell others they are wrong. You will often have differing views on certain issues, but there are proper ways to convey your disagreement. Saying someone is wrong is often unnecessary and can be deeply insulting. Instead of saying "James, you are wrong for favoring capital punishment," ask "Why do you believe in capital punishment?" Listen to what they have to say, then seek to understand why they feel that way. Ask, "Why do you believe that? Why do you feel it's right?" Identify a common ground you share with them and then use that as a starting point to explain your position. For example: "I hate crime too, and I think punishments are warranted, but..." This is known as the "Ransberger Pivot," and it works because it increases the chances of persuading others by sharing common ground first. Instead of flat-out disagreeing, you can correct others without them losing face. Stand out. Now that you have gained acceptance from your peers, define yourself in a way that is unique but still in line with your group's identity. Just because you want to fit in doesn't mean you can't excel. If you're the starting point guard on the junior varsity basketball team, wear your letterman jacket with pride. People are drawn to others who are talented but humble. Show pride but don't be cocky. Being different is just as natural as wanting to fit in. Trying to satisfy one by ignoring the other will most likely have bad consequences, so find a good balance for yourself. Embrace what makes you different as well as what makes you similar.
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Identify the group that you want to fit in with. Be mindful of the social norms at your school. Observe your group and find out what they value most. Do physical things that show that you have similar values. Introduce yourself to the group with confidence. Join a sports team or club that your group is a part of. Tell jokes and smile a lot. Give sincere compliments to the members of your group. Keep the focus on the members of the group. Nod, repeat words back and use others' names frequently. Disagree politely but don't tell others they are wrong. Stand out.
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How to Know when to Let Go
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If you're trying to figure out whether to let go of someone you love, start by asking yourself some questions, like “Do I still care what they think or feel?” or “What would I say about a friend's relationship that looked like this one?” After you've looked at your own feelings, then think about the relationship. Are you guys constantly fighting? Do you annoy each other a lot? Do you see other red flags, like patterns of jealousy or insecurity? Let your answers to these questions guide this important decision.
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Give yourself a reality check. Sadly, most of the time people do know they need to let go, but are unable to because they are afraid of the consequences. Reality checks can help you realize it is time to leave a broken relationship. To do a reality check, try imagining that you are someone else observing your situation. What does this person think about the situation? Is the answer obvious to him? If so, then you probably know what you need to do. If you are having trouble removing yourself from the situation and observing it as a stranger would try changing the names of the characters involved in your story. Change your name from your real name to someone else. Also, change some minor characteristics about yourself to make "you" less "you-like". The point is to try to create superficial distance between yourself and this other character "yourself". Do the same thing for the person you are trying to distance yourself from. Or, imagine a similar scenario like the one that you're in was happening to your friend and his partner. What advice would you give? Would you tell him it was time to move on? Get perspective from others. Grab a friend (or a parent/counselor if you are comfortable). Ask him what he would do in your situation and if he has ever been in a similar situation in the past. Be sure to be sincere with him that you will not judge him for his answer, that you are seeking the truth of the matter and do not just want to feel better about yourself. Ask him whether he honestly thinks what you are thinking of doing is warranted. Ask him whether you have had a part to play in the relationship turning sour. To find a therapist near you, try this website: http://locator.apa.org/ Analyze the situation. Write your feelings down in a diary where you pour your thoughts out. Know that you and only you will read this diary, so you should be perfectly honest in it. Look for patterns in what you write. Do you find yourself blaming yourself a lot? If so, ask yourself whether there is any real merit to your self-blame or whether your partner has a bigger role to play. You can ask yourself some specific questions in your diary that may help you clarify whether it is time to leave. Is your partner constantly making it clear that he fears commitment or does he threaten to end the relationship as a power play? Is your partner envious of your successes rather than excited for you? Is your partner cheating on you? Do you and your partner require very different amounts of intimacy? If you have written down and thought about these questions and answered yes to any of them, this is a sign that it is time to move on. Journaling about your relationship can also help you to cope with your breakup should you go that route. After you write down your thoughts and go over them, take a few steps back and re-visit them the next day with a fresh set of eyes. If the same pattern is popping out, it is more likely to be true. Know when you are sabotaging yourself over an ideal. For example, if you want perfection in your relationship and are not willing to settle for anything less, you are probably the one with the problem, not your partner. In this case, you should try to think about how you might change to make the relationship work. Be honest with your partner and let him know that you are struggling with having unfair ideals and that you want to work to make the relationship work. Perhaps he will respect your openness and honesty and will be that much more willing to try harder to meet you half way. To find out whether you may be sabotaging yourself over an idea, ask unbiased friends, family, or acquaintances for advice. Let these people weigh in on whether you are being unrealistic or whether your views about the relationship or your partner's "faults" have merit. You can also ask yourself the following : Do you hold the (unrealistic) expectation that you should be given sexual satisfaction whenever you feel like you need it? Do you hold the (unrealistic) expectation that your partner should meet your every demand? Do you expect your partner to meet every one of your needs? Realize that a lack of caring is a red flag. If you find yourself not wanting to spend time with your partner or don't really care to know about his day, or you no longer respect his opinion, then you are probably falling out of love. These signals may be signs that it is time to let go. Although it can be difficult to let someone go, don't let yourself be wracked by guilt; it is better to let him find someone who will truly love him and care for him than to stay with him out of guilt. Look for signs. The indicators may vary, but a few red flags may suggest to you that it is time to let go and end the relationship. Be on the lookout for consistent patterns of jealousy, insecurity, arguing, boredom, and general discomfort or unhappiness. These can all be red flags that indicate an unhealthy relationship. Some arguing is normal and healthy, but there is a fine line between it being okay, and it being not okay. Watch for constant fighting. If you always fight for stupid reasons, it might be that the person is no longer attracted to you and/or feels little towards you. This is not a definite signal that things are wrong, however, because many couples fight, but it can be suggestive of deeper relationship problems. Don't let a couple petty/stupid arguments be the downfall of your relationship, but if there are a ridiculous number of fights between you two, it may be time to let go. If you find yourself thinking of ending things because of excessive fighting you can ask yourself some questions. Why are you fighting? What are you fighting about? Have you fought about this before or is this a new argument? If you find yourself fighting to hurt the person, or find that you are getting into big fights over minor issues, or keep having the same fights over and over again because you have a hard time resolving your differences, this may be a sign that it is time to move on. Watch for constant annoyance. When both sides are annoyed by each other, they show no signs of love or interest.You can tell if your partner is annoyed by you when nothing you do seems to be right or enough, or if some of your actions in public seem to embarrass them or make them ashamed of you (they should love you for how you act). Keep in mind that you want to look for constant annoyance or a typical repeating pattern of annoyance. Don't draw too much from a single instance, as we all get frustrated with our significant others from time to time. Watch for loss of communication. For a relationship to go on, both sides must discuss problems and ideas and if he is no longer talking with you, you may want to consider that it's time to let go (he should be honest with his feelings and thoughts). That is to say that a lack of emotional expression and communication can be a sign that it is time to move on. If you are having serious issues and you love this person, however, consider going to a couple's counselor and sorting out the different emotions you each feel. Listen to your partner. If he is brave enough to tell you that he is no longer interested in being in a relationship with you, listen. This can be one of the hardest, most difficult things to hear; however, the truth never hurts as much as deceit. If someone has enough respect for you to be honest, return that respect and let go. It is never easy to hear that you are no longer 'it' for someone that you shared time with; however, in the long run, you will be better off being with someone who truly loves you for who you are. Look for signs of cheating. Maybe he's texting with a girl you never met, or he's coming home late at night smelling of a foreign perfume. Or, his dating profile is back up online with updated pictures, or he is constantly messaging in flirty ways on Facebook; if any of these is the case, it suggests he may be cheating on you or planning to do so. Don't sell yourself short by staying with a cheater. At the first confirmation of cheating, move the heck on. You deserve better than that. Move on and try your best to forgive him, otherwise, he will hold an emotional pull over you yet. If you're not happy anymore to be with him/her and you feel something's fading in your relationship which is the happy moments together. Decide and be more updated to him/her. Always find the truth about yourself and for him/her too. Decide what's good for both of you
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Give yourself a reality check. Get perspective from others. Analyze the situation. Know when you are sabotaging yourself over an ideal. Realize that a lack of caring is a red flag. Look for signs. Watch for constant fighting. Watch for constant annoyance. Watch for loss of communication. Listen to your partner. Look for signs of cheating.
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How to Make Cornbread Without Milk
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If you're lactose intolerant or simply out of milk, you can still make delicious cornbread! Pour your bag of corn muffin mix into a bowl. Add any additional dry ingredients the box directions call for. In a separate bowl, crack 1 egg. Then, add ⅓ cup of mayonnaise to the egg bowl, which is the perfect substitute for milk. Whisk together your wet ingredients before pouring them into your dry ingredients. Stir all of your ingredients together until they're evenly mixed. Let the ingredients settle by leaving the mixture at room temperature for 2 minutes while you preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray your pan with cooking spray, then stir your mixture one last time before pouring it into your pan. Put the pan in your preheated oven until your cornbread turns golden brown, which should take no more than 20 minutes.
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Open your bag/box of Corn Muffin Mix and pour it into one of your bowls. When pouring, pour slowly and gently so the powder does not explode into your face or counter top. Add any and all other dry ingredients you would like to add to your cornbread such as sugar, cinnamon, flour, salt, pepper, and so on. The corn muffin mix most likely already contains salt and flour in the pre-made ingredients. When adding extra salt and/or flour, you may not want to add too much. Crack 1 egg into an empty mixing bowl. You can decide of course whether or not you will be using the egg whites, yolk, or the entire egg. Add 1/3 cup of mayonnaise to the egg bowl. As shocking as it may seem, mayonnaise is a perfect substitute for milk when making cornbread for the lactose intolerant. You won't really notice the difference in taste in the cornbread; it's mainly for holding your cornbread together so it doesn't crumble apart. It's a myth that all mayonnaise contains milk/aged milk, but some brands will have milk added to it. Pay close attention to the ingredients listed on the mayonnaise bottle. Stir! Pull out your whisk and/or electric mixer and stir the wet ingredients for about 10-20 seconds. If your mix ends up too thick, simply add a tablespoon of water and stir it in. Repeat this until your mix is at your desired thickness/thinness. Pour your wet ingredients into your mixing bowl full of dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly mixed
Be cautious not to over-whip your cornbread mix; stirring for too long will cause this. Leave your cornbread mix out at room temperature for about 2 minutes or so to let the ingredients settle. Preheat your oven to 400°F while your cornbread mix sits out. Spray your cooking pan with cooking spray so your cornbread will not stick to the sides. Make sure that the pan you are using is "Deep Dish" as if you were about to bake a layer of cake. Using thin cookie sheets may result in your cornbread cooking entirely too fast thus breaking apart, and then you'll have burnt cornbread cookie-looking things. That doesn't sound tasty, right? Slowly stir your cornbread mix a final time and pour it slowly into your cooking pan. Spread out the cornbread mix evenly in your pan so all sides will cook evenly. Avoid overfilling the pan though; the cornbread mix will rise in the over and if it's over filled, it will rise over the sides and make a complete, lactose free, mess! Place the pan into the oven and let it sit in the oven until it reaches a golden-brown color. Periodically stick a knife into the middle of the cornbread mix and lift up the knife, If the cornbread mix is still wet and sticks onto the knife, it must cook longer. This baking process may take 20 minutes maximum. Always remember to constantly check on your food because it will cook fast meaning it may also burn fast. Different oven racks may make the cooking time a few minutes longer or a few minutes shorter, always keep a watchful eye on the mix. When it's done, remove from the oven. Let it cool before cutting it up and enjoying the results of your hard work!
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Open your bag/box of Corn Muffin Mix and pour it into one of your bowls. Add any and all other dry ingredients you would like to add to your cornbread such as sugar, cinnamon, flour, salt, pepper, and so on. Crack 1 egg into an empty mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup of mayonnaise to the egg bowl. Stir! Pour your wet ingredients into your mixing bowl full of dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly mixed
Leave your cornbread mix out at room temperature for about 2 minutes or so to let the ingredients settle. Spray your cooking pan with cooking spray so your cornbread will not stick to the sides. Slowly stir your cornbread mix a final time and pour it slowly into your cooking pan. Place the pan into the oven and let it sit in the oven until it reaches a golden-brown color. When it's done, remove from the oven.
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How to Become a Senator
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If you think you want to become a senator, start following the news and forming your political opinions through investigation. Then, volunteer in local politics to learn more about the system. If you enjoy the career, get a bachelor's degree to increase your chances of getting elected. While you are waiting to run for election, get involved in other people's campaigns and meet as many people as possible to build support.
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Learn what a senator does. Find out what a senator has to do before you decide whether you want to become one. The job definitely requires patience and an interest in politics and law. The main duty of a senator is to vote on potential new laws called bills. These bills often require close attention and repeated changes before they can pass a vote. Senators often form specialized committees to discuss specific issues. If you are interested in a subject such as trade or the environment, becoming a senator might come with the opportunity to examine better ways to construct laws that relate to that subject. Senators represent a specific state or region, and must be prepared to defend that group's interests whenever a new law affects the voters who elected her or him. Follow the news. Try to follow as much news as you can, especially about political events. Gather your news from a variety of newspapers, television stations, or websites, even ones you don't agree with, and think critically about each person's opinion. If you have a friend who's also interested in politics but disagrees with you, this is a great opportunity for debate. Don't make it personal or hurt your friendship; consider it good practice understanding people in a different political position. Form your political views. You probably already have opinions on certain issues, but try to investigate the details. Determine which ones you feel most strongly about, and what exactly you think should be done about them. Keep sight of what you want to do when you're in the senate, not what you think you have to say to get there. You want to build a base of happy supporters, not lie to get votes then immediately lose your office in the next election. Get involved in local politics. If you agree with the work of a particular political party, ask the local branch about volunteering or job opportunities. If you would rather remain independent, become familiar with the political process by volunteering at a polling station or joining your school's student government. Many non-profit organizations want volunteers or temporary employees to spread word about a specific issue. Research an issue you care about, especially one that might be voted on in the next year, and contact organizations that you support to ask about opportunities. If you can't spare the time for a full job, find out when your city council or political party branch holds meetings. These are often open to the public or party members and can teach you more about the political process with less time commitment. Go to college. This isn't technically a requirement, but it's extremely difficult to get elected without a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2014, only one U.S. senator out of the entire 100 had no education past high school. Political science and law are the two most common subjects studied by future senators. In 2014, 57 out of 100 U.S. senators held degrees from law school. Pursue a career. Many future senators gain valuable connections and respect by first pursuing careers in law, business, nonprofit work, or the military. You don't need to follow the traditional paths, but try to find work that helps people in some way. Meet the requirements. Any senate has certain requirements for its members, but you can often become eligible even if you aren't now. Senators in the United States and Australia are elected by popular vote, while senators in other English-speaking countries are mostly appointed by other politicians. Here are the requirements for the United States senate: You must be at least 30 years old when you begin your job. You can run for election when you're 29 as long as you have your 30th birthday before the term begins. You must be a citizen of the United States for 9 years. If you were born in the United States, you are automatically a citizen. Otherwise, there are several ways to become a citizen. You must "inhabit" the state you represent. You have to live at least part of the time in the state you represent, but you are allowed to spend most of your time outside of it. Most senators spend a lot of time traveling between their home state and Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital. If you have many years to wait, you could try running for a different political office. Representatives do similar work, and only need to be 25 years old and a citizen for 7 years. In some states, you can run for governor when you're as young as 18! Get involved in political campaigns. Once you have some education and experience with local politics, try to get a job working on someone's election campaign. Make sure to find out about campaigns for non-national positions first, such as for the state legislature or city mayor. Talk to as many people as possible. When you're considering running for election yourself, you'll need support from a wide variety of people. Start with your friends, family, and coworkers, but talk to local voters and organizations as well. Fundraise. Get your supporters' contact information so you can ask for donations. You'll need money to get your message out. Learn about campaign finance laws in your area. There may be a limit on how much each candidate can spend, or the government may give each candidate a certain amount of money if they agree to a limit. Run for a smaller election first. Having experience in a different political office, or several of them, is an excellent way to get noticed, get experience, and build connections. Try running for city or county government, the board of a school district, or another position that suits your interests. Build up to the state legislature and other mid-level positions until you are ready for a senate campaign. Enter the senate. In the United States, Australia, and many other countries, entering the senate means winning another election campaign. In others, such as Ireland or Canada, you need to be appointed or voted in by another politician or group of them. Either way, the preceding steps are the most successful way to gain the visibility and experience you need to end up in your country's senate. Receive an appointment to fill a vacant senate seat. When a senator dies or leaves office in the middle of a term, the empty position he or she leaves behind must be filled. In some U.S. states, the governor appoints the temporary senator, who serves until the next general election. In other U.S. states, the temporary appointment only lasts a few weeks or months until a special election is held, or the seat remains vacant until the election. Similar systems are usually in place for non-American senates, although some such as the Australian Senate fill vacated positions through a vote of both legislative houses. Get selected by state legislature (no longer possible in the United States). Originally, every U.S. state legislatures selected people to become national senators. States began reforming these laws in the 19th century, and in 1913 the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution declared every senate seat determined by popular vote. Some senates of other countries are partially or wholly selected using this system, including the Senate of Spain and the Federation Council of Russia. Receive a permanent appointment (not possible in the United States). In some countries, senators serve for many years, and the occasional vacancies are filled by appointment by another politician. The Senate of Canada, for instance, is composed of members appointed by the Canadian prime minister, who serve until the age of 75.
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Learn what a senator does. Follow the news. Form your political views. Get involved in local politics. Go to college. Pursue a career. Meet the requirements. Get involved in political campaigns. Talk to as many people as possible. Fundraise. Run for a smaller election first. Enter the senate. Receive an appointment to fill a vacant senate seat. Get selected by state legislature (no longer possible in the United States). Receive a permanent appointment (not possible in the United States).
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How to Install Car Speakers
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To install car speakers, start by disconnecting your car's battery to protect yourself and prevent electrical damage. Once you've disconnected the battery, use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the panels or grills covering your speakers. Unfasten any screws securing the speakers in place and disconnect the wires. Then, connect your new speakers' wiring harness to the car's wiring harness, matching the positive and negative terminals. If your car doesn't have a wiring harness, you'll need to solder or crimp the connection instead. When you've wired in your speakers, reconnect your car battery and test the speakers. If they work fine, screw the speaker into place and replace the panels or grills.
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Look at the stereo system you are installing your new speakers on. Some systems are simple stereo audio systems that have limited wattage and two or four channels, so 100 watt speakers, or adding 8 or more just won't make sense. Trying to push too many speakers can, in fact, cause the quality of the audio to be diminished, or even damage the stereo. Check the dimensions of the existing speakers so minimum modifications will be needed to fit the new ones in. Speakers come in different shapes and sizes, so a planning to mount a replacement speaker, knowing if the original was a 6X9 inch oval rather than a 4 inch (10.2 cm) round one will help choose the best fit. Consider quality. Speakers with composite or fabric cones are usually noticeably better than those with paper, and ceramic permanent magnet speakers will out-perform wound electromagnetic speakers at the same power level. Select speakers with trim packages you like. You may find many different styles and colors of trim and covers in a similar price range, so it makes sense to pick the ones that look good, not just sound good. Look at the electronic characteristics of your speakers. Some have inline resistors to prevent static and crosstalk, some allow wiring in a series circuit configuration to allow you to add woofers and tweeters where you need them, and some can only be wired terminally to maintain the correct system impedance. Consider the power requirements of your new speakers as it will affect the wiring. High wattage speakers may not be able to perform with the factory wiring, and changing these to a larger size may mean considerable work, since factory wiring is concealed in hard to reach places. Gather your tools. As noted in the intro, there are thousands of possibilities available when it comes to after-market speakers. Because of this, any single list of tools is likely to be insufficient for installing some speakers and redundant for others. The tools you'll need to install your new speaker system will probably include most of the following, but are not necessarily limited to these: A variety of screwdrivers (flathead, phillips head, etc.) Wire cutters/strippers Crimping tool Allen wrenches Socket wrenches Hobby knife Soldering iron (and solder) Electric drill File Torx driver "Panel popper" tool Electrical tape Ensure that the speakers you've chosen fit your car. Many after-market speakers will fit into the spaces for the stock speakers, while others will require minor modifications, like the installation of a mounting bracket, the drilling of new screw holes, etc. Be sure to take this into account when you buy your new speakers - the installation processes for differently-sized or shaped speakers can vary in difficultly. Note that many speaker retailers offer online tools for determining which of their products best "fit" your car. Prevent electrical damage by disconnecting your car's battery. As with nearly all types of electrical work, it's important to protect yourself and the electrical system before beginning. Disconnecting the battery's negative terminal prevents the risk of injury from electric shock or damage to the car's electronics through short circuiting, so be sure to do so before tampering with any of the car's internal electronics. Defer to any instructions provided with your new speakers. Since there's so many different types of speakers available, it's nearly impossible to write a how-to guide that will perfectly cover all of them. The instructions below are highly generalized and may not apply to every single set of speakers on the market. Whenever necessary, defer to the instructions included with your speakers, as these will be specifically suited to your unique product. Take any panels or speaker grilles off. Nearly all speakers in the interior of a car will be covered with some sort of protective paneling or grill. Before the speaker can be modified or replaced, this barrier must be removed. Pry the grill off with a suitable tool, like a flat head screwdriver, removing any bolts or screws that are holding it in place if necessary. The work you'll have to do to access your car's factory speakers will vary from car to car. In worst case scenarios, for example, you may need to remove seats, crawl into the trunk to access important bolts or wires, or even remove entire door panels to gain access to the speakers. Remove the factory speaker. Note that the speaker is usually, but not always, attached to a wiring harness, so take care not to rip it out when removing it. You may also find that you need to unscrew one or more small bolts and/or chip at any adhesive foam or glue that's holding the speaker in place. If you think you'll need to re-install the factory speakers in the future (for instance, if you sell the car), don't forget to save any screws that you remove! Connect the new speaker to the car's electrical system. Usually, connecting your new speaker is a fairly simple matter of plugging your speaker's wiring harness into the car's wiring harness. However, if your car doesn't have this simple type of connection, you may need to connect your speaker with a soldered or crimped connection. Make sure you match the polarity of the car and speaker's connections. Usually, the speaker's positive terminal is the larger of the two and is marked with a "+" or a small dot. Electrical tape can be a risky choice for wire connections, especially in the dashboard, as changes in temperature can weaken the tape and lead to problems down the road. Test the speaker. Now that you've connected your speaker, it's important to test the connection so that you don't have to waste time later to fix a problem. Re-connect the battery's negative terminal and turn on the car's radio or stereo. Listen for sound coming out of your new speaker or look for visible vibrations at high volumes. If your speaker won't work, this means that there is a problem with its electrical connection. Secure the new speaker. Once you're confident that your speaker works properly, secure it in its seat in the door or dash. If you're lucky, your new speaker will fit in the factory speaker's housing. However, your speaker may require the installation of a specially mounting bracket (usually included with the speaker itself), drilling new screw holes, and/or using adhesives to hold the speaker in place. Refer to the instructions included with your speaker. Install and test any subwoofers. Subwoofers are responsible for the ultra-low, "booming" bass sound that some car owners idolize. If your car came with factory subwoofers, installing new woofers can be as easy as seating them in the existing housing and connecting them to the car's wiring harness. If your car didn't come with factory subwoofers, however, or you'd like to install additional ones, your task may be much harder. You may need expand your stock woofer's existing mounting holes or make significant modifications to the car to house large woofers. For instance, many people who want to add multiple woofers to their car custom-install a panel in the trunk to house the woofers. Subwoofers often have fairly large power demands and complicated wiring schemes. You may want to buy and install a separate amplifier wiring kit to simplify the process of wiring your subwoofers. If not, you may need to connect the woofer directly to the battery and the car's stereo and ground the woofer manually. Install and test any tweeters. As with woofers, tweeters, which produce high-pitch frequencies, can be easy or difficult to install based on the factory components of your car. If your car came with tweeters, you may only need to install the new ones in the existing housing and connect them to the existing wiring harness. If, however, there are no spaces to install the tweeters, you may need to make your own (or expand existing ones, use a mounting bracket, etc. if existing housing is insufficient). Luckily, tweeters are much smaller than woofers, so the adjustments you'll need to make will be minor in comparison. As with woofers, if your car didn't already have any tweeters, you may need connect the tweeter directly to the battery and stereo and ground the tweeter to the car's body. Replace all panels and speaker grilles. When all the components of your new speaker system have been installed, tested, and securely mounted in the car, you may replace any speaker grills or panels that you had to remove to install the speakers. Make sure you've kept any screws that you had to remove to take the grill or panel off so that you're able to re-secure them properly. Congratulations - your new speaker system is ready to use!
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Look at the stereo system you are installing your new speakers on. Check the dimensions of the existing speakers so minimum modifications will be needed to fit the new ones in. Consider quality. Select speakers with trim packages you like. Look at the electronic characteristics of your speakers. Consider the power requirements of your new speakers as it will affect the wiring. Gather your tools. Ensure that the speakers you've chosen fit your car. Prevent electrical damage by disconnecting your car's battery. Defer to any instructions provided with your new speakers. Take any panels or speaker grilles off. Remove the factory speaker. Connect the new speaker to the car's electrical system. Test the speaker. Secure the new speaker. Install and test any subwoofers. Install and test any tweeters. Replace all panels and speaker grilles.
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How to Clean a Pomegranate
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To clean a pomegranate, first cut off both ends of the fruit. When these are gone, slice about 5 ridges in the skin from the flower end to the stem end of the pomegranate. Once you've cut the ridges, pull apart the pomegranate in these sections and fully submerge them in a bowl of warm water, which will help open the fruit and wash the seeds. To release all the seeds, push down on the fruit's edges or hit the back of each section with the back of a spoon. You can also pull out any remaining seeds with your hands. As the seeds sink to the bottom of the bowl, spoon out any floating white pith. Once all the pith is removed, drain the water from the bowl using a colander so you're left with the clean seeds.
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Cut a cone shape into the top to remove the flower end. Hold a chef's knife at a slight angle, right next to the flower end of the pomegranate. Cut around the flower in a circle to remove a cone-shaped piece of fruit, then set it aside. The flower end of the pomegranate has a small blossom growing out of it is. Slice off the stem end at the bottom. Turn the pomegranate over and locate the stem, which is small, brown, and circular. Hold the knife's edge just to the side of the stem and slice it off in a thin, disc-like shape. Slice the skin, but not the flesh of the fruit, along ridges on the sides. Look at the pomegranate from the top and locate soft ridges or bulges on the side of the fruit, running from the flower end to the stem end. Skim your knife along each ridge, cutting through the hollowed-out cone at the flower end and running it down to the stem. Press down just hard enough to slice through the skin, but not the fruit itself. There should be 4-6 ridges on your fruit. The pomegranate will naturally separate along these ridges, making it easier to cut and open the fruit. Pull apart the pomegranate pieces with your hands. Hold the pomegranate in both hands and push your thumbs into the cuts along one section. Gently pull it apart with your hands to loosen and remove the section, then repeat for the remainder of the fruit. Pull the sections apart gently to avoid spilling any seeds. If a few do get loose, gather them up on your surface so you can clean them. Place the pomegranate sections in a bowl of water. Fill a large mixing bowl with warm water, enough to fully submerge your pomegranate pieces. Set them in the water, going 1 or 2 at a time if your bowl is smaller. If any seeds fell out of your pomegranate while you were opening it, place those in the water as well. Push the edges down to open up the fruit and release the seeds. Keep the section submerged and use your hands to push down on the edges. Pull them away to expose the seeds and let them drop into the water. Besides making it easier to open the fruit, the warm water will also wash the seeds. Hit the back of the pomegranate to knock out more seeds. Take the section out of the water and turn it upside down, so the skin is facing out. Hold it over the water and hit it firmly with the back of a spoon to knock out any seeds still attached. Let the seeds fall into your hand or the water below. Whack the section 3-4 times, or until most of the seeds have fallen out. Remove any last seeds with your hands and place them in the bowl. Turn the pomegranate over again and inspect it for any last seeds. Pull them out with your hands or use the spoon again to knock them loose, then place them into the water with the rest. Scoop out the pieces of white pith with a slotted spoon. The red pomegranate seeds should sink to the bottom of the bowl, leaving the white pith to float on top. Use a slotted spoon or sieve to remove these from the water. If the pieces are large enough, you can also pick them out with your hands. Drain the water and eat or store your pomegranate seeds. Drain the water from the pomegranates using a colander. If you don't have a colander, place a flat surface like a cutting board or lid over the opening of the bowl, leaving a small slit open at the bottom, and drain the water through the opening into the sink. Your pomegranate seeds are now cleaned and ready to eat! You can also store the seeds in an airtight container. Place them in the refrigerator for 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
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Cut a cone shape into the top to remove the flower end. Slice off the stem end at the bottom. Slice the skin, but not the flesh of the fruit, along ridges on the sides. Pull apart the pomegranate pieces with your hands. Place the pomegranate sections in a bowl of water. Push the edges down to open up the fruit and release the seeds. Hit the back of the pomegranate to knock out more seeds. Remove any last seeds with your hands and place them in the bowl. Scoop out the pieces of white pith with a slotted spoon. Drain the water and eat or store your pomegranate seeds.
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How to Use Wooden Chopsticks
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To use wooden chopsticks, hold the first chopstick between your thumb, index, and middle fingers. The second chopstick should go below the first stick so it's resting between your thumb and your palm. Once you're holding your chopsticks, you should be able to move the top one using your index and middle fingers. When you're eating, separate the chopsticks by moving the top one so you can grab pieces of food between them. If you're eating rice, hold the bowl at face level and use the chopsticks to shovel rice into your mouth.
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Break apart your chopsticks. Pick up your chopsticks, holding one chopstick in each hand. Press forward on one stick while pulling the stick closer to you backwards. Your chopsticks should break apart down the middle. Also, make sure to lower the sticks to your knees before breaking them to avoid hitting any dishes on the table. Rub the chopsticks together to remove splinters. There are sometimes splinters near where the chopsticks broke. If you notice any splinters on your chopsticks, gently rub the chopsticks together a few times to remove them. However, when using nicer wooden chopsticks, especially non-disposable ones, avoid rubbing them together. Do not break off the wood block at the end of your chopsticks. Contrary to popular belief, you are not supposed to break off the wood block at the end of your chopsticks. The wood does not break off easily and can cause your chopsticks to splinter and even break. Do not touch the wood block at the end of your chopsticks after breaking them apart. Hold the first chopstick with your thumb, pointer, and middle finger. Wooden chopsticks are held and used in the same fashion as any other type of chopstick. Hold the first chopstick with the tips of your index and middle finger. Use the tip of your thumb to keep the chopstick balanced in a straight line across your hand. Don't worry if you don't get it right immediately. It takes some practice to correctly balance chopsticks. Place the second chopstick between your thumb and palm. Your second chopstick should be placed below the first one. Place it between your thumb and palm, moving your thumb inward towards the palm to firmly hold the chopstick in place. This chopstick does not move when you eat. Again, do not sweat it if it's hard at first. It does take a little practice. Move the top chopstick with your middle and index finger. Once you're holding your chopsticks correctly, make sure you can maneuver them correctly. Only the top chopstick should move and you should only use your index and middle finger to move it. Your thumb should remain still. It can take some practice to use chopsticks correctly. Give yourself time to practice the basic motions before handling food. Strive to be aware of your thumb and to keep it still. This will allow you to have better control of the chopsticks. If you're used to using a different type of chopstick, like ceramic chopsticks, it may take awhile to adjust to the new texture. Grab food with the upper and lower chopstick. Using chopsticks is simple once you have the basic motions down. You simply move the upper chopstick with your index and middle finger to separate the chopsticks. Then, grab food between the upper and lower chopstick and bring it to your plate or mouth. While this seems simple, do not get frustrated if it takes time to master. Using chopsticks can be tricky at first, especially if you've always used forks and spoons in the past. Give yourself time to get used to the movement. Shovel rice with chopsticks. In most Asian countries, rice can be pushed into your mouth with chopsticks. When eating rice, hold the bowl face level. Hold your chopsticks side by side and gently push the rice into your mouth. However, this is not considered appropriate in Korean culture, so do not do this when eating in a Korean restaurant. Avoid letting the chopsticks cross while grasping food. When picking up food with your chopsticks, make sure the ends do not cross over one another and make an "X". This will make it very difficult to pick up food. If your chopsticks cross at the ends, you're gripping your food too tightly. Let go of the food and try to grab it again more gently. Do not impale food with a chopstick. While it seems like an easy solution if you're having trouble grasping food, never use a chopstick to impale food and bring it to your mouth. As this is not what chopsticks are designed for, food can easily slip off if you use chopsticks like this. It is also generally considered bad manners. Do not place your chopsticks upright in rice. In some Buddhist cultures, rice is offered to someone's spirit at a shrine after death. When rice is offered to a spirit, chopsticks are left sitting upright in rice. In general, avoid placing chopsticks upright in rice, as this could potentially be seen as insulting to Buddhist cultures. Not everyone who uses chopsticks practices Buddhism, but it's always best to err on the side of caution, especially if you're eating in a restaurant where the culture is unfamiliar to you. Do not leave your chopsticks crossed on your plate or bowl. Chopsticks crossed on a bowl or plate are sometimes used in funeral rituals in Asian cultures. While not all Asian cultures practice such rituals, it's a good idea to avoid crossing your chopsticks just in case. If you're not eating, set your chopsticks side by side near your plate instead of leaving them crossed on the plate. Do not wash chopsticks in drinks or soup. It is generally considered unsanitary to wash your chopsticks in your drinks or your soup after using them. If your chopsticks are dirty, wipe them off with a napkin or get a clean pair instead of contaminating soup or water with food particles. Avoid passing food from chopstick to chopstick. Some Buddhist funeral rites involve passing the bones of the deceased from chopstick to chopstick after cremation. Therefore, it's generally considered a faux pas to pass food between chopsticks as this can be a reminder of death and funerals.
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Break apart your chopsticks. Rub the chopsticks together to remove splinters. Do not break off the wood block at the end of your chopsticks. Hold the first chopstick with your thumb, pointer, and middle finger. Place the second chopstick between your thumb and palm. Move the top chopstick with your middle and index finger. Grab food with the upper and lower chopstick. Shovel rice with chopsticks. Avoid letting the chopsticks cross while grasping food. Do not impale food with a chopstick. Do not place your chopsticks upright in rice. Do not leave your chopsticks crossed on your plate or bowl. Do not wash chopsticks in drinks or soup. Avoid passing food from chopstick to chopstick.
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How to Use Biore Pore Cleansing Strips
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To use Biore pore cleansing strips, start by dampening your nose with a wet cloth to open up your pores. Remove the strip from its packaging and tear off the shiny strip on the back to expose the adhesive. Then, position the strip on your nose with the arrow pointing downwards towards the tip. Smooth out the strip over your nose with your fingers, then leave it in place for 10 to 15 minutes. When you're ready to remove the strip, gently lift up one end and peel it off slowly, which is the best way to remove all of the blackheads. If you can't get your finger under the strip, dampen a Q-tip and hold it against the strip to soften the adhesive before trying to peel it back again. After you've removed the strip, give your nose a final wash with cool water and cleanser to get rid of any residue.
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Wash your nose using facial cleanser and warm water. Consider using an exfoliating cleanser. This will remove any surface dirt and the bulk of the blackheads. Wet your nose using water or a damp towel. This will open up your pores, making the blackheads easier to remove. Also, your nose must be wet in order for the Biore strip to become adhesive and stick to it. Remove the strip from the packaging and bend it back and forth. This will make the strip easier to mold against the curve of your nose. Peel the shiny, plastic cover off the strip. Discard the plastic strip. Remember which side the plastic was on, as that is the side you will be placing against your skin. Make sure that your nose is still wet, then place the strip against your nose. Position it so that the curved, arrow-like shape is pointing downward towards the tip of your nose. It should be covering just the tip of your nose. Smooth the strip down against your nose with your fingers. If your nose was wet enough, you should notice the strip sticking to your skin. If there are any air bubbles that you can't smooth out, simply press down on them for a few minutes until they no longer pop up. You want the strip to be as smooth against your nose as possible. If the strip doesn't stick well to your skin, dampen your fingers and try to press the strip down against your nose. Let the strip sit on your nose for 10-15 minutes. It will began to get hard, similar to paper maché. Try not to pick at it, or wrinkle your nose too much. Grip one end of the strip and gently peel it off. Lift it upward and away from your nose. Do not tear it off; not only will this hurt, but it won't pull out most of the blackheads. If the strip is painful to remove, you may have left it on for too long. Dip a Q-tip in some water, and place the tip against one of the edges of the strip. This will dampen the adhesive. Try to get part of the tip under the strip. Once you are able to get a good grip on the strip, put the Q-tip away and try to peel the strip off again. Rinse your nose using cool water and facial cleanser. The blackheads will be gone, but there might still be some sticky residue left on your nose from the Biore strip. Avoid using hot or warm water, since this will risk irritating the tender skin. Once you have gotten all the residue off, rinse your nose again using cool water; this will help close the pores back up and prevent any dirt from getting back into the pores. Purchase the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Combo pack. The regular Biore packs have only the nose strips, which are not meant to be used on any other part of the face. You will need this pack so that you can use the non-nose strips on your chin, cheeks, or forehead. Wash your face using warm water and facial cleanser. Consider using an exfoliating cleanser, as this will help get rid of any surface dirt and the worst of the blackheads. Wet the area to be de-pored using warm water or a damp towel. This will help open up the pores, making the blackheads easier to remove. Remove the Biore face strip from its packaging. Make sure that your hands are dry, or you will activate the adhesive too soon. Twist and bend the Biore strip. This will make it easier to mold against your chin, cheeks, or forehead. Peel the plastic backing off the strip. Remember which side the backing was on, as this will be the side that's going to be pressed against your skin. Make sure that your skin is still wet, then press the strip down against it. Smooth the strip down against your skin, making sure to get rid of any air bubbles or wrinkles. If the strip is not sticking very well, dampen your fingers a little, and try to smooth it down. Avoid placing the strip too close to your eyes. The skin in that area is too sensitive and fragile for these strips. Wait 10 to 15 minutes. During this time, the strip will harden, like paper maché. Try not to move your face too much, or the Biore strip may start to peel off. For example, if you are wearing the strip on your forehead, try not to raise your eyebrows too much. Gently peel the strip off. Once the strip is hard, grip one of the corners and carefully lift it away from your skin. Avoid tearing or ripping it off; not only will this hurt, but the strip won't grab as many blackheads. If you put the strip on your forehead, start peeling from both sides and work your way towards the middle. Rinse your face using cool water and facial cleaner. The Biore strip would have pulled away all the blackheads, but it may have left behind some sticky residue. Cool water and facial cleanser will get rid of that. Avoid using hot or warm water, as you may irritate the skin.
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Wash your nose using facial cleanser and warm water. Wet your nose using water or a damp towel. Remove the strip from the packaging and bend it back and forth. Peel the shiny, plastic cover off the strip. Make sure that your nose is still wet, then place the strip against your nose. Smooth the strip down against your nose with your fingers. Let the strip sit on your nose for 10-15 minutes. Grip one end of the strip and gently peel it off. Rinse your nose using cool water and facial cleanser. Purchase the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Combo pack. Wash your face using warm water and facial cleanser. Wet the area to be de-pored using warm water or a damp towel. Remove the Biore face strip from its packaging. Twist and bend the Biore strip. Peel the plastic backing off the strip. Make sure that your skin is still wet, then press the strip down against it. Wait 10 to 15 minutes. Gently peel the strip off. Rinse your face using cool water and facial cleaner.
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How to Prepare a Bank Reconciliation
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To prepare a bank reconciliation, gather your bank statement and a list of all of your recent transactions. Compare your debits, or withdrawals from your bank account, and credits, or deposits you made into your account, to ensure that the transactions appear in both your records and on your bank statement. If you find an error on the bank's part, contact them as soon as possible to let them know about the discrepancy.
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Examine the bank statement balance. Access your bank statement as soon as possible. If you have online access to your account, your bank statement should be available shortly after that last day of the month. When you get the statement, note the month-end balance. Your goal is to reconcile any differences between the bank balance and your cash account records. This means checking whether each transaction appears both in your own records and on your bank statement. In a bank statement, debits refer to withdrawals from the bank account, and credits refer to deposits to the bank account. These definitions are different from how the accounting profession uses these terms. If an item appears only in one place (the bank statement or your cash account), it is a "reconciling item". Your goal is to identify the reason the two records don't match, and correct them until they do. A bank reconciliation can be thought of as a formula. The formula is (Cash account balance per your records) plus or minus (reconciling items) = (Bank statement balance). When you have this formula in balance, your bank reconciliation is complete. Your cash account balance defined as your book balance (or balance per book). The bank statement balance is the balance per bank. The difference between these two balances is due to reconciling items. Increase the bank balance for any deposits that have not posted (also known as deposits in transit). There may be a delay between the time you make a deposit at the bank, and the time the deposit is posted as an increase to your bank account. If you deposit funds at an ATM or at the bank branch, the delay may be brief. If you mail a deposit, the delay can be longer. You increase your cash account for the amount of the deposit immediately. The bank's delay in posting the deposit means that you have a reconciling item. The bank statement balance would need to be credited (or increased) to reflect the true amount of cash. For example, assume your bank balance was $5,000. You deposited $1,500 on July 31st. Your July bank statement does not include the $1,500 deposit. To reconcile the balance, you would add $1,500 to the bank statement balance, increasing the bank balance to $6,500. The $1,500 is a reconciling item. Decrease the bank balance for all outstanding checks. A cleared check refers to a check that has posted to the bank's records. Any check that has not been cleared by the bank is called an outstanding check. This situation occurs when checks are written in the last day or two of the month. Outstanding checks need to be deducted from the bank balance. Assume that the bank balance is $5,000. To account for deposits properly, you increase the bank balance for $1,500 in deposits in transit. Your change adjusts the bank balance to ($5,000 + $1,500 = $6,500). Say that 5 checks totaling $3,000 are outstanding at the end of the month. To account for outstanding checks, you decrease the adjusted bank balance by $3,000. Your new adjusted bank balance is ($6,500 - $3,000 = $3,500). Make sure to check the prior month's statement as well to ensure that any outstanding checks from the previous period have cleared this month. If a check has yet to clear, contact the payee (the person who should receive the payment) to learn why. If the check is still outstanding after a month, it may be lost. Check for any errors made by the bank's processing department. If you're reconciling a business cash account, your accounting is posted to general ledger. A business should compare the cash account's general ledger to the bank statement activity. You may come across a transaction that you cannot fully explain. If you're unclear about a business or personal bank transaction, contact your bank. One possible error comes from "transposing," or reversing the numbers on a deposit amount or check. For example, the bank may mistakenly record a $570 deposit instead of a $750 deposit. This always results in an error that is a multiple of nine ($180 in this example). Contact your bank and ask them to make a correction to remove the reconciling item. If the discrepancy isn't a bank error, it may represent fraudulent activity. Assume that a secretary manages a dental office. The checkbook is on the front desk when the secretary is at lunch. A visitor steals a check from the checkbook and cashes it. When the check posts to the bank account, it is a fraudulent transaction. Assume also that the dentist notices the cashed check in the bank statement. The dentist calls the bank, and the bank adds funds back to the account. That removes the reconciling item. Verify that all checks have posted. When your company receives the bank statement, you should print a report listing all of the checks written and deposits made during the month. A company will probably have accounting software that can provide reports. If you're reconciling your personal bank account, you should review your check register and your deposit slips. A company should print the cash reports, and also review the check register and deposit slips. Review all of the checks you have written in numbered order. Verify that the check posted to your bank statement. If the check cleared your bank, indicate that in your records. You can document the cleared check using accounting software, or using a manual report. You should also review checks written in the prior month. Review to see if those checks posted to the current month's bank statement. If the check cleared, indicate that fact in your records. If the check has not cleared, contact the payee. The check may be lost. When you finish your review, you should create a list of each check that has not posted to the bank account. That list should include the check number, the dollar amount and the payee. The total dollar amount represents your outstanding checks for the month. Outstanding checks are a reconciling item. Confirm that all deposits have posted. A business should print a list of all deposits made for the month. The company should also review all deposits slips. If you're reconciling your personal account, you should have a list of deposits in your checkbook- along with your deposit slips. When you receive your bank statement, review the deposits that posted to the bank's records for the month. Review all of your checkbook deposits in order by date. Confirm that each deposit posted to the bank statement. You should also review any deposits in transit at the end of the prior month. Confirm that those deposits posted to the bank statement for the current month. When you finish your review, you should create a list of each deposit that has not posted to the bank account. That list should include the deposit amount and the date of the deposit. The total dollar amount represents your deposits in transit for the month. Deposits in transit are a reconciling item. Subtract any service charges and automated debits. You need to deduct all bank charges from your cash account. One type of bank charge is a monthly service charge. You may also be charged if you overdraw your account balance. Most of these charges are posted to your bank statement, but may not be posted to your cash account at month-end. You also need to adjust your cash records for interest earned on your bank account balance. If a $10 service fee is posted to the bank statement, for example, it would need to be deducted from the cash account. Until you post the amount to your cash records, it is a reconciling item. Add any interest earned on your account balance. You don't typically know about interest your account has earned until a bank statement arrives. Add any interest the bank has credited to your cash account balance. Until you post the interest to your records, the amount is a reconciling item. Deduct any automatic payments. Many accounts may have automatic monthly payments set up for certain recurring bills. If you don't have the payment date for auto payments on your calendar, you may not see the withdrawal until it appears on the monthly bank statement. Review your bank statement. Post any missing automated debit payments to your cash account. This step will remove a reconciling item. Deduct any NSF checks. If the bank statement indicates that a “not sufficient funds” check bounced during the month, that means that the check amount was not deposited to your account. You will have to deduct the check amount from your cash account records. If the bank charges you a fee for depositing a bad check, you will also need to deduct that amount. You will also be charged if you overdraw your account. Check for any errors you've made during the month. As you compare your cash account activity to the bank, you may find errors that you made. For example, you might post the wrong dollar amount for a check or deposit to your cash records. Those errors will create a reconciling item. If your balance is off by a multiple of nine (for example, $270 or $630), you have likely made a transposition error. This means you accidentally switched the order of two digits in a deposit. For example, you may have filled out a check for $310 but recorded it in your records as $130. Once you finish all of your reconciliation work, your (cash account balance) plus or minus all (reconciling items) should equal the (balance per the bank statement). If that formula does not equal, review your work until you account for all of the reconciling items correctly.
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Examine the bank statement balance. Increase the bank balance for any deposits that have not posted (also known as deposits in transit). Decrease the bank balance for all outstanding checks. Check for any errors made by the bank's processing department. Verify that all checks have posted. Confirm that all deposits have posted. Subtract any service charges and automated debits. Check for any errors you've made during the month.
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How to Calculate the Age of a Person Using Palmistry
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To calculate the age of a person by using palmistry, start by identifying the life line, or the curved line that starts between the thumb and index finger and runs down towards the wrist. Next, find the heart line, located at the top of the palm, parallel to where the fingers meet the hand. Then, use the ratio of the life line to the heart line to calculate the person's age. For example, a life line to heart line ratio of 0.36 indicates a lifespan of 64 years.
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Choose the correct hand. Often times, a palm reader will rely on both hands to give a more accurate reading. However, some palmists prefer to use one primary hand, and which hand is chosen will depend on both the age and gender of the person being read. Men who are under the age of 30 should offer the left palm as the primary hand. Men over 30 years of age should use the right palm as the primary hand. Women who are under the age of 30 should offer the right palm as the primary hand. Women over 30 years of age should use the left palm as the primary hand. Study the most common lines. Much like fingerprints, everyone's palm will be slightly different. However, there are certain basic contours that are consistent across almost every palm. Before you can read a palm, it's imperative that you be able to recognize the various palm lines on the primary hand. Knowing where the life line is in relation to the other nearest lines may make it easier to find. The heart line is the easiest to identify. It is located at the top of the palm, and it typically extends almost all the way across the palm, parallel to where the fingers meet the rest of the hand. The head line is located below the heart line, more or less parallel to it. It runs horizontally from between the thumb and index finger straight across the palm. The life line is the next prominent line on the hand. It is typically curved but may run vertically or at an angle, and may intersect the head line and/or the heart line. To find it, look for the semi-curved line that starts between the thumb and index finger and runs down toward the wrist. Understand the life line. The life line primarily indicates health, significant life changes, and the general well-being of a person. Contrary to popular belief, there is no real consensus on the correlation between the life line and a person's longevity. However, there is some consensus within palmistry studies that a person's vitality and quality of life can be determined by the life line. Calculate a person's age. There is some disagreement among palmistry scholars on whether or not the life line indicates a person's longevity. Many scholars in the field do not believe that the age or longevity can be read from the palm. However, those who do believe such a reading is possible look to the ratio of the life line to the heart line in order to conduct this reading. If the life line (LL) to heart line (HL) ratio is: 0.36 - this LL/HL ratio indicates a lifespan of 64 years years 0.37 - this LL/HL ratio suggests a lifespan of 68 years 0.35 - this LL/HL ratio means a lifespan of 71 years 0.39 - this ratio suggests a lifespan of 74 years 0.34 - this ratio indicates a lifespan of 76 years 0.38 - this ratio also means a lifespan of 76 years 0.37 - this ratio indicates a lifespan of 79 years 0.41 - this ratio suggests a lifespan of 80 years 0.36 - this ratio indicates a lifespan of 81 years Read the depth of the life line. A deep, unbroken life line indicates a strong vitality and a passion for life. By contrast, a shallow line indicates that the person may be easily misled or manipulated. Interpret the curve of the life line. The life line's curve is typically thought to be an indication of adventurousness. A line that curves close to the thumb is thought to indicate that the person does not stray far from home. A line that sweeps outward is indicative of a love of travel and adventure.
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Choose the correct hand. Study the most common lines. Understand the life line. Calculate a person's age. Read the depth of the life line. Interpret the curve of the life line.
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How to Use Saffron
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To use saffron, first crumble the threads and steep them in warm water for 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, cook the threads for 1-2 minutes, cool them, and grind them into a powder. Then, put your saffron in grain-based recipes, like risotto or paella. You can also add it to custards or other desserts that have a strong vanilla flavor. Additionally, try using your saffron to make saffron milk, which tastes good and brightens your complexion. Just be sure to use a light hand when cooking or baking with saffron, since it can taste bitter if you use too much.
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Look for quality saffron. High quality saffron is a bunch of long red strands that are bright red in color. Avoid powdered saffron, as it's usually mixed with a lot of fillers. Know what flavor to expect. Saffron has a pungent, musty taste and scent with sweet floral accents. When used in excess, however, the taste can quickly become bitter. The colour of red saffron doesn't change if you dip in water or milk. Saffron has a flavor profile similar to vanilla: sweet and musky. The two typically work well together, but they are not similar enough to serve as strict substitutes for one another. Turmeric and safflower are often used instead of saffron to give foods a similar color, but the flavors are much different. Get what you pay for. Harvesting saffron is a labor-intensive process, so if you want high-quality saffron, prepare yourself for an expensive purchase. Examine the saffron before you buy it. Good saffron consists of fine, evenly sized threads that are deep red in color with an orange tendril on one end and a trumpet-shaped flute on the other. If the tendril looks yellow, the saffron is likely real but of slightly poorer quality. Additionally, a stronger scent also indicates a stronger, better flavor. In comparison, fake saffron may look like shredded, irregular threads with disconnected tendrils and pieces of bark mixed into the package. The scent may not be very strong and usually smells like bark. Opt for whole saffron instead of ground. Simply put, whole saffron has a stronger flavor than ground saffron. Ground saffron can be a good substitute if you cannot find or afford the whole spice, though. If you do decide to buy ground saffron, go through a reputable spice seller. Less honest sellers may cut saffron with other spices, including turmeric and paprika, to reduce the overall cost. Store the saffron carefully. Saffron doesn't spoil, but it will gradually lose its flavor in storage. Proper storage can preserve the saffron for longer periods, however. Wrap the saffron threads in foil and place them in an airtight container. Store them in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. For longer storage, keep the container of saffron in your freezer for up to 2 years. Note that ground saffron should be used within 3 to 6 months and stored in an airtight container and a cool, dark place. Crush and soak the threads. The process of crushing and soaking saffron releases the maximum amount of flavor from the threads, so it's strongly recommended. Take the saffron threads you intend to use for the recipe and crush them into a powder using a mortar and pestle. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can crumble the threads in between your fingers. Steep the crushed saffron in warm water, stock, milk, or white wine for 20 to 30 minutes. If there's any liquid in your recipe, use a small amount of the specified liquid from the instructions. Add the saffron and soaking liquids directly to your recipe when called for. Toast the threads. Toasting is another common way to prepare saffron, and it's especially common for traditional paella recipes. Place a cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the saffron threads to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 or 2 minutes. They should release an even stronger aroma but should not be allowed to burn. Cool slightly and grind the toasted saffron threads using a mortar and pestle. This powder can be soaked or added directly to the recipe. Crumble and add directly. While not ideal, you can crumble and add the threads of saffron directly to the dish while you cook it if the recipe calls for a large amount of liquid. Note that if you use commercially ground saffron, you'll typically add it directly to the dish instead of soaking it. Use a small amount. In large qualities, saffron will produce a bitter flavor. It's best to prepare and use very small amounts in your dishes. When possible, count the threads instead of measuring them by volume. Note that a "pinch" of saffron equals about 20 medium threads, and a pinch is usually enough in most recipes that serve four to six people. When using powdered saffron instead of whole threads, note that 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) of powder equals about 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of threads. This amount is usually enough for recipes that serve 8 to 12 people; scale it as needed based on the number of servings. Use saffron in grain-based recipes. Most traditional recipes calling for saffron are grain-based, including risotto , pilaf , and paella. You can find a recipe that calls for saffron or add it to a basic recipe. As a general guideline, add about 30 threads of saffron to four servings of risotto or pilaf made with 12 oz (300 g) of rice. Add 50 threads of saffron to a paella recipe that serves four. Add saffron to desserts. Since saffron has a flavor profile similar to vanilla, it works well in many desserts that typically feature vanilla as the primary flavor. This includes custard , plain pastry, and sweet breads. For custards, only add a pinch of saffron to the recipe per four servings. For pastry and plain cookies, use 15 to 20 threads of saffron for every 8 oz (200 g) of flour called for in the recipe. Note that butter accents the taste of saffron better than margarine. For sweet breads, adding 15 threads of saffron per 1 lb (450 g) of flour will create a subtle flavor, but you can add up to 60 threads for the same amount of flour if you'd prefer a stronger taste. Combine saffron with other flavors as desired. If you want saffron to serve as the primary flavor in a dish, you'll need to avoid adding other spices, herbs, or aromatics. When mixed with other spices, however, saffron can give dishes an overall deeper flavor. When mixing saffron into dishes flavored with other seasonings, it's best to use only a pinch. Add the saffron early on so that the flavor can blend into the other ingredients more thoroughly. Seasonings frequently paired with saffron include cinnamon, cumin, almond, onion, garlic, and vanilla. For example, you may see this combination in recipes for saffron rice. If you plan to add saffron to meat or vegetable dishes, gravitate toward those based on light meats and vegetables. For example, you could try adding it to a chicken or cauliflower dish. Do your research. While saffron is most commonly used in cooking and baking, it can also be used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes. Research the effects of saffron thoroughly before using it for non-culinary purposes, though. Early research suggests that saffron might be effective as an alternative treatment for Alzheimer's disease, depression, menstrual discomfort, and premenstrual syndrome. There is little to no research to suggest that saffron is effective against asthma, infertility, psoriasis, digestive trouble, baldness, insomnia, pain, cancer, or other conditions. Avoid taking more than 12 to 20 grams of saffron since such large amounts can actually be toxic. You should also avoid medicinal saffron if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you're suffering from bipolar disorder, low blood pressure, or various heart conditions. Take saffron extract for medicinal purposes. Under the guidance of a physician, you could take a pure, high-quality saffron extract to help treat Alzheimer's disease, depression, menstrual discomfort, or premenstrual syndrome. For Alzheimer's disease, take 30 mg per day for 22 weeks to improve symptoms. Note that this will not cure the disease, however. For depression, take 15 to 30 mg per day. Continue for six to eight weeks. Results may be as effective as a low-dose antidepressant in some individuals. For menstrual discomfort, take 500 mg of an extract containing saffron, celery seed, and anise up to three times daily for the first three days of menstruation. For premenstrual syndrome, take 15 mg of an ethanol saffron extract up to twice daily while symptoms last. The effect usually kicks in after two menstrual complete menstrual cycles. Make your skin glow. Topical applications of saffron are traditionally used to lighten, brighten, and clear skin. The exact application procedure will vary based on its intended purpose, though. Use a saffron milk mask to hydrate and soften skin. Soak a pinch of saffron threads in about 4 Tbsp (60 ml) of cold milk for several minutes, then splash the mixture onto freshly cleaned skin. After it dries, wash it away with lukewarm water. To treat acne, crush 5 to 6 basil leaves with 10 to 12 threads of saffron, forming a paste. Apply the paste directly to the acne. After 10 to 15 minutes pass, wash away the paste with cool water. To soften skin over the entire body, sprinkle about 30 threads into very warm bath water. Soak yourself in the water for about 20 to 25 minutes. Drink saffron milk. Aside from being a tasty beverage, saffron milk is commonly believed to help brighten your complexion when routinely enjoyed several times a week. Boil 2 cups (500 ml) of whole milk over high heat. As soon as the milk boils, add 2 Tbsp (30 ml) sliced almonds, 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) saffron threads, 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground cardamom, and 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 ml) of honey. Simmer for 5 minutes. Enjoy the drink while it's still hot.
