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https://www.wikihow.com/Color-Sand	How to Color Sand	To color sand using food coloring, start by placing ¼ to 1 cup of sand into a plastic zippered bag. Next, add 3 to 4 drops of food coloring, close the bag tightly, then shake and squeeze the bag until the color is evenly distributed. Afterwards, spread the sand evenly along the bottom of a baking sheet and let it dry overnight. Alternatively, place it in a 200 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, then take it out of the oven and let it finish drying for a few more hours.	Get some light-colored sand. You can buy sand in hardware stores, art stores, and in aquarium-supply stores. If you already have access to sand, you can use that instead, as long as it is light enough. Try to get the lightest color of sand you can find; white would be the best because it will allow the colors to show up better. You can use this method to tint sand at the beach and make brightly colored sandcastles with it. Divide the sand into plastic zippered bags. You will need one bag for each color of sand that you will be making. Leave enough room in each bag so that you can shake the sand. How much sand you put into each bag is up to you. Anywhere between ¼ and 1 cup (95 and 379 grams) will be plenty. Consider dampening the sand with water. This will make it easier to mix the food coloring into it. Add a few drops of food coloring into each bag. Plan on using 3 to 4 drops of food coloring for every ¼ cup (95 grams) of sand. If you used 1 cup (379 grams) of sand, 12 to 16 drops of food coloring will be plenty. You can also use liquid watercolor, but you may need to add more than just a few drops. Liquid watercolor comes in small bottles and is already diluted with water. Do not use liquid watercolor if you are doing this at the beach. Food coloring is safe for the animals, but liquid watercolor is not. Close the bags tightly, then shake and squeeze them to mix the sand. Zip the bags shut tightly first. Next, shake the bags to help distribute the food coloring. You can also gently squeeze and massage the sand through the bags. Keep doing this until the color is even. Add more food coloring if the color is too light for you. Keep in mind that the sand will dry lighter. Transfer the sand to baking sheets. Make sure that you use a clean baking sheet for each color of sand. Spread the sand across each baking sheet as thinly as you can. If you don't have enough baking sheets, you can use trays and shallow dishes. Allow the sand to dry overnight. If you don't want to wait that long, you can dry the sand in a preheated oven at 200 °F (93 °C) for 5 to 10 minutes. When the sand is almost dry, take it out of the oven and let it finish air-drying for a few hours. Don't let the sand dry completely in the oven. If you do, the color may fade. Do not bake sand that's been colored with liquid watercolor. Use your sand. Fill vases with it to create beautiful, layered designs. Draw a picture on a sheet of paper with glue, then sprinkle the sand over it. Avoid getting the sand wet, however. Even though the food coloring will have stained it, there is a slight chance that it may come off on your hands if the sand gets wet. Do not put the sand in water or aquariums. It will bleed into the water. Purchase a bag of light-colored sand. White sand would be even better because the colors will show up brighter. You can find bags of sand in craft stores, hardware stores, and even in aquarium-supply stores. This method is not safe to use at the beach. Paint and chalk contain ingredients that could be harmful to aquatic life. Place 5 tablespoons (118 grams) of sand into a zippered bag. This will be enough for one color. If you want to make more colors, you will need to fill more bags with more sand. You can also put the sand into a cup or bowl instead. Mist the sand with water, if desired. You don't have to do this, but many people find that it helps the paint powder stick to the sand better. The easiest way to do this would be with a spray bottle, but you can also stir a small spoonful of water into the sand instead. Add 1 tablespoon of tempera paint powder into the sand. You can add more paint powder later on, if you want to, but start with this amount first. You can find paint powder in arts and crafts stores. It is simply dried, powdered tempera paint. You can also use sidewalk chalk or a chalk pastel ( not oil). Grind it up first using a craft blade, food grater, or sandpaper. Zip the bags shut and shake them to distribute the powder evenly. If you need to, gently squeeze and massage the bags to help work the paint powder into the sand. If you are mixing the sand in a bowl, simply stir it with a fork or spoon. Spread the colored sand out on a baking sheet to dry. Open the bag up, and spread the sand on a baking sheet or tray. Leave the sand out for a few hours so that it can dry. If you play with the wet sand too soon, the paint powder my come off on your hands. If you made multiple colors of sand, use a different tray or baking sheet for each one. If you did not dampen the sand, you do not have to dry it. It is ready to play with! Play with the sand. Use the sand to make beautiful sand art. Fill vases with it, or sprinkle it over drawings made from glue. Don't let the sand get wet, otherwise, the color may come off on your hands. Purchase a bag of Epsom salt. You can find this salt in pharmacies. It is often added to bathes to soothe aching muscles. Although it contains the word "salt," this product is not edible. Thanks to its pure-white color, however, the food coloring will show up much better compared to real sand. Regular table salt will also work for this method. If you want to make edible colored sand, use white, granulated sugar instead. Divide the salt into several zippered bags. How many bags you use depends on how many colors you want to make. You will need one bag for each color. Don't fill the bags more than half-way, however; you will need that extra room to shake the salt. Add 5 to 10 drops of liquid food coloring into each bag. Smaller amounts of sugar will need just 5 drops, while larger amounts will need up to 10. Don't worry if this doesn't look like it will be enough; you can always add more drops later! Zip the bags close, then shake them. Make sure that the bags are tightly closed first. Next, shake the bags in order to mix the food coloring into the salt. You can even squish the bags to help distribute the food coloring further. Add more food coloring, if desired. If the salt did not turn out bright enough for you, open the bags up and add in a couple more drops of food coloring. Zip the bags shut and shake them again. Keep doing this until you get the color you want. Open the bags and let the salt dry. How long this takes depends on how dry or humid it is in your home. For most people, this will take overnight. You can speed up the drying process by spreading the salt out on a baking sheet or tray. Make sure that you use a separate sheet/tray for each color, however. Play with the sand, but don't let it get wet. If it gets wet, it will melt! You can use this sand to fill vases in colorful layers. You can also use it to make sand art. For example, you can draw a picture on paper with school glue, then sprinkle the salt over it to create a sand painting. You can use edible sugar sand to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or even a tropical-themed gingerbread house ! Collect sand. Either purchase sand at your local craft or hardware store, or gather some from a nearby beach. If collecting sand from a beach, be wary of hazardous materials and waste. Though you will later sift the sand, try to pick out noticeable things like paper or large pebbles. Be very careful when collecting sand from a beach. Use rubber gloves as there may be broken glass or other hazardous materials. Store gathered sand in tightly sealed plastic bags. Hold the bags upside down and see if any sand leaks out. This will help you reduce unwanted sand in your car and house. Sift the sand. Store-bought sand will be smooth and even, but beach sand often has rocks that need to be separated from the sand grains. Place a bucket on the ground and put a sifter over top. This sifter could be an old sifter from the kitchen or fine netting, like a window screen, that is secured over the bucket using duct tape. If you are using a metal sifter from the kitchen, do not use it again for food-related preparation. Pour the collected sand onto the mesh of the sifter or screen. Shake the screen lightly so the sand will filter through into the bucket. You may need to occasionally clear the mesh of any stones, shells, or other debris. Continue this process until all the sand has been sifted. Divide the sand into separate containers. You can use plastic containers with lids or plastic storage bags. Storage bags are best because they will require less cleanup and will reduce any additional mess caused during the stirring process. Baking dishes and bowls are also acceptable containers. Be sure to thoroughly scrub any kitchenware afterward, especially if dying gathered sand. You want to avoid leaving behind any sand or potentially hazardous materials in the sand. Add water to the sand. This will help evenly distribute the dye when you apply it later. Aim for a damp consistency and avoid soaking or submerging the sand completely. Don't worry if you add too much water; this will simply making the drying process longer. Pour dye onto the sand. Any kind of dye will work for this project, but fabric dye seems to produce the most vibrant dyed sand. Food coloring is also acceptable for dying sand. You may need to add dye several times until it gets to the desired shade you like. The sand will dry lighter so do not worry if the dye is very dark. Dry tempera paint powder is a nice additive that helps create bright colors. Tempera powder can be purchased in most arts and crafts stores. Be cautious while handling dye as it can stain skin, clothing, and furniture. Mix the dye and sand together thoroughly. This process will vary depending on what container you have used to separate sand. If you are using a container with a lid, you will need a plastic spoon that you can throw away after you finish the project. Scrape the sides of the container to make sure you color everything. Seal the container and set the wet sand to the side to soak up the dye for at least an hour. For a storage bag, simply seal the bag tightly and massage the sand until the color is consistent throughout. Set the bag aside for at least an hour so the sand can soak up the dye. Allow your sand to dry. Pour out any excess water first, then spread your damp sand on a plate or flat surface. Leave the sand to dry, preferably in a sunny place, for a few hours. You may wish to put paper towels over the plate before putting the sand down to help soak up any excess dye. You can also bake the sand to help speed up the drying process and further infuse the colors. Simply place the sand in a baking