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https://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Infographic
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How to Create an Infographic
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To make an infographic, begin with a vertical layout, which is easier to read on websites and mobile devices. Next, create a large headline at the top, like "12 Countries With Advancing Technologies," so it's clear what the infographic is about. Additionally, use graphics rather than text, like making a pie chart out of a basketball if you're talking about teenage exercise rates. Finally, format your infographic using free online programs, like Pixir Editor.
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Choose a topic or message for your infographic. Your infographic need to convey information that educates its readers about a topic or persuades readers to agree with a message. For example, perhaps you want to impress upon a high school gym class the benefits of exercising regularly. Using an infographic to show them statistics regarding teenage obesity and weight loss is an effective way to convey the importance of regular exercise. Infographics can use both graphics and statistics to illustrate the message you'd like to communicate. Infographics can have many uses outside of generating business revenue. Non-profits, universities, and individuals can benefit from infographics, in addition to companies. Gather data that supports the topic of your graphic. Without suitable data, your infographic will only show 1 person's opinion. Fortunately, you can find reliable data from online sources. For example, for an infographic about the benefits of high-school exercise, you could find data about teenage obesity and ways it can be decreased. The following are good places to find statistics: Use Google's public data crawler at: https://www.google.com/publicdata/directory. Visit Chartsbin.com. You can access tables and charts filled with statistics from around the world, such as hunger, marriage, crime and disease numbers. Try StatPlanet for more worldwide statistics. Go to government agencies, such as the US Bureau of Labor Statistics or the EPA to get reliable civic statistics. Read trade journals and scientific studies to get other types of study-based data. Make a flow chart of how you would like to visually present your data. Because the infographic will be primarily visual, think of a way that you can structure the data so one point leads logically to another. For example, you could open with a statistic about teen sedentary lifestyles. Below that, present 3 or 4 possible solutions (e.g., joining a sports team, cycling, and community fitness programs hiking), with their respective success rates at lowering teen obesity. You will have a better idea of the template or style that will work best if you sketch out several images, statistics, and headings in on a piece of paper. You can draw a crude sketch at this point, since it doesn't need to be anything fancy. Keep brainstorming new flow charts until you find one that looks effective. Choose a template-based infographic site to design your graphic. Free and subscription-based websites allow you to create visual tools that can be downloaded or embedded in your infographic. If you'd like to use an easy online infographic tool, check out Easel.ly. It allows drag-and-drop based graphic layout, meaning that you won't need to know any coding or programming to use it. You can also use Venn Gage for another free, user-friendly site to make your infographic. See more at: https://venngage.com/. Piktochart.com is available for $29 per month. Opt for a service like Timeline JS or Dipity if you're creating a timeline infographic. These sites help you create an infographic based on a chronological timeline of events. Upload your photos to use as illustrations. A timeline layout is ideal if you're trying to show the way a certain trend developed over a period of time. For example, if the main purpose of your infographic is to show the increasingly sedentary lifestyles of teens over the 20th century, a timeline layout would be most effective. Use Visualize.me to create an infographic that doubles as a resume. If you're planning to use information from LinkedIn account to make a personal infographic, Visualize.me will provide you with the capability to do so. This will give you a fun, visually appealing way to present your professional qualifications. This is useful for infographics on which you're advertising a specific service you provide (e.g., pet sitting or personal training). Find out more online at: http://vizualize.me/. Give your project a vertical layout. Most websites and mobile devices process vertical images better than horizontal. If you create a horizontal infographic, mobile users will struggle to read the image. Consequently, only a relatively small audience will be able to read your infographic. Place a large headline at the top of the graphic. Use a big font that is easy to read, so that it catches the reader's eye. If you're planning to present numeric data or statistics, use a number in your headline. For example, write “Ways to Decrease Childhood Obesity,” “How Much Time Do People Spend Online Every Day?” or “12 Countries with Advancing Technologies.” When writing the title, select a font that's easy to read and conveys the personality of your infographic. If your office has graphic design personnel, consult with a typographer or a graphic designer if you are unsure which font will work best. Proofread and edit your text to remove any errors or typos. Since infographics use different layouts and have several different text boxes, it can be harder to spot mistakes than it would be on, say, a press release. So, take the time to edit your own work: read the text to yourself and correct any grammatical or content-level errors. If you're working in an office environment, ask 1 or 2 coworkers if they'd be willing to review your writing as well. Accompany your statistics with 1–6 images to draw viewers in. People are drawn to visuals, so draw the conclusions of your infographic in graphics, rather than text. Using custom illustrations can increase the popularity of your infographic. Viewers should respond well to the graphics when they realize the illustrations are custom-made. For example, your pie chart regarding teen exercise rates and their effectiveness could be in the shape of a basketball. Or, have an artistic friend draw 1-2 images of happy, jogging teens to pair with your statistics on teen health. If you're creating the infographic to advertise an Instagram account or or photography business, choose photos instead of illustrations. If you don't have the resources to create your own illustrations, you can find plenty of free images online. Many of the free infographic-design websites will also offer free generic images. Assemble the final product. Once you have all of the different elements of the infographic ready—data, graphics, images, text—you're ready to put the final graphic itself together. You can do this in various computer programs like Photoshop, InDesign, or Gimp. If you'd prefer a free, online approach, use the Pixlr Editor. Find out more about the Pixlr photo site at: https://pixlr.com/editor/.
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Choose a topic or message for your infographic. Gather data that supports the topic of your graphic. Make a flow chart of how you would like to visually present your data. Choose a template-based infographic site to design your graphic. Opt for a service like Timeline JS or Dipity if you're creating a timeline infographic. Use Visualize.me to create an infographic that doubles as a resume. Give your project a vertical layout. Place a large headline at the top of the graphic. Proofread and edit your text to remove any errors or typos. Accompany your statistics with 1–6 images to draw viewers in. Assemble the final product.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Steel
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How to Cut Steel
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If you need to cut thin gauged steel, use compound snips to cut either straight lines, clockwise curves, or counter-clockwise curves. Use a nibbler to make a longer cut, but try using an angle grinder instead if a rough cut is all you need. For thicker pieces of steel, perform the cut with a chop saw. However, be sure to wear face protection and safety gloves, and handle the steel with care afterwards as it will be hot.
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Use compound snips to make small cuts in thin-gauge steel. Compound snips are sometimes referred to as “aviation snips” or “tin snips.” These scissor-like tools allow you to cut through thin steel – 24 gauge or thinner – in the same way you would cut through paper with ordinary scissors. Snips are a good choice if you need to make quick, short cuts on very thin steel. There are three kinds of compound snips, with color-coded handles to make them easy to tell apart. Straight snips have yellow handles and allow you to cut straight lines. Left-cut snips have red handles and allow you to cut counter clockwise curves. Right-cut snips have green handles and allow you to cut clockwise curves. Choose a nibbler to make longer cuts in thin-gauge steel. Compound snips work great for short cuts, but longer cuts are best handled by a nibbler. Nibblers are hand-held tools. They are relatively inexpensive and make clean, high-speed cuts with minimal distortion and very little noise. They also create no sparks when cutting. Thicknesses vary from brand to brand, but in general a nibbler can cut up to 14 gauge steel. There are hand-operated, drill-powered, electric and pneumatic versions on the market. Every time the nibbler makes a cut, it punches out a small piece of sheet metal. By the time you're finished, you'll have many tiny crescent-shaped steel pieces littered all over the floor. Definitely clean those up as soon as possible – otherwise, the sharp little edges can get embedded in the soles of shoes and cause injuries. Use an angle grinder fitted with a metal cutoff wheel for rough cuts. An angle grinder is an affordable handheld power tool that can handle many different grinding and cutting tasks. It can be fitted with an assortment of different blades, which makes it very versatile. The blade you need to use in order to cut through steel is called a metal cutoff blade. You can make fast cuts with the cutoff blade, but the downside is they will be fairly rough. It's difficult to get perfect accuracy with this tool. Wear face protection, ear protection (it's very loud) and thick work gloves when operating this tool. Sparks will fly when the blade touches the metal, so make sure there's nothing flammable nearby. Make sure you read the instruction manual carefully and are using the correct blade for cutting steel. Use a hacksaw for simple, shallow cuts. A hacksaw can cut through sheet metal, but its shape limits the types of cuts it can make. The cuts may also be a bit rough, you won't be able to maneuver the saw much and its blade can't cut very deep. However, a hacksaw is great tool to have on hand to take care of simple steel-cutting tasks. Keep its blade in good condition by rubbing wax on it after each use. To get a cleaner cut, try using a strip of masking tape on the bottom and top of the sheet metal. This will prevent scratching. Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet metal. Bench shears come in two general types: straight shears and throatless shears. Straight shears make cuts that are straight lines. Throatless sheers can cut inside curves and other complicated shapes, in addition to outside curves and straight lines. They look and operate much like office paper cutters. A lever fitted with a blade is pulled down over the place you want to cut. To operate, mark the cut line on the piece of sheet metal. Situate the metal under the blade and line the blade up with the cut line. Pull the handle down slowly with your hand and slice through the metal. Use an abrasive chop saw for accurate square cuts. A chop saw is an efficient, heavy-duty circular saw. It is supported by a metal base and mounted on a pivoting arm, making it very easy to use. A chop saw can handle a lot of different steel-cutting duties and is able to make exact, square cuts. It's an affordable tool, making it more realistic than the horizontal saw or cold saw for a home shop setting. However, it can't make cuts as accurate as either of those tools can. Chop saws are high-powered. A great deal of heat is generated during the cut, making the steel extremely hot. Handle freshly cut steel with caution. Along with heavy-duty gloves and eye protection, you need to use ear protection when operating power saws. They are very loud and can damage hearing. Use a horizontal band saw. Band saws are fairly economical and can cut thicker steel with more accuracy than the abrasive chop saw. They are very easy to use – all you have to do is feed the metal into the saw and the blade does the rest. Make sure you're using metal-cutting (carbon steel or bimetal) blades with your band saw. There are three main blade tooth patterns – raker, wave and straight. For cutting steel thicker than sheet metal, use the raker pattern. For thinner steel, use the wave tooth pattern. The blades get dull easily and need to be replaced to get proper accuracy. Band saws cut slowly and you may need to grind minor rough edges off after the cut is made. Band saws have a higher capacity than cold saws, but they don't cut as accurately. Make highly accurate cuts with a cold saw. A cold saw is a very expensive piece of equipment and generally isn't a realistic choice for a home shop setting unless you plan on using it often. Cold saws make clean cuts that are more accurate than what a band saw can do, but a cold saw's capacity is smaller. If you're trying to choose between the two, make your decision based on how much steel you need to cut and how accurate you need to cut it. The cold saw is circular and its blade has a lot of teeth. The blade itself spins very slowly, but the cut is made quickly. A coolant is used with the cold saw to prevent the steel from heating up. The coolant should be immediately wiped off the steel after the cut is made. Take the proper safety precautions for torch use. Torches give off intense heat and light. When you use them to cut through steel, they also throw off sparks, which makes them a fire hazard. It's imperative that you wear gloves and shaded eye protection in the shade range of #7 to #9. Wear a protective jacket used by welders. Don't wear pants made of natural fibers and make sure they're not cuffed (the sparks can get trapped in cuffs). Work in a well-ventilated room and, if necessary, wear a respirator. Make sure there's nothing flammable in the immediate vicinity, since the sparks could ignite the material. Use a plasma torch for metal that is 0.25-inch and thinner. A plasma torch is a relatively inexpensive, high-powered tool that slices through steel using a thermal cut process. It's ideal for metal that is 0.25-inch and thinner. These torches won't warp thin metal, whereas the oxy-fuel torch might. Plasma torches make very clean cuts and are extremely efficient. A plasma torch can cut through any conductive material, not just steel. The oxy-fuel torch is only able to cut steel. Use an oxy-acetylene torch to cut through thick steel plates. Oxy-fuel torches cut through far thicker materials than plasma. Use oxy-fuel to cut through any steel thicker than 1 inch (2.5 cm). It's possible for an oxy-fuel to cut through up to 48 inches (120 cm) of steel. Steel plates, however, are usually 12 inches (30.5 cm) thick or less. Oxy-fuel torches make cuts with a smooth, square cut surface. Do not use oxy-fuel torches around oil or grease. High-pressure oxygen tanks can react violently with them. Acetylene is also a dangerous gas to work with. It is unstable over 15 psi, so try to keep it around 5 psi during use. Always store these tanks upright.
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Use compound snips to make small cuts in thin-gauge steel. Choose a nibbler to make longer cuts in thin-gauge steel. Use an angle grinder fitted with a metal cutoff wheel for rough cuts. Use a hacksaw for simple, shallow cuts. Use a bench shear to easily cut most gauges of sheet metal. Use an abrasive chop saw for accurate square cuts. Use a horizontal band saw. Make highly accurate cuts with a cold saw. Take the proper safety precautions for torch use. Use a plasma torch for metal that is 0.25-inch and thinner. Use an oxy-acetylene torch to cut through thick steel plates.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Back-an-Ex-That-You-Dumped
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How to Get Back an Ex That You Dumped
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Getting back your ex after you dumped them can be hard and emotional, but if you take things slowly and fix what went wrong, you'll have the best chance of a happy relationship. It's best to wait at least a few weeks after the breakup so you can both heal before you try to get back together. Don't come on too strong at first to avoid overwhelming your ex. Break the silence by texting them something like, “Hi. I've been thinking about you a lot. How have you been?” If your conversation goes well, ask them to hang out somewhere neutral, like a coffee shop or the local park. When you meet up, apologize to them for your mistakes and tell them you want to get back together. Promise your ex that you'll change your behavior to fix what went wrong. If you get back together, try to take things slowly so the transition will be smoother for you both.
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Take your time in order to avoid relationship cycling. Relationship cycling is a toxic pattern of breaking up and making up. While cycling can be intoxicating, it is harmful to the development of long-lasting, stable relationships. Be sure to give yourself some time--a few weeks to a few months--before reconnecting in order to avoid this negative pattern. Grieve the relationship fully before considering a reunion. Even though you were the dumper during the breakup, you will still likely grieve the end of the relationship for several weeks. Be sure that you are not still in the stages of grief for a failed relationship--that might force you to reconnect with an ex too soon or for the wrong reasons. The stages of grief are denial, bargaining, depression, anger, and acceptance. Until you have reached the acceptance phase, any urge you have to rekindle a relationship with an ex should be viewed with suspicion. Enjoy your life as a single person. Be happy with yourself for a while before reaching out to your ex. Take up a hobby, reconnect with old friends, learn a new skill. Not only will focusing on yourself help you recover from the breakup, but you will be a more interesting and more appealing person when you do reconnect with your ex. Take care of yourself physically. Breakups can cause emotional pain that your body registers as physical pain. Be sure that you are treating yourself well physically as well as emotionally. Exercise regularly, eat well, sleep well, and avoid heavy drinking. Figure out exactly why you dumped your ex. Not all breakups are bad--if a relationship stifled your self-growth, perhaps it is better that you broke up. Consider writing down how you feel in order to process your emotions and get an objective sense of why you broke up with your ex. Make sure that you are not interested in your ex simply out of loneliness. If you do not like or respect your ex, and if you do not think the relationship is fixable, you should not get back together with him or her. Evaluate whether things have changed. If the reason for the initial breakup still exists, you might try to resist the urge to back together with your ex. For example, if you broke up with your ex because the stresses of a long-distance relationship were too great, do not try to reconnect with your ex if you still live far apart. If, however, you think that the two of you have moved well past the reason for the breakup, reconnecting could be a great idea. For example, if you find yourself finally living in the same city as your ex, you might consider getting back in touch. Decide that you want to get back together with your ex. More than 1/3 of couples who live together and 1/4 of married couples have broken up at one point or another. And almost half of young adults reunite with an ex. You are not alone, and there can be very good reasons why you might reasonably reconnect with an ex. Make initial contact. This can be a nerve-wracking and difficult step, but it is necessary if you want to rekindle a romance. Consider using a form of communication that will allow your ex some time to think before responding to you, such as an email, letter, or text message. This also has the benefit of allowing you to choose your words carefully and to edit your initial message. Keep your contact short and simple, and put the ball in your ex's court. An initial contact is not the time to dump all of your feelings onto your ex. Instead, be honest but judicious in what you tell him or her. You should also make sure that your ex has the opportunity to respond, so that you can begin to see whether your ex might be open to re-establishing contact. Some possible scripts include: "Hi! I have been thinking about you a lot, and so I wanted to get in touch. How have you been?" "Dear [insert ex's name], I know it has been a long time since we talked, but I realize that I miss you a lot. It would be great if we could catch up sometime. Let me know what you think about that!" "I just heard a song on the radio that made me think of you. I know that I am probably not your favorite person right now, but I would love it if we could hang out soon. How does that sound?" Do not come on too strong. If your ex does not respond to your message, consider that a signal that your ex would prefer that you kept your distance. If your ex requests explicitly that you do not contact him or her, you should honor that request. Let the ball stay in your ex's court, and hopefully your ex will be pleased that you got in touch. Propose a neutral activity. If your ex responds in a positive way to your message, suggest an activity that friends might do together, such as go out for a lunch or a coffee, take a walk in a local park, or attend a book-reading. Keep the conversation friendly and upbeat if you can, and avoid serious topics for now--you have serious issues to work out, but you can work on the serious issues a little later. Taking your time is essential. Show genuine interest in how your ex has been doing. Ask about their job, their family, their hobbies. Be happy for them if they have been accomplishing great things, even if it was without you. Be aware that your ex might have moved on already. Perhaps your ex started dating somebody else or is even in a serious relationship. If your ex seems happy in a new relationship, consider scuttling your plans to rekindle a romantic relationship and instead focus on your friendship. Follow your ex's lead. It is likely that your ex will have some complicated feelings after being dumped by you. Perhaps your ex feels ambivalent or angry towards you, or perhaps feels lost and has low self-esteem. Your ex might be excited about your friendship one day, and hesitant the next. Always respect your ex's wishes, and be patient as the two of you get to know each other again. Take your time. Move slowly, and be aware that you might have to leave your partner again. The most dangerous thing you can do is force the relationship to progress too quickly. If you move slowly, you and your ex will be able to evaluate your feelings at each step of the way, and you will avoid unnecessary disappointment. Do not have sex right away. Even though it is common to use sex to reconnect with an ex, having sex too soon can simply restart a problematic break-up/make-up relationship cycle. If you want to create a lasting relationship instead of a fling with your ex, you will have to let things progress at a slow pace. Be realistic in your expectations. Perhaps your ex has started dating somebody else, or perhaps your ex won't want any contact with you. Try to be generous and understanding as you start feeling out where the two of you are comfortable. Prepare for a hard conversation. In order for your friendship to grow into something more, you will have to address the elephant in the room: why you broke up, and how you can move past it. Consider keeping a journal or talking with a close friend about your feelings before you bring them up with your ex. Tell your ex you would like to schedule a serious talk. You do not want your ex to feel blindsided or tricked. Instead, be honest and direct. Try to set something specific down in your schedules so that both of you will come prepared to talk about some hard topics. Some scripts include: "I'm so glad that we are friends again, but I think it might be a good idea for us to revisit what exactly went wrong in our romantic relationship. Do you think we could talk about that sometime next week?" "I've been thinking a lot about why it is we broke up in the first place. Is that something you've been thinking about too? Perhaps we should schedule a time to discuss it. How is this Thursday looking for you?" Have a conversation about why the relationship ended. Find a neutral location without a lot of noise or distractions, so that the two of you can hash out what needs to be hashed out. Try not to get angry or overly upset, even if you begin talking about upsetting things. Also be sure that you are not accusing or blaming your ex for your relationship troubles. Use active listening techniques to hear your ex's concerns and feelings. Because your ex is the one who was dumped, your ex might have a lot to get off his or her chest. Listen carefully to what your ex has to say, even if it is painful for you. These include using "I" statements, trying to restate your ex's words in your own language, and avoiding accusatory statements or patronizing tones. Make sure that you listen to your ex in a cooperative way, not in an adversarial way. You want to prevent this conversation from becoming an argument. Remember that this conversation is a positive thing and an opportunity for growth. Apologize for the part you played in the breakup. In order for the two of you to get back together, you will need to apologize for the role you played in ending the relationship and for any hurts you caused. Be sincere, and be honest about how you can demonstrate that your ex can trust you again. Apologies take four steps State clearly that you are remorseful for what happened. Take responsibility for your actions. Find a way to make it up to your ex. Promise that you will change, and then keep that promise. Tell your ex that you want to get back together. Explain that you are hoping that your breakup--as painful as it was--is the starting point of something new and deeper. State clearly and directly that you are hoping that the two of you might get back together. Some scripts include: "I have loved getting to know you again through our friendship, and I'm glad that we talked about what went wrong when we were dating. I think that the two of us might be ready to get back together. What do you think?" "I really value this friendship we've developed, and it makes me hopeful that the two of us might be able to be more than friends. Do you feel the same way?" "I really care about you, and, if you were up for it, I would like us to begin dating again. I know that we have had our share of hardships, but I think that they have made us stronger." Tell your ex how you have grown since the breakup. While breakups are emotionally draining, they can sometimes help people learn about themselves and grow into better people. Show your ex that you are not the same person who dumped him or her, and explain how you have become a better, more mature partner. Use positive actions to show how you've changed. Because your ex might be skeptical, it is important to back up your words with positive actions. Be sure that you are constantly working to improve the mistakes of your past. For example, if your ex is concerned that you do not communicate well, study up on communication techniques. Or if your ex is worried about how emotionally available you are, make time to support your ex when he or she is going through a difficult time. Your ex might be especially worried that you might dump him or her again. Be patient with your ex's (understandable) anxiety. While you cannot guarantee what the future holds, you can guarantee that you will work and try your hardest to deepen the relationship and support your partner. Don't set your expectations too high. Even if you have done everything right, it is possible that your ex will not want to reunite with you romantically. Or perhaps your ex will need time to think before making any decisions. But no matter what, you should be proud of all the work that you put into improving yourself and your friendship with your ex. Your hard work will pay you dividends in the long run, even if you did not win your ex back successfully. Tell yourself that this new relationship is different from the old one. For the long-term success of a rekindled relationship, it is important that you remember that you are trying to set a new path for your romance. Try to envision your reunion with your ex as a new relationship, not just a re-hashing of the old, unsuccessful relationship. Remember that you are getting back together with an old love, but you are doing so in a new, more mature way. Your goal is not to repeat the mistakes of the past, so do not dwell on the past: instead learn from it and move on. Create a plan for how the relationship will continue to grow into the future. Rekindled relationships are more likely to succeed if there are clear expectations for how the relationship will grow and develop. Similarly, there need to be clear expectations about how both parties will remedy some of the mistakes that led to the initial break up. Set goals and check-ins to make sure the relationship is progressing as it should, and that you are not falling back into old patterns. Date for a while before making any serious commitments. While it might be tempting to put the relationship into overdrive and make a permanent commitment immediately, remember that the best way to avoid a toxic cycle is to be slow and mindful as your new relationship progresses. Do not do anything permanent such as proposing or moving in together until your rekindled relationship has stabilized and is on a positive path. Instead, try low-key ways to reconnect romantically, such as go on romantic dates, go away for a romantic weekend, or cook your ex a nice meal. Don't use the breakup as ammunition during arguments. Because the two of you were exes in the not-too-distant past, there might be old hurts to blame each other for or old wounds to re-open. Resist the temptation to fling any of these resentments at your (now former) ex, even during times of stress or turmoil. Arguments are healthy: constantly bringing up old, resolved issues are not. Use loving rituals to express how much you care. People who reunite after a breakup can sometimes feel less secure in their relationships, even if it is going well. Find external, tangible ways to show your former ex that you care and that you are not just going to dump him or her again. These rituals can include: Going for a weekly date. Giving a nice gift. Verbally affirming your love and devotion. Expressing your appreciation when your partner does something kind or helpful. Participating in your partner's hobbies and causes.
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Take your time in order to avoid relationship cycling. Grieve the relationship fully before considering a reunion. Enjoy your life as a single person. Take care of yourself physically. Figure out exactly why you dumped your ex. Evaluate whether things have changed. Decide that you want to get back together with your ex. Make initial contact. Keep your contact short and simple, and put the ball in your ex's court. Do not come on too strong. Propose a neutral activity. Follow your ex's lead. Take your time. Do not have sex right away. Be realistic in your expectations. Prepare for a hard conversation. Tell your ex you would like to schedule a serious talk. Have a conversation about why the relationship ended. Use active listening techniques to hear your ex's concerns and feelings. Apologize for the part you played in the breakup. Tell your ex that you want to get back together. Tell your ex how you have grown since the breakup. Use positive actions to show how you've changed. Don't set your expectations too high. Tell yourself that this new relationship is different from the old one. Create a plan for how the relationship will continue to grow into the future. Date for a while before making any serious commitments. Don't use the breakup as ammunition during arguments. Use loving rituals to express how much you care.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Work-With-Percentages-of-Increase-and-Decrease
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How to Work With Percentages of Increase and Decrease
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To work with percentages of increase and decrease, start by dividing the new amount by the original amount. Then, move the decimal point in your answer 2 places to the right to change that number from a decimal to a percentage. If your answer is less than 100, you have a percentage decrease, and if it's greater than 100, you have a percentage increase.
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Use the perfect percentage method for the following sorts of problems: "If a shirt that costs $40 is reduced to $32, what percentage of a discount is this?" Decide which number represents the original amount and which represents the "after amount. " The amount that exists after the percentage has been applied can also be called the "new amount". For our question, we do not know the percent. We know that $40 is the original, and that's $32 is the "after." Divide the "after amount" by the original amount. Make sure the "after amount" goes into the calculator first. For our example, type 32, hit divide, type 40, hit equals. This division gives us: 0.8. (It's not the final answer.) Move the decimal point two places to the right to change it from a decimal to a percent. For our sample problem, 0.8 changes to 80%. Compare that percentage to 100%. If your answer is smaller than 100%, you have a decrease or discount; larger than 100% is an increase. Because the price in the example dropped, and the price that we calculated is also a discount, we're on the right path. If the price in the example dropped from $40 to $32, however, and we got 120% after our calculation, we'd know that something is wrong because we're looking for a discount and we got an increase. Compare your percentage to 100%. Figure out how much above or below 100% you are and this will be your final answer. In our sample problem, 80% compared to 100% means that we had a discount of 20%. Practice on the following examples. To get the hang of things, read the prompt and see if you understand how to finish the following problems: Problem #1: "A $50 blouse is now $28. What was the percentage of discount?" To solve it, grab a calculator. Enter '28,' hit divide, enter '50,' hit equals; the answer is 0.56. Convert '0.56' to '56%'. Compare this number to 100%, subtracting '56' from '100', leaving us with a discount of 44%. Problem #2: "A $12 baseball cap is $15 after tax. What was the sales tax percentage?" To solve it, grab a calculator. Enter '15', hit divide, enter '12', hit equals; the answer is 1.25. Convert '1.25' to '125%'. Compare this to 100%, subtracting '100' from '125', leaving us with an increase of 25%. Use the unknown new amount method for the following sorts of problems: "A $25 pair of jeans is on sale at 60% off. What is the sale price?" or "A colony of 4,800 bacteria grows by 20%. How many bacteria are there now?" Decide if you have an increase or decrease situation. Something like a sales tax, for example, is an increase situation. A discount, on the other hand, is a decrease situation. If you have an increase situation, add your percent to 100. So an 8% sales tax becomes 108%, for example, or a 12% surcharge becomes 112%. If you have a decrease situation, subtract your percent from 100. If something is 30% off, you will be working with 70%; if something is discounted 12%, you'll be dealing with 88%. Convert the answer to Step 3 or Step 4 into a decimal. This means moving the decimal point over two places to the left. For example, 67% becomes 0.67; 125% becomes 1.25; 108% becomes 1.08, etc. Divide the percentage by 100, and drop the percent mark. This expresses the percentage as a decimal. Multiply this decimal with your original amount. If, for example, we're working on the problem "A $25 pair of jeans is on sale at 60% off. What is the sale price?" the following is an illustration of this step: 25 x.40 = ? Remember that we subtracted our sale price of 60% from 100, giving us 40%, and then turned it into a decimal. Label the increase or decrease appropriately and you're done. For our own example, we last had: 25. x.40 = ? Multiply the two numbers together and we get '10'. But '10' what? 10 dollars, so we say that the new jeans cost $10 after the 60% sale. Practice on the following examples. To better understand this type of problem, read the prompt and see if you understand how to finish the following problems: Problem #1: "A $120 pair of jeans is on sale at 65% off. What is the sale price?" To solve: 100 - 65 gives 35%; 35% converts to 0.35. 0.35 x 120 equals 42; the new price is $42 (and quite a deal it is, too!) Problem #2: "A colony of 4,800 bacteria grows by 20%. How many bacteria are there now?" To solve: 100 + 20 gives 120%; that converts to 1.2. 1.2 x 4,800 equals 5,760; there are now 5,760 bacteria in the colony. Use the unknown original amount method for the following sorts of problems: "A video game is on sale at 75% off. The sale price is $15. What was the original price?" or "An investment grew by 22% and is now worth $1525. How much was invested originally?" To solve these questions, you must understand that percentages are applied using multiplication. Whether it is an increase or decrease, it was applied using multiplication. Your job, therefore, is to undo that multiplication. You are not undoing the increase or decrease; you are undoing the application of the percentage. Therefore, three things will be true: You will be dividing by the percent. If you have an increase, you will still add the percentage to 100. If you have a decrease, you will still subtract the percentage from 100. Decide if it's an increase or decrease situation. Sales tax, for example, is an increase; discounts are a decrease. An investment that grows in value is an increase; a population that declines in numbers is a decrease and so forth. Let's imagine we have to work out the following problem: "A video is on sale at 75% off. The sale price is $15. What is the original price?" Sale is another word for discount, so we're dealing with a decrease. $15 is our "after amount," because it's the number we have after the sale has been applied. If it's an increase, add the percentage to 100. If it's a decrease, subtract the percentage from 100. Because we're dealing with a decrease/discount, we'll subtract 100 - 75, giving us 25%. Convert that number into a decimal. Do this by moving the decimal point two places to the left or dividing the number by 100. 25% becomes 0.25. Divide the "after amount" by the decimal from step 3. This will help us reverse the multiplication that we talked about in Step 1. Our "after amount" is $15, and our decimal is 0.25. Grab a calculator, punch in '15,' hit divide, enter in '0.25,' and hit equals. Label appropriately and you're done. You've just calculated the original price. 15 divided by 0.25 = 60, which means the original price was $60. If you want to double-check your answer to make sure it's correct, multiply the sale price (75%, or 0.75) with the original price ($60) and see if you get the sale price. ($15): 0.75 x 60 = $45 sale; $60 (original price) - $45 (sale amount) = $15 (sale price) Practice on the following examples. To better understand this type of problem, read the prompt and see if you understand how to finish the following problem: "An investment grew by 22% and is now worth $1,525. How much was invested originally?" This is an increase situation, so add 100 + 22. Convert the answer to a decimal: 122% becomes 1.22 On a calculator, enter '1,525', hit divide, enter '1.22', hit equals. Label the answer. For this problem, 1,525 divided by 1.22 = 1250, so the original investment was $1,250.
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Use the perfect percentage method for the following sorts of problems: Decide which number represents the original amount and which represents the "after amount. Divide the "after amount" by the original amount. Move the decimal point two places to the right to change it from a decimal to a percent. Compare that percentage to 100%. Compare your percentage to 100%. Practice on the following examples. Use the unknown new amount method for the following sorts of problems: Decide if you have an increase or decrease situation. If you have an increase situation, add your percent to 100. If you have a decrease situation, subtract your percent from 100. Convert the answer to Step 3 or Step 4 into a decimal. Multiply this decimal with your original amount. Label the increase or decrease appropriately and you're done. Practice on the following examples. Use the unknown original amount method for the following sorts of problems: Decide if it's an increase or decrease situation. If it's an increase, add the percentage to 100. Convert that number into a decimal. Divide the "after amount" by the decimal from step 3. Our "after amount" is $15, and our decimal is 0.25. Label appropriately and you're done. Practice on the following examples.
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How to Treat Canine Glaucoma
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If you notice that your dog has symptoms of glaucoma, such as rubbing at its eyes, difficulty seeing, and lack of energy, inspect its eyes to see if you notice any clouding or irritation. Take your dog to the vet right away if you see any of these symptoms. Your vet may recommend surgery or medication to treat your dog's condition, so talk to them about the risks and benefits of each possible treatment. Give your dog eyedrops or oral medications according to your vet's instructions. In cases where medications aren't doing enough to help your dog, ask your vet is surgery is an option.
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Look for behavioral symptoms. Glaucoma is a painful condition, but most owners won't be aware that their dog is in pain. The discomfort caused by glaucoma will make your dog's behavior abnormal. The main behavioral symptoms an owner may see in a dog with glaucoma include: Rubbing or scratching at the eye Decreased vision or loss of vision Lack of appetite Lethargy Headache or pressing head into floor or wall Inspect your dog's eyes. If your dog is showing the behavioral symptoms of glaucoma, you should take a closer look at its actual eyes. Get close to your dog's eyes and make sure you have enough light so that you can see the eyeball. If the dog has glaucoma, the front center of the eye will look foggy or milky, and have a bluish hue. Look for redness in the whites of the eyes and dilated pupils. These are the other visible physical symptoms of glaucoma. Take your dog to your veterinarian. If you suspect that your dog has glaucoma, then you need to take it to the vet quickly. When a veterinarian examines a dog with glaucoma they will use an instrument that measures pressure in the eyeball, called a tonometer. With glaucoma, this pressure will be increased. A normal eye produces a liquid called aqueous humor to provide nutrition for the inner eye tissues. The eye keeps this fluid balanced and a normal pressure in the eye by providing outflow routes. In the traditional route the fluid passes out through the pupil to a sponge like mesh of tissue called the trabecular meshwork which eventually passes the fluid to veins. This is how 85% of the fluid leaves the eye in the dog. In dogs with glaucoma the outflow of the aqueous humor becomes blocked. The eye will compensate for this blockage by decreasing the production of aqueous humor, but it does still need to produce it to provide nutrition to the eye tissues. Eventually the production will be too much for the outflow to allow the fluid out and damaging pressure starts in the eye. Be proactive about treatment. In order to sustain your dog's sight for as long as possible, treatment needs to be started quickly. There are two main approaches to controlling the fluid production in its eyes, and thus the glaucoma, include: medicine and surgery. Keep in mind that once an eye has glaucoma the disease is progressive and the other eye has a high probability of also developing glaucoma. Each treatment plan will need to be tailored to each patient, so there isn't a “one plan fits all” approach to glaucoma treatment. Give your dog glaucoma medication. There are medications (eye drops and pills) that can be used to help control the symptoms of glaucoma. Generally these are fairly expensive, but necessary, drugs. These include: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as dorzolamide and brinzolamide, reduce the production of aqueous humor (eye fluid). These are typically eye drops, but an oral (pill) form is also available. Prostaglandin Analogues, including latanoprost and travoprost, work by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye. These are given in eye drop form. Beta blockers, like betaxolol and timolol, reduce blood flow to the eye and therefore reduce aqueous humor production. For a treatment of a dog, these are given as eyedrops. Miotic agents, such as demecarium bromide, works by constricting the pupil and increasing aqueous humor outflow. This drug is given in eye drop form. Hyperosmotic agents, like mannitol, “dehydrate” the blood supplying the eye and therefore decrease aqueous humor production. These are reserved for emergency purposes, as the dehydration can be dangerous. It is given via the intravenous (IV) route, so is only administered by a veterinarian in clinics or hospital settings. Try alternative treatments. There are additional ways that you can help your dog's eye health. These include reducing your dog's stress level and keeping pressure off its eyes, as well as improving its diet. Feed your dog more antioxidants, such as those found in Ocu-Glo. Use a harness instead of a collar to keep pressure off of the eye if the dog decides to pull. Reduce your dog's stress by keeping the home quiet and treating any underlying anxiety issues it may have with appropriate behavioral therapy and/or medications. Consider surgery. There are a very few veterinary surgeons who can perform a delicate operation to destroy the cells that produce the fluid in the eye. This procedure is called endolaser cyclophotocoagulation. Surgery to remove the damaged and non-visual eye is called an enucleation. Understand that glaucoma will eventually cause your dog to go blind. Treatments and surgery will only extend the length of time your dog can see. They will not, however, eliminate the problem forever. When discussing treatment options with your veterinarian, you will need to weight the potential benefits against the cost and the impact on your dog.
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Look for behavioral symptoms. Inspect your dog's eyes. Take your dog to your veterinarian. Be proactive about treatment. Give your dog glaucoma medication. Try alternative treatments. Consider surgery. Understand that glaucoma will eventually cause your dog to go blind.
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How to Tell If Your Car Speakers Are Blown
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To tell if your car speakers are blown, try playing a song through your headphones and then through your car's speakers to compare the sound quality. If the song sounds muffled or there's crackling coming from the speakers, one of your speakers is probably blown. Next, use your audio fader controls to find out which speaker is causing the problem. Turn your fader so the music only plays out of the speakers in the back, then switch to the front and listen for a change in sound quality.
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Turn on the vehicle. Most vehicles need to be turned on for the audio system to play. Unless your car is particular, you won't need to fully start the engine, which would only waste gas. Insert a CD or mp3 device with a full sound range. Pick something that you play often in your car, so you know what to listen for. This will help you spot anything that sounds unusual. You could also pick a song that has a clear and familiar bass line. Turn the volume to an appropriate level. If the audio is too low, it will be hard to tell if you have a blown speaker. This doesn't mean that you should blast your whole neighborhood with your tunes to diagnose your vehicle. Adjust the treble and bass, if necessary. Make sure that their levels are equal in the twelve o'clock position. When you hear a lack of range, it might just mean your system isn't equalized properly. Recognize distortion. If you have trouble recognizing distortion, play a track on headphones or on another device. Then, play that same track through your car's sound system. If you hear crackles or the song sounds slightly muffled, one or more of your speakers might be blown. Listen for rattling. If the speaker is blown, you will likely hear a shaking, rattling sound. Listen for a lack of range. If a certain bass, mid, or high speaker is blown, you will notice certain registers don't come through. This is easiest if you are familiar with the song, and know what to listen for or expect. Isolate the speaker. If possible, use your audio system's fader controls to attempt to isolate the faulty speaker. By narrowing down one section of the car, you'll have a better chance of determining which speaker is blown. Always try to isolate the problem so you don't overspend and replace the entire system. Use the pan function to switch the sound from left to right. When panning, go 100% to either the left or right side to fully isolate it. Use the fade settings the same as the pan setting. Go 100% to the rear or front of your car. Remove the wires from the amplifier and attach them to a 9-volt battery. Listen out for a brief popping sound form the speaker. This might require you to unscrew the speaker out of its holder. Only remove the wires if you're comfortable handling electronics. Inspect the speaker. Remove the speaker cover so you can inspect the speaker itself. Attach the wires to a 9-volt battery again and observe the speaker. If the cone moves, your problem is in the connection, not the speaker. Get a multimeter tester. These simple electronic tools help measure ohms and voltages. They can be found at your local electronic store or hardware store. You can also use an ohmmeter. Test the ohms. Set your device to reading ohms if you're using a multimeter. Make sure that the speakers are turned off. Touch the lead of your device to each terminal of the speaker. The terminal is the part of the speaker where the wires attach. If you get a reading of 1.0 ohms, then that speaker is not blown and the problem is somewhere else. If the device reads infinite ohms, then your speaker is blown. Understand how bad amplifiers can affect sound. If there is something wrong with the amplifier, you will likely hear some sound distortion when you turn on your speakers, or nothing at all. This is usually because there is something wrong with the fuse or the capacitor. Open the fuse box. If you don't know where the fuse box is, you can check online or in the manual that came with your car, as each car will be a little different. A fuse box will usually be located in the front of the knee-well or under the dashboard, however. Get out your multimeter and set it to the conductivity test. This will help you figure out whether or not the fuse is good or needs Hook up the multimeter to the fuse box. Touch the multimeter's red wire to one of the poles on the fuse. Touch the meter's black wire to the other pole. Listen for any beeps. If you hear a beep, then the fuse is good, and your problem is likely with the capacitor. If you don't hear a beep, then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced. Be sure to get the exact same fuse model. If you hear a beep, consider replacing the amp first. They are usually less expensive, and don't require soldering irons and desoldering pumps like new capacitors do. Turn on the car, and test the speakers. They should be working now. If they don't, then there might be something else wrong with your car's speakers. Consider taking your car in to the repair shop, and having a professional take a look at it. Inspect the damage. Visually take a look at the speaker once you've determined the speaker is faulty. Look for holes, tears, or splits on the speaker. Make sure the cover of the speaker is off so you can truly inspect it. Most damage that you'll be able to see will be on the cone of the speaker, or the soft part. Gently run your hand along the cone to make sure there isn't any scrapes you can't see. Dust or dirt shouldn't affect the quality of the speaker, but it might be a good idea to clean them out. Repair minor damages. If you only have a small tear, you can fix the damages with a sealer designed for speakers. If the damage is overwhelming, you'll probably need to replace the speaker. Test the remaining speakers. Once you've determined one of your speakers is blown, you'll want to see if any of the other speakers are blown. Remove the faulty speaker, if you haven't already done so. Play a track in your car and listen for speaker irregularities. If the problem persists in multiple speakers, consider replacing the entire system. Follow the above steps to test any other suspicious speakers. Let the professionals look. Take your car or speaker to an automotive audio specialist. Explain the tests you gave and ask them what their estimate would be to inspect and repair the speaker or speakers. Be frank and ask if she thinks it'll be more price effective to replace the set.
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Turn on the vehicle. Insert a CD or mp3 device with a full sound range. Turn the volume to an appropriate level. Recognize distortion. Listen for a lack of range. Isolate the speaker. Remove the wires from the amplifier and attach them to a 9-volt battery. Inspect the speaker. Get a multimeter tester. Test the ohms. Understand how bad amplifiers can affect sound. Open the fuse box. Get out your multimeter and set it to the conductivity test. Hook up the multimeter to the fuse box. Listen for any beeps. Turn on the car, and test the speakers. Inspect the damage. Repair minor damages. Test the remaining speakers. Let the professionals look.
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How to Know if You Have Depression
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Depression can take a lot of forms, so it can be hard to know if you have it, but you can be sure by reflecting on your feelings and behaviors. Think about your emotions and try to recognize any feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, or worthlessness that interfere with your ability to go about your life. For example, you may have felt so sad you skipped school. Be honest with yourself and take note of any desires you have to withdraw from your friends and family or harmful thoughts toward yourself. Consider changes in your behaviors like crying more or engaging in risky behaviors that seem out of character for you. Remember that feeling depressed is normal and you can reach out to friends and family for support. If you have any suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, where you can anonymously talk to someone about your feelings 24 hours a day.
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Take an online quiz to see if you’re depressed. Visit an established medical website and take a quick quiz that helps you sort through your symptoms. Try to be as honest and specific with your answers as you can, as this will help your quiz results be more accurate. You can take a quiz on this webpage: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/clinical-depression. Pay attention to your emotions and moods. Keep in mind that depression isn't a singular emotion—it's a collection of negative thoughts and feelings that build up over time. You may notice some physical changes in your body because of depression, which is completely normal. Take some time to think about your behavior over the past few weeks, which can help you determine if you're feeling depressed. Emotional changes are common signs of depression, like feelings of hopelessness, feeling extra irritable, and experiencing self-loathing thoughts. Depression can manifest in physical ways, like a lowered appetite, a desire to sleep more or not sleep at all, decreased energy, difficulty concentrating, and random muscle pains, headaches, and stomach aches. Your daily schedule may change as a result of depression. For instance, you may not find a lot of activities to be interesting, or you may engage in more risky behaviors, like gambling or drug use. Watch for a desire to withdraw or isolate from friends and family. Note that depression can have a big impact on your ability to connect and relate to others. You may not have the energy to hold as many conversations, or feel as interested in texting or chatting with your loved ones. This is a normal symptom that countless people have experienced. Make a list of the activities you regularly participated in before you started feeling worse, and estimate how often you did each one. Over the next couple of weeks, make a note whenever you do one of these activities and see if your rate has significantly decreased. Identify any suicidal thoughts. Let a loved one or medical professional know if you have a desire to harm yourself or take your own life. If you feel like you're in immediate danger, call emergency services, such as by dialing 911 in the US. Examples of suicidal thoughts include: fantasies about hurting or killing yourself, giving your things away and putting your final affairs in order, telling people final goodbyes, or thinking hopeless thoughts. Check your weight periodically to see if there are any extreme changes. Keep in mind that weight gain or weight loss can be side effects of depression, as depression can have a big impact on your overall appetite. If you have noticed that your appetite has increased or decreased significantly, then be sure to talk to your doctor about this as well. Weight gain or loss can be caused by a variety of different things, and may not just be a symptom of depression. Write a list of any changes in behavior that you’ve had. Think about how you've acted in the past few weeks. While depression can manifest in a lot of different ways, dangerous or risk-taking behavior is a more active symptom. Have you participated in activities that can have big consequences, like gambling, trying drugs, or doing other extreme sports? These are a few possibilities of risky behavior. Count how many times you’ve cried in the past week. Think about how often you've gotten emotional in the past week, and what caused you to start crying. If you find yourself crying over mundane, insignificant things, there's a good chance that you may suffer from depression. For example, if you find yourself crying for no reason or over something trivial, such as spilling a cup of water or missing your bus, then this is a good indication that you may be depressed. Tearfulness, or frequent crying, is a common symptom of depression in teens. Reflect on any mysterious aches and pains you have had. Tally up how many unexplained headaches, stomachaches, and other random pains you've suffered through during the week. While certain medical conditions may be the source of your pain, there's a chance that your pain might be a result of depression. Physical pain is one of the more common and often overlooked signs of depression in men. If you are a man experiencing backaches, headaches, stomach problems, sexual dysfunction, or any other physical symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor. Elderly people often complain about physical problems over mental or emotional ones, and so depression may hide for a long time. Be aware of any physical changes, deaths of friends, and losses of independence that could trigger depression. Evaluate past events that might be the cause of your depression. Think about a traumatic event from your past that may have set you over the edge, like the death of a loved one or an abusive relationship. Think about how you felt before and after these events, and see if they were possibly the cause of your depression. For instance, 2 family members passing away within a few months of each might be the cause of your depression. A stressful trigger in your life might also be the cause, like a medical diagnosis, money problems, or a relationship that ended badly. Note that postpartum depression can occur after you give birth. If you recently had a new child, think about when your depressive symptoms began. Keep in mind that new mothers often experience mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms, which can range from minor to serious. If your depression began after delivery or at some point in the following few months, you may have postpartum depression. Most new mothers experience "baby blues" symptoms for a few days, then recover on their own. This is probably due to hormonal changes and stress following birth. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or the depression is preventing you from caring for your baby, or if the symptoms last more than a week or two, consult a doctor immediately. Postpartum psychosis is a rare condition that can occur within two weeks of childbirth. If your depression symptoms are severe and accompanied by extreme mood swings, thoughts about harming your baby, or hallucinations, go to a hospital immediately. Monitor your symptoms and see if they’re linked to the seasons. Think about when your symptoms first appear—if you start noticing signs of depression as the days become shorter and darker, your depression may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is caused by too little sunlight. Exercise outdoors during daylight hours to see if you improve, or you can try artificial light treatment. Not all temporary depression is attributed to SAD. Many people have depressive episodes that occur every few weeks, months, or years. Don't dismiss your depression if none of these causes apply. You may not be able to pin your symptoms back to a specific event or time, which is completely fine. Many episodes of depression have a primarily biological or hormonal cause, or another cause that's difficult to identify. This does not make it any less serious or worth treating. Remember that depression is a real and valid medical condition, and is nothing to be ashamed of. Ask for support from your loved ones. Let friends and family members know that you're having a tough time, and that symptoms of depression are impacting your ability to live your life to the fullest. Keep in mind that your feelings of helplessness are part of your disorder, not reality, and that isolation feeds those feelings. Friends and family can help by listening to your problems, encouraging you to seek medical help, and supporting you during the worst moments. If you have trouble being active or leaving the house, let your friends know you're depressed and encourage them to keep inviting you to activities you enjoy even if you don't make it every time. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Get a diagnosis from a medical professional. Schedule an appointment with a doctor or psychiatrist if you suspect that you may have depression. A medical professional can go through your symptoms with you and help you figure out the root cause of your problem. Keep in mind that it is okay to get a second or even a third opinion, especially if you do not think that the doctor is hearing you or is not concentrating on the area that you think is most important. Write down the symptoms you've been experiencing so a doctor or psychiatrist can know how to help you. Attend therapy or counseling. Ask your doctor psychiatrist for a referral or recommendation so you can meet with a person who will help you through recovery. You may even consider group therapy or a support group. A medical professional can provide a helpful recommendation based on your symptoms. For example, you may find a depression support group to be helpful, or you may find a group like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to be helpful if you have turned to substances as a way to cope. Take an antidepressant medication to lower your symptoms. Ask your doctor or psychiatrist if medication would be a good idea. Antidepressants are beneficial for both depression and anxiety symptoms. Keep in mind that these medications often take a week or 2 to kick in, so you may not notice a difference right away. Keep in mind that medication is not meant for long-term use. It can help with your symptoms, but you will likely need to seek other forms of treatment as well, such as therapy, to see significant improvement. Cultivate good relationships. Keep your friends close and connect with them regularly. It is especially important to turn to your friends and family when you need someone to talk to. Simply sharing how you are feeling with someone may help you to feel better. If you want to make some new friends, then try joining a club of people who share an interest with you, or even a group you'd never thought of before. A regular meeting such as a weekly dance night or book club can make it easier to develop a habit of attending. If you're too shy to speak to strangers at one of these events, a smile and eye contact can be enough to start a conversation. Find a smaller group or one with people you're more comfortable around if you're experiencing severe anxiety about it. Exercise on a regular basis. Take a few minutes each day to go for a power walk, jog, or do any other activity that really gets your blood pumping. Build up your stamina each day, as exercise is a great way to help you feel better naturally. You can do something simple, like dancing around in your room to music or taking your dog for a walk. You can always go to a gym or park to get a change of scenery while you exercise. Adjust your diet to help reduce your symptoms. Think about how much junk food you eat on a regular basis, like caffeinated drinks, foods with trans fats, and sugary snacks. Cut these out of your diet entirely and replace them with healthy nutrients, like Omega-3 fatty acids. Try to make some small adjustments in your diet, and see if you notice a difference! For instance, you can enjoy some chopped walnuts as a snack instead of a candy bar. Alcohol may also have a bad effect on your mood, so drink it sparingly.
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Take an online quiz to see if you’re depressed. Pay attention to your emotions and moods. Watch for a desire to withdraw or isolate from friends and family. Identify any suicidal thoughts. Check your weight periodically to see if there are any extreme changes. Write a list of any changes in behavior that you’ve had. Count how many times you’ve cried in the past week. Reflect on any mysterious aches and pains you have had. Evaluate past events that might be the cause of your depression. Note that postpartum depression can occur after you give birth. Monitor your symptoms and see if they’re linked to the seasons. Don't dismiss your depression if none of these causes apply. Ask for support from your loved ones. Get a diagnosis from a medical professional. Attend therapy or counseling. Take an antidepressant medication to lower your symptoms. Cultivate good relationships. Exercise on a regular basis. Adjust your diet to help reduce your symptoms.
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How to Flirt With a Girl in Class
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Flirting with a girl in class can be nerve-wracking, but if you stay casual and positive, you can do it. When you first see her in class, smile at her to start off on the right foot. If something funny happens during class, make eye contact with her and laugh about it so it feels like the two of you are in on the same joke. Don't be afraid to lean over and compliment her on something like her looks, her intelligence, or her sense of humor. For example, say something like, "I really like your hair today. You look great." If you're not sitting close to her, write her a funny or cute note and pass it to her. Or, if you have her phone number, text her instead.
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Make sure you look and smell good. Make a good impression on the girl you like by taking extra care to look your best. Wear a nice outfit that compliments your body type and personal style, choosing clean clothes that are free from wrinkles. Comb and style your hair, put on deodorant, and use a little perfume or cologne to make sure you smell great. Try to sit near your crush in class. If your teacher lets you choose your seats, try picking a seat close to your crush. Even if there's not a seat right beside her, sit where you are in her line of sight. At the very least, you want to give her a chance to notice if you're having a great hair day or you have on a new shirt that makes your eyes look extra blue. Make eye contact with your crush when something funny happens. Eye contact is one of the most effective flirting techniques. You don't want to stare at her all through class — that will seem creepy and you'll probably get called out by your teacher. Instead, try to catch her eye whenever something funny happens. Hold the eye contact for a few seconds, then look away. Smile at her. Smiling will show her that you're a pleasant person, and it might make her want to spend more time around you. Make eye contact with her and smile when you walk into class or once or twice during class. Flirting is all about subtlety, so don't go overboard with this! You'll look silly if you just stare at her and smile all day. Lean over and give her a compliment if you're sitting close enough. If you manage to get a seat right next to your crush, quietly give her a compliment during class. The trick to giving a great compliment is to be sincere. Pay attention to what you like about her and compliment that. You don't want to give her compliments every day or you'll seem overeager. Wait until you notice that she's wearing something new or you think she looks extra pretty that day. Try saying something like, “Your new haircut looks awesome,” or “You look really nice today.” Avoid comments that might make her feel uncomfortable, like remarks about her figure. Text her or pass notes during class. If you have her phone number, try flirting with her by texting her a silly joke or a meme. You could also comment on something that's going on around you. If you don't have her number or you can't have your phone at school, go old school by passing her a note. Try saying something like, “Do you think Mr. Lund knows that his shoe is untied?” Avoid negative jokes at someone else's expense, though, or you'll seem unkind. If you do text her, keep in mind that she might get in trouble if her phone beeps. And make sure the volume on your phone is turned off, or you might get caught if she texts you back! Wait for her outside of class. If you feel like your crush has been receptive to your flirtation, try waiting for her outside of the classroom one day. Bring up something that happened during class that you both thought was funny. Laughing together makes people feel closer. Offer to walk her to her next class. If you want to spend time with your crush at school , try to find ways to hang out with her outside of class. If your next class is near hers, offer to walk her to class. This will give you a few minutes to get to know each other better. Try saying, “Hey, I saw you walking to the Arts building yesterday. That's where my next class is too. Can I walk with you to your class?” Get to know her friends. If you see your crush hanging out with her friends, join the group. Be active in the conversation, but don't make it all about you. Ask them questions like what they like to do after school or what classes they're in. If her friends like you, she'll probably have a higher opinion of you. Make sure you don't flirt with her friends! Your crush needs to know she's the one you're interested in. Invite her to spend more time with you. Ask your crush if she wants to eat lunch with you and your friends or if she's interested in grabbing some pizza after school. If she says yes, she's probably interested in you! If she declines, smile and say something like “No problem, see you tomorrow!”
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Make sure you look and smell good. Try to sit near your crush in class. Make eye contact with your crush when something funny happens. Smile at her. Lean over and give her a compliment if you're sitting close enough. Text her or pass notes during class. Wait for her outside of class. Offer to walk her to her next class. Get to know her friends. Invite her to spend more time with you.
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How to Check Your Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) Status
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To check your permanent labor certification status, log on to the Department of Labor and click the “Processing Times” tab. Look for “PERM” under the Processing Queue column. To the right of this, you'll see the Processing Date, which shows the month and year of the applications that the agency is currently processing. Check back monthly to get a sense of how fast the department is moving. If the agency is currently processing applications for the months after you filed, call the National Processing Center to check your status. You can reach the NPC's Help Desk by calling 404-893-0101. Give them your name and filing date, then ask if anything is missing or what your next steps should be.
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Find the processing times. The Department of Labor provides processing times here: https://icert.doleta.gov/. Click on the “Processing Times” tab. These times are updated once a month. Look for “PERM” under the Processing Queue column. To the right is the Request Date. This date reflects the month and year of the applications which the agency is currently processing. For example, the Request Date might read January 2017. This means that applications filed in January 2017 are being reviewed. If you filed in March 2017, then the department has not yet reached your application. Check the processing times every month to see how fast the department is moving. Check your filing date. If you filed your application online, then log into the Permanent Case Management System at http://www.plc.doleta.gov. Check your filing date. Call the National Processing Center (NPC) if the agency is processing applications for months after you filed. If you filed a paper application, then you should call the National Processing Center and get the status update. Call the National Processing Center. You can reach the NPC's Help Desk at 404-893-0101. Tell them your name and the filing date of your application. Ask if anything is missing and what your next steps should be. Choose a next step if your application is denied. If you're denied, you'll have 30 days to decide what you want to do. If you do nothing, then the denial becomes final. You should meet with an immigration attorney to discuss your best options, which will depend on the circumstances: Request reconsideration. You can ask the certifying officer to take another look and reconsider the denial. This is a good choice if you have extra evidence to present in support of your application. Your cover letter should explicitly state you want “reconsideration.” Request review. You can also ask the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) to review in the first instance by including the words “request for review” in your cover letter. Alternately, if your request for reconsideration is denied, your appeal will be forwarded to BALCA for consideration. File a new PERM application. Because BALCA rarely overturns a denial, you might want to go ahead and submit a new appeal. However, you generally must complete a new recruitment campaign unless you were denied shortly after applying. Check with your attorney about the best choice for you. To file a new PERM application, you'll need to show the Department of Labor, through a series of tests, that there are no U.S. residents who are willing and able to do the job instead of your foreign beneficiary. You'll also need to demonstrate that your PERM certification won't negatively affect the U.S. economy. Complete Form I-140 for your alien worker. If your application was certified, you have 180 days to complete Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for an Alien Worker, and file it with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can download the form and instructions from the USCIS website. Submit all required paperwork. When you submit your Form I-140, you must also attach the certified ETA Form 9089 (the PERM document from the Department of Labor), along with other documents specified by USCIS. Remember to include the filing fee. As of May 2017, the fee is $700. Make your check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” Don't use any other initials, such as “DHS” or “USDHS.” Find out where to file by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
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Find the processing times. Check your filing date. Call the National Processing Center. Choose a next step if your application is denied. Complete Form I-140 for your alien worker. Submit all required paperwork.
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How to Connect an Electric Guitar to a Combo Amp
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If you want to connect your electric guitar to your combo amp, all you'll need is a guitar cable and a power outlet. To get it connected, start by plugging your amp into a power outlet and making sure the switch on the amp is turned off. Plug your guitar cable into the jack, which is a metallic socket that should be on the front or side of your guitar. Make sure the volume and gain are turned down on the amp so you don't blow out the speaker when you turn it on. Then, plug the other end of the guitar cable into the input jack on the amp. Turn the amp on and slowly turn the volume and gain up until you get a sound you like.
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Connect the amp's power cord to the wall. Before your amp projects sound, it requires power. First, make sure that your amp's switch is in the off position. Then, take the power cord from the back of your combination amp and plug it into a wall socket. Once it's plugged in, flip the power switch to test if its power is on. On many amps, there will be a red or green light designating that there is power running to your amp. If your power cable isn't attached to the back of your amp, you may need to plug it into your amp before plugging it into the wall. If your amp doesn't turn on, switch sockets to see if it is a faulty electrical outlet. If you don't have a faulty electrical outlet and your amp still doesn't turn on, consider taking it to an instrument repair shop to get it examined. Plug your guitar cable into your guitar. You can purchase a guitar cable at most music stores. Guitar cables are typically called instrument cables or a 1/4” cable. These cables have a plug that fits into your input jack on your combination amp and is what allows the guitar to play through the amp's speakers. The guitar's jack should be on the front of the guitar or the edge of the guitar and will look like a metallic socket. Popular guitar cable brands include Planet Waves American Stage Guitar and Instrument Cable, Monster S100-I-12 Standard 100 1/4-Inch Instrument Cable, and George L's 155 Guage Cable. You can also purchase 1/4" instrument cables online. Turn the volume and gain on the amp down. Turning down the volume and the gain will prevent feedback and will stop you from blowing out your speaker when you plug in your guitar. Plug the other end of the cord into the input jack. Take the other end of your guitar's cable and plug it into the input jack on your amplifier. Your guitar should be directly connected to the combo amp with your instrument cable. Turn your amp on and turn the volume and gain up. Adjust the volume and gain knobs on your amp until your guitar reaches a suitable volume. You can test the volume of your guitar by strumming an open string as you adjust the knob on your amp. You can use the knobs on your instrument to reduce gain and volume as you play instead of having to walk over your amp. Test other knobs on your combo amp. Test other knobs on the guitar like bass, mid, and treble knobs. Start these knobs off in the 12 o'clock position to give your guitar a default tone. Then, start to adjust the different knobs and play your guitar until it reaches the sound that you desire. Your combo amp may already have built-in distortions like overdrive. Test the different features of your amp. If your tone isn't thick or full enough, experiment with bringing up your amp's bass knob. If your guitar's tone is too muddy or muffled, consider turning down the bass and the mid while turning up the treble. All amps are different, so there isn't a particular preset that you can use on all amps. Get enough guitar cables. When using a guitar pedal, it's necessary that you use more than one 1/4-inch cable. When using more than one pedal, you'll need even more 1/4-inch cables. The cables used to connect your pedals together can be much shorter than the cable you use to connect directly to your amp. Cables can be as small as six inches long. Plug your pedal into a power source or use batteries. Many pedals have replaceable batteries so that you don't have to plug them into an outlet. They also come equipped with an adapter that allows you to plug the pedal directly into the wall. Make sure that the batteries are fully charged on your pedal or that it's hooked up to a power source. Connect your guitar to a pedal using an instrument cable. Plug the instrument cable into the front or the side of your electric guitar. Then, take the other end of the cable and plug it into the input jack on your guitar pedal. Plug a guitar cable into the output jack of your pedal. Take another instrument cable and plug it into the output jack on your pedal. If your pedal is on the pedal board, make sure that you have a long enough cord to reach the amp. Plug the cable from your pedal into the input jack on the amp. Take the cable hanging from the output jack of your pedal and plug the other end into the input jack of your combo amp. This will complete the connection and will allow your guitar's sound to be distorted before it reaches the amp. Switch your combo amp on. Find the power switch for your combination amp and set it to the on position. Make sure that your amp is plugged into a power source before doing this. Check the gain and volume knobs on both your amp and your pedal before turning your amp on. Make sure that these knobs are all turned down, or you may get feedback when you plug in your guitar. Test the pedal by turning it on and off. Turn the pedal on and off by pressing down on it with your foot. There should be an indicator light that looks similar to the indicator light on your combination amp. Chain effects pedals together. When working with multiple pedals, you can connect them together to create various effects. Do this by connecting small instrument cables from the output of one pedal into the input of the next pedal. You can chain pedals like this to create different kinds of sounds, or to have different effects at your fingertips. Common pedals include tuner, reverb, overdrive, blues, and loop pedals. Follow the right framework and order when using multiple pedals. Some rules and techniques when chaining your pedals together can improve the sound. For example, tuner pedals should come first because pedals that alter the tone of your guitar may throw off the tuner. Pedals that amplify noise like overdrive, compressors and wah pedals should go next. Pedals that modify the tone, like chorus and tremolo pedals should go after amplifier pedals, and should be followed by pedals that adjust the guitars ambiance, like reverb or delay pedals. Pedals that amplify the tone or volume should go before pedals that adjust or modify the tone, though you can mix this up to get some interesting effects.
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Connect the amp's power cord to the wall. Plug your guitar cable into your guitar. Turn the volume and gain on the amp down. Plug the other end of the cord into the input jack. Turn your amp on and turn the volume and gain up. Test other knobs on your combo amp. Get enough guitar cables. Plug your pedal into a power source or use batteries. Connect your guitar to a pedal using an instrument cable. Plug a guitar cable into the output jack of your pedal. Plug the cable from your pedal into the input jack on the amp. Switch your combo amp on. Test the pedal by turning it on and off. Chain effects pedals together. Follow the right framework and order when using multiple pedals.
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How to Become a Better Person in a Relationship
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Becoming a better person can help make your relationship stronger and more meaningful. Develop better communication skills by listening carefully to your partner. Pay attention to what they're saying, make eye contact, and avoid planning out what you want to say in response to them. Forgiveness is another cornerstone of a relationship, so while it can be hard to push away your negative feelings and increase your compassion, try to remind yourself that no one is perfect so it's important to let mistakes go. Another key part of being a good person and partner is expressing gratitude, so try telling your partner what you appreciate about them on a regular basis.
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Encourage each other. It's difficult to grow and become a better person in an unhealthy relationship. If you're with someone who is verbally, physically, or sexually abusive, ask yourself if this person is helping you grow. If you're with someone who hurts you or someone who engages in unhealthy habits, it's likely that you may get pulled down into bad habits or negative emotions. Focus on being in a healthy relationship and with a partner who encourages you to grow and better yourself. Find ways that your partner wants to grow and determine to help each other grow. For instance, you may want to get into a meditation habit while your partner wants to start a Qi Gong practice. Encourage each other to pursue these interests and recommend going to classes or engaging in individual practice. This way you can improve your own personal development while also encouraging your partner's development. Skip repeating past mistakes. Ask yourself what went wrong in past relationships or what has led to fights in this relationship. Do you notice any patterns that carried over from relationship to relationship? These are good areas to work on. Perhaps you had a bad habit of not alerting your partner to changes in plans, being chronically late, or not following through on desired tasks (like taking out the garbage or buying groceries). Examine the old patterns and determine to improve them. Reflect on what did not work well in past relationships (or previously in this relationship) and think of ways to approach situations differently. What can you do differently this time around? Take responsibility for creating change in yourself. Become a better communicator , be more romantic , or determine to spend more time with your partner. By showing you care and by being supportive, you can use these opportunities to become a better person. For more information on changing bad habits, check out How to Change Bad Habits and How to Get Rid of Bad Habits. Change together. In long-term relationships, many changes can occur. You may change, your partner may change, and ultimately, these changes affect the relationship. Events can also change the relationship: moving, starting university, getting a new job, or having a baby can all greatly affect a relationship. Check in regularly with your partner and ask what changes are occurring and how they are positively or negatively affecting the relationship. How are your actions helping or hurting the relationship, and how are they affecting the overall quality of the relationship? Avoid growing apart as a result of change; instead, grow together. For instance, if your partner starts a new job, don't let the long hours get in the way of spending time together. Find new ways to spend quality time together, such as cooking together or reading a book together. Do your part to adapt well to change. It's not your responsibility how your partner adapts, so keep the focus on what action you can take to adapt with change and be supportive to your partner. When you notice yourself not adapting well or not checking in with your partner, set aside some time to talk. Talk about how to support each other and contribute to the quality of the relationship. Listen. When your partner speaks, listen intently. Don't plan out what you want to say, but give your partner your full attention. When listening to your partner, pay attention to all your partner is saying, both in words and in non-verbal communication. Make eye contact and turn toward your partner. Turn off the tv and don't allow yourself to become distracted. Active listening includes reflecting what your partner says for accurate understanding. For instance, you can say, “I hear you saying that you've had a hard day and are wanting to relax tonight.” Express your emotions. Be willing to be open with your partner, share your feelings, and share your insecurities. When you are happy, upset, angry, hurt, or disappointed, let your partner know what's going on. The more you hide from your partner, the less you involve your partner in your own life. Remember that your partner is not a mind-reader and cannot assume what you want or need. Share your feelings and allow your partner to do the same. If you feel hurt by something your partner did, gently bring it up in a way that does not include blame. Say, “It hurt my feelings when you chose to spend time with your friend when we had already made plans together. It made me feel like I was less important to you than your friend.” Express empathy. Empathy helps you relate to others better and understand others. Increasing empathy means being a better listener, understanding others better, and “getting” your partner's emotional experience more and more. Empathy helps to resolve conflicts and heal emotional wounds. Be empathetic toward your partner and his or her experiences. If your partner has a hard day, ask what things can help. If your partner is complaining about difficulties with parents, listen and be supportive. Show your partner that you care about the emotional experience and want to support it. Forgive. Forgiveness is the cornerstone of a relationship. It can be difficult to accept that other people do not see the world as you see it and that perceptions vary considerably, even within the same situation. Forgiveness means decreasing negative feelings toward the offending person and increasing compassion. It means walking away from the urge to punish the person or demand any sort of restitution. Remember that no one is perfect and that you will undoubtedly feel let down at some point in your relationship. Determine to be forgiving to your partner and practice letting go of the negative feelings. Express positivity. Perhaps you notice your critical nature when you take your partner out to eat, feeling the need to criticize the food, wait service, or restaurant. Or you may be critical of movies you watch together. Abate your criticism and focus on expressing pleasure and happiness when together. Focusing on positive aspects can help you show your partner that you enjoy spending time together. Express how happy you are when you're with your partner. Let your partner know you enjoy his or her company and that you enjoy sharing experiences together. Act kindly. Be kind to your partner at all times, even when it's difficult to do so. If you feel lovingly toward your partner or if you feel angry or upset toward your partner, you can always respond and act in kindness. Being kind to others can help your own happiness, too. For the next 10 days, do one kind thing for your partner each day. This can include packing lunch, folding the laundry, buying a gift, or make your partner dinner. Then, see how you feel and how your relationship changes. For more information, check out How to Be Kind. Express gratitude. Living in a grateful manner can have huge health implications, including decreasing depression, improving relationships, strengthen your immune system, and increase overall happiness. Express gratitude in your relationship. Express gratitude for your partner being in your life, for the experiences you share, and for the things your partner does to make the relationship better for each of you. Write a letter of gratitude to your partner. Say all of the things you appreciate about your partner. Your partner will feel appreciated and you will also get a boost of happiness. Practice self love. Having compassion for yourself is an excellent foundation for a relationship. Practice being gentle toward yourself in times of failure and disappointment. Practicing compassion toward yourself helps you be more compassionate toward other people, including your romantic partner. Compassion is an important part of a healthy relationship. Take care of your body, and take care of your mental and emotional health. Monitor your negative thoughts about yourself, and engage in healthy thoughts about your body, abilities, and self. For more information, check out How to Love Yourself. Get plenty of sleep. Sleep deprivation can greatly impact your daily functioning, but it can also have great influence in your relationship. Do you notice you become snappier, more irritable or less pleasant with your partner when you haven't rested well? Sleep can affect your mental alertness, energy levels, and mood. You may have difficulty controlling your emotions, feel irritable, require naps, or have difficulty concentrating when not getting enough sleep. Most adults need 7 and a half hours to 9 hours of sleep per night, and children need more sleep. Also, encourage your partner to sleep well. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Following a schedule can help your body settle into a routine. Also, resist the urge to nap or go to bed early, even if you're sleepy. Instead, do a light activity like making a phone call or cleaning up dinner. If you have a hard time settling down before bed, do some relaxation techniques to help calm your mind and body. Practice breathing exercises or engage in some mindful meditation , deep breathing , or relaxation before falling asleep. For more information, check out How to Sleep Better. Exercise regularly. Exercise can benefit both your body and your mind. People who exercise tend to be happier, less stressed, and less depressed. Exercising helps you deal with stress and can help you in your relationship. The many benefits of exercise include mental and emotional well-being, reducing physical health risks, boosting mood, improving sex life, promoting sleep, and boosting energy. Exercising as a couple can help you commit to regularly exercising and improving your health. Find time to exercise with your partner, go to the gym together, or take a yoga or cycling class together.
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Encourage each other. Skip repeating past mistakes. Change together. Listen. Express your emotions. Express empathy. Forgive. Express positivity. Act kindly. Express gratitude. Practice self love. Get plenty of sleep. Exercise regularly.
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How to Clean an Eraser
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If your eraser is too dirty to even erase things anymore, there are a few fast ways you can clean it. One option is to rub the eraser against a sheet of blank paper until the dirty parts of the eraser rub off. For an even quicker job, rub the dirty parts of your eraser against a sheet of fine-grit sandpaper. Just be gentle so you don't ruin your eraser or scratch your fingertips. You can also keep a little patch of sandpaper in your pencil case to clean your eraser on the go.
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Take out a blank, clean sheet of paper. Any piece of normal paper should do for the purposes of cleaning your eraser. You should avoid paper with a glossy finish, as this kind will be less fibrous. Less fibrous paper could result in your eraser gunk smearing over more of your eraser making more work for you. Paper that is coarse and heavy will allow you to scrub it harder with your eraser without fear of tearing the paper. Coarse paper will also cause your eraser to come apart from the eraser in flecks or eraser shavings. This is ideal, as these shavings will part the gunk from the rest of your paper. You should avoid writing on paper that already has writing on it, including words that have been printed onto paper with a computer printer. The ink from the printer, from pens, or graphite from pencils could cause more gunk to build up while you're trying to remove it. Printer paper, while somewhat smoother than an ideal sheet of eraser purifying paper, should work well enough for purging gunk from your eraser. This paper also has the added benefit of being bright white in color. This will make it easier to tell when your gunk is gone and the eraser erases clean. Rub discolored areas on the eraser against your paper. Inspect your eraser carefully and note the areas that are discolored. These are the areas you will want to target. When the dark spots on your eraser have been removed, your eraser should erase as good as new. Rub your eraser firmly against the clean paper you have chosen and be sure you avoid crossing over the darkened marks that rub off on your paper. Feel the eraser gunk with your fingers. Sometimes the graphite gunk will be soft, like putty. In this case, you might be able to cut through some of the gunk with your fingers or nails. Be careful not to spread the gunk around or push it deeper into the eraser with your fingers. Doing so will make your eraser cleaning more difficult. Persist erasing until your eraser is clean all over. As you scrub your eraser on the clean page, eraser shavings should come free of the eraser, and with these so too should come the graphite gunk. Brush away shavings regularly to prevent them and the gunk they contain from re-smudging your eraser. A drafting table or an angled desk will allow the force of gravity to help pull many of the shavings free of your paper. You might also hold your paper flat against a wall to get the maximum gravity assistance. You might also need to switch paper, depending on the size of your eraser and the amount of gunk built up on it. When it becomes difficult to rub your eraser on the page without crossing one of the darkened smears, you should get a new piece of paper. Use an eraser case or cover for storage. A case will protect your eraser from the drying effects of the air or the decay that can be caused by too much moisture. But you don't need a special case to prolong the life of your eraser! Even a normal pencil case can keep dust and other residue from negatively impacting your eraser's efficiency. You can find specialty eraser cases at your local art supply store or through an online retailer. You should especially consider a specialty case if you are an artist and use expensive, high quality erasers for your art. You might store your erasers in a tupperware container, or some other kind of clean, plastic container. This will limit its exposure to harmful elements, like air, dust, and moisture. Keep your erasers separate from your pencils, crayons, and pens. These items can carry dust and grime, or in some cases can create dust and grime, that can hurt your erasers performance. Keep a separate container for your erasers to prevent this. Repeat this process regularly as build-up occurs. If you are an artist and use your eraser frequently, you may need to purge your eraser of blemishes fairly regularly. But even occasional pencil/eraser users may have to repeat this process several times over the life of the eraser. By purging your eraser of graphite gunk, you will save yourself money and maintain the immaculate quality of your work. If you have a low quality eraser or a soft lead pencil that accumulates gunk quickly, you may want to carry a folded up sheet of clean paper in your eraser case to use on the fly. Purchase sandpaper for your eraser purifying. Sandpaper is a somewhat more direct way of purifying blemishes off your eraser. Sandpaper should be available at your local hardware store, or you might be able to find some in the automotive section or home and garden section of your local general retailer. Craft stores might also be a good place to look. You'll want to choose a finer grit sandpaper for your eraser purifying purposes. Grit ratings range from extra coarse (36 grit) to extra fine (320 grit). Too coarse a grit should be avoided, as it will remove more eraser than is necessary and shorten the life of your eraser. In a pinch, you might be able to use an emery board or nail file in place of sandpaper. However, gunk can get caught in the ridges of your board/file and may be difficult to remove. Rub the afflicted areas of your eraser with the sandpaper. Look closely at your eraser and find the spots where gunk build-up, smear, and residue have accumulated. These will look like dark spots or smudges. These are the areas you'll want to focus rubbing your sandpaper against. You should rub the blemishes on your eraser with light to moderate-light strokes; you won't need to use much force to cause the shavings to come free. You may be able to more precisely apply your sandpaper by bending it around a finger (or several fingers) and using the rounded edge to rub off the blemishes. You also might have success with using a corner or edge of your sandpaper to rub the blemishes free. As you rub your eraser with sandpaper, shavings will come free, removing the blemishes along with them. Keep an eye on your sandpaper as you purify your eraser. If gunk begins to buildup on the surface of the paper, you should switch to a new section of the paper. You may want to apply your sandpaper to your eraser over a garbage can. The grittiness of the paper will cause shavings to come free easily. Be careful not to remove more than is necessary. As soon as the gunk appears gone, your eraser should be clean. Store your eraser properly to prevent re-gunking. Specially designed pencil cases will prevent your eraser from becoming hard and unusable. But even a run-of-the-mill eraser case can keep your eraser from accumulating dust, dirt, and grime. Specialty eraser cases can be bought at your local art store. Normal cases can usually be found in the stationary/office supply section of your local general retailer, or even at office supply stores. You can keep a small square or several small squares of sandpaper in your eraser case to remove blemishes from your eraser as they arise. Simply take some scissors and cut your sandpaper down to a size that will fit in the case. Repeat your eraser cleaning as necessary. When using sandpaper, you should be careful not to wear away too much of the eraser while removing blemishes. Sandpaper will wear away at your eraser much more quickly than normal paper. Rubbing too hard can drastically shorten the life of your eraser. Using a light hand to remove blemishes with your sandpaper will allow you to get the cleanest and most consistent use from your eraser. Removing blemishes will also extend the usability of your eraser, helping you to get the most out of it. Identify the kind of eraser you are using. Some erasers are intended for a specific purpose. For example, if you are using an ultra-firm eraser that's intended to scour deep marks, like those made with soft lead pencils or pen ink, your eraser might be fine. In this case, you should switch erasers to one that more suits the kind of writing you are doing. Rubber erasers can come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. The most common of these is the classic pink eraser that you are likely familiar with seeing at the end of your pencil. These work decently for graphite pencils. Gum erasers are softer than normal rubber erasers. These have a tendency to crumble when used, but this is completely natural for this kind of eraser. Gum erasers are often brown or semi-transparent in color. These are ideal for graphite pencils. Vinyl erasers are sometimes called plastic erasers. This kind is ultra-tough and can tear through paper rather easily. You can expect this kind of eraser to remove most markings from paper – including ink. They are most often white and erase very cleanly. Check the hardness of your eraser. Some erasers, like those designed to remove pen or soft lead from paper, will naturally be harder than gum erasers or other soft types. However, over time, your eraser can lose elasticity and become so hard that it simply will no longer erase. Press the nail of your finger into the eraser. If it resists you firmly, it may be time to get a new eraser. To further test your eraser's ability to do its job, you can take a piece of normal paper and write a short message or doodle in pencil. Then use a clean looking patch of your eraser to attempt and erase the writing. If it smears or does a poor job, your eraser might be at the end of its life. Before decided your eraser has outlived its usefulness, you may want to use some medium-fine grit (180 grit should suffice) sandpaper to take off the outer skin. Sometimes the inner parts of the eraser will keep potency even after the outside of the eraser has hardened. Throw out cheap rubber erasers. Some erasers are made with cheap rubber or are poorly formulated for erasing. It might seem strange, but the composition of specialty and high quality erasers is a closely guarded trade secret by many companies. If you ever come across an eraser that just doesn't seem to cut it, save yourself some time and frustration by tossing the cheap one away and finding one that will do the job you need.
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Take out a blank, clean sheet of paper. Rub discolored areas on the eraser against your paper. Persist erasing until your eraser is clean all over. Use an eraser case or cover for storage. Repeat this process regularly as build-up occurs. Purchase sandpaper for your eraser purifying. Rub the afflicted areas of your eraser with the sandpaper. Store your eraser properly to prevent re-gunking. Repeat your eraser cleaning as necessary. Identify the kind of eraser you are using. Check the hardness of your eraser. Throw out cheap rubber erasers.
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How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard
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To clean a mechanical keyboard, start by wiping down the surface with a damp paper towel to remove the residue and grime. For a more thorough cleaning, remove the keycaps with a keycap puller and wash them with warm, soapy water. Next, turn the keyboard upside down to shake out any debris. Then, clean the surface with a pipe cleaner dampened with rubbing alcohol. Once everything has dried completely, reassemble the keyboard.