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Look for quality saffron. Know what flavor to expect. The colour of red saffron doesn't change if you dip in water or milk. Get what you pay for. Opt for whole saffron instead of ground. Store the saffron carefully. Crush and soak the threads. Toast the threads. Crumble and add directly. Use a small amount. Use saffron in grain-based recipes. Add saffron to desserts. Combine saffron with other flavors as desired. Do your research. Take saffron extract for medicinal purposes. Make your skin glow. Drink saffron milk.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Broadway-Actor
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How to Become a Broadway Actor
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If you're dreaming of becoming a Broadway actor, you can get started with some formal training and meeting people in the industry. Look for local performing arts classes and apply to acting schools. Grasp any opportunity you have to sing, dance, and perform to practice your craft. Once you're confident performing, start auditioning for productions. Don't worry if you don't live in New York, since you can still get valuable experience in your local theaters. Listen to any feedback you get from your coaches and directors and always strive to improve your skills. After you've got a few productions under your belt, take the dive and move to New York. Look for a talent agent and apply to as many Broadway shows as you can.
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Take acting classes. Even if you think you are born with the natural talent to be an actor, you will need some legitimate training to list on your resume and help you get jobs. Find classes in your area to increase and practice your skills. This is also a great way to meet other professionals and aspiring actors. Consider a degree in theater (like a BFA or MFA) from an accredited college or seek out classes at your local theater. Colleges with highly respected acting programs in New York include Juilliard, Columbia and NYU. Training programs are also available throughout New York City. Some respected companies are HB Studios and Atlantic Theater Company School. Learn to dance. Most of the shows on Broadway are musicals. This means that not only must you be a good actor, but you will need skills in singing and dancing. Find a dance school which offers training in all of the different styles of dance used on Broadway, including ballet, tap, and jazz. The more well-rounded your dance abilities are, the better you will be able to adapt to the style of any show. Keep up with your dance practice. You can begin to lose strength and flexibility if you don't dance and stretch regularly. Find a voice coach. Once you can sing, dance and act, the theater world will deem you a “triple threat.” You will be able to provide everything required of a Broadway actor. The best way to train your voice is the personal attention of a vocal coach, who can find your range and fine tune your skills. Look for coaches at your local colleges. Consider asking a music director to work with you personally. Perform at your local theaters before moving to New York. This will help you gain experience and build your resume. Gaining experience onstage is important to growing as a performer, as well as creating a name for yourself. If you are available for a role, take it and perform to the best of your ability, no matter the size of the part. Take direction well. The director is there to help you and the other actors come together to tell the story. Listen to what the director says and perform your part. Learn from every experience no matter how small the role may be. If the director is not giving much feedback on your performance. Ask specifically for input. Explore your role and ask questions about your character and performance. Buy professional headshots. Headshots are photographs of your head and shoulders. Actors are required to have both a headshot and resume when submitting for a role. Headshot used to be black and white, but the current expectation is that headshots are full-color. Make sure the picture is current and looks like you. If you age or change your hairstyle, you will need to get new headshots. Bring several different clothing options to the photoshoot and have pictures taken wearing different shirts. Don't wear distracting patterns or colors. Keep your outfit simple so the focus is on your face. Build an acting resume. An acting resume should include your contact information, body specifications, experience, training, and special skills. List your most recent roles first and work your way backward. Your name should be at the top of the resume and in the largest font. If you are a member of an acting union list the abbreviation for the union after your name. If you have an agent, they will give you a stamp to add to your resume to replace your personal contact information. List your height, weight, hair and eye color, and make sure that it is accurate. Never lie on your resume. Only list work you have actually completed. Go to auditions. Find the auditions in your area and go to any which are offering a role you would fit. Auditioning itself is a good way to continue working on your skills. It is an opportunity to perform for influential casting directors and artistic directors. You can find auditions through postings like backstage.com, on the “call board” at the AEA office, or your agent can search and submit on your behalf. Be prepared to deal with a lot of rejection. There are any number of reasons you may not be the best fit for a particular role, and there are a lot of other actors looking to make it on Broadway. The competition is abundant and you will audition many times without being offered a role. Treat every audition seriously. Even if you are not a perfect match for this role you are auditioning for, you can impress the casting agent or artistic director who may then call you in for another role in the future. Perform in plays and musicals. The best way for Broadway producers to see what you are capable of is to see you in action. Perform onstage off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway on your way to Broadway. Start making a name for yourself as a performer to get closer to Broadway. Write a bio for play programs. A bio, or biography, should consist of about four of five sentences and highlight your past work as an actor. It is a little blurb which allows the audience to learn more about you and your career. If you have a lot of acting credits, choose four or five of the top performances or roles, and mention that the ones listed are some of your favorite roles to date. Although you will be writing the bio yourself, you should use third person vernacular like “he” and “she.” List your achievements, credits and performance history using full sentences rather than a literal list. You can include your training, and some personal information to endear yourself to the reader. You can also list film and television credits in a theatrical bio. Make the move to New York City. You may be able to audition for a Broadway show if you live in a major city which is hosting auditions, but if you really want to make it on Broadway, you should live in New York. You will be more available to your agent and have many more auditions available to you. New York can be very expensive. Be sure that you have savings to last you for several months once you arrive. The average monthly rent on a 900 square foot unit in New York City is $2815. Add utilities and the higher cost of food, and you can plan on needing at least $3500 per month. Many people live on the outskirts of the city in Queens or Brooklyn, and some even live across the river in New Jersey. These can be cheaper options than living in Manhattan, and the public transit system makes the commute quick, easy and cheap. Join Actor’s Equity Association. Actor's Equity Association, also referred to as Equity and AEA, is a union for actors in America. It's purpose is to provide protection for the professional actor and enforce guidelines regarding pay, breaks, insurance and other professional needs. On the other hand, many professional theater companies will only use Equity actors, especially in leading roles, as a way to weed out actors with less experience. In order to join you must first be eligible. You may be able to join if you are cast in a production under an Equity contract. You may be allowed to join Equity if you are a member of one of their sister unions, SAG-AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA, or GIAA. You must have been a member for at least a year, remain in good standing and have performed a significant role under their jurisdiction. You can register as an Equity Membership Candidate, or EMC, to earn credit toward membership by working at an Equity theater. The cost to register is $100, and you must work at least 50 weeks in an Equity house to become eligible to apply for membership. Acquire a talent agent. Broadway stages often only work with talent agencies when they are looking to cast important roles for a Broadway show. Using a talent agent helps streamline their process, since the agent will knows their actors and can submit only the people who they know could fit the role. Having a talent agent is going to be necessary to getting in the door of a Broadway audition if you want a lead role. Submit your headshot and resume to agents in New York City along with a cover letter. Ask other actors which agent they use and if you can use that actor as a reference in your cover letter. Invite agents to come see you perform when you are in a show. Work hard and get along with your directors and fellow actors. Your performance onstage is very important, but your behavior off-stage is just as important if not more important. Broadway professionals and casting agents all work in the same circles. It is likely that someone who has not worked with you will consult others asking about their experience working with you before they offer you a role. Protect your reputation by being on time, following direction, and being respectful to everyone on the cast and crew. Emotions are a large part of theatrical work. Do your best to keep the emotions in the performance and stay logical and collected when you are dealing with others off-stage.
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Take acting classes. Learn to dance. Find a voice coach. Perform at your local theaters before moving to New York. Take direction well. Buy professional headshots. Build an acting resume. Go to auditions. Perform in plays and musicals. Write a bio for play programs. Make the move to New York City. Join Actor’s Equity Association. Acquire a talent agent. Work hard and get along with your directors and fellow actors.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Living-Without-a-Job
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How to Make a Living Without a Job
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To make a living without a job, try using your skills to make money. For example, offer tutoring services in a subject you know well or write content for a website. You could also sell things you no longer need either online or at a local garage sale. This could be things like old appliances, your vehicle, or clothing. Renting out a room in your home is another option you could try. Alternatively, do small tasks for others. This could include things like house sitting, pet sitting, or running errands. You can advertise your services online or in local newspapers, or use websites like Task Rabbit.
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Make a job out of your hobby. The fact of the matter is that anything you do that makes money is going to take time. And time + money = a job. No matter what you're doing in order to make enough money to support yourself, it can technically be considered a job, even if it isn't a job in the traditional way. If you just want to avoid a job you hate or that feeling of working too hard, turn your favorite hobby into a job. No matter what you do, there is a way to monetize it. Do website tasks. There are a number of websites that will let you do quick tasks for small amounts of money. The most popular is Amazon's Mechanical Turk, but Short Task is also a good option. Keep in mind that the amount of money you get from these tasks is very small, but you should be able to do them easily while doing other tasks (like watching tv, using the toilet, or riding on the bus). House and pet sit. When people go away on vacation or for business, especially if it's for a long time, they will often want to make sure that nothing goes wrong in their home or with their pets so they'll pay someone a small amount to live in their home or to take their pets until they get back. Start by house sitting for people that you know to build up references, they advertise online and in newspapers. Resell junk. Go to garage sales or hang out on websites like Craigslist and look for free or low cost items. Oftentimes you can slightly clean up an item or refurbish it a bit and get a lot more money when you resell it. Sometimes you don't need to do anything at all: people will often sell their items for less than they're worth if they just want to get rid of it quickly or they don't know what it's really worth. Rent your home. If you own a house, you can rent a small, cheap apartment for yourself and then in turn rent out your own home. If your home rents well, your temporary apartment is cheap, and your mortgage is paid off or low, then this can be a good way to make some money. It can either be a very short-term thing (such as for conventions or special events) or it can be more long-term. Just make sure to check your cities rules regarding rentals. You can get in a lot of trouble if your city doesn't allow them without a permit. Use your body. You can sell your hair or be a test subject for cosmetic studies. (Remember to be sure that it's legal in your country) Run errands. Lots of people have quick errands or chores that they need done but don't want to do them or don't have the time. This can range from picking up groceries to mowing the lawn, a ride to the doctor to delivering a package. A good place to find such tasks that need doing is TaskRabbit. You will usually need a background check and a car, but as long as you have those you should be able to find lots of quick ways to earn cash. Do stock photography. When websites, magazines, or other media need images, instead of taking them themselves they'll often pay a small fee and license someone else's pictures. This is called stock photography. Using a high quality camera, take some good pictures and then license them through Flickr or other stock photo websites. Get enough of them and you'll make money without having to do much more. Tutor in a subject you know. If you know how to do something pretty well (for example, you were really good at math in school), you can take quick and easy tutoring jobs to help kids do better in school. You can find lots of advertisements for tutors on sites like Craigslist. You'll probably need references but the money can be good for almost no work. Do some advertising work. There are lots of opportunities to make money by helping companies with things like advertising. You can get paid to take part in focus groups and surveys. You can also sometimes find work as a secret shopper, after which you can resell the products you buy to make money. 20|20 Panel is a common place to find opportunities like these. Design products. If you've got Photoshop and basic art skills, you can make money be designing some t-shirts and other products and selling them online through special retailers. Websites like Society 6 and Redbubble allow you to make clothing and household items. They'll sell, produce, and ship them for you (in exchange for a cut of the profit), but you'll still make a good chunk of money off your sales. Write website content. Lots of websites will give you money for producing content for them. Listiverse and eHow will pay for articles you write, for example. This requires that you be able to write content quickly, though, in order to be worth the effort. Have something to say and good command of your keyboard! Run a blog. This can get pretty job-like but if you have fun and do it in a way that you enjoy then it won't be that big of a deal. Find a topic that you understand and enjoy and make blog posts, Youtube videos, etc. Ads places on your site and videos can make you a pretty tidy sum and tools like Google Ads makes it really easy to do too. Use only the base necessities. We think that we need all sorts of things that we really don't, and these things can quickly suck up a lot of money. You want to make all those little bits of money that you made by following the first section stretch even more, right? Look at what you think of a need and reevaluate. Cell phone? Land line? TV? Candy? Fast food? gym membership? Online subscriptions? Internet? Different people need different things, depending on how they live. Just look at everything you spend money on and think: do I actually need this to survive? If you make your money through something like the internet, than the answer might very well be "yes". Live at home. If you're young, live at home. This can save you a lot of money and help you build up a financial cushion so that you can more responsibly move out at a later date. If you help your parents out around the house and are generally respectful and loving, they won't even mind too much. Just make sure that they see you trying to save money and be responsible. Track how you spend money. Look at your monthly spending or bank statements. See any big numbers that stand out? When you look at your statements, you'll often find purchases that you really didn't think about or that you really didn't need. Paying attention to how you spend your money can make you a more conscious spender and save you lots of cash. Budget. Plan how you'll spend your money and stick to the plan. This will save you tons of money in the long run. A lot of the time the money we make seems to disappear, because we excuse all sorts of little purchases. Give yourself an allowance, but otherwise strictly budget your income in order to save as much money as possible. Only buy things at a discount. Clothes, food, household items: everything you buy should be at a discount. Don't go for any sale, however, that encourages you to buy something you weren't already going to buy anyway: this leads to to spend more money, not less. Get your clothes from Goodwill or garage sales. You can save a lot on food by shopping at grocery outlets and similar stores. Never use credit cards. Avoid credit cards or any other kinds of loaned money. This money comes with interest that you have to pay, which means that everything you pay for with the credit card actually costs more than what you're already paying for it. This can really end up costing you a lot over time. If you need a credit card to pay for something, then you either don't need it or you're living beyond your means. Use public transport. Using public transport can save you a ton of money on bills. If you have a long commute, an unlimited bus pass often costs less than just your gas bills alone. Once you factor in car payments, car maintenance, insurance, and other fees, public transport saves a ton of money. Plus, you'll have time to just relax while you get around or even use a 3G device to make even more money by doing online tasks or updating a blog while you commute.
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Make a job out of your hobby. Do website tasks. House and pet sit. Resell junk. Rent your home. Use your body. Run errands. Do stock photography. Tutor in a subject you know. Do some advertising work. Design products. Write website content. Run a blog. Use only the base necessities. Live at home. Track how you spend money. Budget. Only buy things at a discount. Never use credit cards. Use public transport.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-with-Fake-People
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How to Deal with Fake People
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Fake people are never fun to deal with, but if you stay calm and avoid stooping to their level, you'll be fine. When dealing with a fake person, the easiest option is to simply avoid them. It may be tempting to gossip or say rude things about them behind their back, but don't do this! Instead, remain polite to avoid a fight and keep your interactions with them as short as possible. People usually act fake to fit in, and their behavior isn't a reflection of you, so don't let it get to you! If you do find yourself losing your temper, excuse yourself and take a few minutes to cool off. Ignoring a fake person is usually the best way to deal with them, but if they start saying disrespectful things about you, don't be afraid to speak up.
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Avoid the fake person. Whenever you're dealing with someone who makes you feel annoyed or disrespected, your best move is almost always one of the simplest options available. Simply avoid the person who's aggravating you. Hang out together as little as possible. The less time you spend with this person, the fewer chances s/he will have to get on your nerves. The best part of this policy is that it's also a subtle way of punishing someone for acting fake. When they act this way, they don't get the privilege of hanging out with you. If you can't avoid the fake person, keep your interactions short. Making decisions about who you hang out with one-on-one is easy. However, sometimes social situations can force you to hang out with fake people anyway (for example, if the fake person shows up to a group event). In this case, you still want to avoid being rude, so don't outright ignore the fake person. Instead, just try to act polite without being overly friendly. This way, you have less of a chance of starting a conversation with the fake person. A good rule of thumb is simply to avoid talking to this person until s/he talks to you first or until you have to for some other reason. Act polite but a little distant towards this person — a little like how you'd talk to someone you've never met before. Don't let annoying fake behavior get to you. Keeping your cool around fake people is very important, even if they're really annoying. It's almost always better to remove yourself from an annoying situation than to blow up at someone whose fakeness is aggravating you. Don't be afraid to give yourself a few minutes of "cool off" time if you feel your temper beginning to flare. However, if the fake person says something disrespectful to you, you don't have to lay back and take it. Fake people need to know that there are limits to their behavior, so fire back by saying something like, "I don't like it when you say things like that around me." Don't stoop to the fake person's level. You never want to become fake yourself when you're trying to fight fakeness in other people. Resist the urge to "get back" at a fake person by giving in to petty gossiping and rude remarks. Remember that if you act this way, other people may not be able to tell the difference between your fakeness and the fakeness of the person you're fighting. Address the "fakeness" head-on. It's one thing when a classmate or lose acquaintance is acting fake. When a close friend starts acting fake, however, it can seriously affect your life because it's much harder to avoid or ignore this person. If you suddenly notice a change in your friend's behavior — s/he starts acting in a way that you know isn't true to their self — speak up. Be prepared for a little resistance, however. No one likes to hear that they are doing something wrong. For example, if you notice that your friend is hanging out with mean, petty people to look "cool," tell your friend that you're surprised by this. Stay polite, but don't shy away from mentioning that you think these people have terrible priorities. Ask questions to get to the bottom of the fakeness. Understanding why your friend is acting this way can make it much easier to overcome his or her fake behavior. Asking your friend questions about his or her new behavior is a good way to figure out what's going on, but it's important to stay respectful. You don't want to upset your friend when you can avoid it. Try asking questions like: "Hey, I've noticed you acting a little differently lately. What's up?" "So you've been hanging out with some different people, huh?" "What's all this new stuff you've been talking about lately?" Consider having a heart-to-heart if the problem is serious. To a certain extent, what your friend chooses to do is his or her business. However, if the desire to be "fake" cool leads your friend to do things that are unwise, it's your duty as a caring friend to intervene. You may not be able to stop your friend from doing these things, but you can let them know how damaging you think it will be. If your friend is getting involved with things that put his or her safety in danger (like, for example, drugs), you can tell a counselor or parent. They may be angry about this, but it's better than the alternative. Only do this if you are genuinely concerned for their safety. It is not your place to patrol your friend's choices in life. Talk to your other friends about the problem. Keep in mind that you never have to fight fakeness alone. If you've noticed that one of your friends has been acting fake, odds are that your other friends have too. When your fake friend isn't around, discuss what's going on with them. They may have new perspectives or inside information that makes things easier to understand. Together, you can come to a decision about how to deal with your friend's new behavior. Try to avoid having your conversation turn into a "dogpile" session. Remember that your goal is to talk about how your friend is acting differently than you're used to. It's not an excuse to make fun of this person or offer complaint after complaint. Be willing to "take a break" from your friendship. Ultimately, you can't force someone not to be fake. If you're having trouble getting your fake friend to "see the light," take a step back. Let your relationship cool before you start hanging out again. Avoid hanging out with this person one-on-one and limit your interactions when you're hanging out in a group. Showing your friend that fake behavior makes it so that you don't want to hang out may persuade him or her to stop. If not, at least you'll limit the amount that this person can annoy you.
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Avoid the fake person. If you can't avoid the fake person, keep your interactions short. Don't let annoying fake behavior get to you. Don't stoop to the fake person's level. Address the "fakeness" head-on. Ask questions to get to the bottom of the fakeness. Consider having a heart-to-heart if the problem is serious. Talk to your other friends about the problem. Be willing to "take a break" from your friendship.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Stay-Fit-and-Beautifully-Healthy
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How to Stay Fit and Beautifully Healthy
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To keep yourself fit and beautifully healthy, aim to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Alternate between activities you enjoy, like swimming, biking, or jogging in the park, so you'll be more likely to stick to it. In addition, eat a diet that includes several servings a day of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins like chicken and fish, and complex carbohydrates. Avoid saturated fats and refined sugars.
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Find the time. Exercise is one of the most important aspects in staying (or becoming) fit and healthy. Experts recommend that you should aim to be active for at least 30 minutes per day. Try scheduling your exercise the same way that you schedule other appointments and commitments. You'll be more likely to stick to it if it's on the calendar. If you are trying to tone-up or lose weight, you might need to exercise more than thirty minutes per day. If you belong to a gym, ask to have a consultation with a personal trainer. They can help you plan a regimen for your specific goals. Exercise in increments. If you are finding it difficult to block out 30 or 60 minutes of your day for exercise, try getting your movement in smaller chunks of time. For example, walk to work, take a walk at lunch, and walk home. Make it a habit. You will see the most benefits from exercise if you do it regularly. One good way to make a habit stick is to pick a form of exercise that you enjoy. For example, if you like swimming, make it a point to swim laps twice a week. Make it easy to stick to your routine. Try setting out your workout clothes and your gym bag the night before. That way, you're all set to head out the door in the morning. Utilize technology. Try a gadget to help you track your movements, such as a fitbit. There are even free apps on your phone that you can set to remind you to get up and move once an hour. Don't give up. It typically takes between 20 and 30 days to make a habit stick. Keep exercising, and eventually it will become a natural part of your day. Go outdoors. There are definitely some perks to working out at a gym--air conditioning and televisions are a few. But scientists report that exercising outdoors, at least part of the time, can have major benefits. The varied terrain of a road, sidewalk, or trail challenges your body in ways that the monotony of a treadmill or elliptical trainer can't do. Exercising outside can also have positive benefits for your mental health. In studies, people who walked both outside and inside reported enjoying the activity much more when completed outside. Utilize your local parks. Many parks will have great areas for running or walking. If you like sports, you can also make use of the tennis courts or basketball courts. Be social. If you involve other people in your exercise routine, you'll see a positive impact in your results. Finding a workout buddy can help with accountability. If you schedule an activity with a friend, you are less likely to cancel than if you were only cancelling on yourself. Group exercise classes also offer benefits. In classes, instructors can offer encouraging words. They can also motivate you and correct your form to make sure that you are doing each move safely and effectively. Working out is a great way to meet new people. Try joining a running club or a tennis league. You'll make friends with similar interests and stay in great shape. Vary your routine. It's great when you find an exercise that you enjoy. And there's no reason to give up something you love, like yoga or swimming. However, it can be beneficial to vary your exercise routine. Your body will respond positively to new challenges and you'll see greater results when you switch things up. Your body will get used to a regular routine and will eventually start to spend less energy when you exercise. That means you'll burn fewer calories and might notice a plateau in your fitness goals. Try doing a mix of strength training and cardio. For example, try running for two minutes, then stopping to do some core exercises, such as a plank or crunches. You can switch up the order of your exercises and add new ones to your routine. If you prefer to work out indoors, try using cardio equipment like a treadmill. You can visit a gym or purchase your own. You may even be able to find used equipment to purchase. Try changing your routine every two to four weeks to start seeing some faster results. Cook. Eating right has a lot of benefits. It will help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your skin, and give you more energy. One of the best ways to eat a healthy diet is to cook your own food. Reports show that people who cook their own meals consume lower levels of sugar and fats. Cooking with fresh foods also helps you to eat fewer processed foods, which typically have high sodium levels. Make cooking fun. Recruit family members to get involved, so that it feels like less of a chore. Give each family member a day of the week to request a certain meal and find a new recipe to try out. Being organized can help make cooking seem easier. Try planning your meals in advance. This will limit the trips you have to make to the grocery store, and will also help you stay on track with your fitness goals if you plan healthy weekly menus. Get the right nutrients. When you're cooking your yourself, you can fully control the ingredients you use. This will help you make sure you are getting the nutrients your body needs. Eating well can help control your weight, and it can also give you the energy you need to exercise regularly. Try to eat a diet that includes several servings a day of fresh fruits and vegetables. These are packed with vitamins and fiber. Eat lean meats and fish. These will provide you with protein and also gives your body healthy fats. Make your plate colorful. The more color on your plate, the more fruits and vegetables you are likely eating. Try for leafy greens, like kale, and vibrant orange tones, like those in sweet potatoes and carrots. Talk to your doctor. You can plan a general, healthy diet for yourself. But if you have any special concerns about your weight or overall health, it's a great idea to consult your doctor. She can help you figure out the foods that will help you meet your fitness goals, whether it is maintaining your current fitness levels or losing weight. Your doctor can also help you figure out which foods to avoid. For example, if you suffer from high blood pressure, your doctor will likely recommend a reduced sodium diet. Ask your doctor before taking any weight loss supplements. While diet pills can be effective when used safely, it's best to check with your doctor about whether or not they are right for you. Ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian. They can help you review your diet and plan meals to lose weight or maintain an already healthy lifestyle. Read labels. Pay attention to the nutrition labels on the foods that you buy. The information listed here can help you make healthy choices about what to put in your body. When reading labels, pay specific attention to the amounts of sugar, fat, and calories that are listed. You can see how much of the recommended daily allowance of sugar, for example, you should aim for. Pay attention to serving size. For example, if you want to have a bag of chips, read the package to see if the information tells you the calorie count for the whole bag. Sometimes, a third of the bag is considered a full serving. If you have hypertension, you may need to watch your salt intake. Make sure to read how much salt/sodium is in each product to make sure that you do not consume more than 1,500 mg a day. Canned foods and pre-prepared meals are often full of sodium. There are multiple different names for most ingredients. For example, sugar has at least 61 different names, including sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and rice syrup. If you are trying to avoid a particular ingredient, make sure that you can recognize all of its different names. Build a positive body image. Mental health is an important part of feeling fit and beautifully healthy. It can be hard to have a positive body image when we are inundated with pictures of very thin actresses and models. But there are ways you can learn to feel good about yourself, no matter your shape. A positive body image will help you stay motivated to eat healthy and work out. Find something you like about your looks and make that your focus. For example, if you have been running a lot lately, compliment yourself on how strong your legs are looking. Avoid negativity. Try not to criticize yourself. It's fine to want to make changes, but try to give yourself encouragement, rather than tearing yourself down. For example, instead of feeling bad about eating a bag of cookies, say to yourself, "I guess now I have extra motivation to do 20 extra sit-ups tomorrow!" Focus on how you feel. Body image is all about how you feel about how you look. So try to focus on positive feelings. Focus on the good things your body does for you, like give you the energy to play with your dog. When you feel healthy, you will also feel more fit and beautiful. Don't worry about the numbers on the scale. Instead, focus on how strong you feel and how your clothes fit. Base your personal fitness assessment on your energy levels and overall health, not on your weight. Don't compare yourself to others. It can be tempting to judge yourself based on how other people look. But experts say that comparing yourself to others can be damaging. For instance, it can lower your sense of self-worth. That can lead to lower self-esteem, and lower energy levels. Make your own goals. Trying to look like someone else isn't going to help you achieve your goals. Instead, assess your fitness level by noting if you've made improvements and if you can see and feel a difference in your body. Think about your body frame size. Everyone is different. Some people have small frames, while others have a large frame. Yours might be medium. You can figure out your frame size by measuring the circumference of your wrist and consulting a height chart. Remember, if you have a large frame, you will have different weight goals than someone who is naturally smaller. Try keeping a daily journal, where you record positive statements about yourself. You can use this journal to track your exercise and diet, or you can just write down happy, self-affirming thoughts to keep you motivated.
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Find the time. Make it a habit. Go outdoors. Be social. Vary your routine. Cook. Get the right nutrients. Talk to your doctor. Read labels. Build a positive body image. Focus on how you feel. Don't compare yourself to others.
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How to Make Dumplings for Soup
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If you want to make quick flour dumplings for a soup, start by whisking together flour, salt, and baking soda. With the dry ingredients fully mixed, stir in vegetable oil and warm water until a smooth batter forms. If your batter is dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches the right consistency. Then, drop spoonfuls of batter into a pot of soup or stew simmering on the stove. Make sure to leave ½ inch of space in between each dumpling so they don't stick together. Once all of the dumplings are in, cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes. To check if your dumplings are done, insert a knife or toothpick into the center and if it comes out clean, they're ready to serve!
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Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder. Put 2 cups (240 g) of flour into a bowl along with 1 1/2 teaspoons (8.5 g) of salt and 1 tablespoon (12 g) of baking powder. Whisk the dry ingredients until they're combined. If you don't have a whisk, you can use a fork. Stir in the vegetable oil and water. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vegetable oil and 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water into the dry ingredients. Use a spoon to mix the batter until it's smooth. If the batter is still dry, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water at a time until the batter is smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto your hot soup or stew. You should have a pot of soup or stew simmering on the stove. Take a spoon and scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the batter. Drop the spoonful of batter directly onto the hot soup or stew. You should get about 20 small dumplings. Try to leave at least 1/2 in (1.3 cm) of space in between each dumpling. Cover and simmer the dumplings for about 5 minutes. Put the lid on your soup or stew and leave the dumplings to cook. Covering the pot will help the dumplings steam a little. Check the dumplings and serve them. Remove the lid and insert a knife or toothpick into the center of a dumpling. It should come out clean without any of the batter sticking to the knife or toothpick. Turn off the burner and serve the soup or stew with the dumplings. If the knife or toothpick has batter on it, cover and cook the dumplings for another 2 minutes before you check them again. Refrigerate the leftover dumplings in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Bring a pot of water to boil. Fill a 5 to 6 quart (4.7 to 5.6 liter) pot about 3/4 full of water. Put the lid on the pot and turn the burner to high heat. The water should begin to boil and you'll see steam escaping from under the lid. Put the melted butter, flour, eggs, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour ¼ cup (56 g) of melted butter into the mixing bowl and add 1 cup (120 g) of all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt. If you don't have a stand mixer, you can put the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use a wooden spoon to beat the batter by hand. Mix the dumpling batter for 8 to 10 minutes on low speed. Turn the stand mixer to low (around a 2) and beat the batter until it's completely combined. If you're beating the batter by hand, mix it vigorously for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir a little salt into the boiling water and drop in spoonfuls of the batter. Add a generous pinch of salt to the pot of boiling water just before you're ready to add the dumplings. Then scoop about 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of batter directly into the boiling water. Continue to drop in the remaining batter until you've made about 2 dozen dumplings. If you add the salt before the water boils, it can cause pitting in your pan. Cook the egg dumplings for 5 to 6 minutes. The dumplings will fall to the bottom of the pot when you add them, but they should soon float to the top of the water. Once they're floating, set a timer for 5 minutes and let the dumplings simmer during this time. You may need to adjust the burner temperature to prevent the water from boiling too vigorously. Transfer the dumplings to your soup and simmer them for 5 minutes. Turn off the burner and use a slotted spoon to lift the dumplings out of the water. Put them in the pot with your hot soup or stew and let them simmer uncovered for 5 minutes so the dumplings are completely cooked throughout. The dumplings will finish cooking as they absorb the flavors of the soup or stew. Put leftover dumplings in the refrigerator and store them for up to 3 days. Whisk the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt. Put 1/2 cup (60 g) of coarse yellow cornmeal into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 cup (60 g) of flour, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until they're combined. Cut 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingers to mix the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs. If you prefer, you could combine the dumplings in a food processor. Just pulse the ingredients until they come together. Stir in buttermilk, parsley, and tarragon. Pour ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of buttermilk into the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (7.5 g) of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 1 tablespoon (4 g) of chopped fresh tarragon. Stir the batter just until the dry ingredients are moist. If you stir too long, the dumplings will be tough. Spoon the cornmeal dumplings onto hot soup or stew. Scoop 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of batter directly onto simmering soup or stew. Leave about 1/2 in to 1 in (1.3 to 2.5 cm) of space between the dumplings. Simmer the covered dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes. Bring the soup back to a gentle bubble and put the lid on the pot. Cook the dumplings until they're dry and cooked throughout. Then serve the dumplings in your soup. Store leftover dumplings in the soup for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the vegetable oil and water. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto your hot soup or stew. Cover and simmer the dumplings for about 5 minutes. Check the dumplings and serve them. Bring a pot of water to boil. Put the melted butter, flour, eggs, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix the dumpling batter for 8 to 10 minutes on low speed. Stir a little salt into the boiling water and drop in spoonfuls of the batter. Cook the egg dumplings for 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the dumplings to your soup and simmer them for 5 minutes. Whisk the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, flour, and salt. Cut 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter into the dry ingredients. Stir in buttermilk, parsley, and tarragon. Spoon the cornmeal dumplings onto hot soup or stew. Simmer the covered dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes.
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How to Schedule Your Life
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To schedule your life, make a to-do list for the day, week, and month to help you keep track of your responsibilities. Try to break big tasks down into smaller, more manageable tasks so they're not as overwhelming. Then, once you know what you need to accomplish, arrange your schedule so you'll be working on the most important tasks when you feel sharpest, like mornings right after you've had coffee. If there are tasks you need to do every single day, create a routine so that getting those things done eventually becomes a habit.
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Make a list of your short and long-term goals. Look ahead to the next day, month, and year. Ask yourself what you want to get done during that time. Set both short-term and long-term goals, so you'll know how to allocate your time and measure your progress. Take your personal goals into account, as well as external responsibilities like your career or your schoolwork. For example, your long-term goal might be to finish your degree, while your goals for today might be to attend class and finish writing a report. Track your time. For one or two weeks, carry a notebook or daily planner with you, and write down everything you do. Make note of how much time you spend on work, homework, entertainment, and daily tasks like sleeping and eating. Don't try to change your habits yet. The purpose of this step is just to give you an idea of how you're using your time right now. Be honest with yourself about how you spend your time – you can always improve your habits later. Make a point to clarify the purpose of certain tasks. For example, you may spend two hours on the internet on both Monday and Tuesday. However, Monday's time may be spent on Facebook and gaming sites, while Tuesday's time is spent learning more about the skills you need to reach your goals. Include this in your tracker so that you get a better picture of how you're using your time. Identify the time of day when you perform best. After you've tracked your activities for several days, look over your notes and see when you are most productive. If you are consistently able to focus best at a certain time of day, that's probably your peak productivity window. For instance, you might find that you focus best in the morning, or you might only hit your stride when the sun is going down. Pay attention to where you’re losing time. Look over your notes again and ask yourself if any consistent time-wasters appear. If an activity is unnecessary, doesn't enrich your life, and doesn't move you closer to your goals, it's probably a time-waster. Think about how you can cut back on these activities or get rid of them completely. For example, you might realize that you procrastinate on the internet too much. To fix this, you could install an app that blocks distracting sites, or you could give yourself a shorter window for web-surfing every day. Be realistic. Keep your needs and limitations in mind as you plan your schedule. Just because something works on paper doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to stick with it in real life. Ask yourself how you'll keep your energy levels up throughout the day, and remember that you'll need to leave small gaps in your schedule for things like eating and going to the bathroom. Stay flexible. You may need to adjust your schedule in the future. Get inspired. Search the internet for articles on how successful people structure their days. Notice how much time they devote to work, play, and rest. Consider borrowing parts of your schedule from somebody you admire. For example, you might be inspired by someone like Benjamin Franklin, who got up at five o'clock every morning to plan the day ahead. Break big tasks down into smaller tasks. This will make big tasks seem less overwhelming and easier to accomplish. For example, break down your long-term goals into smaller short-term goals. Then create a list of tasks that you need to do to reach those smaller goals. This way you can experience the accomplishment of completing each step you'll need to take to reach your ultimate goal. Use the 80-20 rule to work smart. The 80-20 rule states that 80 percent of results should come from 20 percent of your effort. To meet this goal, you may want to focus on what provides you with the best results and consider delegating or eliminating those tasks that seem "less urgent" or unneeded. For example, you may decide to wash your dishes every other night in order to create time to complete a task needed to meet your goal. Ask yourself these questions: Is every task on my list urgent? Are the tasks on my list within my purview or do they belong elsewhere? Am I spending too much time on certain types of tasks? Are there tasks that I should delegate? Are all of these tasks really necessary to the overall outcome? Make to-do lists. To-do lists help you keep track of all the tasks you have on your plate. It's a good idea to have several lists: one for today, one for the week or month, and one for the whole year. This will help you maintain a big-picture view of your responsibilities without getting overwhelmed. Be thoughtful about what you put on your to-do list. Only include tasks that matter to you and that you're prepared to actually do. Group similar tasks together to maximize your to-do list. For example, consider combining your errands. Rather than running to the store for every little item, group errands together. Three to five items is a good length for a daily to-do list. Use a planner. You can get organized and reduce your stress levels by deciding ahead of time when you'll do specific tasks. Break your day into blocks of time, and assign activities like doing homework, answering emails, and cooking meals to certain blocks. When you write your plan down, you won't have to expend energy trying to remember it. Do your most important work when you feel sharpest. Arrange your schedule so that you can tackle the most important things on your to-do list during your peak productivity time. For many people, this window occurs a few hours after waking up. Obligations like classes and meetings might prevent you from working during your most productive time of day. If you can't change your schedule, look for the second-best time of day to do your important work. Focus on one thing at a time. Commit all your attention to one task before you move on to another. Multitasking might make you feel productive, but it actually makes you less efficient overall. If you tend to get sidetracked, look for ways to block out distractions. Close your door, put on noise-canceling headphones, or go somewhere without Wi-Fi to get your work done. Create routines. Identify the basic tasks you need to do over and over again, like cooking or getting your kids ready for school. Come up with some efficient methods for doing these tasks, and repeat these methods until they're a daily habit. For instance, you might want to create a new morning routine or a weekend meal prep routine. When you can do simple tasks on autopilot, you free your mind to focus on more challenging things. Avoid over-committing. You want to accomplish as much as possible, but doing too much can quickly overwhelm you. Rather than helping you live better, over-committing leads to burnout. Before adding new items to your planner or to-do list, ask yourself if you really have time for them. Look over your schedule to make sure you have time. Ask yourself if the new addition is worth giving up something else. Set aside time for your loved ones. Go over your daily or weekly schedule and decide when you'll connect with your family and catch up with friends. If you're busy, you may find it helpful to incorporate social time into your ordinary routines. For example, you could catch up with your family every day over dinner. Give yourself a technology curfew. It's all too easy to waste your evening free time on gadgets like your phone or tablet, and using electronics close to bedtime can actually prevent you from getting a good night's rest. Save time and sleep better by turning off your gadgets at least an hour before bed. Work relaxation into your schedule. Personal time is important to your overall health and happiness, so prioritize it just like you would work or school. Think about what you need to feel refreshed and recharged every day. Then block off time for it in your planner. For instance, you could get up twenty minutes earlier every morning to meditate, or you could set aside Sunday evenings to work on a hobby. Make time for your health. Give yourself at least seven hours to sleep every night, as well as a few hours a week to exercise and prepare nutritious food. Staying healthy helps you function better in every area of life. You'll also enjoy a better quality of life years down the road if you take care of your health now.
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Make a list of your short and long-term goals. Track your time. Identify the time of day when you perform best. Pay attention to where you’re losing time. Be realistic. Get inspired. Break big tasks down into smaller tasks. Use the 80-20 rule to work smart. Make to-do lists. Use a planner. Do your most important work when you feel sharpest. Focus on one thing at a time. Create routines. Avoid over-committing. Set aside time for your loved ones. Give yourself a technology curfew. Work relaxation into your schedule. Make time for your health.
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How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain
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If your bathtub drain is clogged, it's usually an easy fix. Most of the time, bathtub clogs are caused by a build up of hair and other debris in the drain. To remove the clog, start by unscrewing the tub drain stopper. Depending on the type of stopper you have, you can do this by twisting it off by hand or using a screwdriver. Once that's off, use needle-nose pliers to pull all of the junk out of the drain. You can also use the end of a bent metal coat hanger. If you don't find a clog underneath the stopper, it may be deeper in the drain. To access it, unscrew the overflow plate in your tub, and pull it out along with the linkage and stopper that are attached. Clean off any gunk in the stopper and linkage, then run water down the drain to flush out anything that's left. If your bathtub is still clogged, you can try plunging the drain. Remove the overflow plate if you haven't already, and stuff a rag into the opening to prevent air from escaping as you plunge the drain. Then, place the head of a plunger over the drain, and start plunging until the water starts to drain. Another option you can try is using baking soda and vinegar. Just pour ½ cup (90 g) of baking soda down the drain followed by 1 cup (240 mL) of vinegar. Cover the drain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then, pour hot water down the drain to flush out the clog.
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Remove the strainer. Hair and soap often accumulate underneath the strainer, which is located in or over the drain. Though many strainers can be removed manually, some have screws that will need to be removed, too. Remove the screws with the proper screwdriver. If you do not know which type of screwdriver to use, match the screwdriver to the screw head. The size and shape of the screwdriver head should easily fit into the screw. Turn each screw surrounding the strainer until all are loose. Then, place the screws in a safe location while you unclog the drain. Remove the stopper. Some drains have tub stoppers instead of strainers, and these are also located in the drain. These are easier to remove because they are not held down with any screws. Simply remove the stopper by twisting and lifting it. Remove excessive gunk around the strainer and stopper. A lot of gunk may have accumulated on the strainer or stopper over time. Clean any hair or soap scum; you may have to scrub the strainer and stopper depending on how dirty they are. Insert the drain stick down the drain. When the drain stick is inserted deep enough, it will hit a drain trap, which is a curved part of the drain. Keep pushing the drain stick through this trap. The stick is flexible and will bend. Pull out the drain stick. The claw has many small interlocking hooks, so it will grab hair and allow you to pull gunk out. Clean the gunk off of the drain stick if you want to save it to use again in the future. Hair and soap can build up in as little as a few months, so having a drain stick often comes in handy. Test the bathtub to see if it is unclogged. Water should now go down the drain properly. If this method did not work, try another method. Replace the cover or stopper the same way that you removed it. If the drain claw worked, you can now replace your strainer or stopper. Strainers will need to be screwed back onto the top of the drain, whereas you can just place the stopper back in the drain. Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store. Chemical drain cleaners unclog drains with chemicals such as potassium hydroxide or sulfuric acid. When properly used, they will clear most drain clogs. Choose a type of drain cleaner from your local hardware or discount department store. Make sure the product is intended for your system; on the back of the cleaner, it will say what types of pipes it is suitable for. Buy a product intended specifically for bathtubs. If you are confused about where the cleaners are located or which one to buy, ask an employee for help. Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner. These are the manufacturer's instructions, and all drain cleaners will have slightly different ones. Some may require you to wear protective goggles, pour in only a certain amount of liquid, and so on. Reading the instructions on the back is crucial to using the chemical drain cleaner safely. Remove any standing water from the bathtub. You may need to use a bucket or large cup to remove any water remaining in your bathtub. Pour the required amount of cleaner into the bathtub drain. Drano, for example, requires you to pour half of a bottle (32 oz) down a clogged drain. On the other hand, Crystal Lye Drain Opener requires you to only pour 1 tablespoon. Be careful to not splash the chemical cleaner as you open the bottle and pour the chemicals into the drain. Clean up any spills immediately. Wear gloves at all times when handling any chemicals. Wait for results. Many cleaners say 15-30 minutes will suffice, so let the chemicals sit in the drain for this amount of time. Set a timer to accurately keep track of time. Flush the drain with cold water. The drain should be working after you have waited 15-30 minutes. Turn on the cold water faucet in the bathtub, and the water should immediately disappear down the drain. Contact a professional plumber if the drain has not been cleared. Mixing different chemicals can be dangerous, so do not try a different chemical cleaner if the first has not cleared the bathtub drain. At this point, you should call a professional plumber for assistance. Clean the strainer or stopper. You will find that hair and soap residue may have accumulated underneath the strainer or stopper, which is located in or over the drain. Remove any screws securing the strainer, and remove the stopper by twisting and lifting it. Scrub any gunk or hair that has accumulated. Boil water in a tea kettle. Fill the kettle to the top with water, since there's no exact measurement of how much water you should use. Allow the water to come to a boil. You can use a large pot to boil water if you do not have a tea kettle. Pour the boiling water directly into the drain. This may instantly unclog the drain. Remember to avoid splashing the hot water, as it could burn you. Now, turn on the bathtub to see if it is now draining normally. Pour ¼ cup of baking soda and 1 cup white vinegar into the drain. If pouring hot water into the drain did not unclog it, use baking soda and vinegar to remove excessive gunk. Wait 15-20 minutes. Allow the baking soda and vinegar to sit for 15-20 minutes. You can use a timer to keep track of the time. Boil more water in the kettle. Once again, fill the kettle up with water and bring it to a boil. Pour hot water directly down the drain. The water will react with the baking soda and vinegar to unclog the drain. Test the bathtub to see if this method unclogged your drain, and try another method if this one did not work. Using baking soda and vinegar does not use any chemicals and generally works for small clogs, so this may not work every time. Scrub the strainer or stopper to remove any gunk. Remove any screws securing the strainer with the proper screwdriver. Twist and lift the stopper to remove it. Scrub the strainer and stopper to remove any hair and soap scum. Fill the bathtub with a few inches of water. You want to fill the tub with just enough water to submerge the plunger; water is how the plunger gets suction. Use the plunger to suction out any obstructions in the drain. Place the bowl of the plunger over the drain, and press and pull it rapidly. You will have to use some force here, and be careful—you may get splashed. Most likely, dirty water and gunk will rush out of the drain while you are plunging it. After about 10 plunges, check to see if there is dirty water and gunk coming out of the drain. Consider adding more force if nothing is coming out of the drain. Keep plunging until the water drains when you remove the plunger. If no obstructions are coming out of the drain, you may need to use a different method. Remove the strainer. The buildup of gunk on strainers and stoppers often causes slow drainage. Remove any screws around the strainer with the proper screwdriver. Then, place the screws in a safe location while you clean the strainer. Stopper are easier to remove because they are not held down with any screws, so simply remove the stopper by twisting and lifting it. Most bathtub drains have either a strainer or a stopper. This method is usually effective on small clogs, so if your drain is badly clogged, it may not be as effective. Clean excessive gunk around the strainer and stopper. A lot of gunk may have accumulated on the strainer or stopper. Clean any hair or soap scum; you may have to scrub the strainer and stopper. Replace the cover or stopper the same way you removed it. Strainers will need to be re-screwed back onto the top of the drain, whereas you can just place the stopper back in the drain. See if it worked. Turn on your bathtub to see if the drain now works properly. If not, you will need to try another method.
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Remove the strainer. Remove the stopper. Remove excessive gunk around the strainer and stopper. Insert the drain stick down the drain. Pull out the drain stick. Test the bathtub to see if it is unclogged. Replace the cover or stopper the same way that you removed it. Buy a chemical drain cleaner from the store. Read the instructions on the back of the cleaner. Remove any standing water from the bathtub. Pour the required amount of cleaner into the bathtub drain. Wait for results. Flush the drain with cold water. Contact a professional plumber if the drain has not been cleared. Clean the strainer or stopper. Boil water in a tea kettle. Pour the boiling water directly into the drain. Pour ¼ cup of baking soda and 1 cup white vinegar into the drain. Wait 15-20 minutes. Boil more water in the kettle. Pour hot water directly down the drain. Scrub the strainer or stopper to remove any gunk. Fill the bathtub with a few inches of water. Use the plunger to suction out any obstructions in the drain. Remove the strainer. Clean excessive gunk around the strainer and stopper. Replace the cover or stopper the same way you removed it. See if it worked.
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How to Bake Italian Meatballs
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To bake Italian meatballs, start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, grease a baking sheet and spread the Italian meatballs out on it so they're about 1 inch apart. Finally, bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until they're brown and lightly crisped all over. If you have a meat thermometer, check to make sure the meatballs are at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit when they're done cooking.
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Preheat the oven. Turn the oven on and set the temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Prepare the breadcrumbs. In a shallow dish, combine the milk and the breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit until the milk is fully absorbed, which should take about 5 minutes. Sauté the onion and garlic. In a sauté pan, heat up some olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Continue stirring in the pan until the onion turns slightly brown. Alternatively, you can simply add onion powder and garlic powder. Add the remaining ingredients to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, meat, salt, pepper, oregano or Italian seasoning, cheese, and egg together in a casserole dish or another type of deep pan and stir thoroughly. Make the meatball form. Roll the mixture into meatballs that are about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick. They should fit nicely in the palm of your hand, so you can use your hands to make the ball shape by rolling the mixture between your two palms. Prepare the baking sheet. Spray a baking sheet or cookie sheet with olive oil or cooking spray. Make sure you hit the corners. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet at about 1-inch (2.5 cm) intervals. Bake the meatballs. Put the baking sheet with the meatballs in the oven for 20- 30 minutes. Cook them until the meatballs are brown and lightly crisped all over. Check that the meat is done. If you have a meat thermometer, insert it in the center of a meatball; it should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) when the meat is done cooking. Preheat the oven. Turn the oven on and set the temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Prepare the breadcrumbs. In a shallow dish, combine the milk and the breadcrumbs. Let the mixture sit until the milk is fully absorbed, which should take about 5 minutes. Sauté the onion and garlic. In a sauté pan, heat up some olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Continue stirring in the pan until the onion turns slightly brown. Alternatively, you can simply add onion powder and garlic powder. Add the remaining ingredients to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, meat, salt, pepper, oregano or Italian seasoning, cheese, egg, and 1/3 cup of ketchup together in a casserole dish or another type of deep pan and stir thoroughly. Make the meatloaf form. Spray or grease a casserole dish and smear 1/3 cup of ketchup along the sides and bottom of the dish. Pour the meatloaf mixture into the casserole dish and smooth the top. Bake the meatloaf. Put the meatloaf in the oven for 45-60 minutes. Cook until the meatloaf is brown and lightly crisped all over. Check that the meat is done. If you have a meat thermometer, insert it in the middle of the loaf; it should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) when the meat is done cooking.
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Preheat the oven. Prepare the breadcrumbs. Sauté the onion and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients to the breadcrumb mixture. Make the meatball form. Prepare the baking sheet. Bake the meatballs. Check that the meat is done. Preheat the oven. Prepare the breadcrumbs. Sauté the onion and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients to the breadcrumb mixture. Make the meatloaf form. Bake the meatloaf. Check that the meat is done.
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How to Make Apple Jam
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To make traditional apple jam, peel and chop your favorite apples into cubes. Next, cover the cubes with about 4 cups of water and pour the mixture into a pot. Then, stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and powdered pectin until the ingredients are fully combined. Bring the apple mixture to a rolling boil and stir in the granulated and brown sugar. Finally, let the jam boil for 1 minute before turning off the heat and adding the butter.
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Peel and chop your apples. Wash your apples and peel them. Core the apples to remove their stems. Carefully dice the apples finely so they're no larger than 1/4" cubes. Place all of the apples in a large 4-cup measuring cup. Pour cold water over the apples to fill the measuring cup up to the 4-cup mark. Place the water and apples in a large cooking pot. You can use any apples. Try Cortlands, Pink Ladies, Pippins, or Jonagolds. These will all cook down well. Using more than one type of apple will also give more depth of flavor to your jam. Stir in the other ingredients. To the apples, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional), 1 teaspoon of ground ginger (optional), 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (optional) and 1 box (1 3/4 ounces) of powdered pectin. Make sure these are stirred completely into the apples. The spices will add an apple pie flavor to your jam. If you want to taste just apple, leave the spices out. Boil the jam and add the sugars. Turn the heat on to medium-high and bring the apple mixture to a full rolling boil. Add 4 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of packed brown sugar. Stir the sugar in completely and bring the jam back to a boil. Let the jam boil for one full minute while you stir constantly. A rolling boil will constantly bubble even if you stir it. Add the butter and skim off the foam. Turn off the heat and carefully move your pot of jam to a cold burner. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of butter. This will cut back on the foam and add a slightly creamy flavor. Use a large shallow spoon and skim off foam that you see on the top of the jam. When your jam has cooled a little, taste it to adjust seasonings as needed. Leaving foam on your jam will make your jam cloudy and can make it rubbery. Make a lemon-honey apple jam. To make a citrus flavored apple jam, cook your prepared apples with lemon juice until the apples soften and break down. Stir in pure honey and sugar. Bring the jam to a boil over medium-low heat and add liquid pectin. Boil the jam for 2 more minutes and add lemon zest. You can them process the jam in 7 pint jars. To make this variation, you'll need: 12 cups of chopped peeled, cored, and diced apples 2 cups of lemons juice 2 cups of honey 3 cups of granulated sugar 1 envelope of liquid pectin Lemon zest from 3 lemons Try apple jam with ginger. For a soothing flavor, create a ginger liquid by pureeing 12 ounces of chopped fresh ginger with 8 ounces of water. Strain the liquid through cheesecloth to get 2 cups of ginger liquid. To make the jam, place all of the liquid into a large pot with 8 cups of peeled, cored and diced or grated apples and 5 cups of granulated sugar. Bring the jam to a boil and let it boil for 25 to 30 minutes. You can then process the jam, which will make about 6 pints. If you're using a candy thermometer to check if the jam is set, the temperature should reach between 215 and 220 degrees F. Create an apple cranberry jam. Mix together prepared apples, whole fresh cranberries, sugar and water in a large cook pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice. Keep lightly boiling the jam until it thickens. You can process it in about 4 to 5 pint jars. You'll need: 8 cups of apples 6 cups of granulated sugar 1 cup of water The juice and zest of 2 lemons Consider making apple butter. If you like the taste of apple jam, but don't want to use as much sugar, make apple butter in a slow cooker. Place 5 pounds of quartered apples in a slow cooker along with 1 cup of apple cider and 1 cup of apple cider vinegar. Once the apples are soft (after cooking 3 or 4 hours), mash and strain them to remove the peels and seeds. Add 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Cook a few more hours until the apple butter is thick and you can process it in 3 pint jars. You should never just cut back on the sugar in a jam recipe. Sugar is important for preserving the jam, so if you just reduce the sugar, your jam may not hold up as well over time. Instead, choose an apple butter recipe, which naturally uses less sugar. Sterilize your jars and lids. Place your clean jam jars, lids, and bands in your large canning pot filled with water. Bring the water to a simmer so the jars heat up. Be sure to use fresh lids so the seals are intact. You can use lids that have been used before though. Your jars must be hot when you fill them with the hot jam. If the jars are cold, the hot jam may cause the jars to shatter. Fill your jars with jam. It may help to place a wide funnel over your jam jar. Carefully pour or ladle the jam into your jar. Leave about 1/4" of headspace at the top of the jar. Wipe the jar rims and threads with a clean cloth to make sure there's no jam stuck to the outside or top of the jar. Avoid leaving too much headspace. If you leave more than half-an-inch of headspace, there will be too much oxygen at the top of the jar and processing won't be able to sterilize the space so your jam will spoil faster. Cover the jars and process them. Place warm lids and rings over the jam jars. Twist them on to just fingertip tight. Use a canning tool to gently lower them into your pot filled with hot water. The water should cover the jars by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot and boil the jars for 10 minutes. Resist the urge to twist the bands on tightly. Fingertip tight will let air escape from the jar while it's processing. Remove the jam jars. Turn off the heat and carefully use a canning tool to lift each jar out of the water. Set them on a clean towel on your counter. Make sure it's in a draft-free spot so the temperature remains constant. Let the jars sit 12 hours and then you can check the seals. To check the seals, press down on the lid. You shouldn't feel any give and the lid shouldn't spring back when you remove your finger. It should remain flat if it was processed correctly. Finished.