pan and bake on 200 °F (93 °C) for 15 minutes. Make sure you pull the sand out of the oven while it is still damp and let it dry naturally overnight; sand that has been baked completely dry can have faded and less vibrant colors. Package the dry sand. Once your dyed sand has completely dried, store it in dry plastic containers with easily sealed lids. For safety purposes, store sealed sand outside of the kitchen. You don't want to accidentally mistake it for a spice or cooking powder. Make sure you reseal the lids tightly after each sand art project. This will keep unwanted materials from ruining the color as well as prevent accidental spills inside the house. Make a sand drawing. Use the colored sand you have just made to add some glitter and pizzazz to hand-drawn pictures. Simply use a pencil to draw a design on plain white paper (a flower, for example). Once finished, place the paper on a try to contain the sand you will pour on later. Use a cotton swab to apply Elmer's glue to the areas you will be coloring in with sand. Carefully pour the different colors of sand onto the glued areas. Let the sand settle, then hold it over a plate to collect loose sand. For the greatest effect, draw something with many colors and with contrasting colors (for example, a rainbow). This will allow you to utilize a lot of your sand colors and will produce a vibrant, lively picture. Craft a colored sand vase. Either decorate the outside of a flower vase with colored sand or showcase the sand itself in its own vase. To spice up a flower vase, imitate the way you created a sand drawing. Set the vase on some newspaper. Pour 1/4 cup of tacky glue into a plastic cup and dilute it with a teaspoon of water. Use a paintbrush to apply the glue to the outside of the vase. Sprinkle spoonfuls of colored sand over the glued surface, rotating the vase to spread the sand evenly. Let the vase dry for a few hours, then place flowers inside. Layering sand in its own vase is also a nice house decoration. This is very easy: just pour one color of sand into a vase or clear jar and form a layer. Don't worry about whether this layer is even or straight; making it wavy and uneven adds personality to the vase and gives it a more natural look. Pour a different color of sand and form another layer. For the best contrast, avoid layering colors that look similar to each other, like purple and red. Continue this process until you reach the top of the vase. To give your vase a beach-like vibe, add some rocks and shells to the layers of sand. Create a sand candle. This is a nice twist on the layered sand vase and is great for adding uniqueness to plain white candles. Layer the colored sand one layer and color at a time, similar to how you would create a layered vase. Instead of filling the vase to the top with sand, stop a little past half-way. Place a candle into the middle of the jar and burrow it into the sand slightly so that it is nicely supported. Now when you light the candle, its light will reflect off the sand and create a warm, inviting glow.	Get some light-colored sand. Divide the sand into plastic zippered bags. Add a few drops of food coloring into each bag. Close the bags tightly, then shake and squeeze them to mix the sand. Transfer the sand to baking sheets. Allow the sand to dry overnight. Use your sand. Purchase a bag of light-colored sand. Place 5 tablespoons (118 grams) of sand into a zippered bag. Mist the sand with water, if desired. Add 1 tablespoon of tempera paint powder into the sand. Zip the bags shut and shake them to distribute the powder evenly. Spread the colored sand out on a baking sheet to dry. Play with the sand. Purchase a bag of Epsom salt. Divide the salt into several zippered bags. Add 5 to 10 drops of liquid food coloring into each bag. Zip the bags close, then shake them. Add more food coloring, if desired. Open the bags and let the salt dry. Play with the sand, but don't let it get wet. Collect sand. Sift the sand. Divide the sand into separate containers. Add water to the sand. Pour dye onto the sand. Mix the dye and sand together thoroughly. Allow your sand to dry. Package the dry sand. Make a sand drawing. Craft a colored sand vase. Create a sand candle.
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Capsule-Wardrobe	How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe	Begin assembling your capsule wardrobe by discarding any clothes in your closet that don't fit or that you never wear. Then, collect around 30 pieces of clothing, shoes, and accessories that flatter your body shape and suit your lifestyle. These pieces should have complementary colors, styles, and fabrics that you can mix and match to create many different outfits. You can find these pieces in your closet -- or take yourself shopping!	Clear out your closet. An important part of the capsule wardrobe is to have a clutter free closet filled only with items you love and use regularly. Lay out all of your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Set aside any items that you no longer love, never wear, don't fit you, or are no longer in good condition. Immediately donate or throw away these items so that you can't change your mind and decide to keep them. Box up and put away out of season clothing. You can build your entire wardrobe from scratch if you have the time, money, and desire, but in most cases, it will be more practical to start with pieces you already own and love, and build your wardrobe up from there. Personalize your capsule wardrobe. The capsule is all about what will work for you. There are generally somewhere around 30 items. These items include clothing, shoes, and accessories that all coordinate. Don't create the “perfect” wardrobe for a life you don't lead. If you never dress up then don't put pumps or skirts in your capsule. If you use activewear as everyday clothing then activewear should be part of your capsule wardrobe. Invest in the basics. It's better to get a good quality basic that will last through many washes and wears than to buy fast fashion items that may be cheap but won't last through the use they will get. The basic, essential items should all be coordinating styles, fabrics, and colors like white, black, gray, blue that can be mixed and matched. Ensure that each item in your capsule wardrobe is flattering. Learn about which clothes look good with your specific body shape and undertones. Since you will only have a few of each type of clothing, ensuring that you absolutely love and feel confident in each piece is crucial. Update before the start of a new season. Evaluate if your capsule wardrobe is ready for the change in weather and if there are any items that need to be replaced. If you build your capsule wardrobe well then the start of a new season should be the only time you will need to shop for new clothes. New items must replace an existing item. For example, make the following changes to transition from summer to fall: Change out pumps or sandals for boots. Replace tank tops with sweaters. Consider replacing short sleeve shirts with long sleeve. Store out of season clothes so they don't take up room in your closet or mind. Find the perfect white tee. This will match everything and can be dressed up or down, so it is a must have in any capsule wardrobe. A good quality white tee that is not see through can actually be hard to find and is worth spending extra money on. Stock your wardrobe with a few classic tees of any neutral color. Choose the style that flatters you best. You can pair it with a skirt or jeans and layer it under your blazer or jacket. Add 1 to 3 tank tops. Wear it alone on a warm day, layer under a sheer blouse, or with your blazer or cardigan. Include at least one nice blouse. This can be any style that looks good on you. Some examples are button up, wrap style, printed, and chambray. It can be dressed up with a skirt or trousers or casual with jeans. Add one or two long sleeved tees or light sweaters. This will be great a slightly cooler day. For even more warmth you can layer with a blazer or jacket. Include a blazer. This instantly dresses up your outfit. It can be worn with skirt, trousers, or jeans. Blazers are great staples for women and men. Add 1 to 2 cardigans. Layer one with blouses, tank tops, and tees. Wear it with skirt, trousers, or jeans. Include a black dress. The quintessential “little black dress” doesn't have to be little, but it should be black. Every woman should own one. Black works with many occasions and is slimming. You can layer with a cardigan, blazer, or scarf to mix up the look. Stock your closet with 1 to 4 pairs of jeans. Jeans go with everything and can be worn almost anywhere. This is a staple in any closets. When buying jeans, don't look for trends (e.g. rips and tears) but for quality and comfort and for what flatters your shape. Include a pair of trousers or ankle pants. For men, choose chinos. These can be worn to work or for a nice evening out. Ankle pants are a great alternative to slacks. A tailored pair of trousers can be worn for multiple occasions depending on what you pair it with. Add at least one skirt. A black skirt will match everything similar to how blue jeans match everything. A gray or white skirt could work as well. Choose something not too short or frilly. A well chosen skirt will be appropriate for work or going out in the evenings. Include a couple each of polos, casual patterned button ups, and oxford button downs for men. These are a little nicer than tees and a staple in any man's wardrobe. Add at a least one dress shirt for men. Depending on what you do for work, you may need more of these or none at all. Consider a charcoal suit for men. If you wear a suit every day then include a couple suits in your capsule wardrobe. If you rarely wear them then you don't need to count them. Include a couple pairs of black or neutral colored patent pumps. This will dress up any outfit. Don't forget to try wearing them with jeans for a dressy casual look! Add 1 to 3 pairs of neutral colored sandals or ballet flats. Nude shoes will match with just about everything. You will want some flats that are dressy. Include some good quality walking shoes. Choose a pair of shoes that you could walk all day in. These could be anything from tennis shoes to sandals with great support depending on personal preference and lifestyle. Consider at least one scarf. Just add a scarf and change your shoes, and it's a whole new outfit. Include a versatile coat. A trench coat is a classic and never goes out of style. It will add sophistication to any look. If beige is your color, get it in beige. Include casual leather shoes for men. There will be times when dress shoes aren't necessary but sneakers aren't dressy enough. These could be loafers, boat shoes, or trail oxfords.	Clear out your closet. Personalize your capsule wardrobe. Invest in the basics. Ensure that each item in your capsule wardrobe is flattering. Update before the start of a new season. Find the perfect white tee. Stock your wardrobe with a few classic tees of any neutral color. Add 1 to 3 tank tops. Include at least one nice blouse. Add one or two long sleeved tees or light sweaters. Include a blazer. Add 1 to 2 cardigans. Include a black dress. Stock your closet with 1 to 4 pairs of jeans. Include a pair of trousers or ankle pants. Add at least one skirt. Include a couple each of polos, casual patterned button ups, and oxford button downs for men. Add at a least one dress shirt for men. Consider a charcoal suit for men. Include a couple pairs of black or neutral colored patent pumps. Add 1 to 3 pairs of neutral colored sandals or ballet flats. Include some good quality walking shoes. Consider at least one scarf. Include a versatile coat. Include casual leather shoes for men.