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Soak up any spilled liquid. If you have an accident and spill something on your mechanical keyboard, the first step is to do damage control and clean up the mess. Soak up any of the excess material with paper towels or a regular bath towel. Then let your keyboard air dry completely before trying anything else. This usually takes about 2-3 days. Wipe down the surface. Use a damp paper towel to wipe down the surface of the mechanical keyboard. You should be able to scrub off any sticky residue or grime that is stuck on the surface. This will help minimize the amount of dirt that gets down into the keys that could potentially cause a problem later. You can also use a disposable cleaning wipe to get this job done. Use a jelly compound. A jelly compound is a material that is often used for cleaning keyboards because it conforms to the small spaces and attracts dirt and debris stuck down in your keyboard. Take off all the keycaps and then dab the sticky compound on your mechanical keyboard. You can also try using the jelly material with the keys still on. But you'll get a more efficient clean if you remove the keycaps. Be careful not to use a compound that is too sticky, as this could result in residue being transferred to your keyboard that negates the whole point of cleaning it in the first place. You should be able to purchase sticky compound at any office supply store. Remove all the keycaps. Use a tool called a keycap puller (that looks like a little pair of wire tongs) to remove all of the keycaps from your keyboard. Simply push down on each keycap with the puller and then pull back. This should remove each individual keycap. Try to keep the keycaps sorted so that they are easy to reapply. You might consider keeping all of the keycaps from the right side sorted together and all the keycaps from the left side sorted together. Wash keycaps. Take off all of the keycaps and wash them using a gentle dish soap and warm water on a paper towel. Be sure to remove any sticky residue or dirt from each key as you wash them. You can also submerge the keycaps in a bowl containing a solution of warm water and denture cleaning tablets. Let the keycaps soak and then wipe them off. Let the keycaps dry completely before attempting to reattach them to your mechanical keyboard. This could take 1-2 days. Dump the contents outside. Take your mechanical keyboard outside. Turn it upside down and dump all of the dirt and debris onto the ground. Be careful not to shake out any of the internal pieces from your mechanical keyboard, but shake it hard enough to get out most of the debris. You could dump it into the trash, but then you risk all of the debris flying around and settling elsewhere in your home. You can also spray some compressed canned air on the keyboard while it's upside down to get rid of some of the extra grime. Clean the keyboard with a pipe cleaner and alcohol. Dampen a pipe cleaner with some rubbing alcohol and gently run the pipe cleaner along the dismantled keyboard. Be careful not to use too much alcohol so it doesn't drip on the keyboard components. Be sure to let the remnants of the rubbing alcohol dry completely before you put your mechanical keyboard back together and plug it back in. This could cause your keyboard to short out and ruin it. Reassemble the keyboard. Once you have cleaned the keyboard and let it (and the keycaps) dry completely, it's time to put the mechanical keyboard back together. Snap each keycap back into place until you have reassembled the entire façade of the keyboard. Make sure you position the keycaps back in the correct place – you may want to consult a diagram of a qwerty keyboard before beginning. Use a can of compressed air. One of the easiest ways to keep your mechanical keyboard clean is by regularly spraying it with a can of compressed air. This method involves blowing a strong stream of air onto your keyboard that pushes out all of the dust and debris that has settled in those hard-to-reach places between the keys. You can usually find cans of compressed air at office supply stores for less than $10. Spray your mechanical keyboard with the compressed air once every few days to keep it nice and clean. Use an anti-static vacuum. The biggest problem with using canned air is that it doesn't get rid of the dust and debris – it simply blows it around to settle elsewhere in the room. Vacuuming up the debris is a good solution; however, regular vacuum cleaners aren't recommended for use with electrical devices because of the electrostatic discharge that can affect you and your computer. Instead, purchase an anti-static vacuum cleaner to suck up all the gross stuff that accumulates in your mechanical keyboard. This will help your keyboard stay cleaner for longer since you are actually eliminating the dust, rather than just blowing it around. Check your manufacturer’s warranty. Most mechanical keyboards come with a warranty from the manufacturer. Many cleaning options – like running it through the dishwasher or removing and lubricating the keycaps – may void your warranty. Check what the warranty says before proceeding because you don't want to ruin it. Follow any cleaning instructions in the user's manual and consider contacting the manufacturer for a replacement if necessary.
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Soak up any spilled liquid. Wipe down the surface. Use a jelly compound. Remove all the keycaps. Wash keycaps. Dump the contents outside. Clean the keyboard with a pipe cleaner and alcohol. Reassemble the keyboard. Use a can of compressed air. Use an anti-static vacuum. Check your manufacturer’s warranty.
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How to Get Rid of a Kidney Infection: Can Natural Remedies Help?
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If you have a kidney infection, you should visit your doctor for antibiotics, as this can be a dangerous condition if not treated properly. While you're taking your medication, you can treat your symptoms naturally. Apply a heating pad to your side and back for about 15 minutes several times a day to help relieve your pain. Drink as much water as you can to flush the bacteria out of your kidneys, and avoid coffee and alcohol, as these can irritate the bladder and increase dehydration.
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Contact your doctor if you’re showing signs of a kidney infection. Common symptoms include pain in your lower back, abdomen, or genitals, frequent urination and trouble emptying your bladder, burning sensation when urinating, cloudy or discolored urine, blood in your urine, and a fever or chills. These could indicate a kidney or bladder infection, so see your doctor as soon as possible. Have a urine culture to confirm that you have an infection. At your appointment, the doctor will take a urine sample and test it for evidence of a kidney or bladder infection. This is a routine test. In some cases, your doctor may do a CT scan or ultrasound of your kidneys or bladder to check for inflammation. Take antibiotics as directed if your doctor prescribes them. A 3-7-day course of antibiotics is the most common treatment for kidney infections and usually clears the infection up. Make sure you finish the entire course of antibiotics before stopping. If your doctor is sure you have a kidney infection, then they'll probably prescribe the antibiotics before your test results come back. Avoid taking pain relievers unless your doctor recommends them. Your kidneys may not be able to properly process these medications with an active infection. Unless your doctor tells you it's safe, don't take any pain relievers until the infection clears up. See a kidney specialist if you experience recurrent infections. Most people won't get another kidney infection once their current infection clears up, but some people are more susceptible than others to repeat infections. If you've had more than 1 kidney infection, then your doctor will probably refer you to a kidney specialist for further treatment. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Consistent hydration helps flush bacteria out of your kidneys and bladder to clear the infection. Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, enough so your urine is light yellow and you don't feel thirsty. Dehydration is very serious if you have a kidney infection, so go to the hospital if your urine is very dark, your mouth and lips are dry, and you feel faint or overly fatigued. Urinate as soon as you feel the urge to. Holding in your urine causes bacteria to build up in your bladder. Make sure you go as soon as you feel the urge to. This is also an important way to prevent future infections. Don't hold in your urine unless you have to. Empty your bladder entirely every time you urinate. This is another important way to prevent bacteria from building up. Try to push a bit and make sure your bladder is empty before you finish urinating. Rest so your body can fight the infection. Fatigue can depress your immune system, so make sure you get plenty of rest. This way, your body will fight the infection much better. Press a heating pad onto your back to help relieve the pain. Wrap a heating pad or hot water bottle in a towel and press it onto any sore spots for 15-20 minutes at the time. This can relieve your discomfort while your body fights the infection. You could also take a hot bath or shower and focus the water onto the sore spots. Avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol until your symptoms clear. These drinks can all give you a frequent urge to urinate, which could be very uncomfortable while you're fighting an infection.
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Contact your doctor if you’re showing signs of a kidney infection. Have a urine culture to confirm that you have an infection. Take antibiotics as directed if your doctor prescribes them. Avoid taking pain relievers unless your doctor recommends them. See a kidney specialist if you experience recurrent infections. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Urinate as soon as you feel the urge to. Empty your bladder entirely every time you urinate. Rest so your body can fight the infection. Press a heating pad onto your back to help relieve the pain. Avoid coffee, tea, and alcohol until your symptoms clear.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Dungeons-and-Dragons-World
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How to Create a Dungeons and Dragons World
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To create a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, start by devising a plot with a central conflict, like an assassination or natural disaster. Next, use simple shapes and labels to draw the field of battle, which can occur anywhere you choose. Then, establish setting details that affect how the characters approach the situation, such as the ability to use jungle vines to move around a jungle setting, and be sure to include unsafe terrain. Finally, set the challenge rating to establish the campaign's difficulty level.
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Create a continent and work your way down if you want a sprawling campaign. If you really enjoy designing, drawing, and writing, start with a world map and work your way down. You can draw one from scratch, or use an online program to construct one. Name the states or nations and pick capital cities. Pick where you're going to start your players out at and work your way out from there. The major disadvantage of this approach is that it's a lot of work. Naming, designing, and populating an entire continent is a lot of work up front, and some dungeon masters will spend months crafting an entire world. The major advantage of this approach is that your world will feel intricate, real, and rich. When players ask a character a question about the world, you'll have an answer that will feel real and prepared. It will also be easier to stay consistent, since you'll have thought through the entire world well in advance of the game. Look online for inspiration. Inkarnate is a popular map-making service, and can be found at https://inkarnate.com/. You can make a randomly-generated map online at https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/. Start with the starting town and work your way up to make the world more focused. If you want your players focusing their attention in one area, start with the town or area where your players are starting out and work your way out from there. Come up with a name for the town, and design a sheriff, mayor, and tavern. When players ask about the outside world, make the answers vague to create a sense that the characters know just as much as the players do. The major disadvantage of this approach is that you'll have to improvise a lot. When players venture out into uncharted territory, you'll be scrambling to figure out who lives there, how long they've been there, and what they want. The major advantage of this approach is that your scope will be focused. When players want to know about a new area, they'll have to put in some effort to go there instead of relying on outlying information. This can make in-game decisions feel heavy and important. Avoid railroading as you’re building your world by including options. Railroading refers to the act of removing choice from the players. This could mean that part of the map is off-limits, or a town is unreachable for no real reason. It could also mean that your world has too many rules. Maybe a town has too many guards or walls. Keep as many options open to the players as possible so that they feel like they're a part of the world. Dungeon masters often unintentionally railroad their players when they really want them to go somewhere. Avoid doing this as often as possible, even if you really want the players to experience something. You can always move an encounter at the last minute! Player choice is essential to creating a fun world. Don't start your players off in the bottom of a pit with no way to get out. Players will take unexpected routes, and they may not go where you want. You have to be able to improvise and roll with it. Don't say, “No,” just because you aren't prepared. Keep track of all of the background information in a single document. Every time that you work on your world, add it to the document. Before the first game, print the entire document and refer back to it as you play. If you ever need to add to it, simply print the additional pages and staple them to the back. It is not unusual (or bad game management) for a dungeon master to say “hold on a second,” and flip back a few pages to answer a question accurately. Name your major states and determine who lives there. Choose names for your states and major cities and determine the demographics and type of people that live there. Make the names reflect the tone and demographics of the city. For example, a human trading city might be named “Elmshire” while the neighboring orc village full of mercenaries might be called “Verzanzibu,” which sounds a little more foreign and dangerous. Be careful if you're trying to make a serious campaign. A dangerous city named “Flufftown” is going to seem ridiculous to your players. You can make mixed-race cities! They tend to be stable and focused on trading in most campaigns. If you need inspiration, visit https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/ or https://donjon.bin.sh/fantasy/town/ for ideas and names. Choose which conflicts are taking place in the background. Whether 2 nations are at war or there's a military coup taking place, a background conflict will give your world a sense of realism. Choose 1 or 2 conflicts that are taking place in the background so that the players feel like they're a part of a world that is bigger than they are. Other conflicts could include a nation trying to take over the world, political infighting, or social unrest. Draw on real-world events for inspiration! Conflicts are a good way to make locations seem like they're evolving. If there's religious persecution taking place in a town, maybe one side won while the players were away! This will give player inaction a sense of consequence and encourage them to get involved in local affairs. Come up with at least 2 notable qualities for every state and capital city. If you don't come up with a few unique characteristics for each location, they'll start to feel stale, cold, and repetitive to the players. Maybe one location has rolling hills and a fungus infestation while another area is known for having torrential downpours and bear attacks. One city could be known for having rigid laws and tall castles while another city could have a problem with gangs and illegal trade. Unique qualities for cities could relate to the architecture, laws, social structure, norms, or demographics. Interesting traits for states could relate to the geography, wildlife, foliage, or weather. Decide how important you want religion to be in your world. Gods are an important part of the Dungeons and Dragons lore, but they can radically change the layout of the game if you're designing a world from scratch. Consider how many gods you want to include in your world. If you think gods and magic make for great plot devices, use a lot of gods! It's okay to leave a bunch of them out as well. For example, if religion is really important in your world, you'll need a detailed list of deities. You'll need to put temples in your towns, and clerics have to pray to specific gods. You can use religion to generate a conflict in your world without relying on player decisions. This can be helpful if you really want something to happen in-game, but don't have a good reason based on player behavior. Create a map for your town to give players a sense of location. Players are going to want to know where they are, where they entered the city, and where the main buildings are located. Draw a map or generate one online to share with your players. A map will make the roleplaying feel more authentic and will make it easier for your players to become attached to a place. Visit https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator to randomly generate a town map. Choose a mayor and political structure for the town. Every NPC that lives in a town would know the mayor's name and what life is like in that city or village. Give your mayor a name and select a political structure for the city. Whether they hold democratic elections or have been under the thumb of a noble family for centuries, there has to be a guiding structure for the city. Pick a government based on the vibe you want to create for that town. Consider how laws are enforced in your town. A totalitarian government is probably going to have secret police and random searches, while a peaceful trading city will likely have open-air markets and lots of shops. Create 1 or 2 colorful NPCs for the players to interact with. Every city has its local legends. Create 2 NPCs (non-player characters) and give them names. Choose motivations for your NPCs and think about where the party could find them. Memorable characters will make your players feel like they're attached to something in the city, and could motivate them to become involved in a local conflict. NPC is shorthand for non-player character. It is a general term for any in-game individual that isn't controlled by the players. NPCs can be friendly, rude, aggressive, or greedy just like any player-character (or PC). For example, a town could have a well-known drunkard who hangs out at the local tavern and does magic. Maybe he gets into arguments with a goofy sheriff who has a handlebar moustache and offers money to people that offer to help track bandits. This gives your party something to get involved in as soon as they get into town! Good motivations include the desire for power, money, or the destruction of a rival. Maybe a character is just trying to have a good time! Create a tavern or inn for the party to visit. Every town needs a tavern or inn—the staple institutions of a good fantasy town. Choose names for the tavern like, “The Fairy Mother's,” or, “The Drunken Sailor,” based on the vibe you're trying to create. Good names for an inn might be, “River Stone Lodging,” or “The Early Bird.” You can combine the 2 buildings to create a tavern and inn to make things easy. You absolutely need an inn if the players are going to sleep somewhere. This is important from a game perspective because resting is how players regain hit points and spells. Visit https://donjon.bin.sh/d20/magic/shop.html to randomly generate names and inventories for shops, taverns, and inns. Players need to eat! What's on the menu at the local tavern? Come up with a few fantasy menu items, like ham soup, Dwarven ale, boar leg, or shrub salad. Design shops so that your players can trade loot and buy items. Your players need something to do with all the gold and treasure that they acquire over the course of a game. Put a shop in each town that you design and have them sell different kinds of items to give each town an identity. One town's shop could sell weapons while another town's shop might focus in rings and magic robes. Good names for shops might be, “The Treasure Chest,” or, “The Wizard's Robes.” Shopkeepers can make for fun NPCs. Give each shop a memorable character running it. You can find a randomly-generated list of store goods at https://www.realmshelps.net/stores/store.shtml. Be careful when creating a shop with too many powerful items. If your players rob the store, they'll be overpowered. Borrow official maps or find maps others have made online. It is common in the Dungeons and Dragons community to share maps and homemade materials for others to use. Wizards of the Coast, the company that owns Dungeons and Dragons, also publishes materials for players to borrow for world-building. Look online for maps and worlds that you can use and modify them as you please to make things easier. Major online communities that share homemade maps for others to use include https://www.reddit.com/r/UnearthedArcana/ , https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/ , and https://www.reddit.com/r/d100/. You can find official Dungeons and Dragons maps at https://dnd.wizards.com/ in the “Story” tab. Use the deities published in the Dungeons and Dragons texts for your pantheon. Creating your own pantheon of deities can be an overwhelming task. Use the preexisting list of gods, angels, and devils as a reference to make it easier to keep track of all of the gods. Visit https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/appendix-b-gods-of-the-multiverse for the list of gods in the game. The gods in Dungeons and Dragons are listed as either “major deities” or “minor deities.” Minor deities tend to be less powerful, and major deities typically have temples in major cities. Like players and NPCs, gods have their own alignments. A chaotic-evil god may want its followers to attack the innocent, while a god that is lawful good likely wants its followers to build shelters and engage in charity. Run an entirely prefabricated campaign if you dislike world-building. If designing a world seems uninteresting or you're short on time, there's nothing wrong with playing a world that already exists. You can find entire campaigns in the Dungeons and Dragons supplemental books. Many are listed online at https://www.adventurelookup.com/adventures/ or https://dnd.wizards.com/ in the “Story” tab. Most campaigns are designed for 5th edition, which is a specific ruleset. If you're playing a different version of the game, you may need to make your own campaigns or look harder for materials. Worlds that are made entirely from scratch are known as “homebrews” in the Dungeons and Dragons community.
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Create a continent and work your way down if you want a sprawling campaign. Start with the starting town and work your way up to make the world more focused. Avoid railroading as you’re building your world by including options. Keep track of all of the background information in a single document. Name your major states and determine who lives there. Choose which conflicts are taking place in the background. Come up with at least 2 notable qualities for every state and capital city. Decide how important you want religion to be in your world. Create a map for your town to give players a sense of location. Choose a mayor and political structure for the town. Create 1 or 2 colorful NPCs for the players to interact with. Create a tavern or inn for the party to visit. Design shops so that your players can trade loot and buy items. Borrow official maps or find maps others have made online. Use the deities published in the Dungeons and Dragons texts for your pantheon. Run an entirely prefabricated campaign if you dislike world-building.
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How to Peel a Banana
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If the traditional way of peeling a banana leaves you with a mushy top, try the monkey magic or upside-down method, which starts with holding the banana with the stem pointing downwards. Gently pinch or push the tip to tear the skin. You can also use your nail to puncture the peel. Next peel downward toward the stem and enjoy! If you have a knife handy, you can also cut the banana from the tip to the handle, and again halfway down the middle horizontally. Take the skin off the pieces and you have a peeled and quartered treat.
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Hold the banana in your hand, stem pointing up. It'll be easier to snap the stem back if it's positioned this way. Snap off the stem and peel the skin downward. Once you've done that, you can continue peeling the rest of the banana downward, in one or two more strips. This is the most common way to peel a banana, so chances are that you're already familiar with it. Enjoy. Now eat your tasty banana, biting into it and peeling it back further and further until you've eaten the whole thing. Hold the banana with the stem pointing downwards. This method has both been known as the upside-down method and the monkey method. And if it's good enough for monkeys, it should be good enough for you! Pinch or push just at the tip to tear the skin. Make sure to do this gently. If you're not having any luck, you can use your nail. Remember that one of the reasons you're doing this is to avoid smushing the banana, which happens easily when you use the traditional method. To avoid smushing the banana at its other tip, you have to still peel it gently. Peel downwards towards the stem. Just do what you would do if you were holding the banana right side up. Except this time, you should peel the pointed top downwards, toward the step. Now you can enjoy your banana! The best part is, you now have a handle to hold onto as you enjoy your favorite fruit. Take a banana that isn't overly ripe. If it's too ripe, you may find yourself in the middle of a mushy disaster if you try to snap it. Hold either side of the banana, placing it in a smiling shape. Make sure the banana is "smiling" or making a "U" shape, instead of frowning, or making the upside-down "U" shape. If it's pointed in the wrong direction, it'll be hard to snap it open. Think of it this way -- if the banana is "frowning," then you'll be frowning too, when you're unable to peel it. Snap it in half, downwards. Use both hands to crisply snap the banana in half, like you're breaking a Kit-Kat bar. You'll need to apply some force, but not too much here. Remember, if the banana is too ripe, the skin will be softer, making it tougher to snap. Peel each banana half and enjoy. Now, just peel the skin off each banana half and enjoy your tasty fruit. Do what you would do traditionally, by peeling the skin from the top down. The skin will most likely still be connected -- it's tough to truly snap it in half -- so peeling both halves may take some finesse. You can try to break the connecting skin first and then peel one half, eat it, and then repeat with the other half. Find a sharp knife. The sharper the knife, the easier it'll be able to cut through the skin of the banana. You should also get a cutting board so you can cut the banana on a thick, safe surface. Cut the banana from the tip to the handle. Place the banana on the cutting board and slice it from the very tip all the way to the handle. If the handle/stem is a little tough, you can use your hands to split them apart at the end. Cut each half down the middle horizontally. Now, place the two halves on the cutting board and cut them horizontally, to create four parts that are about the same size. Peel the skin off the four pieces. Now, just hold up each piece and gently peel the skin away from the fruit. This is an ideal method if you want to treat others to the banana, or if you want to enjoy the banana more slowly, in sections. It also just looks kind of cool! You're all done. Hold the stem of the banana so that it curves toward you. Take the stem in your dominant (throwing) hand and make sure that the banana is curving toward, and not away from you. Stand over a cutting board, a table, or something else that can stop the banana from flying out too far away from you. Snap the banana forward, like you're cracking a whip. Hold on to the stem and thrust your hand and the banana outward in a natural motion that curves downward. Just snap your wrist and use enough force to fling the banana forward. If done successfully, you should be left holding onto the stem and a sliver of peeled banana skin. If it doesn't work the first time, then try, try again -- this method does take some practice. Peel the rest of the banana the normal way. Now that you've already peeled off a sliver of banana, you can peel the banana the traditional way, from the bottom up, before you enjoy your treat. This method definitely gets creativity and flashiness points. Make a tiny cut in the surface of the top of the stem. Make the cut on the inner side of the curve of the banana (inside the "U" shape). This works best if you have a banana that is medium ripe, so that you don't mush the banana too much. And the sharper your nails, the better. Peel the banana stem back so the skin breaks where the cut was made and peel it down all the way. If you do this correctly, it won't mush the banana. Once you've made the cut, just use the opening to peel back the rest of the banana skin. This is a fun variation on peeling a banana the regular way. Hold the banana in both hands. Leave about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) between your hands so you have some space when you twist the banana. Twist the banana carefully without squeezing it. You should give it a quarter to a half twist, or just enough for the skin of the banana to break. Peel the banana the rest of the way. Now that you've broken the banana open, you can peel back the sides and enjoy your banana. Hold the banana horizontally in one hand. When you're holding it correctly, you should place it down on a cutting board as it is. Cut off each side of the banana. Use one quick swift cut of the knife to slice off the ends of each side of the banana. Slice the banana skin lengthwise and then peel off the entire skin. Be careful when you're doing this. Cut the banana peel gently so you don't slice through it or hurt the hand that is holding on to it. Once you cut it, just peel back the skin. Enjoy. This method works great if you're planning on slicing the banana to use it in a salad, or if you just like eating a banana without a peel.
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Hold the banana in your hand, stem pointing up. Snap off the stem and peel the skin downward. Enjoy. Hold the banana with the stem pointing downwards. Pinch or push just at the tip to tear the skin. Peel downwards towards the stem. Take a banana that isn't overly ripe. Hold either side of the banana, placing it in a smiling shape. Snap it in half, downwards. Peel each banana half and enjoy. Find a sharp knife. Cut the banana from the tip to the handle. Cut each half down the middle horizontally. Peel the skin off the four pieces. Hold the stem of the banana so that it curves toward you. Snap the banana forward, like you're cracking a whip. Peel the rest of the banana the normal way. Make a tiny cut in the surface of the top of the stem. Peel the banana stem back so the skin breaks where the cut was made and peel it down all the way. Hold the banana in both hands. Twist the banana carefully without squeezing it. Peel the banana the rest of the way. Hold the banana horizontally in one hand. Cut off each side of the banana. Slice the banana skin lengthwise and then peel off the entire skin. Enjoy.
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How to Survive on Your Own in the Real World
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Surviving on your own in the real world is all about supporting yourself financially, taking care of your home, and making friends. The first thing you'll need to do is get a job to pay your bills. Search for job openings online or ask friends and family if their workplaces are hiring. Even if you don't have the biggest income, there are ways to spread your budget further. Consider sharing a house or flat with other people to cut down on your expenses. Only buy things you really need and look for cheaper alternatives for your groceries. Learn to cook some basic meals, like pasta, rice, and soup dishes, which are cheaper than eating out. If you've moved far away from home, look for opportunities to meet new people, like parties, work, and classes, so you can build a support network in your new home.
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Create a resume. In order to showcase your skillsets, you will need to have a resume. However, creating one can be difficult if you have never had a job before. You will need to look at your soft skills, experiences and background to help you develop a strong resume despite these deficiencies. Also, check out creating a resume when you have no experience. Make sure you don't use distracting formats in your resume. Avoid fancy fonts and colors. Don't make your resume too long—work toward it being about the length of one page. Showcase your skills and background. The hiring manager wants to know about your potential to be successful with them. Since you don't have a lot of work experience, focus on things like your ability to meet deadlines, your customer service skills, professionalism, organization skills, teams and projects you have worked on successfully, fundraising work, hobbies, contests or competitions you have won. Don't forget school grades. Write an outstanding cover letter. When you don't have a lot of experience, your cover letter is one of the best tools you have to convince a hiring manager that they should interview you. Customize each cover letter to fit the requirements of the job position you want. Explain why you want the job and why you will excel at the position. If the job position calls for an organized administration assistant and you regularly organize everything on your desk at home in alphabetical order alongside a labeled file folder for finished work from each one of your classes, then go ahead and use this “hobby” as a selling point. Look for a job. No job means no money. No money means you'll be crawling back to your parents for a place to stay and a meal in your stomach. Understand that you may not get the first job you apply to but if you keep trying, you are bound to get something. If you are serious about living on your own, you need to be serious at looking for a job. Check local listings as well as online sites such as Monster.com, Linkedin or Indeed.com. Go in and drop off your resume. Fill out applications at places with open positions as well as those you'd like to work at. Do it every day of the week until you are offered a position. Call your contacts. Your friends, family members, neighbors, teachers and others may know someone hiring. Networking this way and letting everyone know you are in the market for a job can be a beneficial way to “get your foot in the door” somewhere. Look for a job doing something you're good at or that you can prove you'd be good at. You don't need to be a perfect match for the position but if you know you can take phone calls and talk to people, then a customer service job at a call center may be a good fit. Make calls. After you submit a resume or fill out an application, you may want to increase your chances of getting a position by calling the company directly. Introduce yourself to a supervisor or hiring manager and let them know you submitted an application for the position. Connecting this way can make your application stand out when review time comes. Go to an interview. The interview is an opportunity for you to convince the hiring manager that you have what it takes to do the job better than all the other applicants. You want to use your winning personality to help you get the job position. Remember, your goal is always to get an offer. Why do you think you'd be great at this job? If you don't have experience, think of personal traits you can bring to the job. Have stories of past experiences that demonstrate you can be successful, particularly with this job position. Be both confident and show humility. You need to convince them you can do the job but that you're willing to learn as well. Know your strengths and weaknesses but always paint weakness in a positive light. For example, maybe you used to be shy but now you understand the importance of making connections with people and make an effort to greet strangers, make new friends and be an engaged communicator. Earn money now. Making money allows you to live on your own, teaches you valuable new skillsets, shows you what you will and will not enjoy doing long-term and provides valuable references. So do whatever it takes to earn money today. Don't wait for that perfect job before making money. The job you get today does not have to be the job you're doing years later. Wait tables at night, clean houses, deliver pizza or newspapers early in the morning so you can look for a job during day hours. Start your own service doing jobs during your off hours. You can choose to do yardwork, wash cars, walk dogs, chores or babysitting. The goal is to do these things regularly enough to earn enough money to support yourself. Consider non-traditional jobs like trying out for roles in commercials, movies, theater, radio and TV. Actors and performers are usually paid well and can make royalties. Check out temporary jobs. Temporary employment firms often hire individuals to do jobs in many fields on a temporary basis. You will be told how long the position will need you so you can get an idea when to start looking for jobs again. Doing temporary work gives you an opportunity to earn skills and make connections. Be positive. Do what it takes to get a job so you can take care of yourself. Job seeking can be stressful but you need to keep at it to be successful. Be confident that you can succeed at the positions you apply to. When you don't have a lot of work experience, job searching can be frustrating as well for other reasons. Recognize that you may be limited in some ways but that you have a lot to offer in other areas. Focus on what you have to offer. If a lack of experience is continually coming back to haunt you in your job search, you should think about ways to earn that experience. Examples might be part-time internships or volunteering. It can be a bummer to work for free for a while before you move out but everyone has to start somewhere. Go to college. If you're having a hard time getting a job or you know what job you want to get and it requires a degree, then college is probably your best bet. It takes time and effort to get your degree or certificate but the end result will likely mean you are much more satisfied in the workforce than you would be without that education. Take a look at inexpensive, local colleges to see what programs are offered. Many colleges have dorms that can help you learn to live on your own. Meals are often provided as well. If you or your family can't afford college housing, financial aid can often cover some or all of it. Speak to your local college about your possibilities. Colleges also often offer work-study opportunities. These part-time jobs can give you the experience and references you need to get into higher level positions when you graduate. Work study is usually part of your financial aid package. Ask your financial aid department for details. Consider military or public service. The military and programs like AmeriCorps provide training, support and guidance for young people on how to live on your own. They can offer pathways for you to enter the workforce when you finish your term. Speak to your local recruiter for the branches you want to consider or check out nationalservice.gov for public service opportunities. Find a roommate. Sharing housing costs is a good way to save money and start living on your own. Ask around and see if someone wants to split rent and utilities with you. You might even decide to get several roommates to divide the housing costs further. Friends and family are the best resources when looking for roommates. You can also try sites like craigslist.org but be sure to check out each potential roommate's references and do background checks before moving in with anyone you don't know. Some apartments might be willing to provide two separate leases for each roommate so that you each pay the apartment complex directly. Some areas are less expensive than others. If you can find housing within your budget, then you may not need a roommate. Find a place to live. If you found a roommate who already has a place to stay, skip this step. Otherwise, venture out with your roommate and find some good deals on houses/apartments. You will likely both need to sign a lease or rental agreement. Call up the apartment complexes in your city and start asking questions. How much is rent? What utilities are included? Does the place come fully furnished? These questions give you important information that can ultimately lead to making a decision. Be aware that many apartments charge an application fee (usually $25-50) as well as require a security deposit and/or first and last month's rent. You may also be responsible for renter's insurance. Be sure you have enough saved up to cover these extra costs. Pay the required fees and sign the lease--a 12 month lease is standard but some apartments may offer 6 month or even month-to-month options, which can be good if you want to try out a certain location or roommate. When you have decided on an apartment, take pictures of the exterior and interior before moving in so you have proof that any damage existed before you got there. Keep the images along with the date they were taken somewhere safe in case you ever need them. Make sure you understand the rules at your new apartment--not following them can get you into trouble. Are pets allowed? If so, is there a pet deposit required? Make decisions. If you have a roommate, decide how household chores will be split up between you and your roommate. Decide how you and your roommate will split expenses. Simple decisions like these, if dealt with early on, can save a lot of trouble as time goes by. Establish ground rules. Discuss things like noise, chores, utility fees, smoking, guests and consequences of not following the rules. You may want to both sign a roommate agreement so that you are on the same page, understand what is expected of you and can avoid conflict later. Set up the utilities. If utilities are not included in your lease or rental agreement, call the utility companies and have them set up the utilities that you need. You will need to find out what companies manage the water, gas, electricity, trash, phone and internet services in your area and contact them to see how to get set up. You might need a copy of your lease, so be sure to have it handy. Bundle your services. Phone and internet companies often have deals where you can pay for multiple services at a discount. Because you are now paying for your utilities, you'll want to be as energy efficient as possible. Buy energy efficient lightbulbs and turn off the lights whenever possible. Don't stay up as late as you used to. Keep blankets handy for when it gets cold rather than relying on your heater. Create a budget. You will need to calculate all of your expenses (rent, utilities, food, etc.) as well as your income and create a plan of how you will spend your money. Money management is possibly the most important part of living on your own. You must manage your money so you will have enough money to cover your expenses. Do not allow yourself to spend more money on leisure activities (bowling, movies, eating out, etc.) than you have allotted in your budget. Otherwise, you may not be able to pay your bills. Remember to include incidentals into your budget such as gas, insurance, furniture, clothing, repairs, ect. Try to put a little bit of money away into savings every paycheck in case you need it later. Pay bills on time. You will need to check your due dates for every bill and keep a note of them somewhere. You will need to decide which bills to pay every month with a certain paycheck. Try to maintain consistent, on-time payments so your credit is not adversely affected. Feed yourself. Your days of someone else providing your daily nutritional intake are over. You need to figure out how you are going to eat multiple meals every day on your new budget. It can be a bit challenging at first, especially figuring out how to eat healthy on your own, but in time it will get easier. Don't live exclusively on frozen dinner and Ramen noodles. When you lack the nutrition your body needs, you can get sick, lose concentration and not have the energy you need to take care of yourself. Learn to cook. There are many recipes online you can refer to in order to help you figure out what you can make with what you have. There are also meal plans and quick meal ideas that you may want to check out. Throw together a bag of rice, some cooked chicken and spinach and you have a fairly healthy, quick, inexpensive meal. Make enough for leftovers. When you do cook a meal, make enough to last more than one day. Since there is likely to be only you and possibly another person or two, this shouldn't be too difficult. Double or triple the ingredients. Refrigerate or freeze extra for later. Avoid spending money on fast food or going out to eat too often. While eating out is usually quicker than making food at home, it costs a lot more. These expenses can really add up. Take advantage of invitations. When a friend or family member invites you out or over to eat, take it! It's a chance for a good, free meal. Do your chores. Mom and dad aren't going to tell you to take out the trash anymore or clean your room. Now it is time for you to realize why they told you to do these things. Keeping up with chores is important to avoid smells and unwanted critters like roaches, mice and ants. Clean up messes every day, especially if they contain food particles. Sweep the floors, vacuum carpets, wipe down counters and stove tops. You'll want to clean toilets, bath tubs, showers and mop at least weekly as well. Wash laundry regularly. Your clothes will pile up. If you don't want to walk around in dirty clothes, you should probably do your laundry at least once a week. If your complex or apartment has a laundry room, great. If not, then you may need to go to the laundry mat. Check the labels of your clothes to make sure you wash them correctly. Do your dishes every day. Dishes can pile up and start to smell. You will want to wash them, either by hand or in a dishwasher. Don't forget to dry them and put them away. Take out the trash whenever it gets full. The trash will smell and collect more and more refuse if you don't close it up and take it out—not to mention the mice and roaches that will be attracted to your growing pile of debris. Teach yourself to fix things. Paying for repairs can get expensive. Luckily, if you live in an apartment complex, the landlord should pay for repairs. However, you need to know some basic things like where your circuit breaker box is in case the power goes out, how to change a broken light bulb and how to unclog a toilet. Shop wisely. You're on your own now, and you need to buy your own food, socks and toilet paper. Pay attention to the inexpensive, off-brand names that give you more bang for your buck. If you buy perishables like fruit and vegetables (and you should!) make sure you eat them before they go bad. Make a list before you go to the store of the things you will need for the next week according to your budget and don't let yourself get distracted while you're there. Figure out transportation. Use public transportation, carpool, bike or walk, if you can. Cars can be an expensive investment that adds car payments, insurance, maintenance and gas into your budget. When you're just starting out, that nice car you've had your eye on may not be feasible, especially if you haven't built up your credit yet. Make new friends. Now that you're on your own, you will probably need to make new friends and social connections as well. Look for opportunities to meet people, such as classes, parties, concerts, work and events. Go beyond just introducing yourself and making small talk. Connect with people about things you're both passionate about. Look for clues that you might share something in common and have similar experiences or goals. Are they wearing your favorite team logo? Are they riding the scooter you always dreamed of getting? Are they studying anthropology like you plan to? The best way to find out about people is to ask. Hold a conversation. Be genuinely interested in what someone has to say. Be sure to share about yourself during the conversation as well to create trust. Face your fears. If you don't like crowds, bugs or being alone, deal with your fears as soon as possible to make living on your own easier. Chances are, no one's going to swat that fly for you or entertain you all night and day. You will likely have to wade through crowds at the store or at school or work on your own. Get used to it.
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Create a resume. Write an outstanding cover letter. Look for a job. Make calls. Go to an interview. Earn money now. Be positive. Go to college. Consider military or public service. Find a roommate. Find a place to live. Make decisions. Set up the utilities. Create a budget. Pay bills on time. Feed yourself. Do your chores. Teach yourself to fix things. Shop wisely. Figure out transportation. Make new friends. Face your fears.
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How to Prepare for Retirement
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To prepare for retirement, invest in retirement plans such as 401(k)s or 403(b)s, which allow you to make monthly deposits that will be matched by your employer. Additionally, find out if your employer offers a pension plan, which pays out a fixed amount when you retire. If you want to set up an account independent of work, then look into Individual Retirement Savings plans, or IRAs. You can also set aside funds specifically for medical expenses with a Health Spending Account.
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Figure out how much you need to spend. Many financial advisers use a rule of thumb for needed retirement income of 60 to 66 percent of current pretax income. However, this estimate is just a rule of thumb for an average case. To estimate your retirement expenses yourself, begin with a baseline, and then make adjustments. For your beginning baseline, start with your current monthly income. This will give you an idea of how much you currently spend each month. Then deduct expenses that you currently have that will disappear after retirement. For example, suppose your current monthly income is $5,000 after taxes. Assume that your monthly expenses equal your monthly income, so begin with this number. Deduct your savings. After retirement, you won't be saving anymore. Suppose you save $500 each month. Deduct that from your total. $ 5 , 000 − $ 500 = $ 4 , 500 {\displaystyle \$5,000-\$500=\$4,500}. Deduct how much you'll save in living expenses if your home is paid off by the time you retire. For example, if you're paying $1,000 per month towards your home and it is paid off, you no longer have to pay that amount in retirement. $ 4 , 500 − $ 1 , 000 = $ 3 , 500 {\displaystyle \$4,500-\$1,000=\$3,500}. Consider changes in your lifestyle. If you are going to travel, then some expenses might increase. However, you might also decide you need to spend less on commuting, clothing, and groceries. Suppose you can reduce your monthly transportation, grocery and clothing budget by $300 per month. But, you plan to take one large trip each year for $5,000, so you plan to save $450 per month for this trip. The net change means adding $150 per month to your budget. $ 3 , 500 + $ 150 = $ 3 , 650 {\displaystyle \$3,500+\$150=\$3,650}. Calculate your annual income gap. Determine how much income you will receive from your current retirement savings, including Social Security, your pension and any retirement accounts you already have. Compare that monthly income with your estimated monthly expenses. Multiply that number by 12 to get your yearly income gap. Using the above example, you estimated that you will spend $3,650 each month in retirement. Suppose you know you will receive $1,100 from Social Security and $1,250 per month from your pension. Your monthly income will be $ 1 , 100 + $ 1 , 250 = $ 2 , 350 {\displaystyle \$1,100+\$1,250=\$2,350}. Your income gap is $ 3 , 650 − $ 2 , 350 = $ 1 , 300 ∗ 12 = $ 15 , 600 {\displaystyle \$3,650-\$2,350=\$1,300*12=\$15,600}. Calculate how much you will need to save. Assume you will want to withdraw 4 percent from your retirement savings per year. Multiply your annual income gap by 25 to estimate 25 years of living past retirement. This will tell you how much more you need to save between now and retirement in order to have enough. In the above example, your annual income gap is $15,600. Multiply this by 25. $ 15 , 600 ∗ 25 = $ 390 , 000 {\displaystyle \$15,600*25=\$390,000}. You need to save an additional $390,000 using retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA. These numbers are rough estimates and presume no draw down of principal after retirement. You may have to adjust your calculations to include more years of retirement if your spouse is much younger than you are. Another option is to purchase a lifetime annuity. These annuities can be purchased for a variety of amounts that provide different payouts as income each month or year for life. For example, an annuity to fill your $15,600 gap over your 25-year retirement would likely cost you about $160,000. Decide when to apply for Social Security benefits. The age at which you begin to collect Social Security benefits affects the percentage of benefits you will actually receive. Choosing the optimum age at which you should apply for benefits depends on many factors. Consider your life expectancy and financial picture to decide how long to wait. Waiting until full retirement age allows you to collect 100 percent of your Social Security benefits. If you were born before 1938, full retirement age is 65 years old. For those born in 1938 and after, full retirement age can be up to 67 years of age. To determine your full retirement age, refer to the Social Security Administration's retirement chart at https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/agereduction.html. If you can wait until age 70 to collect Social Security, you can collect an even higher monthly check. For example, persons born after 1943 earn an increased benefit of 8 percent per year of deferral. You can begin collecting Social Security as young as age 62. However, you will receive a permanently reduced amount. If your full retirement age is 67 and you begin collecting at age 62, your benefit amount will be reduced by 30 percent. If you have other financial resources, it makes sense to delay collecting Social Security benefits until you are of full retirement age. If you will have high expenses in your retirement, such as if you devote much of your retirement income to an entrepreneurial goal or if you are in poor health, it may make more sense to begin collecting Social Security benefits at a younger age. This makes sure that you have a steady enough income through this time to support your living expenses. Apply for benefits. Apply for your Social Security Benefits three months before you want them to begin. You can choose to begin collecting Social Security before you stop working. If your full retirement age is over the age of 65 and you want to wait to apply for Social Security, you should still apply for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. You can apply for retirement benefits or Medicare online at https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib. To apply by phone, call 1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778. To apply in person, visit your local Social Security office. To find your local office, visit the website https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp and enter your zip code. If you live outside of the United States, contact the nearest Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate. You can find the contact information by visiting https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/. Coordinate benefits for your spouse. If you have a spouse who has not worked enough to qualify for their own Social Security benefits, they may be able to qualify for spouse's benefits. These benefits follow the same age rules as regular benefits. That is, a qualifying spouse must be at least 62 years of age and will receive benefits at that age at a lower amount than they would at their full retirement age. Former spouses (from divorce) who were married to you at least 10 years may also be entitled to spouse's benefits. Provide the required documents. When you apply for Social Security benefits, you will need to provide documents to prove your identity. The documents must be either original or certified by the issuing office. You can mail them or personally bring them to your local Social Security office. The documents will be copied and returned to you. If you don't have all of the required documents, the people in the Social Security office can help you to get them. You will need your Social Security number. Have your birth certificate from the state where you were born. Bring your W-2 forms from your last year of employment. If you were in the military, bring your military discharge papers. If your spouse or children are applying for benefits, bring their birth certificates and Social Security numbers. If you were not born in the United States, bring proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status. Provide the name of your bank and bank account numbers so your funds can be directly deposited into your account. Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of any changes that affect your benefits. If any circumstances arise that affect your ability to collect your benefits, you must immediately notify the SSA. These changes include a change of address, marital status or direct deposit accounts. Also, if your citizenship status changes or you are leaving the United States for more than 30 days, you must notify the SSA. Finally, the SSA must be made aware if you are convicted of a criminal offense, become unable to manage your funds or die. Enroll in Medicare when you turn 65. Medicare is health insurance from the U.S. government for people 65 and older. Enroll by visiting the Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. If you want your coverage to start the month you turn 65, enroll three months before your 65th birthday. Medicare has several parts. Medicare Part A is hospital insurance that covers your inpatient care in a hospital. It is free for most people 65 and older. Medicare Part B covers doctor's visits, outpatient care and other services not covered by Medicare Part A. You have to pay a premium for Medicare Part B. It is based on your annual income. As of 2012, the premiums ranged from $99.90 to 319.70. The premium is deducted from your monthly Social Security check. Medicare Part C is the Medicare Advantage Plans. This is insurance provided by a private company that contracts the Medicare to provide you Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. It also usually provides prescription coverage. You pay a monthly premium that varies depending on the plan you choose. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you don't need a Medigap policy. Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. Purchase Medigap insurance. Some people choose to purchase an additional health insurance policy to cover anything not covered by Medicare. These expenses include co-pays and annual deductibles. You can purchase Medigap insurance from a private health insurance company. You can choose from 12 different Medigap policies. They are known as Medigap A through F. Medigap A is the most basic, and each subsequent policy offers more coverage. If you are married, you and your spouse must each purchase a Medigap policy. Save money to pay for healthcare in retirement. When you reach 65, you will be eligible for Medicare, but this doesn't cover everything. You will have to pay a premium for some of your Medicare coverage, and you will also likely want to purchase Medigap insurance. In addition, you will have to pay out of pocket for anything not covered by your insurance, such as co-pays and deductibles. Fidelity Investments estimates that a retired couple will need to spend $240,000 of their own money to cover 20 years of healthcare expenses. Compare pension and defined contribution plans. Pensions are defined benefit plans, meaning that they provide you with a set amount each month in retirement. Other retirement plans, like 401(k)s, are defined contribution plans which only pay out money that has been put into the account over the years. These plans may also allow you to pick your own investments. The amount distributed to the plan holder depends on how much they want to withdraw. In other words, pension plans place the investment risk on the plan provider, whereas defined contribution plans place that risk on the plan holder. Find out if your employer offers a pension plan. A pension plan is a retirement account provided by your employer. It pays out a fixed amount when you retire. The amount it pays is based on your salary and how long you worked for your employer. A pension is a defined benefit plan. This means that your employer automatically enrolls you in the plan. You may need to remain employed for a certain amount of time, such as a year, before you qualify for enrollment. Your employer makes all of the investment decisions, usually through an investment firm. Learn about your employer’s vesting schedule. Vesting means acquiring ownership of your benefits. You may need to work for a defined number of years before you become fully vested. Cliff vesting means that after a pre-determined number of years of continuous employment, you own 100 percent of your pension. However, if you leave before you become vested, you forfeit any pension that has been saved for you. Graded vesting means that after a pre-determined number of years, you own a certain percentage of your pension. The percentage you own increases incrementally the longer you remain employed by your employer. After a certain number of years, you become 100 percent vested. Keep your employer's vesting schedule in mind if you are considering a career change. Unlike other kinds of retirement accounts, you may not be able to take your pension with you if you leave your job. The amount of the pension you own when you leave your job depends on your employer's vesting schedule. Access your pension benefits. You cannot access your pension benefits until you reach retirement age. The retirement age is defined by your pension plan. Typically, you must be 65 years old. Some pension plans allow you to begin collecting benefits when you are as young as 55 years of age or in the event of a disability. You may be able to start collecting your pension benefits before your retirement age. However, you will not receive 100 percent of your pension if you choose this option. Ask your employer to explain how your benefits vary depending upon the age at which you begin collecting. Decide how to collect your pension benefits. You can choose between a lump-sum payment or monthly annuity payments. The option you choose depends on how much money you need per month. Your comfort level with managing the responsibilities of a large sum of money also matters. If you aren't an experienced investor, you may feel more comfortable with choosing to receive steady payments from your pension plan. If you choose a lump-sum payment, you must understand how to budget it wisely and how to invest it so it continues to grow. A lump-sum payment may be taxed unless it is rolled into an individual retirement account (IRA). Manage your lump-sum payment. If you choose to receive a lump-sum payment, you may be able to enjoy certain advantages. With the help of a trusted financial advisor, you can plan to invest the money and leave it to your heirs. However, you must also consider the responsibilities involved. With a lump-sum payment, you don't have to worry about the financial health of your employer. If your company goes out of business, you don't have to worry that your pension benefits will go away. Invest your lump-sum payment to allow it to continue to grow. You can put it into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), and put a portion of into an immediate annuity that pays you a monthly income. This way you can enjoy a steady monthly income while allowing part of your pension to continue to grow. Pay taxes. Your pension benefits may be subject to state and federal income taxes. It depends on how your employer set up the plan contributions. Generally, the taxable portion of your pension income is taxed at the same rate as your ordinary income. The IRS applies separate rules for “qualified” and “non-qualified” pension plans. The “General Rule” applies to “non-qualified” plans. A “non-qualified” pension plan does not get favorable tax treatment. Contributions made by your employer or you do not get taxed. But any return on the investment does get taxed in the year in which you receive it. The “Simplified Rule” applies favorable tax rates to “qualified” pension plans. These are plans that accept pre-tax contributions. With these plans, the benefit is fully taxable in the year in which you receive it. However, chances are that your tax bracket will be lower when you retire than it was when you were working. Therefore, you won't pay as much in taxes on this income. Open a defined contribution plan with your employer. Depending on the type of company for which you work, your employer may either offer a 401(k) or a 403(b) plan. You may be automatically enrolled in this type of plan and have employer matching (where your contributions are matched by your employer), depending on your employer's policies. These accounts are separate from individual retirement plans like IRAs or Roth IRAs, which do not involve your employer. Contributions are made pre-tax. This means you only pay income taxes on the portion of your salary that you did not contribute to the retirement account. The funds you contribute to the account are then invested to allow them to grow. Your employer may offer you a default investment. Or, you may be able to choose how to invest the money. Your employer may also offer a matching program. This means they may match your contributions up to a certain amount. You must comply with the limits for contributions. The contribution limits depend on your age and marital status. As of 2015, for those under the age of 50, the maximum an individual can contribute is $18,000 per year or $1,500 per month. Couples can contribute up to $36,000 per year. Those over the age of 50 can contribute up to $24,000 per year per individual, or up to $48,000 per year for a couple. You pay income taxes on the money when you collect it during retirement. Open a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This is a bank account that allows you to save money for retirement in a tax-advantaged way. Also, age and the amount of contributions you are already making to retirement accounts at work affect the tax advantages of your IRA account. With a traditional IRA, you may be able to deduct contributions to your IRA on your tax return. A Rollover IRA is funded with money from a 401(k) or 403(b) from a previous employer. Open a Roth IRA. The tax advantages for which your IRA qualifies depends on the type of IRA account you open. With a Roth IRA, you make contributions to the retirement account post-tax. The money then grows tax-free over time. This means that when you withdraw the money during retirement, you don't pay any taxes on it, but you cannot deduct contribution from income as made. Open a Health Spending Account (HSA). An HSA account allows you to save for certain kinds of expenses, such as doctor visits, prescription medications, dental and eye care and related costs. Then, these expenses become tax deductible when you are preparing your annual tax return. Unlike other kinds of retirement accounts, you can use the money before you retire. The funds roll over from year to year, and you must only use them on healthcare-related expenses. However, once you are 65, you can withdraw the funds and use the money for anything. The maximum annual contribution is $3,350 for an individual or $6,650 for a family. The amount increases by $1,000 if a family member is 55 years of age or older. Choose the right time to move. Downsizing is a part of many people's retirement plan. However, leaving the family home may also require leaving behind a community and connections that are important to you. Picking the right time to leave your family home is a personal decision. For some, the change happens when both partners in a marriage are still alive and want to spend time together in a different place. For others, the death of a spouse prompts the decision to move. When you decide that the time has come to look for new housing in retirement, consider not only your budget but also your lifestyle, the proximity to your family and the status of your health. Consider your health. If you are in good health, you can choose to live independently. However, you must accept that changes in your health are an unavoidable part of aging. Your health status can change gradually, or you may experience a sudden decline in health. If you have enough money, you can stay in your home and arrange for professional caretakers to help you. If not, you may have to arrange to either live with a family member or move to a facility where you will be cared for. Decide on a living arrangement. Retirees have many different kinds of housing options. Each has its own advantages and shortcomings. Choose your living arrangement based on your needs, lifestyle and family circumstances. Staying in your family home is one option to consider. If it's not too big for you to manage, it might be the best place for you because you are already connected to the community. To make this work, you may need to make plans to get help with home maintenance. Also, down the road, you may need to arrange for home health care. If you stay in your home and have significant equity in that home, you may be able to get a reverse mortgage. This loan pays you for the equity in the home. It is only available to those over the age of 62. Moving to a townhouse or condominium community is an option if you don't want to have to worry about property maintenance. You can choose a mixed-age location or a 55-and-older community, depending on your preferences. Retirement communities are independent living quarters where you are provided with amenities such as chef-prepared dining, inside and outside property maintenance and a 24-hour nursing staff. Contemplate the consequences of moving to a remote locale. When you were younger, you may have dreamed of retiring in a tropical paradise. However, actually doing this may isolate you from people you really need in retirement. Think about the effect of detaching from your community connections and family ties on a permanent basis. This is an even bigger consideration if you are single. If you can afford it, consider purchasing a vacation home where you can live for part of the year. This way, you can have the best of both worlds. Factor in your budget. Where you end up in retirement will depend largely on your net worth and your monthly income. Retirement communities, townhouses, and vacation homes are expensive. So are in-home personal care and skilled nursing services. If you haven't already done so, create a monthly budget. Begin to plan for the long-term and think about how you are going to support yourself physically and financially as you age. Enlist the help of you children and other family members in making these decisions. Anticipate the emotional impact of giving up your career. If you are someone who felt defined by your career, you may experience a significant sense of loss upon your retirement. Also, the thought of somebody replacing you at work can make you feel unimportant. It can be difficult to validate yourself without the connection to a career. Over time, you may begin to feel depressed or anxious, and you may even begin to second-guess your decision to retire. Build a new identity for yourself by using your time to find meaningful ways to connect with other people and use your talents in a positive way. Some retirees find second “careers,” either paid or on a volunteer basis, that they find very gratifying. Adjust to spending more time with your spouse or family. When you are both working full time, you and your spouse may have become accustomed to your independence from each other. The changes to your daily routine in retirement may cause you to feel you've given up some of this autonomy. Remember that with time you will learn to adjust to spending more time at home with your spouse. However, it's important to schedule some activities apart pursuing your separate interests. Decide how you will structure your days. Think about how many hours per week you devote to your job. Not just the 40-hour work week, but also commuting and spending time at home getting ready for work. All of these hours will be free during your retirement. Plan how you will spend that time being productive to avoid boredom. Do volunteer work. Many people feel find fulfillment by devoting time to meaningfully giving back in some way. Spend more time being active. Participate in outdoor activities that you enjoy such as golf. Exercise frequently. The physical activity will have an emotional and physical benefit. Plan to travel. Plan to visit children and grandchildren who do not live nearby. Schedule vacations to places you've always wanted to see. Find other sources of social interaction. Some people are homebodies and relish the idea of spending time on their own at home. Others are social butterflies and thrive on being around other people. Whichever you are, you will need to schedule activities that give you social interactions. Joining clubs or groups, taking classes or getting a part-time job can provide you with the relationships you need to feel vital. Extend your current employment. According to a study, nearly 40 percent of Americans age 55 and older are working. In fact, workers aged 55 and older accounted for virtually all of the workforce growth in the United States between 2007 and 2014. If you are physically still able to work, consider extending your current employment as long as you can, even if you qualify for retirement. Doing so will help you save even more for your eventual retirement. Start a new career after retirement. According to a study done by Merrill Lynch in 2014, nearly 40 percent of Americans age 55 and older are working. In fact, workers aged 55 and older accounted for virtually all of the workforce growth in the United States between 2007 and 2014. Nearly 60 percent of retirees venture into a new line of work after the age of 55. Also, working retirees are three times more likely to be entrepreneurs than their younger counterparts. Delay tapping into your nest-egg. Some people choose to continue working for financial reasons. For example, many companies have eliminated pensions. Also, recent economic uncertainty has eaten away at many people's retirement savings. In addition, if your full retirement age for Social Security is 67, you may choose to continue working until you can collect your full benefits. Stay mentally active. Choosing to work in retirement isn't all about the money. It is a way for people to stay mentally active as they age. Others are motivated by increasing life expectancy, which means their retirement may last 20 years or more. They are therefore motivated to find greater purpose, social connections and fulfillment. Stay within the income limits for Social Security. If you sign up for Social Security benefits before your full retirement age, you will likely have your benefits withheld while you are still collecting a salary. As of 2009, if you earn more than $14,160, you must give $1 back to Social Security for every $2 you earn. If you are of full retirement age, the limit is higher. As of 2009, those at full retirement age could earn up to $37,680 and still collect Social Security benefits without a penalty. Estimate the effect on your pension benefits. Most defined-benefit pension plans are calculated based on a pre-determined number of years. If your tenure with the company exceeds that number of years, you won't get any additional pension benefits. Also, remember that your pension benefit is going to be based on your income for the last few years you worked. If you work reduced hours in your later years, your lower earnings could reduce your pension benefit. Delay enrolling in Medicare Parts B and D. If you are still covered under your employer's health insurance policy, don't pay the premiums to also enroll in Medicare Parts B and D. That would be double-paying for health insurance. Also, if you are enrolled in Medicare, your company's health insurance plan is going to try to make Medicare your primary insurance. This means you'll be responsible for the co-pays and deductibles stated in your Medicare plan, which may be higher than those stated by your company's healthcare plan. Calculate the impact on your income tax. If you have already started to receive Social Security benefits or are collecting retirement income from a pension or an IRA, continuing to earn a paycheck on top of these income streams may bump you up into the next tax bracket. This could cost you thousands of dollars in taxes. If you are going to be receiving distributions from a 401(k), you can delay the payments until after you stop working. But, if you have a traditional IRA, you must start receiving payments once you turn 70 ½, even if you are still working.
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Figure out how much you need to spend. Consider changes in your lifestyle. Calculate your annual income gap. Calculate how much you will need to save. Decide when to apply for Social Security benefits. Apply for benefits. Coordinate benefits for your spouse. Provide the required documents. Notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of any changes that affect your benefits. Enroll in Medicare when you turn 65. Purchase Medigap insurance. Save money to pay for healthcare in retirement. Compare pension and defined contribution plans. Find out if your employer offers a pension plan. Learn about your employer’s vesting schedule. Access your pension benefits. Decide how to collect your pension benefits. Manage your lump-sum payment. Pay taxes. Open a defined contribution plan with your employer. Open a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Open a Roth IRA. Open a Health Spending Account (HSA). Choose the right time to move. Consider your health. Decide on a living arrangement. Contemplate the consequences of moving to a remote locale. Factor in your budget. Anticipate the emotional impact of giving up your career. Adjust to spending more time with your spouse or family. Decide how you will structure your days. Find other sources of social interaction. Extend your current employment. Start a new career after retirement. Stay within the income limits for Social Security. Estimate the effect on your pension benefits. Delay enrolling in Medicare Parts B and D. Calculate the impact on your income tax.
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How to Make Someone Feel Good About Bad Grades
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You can help someone feel better about their bad grades by offering them some inspiration and hope for the future. Try sharing a personal story about how you overcame adversity, even if it doesn't necessarily pertain to an academic setting. Telling a story about a struggle or failure that you had to deal with will help them relate to you. You could also offer to help them study for any tests they have in the future. Take a moment to remind them of their other talents to give them hope. For instance, you could say, “I know it sucks to fail a math test. But you love history, and you're doing great in that class!”
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Let the person vent. Sometimes, when someone we care about feels crappy, the best thing we can offer is a listening ear. Give your loved one the opportunity to air his or her grievances about academic problems. Being able to express oneself in this way can be incredibly soothing. Plus, allowing your loved one to vent shows that you care. Demonstrate active listening by turning to face the person and making regular eye contact. Nod your head or make appropriate sounds to show you're listening, such as “uh-huh.” When the person is done talking, try to reflect back what he or she has said using emotion. For example, you might say “It sounds like you're really angry about your performance on the test.” At this point, simply let the person talk. Refrain from trying to “fix” the problem just yet. Share a story of how you overcame adversity. One humbling way to support your friend during this tough circumstance is to share a situation in which you struggled. It might pertain to academics or it might merely be an anecdote about a different obstacle you have to overcome. Just make sure that the message is clear, and that you don't make yourself seem better than your friend. It may be scary at first to open up and tell someone about a difficulty you faced. However, it's important to note that sharing your story may help your friend see that everyone encounters hardships and that it's entirely possible to succeed despite setbacks. Offer to help however you can. Although you can't fix the situation, there may be something you can do to help the person through it. Are you good in the subject that he or she is struggling in? Perhaps you could casually offer some tips on how to improve. Do you have pretty good study skills? Maybe you can share some of those nuggets of wisdom with your friend. Keep in mind that your friend may not want your help. Instead of thinking in advance of how you will help, simply ask “Is there anything I can do?” and see what the person's response is. If he or she wants help from you, let them make a specific request. That way you don't put your foot in your mouth by coming off like you're superior. Remind them about other talents. Give your loved one a much-needed self-esteem boost. It's normal for someone's self-esteem to take a hit after performing poorly in school. Take a moment to offer a sincere compliment on some other attribute. Remind the person what else he or she has going despite having a bad grade. You can say something like “I know it sucks that you got an F in math. Luckily, you don't have to worry about that in English. You're the best student in that class!” Just make sure the compliment is true and the person knows you're not just saying it to make them feel better. Be there. If your friend is upset over bad grades, the very best comfort you can offer is your presence. Just be there. Extend a shoulder for them, if they'd like. It's not really your job to fix the situation or make it better in any way, really. It's up to your friend to deal with poor grades, but he or she will certainly appreciate you showing support and acknowledging that it's a sucky situation. Suggest a day trip. If your friend or family member just got news about bad grades, you could help cheer him or her up by planning a spontaneous trip. If you are able to drive, select an interesting destination that you can visit and return from within a day. If you are not driving, be creative and come up with a cool place you can visit around your community. The spontaneity of taking an unexpected trip can help get the person's mind off poor academics temporarily. This can also be a great way to shake up a boring routine and have a little fun. Watch a funny movie or videos. As the old saying goes, “laughter is the best medicine.” Make your friend crack up and roll over with giggles, if only for a brief moment. Laughter is a terrific way to cheer a friend up after getting a bad report card. Plus, studies demonstrate that it soothes tension and is good for your overall health. Browse YouTube for hilarious videos of animals or babies. Or, turn on your TV and watch a comedy. The point is to help your friend lighten the load for a bit and take some of the stress away. Go for a walk in nature. Has your friend or family member been locked up in his or her room sulking over bad grades? A quick and cost-free way to lift his or her mood and provide a distraction is to simply go outside. Aim for somewhere green and natural rather than a cityscape, if possible. Research shows that walking in a natural environment reduces the amount of cortisol, or stress hormone, in the body. Have a dance party. Help your friend move his or her body and generate some endorphins with an old-school dance party. Put together a playlist of your favorite songs and show up on his or her doorstep ready to shake your groove thing! Dancing can improve mood and boost self-esteem in addition to providing an excellent workout. Dancing can also offer a method of release. Your friend may be able to express anger, frustration, and disappointment more easily by channeling these emotions into body movements. Give some age-old advice about trying again. Remind your friend that everyone faces adversity at some point and it is what you do after that really counts. Express the importance of having a positive attitude about academics and staying persistent. Be sure you emphasize the significance of effort above ability. Not everyone can be a straight-A student, but everyone can put in the effort and do their very best. You can also research some empowering motivational quotes to share with your friend for a push in a positive direction. For example, a famous proverb says “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.” Tell them that their grades are not a reflection of who they are as a person. Just because the person got a bad grade does not mean that they are not "good" at that or able to do it. A bad grade is just a measurement of the person's skill at that particular point, and a bad grade can be improved with extra studying and practice. It's just a temporary reflection of what they knew at that point. For example, you could say, "I know that you don't understand multiplying fractions right now, but I know that you'll work extra hard to get a better grade on the next test!" Or, you can say something like, "I know that you're not happy with this score, but it doesn't mean that you are 'dumb.' It just means that you didn't understand this concept." Help them set realistic goals. As a friend, you can motivate your friend after making a bad grade by suggesting that he or she set a goal to improve the grade. Setting a goal can give your friend something to focus on and making strides to reach it can offer a needed confidence boost. Keep in mind that this goal should be realistic and attainable, not a stab in the dark. For instance, if your friend made an F on his or her report card, it would be unreasonable to strive to get an A by the end of the next grading period. Maybe the person can set a goal to bring the F up to a C or a B, which is more feasible. Encourage better organizational and time-management skills. In some cases, you may be dealing with an exceptionally bright student who merely has trouble getting assignments turned in on time, or forgetting to complete them in the first place. If this is the case, your friend may benefit from learning some time-management and organizational strategies to help him or her become a better student. Some easy-to-implement tips include: Using a planner to write down assignments Assigning different colors to certain subject folders and notebooks to keep materials organized Aiming to complete projects at least a day or two prior to the deadline Keeping a consist daily and weekly schedule Stocking your backpack with everything you need to be productive Keeping your work area clutter-free and distraction-free Working for a period of time and then scheduling a short break (e.g. 30 minutes of work = 5-minute break) Creating a note-taking system Developing a reward system to inspire project completion Recommend that your friend start communicating with teachers. Sometimes, teachers have no idea whether or not a teaching method is successful. Encourage the student to go in and talk to their teacher about what he or she is not retaining well. Perhaps the teacher can offer additional assignments to ensure that the material is understood or even suggest online learning tools to practice at home. Your friend may also need to adopt the habit of speaking up in class and asking questions as the material is being taught. Practice at home with him or her raising his hand and asking a question to achieve a better understanding. Recommend that they go over their old tests with their teacher to narrow down which areas they don't understand or which portions of problems they are getting stuck on. You could also suggest that they ask their teacher for extra tutoring.
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Let the person vent. Share a story of how you overcame adversity. Offer to help however you can. Remind them about other talents. Be there. Suggest a day trip. Watch a funny movie or videos. Go for a walk in nature. Have a dance party. Give some age-old advice about trying again. Tell them that their grades are not a reflection of who they are as a person. Help them set realistic goals. Encourage better organizational and time-management skills. Recommend that your friend start communicating with teachers.
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How to Learn Martial Arts
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To learn martial arts, sign up for a local class with a martial arts instructor. Come to class consistently and with a positive mindset, since martial arts are both physically and mentally demanding. Listen carefully to your instructor's directions and train hard during each class. Mastering martial arts skills can take some time, so remember to be patient with yourself.
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Determine which martial art interests you the most. Watch videos online of different martial artists to get an idea of which style you want to learn. If you are looking for practical self-defense tactics, Brazilian jiu-jitsu , Muay Thai , or Krav Maga may be for you. If you want to learn a more traditional martial art that also puts an emphasis on discipline and tradition, Wing Chun Kung Fu , Taekwondo, and Karate are great martial arts to learn. Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Krav Maga put an emphasis on grappling, ground and pound, and submissions. Krav Maga also covers stand-up striking and weapon defense. Muay Thai is a stand-up discipline from Thailand that emphasizes punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Wing Chun Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and Karate concentrate on stand-up striking, which includes punches and kicks. You can use all martial arts for self-defense, but Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Krav Maga use the most practical tactics and concentrate less on ceremony and “set-up” scenarios. Think about your personality. If you don't like hugging people, for instance, you might not want to choose a martial art that focuses mainly on grappling. If you like using your hands, you might not choose a kicking school. Search online for classes in your area. Look for martial arts classes in your area to see what's available to you. Depending on where you live, there may be limited options for specific disciplines. Read online reviews of the different schools you find to help narrow down your decision. Some colleges and universities have martial arts classes that you can sign up for. See if your local community center offers classes. Consider visiting the class. If you're still unsure of whether you want to sign up, many schools allow prospective students to visit a class. You may also be able to get a free first lesson. Call the school or dojo that you are interested in and ask whether you can visit the class before signing up. You can ask by saying something like, “I'm new to martial arts and wanted to watch a class before signing up. Is that possible?” While you're visiting, pay attention to how you feel while you're there. Even if the style is a perfect match for you, if you don't feel comfortable around the instructors and other students, you're a lot less likely to stick with it. Call or register for classes with an instructor. Be honest when describing your skill level so that the instructor can place you in the proper class. Set up a date and time to come in for your first class. Mark the date down in your calendar so that you aren't late for your first day. Ask the instructor what you should bring to your first class. This will typically include things like an athletic cup and mouthguard. Inquire what kind of clothes you should wear. Stay humble during your first class. Don't go into your first class with something to prove. You'll likely embarrass yourself and potentially hurt someone. Remain humble and try to absorb all the information that the more experienced people are giving you. You probably won't spar on your first day of class but if you do, make sure to match your training partner's energy instead of trying to hurt them. Stay dedicated and attend class consistently. Don't expect to become a master instantly. Most martial arts take decades to master. If you want to become proficient at your martial art, you'll need to maintain a consistent routine. Take note of different training days on the school's calendar and clear your schedule so that you can attend. Sometimes the class schedule can be found posted in the school or on the school's website. Listen carefully to the instructor’s directions. The only way you'll get better is by learning the techniques properly. Don't be arrogant and always listen to the instructor's directions carefully so that you can perform the techniques properly. You should also respect and listen to students that are a higher belt or that have more experience than you. Stretch your muscles before performing moves at home. If you plan on researching and performing martial arts techniques at home, it's important that you do some active stretching before you attempt the moves. Stretch your hamstrings, legs, arms, and hips before you try to do anything physical. If you don't stretch, you could pull a muscle and injure yourself. If you learned how to stretch at your school, use the stretches that you learned in class. Watch videos online to learn different techniques. Search on websites like Youtube for different videos in the discipline that you are learning or want to learn. You can use the videos to help you keep the best form when practicing at home, or to research different techniques. If you find a technique that you haven't learned in class, demonstrate it for the instructor and ask them whether it's effective. Read martial arts books to gain more knowledge. Read popular martial arts books to give you more insight on how to strengthen your mental discipline. Books will also give more information on strategies and technique. Some books will have instructions for specific techniques while others will have more general strategies for the martial art that you're learning. Some of the most popular martial arts books include The Tao of Jeet Kune Do , Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense , and Bas Rutten's Big Book of Combat.
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Determine which martial art interests you the most. Search online for classes in your area. Consider visiting the class. Call or register for classes with an instructor. Stay humble during your first class. Stay dedicated and attend class consistently. Listen carefully to the instructor’s directions. Stretch your muscles before performing moves at home. Watch videos online to learn different techniques. Read martial arts books to gain more knowledge.
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How to Store Banana Bread
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Before storing your banana bread, let it cool completely. If you want your bread within a day or two, put paper towels under and over it and store it in a plastic bag or container on your counter. If you want your bread later, first wrap plastic wrap around the bread 2 or 3 times. Make sure there's no air between the plastic and your bread! Then wrap the bread completely in foil, too. Finally, put the bread in a freezer bag with no excess air. Freeze your bread for up to 3 months and enjoy.
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Make sure the banana bread is fully cooled before you try to store it. Use your hands to feel the banana bread; if it's still warm, let it cool longer. Storing warm banana bread in a sealed container can cause condensation to form, which will make the bread soggy. Place a paper towel on the bottom of a plastic container. Use a container that's large enough the hold the banana bread. If you don't have a plastic container, use a sealable plastic bag instead. Lay the plastic bag on its side and put a paper towel inside. Set the banana bread on top of the paper towel in the container. If you're using a sealable plastic bag instead, keep the bag flat on its side and put the banana bread inside on top of the paper towel. Cover the banana bread with a new paper towel. The banana bread should be sandwiched between the two paper towels. The paper towels will absorb moisture from the bread and prevent it from getting soggy during storage. Cover the plastic container with the lid and set aside for storage. If you're using a sealable plastic bag, press out the excess air from the bag using your hand and then zip the bag closed. Stored at room temperature, the banana bread should be safe to eat for two to four days. After two to four days, toss the bread in the trash or freeze it. Store the banana bread in a dry, cool place to maximize its shelf life. If the banana bread has developed a bad odor, looks discolored, or has mold on it, it's gone bad and you should throw it away. Let the bread completely cool before freezing it. If the bread feels warm to the touch, wait longer for it to cool. Storing warm foods in a freezer can disrupt the freezer's internal temperature and prevent the food from freezing properly. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap to wrap the bread in. Make sure the piece is long enough to wrap around the bread two to three times, around 20-30 inches (51-76 cm) long. Wrap the banana bread in the plastic wrap. Set the bread on the edge of the plastic wrap so the long side of the plastic wrap runs parallel to the width of the bread. Wrap the plastic wrap around the bread several times until you've used up the whole piece you tore off. Fold the edges of the plastic wrap in and around the loaf of bread so none of the bread is exposed. The plastic wrap will keep air away from the surface of the bread so it stays fresh longer. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil about 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. You want enough foil to wrap around the loaf of banana bread at least once. Wrap the bread in the foil so the edges of the foil are on the bottom. Center the sheet of foil over the top of the bread so the long side of the foil is parallel with the width of the bread. Fold the foil down and under the bread. Make sure the foil is tightly wrapped so it stays on in the freezer. The foil will add another layer of protection from the air so your bread stays nice and fresh. Put the wrapped banana bread in a freezer bag. Use your hands to press out any excess air in the bag before you zip it closed. You can also use a straw to suck out excess air from the bag. Store the banana bread in the freezer for up to three months. Write the date you made the bread on the plastic bag so you'll know how long it's been in the freezer. To eat a slice, remove the bread from the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature on a counter. After you cut yourself a slice, reseal the plastic wrap and aluminum foil around the bread and set it back in the freezer in the freezer bag. After three months the banana bread may develop freezer burn. If the banana bread has ice particles on it or looks discolored, it's most likely gone bad.
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Make sure the banana bread is fully cooled before you try to store it. Place a paper towel on the bottom of a plastic container. Set the banana bread on top of the paper towel in the container. Cover the banana bread with a new paper towel. Cover the plastic container with the lid and set aside for storage. Let the bread completely cool before freezing it. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap to wrap the bread in. Wrap the banana bread in the plastic wrap. Tear off a piece of aluminum foil about 10 inches (25.4 cm) long. Wrap the bread in the foil so the edges of the foil are on the bottom. Put the wrapped banana bread in a freezer bag. Store the banana bread in the freezer for up to three months.
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How to Choose Eyeshadow Color
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To choose eyeshadow, opt for light colors such as coral or champagne if you have blue eyes, as this will highlight your eye color. You can also add a black eyeliner so your light eyes stand out. Alternatively, showcase your grey eyes with smokey eyeshadow, such as silvery blue. For green eyes, choose muted colors like purple or brown to make the green vivid. If your eyes are brown, try a contrasting teal or purple eyeshadow to deepen the color.
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Try to go lighter for blue eyes. Using darker shades will distract from your eyes rather than enhance them. Neutral tones like coral, champagne, or a gray-brown will work best. When applying eyeshadow try swiping a champagne hue over your lid and a complementary brown in your crease. Finish with a black eyeliner to really make your light eyes stand out. Try going smoky for gray eyes. Gray eyes are similar to hazel, but rather than containing browns, golds, and greens, they reflect blues, grays, and greens. Using smoky shades like misty grays or silvery blues will help bring out the natural gray of the eye rather than change its color. Try using a darker eyeliner like black or a deep brown to draw more focus to the gray, too. Try using muted colors for green eyes. Green eyes generally stand out on their own, so muted colors really help draw attention to their natural sparkle. Colors like a dusty purple/plum or brown will make green eyes appear more vivid. Try a pale pink on the lid and work upwards with a dusky purple on the crease. Blend the two into a gradient and finish with a plum eyeliner to help make the green pop. Experiment with metallics for hazel eyes. Similar to gray eyes, hazel eyes can change depending on what color eyeshadow you use. However, to keep the natural hazel color, shades of bronze, gold, or deeper pinks like a dusty rose work best. Try out a neutral beige on the lids and a green metallic on the crease to enhance the mixed hues without changing them. Try using contrasting colors for brown eyes. Almost anything works with brown eyes, but colors that are opposite on the color wheel like purple or teal will really help deepen the brown of the eye. However, colors like salmon, a coppery gold, or a reddish brown work as well. For light brown eyes, try sticking to more neutral tones like a light pink on your lid and a reddish brown in your crease. Figure out your skin tone. A simple way to determine skin tone is to look at your veins in natural lighting. If they appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone, which usually applies to those with fair or pale skin. However, if your veins appear green you have a warm skin tone and may have olive skin. If you can't determine what color they are you may have a neutral skin tone and a darker complexion. However, keep in mind that those with darker skin can also have a cool or warm skin tone. If you are still uncertain of your skin tone, question whether you tan easily or burn when in the sun. If you tan easily, you likely have a warm skin tone. However, if you burn, you probably have a cool skin tone. You can also decide based on whether you look best in silver or gold. Warm skin tones look best in gold, while cool skin tones look best in silver. Neutrals, on the other hand, look the same in both. If none of these methods seem to work, or you can't tell, you are likely in the neutral category. Try neutral colors for warm skin tones. You want to work with the undertones in your skin, which tend to be yellow or golden. Using colors like bronze, light pink, coral, or light green will help enhance your natural coloring. Try silvery and blue colors for cool skin tones. The natural undertones for cool skin types are blues and pinks, so try colors like silver, teal, lilac, or gray to play up your features. Experiment with everything for neutral skin tones. Those with neutral skin tones are fortunate enough to have no clear undertones, which means they can pull off almost any color. To work with natural coloring, however, try taupes or creams. Avoid ashy or pallid colors for darker skin. These colors will fade and wear off throughout the day. Instead, go for richer colors like jewel tones (emerald, violet, ruby, sapphire), which will appear more muted on darker skin and last longer. Stay away from grays and dark grays for fairer skin. These colors will not only wash out your skin, but they can also make you look bruised. To avoid this, go for softer pastels like lilac, rose, or baby blue. These colors will still stand out against your skin without being overbearing. Figure out your hair color. Even if your hair is highlighted or colored, try to categorize it into one of the main shades: black, brown, blonde, red/auburn, or gray/white. This will make it easier when it comes to choosing an eyeshadow that works best for you. Try everything for black and brown hair. Similar to having brown eyes, all colors work with black/brown hair. However, bold colors like black, purple, yellow, green, or brown will really work in contrast to your hair color. On the other hand, if you have fair skin and dark hair, it's best to stick to neutral colors like gold and beige, or other pastels, so your skin doesn't look bruised. Try neutral or natural colors for blonde hair. Those with blonde hair usually have fair or pale skin, so dark eyeshadow colors can be overpowering. Sticking to colors like gray, pink, black, blue, gold, or cream will enhance natural coloring without making you look bruised or tired. Try strong, semi-muted colors for red or auburn hair. Since red or auburn hair is already bold in coloring, shades like black, pink, gold, olive, or copper will help the hair to stand out more without distracting from it. Shiny or shimmery colors may pull the focus away from the brightness of the hair. Try pastels for gray or white hair. The lighter coloring will help complement the fairness of the hair color rather than detract from it. Colors like gray, lilac, or blue will help pull out the natural highlights in the hair. Try different colors for brightly colored hair. Anything goes for “unnatural” hair colors like purple, pink, or green, however choosing opposite colors on the color wheel can help make your hair color pop even more. For example, if you have green hair try pinks and purples to make it pop. Or if your hair is pink, try a lime green or chartreuse. For multicolored hair, try focusing on the colors that frame your face. For example, if you have blue bangs, a gold or dusky orange would look good.
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Try to go lighter for blue eyes. Try going smoky for gray eyes. Try using muted colors for green eyes. Experiment with metallics for hazel eyes. Try using contrasting colors for brown eyes. Figure out your skin tone. Try neutral colors for warm skin tones. Try silvery and blue colors for cool skin tones. Experiment with everything for neutral skin tones. Avoid ashy or pallid colors for darker skin. Stay away from grays and dark grays for fairer skin. Figure out your hair color. Try everything for black and brown hair. Try neutral or natural colors for blonde hair. Try strong, semi-muted colors for red or auburn hair. Try pastels for gray or white hair. Try different colors for brightly colored hair.
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How to Buy a Classic Car
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If you want to buy a classic car, start by checking the exterior and interior for signs of rust or a previous accident. You should also have a mechanic or appraiser look over the car to make sure it's in good working order. Additionally, request a used vehicle history report by entering the car's registration number on a site like Carfax. Before making an offer, check the car's mileage to see if it's a low-mileage car, and take it for a test drive to make sure you're happy with it.