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Peel and chop your apples. Stir in the other ingredients. Boil the jam and add the sugars. Add the butter and skim off the foam. Make a lemon-honey apple jam. Try apple jam with ginger. Create an apple cranberry jam. Consider making apple butter. Sterilize your jars and lids. Fill your jars with jam. Cover the jars and process them. Remove the jam jars. Finished.
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How to Become a Historian
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To become a historian, take extra history and English classes in high school to help prepare for the writing you'll have to do in college. Additionally, participate in clubs and activities that use critical thinking skills, like Model U.N. or Mock Trial, which are essential to the work historians do. When it's time to go to college, major in history if you can, or English or Legal Studies, which can also be useful. Work hard in your classes and try to get good grades, so you'll be in good shape to apply to graduate school or look for a job once you have your bachelor's degree.
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Develop your reading and writing skills in high school. Select additional history or English courses as your electives. Take as many advanced placement (AP) courses as you can. These will help to prepare you for college-level essay writing. Join clubs that emphasize critical thinking and the use of evidence, such as Mock Trial. Get your college degree in history or a related subject. It's best if you major in history at the undergraduate level, but a degree in English, Legal Studies, or another humanities or social sciences field can be useful as well. You'll need a B.A., at minimum, to go after a career as a professional historian. Getting into a great university and achieving high grades will make transitioning to graduate school or real-world employment easier, too. Seize any opportunities to distinguish yourself as a history scholar, such as writing an honor's thesis. If you choose a major outside of history, make sure to fit a number of history classes into your schedule regardless. It's especially important to enroll in classes where you'll be given the opportunity to conduct research with materials from other time periods. Plan your classes in a way that ensures that you'll work with the same professors multiple times prior to your senior year. This makes it easier for them to write you convincing letters of reference. Focus on an area of historical interest. At the undergraduate level, start to pay attention to the time periods, places, or themes of history that excite you. It might help to ask yourself which historical questions peak your curiosity. Don't worry about narrowing everything down too much in college, you'll have plenty of time to do this if you pursue a graduate degree. For example, you may want to focus on the tiny details of people's lives. Or, perhaps you'll want to study life in a certain decade, like the 1950s. Apply to graduate school. Decide if you want to attend a master's only or doctoral (PhD granting) program. Research possible schools by talking with your undergraduate professors and reaching out to active historians and potential mentors via email. Prepare and send off your application package with all of the required materials, including your GRE scores, the application fee, a letter of introduction, a writing sample, and any letters of reference. You can also narrow down your school choices by looking into the educational backgrounds of your favorite historians. It's possible that one of your undergraduate professors might offer to contact another professor for you to inquire about a graduate program. If they offer to do this, be appreciative and accept their help. You'll receive acceptance and financial offer letters from graduate schools in the mid-spring. Make sure to carefully read over any fine print involving fellowships or assistantships. Excel at graduate coursework. You'll usually take both colloquiums (reading and analysis classes) and seminars (research and writing classes) for the first 2-3 years of any program. Make sure to focus all of your attention on getting high grades in these courses. An “A” or “A-“ is a strong grade, but a “B” can mean you may need to put in more effort. Try to take courses both in your specific areas of historical interest and outside of them as well. This will give you a good foundation of information to use for teaching or research. Pass your comprehensive exams. You will take qualifying, also called comprehensive or “comps,” exams after you finish your coursework. These exams usually have two parts: a series of written essays and an oral examination. They are designed to cover the information that you've learned so far in your history graduate coursework. After you've passed, you enter a stage known as “ABD” or “All But Dissertation.” Write a thesis and/or dissertation. If you are in a master's program, you'll need to complete a thesis project using original materials. If you are in a PhD program, your dissertation will a book-length work that demonstrates your mastery of your subject matter and your ability to work with sources. It may take three years or more to complete. As you move through graduate school, you'll have at least one faculty mentor or advisor who will supervise your research progress and offer professional advice. A master's thesis is shorter than a dissertation. For example, a thesis might be 150 pages and a dissertation might be 250+ pages. As part of your thesis and dissertation research, you'll usually need to visit archives and libraries. After you gather your research, then you'll begin the writing process. Pass your defense and graduate. When your dissertation is complete, you'll submit it to your graduate program for approval. They will then schedule your defense. This is where you'll talk about your work and defend it in front of a faculty committee. After you've passed your defense, then you are ready to graduate. Congratulations! Find a job as a professional historian. Degreed historians can find jobs in a variety of settings. Some Ph.D.s prefer to work as university professors, while others take positions with the government or branch out as independent consultants. Be aware that research-heavy jobs usually look for historians with Ph.D.s. Be open to other career options. With or without a degree, historians can also work in museums, non-profits, and even in high school education. Make sure to keep your mind open when exploring your career choices. Focus on your skill set of critical thinking, writing, and reading. Look for jobs that emphasize those skills. Seek out opportunities to publish. You can publish throughout your entire lifetime, with or without a degree. For the amateur historian, local historical magazines are always looking for interesting contributions. As a professional historian, aim for peer-reviewed journals and university-press published books. Publishing is one clear way to distinguish yourself in the field. If you decide to work as a professor at a research university, expect a rigorous publication requirement amounting to one journal article every two years and a book every five or so. Be patient when trying to publish. You'll likely get rejections, as well as opportunities to revise and resubmit. Attend conferences. Historians love to gather together in conferences and meetings around the world. Many of these gatherings are organized around a particular historical interest or theme, such as medical history. These are great opportunities to mingle with like-minded people and to learn more about history in general. If you have original historical research, go ahead and submit a proposal to present at a conference. You might want to start with a small, local group and work your way up to a national or international setting. Most conferences send out a Call for Papers (CFP) well in advance of the meeting date. The CFP will tell you how to submit your paper for consideration. Join a professional history organization (PHA). There are a number of groups out there that cater to particular historical subsets. Look for an organization that fits your interests and that would give you a chance for active membership. Being a member often grants you perks, such as private events at museums or archives. For example, the American Historical Association (AHA) is the go-to organization for most historians practicing in, or studying, the Americas. Be aware that many of these organizations require hefty membership fees. However, ask about educator, senior, or other discounts. Complete oral histories. Reach out to your family members and older friends to see if they'd be interested in sitting down with you and recording their memories. Then, you can make copies of these tapes or transcripts and offer them to archives and libraries. This is a great way to contribute to the historical record. Try to keep your oral interview questions open-ended. You want to give your interviewee plenty of time to talk. For example, you might ask, “Do you remember how you felt at that moment?” Conduct genealogy. Historians are often interested in family connections and genealogy gives you the chance to trace these relationships. Talk with your older family members to see what they remember about their relatives. You can also go online and use a resource, such as Ancestry.com, to examine personal records.
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Develop your reading and writing skills in high school. Get your college degree in history or a related subject. Focus on an area of historical interest. Apply to graduate school. Excel at graduate coursework. Pass your comprehensive exams. Write a thesis and/or dissertation. Pass your defense and graduate. Find a job as a professional historian. Be open to other career options. Seek out opportunities to publish. Attend conferences. Join a professional history organization (PHA). Complete oral histories. Conduct genealogy.
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How to Put a Strap On a Guitar
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To put a strap on an electric guitar, find the holes on either end of the strap. Connect the strap to the knob at the base of the guitar's body, or the bottom of the guitar if it's standing straight up. Slip the hole on the other side of the strap over the second knob, where the neck of the guitar meets the body. To attach a strap to an acoustic guitar, use a piece of string or an old shoelace to tie one end of the strap to the headstock, and attach the other end of the strap to the knob at the base of the guitar. Finally, adjust the length as needed!
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Look for a strap that fits you comfortably. Your guitar strap should be long enough to allow you to play comfortably while you're standing up. Consider looking for a padded strap so the material doesn't dig into your neck or your shoulder while you're playing. The padding might be made from foam, fur, or another soft material. Some straps are cotton, some are made from a material similar to seatbelts, and top-of-the-line versions are made from durable leather. Pick one that feels right to you. Guitar straps come in a wide variety of designs, so try to find one that fits your personal style. Locate the strap buttons on either side of the guitar's body. The strap buttons will look like small metal studs. The first of these is at the base of the guitar's body - in other words, if you stand the guitar up vertically, it will be at the "bottom" of the guitar. This knob typically sticks out about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) depending on what type of guitar you have. On some guitars, the top button will be on the neck of the guitar, while on other guitars the button will be on the body itself, near where the neck and body meet. If your guitar doesn't have any buttons, you will need to install them in order to use a strap. If the guitar has one button on the body, you can either install a button on the neck or tie the strap onto the neck with string. Slip one of the buttonholes over the button on the bottom of the guitar. Since you could drop your guitar and crack it if your strap isn't secure, the buttonholes are usually made to fit snugly over the button. This can make it difficult to push the strap onto the button, but it should go on with a little effort. Guitar straps typically have leather (or fake leather) ends in the shape of rounded triangles. On each end should be a small hole with a slit cut in the side of it. These holes will support the weight of your guitar while you play. To ensure comfort during playing, ensure that you slip the strap hole over the knob so that the fitting buckle faces outwards - otherwise, it may dig into your shoulder. Push the other hole on the strap over the second strap button. Once you've secured the first end of the strap, find the knob near the neck of the guitar. Slip the second buttonhole over this knob. Put the other end of the strap on this knob. Test the strap to make sure it’s secure. Tug firmly on the strap to make sure it's connected securely, then slip the strap over your shoulder. Ensure your strap fits comfortably and doesn't inhibit your movement by playing a few simple chords or songs. Try playing in a variety of ways - standing up, sitting down, and even kneeling or laying down, for instance. If you are right-handed, sling the strap over your left shoulder so that the guitar hangs in front of you, allowing you to strum with your right hand and fret with your left. If you are left-handed, do the reverse - sling the strap over your right shoulder. Do not use the strap if it easily slips off of the strap buttons. Instead, either get a new strap or install a strap lock. Adjust the strap's length as needed. When you play with a strap, you want your playing to come as easily and as naturally as it would without one. This means that your strap should allow the guitar to hang at such a height that you can strum and fret as you normally would. Use the strap's adjustable buckle to change the length of the strap as needed for your comfort and ease of playing. As above, be sure to orient the strap so that the buckle faces outward and doesn't dig into your shoulder while playing. Use caution if you decide to install your own strap buttons. Installing a new knob can be a good way to get a secure fit on your strap, but it carries the risk of cracking the wood if you make a mistake. This can permanently damage the guitar. If you're inexperienced with modifying guitars, it might be a good idea to have an expert do this for you. If you have one strap button, you can tie the strap to the neck rather than installing another button. However, doing this can cause pressure on the neck joint and can damage the finish, so keep in mind that both methods carry risks when you're deciding which one is right for you. Purchase strap buttons and washers from a music shop. Some strap button kits will come with the washers included. However, in some cases, they will be sold separately. The washers are not expensive and they will keep the button from wearing away the finish on your guitar, so it's a good idea to buy them if they don't come with the buttons you buy. Strap buttons come in different colors and designs, so look for a design that will look good with the finish and style of your guitar. Most of the time, strap buttons are sold in sets of 2. Depending on the style you choose, strap buttons are generally around $5-$15 USD. For added security, purchase locking strap buttons. These will have a metal piece that fits onto the strap so the strap can't fall off the button while you're playing. Hold the guitar comfortably. Stand or sit the way you normally play, holding the guitar however is most comfortable for you. Even when you're wearing a strap, your hands will support most of the weight of the guitar. By holding the guitar normally, you'll be able to determine the location where the strap will sit most comfortably. It's important that the strap helps you support the guitar comfortably; otherwise, wearing it could interfere with your playing. Have someone help you drape the strap around your neck. Since you need to be comfortable, this part will be easier if you have help. If the strap has a cushion, rest it on your shoulder, then drape the ends of the strap down so they reach the guitar at a natural angle. Drape the side of the strap that attaches to the neck in front of your left shoulder, and wrap the side that attaches to the guitar's body behind your right shoulder. (Reverse this if you play left-handed.) The button on the body of the guitar should go in the center of the bottom panel, directly across the guitar from the head. Some guitars already have a strap button on the bottom of the guitar. If this is the case, attach the strap to this button, then wrap the strap behind your back and over your opposite shoulder, and find the angle location where the strap should attach to the neck of the guitar. Draw a mark on the guitar where you want the buttons to go. If you stand the guitar on its end, the first strap button should be located on the part of the guitar that's closest to the floor. The other should either be on the neck of the guitar or on the body close to the neck. To ensure the guitar can support the strap, make sure your marks are at least 1 ⁄ 4 in (3.2 cm) in from the edge of the guitar. Try to keep the mark as small as possible, since you might not be able to remove it from the guitar if it's bigger than the button. You can crack the neck heel when installing a button there. If you don't want to take this chance, use string to tie the strap into place. Measure the fasteners and select a drill bit that's slightly smaller. The buttons you use will need to screw into the guitar. If the drill bit you use to make is exactly the same size, then the screw will strip out the wood and it won't hold the strap securely. The size of strap buttons may vary by manufacturer, so it's a good idea to measure them even if you've done this before. For example, if the diameter of your button, including the threads, is ⁄ 64 in (0.36 cm), but the diameter of the shaft without the threads is ⁄ 64 in (0.28 cm), use a ⁄ 64 in (0.28 cm) drill bit. Mark the drill bit with a marker at the depth you want to drill. If you drill too far into the guitar, you could accidentally put a hole in the other side. On the other hand, if you don't drill in far enough, the screw could crack the wood. Hold the drill bit up to the guitar to determine the depth you can drill, then mark that spot on the bit. A red marker will be easy to see while you're drilling, but if you watch carefully, you can use whatever color you have on hand. The depth will vary depending on your guitar and the location of the hole, but you probably won't need to drill more than ⁄ 2 –1 in (1.3–2.5 cm). Drill the hole, then countersink it with a Philips-head screwdriver. Using a cordless drill, drill the bit into the guitar just to the depth you marked earlier. This hole is called a pilot hole. Next, slip a Philips-head screwdriver into the hole and rotate it to about the same depth, which will help create the threads your screw will need as it goes into the guitar. Countersinking should help prevent the wood from splitting or the finish from chipping. Lay down the washer and install the strap button. Place a felt washer over the hole, then place the button against the hole. Screw the button into place, but do not force it. If the button seems like it's going in at an angle or it's stuck, stop what you're doing and unscrew the button. Otherwise, you could crack or split the wood. Most strap buttons will come with a small felt washer. If yours didn't come with one, you can buy one from a craft store or skip it entirely. The washer will keep the strap button from rubbing against the finish on the guitar, which could dull or damage it. Repeat the process for the other strap button. If you're installing 2 buttons, find the location of your second mark, then drill and countersink the hole, lay down the washer, and install the second button. If you're only installing 1 button, then you're finished! Attach the metal bit to the strap if you're installing a strap lock. A strap lock functions the same way as a button, but it offers additional stability. A strap lock comes with 2 pieces—one that attaches to the guitar, and one that attaches to the strap. Install the button on the guitar the same way you would for a basic strap button, then follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing the lock on the strap. When you attach the strap, the lock will snap into place. To remove it, just press the quick-release button, usually on the side of the lock. This is a good option if you have an expensive guitar or you tend to move around a lot while you're playing. Install basic plastic locks by putting them over the knob and twisting. Strap locks will keep your strap from slipping off of the buttons while you're playing. Normal, inexpensive plastic strap locks usually take the form of small discs with holes in the middle and a set of ridges on a rotating upper portion. Install them by pushing the guitar knob through the central hole and using the ridges to twist the lock into place. After doing this for each knob, the strap should remain in place no matter how you twist or pull it while playing. You do not need to install special buttons for these locks. They can be used over your existing strap buttons. Use 5⁄16 in (0.79 cm) rubber washers if you don't have regular locks. Though strap locks are generally fairly cheap, there are free alternatives. For instance, one easy trick is to place a tight-fitting rubber washer over the top of each knob after placing the strap on the guitar. The rubber washer will hold the strap in place while playing, making it more difficult (but not impossible) for the strap to fall off of the guitar. You can find rubber washers at your local hardware store.
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Look for a strap that fits you comfortably. Locate the strap buttons on either side of the guitar's body. Slip one of the buttonholes over the button on the bottom of the guitar. Push the other hole on the strap over the second strap button. Test the strap to make sure it’s secure. Adjust the strap's length as needed. Use caution if you decide to install your own strap buttons. Purchase strap buttons and washers from a music shop. Hold the guitar comfortably. Have someone help you drape the strap around your neck. Draw a mark on the guitar where you want the buttons to go. Measure the fasteners and select a drill bit that's slightly smaller. Mark the drill bit with a marker at the depth you want to drill. Drill the hole, then countersink it with a Philips-head screwdriver. Lay down the washer and install the strap button. Repeat the process for the other strap button. Attach the metal bit to the strap if you're installing a strap lock. Install basic plastic locks by putting them over the knob and twisting. Use 5⁄16 in (0.79 cm) rubber washers if you don't have regular locks.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Find-Pearls
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How to Find Pearls
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Finding a pearl can be as easy as purchasing oysters, if you're lucky. Go to a restaurant, seafood market, or oyster farm and get lots of oysters. The more you have, the better your chances will be for finding a pearl. You'll most likely have to shuck these oysters yourself. To shuck them, insert a knife into the slit and push downward. Once you've sliced through the slit, move the knife around to open the oyster. Look for a pearl on the inside. Pearls from edible oysters can be many colors, like orange, purple, blue, white, or pink, and are typically shaped irregularly instead of a sphere. If there is no pearl in the oyster, eat it or throw the shell away and move onto the next one. If you are determined to find a pearl and have the resources to do so, read on to learn about how to go pearl diving!
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Order oysters. One way to find pearls is to eat oysters in restaurants. It is unusual to find a pearl in a restaurant oyster, especially one of high value. The odds are definitely stacked against you with this method, though it can be done. In fact, edible varieties of oysters generally produce a different type of "pearl" than pearl oysters, but true pearls have very occasionally been found by diners. You don't just have to order oysters on the half shell. Any dish with oysters in it is fair game. You can also try buying oysters to eat at home from a fish market. To shuck an oyster at home, place the slit face up. Insert a table knife in one end of the slit, pushing downward slightly and moving across the opening. Pull the oyster open to look for a pearl. If it doesn't have one, you can still enjoy the oyster. Know what to look for. Most pearls found in edible oysters aren't worth much or anything. They are usually misshapen and especially hard. However, be on the lookout for round pearls. If it is colorful, such as purple or orange, it can be worth a lot more. Pearls can come in all sorts of colors, such as blue, purple, orange, white, pink, green, and black. They can be round, oblong, egg-shaped, or irregularly shaped. However, most edible oysters will produce something closer to a pebble than a pearl. Don't bite down. If you feel something hard when eating oysters, try not to chomp down on it. For one, as noted, most pearls found in edible oysters are especially hard and could crack one of your teeth. In addition, you don't want to swallow it. Pull it out of your mouth immediately. If it looks round, smooth, and lustrous, have it appraised at a jeweler's. Purchase pearl oysters. Some companies sell pearl oysters that can be shipped directly to your home. These companies generally guarantee that you will have an oyster with a pearl in it. Find a guided diving tour. If you've never gone pearl diving before, it's best to use a guided tour. You can find one online or through a travel agency. Some pearl diving companies let you dive for naturally grown pearls. Others are part of a farming operation. You'll have better luck finding pearls with farming operations, but you likely won't get as much diving time. In fact, some companies guarantee you will find a pearl, or they will give you one. Be a good swimmer. To go pearl diving, you will need to be able to swim well. While you may have the aid of scuba gear, in some places you won't. Either way, you need to be able to swim. If you don't already know how to swim, consider taking swimming lessons from your local parks and recreation department or YMCA. Wear the proper attire. The proper attire will depend on where you are. For instance, in Dubai, they have you wear long flowing white pants and a matching top, provided by the company. In that case, the idea is to protect you from jellyfish. Ask the company you are diving with what would be most appropriate. Take a dive. A boat will take you to the diving area. In most cases, you will need to be able to dive 10 to 15 fifteen feet. Sometimes, the company will provide you with a weight to help you sink more quickly. You may be gathering loose oysters, or untying strings of oysters from a farm. Shuck the oysters. At the end, a trained technician will help you shuck the oysters. In some cases, they may use a machine to help gently pry the oyster open. In that case, the oyster will go back in the ocean after the pearl has been removed. Visit a state with natural pearls. In the United States, your main options are Kentucky Lake and Tennessee River in Tennessee and San Angelo for freshwater pearls. For saltwater pearls, your main option is Hawaii. While you can find mussels that produce pearls in other areas, these are the main states for commercially viable pearls. Pay the fee. In most areas, you will need to pay a fee for a permit. In Tennessee, for example, license fees are based on whether you are a commercial in-state resident ($200 in 2016) or commercial out-of-state resident ($1,000 in 2016). You may also get a license as a wholesaler ($500 in 2016). Employ a diver's down flag. When you are in the water, you usually must use a diver's flag. The flag shows that there is someone under the water. In Tennessee, for instance, the law specifies that no boat can go within 50 feet of the flag nor cause wakes withing 200 feet of the flag. The only boat that can be within 50 feet is the boat used to dive from. Dive for pearls. Like with a guided tour, you will likely need to take a boat to the diving area, especially if you are diving for saltwater pearls. However, many freshwater mussels are found in stream beds. So when hunting for freshwater pearls, you only need to walk along areas of the river. Mussels can be difficult to find because they are camouflaged to blend in with the sand and silt at the bottom of the river. Check for mussels in shallow water. Generally, sandy areas are best, and you'll be able to find them in rivers, lakes, and streams. Many fisherman use waders to wade into the river and gather mussels. Essentially, you wade into the middle of shallow water and feel around in the bottom of the steam for mussels. In lakes, you can employ similar methods of feeling for mussels, but you may need basic diving equipment. If the water is not murky, you'll be able to see mussels sticking up out of the sand at the bottom. Shuck your mussels. Use a dull knife to shuck your oyster. Place it on a hard surface with the opening up before inserting the knife on one side into the slit on top. Push across the slit, slanting down as you go. Once you've done this step, you should be able to pull it open and look for your pearl. Burnish your pearl with table salt and a soft cloth that's a little damp. Follow local regulations. Usually, the mussels you take will need to be of a certain size. In Tennessee, for instance, they lay out the size for each species. The easiest way to measure your mussels is to use a ring with an interior that is the specified size. Then you just see whether the mussel passes through or not. For pink heelsplitters and washboards, the mussels need to be 4 inches in diameter. River pigtoes, lake pigtoes, maple leafs, southerns, three ridges, and elephant ears need to be 2 5/8 inches in diameter, while ebonies and monkey faces need to be 2 3/8 inches in diameter.
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Order oysters. Know what to look for. Don't bite down. Purchase pearl oysters. Find a guided diving tour. Be a good swimmer. Wear the proper attire. Take a dive. Shuck the oysters. Visit a state with natural pearls. Pay the fee. Employ a diver's down flag. Dive for pearls. Shuck your mussels. Follow local regulations.
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How to Remove a Guarantor
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A guarantor is a co-signer that assumes financial responsibility for a loan if a borrower defaults. Depending on the terms of your loan, you may be able to remove your guarantor by talking with your lender. Schedule a meeting with your lender or talk to them over the phone if a meeting isn't possible. Be honest about why you want to remove the guarantor then ask what your options are. If you're not able to remove the guarantor altogether, you may be able to replace them with someone else. You might also be able to refinance the loan or renegotiate the terms of the loan to remove the necessity of having a guarantor. Once the lender approves the renegotiated loan terms, both you and the guarantor will need to sign the documents to make them official.
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Speak with your guarantor. Talk to your guarantor about why you would like to remove her or why she no longer wants to act as your co-signer. This can clear up any problems and may prevent you from having to remove your guarantor and go through the process of renewing your loan. In some cases, you may not be able to speak to your co-signer because of death or divorce. In these cases, you may need to speak to your and the individual's lawyer. In the case of the death of a guarantor, many institutions will call the co-signed loan and collect from estate of the guarantor if equitable security cannot be obtained by the borrower. Your guarantor may have a legitimate reason for wanting off of the loan, such as she is buying a house and doesn't want this tied to her credit. If you have some type of personal issue with the guarantor, this may not be enough of a justification to remove her as co-signer. Your guarantor should also have a copy of the loan terms and you may want to call her attention to the clauses on guarantors for her information. Review the terms of your loan. Every loan comes with paperwork that details the terms of the loan, including contingencies related to a guarantor. Knowing the details related to guarantors on your loan can help you not only understand what you require to remove a guarantor, but also if it is even possible. Be aware that many lenders will not allow you to remove guarantors, except in cases of death or possibly divorce. In the case of divorce, both parties typically remain liable unless there is a court order. In cases where you may remove and/ or replace a co-signer, there may be additional fees or you may even need to sign a new contract, which could change the terms of your original loan. Call your lender if you have any questions. Schedule a meeting with your lender. If you decide to proceed with removing your guarantor, schedule a meeting with your lender. This can help you explain the reasons for why you want to remove the lender as well as discuss what options you have in altering the loan terms. You can also schedule time to speak to your lender over the phone if meeting with the organization in person isn't possible. Make sure to schedule the meeting as soon as possible, possibly before your next payment is due. Be honest with your lender. This may help open up different options for removing the co-signer. Explore your options. Discuss with your lender all of the options available to you to remove or replace your guarantor. Knowing what possibilities you have may save you money, headaches, and possibly your relationship with your guarantor. Some of the options you may have include: Removing a guarantor altogether. Replacing the guarantor. Paying off the loan or refinancing it. It's also possible that you will not have the option to change the terms of the loan or remove the guarantor. Make the best decision for you and the guarantor. Once you've had a chance to review your options with your lender and guarantor, make a decision on how to proceed. Make sure that whatever decision you render is in the best interest of you and the guarantor. Because the relationship of guarantor-borrower is often personal, you'll want to make sure that any terms are not to the detriment of either party, which could have a significant impact on personal ties. In some cases, you may have to involve a lawyer, especially in cases of death or the demise of a personal or business partnership. Be aware that in most cases, the guarantor is legally committed to remain co-signer no matter her personal preferences. She should have contemplated such contingencies before agreeing to act as your guarantor. Renegotiate the terms of your loan. If your lender allows you to remove the guarantor from your loan, you may have or want to renegotiate the terms. This may help you get better rates or remove the necessity for a guarantor altogether. Be aware that a bank will not allow a past-due or defaulted account to remove a guarantor. In this case, you will have to replace the guarantor you removed with someone else. The bank may reassess your need for a guarantor based on successful payments of the loan and proof that you have improved your credit score and are able to continue making regular payments. In turn, this may give you a more beneficial interest rate or even loan terms. If you are able to replace the guarantor, the lender will need information for a new guarantor before it can renegotiate the terms of your loan. Identify potential co-signers. If you are able and need to replace a guarantor on a loan, you will need to designate a new guarantor for the loan. Identify several potential persons or organizations that could act as a guarantor for your loan. This can help ensure that you have a viable replacement in the event that someone doesn't agree to act as your co-signer. You can ask close friends, family members, or employers to act as your guarantor. Make sure to only ask persons who are close to you and know you are asking in good faith. Be honest with any person or organization you ask about why you need a guarantor. This could help you secure a co-signer and demonstrate a request made in good faith. Be understanding if an individual or organization cannot act as your guarantor. This is a significant responsibility that may leave them with a considerable burden in the event your default. Check financial viability of your guarantor. A potential guarantor needs to have good credit in order replace your current co-signer. Checking the financial viability of the person you asked to act as your guarantor can help you avoid problems or delays when you renegotiate loan terms with your lender. You can ask your guarantor about their financial health, which may be enough information. If you want to be absolutely sure you can avoid problems replacing the proposed guarantor with your lender, ask them to provide you a copy of her credit report from the three primary credit reporting agencies. The bank will request this information in any case. You may not need to ask an organization for its credit information, though the lender will also require information about it as well as a contact person, such as the Chief Financial Officer or your boss. Present the new guarantor to your lender. You will need to give your lender information regarding the person or organization you have designated as the replacement guarantor. Make sure to have all relevant financial information for your co-signer to avoid delays to approval. Your guarantor may need the following forms of identification or financial information: Credit report(s) Employment and salary information Proof of ability to pay Personal identification including age Proof of residence or citizenship. Await your lender’s decision. Your lender will need to approve your proposed guarantor in order to add her name to your loan. Wait for the response from your lender before making any plans. It may take your lender up to a week to make a decision on the viability of your proposed guarantor. For example, the lender may run credit reports or contact your co-signer's employer during this time. If your lender doesn't approve your guarantor, present another one of your options for co-signing the loan. Sign your loan. Once your lender approves the renegotiated loan terms and your replacement guarantor, you will need to sign the necessary paperwork. Make sure your guarantor is present, as she will also need to sign the documents. You may need to schedule an appointment with your lender to sign the new loan. Make sure your appointment is at a time that both you and your guarantor can attend. Some lenders may not issue the loan or refinance until they have the physical signature of your co-signer. Make sure that you and your guarantor read the terms of the loan very carefully before signing. If you have any questions or concerns, ask your lender to clarify them. Be aware that your guarantor may not agree to act based on the terms of the loan, which represents a considerable risk for her and her credit. Obtain copies of the loan. Once you've signed the loan, make sure you and your guarantor have copies of the loan agreement. This can help clarify any questions or issues that may come up between in the life of the loan. Pay loan installments regularly. It's important to make regular and timely payments on your loan. This can help improve your credit score and may help you get better loan terms on your current or future loans. If you are unable to make a payment, call your lender and speak to someone about the issue. In many cases, lenders are willing to work with a person if they've make regular payments and agree to make installments towards any overdue amount.
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Speak with your guarantor. Review the terms of your loan. Schedule a meeting with your lender. Explore your options. Make the best decision for you and the guarantor. Renegotiate the terms of your loan. Identify potential co-signers. Check financial viability of your guarantor. Present the new guarantor to your lender. Await your lender’s decision. Sign your loan. Obtain copies of the loan. Pay loan installments regularly.
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How to Dress Like a Mod
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If you want to dress like a mod, choose modern-looking clothes and bright, bold colors. Modern garments, like miniskirts, tailored suits, and slim pants are part of the mod style. You can also wear blouses with three-quarter length arms, men's button-up shirts, or polo shirts in bright colors, like red, blue, and white. Bomber jackets or parkas are another key part of mod fashion. Pair your jacket with a button-up shirt for a dressy look. Alternatively, dress more casually with a polo shirt and a green or tan-colored jacket. When it comes to footwear, try Chelsea boots, desert lace-ups or loafers either in black, brown, or grey. You can also accessorize your outfits with hats and ties, which were very popular in the 1960s when the mod style developed.
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Choose modern colors and patterns. The mod style focuses on color blocking, black and white, and hints of bright yellow, orange, pink, and pastels. Bold, geometric patterns like British flags, polka-dots, and stripes were all popular mod styles. Wear mini-skirts. Mini-skirts that sat several inches above the knee were a hot mod item during the 60s. Look for bold colors and bright prints, as well as staples like black and navy. Pick fun fabrics, such as tweed, wool, or velvet. Pick slim-fitting trousers. Slim-fitting pants are a mod fashion staple, and ankle-length pants and capris were also popular. Choose neutral colors and pair with bold tops. You can also roll up the pants to show off your mod shoes. Choose A-line skirts. A-lines were just as popular as minis in mod times. They look great with a twin-set as well as a three-quarter sleeve blouse. Pair a neutral A-line with a color-blocked top, or choose a patterned A-line and a solid top. Try a shift dress. Shift dresses are loose and a bit boxy, so they look good on every body type. Choose a sleeveless shift in a geometric print for a fun and easy mod look. Add a pair of flats and a fun scarf, and you're ready to go. Wear men’s shirts. Button-up shirts were popular for both men and women. Pair a men's button down with a mini-skirt or slim-fitting pants for a mod look. Top off the outfit with a printed scarf and oversize sunglasses. Get a twin-set. Twin-set tops and sweaters are a must. Choose a few in different colors and pair with an A-line skirt for a totally modern style. You could also pair a twin-set with fitted pants and booties. Try three-quarter length sleeves. This sleeve length was all the rage for mods. Consider dresses or blouses in bold patterns with three-quarter length sleeves to add flair to your look. Pair a top with three-quarter length sleeves with a mini-skirt and flats for a mod look. Wear a bomber jacket or parka. Bomber jackets and parkas were popular for both men and women. Add a bomber jacket over an outfit with an A-line dress or skirt, or pair a parka with a men's button-down and trousers. Choose T-strap shoes or loafers. T-strap shoes, flats, loafers, and booties were popular mod items. Choose t-straps to dress up an outfit, or loafers to add a casual feel. Pick booties for a more rockin' vibe. Bowling shoes were also fashionable while mod styles were popular. Look for fun details, such as piping, buckles, colored laces, or patterns. Cut your hair in a bob or pixie cut. The bob was huge during the mod era, and many women chose a pixie cut as well. Consider chopping off your locks if you are truly dedicated to mod fashion. Make your eyes pop. Twiggy-style makeup is a mod staple. Heavy eyeliner and false lashes will give you a fresh, mod look. Don't wear blush or bold eye shadow, and choose a nude lipstick to complete the mod look. Add bold accessories. Top things off with fun accessories such as scarves, bold jewelry, headbands, and big sunglasses inspired by modern art to accentuate your look. Choose items with patterns such as polka-dots and geometric prints. Choose modern colors. Bold prints and bright colors are the epitome of mod. Red, white, and blue are traditional British mod colors. Color-blocking is also a mod style so keep an eye out for those types of items. Get a tailored suit. Look for well-made, slim-cut suits. The original mods wore tailored suits (black, gray and brown) with vests and pocket squares. Pants should be slim and suits should always be three button. Pick a polo shirt. Polo shirts are an essential mod item. Though you may equate a polo shirt with a preppy look, the way you pair a polo with other items makes it more mod. Be sure to button the shirt all the way to the top, as this creates the streamlined modern look. Wear a bomber jacket or parka. Both bomber jackets and parkas are typical mod styles. Pair a bomber jacket with a button-up for a more dressed-up style. Consider leaving the zipper down halfway to show off your shirt. Choose a parka in green or tan for a traditional mod look, reminiscent of The Who. Pick slim-fit trousers. These pants are a mix between a boxy design and a tighter pant. Slim-fit does not equate to skinny jeans; they should be fitted, not tight. Choose chinos or a tapered pant. Roll up the cuff of your pants to show off your footwear. Levi's jeans, shrunk to fit, were also a popular mod item. Choose Chelsea boots or desert lace-ups. Chelsea boots were incredibly popular in the mod scene. Desert lace-up boots are another popular mod choice. Consider purchasing a pair of each, one in black and one in brown or gray, so you have the perfect shoe to pair with any outfit. Oxfords are also a mod shoe option. Mix formal and casual pieces. Pair a fitted polo with slim-fit chinos and Chelsea boots to create a totally mod look. Wear a brightly-colored shirt with your suit to stand out in a modern way, or even put a parka on over your button-up and add a lace-up desert boot. Wear a mop-top. During mod times, many men wore their hair longer than usual. Choose a bowl-cut or a slightly shaggy style to complete your mod look. Think Paul McCartney or Miles Kane. Accessorize with hats or scarves. Thin ties, newsboy caps, and scarves all pull together the look for men. Round glasses were also quite popular for men during mod times. Buttons from mod bands and British flag pins complete the look.
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Choose modern colors and patterns. Wear mini-skirts. Pick slim-fitting trousers. Choose A-line skirts. Try a shift dress. Wear men’s shirts. Get a twin-set. Try three-quarter length sleeves. Wear a bomber jacket or parka. Choose T-strap shoes or loafers. Cut your hair in a bob or pixie cut. Make your eyes pop. Add bold accessories. Choose modern colors. Get a tailored suit. Pick a polo shirt. Wear a bomber jacket or parka. Pick slim-fit trousers. Choose Chelsea boots or desert lace-ups. Mix formal and casual pieces. Wear a mop-top. Accessorize with hats or scarves.
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How to Grease and Flour a Pan
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To grease and flour a pan, choose an agent for greasing, such as butter or shortening, and cut a piece of wax paper large enough to hold about 1 tablespoon of the grease. Hold the wax paper in your hand with the grease facing up, and then spread the fat over the interior of the pan, making sure all of the surfaces are covered. Next, dust the pan with 1-2 tablespoons of flour or cocoa powder, tilting the pan to ensure that the flour coats every part of the pan where there's grease.
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Choose between butter or shortening to grease your pan with. Butter and shortening are the 2 most common fats used to grease baking pans. Butter will impart a slight richness to the batter and will help the exterior bake to a golden brown. Shortening is flavorless and the batter is less likely to brown. Oil-based sprays and vegetable oil should not be used to grease the pan. Oil turns into a hard glaze when it is heated that can be tough to remove from the pan. Scoop up shortening with a pastry brush for a flavorless option. Gently dip your brush or paper towel into your shortening and pick up a glob about the size of a dollar coin. If your shortening is too hard, let it sit out at room temperature until it softens up enough to be pliable. Leave your shortening within reach in case you need more for another pan. You can buy pastry brushes at most home goods stores. Open up a stick of unsalted butter for a smoother and richer pan lining. Grab a new stick of unsalted butter from the package. Open up 1 side of the paper until about half of the butter stick is out. Leave the paper on the bottom half of the butter so you can hold it without getting your hands greasy. Rub butter or shortening over the bottom and sides of your pan. Spread a thin layer of your greasing agent onto the entire bottom of your pan. Make sure there are no holes in your layer. Go over every part of the pan at least once. Turn your pan on its side and apply your greasing agent to the sides of the pan as well. Spray a thin layer of cooking spray on your pan if you are not baking. For normal stovetop pans and dishes, oil and cooking sprays are fine to use. Hold the spray can at least 5 inches (13 cm) away from your pan. Spray a thin layer of spray over the whole pan, making sure to coat the entire thing. A recipe will not usually ask you to flour your pan for stovetop cooking. Set aside some flour that is already used in your recipe. Various flour types can be used to flour the pan, but the rule of thumb is to use the flour that the recipe called for. This way you won't be altering the taste or composition of the batter. Choose cocoa powder instead of flour for chocolate baked goods. Flour is tasteless, but it can leave a white residue on baked goods, especially if they are chocolate ones. For chocolate cakes, muffins, or any baked good that has cocoa powder in it, set aside some cocoa powder in place of flour. Sprinkle flour or cocoa powder onto the pan. Add 1 or 2 tbsp. (15 to 30 ml) of flour or cocoa powder to the greased pan by pinching it in between your fingers and sprinkling it all over. Pick the pan up and tilt it about, allowing the flour to distribute and cover the entire interior of the pan. Invert the pan over the garbage or a sink and tap it gently with your hand to remove any excess flour. The flour or cocoa powder will stick to the greasing agent that you've already put down. Flour and cocoa powder both act as a second barrier between your baked good and the pan. If your recipe calls for parchment paper in addition to greasing and flouring, put the parchment paper down on top of the grease and the flour or cocoa powder. It will act as another barrier between your baked good and the pan. Pour your batter into the pan. Hold your bowl of batter directly over the pan. Gently pour it in, using a spoon if you need to scrape the bowl. The flour and grease will provide a non-stick layer so that your baked good does not stick to your pan. Bake your batter according to the recipe. Greasing and flouring your pan works better than using a non-stick oil spray.
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Choose between butter or shortening to grease your pan with. Scoop up shortening with a pastry brush for a flavorless option. Open up a stick of unsalted butter for a smoother and richer pan lining. Rub butter or shortening over the bottom and sides of your pan. Spray a thin layer of cooking spray on your pan if you are not baking. Set aside some flour that is already used in your recipe. Choose cocoa powder instead of flour for chocolate baked goods. Sprinkle flour or cocoa powder onto the pan. Pour your batter into the pan.
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How to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Pan
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To keep a fiberglass shower floor clean, start by applying cleaning solution like vinegar or bathroom cleaner to a damp sponge. Then, gently rub the surface using side to side motions to lift dirt and residue. Once it's cleaned, wash the pan out with water. To maintain your shower pan, dry the pan after each use with a squeegee. You can also condition the pan by using a wet rag to buff dull areas with car wax about twice a year.
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Make a vinegar solution. Mix a half cup of vinegar with a gallon of water. Stir to ensure that the solution is evenly mixed. Use non-abrasive household cleaners. Dishwashing detergents and liquid laundry detergents are gentle enough for use on fiberglass shower pans. They are also generally cheaper than specialized bathroom cleaning products. Do not use bleach based products or scouring powders to clean fiberglass. Make a baking soda mix. Mix half a cup of baking soda with a few tablespoons of water. Mix the water and baking soda until it develops the consistency of paste. Use all-purpose or bathroom cleaner. Bathroom cleaners and all-purpose cleaners are generally gentle enough for use on fiberglass surfaces, but are sometimes reputed to be unnecessarily expensive. Use a Magic Eraser. Magic Erasers are soft sponges with cleaning solutions inside. They only need to be wet to be used. They are gentle enough for fiberglass and very good at picking up heavy stains. Wet a nonabrasive sponge. Use a sponge made of nylon, polyester, or polyethylene. Other cleaners can be too abrasive for fiberglass. If you are using a Magic Eraser, wet it instead. Apply cleaning solution to the sponge. Depending upon the solution, either spray it on the sponge or dunk the sponge in it. If you are using a Magic Eraser, skip this step. Rub gently from side to side. Rub the pan with a set pattern, to ensure that you do not miss any spots. Begin, for example, in the far right corner, then work your way to the far left corner. Scrub back and forth this way, moving closer each time you hit the end of the pan until you reach the corners on the opposite end. Periodically clean your sponge. Squeeze your sponge out into a nearby sink and then rewet it. Apply more cleaning solution to the sponge before going back to cleaning the tub. Clean the sponge like this a couple of times during the process of scrubbing the tub. Wash out the pan. After you have scrubbed the entire tub, turn on the water to wash out the cleaning solution. If this does not sufficiently clean out the pan, use a new sponge to wipe up the remainder of the solution. Apply cleaning solution to the pan. Use a sponge to spread the cleaning solution you selected throughout the entire pan. Follow all the preceding steps, except washing out the pan. Allow the solution to sit for an hour. If you allow the solution to sit, it will continue to remove dirt. This will get the pan cleaner than if you remove the solution immediately after wiping it down. Rinse out the solution. After the solution has sat for about an hour, turn on the water to wash off the solution. Use a clean sponge to pick up any of the solution that remains in the pan. Spot clean with nail polish remover. If there is a stain that remains despite all your best efforts, cover a white cloth with nail polish remover. Rub the spot lightly with the cloth until the spot has been removed. Then, wash the nail polish remover off the pan with a clean sponge or cloth. Although nail polish remover is not bad for the fiberglass, it should be used as a last resort because it can be bad for you. It is highly flammable, so do not use it near fire, or a heat source. Because the substance is toxic, do you not allow it to wash down the drain. Use a cloth to pick it up after you are done. Condition the pan with an automotive white wax. To maintain the shiny finish of the fiberglass, apply automotive white wax. Wash the pan down with a wet rag and then use a rag to lightly apply the wax to dull or scratched areas. Some manufacturers recommend that you perform this treatment twice a year. Dry the pan after every use. If you want your pan to keep its shiny appearance all the time, keep a squeegee in the shower. When you finish taking your showers, use the squeegee to pick up moisture and dry off the pan. Keep abrasive cleaners away from your fiberglass. Fiberglass is fragile and can easily be scratched up. Never use scouring powders, scouring pads, steel wool, scrapers, or bleach to clean fiberglass.
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Make a vinegar solution. Use non-abrasive household cleaners. Make a baking soda mix. Use all-purpose or bathroom cleaner. Use a Magic Eraser. Wet a nonabrasive sponge. Apply cleaning solution to the sponge. Rub gently from side to side. Periodically clean your sponge. Wash out the pan. Apply cleaning solution to the pan. Allow the solution to sit for an hour. Rinse out the solution. Spot clean with nail polish remover. Condition the pan with an automotive white wax. Dry the pan after every use. Keep abrasive cleaners away from your fiberglass.
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How to Dispute an E‐ZPass Violation in New Jersey
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To dispute an E-ZPass violation in New Jersey, call the Violation Processing Center at 1-973-368-1425 and provide your violation number to the representative. If it's your first violation, ask them to waive the $50 administrative fee so you'll just have to pay the original toll. You can also submit a dispute through the New Jersey E-ZPass website at www.ezpassnj.com. Just enter in your violation number and your license plate number, then choose the option to submit a dispute.
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Ask for a waiver if it's your first violation. Call the Violation Processing Center at 1-973-368-1425 and provide your violation number to the representative. Explain that it's your first violation and request they waive the $50 administrative fee. If you can get the fee waived, you'll only have to pay the toll. While this can be frustrating if you were sent the violation in error, it may take more time and effort than it would be worth simply to avoid paying $1.50. Access your violation online. From the NJ E-ZPass website, you can enter the violation number on your notice along with your license tag number at https://www.ezpassnj.com/vector/violations/violationInquiry.do?locale=en_US&from=Home&btnLogin.x=1&formid=frmViol. When you click "view violation," it will pull up the violation and give you the option either to pay the violation or to submit a dispute. You can also manage your violations by logging into your online account and navigating to the violation page. Mail documentation if you want a paper trail. Especially if you're getting repeated erroneous violations, you may want to submit your dispute in writing. Write a formal letter with details about the violation and your dispute. Attach any relevant documents as proof. For example, if the photo shows a tag that doesn't match the tag on your vehicle, you could take a picture of your tag and submit the two photos to show the difference. Use the address for the E-ZPass Violations Processing Center: P.O. Box 4971, Trenton, NJ 08650. Make a copy of everything you send before you mail it. Use certified mail with return receipt requested so you know when your letter is received. Request a new tag if your tag is more than 3 years old. Older tags may have a dead battery that causes them not to send a signal to the transponder. When this happens, your tag won't be read and the toll won't be deducted from your account. Contact E-ZPass at 1-800-AUTO-TOLL and request a new tag. The operator will deduct the toll from your account and remove the violation from your record. You won't have to pay the additional $50 administrative fee. Read your violation notice carefully. It may be several weeks after the alleged violation occurs before you get a notice in the mail. The violation notice will state the specific location, date, and time that the violation was registered. Violation notices are automatically generated. It could be that you received the notice in error. Check the photo taken and make sure the vehicle and tag number are yours. Identify the specific violation. Most commonly, you'll receive a violation notice because your E-ZPass tag wasn't read. But you can also get a violation if your tag isn't mounted properly, or if you switched your tag to a different vehicle and didn't update your account. For some of these violations, you can get the violation removed after you've updated your account or corrected the problem that led to the violation. Review your itemized statement. For the first 6 months after you open an E-ZPass account, you'll receive a statement every month. From then on out, you'll get a statement every other month. Make sure there are no deductions from your account that are unfamiliar to you. If you have a statement that covers the time period of the violation, look for a deduction with the same date, time, and location as the violation. Verify your account status. If you received a violation notice alleging that your account had insufficient funds, there may be a hold or other problem with your account. Contact the E-ZPass service center at 1-888-288-6865 to verify that your account is in good standing. You can also verify your account status online at the NJ E-ZPass website, www.ezpassnj.com.
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Ask for a waiver if it's your first violation. Access your violation online. Mail documentation if you want a paper trail. Request a new tag if your tag is more than 3 years old. Read your violation notice carefully. Identify the specific violation. Review your itemized statement. Verify your account status.
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How to Develop a Slightly Raspy Singing Voice
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A raspy singing voice is caused by incomplete contact between your vocal cords, nodules, calluses, or ulcers. This is generally a result of smoking and other damage, but you can imitate this by tensing your neck and exhaling a lot of air as you sing. You can also produce saliva at the back of your throat to make your voice more raspy. However, don't do this regularly or for long periods of time, since this can damage your vocal cords. If you want to try singing with a raspy voice for a short time, make sure you drink plenty of water to hydrate your throat and reduce the chance of damaging your voice. Alternatively, use software to give your voice a raspy edge without the risk of damaging your vocal cords.
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Warm up your voice. Before you attempt to sing in a slightly raspy voice, you should warm up appropriately. Try starting with breathing exercises, and then move on to scales. After that you can continue warming up with trills and hums. Tense your neck while singing. A raspy sound occurs when there is incomplete contact between vocal chords. You can get a raspy singing voice by tensing your neck and exuding a lot of air as you sing. This will prevent your vocal chords from coming into complete contact and result in a slightly raspy singing voice. It is okay to sing or record a couple of songs with this technique, but you should not sing or record an entire album or concert as this can cause long-term damage to your vocal chords. Imitate a coughing sound for lower range vocals. If you are singing near the bottom of your vocal range, you can combine your singing voice with the edginess of a cough. Try coughing a few times. Notice the grinding deep in your throat that is responsible for the cough. Now recreate this grinding as you sing. Use your saliva. One way to produce a raspy voice is to create a significant amount of saliva and/or phlegm in the back of your throat.Then begin singing in a growl-like voice. Tighten the muscles in your throat just enough so that the airflow is restricted by the phlegm. Your throat should feel like it does when you make a low-pitched growling noise. Hire a vocal coach. Singing in a slightly raspy voice can damage your vocal chords. To ensure you don't end up with long-term damage, you should enlist the help of a professional that can guide your explorations in raspy singing. Research vocal coaches in your area, ask them about their teaching methodologies, and set up an initial voice lesson. Use technology. You don't need to ruin your voice to get that slightly raspy sound you're looking for. Try using technology instead. For example, you can record a song in your normal voice and then have an audio engineer augment the recording so that your voice sounds raspy. This will protect your vocal chords while giving you the raspy recording you desire. Understand you can damage your vocal chords. Singing in a raspy voice can cause long-term damage to your vocal chords. This is especially true if you are singing in a raspy voice, which can strain your vocal chords. Voice problems like vocal nodules and vocal polyps can develop if you abuse or overuse your voice. Know when to stop. It is important that you keep your vocal chords safe when you are trying to develop a slightly raspy singing voice. If your throat is sore or dry, you should not sing. You should also stop singing in a raspy voice if your voice seems fatigued. You can remedy a dry throat by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, resting your voice, and drinking warm water with lemon. Sing within your vocal range. Using the extremes of your vocal range, such as singing too high or too loudly, can put your vocal chords at risk. This is also true if you attempt to sing too low or too softly. Instead, sing within your natural range. Stay hydrated. Making sure your body is hydrated is an important part of singing safely. Be sure to drink eight glasses of water each day. Limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine as both can dry out and irritate your vocal chords. You can also use a humidifier in your home.
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Warm up your voice. Tense your neck while singing. Imitate a coughing sound for lower range vocals. Use your saliva. Hire a vocal coach. Use technology. Understand you can damage your vocal chords. Know when to stop. Sing within your vocal range. Stay hydrated.
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How to Get a Hoya Plant to Bloom
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To get your Hoya plant to bloom, you'll need to give it a few hours of direct sunlight and keep its soil from getting too moist. Place your Hoya plant near an east- or west-facing window if you can, which will give it the ideal 2-4 hours of direct sunlight. You can also place it in front of a south-facing window, but you should hang sheer curtains to help diffuse the sunlight. Since Hoya plants can suffer if their soil's damp for too long, you should only water it if the soil is nearly dry. If water collects in the saucer, empty it out so the water doesn't keep the soil damp. You should also give your Hoya plant a 5-10-5 fertilizer diluted in water once a month during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Place your Hoya near a window. Sufficient light is one of the most important contributing factors when trying to get a Hoya to bloom. The ideal location indoors is right in front of a window facing east or west where it is exposed to two to four hours of direct sunlight. Your plant should also be exposed to bright, indirect light during the rest of the day. Hang sheer curtains if you place your plant in front of a south-facing window. It can also be placed in front of a window that faces south, as long as there is a sheer curtain between the plant and the window to help diffuse the hot, direct sunlight. When the plant is left in a south window all day without a sheer curtain for shade, the leaves will scorch, becoming very pale or tan. Give your plant additional sunlight to help it bloom. If the Hoya plant is over three years old and is still not blooming, try giving it one or two more hours of direct sunlight each day. Other signs that the Hoya is not getting enough light are new leaves that are small and pale green, long sections of bare stem, slow growth and dead mature leaves. Let the potting soil dry out almost all the way before watering a Hoya plant during the spring, summer and fall. Use water that has been left sitting in an open container for 24 hours or more. Leaving the water to sit allows the chlorine and fluorine, chemicals found in tap water that can harm a Hoya plant, to dissipate into the air naturally. The water will also be at room temperature which is better for Hoyas. Fresh tap water is very cold and could stress these tropical plants. Water Hoyas in the morning. This allows the plant to retain its moisture during the day. Distribute the water over the potting soil evenly until it begins to drain out of the drain holes in the bottom of the container. Dump the excess water out of the saucer beneath the container. If left in the saucer, the excess water could wick up into the container and keep the soil too wet. Wet soil deprives the Hoya roots of oxygen and encourages root rot. Let the potting mix dry completely before watering your plant in the winter to encourage the Hoya to have a rest period. A winter rest period helps Hoyas bloom the following spring or summer. Recognize signs that your plant is being watered too much, or has rotted. Hoya plant leaves will turn yellow and drop if it is being watered too much. Water it less often. If the leaves continue to turn yellow and drop, turn the container on its side and gently slide the Hoya out of the container. Shake the potting soil off the roots to get a good look at them. If they have black tips or the whole root is black or brown and mushy, the Hoya has root rot. If most of the roots are rotten, the plant should be thrown away. If only a few are bad, repot it using peat-based potting soil that contains perlite or vermiculite for improved drainage. Be sure to use a container with drain holes. Water it immediately but then let the soil become completely dry before watering again. If the plant shrivels, it is not being watered often enough. Water it more often. Give the Hoya plant 5-10-5 water-soluble houseplant fertilizer once a month in the spring, summer and fall. Getting the right fertilizer ratio, 5-10-5, is important when trying to get the Hoya to bloom. The number in the middle (10) is phosphorus which promotes flowering. It should be higher than the first number (5) which is nitrogen because nitrogen causes stem and leaf growth. The third number (5) is potassium which supports light absorption. It should be about equal to the first number. Do not give your plant fertilizer in the winter while it is resting. Begin fertilizing again in the spring to give it the nutrients it needs to grow and bloom. Dilute your fertilizer. The usual dilution rate is 1 teaspoon in a gallon of water but it may be slightly different, depending on the fertilizer you choose. Check the label on the bottle and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Look for signs that your plant is getting too much, or not enough, fertilizer. Pale leaves and stems and a slow growth rate are indications that the Hoya is not getting enough fertilizer. If that occurs, increase the frequency to twice a month. When the Hoya is getting fertilizer too often, the new leaves are darker green and smaller and the stem length between the leaves becomes shorter. Reduce the frequency to every five to six weeks if that happens. Give the diluted fertilizer to the Hoya right after watering. Giving fertilizer to a dry Hoya could damage its roots. Do not repot the Hoya until the container is full of roots. There should be very little soil left. When it does need to be repotted, move it into a container that is no more than 1 inch larger than the old one. Repot your plant with peat-based potting soil. Put 1 inch of potting soil into the new container, gently remove the Hoya from its old container and set it in the new one. Fill in around the roots with potting soil and water it generously to settle the soil and give it a good drink. Leave the flower stem on the Hoya after the blooms fade. It will bloom again on that same stem. The faded flowers can be snipped off with sharp scissors just below the flower. Watch out for mealybugs and scale insects. Hoyas are occasionally bothered by mealybugs and scale insects. They are small, flat, oval, immobile insects and are commonly white, tan or brown. Rid your plant of mealybugs and scale insects. If they do attack, rub them off with your thumbnail or dip a cotton ball in Isopropyl rubbing alcohol and wipe them off the plant with that. Check beneath the leaves and along the stems. Keep a lookout for aphids. Aphids may also try to make a meal out of a Hoya. They are small, oval, soft-bodied insects that are most often green or red, although they can be nearly any color. If they attack, set the Hoya in the sink or tub and wash the aphids off with a strong spray of water.