https://www.wikihow.com/Raise-Mealworms	How to Raise Mealworms	To raise mealworms, start by adding a thin layer of dry oats or cornmeal to the bottom of a plastic container. Then, add some sliced fruits and vegetables to the container, which will provide moisture for the mealworms. Next, add some live mealworms and cover the container with a lid that has air holes in it. Set the container in a warm, dark area and wait for the mealworms to mature into beetles and lay eggs.	Gather the supplies: Dry oatmeal, or cornmeal. An organic source of moisture that is not likely to mold quickly. Carrots work best for this, but you can also use other fruits and vegetables such as sliced or chopped potatoes or apples. Three plastic containers with air-holes drilled in the tops. Several bits of cardboard in the form of egg cartons or used toilet paper rolls. Mealworms, also known as darkling beetle larva. You can start with anywhere from 500 to 1000. Pour a one inch/2.5 centimeter (1.0 in) layer of oats/cornmeal into the bottom of each plastic container. This serves as bedding and food for the mealworms in their various stages of development. Deposit some vegetable slices into each bin. You may use any kind of fruit or vegetable for this, such as celery, lettuce, potatoes, or apples. Carrot seems to take longer to develop mold than other fruits and vegetables. If you decide to use other moisture sources, be sure to replace them often. Pour the live mealworms into one of the containers. Some mealworm farmers also like to add a few slices of bread, some ground up cereal, or dry dog food to the mix. Place a few scraps of cardboard material on top of the oats. These little creatures enjoy their darkness. Label the containers accordingly. One of them will be for mealworms (larva), one for pupa, and one for adult beetles. Seal the containers and place them in a warm, dark area. Warmth speeds up the life cycle process, so your mealworms will pupate faster if they are kept warm. Maintain the containers periodically. Some farmers like to check things out daily, and some only do this once per week. Remove any rotted vegetable matter, dead insects, or clumps of mold from the oatmeal substrate. Add more vegetables and oatmeal as needed and move the bedding around to prevent mold. Keep an eye out for pupa in the mealworm habitat. Depending on the temperature and how old the mealworms were when you purchased them, transformation into the pupal stage can take anywhere from a week to a couple of months. Maturity is marked by gradual darkening of color in all stages of the life cycle. Pupa start off extremely pale white and look more like little curled up beetles than segmented worms. You may notice that mealworms shed their skin (moult) several times before turning to pupa. This is normal. Separate the pupa as soon as you start to notice them. You can do this with tweezers if it happens to gross you out. Pupa do not move around very much and do not require any food. Moisture doesn't hurt, but pupa will not eat away at the moisture sources you place inside the container with them. It is important to keep pupa separate from larva and adults because they cannot defend themselves and run the risk of being eaten before they have a chance to hatch. The pupal stage lasts anywhere from one to several weeks depending on the temperature. You will know they are getting close to hatching as they begin to darken in color. Continue to check both containers regularly for advances in the life cycle. This becomes more important as you have more insects in the various stages of development. Remove adult beetles from the pupa container immediately. They will begin to feed on other pupa if they are not taken out swiftly. Place the adult beetles into a separate container with the same setup as the mealworms. It never hurts to put a little extra oatmeal in there so they have more room to nest. Check the adult beetle container regularly for eggs. These will become more plentiful the more adults are in there. They can usually be found along the bottom of the container. It is not necessary to remove the eggs, but they serve as a signal that you will have more larva (mealworms) soon. Adult females will lay about 500 eggs at a time. Eggs will hatch within 4-19 days depending on the temperature. Move the mealworms out of the adult beetle habitat and into the mealworm container upon hatching. Since the females lay so many eggs at once, you will have a lot of work to do with each generation of hatchlings. Continue daily or weekly maintenance of the habitats. This includes replenishing food and moisture sources, keeping the insects separated according to their phases of life, removing dead insects, and moving the bedding around regularly. If you notice that you begin to produce more mealworms than you can feed to your pets, you can cook and eat some yourself, or humanely cull them by freezing some. Do not release them into the wild (mealworms are not native to North America). You may also feed some of the pupae to the adults, or place extra mealworms inside a bird feeder in your yard.	Gather the supplies: Pour a one inch/2.5 centimeter (1.0 in) layer of oats/cornmeal into the bottom of each plastic container. Deposit some vegetable slices into each bin. Pour the live mealworms into one of the containers. Place a few scraps of cardboard material on top of the oats. Label the containers accordingly. Seal the containers and place them in a warm, dark area. Maintain the containers periodically. Keep an eye out for pupa in the mealworm habitat. Separate the pupa as soon as you start to notice them. Continue to check both containers regularly for advances in the life cycle. Remove adult beetles from the pupa container immediately. Check the adult beetle container regularly for eggs. Move the mealworms out of the adult beetle habitat and into the mealworm container upon hatching. Continue daily or weekly maintenance of the habitats.
https://www.wikihow.com/Assess-a-Rib-Fracture	How to Assess a Rib Fracture	If you think you have a rib fracture, remove your shirt and feel around your torso for swelling where you feel pain. You may not be able to feel any swelling if it is a hairline fracture, but you should be able to pinpoint the tenderness. A fully broken rib will be incredibly painful and feel unstable when pressed. Another sign of a fractured rib is pain when breathing, so take a few deep breathes to see if the pain increases as you inhale. You should also check if pain is limiting your motion in the torso, especially when you rotate from side-to-side. If you have a sharp or stabbing chest pain and it is especially difficult to breathe, you should get immediate medical care as those are signs of a punctured lung.	Understand the basic anatomy. You have 12 sets of ribs that function to protect your internal organs and allow numerous muscles to attach to for movement and breathing. The ribs attach to the 12 thoracic vertebrae of the spine in the back and most converge and connect to the breastbone (sternum) in the front. A few "floating" ribs at the bottom protect the kidneys and don't connect to the breastbone. Your uppermost ribs are located at the base of your neck (underneath your collarbones), whereas the bottom one resides a few inches above your hip bones. Ribs are usually easily detected under the skin, particularly in thinner people. The most commonly fractured ribs are the middle ones (ribs four through nine). They typically break at the point of impact or where the curve is the greatest, which is their weakest and most vulnerable area. Rib fractures are much less common in kids because their ribs are more springy (more cartilage and less bone compared to an adult) and require considerable force to break. A significant risk factor for rib fractures is osteoporosis, a condition common in people over 50 and characterized by brittle bones from loss of minerals. Look for a swollen deformity. With shirt removed, look and feel around the area of the torso where the pain is coming from. With a small hairline rib fracture, you won't see a deformity, but should be able to pinpoint the tenderness and maybe notice some swelling — particularly if there was blunt trauma to the area. With more serious rib fractures (multiple breaks in multiple ribs or ribs that have separated from the rest of the wall), a flail chest may occur. Flail chest is a term that describes when the broken chest wall moves in a way that is opposite to the rest of the chest during breathing. Therefore, the chest wall in the area of concern will be sucked in when the person takes a breath and the chest expands, and will be pushed out when the person exhales and the chest contracts. More serious rib fractures tend to be very painful, create more swelling (inflammation) and bruise quickly due to broken blood vessels. A flail chest is sometimes easier to see when the injured person is lying on his back with his shirt off. The condition will be easily spotted while watching a patient breathe, and especially when listening to his lungs. Healthy ribs are usually fairly springy when you put pressure on them. However, broken ribs feel unstable and can be be depressed with pressure, which generates severe pain. See if pain increases with deep breaths. Another common sign of broken ribs, even small stress fractures, is increased tenderness or pain with deep breathing. The ribs move with every breath, so inhaling deeply causes pain. With serious rib fractures, even shallow breathing may be very difficult and extremely painful. Consequently, people with significant rib fractures tend to take more rapid and shallow breaths, which can lead to hyperventilation and eventual cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen). Check for reduced motion. Another sign indicative of a rib fracture is reduced range of motion in the torso, especially rotational side-to-side movements. People with broken ribs are either unable or very hesitant to twist, bend or laterally flex their upper body. The broken rib and related muscle spasm may prevent the movements, or the pain may be severe enough to act as a deterrent to any movement. Again, less serious stress (hairline) fractures hamper movement to a lesser extent compared to more injurious fractures. Ribs that break at the cartilage junction where they