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Determine what you'll be using the classic car for. If it will be used as a daily driver, there is no need to find a "show condition" vehicle. If you plan on entering classic car competitions, you'll have to find something with its original parts and spend slightly more. Additionally, you will have different car requirements if you want it for romantic weekends or family outings versus speeding down the highway. Whether you would like to use it year round is another factor to consider. Take all factors into account when deciding on a car to help you find the best one for you. Choose a model. First get a general idea of the car you want. Based on what you'll be using it for, maybe you've decided to go with a Corvette. Once you know the model you are interested in, narrow it down to 2 or 3 years (e.g., Corvette 1963-1965). This will help with your search. To further narrow it down, research what changes were made each year to find what best suits your needs. Then decide on the exact make of the car that you desire. Join an owner’s club. Once you have an idea of which classic car you want, you can find an owner's club for that type of car. With an owner's club, you will be able to meet with enthusiasts, learn a lot, and find cars for sale at reasonable prices. Check with local classic car clubs for any people who own, or have owned the type of classic you are interested in. They may be able to help you determine what to buy and what to avoid. Look at Practical Classics or Classic & Sports Car magazines for lists of owner's clubs. Look online. There are many websites that sell classic cars. As with any online purchases, be sure to exercise caution when shopping online. Try to see the car in person before buying it whenever possible. Before buying a car from a website, check reviews of the website through independent organizations such as Consumer Reports or the Better Business Bureau. If a deal feels shady or too good to be true, look elsewhere; many scams happen in online sales, and you don't want to risk making a mistake with a purchase of this magnitude. Look at many different cars. This will help you to make an informed choice. It is a good idea to spend at least a month shopping around before you buy your classic car. If you are looking for a specific model, depending on its rarity, you might need to be patient for one to come on the market. Start by looking locally because it will be easiest to buy a car in your area. This will also make it simple for you to see the car before buying it. Find local sources through your car club, car museums, classic car dealerships, newspaper classifieds, or local online listings, such as your city's Craigslist. Plan your budget ahead of time. This is important because classic cars come at a wide range of prices. It can be easy to fall in love with a car that you can't afford. By determining your budget ahead of time, you can keep yourself from overspending. Try to avoid going into debt if at all possible. You don't want to enjoy your car but lose your house! To plan a budget, look at your monthly income and expenses and determine how much you have leftover. Take into account money you have in savings and find a reasonable budget that won't require you to miss out on other important parts of life, like eating, for example! Look for rare cars. It is very difficult to make money by investing in cars, but rare cars are your best chance of doing so. The less that were made, the more value it will have. To find out whether it is especially rare, check with the manufacturer to find out how many were made. Buy a restored car. This will help keep its maintenance to a minimum, but be prepared to pay a premium price. A fully reconditioned, professionally restored car might have hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in time and parts, and will have every nut and bolt examined. A restored car will perform as well, if not better, than it did when it was new. At this point the car will only require normal maintenance, although it is likely you will want to keep it as perfect as possible and maintain it to the highest possible standards. Learn about the classic you are interested in. Research what problem areas the vehicle may have and check if the problem has been resolved. For example, many European classics have electrical problems, so check that the components are in working order. The more you know about your car of interest, the better decision you will make when buying it. Drive the car before buying it. This is not only to make sure that you like it, but also to test for any problems. Look for anything out of the ordinary and pay special attention to how it sounds. Squeaking, grinding, and clunking are not good signs! Make sure to get permission from the dealer or owner before driving it. If you don't know a lot about cars, bring someone along for the ride who is an expert, like a friend from your owner's club. Have a vehicle appraiser look at the car. They may be able to tell if it has been in an accident and whether the engine, transmission, and other vital components are original. This will alter the value of the vehicle. They will determine a price by looking at the value of comparable cars that are sold to ensure a fair market value. They are experts in the car market and highly knowledgeable about classic cars. Having a car professionally appraised is important when making a big investment. Look for an appraiser that adheres to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice to find someone reputable. Search online using the name of your city and the keywords "classic car appraisal" to find an appraiser near you. Check the car’s title. Make sure it is actually registered to the seller. This will help you to avoid fees and avoid buying a stolen car. You can check with the DMV or vehiclehistory.gov by the car's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), which can be found on its registration. There is usually a small fee of a couple of dollars to check the title.Image:Buy a Classic Car Step 12.jpg|center]] Look carefully at the interior and exterior. Does it have its original parts? What damage is there? Each little repair will quickly add up. Look for welding marks, which can signal a clip job. Pay attention to the quality of the paint and notice any dents or misaligned panels. Missing trim and odd smells are another cause for concern. You need to carefully examine any car before you buy it. Check the car’s mileage. The lower the mileage, the less it has been used, the more valuable it is. There is nothing wrong with high-mileage cars, but low-mileage is important if you want your car to be an investment. Additionally, low-mileage cars often require less upkeep than high-mileage cars. But since they are in newer condition, they will likely cost you more. A low-mileage car would be one with 40,000 miles, for example, while a high-mileage car might have 200,000 miles. Be aware of mileage scams. Some sellers try to trick buyers by claiming a car has lower miles than it actually has. Any car that has been around for at least 15 years is likely to have significant mileage. Since the odometer can be changed, pay attention to other parts of the car such as the carpets, headliner, gearshift knob, spare wheel, tires, and brake pads. If these have significant wear or damage but the mileage is under 50,000, then something is askew. Low-mileage classics are very rare but are often faked, so be sure to look for the telltale signs. Get a used vehicle history report. This will provide you with valuable information on the car to make sure it has not been stolen and to check how many people owned the car previously. This can be completed online using a service such as Carfax. Simply enter the car's VIN or license plate and find out its history, including accidents, recalls, usage, damage, and registration. This will cost around $40, but many dealers offer them for free. Keep in mind that classic cars will generally have multiple owners. This is to be expected, but if your owners are keeping the car for less than a year or two, this could indicate a problem. For example, for a forty-year-old car, between five and ten owners is perfectly acceptable, but over twenty would be cause for concern. Ideally, two owners per decade is a good rule of thumb. Get it inspected. Car inspection companies and car repair shops offer inspections. A thorough inspection will be conducted by an expert who will look at the car's exterior, engine, brakes, tires, radiator, belts, hoses, and fluids. This is an especially important step if you are not a mechanic. This can help you to avoid buying a car with any major problems. If you are buying the car from a dealer, it will likely come with an inspection. National Auto Inspection Services offer inspections for $220. To get an inspection specific to classic cars, find a list of inspectors at fossilcars.com/resources/classic-car-inspections. It is a good idea to get a classic car inspected by a specialist that knows exactly what to look for with classics. You don't need to worry about finding an inspector specifically for your car's make or model, but finding one specifically for classics will help. Look for rust damage. Expect some rust, but if an entire panel is rusted, this is cause for concern. Significant rust means the car has not been properly maintained. It can also indicate more serious problems with the car. A little rust around the edges is to be expected in an old car, but significant rust means you should look elsewhere. Check that the VINs (Vehicle Identification Number) match. Check that the VIN on the car's title matches the official VIN tag. If they do not match then the vehicle may have been in a severe accident, stolen, or counterfeit. VIN numbers were first used in 1954 and the numbers and letters used, as well as the length, varied by manufacturer until they became standardized in the 80s. You may be able to locate VIN or serial numbers on a sticker on the driver's side door, on the firewall, or elsewhere in the engine compartment. Check the engine, transmission, and rear axle to make sure they have the same VIN number as well. The last six numbers of the VIN should be on the engine, and matching dates should be on the transmission and rear axle. Prepare for hidden costs. A classic car will cost a lot more than its original price. Plan to spend up to seven times more for insurance than you would with an average car. Storing the car can also cost a lot if you don't have your own garage. Storage in an auto facility or motor club can cost $500+/month. Classic cars generally require a lot of upkeep, and unexpected repairs can cost $1000+. Make sure to factor all costs into its price so that you have enough money to maintain your car. Be prepared to pay more for parts. If you buy something rare, be prepared to pay more not only for the car, but also for its parts. In many cases you'll have to get parts custom-made, which can be very expensive. You may also be able to buy used parts from someone who is "chopping" up a similar model. You can check online auctions for general availability of such parts. Pay an appropriate price. It is not uncommon for new classic car buyers to overspend. A fair price needs to be calculated based on the car's age, the condition it's in, how rare it is, and what features it has. Find the market value of your car at the National Automobile Dealers Association at nada.org. Buy the car. If you need to finance the car, you will likely have trouble finding a bank or lending institution that is willing to help because they don't understand the value of an object that is several decades old. But there are some companies that will help, such as J.J. Best Banc & Company and Woodside Credit. You will need to make a down payment of 10-30% and will pay interest ranging from 5-10%. The loan is often for 10-12 years and you can often build in the cost of warranty. The insurance and car title will need to be in the owner's name. You can transfer the car title at the DMV. Of course, if you have the money to pay for it, you can simply buy it with your own money. It is always preferable to avoid going into debt. Save up for it and then pay by check. Another option is to lease a classic car if you can't afford to own it. This is advantageous because if the market changes and the car's value decreases, it won't affect you.
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Determine what you'll be using the classic car for. Choose a model. Join an owner’s club. Look online. Look at many different cars. Plan your budget ahead of time. Look for rare cars. Buy a restored car. Learn about the classic you are interested in. Drive the car before buying it. Have a vehicle appraiser look at the car. Check the car’s title. Look carefully at the interior and exterior. Check the car’s mileage. Get a used vehicle history report. Get it inspected. Look for rust damage. Check that the VINs (Vehicle Identification Number) match. Prepare for hidden costs. Pay an appropriate price. Buy the car.
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How to Plant Seeds in a Basic Seed Tray
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To plant seeds in a basic seed tray, first put your tray on a larger plastic tray or rimmed baking pan. Fill the cells with seed starter mix and water them. Then, use your finger to poke a ¼-inch deep hole in each cell before you plant at least 2 seeds in each hole. Next, cover all the cells with more seed starter mix, and press down gently so the seeds touch the mix. Put some water in the bottom of your tray or pan, then cover it with plastic wrap to create a moist growing environment for your plants. Finally, put the tray in a warm spot and watch your plants grow!
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Plan to start planting seeds between 6-12 weeks before the last frost date. Actual growing time for seeds will depend on what plants you've decided to grow. Planning around the last frost date for your area will help you determine when to start germinating the seeds. Read the packaging on the seeds you are planting to see if additional steps, such as soaking or chilling, need to be taken before they are planted. Check the Old Farmer's Almanac for growing dates specific for your region. Purchase a cell tray with drainage holes for an easy option. Using a cell tray allows the seeds to grow without interfering with one another. Opt for cell trays that have drainage holes at the bottom if you can. They can be purchased at any gardening store. If your cell trays do not have drainage holes at the bottom, use a knife to poke holes in the bottom of each cell. Make a seed tray out of a cardboard egg carton for a free alternative. This biodegradable option has perfect sized cells for planting and you may already have one in your home. After you've used all the eggs in a carton, poke a few holes at the bottom of each cell so the soil has good drainage. Place the cell tray inside a large, flat plastic tray. The flat tray will make it easier to transport and water your seedlings. Since you'll want your seeds to establish roots, you'll be watering in the flat tray to promote downward growth. The plastic trays can be purchased at any gardening store. A baking pan is an alternative that you may already have in your home. Fill each cell to the top with a seed starting mix. Seed starting mix is a sterile alternative to potting soil that will help promote germination for your seeds and can be purchased in stores or online. It's okay if you overfill since the mix will set further once it is wet. Potting soil can be used, but it may be more coarse and the seeds may not grow as well as they would in a fine seed mix. Wet the seed starting mix with a watering can. Push your finger into the soil to your first knuckle and make sure it is damp. Excess water should drain through into the tray underneath your cells. Submerge old seeds for 15 minutes in water to see if they are still viable. If you have old seed packets you are hoping to plant, you'll want to test if the seeds are still good to grow. Some seeds can last for years, but others will have a shorter shelf life. If any seeds float, then they will most likely not grow. If the seeds sink, they should still be good to plant. Alternatively, you can run a germination test by wrapping at least 10 seeds in a damp paper towel. Keep the paper towel in a resealable plastic bag in a warm place for 10 days. Check the seeds to see if they've germinated or sprouted. If 5 or more sprout, the rest of the seeds should be viable. Poke a 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) deep hole in each cell with your finger. The measurement doesn't have to be precise, so half the length of a fingernail is a good estimate. Be gentle as you press so you don't pack the soil firm. Some seeds may need to be set shallower or deeper, so follow the instructions on the seed packages for each plant. Plant at least 2 seeds in each hole. This helps make sure at least one of the seeds will germinate in each cell. If both of the seeds start to grow, you can always cut back or remove the weakest looking plant. Plant 4 seeds if they are small. This gives more chances for them to grow. If you're working with small seeds, pour the seeds into the crease of a folded piece of paper and use a pencil to push the seeds into the hole. Cover the seeds with seed starter mix and press it down with your finger. This makes sure the seed has complete contact with the starter mix. Be gentle as you press down. You do not want to push the seed in deeper; you just want to pack the soil closer. Label the seeds if you plant more than one kind. Make garden labels for your plants, listing what is growing in the cells as well as the date you planted them. Stick the labels at the end of each row. Using toothpicks and masking tape is an easy alternative for garden labels that you can make at home. Cover the tray with plastic wrap. Plastic wrap will help keep the moisture in the tray for longer and create a humid environment that promotes germination. Leave small openings on the sides of the tray so air can still circulate to your seeds. You can also purchase a humidity dome from a gardening store for the same effect. If the dome has an air vent, keep it open for air flow. Fill the flat tray with 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) of distilled water. The cells will soak up water from the tray so you do not have to water your seeds from the top. Check the levels of the water in the tray daily. Fill the tray back to ⁄ 2 inch (13 mm) of water when levels are below ⁄ 8 inch (3.2 mm) deep. If you overfill the tray, the roots of your seedling may become waterlogged and develop rot. Store the tray in a warm area. Sunlight is not essential for seeds to grow, but it will not hurt them either. Keep the tray in the warmest area of your home. The soil temperature should stay above 65 °F (18 °C) for most plants to successfully germinate. Soil temperature can be measured with a soil thermometer placed at the same depth as the seeds. Move the tray to a sunlit area once seedlings sprout and uncover them. Once you see sprouts in your cells, move your tray to a windowsill or an area with about 6 hours of indirect sunlight. Remove the plastic wrap or humidity cover so your seedlings can get full exposure to the light. Turn your tray 180° every other day so your seedlings do not grow crooked. You can also keep seedlings under grow lamps so the plants will grow evenly.
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Plan to start planting seeds between 6-12 weeks before the last frost date. Purchase a cell tray with drainage holes for an easy option. Make a seed tray out of a cardboard egg carton for a free alternative. Place the cell tray inside a large, flat plastic tray. Fill each cell to the top with a seed starting mix. Wet the seed starting mix with a watering can. Submerge old seeds for 15 minutes in water to see if they are still viable. Poke a 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) deep hole in each cell with your finger. Plant at least 2 seeds in each hole. Cover the seeds with seed starter mix and press it down with your finger. Label the seeds if you plant more than one kind. Cover the tray with plastic wrap. Fill the flat tray with 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) of distilled water. Store the tray in a warm area. Move the tray to a sunlit area once seedlings sprout and uncover them.
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How to Look Country
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Looking country is all about wearing rugged, durable clothing with key accessories, like cowboy boots and a hat. For a masculine country look, throw on some dark-colored jeans and corduroys with a long-sleeve button-down. Plaid, embroidered, and checkered button-downs are the most common country styles. Finish off your outfit with a thick leather belt, a cowboy hat, and some cowboy boots. For a more feminine look, choose some studded boot-cut jeans, cut-off denim shorts, or a denim skirt. Pair it with a long-sleeved button-down in a floral or plaid pattern. Alternatively, you could wear a flowy, floral dress for a country look. Then, put on some cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, and a bandana around your neck.
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Look for the right bottoms. Country style is all about the jean, but jeans aren't your only option for bottoms. For men, jeans are definitely the primary option for bottom-wear, but dark-colored jeans or corduroys can also be part of a country-inspired look, particularly if you're trying to dress up your look. When looking for pants, look for a close fit with legs just wide enough to accommodate some cowboy boots. No skinny jeans or baggy pants. Find the perfect shirt. Certain cuts and prints unequivocally evoke country style--your job is just to choose one. Long-sleeved button-down shirts are as much an integral part of the country look as blue jeans. If you want a country-inspired look for your shirt, look for plaid, embroidered, or checkered button-down shirts. If you want to dress up your country look, go for button-down shirts with pearl snap buttons. Put a hat on it. Cowboy hats are easily the most classically identifiable feature of a country-inspired look. For men, simple, solid colored felt or straw cowboy hats are the go-to. Some hats might include some subtle detailing, but generally you want to aim for simplicity. To get the right fit, look for a hat that fits one to two finger-widths above the eyebrows and ears and sits securely, but not too snugly, around your head. A nice, clean, crisp cowboy hat works for a dressed-up look as well. Find your footwear. Of course the most country-inspired footwear for both men and women is the cowboy boot. The boot style of choice for men is your standard roper boot with a flat heel and square or rounded toes (pointed toes are somewhat of a no-no in certain circles). If you're going out, wear a dark-colored pair of clean, sharp-looking boots. Get your belt on. Thick leather belts with chunky belt buckles are important center pieces of country-inspired style. Black or brown leather belts with a chunky silver buckle are staples of country style. More elaborate belts may feature studs or tooled leather, but often the buckle is the true star. Big, unmistakable belt buckles are one of the more fun aspects of country style, but use some restraint when going that route. If you're going to wear a loud buckle, tone down the rest of the outfit to avoid looking overdone or costumey. If you already have several distinctly country-style elements in your outfit (fringed vest or skirt, pearl-snap shirt, etc.), opt for a more toned-down belt and buckle. An understated three-piece silver buckle, for example, adds country appeal without overwhelming the outfit. Pick the right jewelry. When it comes to country style, silver is always the go-to. The jewelry options for men are generally fewer than for women. When looking for jewelry, opt for chunky silver rings or perhaps a more subtle silver necklace. As an alternative to jewelry, a bandana worn tied around the neck or folded into a shirt pocket can give a taste of country to an otherwise plain outfit. Throw on a vest or jacket. The right vest or jacket can add subtle country style to an outfit, so keep an eye out for flattering styles. Look for a country-inspired sport or leather jacket to add a bit of edge to an everyday ensemble. Wearing a nice classically cut vest can also be a good option if you're dressing up a bit for a night out. Keep your hair simple. Men's hairstyles are about as simple as it gets: short and basic cuts are the way to go. Because country style is about the hat more than the hair, a country-inspired hairstyle should be something that works easily with and doesn't steal any thunder from a cowboy hat. Look for the right pants or skirt. Women have a few more options in this realm than men, including skirts and shorts. Jeans are still the classic choice when it comes to a country aesthetic, though the jeans for women are often a bit flashier than their male counterparts. Studs and sparkles on the front and/or back pockets are popular with the younger and trendier country fashion set, and close-fitting, curve-hugging boot-cut jeans are preferred. Short-shorts, cut-off denim shorts, denim skirts (long and short), and floral, flowy skirts are all options as well. Bonus points if they come in American flag or hunting camo print. Choose the right shirt. Women's tops feature diverse colors, styles, and prints. Some prints, like rustic florals, plaids, or embroidery, are a particularly identifiable as country-inspired. Long-sleeved button-downs are also the most classically country option, though rolling the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirt is a commonly acceptable element of the country look. Wear a loose, airy dress. Country style favors airy summer-style dresses that have a loose sway to them. Choose a dress with a loose fit or with a bodice and flowing skirt. Both fit the classic country profile. Look for dresses with light, floral prints, studded or fringed detail, lace, or leather belted accents. If you'll be going out, look for a dress with particularly nice embroidery detail and/or beading. Get some great boots. For women, the choice of cowboy boots is nearly endless and covers a range of styles, from tooled leather boots with a squared-off toe to floral embroidered boots with a pointed toe. Have fun mixing cowboy boots with dresses, skirts, and jeans to add a taste of country to otherwise standard outfits. There's some debate as to whether boots can be worn over rather than under jeans. The more style avant-garde have opted to experiment with wearing your boots over your pants, but if you want to play it a little safer, stick to wearing your pants over your boots. If you'd prefer to expand beyond boots, flip-flops and sandals with studs, charms, and sparkles are also options. If you're going out, you can pair a nice set of cowboy boots with a nicer dress for a more casual elegant look, or you can opt for a pair of boots with a higher heel, higher shaft, and/or finer detailing to dress up a look. Get yourself a hat. A cowboy hat will instantly countrify any ensemble and can be a lot of fun to wear. The cowboy hat options for women are largely the same as for men--felt or straw, solid colors--but there's a bit more leeway in terms of adornment. Women's hats may include more elaborate studded details, turquoise accents, or rhinestones for added flash. If you're dressing up for a night out, it's best to leave the hat behind. Unlike for men, cowboy hats will most likely dress down a woman's outfit. Opt instead to wear your hair up or in loose waves. Wear a bandana. Bandanas are conventionally associated with the country look because cowboys and ranchers would wear them on trail rides to keep dust out of their noses and mouths, but modern country fashion now incorporates bandanas in a range of ways. Wearing a bandana loosely tied around your neck or over your hair can add a touch of country whimsy. You can also look for bandana-print shirts, skirts, and dresses that pay homage to cowboy style. Find a great belt. Women's belts come in two main styles: classic and modern. Classic belts are worn through your belt loops, while modern belts are meant to be seen and are worn over shirts, dresses, etc. Adding a classic belt with a chunky buckle to a pair of jeans or shorts gives an instant country feel to most any outfit. Wearing a thick belt with a large buckle over a button-down shirt or loose sweater is a more modern way to embrace country style. Big elaborate belt buckles are definitely a fun part of country style, but use some restraint if you go with a statement belt buckle. Tone down the rest of the outfit to avoid looking overdone or costumey. That is, if you already have several distinctly country-style elements in your outfit (fringed vest or skirt, a cowboy hat, etc.), opt for a belt with a more subtle buckle. A classic three-piece silver buckle, for example, can add country appeal without overwhelming the outfit. Add some jewelry. When it comes to country-inspired jewelry, go chunky or go home. Look for chunky silver jewelry, especially with turquoise accents and floral motifs. As with belt buckles, don't go overboard with your jewelry choices. If you opt to wear a big statement piece of jewelry and keep the rest of your outfit somewhat subdued to avoid looking overdone. Throw on a vest or jacket. Depending on the vest or jacket, it can add anything from a subtle hint of country inspiration to unmistakable country flair to an outfit. For women, loose, fringed vests can add major vintage country-chic to an outfit, while denim jackets can bring casual country flair to a dress or skirt. Keep your hair simple. For the most part, country-style hair is simple--the old-school mountain of teased hair has long since been eclipsed by more stripped-down modern styles. Feminine styles are the way to go. Long, loose waves work well alone or under a cowboy hat for a soft, romantic look, while side braids and low ponytails work similarly well under hats.
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Look for the right bottoms. Find the perfect shirt. Put a hat on it. Find your footwear. Get your belt on. Pick the right jewelry. Throw on a vest or jacket. Keep your hair simple. Look for the right pants or skirt. Choose the right shirt. Wear a loose, airy dress. Get some great boots. Get yourself a hat. Wear a bandana. Find a great belt. Add some jewelry. Throw on a vest or jacket. Keep your hair simple.
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How to Make a Homemade Book
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To make a homemade book, start by cutting 2 equal-sized pieces of cardboard for the front and back cover. Then, fold 6 sheets of paper in half, stack them, and sew the folded edges together. Next, cut a strip of fabric that's as long as the sheets of paper and glue it over the spine of the pages. Once that's dry, glue the cardboard to the first and last page. Finally, cut out a second strip of fabric and glue it over the spine, covering the edges of the front and back cover.
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Choose material for the cover and cut out two identical pieces. For your first book, cardboard is easy to work with. Once you get the hang of it, you can move to wood or game boards. The cover needs to be 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) wider and ½ inch (1.25 cm) longer than the inside pages. If you are using printer paper, it should be 8 ¾" x 11 ½" (22.2 x 31 cm). Fold six sheets of paper in half. Then, sew them together at the crease in a figure-8 pattern. Make sure you start and end at the same point and the knot faces inside. This will create a spine. 1/4" (0.6 cm) is an adequate width. Stack several of these six-sheet stacks on top of each other. Make sure they are properly aligned. Press them down between some heavy books and measure the width of the spine. Once they are flattened, sew the stacks together using the same formation. Cut a strip of fabric. It should be as long as the pages and ¾" (2 cm) wider than the spine. Coat one side of the fabric with glue. Use plenty, but not so much that it drips. Stick the fabric to the spine of the pages. Pull it tight. Run a ruler along it to smooth out any bubbles. Place the book between sheets of wax paper and underneath a heavy book or two. Wait for the glue to dry. Allow it 20 minutes or so. Glue the cardboard pieces to the first and last pages. Before you do this, make sure the glue from the fabric is dry. Also, be sure the pieces of cardboard are aligned with each other and also with the spine. Cut one more piece of fabric. They should be as long as the cardboard pieces and ¾ of an inch (2 cm) wider than the piece of fabric holding the pages together. Glue these to the spine on top of the cardboard and press them into the first piece of fabric. Again, place the book between pieces of wax paper and underneath the heavy books. Wait to dry. After it has dried, cut out a piece of decorative paper. It should be 2 inches (5 cm) wider than both the covers and the spine combined, and two inches longer than the cover. Make a crease on the decorative paper 1 inch (2. 5 cm) from the top 1 inch from the bottom. Make four slits in the paper to allow for the spine (which cannot be folded over upon), removing any excess. Cut the paper so the spine is covered but so there is no paper directly above or below it. You should now have four flaps — two above the book and two below. Fold these flaps down and glue them to the inside cover. Cut out two sheets of paper. They should be 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) narrower than the cover and ½ inch (1.25 cm) shorter. Glue it to the inside cover so that it covers what the cover paper doesn't, and so that it sits flush to the spine. After all of it is dry, decorate it however you want! Gather your materials. Everything for this project can be bought at craft supply stores and nothing is more than a few dollars. Clean off the kitchen table and grab the following: Blank paper (30-100 sheets, depending on your book's thickness) 2 sheets of cardboard 2 sheets of pretty paper (2 types) Ribbon - a few feet long, 6 mm (1/4") wide Hole-punch Glue stick Scissors Ruler Bull clips Lay out your blank paper. Depending on what type of book this is, you'll want thinner or thicker paper; you'll also need to consider how many sheets. For a photo album, around 30. For a journal, 50 or more. Grab the scissors. Cut out two sheets of cardboard that match the measurements of your blank paper. No dimension is too small or too big. Though if it's so big it's hard to carry, you've probably gone too far. Draw two vertical lines on one of the cardboard pieces. 1" (2.5 cm) from the left edge, draw the first line from top to bottom. The second line should be just under 1 ½" (3.5 cm) from the left edge and going parallel to the first one. Do this on the other piece of cardboard as well. These lines are very close to each other. This is to separate the bind from the body of the book, creating a hinge. Cut along the lines you just drew. That is to say, remove the ½" (1.25 cm) between the two lines. Discard the excess cardboard. You now have two pieces of cardboard, one being 1" wide. A craft knife may be easier than scissors. If you have one, use it. Make your outside covers. Get two pieces of fancy, decorated paper for your front and back covers and cut to size. Each piece should be 1 ½" (3.8 cm) longer and 1 ½" wider than the inside pages. If your blank paper is 8" by 10" (20 by 25 cm), cut your decorative paper to 9 ½" by 11 ½" (24 by 29 cm) size. Place one of your fancy pieces of paper face-down. You should be staring at a blank canvas. With a pencil, draw a ¾" (2 cm) border in all the way around the sheet. Glue the cardboard onto the pretty paper. Line it up with the border you drew in the previous step (that's why you just did that). Make sure that you cover the entire page with glue, not just the edges. A mess won't accumulate if you use a glue stick. This will be the back cover. The ½" (1.25 cm) gap in the cardboard that you cut out previously will be the "hinge" that makes the book open and open easily. Apply the glue to the paper if you're using wrapping paper (or other thin, pretty paper). This prevents wrinkling and swelling and gives the paper time to get used to the moisture in the glue before application on the cardboard. Repeat for the front cover. Make sure the pattern is facing the right direction! Fold in the sides. With the cardboard centered on the paper, fold in the corners over as far as they'll go. Glue them in place, creating little triangles of decorative paper that are resting on the corners of your cardboard. Once the corners are folded, start on the sides. Folding the corners first creates a geometrical, stream-lined fold. Sort of looks like gift-wrapping. Do this for both sides and glue everything in place. There should still be a ½" gap between the two pieces of cardboard. Start on the inside covers. Cut out two sheets of decorative paper that are ½" (1.25 cm) smaller than the blank paper. If your blank paper is 8" by 10" (20 by 24 cm), cut out the paper for the inside-covers to be 7 ½" by 9 ½" (19 by 23 cm). Hole punch two holes into the binding. Depending on what and how many materials you use, this could be very easy or very difficult. They should be about 1 ½" (3.8 cm) from either edge. If you don't have a hole punch (and preferably a single hole punch), you can use a drill. But before you drill a hole into the table, place it onto something you're comfortable drilling into, like a phone book. If you do use a drill, place the covers inside out so that the rough edges are on the inside. Use bull clips to hold everything together. Thread a ribbon through the holes using the Japanese bookbinding method. The ribbon should be six times longer than the book is tall. If your book is 6 inches (15 cm) tall, your ribbon should be 36 inches (90 cm) long. Once you've completed this, you're finished! Place it down through the top hole. Leave a length on the right for a bow. Place the same end down through the same hole again. Thread the same end down through the bottom hole. Thread the same end down through the bottom hole again. Wrap it underneath and down through the bottom hole once more. Pull the same end through the top hole. (A criss-cross pattern forms along the spine.) Wrap it over the top of the book and tie with the other end in a knot. It should sit on top of the hole. Tie in a bow.
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Choose material for the cover and cut out two identical pieces. Fold six sheets of paper in half. Stack several of these six-sheet stacks on top of each other. Cut a strip of fabric. Coat one side of the fabric with glue. Glue the cardboard pieces to the first and last pages. Cut one more piece of fabric. After it has dried, cut out a piece of decorative paper. Make a crease on the decorative paper 1 inch (2. Cut out two sheets of paper. Gather your materials. Lay out your blank paper. Grab the scissors. Cut along the lines you just drew. Make your outside covers. Glue the cardboard onto the pretty paper. Fold in the sides. Start on the inside covers. Hole punch two holes into the binding. Thread a ribbon through the holes using the Japanese bookbinding method.
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How to Deal With Your Mom When You Are Mad
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While dealing with your mom when you're mad can be difficult, try talking to her in a way that won't be hurtful or harmful to your relationship. Instead of confronting her right away, which can make you say things you'll regret, take some time to calm down by saying something like “I'm upset right now, but I want to talk more about this later.” Then, try to calm yourself down by going for a walk, slowly counting to 10, or taking a few deep breaths. Once you're calm and your anger has subsided, think about possible solutions to the problem that will make you and your mom happy. For example, you might compromise by saying “I understand that you don't want me to use the car on school nights, but how would you feel if I used it on the weekends if I put gas in it when I was done?”
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Delay your reaction to the situation. Sometimes the worst thing you can do is blurt out the first thing that comes to mind when you're upset; it will most likely be ill-thought out or hurtful to both your mom and you in the long run. Instead, take a minute (or as much time as you need!) to understand your anger. Try saying: “Mom, I'm feeling really frustrated and need a little bit to think about all of this.” “I'm kind of upset right now, but I'd like to keep talking about this later.” Calm yourself down. When you are mad, it is very important to try to cool down a bit before confronting your mom. When you feel yourself getting really angry, try one of these ways to calm down: Calm yourself by repeating soothing things to yourself, such as “You are okay, just calm down” or “Take it easy, everything will be okay.” Leave the situation and go for a walk or a run. Exercising will help relieve some of the intensity of your anger, and the time away will give you time to think. Try slowly counting to 10 before you speak (or a higher number if you need more time!). Focus on slowing your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths through your nose, and then slowly exhale out your mouth. Repeat this until you feel your heart slowing and your anger subsiding. Identify possible solutions before responding. Once the immediate, fiery anger has subsided a bit, determine the outcome you want (to get the car keys, to be allowed to go to the party, more allowance, etc.) and consider ways to discuss this with your mom in a calm way. Keep in mind compromising goes a long way! For example, if your mom won't let you borrow the car, try saying, “I understand that you don't want me to take the car, but what if I put $20 worth of gas in it before giving it back?” and see what she says. Try to find a middle ground with her, and be prepared to make a sacrifice to reach a compromise. Try offering to do extra chores around the house, like doing the dishes or cleaning your room. Show your mom you are really trying by doing things without being asked, like helping set the table for dinner or practicing your instrument. Make your comments as calmly and as respectfully as possible. When talking with your mom (or anyone for that matter), it is okay to disagree with someone as long as you avoid being disrespectful or aggressive. In order to have a constructive conversation, be sure to: Use “I” statements to discuss your feelings and thoughts from your perspective, which is less argumentative and can help steer the conversation with your mom in a positive direction. For example, try saying “I feel a lot of pressure to do all of these chores when I still have so much homework left” instead of, “You make me do so much housework that I have no time for myself!” Avoid putting down her beliefs or ideas. You don't have to agree on everything, but saying things like “That's a stupid idea!” is counterproductive. Focus on the present, and don't dredge up all past grievances. It will confuse your point of view and quickly escalate the conversation into an argument. Be respectful and avoid sarcasm at all costs; it is the fastest way to derail a positive conversation. Instead of responding, “Yeah, I'll get right on that Mom” try saying, “I know you want me to do that right now, but would it be all right if I did that after I finish this assignment?” Don't play your parents off of one another. This will only cause the situation to escalate, and even more feelings could get hurt. Hear what your mom has to say. Even though it's hard to believe that your mom could be right, it is still important to hear her point of view. She could have reasons that you haven't considered! Regardless, you should respect her by hearing her out, just as you want her to respect you and hear your side. Try restating and summarizing after you hear her side. For example, you could say something like, "Mom, let me see if I understand you correctly. It sounds like you're saying I can't have the car on weeknights because of school, but you are okay with me using it on Saturday night if I put gas in it. Is that right?" This has two benefits: it shows you were listening to your mom, and it allows her to clarify anything that may have been misunderstood. Know that you might not “win” the argument. You might not get your way this time, but that doesn't mean that you haven't successfully dealt with being mad at your mom. Ultimately, she is the authority figure, and you must mind what she says. But know that your calm, rational discussion with her will make her respect you more, which will undoubtedly benefit you in future disagreements. Move on after you have both shared your opinions. After you and your mom have had a chance to say your peace and you have expressed your opinions effectively and appropriately, you must move on in one of the following ways: If you are unable to come to an agreement, then agree to disagree. Because you need two people to argue, if you see that the conversation between you and your mom isn't going anywhere, disengage from the argument and move on. Try saying, “Mom, I feel like we are talking in circles now, and I think we should table this conversation for the time being.” If you do come to an agreement, acknowledge the accomplishment! Be sure to apologize if you need to, and be humble when saying “I forgive you” to any apologies from your mother, but after that a simple, “I really liked how we handled that. Thanks, Mom” will go really far moving forward. Recognize that feeling angry is not bad. Anger is a normal emotion and a common reaction to things that upset us. It is important to realize that expressing anger can be a good thing, and that avoiding anger entirely can actually lead to larger, more harmful blowups with your mom later. Explore the underlying feelings causing your anger. Being mad at your mother is often a way to cover up your real feelings or a way to express that you have needs that aren't being met. As you feel anger growing inside of you, take a minute and ask yourself, “What is this feeling really about?” Some common underlying feelings are: Vulnerability Embarrassment Fear Insecurity Consider the things that trigger your temper. When dealing with your mom, it is important to know what triggers you to feel mad so that you can not only avoid these situations with her, but also so that you are prepared to deal with being angry in a healthy way if the situation is unavoidable. Some common triggers include: Invasion of space or privacy Discussing grades or school responsibilities Privileges being revoked Asking about relationships with friends or significant others Arguments over chores Identify whether your anger is chronic or situational. If you tend to get mad at your mom due to certain words or circumstances, your anger is most likely situational; try avoiding these types of situations and talk to her about how certain words trigger you. However, if your anger is extreme in nature and occurs often or with minimal provocation, your anger might be chronic; consider reaching out to an outside party, like a therapist, for help with these more complex feelings. Build security in your relationship with your mom. The more often you address issues as they come with your mom in a clear, level-headed way, the more likely she is to recognize that you are growing up, and thus she can trust you and your decisions and opinions more. Set ground rules and build trust and security with your mom, and you will be mad at her (and vice versa!) much less moving forward. Find healthy outlets for your anger. In addition to healthy discussions with your mom as situations arise, it is also important to prevent anger from building up inside of you. Some common outlets include: Listening to music Exercising Writing down your feelings and thoughts Deep breathing Talking with a trustworthy friend Own your feelings and behaviors. It is easy to feel like your mom doesn't understand you or to blame her and others for all of your problems, but these are very counterproductive reactions. Rather than asking why this is happening to you, take responsibility for your own feelings and your own part in a situation. If you don't, you will continue to make the same decisions and have the same fights with your mom.
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Delay your reaction to the situation. Calm yourself down. Identify possible solutions before responding. Make your comments as calmly and as respectfully as possible. Hear what your mom has to say. Know that you might not “win” the argument. Move on after you have both shared your opinions. Recognize that feeling angry is not bad. Explore the underlying feelings causing your anger. Consider the things that trigger your temper. Identify whether your anger is chronic or situational. Build security in your relationship with your mom. Find healthy outlets for your anger. Own your feelings and behaviors.
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How to Stop Ringing in Ears
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To stop ringing in your ears, start by covering your ears with your palms so your fingers are pointed toward the back of your head. Then, put your index fingers on your middle fingers and snap them down onto your head. Do this about 40 times and then check to see if the ringing has subsided. If you have chronic ringing in your ears, try taking gingko extract 3 times a day with your meals which may help reduce the ringing.
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Try the skull-thumping trick. If you're coming home from a concert or a club, and your ears won't stop ringing, it's because you've damaged some of the little hairs in your cochlea, which causes inflammation and stimulation of nerves. Your brain interprets this inflammation as constant ringing or buzzing, and this trick can help make that annoying sound go away. Cover your ears with your palms. Your fingers should be pointed back and resting on the back of your skull. Point your middle fingers toward each other at the very back of your skull. Rest your index fingers on top of your middle fingers. Using a snapping motion, flip your index fingers down off your middle fingers and onto the back of the skull. This motion will sound like the beating of drums. Because the fingers will also hit your skull, the noise may be quite loud. This is normal. Continue snapping your fingers onto the back of your skull 40 to 50 times. After 40 or 50 times, see if the ringing has subsided. Try waiting it out. Ringing in the ears that is caused by exposure to loud noises usually goes away after a few hours. Take your mind off it by resting and staying away from anything that might exacerbate the symptoms. If the ringing doesn't go away after 24 hours, visit the doctor for further treatment. Avoid loud noises and protect your ears when you are exposed to noise. Being exposed to loud noises over and over again can lead to recurring episodes of tinnitus. If you are often exposed to loud noises in your environment, make sure to wear ear protection. Get some foam earplugs that fit in your ears or get a pair of over-the-ear ear protectors. See your doctor about treating underlying conditions. Much of the time, tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is caused by a treatable condition. Treating this underlying condition may help remove some or all of the ringing. Have your doctor remove earwax from your ear. Alternately, do it safely yourself. Removing an excess buildup of earwax can help relieve symptoms of tinnitus. Fluid buildup due to a perforated membrane or allergies may lead to tinnitus. Have your doctor re-examine the interactions of your medications. If you take several medications, talk with your doctor about possible side-effects that could be causing the ringing in your ears. Make sure to tell your doctor about any other symptoms you are having. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (Costen's syndrome) may be associated with tinnitus. A flutter or spasm of the tensor tympani or stapedius muscle in the inner ear may also result in tinnitus. Look into biofeedback therapy for your tinnitus. If you are depressed, stressed, or fatigued, then you may be more susceptible to normal head sounds. Look into biofeedback therapy from a counselor who can help you to tune into the feelings and situations that cause or worsen your tinnitus. This may help you to stop tinnitus when it starts and prevent it from coming back. Research has shown that biofeedback therapy can be very effective for treating tinnitus. Ask your doctor for a referral to a therapist who has experience with biofeedback for tinnitus. Treat tinnitus with noise-suppression tactics. Several different noise-suppression tactics are used by doctors to mask the sound of ringing in your ears. These tactics include the following devices and techniques. Make use of white noise machines. White noise machines that produce "background" sounds, such as rain falling or wind whooshing, may help drown out the ringing in your ears. Fans, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners also serve as effective white noise machines. Make use of masking devices. Masking devices are fitted over your ears and produce a continuous wave of white noise to mask the chronic ringing. Wear hearing aids. This is especially effective if you have hearing problems in addition to tinnitus. Take medications to relieve some of the tinnitus symptoms. Although medications probably won't stop the ringing, taking medications can make the ringing sound less noticeable. Talk to your doctor about tricyclic antidepressants. Tricyclic antidepressants can be effective for severe tinnitus, but have some undesirable side-effects, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and heart problems. Talk to your doctor about Alprazolam. Better known as Xanax, Alprazolam has been shown to be effective in reducing tinnitus buzzing, but it is habit-forming and also has undesirable side-effects. Try ginkgo extract. Taking ginkgo extract 3 times a day (with meals) may help increase blood flow to the head and neck, reducing the ringing caused by blood pressure. Try taking ginkgo for 2 months before evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for how much to take. Make sure to ask your doctor first to ensure that it is safe for you to take ginkgo extract. Avoid situations in which damage to the cochlea could cause tinnitus. Because tinnitus is so hard to treat, the most effective option is to avoid causing it in the first place, or avoid making the symptoms worse. The following may exacerbate the symptoms of tinnitus: Loud noises. Concerts are the main culprit, but construction work, traffic, airplanes, gunshots, fireworks, and other loud noises can also be harmful. Swimming. Water and chlorine can get stuck in your inner ear while swimming, causing or intensifying your tinnitus. Keep this from happening by wearing earplugs while swimming. Find an outlet for your stress. If you have constant ringing in your ears, any stress might make the condition worse. Find ways such as exercise, meditation, and massage therapy to relieve your stress. Consume less alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. These substances increase the stress put on blood vessels by dilating them. This happens especially in the inner ear. Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages, coffee and caffeinated teas, and tobacco products to reduce the symptoms. Reduce your salt intake. Salt weakens your body's blood circulation, causing high blood pressure and making tinnitus potentially worse. Cut back on high-sodium foods and avoid adding salt to foods.
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Try the skull-thumping trick. Try waiting it out. Avoid loud noises and protect your ears when you are exposed to noise. See your doctor about treating underlying conditions. Look into biofeedback therapy for your tinnitus. Treat tinnitus with noise-suppression tactics. Take medications to relieve some of the tinnitus symptoms. Try ginkgo extract. Avoid situations in which damage to the cochlea could cause tinnitus. Find an outlet for your stress. Consume less alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. Reduce your salt intake.
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How to Cook Lamb Shoulder
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To cook lamb shoulder, start by placing it on a roasting rack with the fatty side up. Then, add 1 cup of water to the pan so the meat stays moist, and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Next, roast the lamb shoulder for 4 hours at 325 degrees Fahrenheit, basting it every couple of hours. Finally, take the lamb out of the oven, and broil it for 5 minutes, or until it's crispy and golden brown.
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Defrost your lamb shoulder completely before cooking. Place it in the refrigerator 24 to 48 hours before you plan to marinade it. Remove it from the refrigerator the night before you cook it. Score the fatty side into one inch (2.5cm) crisscrossed squares. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the shoulder. Mix rosemary, lemon juice, oil and garlic in a bowl. Rub all over the surface of the meat. Cover the lamb shoulder with foil or plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator for 12 hours. If you are running behind, make sure you marinate it for at least two hours. Remove the shoulder from the refrigerator up to one hour before you pre-heat your oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Set the meat on a roasting rack with the fatty side up. Add a cup of water to the pan to ensure it stays moist. You will want to add water by one-fourth cup measurements if the pan dries out to improve the moisture content of the roast. Wrap foil around the top of the roasting pan. Cook for four to four and a half hours on 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste every few hours with the juice from the bottom of the pan using a turkey baster. Check if the meat is done with a meat thermometer. With this slow-cooking method, it usually is cooked slightly longer than other dishes in order to break down the fat. It should read at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) for medium meat. The true test of “doneness” for a lamb shoulder is whether it is tender. If you can easily pry the meat apart with two forks, it is done. Remove the meat from the oven. Set it on top. Preheat the broiler. Put the roast back in the oven uncovered. Ensure the fat side is still facing up. Broil the shoulder for five to seven minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Serve with mint sauce or gravy made of the reduced drippings.
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Defrost your lamb shoulder completely before cooking. Remove it from the refrigerator the night before you cook it. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the shoulder. Mix rosemary, lemon juice, oil and garlic in a bowl. Cover the lamb shoulder with foil or plastic wrap. Remove the shoulder from the refrigerator up to one hour before you pre-heat your oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Set the meat on a roasting rack with the fatty side up. Wrap foil around the top of the roasting pan. Check if the meat is done with a meat thermometer. Remove the meat from the oven. Put the roast back in the oven uncovered. Broil the shoulder for five to seven minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Serve with mint sauce or gravy made of the reduced drippings.
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How to Be a Young Adult
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To act like a young adult, learn to respect your parents and listen to their advice, even if you disagree with it. If you want more independence, look for a part-time job to earn your own money. Later, when you've finished high school, try to find an apartment you can afford and consider getting a credit card. In your new home, develop self-reliance by learning how to perform simple tasks, like changing the oil in your car or clearing a blocked toilet.
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Accept the challenge. You've probably heard many grumpy adults tell you that your generation is ungrateful and immature. This attitude is, like your becoming a young adult, just another natural transition in life. Their generation (and each before it) was filled with 18 year olds who didn't want to grow up. Though this transition has always been difficult for humans, it is still very important to accept the challenge. Life isn't always enjoyable, but maturing proactively can make it a little easier. Learn to respect your parents (or your guardian). This is important, firstly, because they are probably the most emotionally and financially equipped people to offer help when you need it. There are also larger reasons for respecting your parents. You have a lifelong bond that can be an incredible source of strength for everyone involved. Sure, you may have quarreled while you were growing up, but it's time to do the adult thing and put your differences aside. Find mentors. The emotional and daily struggles you have as a young adult have been around forever. You're not the first person to experience them, so check in every now and then with an adult you look up to. They can help you through problems and offer advice on how to 'be an adult' in a given situation. Having a mentor to talk to is also an important part of maintaining mental health. The early adult years are when you are most susceptible to showing signs of mental illness. Let someone help you keep your blossoming feelings under control. Research and explore career options. The key to surviving the work culture of the 21st century is forgetting the clichéd question “what do I want to do for the rest of my life?” Almost no one these days will work for one company their entire life, much less have anyone job title. Many jobs that are available right now might become obsolete in the future. The best thing to do at 18 years old is think about general tasks you enjoy, and environments you enjoy being in. See this guide for a detailed description of the process of choosing a career. For example, if you keep your room tidy and keep track of all your expenses, you may enjoy a job in logistics or data management. Your ideal work environment may be as simple as indoor or outdoor. Or, for example, if you enjoy concerts, you should look into careers in audio engineering or event planning. You shouldn't forget about your teenage dreams and hobbies, but most people aren't going to become successful rock stars. Consider putting off spending too much time on unrealistic dreams until they are a viable way to earn a living. If you do want to follow your dreams, you can try following your dreams in a more "scaled down" and realistic fashion. For example, you may want to become a rock star, but think about starting a band and playing in your local community at a local coffee shop or lounge, etc. Getting a part time job while you explore your career options is a great idea. Just don't get complacent with a job that doesn't fill you with self-respect just because it puts a few bucks in your pocket. Look into ‘adult’ hobbies. It is important to have fun, but you should start thinking of ways to enjoy the world as an adult. There is a world of culture that you may have previously found dull or uninteresting. Now that you have matured some, try those activities again and see what all the rage is about – there is probably a reason 'adult' hobbies have been around so long. For example, try to spend less time watching cartoons and more time reading. Or, try going to a music concert that is not rock, hip hop or pop music. You don't need to force yourself to tolerate activities you still don't enjoy, but try to expose yourself to them and see how you like them. Move into an apartment you can afford. If you live in an area that allows you to move out of your parents' house, do it! You may have to have roommates the first few years, but see that as an opportunity. Unlike high school friends, who often move in opposite directions, the friends you make as a young adult are probably there to stay. Roommates you have as a young adult can become lifelong friends. You will learn to be mature and responsible. Check out this guide for more on choosing an apartment. Look at the neighborhood. You want to factor in accessibility, safety, public transportation, and nearby amenities. Make a budget. After rent, utilities, renter's insurance, and any other housing related expenses, you shouldn't be spending more than one-third of your monthly income. Find roommates at a similar place in life. You may be able to successfully live with older or younger roommates later, but keep your life more simple by rooming with like-minded people in this phase of your life. If you're still in high school, you shouldn't move into an apartment just yet – this advice is for a little later. Make short-term and long-term goals. Think about where you want your life to be in five years. This will be important in giving your life a sense of direction, but don't feel bound to it. As the saying goes, life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. Therefore, write down where you want to be in a few months, or next year. This should be a smaller, more achievable goal that will make your daily life more enjoyable. Long-term goals involve personal relationships, whether or not to attend college, being in an ideal career or job title, etc. These should be something you strive for, so making a plan is a good idea. However, be aware that your plan will change. For example, marriage may happen when you don't expect it to, and not happen when you want it to. Be ready to roll with the punches. Short term goals may simply be, for example, that you want to start a weekly exercise regimen by next summer. Or, you may want to simply get a part time job in the next couple months while you explore career options. Ask for little to no allowance. Students can't work enough to cover all college and living expenses in today's economy. However, you should limit how much you're in debt, both to banks and to your parents. Even though they may not expect you to pay them back, this 'debt' will linger in your subconscious. Start learning budgeting and pragmatism by limiting how financially dependent you are on your parents. Accept advice from your parents. Your parents have been around longer than you have, and may have even attended college. Let them suggest time management and organizational skills while you are a student. Though they may not personally know your professors, they have come across many types of people in their life, and may have helpful advice for you. Parents may be a good source for relationship advice. Now that you're a little older and more or less on your own, they may be able to identify with your relationship problems better than a few years ago. Seek advice from your parents about your resume. It is never too early to begin racking up experiences that will help you get jobs and promotions, so ask them what you should be doing in addition to school. Go out and live your own life. Though listening to your parents is important, take this time to find yourself. Don't simply parrot their opinions around your friends, and force yourself to emulate their daily routine. Do some critical thinking about what you believe and how you want to live your life. The more proud parents may not appreciate this, but they should respect you for it later in life. Solve problems yourself. You will make mistakes as a young adult – everyone does. The important part is to solve the problems yourself, with as little aid from your parents as possible. Of course, it's ok to ask their advice. However, calling your dad when you clog the dorm toilet is not a good way to solve the problem. Get a plunger and fix it yourself. This extends to much more serious problems than a clogged toilet. If you didn't plan your budget well, and are running out of money a month too early, try to find a way to solve the problem. Consider getting a short-term part-time job or checking the classifieds for little gigs. Treat classes and homework like your job. While you should be developing adult skills during your college years, the reason you're there is to learn. Go to class on time, speak up, and respect the professor. They will be writing you recommendation letters in a few years. A high GPA can come in very handy down the road in ways you never expected. For example, if you decide to go back for a graduate degree later on, having put in the effort to get a 3.5 GPA instead of a 2.5 can be a real life saver. Try out keeping ‘adult’ hours. Waking up at 6am-7am and going to bed at 10pm-11pm is not for everyone. However, this is a natural schedule most adults eventually gravitate toward. It is also the schedule you will probably need to abide by if you get a full time job one day. Make the transition easier on yourself by getting in this rhythm when you have fewer responsibilities early in the day. It is easy for many college students to schedule all classes in the late morning, at the earliest. Try giving yourself a reason to get up earlier in the day by signing up for the earlier courses instead. Consider getting a part time job. If you are taking a full load of courses, this may not be very doable. However, it is a good way to make the burden of loan debt and borrowing money from your parents easier. It also builds your resume with actual work experience, even if it is unrelated to the career you envision. Finally, a job teaches you important interpersonal and time management skills that you will need for the rest of your life. Get a job. If you don't go to college immediately, you need to start building your personal wealth. It is a good idea to go ahead and get a part-time job, even as you search for something you would enjoy more. It is easy for job searches to drag on much longer than you intend, and you can always quit a little part-time job. Getting a job as a restaurant server is fairly easy, and quick turnover is expected in that industry. Other service industry jobs like cashiering are easy to get and relatively painless to quit. Who knows, this little job may open up a new world to you that you want to work in. Be grateful for the work you have. In the internet age, machines do much of our work for us, limiting the number of jobs available. You may only have a crappy job right now, and think you deserve much more. You probably do deserve more, but look at this period as putting in your time. The best way to get promoted or impress your bosses is to put in a hard day's work for your own sake if no one else's. Look at the part-time job for what it is – a way to pay the bills and save up some money while you figure out what you want to do with the next part of your life. Try living day-to-day if you hate your job. If it was a beautiful day and a customer gave you positive feedback, put today in the 'win column.' Being grateful doesn't mean you should accept your unenjoyable job indefinitely. Look around for openings at night, and apply to jobs you think you won't get. If you don't apply for these jobs, you'll never have the possibility of getting lucky with a job offer from your dream company. Start saving money. Putting part of your paycheck into your savings account is going to be useful down the road when you want a house or car. The best way to save money is to keep track of all of your income and expenditures. Give yourself a weekly budget for food and outings, and stick to it. You can even itemize trips to see family and friends if you know how much you'll spend on gas and food. If your paycheck doesn't automatically subtract income tax, put away some money every month for this. You should be saving somewhere between 20% and 30%, depending on your tax bracket. Consider getting a credit card. If you are relatively stable, this is a good way to build good credit. However, it is also a liability if you are a student or don't make enough money to add an extra bill each month. After all, you build credit just by paying your other bills, like rent and your car payment. Since only half of people under 25 in many areas get credit cards, whether or not you should depends on your situation. Do some budgeting and ask your parents and mentors what they think. Limit how often you go out. Getting out of your parents' house means you have less supervision and only self-imposed curfews. It's easy to start going out 4 nights a week, or more. However, this will likely become expensive and get in the way of performing well in your job. Furthermore, developing early alcohol dependence may set the stage for abuse later in life. Try not to go out more than once or twice a week. Start buying more groceries. You were probably used to having free groceries at your parents' house and going out to eat otherwise. This is an expensive and generally unhealthy way to live. Force yourself to buy groceries, and plan on cooking them at home to save money. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting adulthood with a healthy diet is important to form good habits and a good relationship with food. Make coffee at home. This is more of a metaphor for making food or doing activities at home that are much more expensive elsewhere. You can, for example, pick up a deluxe coffee on your way to work one day. However, coffee by the pound is much cheaper, and can be made to taste better. As far as activities go, consider seeing movies at home rather than going to the movie theater every time, for example. The more you commit to outings, the more time and money you will lose. Learn to be more self-sufficient. Too many young adults can't perform basic household tasks. Fixing the toilet and checking the oil in your car are basic tasks you should know how to do. This can-do attitude will transfer into your workplace. You will find that your supervisors will be much more impressed with someone who knows how to do random little things that help the office from day to day. This could mean fixing a squeaky chair or identifying a serious problem with the company truck's hydraulic system. Being handy at home also helps you avoid unnecessary repair expenses. Take responsibility for your actions. You don't have the shelter of people treating you like a kid anymore. You will need to make decisions carefully and for good reason. Afterwards, accept the consequences whether they are positive or negative. Apologize if you made a mistake, but focus on not making that mistake again. Older adults will respect you for this. Learn about the ‘status quo. ' You may not agree with the way something is done, but ask your parents or mentors why it is the way it is. You don't always need to blindly accept the world as it is. However, this is a 'pick your battles' situation. Reinventing the wheel every time you walk out the door will make it impossible for you to actually live your life. For example, you may not like paying local taxes. However, this is an important part of maintaining basic services and infrastructure. Get involved in local government to learn more about why the laws and regulations are the way they are. You also may not like that you are expected to get married and have children, especially in more conservative and family orientated communities (think small town and suburban America). Talk to your parents about how and why they eventually came to terms with having children. Be active in your community. Part of being an adult is shaping a better future. This involves community service and caring about education. Volunteer at your local school or community center, or find a way to be a role model for a younger teen or child. Share what you’re good at. Your hobbies from childhood will not likely become your career, but that doesn't mean you need to quit doing them. If you are good at a hobby, sharing it with the community is a good way to give back. Find ways to show the world your talents. For example, if you were in orchestra growing up, audition for community orchestras as an adult. Or, if you were in boy scouts, volunteer as a troop leader. If you are good at public speaking, volunteer to give children's sermons at church, for example. Dress like you respect yourself. Wearing more than sweats every day conveys a message to others and boosts your self-confidence. Of course, you shouldn't be uncomfortable or dress in outdated attire. There are, nonetheless, noticeable perks of not being the laziest dresser in the room. Wear a basic pair of pants and shoes with laces on casual days, and emulate those around you at work. Remember to laugh. After all this, it is important to remember that being an adult isn't such serious business. Find hobbies that make you happy, and play! Sports, board games, and just running are perfectly acceptable activities for adults to have. Remember to really punch the clock at the end of the workday, and try to be a kid every once in a while. Turn off the TV. Passive activities like this don't stimulate your brain, and are not as rewarding as other ways of having fun. If you don’t know how to have fun, think of how you did it as a kid. Doing little craft projects or playing video games isn't illegal now that you are an adult. Think about fun ways to exercise. Since you won't have as much time to have fun and get exercise, combining the two is a good idea. Play sports in your community or find a running buddy. This will keep you from having to double book yourself for exercise and social events as well. Engage with fun art forms. Try out painting, or get into art house films. It is easy to turn art into a fun hobby.
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Accept the challenge. Learn to respect your parents (or your guardian). Find mentors. Research and explore career options. Look into ‘adult’ hobbies. Move into an apartment you can afford. Make short-term and long-term goals. Ask for little to no allowance. Accept advice from your parents. Go out and live your own life. Solve problems yourself. Treat classes and homework like your job. Try out keeping ‘adult’ hours. Consider getting a part time job. Get a job. Be grateful for the work you have. Start saving money. Consider getting a credit card. Limit how often you go out. Start buying more groceries. Make coffee at home. Learn to be more self-sufficient. Take responsibility for your actions. Learn about the ‘status quo. Be active in your community. Share what you’re good at. Dress like you respect yourself. Remember to laugh. If you don’t know how to have fun, think of how you did it as a kid.
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How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven
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To cook corn on the cob in the oven, season the corn with butter, salt, and pepper. Wrap each ear of corn loosely in foil, then fold and pinch the sides together to create a seal. Arrange the wrapped corn in a single layer on an uncovered, ungreased baking sheet. Bake the corn at 400°F for 20-30 minutes, rotating the corn once during that time. Carefully unwrap the corn, then serve while it's still hot.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Meanwhile, place one of the interior racks into the center position of the oven. Note that you do not need to prepare a baking sheet for the corn. For this method, you'll need to place the ears of corn directly onto the oven rack. Do not cover the oven rack in aluminum foil, either. Rinse the corn. Quickly clean the outer husks by rinsing them beneath cool, running water. Use your fingers to scrub away any visible dirt or debris. Do not remove the husks from the ears of corn. If there are any silks hanging out of the ends or leaves peeling away from the sides, use clean kitchen scissors to trim them away. Cook the corn for 30 minutes. Arrange the ears of corn in a single layer directly on the center rack. Cook the corn until it becomes tender. If there's another oven rack above the center rack, you can let it remain in place as long as it does not come into contact with the corn. If it does, you should remove it completely or move it to a position beneath the center rack. Try to keep the corn in a single layer. If you need to stack it, you may need to increase the overall cooking time. You'll also need to make sure that the pile of corn does not touch the upper heating element of the oven. To check for doneness, gently squeeze the sides of the ear. It should be firm, yet soft enough to press through the husk. Peel down the husks. Remove the finished corn from the oven and let it cool for several minutes. When the husks are cool enough to touch, carefully peel them down from each ear. Consider holding the base of each ear with an oven mitt before peeling down the husks. Also note that the steam escaping from the corn will be very hot, so you should never point the ears directly at your face. You can wrap the husks around the base of each ear to serve as a handle or remove them completely. The choice is yours to make. Enjoy. Brush the corn on the cob with melted butter or olive oil, if desired, and consider seasoning it with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley to taste. Serve the finished corn on the cob while it's still hot. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Move one of the interior racks into the center position of the oven. Meanwhile, prepare four sheets of aluminum foil, sizing each so that it is 1-1/2 times as large as any one ear of corn. If there's another rack sitting above the center rack, you can leave it in place as long as it will not block or touch the ears of corn once they're in the oven. If this problem does occur, you'll need to remove the top rack or place it beneath the center rack. Remove the husks. Peel the husks down from each ear of corn, removing them completely. Snap off the stem at the base of the ear. Rinse the exposed cobs of corn under cool, running water while using your hands to gently scrub the corn and remove as many silks as possible. Dry with clean paper towels when finished. Season the corn. Center each ear of corn over one sheet of aluminum foil. Brush the corn with butter or oil, then add salt, pepper, and chopped parsley as desired. Melting the butter beforehand may make it easier to spread evenly over the ear of corn, but doing so is not strictly necessary since the butter will melt over the corn as it roasts. Sprinkle any seasonings over all sides of each ear to distribute them evenly. Wrap up the foil. Loosely fold the foil around the corn, then fold and pinch the sides together to create a seal. Arrange the wrapped corn on an uncovered, ungreased baking sheet. Keep the corn in a single layer; if possible, do not stack the ears. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Place the corn in the preheated oven and bake the ears until they feel thoroughly hot and tender-crisp. After the first 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet to promote even cooking on all sides of the corn. Check the corn after 20 minutes by carefully squeezing the sides of the foil. Wear an oven mitt as you do this to protect your hands. When ready, the corn should give a little through the foil without breaking or feeling mushy. Unwrap carefully. Remove the finished corn from the oven. Allow it to cool for several seconds, then carefully unwrap the foil from around the ears. The foil will likely release very hot steam as you unwrap it. To protect yourself against burns, do not hover your face or arms over the corn while removing the foil. After unwrapping the corn, poke one of the kernels with your fingernail or a fork. When ready, the juice should shoot out from the kernel when pierced. If this doesn't happen, you may need to loosely wrap the corn and return it to the oven for another few minutes. Enjoy. The roasted corn on the cob should be ready to serve. Eat it while it's still hot to enjoy the best flavor and texture. Preheat the broiler. Switch on the broiler setting of your oven and allow the heating element to warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. Some broilers only have on and off settings, while others also have high and low settings. If yours is the latter, switch the broiler onto high. Place the upper oven rack roughly 6 inches (15 cm) away from the upper heating element of the oven. This upper heating element is the only portion that turns on when you use the broiler. Peel and wrap the husks. Peel the husks back, revealing the entire ear of corn, but do not remove them. Instead, use scissors to cut the husks down to a length of roughly 4 inches (10 cm), then wrap the hanging husks in aluminum foil. Pick away any hanging silks during this step, as well. Wrapping the husks with foil is a necessary step. If you don't do this, the husks will quickly burn under the intense heat of the broiler and may even catch on fire. If you don't wish to use the husks and stem as handles while serving the corn, you can remove them completely. Coat the corn with oil and seasonings. Arrange the ears of corn in single layer on a baking sheet, then drizzle them with olive oil. If desired, you may also season the corn with salt and pepper. You can cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil, if desired, but doing so is not necessary. Note that olive oil is a better choice than butter for this method since it has a higher smoking point and will be less likely to overheat in the broiler. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the ears of corn under the preheated broiler. Watch the corn carefully, and rotate the ears each time the kernels on that side begin charring. You'll need to rotate the after the first 3 to 5 minutes, then twice more every 3 to 5 minutes after that. When ready, the corn should be lightly and evenly charred, and tender throughout. Note that you can also remove the foil from around the husks during the last 2 minutes, if desired, so that they can char lightly without burning. Enjoy. Remove the corn from the oven and sprinkle it with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve it while it's still hot. Preheat the broiler. Turn on the broiler portion of your oven and allow it to preheat for at least 5 minutes. If your broiler has high and low settings, switch it onto high. Note that some broilers only have on and off settings; in this case, the general on setting is fine. Make sure that the upper rack of the oven is about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the top heating element. Cut each ear into four sections. Completely remove the husks and all visible threads from the ears of corn. Use a knife to chop each ear into four equal sections. Depending on the thickness of the corn, it may be possible to break the ears apart by hand instead of using a knife. Doing so will give you less control over the size of the sections, though, making it harder to keep the sections even. Brush the corn with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Arrange the corn cob sections on a large baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Lightly brush each section with oil or melted butter, and sprinkle the corn with salt and pepper (if desired). Since olive oil has a higher smoking point than butter, it's usually the safer option for the broiler. Since the corn should cook quickly when sectioned, though, you should also be able to use butter without much trouble. Broil for 6 to 10 minutes, flipping once. Place the corn beneath the preheated broiler. Cook the cob sections for 3 to 5 minutes, or until some of the kernels begin to char, then flip them over to their other sides. Continue cooking until the other sides char, as well. Consider brushing the other sides with additional oil and butter before returning them to the broiler. Note that doing so may result in more splatter inside your oven, though. Enjoy. Remove the corn cob sections from the oven and let them cool slightly. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve the corn hot.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Rinse the corn. Cook the corn for 30 minutes. Peel down the husks. Enjoy. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Remove the husks. Season the corn. Wrap up the foil. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Unwrap carefully. Enjoy. Preheat the broiler. Peel and wrap the husks. Coat the corn with oil and seasonings. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes. Enjoy. Preheat the broiler. Cut each ear into four sections. Brush the corn with oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Broil for 6 to 10 minutes, flipping once. Enjoy.
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How to Keep a Cat Safe
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To keep your cat safe at home, secure anything that could fall over and injure your cat. Additionally, make sure your cat doesn't have easy access to hazards like hot stoves or ovens, open toilet bowls, or tight spaces, like the area behind the fridge. You should also put away anything dangerous that your cat might accidentally eat, such as medications or foods that are poisonous to cats like garlic or chocolate. Finally, keep your cat from getting out by closing and locking your doors and windows when you're not around.
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Secure anything that could harm your cat. Make sure nothing can fall on your cat and injure it. Fasten any heavy objects that are placed up high. You don't want anything heavy to fall on your cat when it's exploring. Place cords out of reach of your cat. Cats will play with anything dangling and could harm themselves. Spray cords with pepper in order to keep cats away from them. Close your toilet seat or any other open water sources. Cats can easily drown in open water. Keep your cat away from anything particularly hot. They can harm themselves on irons that are left out or on a warm oven. Block off any areas that cats may explore and get stuck. Behind refrigerators and cabinets may be especially dangerous. Keep cats away from things they could ingest. Your cat could choke on objects, eat foods that can harm it, or swallow dangerous chemicals. Secure anything that cats could choke on. Don't leave any small objects out where cats can reach them. Put away any food. Cats may eat anything that's left out. Make sure to especially put away any foods that are dangerous to cats, such as chocolate, onions, or medicine. Keep away dangerous chemicals. Fasten all cabinets that have chemicals that cats may be drawn to. Antifreeze is especially tempting to cats. Make sure your cat stays indoors. The outdoors presents another set of dangers for your cat. Secure your cat indoors so it won't encounter these dangers or potentially run away. Keep all doors closed and locked. Cats can easily slip out of a partially open door. Make sure all windows have screens and are closed when you're not around. Cats can easily fall out of windows. They don't always land on their feet. If you decide to have your cat outdoors, make sure you are around when they go outside. It's harder to control the outdoor environment. Get them a collar. A good collar can help your cat be safer outdoors, stay away from accidents, and make them easier to find if they get lost. Make sure their collar breaks away so they can't choke themselves. Collars can get caught on something, so make sure the collar will not strangle the cat. Have a bell on the collar. This will help you keep track of the cat and know where they are at all times. Keep your contact information on the cat's collar. Have your phone number on the cat's collar so if it runs away, someone will be able to call you. If you don't want to use a collar, consider microchipping your cat. It's no more painful than a vaccination and can make sure anyone who finds your cat can contact you. Keep cats away from outdoor dangers, such as cars or other hazards. Cats are curious and can run into danger when being outside. Make sure they are in a secure area so they don't run into the street. Have your cats secure when they are outside. Wire mesh fences with a high angle can keep them penned in. Make sure your cat cannot get out to the roadway or out of your yard. Keep your cat away from the road. They may be attracted to the sound of cars, but can be severely injured or killed by vehicles. Have a cat door. Cats can easily run back inside and escape from predators or other dangers by using a cat door. Use a leash. Cats don't like leashes, but a leash can guarantee your cat won't get into any dangerous situations. Protect your cat from the weather. If your cat is mostly an outdoors cat, you need to protect it from severe weather. Make sure your cat stays cool during a heatwave and is sheltered during bad weather. Let your cat have places to cool off if it's hot. Find shady areas outdoors for your cat to sit and rest. Give your cat ice cubes or cool water. They can help to cool the cat down. Notice the signs of heatstroke, including panting, vomiting, and fever. Make sure your cat is safe even if it's hot outside. Cats usually don't like rain or thunderstorms. If possible, bring your cat indoors. If not, make sure it is under a dry shelter. Travel safely with your cat. Traveling with a cat can be difficult. Make sure you have a good carrier to keep your cat safe and secure. Secure your carrier in the car. In the case of sudden stoppage or an accident, your cat will continue to be safe. Unlike dogs, cats do not like car rides. Stay calm and stress free during car rides to make you're your cat does not have any undue stress. Stop every two hours if you're driving. Cats need to get out and stretch as well as use the restroom. Bring your cat inside when you’re away. Cats can get into dangerous situations without you around. Keep them safe by keeping them inside. Find a nice area for your cat to look outside. Cats like to sit by windows to observe the outdoors, even if they cannot be outdoors. Make sure your cat cannot get outside when you're away. Lock any cat doors if you have them. Give your cat plenty of space to play indoors. Cats need to expend energy, so giving them a cat jungle may be a good way for them to burn off energy indoors. Keep your cat safe from predators. Cats can encounter a number of predators, especially when they're outdoors. Make sure they are safe and protected from any predators. Keep safe from coyotes. Your cat may encounter coyotes outdoors, since they live nearly everywhere in North America. Stay away from secluded areas with lots of brush. Stay away from strange dogs. Dogs may want to chase cats. If you encounter any dogs outside, bring your cat indoors immediately. Introduce your dog to your cat. Keep your cat and dog separate or in carriers at first. Slowly introduce them to each other to avoid any problems. Stay away from plants. Many plants are poisonous to cats. Keep your cats away from any plants that may harm them. Cats may chew on indoor and outdoor plants. Put indoor plants out of a cat's reach and watch cats when they are around indoor plants. Lilies are especially poisonous to cats. Even one lick can cause severe kidney damage. Know the outdoor plants. Some plants are more poisonous than others to cats. If possible, get rid of any plants that are especially dangerous to cats. Avoid indoor and outdoor poisons. Cats will eat almost anything. While some things may just make a cat sick, others will kill it. Secure perfumes and aftershaves. Drinking ethanol and the oils in these chemicals can kill cats. Know that anything poisonous to humans is also poisonous to cats. Keep cleaning supplies put away as well as any other household chemicals. Chocolate, coffee, and tea are all especially toxic to cats. They are also attracted to its sweet scent and taste. Don't leave out any of these so your cat won't eat them.
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Secure anything that could harm your cat. Keep cats away from things they could ingest. Make sure your cat stays indoors. Get them a collar. Keep cats away from outdoor dangers, such as cars or other hazards. Protect your cat from the weather. Travel safely with your cat. Bring your cat inside when you’re away. Keep your cat safe from predators. Stay away from plants. Avoid indoor and outdoor poisons.
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How to Write an Opening Statement
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To write an opening statement, start with your introductory remarks that summarize the case, state your theme, and intrigue the jurors. Then, go on to introduce your client, as well as any other witnesses involved in the case. Next, identify the main points of contention in the case and tell the jury your story of what happened from your client's point of view. You should also briefly mention any weaknesses in your case to lessen their impact when your opponent brings them up. Finally, conclude your opening statement by summarizing the theme of your case and asking the jury for a specific verdict.
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Identify and understand the purposes of your opening statement. An opening statement is meant to help jurors comprehend the case, focus on important evidence, and provide context. Before writing your opening statement, you are going to want to grasp why the opening statement is so important. This will help you write the best opening statement possible. Your opening statement should do at least the following things: Present a clear picture of the case. Your opening statement is one of the only times at trial you will be able to tell a complete, uninterrupted story. After your opening statement, the case will unfold in bits and pieces and may seem unorganized to the jurors. Arouse the interest of your jury. You want the jury to be engaged and interested in the case. If they are not, you may find your jury getting bored and becoming inattentive during your presentation of witnesses and evidence. Build rapport with your jurors. You want the jurors to like you, as you will ultimately ask them to decide the case in your favor. You want to speak to them as the intelligent people they are, and you want to be sincere in the beliefs you convey. Identify and understand what content belongs in your opening statement. Before you start writing your opening statement, you want to brainstorm what type of information should be included and what should be left out. An opening statement is an opportunity for you to discuss the facts of your case while generally avoiding arguments and the application of law to facts. Discuss the facts of your case. Your opening statement should be limited to a discussion of the anticipated evidence and what the main issues are. You must not exaggerate or misstate your evidence, you must not refer to inadmissible evidence, and you must not discuss matters that will not be a part of your own case. Avoid arguing during your opening statement. Because the point of your opening statement is to introduce the jury to your case, you do not want to turn your opening statement into a series of legal arguments. So long as you are assisting the jury in understanding your evidence, your comments should be permissible. However, once you begin asking the jury to make inferences, interpret facts in your favor, and/or resolve disputes, you are most likely making impermissible arguments. Avoid discussing the law in detail during your opening statement. Your opening statement can most likely have a brief introduction to the legal issues on which your case depends. However, you should avoid discussing how the law should be interpreted, and you should avoid applying any of the facts of your case to the law. Identify and understand your audience and what your tone should be. When you deliver your opening statement at trial, your audience is going to be the jurors. In order to write the best possible opening statement, you will want to know as much about your jurors as possible. Understand the educational and cultural diversity of your jurors, as well as any likes or dislikes they may have hinted at during prior proceedings. The tone of your article should match the audience you are speaking to. You will want to craft your opening argument to make it easily accessible to your jurors without making it oversimplified or rude. Write your introductory remarks. Be aggressive here and give the jurors a good impression of your case. Begin with remarks that summarize the case, state your theme, and arouse the interest of the jurors. The first couple of minutes during your opening statement is when all the jurors are likely paying the most attention, so you want to capture them immediately. Consider the following example: "On January 23, 2001, Chris McGuigan walked into Riverdale Hospital through the front door to have a minor operation to remove a growth on her arm. One week later, on January 30, she was carried out of the back door dead. What happened in that short week to turn a routine operation into a life and death struggle, and why it never should have happened, is what this case is all about." Introduce your actors, places, and things. In this section you want to first introduce your client, followed by an introduction of other important witnesses. When you introduce your client, you want to make them seem real and likable. At the end of the day, the jury is going to see your client throughout the trial so you want them to relate to and empathize with your client. You should also familiarize the jury with important locations and times that are going to play a big role in the trial. When you introduce these things, you should attempt to make them as real and tangible as possible because you want the jury to stay engaged and believe your story. Identify your disputes. When you identify the points of contention in your case, you want to tell the jury in plain language what is claimed in the complaint and how the complaint was answered. You want to state the general nature of the disputes the jury will have to resolve while making sure you are not attacking your opponent's case at this stage. Tell your story. This is the body of your opening statement and should tell your story of what happened from your client's point of view. You want this section to be simple and easy to follow because this will be the jury's first impression of the facts. Your focus should be on who did what to whom, what their reasons were for doing it, and what the consequences were. Discuss your weaknesses. You want to bring up any glaring weaknesses in your case at the beginning in order to look honest, lessen the impact when your opponent brings them up, and it allows you to portray them in the most positive light possible. You want to keep this section as brief as possible and only bring up weaknesses that are going to emerge from your own presentation of evidence. Consider this good example: "At 9:00, Jim McCutcheon left the steak house, and got into his car to head home. The car was in good condition, and Jim was alert, sober and not at all tired. He had drunk two beers with his dinner, but was still in full control of his faculties. He would not have driven if he had been feeling any effects from the beer. Jim won't even drive with a cell phone on." Provide a conclusion. Your conclusion should summarize the theme of your case and you should ask the jury for a specific verdict. You can accomplish this by suggesting that the evidence adds up to a favorable outcome. Look at this example to see how to effectively summarize your case and ask the jury for a verdict: "The bottom line is that the evidence will show that the defendant knew what he was doing when he killed Boyd Farnam. He killed Boyd for revenge - an eye for an eye - because he blamed Boyd for the death of his daughter. The people of this state will therefore ask you at the close of the evidence to find him guilty of murder." Prepare your speech for the day of the trial. You should strive to deliver your opening statement from memorization. Doing so will make your opening statement more genuine, believable, and effective. In order to accomplish this, you should: Write your opening statement exactly as you want to present it; Reduce it to a general outline; then Reduce it one last time to a key word outline that you may or may not use during your opening statement itself. Practice your opening statement in front of an audience or in front of a mirror. Practicing will help you become comfortable with your delivery and timing. Also, practicing with others will allow you to get feedback from friends, family, and/or colleagues regarding your content and mannerisms. Make final changes if necessary. Before you go into the courtroom to deliver your opening statement, you will want to make any final tweaks you think will make the opening statement perfect. You will have spent so much time preparing and practicing, you will know by this point if anything needs to be added or taken out. Do this at least a day before you deliver your opening statement so you have time to practice your final version.
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Identify and understand the purposes of your opening statement. Identify and understand what content belongs in your opening statement. Identify and understand your audience and what your tone should be. Write your introductory remarks. Introduce your actors, places, and things. Identify your disputes. Tell your story. Discuss your weaknesses. Provide a conclusion. Prepare your speech for the day of the trial. Practice your opening statement in front of an audience or in front of a mirror. Make final changes if necessary.
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How to Cook a Chicken in a George Foreman Rotisserie
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To cook a chicken in a George Foreman rotisserie, begin by pushing the whole chicken on to the rotisserie spit and then onto the rotisserie bar. Then, let it cook in the rotisserie for 1 and a half hours. When the timer goes off, insert a meat thermometer into the chicken. If the internal temperature reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit, your chicken is ready to eat. If it's too cold, continue cooking it and re-take the temperature every 5 minutes until it's ready.
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Remove the giblets (also known as innards) from the chicken. Wash the chicken, thoroughly, both inside and out. Dry the chicken with paper towels. Rub some olive oil onto the chicken. Don't add too much. Tie the legs and the wings snug to the chicken using cooking twine. This is known as trussing. Mix the spices together. The amounts are approximate, depending on your taste and the size of your chicken. Put the chicken on a plate and wrap up with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. (Longer is better). Put the prong on the rotisserie spit and tighten it down. Then push the chicken onto it. Put the chicken on the rotisserie bar. Set the timer for 1½ hours. The cooking time is approximately 25 minutes per pound/450g. Be sure that it is completely cooked. If you have a meat thermometer, use it to check; it is ready when its internal temperature has reached 160ºF/71ºC and there is no more pink. Serve and enjoy your healthy (er) chicken dinner.
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Remove the giblets (also known as innards) from the chicken. Wash the chicken, thoroughly, both inside and out. Rub some olive oil onto the chicken. Tie the legs and the wings snug to the chicken using cooking twine. Mix the spices together. Put the chicken on a plate and wrap up with plastic wrap. Put the prong on the rotisserie spit and tighten it down. Put the chicken on the rotisserie bar. Set the timer for 1½ hours. Be sure that it is completely cooked. Serve and enjoy your healthy (er) chicken dinner.
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How to Add Square Roots
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To add square roots, start by simplifying all of the square roots that you're adding together. Then, place a 1 in front of any square root that doesn't have a coefficient, which is the number that's in front of the radical sign. Then, add the coefficients of all the square roots that have the same radicand, which is the number under the radical sign. Finally, add any unlike radicands to the end of the expression.