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Place your Hoya near a window. Hang sheer curtains if you place your plant in front of a south-facing window. Give your plant additional sunlight to help it bloom. Let the potting soil dry out almost all the way before watering a Hoya plant during the spring, summer and fall. Water Hoyas in the morning. Dump the excess water out of the saucer beneath the container. Let the potting mix dry completely before watering your plant in the winter to encourage the Hoya to have a rest period. Recognize signs that your plant is being watered too much, or has rotted. Give the Hoya plant 5-10-5 water-soluble houseplant fertilizer once a month in the spring, summer and fall. Do not give your plant fertilizer in the winter while it is resting. Dilute your fertilizer. Look for signs that your plant is getting too much, or not enough, fertilizer. Give the diluted fertilizer to the Hoya right after watering. Do not repot the Hoya until the container is full of roots. Repot your plant with peat-based potting soil. Leave the flower stem on the Hoya after the blooms fade. Watch out for mealybugs and scale insects. Rid your plant of mealybugs and scale insects. Keep a lookout for aphids.
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How to Knit the Purl Stitch
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To knit a purl stitch, first cast on as many stitches as you'd like. Then, bring the working yarn in front of your needle. Slide the tip of the working needle into the front loop of the first stitch so your needles make an "X." Wrap the working yarn counterclockwise around the working needle, or the needle that's closest to you. Now, keeping your left index finger on the first stitch so it doesn't slide off, bring the working needle down so the tip is at the base of the stitch. Move the tip of the needle to the back of the stitch and move the needle up so the stitch slides onto the working needle. Finally, pull on the working yarn to tighten the purl stitch on your right needle.
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Cast on as many stitches as you like. Since you're practicing the purl stitch, you can work with as many stitches as you want. To make it easier to see your purl stitches, you might want to knit with larger needles and bulky yarn. Once you're comfortable with making the purl stitch, you can use any size of needles and yarn. Bring the working yarn to front. Instead of holding the yarn behind the left needle, bring it in front so it's close to you. If you forget and put the yarn behind, the stitch on your left needle will look like 2 stitches instead of 1. Don't worry about making mistakes as you work on this practice swatch. Pay attention to the mistakes you make, so you know how to prevent them in the future. Insert the working needle into the front of the first stitch on the left needle. Slide the tip of the working into the front loop of the first stitch. Your needles should now look like a large X with the working needle in front. Keep in mind that when you're making a knit stitch, you want to insert the needle into the back of the stitch. Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the needles in place while you hold the working yarn taut with your other hand. Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle that's closest to you. The yarn will still be in the front once you've wrapped it around the needle. Ensure that you're only wrapping the yarn around the working needle and not both of the needles. Pull the loop down and off of the needle to complete the purl stitch. Keep your left index finger on the first stitch so the yarn doesn't slide off of your needle. Then, slowly bring the working needle down so the tip is at the base of the stitch. Move the tip of the needle to the back of the stitch and keep moving up so the stitch slides onto the working needle. The working yarn should still be at the front of the needle. The purl stitch on your right needle will look like a knit stitch that has a small bump at its base. Tug on the yarn before starting your next purl stitch. To keep your stitches tight, pull on the working yarn so the purl stitch on your right needle is secure. Then, keep the working yarn in front and insert the right needle into the front of your next stitch on the left needle. Remember to wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle before pulling off the purl stitch. Follow your pattern or just practice making a few rows of purl stitches so you become comfortable. Practice alternating between knit and purl stitches. Before you start a pattern that uses both of these basic stitches, you need to know how to move the working yarn. When you're purling, the yarn is held in front. If you'd like to knit a stitch, you'll need to move the working yarn to the back before you knit. To make another purl stitch, bring the yarn in front. Remember that the working yarn is close to you for a purl stitch and away from you for a knit stitch. Make a simple rib stitch for scarves or blankets. To make a stretchy ribbed pattern on your fabric, cast on a multiple of 2. Then, knit 1 stitch and purl 1 stitch. Repeat this across the entire row and do it for each row. This will make a reversible pattern that has ribs on both sides of the fabric. For a double rib, knit 2 and purl 2 for every row. This will create a slightly wider rib. If you're reading a pattern for a 1x1 rib stitch, it will look like this: Row 1: *k1, p1* (repeat) Create a stockinette stitch by alternating knit and purl rows. The stockinette stitch is one of the easiest patterns to make once you've learned the purl stitch. Cast on as many stitches as you like and knit every stitch on your first row. Turn the work and purl every stitch of the following row. Keep alternating the rows so your fabric has a bumpy side and a smooth side. The smooth side will show the knit stitches while the bumpy side shows the purled stitches. The stockinette stitch is referred to as "St st" in most patterns. Make the seed stitch by alternating knit and purl stitches. If you'd like to try a pattern that's slightly more challenging and has great texture, work on a seed stitch. Cast on an even number of stitches. Then, knit the first stitch and purl the following stitch. Continue to knit 1 and purl 1 all across the row. Turn your work and knit 1, purl 1, across the entire row. Keep working until you've made as many rows as you like. If you're using a British knitting pattern, the seed stitch is the same as the moss stitch.
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Cast on as many stitches as you like. Bring the working yarn to front. Insert the working needle into the front of the first stitch on the left needle. Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle. Pull the loop down and off of the needle to complete the purl stitch. Tug on the yarn before starting your next purl stitch. Practice alternating between knit and purl stitches. Make a simple rib stitch for scarves or blankets. Create a stockinette stitch by alternating knit and purl rows. Make the seed stitch by alternating knit and purl stitches.
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How to Modify a Nerf Gun
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To modify a spring Nerf gun, start by using a screwdriver to remove all of the screws that are holding the gun together. Then, pull the cylinder where the darts are kept loose and unscrew the cap. Next, use wire cutters to clip off the posts inside each barrel where the darts go, which will allow you to use custom darts in your gun. You can also replace the spring inside of the gun with a stronger spring from a hardware store so you can shoot the darts with more power.
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Get a good blaster for modifying. There are lots of different styles and designs of Nerf guns, but the basic models are usually the best for modifying, since they're both the cheapest and the most common. If you want to get started, getting a basic spring or flywheel blaster will be a good choice, seeing as most Nerfers are more willing to modify cheaper blasters than more expensive ones. You can master-key a Rapidstrike later. Start small and learn the two basic categories of Nerf weaponry: Spring blasters use a plunger system to pull back the spring before it reaches a catch which the trigger releases. The Nerf Longshot is the most commonly modified spring blaster, due to the enormous direct plunger. Flywheel blasters use a dart pusher or conveyor belt to push the darts into a flywheel, which increases the speed of the dart enough to launch it out of the blaster. The Stryfe is the most commonly modified flywheel blaster, owing to its small size and reasonable price. Assemble the tools necessary for basic mods. You don't need to actually do much to make some slight modifications on basic Nerf guns, but you will need a few tools aside from the blaster itself. If you're under 15, it's a good idea to have your parents help you with any tools or cutting that might be necessary. To do the modifications described in the following sections, you'll need: A hand-saw A set of eyeglass screwdrivers Sandpaper Dremel drill or metal file Wire clippers Replacement parts, if you want to upgrade Invent your own mods. Everybody's got their own little tricks and opinions about the best hacks and mods for Nerf guns, and everybody likes different guns. There's no "right" way to do it. The best way to learn is to learn to take apart the gun and see how it works, then start developing your own ideas and mods and trying them out. Check out some other articles about specific mods for specific models below: Make a homemade Nerf sniper scope Paint a Nerf gun Make a Nerf gun shot farther Easily modify a Nerf Longshot Mod a Nerf Maverick Mod a Nerf Recon CS 6 Mod a Nerf Nite Finder Each blaster you buy at the store with come with a small supply of Nerf darts, but the price is quite high. Learn to make "stefans." One of the best basic mods to learn as you're getting started is how to make your own darts and save money. A general method has been developed by Nerfers, and these homemade darts are usually referred to as "stefans." There are various ways of making stefans, but the simplest is described here. You'll need to complete the mods described below to use them. Cut a half-inch-wide foam backer rod into two-inch sections. This rod is also sometimes called a "caulk saver" and is available at any home repair store, usually with the winterizing supplies and caulking materials. It should look familiar (it's the same basic material as Nerf darts). The backer rod will usually be curled up in a loop, which means you'll have to straighten it out before you cut it into individual darts. Most people do this by taping them flat, to a table or some other flat surface for about a day and letting it flatten out naturally. Weigh the darts. To weigh the darts, most people use either BB's or fishing weights. You'll also need scissors and hot glue to make stefans. Make a tiny hole in one end to insert the BB or fishing weight. Cover this hole with hot glue and let it dry. Remove all the screws holding the housing together. The first step to modifying a spring-activated Nerf gun is to take it apart and examine the internal components. The housing of most guns is two plastic halves held together by Philips-head screws. Larger guns will have more screws, but the smaller hand-held pistol style blasters will sometimes have as few as three. Remove the screws with your screwdriver and set them aside. Pull the two halves of the gun together to reveal the internal components. One side should just be a shell, and all the parts should be attached to the other side. Remove the cylinder and unscrew the cap. If you're modifying a Maverick (the easiest way to start), the most common beginner mod is to remove the air restrictors and the barrel posts, which keep you from being able to use stefans, and which decrease the power behind each shot. To do this, you need to pull the cylinder loose, where the darts are kept before they're fired. The cylinder that holds the darts should pull out without having to pull very hard. Just grab it in your hand firmly and pull it back out away from the shell of the gun. With it should come a gray or beige plastic endplate, which you'll need to remove. Usually the endplate is attached with a little orange cap you can pop off using the flat end of a screwdriver, or just using your fingers. Don't lose this cap, or you won't be able to reassemble the blaster. Clip off the barrel posts. Nerf-brand darts are hollow, and slide onto a post in each barrel of the blaster. For a long time, this kept people from being able to make your own darts. Fortunately, you can just clip them off. Remove the end cap with the barrel post from each cylinder and use wire-clipper or some other type of lopper to cut them off, as close to the endplate as possible. If you want, you can sand up the nub that you leave with some sand-paper to clean up the end. It's not necessary, but it'll be cleaner. Reassemble the cylinder by attaching the orange plastic end caps to each of the cylinders and putting the cylinder chamber back together. You're ready to turn your attention to the end plates. File the nubs off the end plates for the "Russian roulette" mod. Remove the gray plastic plate from the end of the cylinder, if you haven't already and find the little arc-shaped plastic nub on the side of it. This is used to stop the cylinder from spinning freely, so you can rotate the chamber in the gun like you're Jesse James. This won't make the gun shoot any differently, but it looks awesome. If you want to complete this mod, file off the nub using a metal file, or a Dremel drill. Smooth it up as much as possible to make the plastic flat, so the chamber won't catch on it. If it doesn't, it won't spin right. Make sure you get help and permissions if you're using a power tool. Reattach the end plates to the blaster and put the cylinder back in the gun. If you wanted about 5–10 feet (1.5–3.0 m) more distance out of your gun and the ability to spin the chamber, you're done. Put the housing back together. Upgrade the spring. If you want more power out of your gun, upgrade to a stronger spring. Examine the firing components of the gun, pulling the spring loose. It's a cheap, flimsy piece of metal, that you can easily upgrade with a trip to the hardware store. Take the spring with you to look for a spring that matches the width and length, and buy one made of a higher quality material. Sometimes, replacing the spring will leave you with a little gap at the back of the gun, where the spring won't go flush with the plastic. To remedy this, you can use a small stack of pennies–three or four should do–to slot in and give the spring something to rest against. The pennies should fit into the chamber perfectly. Consider replacing the barrel. Some really power-obsessed modders like to cut the barrel off the end of the blaster and replace it with a length of PVC pipe or brass pipe that matches the width of their stefans. Keeping a tighter seal and increasing the pressure of the spring can make the darts go much farther and faster. If you want to do this, cut off the barrel of the gun just where it meets the "body" of the gun, and discard it. Cut a length of half-inch diameter PVC pipe that matches the rough length of the barrel, and hot-glue it into place carefully, holding it to complete the seal. It's best to glue around the outside, to avoid little nubs of glue on the inside. If you like the way the gun looks, don't do this. Barrel replacements look pretty bootleg, and you'll gain a little power, but make your gun look kind of ridiculous. Unscrew the battery tray and remove the batteries. If you try to modify the blaster with the batteries in, you could short-circuit the blaster or even shock yourself. Even if the blaster is off, you should always remove the power source first to avoid shocking yourself. Remove all the screws and expose the internal components. The main modifications you can do on flywheel blasters are lock removal and full internal replacement. Some blasters can be modified into a fully-automatic blaster, but most of them already are fully-automatic. Remove the mechanical locks. Most flywheel blasters have both mechanical and electronic locks that prevent you from firing the blaster under certain circumstances. This prevents jams, but a blaster with two many locks is unable to reliably fire. Unscrew the physical locks and remove them. Always look online to see what the locks are, instead of disassembling everything. Disable the electronic locks.by cutting wire and soldering it back together Pry out the physical locks with a screwdriver and flip them around. The walls that hold the electronic locks in place will depress the button, allowing the blaster to fire. Replace the internals. Nerf's electronics work fine, but Nerfers have made alternatives that increase power by quite a bit. Replace the alkaline batteries with IMR batteries, or set up LIPO batteries with displays and alarms for insane power. #Replace the motors and flywheels, also replace your wires so you don't burn out your blaster. Make sure to replace all of the components, as only partially replacing the components will usually burn out the rest of them. Reassemble and test the blaster. If the blaster starts smoking, let it cool and open it again to find what went wrong. Try to make sure you don't accidentally melt the plastic. However, if everything works, your blaster should fire a lot more powerfully and smoothly.
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Get a good blaster for modifying. Assemble the tools necessary for basic mods. Invent your own mods. Each blaster you buy at the store with come with a small supply of Nerf darts, but the price is quite high. Cut a half-inch-wide foam backer rod into two-inch sections. Weigh the darts. Remove all the screws holding the housing together. Remove the cylinder and unscrew the cap. Clip off the barrel posts. File the nubs off the end plates for the "Russian roulette" mod. Upgrade the spring. Consider replacing the barrel. Unscrew the battery tray and remove the batteries. Remove all the screws and expose the internal components. Remove the mechanical locks. Disable the electronic locks.by cutting wire and soldering it back together Pry out the physical locks with a screwdriver and flip them around. Replace the internals. Reassemble and test the blaster.
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How to Warm a Horse's Bit
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To warm a horse's bit, put on some gloves and rub the bit between your hands for several minutes. Alternatively, you can dunk the bit in a bucket of hot water for 10-15 seconds or lukewarm water for 1-2 minutes. You can also wrap the bit in a bit warmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Another option if you have electricity in your stall is to use a hairdryer or portable heater, but don't try this if it's a “soft mouth” bit with plastic parts. If the weather allows, you can hang the bridle in the sun so the sunshine warms up the bit.
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Dunk in hot water, then wipe dry. Heat water until it's just begun to steam, then bring it over to the stall in a bucket. Place a safety hook over the bucket and drape the bridle over it, making sure not to let the leather touch the water or the ground. Dunk the bit for 10–15 seconds in hot water, or 1–2 minutes in lukewarm water. Wipe the bit down with a cloth to dry it. The bit should be warm, but not hot. If you have running hot water in the barn, you can hold the bit under that instead. In very cold weather, you may need a bucket insulator to keep it warm on the way to the stall. Buy a bit warmer. These thick pads of fabric wrap around the bit and heat it. Some varieties must be plugged in, while others can be microwaved before you head out to the stall. Wrap the bit for about five to ten minutes, checking occasionally to make sure the metal isn't painfully hot. If you can remove the bit from the bridle, you can use a hand warmer instead. Drop the bit inside a long, woolen sock. Drop this sock into its fellow, along with the hand warmer. Keep an electric crock pot in the barn. You can use an electric crock pot or a battery-operated slow cooker, depending on whether your barn has power. Fill it with water and turn it on. Drape a towel over the edge to wet one end. Once it's warm, wrap the towel around the bit for a couple minutes. If you visit your horse at the same time each day, look for a crock pot with a timer. Set it to start heating water shortly before you arrive at the stall. Make sure it's automatic shut-off works, or you may cause a fire. Reduce fire risk by keeping the crock pot on a non-flammable surface, away from animals and straw. Heat with a hairdryer or portable heater. Obviously, this one will only work if you have access to electricity in the stall. Be careful not to heat the leather or overheat the bit. If using a heater, hang the bit 4+ inches (10+ centimeters) away. Do not use this method on “soft mouth” bits with plastic parts. Keep the bit under blankets overnight. Cover the bit with heavy blankets, then press them down with a heavy object. You may need to remove the bit from the bridle first, which is not feasible for all bridles. If you leave the bridle attached, the weight could deform the bridle's shape. Keep the bit indoors. Keep the bit by the door or with your car keys, to avoid forgetting it at home. If you drive to your barn, keep the bit in your car. If necessary, leave it there next to a heating vent while you start preparing the tackle. Rub it between your hands. Wear gloves to speed up the process and avoid hurting your hands. Test the temperature of the bit against your cheek, since your hands are a poor judge of temperature. This usually takes several minutes. Stick the bit in your jacket pocket. If your bit is removable, this is a quick way to warm it up. Keep it there while you ready the rest of the tack. If the bit won't fit in your pocket, hold it under one arm while you groom the horse with your free hand. Hang in the sun. If you're lucky enough to have sunshine, hang the bridle in full sun as soon as you get to the stall.
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Dunk in hot water, then wipe dry. Buy a bit warmer. Keep an electric crock pot in the barn. Heat with a hairdryer or portable heater. Keep the bit under blankets overnight. Keep the bit indoors. Rub it between your hands. Stick the bit in your jacket pocket. Hang in the sun.
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How to Eat Hard Food When Your Teeth Hurt
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If you want to eat hard foods when you have tooth pain, chew your food very slowly, and avoid chewing with the affected teeth if possible. Make large food like apples or large carrots easier to chew by cutting them into very small pieces before you eat, instead of using your teeth to take bites. You can also cook certain foods, like vegetables and meat, to make them softer and easier to chew. To avoid chewing some foods altogether, like fruits and veggies, use a blender or food processor to puree them into a juice.
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Chew more carefully. The easiest thing you can do to reduce the amount of pain you experience when eating hard foods is to be more careful about the way you chew. This is especially important if you plan on eating hard foods. Chew very slowly to avoid causing sharp pain. Avoid chewing with the affected teeth. For example, if the left side of your mouth is bothering you, try chewing all of your food on the right side until the pain subsides. Cut your food into small pieces. Hard foods are even more difficult to chew when you put large pieces of them into your mouth at once. Make chewing easier for yourself by taking an extra moment to cut all of your food into smaller pieces. Foods that you need to bite into with your front teeth, like whole apples, large carrots, and corn on the cob, are especially bad. Be sure to cut these to prevent more pain and damage to your teeth. Cook food thoroughly to soften it. Cooking food in specific ways can also help make it softer and easier to chew, which means you can still eat the foods you want while experiencing less pain. The more tender the food, the less it will bother your teeth. If you want to eat beef, consider preparing it in a slow cooker instead of grilling it. This will make it nice and tender, while still preserving the flavor. Try eating steamed or sauteed vegetables instead of raw vegetables. Puree or juice food. Another way to enjoy the foods you love without enduring pain is to puree or juice them. You'll still get all the flavor you were longing for, without the pain. For example, if you want to eat carrots, but your teeth are too sore, consider drinking some carrot juice or eating some carrot soup. See a dentist for persistent pain. If your pain is severe or lasts for more than a few days, schedule an appointment with a dentist right away. You may have tooth decay, a loose filling, or a cracked tooth, all of which need to be addressed by a dentist. If your pain is only occasional and not confined to a single spot, you probably have nothing to worry about, but you should still see your dentist regularly for cleanings. The sooner you see a dentist, the less likely your problem is to become more serious, so don't put it off. Try a night guard. If several of your teeth suddenly begin to ache, it may be caused by teeth grinding, which people often do in their sleep. Wearing a night guard to bed will prevent you from grinding your teeth, which should make the pain go away. If you are experiencing more stress in your life that you are used to, you may suddenly begin grinding your teeth. Address sinus congestion. Intense sinus congestion can sometimes cause pain that is easy to confuse with a toothache because it compresses nerves that are very close to the roots of your upper teeth. If your teeth have only started hurting since you have been congested, consider taking an over-the-counter remedy to relieve your congestion. You may just find that your tooth pain goes away as well. If your congestion is persistent or accompanied by other symptoms, see a doctor. Think about recent changes in your diet. If your teeth just suddenly started causing you pain, it may be due to a change in your eating habits. If you have added any new acidic foods into your diet (like citrus fruits, coffee, or tomato sauce), you may want to cut back on them. Acidic foods are known to break down tooth enamel, which can lead to pain and a variety of dental problems. If you don't want to give up acidic foods, try to rinse your mouth out with water after you eat them. This will help prevent the acid from sticking around on your teeth after you've finished eating. Take an over-the counter pain reliever. For severe pain, try taking an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin. Be sure to always read the bottle and follow the dosing instructions carefully. Try a cold compress. Place an ice pack on your face near the affected tooth. Hold it there for up to 15 minutes. This should temporarily alleviate swelling and pain, making it easier to eat normally. If you don't have an ice pack, wrap some loose ice in a thin piece of paper or plastic. A bag of frozen vegetables will also work. Repeat as often as needed. Try home remedies. Another way to temporarily relieve tooth pain so that you can eat the foods you want is to try using some natural home remedies. You may already have all of the ingredients you need to create one of these remedies in your kitchen. Mix one teaspoon of warm mustard oil with a pinch of turmeric powder until it forms a paste. Apply to your sore tooth and let it sit for five minutes before rinsing your mouth with warm water. Mix one teaspoon of asafoetida powder with a few drops on lemon juice until it becomes a paste. Apply to the tooth and let it sit for five minutes before rinsing your mouth with warm water. Heat a teaspoon of coconut oil in a frying pan and fry three cloves in the oil. Take the pan off of the heat, let the mixture cool, and then grind it to create a paste. Apply it to your tooth and let it sit for up to ten minutes before rinsing your mouth with warm water.
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Chew more carefully. Cut your food into small pieces. Cook food thoroughly to soften it. Puree or juice food. See a dentist for persistent pain. Try a night guard. Address sinus congestion. Think about recent changes in your diet. Take an over-the counter pain reliever. Try a cold compress. Try home remedies.
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How to Clean a Startup Disk
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PC: 1. Open the Start menu. 2. Click Windows Administrative Tools. 3. Select a drive. 4. Choose files to remove. 5. Click Clean up system files. Mac: 1. Clear all caches. 2. Delete unneeded localization files. 3. Delete mail downloads. 4. Delete unneeded iTunes backups.
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Open the disk cleanup feature. Turn your computer on. Click the start button in the lower left corner of your desktop or press the ⊞ Win button on your keyboard. This should bring up a search box. Type in “Disk Cleanup” and select this option from the list provided. Select the drives you want to clean, if necessary. When you select the “Disk Cleanup” function, a dialogue box will appear. In some cases there may be a drop-down box, in others there may be a list of drives you can select for cleanup. Select the C: drive from the drop-down box or list and select OK. The C: drive is another name for the startup disk for most computers. Some computers may have other drives for backup purposes or other reasons. Disk cleanup can be used on any drive. Once you select a drive to clean up, your computer should analyze the drive. This process may take several minutes or longer. Choose files for removal. When the Disk Cleanup has finished analyzing the drive, a new dialogue box should appear. This should list the suspected files that can be deleted without harming your computer. Select the boxes for file types (like Temporary Internet Files) that you'd like removed and press Clean up System Files or OK. Some of the most typically wasteful file types include Temporary Internet Files, Temporary Files, Recycle Bin files, and Previous Windows Installations. Delete the unnecessary files to clean the startup disk. After pressing Clean up System Files or OK , you should receive a message verifying if you want to delete the files. Select Delete Files or OK to remove the files and clean the drive. If your computer is in need of a severe cleaning, this process might take up to 10 minutes or longer. Delete excess iTunes backups on your computer. Open iTunes on your computer. In the top menu bar, click "Edit" and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu. Click the "Devices" tab in the resulting menu. This tab will display backups. Highlight all backups but the most recent and click Delete Backup. In some versions of iTunes, you may need to hold Alt to bring up the top menu bar to access the "Edit" drop-down menu. Music libraries are usually quite large. Every unnecessary backup will decrease the memory available on your computer, slowing it down. Remove unnecessary cached files. Access the Finder feature on the Dock of your desktop screen. In the Finder menu, click on the option labeled “Go to folder…” In the new dialogue box, enter “~/Library/Caches” and press enter. Delete large files or folders in the resulting cache folder. Further clean your startup disk by similarly clearing out your general cache. Access the general cache by searching Finder for the same library but without the tilde ( ~ ), as in “/Library/Caches”. The Finder feature is represented on Mac products by a face with one half colored dark blue and the other half light blue. Generally, cached files are safe to remove from your Mac. Not all files have to be removed. The largest files will have the biggest impact on the performance of your computer. Dispose of unneeded localization files. Localization files support the use of languages other than the default for your computer. Open Finder on your computer and type “Applications” into the search box. Hold Ctrl and click one of the options in this folder. From the pop-up menu, select “Show Package Contents.” Delete any languages you don't use. Removable language files are usually followed by the file extension “.lproj”. For example, Spanish would be expressed as “es.lproj”. Clear out mail downloads. Open a Finder window. From its menu options, choose “Go” and then “Go to folder…” In the resulting window, type in “~/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail/Data/Library/Mail Downloads” to access email downloads saved to your computer. Delete all unnecessary files in this folder. Find email downloads more quickly by holding the ⌘ Command key and pressing space. Enter “Mail Downloads” in the resulting dialogue box. Select the “Mail Downloads” folder and delete files as per usual. Get rid of multiple iTunes backup libraries. Especially if your iTunes library is large, extra backups can take up a lot of space on your computer. Open Finder on your computer and click “Go” in its menu options. Select “Go to Folder...” and then enter “~/Music/iTunes/Previous iTunes Libraries”. Delete all backups except the most recent. Each of the backup libraries in the previous library folder will include a date for each backup entry. Delete unimportant iOS backups. Whole system backups take up a considerable amount of space. Open Finder and access the “Go to Folder...” option by clicking “Go” in its menu options. Enter “~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/” in the dialog box to display a complete list of backups. Keep your most recent backup, but remove the rest. Much like archived iTunes backup libraries, the date the iOS backups were created should also be clearly indicated along with the backup information. Upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). If your computer doesn't already have one, a SSD can greatly increase its speed. Inexpensive models for both PC and Mac computers can be found on websites like Newegg.com or Amazon. In some cases, replacing the hard drive of your computer may void its warranty. You may be able to preserve the warranty of your computer by having a certified technician for your computer install the new part. of your computer. Increase the memory Generally, the more memory (RAM) your computer has, the better it will run. Be careful when choosing ram for your computer; different models will have different RAM requirements. Depending on the manufacturer of your computer and its warranty policy, upgrading the RAM may void its warranty. To check the RAM requirements of your computer, look up the support or component information for it. RAM specifications should be clearly listed along with this information. Some companies, like Apple, provide handy instructions and component guides for users who are interested in upgrading. Use these kinds of services to ensure you purchase the correct RAM and install it properly. Reduce your startup applications. Startup applications can overwhelm your computer when you turn it on. This can bog it down and slow your startup times. Open “System Preferences” by selecting it from the list of options on your desktop Dock. In the following menu, choose “Users & Groups”. On the “Login Items” tab, you'll find a list of startup apps. Remove all unnecessary programs from the list. When you highlight an entry in the list of startup apps, a minus sign ( – ) should appear. Select this to stop apps from starting when you boot up your computer.
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Open the disk cleanup feature. Select the drives you want to clean, if necessary. Choose files for removal. Delete the unnecessary files to clean the startup disk. Delete excess iTunes backups on your computer. Remove unnecessary cached files. Dispose of unneeded localization files. Clear out mail downloads. Get rid of multiple iTunes backup libraries. Delete unimportant iOS backups. Upgrade to a solid-state drive (SSD). of your computer. Reduce your startup applications.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Palitaw
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How to Make Palitaw
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To make palitaw, start by mixing rice flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms. Then, knead the dough and separate it into small, flattened disks. Once you've made the disks, boil them 3-4 at a time until they float to the surface of the water, which should only take a few minutes. Once you've cooked all of the palitaw disks, dip them in grated coconut and sprinkle sesame sugar on them before serving.
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Combine the toasted sesame seeds and sugar, then set them aside. Place 4 tablespoons (36 g) of toasted sesame seeds into a small bowl. Add ½ cup (115 g) of granulated white sugar, then stir them together with a fork. Set the bowl aside for later. Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for 30 to 45 seconds, then let them cool before using them. Mix the rice flour and water in a separate bowl to make a dough. Place 2 cups (300 g) of glutinous rice flour into a bowl. Add 1 cup (240 mL) of room-temperature water, then stir it in with a whisk. Once the dough comes together, knead it a few times with your hands to form a clump. Form the dough into balls, then flatten them into disks. Roll the dough into 1 in (2.5 cm) balls, then flatten them until they are ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) thick. Work with wet hands to keep the dough from sticking to your palms and fingers. Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 g) of dough for each ball. The patties will be about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) wide once you flatten them. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Fill a pot with 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water. Ensure that it is at least 5 inches (13 cm) deep, then bring it to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. If the water is too shallow, the palitaw won't cook properly. Add more water, if needed, or switch to a deeper pot. Cook the palitaw 3 to 4 at a time for 1 to 3 minutes. Drop the palitaw 3 or 4 into the pot, or however many you can fit without them touching. Allow them to cook until they float to the top of the water. This will take about 1 to 3 minutes. How many palitaw you fit will depend on the size of the pot. The larger the pot is, the more you'll fit. The smaller the pot is, the fewer you'll fit. Do not dump all of the patties into the water or they will stick together. Remove the palitaw with a slotted spoon, then cook more. Place the palitaw on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to dry. Once the pot is empty, slip more patties into the water and cook them as well. Keep going until you've cooked all of the patties. Spread the palitaw out on the baking sheet; don't lump them together. Keep an eye on the water. If it gets too shallow, add more water. Let it return to a boil before adding the palitaw. Dip the patties in grated coconut, then transfer them to a platter. Pour 1 cup (75 g) of grated coconut into a shallow dish. Place a palitaw into the coconut, then flip it over and press the other side into it as well. Do this for all of the patties, transferring them to a platter as you finish each one. This is just like dredging meat through flour and breadcrumbs when you make deep fried food. Don't let the patties cool off; the coconut will stick much better while they are still warm. Sprinkle the patties with the sesame-sugar, then serve them. You can serve them while they are still warm, or allow them to cool down to room temperature. Alternatively, put the sesame-sugar into a small bowl. This way, your guests can season the palitaw themselves. Melt the butter in a pan, then whisk in the condensed milk and egg yolk. Place 1 tablespoon (15 g) of butter into a non-stick pan. Heat the butter over medium heat until it melts, then add 1 can (300 mL) of condensed milk and 3 egg yolks. Stir everything together with a whisk until the texture is consistent. For extra flavor, add 1 rind of lemon. This is your yema , which is a custard-like filling. It is very sweet. Do not use the egg whites. Separate the yolks from the whites first. Use the yolks in this recipe and save the whites for another, such as meringues. Cook the yema over medium heat for 10 minutes, then set it aside. Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon as it cooks so that it doesn't burn. After about 10 minutes or so, it will thicken into a scoopable lump. At this point, switch off the burner and set the pan aside. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. As the mixture cools, get started on the dough. This will help save you some time. If you added a lemon rind, pull it out as soon as you take the mixture off the stove. Prepare a batch of palitaw dough. Make the dough as usual, using 2 cups (300 g) of glutinous rice flour and 1 cup (240 mL) of room-temperature water. For an even tastier treat, use pandan-inflused water. To make pandan-infused water, boil the water with pandan leaves. Strain the leaves out, then let the water cool to room temperature before using it. Pandan leaves have a very unique flavor. Some people say it is similar to vanilla. Form the dough into small balls with a thumbprint in the middle. Pluck about 2 tablespoons (30 g) worth of palitaw dough and roll it into an oval-shaped ball. Use your thumb to make an indent in the middle of the ball. Do this for all the dough. If the dough sticks to your hands, coat them with glutinous rice flour. Drop some yema into each thumbprint, then seal it. Pick up a palitaw ball and fill the thumbprint with about 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of yema. Fold the dough over the yema to seal it completely, then set it aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Continue until all the palitaw are filled with yema. Make sure that the balls have no seams or gaps, or they will come apart in the water. For a more traditional palitaw shape, gently flatten the ball between your palms. You won't be able to make it ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) thick, which is fine. Boil the palitaw in 5 inches (13 cm) of water until they float. Fill a pot with 5 inches (13 cm) of water, about 2 quarts (1.9 L), then bring it to a boil. Slip 3 to 4 palitaw into the water, and allow them to cook until they float to the top. This will take about 3 minutes. Don't dump all of the palitaw into the pot. If you do this, they'll stick together. If your pot is small, cook in smaller batches of 2 or 3 palitaw. Scoop the palitaw out and cook some more. As you finish each batch of palitaw, set them aside on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper so that they can dry. Roll the palitaw in coconut. Pour 1 cup (75 g) of grated coconut into a shallow bowl. Gently roll the cooked palitaw across the coconut to coat it. If you flattened the palitaw, pat both sides of each patty into the coconut instead. Transfer the palitaw to a serving platter as you finish coating them in coconut. Work 1 palitaw at a time. Sprinkle the palitaw with a mixture of sugar and toasted sesame. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup (115 g) of granulated white sugar with ¼ cup (36 g) of toasted sesame seeds. Sprinkle this mixture over each palitaw. Alternatively, leave the sesame-sugar in the bowl so that people can choose whether or not they want to use it. Toast the seeds ahead of time in a frying pan over medium heat for 30 to 45 seconds. Let them cool before you add them to the coconut and sugar. Serve the palitaw hot or warm. As the palitaw cool down, the yema will firm up. If you want the yema to be more gooey, serve the palitaw while they are still hot.
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Combine the toasted sesame seeds and sugar, then set them aside. Mix the rice flour and water in a separate bowl to make a dough. Form the dough into balls, then flatten them into disks. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the palitaw 3 to 4 at a time for 1 to 3 minutes. Remove the palitaw with a slotted spoon, then cook more. Dip the patties in grated coconut, then transfer them to a platter. Sprinkle the patties with the sesame-sugar, then serve them. Melt the butter in a pan, then whisk in the condensed milk and egg yolk. Cook the yema over medium heat for 10 minutes, then set it aside. Prepare a batch of palitaw dough. Form the dough into small balls with a thumbprint in the middle. Drop some yema into each thumbprint, then seal it. Boil the palitaw in 5 inches (13 cm) of water until they float. Scoop the palitaw out and cook some more. Roll the palitaw in coconut. Sprinkle the palitaw with a mixture of sugar and toasted sesame. Serve the palitaw hot or warm.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Separate-Alcohol-and-Water
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How to Separate Alcohol and Water
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Separating alcohol from water can be done in several different ways, including distillation and freezing. The easiest way to separate alcohol and water is to distill it. This is done by heating the alcoholic mix in a round-bottom flask, then using a condensing column to trap the alcohol that evaporates from the water. You can also separate alcohol from water by freezing the liquid. You'll need to place the liquid in a container large enough to allow for expansion, then put it in a freezer that's below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Once a day, you'll need to siphon out the liquid, which is the alcohol, from the solid in the container, which is the water.
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Create a closed system for distillation. The most simple distillation system uses a round-bottomed glass flask (or boiling flask), a condensing unit, and a second glass container for the separated liquid, or distillate. Using a fractional (or fractionating) column inserted between the boiling flask and the condensing unit is recommended for separating alcohol and water. The simple distillation system requires the two liquids have a large difference in boiling points. The simple distillation system uses less heat, and is easier to set up, but provides less accuracy in separating alcohol from water. Another word for the closed distillation system is a still , which is derived from the word distillation. Heat the alcoholic water mix in the round-bottomed flask to 80 °C (176 °F). The boiling point of water is 100 °C (212 °F), and the boiling point of alcohol is 78 °C (172 °F) Celsius. Thus, alcohol evaporates into steam quicker than water. Use a heat source whose temperature can be quickly raised or lowered, such as a heating mantle or bunsen burner, but these may be hard to control the temperature. You can also use a standard propane or electric heating source. Insert a fractionating column into the mouth of the flask. The fractionating column is a straight glass cylinder lined with metal rings, or glass or plastic beads. These rings or beads help trap the less volatile gases at the lower levels of the column. As the vapor rises from the distilling liquid, only the most volatile liquid rises to the top. In a mixture of alcohol and water, alcohol would make its way to the top ring. Insert a thermometer to gauge the temperature of the gases inside the system. Allow the vapor to cool and condense. As the vapor makes its way into the condensing column, it will be in a cooler setting. Being in this cooler place, it will revert into liquid, i.e., condense. The distillation process goes heating, evaporating, cooling, and finally, condensing. As the vapor condenses to a liquid, it will become heavier. The liquid alcohol will then drop into the collection vessel. The condensing column may be lined with cooling water to speed the process. Start with a liquid that is 5%-15% alcohol. You'll need a container that can be safely frozen and thawed, and a place (either a freezer or outdoor temperatures) that are below 0 °C (32 °F). This method relies upon the different freezing temperatures of alcohol and water, much as heat distillation relies upon different boiling temperatures. This is an ancient technique of separating alcohol from water, practiced since the 7th century. Freeze distillation is sometimes known as the Mongolian still. Place the alcoholic liquid into a container. As water expands when it freezes, make sure that your container is large enough to hold the expanded liquid without bursting. The water content of the liquid will expand, but the amount of alcoholic beverage will be much less, due to the extraction of the water. The freezing point of water is 0 °C (32 °F) while the freezing point of alcohol is −114 °C (−173 °F). In other words, alcohol will never freeze under ordinary conditions. Siphon the liquid from the frozen substance once a day. The longer you leave your container in the freezer (or outside), the higher the alcoholic content of your remaining liquid. For larger amounts, use larger containers. Be sure to use food grade plastic containers, as lower quality plastics may contaminate your beverage. Remove the frozen material from the container. The frozen material will be mostly water, while the alcohol, which has a higher freezing temperature, will be left behind. The remaining liquid will be higher in alcoholic content, though not pure alcohol. It will also have a stronger flavor. For that reason, this is a popular distillation technique with hard apple cider (or apple jack), ale, or beer. The name apple jack comes from the freeze distillation process, which has historically been known as jacking. This method does not allow you to remove impurities like heat distillation would. Add salt to isopropyl alcohol to process by azeotropic distillation. This distillation process separates the water from the alcohol by dehydration. Dehydrated isopropyl can be used as fuel, as a removal for fleas and ticks from pets, as an antiseptic for pets or humans, or as a deicer for windshields. Dehydrated isopropyl is an essential part of creating biodiesel fuel. This process is known as extractive distillation. Gather your materials. To separate water from isopropyl alcohol, you'll need the original isopropyl alcohol mix (50% to 70% isopropyl alcohol mix) and a container to hold this liquid when finished, a wide-mouth ⁄ 2 US gal (1.9 L) glass jar for mixing, 1 pound (450 g) of non-iodized table salt, and a baster with the reduced-size nozzle. Make sure all your materials are clean, including the jars and your baster. Isopropyl alcohol is commonly sold over-the-counter in pharmacies in 16 fl oz (470 ml) bottles. You'll need 32 fl oz (950 ml) for a ⁄ 2 US gal (1.9 L) glass jar. Fill the mixing container about 1/4 full of table salt. Make sure you're not using iodized salt or it will contaminate the distillation process. This should be roughly the contents of one standard container of table salt. Use any brand of salt you choose, as long as it's not iodized. You may use any amount of alcohol and salt you like, as long as it follows the ratio of four parts liquid to one part salt. Add the alcohol to the mixing jar and shake well. Your mixing jar should be about 3/4 full with the isopropyl alcohol and salt mixture. If it's any fuller than that, it may not have room for the expansion that will occur when salt mixes with alcohol. Make sure your lid is well fastened before shaking. Watch to make sure salt is well combined with liquid before ceasing to shake. Allow gravity to separate the contents of the mixture. It will take 15-30 minutes for the salt to settle to the bottom of the jar. The liquid rising to the top will be higher in alcohol. This is the dehydrated isopropyl alcohol. Don't allow the two layers to remix This happens because the salt bonds with the water rather than the alcohol bonding with the water. When you open the jar, do so very carefully to prevent excess shaking. Excess shaking will disturb the salty contents at the bottom of the jar and require you to repeat the distillation process. Use the baster to extract the distilled alcohol from the top of the mixing jar. Have your receiving container nearby, already labeled as "distilled isopropyl alcohol." The baster can be used very gently to remove one small bit at a time from the mixing container. Be careful not to shake, pour or tilt the mixing jar as you remove the distilled alcohol.
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Create a closed system for distillation. Heat the alcoholic water mix in the round-bottomed flask to 80 °C (176 °F). Insert a fractionating column into the mouth of the flask. Allow the vapor to cool and condense. Start with a liquid that is 5%-15% alcohol. Place the alcoholic liquid into a container. Remove the frozen material from the container. Add salt to isopropyl alcohol to process by azeotropic distillation. Gather your materials. Fill the mixing container about 1/4 full of table salt. Add the alcohol to the mixing jar and shake well. Allow gravity to separate the contents of the mixture. Use the baster to extract the distilled alcohol from the top of the mixing jar.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Mold-Out-of-Clothing
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How to Get Mold Out of Clothing
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To get mold out of clothing, start by scrubbing the mold off with a toothbrush. Next, apply a stain remover to the mold, allow it to soak in for at least 30 minutes, and then wash the fabric by itself in hot water. Once the washer has filled with water, you can add vinegar to remove any mildew smells. When the wash is done, let the fabric air dry, ideally in sunlight to kill off any remaining mold. If the garment is white, you can also wash it on a hot setting with laundry detergent and bleach.
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Scrub off the mold using a toothbrush. Take an old toothbrush and use the bristles to thoroughly scrub at the mold on your item of clothing. Remove as much of the mold buildup as you can this way. Discard the toothbrush immediately after scrubbing the fabric. Work in a well-ventilated area, or even outdoors. Mold spores can travel through the air in your house and could settle onto other clothing, or worse, in your lungs. Apply a stain remover to the mold. Once you've scrubbed off as much of the mold as possible, liberally apply a stain remover to the moldy portion of the clothing. Stain removers need time to soak into the fabric, so wait at least 30 minutes before washing the garment. Commercial stain removers are readily available. Check the cleaning products aisle at your local grocery store or any supermarket. Wash the item by itself with hot water. Run your washing machine on a “large” or “extra-large” load size, and set the water temperature to “hot.” Do not add any other items of clothing to the washing machine, as you'll risk transferring mold spores to currently non-moldy clothes. If your washing machine estimates what load size is necessary based on the amount of fabric in the machine, throw in a few old rags or towels for weight. Add vinegar to the laundry. Once the laundry machine has filled with water, you can add vinegar to ensure that the mold is removed. Pour in ¾ cup (177 mL) of white vinegar to your load of laundry. Vinegar will also remove any unpleasant mildew smell that the moldy clothes have accumulated. Air-dry the clothing. You won't be able to tell if the mold has been completely removed from the clothing until after it's dried and the fabric has returned to its natural color. Let the fabric air dry on a flat surface or over a drying rack or drying line. If it's a nice day, you could also dry the item of clothing outdoors, in full sunlight. The sun's added heat will help kill off and remove whatever mold remains on your clothing. Avoid using the dryer. Wait until the item is air-dried to check for any mold, discoloration, and odd smells. Putting any fabric with mold issues into the dryer risks contaminating the dryer with mold spores. Run your laundry machine on “hot. ” Whenever dealing with mold on clothing—or any other type of fabric—always launder on hot. Hot water is effective at both killing and removing mold, whereas warm or cold water will be ineffective. Only use bleach on white clothing, since it will fade or remove the color from dyed fabrics. If the moldy item of clothing is colored, you'll need to try a different method. Add laundry detergent. Once your laundry machine has mostly filled with hot water, add laundry detergent as you typically would. Add bleach to the laundry. Once the detergent has started to foam, pour 1 cup (237 mL) of bleach into the water. If your laundry machine has a receptacle specifically labeled “bleach,” pour the bleach in that opening. Manufacturer's recommendations can vary concerning how much bleach to add to a load of laundry. If your bleach recommends using more or less than 1 cup, follow the instructions given on the packaging. Run the laundry load as usual. Once you've added detergent and bleach, let the machine finish filling with water, and add your moldy clothing. Once the load has finished, the mold should be removed from the clothing. If the mold has not been removed after laundering, do not dry the clothing. Drying will not remove the mold. Start a load of laundry on “hot. ” Hot water will be most effective at removing the mold stains from your clothing. Add your typical detergent and the moldy clothing to the laundry load. Do not wash other, non-moldy clothes at the same time. Dissolve 1/2 cup of borax in hot water. In your kitchen, fill a large pot or mixing bowl with very hot water. Pour in ½ cup (118 mL) of borax. Use a spoon or other utensil to stir the borax until it's completely dissolved into the hot water. Add the solution to the load of laundry. Once the borax has completely dissolved in the bowl of hot water, slowly pour the borax and water solution into the washing machine. Let the laundry machine run as usual. The final rinse cycle should remove all of the cleansing substance that you added to remove the mold stain. Let the clothes air dry after they've been laundered.
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Scrub off the mold using a toothbrush. Apply a stain remover to the mold. Wash the item by itself with hot water. Add vinegar to the laundry. Air-dry the clothing. Run your laundry machine on “hot. Add laundry detergent. Add bleach to the laundry. Run the laundry load as usual. Start a load of laundry on “hot. Dissolve 1/2 cup of borax in hot water. Add the solution to the load of laundry. Let the laundry machine run as usual.
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How to Store Coconut Milk
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Properly stored coconut milk can be kept fresh for up to 10 days in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer. If you want to store the milk in the fridge, pour the leftovers into a sealed container, like a bottle or an old milk jug. If you'd rather freeze your coconut milk, pour it into an airtight container, close it, and put it in the freezer. When you want to use it, set it in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also place it in the microwave on the defrost setting for 15 seconds. Just make sure to stir it well before using it, since coconut milk separates easily.
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Put opened coconut milk in a sealed container. The sealed container will help keep the milk fresh for much longer than an open container. If you have a milk jug or a soda bottle, wash it out first and pour your opened coconut milk into it. Screw the lid of the bottle as tightly shut as you can. If you got your coconut milk straight from the coconut, put it in a container and store the container in the fridge as soon as possible. Place the sealed container in the fridge for 7 to 10 days. Once you've screwed the lid tightly shut, you can put the coconut milk in your fridge. The fridge will keep the previously opened coconut milk fresh for between 7 to 10 days. After this time has passed, the milk will start to go bad. Generally, thinner coconut milk will start to spoil after 7 days or so. Thicker coconut milk can last closer to 10 days. Store unopened containers of coconut milk in the fridge until the expiration date. If you just got home from the store and want to refrigerate your coconut milk to save it for later, put it directly in the fridge. Look at the expiration date first so you know what day you have to throw it out by if you don't open it. You can also store it in any cool, dark place in your house, but the fridge is always the better option. Move strong-smelling items in your fridge away from the milk. Coconut milk will take on the flavors of other nearby foods after a few days. Even though your coconut milk is stored in an airtight container, you should still move strong smelling items to protect the milk. Items with strong smells are cheese, fish, meat, or yogurt. Pour coconut milk in an ice cube tray for easy access to small amounts. This is a very effective method you can use to freeze small amounts of coconut milk. Get an empty ice cube tray and pour the coconut milk onto the tray. Move the tray to the freezer and place the tray on its shelf. When you want to have a glass of coconut milk, remove the frozen cubes from the tray and add them to a glass. Wait for them to completely melt before drinking the milk. Put the coconut milk into an airtight container to store a large amount of it. If you haven't used the coconut milk, pour it straight from the container you bought it in to an airtight container. You can use resealable bags, a plastic container, or a soda bottle to store the milk. Be careful if you use a resealable bag as it's a lot easier to spill the milk with this item. Place the container of coconut milk into the freezer to store it for 6 months. The freezer will keep the coconut milk fresh. However, freezing the milk can cause a change in its taste and texture. The milk will still be fresh when you take it out of the freezer but it will taste a bit different. The milk will become more grainy and it will lose a small bit of its taste. Thaw the coconut milk by putting it in your fridge for 4 to 5 days. Defrosting coconut milk takes longer than most people would expect. If you want to cook with your coconut milk, transport it from the freezer to the fridge a few days in advance. Leave it in the same container and place it in the fridge. Even after 1 day, the coconut milk will probably still be completely frozen. Check the milk everyday to see how quickly it's thawing. Use a microwave to thaw the milk if you're in a hurry. Place the container in the microwave and select the "defrost" setting. Turn the microwave on for 15 seconds. Once the time is up, take the container out of the microwave, open it, and stir the milk with a fork or spoon. You might need to repeat this process a few times to completely thaw the milk. Make sure the container you have the coconut milk in is microwave-safe. This will be indicated on the underside of the container. Wavy lines on the underside means the container is safe to use in a microwave. Check the expiration date on the packaging. If you haven't opened the coconut milk, you should check the expiration date before you use it. It doesn't matter how long the milk has been in your fridge, you have to throw it out once the expiration date has passed. Use opened coconut milk within a week to 10 days. After this time has passed, the milk will start to rapidly turn sour. It will also start to lose most of its taste and flavor. If you've only stored your opened coconut milk in the fridge, you will need to throw it out after 10 days at the most. The same goes for milk that you took straight from the coconut. A week to 10 days is how long it'll stay fresh for. Smell the coconut milk to check if it has gone off. The smell of spoiled coconut milk is probably the most obvious sign that the milk has gone bad. A foul smell emanating from the coconut milk means it has more than likely turned sour. The milk might also smell a bit like some of the other items in your fridge. This is another key sign that it has spoiled. Check the milk for chunks and/or pink mold. Unspoiled coconut milk looks like any other type of fresh milk. When the coconut milk goes bad, it will be pretty obvious. It's common for pink mold to start to grow on the surface of spoiled coconut milk. If you notice any change in the color of the milk, it's likely that it has spoiled. Inspect the milk to see if any chunks are developing in it. If there's any chunks, the milk has spoiled. Taste the coconut milk to find out whether or not it's turned bad. If you've smelled and inspected your coconut milk and you still can't tell if it's gone off, it's time to taste it. Take a sip of the milk to test the flavor. If it tastes fine, then it might not have gone off yet. If the milk has lost its sweet flavor, it has spoiled. If your coconut milk was in a can, it will start to taste stale when it spoils. Don't swallow the milk. Spit it out after you've tasted it.
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Put opened coconut milk in a sealed container. Place the sealed container in the fridge for 7 to 10 days. Store unopened containers of coconut milk in the fridge until the expiration date. Move strong-smelling items in your fridge away from the milk. Pour coconut milk in an ice cube tray for easy access to small amounts. Put the coconut milk into an airtight container to store a large amount of it. Place the container of coconut milk into the freezer to store it for 6 months. Thaw the coconut milk by putting it in your fridge for 4 to 5 days. Use a microwave to thaw the milk if you're in a hurry. Check the expiration date on the packaging. Use opened coconut milk within a week to 10 days. Smell the coconut milk to check if it has gone off. Check the milk for chunks and/or pink mold. Taste the coconut milk to find out whether or not it's turned bad.
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How to Harvest Sweet Pea Seed Pods
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To harvest sweet pea seed pods, wait until the seed pods turn light brown in color. Then, use gardening shears to cut the seed pods off the flowers, leaving the stems on the pods. Next, hang the pods up to dry by tying string or elastic to the stems, and leave them for several days. Finally, once the pods are starting to split open, pull them apart and scoop out the seeds inside.
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Stop picking the flowers to encourage seed production. Picking flowers from a plant encourages more flower production. But to harvest seeds, you need the sweet pea to stop producing flowers and focus its energy on producing pods instead. When the weather becomes hotter and drier later in the summer, stop picking the sweet pea flowers. Let the plant go to seed. When you stop harvesting flowers and pruning the sweet peas, they will go to seed. When this happens, the flowers will die off and the sweet peas will start to form pods that are full of seeds. Then, you'll have to wait for the pods to develop and brown before you can pick them. Watch for the pods to go brown. As the pods develop, they will swell as the seeds form inside of them. Leave the pods and the plants alone, and over the course of a couple of weeks, the pods will turn from a light green to a yellowish green to a paper-bag brown. Pick the pods when they're paper bag brown. When the pods change from yellowish green to brown, trim the pods from the flowers using gardening sheers. Trim the pods so there some stem left on them, as this will make them easier to dry. Harvest the pods before the weather turns wet and rainy, because the water can cause the seeds to germinate. You don't want that if you're looking to save the seeds to plant next year. Hang the pods to dry. When you've collected the pods, group them into bunches of five to 10. Tie the bunches together by wrapping string or elastic around the stems. Hang the bunches from a clothesline or door handle in a cool, dry place. Use hooks, string, or clothespins to fasten the bunches to the clothesline or handle. Leave the pods to dry for several days to a week, until the pods start splitting open. A good place to dry the pods is a garage or dry basement. Break open the splitting pods. When the pods have had a few days to dry and are starting to split open, remove them from where they're hanging. Unwrap the elastics holding the bunches together, and lay the pods on a clean cloth. Use your nail or a knife to pry the pods open at the seams. Remove the seeds from the pods. Once the pods have been broken open, pick out the seeds with your fingers or a spoon. Transfer the seeds to another clean towel. Once all the seeds have been harvested, discard the pods or add them to your compost pile. Dry the seeds for another day or two if necessary. Leave the seeds on the towel to dry for another few days in the same cool, dry place where you dried the pods. You want to make sure that all the moisture has evaporated, otherwise the seeds will spoil during storage. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place. When the seeds are fully dry and are no longer plump or contain moisture, transfer them to an envelope or paper bag for storage. Close the flap and label the envelope with the type of seeds and the date. Store the seeds somewhere cool and dark until you're ready to plant them in the spring. When dried and stored properly, sweet pea seeds will last between one and three years. Plant the seeds in late winter or early spring. Sweet peas will do best if they get an early start. As soon as the soil can be worked in the late winter or early spring, get ready to plant the seeds. In climates with mild winters where the ground doesn't freeze, you can actually plant the seeds in October or November to have early spring flowers. Select a sunny site with cool soil. Sweet peas like full sun, but they also need to have their roots kept cool. An ideal place for sweet peas is an area that gets full sun, but that has low-growing plants nearby to keep the roots shaded. Amend the soil. The best type of soil for sweet peas is a well-draining soil that's slightly alkaline. Till the garden bed with aged manure or compost before planting. Till the soil to a depth of 2 feet (61 cm). To make the soil more alkaline, sprinkle lime powder over the tilled garden bed. Soak and nick the seeds. The day before you want to plant, soak the seeds in a cup of warm water for 24 hours. Before planting, drain the water and collect the seeds. Use a pair of nail clippers to make a small nick in each seed right before planting. This will speed up the germination process and increase the chances of success when you plant. Plant the seeds. Dig a long row in the garden where you want to plant the sweet peas. The trench should be about 4 inches (10 cm) deep. Use the sharpened end of a pencil to poke holes in the soil inside the trench, and then drop a single seed into each hole. Cover the holes with a bit of soil and press down to encase the seeds with soil. Water the plants regularly as they grow. Sweet peas need moist soil, so be sure to give them plenty of water if you aren't getting much rain. As soon as the soil starts to dry out, water the plants to keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet.