attach to the breastbone can be particularly painful, especially with rotational movements of the upper body. Even with small stress fractures, the combination of reduced mobility, impaired ability to breathe and relative tenderness significantly limits a person's ability to exercise and be active — sports are virtually out of the question until the injury heals. See your family physician. If you or a significant other has experienced some form of trauma that has caused lingering pain somewhere in your torso, then seeing a doctor for a thorough physical examination and assessment is the best strategy. Even if the pain is relatively mild, seeing a healthcare professional is a good idea. Know when to get emergency care. It is essential to get immediate medical attention if you have complications that indicate something life threatening, such as a pneumothorax. Signs and symptoms of a punctured lung include severe breathing difficulty, sharp or stabbing chest pain (in addition to the pain related to the fracture) cyanosis, and extreme anxiety that goes along with the the sensation of breathlessness. A pneumothorax occurs when air becomes trapped between the chest wall and the lung tissue. This can be caused by a broken rib tearing into the lung tissue. Other organs that can be punctured or lacerated by fractured ribs include the kidneys, spleen, liver and heart (rarely). If you have any of the above symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room or contact emergency services. Get a chest x-ray. Along with a physical assessment, x-rays can visualize bone and are effective for diagnosing the presence and severity of most rib fractures. However, stress or hairline fractures (sometimes referred to as "cracked" ribs) are difficult to visualize on x-rays due to their small size. As such, another series of chest x-rays may have to be taken after the swelling subsides (about a week or so). Chest x-rays are also useful in diagnosing a collapsed lung because fluid and air can be visualized on x-ray film. X-rays can also detect bruised bones, which can be mistaken for broken bones. If the doctor has a good idea where the fracture is, a more focal x-ray of the injured rib can be taken to get a more magnified view. Get a CT scan. Hairline fractures of the rib are not serious injuries and typically just require short-term use of painkillers or anti-inflammatories while they heal on their own. CT scans can often uncover rib fractures that regular radiographs (x-rays) miss and injuries to organs and blood vessels are also easier to see. CT technology takes a variety of x-rays from numerous angles and combines them via computer technology to depict cross-sectional slices of your body. CT scans are significantly more expensive than regular plain-film x-rays, so it's worth checking with your health insurance to see if they are covered. Get a bone scan. A bone scan involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material (radiotracer) into a vein, which then travels through the blood and into your bones and organs. As the radiotracer wears off, it gives off a little bit of radiation, which can be picked up by a special camera that slowly scans your body. Since fractures show brighter on a bone scan, it's a good tool to see even small stress or hairline fractures — even new breaks that are still inflamed. Bone scans are effective for visualizing small stress fractures, but because these are not clinically significant, the potential side effects related to the procedure may not be justified. The main side effects are related to allergic reactions to the radioactive material (radiotracer) that's injected during a bone scan procedure.	Understand the basic anatomy. Look for a swollen deformity. See if pain increases with deep breaths. Check for reduced motion. See your family physician. Know when to get emergency care. Get a chest x-ray. Get a CT scan. Get a bone scan.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Someone-Is-Anorexic	How to Tell if Someone Is Anorexic	To tell if someone you know is anorexic, keep an eye out for common habits associated with the condition and any changes to their mental state. Since someone with anorexia fears gaining weight, they may refuse to eat certain types of food, like carbs, or not eat altogether. They might also talk a lot about food, usually in a negative way, which may be a sign that they're obsessed with food and calories. If you're with them at mealtimes, they might give you excuses for not eating. For example, they'll say they don't like any of the food available or claim to be sick. You might also notice them experiencing sharp mood swings due to changes in their hormones, and they could show signs of depression or anxiety. Remember that anorexia is a serious condition that can be life-threatening, so you should encourage the person to seek professional help if you believe they have it.	Observe the person's eating habits. People with anorexia have an antagonistic relationship with food. One of the driving forces behind anorexia is an intense fear of gaining weight, and anorexics severely restrict their food intake -- i.e., starve themselves -- in order to avoid gaining weight. However, simply not eating is not the only sign of anorexia. Other potential warning signs include: Refusal to eat certain foods or whole categories of foods (e.g., “no carbs,” “no sugars”) Food-related rituals, such as excessive chewing, pushing food around on the plate, cutting it into smaller and smaller pieces Obsession with measuring food, such as constantly counting calories, weighing food, double- or triple-checking nutrition labels Refusal to eat out because it's hard to measure calories Consider whether the person seems obsessed with food. Even though they eat little, people with anorexia are often obsessed with food. They may obsessively read many magazines about cooking, collect recipes, or watch cooking programs. They may talk frequently about food, although these conversations are often negative (e.g., “I can't believe anyone eats pizza when it's so bad for you). Obsession with food is a common side-effect of starvation. A landmark starvation study performed during WWII demonstrated that people who are starving fantasize about food. They will spend inordinate amounts of time thinking about it. They will often talk about it with others and to themselves. Ask yourself if the person routinely makes excuses to avoid eating. For example, if invited to a party where there will be food, they may say they ate before they arrived. Other reasons commonly given to avoid food include: "I'm just not hungry" "I'm on a diet/need to lose weight" "I don't like any of the food available" "I'm sick " "I have 'food sensitivities'" (A person who truly has food sensitivities will eat enough as long as they are given food that works with their sensitivities.) Observe if the person you are concerned about seems underweight, yet still talks about dieting. If the person seems very thin but still talks about needing to lose weight, they may have a disturbed view of their own body. One hallmark of anorexia is “distorted body image,” where the person continues to believe they are much heavier than they actually are. People with anorexia will often deny suggestions that they are underweight, even if they have many visible bones. People with anorexia may also wear large or baggy clothes to hide their true size. They may dress in layers, or wear pants and jackets even in the hottest weather. Part of this is to hide body size, and part of it is because people with anorexia often cannot regulate their body temperature effectively and are thus frequently cold. Don't rule out overweight or obese people automatically. It is possible to be anorexic at a large size. Anorexia, restricted eating, and fast weight loss are very dangerous regardless of the person's BMI, and you shouldn't wait until they become underweight before getting them help. Watch the person’s exercise habits. People with anorexia may compensate for food they eat by exercising. Exercise is excessive and usually very rigid. A person with anorexia may dangerously over-exercise, going for too long or pushing their body too hard. For example, the person may exercise for many hours each week, even if they are not training for a particular sport or event. People with anorexia may also exercise even when they are fatigued, ill, or injured, because they feel compelled to “burn off” the food they have eaten. Exercise is a particularly common compensating behavior for males with anorexia. The person may believe he is overweight, or may be unhappy with his body composition. He may be preoccupied with body-building or “toning.” Distorted body image is common with males, too, who will often be unable to recognize how their body actually appears and will see themselves as “flabby” even if they are fit or underweight. People with anorexia who cannot exercise, or who have not exercised as much as they want to, will often appear fidgety, restless, or irritated. Look at the person’s appearance, keeping in mind that it may or may not be affected by anorexia. As it progresses, anorexia causes a host of physical symptoms. However, you cannot tell if a person has anorexia just from their appearance. A combination of these symptoms with disordered behaviors is the best sign that the person is suffering from an eating disorder. Not every person has all of these symptoms, but people with anorexia will usually display several of the following: Dramatic, rapid weight loss Unusual facial or body hair in females Increased sensitivity to cold Hair thinning or loss Dry, pale, yellowish skin Fatigue, dizziness, or fainting Brittle nails and hair Bluish fingers Consider the person’s mood. Mood swings can be very common among people with anorexia, because hormones are often imbalanced by the body's starvation. Anxiety and depression commonly co-occur with eating disorders. People with anorexia may also experience irritability, listlessness, and trouble focusing or concentrating. Analyze the person’s self-esteem. People with anorexia are often perfectionists. They may be over-achievers, and they often perform very well at school or work. However, they often suffer from very low self-esteem. A person suffering from anorexia may frequently complain that they are not “good enough,” or that they can't “do anything right.” Physical self-confidence is also usually very low in people with anorexia. Although they may speak about getting to their “ideal weight,” it is impossible for them to attain that because of their distorted view of their body image. There will always be more weight to lose. Be alert to the person exhibiting guilt or shame. People with anorexia will often feel very ashamed after eating. They may interpret eating as a sign of weakness or a lapse in self-control. If the person you're concerned about frequently expresses guilt over eating, or guilt and shame over their body size, this could be a warning sign of anorexia. Think about whether the person