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Factor each radicand into prime numbers. An easy way to factor a number is by creating a factor tree diagram. Read Do a Factor Tree for complete instructions. A radicand is the number under the radical sign. A prime number is a number that can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself, for example, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, etc. You do NOT need to factor any coefficients. A coefficient is a number in front of the radical sign. Let's say, for example, that you want to add 20 + 4 45 + 5 + 7. {\displaystyle {\sqrt {20}}+4{\sqrt {45}}+{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}.} To do this, you need to factor 20 {\displaystyle 20} as 2 × 2 × 5 {\displaystyle 2\times 2\times 5}. You also need to factor 45 {\displaystyle 45} as 3 × 3 × 5 {\displaystyle 3\times 3\times 5}. If a radicand is already a prime number, it does not need to be factored. For example, since 5 {\displaystyle 5} and 7 {\displaystyle 7} are already prime numbers, 5 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {5}}} and 7 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {7}}} do not need to be factored. Rewrite the expression. Keep all the factors under the radical sign. For example, after factoring the radicands, the example expression would be 2 × 2 × 5 + 4 3 × 3 × 5 + 5 + 7. {\displaystyle {\sqrt {2\times 2\times 5}}+4{\sqrt {3\times 3\times 5}}+{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}.} Circle pairs of like factors under each radical. Since you are finding a square root, by pairing up like factors, you can easily simplify the expression. For example, 2 × 2 × 5 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {2\times 2\times 5}}} has a pair of 2s, so draw a circle around them. 4 3 × 3 × 5 {\displaystyle 4{\sqrt {3\times 3\times 5}}} has a pair of 3s, so draw a circle around them. Factor out coefficients by identifying paired factors under each radical. The square root of any pair of factors will equal the factor, because x × x = x 2 {\displaystyle x\times x=x^{2}} and x 2 = x {\displaystyle {\sqrt {x^{2}}}=x}. Place this number in front of the radical sign. If the expression already has a coefficient, multiply the two numbers. For example: 2 × 2 × 5 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {2\times 2\times 5}}} = 4 5 {\displaystyle ={\sqrt {4}}{\sqrt {5}}} = 2 5 {\displaystyle =2{\sqrt {5}}} So, 20 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {20}}} simplifies to 2 5 {\displaystyle 2{\sqrt {5}}}. 4 3 × 3 × 5 {\displaystyle 4{\sqrt {3\times 3\times 5}}} = 4 × 9 5 {\displaystyle =4\times {\sqrt {9}}{\sqrt {5}}} = ( 4 × 3 ) 5 {\displaystyle =(4\times 3){\sqrt {5}}} = 12 5 {\displaystyle =12{\sqrt {5}}} So, 4 45 {\displaystyle 4{\sqrt {45}}} simplifies to 12 5 {\displaystyle 12{\sqrt {5}}}. Rewrite your problem, using the simplified terms. This will make the adding process much easier. For example: 20 + 4 45 + 5 + 7 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {20}}+4{\sqrt {45}}+{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}} simplifies to 2 5 + 12 5 + 5 + 7 {\displaystyle 2{\sqrt {5}}+12{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}} Place a 1 in front of any square root that doesn’t already have a coefficient. The 1 is always understood, and so is rarely written. However, when adding, writing the 1 can help you keep track of coefficients. A coefficient is the number in front of the radical sign. For example, write 5 {\displaystyle {\sqrt {5}}} as 1 5 {\displaystyle 1{\sqrt {5}}}. Check for square roots with the same radicand. You can only add square roots that have the same radicand. The radicand is the number underneath the radical sign. For example, you can add the first three terms in the expression 2 5 + 12 5 + 5 + 7 {\displaystyle 2{\sqrt {5}}+12{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}} , because they all have the same radicand (5). Add the coefficients. Only add the coefficients for terms that have the same radicand. Do NOT add the radicands. For example, 2 5 + 12 5 + 1 5 = 15 5 {\displaystyle 2{\sqrt {5}}+12{\sqrt {5}}+1{\sqrt {5}}=15{\sqrt {5}}}. Add any unlike radicands to the expression. These cannot be simplified any further, and cannot be added to any other terms. The result will be your final, simplified answer. For example, 15 5 + 7 {\displaystyle 15{\sqrt {5}}+{\sqrt {7}}}.
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Factor each radicand into prime numbers. Rewrite the expression. Circle pairs of like factors under each radical. Factor out coefficients by identifying paired factors under each radical. Rewrite your problem, using the simplified terms. Place a 1 in front of any square root that doesn’t already have a coefficient. Check for square roots with the same radicand. Add the coefficients. Add any unlike radicands to the expression.
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How to Cook Parboiled Rice
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To cook parboiled rice on the stove, start by soaking your rice in water for 30 minutes before straining it. Then, bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a pot. The water should measure 2 parts to every 1 part of rice. Once the water has boiled, add the rice, cover it with a lid, and simmer everything for 15 to 25 minutes. When the rice is done, turn off the heat and fluff it with a fork before serving.
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Soak the rice for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time and boost flavor. If you'd like, pour enough warm water over your rice to cover it 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm). Soak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes, then pour the rice through a fine sieve to drain the water. Soaking is optional, but it will reduce your cooking time by about 20 percent. Shorter cooking time will result in more flavorful rice. Bring 2 parts water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice. If, for instance, you're cooking 1 cup (240 mL) of rice, use 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Pour the water into a medium pot, add a pinch of salt, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. If you want to make 4 servings, use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Divide those measurements in half to make 2 servings or multiply them by 2 to make 8 servings. Just stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio. Add 1 part parboiled rice. When the water comes to a boil, add your rice to the pot. Give it a quick stir so the rice is evenly distributed. If you soaked the rice, remember to drain it through a fine sieve before adding it to the boiling water. Add soaked rice slowly to the boiling water to avoid splashing. It will have absorbed some of the water, so it'll be a little heavier than rice that hasn't been soaked. Cover and simmer American-style converted rice for 15 to 25 minutes. Give the rice a stir, reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover the pot. If you have unsoaked converted rice, it'll only need to cook for 20 to 25 minutes. If you soaked the rice, cook it for 15 to 20 minutes. American-style converted rice is precooked, so its cooking time is shorter. Cook South Indian-style parboiled rice for up to 45 minutes. Stir the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot. While American-style converted rice is precooked, other parboiled varieties actually need to be cooked longer than regular white rice. These varieties need to be cooked for around 45 minutes. If you soaked the rice, check it after about 35 minutes. If you're not sure which product you have, check its cooking instructions. Turn off the heat, then fluff the rice with a fork. When the rice is done, turn off the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, gently mix the rice with a fork, then serve it immediately. Combine water, parboiled rice, and salt in a microwave-safe container. Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, and add a pinch of salt. Stir the ingredients together in a microwave-safe container. You'll need to cover the rice while it cooks, so use a container with a lid. The rice will expand when it cooks, so make sure the uncooked rice and water fill the container less than halfway. Use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water to make 4 servings. Stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio if you need more or less than 4 servings. Presoaking isn't necessary but, if you'd like, you could soak the rice in warm water for 15 minutes to reduce cooking time. Microwave the container uncovered for 5 minutes. For the first 5 minutes, cook the rice at your microwave's full power setting. If it's not boiling after 5 minutes, microwave it on high for another 2 to 5 minutes. You'll cover the rice later in the cooking process, but leave it uncovered for now. Cover the rice and cook it for 15 minutes at medium power. After the water comes to a boil, cover the container and set your microwave to medium power. Cook it for 15 minutes, then check to see if it's done. American-style converted rice should be done after about 15 minutes. If you have South Indian-style parboiled rice, it'll probably need to cook for at least 5 to 10 minutes longer. Microwave it for an additional 5 minutes, if necessary. After 15 minutes, see if the rice absorbed all of the water and check its texture. If it's not done, microwave it on medium for another 5 minutes. Cook and check the rice in 5-minute intervals until it's done. If the rice is tender but there's still water in the container, drain the excess water. Fluff the rice and serve it. When the rice is finished cooking, fluff it with a fork. Serve it from the microwavable container or transfer it to a serving platter. Check your rice cooker's manual. For most rice cookers, the basic instructions are universal. However, there are slight variations among products, so double check your manual for recommended water to rice ratios, cooking times, and other details. Check the instructions to see if the manufacturer recommends pre-soaking rice and if you should adjust any settings for soaked rice. Some manufacturers recommend soaking brown rice first. If your manual mentions soaking brown rice, soak South Indian-style parboiled rice according to the instructions. Add 2 parts water, 1 part parboiled rice, and a pinch of salt to the cooker. Pour the water into the vessel, add a pinch of salt, then stir in the rice. Add 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water to make 4 servings. Double those measurements for 8 servings, or combine ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of rice with 1 cup (240 mL) for 2 servings. Just stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio. Adjust your measurements if the manual recommends a different water to rice ratio. Turn on the rice cooker. For models that have multiple settings, select the option for white rice. The cooker will automatically turn off when the rice is finished cooking. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Since South Indian-style parboiled rice takes longer, select the brown rice setting. It should take about 30 minutes. Some manufacturers suggest soaking brown rice before cooking it. If so, soak your South Indian rice as directed. Let the rice rest in the cooker for 10 to 15 minutes. Keep the lid on while you let the rice rest. Resting the rice after the cooker turns off will help prevent it from getting sticky or mushy. You can also make the rice ahead of time and keep it warm in the cooker. Many products have a "keep warm" setting. Fluff the rice, then serve it. Use a fork to fluff the rice and release steam. Serve it straight from the rice cooker or transfer it to a serving platter. . Bring 2 parts water and a pinch of salt to a boil Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice. Bring the water and a pinch of salt to boil in a pot over medium-high heat. For 4 servings, use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Adjust the measurements if you need more or less rice and stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio. Add standard white or brown rice when the water starts boiling. Give the rice a stir when you add it to the boiling water to distribute it evenly. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cover the pot. Cook white rice for 5 to 10 minutes. If your recipe calls for white rice, lower the heat and simmer it until it's al dente , or still has a bit of a crunch. Parboiling white rice is a technique commonly used in a range of cuisines, including Nigerian and Middle Eastern cooking. Parboil brown rice for 20 minutes. If you're precooking brown rice, it'll be al dente in about 20 minutes. This technique is useful if you're adding brown rice to soups or if you're substituting it for white rice. For instance, if you want to make risotto with brown rice instead of Arborio rice, you'll need to parboil it first. Remove the rice from heat and drain it. When the rice is al dente, remove it from heat. It probably didn't absorb all of the water, so pour it into a fine sieve to drain the excess water. Keep the rice in the sieve after draining it instead of transferring it back to the pot. Shock the rice with cold water to stop the cooking process. After draining excess cooking water, dip the sieve (with the rice) into a bowl of ice water. Shocking the rice will help prevent it from turning mushy when you finish cooking it in your soup or stew. Incorporate the rice into your recipe. Add the rice to your dish according to your recipe or about 15 minutes before the dish is finished cooking. For example, if your soup needs to simmer for 25 minutes, let it cook on its own for 10 minutes, add the rice, then cook everything together for 15 minutes.
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Soak the rice for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time and boost flavor. Bring 2 parts water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add 1 part parboiled rice. Cover and simmer American-style converted rice for 15 to 25 minutes. Cook South Indian-style parboiled rice for up to 45 minutes. Turn off the heat, then fluff the rice with a fork. Combine water, parboiled rice, and salt in a microwave-safe container. Microwave the container uncovered for 5 minutes. Cover the rice and cook it for 15 minutes at medium power. Microwave it for an additional 5 minutes, if necessary. Fluff the rice and serve it. Check your rice cooker's manual. Add 2 parts water, 1 part parboiled rice, and a pinch of salt to the cooker. Turn on the rice cooker. Let the rice rest in the cooker for 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff the rice, then serve it. . Add standard white or brown rice when the water starts boiling. Cook white rice for 5 to 10 minutes. Parboil brown rice for 20 minutes. Remove the rice from heat and drain it. Shock the rice with cold water to stop the cooking process. Incorporate the rice into your recipe.
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How to Choose a Cat Scratching Tree
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To choose a cat scratching tree, pay attention to the materials your cat is naturally attracted to scratching, such as wood, fabric, carpet, or rope. Next, check out scratching tree options that feature your cat's favorite materials at your local pet store. Make sure the tree you get has a sturdy post attached to a wide, stable base. The tree should also be heavy enough to support your cat's full weight and tall enough so that your cat can stretch the full length of its body.
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Note the material that appeals to your cat. Depending on whether your cat has spent more time indoors or more time outdoors, they may prefer certain materials over others. Take notice of what they are naturally attracted to scratching. Depending on their surroundings, cats may prefer to scratch wood, fabric, carpet, or rope. Choose wood if your cat spends time outdoors. If your cat is mostly accustomed to spending time outside, they may prefer a wood material that reminds them of a stump or tree. You can buy a scratching tree made out of natural logs or build your own. Lumberyards sell a variety of woods that you can choose from. Choose cardboard for a less expensive option. Cardboard scratchers are economical and can easily be replaced. Although they are sometimes less durable than the alternatives, they are often made out of recycled materials and thus offer an eco-friendly choice. Choose fabric for a durable alternative. Make sure the fabric is tightly wound and rough to the touch. Sisal fabric, especially, is a popular choice among cat-owners, as its rough and durable texture pleases most indoor and outdoor cats. It is also very durable and less likely to look worn as quickly as other materials. Choose between a horizontal or vertical scratching post. If your cat usually scratches rugs or carpets, a horizontal post may work the best. If you notice that your cat scratches furniture legs or wallpaper, pick a vertical post so your cat can mimic the behavior. Examine the scratching tree’s base. A good scratching tree should contain a post that is attached to a wide, stable base that doesn't wobble when the cat uses it; or, it should affix to and lean steadily against a wall. Examine the scratching tree’s height and weight. The right scratching tree should be weighted and tall enough to allow your cat to lean their whole weight against the tree and stretch the full length of their body when scratching. This not only allows your cat to successfully sharpen and shed old nails but also affords the opportunity to work out muscular kinks. Plan to put the scratching tree in a stable location. Your cat will want to make an accepted scratching post its territory by leaving behind scratches and scents where it pleases. Be sure to place the scratching tree in a prominent, unobstructed, and spacious location in the house where it won't fall or be knocked over. Accommodate your cat’s personality. Some scratching trees are rather large and may have multiple appendages, scratchers, ledges, or “condo” areas. Check the appendages for weaknesses or instability. Many cats prefer to use the scratching tree for exercise and to look out from its vertical heights. Some cats are timid and may prefer to hide in one of its “condos.” Some cats are more excitable than others and need more room to climb and play. If you have multiple cats, try to provide them with enough space, so as to avoid any competition for territory. Consider your cat’s play needs. Older cats may be content with a plain tree that affords enough room to scratch, walk, and climb. Younger cats, however, can get bored and restless and often enjoy playing with hanging or spring toys built into the tree. Make your cat at home in their scratching tree. Some cats like to eat, sleep, or nest on the same furniture they play with. Many cat scratching trees come with built-in feeding bowls, tunnels, nooks, cradles, or beds. Choose what is best for your cat's personality, habits, and preferences. Leave room for change. Cats may grow and alter their preferences over time as they age. You shouldn't expect your cat tree to satisfy your cat's needs forever. Luckily, many companies sell accessories that you can attach or detach as needed. Don't be discouraged if your cat isn't fond of one of the accessories right away. It may just need time to adjust.
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Note the material that appeals to your cat. Choose wood if your cat spends time outdoors. Choose cardboard for a less expensive option. Choose fabric for a durable alternative. Choose between a horizontal or vertical scratching post. Examine the scratching tree’s base. Examine the scratching tree’s height and weight. Plan to put the scratching tree in a stable location. Accommodate your cat’s personality. Consider your cat’s play needs. Make your cat at home in their scratching tree. Leave room for change.
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How to Play The Cat's Cradle Game
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Cat's Cradle is a fun puzzle game you can play with 2 or more players. Start by taking a piece of string that's about 30-45 inches (76-114 cm) long and tying the ends together. A shoelace is usually perfect for this. Then, put your hands inside the string and pull it out with your thumbs on the top of each end of the loop. Wrap your hand around the inside of the string to attach it to your hands. Then, put one of your middle fingers through one of the lengths resting against your palm and pull it out. Do the same with your other middle finger to make the cat's cradle, which should look like 2 X's in the middle of the string. The goal of the game is for the next player to transfer the shape to their hands by touching and grabbing the string before sliding it onto their hands. Then, the next player tries to transfer the string onto their hands. Players continue transferring the string like this. If a player breaks the cat's cradle or can't transfer it to their hands, they lose!
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Find a suitable piece of string. Any type of cord will work as long as it fits around your hands. However, you'll have the easiest time using a piece that's around 40 inches (about 120cm) in length. This will ensure that the string is long enough to give your hands plenty of room to maneuver without getting in the way or becoming unwieldy. Tie the string together at the ends so that it creates a circular loop. Try cutting a piece of string, yarn or twine to just the right length to fit you and your partner's hands. If you can't find anything else to play with, use a tied shoestring. Get another person to help you play. Because of the sequential nature of the game, it's not possible to play Cat's Cradle with only one person. You'll need a partner both to help you form new shapes and to take the string from you at the next turn. You can theoretically play Cat's Cradle with as many people as you want—simply go in a circle or choose a specific order to transfer the string from person to person. The game will go more smoothly if you're playing with someone whose hands are roughly the same size as your own. Hand off the string after every turn. Decide which player will get the game started. This person will twist the string into Cat's Cradle, the game's opening formation. After this shape has been made, transfer the string to the other player's fingers fingers without breaking the formation. The game will proceed in this fashion until you miss a shape. Let go of the string carefully to keep it from coming unraveled. Both players should practice making each of the various shapes so they'll know exactly where to place their fingers when you pass the string. Restart the game if you make a mistake. The game is over when you pull the string in the wrong place or end up forming a shape from which no other shapes can be made. If this happens, start back from the beginning with Cat's Cradle. Keep playing until you can run through the entire sequence flawlessly. Practice slowly the first few times until you get the hang of making shapes and handoffs. For an added challenge, increase your speed each time you successfully complete a cycle. Choose a player to start the game. This person should be the only one holding the string. It doesn't matter which one of you makes the first move—the game will play out the same way in either situation. By the time you go through one complete cycle, your roles will be reversed. The player who started with Cat's Cradle will then be the one assisting with the following shape. If you mess up, begin a new game with the other player starting things off. Loop the string around the back of both hands. Let it rest just behind your knuckles. Keep your thumbs on the outside of the strands. This will allow you to move freely and will also keep the string from slipping off your hands. Keep your fingers clear of the string. That way it won't accidentally get tangled up. Some people prefer to lace the string around their middle and ring fingers rather than their whole wrist. This is mostly a matter of preference. Wrap the string around your wrists one more time. Rotate your hands so that the loop is doubled up around your palms. You should now have one strand running in front of each palm in addition to the ones wrapped around the backs of your hands. This will put you in the correct position to start weaving the first shape. You should turn your wrists in such a way that only one strand gets wrapped around twice. Otherwise, both strands will twist together and ruin the setup. If you're having trouble looping the string around your wrists a second time, have your partner help you. Catch the inner strand of the string with your middle fingers. Reach across and slide the middle finger of one hand under the strand looped in front of your palm. Do the same with your opposite hand, making sure to only grab the section in front. Then, pull the strands apart so that they form a double 'X' in the middle. This shape is the “Cat's Cradle.” Guide your fingers directly through the center of the loop and make sure not to grab any other strands by accident. Once you've formed Cat's Cradle, the game can officially begin. Turn Cat’s Cradle into “Soldier’s Bed. ” The other player should now pinch the two center 'X's of Cat's Cradle with the thumb and forefinger of both hands. They'll then pull the 'X's around the outside of the bottom strands and up through the center. As they do, gently slide your hands out of the string. When the other player opens up their thumb and forefinger, the resulting shape is known as “Soldier's Bed.” Soldier's Bed looks very similar to Cat's Cradle, but the finger positioning is different. This makes it possible to transfer the string to the other player when forming subsequent shapes. An inverted version of Soldier's Bed is known as “Diamonds,” and can be made by wrapping the strands over the top of the two middle 'X's rather than underneath. Transition to “Candles. ” Inside the Soldier's Bed formation, you should see two more 'X's in a pattern similar to Cat's Cradle. Pinch these 'X's where they intersect lengthwise, with your fingers facing the other player's hands. Once again, bring these 'X's around the outside of the shape and up through the middle. As your partner removes their hands, pull the string taut and spread your thumb and forefinger to form “Candles,” the next configuration. Candles is recognizable by the internal pattern of parallel lines. This is a very useful transitional shape, as it gives you the freedom to go forward or backward in the sequence. Candles is also known as “Chopsticks” in Korea and “Mirror” in parts of Europe. Make “The Manger. ” From here, your partner will hook the top strand with their right pinky, then reach across from the opposite side to snag the bottom strand with their left. While holding on with their pinky fingers, they'll bring their thumb and pointer finger under and around the inner two strands. When you hand off the string, you'll have formed The Manger. The Manger is essentially an upside-down version of Cat's Cradle. If you continue on from The Manger in the same order, you'll make Diamonds, which is an inverted Soldier's Bed. Start the sequence over. After you've made it to The Manger, you can repeat the first few movements to keep the game going. Keep in mind that at this point the string will be inverted, so certain movements will have to be reversed in order to correctly produce the next shape. This will make the game more difficult the second time around. Have fun! The game can continue in this way until you make a mistake or end up with a shape that won't allow any other shapes to be made. See if you can invent new configurations based on your knowledge of the basic shapes.
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Find a suitable piece of string. Get another person to help you play. Hand off the string after every turn. Restart the game if you make a mistake. Choose a player to start the game. Loop the string around the back of both hands. Wrap the string around your wrists one more time. Catch the inner strand of the string with your middle fingers. Turn Cat’s Cradle into “Soldier’s Bed. Transition to “Candles. Make “The Manger. Start the sequence over.
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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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To clean a stainless steel water bottle, first fill the bottle halfway with a mixture of warm water and soap. Next, apply the cap and shake the bottle for a few seconds, then empty it out. After the bottle is empty, wash it with warm water to remove any remaining soap. After you've rinsed your bottle, place it upside down in your dish rack to dry. If you can't get inside your bottle to clean it, use a bottle brush, which is a long, thin brush, to get into the corners. Remember to carefully clean any ridges around the mouth of your bottle with a sponge, since this is where debris can gather.
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Fill the bottle halfway up with a warm water and soap solution. The easiest way to clean your stainless steel water bottle is to fill it halfway with water and squirt a few drops of liquid dish soap into it. Replace the bottle's cap. Shake the bottle vigorously for several seconds. Unscrew the bottle, then empty its contents. Rinse and dry the bottle. Successively fill and empty the bottle several times with warm water. Turn it upside down and place it in your dishrack to dry. Use a bottle brush. If the mouth of your stainless steel water bottle is too narrow for you to reach the bottom and inside of the bottle using a traditional sponge, you can use a bottle brush to clean it. A bottle brush is an elongated cleaning device to help you clean the deep recesses of your stainless steel water bottle. These are especially useful if you've filled your stainless steel water bottle with something other than water. Some stainless steel water bottles come with a bottle brush. If yours did not, though, you can obtain one online or at your local outdoor goods store. Scrub the ridges. If your stainless steel water bottle has a screw-on top, it is important to clean the threading that winds around the mouth of the bottle. To do this, just dampen a sponge with soapy water and grip the inside and outside of the bottle's mouth with the sponge. Rub the sponge along the mouth of the bottle several times to get it clean. Place your water bottle in the dishwasher. If you have access to a dishwasher, you can simply place your stainless steel water bottle in the dishwasher along with the rest of your dishes when you're ready to wash a load. Place the bottle in the dishwasher upside down with its lid off. Place any detachable parts – a lid or straw, for instance – in the dishwasher as well. Add an appropriate amount of dishwasher detergent, close the dishwasher and run a regular cycle. Before placing your stainless steel water bottle in the dishwasher, check it for confirmation that it is dishwasher safe. For instance, the bottom of the bottle might read, “Dishwasher safe.” Bottles that are painted or insulated are probably not dishwasher safe. Use vinegar to clean the water bottle. Fill the stainless steel water bottle to about 1/5 of its capacity with white vinegar. Fill it the rest of the way with water. Let the water bottle sit overnight. In the morning, pour the vinegar/water mix out. Rinse the bottle thoroughly with water, then turn it upside down in your dishrack to air dry. Use baking soda and bleach to clean the bottle. Add one teaspoon of bleach and one teaspoon of baking soda to your water bottle. Fill it the rest of the way with water. Let the water bottle sit overnight. Empty the contents the next day, then rinse it thoroughly with water. Turn it upside down to let it air dry. This cleaning method is effective for stainless steel water bottles that have developed a stench. Look for bottles that have removable bottoms. Many newer stainless steel water bottles have bottoms that can be twisted off. This allows you to better access the bottom and inside of the water bottle, which might be impossible in a stainless steel water bottle that has a narrow neck and mouth. Select a bottle that has a wide mouth. Bacteria can hide in the bevels of water bottles with narrow mouths. A wide-mouthed stainless steel water bottle will limit the curvature of the water bottle's internal surface, minimizing the surface area that bacteria prefer. Wide-mouthed bottles allow you to more easily see and access the inside of it, making cleaning easier. Ensure your bottle is made with food-grade stainless steel. Not all stainless steel is created equal. There are a number of different stainless steel alloys. Before buying a stainless steel water bottle, check the tag or the bottle itself for verification that the bottle is made from stainless steel with either 18/8 or 304. These are the two food-grade stainless steel ratings.
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Fill the bottle halfway up with a warm water and soap solution. Rinse and dry the bottle. Use a bottle brush. Scrub the ridges. Place your water bottle in the dishwasher. Use vinegar to clean the water bottle. Use baking soda and bleach to clean the bottle. Look for bottles that have removable bottoms. Select a bottle that has a wide mouth. Ensure your bottle is made with food-grade stainless steel.
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How to Make Idli
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To begin preparing idli, soak 2 cups of rice and 1/2 cup of urad dal in separate bowls for 4 hours. Then, grind the rice with a stone grinder or a blender, and repeat with the urad dal. Once they are finely ground, mix the two ingredients together, and set them aside in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours. After 8 ours, add salt for flavor, pour the batter into plates, and steam in an idli steamer for 5-10 minutes, or until fluffy.
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Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for at least 4 hours. These will be later ground together to make a batter which ferments for 6 hours or more. Grind the soaked items separately. This is best done with a stone grinder, but a high powered blender can also do the job (although the batter will be somewhat more coarse in texture). Grind the soaked rice. Grind the soaked urad dal. Mix the ground rice and urad dal together. Set aside in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours. Use a crock pot on the "keep warm" setting or an oven on the "proof" setting if you live in an area where the ambient temperature is below 75 °F (24 °C). Add salt. Oil the idli steamer plates. Spoon the batter into the plates. Set the idli steamer into a large, pre heated pot with water in the bottom for steaming. Steam the batter for 5-10 minutes or until fluffy. Remove the idlis from the steamer and serve warm with Chutney, or Sambhar.
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Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for at least 4 hours. Grind the soaked items separately. Mix the ground rice and urad dal together. Set aside in a warm place to ferment for 8 hours. Add salt. Oil the idli steamer plates. Spoon the batter into the plates. Set the idli steamer into a large, pre heated pot with water in the bottom for steaming. Steam the batter for 5-10 minutes or until fluffy. Remove the idlis from the steamer and serve warm with Chutney, or Sambhar.
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How to Reduce Tooth Decay: Can Natural Remedies Help?
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To reverse tooth decay naturally, start by eliminating processed sugars from you diet so you don't feed the bad bacteria in your mouth. Then, start using a natural toothpaste with xylitol to reduce the amount of bacteria that can attach to your teeth while providing your teeth with the minerals they need to rebuild enamel. You may also want to start oil pulling, which is when you swish coconut oil around your mouth for 15 minutes to kill off excess bacteria and prevent damage.
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Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Brushing is the best way to support your oral health. Use an ADA-approved fluoride toothpaste and brush your teeth 2-3 times per day for the best results. If you'd like to use a natural toothpaste, look for brands like Tom's, Burt's Bees, and Jason. Make sure to check for the ADA seal of approval. Also get a type that contains fluoride, because natural brands usually produce fluoride and fluoride-free products. Don't brush your teeth more than 3 times per day. While you might think more brushing is good for fighting tooth decay, brushing too much actually damages your enamel. Use a light touch when you brush your teeth. You might be tempted to brush very hard to get rid of tooth decay, but this is actually harmful. Pressing too hard grinds away enamel, so use gentle, circular motions to clean your teeth. It's also best to use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid damaging your teeth. Clean your tongue as well. Lots of bacteria live on your tongue, so if you miss this spot, it'll re-infect your mouth once you're done brushing. Scrub the top of your tongue with gentle, circular motions to dislodge any plaque or bacteria there. Try to brush towards the front of your mouth so it's easier to spit. Floss once a day to remove food stuck between your teeth. Brushing alone doesn't remove all the food from your mouth, so make sure you floss once a day to get rid of any trapped food. If your gums are slightly inflamed, you might notice a bit of bleeding after you floss. This is normal. Just swish some water around your mouth and spit it out. Rinse your mouth with an ADA-approved fluoride mouthwash after brushing. This is an extra step to make sure your mouth is free of bacteria. Swish around some mouthwash after brushing for 30-60 seconds and then spit it out. Try to focus on the decayed spots. Make sure you spit out all of the mouthwash. You also shouldn't give mouthwash to children younger than 7 because they might swallow some of it. Visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Even if you always clean your teeth thoroughly, some plaque could still build up on your teeth and cause decay. A good cleaning every 6 months can prevent any permanent tooth decay. Dentists can also spot early signs of tooth decay that you might have missed and take steps to reverse it before a cavity forms. Drink fluoride-infused tap water. Staying hydrated keeps your saliva flowing and washes your teeth. Drink tap water with fluoride for extra protection. In most developed countries, all tap water is infused with some fluoride. However, well water and bottled water isn't, so you'll need to make sure you keep your teeth especially clean if these are your main water sources. It's also good practice to drink water after you eat. This neutralizes any acids that the food left in your mouth. Eat plenty of fiber to clean your teeth. While fiber probably makes you think of digestion, it's also important because it cleans between your teeth. Make sure you include high-fiber foods in your diet to help keep your mouth clean. Good high-fiber foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grain breads. Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables for extra fiber. Cut sugary foods and drinks out of your diet while the decay heals. Avoiding sugar is always important, but it's especially crucial if you have tooth decay. Try to cut out most or all of the sugary foods that you eat to heal the damage faster. In general, avoiding sugar is important for your oral health. Limit the amount of soda, desserts, and other sugary foods in your diet. If you do eat any sugary foods, have them with a meal instead of by themselves. Your saliva will clean sugar and acids off better if you're eating other foods. Avoid sticky foods that bind to your teeth. Even if they aren't sugary, sticky foods are tough to clean off and can make decay worse. Try to avoid sticky candies or similar items. Dried fruits, while they're good for you, are also sticky, so don't eat too many of these until the decay heals. If you still want some dessert, dark chocolate is best. This melts quickly and doesn't stick to your teeth. Chew sugar-free gum to keep your saliva flowing. Sugar free gums containing xylitol help clean your teeth and keep saliva flowing to neutralize acids. Don't replace sugar-free gum with regular gum, which contains sugar. This won't have the same effect, and gum with sugar can cause further damage by spreading acids in your mouth.
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Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Use a light touch when you brush your teeth. Clean your tongue as well. Floss once a day to remove food stuck between your teeth. Rinse your mouth with an ADA-approved fluoride mouthwash after brushing. Visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Drink fluoride-infused tap water. Eat plenty of fiber to clean your teeth. Cut sugary foods and drinks out of your diet while the decay heals. Avoid sticky foods that bind to your teeth. Chew sugar-free gum to keep your saliva flowing.
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How to Play Heart and Soul on Piano
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To play a solo version of Heart and Soul on the piano, start by putting your left-hand pinky finger on the F key, your ring finger on the G key, your middle finger on the A key, and your thumb on the C key. Then, play the C, A, F, and G keys, in this order, with a short pause between each note. Practice your left-hand until it's smooth. To add your right hand, press the middle C three times. Wait a second, then hit the C again, followed by the B and A. Now move back up the scale by playing B, C, D, and then hit E three times. Hit the E once more, then play D and C. Continue going down the scale, playing D, E, F, and G, pause, and place the C you started at again.
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If you're a beginner, familiarize yourself with the keys. One helpful way to do this is by placing a piece of tape on all the keys and labeling them. Start by focusing on just your left hand. You will be using the keys F, G, A and C of the lower side of the piano. In order to do this, you could follow these arrangements for your left hand: Place pinky on the F key. Place ring finger on the G key. Place middle/index finger on the A key. Place your thumb on the C key. Play the keys in this order with your left hand: C, A, F, G. Play each key once then pause for a second, then play the next, repeat this. Continue practicing playing these keys smoothly until you are able to without much concentration. Now it's time to focus on your right hand! Start by pressing the middle C three times. Wait after a second, hit the C again and continue playing by descending down. Play the keys left of C: B and A. Now ascend again by playing B, C, D and hit the E three times. Hit the E once more, then play the two descending keys of it: D and C. Continue by playing the ascending keys D, E, F and G. After playing the key G, pause for a second and play the C you initially started at. Now you're going to wait another second before playing the A key right of the C. Descend from A by playing G, F, E, D, C, B, A, G, F. Finish by ascending from F, playing F# (the black key to the right of F), G, A, B, and stopping at C. Practice until you understand the rhythm of the song and are capable of playing it without much hesitation or concentration. Once you've mastered both the keys of your left and right hands, you will be able to play the melody. Remember to keep your left hand's tempo slower than the right one's. Your left hand should play each of the four notes only after a second passes: play C, pause for a second, play A, pause for a second, play F, pause for a second, play G, pause for a second, and repeat. Your right hand's tempo is quicker than the left hand's and only slows down for a second after specific keys. Begin by playing both hands simultaneously. Remember, this piece is very simple but takes much practice. Don't feel discouraged if it seems hard to get at first. You can do it! If you are a beginner and need to familiarize with the keys, place tape on the keys and label them. Now you and your partner should pick your sides. Since this piece will be played as a duet, one person should focus on the lower side of the piano and one on the higher side. Lets focus on the person on the lower side. Using your left hand, you will be playing the keys C, A, F, G in this rhythm: Double hit C, pause for a second. Double hit A, pause for a second. Double hit F, pause for a second. Double hit G and repeat until your left hand can play this smoothly. Now once you're able to play the keys with your left hand smoothly, place your right hand on the set of keys adjacent and above your left hand. After each key is pressed twice with the left hand, your right hand should play the the same key that the left hand presses with the one ascending it by two keys. Your right hand should play this, consecutively: After your left hand double hits the key C, your right hand should double hit the keys C and E. After your left hand double hits A, the right hand double hits A and C. After your left hand double hits F, the right hand double hits F and A. Left hand double hits G, the right hand double hits G and B. Keep practicing with both your hands until you play it smoothly and it sounds right! Now lets focus on the person playing on the higher set of keys. You will only need to use your right hand. Start by pressing the middle C three times. Wait a second, then hit the C again and continue playing by descending down. Play the keys left of C: B and A. Now ascend again by playing B, C, D and hit the E three times. Hit the E once more, then play the two descending keys of it: D and C. Continue by playing the ascending keys D, E, F and G. After playing the key G, pause for a second and play the C you initially started at. Now you're going to wait another second before playing the A key right of the C. Descend from A by playing G, F, E, D, C, B, A, G, F. Finish by ascending from F, playing F# (the black key directly to the right of F), G, A, B, and stopping at C. Then repeat! You and your partner should begin by playing exactly at the same time. Good luck!
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If you're a beginner, familiarize yourself with the keys. Start by focusing on just your left hand. Play the keys in this order with your left hand: Now it's time to focus on your right hand! Practice until you understand the rhythm of the song and are capable of playing it without much hesitation or concentration. Remember to keep your left hand's tempo slower than the right one's. Remember, this piece is very simple but takes much practice. If you are a beginner and need to familiarize with the keys, place tape on the keys and label them. Now you and your partner should pick your sides. Lets focus on the person on the lower side. Now once you're able to play the keys with your left hand smoothly, place your right hand on the set of keys adjacent and above your left hand. Your right hand should play this, consecutively: Now lets focus on the person playing on the higher set of keys. You and your partner should begin by playing exactly at the same time.
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How to Get Wood Stain Out of Clothes
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Wood stain can be tricky to get out of clothes, but if you catch the stain right away, you'll have a better chance. The first thing you should do is pre-treat the stain by dabbing it with a stain removal pen or mineral spirits. If the wood stain is water-based, blot it with an acetone-soaked rag instead. Once you've pre-treated the stain, soak it in a bucket of warm water and 1 scoop of powdered stain remover. After a few hours, wash your clothing in the washing machine on its own on a warm cycle. You can also add ¾ cup of color-safe bleach to help work the stain out. Only put your clothing in the dryer once the stain has completely gone, since the seat will set it.
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Treat and wash the stain as soon as possible. The faster you get to the wood stain, the more likely it is that you'll be able to remove it. Wash the stained item as soon as you discover the wood stain. If you find the stain and it has already dried, you can still attempt to wash it out. But it might not be as effective. Avoid rubbing the wood stain. If you rub the stain (especially if it is still wet), you run the risk of making the stain bigger and spreading to other parts of the fabric. Rubbing it can also push the stain deeper into the fibers of the fabric and make it set into the fibers more firmly. If you must rub the stain (in order to clean it, for example), try to rub the stained part of the cloth against itself as best you can, leaving the unstained part alone. Wear gloves to treat the stained clothes. If you've got a wood stain on your clothes, you should wear protective gloves as you attempt to remove the stain. This will protect your hands and skin from coming into contact with any potentially harmful stain-removal products. Rubber gloves work best for this kind of protection. Test stain removal techniques on inconspicuous parts of the garment. If you are trying out different cleaning techniques, you run the risk of ruining the entire garment. Try testing the cleaning material on a less visible region of the clothing item before surging ahead. You might try testing on the inside hem or and inner part of a pocket. This is a good idea if you plan on using bleach or mineral spirits to clean the wood stain. Pre-treat the wood stain with a stain removal pen. If you get wood stain on your clothes, you can try washing it out by first pre-treating it with a stain removal pen. Simply press the pen tip directly on the stain to release some of the cleansing detergent, then hold the clothing item in both hands and scrub the stain by rubbing the stained part of the cloth together repeatedly. You can try using a Clorox Bleach Pen or a Tide To Go pen. Scrub the garment with mineral spirits. Mineral spirits, a form of paint thinner, might be just the tool for the job if you have a hard-to-remove wood stain in your clothing. Dampen a clean cloth with the mineral spirits, then rub it in a circular motion across the stained garment. Keep doing this until you see progress. You can purchase a can of mineral spirits at any home improvement store. Use acetone on a water-based wood stain spot. If your wood stain is water-based, you can try pouring a capful of acetone onto the stain, then blotting it with an acetone-soaked rag. Start at the outer portion of the stain and move your way inward. Be sure to place a thick layer of paper towels underneath the stain before you apply the acetone. This will help soak up the acetone and the stain from underneath, and protect the surface of whatever you're using to clean on top of. Soak the wood stain in Oxi-Clean for several hours. Pour one scoop of Oxi-Clean in a bucket with 1 US gal (3.8 L) of warm water. Let the stained garment soak in the solution for several hours before removing it. Be sure to keep the bucket out of the way so that it doesn't get knocked over. You might consider placing it inside your bathtub or shower while you're waiting for it to soak. Wash the stained clothing item separately. Since a stain can transfer to other garments in the washing machine, it's best to wash the stained item by itself. This will protect your other clothing items from being stained as well. Set the washing machine settings for a small load. Put the stained clothing in the washing machine on a warm cycle. Be sure to include some regular laundry detergent when you wash it. You don't need to add any additional cleaners to the machine. You can even add ⁄ 4 c (180 mL) of bleach to help remove the stain. But make sure to use color-safe bleach if the stained item is any color other than white. Avoid drying the stained garment until the stain is fully removed. Putting a stained item of clothing in the dryer will only work to further set the stain. Be sure to check that the stain is completely gone before you throw the garment in the dryer. If you must let the garment dry before you continue tackling the stain, let it air dry only.
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Treat and wash the stain as soon as possible. Avoid rubbing the wood stain. Wear gloves to treat the stained clothes. Test stain removal techniques on inconspicuous parts of the garment. Pre-treat the wood stain with a stain removal pen. Scrub the garment with mineral spirits. Use acetone on a water-based wood stain spot. Soak the wood stain in Oxi-Clean for several hours. Wash the stained clothing item separately. Put the stained clothing in the washing machine on a warm cycle. Avoid drying the stained garment until the stain is fully removed.
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How to Remove Venetian Blinds
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Venetian blinds are easy to remove with only a screwdriver. First, you'll need to raise the blind all the way up. From there, the removal process will depend on what type of brackets your blinds have. For standard brackets, all you need to do is lift the edge of each side with a screwdriver and slide the blind out. For spring-loaded blinds, you'll need to push the blind towards the window while rotating it down towards you. Once you've removed the blind, unscrew the brackets with a screwdriver, or attach your new blinds.
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Use the drawstring to lift the blind blades all the way up. Pull the drawstring down and away from the blind with your hand so the blades go up and lock into place. Once the blades are all the way up, let go of the drawstring. Use a screwdriver to lift up the bracket on each side of the blind. Standard brackets have a piece that clips into place over the front-facing side of the blind. Starting with one of the brackets, wedge the tip of the screwdriver between the clipped piece and the blind. Then, pull the screwdriver away from the blind to release the clipped piece and open up the bracket. Repeat on the other bracket. Slide the blind out of the open brackets. Grab a hold of the blind with both of your hands and gently pull it toward you. Now that the brackets are lifted up, the blind should easily slide out and away from the window. Once the blind is off, set it aside. Unscrew the brackets from the window using a drill with a Phillips drill bit. Press the reverse switch on your drill so the drill bit will spin counterclockwise. Then, position the drill bit in one of the screws attaching the brackets to the window and press and hold the on switch. Once you've unscrewed the screw and bracket, place them in a small plastic bag so you don't lose them. Repeat with the screw on the other bracket. Hold the brackets with your free hand as you're drilling so they don't fall once the screws are out. Pull the blind blades all the way up using the drawstring. Grab the drawstring and pull it down and away from the blinds. The blind blades should lift upward and lock into place at the top of the window. Locate one of the spring-loaded brackets holding up the blind. The brackets should look like small metal squares resting on the top of the blind. They'll be sandwiched between the blind and the window frame. If you're having trouble locating one, look toward the ends of the blinds. Release the bracket by pushing the blind in and rotating it down toward you. Place both hands on the blind, one on each side of the bracket. Push in toward the window using your hands. Then, rotate the top of the blind down toward you so it releases from the bracket. You should hear a clicking noise as it releases. Leave the blind resting on the bracket after you release it so you don't have to hold it up while you're releasing the other bracket. Release the other bracket and pull the blind off the window. Release the other bracket using the same motion you used to release the first one. Then, grab a hold of the blind and pull it away from the bracket and window. Use a drill and Phillips drill bit to take down the blind brackets. Set your drill bit to turn counterclockwise by pressing the reverse switch. Then, insert the drill bit into the screw connecting one of the brackets to the window. Press the on switch to start the drill and unscrew the screw from the bracket. Once the screw and bracket are off the wall, repeat on the other bracket. Put the screws and brackets in a small plastic bag so you don't lose them.
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Use the drawstring to lift the blind blades all the way up. Use a screwdriver to lift up the bracket on each side of the blind. Slide the blind out of the open brackets. Unscrew the brackets from the window using a drill with a Phillips drill bit. Pull the blind blades all the way up using the drawstring. Locate one of the spring-loaded brackets holding up the blind. Release the bracket by pushing the blind in and rotating it down toward you. Release the other bracket and pull the blind off the window. Use a drill and Phillips drill bit to take down the blind brackets.
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How to Elevate Your Feet
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To elevate your feet, remove your shoes and socks first, since keeping them on can cause your feet to swell when they're raised. Then, lie down on a bed or couch with your head propped up on some pillows. Use a pillow or 2 to raise your feet to the level of your heart. Alternatively, sit in a chair and put your feet on a foot stool. Plan to keep your feet elevated for 20 minutes at a time during the day, which will help reduce swelling. If your feet still feel sore, apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel to them for 10 minutes at a time. If your swelling doesn't drop after several days of raising your feet, make an appointment to see your doctor.
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Remove your shoes. Take off your shoes and socks before elevating your feet. Shoes can cause blood to pool in your feet and encourage swelling. Socks can do this too, particularly if they are tight around the ankle. Give your toes a quick wiggle to get your blood flowing. Lie down on a comfortable couch or in bed. Stretch your body out on a long couch or bed, lying on your back. Make sure you have lots of room and that you don't feel you're going to roll off the couch. Prop up your back and neck with a pillow or two if it makes you feel more comfortable. Avoid lying flat on your back if you are pregnant and past the first trimester. Your uterus can put too much pressure on a central artery, actually suppressing blood flow, which is the opposite of what you want to do. Place a couple of pillows behind your back so you are propped up at a 45-degree angle. Use pillows to raise your feet up to the level of your heart. Place pillows underneath your feet and ankles to elevate them. Stack as many as necessary to elevate your feet to the level of your heart. Raising your feet to heart level will help drain pooled blood from your feet and make it easier for your heart to increase circulation. You may be most comfortable putting a pillow or two underneath your calves as well to support your elevated feet. Keep your feet elevated for 20-minute intervals throughout the day. Regular 20 minute intervals of elevation should reduce the swelling. You can use this opportunity to catch up on email, watch a movie, or accomplish other tasks that don't require you to stand. If you have an injury, such as a sprained ankle, you'll want to elevate your foot more often. Try to have your foot elevated for a total of 2-3 hours each day. If you find that your foot swelling doesn't go down by using this routine for a few days, you should make an appointment with your doctor. Place your feet on a footstool when sitting in a chair. Even slight elevation will reduce everyday swelling. Use an ottoman or footstool to lift your feet off the ground whenever possible while seated. Raising your feet will increase blood circulation. You can purchase a small footstool for under your desk if you spend lots of time sitting at work. Apply ice if it feels good. Use an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel to ice your elevated feet for up 20 minutes a time. Wait at least 20 minutes between ice applications. Doing this can reduce swelling further and ease any discomfort you're experiencing. Always use a barrier between the ice and your bare skin. If you're feeling the need to ice your feet more frequently due to swelling and pain, make an appointment with your doctor. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up once an hour and walk around for a minute or two just to keep your blood flowing. Long periods of sitting can cause blood to pool in your feet, which causes more swelling. If you have to sit for a long period of time, use a footstool to help promote circulation. Wear support stockings. Wear full-length support stockings to increase blood flow and ease swelling in your feet. Stockings are most effective if you wear them all day, particularly if you're going to be standing a lot. Avoid compression socks, which may squeeze above the ankle and encourage foot swelling. You can purchase support stockings online at health supply stores, such as ExMed and Walgreens. Drink 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Drinking enough water can flush your body of extra salt and reduce foot swelling. Some adults may need more or less depending upon pregnancy or other health conditions. For most people though, drinking at least 48 ounces (1.4 liters) of water a day will keep excess swelling to a minimum. While the occasional soda or coffee is fine, do not count these beverages as part of your daily water intake. They can have a diuretic effect. Don't force yourself to drink more if you can't. Get regular exercise. Aim to work out for at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 days a week to keep your blood flowing. Even a casual walk will keep your heart rate up and discourage blood from pooling in your feet. If you're sedentary right now, slowly work your way up to 4 days a week by starting with a 15 minute session one day at a time. If you have limitations due to pregnancy or injury, ask your doctor what exercises you can do to alleviate swelling. Exercising with a buddy can be a great way to stick to a new fitness routine. Certain yoga poses, such as lying on the floor with your legs up against the wall, can reduce foot swelling, too. Avoid wearing shoes that are too small. Wear shoes that fit you well and ensure that the ball of your foot fits in the widest part of the shoe easily. When you wear shoes that are too small, it can cut off circulation, causing pain or even injury. Wear supportive shoes for exercise. Thick-soled sneakers can provide your feet with additional cushion for running and jumping when you exercise. You can also buy gel inserts for added support. Always wear shoes with lots structure and stability if you're going to be active. Shop for shoes at the end of the day when your feet are at their most swollen. Shoes should fit your feet well, even when they're at their largest. Lose any extra weight. Try to maintain a healthy weight for your height through diet and exercise. Additional pounds can put pressure on your feet and strain your blood vessels, particularly if you're active. Even losing a pound or two will decrease everyday foot swelling. Your doctor can advise you on a healthy weight range for you. Avoid wearing high heels every day. Opt for high heels shorter than two inches and try not to wear them often. High heels can pinch your feet, and they put lots of pressure on the ball of your foot. Putting so much weight on a small area like this can cause swelling, pain and even displace bones. If you want to wear high heels, a chunky heel rather than a stiletto will provide more stability. Don’t smoke. Smoking taxes your heart and makes circulating your blood more difficult. Particularly since your feet are so far from your heart, they can get swollen and shiny as a result. Your skin can even start to thin. Consider a regimen to quit smoking to improve your overall health as well as the health of your feet. Massage your feet to ease pain and improve circulation when needed. Rub the sole of your foot with a rolling pin to get your blood moving. You can even ask a partner to rub the soles of your feet, which will increase circulation and clear pooled blood. Use your fingers to massage any areas of tightness or discomfort. Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories to manage minor pain. If your doctor has ruled out more serious conditions, it is usually safe to take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories to manage foot swelling. Take 200 to 400 milligrams of ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed to diminish puffiness and reduce discomfort. Always check with your doctor before taking any medication. Some medications and medical conditions may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.
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Remove your shoes. Lie down on a comfortable couch or in bed. Use pillows to raise your feet up to the level of your heart. Keep your feet elevated for 20-minute intervals throughout the day. Place your feet on a footstool when sitting in a chair. Apply ice if it feels good. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Wear support stockings. Drink 6 to 8 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Get regular exercise. Avoid wearing shoes that are too small. Wear supportive shoes for exercise. Lose any extra weight. Avoid wearing high heels every day. Don’t smoke. Massage your feet to ease pain and improve circulation when needed. Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories to manage minor pain.
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How to Build a Pergola
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To build a pergola, measure out a square space 8 b 8 square feet and dig a hole at each corner. Next, fill the holes with 4 inches of gravel. In each hole, place a post that's at least 8 by 8 inches wide and 10 feet tall before nailing in brace boards at a 30 degree angle. Fill the post holes with concrete, let it dry, then hammer nails halfway into your posts 2 feet from the top. Place crossbeams on them, bolt the beams to the posts, and remove the nails. Finish by nailing your rafters onto the crossbeams.
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Research zoning laws in your area. States and towns have zoning laws that restrict certain kinds of construction. Call your local building commission or zoning department to make sure that you can build a pergola on your property. You can also find zoning ordinances on your local town's website. In some cases you'll have to get a permit before you can start building. Contact local utility companies before you dig holes. If you're building your pergola in your yard, you'll have to dig deep holes which can damage pipes or power lines under the ground. Look at your utility bills to find the phone numbers for your utility companies. Call them and ask about any pipes or lines that may be running underground. If you live in the United States, you can dial 811 to contact your local utilities. In Australia you'd dial 1100 to contact local utility companies. Measure and mark an 8 by 8 feet (2.4 m × 2.4 m) square in your yard. Mark each corner of the square with spray paint. This will be the length and width of your pergola. Measure and mark a different sized square if you want a larger or smaller pergola. This is an average size for a pergola. If you measure a space that's larger or smaller than 8 by 8 feet (2.4 m × 2.4 m), you'll have to adjust the size of your wooden posts accordingly. If you are installing the pergola on a patio, use chalk instead of spray paint to mark your measurements. Dig a hole in each corner of your measured space. Each hole should be 28–48 inches (71–122 cm)-deep. These holes will hold your posts in place and ensure that your pergola stays together. Make each corner hole 8 by 8 inches (20 cm × 20 cm) so that they are large enough to fit your pergola's posts. Make each hole the same depth. If you are placing your pergola over a patio, you have to screw metal post anchors into the patio instead of digging holes. Pack the bottom of the hole with 4 inches (10 cm) of gravel. Pouring gravel on the bottom of the hole will give your posts something to rest on. If you don't do this, they will sink into the dirt. You should now have a total of four holes packed with gravel. Measure the depth of each hole and remove or add gravel to level them. Use a tape measure to measure the walls of each hole. If they aren't the same size, remove or add gravel so that all the holes have a uniform depth. If you don't do this, your pergola will be lopsided. Place a post into the first hole. You'll want to use posts that are at least 8 by 8 inches (20 cm × 20 cm) thick and 10 feet (3.0 m) long. Work on each post one at a time until it's secured to the ground. Put one end of the post into a hole and make sure that it rests flat on the gravel. Hold the post in place as you move onto the next steps. Make sure that the post is level. Hold a level vertically against the post. The bubble in your level should line up in the middle of the level indicator. If your post is on an angle, readjust it. Hold the level against the post as you adjust it so that you know when the post is level. Nail smaller boards to your post to brace it. Have a friend hold the posts in place while you nail 1 by 4 feet (0.30 m × 1.22 m) planks of wood on a 30-degree angle to each side of the post. Angle the brace boards so that one end of the brace is wedged against the ground and the other end is pushed up against your post. Then, drive a nail through the brace and into the post to hold it in place. Place the other posts into the holes and brace them all. You can use scrap wood or purchase additional planks for the braces. You can stop holding the posts in place once you brace them. Level and brace the rest of your posts. Repeat the steps on the next three posts. Once you're done, each foundation post should stand vertically and form the foundation for your pergola. Mix a bag of concrete with water. Purchase an 80 pounds (36 kg) bag of concrete and pour the dry concrete dust into a wheelbarrow. Read the instructions on the packaging so you know how much water you'll need to add to the powder. Slowly pour the water into the concrete dust and mix it together with a shovel. This will create concrete that you can use to close up the holes for your posts. Pour concrete into each post hole. Continue to pour concrete into the hole until it's 3–6 inches (7.6–15.2 cm) from the top of the hole. Make sure that the concrete doesn't overflow or it will look messy. Stir the concrete in the hole to aerate it. Use a stick to mix the concrete while it's still wet. This will remove air bubbles. Let the concrete dry for 24 hours. After 24 hours have passed, the concrete should be solid enough to hold the foundation posts of your pergola in place. Detach the braces from the posts. Remove the nails from the braces on your posts. They should now stand vertically and be firmly implanted in the ground. Mark 2 feet (0.61 m) from the top on both sides of each post. Draw an X in the center of both sides of each post. Mark the side that is pointing inward, towards your pergola. Then make another X on the opposite side of the post. These markings will give your cross beams something to rest on as you nail them in. Make these markings on all four posts. Hammer nails halfway into the posts. The nails you use should be 4 inches (10 cm) long. Place the nails where you made your marks. These nails will temporarily hold up the girders or cross beams that will run horizontally across your pergola. Drive the nail halfway in on each side of all 4 posts. Rest 2 by 10 feet (0.61 m × 3.05 m) cross beams on top of the nails. Use the nails to hold your cross beams in place and keep them level. Each post should have 2 sets of cross beams on opposite sides of the post. Place a level on top of the cross beams to make sure that they are level, then clamp them to your foundation posts to hold them in place. Screw or bolt the cross beams to the posts. Screw the cross beams into the posts with bolts or 4 inches (10 cm) screws. Place 2 screws on each end of the cross beam to secure them tightly. Your pergola should now have 2 cross beams running parallel to each other on each side of the structure. If the beams aren't level, remove the nail and adjust their placement. You can make slightly angled cuts on the end of your cross beams and rafters to give your pergola a more customized look. Remove the nails that you used to steady the crossbeams. Use the back of the hammer to pull out the nails that you used to steady your cross beams. They should stay in place if you screwed them into your foundation posts properly. Lay 8 rafters across the cross beams. Your rafters should be the same size as your cross beams, or 2 by 10 feet (0.61 m × 3.05 m). Arrange the rafters so that they lay perpendicular to your cross beams. Each rafter should be spaced 1 foot (0.30 m) away from the next rafter. Configure the rafters onto the cross beams so that they look how you want. You can add more rafters and space them closer together, or add fewer rafters and space them further apart. Hammer one nail into each end of each rafter. You'll want to use nails that are at least 4 inches (10 cm) long. Angle your nail so that it goes through the side of the rafter and down into the crossbeam. Do this once on each side of the rafter to hold it in place. Nail 8 top slats into the rafters. The top slats can be thinner pieces of wood, or 1 by 2 inches (2.5 cm × 5.1 cm) thick and 8 feet (2.4 m) long. Line all 8 of the slats a 1 foot (0.30 m) apart and drive a nail into each end of the slats. This will finish the roof of your pergola.
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Research zoning laws in your area. Contact local utility companies before you dig holes. Measure and mark an 8 by 8 feet (2.4 m × 2.4 m) square in your yard. Dig a hole in each corner of your measured space. Pack the bottom of the hole with 4 inches (10 cm) of gravel. Measure the depth of each hole and remove or add gravel to level them. Place a post into the first hole. Make sure that the post is level. Nail smaller boards to your post to brace it. Level and brace the rest of your posts. Mix a bag of concrete with water. Pour concrete into each post hole. Stir the concrete in the hole to aerate it. Let the concrete dry for 24 hours. Detach the braces from the posts. Mark 2 feet (0.61 m) from the top on both sides of each post. Hammer nails halfway into the posts. Rest 2 by 10 feet (0.61 m × 3.05 m) cross beams on top of the nails. Screw or bolt the cross beams to the posts. Remove the nails that you used to steady the crossbeams. Lay 8 rafters across the cross beams. Hammer one nail into each end of each rafter. Nail 8 top slats into the rafters.
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How to Calculate Speed in Metres per Second
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To calculate speed in metres per second, start by determining both the distance covered and the amount of time it took to cover that distance. If you need to calculate the time, subtract the starting time from the end time, taking care to express the amount of time as seconds instead of minutes or hours. Then, divide the distance travelled in metres by the time in seconds to get the speed.
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Set up the formula for speed. The formula is speed = distance time {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {\text{distance}}{\text{time}}}}. The distance refers to how far something or someone traveled, and the time refers to how long it took to travel that distance. Plug the total distance into the formula. This information should be given in meters. Sometimes, however, you might need to calculate the distance traveled using information provided in the problem, or you might need to convert another unit, such as miles , feet , or kilometers , into meters. For example, you might know that Henry drove his car for 48,000 meters. So, your formula will look like this: speed = 48 , 000 time {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {48,000}{\text{time}}}}. Plug the total time into the formula. Sometimes this information will be given; sometimes you need to calculate the time given a beginning and starting time. Find the difference between the beginning and starting time to find the total time it took to travel. In these instances, you will likely need to convert minutes traveled into seconds traveled by multiplying the number of minutes traveled by 60. For example, you might know that Henry began driving at 6:00p.m. He drove 48,000 meters, and arrived at his destination at 6:30 p.m. The difference between 6:00p.m. and 6:30p.m. is 30 minutes. To find the number of seconds, calculate 30 × 60 = 1 , 800 {\displaystyle 30\times 60=1,800}. So, Henry traveled for 1,800 seconds. You formula should look like this: speed = 48 , 000 1 , 800 {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {48,000}{1,800}}}. Divide the distance by the time. This will give you the speed in meters per second. For example, speed = 48 , 000 1 , 800 = 26.67 m / s {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {48,000}{1,800}}=26.67m/s}. Set up the formula for speed. The formula is speed = distance time {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {\text{distance}}{\text{time}}}}. Acquire your distance-time graph. This should be presented to you in the form of a coordinate plane, and the graph should have at least one line plotted. The line represents the distance and time traveled by a single person or object. If the graph has multiple lines, each line represents a different person or object. The first endpoint of the line signifies when the person or object started moving. The second endpoint of the line signifies when the person or object stopped moving. Interpret the x-axis and the y-axis of the graph. The x-axis is the horizontal axis, and it indicates the time spent travelling. The y-axis is the vertical axis, and it indicates the distance traveled. If the units of the graph are not listed in terms of meters per second, you will need to convert the units after you find the speed. The steeper the line on a distance-time graph, the faster the speed. A horizontal line indicates that there was no change in distance. This would indicate a speed of 0 meters per second. Calculate the distance traveled by the person or object. To calculate the distance, find the appropriate line on the graph and note the point where the line ends. Find the y-coordinate of this point by moving your finger horizontally to the y-axis. This will show you the distance travelled. If the line does not start at the (0, 0) point, you need to find the distance by subtracting the y-values of the two endpoints of the line. For example, if the line showing the distance and time traveled by Henry begins at (0, 0) and ends at the point (1,800, 48,000), the number of meters traveled is 48,000. Calculate the time spent travelling by the person or object. To calculate the time, go back to the point where the line ends. Find the x-coordinate of this point by moving your finger vertically to the x-axis. This will show you the time spent traveling. For example, if the line showing the distance and time traveled by Henry ends at the point (1,800, 48,000), the number of seconds traveled is 1,800. Divide the distance by the time. Plug the two values into the formula and divide. This will give you the speed. If the units on the graph were listed in units other than meters per second, you will need to convert the units to find the speed in meters per second. For example, speed = 48 , 000 1 , 800 = 26.67 m / s {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {48,000}{1,800}}=26.67m/s}. Calculate the speed in miles per hour. Do this using the formula speed = distance time {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {\text{distance}}{\text{time}}}}. Restate the speed as a ratio of miles over 1 hour. For example, if Becky drove 50 miles in 1.25 hours at a constant speed, you would find the speed by calculating speed = 50 miles 1.25 hours = 40 m p h {\displaystyle {\text{speed}}={\frac {50\;{\text{miles}}}{1.25\;{\text{hours}}}}=40mph}. As a ratio, you would state the speed as 40 miles 1 hour {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{1\;{\text{hour}}}}}. Convert miles per hour to miles per minute. To do this set up fractions to cancel the units. To cancel units, you need to multiply two fractions that share one unit, but not the other. In order for the unit to cancel, it needs to be in the numerator of one fraction, and the denominator of the other fraction. Since there are 60 minutes in 1 hour, you would multiply the speed in miles per hour by the fraction 1 hour 60 minutes {\displaystyle {\frac {1\;{\text{hour}}}{60\;{\text{minutes}}}}}. For example: 40 miles 1 hour × 1 hour 60 minutes {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{1\;{\text{hour}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\text{hour}}}{60\;{\text{minutes}}}}} 40 miles 1 hour × 1 hour 60 minutes {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{1\;{\cancel {\text{hour}}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\cancel {\text{hour}}}}{60\;{\text{minutes}}}}} 40 × 1 miles 1 × 60 minutes {\displaystyle {\frac {40\times 1\;{\text{miles}}}{1\times 60\;{\text{minutes}}}}} 40 miles 60 minutes {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{60\;{\text{minutes}}}}} Convert miles per minute to miles per second. Do this just as you did for the previous conversion. Multiply the two ratios to cancel units. There are 60 seconds in 1 minute, so your second fraction will be 1 minute 60 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {1\;{\text{minute}}}{60\;{\text{seconds}}}}}. For example: 40 miles 60 minutes × 1 minute 60 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{60\;{\text{minutes}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\text{minute}}}{60\;{\text{seconds}}}}} 40 miles 60 minutes × 1 minute 60 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{60\;{\cancel {\text{minutes}}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\cancel {\text{minute}}}}{60\;{\text{seconds}}}}} 40 × 1 miles 60 × 60 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {40\times 1\;{\text{miles}}}{60\times 60\;{\text{seconds}}}}} 40 miles 3600 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}} Convert miles per second to feet per second. There are 5,280 feet in a mile. Thus, you will multiply the ratio of miles per second by 5280 feet 1 mile {\displaystyle {\frac {5280\;{\text{feet}}}{1\;{\text{mile}}}}}. For example: 40 miles 3600 seconds × 5280 feet 1 mile {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\text{miles}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}\times {\frac {5280\;{\text{feet}}}{1\;{\text{mile}}}}} 40 miles 3600 seconds × 5280 feet 1 mile {\displaystyle {\frac {40\;{\cancel {\text{miles}}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}\times {\frac {5280\;{\text{feet}}}{1\;{\cancel {\text{mile}}}}}} 40 × 5280 feet 3600 × 1 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {40\times 5280\;{\text{feet}}}{3600\times 1\;{\text{seconds}}}}} 211 , 200 feet 3600 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200\;{\text{feet}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}} Convert feet per second to meters per seconds. There are 3.28084 feet in 1 meter. So, you will multiply the ratio of feet per second by 1 meter 3.28084 feet {\displaystyle {\frac {1\;{\text{meter}}}{3.28084\;{\text{feet}}}}}. For example: 211 , 200 feet 3600 seconds × 1 meter 3.28084 feet {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200\;{\text{feet}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\text{meter}}}{3.28084\;{\text{feet}}}}} 211 , 200 feet 3600 seconds × 1 meter 3.28084 feet {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200\;{\cancel {\text{feet}}}}{3600\;{\text{seconds}}}}\times {\frac {1\;{\text{meter}}}{3.28084\;{\cancel {\text{feet}}}}}} 211 , 200 × 1 meters 3600 × 3.28084 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200\times 1\;{\text{meters}}}{3600\times 3.28084\;{\text{seconds}}}}} 211 , 200 meters 11 , 811 seconds {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200\;{\text{meters}}}{11,811\;{\text{seconds}}}}}. Divide the numerator by the denominator. This will give you the speed in meters per second. For example, 211 , 200 11 , 811 = 17.88 {\displaystyle {\frac {211,200}{11,811}}=17.88}. So, Becky drove at a rate of 17.88 meters per second.
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Set up the formula for speed. Plug the total distance into the formula. Plug the total time into the formula. Divide the distance by the time. Set up the formula for speed. Acquire your distance-time graph. Interpret the x-axis and the y-axis of the graph. Calculate the distance traveled by the person or object. Calculate the time spent travelling by the person or object. Divide the distance by the time. Calculate the speed in miles per hour. Convert miles per hour to miles per minute. Convert miles per minute to miles per second. Convert miles per second to feet per second. Convert feet per second to meters per seconds. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
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How to Knuckle a Soccer Ball
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If you want to knuckle a soccer ball, place your ball about 30 feet away from the goal. Step back to kick the ball, keeping your chest up as much as possible. When you're ready, run up and place your plant foot even with the ball, roughly 6 inches to the side, with your toes pointing in the direction you want the ball to go. Strike the ball with your laces, right below the very center of the ball, but stop your follow-through as soon as you make contact to get the perfect knuckleball.
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Use a well inflated, full-size ball to practice. You want it to be nice and hard, and it absolutely must be regulation size. Hitting a knuckle requires you hit the ball firmly near the center and resist following through -- a flat, small ball will be easy to hit off to the sides and it will stay on your foot for longer, causing a spin. A slightly deflated ball is also a good way to START off with a knuckleball, but later, it is unnecessary. Perfecting this shot takes a lot of practice -- so having 5-10 balls to hit in a row will make your life much easier. It doesn't matter what brand of ball you use to practice, as long as it is full-sized and well pumped. Place your ball about 30 feet (10 meters) away from the goal. While you don't have to shoot at a goal, this is a good target to start with. Don't worry about the placement of your shot just yet -- you want to get the motion down first. As long as you hit in at the goal now you can work on accuracy later. Set up for your normal free kick run-up. If you normally take four steps back and two to the left, you should use the same set-up here. The only difference would be to stand upright, keeping yourself balanced on the balls of both feet. As you hit the ball, you want to keep your chest up straight as much as possible, so it is best to start like this too. Note how knuckleball experts Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale stand before a free-kick. They stand tall, with their chests almost puffed out. Approach the ball like you would for a normal strike with your laces. Keep your torso up, but otherwise, approach the ball like you were taking a normal free-kick. You'll be hitting the ball with your laces for maximum power and to avoid spin. Approach the ball straight on. Place your plant foot even with the ball, roughly six inches to the side. After your run-up, you want to place your non-kicking foot as close to the ball as you can get it. Your instep (where the inside edge of your foot curves slightly) should be in the middle of the ball. Your plant toe needs to point in the direction you want the ball to go. Strike the ball with your laces, right below the very center of the ball. You want to hit the ball as close to dead center as possible, going just slightly lower than center to hit the ball higher in the air (to, for example, get the ball over a wall). Keep your ankle locked firmly -- a wobbly ankle introduces spin. You want your toes pointed straight down. You'll make contact by hitting the ball with the top of your foot, near the bottom of your laces. Stop your follow through as soon as you hit the ball. This is the key to a good knuckle, and the hardest part to master. You do not want to follow through on the ball anymore than your momentum makes you. As soon as you make contact, stop driving your leg. You'll feel your shin continue through the ball, but everything above the knee should be mostly quiet. Some players find this easiest if they hop after the strike. As you make contact, pop off your plant foot. Land on your shooting foot first, placing it right where the ball used to be. This is why keeping your torso up, straight, and balanced is so important. It keeps your momentum straight, allowing you to pull off of the shot without adding spin. You want to feel almost like you're slapping the ball. It will take conscience effort to pull your foot back, but the hard part is ensuring you only pull back after you hit the ball. Practice the hop step without a ball. While not all knuckle-ballers take this hop-step, it is incredibly helpful to keep the ball from spinning, especially on free kicks. Think of it as a slight scissor kick. If you're kicking with your right foot, you'd approach and place the left near the ball. As your right leg comes down, pull your left foot up and back, leaving your torso up to stay balanced. You then kick the ball and land on your right foot, placing it almost where the left was. You'll look like your running in place, or snapping your feet past each other like a broken set of scissors. Don't worry about power until you can hit the ball without spin. Many players want to go out, learn the knuckle, and start ripping pro-level free kicks in the same afternoon. Most of those players won't be able to do it. Instead, start learning with a simple 1-step run up, only 10-20 yards away from the goal. Work on a comfortably plant foot distance and resisting your follow-through motion. The ball may not zig-zag much at this speed, but you'll be able tell if it is spinning or not. Once you can hit the ball without spin it's time to move on to full strikes. Keep your body compact, still, and strong. You want your kicking motion to be as economical as possible. Your plant foot and torso should be set comfortably, with your ankles and knees slightly bent. Your run-up should be well-contained and calm, without lots of twisting, moving, or adjusting. Your kicking leg needs to be strong from quad to ankle, without excess movement. Think about straight lines -- any curves or excess side-to-side movement makes it more likely you hit the ball at an angle, causing spin. Turn your foot out slightly for added power. Aim to strike with the bone on the inside-top of your foot. The bone in between your laces and instep is the hardest area of your foot. You can feel it with your hand, running from your ankle to big toe. Once you have the basic kick down, work on turning your ankle out slightly to make contact with this rock-hard bone. However, you must keep the rest of your shooting motion straight, hitting the ball in the dead center. Practice the shot daily, adding challenges as you grow comfortable. No matter how easy and effortless he makes it look, Gareth Bale is the first to admit that the shot took years to perfect. His advice? Start shooting on an open net, then add mannequins or a wall in front of you. Finally, add a keeper to work on accuracy. Above all, hit a few knuckleballs every day, focusing on perfecting the technique so that it becomes second nature.
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Use a well inflated, full-size ball to practice. Place your ball about 30 feet (10 meters) away from the goal. Set up for your normal free kick run-up. Approach the ball like you would for a normal strike with your laces. Place your plant foot even with the ball, roughly six inches to the side. Strike the ball with your laces, right below the very center of the ball. Stop your follow through as soon as you hit the ball. Practice the hop step without a ball. Don't worry about power until you can hit the ball without spin. Keep your body compact, still, and strong. Turn your foot out slightly for added power. Practice the shot daily, adding challenges as you grow comfortable.
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How to Make Spring Rolls
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To make Vietnamese spring rolls, first prepare the rice paper wrappers by laying them in warm water until they're soft. Lay the wrapper flat and place a bit of mint and some chopped shrimp and vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, and lettuce, on top. Lift the sides over the filling and carefully roll it up. For Chinese spring rolls, fry garlic, ginger, onions and green peppers on the stove. Add ketchup, salt, and Szechuan sauce for an extra burst of taste. Place them on a dampened rice wrapper and wrap carefully, then fry them in oil in a deep pan for 2 minutes.
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Cut up your shrimp and carrot. Completely peel each shrimp ensuring that there are no pieces of tail or legs left behind. Peel them from the middle of their torso, where the legs are located, out. Once peeled, carefully cut them in half lengthwise. For the carrot, slice off each end and peel the outer layer. Chop the carrot into smaller pieces about two-inch each. Julienne each two inch piece into smaller matchstick-sized pieces. If you love cucumber, feel free to add to the recipe. Not only will the cucumber add to the taste, but it will also add crunch to the rolls. Remember to peel the cucumber and julienne into matchstick sized pieces. Assemble all your ingredients. Gather your ingredients together to speed up the wrapping process. Keep your carrots, shrimp, noodles, mint, lettuce and bean sprouts together as a wrapping station. Having a wrapping station is especially helpfully if cooking a large amount of spring rolls or working with your kids to create a fun assembly line. Wet the rice paper wrappers. Upon opening the rice paper wrappers, you'll find they are similar to a hard piece of paper. In order to soften them, you want to fill a large pot or deep plate with a small amount of warm water. Lay a singular paper in the pot and count to five slowly. Gently remove the wrapper from the water once you find that it is soft and pliable and place it on porous cloth. A cotton pillowcase or tablecloth should work well. Don't soak a wrapper too long and only soak wrappers one at a time. Soaking more than one wrapper at once will cause the wrappers to stick together. Soaking a wrapper too long will make it too soggy and it will easily fall apart. Fill your spring rolls. Lay down your filling across the middle approximately two thirds into the wrap. Start by laying down the mint. Mint can be overpowering so try using three to four leaves per wrapper depending on your taste. Next, lay four to five pieces of shrimp over the mint. Add a small amount of carrot or any other vegetables. Lastly, cover this layer of vegetables with noodles and lettuce. Keep in mind that the mint and shrimp will act as decorative colors through the paper. Try alternating where you place them to keep your rolls looking fresh and beautiful. Always keep your vegetables in the middle of the roll. Rice wrapper paper is very fragile and will tear easily. By sandwiching the vegetables, you prevent the hard carrots from poking through the wrap. You want the filling to take up approximately 60% of the roll's length. When laying the filling across the roll, ensure you have left enough room on each side of the filling for the wrapper to be lifted and tucked around the filling. Wrap the roll. Lift the sides over the filling. To prevent your rolls from falling apart, you need to keep it tight. Don't pull too hard or allow the sides to become sloppy. After the ends are folded over the filling, tuck the shorter remaining end over the pile of filling. Now you should have a roll that has three edges of the wrapper tucked around the filling. Using care, roll the paper and stuffing towards the last remaining edge. Always use two hands to roll your spring rolls. It may take some getting used to, and your first few rolls might not be the prettiest, but you'll find that each successive roll becomes easier. Roll until the wrapper is completely used. When storing your spring rolls, keep them laid on the side with the exposed wrapper. This will prevent the wrapping from lifting or the spring roll from becoming undone. As Vietnamese spring rolls are eaten uncooked, your rolls are now ready to be devoured. Try serving these spring rolls with peanut sauce. This can be made by mixing hoisin sauce with peanut butter, and a sprinkle of water. Adding sriracha for some heat. Fry the filling. After heating cooking oil, pan fry garlic and ginger on high setting for thirty seconds. Add onions and green peppers and cook for two minutes. Stir in carrots, cooked noodles, cabbage and sauté for another three minutes. Stir the pan often to prevent your ingredients from burning. Once done, remove the pan from the burner. Cut the noodles before adding them to your pan. Cutting your noodles avoids long, stringy pieces from falling out of the roll. Quickly cut your noodles into pieces 2 inches (4 cm) long for most spring rolls. Add liquid ingredients. After turning off the heat, add ketchup, salt, and szechuan sauce. Mix the pan well until the liquids have evenly coated the vegetables then set aside the filling until needed. If you wish to add meat, such as cooked ground pork or roasted shredded chicken, add your precooked meat along with the liquid ingredients. Fill your wrapper. Lay out the wrappers in a diamond shape in front of you. Scoop up a spoonful of filling and place it 3/4 of a single wrapper. Take the horizontal ends of the wrapper cover the filling. Using your fingers, tightly tuck the exposed, shorter end over the filling. Roll the filling up in the rest of the wrapper. If you're having trouble getting your wrapper to seal, mix up a little bit of flour and water. Dip your fingers in the mixture and tap it along the seal of the roll. This will help keep the paper sealed. Heat up the frying oil. In a wok or deep pan, heat up a thin layer of oil on medium. Once the oil is crackling, add the spring rolls in. Cook for approximately 2 minutes or until golden roll. Remember to flip the spring roll constantly to ensure it is evenly fried. Once all sides are a beautiful brown color, they are ready. Before and after cooking, store the spring rolls on absorbent paper, such as paper towel. This will help remove any water before cooking. Use a paper towel to remove any excess oil after cooking as well. Try serving your Chinese spring rolls with a side of soya sauce. Mix the tapioca flour and rice flour in bowl. Mix coconut milk, salt and coconut sugar. Take the mixer to mix. Pour the egg into the pan and pour it into a small bowl of flour. Mix well. But do not be too thick and put the black sesame seeds to rest for about 30 minutes. Divide the flour mixture into 3 cups of droplets of food coloring. Mix it until you get the color you like and divide the coconut meat into evenly prepared. Bring the pan over low heat. Use a small light in the middle of the pan to heat a little, then scoop down the flour mixture. Spread it into circles. Make a slight increase in volume and wait for the cooked until it looks mellow. Use the chopstick to reverse. Bring it to the cutting board. Roll over to use 2 chopsticks, flip the dough sheet up and then roll loose. Pull the chopstick out of the dough and place it on the plate.
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Cut up your shrimp and carrot. Assemble all your ingredients. Wet the rice paper wrappers. Fill your spring rolls. Wrap the roll. Roll until the wrapper is completely used. Fry the filling. Add liquid ingredients. Fill your wrapper. Heat up the frying oil. Mix the tapioca flour and rice flour in bowl. Mix coconut milk, salt and coconut sugar. Divide the flour mixture into 3 cups of droplets of food coloring. Bring the pan over low heat. Make a slight increase in volume and wait for the cooked until it looks mellow. Bring it to the cutting board.
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How to Store Winter Clothes
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To store winter clothes, fold non-delicate items like jeans, sweatshirts, sweaters, and winter coats and place them loosely in a plastic bin or cotton storage bag. Wrap more delicate items in acid-free tissue paper before placing them into a cotton bag so they can breathe. Finally, put your dresses and furs in a cotton garment bag and hang them in a cool, dark place to keep your clothes from fading or your furs from cracking.