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Stop picking the flowers to encourage seed production. Let the plant go to seed. Watch for the pods to go brown. Pick the pods when they're paper bag brown. Hang the pods to dry. Break open the splitting pods. Remove the seeds from the pods. Dry the seeds for another day or two if necessary. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place. Plant the seeds in late winter or early spring. Select a sunny site with cool soil. Amend the soil. Soak and nick the seeds. Plant the seeds. Water the plants regularly as they grow.
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How to Choose Your Best Clothing Colors
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To choose your best clothing colors, start by looking at the veins on your wrist to see if they appear green, which means your skin has a warm undertone. In that case, pick clothes in warm colors, like reds, oranges, or yellows, to complement your skin's undertone. Alternatively, for veins that have a blue or purple tint, which indicates a cool skin undertone, choose clothes in cool colors, such as greens, blues, or purples. You can also get a flattering look by picking clothes in colors that contrast in brightness with your skin, like a ruby shirt against light or pale skin.
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Determine your skin's undertone. You will want to mostly stick to colors that match your undertone. While there are many different skin tones, there are only two undertones: warm and cool. Warm skin has a yellow or orange tint, while cool skin has a blue or pale pink one. There are two main ways to figure out which category applies to you. Vein test: Look at the veins on your wrist or palm. People with warm undertones have green-looking veins, while people with cool undertones have veins that are blue or purple. Jewelry test: Under natural light, wear a silver bracelet on one wrist and a gold one on the other. Look at each hand and figure out which enhances your complexion better. If it's gold, your undertones are warm. If silver looks best, your undertones are cool. Learn how to tell if a color is warm or cool. A rule of thumb is that warm colors have a yellow tint, while cool colors have a blue one. Understanding this dichotomy takes practice. A general list of warm and cool colors: Warm: reds, oranges, yellows, yellow greens Cool: true greens, blues, purples Keep your skin's shade in mind. In addition to your undertones, your main skin tone can also determine which color families look best. A good rule of thumb is that colors that create a contrast in brightness with your skin are more flattering. If your skin is dark, saturated oranges and yellows almost always look great, even if your undertone is cool. Likewise, bold "jewel tones" like emerald, ruby, and amethyst flatter paler skin regardless of undertone. Wear tops and scarves that bring out the color in your eyes. If you want to make your eyes "pop," make sure a flattering color is near them. You will want to pick either a color that matches your eyes closely or one that produces the greatest contrast. Deep reds also bring out the richness of brown eyes and serve as a stunning complement to pale eyes. Grab six objects, each a different neutral color. In this context, the six neutrals are light and dark gray, light and dark brown, navy, and black. Grays and browns come in warm and cool variations, so pick ones that match your color profile. Make sure the object is roughly as long as your face and is almost entirely monochromatic. Look at your face next to each object. Do this under bright natural bright with a hand mirror. Try to decide which color makes you look your best. The right color will make your eyes look brighter and your skin healthier. Neutrals that make your skin look ruddy or sallow should be avoided. If you have trouble choosing, ask a fashionable friend for their opinion. Choose one or two neutrals. These colors will make up the workhorses of your wardrobe. A majority of your pants, dresses, jackets, and shoes should be your chosen neutrals. Avoid mixing neutrals in an outfit. Choose colored clothing that matches your undertone. Pick a few of your favorite shades from your color group and make these your main colors. This part can be tricky, so be sure to do the mirror test to make sure these colors look great on you. Theoretically, you can pick as many colors as you want. However, the number is realistically limited by the sizes of your budget, your closet, and your patience for coordinating outfits. A good outfit is usually made up of one neutral and one main color with an optional small amount of accent color. More colors than these at once tend to make an outfit look busy. Pick a few accessories in complementing, opposite tone colors for your accent color. Use these sparingly if you want to liven up an outfit. An orange tie or pocket square can make you stand out in an otherwise conservative navy suit. Likewise, an aqua belt on a salmon dress can be an unusual but stylish choice. Stick to one type of metal for accents and jewelry. Even though they make up a small part of your outfit, the gleam of metal attracts the eye quickly. Using two different colors of metal can clash or look busy, especially if you're already wearing a few different colors. Silver and platinum are cool-toned metals, while gold and bronze are warm-toned. Practice putting together outfits. A fun and easy way to do this if your current wardrobe is limited is through picture boards online. Switch out each piece until you perfect your look. Come up with a few different combinations before you begin shopping to have an idea of what to look for. Once your wardrobe has matured, you can do the real-life equivalent with the pieces you own. If you're planning for an important interview or a night out, it's best to make sure your outfit definitely "works" ahead of time. Wear all component clothing and accessories and check to see how it looks in front of a mirror. If the weather is appropriate, be sure to match your outerwear for a sophisticated look. Keep in mind what you want to convey with your colors. Earth tones and light, unsaturated warm colors can make you look friendly and approachable. Bright reds are attention grabbers. Dark, monochromatic colors can make you look stern or powerful. Wear muted or pale colors if you want to be noticed less. Bright, bold colors, especially purple, may make you seem more creative.
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Determine your skin's undertone. Learn how to tell if a color is warm or cool. Keep your skin's shade in mind. Wear tops and scarves that bring out the color in your eyes. Grab six objects, each a different neutral color. Look at your face next to each object. Choose one or two neutrals. Choose colored clothing that matches your undertone. Pick a few accessories in complementing, opposite tone colors for your accent color. Stick to one type of metal for accents and jewelry. Practice putting together outfits. Keep in mind what you want to convey with your colors.
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How to Shop at Thrift Stores
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To shop at a thrift store, make a list of the general items that you're looking for, like shirts, jeans, purses, or shoes, and visit a few stores near you. In the store, pick the clothes that you like, and try them on to make sure they fit properly. Inspect the item to make sure there are no frayed seams or holes in the fabric, but be open to items that you can get at a discount and repair. Be on the lookout for sales and ask employees about new inventory to get the best deals!
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Decide what you are looking for. Listing is a handy way of establishing shopping goals. Also consider the following: It is often best to have a "master list" and then create a smaller list of short term goals that need to be addressed first. Some flexibility should be in your list. You may not be able to find a pink silk organza dress in size 16, for example--that may be too exacting to be handled by thrifting. But you may be able to find a nice dress in size 16 for your stepsister's graduation if you search well enough. Be prepared to search for your needs. Some thrift stores are well-organized by gender, size, type of item, or other metrics such as color. Others are a free-for-all of bins and warehouse space. Prior to thrifting, thoroughly examine your closet and do an inventory of it. Note down which pieces you might have not worn yet that month. Through this, you can become inspired to find a particular item to match the clothing and finally wear it! You can also prevent buying clothing similar to what you already have. Try things on. Without trying clothing on, it is difficult to tell whether it is worth your money. Ask for a fitting room with a mirror or a convenient restroom. Dress in form-fitting attire in case a fitting room is not available. That way you can try on clothing over your existing clothes. Leggings and sports bras can be useful in this. To eyeball if a garment will fit around your waist without trying it on: button it, and then wrap it around yourself from bellybutton to spine. Assess quality. Thrift store items are typically purchased "as is"; therefore, it is important to look all purchases over thoroughly before committing to a purchase. Some things to look for are: If looking at clothing, check seams, cuffs and collars for wear and damage. A button might be a simple fix, but that may not be the case with a ripped-out seam. Look for staining, especially around the neck, armpit, and inseam. Dirt, lint, and animal hair can often be laundered, but there are no guarantees. For furniture, make sure that it is sturdy and does not require repairs you are unable to perform. For appliances, ask to plug the item in to make sure it works before purchasing. Check the washing instructions. Getting a silk shirt for $3 initially looks like a great deal; however, when you consider that it's "dry clean only," the savings aren't nearly so great. Have vision. Part of thrift shopping is having a basic idea in mind but being open to opportunities when you find them. Consider the following: Recognize when a clothing item could be repaired or resized with minimal tailoring. Have a style and color scheme in mind for each room you are decorating. This ensures consistency of theme and avoids impulse purchases. Listen to your gut. Sometimes you may come across an item that you weren't looking for but which is unique, classic, and perfect for a place in your home. Set shopping limits. You never know what you'll find thrift shopping and the temptation to impulse buy is strong. Ways to avoid over-purchasing are: Go shopping with a price limit in mind and stick to it. This may be a limit you set per item, or for the overall trip, but the idea is to remain mindful of how much you are spending. Don't buy it unless you really love it. Just because it is inexpensive does not necessarily mean it is for you. Would you buy the item if it were full-priced? Buy that designer jacket that you could not afford at the mall. Ditto for the jeans that might be a bit worn, but you really like that look. But do you really need that shirt that you kind of like but is cheap? Probably not. If you are on the fence about something, take another spin around the store and think about it. If you come back and aren't committed, it wasn't meant to be. Use your smartphone. This works great for vintage or antique items when you are not sure an item is worth the price listed. Go to Google or eBay and see what it would retail for elsewhere. Shop for sales. Many stores have weekly "tag sales," where items with a certain color tag go on sale. Other stores have clearance racks or do periodic sales to clear out inventory. Some larger volume stores even do bag sales and sales by the pound for items like clothes and linens. Don't be afraid to haggle. Did you just miss a sale on a large item purchase? Are you making multiple purchases and want to round off the total? Don't be afraid to ask for reasonable accommodation, especially if you are a regular customer. Don't believe the "SOLD" sign. Sometimes the item is already paid for; however, often people say they will come back for something then find something else they like better at a different store. If you see something you love with a sold sign, talk to an employee and/or manager. It's possible the item has been sitting like that for days and no one remembered to remove the sign. Ask for a discount. Does the item in question have a few flaws that are worth a discount? Is the store running a sale that day? If you are buying sale items, often employees can extend the sale to the rest of the items in your purchase. Some stores also have senior discounts. Look for "best value" items. Some types show up in thrift shops looking kind worn out or dated. Other items are donated regularly and you'd never know they were used or second-hand. Look particularly for the items below: Belts: Accessories like belts are one of the first items to get decommissioned from a wardrobe when styles change. An advantage to belts is that, with a little creativity, the buckles can be replaced and a strip of plain leather doesn't really go out of style. Shoes: Decent leather shoes command steep prices in most retail stores, so when you can pick up gently used ones at a thrift store for 90% less, it's a significant savings for your budget. Plus with a little oil and polish, they can look brand new. Furniture: Sometimes retail stores will donate last season's merchandise to area thrift stores for tax purposes. In addition, vintage furniture can be recovered, repainted, or reupholstered with new fabric to look like a chic DIY dream. Jeans: New branded jeans can run from $50 to upwards of $200 dollars while shopping for next-to-new, second-hand jeans usually means paying $10-25 a pair. Especially after Christmas, it's easy to find them with tags still intact. Talk to thrift store employees. The people who work in thrift stores are a wealth of information. Things to ask about are: What days do shipments arrive? Employees can tell you what days they get new items in and when things go on sale. Who are they partnered with? They can tell you whether their store has a donation program with a larger retail store where they take possession of clearance items from a prior season. Have you seen a particular item? If you are a regular customer and make donations, thrift stores will often let you know via phone or email when a specific item you are looking for comes in. Know how to spot a bargain. People often send items to thrift stores not knowing their actual value. Consider the following when thrift shopping: Brand warranties: Some appliances and kitchen tools have lifetime warranties. For example, Le Creuset cookware is ensured against rust along with other cosmetic issues. Proof of purchase is not required to send an item back to the factory and receive a replacement, free of charge. Antiques and hidden treasures. Despite wear and condition, items often go to thrift stores that are invaluable, based on their rarity and place within history. If you suspect you've found such an antique, use a smart phone to look for it online and see the price tag other sellers have placed on it. Tarnish. Tarnished metals looks terrible, but are often easy to shine up with the right polish. Bring a friend. Two pairs of eyes is always better than one. Not only is it more fun to thrift with a friend, they can also help provide important feedback and recommendations—and you can do the same for them! It's a win-win situation. Search online. Many thrift stores have websites that will show up in a basic search. Also consider using thethriftshopper.com to find smaller, independent stores along with larger stores in your area. Consider location. The types of residents living around a thrift store can be a good indicator of the sort of items and level of quality you can expect from a thrift store. For example: Thrift stores in more affluent neighborhoods have better quality furnishings than thrift stores in other parts of town. Also, residents in affluent areas are more likely to redecorate based on style rather than necessity, meaning that it can be easier to find matching items of good quality. Thrift stores near college campuses are always stocking name brand clothing. Thrift on vacation if possible. This works best when vacationing with a car. Especially if you are visiting a large city, larger volume thrift stores tend to offer a wider selection of items, often of better quality. There's also the chance that trends in the area you are visiting are different than where you are from, and you could find unique and eclectic items. Utilize other discount shopping venues. Thrift stores are not the only source of bargain shopping. Flea markets. Show up early — 6am is a good start. Do a sweep for furniture items first, picking and choosing what you want. Don't be afraid to haggle, but be fair to the seller. Once you've found furniture and larger items, load them and look for smaller items-- furniture, accessories, clothing, etc. Consignment stores. These are a type of second-hand store that purchases clothing from sellers as opposed to selling donations. This makes them more expensive than thrift stores, but they are a dependable source of well-made, discounted, name brand clothing that is in fashion at the time of purchase. Neighborhood yard sales. While yard sales occur in every city almost every weekend, in order to maximize shopping and save time, look for neighborhood yard sales. These often take place in a single location, like a church or school, or span several blocks, with people selling from their own yards. These are a great way to find furniture and antiques. Estate sales. The ultimate source for gently used antiques, ranging from furniture and dishes, to jewelry and quilts. These take place literally on the "estate" where a person lived and require a little more foreknowledge and research in order to get the best deals. Get on email lists and shop online when possible. Most chain thrift outlets like Goodwill and the Salvation Army will put you on a mailing list for coupon and sale opportunities. These same stores often take pictures of furniture and other "in demand" items and post them online. Reviewing online offerings before shopping can save you trips around town. Shop seasonally. Anticipate what people will be turning out of their closets at certain times during the year. When planning your thrifting trips, for certain items, consider the following: Shop for summer clothes in the fall when people are thinning out their warm weather clothes in favor of sweaters and coats. The same goes for getting winter clothes in the spring. Look for kitchen items and accessories after college graduations. When students are done with school, they often move back home or to a new city for employment, leaving behind many gently-used kitchen items, lamps, bedding items, etc. Look for furniture during the summer and early fall. More people get married during the summer than any other time of year and often have duplicate furniture items that wind up at thrift stores. Have a weekly rotation. Looking to get the best deals that thrifting has to offer? Create a weekly rotation for thrifting, centered around when new shipments arrive at each store. Other things to consider are: Shop early. If you want to get first pick, arrive as the store opens. Shop late. On sale days, some stores are looking to clear out all items on sale, and will offer deeper discounts just before closing.
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Decide what you are looking for. Try things on. Assess quality. Have vision. Set shopping limits. Use your smartphone. Shop for sales. Look for "best value" items. Talk to thrift store employees. Know how to spot a bargain. Bring a friend. Search online. Consider location. Thrift on vacation if possible. Utilize other discount shopping venues. Get on email lists and shop online when possible. Shop seasonally. Have a weekly rotation.
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How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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If you want to start living by the motto “Reduce, reuse, and recycle,” check your recycling center's webpage to make sure you're recycling everything you can. In addition, you should always clean your recyclables before putting them out because the food particles can survive the recycling process and ruin the material. Then, try to check packages as you shop to make sure you are buying recycled products, and reuse those products as much as possible.
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Buy products with less packaging. Avoid single-serve or individually wrapped items. Shop at stores that have bulk dispensers for grains, nuts, dried fruits, and snacks. Bring your own plastic bag or container to put the bulk food in. And try to buy bulk sizes of food or sanitary products, which saves on packaging. When buying produce at the grocery store, avoid packing the product in an extra plastic bag if it isn't necessary. Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, beets; and fruits such as bananas, apples, plums, and melons shouldn't require an extra bag. Instead of buying canned soup or pasta sauce, read up in a cookbook how to prepare them at home. Practice “precycling” by only buying products whose materials can be recycled. Take a reusable bag with you shopping. Take durable canvas or synthetic-fiber bags, a backpack, or a basket with you to the store, enough to hold whatever you plan on buying. These can usually be bought at the stores themselves. A heavy-duty plastic bag that you use multiple times can serve the purpose almost as well. Do without disposables. Disposables contribute large amounts of waste to our environment. They include things like plastic forks, knives, plates, and cups. They also include things like diapers and razor blades. Instead of buying items that you'll throw away after using them, buy items that you can use again and again. For example: Instead of using disposable diapers, try cloth diapers or nappies. You will have to clean them more often, but you'll reduce waste. Get a razor with replaceable blades rather than a disposable razor. You'll still have to throw the old blades away, but you'll save the plastic handle. For picnics, serve with re-usable plastic or wooden plates, cups, and utensils instead of disposable paper or plastic ones. Cut down on electricity use. Turn off or unplug any electrical appliances that aren't being used, such as the TV, radio, stereo, computer, lights, or chargers for cellphones or mp3 players. Try to wash clothes by hand, and dry them outside as much as possible. And if you purchase appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers, choose ones that are rated with the Energy Star classification. Replace all incandescent lightbulbs with Energy-Star-rated compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which can save you $6 in energy costs per year. Try towel drying your hair instead of blow-drying it. If it is cold inside your residence, just put on a jacket or sweater instead of turning up the heat. Use less water. Try to reduce your shower time to between 5 and 10 minutes. Turn off the water when shampooing or scrubbing. Take fewer baths as well, since they can consume more water than a short shower. When you brush your teeth, turn off the faucet between soaking and rinsing the brush. Stop junk mail and paper billing. If you're receiving junk mail, call the sending company's 800 number, usually found on the offer or order page, and ask to be removed from their mailing list. Request electronic bill instead of paper ones for all your utilities, member dues, and other periodical payments. You can choose this when signing up for an account. If you are already receiving paper bills, it is not too late to change. Access your account online or by phone, and see if you can switch to electronic bills instead. Consider alternative transportation. Try to walk, bike, or take public transit to school or work. If possible, invest in an electric or hybrid vehicle--these options are more fuel-efficient and emit less carbon into the atmosphere. Organize carpools with your neighbors or co-workers to reduce fossil fuel use. Choosing a residence as close as possible to your place of work will reduce both your commute time and energy consumption. Take the stairs. Escalators and elevators are convenient, but sometimes they are not necessary, especially if you only have to travel 1 or 2 floors. Not only will taking the stairs save electricity, but you'll also get some exercise in. You also won't have to wait in line. Escalators and elevators cost money to run. By taking the stairs, you may see lower prices (if you're at a shopping center) or a higher salary (if you're at an office building). There are instances where taking escalators or elevators may be necessary, such as if you have an injury, a bad knee, or need to get to the 24th floor. Save packing materials. Hang on to any boxes, envelopes, and other packing materials from products you buy or receive in the mail. You can repurpose these when you need a container to put gifts in before wrapping them, when mailing envelopes or boxes, and when you need packing materials, such as styrofoam peanuts, for a shipment. Boxes can take up a lot of space. Save 1 box to store all of your packaging materials in, but fold the other boxes up so that they take up less space. Buy and donate used clothing. Shopping at thrift or consignment stores is an excellent way to pass up energy- and materials-wasting new products. To support these stores' operations, get in the habit of regularly clearing out your closet, garage, and basement to find items you're willing to donate. You can also hand clothing down to your siblings. If you and your wears wear a similar size, consider trading outfits with them. When donating clothes, make sure that everything is in good condition. Don't donate old, worn, dirty, or torn clothing. Purchase reusable products. Favor food products packaged in reusable jars, bottles, and recyclable plastic bins. These can be useful for storing leftovers. And by using nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, you'll avoid contributing to the toxic waste source of disposable batteries. Instead of buying bottled water, fill up a reusable plastic bottle or glass jar from the faucet. If you buy bottled water for health reasons, get the largest size available to cut down on packaging waste. Use washable fabric handkerchiefs and dinner napkins instead of disposable tissues. Opt for a used car. It takes a considerable amount of energy and raw materials to manufacture a new car. Buying a compact, fuel-efficient used car keeps you from contributing to this waste and the pollution it produces. These vehicles also will consume less fuel, while taking up less space on the roads and in parking lots. Look for cars from the 1990s or early 2000s that typically get 30-40 miles per gallon, such as the Geo Metro, Ford Festiva or Aspire, Honda CRX HF, Toyota Tercel or Corolla, Mazda Protege, or Dodge Colt. Buying used motorbikes and bicycles can also save resources. Save plastic and paper bags. You can reuse them to carry your groceries or even as trash bags. They're also good for storing partially-used produce in the refrigerator, protecting fragile or potentially leaky items in a suitcase, and for general carrying around. Use a plastic shopping bag for small trashcans, instead of buying small garbage bags. Some stores sell nice reusable bags. Consider getting a few of these and keeping them in your car so that you can use them when shopping. Turn old materials into art. Fabrics, papers, cardboards, metals, and plastics can all be easily used for arts and crafts. Some items can be purely decorative, such as collages, while other items can be more useful, such as coin purses. For example: Transform old magazine photos into a collage. Turn plastic bottles into coin purses. Make a scarecrow for your garden out of old clothes and packing materials. Turn mason jars or metal cans into planters for your herbs. Shop for recycled products. Check the labels of paper, plastic, and metal products to see if they were made from recycled materials. Look for a phrase near the barcode that says something like, “This product was made from 50% post-consumer recycled material.” Some items are made from biodegradable materials. For example, some plastic and straws are made from biodegradable corn. Sort your recyclables. Near your kitchen garbage can, arrange a separate waste bin or bag to hold glass, plastic, and metal recyclable materials. Place another container nearby to hold newspapers and cardboard, if your city requires these to be disposed of separately. Not all cities require you to sort recyclables. Check with your city's recycling rules regarding sorting, pick-up times, etc. Not all plastics are the same. Some of them can be recycled while others can't. Check the numbers on the bottom of your plastic item, then refer to your city's recycling rules. Take advantage of your local recycling center. If curbside pickup up of recyclables is not available in your area, locate the recycling facility nearest to your residence. Be sure to note the hours of operation, since some centers have limited access times. For example, do an internet search for “[the name of your city or county] municipal recycling facility.” Some recycling centers pay you to bring recyclables in. Check local restrictions. Take a look at the FAQ webpage for your city or county's recycling facility, which should list which materials that are and are not accepted for recycling. Materials such as styrofoam and some plastics are commonly turned away by recycling centers. On the bottom of plastic containers, look for a number surrounded by three arrows--the universal recycling symbol. The number is an SPI Resin Identification Code, which indicates the type of plastic. The lower the number, the more likely it will be accepted. Recycle old electronics. Computers, cell phones, tablets, stereo equipment, microwaves , and similar devices contain toxic metals and other chemicals. It's best to have these recycled to reduce their environmental impact. Check with your local recycling center about drop-off times for electronic devices. Or donate your equipment to a local non-profit, such as a community center or veterans' association. Some computer companies, such as Dell, offer to pick up your unwanted computer free of charge for recycling. Hewlett-Packard recycles ink cartridges, laptop batteries, and cell phones, among others. Apple offers a gift card in exchange for your old computer. Compost your food and yard waste. Instead of throwing away what you don't eat, and tossing your landscaping trimmings, why not put them towards a compost heap for your garden? This way you'll save on fertilizer, and spare your city some change in reduced waste pickup. You can buy a plastic compost bin at most garden centers. Commonly composted materials include vegetable and fruit scraps, egg shells, straw, hair and fur, coffee grounds, tea bags, horse manure, grass and plant cuttings, and leaves. Avoid composting dairy products, meat and fish, cooked foods, weeds, tissues, treated or colored paper, and coal ash.
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Buy products with less packaging. Take a reusable bag with you shopping. Do without disposables. Cut down on electricity use. Use less water. Stop junk mail and paper billing. Consider alternative transportation. Take the stairs. Save packing materials. Buy and donate used clothing. Purchase reusable products. Opt for a used car. Save plastic and paper bags. Turn old materials into art. Shop for recycled products. Sort your recyclables. Take advantage of your local recycling center. Check local restrictions. Recycle old electronics. Compost your food and yard waste.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Call-Germany
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How to Call Germany
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To call Germany, start by dialing 011. Then, dial 49, which is Germany's country code. Finally, dial the number of the person you're trying to reach, including the area code, and place the call.
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Dial the exit code. This tells the phone company you are dialing outside of the US. This code is 011. Indicate that the call is an international call by dialing 011. If the call is being made from a cellular phone, the + symbol can be used instead of the 011 international calling code. Dial the country code. This is the code that informs the telephone company which country to route the call to. To call Germany, this code is 49. Dial the main number with the area code. Dial the phone number of the person you are trying to reach. Make sure the number you were given does not include the country code or the area code. Place the call carefully, making sure that all codes are dialed in the correct order. Wait for the ring tone. It may take longer than normal to connect. Find the number for who you want to call. If you don't already know the number for where you need to call, you will need to find the number, either on a website, in a book, or from a family member or friend that you are trying to call. Make sure that the area code is included. The area codes are 2-5 digits long. A phone number without the area code is 3-9 digits long. Generally, numbers you would need to call would be about 9 digits, so if it is only 9 digits long then you will need to figure out the area code. One things you can do is look up the area code for the region you are calling and see if it matches up with the first few numbers that you have. Confirm the desired phone number. International calling rates are usually quite steep, so a call to the wrong number would be a costly mistake. If the number can't be retrieved directly from the person or business being called, international phone directories, both residential and commercial, are available on the Internet. Install Skype. This program can be downloaded for free from the official website. It can even be installed as an app on phones! Get Skype credit. Buy credit from Skype or get a subscription. Calls to phones cost money, but are much cheaper than calling from a land line. Get a mic and headphones if you want them. If you are using a computer instead of a phone, you will need to make sure you have these things or you might not be able to hear your call and they won't be able to hear you! Find the phone number as described above. You will still need the number to call using Skype. Open the dialer and enter the number. Open the program and click the call phones button (usually on the left). Click the call button once you've entered the number. It will not call until you do this. Enjoy your call and hang up when you are done by pressing the hang-up button.
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Dial the exit code. Dial the country code. Dial the main number with the area code. Wait for the ring tone. Find the number for who you want to call. Make sure that the area code is included. Confirm the desired phone number. Install Skype. Get Skype credit. Get a mic and headphones if you want them. Find the phone number as described above. Open the dialer and enter the number.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Vision-Naturally
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How to Improve Your Vision Naturally
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To improve your vision naturally, try incorporating a few minutes of eye-strengthening exercises like pencil push ups into each day. Update your diet to include foods that promote eye health, like leafy greens and non-meat based proteins, and remember to wear sunglasses during the day to protect your eyes in harsh light. Reducing eye strain by lowering the brightness on your computer monitor can also help!
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Practice blinking slowly and rapidly to help reduce eye strain. Blinking gives your eyes a brief rest and moisturizes them so they don't dry out. Take 2 minutes and blink once every 30 seconds, making sure your eyes are completely closed before opening them again. After slowly blinking, spend another 2 minutes where you blink every 4 seconds. Repeat the process several times throughout the day to train your eyes to blink more. This is especially helpful if you focus on a computer or TV screen all day since your eyes get strained more easily. Be sure your eyes close completely when you blink, or else they may still get strained. Trace a figure-8 pattern with your eyes to strengthen your eye muscles. Pretend that there's a horizontal figure-8 shape about 6–10 feet (72–120 in) in front of you. While keeping your head still, follow along the figure-8 pattern using only your eyes. Continue tracing the pattern in one direction for about 2 minutes before changing following along in the opposite direction. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times daily to improve your eyes' flexibility. If you can't easily make a figure-8 pattern, try rolling your eyes instead. Keep your eyes open and move them around clockwise. After 1-2 minutes, switch to rolling your eyes counterclockwise for 2 minutes. Shift focus from your thumb to something far away to improve vision. Hold your arm straight out in front of you and stick your thumb up. Focus on your thumb for about 5 seconds before changing your focus to something that's about 15–20 feet (4.6–6.1 m) away to relax. Continue changing focus every 5 seconds for 2 minutes to improve your near sight. Practice outside or in front of a window so you can easily look out and choose something to focus on that's far away. Keep your thumb out in front of you when you're focusing on the far away object so it's easier to refocus on. When you aren't focusing on your thumb, it will look blurry in front of the far away object. Move your thumb closer and further away from you to practice focus. Put your arm straight out in front of you and stick your thumb up. Pull your arm closer to your face, maintaining focus on it so it doesn't go blurry. Stop when your thumb is about 3 inches (7.6 cm) from your face or until you see double. Slowly stretch out your arm again until your thumb is back in the original position. Repeat the process for at least 10 minutes to help you develop better focus. Hold your palms on your eyes for 5 seconds to relax them. Palming is a technique used to help relax your eyes when they feel strained. Rub your palms together for 5-10 seconds so they're warm and then gently place them over your eyes while they're closed. Take deep breaths while you cover your eyes for 1 minute. Try palming 2-3 times per day to help alleviate your eyes. Don't apply pressure to your eyes since you could damage them. Eat dark leafy greens to get vitamin A. Fresh leafy greens are rich in vitamin A as well as lutein, an antioxidant that helps promote eye health. Include foods like kale, spinach, broccoli, and collard greens in your diet at least 3-4 times per week to improve your eye health. Enjoy the greens fresh or cook them to include with your favorite dishes. Vitamin A can also help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Enjoy citrus fruits and other sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C can help decrease your chances of developing cataracts and also improve the circulation in your eyes. Snack on fruits and vegetables like oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes, or apples to include it in your diet. Aim to get about 75-90 mg of vitamin C per day to have a healthy dose. If you have trouble eating enough food to get your daily dose of vitamin C, consider taking a supplement instead. Many vitamin C supplements are sold in your local drugstore. Have foods high in fatty acids and vitamin D to help dry eyes. Omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamin D help fight against macular degeneration, which could lead to vision loss later in life. Enjoy servings of food like salmon, fish, walnuts, flax, and chia seeds about 3-4 times per week to keep a balanced diet. You can also find omega-3 fatty acid supplements at your local drugstore. Look for foods high in antioxidants to help reduce the risk of cataracts. Foods like berries, chocolate, green tea, apples, and red wine all have antioxidants that can prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. Try to include foods with antioxidants in your diet at least 2-3 times per week to stay healthy. Take lutein supplements to help improve your eye health. Lutein is an antioxidant produced by many fruits and vegetables that can help protect your eyes and reduce any degeneration. Check your local drugstore for a daily lutein supplement to include in your diet every day. Take the supplement with a glass of water either in the morning or evening. Consult with your primary care provider before taking new supplements to make sure it won't have any adverse reactions with medications or medical conditions. Take occasional breaks from looking at TV or computer screens. Blue light from computers and TV screens can cause eye strain and dry eyes when you look at them for too long of a time. Try to take a 10-minute break every hour if you're working at a computer so you can spend some time away from a screen. When you are sitting at your computer, make sure to blink regularly and turn down your screen's brightness so you don't have to strain them more while you work. Some computers have a setting that removes some of the blue light from your screen so it doesn't cause as much strain on your eyes. You can also buy glasses that have protective lenses that reduce the amount of blue light you're seeing. Wear sunglasses to reduce eye strain when it’s bright. Sun damage can lead to vision loss and make your eyes weaker over time. Put on a pair of sunglasses when you go outside when it's bright and carry a pair with you wherever you go so you're prepared. If you want more protection, choose wraparound sunglasses that also protect the sides of your eyes. If you don't have sunglasses, then wear a hat or visor to protect your eyes from the sun. You can get prescription sunglasses or clip-ons that attach to regular glasses if you need them. Avoid smoking to prevent optic damage. Smoking can lead to many vision-related problems, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and optical nerve damage. If you don't smoke, then avoid having any tobacco-related products. If you already smoke, reduce the number of cigarettes you have in a day and work toward quitting altogether. Not only can the chemicals inside cigarettes harm your vision, the smoke can dry out your eyes and make them strain. Get a good night’s sleep to give your eyes a rest. If you don't get enough rest during the night, your eyes will feel sore or dry throughout the day. Aim to get at least 6-8 hours of good rest each night to let your eyes relax and give them time to recover. Avoid using any screens for at least 30-60 minutes before going to bed since they make it harder to get a healthy amount of sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep, try wearing an eye mask or covering your windows with blackout curtains to make your room as dark as possible. Have an annual eye exam to check your optical health. Eye exams are important to make sure your health hasn't changed and any conditions haven't worsened. Schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist at least once per year to check your vision and your eyes. Answer all of the questions honestly during the exam so you can get the most accurate results on during your tests. Ask your doctor about any techniques or exercises you can do to help improve your eye health as well since they may know more techniques.
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Practice blinking slowly and rapidly to help reduce eye strain. Trace a figure-8 pattern with your eyes to strengthen your eye muscles. Shift focus from your thumb to something far away to improve vision. Move your thumb closer and further away from you to practice focus. Hold your palms on your eyes for 5 seconds to relax them. Eat dark leafy greens to get vitamin A. Enjoy citrus fruits and other sources of vitamin C. Have foods high in fatty acids and vitamin D to help dry eyes. Look for foods high in antioxidants to help reduce the risk of cataracts. Take lutein supplements to help improve your eye health. Take occasional breaks from looking at TV or computer screens. Wear sunglasses to reduce eye strain when it’s bright. Avoid smoking to prevent optic damage. Get a good night’s sleep to give your eyes a rest. Have an annual eye exam to check your optical health.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Vomit-from-a-Mattress
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How to Clean Vomit from a Mattress
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To clean vomit from a mattress, use a dry cloth to blot up any liquid. If you need to remove stains from the mattress, mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle, apply it to the stain, and dab it with a clean towel. Finally, get rid of odors by applying baking soda to the affected area. Allow the baking soda to sit for 8 hours, vacuum up the baking soda residue.
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Scrape the vomit off the bed. The first step is cleaning the mattress is removing the vomit from the surface of the bed. Use a paper plate to scrape any solids off the bed, and place it in a plastic bag to discard in the trash. Before cleaning up the vomit, it's a good idea to put on rubber gloves. That will protect you from any germs. You can also use a dustpan to scrape the vomit from your bed and dump it in the toilet to dispose of it. Hose the dustpan down outside to clean it. Remove the sheets and wash thoroughly. If the bedding is still on your bed, remove them before moving on to cleaning the mattress. Strip the sheets, comforter, mattress pad, and any other items from the bed, and wash them in the washing machine. Wash the bedding on the highest temperature setting that is available on the washer. That will help kill any lingering germs. Soak up the remaining liquid from the mattress. Once you've removed the sheets from the bed, use a dry cloth to soak up any liquid from the vomit that may have reached the mattress. Avoid rubbing the stained area, though. Instead, blot it to help remove the liquid without spreading it around. It's a good idea to use an old rag to blot the mattress because you may want to throw it out when you're done. Apply baking soda to the affected area. After you've blotted away any remaining liquid from the mattress, sprinkle some baking soda over the area. The baking soda will help absorb any remaining liquid and remove the lingering odor. If you don't have baking soda at home, you can substitute cornstarch. However, cornstarch doesn't have the deodorizing properties that baking soda does. Allow the baking soda to sit overnight. Once you've spread the baking soda on the stained section of the mattress, it needs time to absorb any leftover liquid and odor. Let the baking soda sit on the mattress for 8 hours to overnight, or until the baking soda is completely dry. If you or someone else needs to sleep on the bed, you can lay a clean towel over the baking soda on the mattress so you can place sheets over it. Vacuum up the baking soda residue. When the baking soda has sat on the mattress overnight, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the residue. Be sure to empty the vacuum and wash the canister or change the bag afterward so bacteria doesn't grow inside the machine. Using the vacuum's hose attachment is the best bet to ensure that you remove all of the baking soda residue. If you don't have a vacuum cleaner, you can sweep the baking soda residue into a garbage can or bag. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar. If there are still stains on the mattress from the vomit, you may need a targeted cleaner. Combine 1 cup (237 ml) warm water and 1 cup (237 ml) of white vinegar in a spray bottle and shake well to mix thoroughly. For extra cleaning power, you can also mix in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid dish soap. Just make sure it's not a moisturizing formula. Spray the mixture on the stain and blot the area well. After you've prepared the vinegar mixture, apply it to the stains on the mattress. Don't oversaturate the mattress; spray the stained area until it is just damp. Next, blot the mattress with a clean towel to lift the stain. Choose a towel that is extremely absorbent for blotting the mattress. Repeat the process until the stain is gone. Depending on the stain, one application of the vinegar solution may not be enough to remove the stain. Apply it to the mattress and blot it as many times as necessary to completely remove the vomit stains. Make sure to have plenty of clean towels on hand for the blotting. You don't want to blot the mattress over and over with the same towel because you can wind up spreading the stain. Let the mattress dry overnight. After you've removed the stain from the mattress, it's important to let it dry. Give the mattress at least 6 to 8 hours to dry. You can help the drying process by turning on an overhead fan, aiming a freestanding fan at the mattress, or opening a window near the bed. Apply rubbing alcohol to kill any germs. Even after you clean the mattress, there can still be germs left behind after someone vomits. When the mattress is dry, spray the affected area lightly with rubbing alcohol to kill any lingering germs. Instead of rubbing alcohol, you can dab some unscented hand sanitizer on the mattress to kill the germs. Allow the mattress to dry again. After you've applied the rubbing alcohol, allow the mattress to dry completely. It should take about 6 hours, but it's a good idea to let it air dry overnight to be certain it's dry. Be sure to keep children and pets away from the mattress until the alcohol is dry.
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Scrape the vomit off the bed. Remove the sheets and wash thoroughly. Soak up the remaining liquid from the mattress. Apply baking soda to the affected area. Allow the baking soda to sit overnight. Vacuum up the baking soda residue. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar. Spray the mixture on the stain and blot the area well. Repeat the process until the stain is gone. Let the mattress dry overnight. Apply rubbing alcohol to kill any germs. Allow the mattress to dry again.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Financial-Statement
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How to Write a Financial Statement
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To write a financial statement, start by putting together a balance sheet with details such as your assets and liabilities. Then, write your income statement showing net sales, gross profits from those sales, and operating and non-operating expenses to figure out your net income. After that, compile your statement of cash flows to show how cash moved in and out of the business throughout the year, and how much was left at the end of the year.
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Understand the basics of the balance sheet. The balance sheet is called so because it shows the company's balance between assets and liabilities. The key underlying basis of the balance sheet is the basic accounting equation, which is Total Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder's Equity {\displaystyle {\text{Total Assets}}={\text{Liabilities}}+{\text{Shareholder's Equity}}}. Rearranging the equation, you can see that equity is equal to assets minus liabilities. The balance sheet reflects this relationship. All assets and liabilities are listed and added up on the balance sheet, then liabilities are subtracted from assets to arrive at a figure for shareholder's equity. Balance sheets may be constructed using accounting software. Or, you can simply create a spreadsheet or written list with two columns that can be used to total your assets and liabilities by category. Determine your assets. Your assets are anything that you own, including the cash you have on hand. Assets usually divided into "current assets" and "fixed assets." Your current assets include the cash you have on hand and what could be liquidated quickly, usually within a year. In this category, you would have things like your accounts receivable (what people owe your company), any securities becoming due with a year such as bonds or savings accounts, and your inventory. It can also include pre-payments or deposits you've made ahead of time, such as insurance for the next year. Fixed assets are tangible and known as property, plant, and equipment. These are assets with a useful life in excess of one year. There are also intangible assets that may be held on a balance sheet. These include patents, brand recognition, and copyrights, along with other non-physical assets. All of these assets need actual dollar figures in your balance sheet, these can be calculated exactly or estimated based on (and in compliance with) industry convention. Write all the information up. To write the balance sheet, you need to lay this information out in detail. That is, you need to label each asset along with the dollar amount, divided into current and fixed assets. Add all of your assets up into a total. Determine your liabilities. Your liabilities are what the company owes or has paid to other companies or people, including employees. In other words, it's the company's debt. These assets are also divided into "current" and "long-term" categories. Current liabilities include things like what you owe on lines of credit and credit cards, as well as anything owed to other companies for goods and supplies. It also includes the income and wages you've paid out to employees and taxes owed, along with unpaid rent and utilities. Long-term liabilities include long-term loans payable, bonds payable, and other liabilities that will be paid out over a time period longer than one year. Make a record of your liabilities. Just like your assets, you need to account for each liability (in major categories, such as loans, mortgages, and so on). Also, divide your liabilities on your balance sheet into current and long-term. List liabilities by category and include the value of each category next to the its name. Add up all your liabilities to get your total. Subtract your liabilities from your assets. To figure out the shareholder's equity (also called shareholder's equity), you subtract what is owed from what assets you have. A positive amount of equity indicates that the company has financed its operations with its own money or that of investors, rather than relying as strongly on debt. Have a line for your total assets. Below it, have a line for your total liabilities. Show what the shareholder's equity is when you subtract the second from the first. Expand on shareholder's equity. On your sheet, have a section where you show what the shareholder's equity is. This section will include items that represent the shareholder's interests in the company. For example, common stock, preferred stock, capital in excess of par, and retained earnings are all common shareholder's equity categories. When you've listed these categories out, sum them up to arrive at total shareholder's equity. Compare your total to the difference between assets and liabilities from your earlier calculations. If the figures don't match, either you or the accountant that keeps the company's books has made a mistake somewhere along the way. Many balance sheets are organized such that the assets are totaled on the left and liabilities and shareholder's equity are totaled on the right. This provides a more literal representation of the basic accounting equation. Start with net sales. As a general rule, the first figure listed in a company's balance sheet is net sales for the period in question. The income statement may just say "sales" or "revenue," but the figure used is net sales. Net sales represent the gross sales (total sales in the period) minus any returns, discounts, or allowance for lost or damaged goods. This is the company's "top line" and is the truest representation of sales over the period. Unlike the balance sheet, the income statement covers financial activity throughout the period in question, whether that is a month, a quarter, or a year. The income statement is organized as a reduction of net sales by various expenses faced by the company to arrive at net income (also called net profit or the bottom line). Calculate gross profit. Your first calculation on the income statement will be that for gross profit. Gross profit represents the company's profit after considering the cost of goods sold (or services provided/sales). Cost of goods sold includes the cost of all materials and labor that went directly towards producing the products that were sold over the period. Total this amount and subtract it from net sales to arrive at gross profit. List the company's operating expenses. On the balance sheet, expenses are separated into two major categories: operating and non-operating expenses. Operating expenses follow the same philosophy as the cost of goods sold. That is, they are those expenses related directly to the operations of the company. This includes the cost of selling and advertising products, administrative costs, and wages for employees involved in these departments. It also includes general expenses, such as utilities, rent, and manager salaries. Remember that materials and manufacturing labor costs were already covered in the cost of goods sold and do not need to be counted here. Separate these expenses into three major categories: selling, general and administrative expenses. When you've written out the amount of each expense, total them to find total operating expenses. Subtract total operating expenses from gross profit to arrive at operating income. Write out non-operating expenses. The other category of expenses on the income statement, non-operating expenses, are those expenses that are not directly related to operations. These include interest, amortization, depreciation, and tax expenses. There is also room in this section to record an "extraordinary gain or loss," which might arise from a massive amount of inventory theft, for example. Lay out your income statement. As you go, lay out each piece of your income statement. Net sales will be at the top. Each piece will follow in sequential order. Put the net sales on one line. Underneath that, put the cost of sales. Below that, subtract the cost of sales from the net sales to get the gross profit. Skip a line before moving on to operating costs. Put the operating costs in general categories underneath the gross profit. Generally, selling, general, and administrative costs are lumped into one, but not always. Underneath that, write the operating income that you derived from subtracting the operating costs from the gross profit. Next, have a line each for the interest and the taxes. You can subtract them separately or together. Separately gives you more precise data. The final line should be the net income. Start with net income. The cash flow is an essential number to the company because it establishes the actual cash you have on hand. It's different from your income because your income includes non-cash expenses and assets that do not affect your actual cash balance. However, in order to create a statement of cash flows, you will first need a completed income statement and completed balance sheets from this period and the previous period. The statement of cash flows is split into three pieces: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. Begin calculating cash flows from operating activities. With operations, you're looking at how much operations bring in through cash. This step is different from what you did in your other statements because those statements include non-cash items. Here, you are focusing solely on cash. In other words, you must add some things back into the net income because they weren't really cash expenses, and therefore, won't affect the money you have to work with right now. Start with non-cash items, things like amortization and depreciation. Amortization is when the company spreads out the cost of something over time for accounting purposes. However, it is not really a cost taking away from cash flow right now. Therefore, you add that expense back in. The same with depreciation. It's a number taken away from the total amount of an asset, as it loses value over time. However, it's not technically a cash flow problem, so that expense is added back in. This method is the indirect method of figuring out cash flow. The direct method involves adding up cash flows from scratch rather than starting with net income. Figure out your cash flow in the rest of operations. Now you need to look at other items that bring in or take out cash through operations. For instance, gains or losses on sales of fixed assets are included in this category, as this activity brings in (or draws out) cash. If you have sold fixed assets within the period, such as property, you need to look at whether it was a gain or loss, then add or subtract it from the operating costs. You also need to look at changes in accounts receivable. Since accounts receivable is what other people owe the company if it goes down, that means the company has gained cash, and that needs to be added in. On the other hand, if the company has bought inventory, that signals a decrease in cash and needs to be subtracted from the cash flow. Other items that can affect the cash flow include taxes payable, insurance you've already paid, and salaries payable. Determine cash flows from investing activities. Like with operations, you need to examine how investing has affected your overall cash flow. This category is focused on long-term investments, such as equipment and buildings. This category mainly focuses on where cash has gone in the current year when it has been invested. This step can include money you've put into new equipment or other capital, such as buildings, which will be subtracted from cash flow. It can also be equipment you've sold, which would be added to the cash flow. This step also includes any money invested in the stock market, what you've bought and sold, and how that affects your overall cash. Look at the cash available from financing. The third category is financing. This section is focused on the money that is used to finance your business, such as loans. It also has to do with stock options and shareholders, and how that affects cash flow. Loans are added to your overall cash. However, your loan payments for the year are taken out of the overall cash. Dividends you pay out to shareholders obviously reduces your cash, while if you issue bonds or common stock, the issue is recorded as an influx of cash. Lay out your statement of cash flows. Start with the net income at the top, and move down through the three categories. It's best to keep the three categories separate, as then people reading the statement of cash flows can see where expenses are going in and out. Subtract and add cash as needed in each category, to reach your net increase or deficiency in cash for the year. Add in last year's cash. If you have any cash left over from last year or you started out with a deficit, add that or subtract that to this year's cash. That will give you the total amount of cash you have on hand, also called your total cash resources.
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Understand the basics of the balance sheet. Determine your assets. Write all the information up. Determine your liabilities. Make a record of your liabilities. Subtract your liabilities from your assets. Expand on shareholder's equity. Start with net sales. Calculate gross profit. List the company's operating expenses. Write out non-operating expenses. Lay out your income statement. Start with net income. Begin calculating cash flows from operating activities. Figure out your cash flow in the rest of operations. Determine cash flows from investing activities. Look at the cash available from financing. Lay out your statement of cash flows.
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How to Measure Fetal Growth
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To measure fetal growth, ask your doctor for your baby's measurements each time you go in for a prenatal visit. From here, you can input the measurements into a pregnancy tracking app, which will tell you how fast your baby is growing. Alternatively, you can print out a growth chart that will indicate a typical baby's growth rate per week. If you want to measure your fundal height, or how big your uterus is, use a soft measuring tape to measure from the ridge at the top of your abdomen to your pelvis. Then, you can compare the measurement to your gestational week to determine if your baby is growing at a healthy rate. For example, if you're at 25 weeks, your fundal height should be between 24-26 centimeters.
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Write down the measurements your doctor provides. When you go to your prenatal visits, ask your doctor how long your baby is. In the early stages of pregnancy, your baby will be measured from crown to rump, while after 20 weeks it'll be measured from crown to-heel. Write the measurement down or type it into your phone. Get a growth chart and add the measurement. You can go online to find templates, pull a template from a prenatal book, or download a pregnancy tracking app. Depending on what kind of chart you have, insert the measurement. As the weeks go by, plot each measurement on the chart so that you can see a line indicating your baby's steady growth. You may find that posting a chart on your refrigerator is easy to keep up with and fun for your family to enjoy together. Consider choosing a chart that allows you to plot out the measurements so that you can see the growth as a line graph. You can choose to connect the dots to see a steady incline, or you can leave your dots singular. You can also find charts that compare the size of your baby at each stage of growth to different types of fruit. These charts can be a fun way to track fetal growth. Compare your baby’s growth to averages. Babies grow at different rates, but you can find readily available baby growth charts that provide averages for each week of pregnancy. Your baby's growth can vary, so don't be concerned unless your healthcare provider tells you that your baby's growth is too slow or too fast. If you think that your baby's growth is too slow or too fast, talk to your healthcare provider. Say, “I've been tracking my baby's growth, and compared to averages it's too small. Should I change my diet?” Keep in mind that a possible reason for an unexpected measurement might be that the dates are off. Some women do not have regular periods, which may result in thinking they are further along than they actually are. Empty your bladder. Use the bathroom within 30 minutes of taking your measurement. A full bladder can throw off your measurement by as much as 3 centimeters. Get a measuring tape that measures centimeters. For best results, use soft measuring tape such as the type used for sewing. While you can use other means of measuring, such as a ruler, remember that they can cause variations in measurement since your belly is round. If your measurement is wrong, then it is useless. Try getting a measuring tape that you can write on. That way you will know for sure what the last measurement was. Take off your clothes and lie down. You need to have a bare abdomen, so remove your clothing. Lie down as comfortably as you can and extend your legs out from your body. Avoid contorting your body in any way because other positions can cause variations in your measurement. The most accurate measurement can be taken lying down, and it is much easier if you have someone to do this for you. It will be difficult for you to measure yourself while you are laying down. If you have an enlarged uterus, place a wedge under your buttocks. Find your fundus. The fundus is the top of the uterus. To find it, run your hand up your belly until you feel the ridge of your fundus. Gently press into your upper abdomen until you feel the difference between the fundus and the area around it. The fundus should be located near the top of your abdomen. You may want to mark off the top of your fundus with a washable marker or pen so that you can more easily measure. You will essentially be measuring the length of your baby bump. Feel your lower abdomen to locate your pelvic bone. Your pelvic bone will be a hard line across your abdomen below your stomach. It should be just above where your pubic hair begins. Feel around with your fingers to find the bone. Run your measuring tape from your fundus to pelvis. Center the “zero” point on the measuring tape on the top of the fundus. The tape should go along the center of your belly from the top to bottom. Position the end of the tape over your pelvic bone. Take your measurement. Take the measurement at the point over your pelvic bone. This is your fundal height. Your measurement should be in centimeters. Compare your measurement to your gestational week. After 20 weeks, your fundal height should match your gestational week in centimeters, with an allowable variation of 2 centimeters. For example, at 25 weeks, your fundal height should measure between 24–26 centimeters (9.4–10 in). Your fundal height does not tell you how long the baby is, but it does show you if your baby's growth is healthy and as expected for its gestational age. Your measurement can be incorrect if you are obese, have a history of fibroids, or are carrying multiples. The baby's position at the time of the measurement may also affect the result, such as if the baby is in the breach or cross position. If your fundal height is outside the expected range, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss possible reasons behind the difference. You may have simply miscalculated the dates or you may be carrying multiples. Make an appointment with your doctor. While you can get an ultrasound at any point in your pregnancy, you will have to use an ultrasound to measure fetal growth before 20 weeks or after 27 weeks of pregnancy. Depending on how busy your doctor's office is, you may need to plan ahead to make sure that you get in for an appointment. Ask your doctor if you need a full bladder. You may also be able to get a measurement of your baby at an ultrasound clinic or specialty ultrasound provider. Frequent ultrasounds are not recommended for a normal pregnancy, so talk to your doctor before getting one. Wear two-piece clothing. While early in the pregnancy your doctor may need to do a transvaginal ultrasound, they are most often performed by moving the wand over your abdomen. To allow easy access, wear a two-piece outfit so that you can easily pull up your top. Don't worry about getting the lubricant on your clothes. The doctor will allow you to wipe it off with a towel after the ultrasound. Keep your bladder full if it’s early in the pregnancy. The sound waves used in the ultrasound will travel better through liquid, so early in your pregnancy a full bladder can help you get a better result. Later in the pregnancy, it may not be necessary since there will be more amniotic fluid in your body. Ask your doctor how your baby is developing. An ultrasound uses sound waves to create an image of how your baby looks. It can allow your doctor to determine how well that your baby is growing. For example, ask, "Is my baby's growth normal?"
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Write down the measurements your doctor provides. Get a growth chart and add the measurement. Compare your baby’s growth to averages. Empty your bladder. Get a measuring tape that measures centimeters. Take off your clothes and lie down. Find your fundus. Feel your lower abdomen to locate your pelvic bone. Run your measuring tape from your fundus to pelvis. Take your measurement. Compare your measurement to your gestational week. Make an appointment with your doctor. Wear two-piece clothing. Keep your bladder full if it’s early in the pregnancy. Ask your doctor how your baby is developing.
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How to Protect Yourself from Negative Energy
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To protect yourself from negative energy, try making a little time for yourself each day so you can recharge, since negativity can be pretty draining. Spend that time doing something you love, like reading, meditating, or journaling. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep each night can help you feel better equipped to deal with negative energy, as well. If the negativity is internal, try repeating positive affirmations to yourself each day to build your self-esteem. For example, you could counter negative thoughts with an affirmation like, "I'm enough exactly how I am, but I will continue to try to grow and learn."