has become withdrawn. People with anorexia may withdraw from their friends and usual activities. They may also begin to spend increasing amounts of time online. People with anorexia may spend time on “pro-Ana” websites, which are groups that promote and support anorexia as a “lifestyle choice.” It is important to remember that anorexia is a life-threatening condition that can be successfully treated, not a healthy choice made by healthy people. People with anorexia may also post “thinspiration” messages on social media. These types of posts may include pictures of extremely underweight people or messages making fun of people who are a normal weight or overweight. Note whether the person spends significant time in the bathroom after eating. There are two types of anorexia nervosa: Binge-Eating/Purging Type and Restricting Type. The restricting type is the one most people are familiar with, but the binge-eating/purging type is also common. Purging can be in the form of induced vomiting after eating, or the person may use laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. There is a difference between binge-eating/purging type anorexia and bulimia nervosa, another eating disorder. People suffering from bulimia nervosa do not always restrict calories when they aren't binge-eating. People suffering from binge-eating/purging type anorexia will severely restrict calories when they are not binge-eating and purging. People suffering from bulimia nervosa will often binge-eat huge quantities of food before purging. People with binge-eating/purging type anorexia may consider much smaller quantities of food a “binge” that requires purging, such as a single cookie or small bag of chips. Consider whether the person is secretive about their habits. People with anorexia may be ashamed of their disorder. Or they may believe that you just don't “understand” their eating behaviors and would try to keep them from performing them. People with anorexia will often try to conceal their behaviors from others to avoid judgment or interference. For example, they may: Eat in secret Hide or throw away food Take diet pills or supplements Hide laxatives Lie about how much they exercise Learn about eating disorders. It can be easy to judge people suffering from an eating disorder. It can be difficult to understand why someone is doing such unhealthy things to his or her body. Learning about what causes eating disorders and what the people suffering from them experience will help you approach a possible sufferer with empathy and care. Talking to Eating Disorders: Simple Ways to Support Someone with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, or Body Image Issues , by Jeanne Albronda Heaton and Claudia J. Strauss, is a highly recommended resource. The National Eating Disorders Association is a non-profit organization that provides extensive resources for friends and families of those affected by eating disorders. The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is a non-profit organization aimed at providing education and resources to heighten awareness of eating disorders and their impacts. The National Institute of Mental Health has a variety of excellent information and resources for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones. Understand the real risks of anorexia. Anorexia starves the body, and can result in serious health conditions. In females between 15-24, anorexia nervosa causes 12 times more deaths than any other cause. In up to 20% of cases, anorexia will cause early death. It can cause a variety of medical issues, including: Lack of menstruation in females Lethargy and exhaustion Inability to regulate body temperature Abnormally slow or irregular heartbeat (due to weakened heart muscles) Anemia Infertility Memory loss or disorientation Organ failure Brain damage Find an appropriate time to talk with the person in private. Eating disorders are often a reaction to more complicated personal and social issues. They may also have genetic factors at work. Talking about your eating disorder with others can be an intensely embarrassing or uncomfortable topic. Make sure you approach your loved one in a safe, private environment. Avoid approaching the person if either of you is feeling angry, tired, stressed, or unusually emotional. This will make communicating your care for the person much more difficult. Use “I” statements to convey your feelings. Using “I”-statements can help the other person feel less like you are attacking him/her. Frame the discussion as safe and in the other person's control. For example, you could say something like “I've noticed some things lately that worry me. I care about you. Could we talk?” The person may become defensive. S/he may deny having a problem. S/he may accuse you of meddling in his/her life, or harshly judging them. You can reassure them that you care about him or her and would never judge, but don't get defensive. For example, avoid saying things like “I'm just trying to help you” or “You need to listen to me.” These statements will make the other person feel attacked and encourage them to stop listening to you. Instead, keep the focus on positive statements: “I'm concerned about you and I want you to know that I'm here for you” or “I am ready to talk whenever you feel ready.” Give the other person room to make his/her own choices. Avoid blaming language. Using “I” statements will help you with this. However, it's very important that you do not use other blaming or judgmental language. Exaggerations, “guilt trips,” threats, or accusations will not help the other person understand your true concern. For example, avoid “you” statements, such as “You're making me worried” or “You've got to stop this.” Statements that play on the other person's sense of shame or guilt are also unproductive. For example, avoid saying things like “Think about what you're doing to your family” or “If you really cared about me you'd take care of yourself.” People with anorexia may already feel an intense sense of shame about their behavior, and saying things like this could only make the disorder worse. Don't threaten the person. For example, avoid statements such as “You will be grounded if you don't eat better” or “I'll tell everyone about your problem if you don't agree to get help.” These will cause significant distress and can make the eating disorder worse. Encourage the person to share his/her feelings with you. It's important to give the other person time to share how s/he is feeling too. Conversations that are one-sided and all about you are unlikely to be productive. Don't rush anyone through this type of conversation. It can take time to process feelings and thoughts. Reiterate that you do not judge or criticize your their feelings. Suggest the person take an online screening test. The National Eating Disorders Association (ensure the any advice supplied applies in the nation you live in) has an online screening tool that is free and anonymous. Asking someone to take this test may be a “low-pressure” way to encourage them to acknowledge their problem. There are two screenings available through NEDA: one specifically for college students, and one for adults. Emphasize the need for professional help. Try to communicate your concern in productive ways. Emphasize that anorexia is a serious condition but is highly treatable under professional supervision. Destigmatize the idea of seeing a therapist or counselor by letting them know that seeking help is not a sign of failure or weakness, nor a sign that they are “crazy.” People with anorexia are often struggling to find control in their lives, so emphasizing that seeking therapy is an act of courage and control over one's life may help them accept it. You can frame this as a medical issue, which may help. For example, if your loved one or someone you know had diabetes or cancer, you would encourage her/him to seek medical help. This is no different; you are simply asking them to seek professional help for an illness. NEDA has a “Find Treatment” feature available on their website. This feature can help you find a counselor or therapist who specializes in anorexia. Particularly if the person is a young person or teenager, family therapy may be helpful. Some studies suggest that family-based therapy is more effective for teens than individual therapy, because it can help address ineffective communication patterns within the family as well as offer ways for everyone to support the sufferer. In some severe cases, inpatient treatment may be required. This is common when the person is so underweight that they are at a high risk of things such as organ failure. People who are psychologically unstable or suicidal may also require inpatient treatment. Seek support for yourself. It is hard to cope with seeing a loved one struggle with an eating disorder. It can be particularly difficult if the person you're concerned about refuses to acknowledge that a problem exists, which is all too common with sufferers of eating disorders. Seeking help from your own therapist or a support group can help you stay strong. NEDA has a list of support groups on their website. They also have a Parent, Family & Friends Network. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) has a list of support groups by state. Your physician may also be able to refer you to local support groups or other support resources. Seeking counseling is particularly important for parents of children with anorexia. It is important not to control a child's eating behaviours or use bribes, but it's hard to accept that when you see any child at risk. Therapy or a support group can help you learn ways to support and help a child without making his/her disorder worse. Validate your loved one’s feelings, struggles, and accomplishments. With treatment, about 60% of people with eating disorders recover. However, it can take years to see full recovery. Some people may always suffer from feelings of discomfort with their bodies or compulsions to starve or binge, even though they manage to avoid damaging behaviors. Support your loved one through this process. Celebrate even small successes. For someone with anorexia, even eating what seems like a small quantity of food to you may represent a huge struggle for her/him. Don't judge relapses. Ensure that your loved one gets adequate care, but don't judge him/her for struggles or stumbles. Acknowledge the relapse, then focus on how to get back on track. Be flexible and adaptable. In some cases, particularly those involving young people, treatment may incorporate changes to routines by friends and family. Be ready to make changes that are necessary for your loved one's recovery. For example, the therapist may recommend that certain ways of communication or certain ways of handling conflict change. It can be hard to acknowledge that something you do or say could be affecting your loved one's disorder. Remember: you didn't cause the disorder, but you may be able to help your loved one recover from it by changing some things about