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Machine wash or dry clean all of your winter items. When stored for long periods of time, dirty clothing attracts pests and can also produce unwanted odors, mold, or mildew. Unclean items that contain perfumes, lotions, oils, and/or perspiration can also cause fabric to stain and yellow. Before you pack up your winter wardrobe for several months, you should properly launder each article of clothing. Machine wash all of your non-delicate winter items. Dry clean any winter items made from natural materials, like silk, wool, and cashmere. Do not store these items in a plastic garment bag. Wipe down and polish your shoes. Winter shoes come into contact with harsh salts and dirt. Prior to storing these items, thoroughly clean each pair. Remove built up salt and grime with a cotton cloth or shoe brush. Don't forget to polish and condition your leather boots. If your winter shoes are badly stained, consider having them professionally cleaned. To prolong the life of your winter shoes, clean them frequently throughout the winter too. Send out items for repair. As you wash, dry clean, and clean your winter items, set aside any pieces that appear damaged or broken. This might include coats with missing buttons, clothing with minor rips or stains, and/or shoes in need of new soles. Bring the items you are interested in fixing to a reputable seamstress or shoe repair professionals. If you don't have an interest in fixing the item, find a way to recycle it. Donate items you will no longer wear. While you sort through your clean winter apparel and accessories, set pieces aside to donate. These items may include garments that no longer fit you and/or items you didn't wear at all last season. There are several ways to recycle these items. Ask friends if they are interested in taking any of the pieces. Donate the items to a person in need. Bring the items to a donation center and ask for a tax deduction form. Sell the items to a consignment shop. Host a garage sale. Place your non-delicate items into plastic bins. Plastic containers are ideal for seasonal storage of your non-delicate clothing. Fold and place the heaviest items, like jeans and sweatshirts, in the bottom of the plastic bin. Place neatly folded shirts, skirts, and tights on top of the bulky bottom layer. While vacuum bags help you save space, they do not allow your garments to breath. Plastic bins are great for short term storage. If you need to store clothing for more than a season or two, place the garments in a cotton storage bag or box. Instead of mothballs, consider using lavender sachets or cedar balls to keep your clothes smelling fresh and pest free. Wrap your delicate items in tissue paper. Storing your delicates requires a bit more finesse. When your delicates return from the dry cleaner, remove them from the plastic garment bag. Carefully fold each item, wrap it in acid-free tissue paper, and then place it into a cotton storage bin. Plastic garment bags do not allow your natural fiber clothing to breathe properly. Fold your sweaters. Sweaters and hangers don't mix—when you hang up a sweater, the garment becomes misshapen. Instead of hanging up sweaters, fold them neatly. Place your heaviest sweaters at the bottom of your plastic storage bin or cotton garment bag. The lightest sweaters should lay on top of your heavier articles. Do not over stuff your storage bins. Instead, loosely pack your sweaters so that they can breathe. Fold and store your winter coats. Once the seasons turn from winter to spring, it is tempting to hang up your bulky winter coats in the back of your closet. However, allowing your coats to hang throughout the spring and summer may distort their shape. The best method for storing coats is to fold them up and place them inside a plastic bin. Remove all of the items from your coat pockets. Wash or dry clean your coats. Fold up your coats and place them into a plastic or cotton storage bin. Do not over stuff the bin. Hang up your furs and dresses. Furs and dresses are the only fall/winter items that should remain on a hanger. Hang up these items and then place them inside a cotton garment bag. If your dresses are not made out of delicate, natural materials, you can fold these items and place them inside a plastic storage bin. You may want to have your real furs professionally stored in a temperature controlled building throughout the spring and summer. Store your bins, cotton garment bags, and cotton garment boxes. Once you have packed up all of your winter wardrobe in bins, boxes, and bags, you need to find a place to store these containers. Ideally, you should always store clothing in a cool, clean, dark, and dry environment. It is especially important to store your furs in a cool place—the skins will crack if they are too hot. Bright environments will cause your clothing to fade. Damp and hot environments may cause your clothing to become mildewy. Dusty storage spaces will cause your clean clothing to become dirty. Fill your tall winter boots with boot trees and store. When tall boots are shoved in the back of a closet or haphazardly thrown into a box, they tend to lose their shape. To prevent this from occurring, insert a boot form or tree into each boot. Once your boots are thoroughly cleaned, polished, and conditioned, stand them up in a closet side-by-side. If you don't have space in a closet, you may store your boots in a plastic bin. Lay a pair of boots on their side in the bin. Place a cotton t-shirt of muslin shoe bag over the boots. Continue to fill the bin with alternating layers of boots and cotton t-shirts/muslin shoe bags. Store the closed bin in a cool, dark, dry, and clean space. Stuff your non-boots with tissue paper and store. If stored improperly, your ankle boots, winter loafers, and pumps will also become misshapen over time. To help your winter shoes keep their shape, fill each shoe with loosely packed tissue paper. Once filled, carefully stack the shoes in a storage container, such as a plastic bin or basket, your closet, or a designated shoe organizer. Use new tissue paper. Don't forget to wipe down, polish, and condition your short winter shoes. Pack up your winter accessories. At the close of the winter season, you should sort through and clean all of your winter accessories. This may include, hats, gloves, scarves. You can place all of these items into a storage bin, cotton storage box, or a basket. If you have room in your dresser, you can also store winter accessories in a drawer.
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Machine wash or dry clean all of your winter items. Wipe down and polish your shoes. Send out items for repair. Donate items you will no longer wear. Place your non-delicate items into plastic bins. Wrap your delicate items in tissue paper. Fold your sweaters. Fold and store your winter coats. Hang up your furs and dresses. Store your bins, cotton garment bags, and cotton garment boxes. Fill your tall winter boots with boot trees and store. Stuff your non-boots with tissue paper and store. Pack up your winter accessories.
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How to Become a Muslim
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To become a Muslim, start by gaining an understanding of the stories, laws, and teachings of Islamic belief by reading the Qur'an—along with scholarly interpretations ( tafsirs /exegesises) if you are seeking clarification. Once you feel ready to convert to Islam out of your choice, meet with an Islamic religious official (Imam, Mufti, or scholar—some are multiple) who can help advise you about devoting yourself to Islam. When you're ready to convert to Islam, recite the Shahada , a short oral declaration of faith that commits you to following Islam for life. Optionally, you may have witnesses, such as two Muslims or an Imam, present at your declaration of faith. All your past sins have been erased, and you are ready to practice Islam!
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Make sure you know what it means to be a Muslim and how to act like one. The first and foremost rule of being a Muslim is believing in the one and only Allah. Allah is the only God, the only Creator and the Almighty. He is the only one you should be doing your good deeds for and the only who shall be worshipped. There should be nothing stood beside His place. Allah's messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the messenger and the last Prophet who came down to Earth, and there will never be any prophets after him. Islam considers itself to be the natural way of all creation. That is, Islam is the original, perfect state of being. So, when a person "converts" to Islam, he/she is actually reverting to their own original nature. Islam considers anyone who follows its teachings to be a Muslim, regardless of when or where she or he lived. For instance, Islam believes that Jesus was a Muslim, though he lived hundreds of years before modern Islam's historical founding. Allah, the Arabic word for God, refers to the same God worshiped by Christians and Jews (aka the "Abrahamic" God). Thus, Muslims revere the prophets of Christianity and Judaism (including Jesus, Moses, David, Elijah, etc.) and consider the Bible and Torah to be divinely inspired, but modified over time, and therefore, unreliable. The Qur'an is God's final scripture that affirms the truth in the previous scriptures and rectifies any falsehoods or corruptions. Avoid associating yourself with any sect in Islam. Allah and his Prophet command us to be united. Therefore, Muslims should only obey Allah and his Prophet and avoid bid'ah (innovation in religious matters). If the Allah or the Prophet didn't command or do an action, don't do it. "Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects—you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do." [6:159] The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Beware! The people of the Book before were split up into seventy two sects, and this community will be split into seventy three: seventy two of them will go to Hell and one of them will go to Paradise, and it is the majority group." Read Islamic scripture. The Quran is the central religious book of Islam, believed to be the unadulterated word of God and the culmination of all previous Christian and Jewish scripture. Another very important religious scripture is the Hadith, the sayings and accounts of Muhammad. Hadith collections form the basis for much of Islamic law. Reading these writings will give you an understanding of the stories, laws, and teachings that make up Islamic belief. Talk with an Imam. Imams are Islamic religious scholars who conduct religious services inside and outside the mosque (Masjid). Imams are chosen for their knowledge of Islamic scripture and their good character. A good Imam will be able to provide you with advice when deciding whether you're ready to devote yourself to Islam. Say the Shahada. If you're absolutely sure you want to become a Muslim and fully submit to the will of Allah, all you need to do is recite the Shahada, a short oral declaration of faith. Be aware that once you have said the Shahada, you are committed to following Islam for life. The words of the Shahada are " Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah ", which translates to "I testify that there is no other god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's messenger." By saying the Shahada, you become a Muslim. The first part of the Shahada (" Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah ") refers not only to deities from other religions, but also to worldly things which can take the place of Allah in your heart—wealth and power, for example. The second part of the Shahada (" wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah ") is a recognition that Muhammad is Allah's final messenger. Muslims are required to live by the principles of Muhammad, revealed in the Quran and follow his example. The Shahada must be said with sincerity and understanding to be binding. You can't become a Muslim just by pronouncing the words—the oral recitation is a reflection of belief that's held in the heart. You should never kill, lie, steal, or anything of the sort, and will follow Allah's commands detailing how He wishes to be worshiped. In other words, you will follow the Islamic rules. To become a legal member of the Muslim community, have witnesses present at your recitation. Witnesses are not strictly required to become a Muslim—God knows all things, so a Shahada said alone, with conviction, will make you a Muslim in God's eyes. However, to become legally recognized by the Muslim mosque, you generally must make your Shahada in front of witnesses—two Muslims or an Imam (Islamic religious leader) who is authorized to certify your new faith. Wash yourself. Immediately upon becoming a Muslim, you should take a shower or bath as a form of purification. This is a symbolic act that signifies the washing away of the past and of emerging from darkness to light. No one's sins are too grave to prohibit newfound purity. Upon making your Shahada, your past sins are forgiven and you are pure. You symbolically begin a new life centered around striving to improve your spiritual state through good deeds. Males are strongly recommended to submit to circumcision as soon as possible after becoming Muslim. Although this may seem daunting, it is considered important for cleanliness and represents an act of love for Allah, seeking His reward. The local mosque should be able to direct you to a nearby hospital where this procedure can be performed in a sterile environment by qualified experts. Offer prayer to God. If you're not sure how to pray as a Muslim, the easiest way to learn is to attend a Mosque for the five daily prayers. Prayer should be a relaxing, enjoyable activity, but be aware that the five daily prayers are obligatory for all mature Muslims. Take your time when praying. Rushing the prayer should be avoided in order to gain maximum benefit. Remember, prayer is a direct spiritual connection between you and the being who keeps your heart beating and who created the universe. It should bring serenity, happiness, and peace. This will come with and improve over time. Avoid being excessive or ostentatious with your prayer—pray simply and humbly. Your initial goal is to establish a habit and make it an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Structure your day around the five daily prayers. Make sure that you leave plenty of time for supplication (dua) after performing the obligatory prayers, as this is the way Muslims seek help from Allah. Try to adopt the habit of praying all the optional prayers as well. Pray to Allah for good judgement and success in life. However, keep two points in mind. First, you must perform the duties that Allah has required of you. It is not enough to merely pray for success—you must do what is necessary to achieve it. Second, have faith in Allah in all matters. Your material success is fleeting, but Allah is eternal—keep your devotion in Allah whether you are successful or not. Remember that Allah is self-sufficient and does not actually need our worship, rather He commands us to pray for our own benefit. Perform Islamic obligations (Fard). Islam requires Muslims to fulfill certain obligations. These obligations are called "Fard." There are two kinds of Fard: Fard al-Ayn and Fard al-Kifaya. Fard al-Ayn are individual obligations—things every single Muslim must do if he or she is able, like praying daily and fasting during Ramadan. Fard al-Kifaya are community obligations—things that the community as a whole must do, even if every member doesn't do them. For instance, if a Muslim dies, some of the Muslims in the community must get together to say funeral prayers. It's not required for every individual Muslims to say the prayers. However, if no one says the funeral prayers, the whole community is at fault. Islamic belief also mandates the observance of Sunnah, lifestyle guidelines based on the life of Muhammad. Some acts are recommended, and some are mandated. The narration (hadith) will inform you if the described action is required. Observe Muslim etiquette (Adab). Muslims are required to live their lives in certain ways, avoiding some behaviors and adopting others. As a Muslim, you will keep the following habits (and others): Observe halal dietary practices. Muslims abstain from consuming pork, carrion, and alcohol. Additionally, meat must be properly slaughtered by an authorized Muslim. Say "Bismillah" ("In the Name of God") before meals. Eat and drink with your right hand, and never with the left. Practice proper hygiene. Refrain from non-essential interaction with the opposite gender. Remember that all forms of sexual activity outside the bounds of marriage are forbidden in Islam. Married women must abstain from sex during the menstrual cycle. Study and follow the Islamic dress code, which places great emphasis on modesty. Understand and embody the five pillars of Islam. Islam's Five Pillars are obligatory actions that Muslims must take. They represent the core of pious Islamic life. The Five Pillars are: Testimony of Faith (Shahada). You make this when you become a Muslim by declaring that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger. Performance the five daily prayers (Salah). Prayers are made throughout the day, five times, in the direction of the holy city of Mecca. Fasting during the month of Ramadan (Sawm), if able. Ramadan is a holy month marked by fasting and additional good deeds such as prayer and charity. Giving 2.5% of your savings to the poor (Zakat). It is a personal responsibility of Muslims to help those less fortunate. Making a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Those who are able are required to make the journey to Mecca at least once. Believe in the six articles of Faith. Muslims have faith in Allah and his divine order even though it cannot be perceived by human senses. The six articles of faith mandate that Muslims must believe in: Allah (God). God is the creator of the universe and the only being worthy of worship. His angels. Angels are the unquestioning servants of God's divine will. His revealed scripture. The Quran is the perfect will of God as revealed to Muhammad by through the angel Gabriel (Christian and Jewish scripture is also considered holy, they were given from Allah but some or more of the content has already been changed). His Messengers. God sent Prophets (including Jesus, Abraham, and others) to preach his word on earth. The Day of Judgement. God will eventually raise all life for judgement at a time known only to him. Fate. God has ordained all things—nothing occurs without his will or pre-knowledge. Continue to read the Qur'an. You can learn much from translations of the Qur'an. Some of these translations may be harder to understand than others. Abdullah Yusuf Ali and Pickthall are the two most common Qur'an translations, but give Sahih International a try if you're experiencing difficulties in understanding the old English of the other translations. However, it's even better to seek guidance from people who are trained in the study of the Qur'an rather than simply relying on your own ability to interpret the Qur'an. Your local mosque will likely have people who will be more than willing to guide and assist you in learning more about Islam and many have "New Muslim" study circles, which are often a good place to start. Be careful, but relaxed, about finding someone who you feel comfortable with and who you are convinced has enough knowledge in order to teach well. Many Muslims devote much time to memorizing the Qu'ran as it brings great reward. When your Arabic improves, start learning by heart some of your favourite surahs. These can then be recited during prayer or whenever you feel you need a lift. Research and study authentic collections of hadith (sayings or acts of the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh]), for example Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. See Sunnah.com to browse the collections. Study Islamic Law and choose a school (optional). In Sunni Islam, religious law is divided into four schools of thought. Look into the different schools and choose the one that appeals most to you. Subscribing to a school will inform your interpretation of Islamic law as revealed in the primal sources of Islam [Quran and Sunnah] Note that all schools are equally valid. Although the Shariah may seem very strict at first, the laws and punishments are gifts from Allah to ensure a safe and fair society. Do your best to embrace them and try to implement what you learn in your own life. The officially recognized schools are: Hanafi. The Hanafi School was founded by Imam Al A'dham Nu'man Abu Hanifa and is the most widely practiced school and has the most information available in English, it ranges from the widely secular Turks to the Ultra-Orthodox Deobandis and Barelvis. Most Hanafis live in the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Eastern Iran, parts of Egypt and many non-Muslim-majority countries Shafi'i. The Shafi'i school was founded by Imam Abu 'Abdillah Muhammad Al-Shafi'i and is the second most populous school and is the majority in Egypt and East Africa as well as Yemen, Malaysia and Indonesia, The Shafi'i school is known for their complex legal system. Maliki. The Maliki school was founded by Imam Abu Anas Malik, who was a student of Imam Abu Hanifa; it is the majority school in North and North West Africa, as well as a reasonable following in Saudi Arabia. Imam Malik took his practices from the people of Madinah; one famous Maliki scholar is Hamza Yusuf. Hanbali. The Hanbali school was founded by Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and is practiced almost exclusively in Saudi Arabia, with some followers in the West. The Hanbalis place great emphasis on creed and ritual practice and it is considered the most conservative and strict. It is not obligatory to follow one of the aforementioned schools of thought. These did not exist during the time of the Prophet, and are simply different minor interpretations of how to perform certain actions, such as prayer. Do not worry if someone else follows a different school; Islam warns against dividing the religion into sects. Follow the Qur'an and Sunnah, and you won't go astray. Above all, be the best person you can be. No matter what may anger, sadden or upset you, your duty on earth is to be the best person you can be by serving Allah and seeking His reward. Muslims believe that Allah created us to have a good life, and to be happy through our service to Him. Use your talents to help others and better your community. Be open-minded. Never do harm to anyone. Make it your mission to tell people about Islam, emphasizing that Islam is a religion of peace. Like many religions, Islam advocates that its believers follow the "Golden Rule." Follow the advice of the prophet in the following Hadith:
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Make sure you know what it means to be a Muslim and how to act like one. Read Islamic scripture. Talk with an Imam. Say the Shahada. To become a legal member of the Muslim community, have witnesses present at your recitation. Wash yourself. Offer prayer to God. Perform Islamic obligations (Fard). Observe Muslim etiquette (Adab). Understand and embody the five pillars of Islam. Believe in the six articles of Faith. Continue to read the Qur'an. Study Islamic Law and choose a school (optional). Above all, be the best person you can be.
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How to Make Baking Powder
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To make baking powder, start by sifting baking soda, cornstarch, and cream of tartar into a bowl. Then, simply whisk the ingredients together, and store your baking powder in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks. You can also make baking powder by using equal parts baking soda and buttermilk to leaven baked goods. Alternatively, try mixing equal parts lemon juice and baking soda for a suitable substitute. You can also use ⅓ cup of molasses with ¼ teaspoon baking soda as a substitution in gingerbread or spice cakes.
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Gather your supplies. You'll need a bowl, a sifter, a whisk, a small container with a lid, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch or arrowroot. Measure the ingredients. Use ¼ cup (130 g) of baking soda, ¼ cup (27.5 g) of the cornstarch or arrowroot, and ½ cup (81 g) of cream of tartar. Sift the ingredients. This will prevent any lumps from forming in your mixture, and help to more fully incorporate all the ingredients. Stir the mixture. Using a whisk, fully mix all the ingredients together. Store your baking powder. It should be kept in an airtight container to prevent moisture from entering, and is good for 7 to 10 weeks. Use buttermilk for a rich substitute. Combine equal parts baking soda and buttermilk or plain yogurt. The cultures in these dairy products react with the baking soda to create the gas necessary for leavening your baked goods. Only use buttermilk as a substitute in recipes that already require wet ingredients. If necessary, reduce the measurements of the other wet ingredients to prevent your batter or dough from being too moist. Try lemon juice if you don’t want to use dairy. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and baking soda for any recipes that require baking powder. The acid in the lemon juice creates the chemical reaction with the baking soda, working in a pinch if you don't have baking powder. Using lemon juice may leave a residual flavor, so only use it in products that you don't mind tasting mildly of citrus. Use molasses if the flavor would complement your recipe. Mix ⅓ cup (113 g) of molasses with ¼ teaspoon (130 g) of baking soda. This substitution is best used in recipes that would not affect the taste much, such as in gingerbread or spice cake. Freshen your carpet with baking soda. Mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil with ¼ cup (130 g) of baking powder. Sprinkle the combination over your carpet and leave for 10 minutes, vacuuming afterwards. Use it as a cleaner. Baking powder is great for cleaning or adding a little power to many common cleaners. Sprinkle some baking powder in your dishwasher for an extra clean set of dishes. Pour 1-2 tablespoons (33-66 g) baking powder in with your laundry to help boost your detergent. Mix a little baking powder with hot water to create a paste and leave on dried food. It will work to remove the food from stoves, countertops, and dishes so that cleaning them down with a sponge afterwards is much easier. Clean your microwave. Mix 2-4 tablespoons (66-132 g) of baking powder with 1 cup (240 mL) of water and place the mixture in the microwave. Heat until the water boils, and allow time for it to cool in the microwave. Afterwards, it should be much easier to wipe down the interior of the microwave. Clean your dirty mop by soaking it in a mixture of warm water and baking soda. It will remove any unwanted odors from mold or mildew that may be trapped in the mop head. Clean your drains. Pour half a cup of baking soda and then half a cup of vinegar down your clogged drain. Let the solution sit for a few minutes, and then pour hot water down the drain to rinse. Clean smelly shoes. Fill a clean old sock with baking powder and let set in a pair of shoes that have begun to smell. The baking powder helps to absorb the odors. Get rid of ants. If you have an ant problem in your home, sprinkle a trail of baking powder mixed with salt in front of whatever entrance you think they're using. Erase crayon from walls. Mix baking powder with warm water to create a paste. Dip a clean toothbrush into the paste and use to scrub walls with crayon drawings on them.
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Gather your supplies. Measure the ingredients. Sift the ingredients. Stir the mixture. Store your baking powder. Use buttermilk for a rich substitute. Try lemon juice if you don’t want to use dairy. Use molasses if the flavor would complement your recipe. Freshen your carpet with baking soda. Use it as a cleaner. Clean smelly shoes. Get rid of ants. Erase crayon from walls.
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How to Introduce a Pleco to a Goldfish Tank
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To introduce a pleco to a goldfish tank, make sure you purchase a non-aggressive pleco species, like a rubber-lipped or longfin bristle nose pleco, so it doesn't attack your goldfish. You'll also need to transfer your goldfish to a tank that's at least 2 feet long if they're not already in one since plecos can grow quickly. Then, places some shelters in the tank for your pleco to hide in, as well as a piece of driftwood so your pleco has something to gnaw on.
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Ask how large the pleco will grow to be. Although most pet stores will sell plecos that are only a few inches in length, you should know that they can grow quite large. Fully grown plecos can reach up to two feet in length. The exact size of the pleco will vary depending on the species. Ask someone at the pet store how large the pleco will get before making a purchase. Check to see if a pleco is compatible with your goldfish. There are a few varieties of pleco fish and each will have their own temperament. Some plecos may become rather aggressive when they grow to a larger size or encounter other fish. Because of this, you will want to make sure that the species you are buying will be safe to place in the same tank as your goldfish. Ask someone at your pet store if the pleco you are interested in would be a good mix with your goldfish. Rubber-lipped plecos are generally non-aggressive towards goldfish and prefer a similar tank environment. Longfin bristlenose plecos will usually have no conflicts with your goldfish. However, these plecos tend to fight with other plecos. Zebra plecos tend to be more carnivorous and may eat other fish in your tank. Be ready for a commitment. Plecos can live for a long time and grow quite large. Because they can live so long, you'll need to be committed to caring for the pleco over the course of its life. If you don't think you will maintain your goldfish tank for around ten years, you may want to reconsider purchasing a pleco. Make sure your tank is big enough for a pleco. Plecos will start off quite small and can seem like the perfect addition to any goldfish tank. However, it's important to realize that your pleco can grow up to 2 feet in length. You'll need to have a tank large enough to accommodate the full grown pleco or have plans to provide a larger tank later on. The tank should be around 75 gallons to comfortably accommodate a fully grown pleco. Plecos may become dangerous to other fish if the tank is overcrowded. Don't try to house multiple plecos in one tank as they will likely fight and kill one another. Add some driftwood to the tank. Plecos will get most of their diet from the algae on the fish tank walls. However, plecos have a need to gnaw on driftwood to provide extra nutrition. Make sure your tank has some driftwood placed in it to provide a proper and healthy environment for your pleco. Provide cover for your pleco. Plecos will love to have plenty of hiding places in the aquarium. These spaces can help make your pleco feel more relaxed, give them a place to rest and prevent aggressive behavior. Make sure your tank has a few areas where your pleco can take a break and get some rest. Adding in some pipes or tunnels can be a good idea. You can find many different styles and types of cover for your pleco at most pet stores. Make sure you securely position any plants in your aquarium. Pleco fish will easily uproot and destroy any plants that aren't securely rooted. Measure the pH and temperature levels of the tank. Like most fish, plecos will have a specific range of temperature and pH levels that they can comfortably live in. You'll want to take careful measurements of both the tank's temperature and pH levels before adding in your pleco. Levels that are too high or too low may cause your pleco to become unhealthy or even die. Plecos will do well in tanks that range from 68-84 degrees Fahrenheit. pH levels can range between 6.5 and 8. Check to see if your filter is set up correctly. In their natural environment, plecos enjoy fast moving water and strong currents. While you won't be able to emulate the full strength of the pleco's preferred current, you will want to have a high powered filter. Providing a constant water current in the tank will help your pleco feel comfortable and at home. Add the bag containing your pleco to the tank. The first step in introducing your pleco to the tank will be to simply place the entire bag into the tank. Adding the bag that contains your pleco to the tank will gently match the temperature of the water in the bag to that of the tank's water. This will help your pleco avoid any shock that can come from large temperature differences in the water. Keep the bag closed when placing it on the water's surface. Let the bag sit for at least ten minutes. Make sure none of the water in the tank or the bag are able to mix. Pour some tank water into the pleco's bag. Once your pleco has been floating on the surface of the tank water for a while, you can start adding tank water to the pleco's bag. Adding water will help to gently introduce the pleco to the temperature and pH levels of the tank's water. Adding the tank water to the pleco's bag is an important step and will help avoid potential health risks to your pleco. Wait ten minutes between adding more water to the bag. Keep the bag sealed to avoid the uncontrolled mixing of tank and bag water. Do not let the bag's water spill into the tank. Eventually, the entire bag will be filled with tank water. Scoop the pleco out of the bag and place it in the tank. After the bag has been filled with tank water and the pleco has had time to acclimate, you can scoop it out with a net and put it in the tank. Open up the bag and put your net in to catch the pleco. Put the net and the pleco into the tank and allow it to swim out of the net. Don't dump the pleco out into the tank. Do not mix the bag water into the tank water. Keep an eye on your fish. Now that your pleco is at home in the tank, you'll want to keep an eye on all of your fish. Your pleco will likely adjust with no trouble. However, your pleco may attack or try to feed off of your goldfish. You will need to keep an eye on the behavior of all your fish to make sure they are getting along well. Goldfish have a film around them that plecos may try to eat. Look for red marks on your goldfish. These marks can indicate your pleco is feeding from the goldfish. If your pleco is causing difficulties in the tank, you can try adding more hiding spots to lower aggression and make it feel more comfortable. Feed your pleco. Although plecos will be happy to eat any algae or plants they find in your aquarium, they will still require you to give them food. Adding in these additional food items will help ensure that your pleco is getting the nutrients that it needs. Try offering some of these food items to help keep your pleco happy and healthy: Large plecos can eat tiny bits of shrimp or fish. Vegetables such as salad, cucumbers or squash can be given to your pleco. Spirulina tablets can be given to your pleco.
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Ask how large the pleco will grow to be. Check to see if a pleco is compatible with your goldfish. Be ready for a commitment. Make sure your tank is big enough for a pleco. Add some driftwood to the tank. Provide cover for your pleco. Measure the pH and temperature levels of the tank. Check to see if your filter is set up correctly. Add the bag containing your pleco to the tank. Pour some tank water into the pleco's bag. Scoop the pleco out of the bag and place it in the tank. Keep an eye on your fish. Feed your pleco.
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How to Make a Victoria Sponge Cake
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To make a Victoria sponge cake, start by beating eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and butter on low to make the cake batter. Then, divide the batter between 2 greased cake pans and bake the cakes for 20-25 minutes at 355 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the cakes are done, let them cool before spreading strawberry jam on top of one of them. You can also spread some whipped cream or buttercream over the jam. Finally, stack the other cake on top of the first one and dust it with granulated sugar before serving.
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Preheat the oven to 355 °F (179 °C) and grease 2 cake pans. Spray the inside of 2 8 in (20 cm) cake pans with baking spray. Then cut 2 8 in (20 cm) parchment paper circles and place a circle in the bottom of each pan. Set the pans aside while you prepare the batter. If you don't have baking spray, brush the inside of the pans with vegetable shortening or melted butter. Sprinkle a little flour in the pans and shake it around so the shortening is dusted with flour. Put the eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and butter into a mixing bowl. Get out a large mixing bowl and crack 4 eggs into it. Add 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar or 1 1/8 cup (225 g) of caster sugar, 1 3/4 cups (220 g) of self-rising flour, 2 teaspoons (8 g) of baking powder, and 1 cup (225 g) of room-temperature butter to the bowl. If you don't have self-rising flour, use the same amount of all-purpose flour and add another 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt. Beat the ingredients on low to make a smooth batter. Turn a hand or stand mixer on to low so the flour doesn't fly out of the bowl. Beat the ingredients until the butter mixes with the eggs and dry ingredients. Keep mixing just until there's no flour left along the sides of the bowl. Don't beat the batter longer or the cake will be tough. If you don't have a hand or stand mixer, use a wooden spoon to beat the batter. Spread the batter between the 2 prepared pans. Spoon 1/2 of the batter in 1 of the prepared baking pans and put the remaining batter in the other pan. Then use the back of a spoon or spatula and level the batter so the tops bake flat. If you want to ensure that the cakes are evenly divided, put the pans on a digital scale and weigh them as you divide the batter. Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes. Put both of the cake pans on the middle rack of your preheated oven. Bake them until the tops are golden brown and the sides pull away from the pan. You can also gently press the center of a cake. If it's done, it should spring back immediately. If it doesn't, bake it for 2 to 3 more minutes and check again. Cool the cakes for 5 minutes before flipping them out onto a wire rack. Leave the cakes in the pans once you take them out of the oven. They should continue to pull away from the sides of the pans. After 5 minutes, run a butter knife around the sides of the cake pans and carefully flip them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Place 1 sponge cake on a stand and spread strawberry jam on top. Turn 1 of the cooled sponge cakes over so the flattest side is facing up. Spoon enough strawberry jam to completely cover the top in an even layer. Substitute your favorite flavor of jam or add fresh berries to the center of the Victoria sponge. The amount of strawberry jam you'll need will depend on how thick you want the jam layer in the center to be. Spread optional whipped cream or buttercream over the jam. Although you don't have to add a creamy filling, you can spread lightly sweetened whipped cream or buttercream over the strawberry jam layer. To make it easier to spread, consider piping the whipped cream or buttercream. Place the other sponge layer on top and dust it with granulated sugar. Set the other cooled sponge cake on top of the jam and cream, if you're using it. Lay the sponge so the side with the dome is facing up. Then sprinkle granulated sugar over the top and serve the Victoria sponge cake. If you made the Victoria sponge with whipped cream, use it the same day you assemble it since the whipped cream won't keep. To store leftover Victoria sponge, cover and refrigerate it for up to 3 or 4 days.
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Preheat the oven to 355 °F (179 °C) and grease 2 cake pans. Put the eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and butter into a mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients on low to make a smooth batter. Spread the batter between the 2 prepared pans. Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool the cakes for 5 minutes before flipping them out onto a wire rack. Place 1 sponge cake on a stand and spread strawberry jam on top. Spread optional whipped cream or buttercream over the jam. Place the other sponge layer on top and dust it with granulated sugar.
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How to Be Annoying
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The best way to be annoying is to be loud! Sing annoying songs, talk in the loudest voice possible, or even make animal noises. Say either “yes” or “no” to every question you're asked, and respond to everything else by saying “why?” Ask weird or embarrassing questions, laugh for no reason, and repeat weird phrases like “You want fries with that?” or, “Sorry, I don't speak English!”
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Sing a catchy pop song so it gets stuck in someone else’s head. There's nothing more annoying than getting a song stuck in your head that won't go away. While you're around a group of people, start humming, whistling, or singing a popular song that most people around you would know. Keep up the tune, even if people ask you to stop right away. Popular songs that many people know include “It's a Small World” and “Baby Shark.” Try singing holiday songs when at an inappropriate time of year, such as Christmas songs in June or July. Click a pen repeatedly to make annoying sounds. Clicking a retractable pen is a small and common noise, but other people will get bothered if you do it repeatedly. Start by slowly clicking it as if you were using your pen normally. Then, slowly increase the speed until it constantly makes a clicking noise. You may also tap your table or desk with the end of a pen or pencil if it doesn't click on its own. Say random numbers while someone is trying to count something. If someone around you is trying to count objects or trying to remember certain numbers, start loudly saying other numbers out of order to confuse them. Try to make them lose their place so they need to start over. For example, if they're counting, “...14, 15, 16…” you may shout out, “19! 37! 12! 23!” Wait until they reach higher numbers before interrupting them since they'll be more likely to forget their place. Set random alarms around your home to annoy your family. Set the alarms and timers throughout your home for times when you know other people will be home. Make each time different so all the alarms go off separately. Make alarms 1-2 minutes apart so as soon as someone turns off one of the alarms, another one starts going off. Set multiple alarms on your phone while you're around people so they go off a lot. Act like nothing's wrong when you turn off each of your alarms. Chew food with your mouth open to gross out other people. If you're out to eat or enjoying a meal, open your mouth while you're chewing. People around you will get annoyed and grossed out by the noise you're making as well as being able to see your food while you eat it. Try holding a conversation while you're chewing your food. Talk loudly to be disruptive to other people. Raise your voice until you're nearly shouting while you're having a regular conversation with someone. If they ask you to quiet down, pretend that you didn't hear them and keep talking loudly. Ask “What?” after everything they say to act like you can't hear them at all. Don't be disruptive in places such as school or church. Interrupt the other person while they’re talking. When the person you're talking to is in the middle of their sentence, cut them off by saying something unrelated. Continue talking as if they hadn't said anything. When they start talking again, pick a time to interrupt them again. Ask the person a question and interrupt them while they're in the middle of answering. Talk about yourself when you interrupt the other person if you want to seem like you don't care. Look at your phone while someone is talking to you to act distracted. While the other person is talking to you, pull out your phone and respond to texts or scroll through social media. When they ask you a question, only respond by saying, “Uh huh,” or something similar to make it seem like your phone is more important than them. Send messages early in the morning or late at night to wake people up. If you know your friends go to sleep early or sleep in on the weekends, send out your texts at 2 AM or 6 AM to wake them up. Tell them that you have an important or urgent question, but then tell a joke or ask a pointless question. For example, you may first send, “HELP, I need you to answer a question right now! It's an emergency!” Once they respond, ask something like, “If a tree falls in a woods an no one is there, does it make a sound?” or “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Send 4-5 messages in a row to make their phone go off so they're bound to wake up. Text multiple messages in a row to spam the other person. Instead of putting your full text in 1 message, send separate messages that are only a few words long. That way, the person's phone keeps going off. When they ask you to stop, keep sending messages asking them, “Why?” until they respond. Try talking about yourself in a long thread of messages to make it seem like you only care about what you're saying. Respond with 1-word replies to stall the conversation. If someone sends you a long message, type “OK,” “K,” or “Cool” as your response, even if it doesn't make sense. Responding with 1 word makes it seem like you're annoyed or bothered by them messaging you and can be really annoying. If someone asks you a question, say “What?” or “Why?” as a response like you're confused. Keep asking even if they try to explain what they meant. Don’t respond to a message for a few hours to keep the other person waiting. Instead of answering a text right away, leave it alone for 1-2 hours before replying. Make up ridiculous excuses about why you couldn't answer them right away. This way, people trying to hold conversations with you will get annoyed because you aren't talking to them. For example, you may eventually reply with something ridiculous like, “Sorry, I was scuba diving in my pool,” or, “I would've gotten back to you sooner, but my dog ate my phone.” If there is an actual emergency or urgent message, respond to it immediately. Post multiple social media updates every day to spam people’s newsfeeds. Many people only post on social media once or twice a day, but update your page with 5-10 annoying posts. Other people will see your posts in their feed and get bothered by it. For example, you may post pointless updates such as, “Just ate breakfast!” or “I'm the best, aren't I?!” Post selfies every day to fill your friend's newsfeeds with pictures of you. Write in all caps to make it seem like you’re shouting. When someone writes a sentence in all capital letters, it makes the sentence feel loud and important. Write your social media updates or emails with caps lock on to make yourself sound more annoying. If someone asks you why you're typing like that, respond with something like, “MY BUTTONS ARE BROKEN.” Don't use all caps if you need to send a professional email. Share links to annoying videos to bother your friends. Post links to random clickbait articles or random internet videos for your friends to watch. Make sure to link to multiple things throughout the day so their newsfeeds are filled with your posts. One popular annoying video you can share is the “RickRoll” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ. Another popular link you can share is “Baby Shark” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w. Tag multiple people and hashtags in one post to seem desperate for attention. Even if a picture or status isn't about the people you tag, include them anyway so they look at your post. If you want to be more annoying, put a hashtag in front of every word in your post so it makes it more difficult to read. For example, you may post a status that says, “#Just #had #breakfast #isn't #that #cool?” or “I love #basketball #goteam #sports #shoothoops #NBA.” If your friends untag themselves from the post, tag them in it again.
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Sing a catchy pop song so it gets stuck in someone else’s head. Click a pen repeatedly to make annoying sounds. Say random numbers while someone is trying to count something. Set random alarms around your home to annoy your family. Chew food with your mouth open to gross out other people. Talk loudly to be disruptive to other people. Interrupt the other person while they’re talking. Look at your phone while someone is talking to you to act distracted. Send messages early in the morning or late at night to wake people up. Text multiple messages in a row to spam the other person. Respond with 1-word replies to stall the conversation. Don’t respond to a message for a few hours to keep the other person waiting. Post multiple social media updates every day to spam people’s newsfeeds. Write in all caps to make it seem like you’re shouting. Share links to annoying videos to bother your friends. Tag multiple people and hashtags in one post to seem desperate for attention.
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How to Lower Salt Levels in a Pool
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Before altering your pool's salt levels, check whether they're actually too high by comparing the water's PPM to the manufacturer's recommended PPM. If there is too much salt present, find your pool's overall volume and use it to determine how much water you need to remove. Then, drain the water using a pool pump and replace it with fresh, unsalted tap water. Make sure to mix the solution thoroughly using a pool brush, then let the water sit for 24 hours.
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Look at your pool’s control panel for a quick salt level readout. Most modern saltwater pools come with high-tech control panels that, among other things, allow you to check the water's overall salt levels. Control panels give this number in parts per million, or PPM, meaning you won't need to convert it. Though convenient, control panels do not always function properly, making them more prone to inaccurate readouts. Dip a test strip in your pool water for a more accurate salt level readout. Fill a small cup with about.5 imp fl oz (14 ml) of water. Then, dip the bottom end of a saltwater test strip into the cup and let it sit there until the strip changes color. Once it does, look at the readout on the front of the strip and change it to PPM using the strip's included conversion table. Though not very convenient, saltwater test strips are less likely to give inaccurate readouts. You can find saltwater test strips at most pool supply stores. Check your pool’s recommended PPM to see if the water is too salty. Look in your pool's user manual for a recommended PPM level. If your salt level readout is within a few hundred units of the recommended PPM, you do not need to reduce the amount of salt in the pool. If it is significantly higher than the recommended PPM, your water is too salty and needs to be diluted. For most pools, the optimum salt level will be between 3000 and 4000 PPM. Find your pool’s overall volume. If you've filled your pool to capacity, check the unit's user manual to find out the maximum amount of water it can hold. If your pool is not completely full, or if you can't find its maximum volume anywhere, you can calculate how much water it contains using the following formulas: For rectangular pools: width x length x depth x 7.48 US gal (28.3 l). For circular pools: π x radius² x depth x 7.48 US gal (28.3 l). For oval pools: π x ½ width x ½ length x depth x 7.48 US gal (28.3 l). For variable depth pools, find the unit's average depth using the formula shallow end depth x deep end depth ÷ 2. When doing your calculations, use this number in place of depth. For irregularly shaped pools, use the previous formulas to find the measurements of each individual section, then add them together to calculate the pool's volume. Calculate how much water you need to drain. First, divide your pool's current PPM by the recommended PPM. Then, take the number behind the decimal point and multiply it by your pool's total volume. The remaining number shows how many gallons or liters of water you need to drain in order to properly dilute the pool. For example, if you have a 26,000 US gal (98,000 l) pool with a current PPM of 5,000 and a recommended PPM of 3,500, divide the former by the latter to get 1.43. Then, multiply.43 by the pool's volume to get 11,180 US gal (42,300 l) This is the amount of water you need to drain. Purchase or rent a pool drainage pump. You can do this by renting a pump for between $25 and $40 an hour or by purchasing a pump for anywhere between $100 and $1000, depending on the quality. Pumps are available from most pool supply and home improvement stores and typically come in 1 of the following forms: Submersible pumps, which sit completely inside the water and are usually more affordable than above-ground pumps. Above-ground pumps, which sit next to a pool and are usually faster and more powerful than submersible pumps. Drain your pool. Hook your pump up to the pool by following the manufacturer's included instructions. Then, turn the pump on and drain the pool until you remove the amount of water necessary for proper dilution. In most cities, you cannot legally discharge pool water into a public area, so make sure to release the water into your yard or your house's sewer clean-out. So you can keep track of your drainage amounts, check your pump's user manual to see how much water it drains per minute. Your sewer clean-out is a small, circular hole covered by a miniature manhole cover. Look for it in the area immediately surrounding your house. Fill your pool with fresh water. Connect a rubber hose to an indoor or outdoor faucet and run it to your pool. Then, turn the faucet on and let the pool fill up with fresh, unsalted tap water equal to the amount of water you removed earlier. Check your pool’s current PPM level. After filling your pool with water, mix a small section of it with a pool brush or pole for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, test that area of the water to get a preliminary salt reading. If it is still above the pool's recommended PPM, you may need to dilute the water further. If it is below the recommended PPM, you'll need to add more salt to the pool. Add salt to the pool if necessary. The amount added should bring your water's sodium level back up to the recommended PPM value, so look at the conversion chart located on your pool salt bag to see how much sodium you should put in. Look for non-iodized, evaporated, granulated pool salt that has a purity level of at least 99.8%. Stay away from salts that contain additives like calcium chloride and sodium ferrocyanide. You can find pool salt at most pool supply stores. Mix the salt and water together for 30 minutes. Once you've added the water and any additional salt, you'll need to mix everything together using a pool brush or pole to fully dilute the solution. When you're finished, you shouldn't be able to see any individual salt grains in the water. Test the pool’s salt levels after 24 hours. After mixing the solution together, let it rest for at least 24 hours. Then, check the water's salt level readout. The water is safe to swim in if it is within a few hundred units of the recommended PPM level. If it is not, repeat the dilution process.
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Look at your pool’s control panel for a quick salt level readout. Dip a test strip in your pool water for a more accurate salt level readout. Check your pool’s recommended PPM to see if the water is too salty. Find your pool’s overall volume. Calculate how much water you need to drain. Purchase or rent a pool drainage pump. Drain your pool. Fill your pool with fresh water. Check your pool’s current PPM level. Add salt to the pool if necessary. Mix the salt and water together for 30 minutes. Test the pool’s salt levels after 24 hours.
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How to Deal With an Alcoholic Parent
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Having an alcoholic parent can be difficult, so it's important to get the help you need to take care of yourself. If possible, try to find a safe place to go when your parent is drinking, like a library, friend's house, or a local park. Remind yourself that your parent's drinking is not your fault or responsibility. The best you can do for your parent is talk to them about getting help, but remember that it has to be their choice. In the meantime, do your best to care for your emotional health, like taking time to de-stress from the situation. Try meditation, yoga, warm baths, or watching your favorite TV shows. You can also try to develop some fun hobbies, like playing an instrument or writing poetry.
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Stay away when your parent is drinking. It's completely understandable to want to help your parent or “watch” them when they're drinking, but they may not behave the same when they're drinking as they do when sober. Some parents might start fights with their spouses or even the kids when they're drinking. To minimize your chances of getting caught in the crosshairs, stay away. Find a safe place you can go to when your parent's drinking gets out of control, such as a treehouse, library, neighbor's house, or local park. Don’t take responsibility for your parent’s condition. At the end of the day, your parent's behavior is their choice. They're the adult and should be looking out for you, not the other way around. Don't blame yourself for their alcoholism or claim total responsibility for “fixing” the problem. The only way an alcoholic can truly get better is by committing to rehab. You can't do this for your parent; they have to do it on their own. Even if you're an adult, you're still not responsible for your parent's addiction. They have to accept ownership for their situation in order to change. Talk to your parent about getting help. Although you can't control your parent's choice to get help, you may be able to convince them. If you have siblings, plan to sit your parent down when they are sober and plead with them to get help. Showing your parent your concern may push them to finally get the help they need. If you're a teen, you might say, “Mom, we're really worried about you. We don't want to have to go live with foster parents. Can you please go see a doctor?” Adult children may say, "Mom, I can tell your drinking has gotten worse. I want my kids to grow up knowing their grandmother, but if you continue down this path, I don't think they'll be able to. Will you please get help?" Tell another trusted adult about your parent’s alcoholism. If talking to your parent doesn't make a difference, involve another adult. Turn to your other parent, an aunt or uncle, grandparent, a family friend, or a trusted adult at your school. Tell them what's happening and ask them to talk to your parent on your behalf. Sometimes, people don't want to listen to close family members, such as kids and spouses. They may be more likely to listen to a non-family member. Consider choosing someone whose opinion your parent cares about, such as a close family friend. Seek help, if you’re in danger. Alcoholics may violently lash out at others when they're drinking. If this happens to you or your siblings, seek help immediately. Call another family member or a neighbor for help. If you fear that your parent may hurt you, your siblings, or themselves, call the emergency department. Once you're in a safe place, you might also call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD. If you're an adult and your parent is being violent, contact emergency services. Develop strategies to fight stress. Your parent's alcoholism can affect your own health and well-being. You might worry a lot about your parent's health, their job, or their safety. Keep stress at bay by practicing relaxation techniques and self-care. Try relaxation techniques like guided imagery, meditation , yoga, or deep breathing to fight stress. You might also do self-care activities like massaging away tension, taking a warm bath, or watching your favorite TV show. Set personal boundaries. An alcoholic parent may violate your personal limitations in many ways, such as constantly asking you for money, needing rides from you, or forcing you to lie for them. Know that you have a right to say "no" to this kind of behavior and enforce healthy boundaries. By keeping firm boundaries, you're letting your parent see the consequences of their drinking behaviors. It can help them realize that they need treatment. If law enforcement gets involved, treatment may be offered through the judicial system. For example, you might tell your parent, "This is the last time I'm loaning you money." If they ask again, remind them of your rule and say "no." Another example of a boundary you might set is to refuse to spend time with your parent while they are drinking. Get enough sleep. Sleep is extra important when you're dealing with a stressful home environment. Plus, if you're an adolescent, you need adequate sleep to support your growth and development. If you're having trouble getting the recommended eight to ten hours per night, start a bedtime routine. For instance, if you stay up late on your phone or computer, shut them off at least an hour before bed. Instead, do some reading, work on a crossword puzzle, or listen to soft music. If your parent's drinking keeps you up often at night, tell another adult. You need to be able to sleep restfully through the night without worrying about your parent. Get regular physical activity. Exercise is really great at helping you fight stress and support your emotional well-being. The endorphins, or chemicals, released when you exercise may even lift your mood if you're feeling down. Try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. If you don't participate in physical education or sports at school, try going for a walk or run around the block with your dog or turn up the music and dance in your room. If you're an adult, try signing up for a gym membership to keep yourself active. Journal to express your thoughts and feelings. It can feel good to release all your frustrations about what's happening at home with your parent. Write down what you're going through in a journal. If you have a hard time journaling, write as if you're explaining your day to a good friend. This journal doesn't have to be pen-and-paper. You can keep one on the computer, a tablet, your phone, or even online. If writing doesn't help, try drawing what you feel instead. These can be comics, illustrations, or scribbles. Talk to a counselor. The stress of an alcoholic parent can wear on you, affecting your physical health and academic or job performance. Before things start to unravel, reach out and talk to a counselor. This professional is trained to help you cope with stress and find better ways of managing in school or work. If you are a student, you may be able to make an appointment with your school counselor. If you are an adult, get an appointment through your job by talking to human resources or ask your family doctor for a referral. Get support and ideas for coping by joining Al-Anon ( https://al-anon.org/ ) or Alateen, a nonprofit organization that offers support for people who care about someone with a drinking problem. Get some distance. If you can, it may help to distance yourself from an alcoholic parent. As upsetting as that may be, it may be the only way you can protect your health and well-being. If you're a child, see if you can stay with other relatives or friends for a few days. If you're an adult, limit your visits to give yourself a break from your parent's bad habits. Focus on your studies or career. If you want to take your mind off what's happening back at home, throw yourself into school or work. Make an extra effort in all your classes and schedule in time to study after school each day. If you are an adult with a job, try to focus on keeping your performance up to par. If you have trouble studying at home, visit a coffee shop or library. If your grades are falling, considering seeking out a tutor to help you. If your parent's condition interferes with your job performance, ask for some time off to pull yourself together. Get involved with extracurriculars. Staying busy can help you better cope with your parent's drinking. The more productive things on your schedule, the less time you'll have to sit around worrying. Plus, getting involved in sports, clubs, and organizations at your school or in your local community can keep you away from home a lot. Taking part in extracurriculars helps you spend time with positive people and may even protect you from using alcohol or drugs yourself. Get support from friends. If you have a few buddies you trust, dedicate more time to hanging out with them. Talk to them about what's happening at home. You might feel ashamed to share all the details of your parent's drinking, but it's important that you have social support. Tell your closest pals a little of what's happening and then gauge their reactions to decide how much more you might want to share. For example, you might start by saying, “I really don't like being at home when my dad drinks. Can I come over your house?” Develop hobbies. Do you have any interests outside of school, work, or extracurriculars? If so, commit extra time to pursuing those interests. If you don't have any hobbies, consider what you like doing and figure out hobbies that might match your interests. For example, you might start writing stories or poems, playing a musical instrument, or babysitting for extra cash.
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Stay away when your parent is drinking. Don’t take responsibility for your parent’s condition. Talk to your parent about getting help. Tell another trusted adult about your parent’s alcoholism. Seek help, if you’re in danger. Develop strategies to fight stress. Set personal boundaries. Get enough sleep. Get regular physical activity. Journal to express your thoughts and feelings. Talk to a counselor. Get some distance. Focus on your studies or career. Get involved with extracurriculars. Get support from friends. Develop hobbies.
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How to Cook Wheat Berries
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Before you cook wheat berries, soak them in a bowl of water overnight. Then, drain the water, and transfer the wheat berries to a pan. Next, fill the pan with water, and bring it to a boil. Finally, reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer the wheat berries for 1 hour.
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Place the wheat berries in a bowl. Cover with water. Leave to soak overnight. Drain. Rinse well using cold water. Fill a pan with water. Add the rinsed wheat berries. Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The wheat berries should be tender and chewy. Soak overnight and drain as above. Use two cups of water for each cup of wheat berries. for 25 minutes. Microwave Keep an eye on it and add more water if needed. Check the consistency. They should be soft and chewy; use more time if needed.
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Place the wheat berries in a bowl. Drain. Fill a pan with water. Bring the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Soak overnight and drain as above. Use two cups of water for each cup of wheat berries. for 25 minutes. Check the consistency.
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How to Paint a Car with a Spray Can
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To spray paint a car, first make sure you spray in a well-ventilated area, and wear a mask and goggles for safety. When you're ready to paint, shake the can for at least 3 minutes. Next, hold the can about 10 inches away and parallel to the car's surface, and spray the paint using even, horizontal strokes. Try your best to move at a consistent speed to get an even coat. Apply at least 2 coats, with a 10-minute break between each coat. Finally, wait 30 minutes before spraying a coat of clear paint, and let the car dry for 24 hours.
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Sand the car using 600-grit sandpaper. Rub down the metal surfaces of the area you are painting using 600-grit sandpaper. Rub the sandpaper back and forth over the entire area. You will slowly start to see the paint flaking away from the car. Once the majority of the paint has been removed, switch to 1500-grit sandpaper. Make sure that any rust on the car is thoroughly sanded off. This is a long process but will make your paint job look much better. Repair any holes in the metal with putty. Removing rust can sometimes leave holes in the metal. Fill up the holes with a putty that is designed for cars or metal. Squeeze the putty directly out of the tube into the hole until it completely covered. Smooth the surface and remove any excess putty using a flat-edged putty knife. Allow the putty to dry for 1 hour before rubbing it over with 1200-grit sand paper. Car putty can be purchased online or from a hardware store. Clean the surface of the car using a dry cloth. Remove any dust or dirt from the area using an old dry cloth. If there is any wax or stubborn dirt, try wiping it off using cellulose thinner. This will help to dissolve the wax and baked on dirt. Wipe the cellulose thinner over the area using an old cloth. You will only need a small amount as it is extremely potent. Cellulose thinner can be purchased from a hardware store. Always use cellulose thinner in a well-ventilated area as the fumes can be toxic. Cover any areas not being painted using painters tape and paper. Rip off pieces of painters tape and use them to cover any exposed surfaces that you don't want paint on. If you are trying to cover a large surface, such as a window, tape pieces of paper over the surface to protect it from the spray paint. Don't forget to cover any areas that aren't metal, such as car bumpers, wheel rims, side mirrors, and window frames. Painters tape can be purchased from a hardware store. Lay paper under your car if you don't want paint on the ground surface. Choose a sheltered and well-ventilated location to use the spray cans. Aerosols work best in warm, dry and sheltered conditions. Work inside a well-ventilated garage if it is cold and damp outside. Avoid humidity if possible as this makes it harder for the paint to dry. Make sure that your car away from anything that you don't want paint on. Wear safety goggles and a dust mask to protect yourself from the paint fumes and dust. Apply 3 coats of primer, waiting 15 minutes between each coat. Apply the primer to the car from 25 centimetres (9.8 in) away. Spray primer over the entire surface that you will be painting. Gently push down the spray button and move the can across the area using even, back and forth strokes. Move at a consistent pace to achieve an even coat. Wait 15 minutes before applying the next coat of primer. You will need at least 3 coats in order to get an even covering. It is best to apply multiple light layers of primer instead of a few thick coats as applying thick coats can cause the paint to drip. Allow the area to dry for at least 24 hours after the last primer coat. Sand the area with 1200-grit wet and dry paper until it is smooth. Wet the sandpaper and rub it back and forth over the area until the primer coat is smooth and even. If you are sanding a large area you may need multiple pieces of sandpaper to achieve a smooth finish. Clean the area with warm, soapy water. Remove the dust from the car using warm, soapy water on a cloth. Rinse the car to remove the soap suds and then dry the area with a towel (or wait for it to air dry). Shake the paint can for at least 3 minutes. The pigments in the paint separate over time so you will need to shake the can vigorously to re-combine them. If you have already shaken and used the can within the last 12 hours you will only need to shake the can for 1 minute. Test the paint on a spare piece of cardboard. Hold the can about 25 centimetres (9.8 in) away from the card and spray the paint. Check the card to make sure that the paint has sprayed evenly. If it is patchy, shake the can for a few more minutes. A test spray will give you the chance to experiment with how much pressure you need to put on the spray button. Spray the paint onto the car, using horizontal strokes. Hold the can so that is parallel to the car's surface and about 25 centimetres (9.8 in) away from the car. Push down the spray button and spray the paint over the car using even, back and forth strokes. Take care to keep the can parallel to the car as you move your arm across the area. Continue spraying until the area has a light even coat. Try to move the can at a consistent speed. Move your arm across the area at a consistent speed to achieve an even coat. Apply at least 2 coats of paint, with a 10-minute break between coats. Applying multiple coats of paints will give an even surface to the car. Wait 10 minutes before applying the next coat. The paint should still be slightly sticky, this helps the next coat to stick and blend into the previous coat. If the surface still looks patchy after 2 coats, apply another coat after 10 minutes. Wait 30 minutes for the paint to dry before applying the clear paint. Spray a coat of clear paint over the area using a horizontal motion. Push the spray button and move the can along the area in a smooth motion over the surface you have already painted. This will help to protect the paint from the UV rays in the sun. Leave this coat to dry for 24 hours before using the car.
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Sand the car using 600-grit sandpaper. Repair any holes in the metal with putty. Clean the surface of the car using a dry cloth. Cover any areas not being painted using painters tape and paper. Choose a sheltered and well-ventilated location to use the spray cans. Apply 3 coats of primer, waiting 15 minutes between each coat. Sand the area with 1200-grit wet and dry paper until it is smooth. Clean the area with warm, soapy water. Shake the paint can for at least 3 minutes. Test the paint on a spare piece of cardboard. Spray the paint onto the car, using horizontal strokes. Apply at least 2 coats of paint, with a 10-minute break between coats. Spray a coat of clear paint over the area using a horizontal motion.
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How to Analyze a Business Process
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To analyze a business process, start by talking with the personnel involved. They can help you identify the key elements of the process, such as the resources they need and the steps they take to complete each task involved in the process. Then, create a flow chart to document all the parts of the process. Once you have an idea of how the process works and where it might need to be improved, brainstorm with your teammates to find solutions to any problems you've discovered.
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Define a business process. A business process refers to activities that employees perform on a day-to-day basis that accomplish an organizational goal. The process represents what a company does to reach a particular goal. A business process should cover any variations or exceptions to the process. To understand how to analyze a business process, you need to consider how a process is created. Consider the scope of the task. Assume that you're updating the process you use to send invoices to clients. The scope of the task refers to how extensive the task is. In this case, assume the scope is every invoice sent to a client. You determine that, on average, you send 200 invoices a month. Determine your desired outcome. Think about what it is that you want to accomplish using the process. In this case, you want an accurate invoice sent to each customer as soon as your product is delivered. You will send a hard copy of the invoice when you ship the order. You'll also email the invoice to each client. Note that sub-processes exist within processes. The more specific the process, the easier to analyze and improve. Document the business process. You can document the process as a list of steps and also consider creating a flowchart. A process will often cross between different departments in a large organization. Your invoicing process, for example, will involve the billing department and your accounting area. Define the departments or functions of the entities in the processes as well as any inputs and out puts. For example, making payroll requires input from production for people and hours worked, wages rates and salary deductibles from the HR department, etc. Write down any exceptions to the process. Just about every business procedure will have exceptions or variations. For instance, you may have certain clients that receive large discounts. These customers order a large amount of product from you. The large discounts require your billing staff to bypass the discounts calculated in your invoicing software. The larger discount must be manually entered to create an accurate invoice. Document your business process and think about what type of process you’ve created. Separating each process by type can help you analyze the process and make improvements. If two processes are the same type, their process improvements may be similar. A particular process may be an operating, support, or management process. Your operations refer to the day-to-day tasks you complete to deliver a product or service to a client. Your client invoicing process can be thought of as an operating process. It's critical for you to send accurate invoices to clients so that you can collect their payments quickly. A support process, as the name implies, supports the operations of your firm. The human resources (HR) department is a good example of a support area. HR helps the invoicing department manager with interviewing and hiring new staff. While HR is not directly involved with clients, they support operations departments. Every organization needs management to run the overall direction of the business. The process of planning and implementing a budget is a management process. Every company should have a formal process to create a budget. That process should require management to discuss their department's budget with the firm's chief financial officer. Analyze business process for signs of process inefficiency. A business process consists of inputs and outputs. Labor, energy, materials and capital equipment are considered inputs. An input is an asset you use to produce revenue and profits. An output, on the other hand, is a physical product or service. Inputs go into your process and create an output. You need to perform analysis to find inefficiencies. Your process should use inputs efficiently to produce outputs. Say, for example, that you manage a chain on auto repair shops. Your inputs are labor, equipment and repair parts. Your output is a repaired customer vehicle. Long repair times or large work backlogs are an indication that something is wrong with your process. The problem may be that you're scheduling repairs too close together. If the cost of your replacements parts is far higher than you budgeted, that is another indication that something is wrong. Specifically, you may have a problem with your purchasing department, or the with vendors who sell you parts Based on the problems you identify, decide which processes need to be improved. If you need to prioritize between several processes, select the process that has the biggest impact on your business. For example, you may want to fix the wait time process first. Long wait times may cause you to lose customers. Make fixing that process your first priority. Talk with key personnel about the process. Once you identify a process to fix, discuss the process with the people responsible for implementation. Take the time to interview key participants, and ask them to identify any potential improvements. Ask your staff what they do and why they do it. Determine the inputs needed to perform each task and where you obtain each input. If you manufacture denim jeans, for example, you need to know who supplies your denim and how often the vendor ships the denim material to you. Identify the outputs of each task, and who receives the output. If you manage a car repair shop, your repair staff should document the work they perform. The repair staff should forward that information to your billing department. The billing area produces a bill for the customer Ask for suggestions on how to resolve process inefficiencies that your staff uncovers. Create a business process flowchart for each process. A process flowchart can help you visualize a business process. You can use the documentation from your process discussions to create the flowchart. The flowchart should contain all of the steps required to complete a particular business process. It is important to note that a business process flowchart should only contain the defined procedures that employees must follow. Flowcharts may be prepared manually or with the use of software. Word processors and spreadsheet programs with charting functionality can be used. You can also find software that is designed to draw flowcharts. The flowchart is an excellent tool to clearly see the business process in front of you. This visual tool can make it is much easier to identify and fix inefficiencies. Once you make changes to a process, review the outcomes and see if the process made the improvements you expected. If not, analyze the process again and try to identify areas of improvement. Process analysis should be an ongoing task for your business. Conduct a brainstorming session to find process improvements. Many processes involve more than one department in your business. Group sessions can identify process inefficiencies that impact more than one department. These sessions can also validate the information provided during your one-on-one interviews with participants. Summarize the information you have received and distribute it to process participants. This should include both participants you have interviewed and others that you did not interview. Ask for feedback from everyone. The feedback will provide additional guidance for your analysis. Information received from participants in the process should provide you with a clear idea how the process works, and what its issues are. The discussions with personnel become the basis for making changes to a process. Your changes may reduce costs, reduce cycle time, simplify a process or improve customer service.
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Define a business process. Document your business process and think about what type of process you’ve created. Analyze business process for signs of process inefficiency. Talk with key personnel about the process. Create a business process flowchart for each process. Conduct a brainstorming session to find process improvements.
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How to Make a Tuna Omelet
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To make a tuna egg omelet, start by heating up some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then, drain 2 cans of tuna and season the tuna with salt and pepper. Next, whisk 2-4 eggs in a bowl and pour the egg mixture into the skillet, reducing the heat to medium-low. After you add the eggs, let them cook for 1 minute before adding the seasoned tuna. Finally, fold the eggs over the tuna and cook the omelet until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Preheat your pan. Use a frying pan or skillet and add about 1 tbsp of cooking oil to it. Warm it over medium heat. Don't let your pan get so hot that the oil begins to smoke. Once the oil is shimmering and covers the surface of the pan it's ready. You can also use a tbsp of butter. If you use butter, make sure not to let it burn or turn brown. This can add a burnt taste to your omelet. Prepare your tuna. Open 2 cans of tuna and drain the liquid. Scoop the tuna flakes into a bowl and sprinkle with a small amount of salt and pepper to taste. Set the bowl aside. You can use tuna canned in oil or in water. Here are some things to consider: Tuna can be a great source of Omega-3 fats, but to get the most out of your tuna, choose tuna packed in water. When tuna is packed in oil, the oil mixes with some of the tuna's natural fat, so when you drain oil-packed tuna, some of its Omega-3 fatty acids also go down the drain. Water packed tuna won't leech any of the Omega-3. Oil-packed tuna will give you a richer-tasting and more flavorful tuna right out of the can. Of course, you can add your own seasonings and oil to the tuna yourself and you won't have to miss out on any of the valuable Omega-3s. Prepare your eggs. Crack your eggs into a medium bowl. Use between 2 and 4 eggs depending on the size of the omelet you'd like. Use a fork or egg whisk to beat your eggs in the bowl until combined and set the bowl aside. You can use the entire egg or just the egg whites. Here are some things to consider: Whole eggs, overall, are healthier for you. The more important consideration is where the eggs come from. Pasture-raised eggs from chickens that are roaming around eating plants and insects are the best choices. Look for organic eggs from hormone-free, cage-free chickens. If you are concerned about high-calorie counts and high cholesterol, combine whole eggs with egg whites to help keep important nutrients in the diet while cutting down on the fat and cholesterol. If you are looking to make an extra fluffy omelet, add a splash of milk to your egg mixture and whisk it in. Start your omelet. Pour your eggs into the preheated pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let your eggs cook for about a minute until the edges start to bubble. Use a rubber spatula to carefully peel up the edge and check the bottom for firmness and color. If the bottom of your omelet is a pale yellow, let it cook until it begins to turn golden-brown. Add the tuna. Use a fork to evenly distribute the tuna on the surface of your egg omelet. Try to avoid getting large chunks of tuna anywhere. This might make it difficult to fold your omelet later. You can also flake your tuna all onto one side of the omelet and flip the other side to cover it later. Fold your eggs over. Use a spatula to gently lift one side of the egg and fold it over the other. Place your spatula at one edge of the omelet and gently work it under one edge and fold the egg over itself. If you have added all your tuna to just one side, fold over the side without tuna to cover the tuna. Finish your omelet. Flip your omelet after your fold has set (about 30 seconds) and cook until the underside is firm, golden brown, and crispy. Take care not to overcook your omelet. This can cause it to dry out. Serve and enjoy. Use your spatula to gently lift your omelet from the pan and onto a plate. Accompany with a piece of bacon, toast, or bowl of freshly sliced fruit and enjoy with hot sauce, grated cheese, or ketchup. Make a meat lover's tuna omelet. Try adding grilled prime rib, crumbled chorizo sausage, bacon, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Serve with hash browns and toast. Make sure to fully cook all meat before adding it to your omelet. Cooking raw meat in your omelet won't give it enough time to fully cook and is dangerous to eat. Season your tuna. After adding a little dash of salt and pepper, try some diced garlic, chili powder, parsley, chive, Worcestershire sauce, or anything else you'd like. Take care not to let your tuna get too salty or spicy. When experimenting with seasonings, add them in small amounts and taste before deciding to add more. Get creative with the filling. Create your own unique mixture of your favorite ingredients and flavors. Mix your tuna in a bowl with diced onions, fresh cilantro, sliced mushrooms, grated cheese, spinach, bell pepper, or anything else you'd like. You can get as creative as you want. Add cold fillings. If you would like to add filling after cooking, don't fold your omelet. Instead, sprinkle your tuna over the entire surface and flip your omelet at one flat piece. Place the flat omelet onto your plate and fill it with fresh spinach and cream cheese, or anything else you'd like, and then fold it. This way, you can add cold fresh vegetables and other ingredients without them getting warm and soggy.
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Preheat your pan. Prepare your tuna. Prepare your eggs. Start your omelet. Add the tuna. Fold your eggs over. Finish your omelet. Serve and enjoy. Make a meat lover's tuna omelet. Season your tuna. Get creative with the filling. Add cold fillings.
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How to Be Cocky
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You can start being cocky simply by focusing on your strengths instead of your weaknesses to boost your confidence. For example, if you're a great student, but not a great athlete, focus on the sweet job you'll have one day while the jocks will be working at the car wash! Cocky people aren't afraid to show off, so let everyone know how awesome you are by celebrating your latest achievements. Finally, don't forget to flash some alluring smiles and hold your head high to show you're proud of the way you look.
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Believe that you're the best. Cockiness comes from a confidence (many would say "arrogance") that you're the most competent, most interesting, best-looking person in the room (even if you're not!) You also need to believe the reverse - that most of the people you meet are all dull, boring, and/or incompetent. If you sincerely believe that you're number one and that almost everyone else can't touch you, the following steps will be much easier. They may even start to fall into place on their own. Try to mentally elevate and venerate the things you're good at while giving little importance to the things you're bad at. Are you a great student but a bad athlete? Then think like this: "I'm the smartest person I know. I'm going to land a sweet job one day. Who cares about these meat-head jocks that people seem to like so much? Sports aren't important - these guys will be washing my car in just a few years." Take it for granted that everyone loves you. A cocky person is the life of the party - any party. S/he is the reason that people are having fun. Keep this mentality at social gatherings - since everyone already likes you, you can skip boring small talk and get right to the interesting topics, like yourself! Assume a certain level of familiarity with everyone - if everyone's your friend, you can jump right into their conversations and even lightly tease them (like a friend would.) For instance, let's say a cocky person has just arrived at a party. She sees a semi-close acquaintance having a conversation with someone in the corner. The cocky person might, without hesitation, wordlessly sneak up on her acquaintance, remaining just out of his line of sight, then chime in to the conversation unexpectedly as a shocking, funny prank. The assumption of familiarity is crucial - a less cocky person might have simply walked up to her acquaintance, made an awkward, stilted introduction, then excused herself from the conversation. Sincerity is key here. People naturally look to others for social cues, so the more you sincerely believe that you're the center of attention, the more other people will too. Let your opinions be known. The only time a cocky person is indecisive is when s/he is deciding which supermodel to ask out first. Cocky people have a strong opinion on almost everything and they're almost never afraid to share it. They don't worry about offending others because they know that they're right - if someone else doesn't want to admit it, that's not the cocky person's problem. A cocky person isn't afraid of a good debate - after all, he's sure to win because he knows he's right. On the other hand, a cocky person won't ever embarrass himself by getting too emotionally invested in an argument. He feels no need to waste energy yelling or resorting to personal insults. After all, he's right-, so why would he need to? A cocky person won't refrain from correcting someone out of politeness. Let's say his history teacher mistakenly says that East and West Germany reunited in 1989, not 1990. He will raise his hang and politely (but firmly) explain the teacher's mistake: "Excuse me, I think Germany was formally reunited in 1990. My Grandma was there." Assume that everyone thinks you're hot. Knowing that someone desires you is a big confidence booster - imagine how your confidence will skyrocket if you simply assume that everyone thinks you're hot stuff! Take great pride in your looks and your charm. Are you wearing a new outfit for the first time? Hold your head high - be confident that everyone's admiring you. Give an alluring smile to the guy that you're interested in. If you believe that everyone already is in love with you, you've got no reason to worry. Truly cocky people exude an air of easy confidence, so even if you've put a great deal of effort into your appearance or behavior, act as if it's effortless. If complimented on a bold style choice, say "Oh this? Just something I found in the closet" rather than "It took me four hours to put together, so I sure hope it looks good!" Don't let haters get you down. Rock your flaws. It's sad, but true: no matter how excellent you are, you'll eventually run into people who refuse to give you the respect you deserve. You might even run into the occasional person who doesn't like you. Don't bother with such small-minded people. If they don't love you, there's something wrong with them, not you. Haters often are aiming to get a reaction out of you. Don't give haters what they want by letting them get you angry or flustered. Casually dismiss them with a line like, "You're just jealous because you share my impeccable taste in everything." Get confident. Cockiness is an exaggerated form of personal confidence. To be truly cocky, you've got to have a good, self-confident foundation to work with. Cockiness without real confidence comes across as pathetic posturing, which is the opposite of what you want. Rather than seeming like you're not worried about what people think, you'll seem to be worried about what everyone thinks. If you're not confident, there's no magic way to become so overnight, However, to start down the path towards confidence, begin by working towards achievements that make you proud. The good feeling you get from making these achievements will fuel you make bigger achievements, and, ultimately, become more skilled, experienced, and confident. Let everyone know how awesome you are. Don't be afraid to share your greatness. If you've gotten the hang of thinking of yourself as the top dog, it's time to start spreading the word. Here, a little finesse is required - if you simply walk around telling everyone you meet that you're great and they're garbage, people will think you're a bully or a psychopath. Instead, just use the opportunities you get in normal conversations to slip in cocky mentions of yourself. For example, if your friends are discussing last weekend's big soccer game, you might say, "Yeah, Beckham's goal was alright, but his passing game was pretty sloppy. When I played club soccer, I wouldn't have let the ball get away from me so often." When you're in a competition against someone, it's very cocky to engage in a little trash talk. If you're competing against a romantic interest, it can even be a little flirtatious. Just make sure to keep away from low blows - if you're really cruel, you can get penalized or ejected. Take compliments like a champ. If you get a compliment (and you will), take it while subtly acknowledging that you already know you're the best. Instead of saying, "Really? Gee, thanks!" when you get a compliment, instead say "Thanks, that's great to hear." You want to give other people the impression that you're not surprised that everyone's jealous of you. Show the world that you expect to be adored. Show your achievements off. Truly cocky people have things to be cocky about. Be proud about whatever you've achieved in life. Bring these things up whenever you get the chance. Whenever you make a new achievement, relish your victory. Celebrate with your friends. Act especially confident and self-assured afterwords. You might even consider changing your appearance after you've achieved something (within reason.) After a big sports victory, you might, for instance, wear your jersey or letterman jacket to school the next day. Be warned - rubbing an opponent's nose in his or her failure is not good cocky behavior. It's embarrassing for everyone involved, especially you. Being a sore winner reeks of low confidence - cocky people know they're going to win ahead of time, so they're not hard on their opponents when their prediction comes true. Get some serious friends. A cocky person doesn't have to have millions of fake friends and hangers-on. In fact, a person who worries too much about how many friends s/he has seems insecure - the opposite of cocky. You should, however, have a posse of people you can confidently call homie, dog, bud, or pal. The knowledge that you have people you can turn to when life gets tough will make you more confident and willing to take risks. Also, good friends are great companions or wingmen for your cocky pursuits! Be generous with your affection. Properly applied, the sense of touch can be used create a lasting impression that you're confident about your body. However, if you're too generous with when and where you touch people, you'll be labeled a creep. This distinction can be a thin line, so to start with small, simple shows of affection. When greeting someone, give him or her a hug instead of a handshake. If someone says something funny, gently touch his or her shoulder as you laugh. Stand close to someone you like, brushing up against him or her "accidentally." Making these small affectionate gestures can go a long way towards showing you're confident and not worried about peoples' reactions to your affection - in a word, cocky. Cocky touching is great for flirting as long as it's used within reason. Adjust your body language to suit your partners' - if at any point s/he seems uncomfortable or creeped out, ease off on your shows of affection. Flirt like a player. Cocky people know they're universally desired, so they have no trouble flirting with the people that they're "in to." They approach romantic interests without hesitation. They're cool and confident when they talk to people that they "dig." They're never afraid of being rebuffed. After all, they know that people should be flattered by the opportunity to be hit on by an absolute stud! Cocky people are shameless when they flirt. Be scandalous! Let a person you're interested in know exactly how you feel, while stopping just short of things that you think will creep him or her out. Move on from life's inevitable difficulties. No one's life is perfect. Even the most confident, self-assured people in the world have to deal with periodic setbacks and problems. Take these as they come - there's no way to avoid every single hardship in life. Don't feel the need to keep up a cocky façade when you're hurting. If, for instance, you lose a beloved relative, your normal cockiness will seem very unnatural and forced. Everyone has occasional bad spells - if you pretend that you don't, you'll only make if harder to move on. Give your problems the attention they deserve and you'll eventually be back to your old cocky self. Cockiness is partly self-deception. Cocky people create idealized visions of themselves in their mind and and act as if these "perfect" visions are the reality, when in fact, they are not. Temporary difficulties are great opportunities for self-reflection. Ask yourself questions like "In what ways have I had an unrealistic image of myself?" and "Have I been too cocky?" Life's difficulties can act as checks on out-of-control egos and keep us from becoming insufferable narcissists. Keep a strong, secure posture. One great way of telegraphing to everyone in the room that you're cocky is to display this trait with confident body language. You'll want to have a broad, erect stance as your default way of standing. Keep your shoulders back and your head up while holding your chest up. It sounds crazy, but it works - changing from a slouched or slumped default posture to a more dignified one can make a marked difference on how people think of you (and how you think of yourself.) Show your cockiness on your face. Cocky people know that they're the coolest person to walk the face of the earth - their faces should reflect this. A cocky person is perpetually amused with himself. Keep a proud smile on your face whenever you can. When you're interacting with someone, especially if it's someone you're interested in romantically, you might want to add a little mischievousness to your expression, as if you consider the conversation to be an amusing game. These relatively small changes to your expression can cause significant changes in your behavior. Pretending to feel a certain way can actually make you feel that way, which will make your cockiness seem all the more natural. Display your cockiness in the way you move. Cocky people always know what they're doing and where they're going. Your movements should reflect this. Walk with confidence - keep your head up and your shoulders back as you take fairly quick strides toward where you want to go. Whenever possible, walk in a straight line to your desired location. Don't slow down or dawdle unless you come across something or someone who interests you. Ideally, you want to create the impression that everything you do is important, so walk as if you need to make an important appointment. Most people will naturally assume that you are important. Show off your best features. Cocky people know they're hot! Dress to show off the hottest aspects of your body. If you've got great, muscly arms, wear short sleeves to have the ladies swooning. Have you got long, sexy legs? Show them off with some tight jeans! Don't be shy - you're the best-looking person you know, so it'd be a disservice not to flaunt what you've got. Appear bold, not defensive. Cocky people have confidence in their opinions - the way they gesture and position their body should reflect this. Always face and make eye contact with whomever you're talking to. Generally, you should position yourself so that the front of your body is facing whoever you're engaged with - a good rule is to keep your belly button pointed at whoever's most interesting to you at a given moment. This way, even if you have to momentarily avert your gaze for some reason, the full weight of your body language is still brought to bear on who you're talking to. Don't appear defensive during confrontations. For instance, if you're engaged in an argument or debate, don't cross your arms and look away. Instead, point your body directly at your opponent and look him or her in the eye. Make gestures with confidence. If someone asks you which way is North, instead of feebly pointing with a finger held close to your body, extend your entire arm.
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Believe that you're the best. Take it for granted that everyone loves you. Let your opinions be known. Assume that everyone thinks you're hot. Don't let haters get you down. Get confident. Let everyone know how awesome you are. Take compliments like a champ. Show your achievements off. Get some serious friends. Be generous with your affection. Flirt like a player. Move on from life's inevitable difficulties. Keep a strong, secure posture. Show your cockiness on your face. Display your cockiness in the way you move. Show off your best features. Appear bold, not defensive.
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How to Cook Sinigang Na Isda
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Sinigang na isda is a delicious Filipino soup perfect for sweet and sour fans. To cook sinigang na isda sa kamias, you'll need fish, frozen kamias, plum tomatoes, a yellow onion, long green peppers, and mustard green leaves. Start by boiling a pot of water, then cut the tomatoes and onion into wedges and add them to the water with the kamias. Cover the pot and cook these for around 8 minutes, then add the fish and long green peppers. Cover the pot, simmer it for another 10 minutes, then add the mustard green leaves and season the soup to your taste. Finally, turn off the heat and leave it to sit for another 5 minutes to let the flavors mix before you serve it.
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Bring water to a boil and add tomatoes, kamias, and the onion. Pour 6 cups (1.4 l) of water into a large pot and turn the burner to high. While the water heats, cut 4 plum tomatoes and 1 medium yellow onion into wedges. Add these to the boiling water along with 12 whole fresh or fresh frozen kamias (bilimbi). Put the lid on the pot while the water is heating. This will make the water boil faster. Cover and boil the vegetables for 8 minutes. Turn the burner to medium-high so the water continues to bubble. Put the lid on the pot and cook the vegetables for 8 minutes. The vegetables and kamias will soften as they boil. Add the fish and long green peppers to the pot. Carefully lower 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of fish steaks or 2 whole fish into the boiling water. Add 4 whole long green peppers (sili mahaba) as well. You can use any type of fish for this soup. For example, use salmon, tilapia, or snapper. Cover and simmer the soup for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn the burner down to medium so the water bubbles gently. Put the lid back on the pot and simmer the soup for 10 to 12 minutes so the fish cooks completely. To test the fish, run the tines of a fork against a piece of fish. It should flake easily once it's finished cooking. Stir in the mustard greens and season the soup according to your taste. Add 6 to 8 mustard green leaves and stir the soup. Taste it and stir in salt and pepper until it's flavored to your liking. Turn off the burner and leave the soup to rest for 5 minutes. Once the fish has finished cooking, turn off the burner. Leave the soup covered and let the flavors develop for 5 minutes. Serve the sinigang na isda sa kamias. Stir the soup and divide it among 4 serving bowls. Set out steamed white rice to serve alongside the soup. Refrigerate leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days. Keep in mind that the flavor will intensify the longer it's stored. Sauté the garlic, onion, ginger, and tomatoes for 5 minutes. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cooking oil into a large pot and turn the burner to medium. Once the oil shimmers, stir in 1 clove of minced garlic. Cut 2 tomatoes and 1 red onion into 4 quarters and add them to the pot along with a 3-in (7.5 cm) piece of sliced ginger. Stir the vegetable mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. The vegetables will soften and become fragrant. Stir in the fish sauce and water. Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fish sauce and 10 cups (2.4 l) of water into the pot. Stir so the vegetables are combined with the liquids. Boil the water and cut the eggplant, okra, and string beans. Turn the burner to high so the water begins to boil. While the water is heating, trim the ends from 1 eggplant and 5 or 6 pieces of okra. Then slice the eggplant into 1/2 in (1.3 cm) rounds. You'll also need to cut 2 cups (300 g) of string beans into 2 in (5 cm) pieces. You can leave the okra whole since they're small. Stir the eggplant, okra, and string beans into the water. Once the water boils vigorously, add the cut vegetables to the pot. Stir to combine the soup. Simmer the soup for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat. Turn the burner down to medium so the water bubbles gently. Keep the lid off of the pot and let the vegetables simmer in the water until they soften. Stir in the tamarind soup base and fish. Open a 1.4-ounce (40 g) package of tamarind soup base (sinigang mix) and stir it into the hot soup until it dissolves. Then stir in 1 pound (450 g) of fish pieces. Use large chunks of fish that are about 2 to 3 in (5 to 7.5 cm) in size. Simmer the soup for 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the burner to medium or medium-high heat so the soup begins to bubble gently. Stir the soup occasionally as the fish simmers and cooks. The fish should flake easily if you scrape a fork against 1 of the pieces. Stir in the water spinach and let it wilt. Cut 1 bundle of fresh water spinach into 3 in (7.5 cm) pieces and stir them into the soup. Let the soup bubble for another minute so the water spinach wilts. Then turn off the burner and serve the soup. Refrigerate the leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
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Bring water to a boil and add tomatoes, kamias, and the onion. Cover and boil the vegetables for 8 minutes. Add the fish and long green peppers to the pot. Cover and simmer the soup for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the mustard greens and season the soup according to your taste. Turn off the burner and leave the soup to rest for 5 minutes. Serve the sinigang na isda sa kamias. Sauté the garlic, onion, ginger, and tomatoes for 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and water. Boil the water and cut the eggplant, okra, and string beans. Stir the eggplant, okra, and string beans into the water. Simmer the soup for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the tamarind soup base and fish. Simmer the soup for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the water spinach and let it wilt.