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Make alone time for yourself each day to recharge. Negative energy is really draining, so it's important that you set aside a little time for yourself every day. This is especially important if you have a busy schedule or you live with someone who has a tendency to be negative, because it can be hard to find time alone. Purposefully set aside at least 15-20 minutes each day for journaling , reading, meditating, listening to music, or whatever else you enjoy doing. If you're having trouble getting away, try saying something like, “I'm feeling kind of tired. I think I'll go lay on my bed and read a book.” Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. There's a reason that people say children need a nap if they're acting cranky. When you're tired, it's hard to be positive. If you're dealing with negative energy, it's especially important that you get a good night's sleep every night. If you're having trouble resting at night, try turning the temperature down in your room, or download a white noise app on your smartphone. Practice positive affirmations if you struggle with negative self-thinking. Negative energy doesn't always come from an external source. If you're struggling with negative thoughts about yourself, write down some things you do like about yourself, then put them up somewhere you'll see them often, like your mirror. Repeat those affirmations out loud to yourself every day. For instance, if you're having thoughts like, “I'll never be good enough,” you might counter that with an affirmation like, “I am enough exactly how I am, but I will continue to try to grow and learn.” Pursue a hobby or career you truly love. One way to become a more positive person is to get involved in an activity or a job that makes you feel really happy and fulfilled. You'll have something to look forward to every day, and it's a great way to spend your time and energy. Not only that, but if you stay busy, you won't have as much time to pay attention to negativity! For example, if you love video games, you might take free online courses on coding so you can eventually become a video game designer. If you love reading, you might try freelance writing on the side until you have enough experience to get hired as a writer. If you already have a job, you might spend your free time playing a sport like baseball or soccer , or perfecting a craft like knitting , painting , or woodwork. Try some stress-relieving activities when you feel tense. Stress isn't good for you physically or mentally, and it can make it hard to overcome negative energy. If you're dealing with a lot of stress, it may help if you get a massage, meditate , take a warm bath, exercise for 30 minutes, or practice deep breathing. Once you feel more relaxed, you may find that you also feel more positive. Some people find it very relaxing to get lost in an activity like drawing or putting together a puzzle. Visualize a shield around you. Before you go into a situation where you might encounter negativity, close your eyes and imagine that there's a white light all around you. Tell yourself that this is a barrier, and that no negative or harmful energy will be able to penetrate it. Some people prefer to picture this as a purple or lavender light, as these are very calming colors. Positive thinking like this can be a powerful defense against negative energy. Say a prayer or a mantra. If you're a spiritual person, prayer can help you feel connected to the higher power you worship. This can help you feel strengthened against negativity, since you'll feel like there's something bigger than you protecting you. If you don't follow any particular spiritual belief, you can repeat a mantra instead. An example of a prayer you could say might be something like, “Dear God, please guide me and protect me today as I go into the world, and help me stay positive no matter what I encounter. Amen.” For a mantra, you might repeat, “Nothing can dim my light.” Respond to negativity with a positive attitude. It can be really hard, but when someone is being negative, the worst thing you can do is to react angrily. Instead, try to remind yourself to treat the other person kindly. Sometimes, they just need to know that someone cares and is listening. Try to stay calm and positive, even if the negativity is directed at you personally. For instance, if someone makes an unkind remark about what you're wearing, you might just say something like, “Oh, well, I like it. Do you have any plans for the weekend?” However, it's fine to stand up for yourself if they continue to insult you personally. Try to change the subject when someone else is complaining. If you're around someone who's being negative, try to speak up and steer the conversation in a different direction. It won't always work, but sometimes a distraction is just what is needed to break up the negative energy in the room. For instance, if your coworker says, “Oh great, it looks like another long day of reports,” you might say something like, “Hey, I saw a really great documentary last night on mountain climbing. You should check it out!” Talk about solutions to problems if you can’t change the subject. If you're spending time around someone who insists on complaining or talking bad about someone else, try to get them to talk about what they can do to fix the problem. If their problem is with you, ask them what you can do. By focusing on the solution, rather than the problem, you may be able to find a resolution that will dispel the negative energy once and for all. If the person refuses to talk about solutions, just accept that they're determined to be negative. Focus on what you can do to remove yourself from the situation, and don't waste your energy trying to change them. Take a break if the negativity starts to overwhelm you. Sometimes, no matter what you do, someone else's negative energy can start to take a toll on you. If you notice that happening and it's at all possible, excuse yourself and take a walk, step to another room, or put in headphones. If you can't leave, take several slow, deep breaths, and try to concentrate on something else. Set healthy boundaries if the negativity is ongoing. If you have to deal with a person who's negative every time you see them, sometimes the only thing you can do is to put your foot down. When the person starts complaining or talking bad about others, politely but firmly ask them to stop, and tell them that they're making you feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, some people thrive in a negative environment, and they want others to be unhappy as well. Confronting people like this might cause a rift in your relationship, and it might even make you the target of their negativity. However, if they're affecting your peace, you shouldn't feel guilty about putting yourself first. Hopefully, in time, the other person will realize you're right, and the situation will improve. Declutter your space to clear your mind. Go through the room where you spend the most time and throw out any trash, get rid of objects you don't need or use anymore, and tidy up the rest. You might just get rid of some negative energy in the process. There's a school of thought that says that too much clutter can trap negative energy in a room. Even if you don't believe that, you've probably noticed that you feel a lot calmer when your area is clean and tidy than you do when it's messy and cluttered. Open the windows to clear out stale air and negative energy. Fresh air and sunshine move out negative energy, and besides that, they just make you feel good. While you're airing out your home, take in a few nice, deep breaths of the fresh air, and see if you don't feel better when you're done. Spending time outdoors can have a similar effect! Burn a bundle of white sage for an ancient approach. Burning sage is a ritual that originated with Native Americans, and it's thought to repel bad energy and negative spirits. Light the end of the stick, then walk through your home waving the smoke around. You may want to say a mantra or a positive affirmation while you do this, although you don't have to if you don't want to. You can purchase bundles of sage, often called smudge sticks, online, at many superstores, or wherever supplies are sold for spiritual practices. Sage can have a strong smell, so you may want to open a window. Some people believe this helps to dispel negative energy faster, as well. Ring a bell to chase off negative energy. Some people believe that the sound of a ringing bell can ward off negative energy and spirits from a space. If you feel like there's an oppressive energy where you live, find a small bell, and walk through each room of your home ringing it. Do this once a day until you feel the negativity starting to lift. Other sounds that may ward off negative energy include playing a drum, clapping your hands, laughing, or shaking a rattle. Boil orange peels or spray citrus essential oils around your home. Place some orange peels in a pot of water and bring them to a boil, then turn the heat down to a low simmer. The fragrant oils from the peels will diffuse throughout your home, creating a lovely aroma that will help bring in positive energy. If you prefer, however, you can use any citrus-scented essential oil, like orange or lemon, and spray it around your home. Bright, cheerful citrus scents may help lift your mood and get rid of negative energy. Create a barrier of sea salt to prevent negative energy from returning. salt. Sprinkle sea salt across your door frames, window sills, and other entryways into your home. Let it sit for about an hour, then vacuum it up. Some people believe that this creates a protective wall around your home that will keep negative energy out. Salt has been used to ward off negative energy and spirits for thousands of years, especially sea salt. Salt water sprays and salt rock lamps may promote positive energy in your home as well. Decorate your home with crystals for decorative protection. Some crystals are said to affect the energy in your home, and in addition, they often look nice when you place them on a bookshelf or a tabletop. While there are a variety of crystals that may work, black and pink tourmaline are thought to be particularly effective against negative energy. Black tourmaline repels negativity, while pink tourmaline replaces it with positive energy.
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Make alone time for yourself each day to recharge. Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Practice positive affirmations if you struggle with negative self-thinking. Pursue a hobby or career you truly love. Try some stress-relieving activities when you feel tense. Visualize a shield around you. Say a prayer or a mantra. Respond to negativity with a positive attitude. Try to change the subject when someone else is complaining. Talk about solutions to problems if you can’t change the subject. Take a break if the negativity starts to overwhelm you. Set healthy boundaries if the negativity is ongoing. Declutter your space to clear your mind. Open the windows to clear out stale air and negative energy. Burn a bundle of white sage for an ancient approach. Ring a bell to chase off negative energy. Boil orange peels or spray citrus essential oils around your home. Create a barrier of sea salt to prevent negative energy from returning. Decorate your home with crystals for decorative protection.
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How to Write an Advertisement
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To write an advertisement, start with a headline that will grab your audience's attention, like something funny, strange, or emotionally compelling. In the next line after your headline, concisely tell the reader what you're offering and what the benefits are. Also, use this bridge sentence to create desire for your product, like by invoking nostalgia or playing to people's health concerns, for example. Finally, include a strong ending that tells people how to get your product or how they can contact you for more information.
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Decide where to publish the ad. Will your advertisement be printed in the newspaper, a magazine, your website, or Facebook? Knowing where you plan to publish the ad will influence the way you write your copy. Find out the perimeters of your advertising space, including how many words you're allotted, how large the font size will be, and whether you can incorporate graphics or video. Ultimately, the traditional classifieds-style ad will fly in almost any medium, but you might need to make small tweaks to tailor it to the space in which you're advertising. If you're taking out a quarter to full-page advertisement in your local newspaper, you're going to have some room to play around with a paragraph or so of copy. However, for a Facebook or other online ad, your copy will be limited to a sentence or so. Either way, when you're writing an ad, every word counts. Being too vague or wordy will cause people to skim your advertisement instead of pausing to read it, so the same writing tenets apply no matter what type of ad you're writing. Tailor it to your audience. Which consumers are you targeting? Ideally, everyone who reads your ad will want to buy your product, but in reality you'll have better results if you tailor your ad to a specific audience that is likely to be more interested than the rest of the world. Use language and references that appeal to the demographic to which your product appeals. It might be a turnoff for other groups of people, but it's important to speak to the hearts of the people who have the potential to become loyal customers. For example, if you're selling a service that allows people to self publish their books, you'll want to use language that sounds writerly and elegant. That way your target audience - people who have written books they want to publish - will know they would be in good hands with your company. If you're selling a product that appeals to a younger crowd, like a new type of candy that makes your mouth turn rainbow colors, lose the formality and use language that's familiar to your target audience - kids who want to spend their allowance on candy, or who could influence their parents to buy the candy for them. Write an attention-grabbing headline. This is the most important part of your advertisement, because it's your one shot at getting consumers to actually read your ad. If your headline is vague, difficult to understand or in any way uninteresting, you can't expect people to take the time to read the rest of your carefully-written ad. You're immediately telling them that your company isn't innovative enough to come up with a compelling ad - which will reflect poorly on your product as well, even if it's excellent. People riding the subway, scrolling through Facebook or flipping through a magazine have hundreds of little pulls on their attention. How can you cut through all the noise and make them focus on your product? Think of a headline so compelling that it essentially forces the person reading it to pay attention. Your headline could be something shocking, strange, emotionally compelling, or exciting - it doesn't matter, as long as it grabs the reader. For example, Write something mysterious: Don't be happy, be terrified. Write something people can't pass up: Get 75% off a ticket to Paris. Write something emotional: She has 2 weeks to live. Don't start with a question. You might be able to get away with a highly creative and compelling rhetorical question, but stay away from your standard "Do you need a new car?" type of opener. Consumers have already read thousands of similar questions, and they're tired of being asked. You'll have to dig a little deeper to capture their attention. Find a creative way to tell people that you have what they need without asking an obvious question. Write a bridge to keep them reading. The next line after your headline is your short, sweet chance to create a solid impression of your company in the minds of your audience. After your mysterious/shocking/emotional headline, you need to follow up with something substantive - otherwise, your headline will be perceived as mere hype. Use the bridge to tell the consumer what need your product can fill. Touch on the major benefits your product will bring the consumer. Your bridge should contain your strongest selling points. Create desire for your product. Your bridge also serves as a chance to create a strong desire for your product. It's a chance to play with your audience's emotions and make them feel as though your product will fill a need they have. If this sounds manipulative, it is - but if you're offering a product that will actually be helpful to people, there's no shame in writing copy that tugs on the heartstrings to get people to buy a product that will improve their lives. Nostalgia can be an effective tool to capture people's hearts. For example, We use the finest heirloom peppers to make hot sauce as good as Grandpa's secret recipe. Playing to people's health concerns can also work well: You're doing the hard work - quitting. Let us help you get your life back. Don't forget to include the name of your company and your product somewhere in your copy. Tell them how to get your product. Finally, write a strong ending that tells your audience exactly what to do next. Give them an action to take that makes it easy for them to buy your product or get in touch. You could also just list your website, and people will know to go there to buy your product. Dissect bad ads. When you're new to writing ads, it can help to break down other ads and figure out where they went wrong. Find a few bad ads - you'll know they're bad because your first impulse will be to skim right over them - and try to figure out what makes them so ineffective. Is it the headline? The bridge? The tone? Once you've pinpointed what makes the ad bad, think about how you could make it better. Rewrite the ad to make it more effective. Take a look at effective ads, too, and try to determine what makes them great. Make it sound natural. When you write your own ad, try to make it sound as natural as you can. Write it as though you're saying it to someone else. People are drawn to natural writing - it speaks to them in a way that overly formal, stilted writing just doesn't. Don't be too stiff - you want your audience to feel accepted and understood. Don't be too friendly, either - you could come off sounding fake. Keep it brief. No matter where your ad is published, you should keep it short and sweet. People don't have time to read an ad that requires more than about 30 seconds of their attention - or less. They're encountering your ad on their way to doing something else, like reading an article or getting off the train or bus they're riding. Your ad should be interesting enough to make a big impression using very few words. Use short sentences instead of long ones. Longer sentences are difficult to take in in a short period of time. Play with your copy so that you say what you want to say in as few words as possible. It's not necessary to use complete sentences, as long as your message gets across clearly. Consider using testimonials. These days, people want to read reviews and testimonials before buying a product. They aren't usually content to try it out until they're reasonably sure that it has worked for other people. Incorporating a testimonial or two into your ad could be a great way to build trust with your audience right off the bat. Choose a quote from a well-respected customer, if possible. For example, if you're selling a health product, use a quote from a doctor or another health professional. If you're short on space, you can always put testimonials on your website instead of using them in your ad. Use graphics wisely. If you have the opportunity to use an image or video in your advertisement, think carefully about your ad's composition. Having an image will allow you to use fewer words - you won't necessarily need to describe your product's features or state what it does. Instead, Juxtapose the picture or video with an intriguing headline or tagline and your company's URL. Record yourself saying it aloud. Once you have your ad written, record yourself reading it or saying it to someone. Play it back to yourself. Does it sound conversational? Is it compelling? If someone said it to you, would your interest be piqued? Reading it out loud is a good way to spot deficiencies that could cause your ad to fall flat. Test your ad. Go ahead and publish it in a few places to see what kind of reception it gets. Hopefully, you'll see your sales start to increase. You can determine whether new business is a direct result of your ad by asking customers how they heard about your company. If they reference your ad, you know it's working! Rewrite it until it works. Don't keep publishing an ad that isn't increasing your sales. Keep rewriting it until you're confident it's actually bring in more business. A poorly-written ad that doesn't represent your company well can actually do more harm than good. After you've used your ad for a few months, keep things fresh by rewriting it to advertise a new product or feature.
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Decide where to publish the ad. Tailor it to your audience. Write an attention-grabbing headline. Don't start with a question. Write a bridge to keep them reading. Create desire for your product. Tell them how to get your product. Dissect bad ads. Make it sound natural. Keep it brief. Consider using testimonials. Use graphics wisely. Record yourself saying it aloud. Test your ad. Rewrite it until it works.
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How to Remove Rust from a Bike Chain
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To remove heavy surface rust from a bike chain, start by turning the bike upside down and removing the chain. Then, dampen a clean rag with degreaser and run the chain through it, so the rag removes any built-up grease and dirt. You may need to scrub vigorously with the rag before all of the buildup comes free. If that still doesn't work, try soaking the chain in a bottle filled with degreaser for 20 minutes. For a more natural alternative, use steel wool wet with lime juice to scrub away light rust, then rinse away the lime juice with soapy water. When you're dealing with especially tough rust, spray WD-40 onto the chain, give it a moment to sit, and use a wire brush to briskly scrub away the rust.
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Turn the bike upside or secure it in a bike rack. It's unlikely that a kickstand will be stable enough to keep your bike upright while removing rust from the chain. Instead, hang your bike on a rack or turn it upside down so it rests sturdily on the seat and handlebars. If you have a nice bike, you may want to lay a drop cloth in between your bike and the ground so you don't scratch its paint job. Bike racks are relatively easy to make from scrap parts. Make a stable frame equipped with hooks and hang your bike by its wheels. Hanging your bike in a rack or turning it upside down has the added bonus of making the chain more accessible as you work on it. Evaluate the condition of the chain. Take a look at your chain up close. If you notice warping, imperfections in the metal, or similar deterioration, you and your bike will be better off with a new chain. Surface rust, buildup, and crustiness can all be removed so your chain runs like new. To ensure the longest life and best operation of bike chains, avid cyclists should clean their chain once a week or roughly once every 200 miles (321 km). Keeping your chain cleaned and lubed will help maintain the condition of your chain and drivetrain. It will also help you notice damaged links sooner. Replace bad links straightaway to prevent further damage. Locate the master link on the chain, if applicable. Many modern chains come equipped with a master link. This is a special link on the chain that makes it easier to remove. Look for links that have a special pin/slot connection, where the pin of one link fits snugly into a slot on the connecting link. Many kinds of single speed bike will not have a master link. If the link is not clearly visible, chances are your chain doesn't have one. If you happen to have a bike chain without a master link, consider having a local bike shop add one for you. This process usually only costs around $15 for most bikes. Snap a picture of the drivetrain to make reassembly easier. It's important that you reinsert your bike chain in the drivetrain correctly. To make reassembly easier on yourself, take a few pics from various angles of the chain, the gears, and the sprockets before removing the chain. Bikes with multiple gears often have complicated shifting mechanisms at the wheels. If this is the case for your bike, make sure your photos clearly depict how the chain runs through these parts. Failing to properly reinstall your chain in the drivetrain could cause serious damage to your bike, personal injury, or it could result the bike not working at all. Remove the chain if it has heavy surface rust. If your chain has a master link, use your hands to slide the pin out of the slot in which it's seated. When the chain disengages, pull it free. Without a master link, you'll need to jump a link off one of the gear spikes. After the first link, the rest should come off easily, then pull the chain out of the drivetrain. Removing the chain is especially important for chains with heavy surface rust and grime. Chains with light rust and dirtiness can often be cleaned with the chain attached. Chains without a master link are reinserted into the drivetrain in the same fashion they are removed, only in reverse. Run the chain through a rag wet with degreaser. Dampen a clean rag with degreaser. Pull the chain through the rag to remove buildup and grease. Stubborn buildup might need a vigorous scrubbing or buffing with the rag before it comes free. Soak chains with heavy grime and buildup in degreaser for 20 minutes. For severe buildup, you may need to soak your chain in degreaser. Fill a bottle with degreaser, allow the chain to soak in it for 20 minutes, then rinse the chain in a second bottle filled with hot water. Most degreasers can be quite harsh on the skin. Wear latex gloves when using a degreaser unless otherwise indicated on its label Scrub away light rust with steel wool wet with lime juice. This de-rusting technique can be rough on the hands, so slip on some latex gloves before you try it. Next, wet a piece of steel wool thoroughly with lime juice. Scrub rusted areas with the steel wool to remove rust, then wipe the surface clean with paper towel. Rust that is neutralized and scrubbed free may gunk up your steel wool. If this happens, rinse it in hot water, reapply the lime juice, and continue scrubbing. When breaking up large amounts of rust, you may need to wipe the surface periodically so you can see how much rust is left on the surface. Rinse away lime juice with soapy water after removing rust. Lime juice contains a good amount of sugar. You won't want this drying on your chain and gumming up the works, so make sure to rinse the chain in warm or hot water mixed with a little dish soap. Break up tough rust with WD-40 and a wire brush. Spray WD-40 directly onto the clean, rusted surfaces of your chain in sections. Allow this to sit for a moment so the solution can soak in. After that, take a wire brush and briskly scrub away the rust. Wipe off the chain with a clean rag as necessary to remove rust residue. When the rust is gone, you're ready to reattach and/or lubricate the chain. WD-40 should never be used to lubricate the chain of your bike. You should only use a specially formulated bike lubricant for this purpose. Replace the chain in the drivetrain. This process will depend on the kind of bike and chain you have. The pictures you took earlier of your drivetrain should be helpful. Thread one end of the chain through the drivetrain so it meets its opposite end at the top or bottom midpoint between the wheels. Chain links should fit onto the points of gears and run smoothly through all component parts of the drivetrain. If you feel resistance, it's likely you've inserted the chain improperly. If you find yourself really struggling to get the chain back in the drivetrain, look up a tutorial on YouTube or do a keyword search for your bike's manual online. Refasten the master link. Use your fingers to bring the ends of the chain together at the midpoint between the wheels. Slide the pin end-link into the slot of the opposite end-link. In many cases, you'll feel the link click into place. When properly refastened, the master link should align evenly with other links. If the master link is fastened unevenly, it could cause the chain to warp, ruining it. Check the motion of the chain. With the master link connected, you're finally ready to give the wheels a spin. The chain should pass smoothly through the drivetrain. If there is unnatural resistance or irregular noises from the chain (like groaning, scraping, or grinding), you may have reinstalled the chain incorrectly. Many small errors can be corrected with your fingers while the chain is still on the bike. In some cases, you may need to remove the chain completely and reinstall it from scratch. Lube the chain. A quality chain lube will protect your chain from further rusting and the buildup of grime. Position the nozzle of the lube above the midpoint of the chain. While squeezing out a thin, steady stream, spin the wheels of the bike. When the chain returns to its starting position, it's lubed and ready to ride.
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Turn the bike upside or secure it in a bike rack. Evaluate the condition of the chain. Locate the master link on the chain, if applicable. Snap a picture of the drivetrain to make reassembly easier. Remove the chain if it has heavy surface rust. Run the chain through a rag wet with degreaser. Soak chains with heavy grime and buildup in degreaser for 20 minutes. Scrub away light rust with steel wool wet with lime juice. Rinse away lime juice with soapy water after removing rust. Break up tough rust with WD-40 and a wire brush. Replace the chain in the drivetrain. Refasten the master link. Check the motion of the chain. Lube the chain.
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How to Assemble Jigsaw Puzzles
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To assemble a jigsaw puzzle, set up a work area, like a table or counter, and dump out the box. Lay out all of the pieces face-side up so you can easily see the pictures on them. Then, start sorting the pieces by color and finding your edges. You'll want to find and construct the frame with the outside pieces first. Use the image on the box to help you do this. Once your frame is done, start putting together different color groups, using the box as a guide. Look at the shapes of the pieces to help you identify patterns.
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Start on a small scale. Try puzzles with simple scenes, large pieces, and a minimal number of pieces. For example, a 50–300 piece rectangular puzzle allows you to experiment with different methods for assembling your puzzle in a short amount of time. Graduate to a larger number of pieces (such as a puzzle with 300 – 1000 pieces, or even larger) once you're confident assembling puzzles with the method you've chosen. Also look for other challenges, like 3D puzzles, puzzles with only one color, multi-layered puzzles, and infinity puzzles. If the puzzle has a particularly large number of pieces, you may want to consider counting the pieces to make sure none are missing. Set up your work area. Pick a hard, flat surface like a table for your work area. Ensure your area is large enough to accommodate the total number of pieces. Empty the contents of the box onto the work area. Turn all of the pieces face up. Sort the colored pieces. Keep different color groups in separate piles on your work area. Look for pieces that clearly depict something and separate those out. For example, you might have a piece that shows a body part like an eye or small objects like books. Put all of the pieces with writing on them in a different pile. Pull out all of the edge pieces. Look for pieces that have a smooth side that can be part of the edge of the puzzle and put those in a pile. Also pull out any pieces that are shaped very differently than the other pieces. When you're assembling the puzzle, it will eventually be obvious where these specially shaped pieces belong. Keep in mind that finding the edges of non-rectangular puzzles can be very difficult. Construct the frame with the outside pieces. Connect the edge pieces. Look for pieces that might have copyright information that you can put together in a corner of the puzzle. Start filling in the middle after you've assembled the frame. Use the picture on the box to orient yourself. Consult the picture on the box as you work on the puzzle. Study the details on the box to help you make smaller sub-piles from the pieces in the larger piles of colors and like-shaped pieces you've sorted. Look to see where the objects you start putting together belong in the picture. Complete different color groups. Use your colored piles to complete various chunks of the puzzle. Start with pieces that are large swaths of the puzzle such as a group of blues that represent the sky. Look for pieces that will form easily identifiable objects, like houses or animals. Look at the shape of the pieces. Tabs are the parts that jut out of the pieces, and blanks are their counterpart. Find tabs and blanks that will fit together -- you'll quickly recognize how the pieces match. Check for repeating patterns of how the tabs and blanks are put together in your puzzle. Use these patterns to speed up your assembly. Don't try to make the pieces fit. If they don't go together easily, it's because they do not belong in that position. Arrange your colored sections. Put them approximately where they go inside the frame according to the picture on the box. Build on the sections that you've already completed. Fill in the gaps around the different completed sections to finish your puzzle. Donate your puzzle. Look for a charity that will accept a used puzzle. Carefully break down your completed puzzle and return the pieces to the box. Tape a note to the front of the box letting the recipient know that all the pieces are there, or if any are missing. Many organizations and facilities for Alzheimer patients, senior centers, hospitals, and other non-profits, like Goodwill are eager to acquire puzzles. You can also just pack away your puzzle to assemble again in the future. Glue your puzzle. Brush any lint or other debris from the surface of the puzzle. Grab a clean paintbrush or sponge, and a pot of white glue. Dip the brush or sponge into the glue and spread a thin, even layer over the surface of your puzzle. Wait for it to dry completely. Apply a second coat and let it dry completely. Carefully turn your puzzle over and coat the back with glue. Slide a piece of cardboard or butcher paper under your puzzle to protect the surface of the furniture or floor underneath the puzzle. Try this with ordinary white glue, decoupage glue, or puzzle preserver. Once you've preserved the puzzle, you can use it for other crafts. Frame your puzzle. Buy a premade frame or make your own. Preserve the puzzle with glue before framing. Handle your puzzle very carefully during the framing process. Make your own frame. Buy a ¼” (0.635 cm) thick piece of foam board that is larger on all sides than your puzzle. Put your puzzle on the board and mark the perimeter of the jigsaw on the board with a pencil. Slide the jigsaw off the board and use a hobby knife to trim the board so it will fit exactly against the back of your puzzle. Glue your puzzle to the back of the board. Use a very strong glue or spray adhesive so the puzzle won't fall off the board. Weigh down the puzzle on the board to ensure it adheres. Try using heavy, flat objects like books.
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Start on a small scale. Set up your work area. Sort the colored pieces. Pull out all of the edge pieces. Construct the frame with the outside pieces. Use the picture on the box to orient yourself. Complete different color groups. Look at the shape of the pieces. Arrange your colored sections. Donate your puzzle. Glue your puzzle. Frame your puzzle. Make your own frame.
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How to Prevent an Older Dog from Overheating
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You can keep your dog cool and prevent it from overheating by making sure it has access to plenty of water. Dogs use water to lower their body temperature and stay hydrated in the heat, so encourage your aging dog to drink from its bowl if you think it is overheating. If you're outside, place your dog's water bowl in the shade because direct sunlight can heat the water, which can actually raise your dog's body temperature if it takes a drink. When inside, turn down your thermostat down a degree or two to make your dog more comfortable, since older dogs can't regulate their temperature as well as younger dogs, even when they aren't in a hot environment.
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Watch for excessive panting. Since dogs do not have sweat glands on their body, which would allow them to cool off via sweat evaporation, they cool themselves primarily by panting. If your dog has been panting for a long period of time (over 30 minutes) or panting with excessive force, they may be overheating. Dogs often do not stop physical activity when they become overheated. Your aging dog may not realize it's too hot; it's up to you to monitor the animal if it's at risk for overheating. Look for vomiting and diarrhea. These are common symptoms of overheating which, when coupled with panting or heaving breathing, almost certainly indicate that your dog is overheating and may be approaching heat exhaustion. Other symptoms include bright blue or red gums and, in severe cases, collapsing or convulsing. As a result of the diarrhea and vomiting, overheated dogs often become dehydrated as well, which worsens their condition. Prevent this by giving your dog access to cool drinking water. Take your dog’s temperature. A dog's natural temperature is slightly warmer than that of humans: around 101°F. If your dog's temperature rises above 103°F, it is overheating, and brain damage can occur if the animals temperature rises above 106°F. To take your dog's temperature, you'll need to use a sanitary rectal thermometer. Oral thermometers are not an effective instrument to take a dog's temperature. To use the thermometer, first coat the tip of the instrument in petroleum jelly, to act as a lubricant. Then insert the tip of the thermometer about an inch into your dog's anus; the thermometer will display a result within 60 seconds. Wash the thermometer after each use. Remove your dog from a hot environment. Older dogs are likely to overheat they spend hours in a hot environment, and lack the presence of mind to leave a hot environment. To help your dog cool down, remove it from the hot environment—this could be a hot car, a field in which the dog has been running, or the outdoors on a sunny day. You'll also need to stop your dog from engaging in activities that raise its body temperature, including running and playing. Have your dog sit or lay down in a cool environment for at least 20 minutes. Avoid careless mistakes which may lead to overheating, like leaving your dog in the car or forgetting to provide shade for your dog if it's left outside on a hot day. Keep your home at a cool temperature. As dogs age, they lose the ability to regulate their own body temperature as easily as they could when they were younger. You may need to accommodate for this by keeping your home at a slightly cooler temperature than you're used to, to prevent your dog from overheating. Turning down the thermostat by a degree or two could make senior dogs more comfortable—especially if your dog is already prone to overheating. Provide access to water for your dog. Drinking water is an important way for your dog to lower their body temperature and stay hydrated during hot conditions. Your dog should always have access to clean drinking water, but if you suspect that the aging dog is overheating, you may need to place a bowl of water in front of it and encourage the dog to drink. If you can, make sure that the dog's drinking water is not hot. If you leave a bowl of water outside for your dog, position it in the shade. Water left in direct sunlight will quickly heat and may raise your elderly dog's body temperature. Bring your dog inside. If your dog is overheating outdoors, you should bring it inside to cool down. If it's a hot day, your basement or pantry may be the coolest room in your house. Lead the dog here, and have it sit or lay down in the room. If you have a small house fan, you can put this in front of your dog to help it cool off. If you are away from your home and cannot quickly bring your dog indoors, you'll need to provide your dog with access to shade. Lead your dog under a large tree, or into the shade of a building. This will help prevent your dog from overheating more. Splash water on your dog. Cup your hand and fill it with water, then rub the water on your dog's head, ears, and belly. This will help your dog cool down quickly. If you're near a natural body of water—such as a lake or stream—gently submerge your dog's body into the water. If you're at home, fill the bathtub with cool water and place your dog in the tub. If you have the supplies, rather than splashing or fully immersing your dog, you can wet towels and apply these to the dog's back and abdomen. Take your dog to the veterinarian. If your dog is unconscious or if its temperature does not drop below 103°F, take it to a vet immediately. This is an emergency situation; heat stroke can be deadly to pets, and elderly dogs are already more susceptible. Even if the dog is conscious and its temperature has gone down to normal, it's still important to take the dog to the vet. Heat stroke can cause problems you may not notice, including blood clots and kidney or brain swelling. Explain the situation to the vet. Say something like, “My dog was running in a field near our house, when she started panting excessively and began to vomit. I ran water over her in the bathtub and took her temperature. She was at 104 degrees, so I brought her in immediately.” Also ask something like, “My dog often plays outside; how can I prevent her from overheating again?” Consider asking: “Is it likely that this heat exhaustion caused any permanent mental or physical damage to my dog?”
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Watch for excessive panting. Look for vomiting and diarrhea. Take your dog’s temperature. Remove your dog from a hot environment. Keep your home at a cool temperature. Provide access to water for your dog. Bring your dog inside. Splash water on your dog. Take your dog to the veterinarian.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Your-Stripper-Income
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How to Increase Your Stripper Income
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As a stripper, there are a few ways you can hone your craft to increase your income. While you're at work, don't be afraid to start conversations with patrons, which can lead to more private dances. Start the conversation with something simple like, “Wanna dance?” Treat customers well and ask them about their day, their job, and their hobbies. This will encourage them to come back to you the next time they come to the club. The VIP room is a huge moneymaker, so try to spend as much time there as you can. If you're not making enough money at 1 club, try stripping in multiple locations. This will help you build your client roster and give you a nice change of scenery.
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Brand yourself. The only thing you're selling in a strip club is yourself, so it's important to make your product stand out. If a guy only has enough money for one dance, it's important he chooses to spend that money on you and not another girl. Choose a name that reinforces your brand. If you're marketing yourself as a sophisticated woman, try a name like Gigi or Isabel. If you're going for more of a girl next door vibe, try Nicole or Ashley. Let your song choices reflect your brand image. You'll make the majority of your money on the floor, but a compelling stage set can set you apart from other dancers. Have a strong opening line. Strippers generally approach the customers and most of the time, they lead with, “Wanna dance?” Set yourself apart from the crowd by having several go-to lines to start conversation and convince patrons they need to buy what you're selling. Ask a customer if he minds letting you rest on him for a second because your heels are hurting your feet. This will make him feel chivalrous and can open the door to further conversation and possible dance opportunities. Lead with a compliment. If you make your customer feel like the most important person you've ever met, they'll be more likely to ask you to stick around. Learn to hustle. Strippers are, by definition, independent contractors, which means their take home pay is directly tied to their work output. The more dances and private room visits you can accumulate in a night, the more money you make. Set clear, achievable goals for yourself each night. Decide you want to work for a set number of hours and get four dances per hour. Show up to work well rested and well fed. You won't be able to focus if you're tired and hungry. Don't hang out on the floor by yourself or with other strippers. If you don't look busy and in-demand, your value on the floor decreases. Attract regulars. If you want to increase your income, having regular clientele is a surefire way to do this. Attracting them, however, is far more difficult. Treat your clients like people: ask them about their days, their job and their hobbies. Connect with them on a personal level and they may take a liking to you. Regulars treat their favorite dancers better, but it goes both ways. If you have regular customers, offer them discounts to incentivize them to keep patronizing you. Be careful not to blur the line between regular customer and something else. Keep your relationship respectful and chances are they'll hang around a lot longer. Cultivate relationships with the other staff. Bartenders and wait staff have a clear view of the patrons, so they know who the big spenders are. Make friends with the wait staff and they might share tips with you about which customers to target. Make sure you show your appreciation at the end of the night by tipping your friends who helped you out. Pay it forward among your fellow strippers. If a guy is looking for a specific type and that type isn't you, refer him to a friend of yours. She may return the favor someday. Invest in multiple outfits. One of the most common misconceptions about stripping is that the clothes don't matter, since most of them end up on the floor. In actuality, your outfits enhance your brand and set you apart from the other dancers on the floor. If you're going for a “Young Girl” look, don't overdo it. Pair a cute bikini with some clear open toed shoes and one young looking accessory, like hair clips. If you're going for the “Edgy Girl” look, keep it dark and keep it casual. A black romper with a chain link g-strip and some black heels is all you'll need. If you're going for the “Lingerie Goddess” look, choose an expensive lace bra and underwear set. Keep the accessories minimal. Have various outfits on hand each time you work. Sometimes, changing an outfit mid-shift is all it takes to go from broke to bank. Don’t let personal hygiene slide. Your body is your product and your income will reflect this. Get regular haircuts and blowouts. Pay for teeth whitening if necessary. If you hate shaving, invest in laser hair removal. Don't skimp on anal bleaching. When the black lights are on, every part of you is under a microscope. Chipped nails are not acceptable and may result in you being sent home from work. It is not a requirement that you get plastic surgery, especially if you aren't comfortable doing so. Invest in top of the line stripper shoes. Your shoes are one of your most important assets as you'll spend most of your night on your feet. Spring for the most expensive and high quality pair – you'll most likely make your money back in a single night. Always wear shoes with straps, otherwise you risk your heels flying off and hitting someone in the face. Use a hairdryer to heat up the insides of your heels – this will help mold them to your feet. Push the VIP room. Some clubs have VIP rooms where customers pay upfront to spend time with the girl of their choice. VIP rooms are huge moneymakers – you know exactly how much you'll be making upfront and depending on the guy, you may have to do very little work. Sometimes, all a guy wants to do in a VIP room is talk. If so, indulge him. The better the conversation, the longer he'll stay and the more money you'll make. If a patron ever tries anything in a VIP room that you aren't comfortable with, you are fully within your rights to shut them down and get out. Hit up different clubs. Stripping in the same clubs can be great – you can foster relationships with the club owners and build your client roster – but sometimes you need a change of scenery. Go on a road trip to a new city or state and try out the clubs in that area. Most strippers are able to pay for their travel using money they make on the road. Stripping is a profession that lends itself very well to a nomadic lifestyle. Research conventions, major sporting events and festivals. Any time there are large numbers of men gathering, clubs hire additional strippers to staff their clubs and you have the opportunity to make a lot of money. Go to Vegas. If you're already a successful stripper, making the move to Vegas is the next logical step in your career development. Vegas has the largest number of strip clubs per capita and is a prime destination for men looking for a good time. Vegas is also one of the most competitive markets for strippers, so if you're going to make the move, prepare to hustle hard. Be smart about your money. It's very easy to blow your cash on cars and drugs, but you'll burn out fast and end up with little to show for all your work. Take a pole dancing class. In recent years, pole dancing has become a legitimate sport, and classes are popping up everywhere. If you feel insecure about your pole work, take a class to learn some new tricks and brush up on some old techniques. In addition to being a useful skill-set, pole dancing also transforms your body and helps keep you in shape. Most classes have specific dress codes, so make sure you check the website for the class you're taking. Practice your dance moves. Most girls are able to catch on to club dancing fairly easily, but if you're insecure about moving your body in public, practice. Take a dance class or show up early to the club to run your moves in front of the mirror. If you don't feel like committing to a regular dance class regimen, try looking up dance moves on YouTube. To increase your flexibility and agility, stretch your body every day while you're watching TV. Take a business class. Since strippers operate as independent contractors, a great deal of your income will come from selling customers on your services. In order to do this effectively, you need to learn how to upsell your customers and how to position your brand as the best brand in the club. Business classes can help you do this. Business classes will also give you a leg-up in effectively managing your income. If you don't want to take a class in person, look for online options.
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Brand yourself. Have a strong opening line. Learn to hustle. Attract regulars. Cultivate relationships with the other staff. Invest in multiple outfits. Don’t let personal hygiene slide. Invest in top of the line stripper shoes. Push the VIP room. Hit up different clubs. Go to Vegas. Take a pole dancing class. Practice your dance moves. Take a business class.
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https://www.wikihow.pet/Care-for-a-Bandage-or-Splint-on-a-Cat
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How to Care for a Bandage or Splint on a Cat
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To care for your cat's bandage or splint, check it several times a day to make sure it's dry and secure. If it gets wet or comes loose, contact your vet immediately so you can have it re-wrapped. You should also keep an eye out for signs of infection, like swollen or red skin, foul odor, discharge, or sores. Take your cat to the vet right away if you notice any of these symptoms. While your cat is recovering, keep it indoors at all times if you don't already, which will prevent its bandage or splint from getting damaged. There are also protective coverings you can buy that go over the bandage or splint so it's less likely to get wet or torn.
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Observe the bandage or splint daily. Check your cat's splint or bandage at least twice daily to make sure that it is dry and secure. Time these observations with other normal activities, such as brushing or after-meal relaxation. If your cat demonstrates unease when you check the bandage, use treats or gentle petting to calm it down. If your cat resists contact with its bandaged area, simply observe it visually to assess its condition. Look for signs of infection. To ensure that the wound under your cat's bandage or splint does not get infected, check for signs of infection around the edge of the wrapping. An infection may lead to more serious complications and should be treated immediately. Bring your cat to the vet as soon as possible if you see: Swollen or red skin. Foul odor. Discharge. Sores. Your cat chewing on its bandage. Make sure the bandage doesn't loosen or tighten. Observe your cat's bandage or splint at least twice a day to make sure it doesn't get loose or tighten around your cat's limb. The latter may be evident if your cat's toes begin to swell, indicating that circulation is being cut off. Call your vet immediately to have your cat's wound re-bandaged. While you wait for your cat's wound to be re-bandaged by a vet, confine it to a single room to supervise it and keep it from further damaging the wound covering. Keep your cat indoors. While your cat is recovering from an injury and wearing a splint or bandage, it should be kept indoors at all times. The odds of your cat's wound wrapping getting wet or loosening are greater outdoors, which could lead to infection or further injury. If you do choose to let your cat outdoors, be sure that its bandage or splint is protected with a waterproof covering (available in many pet stores, or online.) Purchase protective bandage-covering clothing. To prevent your cat's bandage from getting loosened, ripped, or chewed, purchase protective bandage-covering clothing for them to wear. Veterinary jackets or boots can keep your cat's bandage or splint dry and clean while they heal. Check with your veterinarian to make sure that such a product would be appropriate for your cat's specific wound, and look online for models that are waterproof, well-made, and properly sized for your pet. Don't leave a plastic or non-breathable covering on the bandage for long periods of time or your cat's wound could get infected. Avoid intense play. While your cat is healing, avoid playing games that involve too much excitement or heavy exercise (e.g. chasing or hunting games). Activity restriction is important, and will help to keep you pet's bandage or splint intact. Increase petting or grooming to keep your cat occupied and content during this time. Ensure that your cat doesn't chew on its wound dressing. Monitor your cat to make sure it doesn't chew on its wound dressing. If it does, your cat may need to wear an Elizabethan collar to cut off its access to the wound site. Contact your vet if your cat suddenly begins chewing its bandage or splint after previously leaving it alone, as this may indicate an infection or irritation. Schedule regular bandage or splint changes. When your cat's bandage or splint is put on, ask your veterinarian if you can schedule appointments to have the dressing changed. Your veterinarian will advise you about how often this should occur, as bandages on infected wounds may have to be changed up to twice a day (or every 2 days for uninfected wounds) while splints may stay on for up to a week before being changed. Ideally, dressing changes should be done by a veterinarian to prevent infection, further injury, or an inadequately covered wound. Change your cat's splint. If you are not able to bring your cat to the vet to have its splint changed, do it yourself using gauze pads, cotton roll, stretch gauze, elastic bandage, and wooden sticks. Gently remove the original splint entirely and apply a new gauze pad if there is a wound present. Wrap cotton roll and stretch gauze around the wound, place flat wooden sticks on either side of your cat's injured limb, and wrap the entire limb with an elastic bandage. To prevent your cat from wriggling away or ruining its new splint, have a friend or family member hold it while you change the splint. As you change the splint, inspect the injury for any signs of irritation or infection. Replace bandaging at home. Gently remove your cat's bandage the way you would remove a splint, then re-wrap the limb with cotton roll and stretch gauze (3-4 layers of each). Wrap the wound tautly enough to stabilise the limb and attach it with adhesive tape. After bandaging your cat's limb, check it's paws to make sure they are not cold from lack of circulation.If they are, unwrap your cat's limb immediately and start again.
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Observe the bandage or splint daily. Look for signs of infection. Make sure the bandage doesn't loosen or tighten. Keep your cat indoors. Purchase protective bandage-covering clothing. Avoid intense play. Ensure that your cat doesn't chew on its wound dressing. Schedule regular bandage or splint changes. Change your cat's splint. Replace bandaging at home.
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How to Make Fake Braces
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If you have a paper clip, you can start making your fake braces by shaping the paper clip into a “U” shape. Once that's done, smile into a mirror and count how many teeth you can see. For each tooth, slide a colored bead onto the paper clip and superglue it in place. Let the glue dry for 10 minutes, then place orthodontic wax on the ends of the paper clip. Put the paper clip into your mouth and press the wax against your teeth!
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Unroll a paper clip with your hands. Make sure to choose a thin paper clip for this project. The thicker paper clips will not work for this method, and will also look clunky and unrealistic on your teeth. The beads that you will be using to make the brackets with will also not fit on a thicker paper clip. Bend the paper clip into a large “U” shape. This shape should fit around your top teeth. After you've created the “U” and smoothed out any kinks in the wire, test it. Smile and pop the wire onto your top teeth, seeing how it feels. Fix any areas where it's uncomfortable or doesn't look natural. [[ Count your teeth in your smile. In other words, see how many teeth are showing when you smile naturally. You'll need one bead for each visible tooth. The beads will look like the brackets of braces. Thread your beads onto the paperclip. You can find small beads at any art supply store, and choose the colors you'd like for your braces. After they're all on the paperclip, hold it up to your mouth and smile again. Adjust the beads so that each one is centered on a tooth. Once you have them centered properly, carefully remove the brace from your mouth. Glue the beads in place. Carefully lay the paperclip onto a paper plate or piece of paper, and make sure they haven't moved from their measured positions. Using a non-toxic superglue, carefully glue the beads into place. Let the glue dry for about ten minutes. Once the beads are firmly in place, carefully use your finger to scratch off any excess glue. The superglue won't breakdown in your mouth for three to four weeks. You likely won't be wearing the braces 24/7, so your fake braces will last even longer. Bend the ends of the paperclip. Take a pair of pliers and bend the ends up 90 degrees into an "L" shape. Now bend the tip of your "L" back until it lies flat along the back of the "L." Essentially, the wire will be doubled over. Do this slowly and carefully, and be patient. It will take a couple of gentle compressions with your pliers to create this compressed bend. Apply orthodontic wax. You can find orthodontic wax in most drugs stores. Break a stick of orthodontic wax in two and roll each piece between your palms to create two balls of wax. Push each end of your braces through a ball of the wax. Try your braces on. Gently place the braces over your top teeth and adjust them. Gently push the orthodontic wax against your teeth so that it helps hold your braces in place, while also flattening out to look more natural. You may have to play around with your braces for a bit to get them looking perfect. Remember, only wear your fake braces for short periods of time to ensure you don't hurt your teeth or gums. Get the proper-sized rubber band. You'll need one that fits around the front of your teeth and goes around the back. The best kinds to use are the small rubber bands used for tiny braids. You can find these at drugstores and beauty supply stores. Add butterfly earring backs. You'll need to snap one earring back on for each tooth that is visible when you smile. Put them all onto the rubber band facing the same way. The flat part of the butterfly back will be against your tooth, with the bumps facing outwards. These will look like the brackets of braces. Put the rubber band around your teeth. Be careful to stretch the band gently so that it doesn't snap. Once the rubber band is looped around all of your upper teeth, you can adjust the butterfly backs. Slide each one until it's centered over each tooth. The butterfly backs can cause gum irritation and scratches to your teeth, so make sure you only wear these for short spurts of time. Take your fake braces off when you're eating and sleeping.
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Unroll a paper clip with your hands. Bend the paper clip into a large “U” shape. Count your teeth in your smile. Thread your beads onto the paperclip. Glue the beads in place. Bend the ends of the paperclip. Apply orthodontic wax. Try your braces on. Get the proper-sized rubber band. Add butterfly earring backs. Put the rubber band around your teeth.
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How to Shape Your Eyebrows with a Razor
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Before using a razor to shape your eyebrows, buy a special eyebrow razor. The smaller blade is safer to use near your eyes and will give you more control when shaping your eyebrows. To get a closer shave, apply some shaving cream to the area. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the skin around your eyebrow taut to get a more detailed shave, then use your dominant had to begin shaping your brow. Stroke the razor in the same direction that your eyebrows grow to avoid nicking your skin. Shave a small amount at a time, checking your progress frequently so you don't accidentally take off too much. When you're done shaving, wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any remaining cream or oil.
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Purchase a razor made specifically for eyebrows. A standard razor will not give you detailed brows, and can be dangerous to use near your eyes. Instead purchase an eyebrow razor, whose small blade will give you the brows you desire. You can order an eyebrow razor online or purchase one at your local beauty supply store. Use a small amount of shaving cream. You will get a closer shave if you apply shaving cream to the area of skin surrounding the eyebrow. Try starting with a dime-sized amount, and use more if necessary. Try applying the shaving cream when you get out of the shower. Only put shaving cream over the part of your eyebrow you want to shave. Use a cotton swab to wipe away any excess shaving cream so you can see what you're doing. Hold your brow skin taut. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the skin around the eyebrow taut. This will help you get a closer, more detailed shave. Then use your dominant hand to begin shaping your eyebrow. Shave under your brow in the direction of hair growth. It's important that you stroke the razor in the same direction that your eyebrows grow. If you use the blade in the opposite direction, you can nick your skin and possibly create ingrown hairs. Instead, gently stroke the razor in the direction that your eyebrows grow. Also, avoid shaving above your eyebrows or they could look unnatural. Check your progress frequently. You should check your progress in a mirror as much as possible. It is easy to accidentally shave off too much of your eyebrows. To prevent this from happening, step back and look in the mirror after completing each section of eyebrow. Wash your face after you finish. Once you are done shaving your eyebrows, wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser. This will help remove any remaining shaving cream or oils from your hands. Do not apply moisturizers to the freshly shaved area, as this can clog pores. Maintain your brow shape by shaving weekly. In order to maintain the look of your newly shaped eyebrows, you will want to shave them regularly. Try shaving about once a week, or more if your hair grows quickly. Consider waxing or tweezing. While you can effectively shape your eyebrows using a razor, the hair will grow back quickly. This means you will need to shape your brows more often than if you wax or tweeze them. If you'd like longer lasting brows, try tweezing or waxing your brows instead of shaving. You can also use multiple methods. Use tweezers to pluck out thick, dark eyebrow hairs, and use a razor to shave off smaller, lighter hairs. Line up your brow’s inner edge with the center of your nostril. Try taking a pencil and placing it along the center of one of your nostrils. This will help you see where the innermost edge of your eyebrow should be. Make sure the arch peaks just past the outer edge of your iris. The iris is the colored part of your eye, and it can serve as an excellent guide for figuring out where your eyebrow's arch should peak. The arch of your brow should peak about 1/8 inch or 3 millimeters past your iris's outer edge when you're looking straight into a mirror. Keep in mind that your iris moves when you look around. Taper the brow. You should maintain a uniform thickness from the inner edge of the eyebrow up to the arch. Once you reach the arch, you can begin tapering the brow thinner until you reach the outer edge of the eyebrow. You can also keep your eyebrows at the same thickness throughout if tapering doesn't seem right for you. Don’t let the outer edge of the eyebrow droop. The outermost edge of your eyebrow should not dip below the level of your eyebrow's inner edge. Keep both edges of the eyebrow on the same level. You can also let the outer edge sit a tiny bit higher than the inner edge. Trim long eyebrow hairs with scissors. Use a comb to brush your eyebrow hairs up. Then, trim any hairs that extend out of your eyebrow shape. Brush your eyebrow hairs down and do the same thing. Ask a friend to help you. You will be more successful at shaping your eyebrows with a razor if you ask someone to help. A friend or family member can help you determine the best brow shape. They can also alert you if it looks like you are shaving away too much of your eyebrows.
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Purchase a razor made specifically for eyebrows. Use a small amount of shaving cream. Hold your brow skin taut. Shave under your brow in the direction of hair growth. Check your progress frequently. Wash your face after you finish. Maintain your brow shape by shaving weekly. Consider waxing or tweezing. Line up your brow’s inner edge with the center of your nostril. Make sure the arch peaks just past the outer edge of your iris. Taper the brow. Don’t let the outer edge of the eyebrow droop. Trim long eyebrow hairs with scissors. Ask a friend to help you.
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How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors Year Round
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To grow an herb garden indoors year round, start by purchasing seeds from your local nursery or garden store. You will also need some pots to plant them in, which you should fill ¾ of the way full with potting soil. Plant the seeds about 1 cm apart from each other and then cover them with a sprinkle of soil. Keep your herbs near a warm window that receives lots of light, ideally where it is about 65–70 °F. To water your herbs, fill up a spray bottle full of water and mist the soil when it becomes dry to the touch.
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Plant chives for an onion-flavored herb. Chives are a relatively low-maintenance herb to grow—they require about 4-6 hours of sunlight a day and a temperature between 55 °F (13 °C) and 75 °F (24 °C). Use chives in garnishes, salads, sauces, or soups, just to name a few. Plant chives seeds in nutrient-rich soil. Select parsley for a sun-loving plant. You can start parsley from seed easily or buy a baby parsley plant. Parsley is a great herb to add flavor to your food, and it does well in fluctuating temperatures. Use parsley on foods like chicken, roasts, fish, grilled steaks, or vegetables. Look for a healthy, green parsley plant at your local nursery, or give it lots of sunlight and rich soil if you're planting it from seed. Grow oregano for an herb rich in antioxidants. You can either purchase a baby oregano plant to keep indoors, or you can take a cutting from an oregano plant you might already have outside. Give oregano plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. Oregano is often used on pizzas, in sauces, or mixed in with salad. Take a cutting by removing a healthy section of the oregano and placing it in a cup of fresh water. Pick out a thyme plant to provide great flavor. Thyme needs lots of sunlight—at least 6-8 hours a day or more. It does well in fluctuating temperatures and likes soil that drains well. Use thyme in soups, stews, and sauces. Find a thyme plant at your local nursery or garden store. Sow basil seeds to grow healthy basil plants. Basil can be a bit tricky to grow, but it's easiest if you start from seeds. Basil needs constant warmth, so it's not a great herb to grow next to cool windows or in a climate where the temperature drops a significant amount at night. Basil is used to make pesto and many other pasta dishes, as well as to treat several different ailments. Keep basil warm near a window and avoid letting it feel a drop in temperature. If you're purchasing basil seeds online, make sure you look for a reliable seed seller. Cultivate rosemary for an aromatic herb. Rosemary does well if you take a cutting from a grown plant, or you can purchase a baby rosemary plant that's ready to be cared for. Rosemary does well as long as the temperature stays between 45 °F (7 °C) and 70 °F (21 °C), and it likes at least 6 hours of sunlight. Use rosemary in vinegars, oils, or sauces, among others. Cut off a section of a rosemary plant and stick it in a cup of water to watch it grow roots. Choose sage for strong flavor and health benefits. Either buy a sage plant from your local nursery or take a sage cutting and grow it in a pot. Sage needs well-draining soil and full sun, but it can tolerate dry air well. Sage goes well with many different types of meats, but it's quite strong, so use it in small amounts. Visit your local nursery to find a baby sage plant or cut off a section of an already-grown sage plant to watch roots form in a cup of water. Purchase your seeds from a reliable source. You can visit your local nursery or garden store to pick out seeds of the herb you'd like to grow, or you can purchase seed packets online. Many seed packets come with over 100 seeds each, providing you with plenty of seeds. Reliable sources have a good reputation and positive buyer reviews. You can also ask your local nursery or garden store employees where they recommend buying seeds online. Prepare a container with nutrient-rich soil. The container should have drainage holes to let water pass through—clay pots are a good option, as are tiny seed trays designed for growing lots of different sections of seeds. Fill ¾ of the container with well-draining potting soil. You can find nutrient-rich potting soil at a garden or home improvement store. Seed trays have multiple cells, perfect for growing several different seeds or herbs at once. Sprinkle a few seeds into the container. If you're using small seed trays, scatter 2-3 seeds in each tray. If you're using a larger pot, you may want to sprinkle about 5 seeds into the soil, just in case some of them don't sprout. Spread the seeds evenly so that none of them are on top of each other. Cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil. Sprinkle just enough soil over the seeds so that they're not exposed—a thickness of about 1 centimetre (0.39 in) is good. A thin layer of soil will protect the seeds while allowing the small seedling to sprout through the soil. Don't pack down the soil once you spread it in the container. Place the container in a warm spot with dappled light. Once the seeds have been planted, set the container near a warm window that receives lots of light or in a warm room. It's not necessary for the seeds to be in direct sunlight while they germinate. Use a spray bottle to water the seeds. Fill up a spray bottle full of water and mist the soil. If you're not sure if you've watered them enough, let the water soak in for about an hour and check on the seeds again—if the soil is dry, it could need more water. Make sure you use a saucer or plastic tray underneath the container to catch any water that drains out. Use a piece of plastic to cover the container to keep moisture inside of the soil. Use a saucer or drain pan to catch excess water. It's common for the plant to release water through the drainage holes in its container when it has too much. Placing some sort of liner underneath the container will not only keep water from leaking everywhere, but it will also protect your surface. Opt for drain pans made of plastic or rubber as opposed to clay—clay lets water pass through more easily. Keep the herbs in a warm, sunny environment. Herbs like a temperature of about 65–70 °F (18–21 °C) indoors, as well as some indirect sunlight. If the temperature outside drops a bit at night, this is okay for most plants as long as it warms back up in the morning. Place the herbs in a south-facing window, if possible. Basil is one exception—it doesn't like cool weather and will start drooping if the temperature drops. Keep the leaves from touching the glass window to prevent it from getting too hot or too cold. Set up artificial light sources to help the herbs grow. If the herbs aren't able to get 6 hours of natural sunlight a day, purchase clamp-on reflector lights with fluorescent bulbs. You can set these lights 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) above the plants to provide sufficient lighting. These lights can be kept on for up to 12 hours a day, depending on the plant's needs. Wait for the herbs to dry out before watering them. Most herbs don't need constant watering. Check to see if the plant is dry, and if so, water the soil directly instead of pouring water all over the leaves and stem. You can check to see if the herb has dried out by sticking your finger down into the soil near the roots. If this underground section feels dry, it's time to water the plant. Don't leave standing water in the drain pan—this can cause rot. Apply a liquid fertilizer to keep the herbs healthy. Herbs like fertilizers such as fish emulsion or liquid seaweed. When you're picking out a fertilizer, avoid ones that promote blooms to keep the energy focused on creating new leaves. Read the instructions on the fertilizer to determine how much to use on the herbs, as well as how often. Most fertilizers are applied every couple of weeks. Cut the herbs to encourage growth. Trimming your herbs frequently will cause new leaves to form, expanding your plant. Start from the top of the plant, cutting right below where a leaf meets the stem. You can also use your fingers to pinch off the leaves, as desired. Never cut off more than one third of the plant. Use sharp, clean scissors or cutting shears.