your behavior. Healthy recovery is the ultimate goal. Focus on fun and positivity. It can be easy to slip into a “support” mode that can feel smothering to a person struggling with an eating disorder. Remember that a person struggling with anorexia already spends a great deal of his/her time thinking about food, weight, and body image. Don't let the disorder be the only thing you talk about or focus on. For example, go out to the movies, go shopping, play games or sports. Treat the other person with kindness and care, but let him or her enjoy life in as normal a way as possible. Remember, people with eating disorders are not their disorder. They are people with needs, thoughts, and feelings. Remind the other person that s/he is not alone. Struggling with eating disorders can feel intensely isolating. While you don't want to smother your loved one, reminding him/her that you're there to talk or be supportive can help with recovery. Find support groups or other support activities for your loved one to join. Don't force her or him to join them, but make the options available. Help your loved one handle triggers. Your loved one may find certain people, situations, or things “triggering” to his/her disorder. For example, having ice cream around may pose an impossible temptation. Going out to eat may cause anxiety over food. Be as supportive as possible. It can take some time to discover triggers, and they may come as a surprise even to the person with the disorder. Past experiences and emotions may also trigger unhealthy behavior. Stressful or new experiences or situations may also act as triggers. Many people who suffer from anorexia are desperate to feel in control, and situations that make them feel uncertain may trigger the need to perform unhealthy eating behaviors. Refrain from trying to control the other person’s behavior. Do not try to force the other person to eat. Don't bribe your loved one to eat more, or use threats to compel behavior. Sometimes, anorexia is a response to a lack of feeling control over one's own life. Engaging in a power struggle or taking control away from your loved one may only make the problem worse. Don't try to “fix” your loved one's problem. Recovery is as complex as the eating disorder. Trying to “fix” your loved one on your own may do more harm than good. Encourage him/her to see a mental health professional, instead. Avoid commenting on the other person’s behavior and appearance. Anorexia often involves a great deal of shame and embarrassment for the person suffering from it. Even if well-meaning, commenting on your loved one's appearance, eating habits, weight, etc., can trigger his/her feelings of shame and disgust. Compliments are also unhelpful. Because the person is dealing with a distorted body image, s/he is unlikely to believe you. S/he may interpret even positive comments as judgment or manipulation. Avoid “fat-shaming” or “skinny-shaming. ” The healthy body weight for each person may differ. If your loved one comments that s/he feels “fat,” it's important not to respond by saying things like, “You're not fat.” This only reinforces the unhealthy idea that “fat” is something innately bad that should be feared and avoided. Similarly, do not point out thin people and comment on their appearance, such as “Nobody wants to hug a bony person.” You want your loved one to develop a healthy body image, not focus on fearing or diminishing one particular type of body. Instead, ask your loved one where those feelings are coming from. Ask what s/he thinks s/he would gain by being thin, or what s/he fears about feeling overweight. Avoid simplifying the matter. Anorexia and other eating disorders are highly complex and often co-occur with other illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. Peer and media pressure may play a role, as may family and social situations. Saying things such as “If you would just eat more, things would be fine” ignore the complexity of the issue your loved one is struggling with. Instead, offer your support with “I”-statements: “I realize this is a tough time for you” or “Eating differently can be hard, and I believe in you.” Avoid perfectionistic tendencies. The struggle to be “perfect” is a common factor in triggering anorexia. However, perfectionism is an unhealthy way of thinking that hampers your ability to adapt and be flexible, a crucial part of success in life. It holds you and others to an impossible, unrealistic, and ever-shifting standard. Do not expect perfection from your loved one or yourself. Recovering from an eating disorder may take a long time, and both of you will have times when you act in a way that you regret. Acknowledge when one of you slips up, but don't focus on it or beat yourself up for it. Instead, focus on what you can do going forward to avoid similar mistakes. Do not promise to “keep it a secret. ” It may be tempting to agree to keep your loved one's disorder a secret in order to gain his/her trust. However, you do not want to help promote your loved one's behavior. Anorexia may cause early death in up to 20% of its sufferers. It's important to encourage your loved one to get help. Understand that your loved one may initially be angry with you or even reject you for suggesting s/he needs help. This is common. Just continue to be there for your loved one and let him/her know that you support and care for him/her.	Observe the person's eating habits. Consider whether the person seems obsessed with food. Ask yourself if the person routinely makes excuses to avoid eating. Observe if the person you are concerned about seems underweight, yet still talks about dieting. Watch the person’s exercise habits. Look at the person’s appearance, keeping in mind that it may or may not be affected by anorexia. Consider the person’s mood. Analyze the person’s self-esteem. Be alert to the person exhibiting guilt or shame. Think about whether the person has become withdrawn. Note whether the person spends significant time in the bathroom after eating. Consider whether the person is secretive about their habits. Learn about eating disorders. Understand the real risks of anorexia. Find an appropriate time to talk with the person in private. Use “I” statements to convey your feelings. Avoid blaming language. Encourage the person to share his/her feelings with you. Suggest the person take an online screening test. Emphasize the need for professional help. Seek support for yourself. Validate your loved one’s feelings, struggles, and accomplishments. Be flexible and adaptable. Focus on fun and positivity. Remind the other person that s/he is not alone. Help your loved one handle triggers. Refrain from trying to control the other person’s behavior. Avoid commenting on the other person’s behavior and appearance. Avoid “fat-shaming” or “skinny-shaming. Avoid simplifying the matter. Avoid perfectionistic tendencies. Do not promise to “keep it a secret.
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Ramp-or-Stairs-for-Your-Cat	How to Choose a Ramp or Stairs for Your Cat	If you have an older cat that doesn't like to jump anymore, you may want to purchase a ramp or stairs for it to use, keeping in mind that stairs are better if you need to save space. For the optimal staircase, check that each step is no taller than 7.5" and at least 10" deep, so your cat has room to maneuver. However, if your cat has trouble walking or has never used stairs before, a ramp with a gentle slope of 18 to 26 degrees may be easier for it to use. Regardless of which option you choose, make sure to place your stairs or ramp on a non-slip rug or carpet to increase your cat's traction when climbing and prevent it from slipping and falling.	Purchase stairs when your cat begins to avoid high places. Stairs are a great option for cats who find it uncomfortable to jump high but otherwise get around well. Cats like to hide illness, so you will need to watch attentively. If your cat suddenly starts to avoid high perches that it had once loved, then it might be time for stairs. Your cat might have a problem if it has begun to avoid its cat tree. Also consider stairs if it has begun to sleep on the ground. Most cats prefer to sleep in a high perch. Purchase stairs to conserve space. Stairs take up less space than ramps. You can even buy stairs that are collapsible or easily transportable, so that you can put them away or move them if necessary. They have a steeper incline and thus are not as long. If your cat can manage stairs, it might be the more convenient option than a ramp. Look for steps no taller than 7 ½”. Each individual step should be no more than 7 ½” or 19 cm tall. This should be a comfortable height for your cat to climb. A steeper incline could make it hard for your cat to use the stairs. Look for stairs at least 10” deep. Your cat likes to have space to maneuver on the step. Be sure that the steps are each at least 10” (25 cm) deep. Dogs are less interested in this space, so stairs designed for them might not have the depth required for cat stairs. Purchase a ramp if your cat has trouble walking. Stairs are great for cats who can't jump high but can otherwise get around well. When you suspect that your cat is beginning to have trouble even walking around, then it is time to move on to a ramp. It usually helps to get cats accustomed to ramps ahead of time, so consider buying them when your cat first experiences mobility problems. Cats like to hide their ailments, so it might be hard to tell when it begins to have mobility issues. By 15, you cat is likely to have some discomfort walking. Watch for changes in its gait. Look for signs that it is walking less or using less stairs less frequently. Purchase a ramp if your cat has never used stairs. Some cats never take to stairs and will be especially unlikely to use stairs if you introduce them to your cat late in life. If you cat has traditionally avoided stairs or has never had a chance to use them before, a ramp might be a safer bet. Get a gentler slope for struggling cats. A slope of 18 degrees might be necessary for cats with a very severe impairment. For those with only moderate difficulties, something as steep as 26 degrees might be appropriate. Choose a model with non-looping carpet. Carpet is optimal because it provides traction and prevents your cat from slipping off. However, your cat's nails can get stuck in carpet that has small loops. Try a non-looping carpet like plush. Buy a model with safety rails. There should be rails along the side of the stairs that will stop your cat if it begins to fall off. This is especially important if your cat is losing its sight; it might be the only way that it knows where it is going. If your cat loses its vision slowly, it will probably be hard for you to recognize the problem. Your cat will memorize the location of items in the household and act as if nothing has changed. However, it will bump into furniture more often than it used to, especially when you move furniture around. It might also seem more reticent to jump from high spots. Be sure that the model is tall enough. The top step of stairs should be no less than 7 1/2” (25 cm) shorter than the surface it leads up to. A ramp should be high enough to be level with the surface. Choose a low-lying ramp or stair for cats with mobility problems. If your cat is older or if it has difficulty moving, try to keep the cat low to the ground in case it falls. Get a ramp for a couch, bed, or chair, but do not get ramps for windows, high perches, closet shelves, or bookcases. Place treats on the ramp to encourage your cat to use it. Your cat may not start using the ramp right away. To help it get used to the ramp, put a treat in middle of the ramp or stair. Once it is on it, put another treat on the top of the ramp. This will teach your cat how to get up using the ramp or stair. Give your cat plenty of time to get used to the ramp. Even with treats, your cat may not want to use it right away.	