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How to Make a Cardboard Box
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To make a cardboard box, start by dividing your piece of cardboard lengthwise into 4 pieces and marking them with a pen. Next, bend the cardboard into quarters so the scored side is on the outside and mark out flaps on each side of each quarter. To cut the flaps, cut along the vertical side lines until you reach the horizontal flap lines, which will create 4 flaps on each side. Finish by folding and taping the 4 sides together, then tape the flaps on one side together to form the bottom and tuck the top flaps inside the box.
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Choose your cardboard. The side of a cereal box can make a small box for home use. Use corrugated cardboard for a sturdier project, or make a larger, decorative box from scrapbooking paper or cardstock. If you have a specific size of box in mind, cut the cardboard to fit: A piece of cardboard makes a square box with sides ¼ the original length. For example, a 12 inch long piece of cardboard will make a 3" x 3" box. The width of the cardboard forms the height, base, and top of the box. For example, if you want to make a 3" x 3" box out of a 12" x 9" piece of cardboard, you'll use 3" of the width to form the base and top, and the remaining 6" will form the height of the box. Decorate if desired. It's easier to decorate the box before you start cutting and folding. One easy way to do this is to use a piece of wrapping paper about ½" (1.25 cm) larger than the cardboard on all sides. Glue this onto the cardboard with strong glue, then fold over the edges of the wrapping paper and glue them onto the other side. Draw a line close to one edge of the cardboard. This forms a small "glue flap" that you will later fold over and glue down to help keep the four sides together. The glue flap can be as wide as 2 inches (5 cm) for a large shipping box, or about ¼" (6mm) for a small art project. Divide the remaining length into four sections. Use a ruler to measure the length of the cardboard, ignoring the glue flap. Mark it at each ¼ of the length, then use the ruler as a straightedge to draw parallel lines through these marks. This should divide the cardboard into four equal sections, that will form the four sides of the box. If you want a rectangular box instead of a square one, use sections with two different measurements. For example, to make a 4" x 2" box, divide the cardboard into a 4" section, a 2" section, another 4" section, and another 2" section, in that order. Score the lines if using thick cardboard. Place the ruler along the lines you just drew and press along them to make them easier to fold. Use a utility knife for extra thick material such as corrugated cardboard, using light pressure only. Use a bone folder or empty ballpoint pen for medium-weight material such as posterboard. Bend the sides. Fold the sides inward from both ends to form a stack, then unfold. This creases the paper for easier folding later. Bend thick material so the cut score is on the outside of the box. You can bend medium-weight material either way. Draw the flaps perpendicular to the sides. Divide the length of one box side (the distance between two lines) by two. Measure this distance from one edge of the cardboard and draw a line width-wise at this point, running across the lines you folded. Measure the same distance starting from the opposite edge and draw a second line. For example, if you are making a 3" x 3" box, divide 3" by 2 to get 1.5". Arrange the paper so the creased lines run vertically. Draw one horizontal line 1.5" from the bottom edge, and a second horizontal line 1.5" from the top. If your box is not square, you can use either side of the box for this calculation. Using the longer side will give the box a sturdier base and top. Using the shorter side will make a taller but weaker box. Cut each flap. Cut along the vertical "side" lines until you hit the horizontal "flap" lines. This should leave you with four flaps along the top and four along the bottom. Score and crease these as before if using thick cardboard. Fold and tape the four sides together. Bend the four sides to form the frame of the box. Fold the narrow glue flap over the edge of the side and tape or glue it down. Fold the base of the box. Tuck the flaps on one side together, so each one overlaps the flap next to it. Reinforce this base with tape. If you are storing lightweight objects, you can just close the flaps together without trying to tuck them into place. Reinforce this simple fold with tape on the inside as well as the outside, to prevent the flaps from poking up. Tuck the top flaps together. Tape the top as well if you are making a decorative box, or if you've put something inside for shipping. Otherwise, just leave them tucked together for easy opening. Finished. Choose two boxes of equal size. If you need to store or ship an extra-large item, you can combine two ordinary cardboard boxes. The two boxes will be stacked on top of each other, so make sure each one is at least half as tall as the item you plan to store. You can use store-bought boxes, or create two templates yourself using the instructions above. Assemble the first box. Tape the base securely, but leave the top open. Tape the top flaps into a vertical position. Stand each flap on the top of the box upright, to extend the height of the box sides. Tape the flaps so they stay up. Assemble the second box with its base open. Tape the top flaps of the second box in a vertical position, as you did with the first one. Leave the base flaps open for now. Tape the two boxes together. Slip the second box upside-down over the first, with the two sets of upright flaps overlapping. Tape or glue the two sets of flaps together.. Pack the box. Now you have one extra-tall box, with the open "base" of the second box serving as the top. Insert your object and packing materials through this hole, then tape the box closed when you are ready Finished.
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Choose your cardboard. Decorate if desired. Draw a line close to one edge of the cardboard. Divide the remaining length into four sections. Score the lines if using thick cardboard. Bend the sides. Draw the flaps perpendicular to the sides. Cut each flap. Fold and tape the four sides together. Fold the base of the box. Tuck the top flaps together. Finished. Choose two boxes of equal size. Assemble the first box. Tape the top flaps into a vertical position. Assemble the second box with its base open. Tape the two boxes together. Pack the box. Finished.
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How to Glaze a Ham
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To glaze a ham, first make your own glaze by mixing dark brown sugar with orange juice, red wine, or cognac. You can also simmer brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make a savory glaze. If you'd prefer a bright and tangy glaze, combine maple syrup, orange marmalade, butter, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and cinnamon, and simmer the mixture until it thickens. To apply your glaze, brush it onto the meat both 20 minutes and 10 minutes before it's finished roasting in the oven.
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Prepare the glaze after putting the ham in the oven. Eventually, you'll glaze the ham about 15 to 20 minutes before it's finished cooking. To have the glaze ready in time, start working on it around 45 to 60 minutes before you expect the ham to be done. Quick glazes take mere minutes, and even those that need to be reduced on the stove top take under 15 minutes. Whisk up a brown sugar glaze if you want a simple, classic option. For the easiest, no-cook option, simply whisk together 1 ⅓ cup (265 g) of dark brown sugar with ⁄ 4 cup (59 mL) of orange juice, red wine, or cognac. Mix the ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved completely. Simmer a soy sauce glaze to add savory notes. Alternatively, combine 1 ⅓ cup (265 g) of light brown sugar, ⁄ 3 cup (160 mL) of soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan, then bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat once the mixture has reached a boil. Stir it occasionally, and simmer it for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it's thickened slightly. Then turn off the heat, and allow the glaze to cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before brushing it over the ham. Combine bourbon, molasses, and cloves for a deep, warm glaze. Whisk together 1 ⁄ 3 cups (320 mL) of molasses, ⁄ 3 cup (160 mL) of bourbon, and ½ teaspoon (1 g) of ground cloves in a small saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Once the mixture has thickened slightly, turn off the heat, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Make a maple-orange glaze for a tangy, bright flavor combination. Combine ⁄ 4 cup (180 mL) of maple syrup, ⁄ 2 cup (120 mL) of orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon (16 g) of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon (¾ g) of ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it's syrupy and has reduced to 1 cup (240 mL). Let the glaze cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before brushing it over the ham. Try coming up with your own custom glaze. You can find countless recipes for glazes, but coming up with your own glaze is easy. Experiment with ingredients on hand until you've balanced sweet, acidic, and savory flavors. Aim to make between 1 and 2 cups (240 and 470 mL) of glaze, and reserve about a third of it to serve at the dinner table. The basic ingredients of a glaze are a sweetener (such as brown sugar or molasses), an acid (such as vinegar or orange juice), and herbs or spices (such as thyme or cloves). Bake a cured or pre-cooked ham covered at 250 °F (121 °C). Preheat the oven, remove the ham from its package, and pat it dry. Place the ham in an oven bag, and set it cut-side down on a shallow roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. If you don't have an oven bag, cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil. Plan on baking a cured (pre-cooked) ham for about 10 to 15 minutes per pound (about 22 to 33 minutes per kg), or until it reaches an internal temperature of 110 °F (43 °C). If you didn't soak the ham to bring it to room temperature, plan on heating it for an hour longer. Remove the ham from the oven 20 minutes before it's finished baking. If you're reheating a cured ham, take it out of the oven once it reaches an internal temperature of 110 °F (43 °C). For a 7 to 10 pounds (3.2 to 4.5 kg) ham soaked in hot water and baked at 250 °F (121 °C), that should take about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Rest the hot roasting pan on a wire cooling rack. After you take out the ham, raise the oven temperature to 350 °F (177 °C). If you're cooking an uncured ham at 325 °F (163 °C), take it out of the oven once it's reached an internal temperature between 135 to 140 °F (57 to 60 °C), or after about 2 hours. Score the ham if it’s not spiral-sliced. Make a series of ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) deep diagonal cuts 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart across the top surface of the ham. Then rotate the pan and make diagonal cuts in the other direction to make a grid of diamond shapes. Scoring makes for a great presentation and allows the glaze to penetrate deeper into the meat. Since a spiral-sliced ham is pre-cut, scoring is unnecessary. If desired, press a whole clove into each point where 2 scored lines intersect. Just remember to remove them before you carve and serve the ham. Brush the ham with about a third of the glaze. Use a basting brush or a spoon to coat the ham with a portion of the glaze. Be sure to work the glaze into the ham's scored lines or spiral cuts. The sugars in the glaze will caramelize, yielding an attractive, flavorful, and candy-like skin. Glazing the ham too early in the cooking process will lead to a scorched ham, so wait until the last 15 to 20 minutes. Raise the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and continue baking the ham. Return the ham to the oven and continue baking it, uncovered, until the glaze begins to become shiny, crispy, and slightly brown. Raise the temperature when you first remove the ham so the oven has time to heat. Brush on another third of the glaze after about 10 minutes. Work quickly when you brush on more glaze to prevent the oven temperature from dropping too low. Keep the ham in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes until the surface is crisp, brown, and caramelized. Be sure to keep a close eye on the ham through the oven window to keep it from burning. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest. Take the ham out of the oven, transfer it to a carving board, and turn off the oven. Tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes. While the ham rests, its internal temperature will increase a bit. This means the final serving temperature will be around 120 °F (49 °C) for a cured ham and 145 to 150 °F (63 to 66 °C) for one that was uncooked when you purchased it. For a fresh, uncooked ham, 145 °F (63 °C) is the recommended safe internal temperature. A cured ham was already cooked, so it's even safe to eat cold. Make a quick sauce with the rest of the glaze. While the ham rests, whisk 2 to 4 tablespoons of the pan juices with the remaining third of the glaze until you've thinned it into a sauce. To keep the glaze warm, place the saucepan over a burner set to low heat and stir it occasionally. Present the ham to your guests before carve it. Garnish the ham with a bouquet of fresh herbs, such as parsley or watercress, and show it off to your guests. Once they've had a chance to admire your handiwork, you can get to carving and serving the ham. Carve the ham into 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) slices. If your ham isn't pre-cut, slice it yourself with a sharp carving or chef's knife. First, remove the cloves, if you inserted any into the scored surface. Cut off a few slices to flatten the thinner side, then turn the ham onto the flat side so it won't roll as you carve the meatier side. If you look at the cut side, you'll see that the bone is closer to one edge. This is the thinner side, and you want to carve the opposite, meatier side. Slice straight down into the ham until you reach the bone. Make cuts every ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm), then run the knife horizontally along the bone to remove the slices. If you bought a spiral-sliced ham, simply cut along the bone to remove the slices. Serve the ham slices with your glaze sauce. Transfer the slices, along with your garnishes, to a serving platter. Set a serving fork on the platter, and pour the glaze sauce into a gravy boat. Bring the boat and platter to the table, serve your guests, and invite them to add sauce to their liking. Pair your glazed ham with side dishes such as balsamic green beans , mashed or scalloped potatoes, and roasted carrots.
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Prepare the glaze after putting the ham in the oven. Whisk up a brown sugar glaze if you want a simple, classic option. Simmer a soy sauce glaze to add savory notes. Combine bourbon, molasses, and cloves for a deep, warm glaze. Make a maple-orange glaze for a tangy, bright flavor combination. Try coming up with your own custom glaze. Bake a cured or pre-cooked ham covered at 250 °F (121 °C). Remove the ham from the oven 20 minutes before it's finished baking. Score the ham if it’s not spiral-sliced. Brush the ham with about a third of the glaze. Raise the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and continue baking the ham. Brush on another third of the glaze after about 10 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest. Make a quick sauce with the rest of the glaze. Present the ham to your guests before carve it. Carve the ham into 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) slices. Serve the ham slices with your glaze sauce.
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How to Draw a Queen
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To draw a queen, start by drawing the outline of her head with a crown on top. Then, draw a circle under the head for the body, and a large bell shape under that for the skirt. Next, draw the queen's arms with big, puffy sleeves, and draw her face. Once you've done that, add the finishing details, like the queen's hair and the details on her dress. Finally, erase any unnecessary lines and color in your drawing.
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Draw a circle and a curved line with a small bump on the side for the cheek and jaw line. Draw the outline for the crown. Draw a circle below the head, for the upper body and a bell shape for the skirt. Draw the arms with balloon shaped sleeves. Add details on the face, like the eyes, nose and mouth. Draw the hair and the outline on the face. Above the head draw the detailed crown. Add the details on the queen's dress. Erase unnecessary lines. Colour your drawing. Draw a circle and add a chin below. Sketch a cross on the right side of your would-be face. Draw two curved lines for the neck attached to the torso which is broad on the shoulders going narrower as you approach the waistline. Sketch a full skirt. Draw both arms. You can do this by drawing elongated shapes ending in the joints. Draw details on the face, starting with curved strokes for the eyebrows, almond shapes for the eyes. Sketch the nose and lips. Draw any hairstyle that you like that would fit the queen. Feel free to play with curves and lines. Don't forget to sketch a crown so that she can easily be identified as a royalty. Add details to the dress and some accessories like jewellery. Erase unnecessary lines. Colour your drawing.
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Draw a circle and a curved line with a small bump on the side for the cheek and jaw line. Draw the outline for the crown. Draw a circle below the head, for the upper body and a bell shape for the skirt. Draw the arms with balloon shaped sleeves. Add details on the face, like the eyes, nose and mouth. Draw the hair and the outline on the face. Add the details on the queen's dress. Erase unnecessary lines. Colour your drawing. Draw a circle and add a chin below. Draw two curved lines for the neck attached to the torso which is broad on the shoulders going narrower as you approach the waistline. Draw both arms. Draw details on the face, starting with curved strokes for the eyebrows, almond shapes for the eyes. Draw any hairstyle that you like that would fit the queen. Add details to the dress and some accessories like jewellery. Erase unnecessary lines. Colour your drawing.
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How to Treat Ringworm
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To treat ringworm, apply an over-the-counter anti-fungal cream to clear the infection. For a natural remedy, you can place sliced garlic on the affected area and wrap it in a bandage to keep it in place. You might also try applying a few drops of apple cider vinegar on the ringworm 3-5 times a day for up to 3 days. Good hygiene will both prevent ringworm and keep it from spreading, so wash your hands consistently and keep yourself clean. If the ringworm persists, talk to your doctor about what treatment might be helpful.
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Apply an antifungal cream or lotion. If you have a mild case of ringworm, you can use an antifungal cream on the infection. This may help relieve symptoms and clear the ringworm. Creams or lotions such as clotrimazole or terbinafine can help treat your ringworm. Apply the cream or lotion as indicated on the packaging or by your doctor. Usually you need to treat the area for 2-3 weeks. You can purchase antifungal creams at most pharmacies and some grocery stores or larger retailers. Slice garlic and bandage it on your ringworm. Garlic is a food that also has antifungal properties. Applying garlic slices to your ringworm may help clear the infection. Peel a clove of garlic and slice into thin sections. Place the thin slices of garlic onto your ringworm and cover with a bandage. Wear the bandage and garlic slices overnight. Keep doing this until your ringworm clears. Dab apple cider vinegar on ringworm. Apple cider vinegar is another food with certain medical properties. Dabbing apple cider vinegar onto your ringworm for a few days may remove it from your skin. Moisten a cotton ball or pad with apple cider vinegar and dab it directly on to the affected area. Apply the apple cider vinegar 3-5 times per day for 1-3 days. Make a salt and vinegar paste to dry out ringworm. Some people suggest making a paste with salt and vinegar and apply it to your ringworm. This may help clear your ringworm within a week. Mix salt and vinegar until they form a paste and then apply directly to your ringworm. Allow the salt and vinegar paste to sit on your ringworm for five minutes and then rinse it off with water. It can take up to seven days for your ringworm to disappear with salt and vinegar treatments. Use lavender or tea tree oils. Tea tree and lavender oils both have powerful anti-fungal properties. Applying either of these oils may stop fungi from developing and kill ringworm completely. Mix a 1-1 solution of tea tree oil and water. Use diluted tea tree oil twice daily on the affected area. It can take up to four weeks for tea tree oil to heal ringworm. Apply a small amount of lavender oil to the affected area daily. It may take up to a month for lavender oil to treat ringworm. If pure lavender oil is too strong for your skin, try diluting it with some distilled water. Try a solution of aluminum salts. Aluminum salts, such as an aluminum chloride 10% soIution or aluminium acetate, are known for their anti-perspirant effects. They may blocks sweat production and help alleviate ringworm. : Mix one part of the solution with 20 parts water. The solution shall be applied for 6 to 8 hours. It is advisable to apply the solution overnight because sweat production is lowest at nighttime. The solution should be washed off before excessive sweating begins. Repeat this procedure until the ringworm heals. You can get aluminum salts at most pharmacies. Practice good hygiene. Good hygiene is integral to preventing ringworm and treating it. From washing your hands to only using your own personal items, simple measures of good hygiene can help you heal this fungal infection, keep it from spreading to others, and may help keep you from being re-infected. Keep yourself clean. Ringworm comes from a parasites that feed on skin cells on the outer layer of your skin. By showering daily and washing your hands frequently, you may be able to prevent ringworm. Use a mild cleanser to wash skin or a simple hand soap to keep your hands clean after using the bathroom or touching shared surfaces. If using a shower in a gym or other type of locker room, wear shower shoes to keep from contracting ringworm on your feet or other area. Shampoo with an antifungal product for scalp ringworm. If you have ringworm on your scalp, use an antifungal shampoo such as Nizoral or ketoconazole. This may be easier and more effective than using other home methods. You should see your doctor if you have scalp ringworm, as you usually need oral prescription medications. A shampoo with tea tree oil may also help. Dry skin thoroughly before wearing clothing. Be sure to allow your skin to dry completely after a shower. This can eliminate a damp environment that promotes fungus growth. You can dry your skin using either a towel or let your skin air dry. Use talc, cornstarch or rice powder to help keep your skin dry. This can absorb excess sweat. Reduced perspiration may help skin stay fungus-free. Avoid sharing personal items. Ringworm is highly contagious. Don't share your personal or borrow them from others. This may help prevent ringworm or avoid re-infection. Towels or clothing may provide a medium for contracting fungus by sticking in the fabric. Hairbrushes and combs can also spread ringworm, so don't share or borrow these items. Avoid overdressing to stay cool. No matter what time of year, try and not wear too much clothing. Wearing clothing appropriate to the weather can keep you from sweating and promoting the conditions that lead to ringworm. In the summer, wear soft and lightweight clothing. Cotton is a good option that will allow your skin to breathe. Layer your clothing in winter. If you get too hot or start to sweat, this can make it easier to remove items of clothing without getting too cold. Merino wool is a good option for winter that can keep you warm and dry. Visit your doctor. If home treatments does not improve or heal your ringworm, or if you have ringworm of the scalp, see your doctor. Your doctor can develop a treatment plan and heal any underlying or related conditions you may develop from ringworm, including a skin infection. Your regular doctor or a dermatologist can diagnose and develop a treatment plan for ringworm. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check for signs of ringworm and will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as if you've been exposed to any people or animals with ringworm. You may find it difficult to heal ringworm at home if you have a weakened immune system or diabetes and may need to see a doctor. Get tests and a diagnosis. Your doctor may likely be able to diagnose ringworm simply by looking at it. She may order additional tests to help confirm a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan. If your case isn't clear cut, your doctor may take some skin scraping to examine under a microscope. This can help her identify the fungus and more definitively diagnose ringworm. Use prescription anti-fungal creams. Depending on the severity of your case, your doctor may prescribe an anti-fungal cream. More powerful than over the counter creams or lotions, prescription anti-fungal creams may help alleviate your ringworm more effectively. Make sure to follow your doctor's instructions when using a prescription anti-fungal cream. Take oral medications. Many doctors prefer to prescribe oral medications for ringworm. Make sure you tell your doctor about any medical problems you have, any allergies, any medications you take, and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Take these pills as directed by your doctor to most effectively treat your ringworm. The most common anti-fungal oral medications are terbinafine, itraconazole, griseofulvin, and fluconazole. Oral anti-fungal medications are usually taken for 8-10 weeks and are available at most pharmacies. Make sure to follow the indications on the prescription for maximum efficacy. You may experience some side effects from these medications including: diarrhea, nausea, headache, and indigestion. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that are more than mild. If you have a ringworm on your scalp, your doctor may suggest pairing an oral anti-fungal with anti-fungal shampoo. If you have ringworm on your nails, your doctor may suggest pairing an oral anti-fungal with an anti-fungal nail paint. Your doctor may take blood tests before, during, or after your treatment course.
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Apply an antifungal cream or lotion. Slice garlic and bandage it on your ringworm. Dab apple cider vinegar on ringworm. Make a salt and vinegar paste to dry out ringworm. Use lavender or tea tree oils. Try a solution of aluminum salts. Practice good hygiene. Keep yourself clean. Shampoo with an antifungal product for scalp ringworm. Dry skin thoroughly before wearing clothing. Avoid sharing personal items. Avoid overdressing to stay cool. Visit your doctor. Get tests and a diagnosis. Use prescription anti-fungal creams. Take oral medications.
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How to Draw Bart Simpson
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To draw Bart Simpson, start by drawing his head, which is rectangular with several spikes at the top for his hair. Then, draw Bart's face, including 2 large, circular eyes, a rounded nose, and a wide smile. Next, draw Bart's body, which is round and short, and add narrow, curved rectangles coming off of it for his arms and legs. Finally, draw Bart's clothes, including his red t-shirt, blue shorts, and blue shoes.
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Start the outline sketch with a rectangle. Outline sketch the face. Draw a cross line right at the middle of the rectangle. Draw a circle for one of the eyes. Add another circle for the other eyeball. Continue with the actual line of the nose. Simply add a nose with an elongated oval. Add the irises. Bart's irises are simple dots. Draw one curve line as part of the eyebrow. Simpsons family don't have facial hairs. Add the actual line for the forehead. Draw a sketch upward curve line as guide to the spiky head. Draw the actual line of the back of the head. Add the nine spikes on the head. Draw the actual line for the upper lip. Add the lower lip and the chin. Draw the ear. Erase the line that was supposed to be blocked by the ear. Add a downward curve for the neckline. Draw a circle sketch outline. Imagine where you want Bart's chest to be placed. Add a bigger circle for the guideline of the tummy and hips. Sketch the outline of the body. Draw two curved lines to show the center of the body. Add the outline sketches for the sleeves. Add Bart’s arm and hand outline sketch. Start the actual lines with the shirt. Draw the actual lines for the sleeves, arm and hand. Draw the actual lines for the shorts. Add the legs with for side curved lines. Add the actual lines of the sneakers. Erase the outline sketches. Color the draft. Start with the outline sketches of Bart including the facial outline and body pose. Draw the actual lines of the eyes and nose. Add the mouth. Draw the actual lines of the spiky head and ear. Draw two dots for the irises and the actual lines of the shirt. Add the actual lines of the sleeves and hands. Draw the actual lines for the legs and feet. Erase the outline sketches. Color the draft. Start off with a sketch of a rectangle for the head and a smaller rectangle for the neck. Add some guidelines (not too darkly) for the face. At the top of the head rectangle, draw spikes or zigzags for the hair. The spikes should blend into his forehead without any discernible hairline. (Don't make them too large; Bart's hair is not his primary feature, and you don't want to take attention away from other parts of his body.) Draw the facial features. Draw two overlapping circles for the eyeballs and two small circles inside the larger ones for the pupils. The eyeballs should be more in the middle of the face than near the top, and make sure to space them evenly. Next, add a small oval for the nose and a half circle for the ear. Don't draw the mouth for now. For the body, draw two overlapping circles. The circle on the top should be smaller than the circle on the bottom. Draw two connected ovals for each arm, a circle for the hand, and smaller ovals for the fingers. The finger ovals should be more elongated than the others, and if you want to draw him holding something, curl them around each other. For both legs, draw rectangles. Add a half oval to each for the feet. Sketch in a T-shirt, shorts, and shoes. Keep them basic--Bart's attire is characterized by its simplicity. Outline the whole image and curve the lower part of his head to make the mouth. Add in more details and erase the guidelines. Color in your drawing and there you go! Bart Simpson himself, clothed in red-orange T-shirt, blue shorts and shoes, with trademark Simpson-yellow skin.
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Start the outline sketch with a rectangle. Outline sketch the face. Draw a circle for one of the eyes. Add another circle for the other eyeball. Continue with the actual line of the nose. Add the irises. Draw one curve line as part of the eyebrow. Add the actual line for the forehead. Draw a sketch upward curve line as guide to the spiky head. Draw the actual line of the back of the head. Add the nine spikes on the head. Draw the actual line for the upper lip. Add the lower lip and the chin. Draw the ear. Erase the line that was supposed to be blocked by the ear. Add a downward curve for the neckline. Draw a circle sketch outline. Add a bigger circle for the guideline of the tummy and hips. Sketch the outline of the body. Draw two curved lines to show the center of the body. Add the outline sketches for the sleeves. Add Bart’s arm and hand outline sketch. Start the actual lines with the shirt. Draw the actual lines for the sleeves, arm and hand. Draw the actual lines for the shorts. Add the legs with for side curved lines. Add the actual lines of the sneakers. Erase the outline sketches. Color the draft. Start with the outline sketches of Bart including the facial outline and body pose. Draw the actual lines of the eyes and nose. Add the mouth. Draw the actual lines of the spiky head and ear. Draw two dots for the irises and the actual lines of the shirt. Add the actual lines of the sleeves and hands. Draw the actual lines for the legs and feet. Erase the outline sketches. Color the draft. Start off with a sketch of a rectangle for the head and a smaller rectangle for the neck. At the top of the head rectangle, draw spikes or zigzags for the hair. Draw the facial features. For the body, draw two overlapping circles. Draw two connected ovals for each arm, a circle for the hand, and smaller ovals for the fingers. For both legs, draw rectangles. Outline the whole image and curve the lower part of his head to make the mouth. Color in your drawing and there you go!
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How to Treat Severe Bleeding During First Aid
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The first thing to do when stopping severe blood loss is call for emergency help. Next, wash your hands if possible, then use clean surgical gloves or wrap your hands in plastic. This will protect the wound from infection while protecting you from bloodborne disease. Clear the wound of any debris, but leave large objects for emergency personnel since they may be partially stopping the blood flow. If the injury is free of large objects and isn't an eye wound, use a clean cloth or sterile bandage to apply pressure. Finally, secure the bandage and elevate the wound.
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Get help. Call for emergency medical help or ask someone else nearby to do it while you begin caring for the injured person. Do this as soon as possible, so that help will quickly arrive. This is the key to survival for a severely injured person. If you suspect the person has injuries that are causing internal bleeding, let medical help know when you call. There might be internal bleeding if you notice the person coughing up blood, vomiting, or bleeding from the ears, eyes, nose, or mouth. Any sudden bruising along with swelling of the back, abdomen, or an arm or leg are also further signs of internal bleeding. Evaluate the injured person using the ABCDE mnemonic. ABCDE stands for A irways, B reathing, C irculation, D isability, and E xposure/Environment and serves as a reminder of the order in which you should evaluate the trauma of the injured person. Knowing the source of the trauma will help in deciding how to proceed with first aid as well as inform emergency personnel, such as 911 operators, to address the problem more accurately. Airways : Check for obstructions to the injured person's airways. Is there a foreign object in the way? Are there external or internal fractures preventing airflow? Breathing : Check if they are breathing. Is their chest rising and falling? Do they need additional oxygen? Circulation : Check that the injured person has adequate blood circulation. Do they have a pulse? Are they conscious? Disability : Check for signs of brain trauma. Are they conscious? Are their pupils dilated? Exposure/Environment : Check to see if they are injured elsewhere or at further risk. Are they protected from cold or hot? Are they restricted by their own clothes or dangerous elements? Make sure that there is no immediate danger of further injury. Do not move the injured person if you do not have to. However, if there is immediate danger of other injury (from traffic, falling objects, etc.), try to form a barrier, keeping the injured person and others safe, such as by directing traffic around an accident site. If you absolutely must move the injured person yourself, immobilize the wound site as best you can. Wash your hands if possible. If you can, you'll want to sanitize your hands by washing them with soap and water. Put on surgical gloves as well, if they're available. This will not only protect you from the risk of getting diseases, but also prevent the injured person from becoming infected. Always be careful when handling someone else's blood. Since blood can carry disease-causing pathogens, take steps to wash your hands and protect yourself. Never re-use plastic or surgical gloves, since doing so can spread infection. If you do not have disposable gloves, try using something like plastic wrap to put a barrier between your hands and the wound. Clear the wound site. If there is obvious dirt or debris in the wound, remove it if possible. However, do not try to remove large objects, or ones deeply embedded in the wound, since this can make bleeding worse. If you must leave an object in the wound, avoid pressing on it, as this may push it deeper into the wound. Apply pressure. Use a sterile or clean cloth, bandage, or gauze and apply firm pressure directly on the site of the bleeding. Use your hands only if you have nothing else. Do not put pressure on an eye wound, or if there is an object embedded in the wound. Keep applying pressure without removing the cloth to check on the bleeding. If you take the bandage off, you could disturb clots that are forming to stop the bleeding. Secure the bandage. You can fix the bandage in place with tape, gauze strips or whatever you have on hand, like a necktie or strip of cloth. Take care not to tie the strips too tightly, or you could cut off circulation. Elevate the wound. If a bone does not appear to be broken, raise the wound site so that it is above the heart. For instance, if a leg is injured, raise it on a chair or place a pillow under it. Elevating the wound can keep blood from rushing to it and intensifying the bleeding. Apply pressure to a pressure point if the bleeding does not stop. A pressure point is a location where you can squeeze an artery against a bone, which can slow the flow of blood. There are two major pressure points on the body; choose the one nearest the site of the wound. If the bleeding is near a leg, press and hold against the femoral artery in the groin, where the leg bends at the hip. If the bleeding is near an arm, press and hold against the brachial artery, along the inside of the upper arm. Help the injured person lie down, if the injury permits. Cover the injured person with a blanket or similar material to keep in body heat. Resting the injured person can help prevent him or her from going into shock. Apply more dressing to the wound, if necessary. Don't remove the cloth covering the wound even if it soaks through with blood, as this can make the bleeding worse. You can place another layer of cloth or bandage over the soaked one. The important thing is to keep applying pressure. Use a tourniquet only if you have proper training. If bleeding does not stop, even after prolonged pressure, you may need to make a tourniquet. Because there are severe dangers from incorrectly placing or applying a tourniquet, you should only use one if you've been trained to do so. An easy-to-use combat tourniquet is now available for civilian purchase. If you can get one, buy a Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) and learn how to use it. When paramedics or other help arrives, let them know how long the tourniquet has been in place. Keep calm. Dealing with severe bleeding can be shocking and stressful. While you wait for medical help to arrive, calm yourself by focusing on the steps necessary to stop the bleeding. Calm the injured person by talking to him or her, and giving assurance that help is on the way. Get the injured person proper medical attention. If you're waiting for an ambulance, continue to stay with the injured person. Keep applying pressure to the wound. Or, if the bleeding has stopped and help is not on the way, try to get the injured person to the emergency room as quickly as you can. Remember, if you must move the injured person yourself, immobilize the wound site. If possible, wait until after the bleeding has stopped to move the person. Don't remove any bandages before taking the person to the emergency room. Removing them could cause bleeding to restart. If the person is alert, ask about any medicine they are taking or any known medical problems, also any known drug allergies. This can keep them distracted while you wait for help and is important information you can then pass on to medical professionals.
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Get help. Evaluate the injured person using the ABCDE mnemonic. Make sure that there is no immediate danger of further injury. Wash your hands if possible. Clear the wound site. Apply pressure. Secure the bandage. Elevate the wound. Apply pressure to a pressure point if the bleeding does not stop. Help the injured person lie down, if the injury permits. Apply more dressing to the wound, if necessary. Use a tourniquet only if you have proper training. Keep calm. Get the injured person proper medical attention.
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How to Be a Good Team Leader
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The key to being a good team leader is communicating well and respecting everyone's input. Being a team leader is like being a manager, so you'll need to frequently check in with your team to make sure everyone is on track and organized. While you may have more perks than your team members, you'll earn more respect if you stick around and help out rather than going home early. You'll also earn respect by having a positive attitude and listening to your team members' ideas. Praise your team for both large and small accomplishments, which will help them feel more valued. If you find team morale is getting low, try something new to reinvigorate everyone. You could take your meeting outside or set up some fun rewards for completing project goals.
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Establish a hierarchy. Ineffective team leaders aren't just people who boss everyone around and demand a level of respect that hasn't been earned. Ineffective team leaders are also people who don't establish a clear, transparent hierarchy within the team as a whole. If you are the leader, you are at the top. You have the final say on things and assign roles to your team. Hold a meeting with your team, especially if you are new to leading or your team has just been established. During your meeting, discuss with your team everyone's role and be clear about who reports to who. Draw up a chart that has everyone's name and title on it. Your sheet should have a hierarchy that shows you and your role at the top, who reports directly to you, and so on. Also make it clear that you intend to respect everyone's roles and acknowledge how important and vital each one is to your successful team. Make the time to lead. This not only means keeping frequent and open communication with your team and helping to answer any questions. It also means filling in any gaps, solving any problems, and that you should be working the hardest, and often, the longest. A bad team leader delegates projects and tasks to everyone else and goes home early. A good team leader is constantly making sure everyone is on track, organized, and picking up any slack. Make yourself available to your team when you are needed. You should also set boundaries that everyone will adhere to. Your team should be able to get your attention when needed, but not every time a question arises. Use your hierarchy to facilitate a chain of command and set your boundaries. Additionally, set boundaries on both your and your team's workload. Before accepting a leadership position, re-negotiate your own workload with your boss so you can be available to your team. Then, do the same for your team. As a team leader, you may have to stay later than your team. Come into work earlier, or even on the weekends. Your goal is to prevent your whole team from having to do this. Give your team workload boundaries that can be followed so the members of your team don't get overwhelmed or too stressed. Lead by example. This is similar to making the time to lead. As a team leader you may have more perks, a bigger paycheck, and an extra vacation day or two, but you also have more responsibility. Your team's mistakes are ultimately your fault and your responsibility. Treat everyone on your team with equal respect. Keep an open and honest communication and show your team that you are here to solve any problems or make any needed adjustments that benefit the team as a whole. Be respectful of other teams and people in other departments. Never criticise other individuals or departments, especially around the team. After all, if your team sees you behaving a certain way, members may think it's ok to behave similarly. Not only is that kind of behavior disrespectful and unprofessional, but it falls on you. Delegate when appropriate. Although your job isn't just to hand off work to others, part of establishing yourself as a good team leader is knowing when to delegate certain tasks. Make it clear what everyone will be expected to do and accomplish. Don't hover either. Trust your team to do the job at hand. Be decisive as well. People are more likely to follow and respect you if you can make quick, well informed decisions. When you procrastinate, your team sees that and it can be perceived as weakness. You're there to lead and make decisions, so be prepared to do so. If you are faced with a decision that impacts any part of the team, or you may not have all of the information you need to make an informed decision, go to your team. Ask for a report or status update on a part of a project that can help you with your decision. Talk with your team about your options and get input. Manage projects, lead people. Being a good team leader is knowing how to differentiate between managing all the projects your team is working on and leading the team that is working on those projects. While you need to oversee everyone and all of the projects, you should let your team do the work that each team member was hired to do. Managing is more task-oriented, keeping track of meetings and events, building and maintaining everyone's schedules, and allowing the proper time and resources for tasks to be completed correctly. Leading your team requires you to provide support and motivate your team members to accomplish the assigned tasks. A good leader won't micromanage and tell team members how to do everything. Instead, inspire and motivate your team members to contribute ideas and methods that work best for each individual. Earn respect, don’t demand it. Most likely, you earned your role in a leadership position. It wasn't just given to you because it was your right. Think of being a team leader as a privilege. Though you are in charge of your team, and therefore above the other members, your position as the leader needs to be respected by the members of your team. Earn respect by being a confident, competent member of the team. Carry a positive attitude towards your team as a whole, and towards each member individually. Listen to your team and get everyone's input. You will sometimes have to be creative and make an intuitive decision on the fly. This decision may not always be what everyone in your team wants. Explain clearly why you made the decision you did, and ask for input or feedback from your team. Listen to what your team has to say, and value the ideas that come your way. People will be more willing to accept your leadership role when everyone knows each opinion is valued and considered. Keep to schedules. If your team feels like both work and personal schedules can't be met, or aren't respected, this could affect morale and your team's opinion of you as a leader. Give everyone time to have a personal life. Talk regularly about weekly schedules, and hold a meeting on Mondays to sort out the week. Additionally, give your team enough time for a project. If you disrupt one task because another has arisen, this can cause conflict. The minute you know a task will have to be accomplished, inform your team. If an emergency task or project comes up from another department or your boss, your job as a leader is to sometimes push back. You should be the first line of defence for your team against other departments. Listen to others. Even though you are the team leader and you make the decisions, you should get your team's opinions and ideas whenever possible. Try to incorporate these inputs whenever it's feasible. Encourage suggestions on how to solve a particular issue or complete a task. Take in others' suggestions. When someone gives you an idea, work on it. Think of how you can improve on it. A good leader is one that listens and not just talks. Show the team you are flexible. If someone proposes a solution or idea, don't discount it by saying that you've already tried that particular approach. “Yeah, but” statements should be avoided as well. Instead of discounting an idea, think it over again, maybe it could work now whereas before it didn't. Talk things out with your team. Ask questions to get further information on an idea. Your job as a leader isn't to discount an idea that may not work, it's to help your team discover a solution. Include everyone. If some people are a little behind on a project or task, help them. Keep a positive attitude and spend some time with the individual to assess why there is an issue. Find a task for everyone no matter what their skill or level. If you're helping someone who is having a hard time with a task, don't just demonstrate how to do the task. Not only will quickly demonstrating not help your team member to learn how to accomplish this task themselves, but it may lower morale. No one wants to feel incapable or inadequate. Stay positive and welcome the opportunity to help. Be excited that your team member wants to learn and improve. Walk a team member through the steps for a task. Schedule a time to help if you're busy. Encourage your team. Sometimes people are scared to try something, and this is where the leader comes in. You have to encourage your team members. Show your team that the task is possible, even if difficult, and try to make it fun. Celebrate the positive results of someone's work. Enthusiasm is contagious. If you get excited, then your team is more likely to be excited about the project. If your team respects you and looks up to as a leader, your excitement and encouragement will foster creativity and a desire to perform well. Acknowledge your team for a job well done, even if it's small. Small compliments and acknowledgements can be more effective than big ones. Even if you can't reward good work with a pay raise, verbal appreciation holds a lot of weight. If your team is doing a great job, consider taking everyone out to lunch one day to celebrate hard work. During lunch, spend the time connecting with everyone on a personal level. Leave the work talk for the office. Get to know who your team members are outside of the office. A simple “thank you” goes a long way. Taking a second or two to stop and thank team members shows you are a leader who cares and relies on your team. Know what you are talking about. If your team members are as confused as you are, how will they know what to do? As the leader, you must do the research first, have the most information on a project, and know who to assign tasks to. Do outside research on a topic or project so that when it's time to lead your team you have all of the knowledge you need to answer questions and discuss ideas. Pay attention to your team. Listen to each member and pay attention to everyone's individual strengths and skills. When doling out tasks and roles, you need to be able to give the right task to the right person. By learning everything you can about your team and the projects you are working on you can provide an authority and give your team the tools to be the most efficient. Enjoy being a leader. Even though leaders have to take things seriously, there is no reason you can't have fun. Just don't get too carried away. Balance the serious business at hand with regard for the morale and spirits of the team. Sometimes, you might have a bad day. The same is true for everyone on your team. If a member is lost in a task or frustrated, this is your time to shine. Use your great personality and sense of humor to help your team member. Discuss what it is that's causing stress and help your colleague with finding a solution. Helping your team is the fun part of the job. All the planning, handing out tasks, and making sure that everything is completed on time and to standards can get overwhelming. Enjoy the moments when you get to help someone with something. Pay attention to morale. A demoralized team won't function. You must set the positive spirit, make the goals clear, show how the job is feasible and possible. No one will work for an impossible goal. If morale is low, encourage an open conversation about why. It may be a larger within the company as a whole that you can't quickly fix. At the very least you can come up with some creative ideas to help your team, even on a small level. Take walking meetings. No one likes sitting in a stuffy room discussing the nuts and bolts of a project. Being in motion gets the blood flowing and facilitates clarity resulting in great ideas. If you can, take your team on a walking meeting out of the office, or even just through it. Play games as a reward or as a way to brainstorm. Or throw a ball around while you have a meeting to discuss goals. Set fun team goals and reward those goals. You may have certain project goals and department-wide goals that your team has to hit, but you can come up with your own too. Perhaps you set a goal that your team has to complete a portion of a project by a certain date. If the team succeeds you go get drinks after work on your dime, or you plan a field trip day somewhere that is fun but can also help the project. This won't always be the case, but if you work in a more creative environment you may be able to take your team on an outing to foster bonding or research something that is relevant to your work. Address frustrations immediately. If you know someone is unhappy or upset, don't wait until the situation escalates. Talk to that person and work on a solution together. This not only shows that you are paying attention, but that you care.
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Establish a hierarchy. Make the time to lead. Lead by example. Delegate when appropriate. Manage projects, lead people. Earn respect, don’t demand it. Listen to others. Include everyone. Encourage your team. Know what you are talking about. Enjoy being a leader. Pay attention to morale.
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How to Warm Yourself Up
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To warm yourself up from the inside-out, drink a hot beverage like tea, coffee, or hot cocoa. If you are at home, try soaking in a hot bath or taking a hot shower to feel warm really quickly. When you feel chilly while out and about, move your arms and legs around to increase blood flow. For example, you could swing your arms in circular movements to really get the blood flowing. When you can, layer up with thermals, mittens, and a heavy coat to avoid getting too cold during bitter winter days.
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Wear warm clothing. The best way to keep warm is to wear appropriate clothing. If you are going to be outside, wear layers. Layering is the best way to keep warm. You should have three layers of insulation. For the first layer, wear thermals, long johns, or material that wicks away moisture. For the mid layer, wear thick materials, such as fleece and down. For the outer layer, wear a material that protects you from snow, rain, and wind. Your layers should be loose instead of confining. You want to avoid sweating, because sweating creates moisture, which makes you colder. Cover every part of yourself. Wear a hat, a scarf, and gloves. Forgetting a scarf can make you much colder because you lose a lot of heat through your neck. Only wearing one layer of pants is a major mistake people make. Wear thermal pants, fleece tights, and leg warmers under your jeans. Wear multiple pair of socks with winter weather boots. Make sure one pair of socks is a closely fitting wool. Create friction. If you don't have warm clothes, or if you're wearing layers but are still cold, create friction on the cold parts of your body. That generates some heat. Rub your arms or legs and try to create as much friction as you can. If it is possible, put your arms inside of your shirt and keep them there. You have become a larger mass and are therefore retaining more heat as the heat radiates off of the clothing and both of your arms. If you are wearing long sleeves put one arm in one sleeve and vice versa. Become the largest mass you can. Put your arms and hands under your legs or use the shirt technique. But do not separate yourself; the most heat is conducted when many things are together and can mutually share and give off heat. Move your arms and legs around. To get your feet and hands warm, get some blood pumping into them. If your feet are cold, try moving your leg back and forth 30-50 times. Make sure when you move that you include the thigh muscle and that you swing the leg in wide arcs. To warm up your arms, move your arms in large 360 degree circular movements. Make sure to engage your entire arm in the movement. One reason why your hands and feet get cold is because your core is pulling all the heat towards it, leaving your hands and feet bloodless and heatless. Wear vests and more layers over your torso if your hands and feet are constantly cold. If your extremities like your nose or hands are cold, then blow on them. Use hot, warm air generated from the back of your throat for your hands. For your nose, you may want to clasp your hand over your nose. Not only will you warm your nose, but you will also warm your hands with the warm air from your nose. Huddle up. Body heat is transferred between people. The bigger mass attracts more heat. Other people give off lots of body heat. If you are stranded with someone else, cuddle close together to stay warm. Drink warm beverages. Drinking hot tea, coffee, and soup activates heat sensors along your digestive tract, which gives a warming sensation. Tea and coffee have many health benefits, so as long as you skip heavy creams, sugars, and marshmallows, you are putting good antioxidants into your body as you heat it. Soup has the added benefit of being low in calories. Drinking hot beverages also can warm your hands. Wrapping your cold hands around a mug of hot tea can warm you up in minutes. Eat ginger. Ginger is a natural way to get warm, with tons of beneficial side effects. Ginger works as a stimulant, which gets the blood circulating and makes your body temperature rise. It warms you from the inside. Try drinking ginger in tea, eating gingerbread or gingersnap cookies, or sprinkling it into other dishes. Try putting ginger powder in shoes, slippers, or socks if you cannot get your feet warm. Cook. Using the oven and crock pot helps warm up the kitchen by cooking at lower temperatures for a longer period of time. Casseroles, stews, and soups all warm the body when they are eaten. Take a hot bath. Soaking in a hot tub raises your body temperature. If you are cold, try soaking in hot water, or take a hot shower if you prefer. After you take the shower, dry off as quickly as possible and put on long sleeves and pants to trap the heat on your body, helping to keep you warm. Try saunas and steam rooms to warm up, if you have access to them. Eat healthy fats. One reason for poor body temperature regulation is a low body fat ratio. Fat is needed to insulate your body. Eat a diet with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, found in foods such as nuts, salmon, avocados, and olive oil. Clean. Doing chores around the house gets you moving, which gets your blood pumping. When your blood starts circulating, your core temperature rises. Vacuum, dust, and sweep to warm yourself. Washing dishes can help warm you significantly. Fill the sink with warm water. Leaving your hands in the warmth while you wash and rinse the dishes will help raise your body temperature. Doing laundry can also help you fight the cold. The warmth from the dryer can help warm your cold hands and arms. Taking clothes right out of the dryer and putting them on can warm you. Exercise. Exercise gets your blood pumping, which helps warm you up. Run, lift weights, do yoga, or any kind of movement that gets you to work up a sweat. If you are unable to do large scale exercise, do a much smaller form of physical exertion like jostling your legs or moving your arms. Practice Ashtanga yoga to warm yourself up. This form of yoga takes you through poses and breathing exercises that generate internal body heat. Cold right now with no time for yoga classes? Try this simple yoga warming pose: the cobra. Lie face down on the floor. Place your palms near your chest. Push up, lifting your head, shoulders, and chest. Pull your shoulder blades down and together. Hold for a few seconds, then lower. Do a few reps to feel warmer. Breathe through your nose. When you breathe through your nose, the air is warmed, which helps raise your body temperature. Try breathing in and holding for four seconds before exhaling. Repeat a few times to warm yourself. Be social. According to a study done at the University of Toronto, people who are lonely or excluded feel colder. Spending time with people makes you feel warmer. Instead of staying alone in front of the television, get together with a friend or family member.
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Wear warm clothing. Cover every part of yourself. Create friction. Move your arms and legs around. Huddle up. Drink warm beverages. Eat ginger. Cook. Take a hot bath. Eat healthy fats. Clean. Exercise. Breathe through your nose. Be social.
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How to Make Ribbon Flowers
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To make ribbon flowers, start by weaving a needle and thread through the top third of the ribbon. Once you reach the end, pull the thread all the way through the ribbon to create a blossoming effect. Then, tie the thread in a double knot to hold the blossom in place. Next, glue the two ends of ribbon together and leave your flower to dry before flattening it out. Finally, place a button at the center of your flower to cover the glue.
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Cut your ribbon. Cut about 12 inches of ribbon. Get creative with the colour and pattern of ribbon. Purchase ribbon at your fabric store, dollar store, or arts and crafts store. Use thicker ribbon to create a more pronounced effect. Weave a needle and thread through the upper part of the ribbon. As if you were inserting curtains onto a rod, weave your needle and thread in and out of the top third of the ribbon. Keep the thread on the spool so you don't have to worry about running out of thread or if the thread falls off the needle. Continue weaving your needle in and out the top of the ribbon until you reach the end of the ribbon. Gather your thread. Once you are at the end of your ribbon, pull the thread all the way through the ribbon so that it gathers, similar to a curtain. You want it to bunch in order to create a blossoming effect. Double knot your thread. Make sure you leave some excess thread for you to create a double knot before you cut it from the spool. Gather the ribbon as tightly as you can and double not the thread to hold it in place. Glue the ends of your ribbon together. Glue the ends of your ribbon together by overlapping one end of the gathered ribbon over the other end, as if you were bending a curtain rod into a circle. Make sure that you apply the glue to the underside of the flower so that it is not visible. Wait for the glue to dry and flatten out your flower. Glue a button at the center. The gathered ribbon should form a circle at the centre of the flower. You may glue a button or two buttons, one on top of the other, at the center of your flower to cover the glued portion of ribbon. You may also glue fake gems or anything else that you feel makes your flower bloom. Get creative. Puff out the outer petals to give your flower the blooming effect. The tighter you scrunch the inner circle of the ribbon, the greater the bloom effect. Cut your ribbon and felt. Cut two circles from your felt. Each circle should be about two inches. You may also trace an old spool of ribbon to help you create a smooth circle. Then cut around five feet of ribbon. Be sure to use ribbon with wire in its construction. Use thicker ribbon for a greater blooming effect. Be sure to pull a bit of the wire out of the ribbon and fold it over so that it doesn't pull through the ribbon when you gather it. Choose felt that complements the colour and pattern of your ribbon. You can buy both at your arts and crafts store or dollar store. The length of the ribbon depends on how large you want to make your flower. For a very large flower use about two arms' lengths worth of ribbon. For a smaller flower, use about half an arm's length of ribbon. Pull the bottom wire and gather the ribbon. Pull the bottom wire from the other side of the ribbon. You should be pulling on the same side that you kinked the wire. Gather the whole ribbon by pulling the wire in one direction and the ribbon in the other. Push as you gather the ribbon to push the gathered bunch of ribbon along the wire. Glue the ribbon down. Fold the raw edge of the ribbon down and glue it onto the felt. On the outside of the circle, glue the ribbon so that it covers the edge of the entire circle. Don't put too much glue. Glue about an inch at a time. To add extra ruffle, gather more ribbon as you glue. You can also pull out more wire if the ribbon is gathered too tightly. This is entirely personal preference. Create a spiral pattern. Continue gluing to create a spiral pattern around your circle. Cut off about two inches of ribbon once you reach the center of the flower. This will create the center of the flower. Fold the ribbon into place. Place the raw edge of the ribbon down and squish the ribbon. The wire in the ribbon keeps the ribbon in place so fuss all you want until you get the look you like. Once you're happy, lift up the petals and dab some glue at your desired points to set your look. Seal the ribbon. Glue the ends of the ribbon to keep it sealed. If you are using the flower as part of a bouquet or on a headband, you can also glue the ribbon down onto the stem or headband. Place glue on the circle. Use a liberal amount of glue to place a large dot on the middle of the chipboard circle. Have about 18 - 24 inches of grosgrain pleated ribbon ready. Place your ribbon down. Roll the ribbon into a spiral in your hand until you have a half inch spiral. Place this onto the large spot of glue. Press down to make sure it catches and is secure. Continue adding ribbon. Add more glue to the chipboard as you continue to spiral the ribbon around the circle. Wrap the ribbon around the chipboard circle until you come to the end of the ribbon. Trim the excess ribbon and tuck the end into the rest of the spiral. Glue a button onto the center of your flower. Glue your button in place to create the center of the flower. Glue your bottom at the centre of your spiraled ribbon. Make sure the bloom puffs out towards you. You may also glue leaves at the back of the flower for added effect. You may also cover the chipboard with a piece of matching felt or mist the chipboard piece with paint that matches your ribbon before gluing your ribbon onto it. Choose your ribbon. You may choose ribbon of any width; however, you will need to vary the number of ribbons to adjust for ribbons with thinner or thicker width. Cut strips of ribbon and lay them on top of one another. If you're using a thin ribbon, cut about eight pieces that are about six inches long. Arrange the ribbons so that you make a star like shape where each ribbon is layered at the center. Evenly space out these strips and stitch one or two stitches at the center to hold the strips in place. Bring the ends to the center. Fold each strip in half and stitch the ends of the ribbon to the center. Continue to do this with each strip to create the petals of your flowers from the folded loops of ribbon. You want to fold the ribbon lengthwise to create two loops at either end of its centre. All loops should meed at the same place, the centre of your flower. Create the center of your flower. Glue a button at the center of your flower to create the center. You want to use the button to cover where you have glued all the ends of the ribbons together.On the back of the flower, slide floral wire through the stitches. Secure the flower by bending it in half. Use floral tape to wrap the wire and create the stem. Either stitch to secure the button or use hot glue.
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Cut your ribbon. Weave a needle and thread through the upper part of the ribbon. Gather your thread. Double knot your thread. Glue the ends of your ribbon together. Glue a button at the center. Cut your ribbon and felt. Pull the bottom wire and gather the ribbon. Glue the ribbon down. Create a spiral pattern. Fold the ribbon into place. Seal the ribbon. Place glue on the circle. Place your ribbon down. Continue adding ribbon. Glue a button onto the center of your flower. Choose your ribbon. Cut strips of ribbon and lay them on top of one another. Bring the ends to the center. Create the center of your flower.
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How to Stop Gum Recession
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To stop gum recession, brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice daily to get rid of bacteria that are harmful to your gums. Make sure you're using a toothbrush with soft bristles, however, since hard bristles can actually damage your gums more. You should also floss and rinse with mouthwash whenever you brush, which will help remove bacteria that your toothbrush missed. In addition to taking care of your teeth, try to avoid smoking and grinding your teeth since it can make gum recession worse.
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Choose a toothbrush. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles to avoid injuring your gums. In most studies, other features of the toothbrush beside the do not make a major difference. Some studies and dentists recommend electric toothbrushes for certain types of patients, but an ordinary toothbrush is fine for most people. A manual toothbrush provides good protection against bacteria and a complete clean of teeth surfaces if it's used properly. Round-tipped bristles may provide more protection for sensitive gums. Choose toothpaste. Pick a toothpaste with fluoride, which helps fight the bacteria that cause gum recession. If the label lists the RDA, a measurement of abrasiveness, pick a toothbrush with a low value. An RDA below 70 is considered gentle, but you'll wear down less of your teeth the lower you go. Many labels do not display the RDA. Either look up the product's RDA online, or just stay away from whitening toothpastes, which tend to be the most abrasive. Some studies suggest that toothpaste made from hydrogen peroxide and baking soda may damage your teeth if you use them daily and frequently. Also, toothpastes that have salt in them are abrasive for your enamel. Use healthy tooth-brushing techniques. Harsh brushing can do more harm than good. Place your toothbrush at a 45º angle against the gum line, pressing only hard enough to touch the tips against your teeth, not the bristle sides. Brush with small, vertical motions followed by circular strokes, not side-to-side strokes making sure you brush the entire surface of each tooth. Bacteria can live on the tongue as well. Brush it for 30 seconds, or use a special tongue scraper. Start with a dry brush. Research suggests that starting with a dry brush will lead to much healthier gums if the tip of the brush has been disinfected prior to using it. Otherwise, bacteria stuck in the bristles can harm your gums. Start on the inside lower teeth and brush until all your teeth feel clean. Rinse and repeat with toothpaste. After dry brushing, rinse the brush and add a pea-sized dollop of toothpaste. Use the same technique to brush your teeth a second time. Most dentists recommend you brush your teeth twice a day. Learn flossing techniques. Research shows that most people do not benefit from self-flossing, but do benefit if flossed by a dental professional. In other words, proper technique is everything. Floss once a day with the following method: Cut off a 45 cm (18 inch) section of floss and wind it around your middle fingers. Hold a 2.5 to 5cm (1 to 2 inch) section between your forefingers and your thumbs. Gently guide the floss between your teeth, rubbing up and down. Bring the floss beneath the gumline, curving it to press against the tooth, not the gums. Keep moving until you feel resistance. Remember to floss two tooth surfaces at a time. This step is essential for removing the plaque that causes gum recession. Consider mouthwash. You may want to ask your dentist for advice first, as the wrong mouthwash can cause more harm than good. Mouth wash containing Listerine, the prescription-only Chlorhexidine mouthwash, or (to a lesser extent) fluoride will remove some of the plaque that leads to gum recession. However, the high alcohol content in most mouthwash can cause dry mouth, burning sensations, or even mouth ulcers, which may cause intense pain and you may not want to brush your teeth or eat for a while. Stained teeth and altered taste sensations are common as well when you overuse chlorhexidine mouthwash. To take most mouthwashes, swish liquid in mouth for thirty seconds and spit out. Do not rinse, eat, or smoke for thirty minutes afterward, for maximum effect. Reduce tobacco use. People who smoke or chew tobacco are four times more likely to develop gum disease. Continued tobacco use can also make treatment less effective. Make an effort to quit smoking or quit chewing tobacco. Stop grinding your teeth. Clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth can cause receding gums. If you grind your teeth at night, a doctor can recommend a device to wear to stop this. Reducing stress or meditating may help, although this has not been thoroughly studied. Hypnosis therapy may be effective for some people. Constant headaches in the morning that continue throughout the day, earaches, and facial muscle soreness are all signs that you might grind your teeth in your sleep. Talk to your doctor about medications that may cause gum problems. Certain medications increase the chance of unhealthy gums. These include steroids, oral contraceptives, some anti-epilepsy drugs, some cancer therapies, drugs used after organ transplant, and some drugs used to treat migraines or blood pressure. Bring up your concerns with your doctor. Depending on your condition and the medications available, he may recommend a treatment that's less harmful on your gums. Keep diabetes under control. Diabetes can lead to higher glucose levels in your saliva, which encourages bacterial growth on gums slowing blood flow to the gums. If you are diabetic, keep your blood sugar levels under control to reduce this risk. Overcome eating disorders. Eating disorders can cause poor nutrition, which can lead to bleeding, vulnerable gums and erodes the tooth surface leading to substance loss. Vomiting can cause additional damage due to stomach acid. Seek help from medical professionals, mental health experts, and emotionally supportive friends. Take care of mouth piercings. Any piercing in the mouth, including the lips, can cause infection. To avoid gum recession and more serious, life-threatening issues, take the following precautions: Have a professional perform the piercing, and ask about their sterilization practices first. Talk to a doctor first if you are pregnant, have allergies, diabetes, a skin disorder, or heart disease. For several days after piercing: Keep swelling down with cold and sleep with your head slightly elevated. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and spicy food. Rinse with (non-alcohol) antibacterial mouthwash after each meal. All the time: Wash your hands before handling the piercing. Try to avoid touching the piercings to teeth and gums. Visit a doctor immediately if you have pain, swelling, or red streaks. Rinse with baking soda after throwing up. If you throw up frequently for any reason, stomach acid can wear away at your teeth. After vomiting, rinse with a mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. Do not brush your teeth immediately after vomiting. Get your dentures refitted. If you wear dentures and feel them becoming too loose or too tight, visit a dentist. This could be causing your receding gums, or the change in your teeth could cause the change in fit. Either way, a dentist can alter them to fit more comfortably, and identify the cause. Look for signs of infection. If you've noticed gum recession, you most likely have periodontitis. In this condition, plaque and bacteria gather between your teeth and your gums, wearing away at the gum and bone. Loose teeth, teeth that are sensitive to cold or heat, permanent bad breath, teeth that look bigger creating an unaesthetic smile and dark triangles between teeth, or pain while chewing are all signs that this infection has been around for a while. A dentist visit is recommended for any receding gums, and as soon as you can if you have these advanced symptoms. Sometimes the gums recede rapidly, even if no other signs are present. This happens more often in puberty and young adulthood. Visit a dentist right away and ask whether "aggressive periodontitis" is a possibility. Antibiotic treatment 24 hours before the regular cleaning may be effective to reduce the amount of bacteria. Visit the dentist. Most dentists recommend a visit at least once a year. It's a good idea to visit twice a year or more if you have receding gums. Schedule an additional visit if you notice a new symptom, such as white sores in your mouth, or teeth becoming sensitive to cold. People with diabetes, eating disorders, HIV, or cardiovascular diseases may need more regular checkups. Ask your dentist and doctor for advice. Ask for a cleaning. Gum recession and gum disease are very common problems. Your dentist most likely has a great deal of experience and training in the subject. She will most likely start by cleaning your teeth with special tools: At a regular cleaning session, the dentist will brush away plaque and polish your teeth to a smooth surface. This is called "scaling and root planing." If you have receding gums caused by disease, the dentist will probably do the same thing lower down on your teeth: a deep cleaning. Depending on how much the gums have receded, this might take two to four appointments. This can make your mouth sore, sensitive to hot and cold, and bloody. If it causes worse pain, stop your dentist and ask for a numbing medication. Learn about more advanced treatments. More serious recession may require more serious treatment. Your dentist will let you know if these are a good idea, but here's a description to make them less mysterious: A pocket depth reduction cleans teeth down below the level of the gums, in "pockets" of air left by thinning gums. The gum is then secured back onto your teeth to hopefully slow or stop recession and in some cases bone grafts may be required to stabilize the tooth. Depending on your mouth, this may feel the same as deep cleaning, or require very minor local surgery to get access to the gums. If the recession is severe, the dentist can perform a gum graft , cutting skin from the roof of your mouth or elsewhere on your gum, and attaching it over the exposed teeth. Most patients remain awake but numbed, but if you have extreme dental fear you can be put unconscious. Most pain and swelling ends within a day, but for a week or two you should avoid alcohol and tobacco, rinse with mouthwash, and be careful while chewing.
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Choose a toothbrush. Choose toothpaste. Use healthy tooth-brushing techniques. Start with a dry brush. Rinse and repeat with toothpaste. Learn flossing techniques. Consider mouthwash. Reduce tobacco use. Stop grinding your teeth. Talk to your doctor about medications that may cause gum problems. Keep diabetes under control. Overcome eating disorders. Take care of mouth piercings. Rinse with baking soda after throwing up. Get your dentures refitted. Look for signs of infection. Visit the dentist. Ask for a cleaning. Learn about more advanced treatments.
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How to Prune a Crepe Myrtle
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To prune a Crepe myrtle, you'll need some pruning equipment, like a hand pruner for smaller branches and a pruning saw for larger branches. Plan to prune your myrtle in late winter or early spring, when it is best for the plant. To begin pruning, decide what size and shape you'd like your myrtle to be. Start pruning any small sprouts at bottom of tree first to keep it from looking bushy. Then, cut off any dead, crossing, or side branches, leaving the 3-5 healthiest main limbs to grow.
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Gather pruning equipment. To prune a mature crepe myrtle, you're going to need a few different types of pruning tools. Gather the following supplies from your garage or a hardware store before you get started: A hand pruner, for pruning small twigs and thin branches. Loppers, which are used to cut thicker branches that are higher up. Pole pruners, which cut even thicker branches. A pruning saw, for the thickest branches you need to cut. Start to prune in the late winter or early spring. Crepe myrtles bloom on new growth, so it's best to prune them in the late winter or early spring just before they come out of dormancy and send out new leaves and branches. Some gardeners prune in the fall, but this can remove the year's new growth as a buffer against winter damage. Crepe myrtles grow flower buds on new growth, so you should still get blossoms as long as you leave enough time in the growing season. If leaves haven't yet or have just barely appeared, it should be safe to prune your plant. It's possible to prune as late or even later than May without harming the tree. However, pruning this late will probably delay your bloom time. Pruning before leaves sprout on the tree is also helpful because you get a clearer view of which branches to cut. Keep in mind that you can remove flowers when they fade in the summer to encourage a second bloom, as well. Determine what shape and size you want the crepe myrtle to be. To keep a crepe myrtle healthy and beautiful, you want to prune with an eye toward opening up the middle of the tree to allow air to flow through more easily. Don't over-prune by lopping the trunks close to the ground. Aside from those guidelines, you can prune your crepe myrtle to a shape and size that works for your yard. Crepe myrtles can grow about 1 to 2 feet (30-40 cm) per season, so prune based on your desired tree height. For example, if you want your tree to be about 6 feet (2 m) tall, you will want to prune back to 4 to 5 feet (121 cm to 166 cm). Keep in mind that new growth will sprout from the pruned areas. Stand back and observe how the crepe myrtle is growing. Brutal knobbing (the method above) can produce a lot of blooms but it comes at the expense of the shape of the tree. This is because crepe myrtles will skin over and repair any place where a branch has been removed. Therefore, imagine that after you've pruned, whatever you leave behind will grow larger in both circumference and length each year. Look at images of crepe myrtles from a hundred years ago and you'll see how beautiful the tree looked when pruned more gently. Prune small sprouts at bottom of tree first. These are called "suckers." Left untrimmed, these will give your crepe myrtle a bushy appearance, and may compete with your main trunks for resources. Suckers can be pulled out when they first sprout or trimmed with a hand pruner. Leave the large, healthy, thick trunks to keep growing taller and stronger. Cut side branches. Prune any branches coming out of side of the trunk up to about halfway up the trunk. This is called limbing-up, and helps the tree retain an attractive shape. For younger trees that you are starting to shape, prune the small limbs from the ground up, leaving only the 3-5 strongest limbs. Remove smaller branches that are growing horizontally or toward the inside of the tree. Prune out dead and crossing branches. You can use hand pruners for small, thin branches that you can reach, loppers for branches that are more than 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick, or a pole pruner for thicker or taller branches. Cut branches that are growing at an angle or that detract from the shape you are trying to achieve. Cut long or arching branches back to where they are no more than 1/2-inch in diameter. Branches that are too thin will still bloom, but they will not be able to bear the weight of the blooms and will droop or break. If you're cutting a branch back to the trunk, cut flush with the trunk instead of leaving a stub. Use loppers for lower branches or pole pruners for the tall ones out of reach. It is not necessary to cut off seed pods. It won't affect blooming. Look at the flower color. There are dozens of varieties of crepe myrtle, and each has a different growing pattern that may impact how you want to prune it. One way to narrow down the type of crepe myrtle you are growing is to look at the color of the blossoms. This alone will not tell you what type of plant you have, but it can assist you in narrowing down your search. Popular varieties of crepe myrtle include Catawba, which has purple blooms, Osage, which has light pink blossoms, Natchez, which has white blooms, and Miami, which has bright pink flowers. The length of the bloom may also help you figure out your variety. Some crepe myrtle plants, such as Natchez and Osage, have longer blooming periods than the average plant. Check the bark color. Along with blossom color, the bark color of your crepe myrtle can help you figure out which variety you have. Bark may range in color from gray to brown, and may be muted or vibrant. Compare both bark and flower color to help you determine which crepe myrtle plant you are working with. Catawba has a light gray-brown bark, while Osage and Miami have a deep chestnut brown color. Natchez has cinnamon-colored bark. Evaluate the growing pattern. Crepe myrtles can grow in number of ways, and the nature of their growth will impact you you trim them. Some varieties grow like small trees, while others as small, compact shrubs, and others still grow as broad, spreading shrubs. Look at how your crepe myrtle grows to determine how you want to prune it. Catawba grow as a small shrub where Osage grows as a large shrub or small tree. Both Miami and Natchez grow as trees, though Natchez varieties tend to arch where Miami varieties grow upright.
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Gather pruning equipment. Start to prune in the late winter or early spring. Determine what shape and size you want the crepe myrtle to be. Stand back and observe how the crepe myrtle is growing. Prune small sprouts at bottom of tree first. Cut side branches. Prune out dead and crossing branches. Cut long or arching branches back to where they are no more than 1/2-inch in diameter. Look at the flower color. Check the bark color. Evaluate the growing pattern.
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How to Write a Speech for School Elections
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If you need to write a speech for school elections, think about what you would like to accomplish while you're in office, then narrow that down to 1 or 2 goals. Next, come up with a catchy election slogan. Open your speech by introducing yourself and your message, giving a few details about why you're the right person for the position. Include your slogan early in the speech, then identify your main goal and outline your clear, realistic plan for accomplishing those goals. End with a strong statement that tells the other students why they should vote for you.
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Brainstorm your main points. Start by jotting down all your big plans, all the things you'd like to accomplish in office, and all the things you want your fellow students to know about your goals as a candidate. Right now, it doesn't matter if your ideas are not feasible or even downright silly — your desire to outlaw homework on weekends, for instance — just put them down on paper. Then, start to whittle down your list to about three to five key points of emphasis — adding healthy food options at lunch, expanding a tutoring program, or working to reduce bullying, perhaps — and think about how they connect to your overall plan as a candidate. Create a slogan. From “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” to “We Like Ike” to “Hope and Change,” Presidential candidates have used (and won with) slogans that can seem simplistic or just plain strange, and yet succeed because they reflect the image the candidate is trying to project. Slogans don't just fit nicely on campaign signs, they provide a quick glimpse of your personality and your plans. They can be lighthearted (“The Right Manuel for the Job”) or serious (“Your Voice for Change”), focused on one issue (“Save the Spring Formal”) or aimed more broadly (“Let's Fly Higher Together”). The slogan should suit you, make people think of you when they hear or see it, and give them an idea of how you'll serve their interests. When writing a slogan, avoid negative language. The best slogans are positive and forward-thinking. Be clear, direct, and realistic. With your grand plans narrowed down to a few solid ideas and your slogan chosen, you can begin to craft the overall message of your speech. First things first, find out how much time you have to give your speech. School election speeches are often limited to only 1-2 minutes, which is only about 150-250 words. If so, you need to be laser-focused on what you want to say and how you want to say it. You may have to further cut down your campaign ideas to two or three, or maybe even just one for the speech. Even if you don't have a short time limit, people rarely complain that speeches are too short. Don't waste time on unreasonable promises, unnecessary details, or anything else that detracts from the directness of your message. Establish the need you see, what you believe can be done to address it, and why you are the person to do it. Be yourself. If you are the class clown, make your speech fun. If you are naturally quiet and reserved, talk about how you “speak softly but carry a lot of big ideas.” Be the candidate you are, not the candidate you think others think you should be. You might just assume that the popular kids win all the school elections, but often it is the person who seems most genuinely interested in doing the job who earns the most votes. It is easier to express that enthusiasm when being true to who you are. Write a speech, not an essay. With all the focus here on writing a speech, it can be easy to forget that your speech is meant to be heard, not read. As you begin pulling together your ideas and writing the speech, remember that how it looks on the page is far less important than how it presents on the stage as a statement on you-as-candidate. Your English teacher won't be grading your speech text, so utilize a more conversational tone and worry less about grammar rules. Use short sentences and even sentence fragments to keep your message fresh and clear throughout the speech. You need to build a rapport, a sense of connection, with the audience very quickly and hold it throughout the speech. Slogans and simply-stated goals suit this need, and so too does a speech that doesn't lose the audience along the way with long or complicated sentences, jargon, or unnecessary asides. Introduce yourself and your message. Within the first handful of seconds of your candidate speech, you want everyone listening to know who you are, what you are running for, and why. You can win over or lose the interest of an audience very quickly based on how you begin your speech. Give a few details about why you're the right person for the position. This doesn't have to be your whole resume, but a solid detail or two about your past responsibilities or personal traits will help you "sell" yourself as the right candidate. Plant your slogan in this introduction. Make them associate that phrase with you and the plans you are about to lay out in the body of the speech. Something as simple as “Hi. I'm Jane Thomas, and I want to be your class president because I am dedicated to 'Making Butler High Better Together'” can work. Or, if better suited to your personality: “Some people say that Leon Lawson is too wild and not serious enough to be vice-president. Well, I am Leon Lawson, and I say that I'm 'Seriously Wild' about shaking things up in our student government.” Identify your main issue(s). While there are likely dozens of causes you'd like to champion and things you'd like to change, remember that time is short and you need to establish a quick, clear, relatable connection with your voting audience. By targeting in on one or at most a couple of main issues, you can explain why the issue is of importance to everyone. This is one of your chances to build a rapport with your audience. You want them to feel like all of you are on the same page, facing the same issues, and seeking solutions together. For instance: “Bullying is an epidemic at Adams High School. Odds are that you have been bullied, seen someone being bullied, or even been a bully yourself. We can all do better.” When stating the issue, avoid mudslinging or negative comments aimed at a particular person or group. Even when you're talking about something you want to change, keep your comments framed positively. This will reflect well on your candidacy and encourage others to see you as someone dedicated to fixing issues, not blaming others for them. Outline your actions. Politicians always seem to promise more than they can ever possibly deliver, and you probably won't be able to accomplish everything you think or say you can either. But, by sticking to a short list of items that seem realistic and relate to your major point(s) of emphasis, you can build confidence in your ability to deliver on your promises. If you're running for re-election or have held a different office, talk about a few things you have done and a few you will do. Make it clear how they all link together. For example, "As my time as President of Spanish Club shows, I can manage a team of people to achieve common goals. I will use this experience in pursuing change at our school." Make your actions sound active. Use active verbs to describe what you have done/will do. Some examples include: “pursue,” “follow,” “take up,” “initiate,” “present,” “represent,” “create,” “build,” and “lead.” Bring it to a close. In two minutes, or whatever short time you have to make your speech, you only really have time to identify (yourself and your cause), briefly explain (your plans), and reiterate (both). Go back to your slogan somewhere in the brief conclusion. Such repetition can help tie everything together. For example: “We all know that there are too many cliques and factions that divide us as students here at West Branch High. This Friday, please consider voting for me, Ben Davis, for student council. I'll make it my number one job to bring all West Branch Eagles together so we can 'Fly High as One.'” Leave them wanting more. This is partly a function of delivering a short speech that cannot possibly cover all your ideas and goals. But it also means that you've inspired the audience members to think about their own ideas for addressing your shared concerns, and to feel an interest in speaking with you about it. Consider, perhaps, a simple sentence near the end along the lines of: “I have several additional ideas for ways to bring back more Tiger pride to our school, and I would love to hear your ideas as well.” Practice, practice, practice. Once you've written your speech, you need to make sure that you know it inside and out. Without a strong delivery, even the best-written speech will be a dud. Practice in front of a mirror, in front of your cat, and in front of anyone who will listen. Record yourself and play it back to get a better sense of your tone and pace. If permitted, practice giving the speech in the location where you will present the real one. Get a feel for the room and the podium so you'll be that much more comfortable come speech day. Be ready to speak, not read. Audience members want to feel as though you are speaking directly to them, not reading from a sheet of paper. Without general eye contact, it is hard to establish any sort of connection with the audience. Practice your speech often enough that you only need to have some notes for reference. Look down only occasionally, as needed, and practice looking around the room. You don't necessarily have to make direct eye contact with anyone, just make it seem as though you are. You also, however, don't want to sound as though you have simply memorized every word of your speech and are now regurgitating it. You want to know the speech, not just the words, so that you can seamlessly adjust to a misstated phrase or an unexpected opportunity during the speech. Present your best self. Yes, you probably want to comb your hair and put on some nice clothes, but this also means displaying an air of confidence. Think about and practice how you will walk on stage, stand at the podium, provide the right facial expression, use proper posture, etc. You want to be “real,” to look and act like the fellow student the audience knows — maybe just an extra-polished, comfortable, and confident version of your “real” self. Relax and let it happen. Accept that you are going to be nervous, no matter how great the speech you've written and how prepared you are to present it. Accept also that it will all be over before you know it and that a few imperfections here or there won't necessarily sink your election chances. Rely on whatever relaxation techniques work for you to get ready for your performance. If that means employing the old trick of imagining the audience naked, go for it — maybe just watch who you tell about having used it!
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Brainstorm your main points. Create a slogan. Be clear, direct, and realistic. Be yourself. Write a speech, not an essay. Introduce yourself and your message. Identify your main issue(s). Outline your actions. Bring it to a close. Leave them wanting more. Practice, practice, practice. Be ready to speak, not read. Present your best self. Relax and let it happen.
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How to Make Vanilla Cupcakes
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To make vanilla cupcakes, start by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, beat some butter using medium speed for 1 minute before adding sugar and beating for an additional 2 minutes. Next, beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, and some vanilla extract. Once the eggs are blended, add the dry ingredients and some milk and beat everything until it's thoroughly combined. When you're done with the batter, pour it into a lined muffin tin and bake the cupcakes for 17-20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a muffin tin. Get out a 12-hole muffin tin and put paper liners in each of the spaces. The liners will make it easy to remove and serve the cupcakes. Set the tin aside while you make the batter. If you don't have paper liners, spray the inside of the muffin tin with a nonstick cooking spray. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Put 1 1/2 cups (195 g) of all-purpose flour into a bowl and add 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt, and the zest of 1 large lemon. Whisk the dry ingredients until they're combined. Set the bowl aside. Avoid using self-rising flour since this recipe already includes baking powder and salt. The lemon zest won't make the cupcakes taste like citrus. Instead, the zest will intensify the vanilla flavor of the cupcakes. Beat the butter for 1 minute at medium speed. Put 1/2 cup (113 g) of butter that's at room temperature into the bowl of a stand mixer. Turn the mixer on to medium speed and beat the butter until it's creamy and smooth. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a regular mixing bowl and beat the butter with a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Cream the butter with the sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 2/3 cup (130 g) of granulated white sugar and continue to beat the butter. The butter and sugar mixture should become pale, light, and fluffy once you've creamed it long enough. Stop the mixer occasionally so you can scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in 3 eggs one at a time. Keep the mixer running on medium and add 1 room temperature egg. Beat the mixture for about 30 seconds after adding the egg so it's incorporated. Add the remaining 2 eggs, beating the mixture well after each one. You may need to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl. Mix in the vanilla extract. Pour 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of vanilla extract into the batter and beat it in for about 30 seconds. The vanilla will flavor the cupcakes, so it's important to use pure vanilla extract. The batter will look very thin or runny because of the eggs and vanilla. Don't worry if it looks curdled because the batter will come together once you add the dry ingredients. Beat in 1/3 of the dry mix and then 1⁄8 cup (30 ml) of the milk. Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly beat in 1/3 of the dry mixture. Once it's absorbed, pour in the milk. Scrape the sides of the bowl down occasionally so the batter is uniform. It should be completely smooth with no lumps of flour visible. Beat in the remaining dry mix and milk. Mix in another 1/3 of the dry mixture and then beat in the remaining ⁄ 8 cup (30 ml) of milk. Finish making the batter by mixing in the last 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Avoid beating the batter for too long or the cupcakes will become tough. Stop beating as soon as the flour and milk are combined. Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin cavities. Set your lined muffin tin on your work surface and use a cookie scoop to fill each cavity about half full with batter. Ensure that each cavity has roughly the same amount of batter so the cupcakes bake evenly. If you don't have a cookie scoop, use 1 or 2 spoons to scoop the batter into the tin. To make mini-cupcakes, spray a mini-cupcake tin and divide the batter between 24 mini-cavities. Bake the vanilla cupcakes for 17 to 20 minutes. Put the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake the cupcakes until they spring back when you gently touch them in the center. You can also test to see if the cupcakes are done by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack. Remove the baked vanilla cupcakes from the oven and turn them out onto a wire rack. Leave them to cool completely before you frost them. Avoid frosting the cupcakes while they're still warm or the frosting will slide off of the cupcakes. Whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes. Put 1 cup (227 g) of room temperature butter into the bowl of a stand mixer. Turn the mixer to medium-high and beat the butter until it becomes light and fluffy. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a mixing bowl and beat the butter with a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Beat in the powdered sugar on low speed. Turn the mixer speed down to low and slowly add 2½ cups (283 g) of powdered sugar to the creamed butter. It will take up to 1 minute for the powdered sugar to combine with the butter. If you add the powdered sugar while the mixer is still on medium-high speed, it will fly out of the sides of the bowl. Mix in the vanilla extract and beat the frosting for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer speed up to medium-high and pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vanilla extract. Beat the vanilla buttercream until it's pale and fluffy. Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed. Frost the cooled cupcakes. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, use an offset spatula to spread some of the vanilla buttercream over each of them. Then top the cupcakes with garnishes if you like and serve them. For a decorative look, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Garnishes include sprinkles, edible flowers, cocoa powder, small candies, and fresh berries. To store the cupcakes, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a muffin tin. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Beat the butter for 1 minute at medium speed. Cream the butter with the sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed. Beat in 3 eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 of the dry mix and then 1⁄8 cup (30 ml) of the milk. Beat in the remaining dry mix and milk. Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin cavities. Bake the vanilla cupcakes for 17 to 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack. Whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes. Beat in the powdered sugar on low speed. Mix in the vanilla extract and beat the frosting for 2 minutes. Frost the cooled cupcakes.