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Plant chives for an onion-flavored herb. Select parsley for a sun-loving plant. Grow oregano for an herb rich in antioxidants. Pick out a thyme plant to provide great flavor. Sow basil seeds to grow healthy basil plants. Cultivate rosemary for an aromatic herb. Choose sage for strong flavor and health benefits. Purchase your seeds from a reliable source. Prepare a container with nutrient-rich soil. Sprinkle a few seeds into the container. Cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil. Place the container in a warm spot with dappled light. Use a spray bottle to water the seeds. Use a saucer or drain pan to catch excess water. Keep the herbs in a warm, sunny environment. Set up artificial light sources to help the herbs grow. Wait for the herbs to dry out before watering them. Apply a liquid fertilizer to keep the herbs healthy. Cut the herbs to encourage growth.
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How to Reduce Lactic Acid Build up in Muscles
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To reduce lactic acid build-up in your muscles, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids before and during your workout. You should also try to breathe deeply, since lactic acid build-up can be caused by a lack of oxygen. Additionally, eat foods high in fatty acids, like nuts, fish, and sunflower oil, which can help limit your body's need for lactic acid. Alternatively, choose foods that are high in magnesium, like spinach, kidney beans, green beans, or sunflower seeds.
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Notice the burning sensation in your muscles caused by lactic acid. When you work out, your body normally relies on stored glucose and the oxygen you breathe to fuel your body. However, a hard workout can push your body too far too fast, making it hard for your oxygen and glucose stores to keep up. Your body then releases lactic acid to fuel your body, which is called going into an anaerobic state. Lactic acid is also called lactate. Your body can only continue in this anaerobic state for so long. You'll naturally feel fatigued as you reach your limit. Recognize that lactic acid is useful for your body in most cases. Lactic acid naturally results when your body converts glucose to energy during exercise. It actually allows your body to absorb and use this energy. However, it can become a problem if you push yourself too hard for too long. In most cases, the affects will go away on their own. It's possible for too much lactic acid to cause lactic acidosis, but this is not a common condition. Watch for symptoms of harmful lactic acid buildup. While it's not usually a concern if the lactic acid builds up as a result of working out, lactic acidosis can happen. If you recognize symptoms of this condition, talk to your medical provider. Do not attempt to diagnose yourself. These are the symptoms of lactic acidosis: Feeling disoriented General weakness Yellowing of the skin Yellowing of your eyes Breathing issues, such as shallow or rapid breathing Rapid heart rate Pain or cramping in your muscles Abdominal pain and discomfort Fatigue Headaches Appetite problems Diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting Avoid associating lactic acid with muscle soreness post-workout. Lactic acid is often wrongly accused of being responsible for the post-workout muscle soreness experienced 1 to 3 days after a hard workout. However, new research shows that lactic acid (which operates as a temporary fuel source during intense physical activity) leaves your system within an hour of the end of a workout, so it cannot be responsible for the pain felt days later. The latest theory suggests that this muscle pain -- also known as delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS -- is the result of damage to the muscle cells during intense exercise. This causes inflammation, swelling and tenderness as the muscles repair themselves. Stay hydrated. Lactic acid is water-soluble, so the more hydrated you are, the less likely you are to feel a burn while you workout and cause lactic acid build up. Drink plenty of fluids while you work out, as well as before and after your workout. Keep in mind that by the time you notice you are thirsty during a workout, you may already be dehydrated. Drink 8 to 16 oz. (236.6 ml to 473 ml) of water before you workout, then drink 8 oz. (236.6 ml) of water for every 20 minutes you workout. Breathe deeply. The cause of the burning sensation you feel in your muscles while exercising is twofold: it is partly due to the buildup of lactic acid, but it is also due to a lack of oxygen. You can ameliorate this by paying close attention to your breathing while you exercise. Be sure to breathe deeply in and out, at an even pace. Try breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. This will help to deliver oxygen to your muscles and stop the production of lactic acid. Check that your heart rate is in the appropriate range. Pushing yourself too hard is what causes lactic acid buildup. Your heart rate should be in a fat burning or cardio range, depending on your goals. Although short bursts of exercise above this threshold can improve your aerobic health, make sure you do not go beyond your cardio range for longer than 1-2 minutes at a time. Most of your workout should be below your anaerobic threshold, which you can calculate using your age. First, calculate your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you were 30-years-old, you'd calculate 220-30=190. Your maximum heart rate would be 190 beats per minute. Next, calculate your fat burning range by multiplying your maximum heart rate by 50% and 70%. You'd multiply 190X50%=95 and 190X70%=133. For a 30-year-old, the fat burning range is 95-133 beats per minute. Finally, calculate the cardio range by multiplying your maximum heart rate by 70% and 85%. For example, 190X70%=133 and 190X85%=162. The cardio range for a 30-year-old is 133-162 beats per minute. If this person's heart rate exceeded 162 beats per minute, they would be pushing themselves too hard. This is their anaerobic threshold. Work out frequently. The more physically fit you are, the less glucose your body will need to burn and there will be less acid build up. This is because your body gets more efficient at burning calories and expending energy. You need to expend less effort to do the same activity. You should try to work out several times a week, but make sure to take at least one or two rest days to allow your muscles to recover. Be cautious when lifting weights. Weightlifting is an activity that tends to promote lactic acid build up because it requires more oxygen than our bodies can deliver. Although we have been told to "feel the burn," a buildup of lactic acid may also lead to micro-tears that can cause trauma in the muscles and leave you sore for days. Be sure to increase the weight and repetitions gradually to keep healthy levels of lactic acid in the body. Decrease the intensity of your workout if you start to feel a burn. The burning sensation you feel during intense exercise is the body's defense mechanism trying to prevent overexertion. You should not experience pain during a workout. If you are doing aerobic activities, like running, walking fast, biking or using an elliptical or stair stepper, slow your speed. If you are doing weights, lower the number of repetitions or reduce the size of the weight. As you catch your breath, more oxygen will be delivered to your muscles and release the lactic acid. Stretch after your workout. Since lactic acid disperses 30 minutes to an hour after your workout, stretching helps to release lactic acid, alleviating any burning sensations or muscle cramps you might be experiencing. Stretch your muscles lightly follow any intense exercise, and also use your fingertips to massage the area gently. This will also decrease any micro-trauma that may be responsible for soreness in the days following a workout. Stay active. Rest after your workout, but lead an active life. Muscles need activity as well as oxygen and water to stay healthy. If you feel a burn in your muscles occasionally, there is no cause for alarm; lactic acid in small amounts is not damaging to your body and may even have some beneficial effects on your metabolism. In small amounts, lactic acid helps your body more easily absorb energy. It also burns more calories! Additionally, spending short periods of your workout in an anaerobic state allows you to improve your cardio endurance over time. Increase your magnesium intake. The mineral magnesium is essential for proper energy production within the body. Healthy magnesium levels will help the body to deliver energy to the muscles while exercising, thus limiting the buildup of lactic acid. Therefore, you should make an effort to increase your daily magnesium intake, preferably through your diet. It is also possible to increase magnesium intake through supplements, however, with a healthy diet rich in the food sources described above, this should not be necessary. Eat foods rich in fatty acids. A healthy intake of foods rich in fatty acids helps the body to break down glucose, a process which is essential for normal energy production. This can help to limit the body's need for lactic acid during a tough workout and keep you going for longer. Get essential fatty acids from cold water fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel, from nuts and seeds like walnuts and flaxseed and from plant oils such as corn oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil. Fatty acids also work to reduce inflammation, which helps to lessen muscle soreness in the days following a tough workout. Eat foods containing B vitamins. B vitamins are useful in transporting glucose around the body, which helps to fuel the muscles during a workout, thus reducing the need for lactic acid. Foods that contain high quantities of B vitamins include leafy green vegetables, cereals, peas and beans, along with protein-rich foods such as fish, beef, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Foods high in B vitamins also help to replenish the body with other nutrients that are lost during intense exercise.
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Notice the burning sensation in your muscles caused by lactic acid. Recognize that lactic acid is useful for your body in most cases. Watch for symptoms of harmful lactic acid buildup. Avoid associating lactic acid with muscle soreness post-workout. Stay hydrated. Breathe deeply. Check that your heart rate is in the appropriate range. Work out frequently. Be cautious when lifting weights. Decrease the intensity of your workout if you start to feel a burn. Stretch after your workout. Stay active. Increase your magnesium intake. Eat foods rich in fatty acids. Eat foods containing B vitamins.
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How to Use a Polaroid One Step Camera
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To use a OneStep camera, open your camera's bottom flap and insert a film canister with the dark side facing up. Open your camera's flash bar if necessary, then toggle the exposure compensation switch to fix lighting problems. Stand at least 4 feet from your subject, then frame your shot in the viewfinder and press the trigger! Once your photo prints out, keep it away from light for 10 to 30 minutes to prevent exposure damage.
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Load your film into the camera. Pull the switch to open the bottom flap of your camera. This will reveal the slot where you should insert your film cartridge. Put the cartridge in the slot with the dark side facing up and the metal contacts facing down, then close the flap. If your Polaroid camera has an old cartridge that you'd like to preserve, remove the film in a completely dark room and place the cartridge in a container that protects it from any light exposure. Wait for a dark slide to pop out of your camera. Immediately after you've loaded your film, a dark slide should emerge from your camera. This indicates that the camera is working properly and is ready for use! If a dark slide does not come out of the camera, it likely means that there's a problem with your film or camera. If you've purchased new film, you might have a problem with the camera itself. Test with another cartridge to determine the problem. You may want to save this dark slide, as you can use it as a cover to protect your photos during their exposure time after they emerge from the camera. Turn on Polaroid 600 cameras by opening or flipping up your flashbar. These cameras require you to wake them up before use. Examine your model to determine whether you'll need to open and close your flash bar or flip it up. These cameras turn off quickly, so simply repeat the process whenever you're ready to take a picture. If you can't see your flashbar on a 600-series Polaroid OneStep camera, that means you have a model that requires you to flip it up. Polaroid SX-70 Land cameras do not have an on/off button. These cameras are ready to use as soon as your film is loaded. Play with your exposure compensation switch to fix exposure problems. A camera's exposure refers to the camera and film's sensitivity to light, which will then be captured in the image. Most OneStep models include a small slider that increases or decreases the amount of light the camera will let in. Experiment with multiple shots at different exposure levels to see what produces the best results for your film and camera. If you're shooting with Impossible Project SX-70 film, move the switch toward the darker side. This film has higher light sensitivity, which will make images appear over-exposed if the switch remains in the middle of the slider. Stand at least 4 feet (1.22 m) away from your subject. Because OneStep cameras contain fixed-focus lenses, they use distance, or depth of field, to focus on their subjects. They don't contain the electronics necessary for autofocus. Provide enough distance between yourself and your chosen subject to allow the camera to produce a sharp image. You may need to experiment with distance when taking photographs with Polaroid cameras. Some models may produce better images at a distance of about 10 feet (3.04 m). Some models may not work at distances above 10 feet (3.04 m), so be patient and get ready to test out your camera. Some models may include a closeup setting that is supposed to allow you take pictures of subjects located under 4 feet (1.22 m) away from you. Unfortunately, these settings generally don't work very well. Ignore them, and adhere to the 4-foot (1.22-m) rule. Use the viewfinder to frame your shot. Unlike most modern cameras, the viewfinder doesn't allow you to see through the camera's lens. Since the viewfinder doesn't provide you with a perfect replica of what the image will be, give yourself plenty of room on either side of your chosen subject when framing your shot. Push down the trigger to snap a photo. Once you're ready to go, taking a picture with a Polaroid OneStep is about as easy as it gets. No need for adjustments. Just push down your button, take the picture, and get ready to view your handiwork! Protect your photograph from the light to prevent damage. When your pictures pop out of your camera, keep them from getting exposed to light. You can either immediately place them in a pocket or light-safe container, or cover them with a piece of paper. This will ensure that the chemical process necessary for development works properly. Wait at least 10 and up to 30 minutes before viewing your photos. Keep your photos face-down or shielded from light the entire time they're developing. While some old Polaroid film may be ready within 90 seconds, it's safer to wait longer. If you're using the Impossible Project's new film, be especially cautious. You'd rather have a properly developed picture after a half-hour than a dud after five minutes. The Impossible Project recommends waiting 10 minutes for black-and-white film and 30 for color film. Shoot outdoors for best results. Polaroid cameras respond well to lots of natural light. They do best with outdoor shots taken on either sunny or slightly overcast days. When you're starting out, try taking landscape shots first. This will allow you to get comfortable with your camera. Avoid extreme heat or cold when shooting with Impossible film. This new film does best in temperate temperatures between about 55℉ (13℃) and 82℉ (28℃). Cold weather may lead to overexposed prints that don't contain color contrast, while hot days could give you pictures with a red or yellow tint. To shoot at higher or lower temperatures, either heat up the film by placing it in a pocket and using your body heat or cool it down by putting in the refrigerator before taking your photos. Use Polaroid 600-series cameras for indoor photography. SX-70 film generally isn't light-sensitive enough to produce good indoor pictures. Because Polaroid cameras need so much light to give you clear images, it's important to choose a camera that's compatible with more light-sensitive film. Fire the flash indoors to add to any natural-light sources. Use the built-in flash on your camera. While the flash may produce harsh lighting in some of your pictures, it's important to start with the flash in order to see how best to lighten up your indoor pictures. If you can, shoot in a room with plenty of windows to benefit from natural light even when indoors. Cut out a square of paper to tape over your flashbar. Most older Polaroid cameras are designed for the flash to be in use at all times, so it's often difficult or impossible to manually shut it off. If you want to see what turning off the flash does for your photos, use a small piece of dark-colored paper and some tape to cover the bulb. Use external light sources to brighten your subject. If you're taking outdoor shots at night, shooting on a dark day, or are indoors, you may need to add some light to your subject. Try LED strobe lights aimed at your subject. For a simpler option, start by aiming a flashlight at your subject. Pick Polaroid 600 OneStep models for cheap, reliable cameras. OneStep cameras have fixed-focus lenses that allow you to simply point your camera and snap your photo. Polaroid produced tons of these cameras in the 1980s and 1990s, and they remain popular because they're relatively easy to find and even easier to operate. You can purchase refurbished Polaroid 600 OneStep cameras online at the Impossible Project. This will provide you with a camera that has been inspected and tested by a team of repair technicians. For less expensive but potentially faulty cameras, look online or at garage sales. Because Polaroid produced so many of these cameras, there are a variety of ways to find them used. Be aware that this may result in a broken piece of equipment. Many customers now buy Fujifilm instax cameras, which are a type of instant camera not produced by Polaroid. These newer options are extremely easy to use, and they produce durable instant prints. They require their own Fuji instax film that's compatible with a variety of cameras that come in different sizes and colors. Pick the Polaroid SX-70 OneStep Land camera for a retro option. These iconic cameras are only available for purchase used on a website like eBay. The generally easy-to-use camera gives you the classic Polaroid look with its white body and rainbow sticker. They don't come with a built-in flash, making them slightly more high maintenance than 600-series options. You'll need to attach the flashbar to the top of the camera. The camera should include the optional flashbar when you purchase it. Purchase new Polaroid film at the Impossible Project. The Impossible Project produces new film that's compatible with all Polaroid cameras. Deciding to purchase this newer film is a surer bet than going with the used film you can find online. The Impossible Project's film does require longer exposure times, and it's usually more expensive than used film cartridges. Be sure that you're purchasing the correct film for your camera. 600-series cameras require 600-type film, while SX-70 cameras need SX-70-type film. SX-70 cameras can use 600-type film if you install a Neutral Density filter on your film cartridges. You'll need to purchase these filters separately from your film. They're available at the Impossible Project. Find old Polaroid film on eBay for a cheaper but less reliable option. Used film cartridges, like Polaroid cameras, can be found easily online. While this purchase could result in film that's cheap and works well, you may also receive dead film that won't produce pictures. If you're worried about cost, try used options first, then move to the Impossible Project's products only if necessary. The film cartridges contain Polaroid OneStep cameras' “batteries,” so if the film doesn't work, neither will the camera.
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Load your film into the camera. Wait for a dark slide to pop out of your camera. Turn on Polaroid 600 cameras by opening or flipping up your flashbar. Play with your exposure compensation switch to fix exposure problems. Stand at least 4 feet (1.22 m) away from your subject. Use the viewfinder to frame your shot. Push down the trigger to snap a photo. Protect your photograph from the light to prevent damage. Wait at least 10 and up to 30 minutes before viewing your photos. Shoot outdoors for best results. Avoid extreme heat or cold when shooting with Impossible film. Use Polaroid 600-series cameras for indoor photography. Fire the flash indoors to add to any natural-light sources. Cut out a square of paper to tape over your flashbar. Use external light sources to brighten your subject. Pick Polaroid 600 OneStep models for cheap, reliable cameras. Pick the Polaroid SX-70 OneStep Land camera for a retro option. Purchase new Polaroid film at the Impossible Project. Find old Polaroid film on eBay for a cheaper but less reliable option.
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How to Prepare for Pregnancy After 40
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To prepare for pregnancy after 40, first visit your doctor to make sure you're healthy and ready to conceive. You may also want to ask your doctor about your risk for high blood pressure and gestational diabetes while pregnant, as the risk for these conditions increases the older you get. Conceiving past 40 can be more difficult, so don't worry if you don't get pregnant right away, just give it time. If you haven't been able to conceive for a while, you may consider using one of the many fertility treatments available, such as oral medications or hormonal injections to help you conceive.
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Schedule a pre-conception consultation with your primary caregiver or gynecologist. As people age, the likelihood of suffering from common health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes increases and older women may also be more likely to have conditions that impair fertility. Your health care provider will perform a routine exam and probably do a pap smear and pelvic exam. The exam should not take more than 15 or 20 minutes but you may take more time to talk to your provider about getting pregnant. Ask your doctor how to increase your chances of conceiving and what lifestyle changes you can make to assure you have a healthy pregnancy. Be honest about your current lifestyle and be open about any recommendations for changes. Discuss whether you will be able to continue using any medications you are currently taking while you try to conceive and while pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor if alternate therapies or medications are safe during pregnancy, and if such routes are realistic for you given your medical history. Evaluate with your doctor which health problems are most important for you to address before pregnancy. As certain health problems, like high blood pressure, get worse with age it's important to discuss how to manage these issues with your doctor. Get any immunizations your doctor recommends. Your doctor may perform blood work to check for immunity to diseases such as rubella and chickenpox. Wait a month to try conceiving after you get a vaccine. Your doctor may wish to perform labs to evaluate your ovarian reserve, or the probability that good eggs still remain. Discuss your risks for gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. The risk for certain pregnancy-related health issues increases with age. Discuss your personal risk with your doctor and what you can do to reduce that risk. High blood pressure can sometimes temporarily develop in pregnant women and some research suggests the risk increases with age. Women of any age have their blood pressure monitored regularly during pregnancy, so your physician will strive to make sure your blood pressure is under control. You may need to be on certain blood pressure medications during pregnancy to assure a healthy delivery. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. It becomes more common with age. Untreated gestational diabetes will cause the baby to grow much larger than average, so you will have to control your blood sugar levels with exercise, diet, and possibly medication if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Go over your options for childbirth. While you do not have to make any decisions before even getting pregnant, it may be helpful to know your options. Many women over 40 give birth naturally. However, due to an increased risk of pregnancy-related complications, the likelihood of a C-section increases with age. Go over a specific birth plan with your doctor and make sure you take the possibility of a C-section into account. If you've already had one child via C-section, some doctors will not allow you to give birth vaginally. Discuss any concerns with your doctor and let her know your preferences for giving birth. The strain of childbirth can be harder if you're older. Problems related to high blood pressure and issues with the placenta during birth increase with age. Your doctor should carefully monitor your health throughout pregnancy. If she believes you're at risk for delivery complications, she may want to induce labor and deliver the baby via C-section. Know your options for fertility treatments--if necessary. The average healthy 40+ woman has no need to automatically assume she needs fertility treatments. It can be more difficult to conceive after 40, but know when this will actually be something to consider rather than just assuming it is necessary. Diving into options for fertility treatment before even trying to get pregnant will often lead to unnecessary anxiety, stress, and a false sense of urgency. Oral medications, such as clomiphene or clomiphene citrate, are taken by the mouth during days three through seven or days five through nine of the menstrual cycle. These medications increase the chance of ovulation. However, oral meds do increase the chance of multiple pregnancy. There is a 10% chance of twins on such medications. These meds have about a 50% success rate for conception and delivery, but only if the patient is not ovulating. They do not increase pregnancy rates substantially if the patient is already ovulating on her own. Gonadotropins and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) are hormonal injections used to boost fertility in older women. Injections start two to three days into the menstrual cycle and continue for seven to 12 days. You will need a health care provider to perform a transvaginal ultrasound during treatment to monitor egg size. The rate of multiple births are high for such treatments. About 30% of women who conceive via hormonal injections have multiple births, and two thirds of these births are twins. If there is any damage to the reproductive system that is causing difficulties with delivery, a doctor may want to perform a surgery to correct the issue. If successful, surgeries should greatly increase the chance of conception. Manage any existing health problems before conceiving. If you have any existing health problems, make sure they're under control before you try to conceive. Be aware of any health issues that may put you at severe risk of health issues should you get pregnant. Sexually transmitted infections can prevent your ability to conceive, so get tested if there's any risk you have an STI. Most STIs can be treated effectively with antibiotics. Get proper treatment for sexually transmitted infections and diseases immediately and do not try to conceive until you're STI free. If you're on any medication for a chronic condition, such as hypothyroidism, you should take a blood test before attempting to conceive to make sure it's under control. You will need periodic testing throughout your pregnancy and your doctor may need to alter medication dosage over time. Start eating a healthier diet. Dietary changes are important during pregnancy as you'll need increased amount of certain nutrients during pregnancy. Make sure you're prepared for a healthier diet. Over half the grains you eat each day should be whole grains. This means whole-grain cereals, brown rices, whole-wheat pasta, and whole-wheat bread. You should also eat a wide variety of healthy fruits and vegetables throughout your pregnancy. You should also strive to get extra protein, preferably in the form of lean meats, nuts, eggs, and legumes. Fish is a good source of nutrition and high in protein, but you should avoid fish like king mackerel, shark, swordfish, and tilefish as they may be high in mercury. Dairy products are also important during pregnancy due to the calcium and vitamin D they contain. You can talk to your doctor about calcium supplements if you're unable to digest dairy. There are a variety of foods that are off limits during pregnancy as they can be harmful to a fetus. Raw meats and deli meats can contain contaminants that are harmful to a fetus. Smoked seafood can also be harmful. Anything that contains raw eggs or egg yolk can be damaging, so make sure your eggs are cooked all the way through. Soft cheeses, like brie, are often made from unpasteurized milk and should be avoided. Caffeine intake should be lessened during the first trimester. Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight or underweight, your doctor will likely want you to get your weight into a healthy range before you conceive. Talk to your doctor about how to gain or lose weight in a healthy fashion and work with her to form a diet and exercise regimen that works for you. Underweight is defined as having a BMI under 18.5 and overweight is a BMI over 25. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. If you're underweight prior to pregnancy, you'll be expected to gain more weight throughout your pregnancy and if you're overweight you'll be expected to gain less. As weight can be somewhat hard to control during a pregnancy, it's best to strive for a healthier weight before conceiving. Being overweight during pregnancy increases the risk for gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Being underweight can increase the risk for a premature birth, and your body may not be strong enough to support a pregnancy. Work with your health provider prior to conceiving on achieving a healthy weight for your height. Talk about exercise and nutrition and what changes you should make to your lifestyle to achieve a healthy weight. Avoid harmful substances. Tobacco, alcohol, and recreational drugs of any kind will be off-limits during pregnancy, so you should avoid using such substances while you're trying to conceive. You should also minimize caffeine intake, as caffeine should only be used in moderation during pregnancy. If you're a heavy caffeine drinker, work on cutting back before trying to conceive to minimize symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. You should only have about 150 mg of caffeine a day, which comes to about two cups of coffee. Exercise. Exercise is safe and even encouraged during pregnancy, and there are a variety of pregnancy-safe exercises you should be engaging in before and during your pregnancy. Aerobics, resistance, and flexibility exercises are important for pregnant women. Walking, stationary biking, yoga, swimming, and weight lifting are generally safe for pregnant women. However, every pregnancy is different so discuss your health with your doctor beforehand. She may recommend more or less exercise depending on your overall health. Your heart rate should raise during a workout, but if you're over 40 it's important to keep your heart rate between 125 and 140 beats per minute. You can measure your heart rate by taking your pulse through your neck or wrist and counting the number of beats in a 60 second timeframe. Be careful about abominable exercises that involve lying on your back. These can be dangerous to the fetus as they restrict blood flow. Consider the risk of chromosomal birth defects. The rate of chromosomal birth defects is slightly higher in infants born to women over 40. Be aware of these risks and be open to testing for chromosomal abnormalities. Aneuploidy, or an abnormal number of chromosomes, is more likely to occur with age, and can cause disabilities such as Down Syndrome. A person is born with a set number of eggs, and healthier eggs tend to be released at a younger age. Eggs with chromosomal abnormalities are more likely to be released and then fertilized in your 40s. By age 40, the chance of Down Syndrome is 1 in 60 and that number continues to increase with age. There are a variety of tests that can be conducted to check for abnormalities. A sample of amniotic fluid or placenta tissue can be used for testing. Such tests do come with a slightly increased risk of miscarriage but there are new test that can be done at no risk to the fetus. A simple blood test, called a Cell Free DNA test, can now be used to detect fetal abnormalities. Take into account the higher rate of pregnancy loss. Pregnancy loss can be very traumatic, and the risk increases with age. Whether via stillbirth or miscarriage, you will be at an increased risk if you're over 40. Carefully consider the possibility of pregnancy loss before trying to conceive. While many women do deliver healthy babies after 40, miscarriages due to preexisting health conditions and hormonal abnormalities become more common. Make sure you prepare for the emotional impact pregnancy loss will have on you, in the event that it occurs. Close monitoring of the fetus throughout pregnancy is important if you're over 40, as it can prevent the likelihood of pregnancy loss. Talk to your doctor about any personal risks associated with your age and ask her for increased monitoring during pregnancy. At 40, the rate of miscarriage increases to 33% and that number gets higher as you age. By 45, the miscarriage rate is at 50%. Talk to your doctor about what you can do to prevent miscarriage. Understand the increased risk for multiple births. The chances of having twins or triplets increases with age, especially if you use in-vitro fertilization or fertility drugs to increase your chance of conceiving. Make sure you're financially able to support a multiple pregnancy. Educate yourself about the specifics of carrying twins, including options for delivery. Many twins need to be delivered via C-section. Have patience. It can take much longer to conceive if you're over 40. Older women's eggs are not fertilized as easily as younger women's, and it may take over six months to conceive. If you still have not successfully conceived after six months, talk to your health care provider. The chances for multiple births depend on a variety of factors, but certain fertility treatments increase the rate. Hormonal injections have a 30% chance of multiple births and oral medications carry a 10% chance of twins.
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Schedule a pre-conception consultation with your primary caregiver or gynecologist. Discuss your risks for gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Go over your options for childbirth. Know your options for fertility treatments--if necessary. Manage any existing health problems before conceiving. Start eating a healthier diet. Maintain a healthy weight. Avoid harmful substances. Exercise. Consider the risk of chromosomal birth defects. Take into account the higher rate of pregnancy loss. Understand the increased risk for multiple births. Have patience.
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How to Report a Hit and Run
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A hit and run can be an incredibly stressful situation and after contacting the police, writing down your account of the accident is vital. First, contact the police as soon as possible after the hit and run occurs. Call the emergency number for your country to contact the police and an ambulance if you or somebody else was hurt. Next, write down all of your memories from the incident in as much detail as you can. Make sure you include the date and time of the incident, the location, and any damage or injuries. Finally, take photos of any damage or injuries that occurred as a result of the hit and run. Photograph any damage to your car or injuries to yourself to use in case the police, court, or your insurance provider require them.
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Call the police. Immediately report the hit-and-run, even if you weren't hit. You'll need a copy of the police report. If you or someone else needs medical treatment, you should call for an ambulance as well. However, if it was a small accident and no one was hurt, the police may not respond to the scene and you may need to make the report at the police station. If you are in the U.S., then call 911. In Canada, call 911. In Australia, call 000. In the U.K. or Ireland, call 999. Identify witnesses. Other people on the road or sidewalk might have seen the car. Ask what they saw. For example, a witness might have caught the license plate of the person who hit you. Also take down the contact information for witnesses. Get names, email addresses, phone numbers, and work or home addresses. These people might have to testify for you in court or talk to your insurer. If necessary, stop into nearby businesses and ask if anyone saw the hit-and-run. Gather information about the driver. You might have caught a glimpse of the driver as they pulled away. Try to get as much information as possible, including the following: car make and model year color license plate number description of the driver direction the driver was headed Write down your own memories. If you were in the car, then document what happened. Be as detailed as possible. You might not have much information to write down but, at a minimum, record the following: date and time of the incident location any damage to your car Take pictures. Pictures can help you in a couple ways. First, they will show the damage done to your car. By the time the police catch the person, your car might already be repaired. If you want to sue, then the pictures will serve as evidence. Second, you can use the pictures to show your insurer that you were actually hit by another car. Some people hit an object (like a tree) but try to blame a hit-and-run. However, if you take close-up pictures that show the other car's paint, you can prove you were actually hit by another car. If you suffered bodily injury, then take pictures of your injuries as well. These will also be helpful in a lawsuit. If you sought medical treatment, keep track of your records and bills. Check security footage. Someone can also hit your car in the parking lot while you are in the store. If they don't leave any contact information, they've committed a hit-and-run. Fortunately, many stores now have security footage that records their parking lots. Return inside and check whether you can access the footage. Ideally, you won't delay. Go inside as soon as you see your car has been hit. Explain the situation and ask who you need to speak with. If you were physically hurt in the accident, you can ask someone else to stop into nearby businesses and ask about security footage. File a driver report if the police don’t come. Sometimes, police won't send an officer out if the damage done was minor. However, you still need to create an official report. In many states, such as California and Wisconsin, you can fill out a “driver report.” Check your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT) website to see if there are forms. Or, visit the police department in person. Also ask the police what you should fill out if they won't come out and create a police report. Check if your insurance covers the damage. In a normal accident, you would get the other driver's insurance information and their insurer would pay to have your car fixed. However, because you don't know the driver, you need to check whether your own insurance will cover the cost of a hit-and-run. Collision coverage will typically cover damage from a hit-and-run. Collision insurance pays for any damage caused when your car hits another object. Alternately, you could have uninsured motorist property damage coverage (UMPD). However, UMPD is not available in all states, and in some states it does not cover hit-and-run damage. For example, UMPD will not cover a hit-and-run in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, or Ohio. In these states, you will need collision coverage. Call your insurer. Sit down with your police report, witness statements, and other information. Call your insurer and report the hit-and-run. They may have a claims agent follow up for more information. Don't delay. Your insurance company will require that you call within a certain amount of time after the accident. It's best to call as soon as possible. Remember to keep a call log of every conversation with your insurer. Write down the date and time of the conversation, as well as who you spoke with. Your insurer may give you a claim number. Write this down. When you call back, your insurer can use your claim number to pull up your file. Pay your deductible. The deductible is the amount you need to pay before your insurer kicks in and covers repairs. Check your policy for the amount. Generally, you need to pay your deductible to start the repair process. However, some insurers will waive the deductible in the case of a hit-and-run. If you find the other driver, then your insurer might reimburse you for the deductible. Your insurer will pay a certain percentage of the costs above the deductible—maybe even 100%. Check your policy.
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Call the police. Identify witnesses. Gather information about the driver. Write down your own memories. Take pictures. Check security footage. File a driver report if the police don’t come. Check if your insurance covers the damage. Call your insurer. Pay your deductible.
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How to Pop a Boil
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If you have a boil, try to avoid popping or squeezing it since that can make it worse. Instead, heat a clean and damp washcloth in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Make sure it is not scalding hot and apply it to your boil for up to 20 minutes a day to help the boil naturally drain. You can also dip a clean cotton swab in some tea tree oil, which is a natural antiseptic, and then lightly dab your boil 3-5 times a day. If the boil is really painful or more than 2 inches in diameter, go see your doctor.
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Wait and see. Most people's natural immune systems are strong enough to effectively deal with minor skin infections such as boils. Thus, boils often heal on their own after a period of a few weeks, although you'll likely experience some itching and mild throbbing pain in the early stages. Boils can become more painful with time as the pressure builds up from pus accumulation, although they can spontaneously burst after a few weeks and then clear up quickly. If you are anticipating a boil bursting on its own after a few weeks, be prepared by carrying some antibiotic wipes and clean tissues with you or in your car. If you have a boil on your face, keep it clean and refrain from covering it up with a thick layer of make-up or cover-up. Facial boils can be embarrassing, but it's best to expose them to the air and let your immune system deal with them. Apply a warm compress. Applying a warm washcloth or flannel compress to your boil helps to rupture and drain it because the heat expands the blood vessels underneath the skin and increases blood and lymph flow. The warmth may also help soothe the pain, even though it's promoting local inflammation. Soak a clean washcloth in water and put it in the microwave for between 30-45 seconds. Apply the warm compress to the affected area several times daily (for about 20 minutes at a time) until the boil starts to naturally drain and shrink. Be sure to wash and rinse the towel once you are done to avoid spreading the infection, although microwaving it will likely kill any bacteria anyway. Make sure the cloth from the microwave doesn't scald your skin and make the problem worse. Consider using tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic/antiseptic commonly used to treat skin infections — it's extracted from the leaves of the Australian tea tree. Tea tree oil may help get rid of boils because it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, although the degree to which it can absorb deep into the skin is not well understood. It's also useful for preventing the spread of the bacteria once the boil has burst. Use a clean swab, dip it into the tea tree oil and then lightly dab your boil three to five times daily. Keep it away from your eyes as it might sting. Tea tree oil can trigger allergic reactions in some people (it's rare), so stop applying it if you notice the skin around the boil is getting irritated and puffy. Other natural antibiotics that have similar effects to tea tree oil include olive leaf extract, oregano oil, lavender, hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar, and iodine solution. Promote boil drainage. Once the boil bursts on its own, promote drainage by lightly putting some pressure on the edges with clean absorbent tissues. Don't be surprised if you see quite a bit of pus and blood come out of a boil — it's typically much more compared to a large pimple. Soak as much of the blood and pus up as possible, dispose of the tissue, then thoroughly clean the area with antibiotic wipes. Boils aren't contagious, but the bacteria within them can be. The boil may continue to "weep" (slowly drain) for a few hours, so consider dabbing it with some antibiotic cream or lotion and then covering it with a small bandage overnight. Exposing the draining boil to some fresh air and sunlight will promote healing, but too much sun can burn the damaged tissue and leave a discolored spot for many weeks or months. Keep applying warm compresses for a few days after the boil has opened to help drain it as much as possible. Remember to always use clean compresses. Know when to call your doctor. Most boils are caused by ingrown hairs or by splinters or debris getting lodged in the skin. In otherwise healthy people with strong immune systems, the boils get resolved and fade away within a few weeks. However, if your boil persists for more than a few weeks (or is chronically occurring) and involves severe pain, swollen lymph nodes, fevers/chills and/or loss of appetite, then call your family doctor and have it examined. Large boils (greater than 2 inches in diameter) should also be looked at by your doctor. Boils are not considered very serious, but other more serious conditions that can look similar include skin cancer, allergic reactions, wasp or bee stings, diabetic abscess, MRSA, herpes outbreak, and chickenpox. Applying antibiotic cream (Neosporin, Bacitracin, Polysporin) on boils often is ineffective because it doesn't penetrate deep enough into the skin to reach the bacteria. Ask your doctor about lancing. If your doctor confirms the skin lesion is a boil and not something more serious, then he/she might recommend lancing it if you've been dealing with it for more than a few weeks, or if it's particularly large or painful. Lancing is a minor in-office procedure in which the doctor applies a local anesthetic and then makes a small incision into the tip of the boil to release the pus and promote drainage. The doctor will then bandage it up and send you home with basic cleaning instructions. Lancing by your doctor is always a much safer alternative to popping the boil at home yourself. In some cases, large, deep skin infections that can't be completely drained by lancing may be packed with sterile gauze to help soak up additional pus. Depending on the size of the boil, lancing it may leave a small scar on your skin. This may be a concern if the boil is on your face, so weigh your options with your doctor carefully. Take antibiotics only if strongly recommended. Antibiotic medications are seldom needed to deal with boils, although your doctor may prescribe them if the infection is severe enough or reoccurring. For people with multiple or recurrent boils, antibiotics are usually prescribed by mouth for 10 or 14 days. In particularly severe cases, two different antibiotics may be prescribed, plus the use of strong antibiotic ointments to be applied to the skin throughout the day. Overuse of antibiotics during the last few decades has created many resistant bacterial strains that can be life-threatening. If you develop a boil or other type of infection while in the hospital for a different ailment, then tell your caregivers immediately. Side effect of antibiotics include destruction of "friendly" bacteria in your intestines, which can lead to poor digestion, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea. Allergic reactions, rashes, and breathing difficulty are also relatively common with antibiotic use.
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Wait and see. Apply a warm compress. Consider using tea tree oil. Promote boil drainage. Know when to call your doctor. Ask your doctor about lancing. Take antibiotics only if strongly recommended.
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How to Install a Smart Light
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To install a smart light, start by plugging the hub that came with the light into your WiFi router. If your smart light didn't come with a hub, you can skip this step. Next, screw the smart light into a light fixture, and flip the light switch to turn the fixture on. Then, download the app that comes with it, which should be listed on the box or in the instructions. Then, open the app, tap on the button that says "Find Devices," and select your router to connect it to the light. Finally, look in the app for the light you just installed, and tap the "on" and "off" buttons to control it.
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Plug the hub into your router if your lights came with one. Some smart lights can't connect directly to your wifi, so they come with a hub that connects to your router. Plug the hub into your router using the ethernet cord provided with the hub. Connect the hub and it will automatically turn on so your lights will recognize it. Some smart hubs have battery backups so you can still control your lights even when your router is down. Screw the smart bulb into a light fixture and connect it to power. Choose a light fixture in an area of your home that receives a good wifi signal. Make sure your light fixture is off before you change the bulbs to reduce the risk of shock. Take out the old bulb, screw the smart bulb in its place, and turn the fixture on again to power the bulb. Your smart bulb may not work well if it's too far away from your router. Check the connection on other devices in the room to see if they receive a strong signal. Keep the fixture or switch on while you're using a smart light or else you won't be able to control it with your phone or tablet. Download the companion app for your smart bulb. The companion app is typically required to start setting up your light. Look for the name of the app on the box or in the light's instruction manual, and search for the app on your device's app store. Open the app and follow the on-screen prompts to start an account with the smart light provider. Add the smart bulb through to your wifi through the app. When you open the app, it should search for available devices to control. Otherwise, look for a button that says Find Devices or Locate Devices to search for your smart light. Once it appears on screen, tap on it to connect it to your router. You may have to enter your wifi password to finish connecting the light. Each smart home app is different, so setting up your light may require extra steps. Follow along with the prompts on the screen to set up your light. Your light may turn off or blink while it syncs with your wifi. Rename the bulb to remember where it is. When you tap on the smart light on the app, you should see a Rename option in the menu. Type the name of the room the light where the light is or the fixture that the light's in so can easily find it in the app later on. If you plan on using voice controls, make sure you name your light something that's easy to say. Select the light you’re using in the app. Make sure the light fixture is on before you start. Open the app that controls your smart lights on your phone or tablet, and select the light you want to control. A menu will pop up with different lighting options you can test out. Some apps allow you to create rooms so you can easily control all the lights in one room of your home at the same time. Tap the on or off button to control the light. The main control for your light should be in the center of the screen. Otherwise, locate the prompt that says On/Off. Tap the button in order to turn your light on or off. As long as your phone is on the same wifi network as your light, your light should respond within a few seconds of pressing the button. Use your app instead of using the switch on the fixture whenever you want to turn your lights off again. Some apps let you change between a warm white, which has more yellow, or a cool white, that has more blue tones. Choose the color that works best for your space. Adjust the sliders to change the light’s brightness. Locate the 1-2 sliders on your light's menu that adjust the brightness. Drag the slider to the left to dim your bulb or to the right to bring it to full brightness. Use the palette wheel to change your smart light’s color. Some smart lights allow you to change the color of the bulb if you want something other than white. Drag your finger around the color wheel to see how it changes the hue of your smart light. When you're happy with the color you selected, you can save it as a preset so you can easily change back to it. You can also adjust the brightness of the colored bulb by using the sliders on the bottom. Try the timer function to set when the bulb turns on and off. Locate the timer function while you have the bulb selected and tap on it. Change the times when you want to light to turn on and off each day to make a schedule. When the timer is active, your light will stay on during that period of time. Not all smart lights will have a timer function. You can still control the light as normal if you set a timer. Open the Google Home app. The Google Home app is used to control your Google Home device and all of the smart devices connected to it. Download the Google Home app from the app store if you don't already have it, and open it to the main menu page. Google Home is available in the Apple and Android app stores. You can buy a Google Home device from electronics stores or online. Click the “+” icon to add a new device. The icon with the plus sign is used to add new devices to your Google Home. Locate the icon near the center of your screen and tap on it so Google Home starts looking for devices connected to your wifi. Tap the “Have something already set up” prompt and select the light’s manufacturer. Since you already set up the smart light through the companion app, Google Home won't be able to directly connect to it. Look for the “Have something already set up?” prompt and tap on it to get a list of smart device manufacturers to choose from. Pick the manufacturer for smart light from the list and select it to connect your light. Click “Done” after your smart light appears. Once you select the manufacturer, a list of bulbs connected to that account will appear in the list. Once they appear, you can immediately start using Google Home to control your lights. Click the Done button to confirm the lights you selected. Test the light by saying “Hey Google,” followed by your command. Stand near your Google Home device so it can hear you saying your commands. If you want to turn on your lights, say, “Hey Google, turn on…” followed by the name of your light. The light should turn on within a few seconds of you saying the command. When you want to turn the light off, say, “Hey Google, turn off…” and your smart light's name. You can also use your Google Home to change the colors and brightness as well. For example, you can say, “Hey Google, change smart light to blue,” or, “Hey Google, make smart light brighter.” Open the Amazon Alexa app and select “Smart Home” from the side menu. The Amazon Alexa app controls your Amazon devices and allows them to learn new skills. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or tablet and log in to your Amazon account. Open the menu on the left side of the screen and select “Smart Home” to access the smart devices already connected to your Amazon account. You can find the Amazon Alexa app for free on the Apple or Android app store. Tap “Your Smart Home Skills” at the bottom of the screen. Amazon Alexa learns new skills so you can control your smart devices with your voice. Scroll down on your screen to the “Your Smart Home Skills” button. Click on the button to open the list of skills your Amazon device already. Click “Enable Smart Home Skills” and search for the smart bulb’s manufacturer. Locate the “Enable Smart Home Skills” in the center of your screen. After you click it, a list of skills will appear on screen. Use the search bar on top to search for the manufacturer of your smart light. When it appears, tap on it to add the manufacturer to your Alexa's skills. If you already have a smart device from the manufacturer attached to Amazon, you don't need to search for the manufacturer again. Select “Discover Devices” to find your smart bulb. After you select your manufacturer from the skills menu, look for the “Discover Devices” option on the screen. The app will automatically search for devices connected through that manufacturer and connect them to your Amazon device. If the light doesn't appear when you search for devices, try turning off the light and restarting it. Say “Alexa,” followed by your command to control the bulb. When the device is connected, you can start using your voice to control your light. Stand near your Amazon device and say “Alexa” until the device lights up. Then give the command you want your light to do, such as turning on or changing color. The light should respond within a few seconds of the command. For example, you might say, “Alexa, turn on smart light.” You can still control your light through the app if you don't want to use your voice.
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Plug the hub into your router if your lights came with one. Screw the smart bulb into a light fixture and connect it to power. Download the companion app for your smart bulb. Add the smart bulb through to your wifi through the app. Rename the bulb to remember where it is. Select the light you’re using in the app. Tap the on or off button to control the light. Adjust the sliders to change the light’s brightness. Use the palette wheel to change your smart light’s color. Try the timer function to set when the bulb turns on and off. Open the Google Home app. Click the “+” icon to add a new device. Tap the “Have something already set up” prompt and select the light’s manufacturer. Click “Done” after your smart light appears. Test the light by saying “Hey Google,” followed by your command. Open the Amazon Alexa app and select “Smart Home” from the side menu. Tap “Your Smart Home Skills” at the bottom of the screen. Click “Enable Smart Home Skills” and search for the smart bulb’s manufacturer. Select “Discover Devices” to find your smart bulb. Say “Alexa,” followed by your command to control the bulb.
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How to Select and Store Artichokes
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To select and store artichokes, start by looking for artichokes that feel firm and heavy, which is a sign that they'll taste good. Also, make sure the artichokes' leaves are green and tightly packed. If the leaves are brown or loose, look for other artichokes to buy. When you're ready to store the artichokes you've selected, sprinkle some water on the stems so they don't dry out. Then, put them in a sealable plastic bag and store them in the fridge for up to a week.
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Test the artichoke’s weight. A healthy, fresh artichoke should feel firm and heavy for its size. Lift the artichoke from the pile, and test its weight. You may need to compare it to other artichokes to ensure that it has a good weight for the size. Baby artichokes can be just as delicious as big artichokes. They obviously won't be as heavy, though, so be sure to consider the weight of a baby variety with other baby artichokes. Examine the artichoke’s leaves. If the artichoke feels heavy for its size, check out its leaves next. A healthy, fresh artichoke will have green leaves that are tightly packed. Some of the leaves may have purple undertones too, but be sure to avoid any that are brown at the tips. Don't purchase an artichoke with leaves that are loose, splayed, dry, split, spongy, or pitted. Squeeze the artichoke leaves. When an artichoke feels heavy and has healthy looking leaves, use the “squeak” test to confirm that you've picked a good one. Hold the artichoke next to your ear, and squeeze its leaves with your fingers. If you hear a squeak, the artichoke is extremely fresh so it's a good one to buy. A healthy artichoke's leaves squeak because they're still extremely crisp. Leave the artichokes unwashed. While it may seem like a good idea to wash your artichokes before storing them, it can actually cause them to spoil faster. That's because the peel can break down if there's too much moisture, which can lead to infection. You do need to wash artichokes before eating them. Just do it right before you plan to cook or prepare them. Sprinkle the stems with water. While you don't want to wash artichokes before you store them, it's important to ensure that the stems are somewhat moist when you refrigerate them. Sprinkle a few drops of water over the stems to keep them from becoming dehydrated. Be careful not to use too much water when you're sprinkling the stems or you run the risk of the artichokes growing mold. To avoid oversaturating the stems, you may want to use a spray bottle with a mist setting and spray the artichokes, holding the bottle at least 10-inches (25.4 cm) away. Place the artichokes in a plastic bag and refrigerate them. Once you've sprinkled the artichoke stems with water, set the artichokes inside a perforated plastic bag. Put the bag in the refrigerator -- if possible, place them in the coldest part of your fridge, such as the crisper drawer, so they'll stay fresher longer. The artichokes should keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Rinse the artichokes in cold water. When you're ready to cook or prepare your artichokes, place them in a colander and rinse them with cold water. Use a soft cloth or brush to carefully rub away any film or residue that may be on the exterior of the artichokes. Be careful when you're scrubbing the artichokes. If you're too rough, you may damage some of the leaves. Trim the artichoke stem and leaves. After you've cleaned the artichoke, use a sharp knife to remove approximately ¼-inch (6 mm) from the stem. Next, use a pair of kitchen shears to carefully cut off the tips or thorns from the leaves. While you should always trim the stem, removing the tips of the leaves is an optional step because the thorns soften when you cook the artichokes. If you plan to stuff or fill the artichokes, you should remove the entire stem because it's easier for them to stand up without it. Slice off the top couple of inches of the artichoke. Once you've trimmed the stem and the tips of the leaves, use a sharp knife to chop off an inch (25.4 mm) from the top of the artichoke. A serrated knife usually works best for cutting through the pointed top. Keep the cut portion(s) of the artichoke from turning brown by rubbing them with a cut lemon. Cook the artichokes as desired. After washing and trimming the artichoke, you're ready to use it in any dish that you'd like. You can boil , grill , steam , and bake artichokes, depending on your preference.
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Test the artichoke’s weight. Examine the artichoke’s leaves. Squeeze the artichoke leaves. Leave the artichokes unwashed. Sprinkle the stems with water. Place the artichokes in a plastic bag and refrigerate them. Rinse the artichokes in cold water. Trim the artichoke stem and leaves. Slice off the top couple of inches of the artichoke. Cook the artichokes as desired.
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How to Plan a Romantic Evening
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A romantic evening can spice up your relationship and bring you and your partner closer together. If you want to have some privacy, plan to spend a romantic evening at home. You can cook a meal together, drink wine or make cocktails, and pick a special dessert. To set the mood, light some candles and play some romantic music, like smooth jazz. If you'd rather go out, book a reservation at a restaurant you both enjoy, or get tickets to a movie or play. If you want to go all out, consider booking a hotel room to stay the night at.
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Start early. Get an early start by looking ahead and planning in advance. People get busy and schedules get filled up, so it is best to start planning at least a month ahead of time. This is especially important if the romantic evening is for an anniversary or other special occasion. Begin considering activities and thinking about special moments that your partner will enjoy. Pick a time and date. Look at both of your schedules and find a good day. If you know that your loved one is exhausted during the workweek, plan it for the weekend instead. To ensure you will both be free for your romantic evening, make sure to mark it on both of your calendars. Invite your partner or surprise them. Decide whether you want the evening to be a surprise for your partner, or if you would like them to know about it ahead of time. If you would like them to know, you can simply invite them by saying something like, “I was thinking we could do something special for our anniversary. Would you like to go out for a special evening?” If you would like to surprise your partner, you can have a friend help you and schedule a fake outing for that day so that your partner won't have anything else going on. For example, your friend could plan an activity with you and your partner on that same day and then cancel at the last minute, ensuring your partner's availability without giving away your romantic plans. Think about your partner’s preferences. Make sure that this evening will be about your partner. Think about what he or she likes, including food, places, and activities. This will help you to plan a memorable evening that your partner is sure to enjoy. You could make a list of some of your partner's favorite things and find a way to include them in your evening. For example, if your partner loves nature, you could make sure that your romantic evening includes a walk on the beach. Decide whether you would like to go out or stay in. Note that there are two types of romantic evenings. The first type is to do something special at home and the second type is to plan an evening out. Both can be great for a romantic date with your loved one. To make this decision, consider whether your partner generally enjoys going out or staying in. You want them to be comfortable. Staying at home is a good choice so that you will have privacy and not be distracted by other people. Going out is a good choice because it can make for a special evening by doing something out of the ordinary. Pick a restaurant. Choose a place that you know your partner likes. Maybe there is a restaurant that has sentimental value, like where you had your first date. If this isn't an option, choose a place that serves the kind of food your partner enjoys, like a French restaurant. It should be some place that is fancier than where you would normally eat, but you don't have to pay hundreds of dollars. You should be able to get a quality dinner for two that costs under $100, but if you want to splurge on something extra fancy, you can do that too. If you are trying somewhere new, read reviews first to make sure that people had a good experience there. You could look on Yelp to see how other people liked the restaurant. Look for a place with a romantic ambiance rather than a family-style dining place. It should be a restaurant where you will be able to talk and that has a good tone, like candlelit tables and tasteful artwork on the walls. Make reservations. This is important so that you are sure they will be able to seat you that night. It will also keep you from having to wait for a very long time at a busy place. Simply call the restaurant ahead of time and tell them when you need the table reserved. Choose an additional activity. Besides sharing a romantic meal with your loved one, you can plan something for after dinner. You could take your partner out dancing or to a jazz club or to a movie or to live theatre. Think about the activities your partner enjoys and the interests your partner has and choose a special event for after you eat. Depending on where you go, you may need to buy tickets in advance. You could also keep it low key and simply take a moonlit walk together. Book a hotel room. If you wish to spend the night with your partner out of the house, book a hotel room. Try to find some place nice, and be prepared to spend at least $100, perhaps even $300 depending on the city you are in. It doesn't need to be a 5-star hotel, but look for one that is tasteful and elegant, perhaps something like a Marriott. Buy a gift. If you wish, you could buy your partner a gift to show your affection. Flowers, jewelry, and chocolate are always a good bet. You could get something more personal like a picture frame with a nice photo of the two of you. You could even make a gift, like a CD of romantic songs. Getting your partner a gift is a nice touch that they will surely appreciate. Plan your outfit. Make sure to wear something special to look your best for your partner. Depending on where you go, guys could wear a nice suit and girls could wear a knee-length dress. Dressing well helps make the evening special and your partner will appreciate the effort you put into looking your best. Choose a meal to prepare. Most romantic evenings will involve some type of food. Make sure to think of something that you know your partner likes. Be sure to keep it simple because you don't want to spend your whole evening trying to cook! Find a dish that you know how to make, that your partner loves, and that will require minimal preparation. You could have a mediterranean-style dinner with bread, cheese, olives, ham, grapes, and salad. It is elegant and requires very little preparation. Don't plan any meal that will be too heavy or you won't feel very romantic afterwards. The same goes for spicy foods. Decide which drinks you will enjoy. You could choose a nice bottle of wine for dinner, like a Tempranillo from La Rioja, or even a fun cocktail, like a Tom Collins. A bottle of Champagne can be very romantic. For something non-alcoholic, you could go with sparkling water, sparkling grape juice, or fresh squeezed juice. Having a fancy beverage will help the night feel special. Pick a special dessert. Choose something that your partner will enjoy. You could have a fondue-style dessert and dip strawberries in melted chocolate. This requires very little preparation, is delicious, and is something special that you wouldn't do every day. It's these special touches that will make your romantic evening memorable. Choose music to listen to. Take into account your partner's preferences, but choose something that is light and have it playing quietly in the background. You could play some smooth jazz, like Billie Holiday, to set the tone. You could make a playlist or stream music, just make sure there won't be any commercials, which will damper the ambiance. Set the tone with candles or a fireplace. Lighting is a big part of a romantic evening. It also shows that you made special effort. You could dim the lights and have a candlelit dinner and then sit by the fireplace for desert or drinks. Just make sure to use caution when dealing with open flames. There is nothing less romantic than setting your house on fire! Include another activity. Besides eating and conversing, have something else planned. Maybe you could watch a movie together, like The Princess Bride, or you could plan a romantic massage. Having a couple of other activities will help you to enjoy each other's company for the whole evening. Decorate the bedroom. Make the environment special and different from your normal sleeping arrangements. You could put rose petals on the bed, light candles, and set out a vase of flowers. This will help set the ambiance.
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Start early. Pick a time and date. Invite your partner or surprise them. Think about your partner’s preferences. Decide whether you would like to go out or stay in. Pick a restaurant. Make reservations. Choose an additional activity. Book a hotel room. Buy a gift. Plan your outfit. Choose a meal to prepare. Decide which drinks you will enjoy. Pick a special dessert. Choose music to listen to. Set the tone with candles or a fireplace. Include another activity. Decorate the bedroom.