Purchase stairs when your cat begins to avoid high places. Purchase stairs to conserve space. Look for steps no taller than 7 ½”. Look for stairs at least 10” deep. Purchase a ramp if your cat has trouble walking. Purchase a ramp if your cat has never used stairs. Get a gentler slope for struggling cats. Choose a model with non-looping carpet. Buy a model with safety rails. Be sure that the model is tall enough. Choose a low-lying ramp or stair for cats with mobility problems. Place treats on the ramp to encourage your cat to use it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calm-Your-Imagination-Before-Sleep	How to Calm Your Imagination Before Sleep	To calm your imagination before sleep, take a few long, deep breaths before you lie down for bed, which can help you relax so it's easier to sleep. You can also put on some relaxing music or sing a calming song in your head to stop your mind from racing. If you're struggling with negative thoughts, try to refocus your attention on something positive, like a peaceful scene in your head or a story with made-up characters and settings. Also, try to do something relaxing right before bed, like taking a bath or drinking a cup of tea.	Establish a pre-sleep routine. It's difficult to calm your imagination and your mind if you are going until you try to fall asleep. Keeping your body and mind active before bed makes it nearly impossible to shut it off so you can sleep. To help this, establish a pre-sleep routine. This helps wind your body down so that it and your mind is relaxed when you finally crawl into bed. Plus, routine helps your body know what's coming when you do those activities or when it's that time of day. Start your routine at least 30 minutes you plan on falling asleep. Try reading, doing light stretches or yoga, listening to relaxing music, or watching some light, calming television. Write down what's on your mind. One way to help calm your imagination is to write down what's in your head before bed. Keep a journal by your bed. An hour or so before bed, write down the thoughts whirling through your head. Try to be as detailed as possible. Think about emptying your head of any thoughts so it will be clear when you go to bed. This can also work with any anxieties. This can help you get out your worries before bed so you're not lying there and stressing. Breathe out of your left nostril. Breathing out of only your left nostril is supposed to help relax your sympathetic nervous system. This can calm your mind and imagination and help you fall asleep. Close your right nostril with the thumb of your right hand. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your left nostril. Hold, then exhale. Repeat, letting the tension release from your body as you calm your mind. Read. Engaging in a calming activity, like reading, before bed can help the body start to relax as it prepares for sleep. Since you don't want to stimulate your imagination too much, make sure to read a book that won't get your adrenaline or mind racing. Try something fun and soothing, or something you have read before. Meditate. Take up meditation. Try meditation before you go to sleep. Meditation calms the mind, and some types of meditation teach you how to clear your mind completely. Try these tricks when you're starting: Concentrate on each breath you take. Breathe slowly and enjoy each breath. Concentrate on how good it feels to be able to breathe. When you slow your breathing, this tends to slow your heart rate as well, which ultimately calms you down. Clear your head of all thoughts and focus on how good it feels to have your mind completely empty. If a thought comes into your mind, refocus, and just relax. Clear your head by throwing away the thoughts that keep you awake. Imagine a garbage bag. Lift up the predominant thought that keeps you awake from your head, and imagine that you put it in the bag. Now that this thought is out of your head, you can notice a previous thought popping up in your head. Throw this in the bag as well. Keep doing this until your head feels clear of thoughts. Then, tie up the bag and throw the bag as far away as you can imagine. You have now let go of the things that keep you awake, and you are ready to start falling asleep. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Starting at your feet or your head, single out each muscle group. Tense that muscle group, then relax it. Listen to relaxing music. If your imagination won't calm down, try turning on some relaxing music. This helps keep your mind from focusing on what is in your head and more on the music which in turn relaxes you. Make sure you listen to the music at a low volume. Listen to music that is soothing, like instrumental. Visualize. Imagine a scene where you are being swept off to sleep. Maybe you are a leaf on the wind, maybe you are walking into a pool of fog, or maybe you are sinking down in a soft cloud. Visualizing scenes like this can help focus your imagination and draw it away from distracting, emotional thoughts. Count something. Engaging your mind in repetitive mental exercises can help you fall asleep. Sheep are very popular for this purpose, but almost anything will do, as long as you can picture it clearly and keep counting. This repetition and refocusing can help quiet your imagination. Alphabetize. This is another mental exercise that can distract your brain and help promote sleep. Go through the alphabet and think of items in a single category, A to Z. For example, you could list fruits or animal names from A to Z, such as aardvark, bumblebee, crayfish, dog and so on. Picture an object or scene. Focus on a very specific object, like a box. Think about the color of the object, the shape, the size, what it looks like from each side, and its use. Or try walking yourself through a scene. For instance, imagine that you're riding a bike. Picture a particular route in your neighborhood that you frequently walk, drive, or bike. Imagine you are biking along this road, and think of it at exactly the same pace as it would take if you were actually on a bike. While you are biking, have a look around and imagine all the streets, houses, shops, and other things that you pass along the road. Try to remember as many small details as possible. Recite lyrics or quotes. Another mental exercise that might distract your imagination is reciting the lyrics to your favorite song or quoting your favorite movie. Repeat the lyrics over and over, like a mantra. This helps focus your brain on something repetitive so that your imagination can calm down and let you sleep. Try recreating a familiar movie from any point in your mind. Follow through the plot, think about the dialogue, and try to focus on specific details from the movie. Create a story in your mind. Come up with a story to occupy your mind. Create a character, or use a familiar character. Tell a story in your mind about what happens to this character. Focus on details, like what the character is wearing, what the room looks like, and what they are doing. If you can't think of a story, use yourself. Walk yourself through your favorite hobby. Imagine that you are sailing a boat around a lake or decorating a new room. Lower your body's temperature. One way to promote sleep and help calm the mind down is to cool yourself down. Being too hot can disturb your sleep, which can keep your imagination going. Lower the temperature in the room or remove a blanket to help cool yourself down. Keep your room between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Take a bath. Taking a bath raises your temperature, and then going into your cool bedroom lowers it. This change in body temperature causes you to be drowsy because of a decrease in metabolic activity. Try burning scented candles or using aromatherapy bath salts or body wash. Or burn essential oil or place it in a diffuser. Lavender and Roman chamomile oil both promotes sleep. Exercise. Exercise helps you fall asleep more quickly and sleep better. It can help tire your mind and body so you can hit the pillow and drift off. Make sure that you exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime. If you have trouble falling asleep, try exercising even earlier in the day. Try deep breathing. Deep breathing can be effective in calming the body and the mind. Sit up straight on the floor just before bed. Make sure the lights are off and the room is quiet without any distractions. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose for a count of 4. Hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale completely through your mouth for a count of 8. Do this for a total of 4 times. Drink tea. Some teas can have a calming effect on the body and the mind. An hour or so before you want to fall asleep, brew a cup of chamomile, Valerian, or lavender tea. Some tea companies also sell blends specifically for helping sleeping. Don't put sugar in the tea. This can help you stay awake. Reduce the amount of light in your room. One reason your imagination may be active is because of the amount of light in your room. Light at night, and while you're trying to sleep, throws your body's natural circadian rhythm off. Turn off all lights when you are sleeping. This includes electronics. Lights can confuse your body and mind, making your mind work overtime. Start dimming the lights an hour before bed so your body starts producing melatonin. If you need a little light at night, go for red lights instead of blues. Blue tones increase energy and attentiveness, which disrupts sleeping patterns, Avoid looking at bright screens for 2-3 hours before bed. If you can't get away from the light, try wearing an eye mask. Reduce caffeine intake. Caffeine is a stimulant. Drinking too much caffeine too close to bedtime can make your mind and imagination work overtime. Try limiting the amount of caffeine you drink throughout the day, or don't drink so much tea close to bedtime. Go to sleep when you're actually tired. One reason your imagination may run away with you and keep you up at night is because your body and mind aren't actually tired. Staying in bed and tossing and turning just causes your imagination to keep working. Instead of lying there and being frustrated at your mind, get up and go to another room. Do a relaxing activity for 20 minutes, like light reading or listening to calming music. Then return to bed. Use your bed only for sleep. When your imagination is in overdrive, don't lie in bed tossing and turning. This makes your body start to believe that the bed is a place to think and be mentally awake. Instead, move yourself to another room.	Establish a pre-sleep routine. Write down what's on your mind. Breathe out of your left nostril. Read. Meditate. Listen to relaxing music. Visualize. Count something. Alphabetize. Picture an object or scene. Recite lyrics or quotes. Create a story in your mind. Lower your body's temperature. Take a bath. Exercise. Try deep breathing. Drink tea. Reduce the amount of light in your room. Reduce caffeine intake. Go to sleep when you're actually tired. Use your bed only for sleep.