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How to Burlesque Dance
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If you want to burlesque dance, try out some simple, sexy moves like bopping your hips or shimmying. To bop your hips, bend 1 knee slightly and keep only your toes of that foot on the ground. Then, bring your hips up and down to the beat of the music. To shimmy, simply shake your shoulders forward and back to show off your chest. A confident strut can be another great addition to a burlesque dance. Just aim to take calm, collected steps, while exaggerating your hip movements. Besides practicing dance moves, you'll need to choose a fun costume to perform in! Try looking for something with feathers, sequins or satin, which will draw attention to you. You can also add a prop to your routine, like a chair or a feather fan to up the excitement.
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Try bopping your hip for an easy, sexy move. You can dance by bopping your hip both with and without props. Stand with your body to the side. Bend 1 knee and keep only your toes of that foot on the ground. Bring your hip up and down to the beat of the music. Try to bounce your weight into your heel and back out again as you move your hip to create a bopping motion. If you aren't using a prop, bend your elbow and place your hand on the hip that you're bopping. If you're using a prop such as a chair, hold onto it with your hand that is on the same side of your body as the hip you're bopping. Try switching the side that you're facing outwards to change up this simple bopping move. Shake your shoulders forward and back to do a shimmy. A shimmy is fun, beginner burlesque move that uses your shoulders and upper body. Bring each shoulder up towards your ear and down quickly, alternating between your left and right, to begin shimmying. Then slowly tilt your upper body back and forth while you're shaking your shoulders. Bend your elbows while you shimmy and keep your arms outstretched slightly to maintain an open and inviting posture. Move your hips in a circle and squeeze your glutes to do the grind move. The grind is a popular burlesque move because it's easy to pull off and is a hit with the audience! Slowly rotate your hips and pelvis in a circular motion, from in front of you to behind you. As you move your hips and pelvis in front of you, squeeze your glutes tightly and suck your stomach in. Release your glutes and your stomach as you move your hips and pelvis behind you again. You can either keep your hands on your hips as you perform this step or keep your arms open and roll your wrists gently as your hips move. It can be helpful to imagine that you have a hula hoop around your hips and that you need to follow the circular shape. Learn to strut for a basic burlesque-style walk. A strut is a great way to move around the stage in a fun and sexy fashion! Strut by walking forwards in a slow, steady motion with your toes pointed. Aim to take calm, collected steps and to almost cross one leg in front of the other as you walk so that your hip movements are exaggerated. Make sure that you walk with your back straight, your shoulders back, and your chest lifted. If you aren't holding any props, you can place 1 hand on your hip as you strut. Bend down and then swing your hair back to do a hair flip. Outstretch 1 leg in front of your body and keep it straight with your toes pointed. Bend forward and try to touch the toes of your outstretched leg, and then quickly swing your upper body back up from your waist. Run your hand back up your leg towards your thigh and draw your head back so that your hair flips off your face and into the air. Bend your other leg at the knee while you're performing a hair flip. A hair flip is a great burlesque move because it's straightforward and a good opportunity to show off your winning smile! Spin as you walk forward for a burlesque-style turn. Strut forwards and then add in a twirl as you're walking. After you have completed a full turn, stretch 1 leg outwards and point your toes towards the floor. Then keep your toes pointed and quickly bring your knee back up towards your hip and down again to draw your foot up, as though you're teasing the floor. This move is both fun and flirty! Do the arch and swirl for a fun burlesque move. The arch and swirl move is simple and easy to do! Stand with your legs just further apart than your shoulders and bend down at your hips, as though you are trying to reach something off the floor. Keep your legs straight while you bend and then bring your body back up, running your hands up your legs. When you're upright again, swirl your hips to the side towards the audience. Keep your back straight while you bend forward. Try a leg crossover for a fun move to perform with a chair. A leg crossover is a great way to learn to dance with props such as chairs. Stand next to a chair and cross one leg in front of the other, keeping your ankles close together. Bend forward at your hips and rest your palms on the chair seat. Make sure that your legs and back stay straight. Then bend 1 knee and kick out that leg behind you, moving it in a circular motion before bringing your foot back to the ground and crossing your legs again. You can repeat your leg kicks as many times as you like. Simply alternate between legs. This looks as though you are strutting on the spot and crossing your legs between each step. Keep your toes pointed and your kicks graceful. Wear dazzling, fun costumes with plenty of flair. Wearing a playful, sensual costume is a huge part of burlesque dancing! Look for leotards, corsets, lingerie, or two-piece outfits that are shiny, glittery, or simply just stand out. Heels are also a must for burlesque dancing. For both your clothes and shoes, look for feathers, sequins, satin, and other materials that draw attention to you. Don't be afraid of accessories like flowers in your hair, large statement earrings, capes, or feather boas! Burlesque was very popular from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, so frills, feathers, faux fur, and anything with sparkle is ideal. Research the burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee for more inspiration. Stilettos and pumps are popular burlesque heels. If you are planning to strip as part of your routine, make sure that you pick clothing that you can easily and smoothly take off while you're dancing. Use your facial expressions as part of your performance. Your expressions play a huge part in getting your audience engaged and having fun while you're dancing. Try a sexy smile, a look of faux surprise as you strip, a playful smirk, or bite your lip. Dance in front of a mirror while you practice your routine and try out different expressions for each step to see what you prefer and what helps you to feel confident. Choose jazz or big band songs for traditional burlesque-style music. Although burlesque is performed to a wide range of different genres, jazz and big band are the most traditional genres. Look for songs that you enjoy the beat of and that go well with your favorite moves. If you're stuck for inspiration, try attending a burlesque show and picking the songs that you like or watching a burlesque-inspired movie such as the 2010 film Burlesque. The jazz and big band genres are popular for burlesque, however, any music that makes you feel sexy and that you can dance to is ideal! Use props such as a chair or a feather fan to tease the audience. Burlesque dancing often involves plenty of fun props that you can use to help engage the audience. Get a chair and try dancing on or around it. You could also use a feather fan to wave in front of your body or to use as part of your striptease. You can also use your accessories as props. Feather boas, gloves, and hats are great for your striptease routine and for twirling in your hands as part of your dance moves. Experience burlesque through shows and videos to learn more about it. There are plenty of different ways to experience burlesque dancing. Use a search engine to find local burlesque shows to attend or to find classes if you want to learn how to start dancing from a professional. Alternatively, watch burlesque dancing tutorials online to practice your moves from home. Attending burlesque shows and classes is a great way to meet other people that are interested in burlesque too. Practice confidence and believe in yourself while you’re dancing. Burlesque dancing relies on you feeling confident, sexy, and in control. Even if you're just a beginner, try your best to be confident in your ability and progress. Use positive affirmations to help you feel good, smile even if you're finding things difficult, and leave any mistakes in the past. Confidence is the key to having fun during burlesque dancing. Positive affirmations can really help if you're having trouble feeling confident when you dance. Replace negative, detrimental thoughts with helpful statements such as, “I improve every time I practice,” or “I am a good dancer.”
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Try bopping your hip for an easy, sexy move. Shake your shoulders forward and back to do a shimmy. Move your hips in a circle and squeeze your glutes to do the grind move. Learn to strut for a basic burlesque-style walk. Bend down and then swing your hair back to do a hair flip. Spin as you walk forward for a burlesque-style turn. Do the arch and swirl for a fun burlesque move. Try a leg crossover for a fun move to perform with a chair. Wear dazzling, fun costumes with plenty of flair. Use your facial expressions as part of your performance. Choose jazz or big band songs for traditional burlesque-style music. Use props such as a chair or a feather fan to tease the audience. Experience burlesque through shows and videos to learn more about it. Practice confidence and believe in yourself while you’re dancing.
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How to Wash Your Hands
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Washing your hands can help protect yourself and others from getting sick. To wash your hands properly, start by wetting your hands with clean, running water. Then, apply soap to your hands and rub them together to form a lather. Rub your palms, the backs of your hands, in between your fingers, and under your nails. Keep scrubbing for at least 20 seconds, or the amount of time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice. Finally, rinse your hands off under clean, running water and dry them with a clean towel. Use hand sanitizer to wash your hands if you don't have access to soap and water. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hand sanitizer isn't as effective at killing germs as soap and water, so use soap and water whenever possible. Always wash your hands before and after preparing food, before eating, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose. You should also wash your hands before and after caring for a sick person, or after touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste.
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Wash your hands when they are dirty. You can wash your hands any time you think they might be dirty, but there are certain situations where washing your hands is essential. Some situations where you should definitely wash your hands include: Before and after caring for a wound. Before and after preparing or eating food. Before and after caring for someone who is sick. After using the bathroom. After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. After taking out the trash or picking up garbage. After changing a diaper. After petting or handling an animal and any animal products or waste. Before inserting or removing contact lenses. Make sure to be washing for at least 20-30 seconds. If you want, you can wash even longer. 20-30 seconds is the rule of thumb so that you'll wash long enough to get rid of the germs. Get your hands wet with warm or cold water. Turn on your faucet and hold your hands underneath the stream of water to wet them. Make sure to get your palms and the backs of your hands completely wet so the soap spreads more evenly. Opt to wet your hands underneath running water to ensure that it's clean. Standing water may contain germs or bacteria. Apply enough hand soap to cover your hands. Dispense a coin-sized amount of hand soap onto the palm of one of your hands. Then begin rubbing your hands together to lather the soap until it forms suds. You can use liquid hand soap, a soap bar, or powdered soap. The soap does not have to be antibacterial. Interlace your fingers to clean in between them. Put one hand on top of the other so both of your palms face down. Put the fingers from your top hand in between the ones on your bottom hand. Move your hands up and down along the lengths of your fingers to scrub them. Then interlace your fingers with your palms together and repeat the process. Wash your hands like this for about 3–5 seconds each. Hold onto your thumb and rotate your other hand around it. Stick out your left thumb and wrap your right hand around it. Turn your right hand up and down to scrub your thumb and spread the soap down to where it connects to your hand. After about 2–3 seconds, switch hands to clean your other thumb. Hold onto your thumb as tight as you comfortably can to work the soap deeper into your skin. Rub your palms with the tips of your fingers. Keep your left hand open so your palm faces up. Clench the fingers on your right hand and use your fingertips to scrub your left palm. Continue working the soap into your palm for 3–4 seconds before cleaning your right hand the same way. This helps the soap get underneath your nails so they aren't as dirty. Rinse your hands thoroughly. After you finish lathering and scrubbing your hands, place your hands under the running water again and allow the water to run over them. Remove all the soap from your hands until you don't see any more suds. Dry your hands with a clean towel. Get a clean, dry towel and rub your hands with it. If you can, use a disposable towel so you're less likely to spread germs. Make sure you clean off as much water as you can until your hands are completely dry. If you need to use an air-drying unit, make sure to move your hands around and rub them together under the warm air to get them completely dry. Use a towel to turn off the faucet. If the water does not automatically shut off, then hold onto the faucet with your towel to turn it off. That way, you don't re-contaminate your hands right away. Throw away the towel if it's disposable or hang it to dry. You can also use your elbow to turn off the faucet if a towel is not available. If you're using reusable hand towels, wash them at least every 2 or 3 days so germs don't build up. Decide if hand sanitizer is appropriate. There are some situations where you can use alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of using soap and water to wash your hands. However, you may want to take a moment to evaluate the situation. Some things you should consider include: Whether or not your hands are visibly dirty. If you can see the dirt or grease on your hands, then use soap and water to clean them. What you have on your hands. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer will not eliminate all of the germs on your hands and it will not remove certain substances, such as pesticides and heavy metals. In these situations, opt for soap and water. The availability of water. If you don't have running water, then use alcohol-based hand sanitizer since it's better than leaving your hands dirty. However, if you have access to soap and running water, wash your hands instead. Apply a coin-sized amount of hand sanitizer to one hand. Opt for a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol so it's more effective at killing harmful bacteria. Push down on the pump to squirt a coin-sized amount of the sanitizer directly into your palm. You can also use alcohol cleaning wipes if you have them. Rub your hands together until the sanitizer evaporates. Rub your hands together for about 20 seconds, and move the hand sanitizer around them as if you are washing your hands. Interlace your fingers to clean between them and rub your palms with your fingertips to get underneath your nails. Keep moving your hands around until they feel dry.
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Wash your hands when they are dirty. Make sure to be washing for at least 20-30 seconds. Get your hands wet with warm or cold water. Apply enough hand soap to cover your hands. Interlace your fingers to clean in between them. Hold onto your thumb and rotate your other hand around it. Rub your palms with the tips of your fingers. Rinse your hands thoroughly. Dry your hands with a clean towel. Use a towel to turn off the faucet. Decide if hand sanitizer is appropriate. Apply a coin-sized amount of hand sanitizer to one hand. Rub your hands together until the sanitizer evaporates.
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How to Reduce Your Bust
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To reduce your bust, try wearing a minimizing bra or a firm sports bra to make your bust look smaller. Alternatively, wear clothes that accentuate your hips in order to make your bust look smaller by comparison. You can also make changes to your diet, like eating small, nutrient rich meals 4 to 5 times a day to kick start your metabolism and reduce your overall body fat percentage. Along with dietary changes, do exercises like push ups, planks, and burpees every other day to firm up the muscles in your chest area.
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Check your medications. Some medications, especially hormonal medications like birth control, can make you gain multiple cup sizes! If you're on medications like these, talk to your doctor about alternative options. A good non-hormonal birth control option is the copper IUD, which is good for 7-10 years. Remember that other hormonal factors can also increase bust size, like pregnancy and breast feeding. These are temporary and should not be combated. Check for breast cancer. If your are older than 35, and even if you are younger, breast cancer may play a role in large breasts that are disproportionate. If one breast is significantly larger than the other and uneven or you can feel a lump, please get this checked out by a doctor. Ask for treatment options. Talk to your doctor about medical ways that may reduce your breast size. There may be medications or natural remedies that can help, but these will usually be give only after other methods have been tried first. Consider reduction surgery. Don't worry about surgery if you're young. You struggle now but with time you will come to love your body and your breasts. Surgery should only be considered if your breasts cause you significant pain and back or neck problems. It is, however, an option and may even be covered by health insurance (depending on the situation). Realize when exercise is needed. If you do not have outstanding medical causes for large breasts, the most likely solution will be to lose weight. If you are already thin, this should not be considered. If, however, you are overweight, then losing weight will not only significantly reduce your bust size but it will also improve your health and experience of life in general. You'll find advice on how to lose weight in a healthy way in the later sections. Create a calorie deficit. In order to lose weight, you'll have to create a calorie deficit. Calories are our body's fuel, and when you eat fewer of them then your body is forced to start burning fat. You can do this by matching your activity level to your diet, your diet to your activity level, or doing a little bit of both (this is the healthiest option of all). This calorie deficit is only temporary. Once you reach your target weight, you should balance your calorie intake with your activity level. Reduce salts, fats, and sugar. A great place to start is by minimizing how much salt, unhealthy fat, and sugar you eat in your diet. Salt causes your body to retain water and bloat, sugar contains inefficient calories that make you more hungry, and fat...well...that doesn't need explaining. Salt is found in canned soup broth, many meats (hot dogs, salami, and bacon, mostly), pizza, chips, and many other foods. Your sodium intake should be less than 2300 mg per day. Don't cut it out entirely, however: salt is necessary for your body to run properly, especially once you start exercising. Sugar is found readily in candy, of course, but you can also find it in many commercial coffees (like Starbucks), soda, and juice. Even eating too much fruit can tip you over on sugar! Unhealthy fats are things like trans and saturated fats, found in red meat, butter, mayo, and fried foods. Healthy fats, such as unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are good for you and found in foods like fish and nuts. Eat nutrient-rich foods. Eating foods that are rich in nutrients will help make you feel naturally more full from eating less food. Just switching to fruits and veggies won't be enough: there is a world of difference between a celery stalk and broccoli. Nutrient rich grains include oatmeal, quinoa, barley, and brown rice. If you're buying bread, make sure to get whole grain and not multi-grain. Whole grain is the healthier option of the two, with no nutritional benefit over white bread for multi-grain. Nutrient rich vegetables and fruit include lemons, cranberries, bananas, kale, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and brussels sprouts. The best protein sources are chicken, fish, eggs, nuts and beans. These are low in unhealthy fats, while still containing the protein that you'll need to power through your day and exercise routine. Good dairy products include non-fat plain yogurt (spice it up with fresh fruit), cottage cheese, and non-fat milk. Eat a balanced diet. You'll need to not only eat healthy foods; you also have to eat them in the right proportions. You body needs lots of carbohydrates from grains, and lots of vitamins and fiber from vegetables, a certain amount of protein, and much less sugary fruit and dairy. See the official recommendations for how to balance your diet, and avoid fad diets which recommend only eating one or limited food groups. Your body needs all of these food groups in order to stay healthy! Eat smaller portions. Most people eat way too much food at once. Eating too much food stretches your stomach and makes you feel hungry, even when your body doesn't need any more food! Use a side plate instead of a dinner plate in order to help you properly portion your food. If you're still hungry 15 minutes after you finish your first plate, then you can have another half-portion of food. It's important to learn how to communicate with your body. Really analyze how you feel. Are you really still hungry? There's a big difference between feeling full and feeling stuffed, but we can be trained to forget what one feels like over the other through overeating. Avoid restaurants and if you do eat out, ask for a doggie bag. Almost all restaurants serve way too much food in one sitting. Another option is to order just an appetizer. This is usually closer to a healthy portion of food. Eat more often. Eating more often can help you feel less hungry. It's also better for your metabolism, since this is how humans are designed to eat (the gatherer portion of hunter-gatherer). Eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day in order to help you stick to that lower daily calorie count. For example, eat a small bowl of oatmeal in the morning, a banana around 10am, a turkey sandwich for lunch, a bowl of cottage cheese and a slice of toast for a mid-afternoon snack, and a salad for dinner. Exercise your whole body. It's important to understand that while some diets, trainers, and exercises may promise to take fat off of just one area: they're lying or very confused. It is impossible to target fat removal on your body through exercise. The only thing you can do is to lose fat overall. The same is true whether you're trying to reduce your tummy or make your bust smaller. You'll have to exercise your whole body if you want to achieve your goal. This is why if you're already pretty thin, exercise and diet can't reduce your bust size. Your body has already burned as much of that fat as it can. Walk more. You don't have to spend 10 hours a week at the gym just to slim down. You can increase your body's use of calories just by getting generally more active and a great, easy way to do this is by walking. Walking for at least 15 minutes at a time for at least 30 total minutes a day can play a significant role in weight loss. A good way to get some walking in is to stop taking elevators and escalators and instead using the stairs. Another basic option is to walk further to get to the places you need to go. Choose the furthest parking spot at the mall or at your office or school and take the chance to fit in some walking. Burn calories during normal daily activities. You can easily burn a couple extra calories by exercising while you do your normal activities. Get a standing or treadmill desk for work and sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair. You can also fit some exercises seamlessly into your daily activities, like doing a couple of squats while you wait for the microwave or before you get into bed. Every little bit helps! Exercise as part of transportation. Exercising as a way of getting around is another good way to fit exercise into your day. You can bike to work or school, walk to the grocery store, or walk or jog to work, if you've got space to get cleaned up afterwards. If you've got a lot of distance to cover, try taking a bus part of the way and then biking or jogging the rest. Use efficient exercises. A lot of people lose steam on exercise because they do things like sit ups, which are difficult to do and don't work very efficiently, meaning it takes a long time to see results. Efficient exercises will take a smaller chunk out of your day, making them easier to do consistently, while still achieving impressive results. Efficient exercises include squats, planks, and burpees, all of which you'll find described in this article. Keep motivated. Staying motivated is crucial to making exercise work because you have to be consistent and you have to make it a long term part of your life. 30 day diets and exercise plans will work for a short time but the fat (and big bust) will just come right back. Stay motivated by doing exercises that you enjoy in a way that can at least reasonably fit into your lifestyle. For an added boost, listen to music while you exercise or exercise with a partner. This can do wonders for helping you get "into the mood" and sticking to your plan. Wear a firm sports bra. A high quality, maximum support sports bra is probably the most basic way to hold in your bust and reduce it most comfortably. Buy these from reputable brands for the most effect. Low quality sports bras will wear out quickly and stop having an effect. Wear a minimizing bra. You can also buy normal bras that can "reduce" the bust in that they do not do anything to make it look bigger. These are called minimizing bras. Again, high quality from a good brand is your friend here. These mainly only work with busts in the C-DD range, however. Make sure you're wearing a supportive bra that fits. Simply wearing a minimally lined bra in the correct size can have roughly the same effect as a much more expensive minimizing bra. This will also be more comfortable than any other option and is just generally good advice. It is estimated that 80% of women wear the incorrect bra size, for example. Try chest binding. If you're really desperate and other options aren't working, you can try chest binding. Never use Ace Bandages to bind, as they are meant to compress sprains and bones and will disfigure your ribs and lungs. Instead, consider buying a chest binder made for transgender individuals, which are safe. No matter what you use, do not bind for more than 6-8 hours. This trick will not work for women with extremely large breasts. It works best for those who wear a US B-DD cup. Anything larger and it is unlikely to make much of a dent. Avoid problematic clothing. Of course, you should never let something cosmetic affect what clothing you wear in terms of style. You have the right to dress like you. But some small adjustments can make a huge difference in how your chest looks. Avoid clothing that is too tight, although you do want to choose clothes that fit (aren't baggy). You should also avoid wearing a cut that accentuates your chest, such as natural waist items, cowl neck tops, or tops with puckers and gathers at the bust. Instead of these items, accentuate your hips. This will make your breasts appear smaller by comparison.
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Check your medications. Check for breast cancer. Ask for treatment options. Consider reduction surgery. Realize when exercise is needed. Create a calorie deficit. Reduce salts, fats, and sugar. Eat nutrient-rich foods. Eat a balanced diet. Eat smaller portions. Eat more often. Exercise your whole body. Walk more. Burn calories during normal daily activities. Exercise as part of transportation. Use efficient exercises. Keep motivated. Wear a firm sports bra. Wear a minimizing bra. Make sure you're wearing a supportive bra that fits. Try chest binding. Avoid problematic clothing.
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How to Sing Like Justin Bieber
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If you want to learn how to sing like Justin Bieber, try matching Justin's vocal style by switching from your normal singing range into a high pitched falsetto, which comes from your throat and nasal passages. Practice this vocal switch by the singing the chorus on “As Long As You Love Me.” To sing in a husky voice, keep your neck muscles tense and exhale lots of air to create a raspiness to your voice like in the chorus of the song “Sorry.” Commit to practicing daily so you can sing like Justin with confidence!
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Listen to Justin Bieber sing and try to imitate him. Even if you can't hit notes like Justin right away, you can learn the words to his songs. A big part of singing a Justin Bieber song like Justin Bieber is knowing the lyrics. If you aren't a singer, you may want to start with a voice lesson to help learn the basics of singing. Once you have the basics down, you can move on to learning more of the advanced singing techniques used by Justin. Try singing some of Justin's earlier songs first. For example, "Baby" is a catchy pop song, and it has repetitive lyrics that are easy to memorize. Improve your vocal agility. You will need to have good command of your voice in high and low registers to tackle some of Justin's songs. Begin by singing slow, even arpeggios. Arpeggios are the individual notes that make up a musical chord. Practice singing them from lowest to highest, then highest to lowest. Don't worry about your speed, but focus on keeping your tone and volume even through the notes. Record your performances and then assess your progress. Work on different vowel sounds. Build speed as your skills improve. Practice melismas. Melismas are also commonly referred to as vocal runs. It is the ability to hold one syllable and change the pitch of your voice to hit many different notes. Try singing songs like "Beauty And The Beat" by Justin Bieber. The song features a number of vocal runs and really shows off Justin's range and vocal agility. Switch singing from your chest to falsetto. Justin has a vocal style that switches often between the chest, or normal singing range, into falsetto. Falsetto is higher pitched and tends to come through your throat and nasal passages. When you sing in falsetto, it may often sound like you're making a little boy voice. This will help to hit some of the high, soft notes in Justin's music while being able to quickly shift back to singing from the chest. When you're practicing your falsetto, sing very softly, then increase your volume gradually. Your vocal cords are like rubber bands, and singing higher stretches them, so it's important to be very gentle with that part of your voice. Try singing the chorus on "As Long As You Love Me." Notice how Justin switches from his chest voice to falsetto and back to his chest voice while saying the word love. Sing with a husky voice. Justin's voice has a husky quality that gives him a bit of a rough edge. Keep your neck muscles tense and exhale a lot of air while you sing to create a little raspiness to your voice. You shouldn't try to do this all the time, just try adding it here and there on certain songs. Listen to "Sorry" and notice where Justin's voice becomes a bit raspy in the chorus, then transitions back into a smoother tone. Practice daily. If you are young then you have a better chance at improving your voice. You will want to practice improving these techniques for an hour or two a day to make the most progress possible. Justin has been singing almost his whole life, so if you want to develop the talent to sing like him you need to be committed to working hard on a regular basis. Be confident. Practice until you can hit the notes confidently and sing them with the same ease as Justin. Study Justin Bieber's dance moves. If you really want to sing like Justin, you need to practice your stage presence. Study hip-hop dance. Try taking a hip-hop dance class to work on your moves. Most of Justin's choreography in his performances appear relatively simple, however, it is very difficult to pull them off while singing. It takes a lot of practice. Gesture at the audience. Just likes to do a lot of pointing. Find a cute girl and point her way. She will probably pass out. You can also try doing a cute little shrug or making a heart shape with your thumbs and forefingers. Watch some Justin Bieber music videos, such as the video for "Confident." Study some of Justin's moves and try to copy them. Dress like Justin. Wear a lot of hoodies, with baseball caps, and Wayfarer sunglasses. Wear bright, expensive basketball sneakers, with skinny pants or tight jeans. If you need to look classy you can add a blazer. Play an instrument like Justin. Aside from being a singer, Justin can play the drums, guitar piano and even the trumpet. Try learning one of these instruments to incorporate it into your performance to make you more like Justin. Write lyrics that have similar topics to Justin Bieber's song. Sing about girls, particularly Selena Gomez. He also sings a lot about second chances and finding your purpose. Use the word "baby" often. Justin has a song called "Baby," and he uses the term in a good portion of his other songs. Add in plenty of "oohs" and "yeahs." Justin is a pop singer, so your lyrics don't always need to say much.
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Listen to Justin Bieber sing and try to imitate him. Improve your vocal agility. Switch singing from your chest to falsetto. Sing with a husky voice. Practice daily. Study Justin Bieber's dance moves. Dress like Justin. Play an instrument like Justin. Write lyrics that have similar topics to Justin Bieber's song.
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How to Clear up Ear Congestion With Olive Oil
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The easiest way to clear up ear congestion with olive oil is to put the olive oil in an eyedropper for effortless application. Squeeze two drops into your ear and keep your head tilted for 5-10 minutes. You can also warm the olive oil up to body temperature (98.6 °F) for added comfort.
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Warm up the olive oil. Olive oil helps soften the wax in your ears, making it easier to drain on its own. Before putting any of the oil into your ears, however, you should warm it roughly to body temperature—98.6°F (37°C). This is the temperature of your inner ear, and the oil will be more comfortable at a comparable temperature. You should warm two to three tablespoons of pure olive oil. Ensure you don't overheat the oil since this can cause damage to your eardrum. Add essential oils if you wish. Blockages can also trap bacteria, which can lead to infection of the ear. Some people choose to add essential oils with antibacterial properties to help with excess bacteria that may be present due to the blockage. However, the olive oil alone has shown to be effective in simply helping to break up the blockage. Make sure to test a drop or two of the oil on your skin to check for irritation before adding it to your ears. Add about four drops to the warmed olive oil. Some essential oil options include: Garlic oil Eucalyptus oil Lavender oil, which is safe for children Oregano oil St. John's wort Collect some of the mix with an eyedropper. Once you've mixed the olive oil and any essential oils you've chosen, pick up some of the solution with an eyedropper. This will help you deliver the correct amount of the solution, and it's much easier than trying to pour olive oil into your ear. Squeeze two drops of the solution into your ear. Rather than filling your ear with the oil, you can apply just a few drops, which will soak into the wax. Keep your head titled to stop the oil from escaping for five to ten minutes. You can keep a tissue next to your ear to catch any remaining oil that drips out when you straighten your head—if any. Repeat the process two to three times a day. Using the olive oil isn't likely to work in a single application. You should try to repeat the process two to three times each day for approximately three to five days. This should be sufficient time to help dissolve and break up the blockage. Consider irrigating your ear. Though the olive oil may have softened the blockage, some cases require more to actually dislodge it. You can irrigate the affected ear as an additional step if necessary. Use a rubber-bulb syringe (such as those used for babies), tilt your head, and gently squirt warmed water into the canal of the affected ear. Be very gentle since you can damage your eardrum if you squirt the water with too much pressure. You can pull your ear both up and backward to help straighten the ear canal for best results. Your doctor can also irrigate your ear. He or she will have a safer method with tools using an exact pressure of water to avoid damaging your ear. Equalize the pressure in your ears. Most often, the sensation of ear pressure isn't a blockage at all but a brief dysfunction of the Eustachian tube in your middle ear. You can force this tube open to equalize the pressure in your ear with various easy steps, including: Yawning Chewing Swallowing Trying to exhale through your nose while pinching your nostrils closed Stay hydrated. For sinus congestion that leads to ear pressure, you can also help reduce the pressure by simply staying hydrated. Fluids help to thin the mucus causing the pressure. Try to drink at least eight cups of water each day. Sleep with your head elevated. By adding an additional pillow and keeping your head elevated, you make it easier for your sinuses to drain properly. This will help to reduce ear pressure. Put a warm compress on your ear. Try heating a towel and then placing the towel over your ear for several minutes. You can also place a cup over the portion of the towel covering your ear to help trap the heat. Take a hot shower. If the pressure is due to sinus congestion, you can also take a hot, steamy shower. This will help to thin and drain the mucus plugging your sinuses, which will help to relieve the pressure. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) product. A variety of different OTC products are available to help relieve ear pressure depending on the specific cause. Common options include: Antihistamines - If your ear pressure is due to congestion from seasonal or environmental allergies, then you can take an antihistamine to help reduce symptoms. Decongestants - If the pressure is from congestion due to a cold or the flu, then a cold and flu medicine with a decongestant will help to relieve the symptoms causing the pressure. Cerumenolytics - These products essentially act the same way as olive oil to help soften the blockage if earwax is the cause of the pressure. See your doctor if you have symptoms of a blockage, which can be serious. Although olive oil might help you deal with mild ear congestion, you'll need a doctor if you suspect you have a blockage. Your doctor can assess the blockage and determine the best way to remove it. Additionally, they can rule out other potential causes of your symptoms to make sure you don't have another underlying condition. If you experience the following symptoms, see your doctor: Earache Feeling of fullness in your ear Decreased hearing Tinnitus (ringing or noises in your ear) Dizziness Cough Visit your doctor to safely remove the wax if olive oil didn’t work. It's difficult and unsafe to try to dig out wax yourself. In fact, you'll likely make it worse because the wax will get pushed farther down into your ear as you try to get it out. Your doctor can safely remove the excess earwax in their office using one of these methods: Ear drops can dissolve the ear wax so it drains out of your ear. This is a easy and painless procedure. Irrigation is a simple, painless procedure where the doctor uses a bulb syringe to suck out the excess earwax. A cerumen spoon is a small medical instrument that your doctor can use to painlessly remove excess earwax by scooping it out. See your doctor if you’ve ever had an ear injury. While olive oil is usually safe for healthy people, certain injuries and conditions can make your ears too sensitive for it. If you have any of the following problems, speak to your doctor before taking any action. Perforated eardrums Frequent ear infections Hearing loss in either ear Mastoid cavity Any condition for which you've been told to keep your ears dry Call your doctor if your child has ear congestion. Some children struggle with ear infections and other related issues, so it's important that you get your doctor's advice about what to do. Your doctor may advise you to bring your child in for an exam, or they may recommend home treatment. Make sure you follow all of their advice so your child gets the best care possible. Your doctor will likely want to do a checkup if the ear congestion has lasted longer than 48 hours or if they think your child has a blockage.
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Warm up the olive oil. Add essential oils if you wish. Collect some of the mix with an eyedropper. Squeeze two drops of the solution into your ear. Repeat the process two to three times a day. Consider irrigating your ear. Equalize the pressure in your ears. Stay hydrated. Sleep with your head elevated. Put a warm compress on your ear. Take a hot shower. Take an over-the-counter (OTC) product. See your doctor if you have symptoms of a blockage, which can be serious. Visit your doctor to safely remove the wax if olive oil didn’t work. See your doctor if you’ve ever had an ear injury. Call your doctor if your child has ear congestion.
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How to Have Your Dog Taken Care of During a Vacation
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When you can't take your dog with you on vacation, find a pet sitter to feed and care for your dog while you're gone. If possible, have a close friend or family member stop by your house in the morning, afternoon, and evening to feed and walk your dog. Alternatively, have your dog stay in your friend or family member's house, if they are up for it. If you don't know anyone who is available, board your dog in a professional doggie hotel, or look online for pre-screened pet sitters. To find a reputable doggie hotel, read online reviews and look for a facility that offers insurance and care agreements to ensure your dog is cared for properly.
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Have a close friend or family member watch your dog. If your pet has access to the outdoors or is house trained, asking one or more friends and family members to stop by in the morning, afternoon, and evening to feed your dog and take it for a walk may be adequate. For younger dogs and those who are not housebroken, you may need someone to be on hand more often. Discuss your dog's needs with your friend or family member, and make sure they can reliably devote the necessary time and attention to your dog. Offer your friend or family members money to care for your dog, or offer to return the favor if they are pet owners too. Make caring for your pet as easy and convenient as you can by leaving clear instructions, preparing meals in advance, and making sure your sitter can access your home easily. You may also want to allow your sitter to stay in your home while you're away. Take your dog to stay with a friend or your family. If your friends or family members are unable to stay in your home or visit throughout the day, you can also let them take your dog to their house. This can be a convenient alternative to having friends stay in your home. Make sure you're doing all you can to make caring for your pup convenient for your friend or family members, especially if they are caring for your pet free of charge. Allowing your sitter to care for your pup in their own home may be more convenient for friends who have their own pets, kids, or who live several miles away from your home. Board your dog while you’re away. There are also professionals who keep dogs. Doggie hotels and other pet boarders will care for your dog while you're away for a fee. These professionals are able to take good care of your dog, and reputable dog boarders offer insurance and care agreements that obligate them to provide effective care for your pet. Read online reviews of the boarding facility before choosing to board your dog there. Ask friends or family members who have pets for recommendations of dog boarders in the area. Research common boarding rates to make sure you get a fair price. Prices will fluctuate based on the size of your dog and any special care needs, but you can typically board a dog for between $25 and $50 per pet a night. If you want to offer your pup a little added luxury of a doggie hotel, you may be looking at a price between $75 and $100 a night. Look online for pet sitters. It's easy to find a trustworthy, affordable care giver for your pup using web resources. You'll want to look for a sitter who has experience with dogs, is available at the times your dog will need care, and who lives close enough to ensure your pet is checked on regularly. Originally created to help parents find sitters for their children, care.com now offers information on pre-screened pet sitters at a variety of rates. The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters at petsitters.org is also a great resource to find a caregiver for your pet while you're on vacation. These sitters will come into your home while you're away to care for your dog. Compile a list of instructions. This should include how often the dog needs to be let out, whether or not there are areas of the house that are off limits for your pup, and how much and when to feed your dog. If your dog is on medications, make sure you leave instructions for dosage and administration. It is important to be as specific as possible in preparing the person taking care of your dog, especially if that person has little or no experience with dogs or other animals. Make your dog’s meals in advance. Especially if your dog has a unique diet or you make food at home, preparing these in advance will make it easier for your sitter to care for the dog. You can place the food for each meal in a ziplock bag or other food storage container. Label each container to make it easy for your pet sitter to find just the right meal. If you've included medication in the dog's food, make a note of this so your sitter knows they should monitor your dog to ensure they take the medicine. Explain house training, crating, or other routines. If your dog has access to a doggy door and is house broken, your sitter will not need to spend as much time in your home. If your pup stays in a crate during the day, make sure your sitter knows how often they need to be let out. This ensures your sitter maintains your dog's daily routine, which will reduce the risk that your dog will misbehave or be stressed while you're away. It also helps to prevent accidents in the home. Take time to answer any questions. You might think your instructions are thorough, but give them to your sitter in advance. Before you leave, ask if they've thought of any questions you can answer for them. You should also give your sitter a phone number or email address where they can reach you with additional questions later. Spend extra time with your dog. In addition to making sure your sitter is ready to care for your dog, you'll need to do your best to get your pup ready for your vacation. Before you leave, spend extra time with your dog. Go for longer walks, sleep in late, and spend extra time playing fetch or tug of war. Whatever you like to do with your dog, spend some extra time with it so you'll both feel better about your being away for vacation. Introduce your dog to their sitter. This is essential. You can never know for sure how a dog will react to a person in their home when you're away. However, the better acquainted your dog is with their sitter, the less likely they are to react poorly. If at all possible, have your sitter visit your home when you're not there after the initial introduction to your dog to ensure the pup will respond positively to them when you're away. Stay away for brief periods. This allows your dog to get used to you being gone. It will decrease your dog's stress or anxiety when you're away for the vacation. Start by going out for dinner directly after work. Then, stay overnight with a friend. If your sitter can feed or care for the dog while you take this extra time away that's even better. Your dog will learn that, even if you're gone for what feels like a long time, you always come back. This is important to prevent separation anxiety. Take a vacation with your pet. If you can't bring yourself to leave your pup at home, consider choosing a pet-friendly hotel and bringing your pup along. You can also plan pet-friendly vacations like hiking or camping. If you're traveling by plane, you can even arrange to take your pet along. Contact your airline or check the website for their pet travel guidelines.
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Have a close friend or family member watch your dog. Take your dog to stay with a friend or your family. Board your dog while you’re away. Look online for pet sitters. Compile a list of instructions. Make your dog’s meals in advance. Explain house training, crating, or other routines. Take time to answer any questions. Spend extra time with your dog. Introduce your dog to their sitter. Stay away for brief periods. Take a vacation with your pet.
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How to Make Almond Oil
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To make your own almond oil, place 2 cups of fresh, dry almonds into a blender and turn it to low speed. As the almonds start to break down, add a teaspoon of olive oil and turn the blender up to medium or high speed, stopping occasionally to clean off the sides of the cup. Store the almond paste in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks, after which time you should notice that the almond oil has separated from the meat. Pour or strain the oil out of the container, then use it however you would use commercial almond oil!
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Place the almonds into your blender. The almonds should be dry and fresh. Make sure your blender is clean and ready to go. Blend them at low speed at first. You should start off at low speed so that the almonds are blended slowly and carefully; blending them at high speed at first will make the blending process more difficult. Pause the blender to clean the build-up. As you start to blend the almonds, you may find that they start to form a shape that resembles a ball; they'll start to build up on the sides of the blender. Just stop the blender to scrape off the build-up and return it to the rest of the almonds. You may need to do this several times in the blending process, so be vigilant as you blend them. Blend the almonds at a higher speed. As they get more and more blended, you can turn your blender up to medium or even high speed. This will help the process along. Add the olive oil when the almonds are thoroughly blended. Once the almonds have been blended into a rich, creamy paste, then you can add a teaspoon of olive oil to speed up the blending process. If you find that the almonds are still not blending as smoothly as you'd like them to, then you can add another teaspoon of oil. Store the blended almonds. Once you've finished blending the almonds, you can place them in a container, such as a glass jar or Tupperware, and keep them at room temperature for about 2 weeks. This should be enough time for the oil from the almonds to separate from their meat. Drain the oil. To get the most out of the oil, you can try tipping the container and letting the oil drip into a separate container. You can also use a sieve or a strainer to separate the oil from the almonds. Use the oil. You can use the oil to treat your skin or hair or for aromatherapy purposes. You also don't have to throw out that leftover nut meat, either. You can use it in cooking, or even just mix it with a bit of canola oil and salt and spread it on toast. Place the almonds in the top of the oil press. An oil press can be a bit pricier than a blender, but it can blend your almonds extra thoroughly if you're willing to splurge a bit. You should mount the press on a table or another sturdy surface. Start turning the crank. Simply turn the crank nice and slow to start to get the roasted almonds to produce oil. Unlike in a blender, you won't have to worry about the oil creating build-up on the sides of the device. Use a cup to catch the oil. Simply place a cup below the almonds and wait for the oil to be released into the cup. It'll be easier to crank the press the longer you do it. Use the oil. You can use the oil right away and won't need to wait a few weeks from the oil to separate from the nuts as you would when using a blender. However, the oil may look a bit cloudy, but that doesn't mean it will be less effective. If you'd like your oil to be more clear, just place it in a container and leave it out for a day for the particles to settle to the bottom of it. Use the almond oil to moisturize your face. Almond oil can be used as a daily moisturizer. It can help soften skin that is dry or rough and it can also provide the skin with extra protection. You can take care of your face using almond oil without using a single chemical. To use the almond oil, all you need to do is to wet your hands with warm water and then massage about 1/2 a teaspoon of almond oil into your face. You don't need to wash the oil off; treat it like a natural moisturizer and let it absorb into your skin. Use almond oil to make a facial mask. Another thing you can use the almond oil for is a facial mask to take care of your skin. All you need is to mix the ingredients to make the mask in a small container to create a paste that you can apply all over your face with your fingers. Apply the mask in the morning and then let it sit for 30 minutes before you wash it off with warm water. Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make the paste: 1 tbsp. almond oil 1 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. lemon juice Use almond oil as a facial scrub. A facial scrub can help clear your skin and exfoliate your face, removing dead skin cells and any dirt or grime. All you need to do is to add about 1 teaspoon of salt or sugar for every teaspoon of almond oil and stir the ingredients together until you've made a solid paste. Just gently use the pads of your fingers to rub the oil over your face and then wash it off with warm water. Be gentle while using the scrub. If you rub your face too much, then your skin could get a bit irritated. Use almond oil as a conditioner. If you want to use almond oil as a conditioner, all you have to do is to take about a teaspoon of it and rub it into your wet hair. Use a comb to really get it through and then cover your hair once you've fully conditioned it. Wait about 30 minutes for the oil to work its magic and then wash your hair with shampoo to get it out. If you do this at least once a week, you'll be on your way to healthier hair in no time. Use almond oil on dry hair. You can also use almond oil as you would use any other hair oil. Simply place about half a teaspoon of it in the palm of your hands, rub it into your hair, and comb it to thoroughly coat your hair. You can use almond oil to keep your hair looking sleek and to protect it from split ends. Don't apply it more than once every day or two or your hair may get too oily. Use almond oil to make lip balm. If you want to use your almond oil to care for your lips, then all you have to do is gather a few simple ingredients to make your own lip balm at home. All you need to do is to melt the ingredients in a double boiler on the lowest heat possible, remove them from the heat, and then pour them into the balm tubes and let it sit for 24 hours before you can use it. You can use the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. shea butter 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 1/2 tbsp. almond oil 1 1/2 tbsp. beeswax.15 oz lip balm tubes
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Place the almonds into your blender. Blend them at low speed at first. Pause the blender to clean the build-up. Blend the almonds at a higher speed. Add the olive oil when the almonds are thoroughly blended. Store the blended almonds. Drain the oil. Use the oil. Place the almonds in the top of the oil press. Start turning the crank. Use a cup to catch the oil. Use the oil. Use the almond oil to moisturize your face. Use almond oil to make a facial mask. Use almond oil as a facial scrub. Use almond oil as a conditioner. Use almond oil on dry hair. Use almond oil to make lip balm.
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How to Trap an Armadillo
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To trap an armadillo, start by getting a steel cage trap from a hardware or hunting store. Then, set up the cage near the armadillo's burrow, and place wooden boards on either side to help funnel the armadillo into it. Don't worry about putting bait in the trap since it will likely attract other kinds of animals instead. If you're not having any luck with the cage, try waiting outside the armadillo's burrow at night and tossing a net over it when it comes out.
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Buy a pre-built steel cage trap from a hardware or hunting store. Choose a steel trap that is at least 12 in (30 cm) high, 10 in (25 cm) wide, and 30 in (76 cm) long. Steel traps made for raccoons are the perfect size for armadillos, and are built sturdy enough to handle its strength without breaking if it starts to panic. While it is possible to build your own trap out of wood, it is much more convenient and just as cost-effective to buy a steel cage. Plus, you won't have to worry about whether the cage is strong enough. Set up the cage next to a fence or near its burrow. Armadillos are not interested in food if they do not have to dig for it — instead of enticing it with food, you will need to put the trap in a place where the armadillo will simply wander in. Place the trap directly outside of its burrow so it walks straight into the cage, or place it by a fence nearby its burrow to catch it as it wanders around the garden. Putting bait in the trap, such as earthworms, grubs, or fruit, can attract other animals such as raccoons and rabbits and render the trap useless until you empty it and reset the door mechanism. Place wooden boards on either side of the trap to funnel the armadillo in. Lay long wooden boards on either side of the trap to create a "corridor" leading to the opening in the trap. While it wanders around the yard, it will eventually find its way to the corridor and continue forward until it cannot anymore, leading it into the doorway of the trap. You can use the side of a fence or a wall as one side of the corridor. Alternatively, placing the trap in a corner of the yard will have the same effect — the armadillo will have nowhere to go except into the trap. Consider alternatives, such as using a net or catching it by hand. While trapping an armadillo in a cage is the most effective method of capture, it is possible to catch it with your bare hands or a net. At night, stand outside the burrow and wait for it to come out, then either throw a net over it or grab it firmly by the tail and lift it into the air. Armadillos are strong, and will thrash around if you catch it by hand or with a net. Wear thick gloves that cover your arms to prevent it from scratching you. Armadillos have a strong sense of smell, but terrible eyesight — stand downwind so you don't alert the armadillo to your presence. After a few minutes the armadillo will stop thrashing and succumb to its fate. Place it into a sturdy closed container, like a regular cage or wooden box, and get ready to transport it. Check the trap every morning. Armadillos tend to be out of their burrow and most active from dusk to dawn, so check the trap every morning to see if you have caught the mischievous critter. Don't let it stay in the cage for too long or you could cause it to go hungry and act out of desperation. If another animal has found its way into the trap instead of an armadillo, look up how to relocate the animal, and clean out any droppings from the cage. The armadillo may avoid the trap if it smells another animal's scent. Place the trap holding the armadillo in the trunk of your car on a plastic sheet. Put down a piece of tarp or plastic before you put the trap in the trunk of your car to prevent dirt and waste from making it dirty. Put a blanket over the cage to block out light and make the armadillo more comfortable while you drive. Don't put the cage into the back of a pickup truck, as the wind may irritate and disturb the armadillo and you could hurt the armadillo if you hit bumps in the road and it gets tossed around. Look up relocation areas and services online, or find a natural area. Some states have special areas to relocate armadillos to, or have animal control experts who can handle the pest for you. Look up animal control services in your area who can come pick up the armadillo, or find a dedicated zone for armadillo relocation. If there is no such service or area, find a natural, forested area to bring it to. If vegetation is thriving and there is a water source nearby, the armadillo won't want to come back and will stay in its new insect-ridden home. Take the trap out of the car, open the door, and let the armadillo run away. Put the trap on the ground and open the front door. Step back a few feet and let the armadillo escape by itself. It may take a while, as the armadillo could be scared from the car ride. Don't try to remove the armadillo yourself as it may aggressively act out of desperation. If the armadillo is particularly stubborn in leaving the cage, tip it forward by holding the rear to gently encourage it to leave the trap. Plant garlic and lay cayenne pepper around your garden to prevent intrusions. Garlic and cayenne pepper produce very strong scents for armadillos, and they may avoid digging in your garden if they smell overpowering scents. If you don't have room for new plants, sprinkle some garlic powder and cayenne pepper powder around the perimeter of your garden instead, as this will have the same effect. Place mothballs around your property to trigger an armadillo's sense of smell. Mothballs produce a musty, disgusting smell for armadillos and are theorized to dissuade them from settling in your yard. Spread mothballs around the border of your property to stop armadillos from coming onto your property in the first place. Don't keep them in the house, though, as the smell of mothballs can be overpowering even to humans. Some pest control companies say that this is an ineffective method, but these companies want you to use their services to get rid of armadillos instead of doing it yourself. Mothballs can be purchased at just about any hardware store or major retailer. Make sure your fence is 18 in (46 cm) deep into the ground. The main way that armadillos get into yards is by burrowing. If armadillos are a particularly bad problem for you, consider uprooting your fence and install a new one that is at least 1.5 feet (0.46 m) deep into the ground. Armadillos rarely dig deeper than this as it takes too much effort. Treat your yard with insecticide to dissuade armadillos from looking for food. A regular insecticide treatment on your yard and garden will dissuade armadillos from settling on your property as they will not have any food to eat, and instead will look for a new place to get their grub.
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Buy a pre-built steel cage trap from a hardware or hunting store. Set up the cage next to a fence or near its burrow. Place wooden boards on either side of the trap to funnel the armadillo in. Consider alternatives, such as using a net or catching it by hand. Check the trap every morning. Place the trap holding the armadillo in the trunk of your car on a plastic sheet. Look up relocation areas and services online, or find a natural area. Take the trap out of the car, open the door, and let the armadillo run away. Plant garlic and lay cayenne pepper around your garden to prevent intrusions. Place mothballs around your property to trigger an armadillo's sense of smell. Make sure your fence is 18 in (46 cm) deep into the ground. Treat your yard with insecticide to dissuade armadillos from looking for food.
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How to Lose 3 Pounds a Week
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To lose 3 pounds a week, try replacing any processed foods that you eat with healthier alternatives. For example, instead of eating spaghetti, try spaghetti squash instead. You can also substitute water for soda, sugary coffee, or alcohol, drinks that contain a lot of calories but have no nutritional value. If you can, spend 1 hour exercising every day. For example, you could go running or hiking. If you need to work up to that, start by walking during your lunch break and after work.
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Find your basal metabolic rate. Before you can cut calories to lose 3 lb (1.4 kg) per week, you'll need to know how many calories you typically burn in a day. This is called your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and you can use this as your baseline for deciding how many calories to eat each day and how many calories you will need to burn from exercise. You can do the math to calculate your BMR, but it is quite complicated. You may find it easier to use an online calculator. There are many websites that have free calculators available. There are a few different formulas for calculating your basal metabolic rate and they're all different. However, you'll need to convert your height and weight into centimeters and kilograms. For example, to use the revised Harris-Benedict BMR equation as a man, you'd need to add 88.4 to 13.4 multiplied by your weight in kilograms, and then add this amount to 4.8 times your height in centimeters. Then, subtract 5.68 times your age from the total of these 2 sums. Set a new daily calorie goal to create a 1,500 per day deficit. 3 lb (1.4 kg) is equal to 10,500 calories, which means you'll need to cut 1,500 calories per day using diet and exercise. Once you know how many calories you burn in a day, subtract 1,500 from it to get your daily calorie goal. However, don't go below 1,200 calories per day if you're a woman or 1,500 per day if you're a man. For example, if your basal metabolic rate is 2,756, then you could eat up to 1,256 calories per day and you'd be creating a 1,500 per day deficit. This should result in a weight loss of 3 lb (1.4 kg) per week. If your basal metabolic rate is 2,300, then your calorie limit would only be 800 per day. However, this is too low, and you'd be at risk of developing health problems by eating such a low calorie diet, such as heart problems and gallstones. Eat at least 1,200 calories per day and aim to burn an extra 400 calories per day from exercise. Track your food with an app or food diary. The only way to ensure that you don't exceed your daily calorie goal is to track everything you eat and drink each day using a tracking app or food diary. Make sure to measure everything you eat so that you will know how much of it you ate. Then, record the food in your tracker app or diary. Eat more fruits and vegetables to cut back on calories. Fruits and vegetables are more nutrient dense than energy dense, which means they are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but low in fat and calories. Aim to fill your plate halfway full of fruits and vegetables at every meal. This will help you to cut calories while staying satisfied and nourishing your body. For example, you could have an apple and an orange with breakfast, include a green salad at lunch, and have some steamed vegetables with your dinner. Switch to lean protein and low-fat dairy. Lean protein and low-fat dairy products will help to keep you feeling full and satisfied while adding fewer calories than fattening meats and full-fat dairy products. Opt for skinless chicken breast, lean cuts of beef and pork, beans, tofu, and egg whites. When choosing dairy, opt for skim or 1% milk, low-fat cheese, and low-fat or no-fat yogurt. Aim for 1 serving of lean protein or low-fat dairy at every meal. For example, you could have cereal with 1% milk on it for breakfast, a salad with grilled chicken for lunch, and a bowl of whole-wheat pasta with low-fat mozzarella and turkey meatballs for dinner. Reduce your intake of refined carbohydrates and sugar. White pasta, white rice, and white bread may have the same number of calories as their whole wheat counterparts, but they have been stripped of their fiber. This means that you won't stay full for long after eating refined carbohydrates, and you might end up overeating. Switch to whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, and brown rice to get more fiber in your diet. Try intermittent fasting for a more structured eating plan. Intermittent fasting is when you consume your meals and snacks within the same 8 to 10 hour window each day. This ensures that your digestive system gets a 14 to 16 hour break each day and helps you to naturally eat less since the time frame in which you can eat is limited. Designate a time frame during the most active part of your day that works well for you. For example, you could eat between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm each day. Following this plan, you might have breakfast at 7:00 am, lunch at 11:00 am, and dinner at 2:45 pm. Or, you could eat between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and have breakfast at 10:00 am, lunch at 2:00pm, and dinner at 5:30 pm. Work in at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on most days. A total of 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular activity is recommended for keeping you healthy. However, if you're trying to lose weight, you may need to exercise more than this. Shoot for 30 minutes on 5 days of the week as your minimum target. This will help you to reach your 1,500 per day calorie deficit. Choose an activity that you enjoy. This will help make it easier for you to stick with it. Try breaking up your exercise sessions into smaller chunks if you're short on time. For example, you could exercise for 10 minutes at a time 3 times per day, or do two 15 minute workouts each day if you don't have time for a 30 minute workout session. Look for simple ways to get more steps in throughout the day. Every extra calorie you burn throughout the day will get you closer to your goal, so always be on the lookout for ways you can be more active. Some easy things you can do include: Parking further away from entrances Getting off the bus or subway 1 or 2 stops early and walking the rest of the way Taking the stairs instead of the elevator Biking or walking when you run errands or on your way to school or work Doing pushups or squats during a commercial break when you're watching TV Add high-intensity interval training to burn more calories. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective way to increase the amount of calories you burn during your workouts. To do it, alternate between exercising at a moderate pace and exercising vigorously, and then repeat these intervals. Try doing HIIT with walking, running, biking, or swimming. A sample HIIT workout on a treadmill might include walking for 4 minutes, then running for 4 minutes, then walking for 4 minutes again, and so on for a total of 30 minutes of exercise. If you do HIIT on a bike, you might ride at a moderate pace for 4 minutes, then sprint for 3 minutes, then return to a moderate pace again for 4 minutes, and so on. Build muscle with resistance training. Building muscle gives you more lean muscle mass, which burns more calories. This will help to raise your metabolic rate and make it easier to create a caloric deficit. Aim for two 30 to 45 minutes strength training sessions per week. You can use any type of equipment you like to build muscle. Try using resistance bands, dumbbells, strength-training machines, or go equipment-free and do bodyweight exercises. Make sure that you work all of your major muscle groups during each of your strength training sessions. The major muscle groups include your arms, legs, back, buttocks, abdomen, and chest. Set realistic, short-term goals and reward yourself for meeting them. Usually, health professionals recommend a rate of 1–2 lb (0.45–0.91 kg) per week. This rate of weight loss requires cutting 500 to 1,000 calories per day. If you find that after a week or so of trying to lose 3 lb (1.4 kg) per week you're struggling to meet your goals, consider switching to 2 lb (0.91 kg). This will be a slightly easier goal to achieve, and hitting your goals will help you to stay motivated. You can also set up a reward system to help keep yourself motivated. For example, you might promise yourself a small treat for each week that you hit your goal, such as getting a manicure, buying a new shirt, or going to the beach. Find support from friends and family. It can be hard to stay motivated if you don't have anyone to share in your successes and challenges. Try telling at least one trusted friend or family member about our weight loss goal, and let them know how they can support you. This might be as simple as asking them not to offer you anything that's not diet-friendly or to give you a call or text you once per week to get an update. If you don't have any family or friends who you're comfortable talk with about our weight loss, look into a local support group or an online weight loss forum. Take good care of yourself. Practicing good self-care is another important part of maintaining a long-term weight loss program. If you're hoping to lose 3 lb (1.4 kg) every week, you'll need to maintain a positive mindset and ensure that you're at your best. This will help you to stay on target with your eating and exercise targets and meet your weight loss goal each week. Some ways you can take care of yourself include: Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night Making time to do things you enjoy Reducing stress with relaxation techniques
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Find your basal metabolic rate. Set a new daily calorie goal to create a 1,500 per day deficit. Track your food with an app or food diary. Eat more fruits and vegetables to cut back on calories. Switch to lean protein and low-fat dairy. Reduce your intake of refined carbohydrates and sugar. Try intermittent fasting for a more structured eating plan. Work in at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on most days. Look for simple ways to get more steps in throughout the day. Add high-intensity interval training to burn more calories. Build muscle with resistance training. Set realistic, short-term goals and reward yourself for meeting them. Find support from friends and family. Take good care of yourself.
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https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Secret-Language
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How to Make Your Own Secret Language
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Having your own secret language is fun and creative, and it's also not that hard! Try substituting each letter for another letter in the alphabet. For example, have “A” equal “C,” “B” equal “D,” and so on. While this system would be fun to play with in writing, it likely wouldn't work very well for speaking. Another way to make your own language is to pick unique words that you don't typically use and use them as replacements for more common ones. For instance, if you like basketball, create a list of well-known players and use their names as substitutes for certain people. You can pick a prefix or suffix to add onto words, like adding “ho” to every word and moving the first letters to the end, so you'd say “hopeakers” instead of “speakers.”
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Substitute each letter for another letter. Decide which letters in the regular alphabet will be swapped out for new letters in your alphabet. This is a great way to create a new language, because you can use letters that you and your friends already know. Some letters can remain the same if you'd like, or you can change every letter. For example, you can substitute each letter with the letter directly after it (A=C, B=D, C=E, D=F). This would be much easier to understanding in writing, because you could decode it. Speaking this language may be more difficult. You could also substitute every letter except for the vowels. For example, H=J because I(the letter in between) is a vowel. This will make it much easier if you want to be able to speak this language. Swap the vowels of the alphabet (A, E, I, O, U). Swap them so that A is E, E is I, I is O, O is U and U is A. This will allow each word in your language to have a vowel, making the language much easier to understand and pronounce when speaking. The language is simple enough for you and your friends to easily learn, but difficult enough for an unfamiliar listener or reader to not understand what you're saying. For example, "I love you" would become "O luvi yua." Another example would be "Hello, how are you?" turning into "Hillu, huw eri yua?" Practice speaking and writing your new language. Write words over and over again, practice having conversations with your friends, write notes back and for the to each other in a notebook, or send each other messages online. The more you write and speak your language, the faster it will become second nature to you. Decide how to share the language with friends. You'll either want to create a simple substitution rule that can be memorized and easily decoded by those who know the secret language, or make a cheat sheet / rule sheet if you'd like a code that's tougher to break. If you decide to go with a tougher code, make sure that all of your friends get a copy of your language code so that they can communicate with you. Create a list of words to use in your new language. Choose unique words that you don't typically use in an average day. These can be big words, names of celebrities or athletes, names of sports or hobbies, etc. You will use these words to replace names, locations, activities, etc. in your new language. Using this technique is a much faster and simpler way to create your own language. For example, if you and your friends are basketball fans, create a list of well-known players, and use their names as substitutes for certain people. If you want to keep things simple, focus on only replacing words that are verbs or emotions. This can change the entire meaning to a sentence without changing every word. Change the meaning of existing words. Replace the meanings of words that already exist to give them your new meanings. Get together with your friends and have a brainstorming session. Write down the words of your language and their new meanings so that nobody forgets. Try to use words that have very different meanings so that your language isn't hard to figure out. For example, use the word taco for hate. So if your sentence was originally "I hate math", your new sentence is "I taco math." Make a dictionary that reveals the definitions of your new words. This will help each of your friends to decipher it quickly before the words are learned. Store it on your phones or computers so that you can access the diary quickly. This dictionary should be akin to an actual dictionary. It should list the words in your made up language, and define what they actually mean in your native language. This dictionary doesn't have to include every single word in a real dictionary, as many of the words will mean the same thing. It should include all of the words that you have changed the meaning of. Choose a prefix or suffix to add onto words. Popular "secret" languages, such as Pig Latin and Kimono Jive, simply add prefixes and suffixes to already existing words. This makes languages much easier to learn and communicate with. Take Pig Latin for example. To speak in pig latin, you simply move the first letter of the word to the end and then add an “ay” sound. Therefore, banana would become “ananabay." Now, make up your own prefix or suffix to use. Let's say you choose to use the prefix "ho" for every word and also move the first letter of the word to the end of the word. Therefore, the word speaker would become "hopeakers," Add your chosen prefix or suffix to words. Begin implementing your new language system in your everyday conversations with your friends. It will take awhile for you to develop a natural ability to speak in your new language, so be patient with yourself. Try out basic sentences to start with. For example, using the previously mentioned language structure, "This is my new language" would become "Hohist is my hoewn hoanguagel." Many made up languages don't alter shorter words that are harder to transfer, such as to, by, of, on, etc. It's recommended to keep these words the same to make your language easier to write, pronounce, and understand. Create this language with friends. Secret languages are no fun if you don't have anyone to talk to! Once you get a few friends involved, make sure that you can all agree on your new language system so that everyone is comfortable speaking it and writing it. Create an alphabet of symbols. If you're a visual or creative person, making up symbols for your new language can be a great way to secretly communicate with your friends. These symbols can represent entire words instead of creating a whole new alphabet. This is an option if you're fine with only being able to write your made up language. However, if you want to speak your secret language, this isn't the best method to use. Reference other languages that use symbols for their written language to get inspiration for your symbols. Some languages that use symbols for words are Chinese characters and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Make a dictionary of your language symbols. Make sure that the alphabet and dictionary have been agreed to by everyone involved. It's ideal to make symbols that are easy to draw so that your friends with poor drawing skills can still use the language. Making symbols for words instead of letters will make for a much simpler language to learn, and a much easier diary to create. Make sure that all of your friends get a copy of this dictionary. Practice how to write and read in your language daily. This way, you can have it memorized close to the same degree you have of your native/first language. Keep practicing and using it often, as new languages are easy to forget.
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Substitute each letter for another letter. Swap the vowels of the alphabet (A, E, I, O, U). Practice speaking and writing your new language. Decide how to share the language with friends. Create a list of words to use in your new language. Change the meaning of existing words. Make a dictionary that reveals the definitions of your new words. Choose a prefix or suffix to add onto words. Add your chosen prefix or suffix to words. Create this language with friends. Create an alphabet of symbols. Make a dictionary of your language symbols. Practice how to write and read in your language daily.
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How to Clean Your Nose Piercing
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To clean your nose piercing, prepare a salt solution by stirring a 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a glass of warm water. Then, soak a cotton ball in the solution and press it against your nose piercing for 3-4 minutes. When you're finished, pat your piercing dry with a clean tissue. You'll also want to clean the part of your nose piercing that's inside your nose by gently rubbing it with a cotton swab soaked in the salt solution. After you've cleaned your nose piercing, you can apply a little bit of lavender oil to help it heal faster.
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Clean your piercing twice a day. Nose piercings should be cleaned twice a day - once in the morning and once in the evening - until they are fully healed. Cleaning your piercing too little may cause it to become dirty and infected while over-cleaning your piercing can lead to irritation and delayed healing. Prepare a salt solution. The simplest way to clean your piercing it to use a salt solution. To make a salt solution, mix 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized sea salt in 8 oz. (1 cup) of warm water. Alternatively, you can buy a packaged sterile saline solution from a store. Wash your hands. Before you touch your piercing, it is essential that you thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial soap. Otherwise, bacteria from your hands could come in contact with the piercing (which is essentially an open wound) and cause an infection. Soak a cotton ball in the salt solution. Grab a clean cotton ball and dip it into the salt solution. Gently press the cotton ball against your nose piercing and hold it there for 3 or 4 minutes. Be careful when removing the cotton ball in case it gets caught in the nose ring or stud. Pat the area dry with some clean tissue. After cleaning, gently pat the area around your piercing dry with a clean cotton ball, a tissue or some paper towel. Avoid using a towel to do this, as towels can harbor bacteria and snag on the ring or stud. If you see any crusting develop over the piercing, resist the urge to remove it. The crust is your body's way of protecting the piercing. Use a little lavender oil to promote healing. Lavender oil lubricates the piercing, reducing tenderness and promoting healing. After cleaning, apply a little lavender oil to the piercing using a lint-free cloth. Twist the stud or rotate the ring to get the oil inside the piercing, then wipe away any excess with a clean tissue (otherwise it could irritate the skin). Lavender oil can be found at health food stores, at the supermarket or at the chemist's. Make sure the bottle is labeled "BP" or "medicinal grade". Avoid using any material with fibers that can get caught in the piercing. This includes cotton swabs, cotton balls, tissues, and toilet paper. Avoid using harsh antiseptic products. Harsh antiseptic products such as Bactine, bacitracin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or tea tree oil should not be used to clean nose piercings, as these can irritate and/or damage the skin, and prolong healing. Avoid using make-up to cover the piercing. Do not allow make-up to come in contact with the piercing, as it can clog it up and lead to infection. This also goes for sun-tan lotion and any other cosmetic products. Do not remove the nose ring or stud until the piercing is fully healed. Nose piercings can close up within a few hours if the stud or ring is removed. Forcing the stud back into the piercing after it has started to close can cause pain, inflammation, and infection. Therefore, it's important to avoid removing the stud or ring from the piercing until it is fully healed, which can take 12 to 24 weeks. Avoid baths, hot tubs and pools. You should avoid submerging your piercing in a pool, bath or hot tub water, as these often harbor harmful bacteria which could lead to infection. But if necessary, you can cover your nose piercing with a waterproof wound-sealant bandage (available in drug stores) to protect it. Avoid sleeping on a dirty pillowcase. Dirty pillowcases are another potential source of bacteria, so it's important to change your pillowcase regularly. A useful trick to avoid having to constantly clean your pillowcase is to cover the pillow with a clean t-shirt one night. the second night, turn the pillow around, the third night turn the t-shirt inside out and cover the pillow in it again, the fourth night turn the pillow around again. This way, a single clean t-shirt (this may also be done with a pillow cover) can provide you a clean pillow for 4 days. Avoid touching the piercing unnecessarily. Avoid touching or playing with your piercing - you should only touch it when you're cleaning it, after you have washed your hands. It is not necessary to twist or rotate the stud/ring during the healing process.
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Clean your piercing twice a day. Prepare a salt solution. Wash your hands. Soak a cotton ball in the salt solution. Pat the area dry with some clean tissue. Use a little lavender oil to promote healing. Avoid using harsh antiseptic products. Avoid using make-up to cover the piercing. Do not remove the nose ring or stud until the piercing is fully healed. Avoid baths, hot tubs and pools. Avoid sleeping on a dirty pillowcase. Avoid touching the piercing unnecessarily.
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How to File a Complaint with the Post Office
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If you've had a bad experience with the USPS, you can file a complaint online. Just go to their website and fill out the online complaint form. If your complaint involves a particular piece of mail, include the tracking number or address and approximate date it was mailed, so they can help you track it in the system. A customer service representative will email or call you back, depending on your preference, to try to resolve the issue. If you're still dissatisfied, speak to the station manager of your local post office in person to get to the bottom of it. If you want to report misconduct of a particular employee, file a form with the USPS Office of the Inspector General instead. Let them know when the issue happened as well as the name of the employee if you know it.
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Gather information about the subject of your complaint. USPS customer service will be best able to assist you if you provide them with detailed information about the problem you're having. Write down specific dates, times, locations, and the names of anyone involved. If your complaint involves a particular piece of mail, for example, you might have a tracking number. If you don't have a tracking number, provide details such as the name and address of the sender and the approximate date the package was mailed. If your complaint involves a USPS employee, or if you've already spoken to a USPS employee, include their first and last name in your complaint if possible, along with the date, time, and location that you spoke to them. Use the form on the USPS website. The USPS has a form available where you can ask questions or submit complaints about packages or mail, USPS postal facilities, USPS personnel, or the operation of the USPS website. Go to https://emailus.usps.com/emailUs/iq/usps/request.do?forward=emailUs to complete the form. If you have a tracking number related to your complaint, enter it in the space provided. Then choose the type of complaint you want to make. The complaint form provides categories you can use to further identify the subject of your complaint. There are specific blanks for names, dates, and locations. You can also provide additional information. However, there is a character limit of 4,000 characters. You cannot attach documents to the form. Once you make your complaint, click through to the contact information page. You can choose to receive a response by email or phone. Discuss the matter with a USPS customer service agent. A customer service agent will evaluate your complaint and contact you either by email or phone, whichever you chose. They will attempt to resolve the situation. You can provide them with additional information, if necessary. Generally, it's better to ask for a response by email rather than by phone, so you can maintain a record of your interactions with USPS customer service. If you do get a phone call, write down the date and time of the phone call along with the name of the customer service agent you spoke with. Take notes during the call so you have a record of what they said. Talk to the station manager if your problem is not resolved. If the USPS customer service agent is unable to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you can speak to the station manager of your local post office in person. If you're not sure which post office to go to, you can search locations at https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction!input.action. Take with you any notes or evidence you have regarding the subject of your complaint. Write to the USPS Consumer Advocate office as a last resort. The USPS Consumer Advocate represents consumers and resolves postal service problems. If neither USPS customer service nor the station manager of your local post office is able to help, the Consumer Advocate may be able to handle the situation. Draft a formal business letter outlining your issue and the steps that you've taken so far to resolve it. Give your letter a thorough proofread, then print it and sign it. Make a copy of your signed letter for your records. Send the letter, along with any related documents, to United States Postal Service, Office of the Consumer Advocate, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20260-2200. Collect specific facts about the misconduct. Before you submit a complaint about employee misconduct, you need the name of the employee as well as specific details about what they are doing. This could include dates and times, as well as details about any criminal activity you observed. The USPS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) primarily investigates complaints about misconduct or criminal activity on the part of USPS employees or contractors. These crimes typically include such things as fraud, embezzlement, or theft or destruction of mail. Fill out an online form with the USPS OIG. Access the complaint form at https://www.uspsoig.gov/form/file-online-complaint. Before you start filling out the form, read through the information at the top of the page to make sure you're sending your complaint to the right agency. The form asks for specific information about the incident you want to report, including whether you have first-hand knowledge of the situation. Provide as much detail and specific facts as you can. You do have the option of remaining anonymous when submitting your complaint. However, if you choose this option, the OIG will have no way to contact you if necessary. You have the opportunity to review your form before you submit it. Cooperate with any investigation. In most cases, you will not hear from the OIG at all after you file your complaint, apart from a confirmation that your complaint was received. However, an investigator may contact you if they have additional questions or want to talk to you about your complaint. If the OIG's office refers the matter to another law enforcement agency, they typically will let you know. You may be contacted by an agent at that agency. Keep in mind that the OIG will not give you any information about the subject of your complaint or the status of the investigation. Organize your information about the issue. If you wish to complain about mail fraud, mail theft, or identity theft, go through all the information and documentation you have. Put everything in chronological order. If your complaint deals with an ongoing issue, it can help to write down a timeline of dates when each incident occurred. Use the online form at the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) website. Go to https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/contactUs/filecomplaint.aspx to file an online complaint. Click on the proper category for your complaint to access the form. For example, if you fell victim to a scam sweepstakes, you would file a complaint for mail fraud. Include as much detailed information in your complaint as possible. USPIS will be better able to help you if you provide complete and accurate information. Keep all original documents you have that are related to your complaint. However, you should note in your complaint that you have them.{{greenbox: Variation: You can also submit your complaint over the phone. Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Provide additional information if contacted. It is unlikely that you will hear from the USPIS after your complaint is filed. However, an inspector may call with questions or ask to see any documents you have related to your complaint. The USPIS also shares complaint information with other law enforcement agencies. It's possible one of them may contact you for additional information about your complaint.
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Gather information about the subject of your complaint. Use the form on the USPS website. Discuss the matter with a USPS customer service agent. Talk to the station manager if your problem is not resolved. Write to the USPS Consumer Advocate office as a last resort. Collect specific facts about the misconduct. Fill out an online form with the USPS OIG. Cooperate with any investigation. Organize your information about the issue. Use the online form at the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) website. Provide additional information if contacted.
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How to Treat Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
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To treat shingles, also known as herpes zoster, see your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral cream to dull the pain of the rash while helping to speed healing, along with over-the-counter NSAIDs for pain and topical antibiotics to prevent infection. In addition to your medication, you can help relieve the pain by applying ice to the area for 10 minutes at a time, with 5-minute breaks in between, for several hours. Afterward, dissolve aluminum acetate in water and apply it to the rash with a moist compress.
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Know the symptoms commonly associated with shingles. After a person gets the chickenpox virus, that virus will stay with them, sometimes resulting in outbreaks of a rash and blisters. The most common symptoms of shingles are: Headache Flu-like symptoms Sensitivity to light Itching, irritation, tingling, and pain where a rash starts developing, but only on one side of the body Understand that there are three stages associated with shingles. Knowing the symptoms of each stage can help you doctor evaluate how to best treat your case. Stage 1 (before the rash): itchiness, tingling, numbness or pain develops in the area where the rash will eventually develop. Diarrhea, stomach ache, and chills (usually without fever) accompany this dermal irritation. Your lymph nodes may be tender or swollen. Stage 2 (rash and blisters): a rash will develop on one side of your body, with blisters forming eventually. The liquid in the blisters starts off clear but eventually gets cloudy. If a rash develops around the eyes, see a doctor immediately. The rash and blisters are sometimes accompanied by intense stinging pain. Stage 3 (after the rash and blisters): pain may develop in the area affected by the rash. This pain is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), and it may last a matter of weeks or even years. PHN is associated with extreme sensitivity, chronic pain, as well as aching or burning sensations. Know if you are at a higher risk of getting shingles. If you receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids, after an organ transplant, you are at a higher risk of getting shingles. If you suffer from the following conditions, you are also at a higher risk: Cancer Lymphoma Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Leukemia See your doctor early. The sooner your doctor diagnoses shingles, the better. (Sorry, self-diagnosis is not recommended.) Patients who start a course of drug treatment within three days of symptoms see better results than patients who wait longer than three days to start treatment. Talk with your doctor about treating the rash while managing pain. Most treatments for shingles are not very elaborate. They involve treating the symptoms of the rash while managing the patient's pain. Your doctor may ask you to try the following: An antiviral medicine, like acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), famciclovir (Famvir), in order to dull the pain of the rash and make it last shorter Over-the-counter NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen to manage pain Certain topical antibiotics to prevent infection and spread of any rash or blisters If you experience chronic pain after your shingles rash has passed, allow your doctor to make another diagnosis. Your doctor may diagnose postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). In order to treat this chronic condition that 15 out of every 100 shingles patients experiences, you doctor may give you: Antidepressants (PHN is often associated with depression, as certain daily activities become painful and/or difficult to do). Topical anesthetics, including benzocaine (available OTC) and lidocaine patches (available by prescription only). Anticonvulsants, as some studies show that these drugs may help with chronic nerve pain. Opoids, such as codeine, to help reduce chronic pain. Prepare a couple home treatments to make managing shingles easier. Although you should never let shingles go untreated, there are a number of things you can do at home to combine with doctor's orders. These include: Don't cover or itch the rash or blisters too much. Let the rash and blisters breathe, even as they scab over. If the pain keeps you from sleeping, it's acceptable to wrap the rash in a sports bandage. Icing the shingles for 10 minutes, with 5-minute breaks in between, for several hours. Afterward, dissolve some aluminum acetate (Domeboro) in water and apply using a moist compress to the rash. Have your pharmacist mix a salve. Ask your pharmacist to mix together 78% calamine lotion with 20% rubbing alcohol, 1% phenol, and 1% menthol. Apply this salve to your blisters until they scab over. Watch for a potential worsening of your condition. Shingles comes with long-term complications in some cases. You should look out for the following scenarios if you are dealing with shingles or PHN: A spreading out of the rash over large parts of your body. This condition is called disseminated zoster, and it may affect internal organs as well as joints. Treatment of disseminated zoster usually involves both antibiotic and antiviral medicines. A spreading of the rash to the face. This condition is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and it potentially threatens the eyesight if left untreated. See your doctor or ophthalmologist quickly if you notice shingles spreading to your face. Decide whether you want to take the shingles vaccine. If you have already been exposed to chickenpox and are concerned about getting shingles, or want to make a possible shingles episode less painful, consider getting the shingles vaccine. The vaccine is marketed under the name Zostavax, and adults 50 and older can receive one shot, whether or not they have had shingles before. People who have never had chickenpox or shingles should avoid getting the vaccine, instead opting for the varicella vaccine. Avoid contact with infected people. Those who have never had chickenpox or shingles before should avoid contact with those people who have an outbreak of either. Blisters are contagious and should be avoided; exposure to fluid from shingles blisters causes chickenpox and possible shingles episodes later in life. Shingles is more common in people older than 50 than it is in younger people. Those older than 50 should be especially vigilant about shingles. Take a cool bath. The coolness of the water will help soothe the pain and uncomfortableness of shingles. But make sure it's not too cold! Your skin will react to any extreme temperature, causing even more pain. And when you're done soaking, dry yourself off completely with a warm towel. You could take an oatmeal or starch bath, too. In lukewarm water (not cold or hot), the oatmeal or starch will provide you a soothing, silkening feeling. Read wikiHow's How to Make an Oatmeal Bath for ideas! Be sure to wash any towels you use in the hottest setting on your washing machine. You don't want to spread anything! Use a wet compress. Just like the bath, anything cool and wet will feel great on your skin. Just grab a washcloth, soak it in cool water, wring it out, and apply to your skin. After several minutes, repeat the process to renew the feeling. Don't use ice packs! Those are too cold for your skin right now -- if you think it's sensitive normally, it's extra sensitive right now. Always, always, always wash your towels after you use them, especially when you have shingles. Use calamine lotion. Normal lotions -- especially those that are scented -- could just make the situation worse. Stick to lotions like calamine that are extra soothing and be sure to wash your hands after application. Remember to apply it only to the affected area. Rely on capsaicin. That's the stuff found in hot red peppers, believe it or not. While you probably shouldn't spend the afternoon rubbing peppers on yourself, you might find relief in using a cream that contains it. They're widely available at most pharmacies. Keep in mind that this doesn't make the shingles go away -- but it will make you feel a whole lot better. Your case should clear up in about 3 weeks, for the record. Use baking soda or cornstarch on the sores. Just on the sores, though! It'll dry them up and hasten the healing process. Just make a paste out of 2 parts baking soda (or cornstarch) to one part water. Leave the paste on for about 15 minutes, rinse it off, and pat dry with a towel. Then wash the towel when you're done! You can do this a few times a day. But don't do it too often! You could dry out your skin so thoroughly you exacerbate the problem.