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How to Weigh Yourself
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Weighing yourself is fairly easy if you have an accurate scale. Make sure to place your scale on a flat surface so it can read properly. It's best to weigh yourself at the same time each day since your weight can fluctuate throughout the day. You'll also want to wear the same clothes or weigh yourself in the nude so the weight of your clothes doesn't affect the number. When you step on the scale, stand with your feet flat for several seconds until the numbers stop changing. This is the number to record.
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Place your scale on a flat surface. Choose a flat, hard surface to place your scale, such as a linoleum or hardwood floor. Avoid placing it on uneven or bumpy tiles, rugs, or carpet. Step onto the scale. Stand still on the scale with both feet even and flat. Don't touch or hold on to anything, as that will affect the weight displayed by the scale. If you're using a programmable scale that measures your Body Mass Index (BMI), you need to weigh yourself with bare feet. You should also input your height, age, and gender to get the most accurate reading. Follow the instructions included with the scale to determine how to do this. If you're using a balance scale, slide all the weights on the horizontal rail over to the left after you stand on the scale. Adjust the sliding weights, if using a balance scale. Move the large weight on the bottom bar over to the right, one notch at a time. Stop when the arrow on the right end of the balance beam begins to dip downward — when it does, move the large weight back one notch. Then, move the small weight on the top bar over to the right, one notch at a time, until the arrow is as level as possible. Moving the weights to the left will cause the arrow to rise, rather than dip. Read the number. A digital scale will tell you exactly how much you weigh in pounds or kilograms, depending on what it is set to. A dial scale will point to a numbered mark, or a space in between two marks, to show you how much you weigh. A balance beam scale can be read by adding the top number (from the top bar with the small sliding weight, indicated by an opening or an arrow, such as 7 or 32) with the bottom number (from the bottom bar with the large sliding weight, indicated by an opening or an arrow, such as 50 or 100) when the scale is balanced. Step off the scale. Take care not to jump on or off the platform, as this can damage the scale. Simply step off the scale, slowly, one foot at a time. If you are using a balance beam scale, move the weights all the way back to the leftmost starting position. Record the number if desired. If you are tracking your weight, record the number in a journal or on a piece of graph paper. Graphing your weight will help you see overall trends and changes in your weight and also provides a visual aid of your progress. Weigh yourself on the same day of the week. If you plan to keep track of your weight, weigh yourself once per week on the same day each time, like every Monday. This will help you get the most accurate picture of whether you are losing or gaining weight. Avoid weighing yourself every day, especially if it negatively impacts your mood. Stick to weighing yourself once a week to get the best sense of your progress. Measure your weight at the same time of day. When tracking your weight, it's important to weigh yourself at the same time of day, such as first thing in the morning. This will eliminate fluctuations from weighing yourself on an empty stomach versus just after a large meal, for example. Wear the same clothes. If you weigh yourself in a full suit one day and a Speedo the next, you may get very different results. Aim to wear the same clothes, or the same type of clothes (e.g., exercise shorts and a t-shirt), each time you weigh yourself. You can also weigh yourself naked, if preferred. Use the same scale. If you are tracking your weight, you need to use the same scale every time. Different scales will give you different readings, especially if you switch between a digital scale and an analog or dial scale. Record your weight each time. Though you may be tempted to skip recording your weight if it's higher than you expected, you should avoid the urge and record your weight. To get an accurate picture and assessment of your progress, you need to be honest and accountable.
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Place your scale on a flat surface. Step onto the scale. Adjust the sliding weights, if using a balance scale. Read the number. Step off the scale. Record the number if desired. Weigh yourself on the same day of the week. Measure your weight at the same time of day. Wear the same clothes. Use the same scale. Record your weight each time.
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How to Identify Bed Bug Bites
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To identify bed bug bites, look at your skin first thing in the morning. Check places that are exposed when you sleep or covered by loose clothing. If you see fresh bites in a line or grouped together, they're likely from bed bugs, which bite several times a night. Additionally, check the color and size of your bites. If your bites are raised, red, and about 0.2-0.5 cm in diameter, they're probably from bed bugs.
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Inspect your bites. Look for slightly discolored, pin-like raised red dots that are about 0.2 cm to 0.5 cm in diameter (bed bug bites usually come in long lines of red dots). You may also see hives or wheals that are significantly redder than the surrounding skin. If you're experiencing a more rare, severe case, you might even find blisters larger than 0.5 cm in diameter that have developed on bed bug bites. 1 centimeter equals 0.4 inches. Look for new bug bites when you wake up. If you wake up with fresh bug bites or itchy welts, you likely have bed bugs. See if they look and feel like mosquito or flea bites -- bed bug bites are often red and slightly swollen, itchy and irritating like other bug bites. Look for a series of bites that appear in a line or a random grouping of bites. These appear because bed bugs will bite several times a night. If you're experiencing new bites during the day, it's likely not bed bugs. Pay attention to where you’re being bitten. Look for bites on skin that is exposed when you're sleeping. Also check for bites under loose clothing. Note that bed bugs will avoid the soles of your feet, so any bites there are less likely to be from bed bugs. Look for signs of an allergy. If you're allergic to bed bugs, you might find that you develop hives or a rash similar to eczema or a fungal infection. Also check to see if the bites are getting larger, are painfully swelling, or even exuding a pus. These are also common signs of an allergy to bed bug bites. Note that it can take up to two weeks for your body to fully react to a bed bug bite. Consult a doctor if you develop a severe reaction to the bite. Look for live bugs in your bed. Check for reddish-brown, wingless, flat insects that are about 0.1 cm to 0.7 cm. Examine the folds of mattresses and sheets for the bugs. Also look for exoskeletons that bed bugs might have shed. Search too for tiny white eggs or eggshells, which are about 0.1 cm, or white bed bug larvae which are about the same size. Recall that 0.4 cm is the equivalent of 1/10th of an inch. Examine your sheets. Look for reddish or rusty stains on your sheets. These might be caused either by crushed bugs or by the bugs' fecal matter. Wipe any dark or red dots you see on your bedding. If they smear or spread, they are likely bed bug excrement. Inspect your bed frame. Look for any signs of bed bugs in your bed frame and in the space between your bed frame and the wall. Also look for bed bugs around your headboard. Check for them in the piping, seams, and tags of your sheets, mattress, and box spring. Be sure to look inside pillow cases and on any throw pillows you might have on your bed. Assess the state of the bed. In less extreme cases, bed bugs can be present even if they're not at all visible to the naked eye. Take the age of the mattress and cleanliness of the sheets into consideration. If this happens in a hotel room, check to see if the mattress is covered by a plastic sheet. If not, then there's a much higher chance of infestation. Look for bed bug infestations in other furniture. Check under chair cushions. Look in the seams of chairs and couches. Also examine the joints of drawers. Check other spaces. Look for bed bugs under loose wall paper and wall hangings. Peer into electrical outlets, and in the spaces where the wall meets the ceiling and the floor. Also look for the bugs in the folds of curtains. Smell the places where you suspect bed bugs. Sniff for a slightly sweet, musty odor that may smell like rotting raspberries. You may also smell coriander or something like the scent that stink bugs give off. If the area where you suspect infestation reeks of a damp old house or any of these other odors, bed bugs may be present. Be cautious though because bed bugs can be found anywhere they can cling to (they can even be found behind pictures).
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Inspect your bites. Look for new bug bites when you wake up. Pay attention to where you’re being bitten. Look for signs of an allergy. Look for live bugs in your bed. Examine your sheets. Inspect your bed frame. Assess the state of the bed. Look for bed bug infestations in other furniture. Check other spaces. Smell the places where you suspect bed bugs.
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How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
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To help someone who is grieving, let them know that you're there for them if they need someone to talk to or spend time with. You can offer to stay over, help with household chores and errands, and cook for them, since they might have a hard time taking care of themselves right now. If your friend wants to talk about how they're feeling, avoid responding with cliches, like, "They're in a better place now," which could actually make them more upset. Instead, it's OK to stay silent and just nod your head to let your friend know you're listening.
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Express your sorrow or concern. As soon as you learn about the loss, reach out to your friend and let her know you are aware of the situation and that you care. Your friend will be thankful that you acknowledged her pain. Use your level of closeness with the person to determine how you reach out. For example, if your best friend just lost a family member, it may be appropriate to immediately go over. However, if your coworker lost a spouse, it may be proper form to send an email or call the following day. Be a shoulder to lean on or cry on. Offer to come over and just sit with your friend. Many people find it hard to say the right things after a death or significant loss. However, to your friend, the most important thing is that you are present with her during this difficult time. If your friend cries, encourage her to express her emotions. Rub her back or pull her in close so that she can cry on your shoulder. Avoid cliches. There are many optimistic platitudes often shared with grievers that are intended to make them feel better. Sadly, most of these statements do nothing to help with mourning and may only enrage or upset mourners. Such statements include the following: It was meant to be. He/she is in a better place. It could have been worse. I know how you feel. It was God's plan. Stick with the truth. As opposed to dishing out generalized statements about what the person is going through, aim to stick to the facts. Try to put yourself in your friend's shoes emotionally. How would you react to such a loss? How would you want to be comforted? Saying something truthful like "I am so shocked" or "I am here with you. I won't leave you." may effectively show your concern while not minimizing or generalizing the situation. Even if you have been through a similar situation, you can't compare grief or pretend that you know what the other person is going through. Listen actively. Before you go to see your grieving friend, clear off the rest of your day's calendar so that you can be fully present with her. Let your friend express their feelings in whatever helps. Try to understand and acknowledge what she is feeling. A response isn't required unless your friend asks a question. You can merely nod to show you are listening and sit in silence. Turn in her direction. Make eye contact. Squeeze her hand or rub her should when she struggles to speak. Offer to help with the memorial. Your mourning friend may need help with a variety of tasks the first several days or weeks after a loss. One important and often heartbreaking task is planning a funeral or memorial service for the deceased. Offer your assistance in any way that you can on such a difficult task. Even if you don't make any decisions, your presence may comfort your friend. Answer and make phone calls. Immediately after a devastating loss, everyone your friend knows may be trying to contact him. Volunteer to act as a gatekeeper, relaying certain information to the outside world of extended family, friends, and co-workers. Doing this can shelter your friend from some of those overly optimistic platitudes while giving the family privacy. See if your friend wants you to stay over. If your friend lives alone, or the loss left her home alone, offer to stay with him. He might feel uncomfortable sleeping in his home alone or may just be comforted knowing there is someone there to talk to. Assist with household chores or errands. Everyday tasks might fall to the wayside after a serious loss, but these things will still need to be done. Ask your loved one what chores or errands need to be completed. Make a checklist and get started ticking off items. Common chores might be paying bills, picking up groceries, sending off or bringing in mail, and cleaning up the home. Just be sure to check first. Your loved one may not want certain personal items touched or rooms disturbed. He or she may want things left how they were before the person died. Organize a meal train. A great way to help out your friend and her whole household is to coordinate with other friends or relatives to set up a meal train. Doing this minimizes the need to have to prepare meals during this time of grief. Below are a few tips to organizing a meal train: Ask your friend if it's okay for you and others to prepare some meals for her Find out about any food allergies or intolerances Ask everyone involved to be specific in what they will be preparing/bringing Offer suggestions to others who are involved, such as buying a restaurant gift card or picking up groceries that include easy-to-fix frozen meals or sandwich/salad ingredients Help with any children or pets. It might be challenging for your loved one to manage his children or pets after a significant loss. Offer to look after them by picking up the children from school, helping with homework, and making sure they get a warm meal. Take any dog(s) out for a walk and feed the pets as needed. Accompany your friend to the memorial. Seeing your face in a crowd of strangers or distant acquaintances can help your loved one feel stronger, less alone, and more capable of saying goodbye. A funeral or memorial service may help to remind mourners of value of the deceased person's life, views death from a spiritual standpoint, and inspire the living to come to terms with the reality of death. This benchmark is a significant part of the mourning process. Help your friend remember the good times they had with this person. If you knew the deceased person, share a story or memory that you have about him or her. If you did not know this person, ask your mourning loved one to tell you a story that helps you understand how special this person was to him. Talking about the loss can reassure mourners that even though the person is gone, he or she remains a part of their emotional life. Don't be afraid to say the person's name. Doing so can ease your loved one's worry that his deceased friend or family member will be forgotten. Look through photo albums or newspaper clippings. Watch old family videos. All of this can help your mourning loved one process the grief. Celebrate important dates. Though the person has passed it does not mean you can't do things like celebrate their birthday or special anniversaries. If a holiday meant a lot to that person, remember him or her by lighting a candle or revisiting old stories or photos portraying his life. You can even memorialize the deceased on a special day by planting a tree or having a remembrance gathering of family and friends. Stick around. In the days and weeks following a loss, your grieving friend may constantly be surrounded by others who care for him. However, over the long haul, people fall back into their regular routines, forgetting that things are never the same in the lives of mourners. Be one of the people that sticks it out and continues to visit with and check on your mourning friend in the months and even years that come after a loss. Help your friend have fun again. Take your friend out to do something fun like going to a museum or a movie. This won't make them forget about their sadness but it will help to refocus his mind on something else for a short while. Many mourners feel guilty about laughing or smiling. You can be of service by helping your friend see that it's okay to enjoy life. In fact, his lost loved one would probably want him to be happy and live a full life. Don't expect much the first time. Your friend may continue to be sad even when doing exciting activities. However, if you are persistent, you may help him see how nice it is to have fun again.
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Express your sorrow or concern. Be a shoulder to lean on or cry on. Avoid cliches. Stick with the truth. Listen actively. Offer to help with the memorial. Answer and make phone calls. See if your friend wants you to stay over. Assist with household chores or errands. Organize a meal train. Help with any children or pets. Accompany your friend to the memorial. Help your friend remember the good times they had with this person. Celebrate important dates. Stick around. Help your friend have fun again.
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How to Clean a Mascara Brush
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To clean a mascara brush, start by wiping clumps of mascara off your brush with a paper towel. You can also put your brush in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes to remove dry product. After soaking the brush, pour some isopropyl alcohol into the cup and soak your brush again to remove more mascara. Additionally, clean gunk from the threaded part of the brush handle with a damp cotton swab, and dry the brush before putting it back in the tube.
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Wipe the clumps off your mascara wand with a paper towel. You may not need too much elbow grease to clean your brush if you do a little maintenance. Inspect your brush once a week to check for dried mascara clumps. Gently grip the bristles in the fold of a paper towel and wiggle it back and forth. This loosens the clumps and also spreads the bristles apart. Soak your mascara wand in hot water to loosen dried product. Put very hot (but not boiling--it may melt the plastic) water in a cup and allow your wand to soak for about five minutes. The brush should begin releasing clumps of mascara and the water will turn cloudy and gray or black. Pour out the dirty water and reuse the cup to continue cleaning your brush. If the mascara is waterproof or water resistant, use a cup of makeup remover instead of water. Soak the brush in a cup of isopropyl alcohol to sanitize and remove any remaining mascara. Pour isopropyl (or rubbing) alcohol into the cup and allow your mascara wand to soak. You should see more product dislodging from the brush. Soak for about one minute. If the brush still doesn't look clean, soak your brush for another minute and see if any more product is released. Use a cotton swab to clean the area that threads into the tube. The little plastic handle on the end of your wand may have gunk built up from the sides of your mascara tube. Insert the end of a cotton swab and run it over the threaded part of the handle that screws into the mascara tube and seals it. Dampen the swab with a little bit of water first. This will keep fibers from sticking to the tube. Removing the build-up from this part of the wand may help you get a better seal when you twist it closed on your mascara tube and may keep your mascara from drying out, giving it a longer life. Dry the bristles completely before inserting the brush back into the tube. Any lingering water or alcohol might dry out your mascara, so you want to make sure it's thoroughly dried. Use a paper towel to gently pat the bristles dry. Let the brush air dry for 10 minutes after patting it dry. If you don't want your mascara to dry out in the meantime, cover the top with foil or plastic wrap. If your hands are clean, you can run your thumb over the bristles to feel if they are still wet. You may see little droplets of water fly off the brush if it is not completely dry, and you should continue to dab the brush with a paper towel. Fill a cup with warm (not boiling) water and allow your mascara wand to soak for 10-15 minutes. The water will become cloudy and there may be flakes of mascara floating around as the clumps are released from the brush. Squirt a little shampoo into the palm of your hand and scrub the bristles of the mascara wand. You don't need to be too rough, so gently work the brush against your palm, twisting, turning, and rubbing the bristles. Rinse the brush under warm water and continue scrubbing. Repeat this until the water runs clean and you don't see any more mascara rubbing into your palm. Pat the wand dry with a clean paper towel. Be gentle so you don't bend or break any of the bristles. You can also set the brush on a paper towel and simply allow it to air dry. If more product comes off the brush as you dry it, you may want to shampoo it again. You can also use an old toothbrush to try and comb or brush out any persistent clumps. Store the clean, dry brush in a resealable plastic bag. It must be completely dry before you do this or mold could grow on the brush. Keeping the brush in a bag will keep it free from bacteria in case you decide to use it on your lashes, hair or brows. Putting Your Brush to Work
Use the clean brush to remove clumps in your lashes when your mascara brush leaves clumps in your lashes. The bristles will not only free the clumps from your lashes, but will also separate your lashes and give them extra definition. Make sure the mascara is still wet on your lashes, or the brush will be unable to pull out the clumps. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-12.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-12.jpg\/aid594137-v4-728px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-12.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>"} Use your mascara wand to groom your eyebrows. Simply brushing your eyebrows can help them look tidy, clean, and on point. A clean mascara brush is perfect for getting that polished look. Brushing your brows can also assist you when tweezing. Brush your eyebrows up so you can access the roots of the out of place hairs and better identify the hairs that fall outside your arch. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-10.jpg\/aid594137-v4-728px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-10.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>"} Keep your brow powder in place by brushing it in with a mascara brush. Try applying your brow powder by running the mascara brush over the product and then combing it through your brows. The mascara brush gets the powder into your brows and between the hairs so it will last throughout the day. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-11.jpg\/aid594137-v4-728px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-11.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>"} Unclog your sink with the mascara wand. If the gunk that is backing up your sink isn't too far down, try sticking the brush into the drain and twisting it around, running it around the edges. It may pick up whatever is clogging your sink, and will be especially efficient at nabbing any hairballs that might be causing the problem. Just don't use the mascara brush on your face afterwards. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-13.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-13.jpg\/aid594137-v4-728px-Clean-a-Mascara-Brush-Step-13.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>"}
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Wipe the clumps off your mascara wand with a paper towel. Soak your mascara wand in hot water to loosen dried product. Soak the brush in a cup of isopropyl alcohol to sanitize and remove any remaining mascara. Use a cotton swab to clean the area that threads into the tube. Dry the bristles completely before inserting the brush back into the tube. Fill a cup with warm (not boiling) water and allow your mascara wand to soak for 10-15 minutes. Squirt a little shampoo into the palm of your hand and scrub the bristles of the mascara wand. Pat the wand dry with a clean paper towel. Store the clean, dry brush in a resealable plastic bag. Putting Your Brush to Work
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How to Kiss Someone You Love
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Kissing someone you love is a special and exciting time, and it's important to get close to your partner and make eye contact to show that you care deeply about them. When you feel ready for the big moment, move closer towards your partner to make the first move. If you're sitting, scoot closer, or if you're standing, you can wrap your arms around their shoulders or waist. Then, gaze into your partner's eyes so that you can show them how much you love them. When it's time, tenderly kiss your partner on the lips. You can also stroke their cheek or gently brush their hair out of their face to make the moment even sweeter. Then, feel out the situation to decide whether you should keep kissing your partner or if it's better to wait until another time.
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Decide if you are ready. The first kiss in any relationship often takes that relationship to the next level, so you want to make sure that you are ready before you make the first move. Maybe you are in a friendship with someone that you really care about and want to become more, or you are in a relationship and are ready to show your partner that you love him. Either way, you don't want to jump into something without thinking over the results. Maybe kissing someone isn't a big deal to you, but when you kiss someone you love, it's usually more than just a casual flirtation. In this case, you want to make sure you are at a point where your words can match your actions, meaning you are committed to the relationship, or the prospective relationship. It could also be really sweet to tell your friend or partner that you love him along with your kiss. This really takes the relationship to the next level, but is very thoughtful and shows your partner that you care about him and are committed. If you are interested in kissing a close friend, because you realize you are in love with him, just remember to think about the possible results of this action. You don't want to ruin your relationship or make your friend feel awkward, so feel out the friendship to see if it is an appropriate time. They key to knowing if you are in love with someone may be that you are willing to take the risk in showing them, no matter the results. Observe your friend or partner. Along with deciding if you are ready, you also want to figure out if the person you love is in a place where they want to kiss you too. Observe how he is acting around you to figure out if he shares the same feelings that you do. Is your love being especially flirty with you? Is he making romantic gestures to show you he really cares about you? Does he seem committed to the relationship? Is he spending more time with you than usual? Does he help you without being asked? These could all be signs that he's in love with you or at least feels strongly about you. This step mainly helps prevent heartbreak in a relationship. Kissing someone you love who doesn't feel the same way about you can be embarrassing and also hurtful, so before you make a move you should feel confident that he would want to reciprocate. Know him intimately. This doesn't mean physically, but before you kiss someone you love, you should know him emotionally, because this will amp up the kiss and make it more meaningful. Kissing someone you love is different than kissing someone during a hook-up -- you want it to be special and communicate strong feelings towards that person. If you are not at a point yet where you know someone intimately, take time to get to know them. Maybe you fell in love with him because you saw how he interacted with others, but you haven't had the chance to know him personally. Taking this time to learn who he really is will help create a special kiss. Pick a location. One key to making a kiss special and magical is to kiss the person you love in an environment that you view as romantic. This doesn't have to be a stereotypical romantic scene, like on a horse-drawn carriage ride, but it can be something that feels sweet and magical to you. Think about some special spots that you have been to in your relationship or some spots that you think of as romantic. Plan to kiss your partner in one of these locations. Some romantic locations are at a park with a lake or pond, in a secluded corner of a restaurant, at the beach, under the stars, on the top of a building with a great view, etc. Often times the best kisses are somewhere secluded and quiet, so the two of you aren't distracted. However, you can kiss your partner in a place a with a lot going on if you still feel that it would be meaningful. Plan a special date. You can kiss a person anywhere, but to make it meaningful, it's helpful to plan a meaningful date to set the scene for the kiss. As previously mentioned, choose a romantic location and plan a date that you and your partner would both really enjoy. Maybe you don't find roses and candlelight romantic, but you both love sporting events. Whatever you think would be the most enjoyable date, plan your night around that. During your time together, there will need to be a time where it is appropriate to move closer to your love. If you are doing something where there's always a foot between the two of you, it may not be the best place to kiss. Plan a date where you can become close and intimate with your love. Make it unique to your relationship. The most romantic times in a relationship can also be the most thoughtful, when you've planned a date or given someone a gift because it means a lot to them. Don't just go with a classic "date night" but do something fun and different. Take your love to the first place that you met, or the place you first realized you loved him or her. For example, a couple may be really into books and so a romantic place to kiss would be in the secluded section of an old library. Or maybe they are really into the outdoors, so kissing in a canoe might be really sweet. If you think your partner would enjoy a classic date night, then do that! There is no perfect formula for a good date, so just do whatever you think your date would most enjoy. Leave hints throughout the week. One way to make your love eager and excited for the upcoming date is to leave little hints or reminders throughout the week. Text your love throughout the week saying that you are excited for your date, or send him or her sweet messages throughout the week with compliments or expressing your feelings towards your partner. Be spontaneous. Maybe you aren't much of a planner so a planned date and picked out location seems a bit mechanical to you. In that case, kiss that special someone at a moment that feels right to you. It doesn't always have to be a planned out, perfect date, so when you are with your love and you look at him or her, realizing you are in love, then make the move at that moment! Look your best. Before you make the move to kiss your love, you'll want to look your best so that the kiss can be really special and meaningful. If you normally hang out with your partner in t-shirts and sweats, try a new style like throwing on a nice pair of pants or a skirt and fixing up your hair. This will likely make your love more attracted to you, which will make the kiss even more romantic and passionate. Consider spritzing on a nice cologne or perfume so that your love will want to snuggle up even closer to you. Check your breath and lips. Before you kiss someone you'll want to make sure your breath doesn't smell and that your lips aren't chapped. If you just ate a meal, chew some minty gum to freshen your breath, or if you have time, brush your teeth. You might also want to put on some chapstick if your lips are more chapped than usual. Move closer to your love. Now that you look the part you're ready to actually make the first move. On your date, or wherever you are, become more intimate with your love by inching closer to her. Consider sitting next to her and putting your arm around her or holding her hand. Look her in the eyes. This is key to showing your partner that you love them and to making your kiss special. Eye contact can do so much, as people who know each other well can often communicate a lot of emotions just by staring into each other's eyes. Looking people in the eye is also a way to show someone you aren't just playing around and that they can trust you. Speak tenderly towards her. Show your love how much you care about her or what she means to you by expressing your feelings in sweet words to her. Tell her how you feel about her or compliment her on qualities you really admire in her. This will stir up both of your affections, making the kiss sweeter and more intimate. Make the move. First, look your love in the eyes. Then, you can tenderly stroke her face or move her hair behind her ears. Now, go in for the kiss. Slowly move your face towards hers, coming so close that your lips almost touch but not quite -- this will build suspense. Then, tenderly kiss her lips. Feel out the situation. After you have made the first move and kissed your love, wait a few seconds to see how she responds. She may be really into it and start kissing you back, or maybe she is apprehensive. Either way, after you've made the first kiss let her make the next move. If this isn't the first time you have kissed your love, try increasing intimacy levels. Instead of going straight in for the kiss, begin by kissing her cheeks and her brow. These are tender kisses that will likely get her blood flowing. You may want to avoid using tongue on the first kiss to make sure your love is into it. Once you know your love wants to kiss you back, then you can proceed to french kissing.
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Decide if you are ready. Observe your friend or partner. Know him intimately. Pick a location. Plan a special date. Make it unique to your relationship. Leave hints throughout the week. Be spontaneous. Look your best. Check your breath and lips. Move closer to your love. Look her in the eyes. Speak tenderly towards her. Make the move. Feel out the situation.
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How to Kill Blackberries
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To kill blackberries, start by placing trash bags or a tarp around the soil below the bush, which will minimize seeds escaping and forming new plants. When you're ready, cut the stems of the plant with heavy-duty gardening shears, which will make removing the roots more manageable. Gather these stems up in the covering you placed on the soil, and throw them away in the garbage to prevent the plant from regrowing. Now, using a towel or shovel, dig the surrounding soil until you expose the root ball. Once it's exposed, use your gloves to pull it out entirely. Finally, make sure to till the soil when you're done to remove any plant material still in the ground.
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Cover the area around the plant. Place a covering around the area in which you plan to remove the blackberry plant. This can make clean up easier and minimize the risk of seeds or stems escaping and forming new plants. Use trash bags or tarps to cover the area to till. Cut the stems. Using your hands or a pair of heavy-duty garden scissors to cut the stems of the blackberry plant. This will make it easier for you to remove the roots and source of life for the plant. Bundle the stems for disposal. Using the covering you used around the blackberry bush, bundle the stems together. Then dispose of the stems in your garbage or a place in which they are not exposed to the soil to prevent regrowth. Make sure to get every bit of stem off of the ground because a new bush can still grow even from a short cutting. Check with your community to inquire about local regulations on disposing of organic plant material. Dig up the root ball. Once you've removed the stems, you can more easily access the root ball. Using a trowel or shovel, dig the surrounding soil until you expose the entire root ball. Make sure to dig around the root ball so that you don't break it up and potentially release seeds or stems into the soil. Be aware that digging up the root ball will not kill the plant since some plant material may remain, but this does make tilling the soil much easier. Remove the root ball. Gently take the root ball out from the soil around which you've dug a hole. Not only can this ensure easier tilling, but can also remove a major source of rhizomes that can propagate the bush. However, keep in mind that blackberry plants do not form a tight root ball like some other plants and the roots can run a long way underground. Follow the roots to the ends and then carefully dig them up with a trowel. Use gloves when you remove the root ball to minimize the risk of cutting yourself. Dig further around the root ball if it doesn't come out when you pull on it. This may allow you to get most bits of root in one movement. Dispose of the root ball in the same way you did the stems. Till the soil. It's important to till, or break up and turn over, the soil after removing the stems and root balls. This can help remove or starve any material, including rhizomes, which are also called rootstocks, that can propagate further plants. Use a cultivator fork or deep spade to turn over and break up soil in small areas. You can purchase these at most home improvement and hardware stores. Rent an engine-powered tiller for larger areas. You can rent (or buy) these at home improvement and hardware stores. Be sure that you've broken up and turned over your soil by examining it. The soil will often look darker if it's come from under the surface. If you do not want to till the soil, then you can also just mow over any shoots that do come up. This will weaken the plants and stop the shoots from coming up. Cover the soil. Use a heavy layer of plastic to cover the soil and minimize the risk of more blackberries growing. Then cover the plastic with 4-5 inches of mulch to further deter growth. Repeat tilling. Follow up your removal and tilling with frequent care of your soil. Repeating your tilling efforts can minimize the number of plantlets and eventually kill all of your blackberries. Till once a week or any time you see plantlets. Eventually, the blackberry plants will die. Place an herbicide in the soil. In areas not used to grow other crops, you can apply tebuthiuron (Spike) to your soil. This can kill blackberry bushes, but may also harm other surrounding vegetation. Place tebuthiuron pellets to the base of blackberry plants to control their growth long-term. Be aware that tebuthiuron is toxic not only to vegetation, but can also be to mammals, too. It is also water soluble, so it can easily contaminate ground water. Wear protective clothing when you apply tebuthiuron to minimize your exposure to the pesticide. Make sure to check and see if it is legal to use tebuthiuron where you live. It has been banned in Europe since 2002 because if its toxicity. Apply an herbicide directly on the plant. One of the most effective ways to kill blackberries is by applying an herbicide directly to the plant while it is actively growing. This allows it to get into the plant's structure and kill rhizomes, thus deterring regrowth. Use foliar-based herbicides, which you apply to the part of the plant visible above the ground, in early summer or at the start of the growing season when their tissue is rapidly expanding. Spray herbicides such as glyphosate, dicamba, or triclopyr on the blackberry bush. You can purchase these at many home improvement and hardware stores. Be careful when mixing and applying these chemicals because they can kill other plants. Make sure to avoid contact with your skin as well. Treat the basal bark. Since the bark at the base of the bush helps transport the nutrients needed for the plant to survive, treat it with an herbicide. This can help kill the bush at any time of year and also minimize contact with chemicals. Use a concentrated form of triclopyr to treat the basal bark. Spray the solution directly at base of the bush directly on the bark. Cover about 6-12 inches of the basal bark with spray, depending on how large the plant is. Make sure to not oversaturate the bark with the solution, which can cause toxic runoff. Spray the dormant stems and leaves. An alternative way to administer triclopyr is to spray the dormant stems and leaves of your blackberry bush. This can also kill the plant while minimizing your contact with the chemical. Use this solution only in the fall and winter when the plant stem and leaves are dormant. Spray the plant until it is thoroughly wet, again avoiding oversaturation that can cause toxic runoff. Hire a landscape professional. If your blackberry bush growth is especially pernicious, consider hiring a landscape professional. He can help you assess and deal with the problem without killing off all of your other vegetation. Discuss your concerns with the landscaper and ask about how to manage the situation more effectively after his treatment. The Landscape Contractors Association can help you find a qualified landscape professional in your local area.
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Cover the area around the plant. Cut the stems. Bundle the stems for disposal. Dig up the root ball. Remove the root ball. Till the soil. Cover the soil. Repeat tilling. Place an herbicide in the soil. Apply an herbicide directly on the plant. Treat the basal bark. Spray the dormant stems and leaves. Hire a landscape professional.
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How to Tip
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To tip a waiter, leave them 15 percent for adequate service or 20 percent for great service. If the service was poor, leave 10 percent, or don't leave anything if you're positive that the bad service was the waiter's fault. Alternatively, if you're having food delivered, tip the delivery driver 10 percent, as long as it's at least 2 dollars. If it's less than 2 dollars, leave more than 10 percent.
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Tip waiters 15% for adequate service. Tip 15% of the bill, excluding tax, when the service is adequate. Great service warrants a 20% tip, while poor service only demands a 10% tip. If the service is abysmal and you know for certain that your waiter is at fault, it is socially acceptable to leave no tip or a tip that is less than 10% of your bill. The head waiter, captain, or Maitre d' usually receives a portion of your table server's tip, so you can tip your server extra if you want to tip the head waiter. Alternatively, you can tip him or her separately and discreetly for special efforts, in which case, a $5 to $25 tip usually suffices. Know how to tip sommeliers, wine stewards, and bartenders. These individuals are usually tipped based on the cost of the alcohol they serve you. Tip a sommelier or wine steward 15% of the cost of the bottle. When paying for drinks separately, tip the bartender $1 per alcoholic drink and $0.50 per soft drink. When paying at the end of your tab, tip 15% to 20% of the cost of your overall tab, making sure that you tip at least $1 per alcoholic drink and $0.50 per soft drink ordered. Note that you can also pre-tip bartenders to encourage better service. Give your delivery person a 10% tip. When you order delivery, such as pizza delivery, the individual who brings it to your door should be tipped 10% of your bill. The tip should be at least $2 or more, even if that comes to an amount larger than 10% of your bill. For notably difficult deliveries, tip 15% to 20% of the bill. A difficult delivery might include one made during a storm. Note that you do not need to tip anyone when you order takeout. Tip the attendants. At a high class restaurant, you might run into a coatroom attendant, parking valet, garage attendant, or washroom attendant. These individuals also need to be tipped. Give the coatroom attendant $1 per coat. Parking valets and garage attendants should receive $2 to bring your car to you. Tip a washroom attendant anywhere from $0.50 to $1. Consider tipping the barista. While no tip is required, you might want to drop your change or a few coins into a tip jar if there is one sitting on the counter. Leave a tip for the hotel staff. Nearly every member of the hotel staff should receive some sort of tip, especially if you are staying at an actual hotel rather than a motel or inn. A bellman, bellhop, or porter should receive a minimum $2 tip if you only have one bag or a minimum $5 tip if you have more than one bag. Otherwise, tip the bellhop $1 to $2 per bag. Tip the concierge $5 to $20 depending on the service provided. The more exceptional the service, the higher the tip. You do not need to tip for directions, though. Give the housekeeper a $2 to $5 tip per night. Usually, you should pay this tip daily, but you may also choose to leave a lump sum tip at checkout. If gratuity is not included in your check when you order room service, leave a $5 minimum tip. Tip the hotel doorman $1 per bag when he or she helps with the luggage, or $1 per person when he or she hails a cab. Tip your driver. Any individual who drives you as a service should receive a tip. A bus driver who is not working mass transit receives a $1 to $2 tip, assuming he or she handles luggage. A personal chauffeur, even a temporary one, should receive a 10% to 15% tip based on the cost of the service. Taxi drivers usually receive a 10% tip, or $2 to $5 at minimum. Note that this can vary depending on locality, though. If in doubt, tip 15% of the cost of the drive, plus an extra $1 to $2 if the driver helps you with your bags. Leave a tip for the airport skycap. If you check in curbside, the skycap receives a $1 tip per bag. If the skycap takes your bags to the check-in counter, tip $2 per bag. Learn about tipping on cruises. Tipping policies always vary from cruise to cruise. Contact the cruise line you are traveling through to find out about the customary gratuities they expect. Give a tip for those in charge of your personal grooming. Anyone who cares for your hair, nails, or other aspects of your personal grooming will usually receive a tip. Hairdressers and barbers receive 15% to 20% of the cost of your haircut, with a minimum tip of $1. For economy barbers and salons, a tip as low as 10% is acceptable. For those who provide hair-related services like shampooing and shaving, tip $1 to $2 to the service provider. Give a manicurist 15% of the cost of the service. Those delivering a spa service receive a 15% to 20% tip, but a masseuse working outside of a spa receives a 10% to 15% tip. If the service is provided by the owner, you do not need to offer a tip. Shoe shiners receive a $2 to $3 tip. Leave a tip for your grocery loader, if acceptable. Not every grocery store permits tips, but if tips are accepted, then you should offer $1 for bringing bags to your car, or up to $3 if you have more than three bags. Tip movers. If you hire movers to move your belongings to a new apartment, house, or office, tip each person $10 to $25 at the completion of the service. Consider tipping furniture deliverers. The tip offered to workers for delivery furniture varies depending on the difficulty of the delivery. Oftentimes, the tip is somewhere between $5 to $20. For simple deliveries, however, the tip can be as simple as a cold drink. Know when tips are not necessary. There are some service jobs that do not require a tip. Notably, handymen do not require gratuities. Gas station attendants do not usually receive a tip, either, but you can offer a $2 to $4 tip if in doubt. Note the benefit of holiday tipping. It is not required to offer an extra tip to service people who regularly take care of you during the holiday season, but doing so is semi-customary and generally recommended as a means of building a positive relationship. Give an extra week's pay when applicable. Service persons who you hire directly will usually receive an extra week's pay around the holidays. These individuals can include your babysitter, nanny, gardener, and housekeeper. Consider tipping anyone else in your life who performs a service. Those who regularly provide you with a service even though you do not hire them to do so may also receive a special holiday tip. Offer your doorman a bottle of wine or box of chocolates. Tip the garbage collector, newspaper delivery person, and janitor between $15 to $25. Mail carriers can receive a $15 to $20 non-cash tip. Discreetly tip your personal trainer $20 to $50, depending on how often you work with him or her. Tip service providers in Mexico. Pesos are preferred to the dollar when you tip in Mexico, but you can technically tip in dollars if necessary. Offer a 10% to 15% tip to your server at a restaurant. At a hotel, give the porter 10 to 20 pesos per bag, the housekeeper 20 to 50 pesos per night, and the concierge 50 to 150 pesos per favor. Tour guides should receive 100 to 200 pesos per full day per person, but combined driver-guides should get 200 to 300 pesos. Gas station attendants should be tipped 5 pesos per fill-up. Give a good tip in Canada. Policies concerning gratuities are similar in Canada when compared to the policies of the United States. Offer 15% to 20% of the bill to your waiter at a restaurant. At your hotel, the concierge should get $10 to $20 per favor. Porters get $1 to $2 per bag. Housekeepers get $2 per day, or $5 per day at a luxury hotel. Tip taxi drivers 10% to 15% of the fare. Offer tour guides a collective 15% of the cost at the end of an excursion. Know how to tip in Costa Rica. Tipping costs are fairly cheap in Costa Rica, partially because of the fact that Costa Ricans are paid better than many other service providers in Central America. Your restaurant tip is included in the bill, but you can offer something extra if desired. At a hotel, give $0.25 to $0.50 per bag to the porter or $1 per bag at a fine hotel. The housekeeper should get $1 per day. Taxi drivers receive a $2 to $4 tip for a long drive, or a $1 to $2 tip from a trip from the airport to your hotel. Tour guides receive $5 to $10 per person per day. On a boat ride, tip the captain $5 to $10. This will be distributed throughout the crew. Know how to tip in the United Kingdom. The guidelines vary depending on service type and quality, but are fairly simple once you get used to them. Overall, not much is expected of travelers. A service gratuity is usually included on your bill in a restaurant, but if not, tip 10% to 15% of your bill. Note that tipping is not customary in pubs. At a hotel, give 1 to 2 pounds per bag for porters and per night for housekeepers. You can offer up to 5 pounds at a five-star hotel. Tip your cab driver 10% or less. You should also tip a guide or personal driver up to 10 percent at the end of a day. Tip in France. The appropriate tip amount varies based on service. No tip is required at restaurants, but locals usually leave up to 10% in coins. You do not need to tip at a bar. Tip 1 euro per bag at a hotel and 1 to 2 euros per night for the housekeeper. Tip the concierge 10 to 15 euros for each restaurant reservation made, and pay half on arrival and half at departure. Guides receive tips between 25 and 50 euros, but private airport transfers should receive 10 to 20 euros. Leave an appropriate tip in Germany. Tipping is fairly straightforward in Germany. Add a 10% to 15% tip when paying your bill at a restaurant or bar. Give the porter at a hotel 3 euros per bag. The housekeeper gets 5 euros per night, and the concierge should get 20 euros if helpful service was provided. Give a good tip in Italy. You only need to worry about tipping servers at restaurants and hotel staff. Offer a 10% tip in a restaurant, but do not exceed that amount. Porters get 5 euros per bag and housekeepers get 1 to 2 euros per night. Tip in Spain. Vary your tip based on the service provided, and always pay in cash rather than credit card. For good service at a restaurant, tip 7% to 13%. Skip the tip for bad service. Concierges should receive a 5 to 10 euro tip for special favors. Cleaning staff at a hotel should get 5 euros a day, and bellboys should get 1 euro per bag. Tip a tour guide 30 to 40 euros per person per day. When tipping a taxi driver, simply round up the fare. Offer a tip in Australia and New Zealand. When offering a tip in either country, be discreet and note that your tip may be refused. Tip 10% to 15% to your waiter at a restaurant. Offer $1 per bag to the porter at your hotel, $1 to $5 per day to the housekeeper, and $10 to $20 per favor to the concierge. Cab drivers get 10% of the fare. A private guide receives $50 per person per day, but a bus-tour guide gets $5 to $10. A private driver gets a $20 per day tip. If you get a spa or beauty treatment, tip 10% to 15%. Tip sparingly in China. Formally, tipping is not expected or accepted at hotels and other service businesses, with only a few exceptions. Luggage porters should get 10 yuan per bag. Offer 10 to 30 yuan per massage at a massage house. Skip the tip in Japan. For the most part, you will not need to leave any tip for any service provided in Japan. In fact, oftentimes, a tip will even be refused. If you see a tip jar located in a restaurant or western-owned business, however, you can leave a tip, but the amount is up to your discretion. Learn about tipping in South Korea. As with Japan, tipping is not a common practice in South Korea. You can offer a tip for exceptional service, but it is not expected. Guides still get $10 per person per day, however, and drivers get about half that amount. Hotel porters can be tipped $1 per bag. Give an appropriate tip in India. A gratuity is expected for your server at a restaurant, but otherwise, most tips are very much appreciated but not necessarily expected. Offer a 10% to 15% tip at a restaurant. If you want to tip your driver, give 100 to 200 rupees. For great service provided by a hotel concierge, porter, or housekeeper, offer an extra 268 to 535 rupees. Know how to tip in Egypt. You'll need to offer a different tip depending on the service provided. Add 5% to 10% extra onto the tip already included in the bill at a restaurant. At a hotel, tip the housekeeper $1 per day and the porter $1 per bag. Tip the concierge $10 to $20 per service. Tip cab drivers 10% to 15% and guides $20 per day. Learn how to tip in Israel. The tip amount will vary depending on where and who you're tipping. At restaurants, add a shekel per customer to the tip already included in the bill. At a hotel, give a shekel or two when asking for a small favor. Porters get six shekels per bag, and housekeepers get three to six shekels per day. Taxi drivers should get 10% to 15% and tour guides should receive 90 to 120 shekels per person per day. Tour guides who also act as drivers get 120 to 150 shekels. Tip correctly in Saudi Arabia. As with most countries, tip amount varies depending on the service provided. Tips are not included in the bill at restaurants here, so you should tip 10% to 15% of your bill. At hotels, offer the concierge $20 to $25 when you first arrive. Porters receive $1 to $2 per bag, and housekeepers receive $2 per day. Guides should get a tip of $10 per person per day for individual tours and small groups, or $7 per person per day for large groups. Drivers should get $5 per person per day, and a driver's assistant should get $2 per person per day. Know how to tip in Morocco. Be as subtle as possible when tipping in Morocco, and know the correct amount you should tip based on the service. The tip might be included in your bill at a restaurant, but if not, tip %10 of the bill. Slip the concierge at your hotel $10 when you arrive to guarantee good service. The porter gets $2 per bag, and the housekeeper gets $5 per night. Tip a cab driver by rounding up to the next 10-dirham note when paying your bill. Private drivers and guides get $15 per day. Learn about tipping in South Africa. In addition to the usual services, you will also need to watch out for car guards and airport porters, since these people rely on tips and do not get salaries. Pay car guards 15 to 20 rand when they return and airport porters 20 to 30 rand. Tip 10% to 15% to the waiter at a restaurant. At a hotel, offer the concierge $3 to $5. The porter receives $1 per bag, and the housekeeper receives $1 per night. Taxi drivers and private drivers both receive 10% of the fare. Tour guides should get $10 per person per day.
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Tip waiters 15% for adequate service. Know how to tip sommeliers, wine stewards, and bartenders. Give your delivery person a 10% tip. Tip the attendants. Consider tipping the barista. Leave a tip for the hotel staff. Tip your driver. Leave a tip for the airport skycap. Learn about tipping on cruises. Give a tip for those in charge of your personal grooming. Leave a tip for your grocery loader, if acceptable. Tip movers. Consider tipping furniture deliverers. Know when tips are not necessary. Note the benefit of holiday tipping. Give an extra week's pay when applicable. Consider tipping anyone else in your life who performs a service. Tip service providers in Mexico. Give a good tip in Canada. Know how to tip in Costa Rica. Know how to tip in the United Kingdom. Tip in France. Leave an appropriate tip in Germany. Give a good tip in Italy. Tip in Spain. Offer a tip in Australia and New Zealand. Tip sparingly in China. Skip the tip in Japan. Learn about tipping in South Korea. Give an appropriate tip in India. Know how to tip in Egypt. Learn how to tip in Israel. Tip correctly in Saudi Arabia. Know how to tip in Morocco. Learn about tipping in South Africa.
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How to Dye Rubber
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If you want to dye your rubber at home, there are a few different methods you can try. One easy way to dye your rubber is using fabric dye. All you need to do is mix some fabric dye into a pot of boiling water, then turn off the heat and soak your object in the mixture for 1 or 2 hours. For silicone objects, you can also use hair dye. Just mix your dye in a bowl, submerge your item in it, and leave it to soak overnight. For a temporary solution, use acrylic paint. First, apply a sealer, glue, and finish product, like Mod Podge, to help the paint stick. Then, coat your item with acrylic paint. Even with sealer, your rubber may flake over time and you may need to reapply the paint and sealer.
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Clean your rubber object thoroughly before dyeing it. If your object is dirty, its dyed surface may look uneven or discolored. Wash your object with soap and warm water, scrubbing away any debris as best as you can. This method works for all rubber types except silicone. Heat enough water for submerging your rubber object. Fill a pot with water and heat it on a low to medium stove setting. The water should be hot, but not boiling—close to, but less than 212 °F (100 °C) is ideal. Be careful when handling the hot water to prevent burns or spills. For a more precise measurement, use a water thermometer. Otherwise, wait for the water to start forming bubbles at the bottom of the pot but not yet boil. Add fabric dye to the hot water at the proper ratio. Pour the fabric dye and hot water in a bowl in a ratio determined by the dye packaging. Mix the fabric dye and water thoroughly until you achieve an even color. You can buy fabric dye online or at most craft stores. Fabric dye can stain bowls and other cooking tools, particularly plastics. To prevent this, use glass or metal cooking tools if possible. Soak the rubber object for 1-2 hours. Place the object in the bowl and leave it to soak. Keep it in the pan for up to 2 hours, depending on how strong or bright you want the new color to be. As long as you clean and sanitize the kitchen utensils afterward, you can use them for cooking again later. Check on the object's dyeing progress periodically, but avoid moving it to keep its new color even. Boil the water as a faster alternative. Instead of pouring the water into a bowl, fill a pot with the dye mixture and heat it until boiling. Grab the rubber object with tongs and dip it into the water continually until you reach your desired color, changing the tongs' position as you dip to make sure you thoroughly coat the object. If you choose this method, it should take up to 20-25 minutes depending on the brightness of the color. This method, while faster, can result in a more uneven color. Remove the object from the dye mixture and wash it. Pick the object out of the water with tongs and run it under warm water to remove the excess dye. Inspect the object's new color and, if it's not as bright as you would prefer, repeat the process with a higher concentration of dye. Repeatedly dyeing the rubber over time may damage it. If you don't achieve the color you want after 1-2 times, try painting it instead. Wash your silicone object thoroughly before dyeing it. Dyeing silicone objects while they're dirty can result in an unevenly dyed color. Clean your silicone object with soap and water, and scrub away any stubborn debris or chipped paint before preparing the dye. Mix the hair dye in a cup or bowl. Open the hair dye package and mix it according to the kit's instructions. Most kits include a bottle of hair dye and a developer, which you mix thoroughly until you reach an even color. Find a well-ventilated area to mix the hair dye, as most chemical dyes have a strong smell. Buy chemical, not natural, hair dyes for a bright and lasting color. Coat the silicone objects in the hair dye. Dip the silicone objects into the hair dye until their surface is thoroughly coated. Leave the objects in the container while fully coated in the dye to soak in the new color. This method is ideal for small silicone objects. For larger silicone objects, you may need to make several hair dye batches. Let the silicone soak overnight. Silicone is difficult to dye, and it takes a long time for color to permeate its surface. Leave the silicone to soak in the hair dye overnight, and remove it from the solution the next day. The water's temperature should be neither hot or cold but lukewarm. The longer you leave it in the dye, the deeper its color will be. Wash the silicone under water and check its color. Run your silicone object under water to remove any excess dye, then inspect its new color. If the color is still too light or faded, try dyeing the object again or painting it instead. You can also try a stronger or brighter hair dye for a deeper color. Avoid leaving the object outdoors for extended periods of time. UV light can break down the colors in hair dye and cause it to fade. Keep your silicone object indoors to preserve its color and prevent discoloration. Apply a new dye coat and keep it away from UV light if your dyed color fades over time. If you don't achieve the color you want after 1-2 times, try painting it instead, as too much dyeing can damage the silicone. Use acrylics to paint rubber objects. Rubber is especially prone to chipping or flaking after being painted. If you want to paint rubber, buy acrylic paints online or from a craft store for a lasting color. Painting rubber is the most temporary way to stain objects. Choose this method if you're unsure how permanent you want your dyed color to be. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over your object before painting. Mod Podge helps the paint stick to your object and prevent the color from flaking. Use a paint brush to cover the surface in a thin Mod Podge layer, and let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Clean the rubber with soap and water first to remove debris for a more secure paint job. If you have any areas you don't want to paint, affix painter's tape over these areas before applying the Mod Podge. You can buy Mod Podge from most home improvement or craft stores. Use a foam brush to apply the acrylics. Dip a foam brush into the acrylic paint and apply it in even layers to the rubber object. When you've covered the entire surface in the paint, let it dry for 30-60 minutes and inspect the color's brightness. For a stronger color, apply 2-3 coats of paint. Wait for each coat to dry before applying another one, which should take between 30 minutes to an hour. Spray a paint sealer over the rubber to preserve its color. After the last paint coat dries, hold the paint sealer's nozzle 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) from the surface and spray an even coating over the rubber. Let the paint sealer dry for 30-60 minutes before touching or using the rubber object. Even with paint sealer, acrylic paint may flake or chip over time. Reapply paint coats as needed to restore the rubber's color, spraying more paint sealer afterward.
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Clean your rubber object thoroughly before dyeing it. Heat enough water for submerging your rubber object. Add fabric dye to the hot water at the proper ratio. Soak the rubber object for 1-2 hours. Boil the water as a faster alternative. Remove the object from the dye mixture and wash it. Wash your silicone object thoroughly before dyeing it. Mix the hair dye in a cup or bowl. Coat the silicone objects in the hair dye. Let the silicone soak overnight. Wash the silicone under water and check its color. Avoid leaving the object outdoors for extended periods of time. Use acrylics to paint rubber objects. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over your object before painting. Use a foam brush to apply the acrylics. Spray a paint sealer over the rubber to preserve its color.
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How to Amend a Death Certificate
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If there's a mistake with your family member's death certificate, you can easily get it amended. In some states, only certain people are eligible to file for a death certificate amendment like direct relatives or a medical examiner. To request an amendment by mail, all you'll need to do is download the form from your state's website and fill it out with the details that need changing. You may need to provide a copy of the death certificate and pay a filing fee. Alternatively, go to the local registrar of the place the death certificate was registered. This may be the county office of vital statistics, department of health, licensing center, or county recorder. If the death certificate is less than 5 years old, the registrar should be able to help you.
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Consider why you want to amend the death certificate. Incorrect information on a death certificate is important to change. Not only does it affect demographers' data, it may impact an insurance settlement. You should get organized at an early stage by identifying all details you need to correct on the death certificate. It is possible, and imperative, to amend any and all incorrect details of the death certificate. For example, a death certificate with an inaccurate veteran status may affect death insurance claims you file with armed forces aid associations. Incorrect dates, misspelled names, and other personal information should always be corrected. Find out your eligibility. Anyone is eligible to initiate the amendment process if they find information they know to be incorrect and get the necessary signatures. However, some states have restrictions on who can actually file the paperwork. If you are not eligible to file death certificate amendment paperwork, contact those who are. Tell them what is wrong and how you can give evidence to back up your claims. For example, in Michigan, only a certifying physician or medical examiner can amend medical details such as cause of death. Know the time limitations. You can always amend death certificates as long as you have evidence to support your claims. However, the manner in which you file the amendment paperwork is more restricted as time goes on. This varies state-by-state, however in many cases it means only being able to file through your state's central vital statistics and vital information registry. For example, in Minnesota, the funeral home can only amend the death certificate in the first year after death. After 5 years, only the state registrar can process and file your request. Figure out which state the death certificate was registered in. Look on the death certificate if you are unsure. Depending on where you live, you might be able to contact the office online through the state government's website. Many states now have the applicable instructions and forms accessible on their website. Some states give you a choice whether to you're your amendment request through state or local government. Amending a death certificate is not yet a process you can complete on a website or online interface. You still have to mail amendment request forms most likely because you have to present the original copies of your supporting documentation. However, most states now have the information and resources you need on their webpage. Download the forms you need. You will need to fill out a form telling the state how the death certificate needs to be changed. Some states require you to complete an application for amendment form before you can amend the death certificate. Your state's website should tell you what procedures you will need to follow. Look over the forms before you continue so you can ensure you have all the items and information you need in each stage of the process. You have to provide documentation to support your claims. These have to be the original copies with all the authorization needed (such as signatures, seals, etc.). They have to be intact and legible. For example, if you are amending the deceased's death certificate to indicate his veteran status, you will need to find their discharge certificate. Supporting documentation could also be their birth certificate, if a date or location is wrong on the death certificate. You will also have to remit the requisite amendment fee. Pick up any remaining forms in person. You may not be able to access all the forms online. Phone your office of vital statistics or records and ask where you can pick up other forms. If you have all the information you want to complete the amendment on-site, you can fill out the form and submit it in person. If not, take it home and make sure you have all the documents in order. Mail the envelope. Be sure to include any and all necessary applications, forms, supporting documentation, and fees. Once you have confirmation of receipt, you may need to wait a matter of days or weeks while they process the request. Take care to use the mailing method outlined by the office. Go to the local registrar. Look at the death certificate to see which local municipality it was registered in. This may be the county office of vital statistics, department of health, licensing center, county recorder, among other things. You can only use this method through the first five years after the date of death in some states. Check time restrictions in your state before beginning any amendment process. Visit the funeral home that handled the deceased's funeral arrangements. A funeral director will contact the person who provided the information (informant) for the death certificate. If the informant agrees, the funeral director will make the application for amendment for you. You can find the name of the funeral home on the death certificate. Contact the informant directly. Since the funeral home will ultimately be contacting this person, you may be able to go to them directly. Make sure there are not any legal restrictions on your contacting this person. As with visiting the funeral home, some states only accept this method up to a certain date after the death. Informants are often family members. They could be fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, partners, etc.
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Consider why you want to amend the death certificate. Find out your eligibility. Know the time limitations. Figure out which state the death certificate was registered in. Download the forms you need. Pick up any remaining forms in person. Mail the envelope. Go to the local registrar. Visit the funeral home that handled the deceased's funeral arrangements. Contact the informant directly.
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