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Know the symptoms commonly associated with shingles. Understand that there are three stages associated with shingles. Know if you are at a higher risk of getting shingles. See your doctor early. Talk with your doctor about treating the rash while managing pain. If you experience chronic pain after your shingles rash has passed, allow your doctor to make another diagnosis. Prepare a couple home treatments to make managing shingles easier. Watch for a potential worsening of your condition. Decide whether you want to take the shingles vaccine. Avoid contact with infected people. Take a cool bath. Use a wet compress. Use calamine lotion. Rely on capsaicin. Use baking soda or cornstarch on the sores.
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How to Choose Tartar Control Dog Treats
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To choose tartar control treats for your dog, go for a rawhide bone since the friction between the treat and your dog's teeth will help prevent tartar buildup. Alternatively, you can give your dog a dental chew treat that's designed to remove plaque. When picking a dental chew treat at the store, try to get one with the Veterinary Oral Health Council's seal of approval since that means it's ensured for quality and effectiveness. Instead of bones and treats, you can also get your dog a durable chew toy made from nylon or rubber as this will be safe for it to chew on while helping to prevent plaque buildup. If your dog starts destroying the toy, throw the toy away so it doesn't swallow any small, chewed-off pieces.
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Provide your dog with chewable toys. Giving your dog a durable chew toy can mechanically remove plaque buildup on your dog's teeth and massage your dog's gums. As the dog chews, the friction between the teeth and the toy can remove plaque and stimulate saliva production and will help whisk away any plaque buildup. These toys will also help keep your dog entertained and will exercise the dog's jaw. Nylon or hard rubber chew toys are safe options and are recommended for their durability. Visit your local pet store and ask an expert what toy would be appropriate for your dog. Be sure to select a safe chew toy for your dog. Avoid giving your dog a chew toy that is small enough for your dog to swallow. If your dog starts to destroy the toy, discard it so your dog does not swallow any small pieces it may have chewed off. A textured, nylon or rubber bone is a popular toy that can help remove and prevent plaque buildup. The soft nubs on the surface of the toy help to clean your dog's teeth as it chews. Give your dog a rawhide bone or chew to help remove plaque buildup. When your dog chews on a rawhide, the friction between the treat and your dog's teeth helps to lift plaque and minimize tartar buildup. This creates a smooth, polished surface on the tooth, which prevent plaque from clinging to your dog's teeth. Do not give your dog real animal bones or antlers. These can file down or break your dog's teeth and cause injury. If your dog chews aggressively, do not give it small rawhide chips or sticks. Your dog may choke on these small treats. Give aggressive chewers a larger rawhide bone instead, and monitor your dog as they chew the treat. Give your dog a dental chew treat. A dental chew can help keep your dog's teeth clean and can be a tasty treat for your dog. These treats come in a variety of shapes, such as crosses and toothbrush shapes, that help remove plaque from your dog's teeth. They often come in a range of tasty flavors such as bacon, beef, and chicken. Mint flavors are also available to help freshen your dog's breath. Be on the lookout for the Veterinary Oral Health's Council seal when looking for a dental treat to ensure the treat's quality and effectiveness. Some dental treats contain fatty acids, antioxidants, or other vitamins and nutrients that support your dog's overall health. Dental treats can contain added sugars. Be sure to read the label and discuss the sugar content with your veterinarian. This is particularly important if you dog suffers from obesity or diabetes. Exam your dog’s mouth and teeth. Looking for signs of gum disease or other dental issues is important for your dog's overall dental health. A routine, at-home check-up can help you keep track of any developing problems. Share your findings with your veterinarian to help prevent more serious health issues from developing. Make sure your dog is comfortable while examining its mouth. Be gentle, speak to your dog in a calming voice, and give him praise or a treat afterward. With time and patience, your dog will get used to this examination routine. Check the symmetry of your dog's face. Notice if there is any swelling, discharge, or growths. Gently pull back your dog's lips and check both sides of its teeth and gums. If your dog's gums are red, swollen, bleeding, or are sensitive to touch, your dog may have gingivitis. A yellow or brown discoloration around the gumline may be tartar buildup. Make note of chipped teeth or any bumps or masses within your dog's mouth and discuss them with your veterinarian. Brush your dog’s teeth. Weekly brushing is an important step in keeping your dog's mouth free from plaque and tartar accumulation. If you're feeling ambitious, daily brushing is even better! Use toothpaste and a toothbrush that are specifically designed for dogs. Place the brush inside your dog's mouth at a 45-degree angle to its gumline, and gently move the brush across the outside surface of the dog's teeth. The tongue often keeps the inner surface of the dog's teeth free from plaque, so there is no need to brush this section. Give your dog praise or a treat when you have finished brushing its teeth. If your dog can't stand having a brush in it's mouth, try using a fingertip brush or a peice of gauze wrapped around your finger instead. Have your veterinarian routinely exam your dog’s teeth. A routine examination of your dog's teeth can help stop plaque and tartar buildup. Your veterinarian will examine your dog's teeth, gums, tongue, and tonsils, as well as the salivary glands and the lymph nodes. A routine examination can help identity the early signs of plaque or tartar buildup, periodontal disease, mouth tumors, and other mouth problems. Talk to your veterinarian about any specific problems you have noticed with your dog's dental health. “I have noticed that my dog's gumline often bleeds when I exam its mouth. What can we do to address this?” Ask your veterinarian if your dog may be prone to any particular dental issues, and ask “How should I monitor that?” He or she will be able to target the issue and offer guidance for improving your dog's dental care. Take your dog to have its teeth cleaned professionally. If your dog has tartar buildup, daily brushing at home will not remove it as it strongly adheres to the teeth. Although it is an expensive procedure, your veterinarian will need to remove the tartar and polish the dog's teeth to ensure your dog's overall health. A blood test will determine if your dog is healthy enough for this procedure. Under anesthesia, your veterinarian will provide a full cleaning beneath the dog's gumline, will scrape away the tartar buildup, and will finish by polishing your dog's teeth. The final polish will help prevent future plaque and tartar accumulations.
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Provide your dog with chewable toys. Give your dog a rawhide bone or chew to help remove plaque buildup. Give your dog a dental chew treat. Exam your dog’s mouth and teeth. Brush your dog’s teeth. Have your veterinarian routinely exam your dog’s teeth. Take your dog to have its teeth cleaned professionally.
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How to Understand Your Dog's Body Language
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To understand your dog's body language, start by checking the dog's ear positioning. Upright ears indicate that a dog feels relaxed, but ears that are laid back flat indicate fear or anxiety. If the dog is wagging its tail, it's happy, but if the tail is tucked and still, the dog may feel stressed or anxious. If the dog lowers its chest but keeps its rear up, this usually means it's ready to play, but a wrinkled muzzle indicates aggression.
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Look for ears that are up rather than laid back or pointing forward. When you are near a dog, check their ear positioning. If their ears are upright, that means that they are relaxed and aware of their surroundings, but they don't feel anxious, aggressive, or overly-excited. Similarly, if your dog cocks their head to the side while their ears are upright, this means they are trying to understand you or their surroundings. You can tell how your dog is feeling if they have floppy ears, too. Just check the base of their ears to see which direction they're pointing. Check the dog’s tail for wagging and waving about. A relaxed or playful dog will have a tail that is either wagging back and forth lightly, or a tail that is energetically waving back and forth, just depending on their excitement level. The main thing to watch for is that the actual tail bone remains relaxed. When it stiffens or straightens out from their body, this could mean they're feeling aggressive or overly-alert. If your dog's tail is stiff, low, and slowly wagging, this could be a sign of aggression. Monitor your dog carefully if you notice this. Even though there are similarities among all dogs and their body language, each individual dog can act uniquely. Pay attention to your dog's tail during times when you know they are relaxed or playful. This will give you a baseline for what your dog's “normal” is. Watch for a loose stance to indicate that the dog is feeling relaxed. If your dog is standing with their front paws slightly apart, rather than locked and in a forward position, this means they are feeling relaxed. Also, if your dog feels comfortable, they won't hesitate to sit or lay down where they are if they want to, rather than being on guard. If your dog is laying down, a frog-legged splay, a roll to the side, or a roll onto their belly indicates that they are very relaxed. Pay attention to your dog if they lower their chest but keep their rear up. This is a classic, “I'm ready to play!” sign. The dog will lower their front half while often wiggling their behind in the air. They may only hold this position for a few seconds before bounding off in one direction or another. If you can, reward this playful behavior with a few minutes of play or even a quick walk around the block. Your dog may growl or bark while in this position, but their body language indicates this is done in a playful spirit. An aggressive dog would not be in this position. Play with your dog when they bring you toys. If your dog continually brings you toys or items they love, like socks or blankets, this means they are friendly and looking for some attention. Chances are, if you play with them for a while, they will calm down and relax for a few hours afterwards. Your dog may also bring you items if they think you are sad because they think it'll cheer you up. Observe if the dog’s ears are laid back on their head. Ears are a great indicator of how your dog is feeling. If the dog's ears are laid back flat against their head, this means they are feeling scared, anxious, or unsettled. Check the surroundings to see what could be causing their anxiety. If you can, alleviate the situation or use calming language to assure your dog of their safety. Your dog may also avert their gaze or glance back and forth at you quickly if they are feeling anxious. This, coupled with the backwards ears, shows that there is something wrong in your dog's world. Examine your dog’s eyes to see if they are dilated. When a dog becomes fearful, their eyes will widen, as will their pupils. You'll often be able to see the whites of their eyes. If this happens, it means that they are over-alert and are trying to see everything around them at once. It's often helpful to provide a “ safe space ” for your dog, especially in your home. A crate, a blanket, or a special corner of the couch may be a great place for your dog to retreat to when they're feeling anxious. Check if your dog is licking their mouth repeatedly. Any kind of repetitive behavior, like licking, panting, or salivating, when there is no obvious catalyst for the behavior, is a sign of anxiety. If your dog hasn't just eaten and they are constantly licking around their mouth, this means they aren't feeling safe. Observe the surroundings to see if there is anything you can do to help them feel better. A dog who licks their paw or leg repeatedly is also often showing signs of anxiety. Repetitive licking can be a self-soothing behavior when the dog doesn't know if it should flee or fight. Look to see if the dog’s tail is tucked and still. If the tail bone is down and pointing between your dog's legs, this is an indication of anxiety. Anxious dogs may still sometimes wag their tails, though the tail bone will still be pointing down and the wag will be low and slow. The best way to learn to read your dog's tail is to observe what your dog does in situations where they aren't stressed. This way, you'll be able to notice abnormal behavior when it occurs. Watch your dog to see if they are visibly shaking or whining anxiously. Loud noises like thunder or fireworks can be upsetting to dogs and often cause them to visibly shake. When you see this behavior, be aware that something is upsetting your dog. If you can, help them feel safe by letting them hide or by doing something to drown out the offending noise. There are special products made for dogs that are meant to help them withstand the sounds of thunder and fireworks. Check them out if you think they might be helpful for your dog. If there is a storm outside, close the windows and blinds, and take your dog to an interior room that is further away from the outside. Watch your dog’s mouth for snarling and an excessive showing of teeth. While your dog may show their teeth sometimes while they are playing, if their lips are curled back and you can see their gums, this is a clear indication that they feel aggressive. If you can, take a few steps back from the dog to give them space and observe what is making them upset. Many dogs get territorial when it comes to food, treats, or toys. It's possible you stepped to close to them for comfort. Look for a wrinkled muzzle to tell if your dog is feeling aggressive. If your dog is wrinkling the area between their nose and eyes, this is another sign they are upset. It's a good indication that their behavior is bordering on aggressive rather than playful. Always err on the side of caution when your dog behaves aggressively. If you have other animals or children, make sure to keep them away from the aggravated dog. Check your dog’s fur to see if their hackles are raised. Look at your dog's hind section. If the hair is raised up rather than laying flat, this means they are on guard and ready to fight. Always check to see what your dog is responding to and do what you can to alleviate the situation, but definitely put your own safety first. Don't try to just brush your dog's hair back down. This won't do anything to alleviate the way they're feeling and may just upset them more. Look to see if your dog freezes with their head lowered. This can often indicate that they are guarding something they don't want you (or another dog) to have. If their front legs are stiff and their head is slanted downward in a locked position, this means they are feeling very unhappy about something. If your dog has a hold of something that could be harmful to them, try to distract them with a treat or favorite toy to get them to abandon the item they're guarding. Listen to your dog to hear if they are barking or growling. This is often a great indicator of your dog's feelings. While dogs bark for many reasons, a bark or growl coupled with other indicators of aggressive behavior can help clue you in to what your dog is feeling. Check the direction in which your dog is barking to see if you can locate the cause. This may help you avoid similar situations in the future. If you have trouble getting your dog to stop barking, or if they're having any other behavioral issues, you may want to take them to dog-training classes.
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Look for ears that are up rather than laid back or pointing forward. Check the dog’s tail for wagging and waving about. Watch for a loose stance to indicate that the dog is feeling relaxed. Pay attention to your dog if they lower their chest but keep their rear up. Play with your dog when they bring you toys. Observe if the dog’s ears are laid back on their head. Examine your dog’s eyes to see if they are dilated. Check if your dog is licking their mouth repeatedly. Look to see if the dog’s tail is tucked and still. Watch your dog to see if they are visibly shaking or whining anxiously. Watch your dog’s mouth for snarling and an excessive showing of teeth. Look for a wrinkled muzzle to tell if your dog is feeling aggressive. Check your dog’s fur to see if their hackles are raised. Look to see if your dog freezes with their head lowered. Listen to your dog to hear if they are barking or growling.
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How to Make "Wax" Seals Made of Hot Glue
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To make wax seals out of hot glue, first light a flame and hold it to a glue stick so it melts. Try to hold your lighter or match at an angle so the glue doesn't drip directly onto it. Place your envelope underneath the glue stick to catch the melting glue. You can also press the end of the glue stick against the hot glue to spread the glue if you need to. Once you've collected enough glue to make a large coin, moisten your wax seal stamp with a damp rag. Finally, press the stamp into the glue for about 5 seconds to form the seal.
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Trace the outline of a coin on a silicone craft mat. The coin is for outlining your wax seal in advance so the finished product looks clean and uniform. For an average-sized seal, try tracing a U.S. quarter or a coin of a similar size. Draw in pencil on a non-stick surface Drawing an outline is helpful when you're starting out. After you get accustomed to crafting seals out of glue, try making them freehand. Non-stick surfaces like silicone and wax paper are a great way to practice making seals. Since the seals won't stick, you are able to move them onto more permanent surfaces like envelopes after they harden. Set a metal wax seal stamp in a bowl of ice water for 30 seconds. Choose a stamp you like, then keep it in the water until it feels cold to the touch. When you're done, take it out of the water and dab it dry with a soft cloth. Cooling the stamp prevents the glue from sticking to it. Wax seal stamps are available online or at some hobby stores. They come in a variety of designs and some retailers even allow you to order custom designs. Rubber stamps aren't useful since they are prone to damage from water and sticky glue. Instead, use objects like buttons or bottle caps to create custom seals without metal stamps. Heat a glue stick in a glue gun for about 2 minutes. Get a glue gun stick from a craft supply store, then load it into the hole on the back end of the gun. Plug the gun into an electrical outlet and let it heat up. Test it out by pulling the trigger. If the glue flows freely, it is ready for use. Clear or white glue sticks are very common, but glue gun sticks are made in a variety of colors. You can use any color to make a seal. Getting colored glue sticks is the simplest way to customize your seals. Painting or dying is an option if you wish to customize white glue, but it isn't mandatory. Spread the hot glue around the outline and fill in the circle. Hold the nozzle about 1 in (2.5 cm) above the craft mat. Keep a steady grip on the trigger as you move the nozzle around the outside edge of the circle. Then, move the glue gun around in smaller and smaller circles until you have completely filled in the outline. Don't worry about making the glue base look perfect. Flaws become details that give seals unique characteristics. You are unlikely to ever use too much glue. Press the stamp into the hot glue until the seal hardens. Position the metal part of the stamp in the center of the glue. When you press the stamp down into the wax, hold it there for about 5 seconds. Pull the stamp out to complete the glue seal. If you hold the stamp in place too long, the glue will stick to it. Hot glue takes about 30 seconds to harden. Once the seal hardens, peel it off of the stamp by hand. The glue will be cool to the touch and won't break apart. Color the seal as needed with dye and paint. “Wax” seals made from white glue often look a little bland, so spruce yours up with some acrylic paint. Place a dollop of paint on a pallete, then transfer it to the glue with a small paint brush. Color the glue until you're satisfied with the way the seal looks. Colored food dye is another way to transform bland seals. Carefully drip the dye onto the seal to color it. Permanent markers are another way to shade a seal. Add dark colors to ridges, for instance, to make the stamp's design stand out more. Glue the seal to your project with hot glue. Pick the seal up off the silicone mat after it dries. Use the glue gun to spread a bead of hot glue over the back of the seal. To prevent the seal from melting, don't let the nozzle touch it. Then, stick the glue on an envelope, package, or another project. Another way to attach a seal to a surface is with a double-sided adhesive. Peel off the backing, then press the sticker to the seal and your project. Cool a wax seal stamp in ice water, then dry it off. Keep the stamp cold so that the hot glue seal doesn't stick to it. Wipe it off with a soft cloth when you're done. Make sure it is completely dry before attempting to stamp the glue. Cut off a chunk of a glue stick and put it in a wax melting spoon. Use scissors to cut about ⁄ 4 in (1.9 cm) off the end of a glue stick designed for use in a glue gun. You will need to melt it down in a metal melting spoon shaped like a scoop. It's wider and deeper than regular kitchen spoons. Choose a glue stick according to the color of stamp you wish to make. If you can't find colored glue sticks, try melting part of a crayon with an equal amount of a white glue stick. Stir them together to create colored glue. An advantage to using a spoon is that it allows you to create unique colors by melting different glue sticks together. Heat the glue over a tea candle until it is completely liquid. Light a small candle with a match to provide a convenient little heat source for melting glue. Hold the spoon directly over the flame. The glue will melt relatively quickly. Make sure it is has a uniform, liquid consistency before pouring it out of the spoon. Wax melting spoons are available online and at some craft supply stores. Melt enough glue to fill the bowl of the spoon. Cut off more glue and melt it as needed if the bowl isn't full. Stirring the glue with a toothpick speeds up the melting process and helps ensure the liquid isn't chunky. Pour the glue out onto an envelope or another surface. Tip the spoon over and pour the hot glue onto any surface you desire. Add it directly to your project or put it on a non-stick surface first. Non-stick surfaces like silicone mats and wax paper are great ways to practice making seals before using them to finish projects. The easiest way to pour the glue is in a mound. Move the spoon slightly to help spread the glue. Since the glue is liquid, it will finish spreading and settling on its own. If you choose to pour the wax onto a non-stick surface, you will need to attach the seal to your project with an adhesive like hot glue or a double-sided sticker. Press a wax seal stamp into the hot glue before it dries. Don't wait too long to apply your stamp! Push the stamp into the glue as soon as you finish pouring it. Hold the stamp in place for about 5 seconds, then remove it. If your “wax” seal sticks to the stamp, push it off with your finger and use an adhesive to bind it to your project. Heat the spoon’s bowl again to clean it with a paper towel. When you're done making seals, clean out the bowl to avoid it becoming crusty with old glue or coloring. Hold it over the tea candle until the glue becomes liquid again. Then, mop up the remaining glue. As long as you don't boil the glue, neither the spoon nor the glue will pose much of a burn risk. Still, play it safe and avoid letting hot surfaces brush against your skin. Turn on a butane lighter and hold a glue stick over it. Any type of lighter or heat source works, but butane lighters are the most effective. Move the lighter or torch so the flame isn't directly over it. Use your other hand to hold a glue gun glue stick above the tip of the flame. Melting glue sticks this way is tricky since the glue tends to drip on the lighter. Get a torch lighter instead of a disposable lighter if you can. Torch lighters are far easier to aim. Drip the wax onto a silicon mat or another surface. Move the glue stick around to create a circle about the size of a large coin or whatever wax seal stamp you plan on using. Letting most of the glue drip into a mound is fine. It will flow out to fill in most of the circle. Let the wax melt onto envelopes or wherever you need the seal. Alternatively, use a non-stick surface like a silicone craft mat to practice and select the perfect seal for your project. Dripping glue is the slowest way to create a seal, so be patient. Hold the glue stick steady until it gets nice and hot, then make sure the melting glue drips where you need it. Spread the wax around by rubbing it with the glue sick if needed. Press the end of the glue stick against the hot glue. Use the glue stick to move the glue around, spreading it out to make the seal look smooth and even. Doing this isn't necessary, but it is a useful way to cover up mistakes and make your seal look more consistent. Rub the glue stick gently against the surface to avoid spreading the glue out too much. For the best results, spread the glue with circular motions. Imperfections in the seal are fine and make it unique. Most seals look noticeably different from one another, so you don't need to spend a lot of time fixing dripped glue. Stamp the glue with a slightly moistened wax seal stamp. Set the glue stick and torch aside. Get a sponge or rag dampened in cold water. Dab some of the moisture onto your chosen stamp, enough to coat the metal portion without it dripping water. Then, press the stamp into the glue to form the seal. Hold the stamp in place for about 5 seconds, enough for the “wax” seal to solidify.
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Trace the outline of a coin on a silicone craft mat. Set a metal wax seal stamp in a bowl of ice water for 30 seconds. Heat a glue stick in a glue gun for about 2 minutes. Spread the hot glue around the outline and fill in the circle. Press the stamp into the hot glue until the seal hardens. Color the seal as needed with dye and paint. Glue the seal to your project with hot glue. Cool a wax seal stamp in ice water, then dry it off. Cut off a chunk of a glue stick and put it in a wax melting spoon. Heat the glue over a tea candle until it is completely liquid. Pour the glue out onto an envelope or another surface. Press a wax seal stamp into the hot glue before it dries. Heat the spoon’s bowl again to clean it with a paper towel. Turn on a butane lighter and hold a glue stick over it. Drip the wax onto a silicon mat or another surface. Spread the wax around by rubbing it with the glue sick if needed. Stamp the glue with a slightly moistened wax seal stamp.
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How to Clean and Maintain a Canary Habitat
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To keep your canary habitat cleaned and maintained, change your cage liner daily to remove the bird waste. Next, throw out your bird's uneaten food daily before washing the food and water dish with mild soap and water. Then, sweep the area around the cage every day to keep it tidy. Additionally, remove your canary and deep clean the cage weekly by washing the perches, toys, and cage itself using mild soap and warm water. As you deep clean the cage, use a scrub brush to remove any stuck on bird waste.
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Change the cage liner. To prevent droppings and bacteria from building up, replace the canary's cage liner every day. Newspaper or cob bedding are good liners for canaries. Do not use cat litter or wood shavings as cage liner. These can cause breathing problems for canaries. Dump old food or water. Canaries should have fresh food and water every day. Do not let old food or water sit. Always throw out the old food and water before replacing it. Wash the food and water dishes. After you have emptied the food or water dish, rinse it with hot water. Use a sponge and dish detergent to remove any caked on food, droppings, or other mess. Rinse off all the detergent and wipe it down with a clean towel. Let it air-dry for at least half an hour. Once it is dry, it can go back into the cage. Food dishes need to be completely dry before food is put in them. Even a little bit of water can cause the food to rot and make your canary sick. Sweep the floor around the cage. You may find that feathers, uneaten seed, and pellets have fallen outside of the cage. To keep the area clean, sweep around the cage at least once a day. If canary droppings have fallen outside of the cage, use a warm, soapy sponge to remove them, then kill germs using a bird-safe disinfectant. Remove the canary from the cage. Canaries are sensitive to disinfectants and other household cleaners. Have another cage or bird carrier ready for your canary to hold them while you wash their main cage. Put this cage in a separate room. Take everything out of cage. Throw away the cage liner. Next, remove any perches, swings, toys, bowls, baths, or other items from the cage. These will each be cleaned separately. Scrub the cage with warm, soapy water. Rinse the cage first with water, and scrub it with a sponge and soap. You can use dish detergent, a mixture made up of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water, or a bird-safe disinfectant, such as F10 Biocare or Aviclean. Wipe down the bars, grates, and liner trays. Clean the perches and toys. Wash all of the perches, toys, bowls, swings, and baths that were in the cage individually. Scrub them thoroughly using warm water and either dish soap or a bird-safe disinfectant. Remove dried droppings with a brush or scrub. If you find any dried droppings or food on the cage or an accessory, soak the stain in warm water for a minute. Squeeze dish soap onto a brush or scrub sponge. Scrub the stain until it is gone. Check the cage for any potential safety hazards. If you see any chipped paint, broken or loose bars, or sharp edges, take the opportunity to fix them while the cage is empty. Get in the habit of inspecting the cage every time you clean it so you can feel confident your bird is safe in its home. Dry the cage. Wipe down the cage and each cage accessory. Let them air-dry for an hour or two. Once they are completely dry, you can replace the liner and all of the cage accessories. The canary can now return to their cage. Sweep the floors once a week. If your floor is either tile or concrete, you will need to sweep it at least once a week. You do not need to remove the birds to do this. Make sure you sweep up all seed husks, droppings, and feathers. If you are mopping the floor or using any type of soap on it, you will need to remove the canaries. Replace dirty liner. If your floor is gravel, sand, or sawdust, you will need to replace the soiled or dirty liner once a week. This will prevent mold or bacteria from growing. Remove all birds. If you will be doing more than a light cleaning of the floors, take the birds out of the aviary. Put each canary in an individual cage or separate them into group cages based on gender. The canaries must be placed in a separate room or area while you clean. Ventilate the room. Open all windows and doors to make sure that there will be a steady source of fresh air coming into the aviary. This will help freshen the air while getting rid of fumes from cleaning supplies. Disinfect all surfaces. You can either mix a bleach solution or use bird-safe disinfectant. Mop the floors with this solution, and wipe down the walls or baseboards of the aviary. Wash perches, dishes, and baths with the same disinfectant in hot running water. Let the surfaces dry completely before bringing the birds back in. You may want to leave windows or doors open for a few hours to help speed up the process. Replace dirty nesting cups or boxes. Canaries will often drop their feces over the side of the nesting box. If the box or cup is covered in feces, you may need to replace it with a new one. If there are chicks in the nest, exchange the nests as fast as possible. Have the new nest ready with fresh newspaper liner. Gently place the chicks in the new nest, and put the nest back in the same place.
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Change the cage liner. Dump old food or water. Wash the food and water dishes. Sweep the floor around the cage. Remove the canary from the cage. Take everything out of cage. Scrub the cage with warm, soapy water. Clean the perches and toys. Remove dried droppings with a brush or scrub. Check the cage for any potential safety hazards. Dry the cage. Sweep the floors once a week. Replace dirty liner. Remove all birds. Ventilate the room. Disinfect all surfaces. Replace dirty nesting cups or boxes.
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How to Do Science Experiments
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If you want to do science experiments at home, try mixing salt, sugar, and hot water in a jar and then hanging a piece of string in the water. After a few days, salt crystals will have formed! You can also make oobleck, a strange putty that isn't a liquid or a solid, by mixing one spoonful of water with two spoonfuls of cornstarch. If you want to drop an egg and have it bounce instead of cracking, soak an egg in a jar of white vinegar for a week. Then, take it outside and try bouncing it.
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Understand science experiments. Any of the projects below can be used as fun demonstrations that can be explained by science. If you want to turn them into actual science experiments that test an idea, follow the included advice to try out several versions of them, record your results, and try to figure out how they work. You can find out more about the process in the experiment section below. . Create patterns in milk Pour milk into a bowl. Squeeze a drop each of different colored food coloring onto the milk without stirring. Dip a cotton bud into liquid dishwashing soap, and touch the end of the cotton bud onto the surface of the milk. Watch what happens to the colors. Turn this into an experiment by adding additional soap, one cotton bud at a time. At what point does the color become stable? . Create a bouncing egg Leave an egg in a jar of white vinegar for a full week. Put on gloves before handling it, then remove it and try bouncing it gently outside. To turn this into an experiment, soak a dozen eggs in separate jars of vinegar. Every day, take out one egg and try to bounce it outside. Drop it from one inch high (2.5 cm), then two inches (5 cm), and so on, until the egg breaks. Record how much "bouncier" the eggs get as they are left in vinegar. For another experiment, boil the eggs for different amounts of time before letting them cool and putting them in vinegar. Label each jar with the number of seconds the egg inside was boiled. Grow Salt Crystals. Mix salt or sugar into a jar of hot water, then suspend a string in the water by tying it to a pencil resting over the jar. Leave the jar alone for a couple days, and see what happens. To turn this into an experiment, fill several jars, and use a different type of salt or sugar in each. Find out how table salt, sea salt, rock salt, Epsom salts, white sugar, powdered sugar, and brown sugar change the crystal growth pattern. Make Oobleck. Mix one spoonful of water into two spoonfuls of corn starch, then try to pick it up with your hands. This bizarre material, named after a Dr. Suess book, doesn't act like a liquid or a solid. Finding out more about these "non-Newtonian fluids" can require advanced math, but you might be able to figure out some of the "rules" that describe how it behaves. Get more ideas. There are countless fun experiments you can do in your house or backyard. Look through wikiHow's Science for Kids category for a ton of ideas. As long as your teacher allows it, you can try some edible experiments, as well! For example, if your parents have a freeze dryer, you can make your own freeze dried or "astronaut" ice cream. Ask a scientific question. Come up with a question that can be tested with a science experiment. Try to choose a topic related to the science you are learning in class, and that you're interested in. Your parents and teacher can help you choose a topic, or you can get ideas from the examples above. You could also try searching science experiment websites such as ScienceBob. For the examples in this section, we'll start with the question "How do earthworms respond to music?" Design an experiment. The most important thing to remember is that you can only change one thing during your experiment. If you change more than one thing at a time, you won't know which change was responsible for your results. Choose something that you can control, not something that will change when you don't want it to. For example, design an experiment where you keep earthworms in a box of dirt, and play several different kinds of music to them, such as classical music, jazz music, and rock music. Keep the container type, volume of the music, and type of dirt the same each time, so you are only testing one thing. Write down what you think will happen. This prediction is called a hypothesis. Make a prediction that will be tested by the experiment, and come up with a clear answer. Include the reasons you think your prediction is accurate. Good example hypothesis: "I think that more worms will come to the surface when rock music is played, than when classical music or jazz music is played. The rock music is louder, so more worms might try to get away from it." Bad example hypothesis: "I think the worms will react more to the rock music." This doesn't explain what "react" means, so it will be hard to see whether the hypothesis is correct. It also doesn't explain why the experimenter thinks this is true. Stay safe. If your experiment involves dangerous liquids, fire, electricity, or sharp objects, ask an adult for help. Safety goggles and gloves are recommended for some of these experiments. You do not need any safety equipment for the example worm experiment. Set up the experiment. Gather all your materials and decide exactly how each step is going to happen. Write down all the details involved, even if they don't seem important. For example, write down or sketch the position of the music source and the box, the volume setting, how many worms are in the box, and what exact music tracks you'll be using. Set up a chart for data. You'll need to record your experiment in detail while it happens. Draw a grid and label each column with a different measurement. Here are some example columns for the worm experiment: Test number (this just gives you an easy way to refer to each test) Type of music played Number of worms at the surface before music began Number of worms at the surface after 10 seconds Number of worms at the surface after 20 seconds (and so on up to 60 seconds) Include a comments section. If you have enough paper, you can include a "Comments" section on your chart. You can also write this on a separate page. This just gives you a chance to mention anything unusual that affected your experiment, such as "Five worms escaped the box after experiment four. I covered the hole in the box with cardboard, then put five new worms in the box." Conduct your test. Start the experiment, recording all the data in your chart as it happens. It's a good idea to repeat each test at least three times, so you get a more accurate idea of what's happening. For example: Play classical music to the worms for 60 seconds, timing it with a stopwatch and recording your data. Repeat this experiment three times, waiting for five minutes of silence in between each experiment. Repeat using jazz music and rock music three times each. Make a graph (optional). Most science experiments end up with data that can be turned into a bar graph or line graph. This makes it easier to read your results, and is often required for school projects. For instance, draw a line graph with "# of Seconds Music was Played" as the x-axis, and "# of Worms at Surface" as the y-axis. Draw one graph for each type of music, using three lines on each to represent the three trials with that music. Think about the result. Write a conclusion that answers these questions: Was your hypothesis correct? What happened that didn't match your hypothesis? Why do you think it might have happened? Write about problems or new ideas that came up. Scientists include information that would help the next experimenter do a better job, or discover a new question to answer. Identifying "problems" doesn't mean you failed. It just shows that your experiment taught you more about the project, and that you could do a better one now if you decided to try. For example: If worms escaped your box, explain what type of container could be used instead. If someone wanted to be able to tell whether worms were burrowing downward, he could use a clear, glass container. Experimenting with one type of music at different volumes could help find out whether that's more important than the type of music. Turn it all into a display (optional). If you're doing a science fair project, you'll usually make a large display on a piece of poster board. Print or write the details of your experiment in large text, and include labeled images and charts. Your science teacher might have special requirements not listed here, so be sure to ask her for details.
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Understand science experiments. . . Grow Salt Crystals. Make Oobleck. Get more ideas. Ask a scientific question. Design an experiment. Write down what you think will happen. Stay safe. Set up the experiment. Set up a chart for data. Include a comments section. Conduct your test. Make a graph (optional). Think about the result. Write about problems or new ideas that came up. Turn it all into a display (optional).
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How to Go from Passive to Assertive
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Learning to stop being passive and become more assertive can help improve your relationships with other people and build your self-confidence. One of your first steps should be to learn to say no when you can't do something you're being asked to do, which will show you can stand up for yourself. Try to speak up more often about your feelings or desires. For example, tell your friends what you want to do on the weekend rather than just waiting for someone else to make a suggestion. If you find this difficult, try starting out by being more assertive with a close friend or someone else you trust before doing it with others. When you gain in confidence, start stating your opinion on an issue when other people give their views. Back up your more assertive behavior with confident body language, such as standing or sitting up straight, and making lots of eye contact with the people you talk to.
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Respect and vocalize your own perspective. More to the point, learn to value your perspective. If you tend to be relatively passive when interacting with others and hope to become more assertive, you need to both recognize and more frequently verbalize your needs, feelings, and opinions. The best way to do with is by reminding yourself of your specific needs and desires and actively communicating them directly and respectfully with those around you. Working to increase your assertiveness will become a self-fulfilling process as soon as you begin; even the slightest increase in your assertiveness will help you convey what you're thinking and feeling more effectively. When you notice you have a need or desire that is not being met, perhaps in part because you haven't vocalized it, think about how you want the situation to be different. It may help to write out the needs and desires you intend to better vocalize, or talk about them with a close friend. Practice identifying and vocalizing your needs and desires so you feel more confident about asserting yourself when it is necessary to do so. Start increasing your assertiveness in one particular domain. It will be easier to be more assertive within one area of your life first. This does not mean you should be more assertive with those who are younger than you or in a less experienced position in your work environment. Instead, look to be more assertive with those who know you well and will likely respect your more active participation in social interactions. Be specific. Choose to become more assertive in one specific place or during your interactions with one particular person. For example, you could decide to be more assertive with a friend who always tries to plan things for you without asking you first. Be consistent. Make sure to practice being more assertive whenever you're in that place or with that person. If your friend often calls you up on Friday afternoon to tell you what the two of you will be doing, then anticipate the call each week and practice what you will say. As you realize you're successfully becoming more assertive, expand the positive changes you've made in one area of your life into another social sphere. After being more assertive with this friend, you might start being more assertive at work, with family members, or with your significant other. Convey confidence with your non-verbal behavior. The classic example here is maintaining eye contact. Make sure you're making frequent, direct eye contact with the people with whom you interact, especially when speaking directly to someone. Sit or stand upright, with your body turned towards whomever has your attention. Smile when you're happy and frown when you're angry. This alone will go a long way in helping you externalize emotional honesty. Make sure your body language is relaxed. Not only does this convey confidence, it will actually give you more confidence too. In particular, make sure you're not clenching your jaw. Practice in the mirror. It may feel silly at first, but looking at how you sit or stand in the mirror will help you recognize aspects of your posture that may be read as passivity by other people. Prepare for the fact that you may meet with some resistance. As you attempt to increase your assertiveness, understand that people's reactions will not always happen as you expect. In fact, if people have become accustomed to you interacting with them passively, they may initially be startled or even respond negatively the first few times you express a healthy, respectful assertiveness. Accept that you will likely face some discomfort while increasing your assertiveness. However, this is a good thing! It means that you are growing and learning. Remind yourself that it is within your rights to assert your needs and feelings and that doing so will lead to better relationships in the long term. If you encounter any resistance or negativity, remind yourself that you are in control of your own reactions and continue to behave respectfully and assertively. Say something like “I've decided not to allow others to take advantage of me, and I won't allow us to attack one another for seeing things differently.” Prepare for the benefits of more assertive behavior too. Aside from all the benefits of reducing stress, being more assertive will help prevent the resentment that can sometimes grow within the context of passivity. Aside from offering a more healthy way to process your anger, increased assertiveness will literally help you get more of what you want out of life. Remind yourself that you deserve it. Think about how your life will be better when you're able to be more assertive in certain situations, and visualize the relief from tension and other rewards your assertiveness will likely bring. Write down the benefits of being more assertive that you're most looking forward to. Carry this list with you as motivation to continue respectfully vocalizing your needs and desires. Practice saying no. It is especially important to recognize and embrace your right to simply say “no.” Especially if you usually find it challenging to turn people down, literally practice doing so in front of a mirror. Look yourself in the eye and say, "No, I'm not able to do that right now." When actually turning a request or demand down, be direct. Include an explanation, but keep it brief, and emphasize that you are unwilling or unable to do what has been asked of you. Rehearse what you intend to say. If there are recurring things you're asked to and comply only because you feel pressured to do so, prepare yourself to stand up for yourself by practicing exactly what you'll say next time. Make sure your tone conveys assertiveness. Aside from what you're actually saying, how you say it is also an extremely important aspect of healthy, constructive communication. Monitor your use of your voice to ensure you speak firmly, but in a relaxed tone and at a steady, confident pace. Limit your hesitations. Try to speak with depth and warmth this will help reflect the emotions you're feeling. Emphasize sincerity and clarity in the way you speak. Monitor the volume of your voice too. Speaking too quietly or too loudly will lead people to take you less seriously. Listen actively and with genuine attention. Whenever anything is unclear, ask questions! Part of listening is understanding exactly where people are coming from. If you're not understanding someone, ask for clarity and convey your willingness to listen and collaborate with the language you use. Ask things like “What are your thoughts on this?”, “Does this work with how you're feeling?”, or “How do you think we can approach this differently?” Take care to maintain respectful and active nonverbal listening behavior. Focus on the person, maintain eye contact, and set aside your personal perspective to allow yourself to fully comprehend theirs. Repeat others' key points back to them when they're finished speaking with statements like “It sounds like you feel like ___________.” Validate the other person’s perspective. Do this early in a conversation to introduce the positivity you want to maintain. You don't have to agree with the other person, but you have to acknowledge what they're feeling. Be explicit. Say something along the lines of “I understand you see this issue differently.” Or, “I understand why you need help with that.” If you cannot help the person, be ready to clearly state why. Be brief, but also sincere. For example, if a friend wants you to help him or her move over the weekend and you already have plans, then you might say something like, “I would help if I could, but I can't. I already have plans with my family.” Follow with a direct statement of your own needs and desires. Particularly when there are multiple perspectives to consider, or when a decision is yours to make, it is important to be clear about why you see something differently. If there is a conflict between perspectives, the more clearly you convey the specific difference in your perspective, the better chance an issue can be worked through cooperatively. For example, if you have just explained to a friend that you can't help him move because you have plans with your family, then you might try following it with something like, “Spending time with my family is important to me.” Be assertive when distinguishing between fact and opinion. While responses to opinions should mostly start with “I feel” or “I think”, responses to facts should be more direct and start with clauses like “I've had different experiences” or “I have come to understand that differently.” Propose an active step to resolve a conflict. While discussion is healthy, and absolutely necessary when there are multiple perspectives to consider, a proposal on how to move forward is one of the most constructive and assertive contributions you can make in a conversation, particularly in a group. Avoid the words “should” or “ought” when making suggestions, opting instead for “What about” or “Would it work if” Maintain a collaborative approach by shooting for an action that has the best chance of pleasing all relevant parties. String together an empathetic, direct, and active response. If you have already made a decision, particularly when declining something that has been asked of you, convey your understanding of the situation and corresponding decision all in one statement. For instance: “I absolutely agree that it would be great to _______________. However, I can't [participate in it/join you/allow that to happen] because _________________. How about figuring out [a different time that will work for everyone/someone else who can help/an alternative].” Deal with minor conflicts with direct statements as well. For instance: “I'm glad that we're able to share [each other's items/the kitchen/the bathroom]. However, it frustrates me when [items are broken/dishes are left in the sink/the bathroom is a mess]. Let's figure out a system to deal with [the rules about borrowing each other's possessions/using the kitchen/sharing the bathroom].” Stick to the point with “I” statements. Whenever you know what you need, what you want, or how you're feeling, make sure this is conveyed simply and directly. Especially when making a request, state what you're asking in one or two short, clear sentences. Start the statement with a simple declarative, such as “I want”, “I don't like”, or “I feel.” Convey excitement or enthusiasm with “I” statements in particular, by saying things like, “I would very much enjoy it if_______.” Avoid using aggressive language. As you become more assertive, it is extremely important to avoid using language that conveys aggression. In particular, avoid starting statement with “you”, as this will put the other person on the defensive and will only complicate or unnecessarily prolong conversations. For instance, opt for “I disagree” instead of “you're wrong” or “I feel irritated when you interrupt” instead of “you're always interrupting me!” Allow yourself to feel anger. Anger and other emotions have a complex relationship with your ability to communicate. If you tend to be passive, you're likely not at fault for overreacting to anger with aggressive behavior. However, you may need to realize that it is healthy to express the fact that something angers you. Anger is normal and natural. Learn to recognize your anger by listening to your body for clues. A rise in your heart rate and blood pressure, the feeling of blood rushing to your face or other parts of your body, and a wave of warmth may all indicate that anger is rising beneath the surface of your skin. Avoid hiding your anger, as this may lead to stress, resentment towards those that anger you, feelings of victimization, and the growing though suppressed desire to act out. Express your anger with emotionally honest communication. Recognize that passive-aggressiveness is just as detrimental to your relationships as blatant aggression. Own and admit your anger, and respond to it with maturity by voicing it directly while being calm and respectful. The easiest and clearest way to do so is to take a deep breath and simply tell someone that their behavior has irritated you. Take care not to attack whomever has angered you. Keep your statement simple and straightforward by saying something along the lines of “I felt aggravated when ___________ and I need you to know that I'm not comfortable with [behavior/statements] like that.” Don’t allow others to disregard your wants and needs. Though there is nothing wrong with being shy or easy going, you should always participate in a conversation or interaction when you have a relevant perspective. If you constantly just “go with the flow” for the sake of avoiding conflict, people may start to disregard your thoughts and feelings. If, in fact, you actually don't want to go for pizza yet again, and would rather grab some sushi – say it! Certainly, some stuff simply isn't important, so don't feel like you always have to be a part of every conversation. The point is: when you do have feelings on a matter, voice them. Say yes only when you really mean yes. Often, passive people will agree to things that ultimately make them more stressed or simply diminish the quality of their lives unnecessarily. If and when you want to say no, you have to accept and practice the necessity of doing so! Let yourself change your mind about things. Recognize that changing your mind about something and acting on your decision to do so is actually an assertive, healthy behavior. Understand that your mindset, and your understanding of a situation will frequently change, and that increased assertiveness will make you more flexible about changing the decisions you've made and when making new ones. As you become more assertive, you should be taking a more active role in the conversations that concern you. Take pride in making independent contributions and decisions. Get help becoming more assertive. Be patient and understanding with yourself. It's tough to start voicing your perspective more frequently, especially when you're used to staying quiet. If you're struggling with increasing your assertiveness or become increasingly stressed about how to go about doing so or if you're just looking for support while doing so see a mental health professional. The act of getting help is itself an assertive step, as it is an active demonstration of your willingness to improve your ability to voice your perspective and pave yourself a road to a healthier, happier life.
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Respect and vocalize your own perspective. Start increasing your assertiveness in one particular domain. Convey confidence with your non-verbal behavior. Prepare for the fact that you may meet with some resistance. Prepare for the benefits of more assertive behavior too. Practice saying no. Make sure your tone conveys assertiveness. Listen actively and with genuine attention. Validate the other person’s perspective. Follow with a direct statement of your own needs and desires. Propose an active step to resolve a conflict. String together an empathetic, direct, and active response. Deal with minor conflicts with direct statements as well. Stick to the point with “I” statements. Avoid using aggressive language. Allow yourself to feel anger. Express your anger with emotionally honest communication. Don’t allow others to disregard your wants and needs. Say yes only when you really mean yes. Let yourself change your mind about things. Get help becoming more assertive.
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How to Write an Autograph Request Letter
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To write an autograph request letter, start by finding the celebrity's mailing address on their fan page or official website. If a celebrity doesn't list a contact address, see if you can contact them through their social media account. Alternatively, reach out to their public relations person via email and ask for a mailing address for autograph requests. Next, write a letter that provides your name and address, states why you're a fan and what an autograph will mean to you, and concludes by thanking the celebrity for their time. Also, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for the autograph.
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Check if the celebrity does autographs TTM. Though you may have your heart set on an autograph from a certain celebrity, keep in mind not all celebrities are willing to respond to autograph requests through the mail. To determine if the celebrity does through the mail autographs, do a search on an online autograph database to confirm others have received autographs back from the celebrity in the past. Some celebrities may specify on their website that they do not do autograph requests. Respect their policy by not sending a letter to a celebrity who specifies no through the mail autograph requests. Look on the celebrity’s fan page or contact page. Many celebrities have fan pages or an official website with contact information. Depending on the celebrity, they may provide an address specifically for fan letters and autograph requests, or a general address through their public relations agency. Search for the celebrity's official website online to locate their contact page, or do a google search for the celebrity's fan club or online page. Contact the celebrity’s publicist. If a celebrity does not list a contact address for fan mail, you may want to reach out to the celebrity's public relations contact by email. You can then request a mailing address for autograph requests from the celebrity's publicist. Check the celebrity’s social media. In today's digital age, celebrities tend to use their social media profiles as a way to connect and interact with their fans. Look at the celebrity's Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook account and send a request for a mailing address through their social media. Many celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, have fan forums where fans can comment and share their thoughts on Swift's music. You may want to join the forum and ask members if they know how to request an autograph from the celebrity, as many of them have likely requested autographs before. Handwrite the letter. A handwritten letter, rather than a typed letter, will show the celebrity that you care enough to sit down and put pen to paper. If you have penmanship that is hard to read, you may consider typing the letter and then hand signing it. But if your penmanship is clear, try to hand write the letter to add a personal touch to your request. The letter itself should be brief and to the point, but still personable and engaging. Keep the letter under one page in length and break the letter into three main paragraphs: A short, friendly introduction that provides your name and where you live. A body paragraph that states why you are a fan of the celebrity and what an autograph will mean to you. A conclusion thanking the celebrity for their time, and noting the enclosed self addressed envelope (SASE) for the autograph. Introduce yourself. Start the letter with Dear Mr. or Ms. [Celebrity Name]. State your name and where you're from. For example, if you are writing a letter to Taylor Swift, you may begin with Dear Ms. Swift, My name is Nicki Minaj and I'm from Los Angeles, California. Detail how you discovered the celebrity’s work. In your body paragraph, you should be specific about how you first encountered the celebrity's work and why you appreciate the celebrity. Show the celebrity why you are a genuine fan of their work and how they affected you personally. For example, in your autograph request letter to Taylor Swift, you may write: “My sister first introduced me to your music during your Fearless tour in 2008 and ever since then, I've been a die hard fan. I have all your albums, have traveled across the country to see you live five times in the past four years, and your song “Mine” was my first dance song with my partner when we married in 2010. It would mean to world to me to get your autograph so I can add it to my (ongoing) collection of your albums and tour memorabilia.” End on a polite note. Finish the letter with one to two sentences thanking the celebrity from reading your letter and a positive sign off. You should also hand sign the letter, especially if it is typed. To end your letter to Taylor Swift, you may write: “Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to read my letter. I know how devoted you are to your fans and I appreciate all that you do for us. Sincerely,” Request no more than two autographs in your letter. It's important to show the celebrity you are not asking for the autograph to then turn around and sell it online. Asking for no more than two autographs in your letter will show you are requesting the autograph for your personal use only and not for profit. Keep in mind some celebrities are already hesitant about sending autographs for free, so don't turn your chosen celebrity off by requesting too many autographs in your letter. Include a self addressed stamped envelope with the letter. Make it easy for the celebrity to grant your autograph request by including a SASE. Put your address on the front of the empty envelope and the necessary postage for the letter to get back to you. If you are including a photograph or other paper item for the celebrity to sign, include a piece of cardboard that is the size of the item to prevent it from being damaged in the mail. If you would like to send other memorabilia to be autographed, be sure to protect it with packaging and tape to prevent it from being damaged. However, avoid over-packing the item or taping it too tightly, as this can make it hard for the celebrity to access and may lead to no autographs or damage to the items. You may be writing a letter to a celebrity who lives overseas or in a different country or continent. Your SASE should include enough postage to cover the cost of the return shipping. Buy U.S. stamps if your celebrity lives in the U.S. or include an international postage voucher that can be used as postage by the celebrity if they live overseas. Wait patiently for the autograph. Keep in mind celebrities often receive hundreds of fan letters a week, and it may take time for the celebrity to respond. Some celebrities may respond within one to two months, and some may respond within a year or several years, especially if they have a busy schedule.
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Check if the celebrity does autographs TTM. Look on the celebrity’s fan page or contact page. Contact the celebrity’s publicist. Check the celebrity’s social media. Handwrite the letter. Introduce yourself. Detail how you discovered the celebrity’s work. End on a polite note. Request no more than two autographs in your letter. Include a self addressed stamped envelope with the letter. Wait patiently for the autograph.
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How to Do Homework
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If you need to do homework, find a quiet, comfortable spot where you won't be distracted. Turn off any electronics, like your TV, phone, or radio, and gather all of the supplies you'll need before you get started. Work on the most important or hardest assignments first to get them out of the way, and if you have a homework assignment that actually seems fun, save it for last to motivate you to finish your other work faster.
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Make sure you have everything you need before you start. It's distracting and difficult to go searching for a ruler or a protractor after you're in the middle of your geometry homework, and it can be difficult to get back into it after going on a hunt that takes a half hour. If you've planned effectively, you should know exactly what you'll need to complete the assignment and can set up everything in your study space you'll need. Eliminate as many distractions as possible. Put your phone away, get away from your computer, and make your environment as quiet as possible. Giving homework your undivided attention will actually make it easier, because your mind won't be balancing different tasks at the same time. If you find this hard, try giving your devices to your parents/guardians or try putting it in another room. It's common that students will try to multi-task, watching TV or listening to the radio or continuing to chat on Facebook or Instagram while also trying to do homework. It'll be so much more fun to do those things after you're already done with your homework, though, and your homework will take half as much time if you're focused on doing nothing but your homework. Check your phone or your social networking sites during your study break, but not before. Use these distractions as a carrot, not as a pacifier. Concentrate on one task at a time. Finish each assignment completely and check it off your list before moving on to the next item. It's usually better to finish one thing completely, so you can put it out of your mind and move on to other things. Focusing on individual tasks helps to keep you focused. Put all the other assignments out of your mind and focus on the task at hand. Maybe you could even ask a close friend or family to help you. Take a break every hour. Set a specific amount of time you will spend every hour doing something besides homework, and stick to it. Be sure you set how long after the start of the hour, and how long you will take. Don't let your break be too long though! You could start doing something and not want to go back to work! Try to figure out what works best for you. Some students might like to start their homework immediately after school to get it done as quickly as possible, while it may be better to give yourself an hour to relax before starting in on it and decompress from the long school day. Don't wait for the last minute. While it may seem like a better idea to work straight through and finish, it's possible that the quality of the work you're doing will start to suffer if you don't give your mind a rest. It's difficult to think hard for more than 45 minutes at a time on a particular subject. Give yourself a rest and come back refreshed. Dive back in after study breaks. Don't let breaks balloon out into longer and longer breaks, or "being done." It can be difficult to want to go back to working after you've let yourself take a break, but try to find the end in sight and work hard until you get there. The first fifteen minutes after a break are your most effective minutes, because your mind will be cleared, and ready to work hard. Give yourself a pep talk and dive back in, refreshed and ready. Create incentives to finish. Put a carrot at the end of your homework, like a new episode of your favorite show, or a chunk of video game time. Make it something that you didn't get to do during your study breaks, so it'll be more attractive to keep working and finish completely. If you have trouble staying focused, get a parent, sibling, or friend to help keep you honest. Give them your phone while you're working to avoid the temptation to check it, or give them the video game controller so you won't be able to plug in for a few minutes of alien-hunting when you're supposed to be doing your homework. Then, when you're finished, show them the finished product and earn back your fun. Make it impossible to cheat. Let the homework take as long as it needs. As tempting as it may be to bull-rush through your math homework to get to the Halo at the end of the tunnel, slow down and do it effectively. There's no sense in doing it if you're just doing it wrong to get it done. try to let the homework take as long as it needs to take to make sure you do it correctly. You can make yourself take enough time by having your gate-keeper (the person with your phone or video game controller) check over your homework for quality when you're done. If you know you're not going to get it anyway unless it's done right, you won't have any reason to rush. Slow down and do it right. Review your work after you finish. When the last problem is done, or when the last sentence is written, don't just slam your book shut and jam your homework into your backpack. Take a short break and return to your homework with fresh eyes to read it over and look for obvious mistakes. Fixing spelling errors, typos, or obvious addition-errors is a great way to give yourself the extra points you deserve. If you go to all the trouble to do it, you might as well take a few extra minutes to make sure you do it right. Write out your daily homework in a list. You should have a section of your notes dedicated specifically to homework, to make it easy-to-find and convenient. Some students find it effective to use a day planner or a calendar to stay organized, while others prefer simple notebook paper or composition books. Use whatever fits in with your own organization style, and list out each night of homework in the same place. It's common to quickly write out the math problems you're supposed to do at the top of your notes, or scribble down the page number of the English reading on a textbook page, but try to recopy this information into a specific homework list so you will be sure to remember to do it. Write down as many details as you can about each assignment. It's good to include the due date, corresponding textbook pages, and additional instructions from your teacher. This will help you plan your night of homework more effectively. Also, it's a good idea to write about your homework in a planner. Make sure you understand each assignment. It's important to spend a bit of time before you dive into your homework to make sure you understand the skills expected of you in the homework assignment. When you get a list of problems to complete in math, flip through and read all the problems, looking for potentially difficult ones. Do the easy questions first and move to the harder ones later. Look through a reading assignment to get some sense of how long it will take, how difficult the reading will be, and whether or not you'll need to complete any questions as a result of it. Homework doesn't have to wait until you get home. Look through an assignment as soon as it's been given, so you'll have the time to ask your teacher any questions you might have before you leave school for the day. . Create a comfortable homework spot The best way to do homework is in a quiet space without distractions, where you'll be able to spend however much time you need to do your homework comfortably. Whether at home or elsewhere, a quiet spot is necessary for a good homework session. You might want a snack and drink just in case. At home , a desk in your bedroom might be the best place. You can shut the door and tune out any distractions. For some students, though, this is a good way to get distracted. You might have video games, computers, guitars, and all sorts of other distractions in your bedroom. It might be a better idea to sit at the kitchen table, or in the living room, where your parents can call you out for procrastinating. You'll get it done more quickly without the temptation of distraction. In public , the library is a great place to study and do homework. At all libraries, it's a rule that you have to be quiet, and you won't have any of the distractions of home. The school library will often stay open after school ends, making it a good option for finishing up homework before heading home, or your school may even have an after-school study spot specifically for the purpose. Try to switch it up. Studying in the same place too often can make work more difficult. Some studies have shown that a change in environment can make your mind more active, since it's processing new information. You'll be able to vary your routine and remember what you learned more effectively. Choose the most important assignments to work on. At the end of the school day, when you're getting ready to start on your homework, try to figure out what the most important assignments are and put them in the appropriate order to give yourself enough time to complete everything you need to do. This is especially important if you've got multiple assignments, or some assignments that aren't due the next day but will take multiple days to complete. You've got to divide your time appropriately, making prioritizing an important step. Try starting with the most difficult homework. Do you really hate the idea of getting into the algebra homework? Does reading for English take the longest? Start with the most challenging homework to give yourself the most time to complete it, then move on to the easier tasks you can complete more quickly. Try starting with the most pressing homework. If you've got 20 math problems to do for tomorrow, and 20 pages to read in a novel for Friday, it's probably better to start with the math homework to make sure you'll have enough time to complete it. Make homework due the next day the priority. Try starting with the most important homework. Your math homework might be difficult, but if it's only worth a few completion points, it might be less important to spend a lot of time on it than the big project for Social Studies that's due in two days. Devote the most time to the most valuable assignments. Make a timetable. There are only so many hours in the day. Set aside a specific amount of time to devote to each assignment in your homework, based on how long you think each assignment should take and how much time you have to work on it in the evening. Give yourself enough time to complete each assignment and do other nightly chores. Set an alarm or a timer to keep yourself honest. The less time you spend procrastinating and checking your text messages, the more quickly you'll be done. If you think you can finish everything in a half hour, set a timer and work efficiently to finish in that amount of time. If you don't quite finish, give yourself a few extra minutes. Treat it like a drill. Keep track of how long you usually spend on particular assignments on average. If your math homework typically takes you 45 minutes to finish, save that much time each night. If you start plugging away for an hour, give yourself a break and work on something else to avoid tiring out. Schedule 10 minutes of break time for every 50 minutes of work time. It's important to take study breaks and give your mind a rest, or you'll work less effectively. You're not a robot! Start working on it now. It's a lot easier to come up with reasons to do other things, and avoid doing your homework. But if you struggle to finish and find the time to complete your homework on a regular basis, this kind of procrastination is probably to blame. The easiest way to steal extra time for your homework? Just do it. Now. Do you really need an hour of TV or computer after school to decompress? It might be easier to just dive into your homework and get it done while the skills are still fresh in your mind. Waiting a couple hours means you'll have to review your notes and try to get back to the same place you already were. Do it while it's fresh. If you've got three days to read an assignment, don't wait until the last evening to do it all. Space it out and give yourself more time to finish. Just because you've got a due date that's a long time away doesn't mean it wouldn't be easier to finish now. Stay ahead of the game. Try either waking up earlier or going to bed later. But don't get too tired! Steal some homework time on the bus. You'd be surprised how much time you've probably got hidden throughout the day that you might be able to use more effectively. A long bus ride is a great opportunity to do some of your less-intense homework, or at least get started on looking through it to plan how you'll do it when you get home. If you've got to read a bunch of stuff for homework, read on the bus. Pop in some headphones to white noise that'll drown out the shouting of other students and tune into your book. The bus can be distracting, or it can be a great resource. Since it's full of your classmates, try to get other students to work with you and get things done more quickly. Work together on the math problems and try to figure out things together. It's not cheating if everyone's doing the work and no one's just copying. Also, you might make some new friends while you're at it! Work on your homework in between class periods. Sometimes passing periods are quite long, as much as 10 minutes. If you get to your next class quickly without dallying in the hallway to talk to your friends, you can steal as much as an hour throughout the school day to work on your homework in between classes. Imagine knocking out an entire math assignment the day it was assigned and not even having to bring your book home. Don't rely on this time to finish homework just before it's due. Rushing to finish your last few problems in the five minutes before you need to turn it in looks bad in front of the teacher, plus it doesn't give you any time to review your homework after you finish it. Rushing is a good way to make mistakes. And always check difficult problems you had trouble with. Work on homework during long waits. If you've got an hour to kill before sports practice, you could spend it messing around or you could spend it finishing your homework. Don't make excuses that there aren't enough hours in the day if you spend some of those hours wasting time waiting for something. Use your time wisely and you'll be racing through homework in no time at all! Work on your homework while you're waiting for a ride, while you're killing time at your brother's soccer game, or while you're waiting for your friend to come over. Take advantage of any extra time you have in the day. Talk to your teacher about difficult assignments. The first, best, and most important resource for homework help should be the teacher who assigned it. If you struggle with an assignment the night before it's due and it ends up taking a long time, don't keep beating your head against the wall. It's okay to stop when you can't figure something out after a serious effort and ask your teacher for help. However, many teachers find this annoying and ask students to at least try. Asking for help with your homework isn't a sign that you're bad at the subject or that you're "stupid." Every teacher on the planet will respect a student that takes their homework seriously enough to ask for help. Especially ask if you weren't there that day! Asking for help isn't the same thing as complaining about the difficulty of homework or making excuses. Spending ten minutes doing half your math problems and leaving most of them blank because they were hard and then telling your teacher you need help isn't going to win you any favors on the due date. If it's hard, see your teacher ahead of time and find the time to get help. Visit the tutoring center or help desk at school. Many schools have after-school tutoring services or help desks for students who need a little extra help with their homework. It can be very helpful to have someone to look over your work, sit with you while you complete it, and keep you working diligently. If there's not an organized homework help group at your school, there are many private tutoring organizations that work both for-pay and non-profits. Sylvan Learning Center and other businesses have after-school hours that you can schedule appointments at to get help studying and completing your homework, while community centers like the YMCA, or even public libraries will often have homework help hours in your area. Getting help doesn't mean that you're bad at your homework. All variety of students visit tutoring centers for extra help, just to make sure they have enough time and motivation to get everything done. It's hard being a student! There's no shame in extra help. Imagine being afraid to ask for anything! You wouldn't be able to ask in restaurants, shops, anywhere! Work with other students. Find other students in your class that you look up to and work on your homework together. Help each other out by working on your homework at the same time to keep each other honest, and pool your resources. Make sure that your group study sessions don't cross the line into cheating. Dividing up an assigned so your friend does half and you copy each other's answers is considered cheating, but discussing a problem and coming up with a solution together isn't. As long as you each do the work separately, you shouldn't have any problems. Talk to your parents. Use your parents, older siblings, or other relatives as a resource if you struggle with your homework. They've all been there and been through what you've been through, even if it was a long time ago. Having something to listen to your "This math is so hard!" complaints can be a helpful release, even if they can't quite clue you into the proper approach. Some parents don't necessarily know how to help with your homework and might end up doing too much. Try to keep yourself honest. Asking for help doesn't mean asking your parent to do your work for you. Likewise, some older relatives have outdated ways of completing specific tasks and might suggest forcefully that something you learned in class is wrong. Always use your teacher's approach as the correct approach, and discuss these alternative ways of completing an assignment with your teacher if necessary.
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Make sure you have everything you need before you start. Eliminate as many distractions as possible. Concentrate on one task at a time. Take a break every hour. Dive back in after study breaks. Create incentives to finish. Let the homework take as long as it needs. Review your work after you finish. Write out your daily homework in a list. Make sure you understand each assignment. . Choose the most important assignments to work on. Make a timetable. Start working on it now. Steal some homework time on the bus. Work on your homework in between class periods. Work on homework during long waits. Talk to your teacher about difficult assignments. Visit the tutoring center or help desk at school. Work with other students. Talk to your parents.
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How to Pee Standing up Without a Device
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Whether you're camping or simply can't find a clean bathroom, there are times you'll need to pee standing up without a device. One way to practice is to stand in the bathtub or shower and find a position that allows you to control your urine stream. To avoid getting urine on your clothes, remove everything from the waist down, including your socks. Position yourself in front of or over the shower, spread your feet apart, and crouch slightly. Spread your labia with one hand and place the fingers of your other hand slightly in front of your urethra. Pull your fingers up and forward and allow yourself to urinate.
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Practice standing urination. If you wait until it is necessary before trying for the first time, it could yield complications. Your success with standing urination is determined by how familiar you become with the process. One way to practice is to stand in the bathtub or shower and practice positioning, testing how effectively you can control your urine stream. Wash your hands. Clean hands before practicing, to ensure your hands are germ free and sanitary. Be sure to wash hands again after you finish urinating. Remove clothing from the waist down. Practice helps you perfect your technique, but there will always be trial and error. To avoid getting urine on your clothing, remove all clothing on your lower body, including socks. Become familiar with your anatomy. Being able to urinate standing require that you know how to position your own body properly. Review female anatomy by looking at a diagram or using a hand mirror to look at yourself. Find the labia. The labia majora is a collective term for the two outer mounds of tissue on either side of the urethral and vaginal openings. The labia minora refers to inner folds of tissue enclosed within the labia majora. The latter compresses when we are standing with legs together to cover and protect the vaginal and urethral openings. Locate the urethra. The urethra is a tube that drains the bladder through an external opening. It is a tiny small hole, positioned at front of your vagina, behind the clitoris. It is very small, so don't be alarmed if it takes a few moments to notice. Learn body position. Depending on aim and preference, position yourself slightly in front of or over the toilet or in a shower stall or bathtub. Spread feet apart roughly 2 ft. Crouch slightly or arch back if needed. Spread the labia. After positioning over or slightly in front of your target, use the fingers of one hand to spread apart the labia minora. This offers an unobstructed opening for the urethra to drain and creates a controlled stream of urine. Position the urethra. Place the fingers of your other hand fingers slightly in front of the urethra. Pull your fingers up and forward while exerting equal pressure on both sides of the clitoris with two fingers. Start the stream. Rotate hips to control the direction of the stream. Apply pressure at the beginning and end of the urine flow. This increases the speed of the flow and reduces dribbling. You want to keep your stream consistent as opposed to intermittent in order to prevent dripping. Clean up. Rinse the shower or bathtub. If practicing with a toilet, wipe up any stray urine. Be sure to wash your hands again. Avoiding spray. Finger placement is key to help you avoid spray, as is stretching of the labia. Don't pull too far. Pulling too far up upward on the urethra can cause spray, as it tends to compress the urethral opening, causing it to flatten slightly. Over time, your fingers will learn what is the right amount of upward tension to keep while urinating. Stretch your labia. Sufficient tension on the labia insures that it does not interfere with your stream, and is the most important part of mastering standing urination. Over time, you may notice that your labia stretches out a bit to better accommodate standing urination. Preventing drips. A few random drips are common, even for the most veteran standing urinator (men included). Yet you can refine technique to prevent frequent drips by refining finger position. Place two fingers on either side of the clitoris, slight ahead of the urethra. When you place pressure directly on either side of the urethra, it stretches the opening slightly and causes side drips. Do Kegel exercises. Think about your lower body and isolate the muscles that tighten to stop urine flow. Tense them briefly. Note how they seem to tug on your entire undercarriage. These are the muscles of your pelvic floor, and strengthening them can help you control urine flow and prevent drips. Exercise the muscles of your pelvic floor by contracting them for a count of 5 seconds, then releasing them for a count of 5 second. You may gradually work up to intervals of ten seconds. Be careful not to exhaust your muscles as this can negatively impact urination immediately after. Focus on the right muscle group. When first starting, these muscles may be weak or difficult to control, and it may be tempting to tense the buttocks or abdomen while exercising them. It is important, however, that you focus on only the pelvic floor muscles and teaching them to respond to voluntary control. Repeat exercises at least 3 times daily. Doctors recommend a regimen of 3 sets at a time, 10 times daily. If that is too much at first, gradually work your way up to this goal. Only do what is comfortable for you. Trying new techniques. As your body becomes accustomed to standing urination and your muscles more responsive, consider trying the “One-handed Method.” It requires greater dexterity but can be easier once you get the hang of it. Begin by washing your hands and moving clothing out of the way. Form a “V” with the first and second finger of your hand and use it to spread the inner lips of the labia, pulling upward. This encourages urine to drain as a stream and not run down your leg. You can adjust the direction of the stream by adjusting the upward pressure of your fingers, as well as the position of your hips. Think sanitary. If you suspect that the bathrooms will be unsanitary or unavailable at your destination, keep a few items on hand to help yourself stay clean: Wet wipes or tissues. Travel-sized containers of facial tissue or wet wipes are perfect for wiping when finished urinating. Hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer plays two important roles in standing urination for women. First, before you urinate, it allows you to clean your hands before using them to guide urination. This prevents unwanted germs in the region that can cause urinary tract infections. Secondly, hand sanitizer can be used to clean up after urination. Because hand sanitizer contains alcohol, it is recommended that you apply only to your hands, using sanitary wipes or tissues for more sensitive areas. Choose a secluded spot. If you are urinating on a camping trip without restrooms, make sure you have privacy. Getting interrupted while urinating can be startling and might cause urine to get on your clothes. If urinating in or near an urban area, be advised that this could be illegal per local laws on lewdness and public indecency. Urinate at regular intervals. Don't hold your urine until there is a sense of urgency. This can cause the urine to drain unpredictably and increase instances of spray and dripping. Instead, go at regular intervals to promote a more controlled urine stream. A good rule of thumb is to urinate immediately following meals and/or hydration. Dress for standing urination. This depends on the person in question. Some women find skirts more conducive. Other women report that they are able to unzip their jeans to urinate and the tension of the denim fabric on the labia actually helps them control their urine stream. Try to decide what clothing is best suited to your experience level and comfort and dress accordingly when you know you'll have to urinate while standing.
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Practice standing urination. Wash your hands. Remove clothing from the waist down. Become familiar with your anatomy. Learn body position. Start the stream. Avoiding spray. Preventing drips. Do Kegel exercises. Trying new techniques. Think sanitary. Choose a secluded spot. Urinate at regular intervals. Dress for standing urination.
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How to Prepare for and Enjoy an Amusement Park
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The best way to maximize your fun at an amusement park is to plan ahead so that you have everything you need to enjoy a great day out. First, use the amusement park website and a park map to plan your visit. Make a list of all of the rides you want to go on and decide the most logical order to complete them in to save yourself valuable time. Next, pack all of the items you'll need to bring with you to the amusement park. Possible items include your wallet, sunscreen, sunglasses, and keys. It's best to place all of the items into a backpack to leave in a locker or to just bring small items that can fit in closed pockets. Finally, choose your clothing wisely to ensure that you are comfortable for your visit. Wear good shoes that are supportive and bring a rain jacket in case you need it.
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Research. Have you gone to this park before? If not, research beforehand. If there doesn't seem to be any attractions that you like, don't force yourself. Plan your trip and invite friends. Make sure you know how much tickets cost and buy them beforehand if necessary. If you are sure that you want to go multiple times, see if a season pass is worth the money. There are sometimes passes that are used up once you go on a certain number of rides. If you only want to ride a few, opt for these, but if not, make sure you are buying a pass that will let you ride all day. Stay on-site if appropriate, or nearby. If you're making a multi-day vacation of it (which is a good idea if you want to hit up the amusement park), staying on site or nearby will make it all much easier. Have a plan. While it may seem tempting, riding rides in whatever order you feel like can mean you travel from one end of the park to the other many more times than is necessary, and your feet will be very sore as a result. To avoid this, get a park map and use it. Ride things in order, or at least ride everything you want to go on in one specific area of the park before moving on to another. Have enough money on hand. Depending on how long you will be at the park, make plans for what you will eat. Keep in mind that park food is expensive. Have pills with you if you think you'll need them. If you have nausea but otherwise enjoy park rides, there should be nausea-relieving pills at your local drugstore or pharmacy. Take these beforehand. Unless you're sure that you won't be nauseous, it's best to have these with you. Consider your attire. Dress lightly (but take a jacket if you need to) and take only what you need. If you take your own food, check the park permits this and make sure your amusement park offers storage first. Try to check the weather report for the area you're going visit. Dress accordingly for the weather. Try to avoid wearing dark colored clothes (such as black or dark grey) if it is during summer. Wearing these colors could make you warmer and you may start sweating. Also, if you're going on the water rides, have a swimsuit on underneath your clothes. Wear good shoes. Flip flops aren't really the best idea for an amusement park, especially rides that leave your feet dangling. Wear supportive sneakers or walking shoes. Don't wear loose clothing. If you want to wear a hat, always remember to put it in a secure pocket before going on a ride. Keep your wallet or purse secure! They can be easily lost in the hustle and bustle of an amusement park. Tie up long hair. Hair past shoulder length can easily get tangled on a windy ride. Braids are recommended, as they stay closer to the head and don't have loose hair like ponytails. Don’t wear earrings. Many coasters can be rough, and you don't want holes poked into the back of your head. Some earrings may get stuck in your hair or attire. However, if you really want to wear earrings, wear non-dangling ones such as studs or pearls. Take plenty of sunscreen. Especially in the summertime. Most of the ride lines will subject you to the elements, whatever they are. Take a water bottle. It's easy to get dehydrated out in the sun all day. Don’t take a ton of stuff. Unless you're visiting with someone who won't be riding most of the rides, don't take huge bags or purses with you if you can help it. You won't be able to take these on most of the rides. You'll either have to leave them with a non-rider, pay for a locker, or stuff them into bins before getting onto a ride. This last option offers no guarantee that someone won't walk off with your brand new Coach purse while you're on a coaster. Wear something with big pockets that either zipper or button closed. All you really need is some cash, and maybe your phone. You can always leave a jacket in your car, and go get it later. Always take medication with you or take it beforehand. Who knows, you might need it. Go on a weekday. If possible, avoid weekends at any park during the summer months. Once school is out, places like Cedar Point are packed, especially on the weekends. Arrive early. If you want to catch the shortest ride wait times and escape the heat of the day, get to the park as early as possible. And people do arrive earlier so they can dash to their favorite rides as soon as possible. Pace yourself. Take a break from the coasters every once in a while, perhaps throwing in a train or gondola ride (these can also serve as great ways of getting around the park that don't wear out your sneakers). Don't force people to go on a ride. Don't force yourself or a friend to go on a certain ride, especially if you or your friend does not fit the criteria for the ride. If you are too short, weigh too much, have medical conditions or are pregnant, be careful about what rides you decide to go on. If you want to play games and buy souvenirs, wait until you and whoever is with you have had enough of the other attractions. By leaving it to the end, you won't have to be restricted by the giant stuffed animal you're carrying around.
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Research. Plan your trip and invite friends. Stay on-site if appropriate, or nearby. Have a plan. Have enough money on hand. Have pills with you if you think you'll need them. Consider your attire. Wear good shoes. Don't wear loose clothing. Tie up long hair. Don’t wear earrings. Take plenty of sunscreen. Don’t take a ton of stuff. Go on a weekday. Arrive early. Pace yourself. Don't force people to go on a ride. If you want to play games and buy souvenirs, wait until you and whoever is with you have had enough of the other attractions.
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How to Make Yourself Love Someone
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It isn't easy to make yourself love someone, but you can set the stage by establishing intimacy and an emotional connection. Remember that love doesn't always happen immediately, so give yourself time to feel comfortable with the person. Try to open up about your dreams, fears, and doubts to create a genuine connection that can lead to deeper feelings. As you get to know each other, try to focus on the best parts of the person since this will make it easier to love them.
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Be patient. Remember that love doesn't always happen at first sight. Give yourself the chance to feel comfortable with the person. Notice the stirrings of affection as they bloom within you, slowly, like the coming of spring. Separate love from lust, and try to truly appreciate a person. Let yourself be vulnerable. You may find it hard to truly love someone if you don't allow yourself to be honest and authentic around them. Open yourself up by sharing your dreams, your fears, your doubts, and your joys with this person. Create a genuine and powerful human connection. It can be terrifying to open yourself up in this way, but be brave. Show the person your scars, your tears, your deepest thoughts – though perhaps not all at once. Focus on the best parts. People are complicated, and you be simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the various aspects of someone's personality. It will be much easier to love them if you fix your attention on the positive things rather than the negative things. If the negatives are relatively minor, then this might be a good decision. If the negatives are honest-to-goodness deal-breakers, however, then it may be unwise to ignore them. Fake it until you make it. Some research suggests that the act of pretending to be in love with someone can actually trigger true feelings of intimacy and connection. If you feel comfortable doing so, try to act as though you are in love with this person. Use your imagination and see where it takes you. Be careful with this one. Make sure you do not pretend for so long that you lose your way. Do your best to live authentically. This method may be more effective if the other person is doing the same thing. It can be hard to foster love unless both parties are fully engaged. Use the Aron 36-question method. Arthur and Elaine Aron are a social psychologists who have spent nearly 50 years studying how and why people fall in love. Through their research, the couple developed a list of three dozen questions that can purportedly foster deep intimacy between two people in a lab setting. These questions may not solve your problem – but the method has also been shown to rekindle romance in long-term couples and spark connection between relative strangers. Ask each other the first set of 12 questions. Explain the experiment to your partner or the person with whom you want to fall in love. Agree that you will commit to sitting down together until you've answered all 36 questions. The whole process should take a few hours. Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest? Would you like to be famous? In what way? Before making a telephone call, do you ever rehearse what you are going to say? Why? What would constitute a “perfect” day for you? When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else? If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want? Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die? Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common. For what in your life do you feel most grateful? If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be? Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be? Move on to the second set of questions. Once you have each answered all of the first 12 questions, reevaluate the experiment. If you're still feeling comfortable with this person, continue to the next 12 questions. Be aware that the questions are designed to gradually prompt deeper and more personal answers. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know? Is there something that you've dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven't you done it? What is the greatest accomplishment of your life? What do you value most in a friendship? What is your most treasured memory? What is your most terrible memory? If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are now living? Why? What does friendship mean to you? What roles do love and affection play in your life? Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items. How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people's? How do you feel about your relationship with your mother? Answer the last set of twelve questions. By now, you should be deep in conversation with the person. You may feel a powerful and intimate connection, or you may just feel quite comfortable talking to him or her. If you're still feeling positively about the experiment, move on to the third set of questions and settle in for an even deeper emotional experience. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling... “ Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share... “ If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know. Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you've just met. Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life. When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself? Tell your partner something that you like about them already. What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about? If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven't you told them yet? Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why? Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why? Share a personal problem and ask your partner's advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back to you how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen. Gaze into each other's eyes. Research has shown that deep, sustained eye contact can go a long way toward establishing intimate feelings between two people. Eye contact alone may not make you fall in love with someone, but it is certainly a piece of the puzzle. If you want to grow closer with someone, suggest that you try to look into each other's eyes for four minutes straight. If you don't feel comfortable stating your intention, try to make meaningful eye contact whenever you can – ideally during conversation or during an intimate moment. Be honest with yourself. Consider why you want to be in love with this person, and make sure that you want to do so for healthy reasons. Remember that you do not need to love someone just because he or she loves you. Do not try to force love for the sake of convenience, or social propriety, Understand the complexity of love. Love comes about through a series of variably conscious and subconscious choices. The intense feelings of attraction and attachment are the product of subtle hormones and pheromones – chemicals that act behind the scenes and make us more or less likely to fall for someone. On some level, you may be able to set up the right conditions for love. On the other hand, the actual feelings may be beyond your control. Try to keep perspective. Study love. Understand why people in love feel the way they do: how attraction and intimacy fire up the dopamine and serotonin receptors in our brains and make us emote so intensely. If you know the science of love, you might have a better idea of how it comes about. Make sure that you want this. Perhaps you have fallen out of love with a long-term partner, and you want to rekindle the romance. Are you doing this because it is what you want, or are you doing it for the sake of stability: children, friends, or a mortgage? Perhaps you have been set up with an arranged marriage, or you have fallen into a serious relationship with someone that you aren't sure about. Social consequences aside, remember that you do not need to make yourself love anyone! Give yourself permission to honestly and organically discover the love that you deserve.
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Be patient. Let yourself be vulnerable. Focus on the best parts. Fake it until you make it. Use the Aron 36-question method. Ask each other the first set of 12 questions. Move on to the second set of questions. Answer the last set of twelve questions. Gaze into each other's eyes. Be honest with yourself. Understand the complexity of love. Make sure that you want this.
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