https://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Healthy-Relationship	How to Have a Healthy Relationship	It can feel difficult to keep a relationship healthy, but if you focus on being open and honest with your partner, you'll feel your relationship grow stronger each day. Communication is vital for any healthy relationship, so talk to your partner about things that bother you. For example, if your partner doesn't clean the house enough, say something like “I love you, but I feel frustrated when I come home to a dirty house. Can we come up with a solution?” If you have an argument, avoid blaming each other or name-calling, since these are more hurtful than helpful. Instead, cooperate to find a solution you can both agree on. Additionally, make sure to set boundaries and expectations you have for each other so you're on the same page. For instance, some couples like to split finances 50/50, while others pay for things individually. Knowing how your partner feels about these things will avoid conflict later on!	Express honesty and openness. When you talk to your partner, tell them about your day. Be completely open with what bothers you and what you enjoy. Be specific about your emotional wants and needs. By opening yourself up, you're expressing vulnerability and trust in your partner. Furthermore, by being so open with them, you invite them to be just as honest with you. If something is bothering you, express it in a gentle way, but you should make your voice heard. For example, you can say, "I love you very much, but sometimes, I feel frustrated when I come home to a dirty house. Can we come up with a solution?" Empathize with your partner. When your partner expresses a secret or insecurity, they are entrusting you with a very deep part of themselves. Don't laugh at your partner or dismiss their problems. Express empathy. You may hug them, or reassure them that you still love them. Tell them that you understand, and thank them for being honest with you. Appreciate your partner. Make a daily habit to thank your partner for what they do. Compliment them on their strengths. When they do something for you, thank them. This will make your partner happier, and it will make sure that neither partner is taken for granted. Listen actively to your partner. Communication is a two-way road. When your partner speaks, listen and remember what they say. Active listening requires your full attention on your partner. Keep steady eye contact, and do not interrupt them as they are speaking. Occasionally, you may repeat back what they just said to reaffirm that you were listening and that you understand their problems. For example, you may say, “I understand that you are frustrated at work” or “What I am hearing is that you have been depressed lately.” Watch for nonverbal cues. Your partner might state that nothing is bothering them, but you should pay attention to their body language to know whether or not they need comfort. While you should not use these to pry into your partner's life, you can take steps to make them feel better if they are grumpy or tired. Folded arms may indicate that they are defensive or insecure. Lack of eye contact may mean that they are bored, ashamed, or evasive. Turning away from you can be their way of ending the conversation. If their voice becomes louder, they may be thinking that they are not being heard in the relationship, or they may be trying to escalate an argument. If their voice becomes softer, they may be uncertain of something. Ask open-ended questions. Broad questions can give your partner room to express themselves. By inviting them to answer a question, you are asking your partner to communicate with you. Allow them time to answer the question. Examples of open questions include: “How do you feel about your job?” ”Where do you see yourself in five years?” ”If there is anything you could change about this house, what would it be?” Go on dates. Even if you have been together for a long time, it is important to still plan activities with your partner. Ideally, you should have one night a week that you spend together, but if you have children or other responsibilities, this may be difficult. Try to have a date night at least once a month. Surprise each other. Relationships can become routine quickly. To keep the spark going, you may have to think of fun and creative ways to surprise your partner. Surprises can include fun activities, small gifts, or even a romantic night together. Some ideas include: Cook their favorite meal Buy their favorite treat after work Give a romantic massage Do household tasks together. The healthiest relationships are ones in which there is an equal distribution of household work. Unfortunately, in most relationships, chores and household tasks fall disproportionately on one partner. Try doing your chores together to make it less of a burden and more of a couple activity. When there are bills to be paid, sit down and go over them together. By enforcing responsibility between the two of you, you will increase trust and strengthen your bond while spending quality time together. Spend time apart. Being in a relationship does not mean you are glued to your partner permanently. Balance your time spent together with time spent apart. Go out with your friends; engage in personal hobbies; read a book. Most importantly, encourage your partner to do the same. The time you do spend together will be so much more precious, and you will not grow bored of each other. Talk about sex. No matter what stage of the relationship you're at or what your sexual situation is, you should be honest with your partner about your needs, desires, limits, and expectations. Encourage them to tell you as well. While this may seem awkward at first, it is an important aspect of every relationship. Sex should never be withheld as a punishment, nor should either partner engage in sex if they don't want it. State your expectations. Do not assume you and your partner have the same idea of what trust means. It is good to establish what each of you would consider a violation of trust. Some, for example, would see physical cheating as a breach of trust but not emotional cheating, whereas others believe that emotional cheating is as bad as physical cheating. Maintain boundaries. Set certain boundaries and parameters for your relationship. These can sexual, personal, social, or financial. Both partners should agree on these boundaries and respect them. By talking through such limits, you will avoid conflict, and if someone does cross the line, you will have established a basis for discussing it. By respecting your partner's boundaries, you are signaling that you trust them completely to act on their own without betraying you. Common boundaries include understanding each partner's expectations and limits on intimacy, public displays of affection, and confidentiality. Avoid lying. Even small “white” lies can create a rift in your relationship. Start a habit of being completely honest with your partner. Even if you don't want to bother them with your problems, it is healthier in the long term to be upfront. Encourage them to be just as honest. Let go of grudges. Holding onto anger or conflict only worsens the problem. If they did something to you months ago, you should forgive them for it and move on. Don't use what they said or did in the past against them. If you having trouble letting go of something that happened in the past, remind yourself of the good things they are doing now. Purposely focus on the nice and pleasant things they do instead of the things that annoy you. Avoid complaining about your partner in public. While there are things you may find annoying about your partner, it is not helpful to tell everyone you know about it. While you may have a confidant or two outside of your relationship, you should not complain at work, social events, or family gatherings. Your partner might find out, and it will hurt them, damaging the trust they have in you. Keep your partner’s secrets. If your partner has told you something confidential, you should not share it with others, even your closest friends. While they may swear to never tell, you have already broken your partner's trust. Respect their parents. No matter how difficult your in-laws are, they are still your partner's parents. Partners can feel defensive when their parents are insulted, and it could sour your relationship. Try to accept your in-laws' different way of life. You do not have to let it intrude on your relationship, but you should understand that they have their own special relationship with your partner. If you do not get along with your in-laws, discuss the problem with your spouse in a gentle manner. Do not insult your in-laws or call them names, but do point out which behaviors are troubling you and why. Maintain boundaries with family members. While your relationship may have united two families, you may find that your families are causing divisions between you and your partner. Establish with your partner certain boundaries that apply to both of your families. Do not favor your own parents over your partner's, and make sure that they act accordingly. Should family members call before they visit, or can they drop by unannounced? Which holidays will you spend with which members of the family? Are you comfortable with taking in any of your parents when they grow old, sick, or feeble? What kinds of gifts are acceptable for family members to give your children? Debate, do not fight, in front of your children. Children are extremely receptive to their parents' behaviors. Disagreeing or settling a difference of opinion calmly in front of your children can teach them conflict resolution skills. That said, you and your partner should never raise your voices or physically fight in front of your children. This can hurt your children and impair their social development. If you do fight in front of your children, be sure to apologize in front of them as well to show them how healthy reconciliation occurs. Honor your partner’s parenting style. If you disagree with how your partner parents, you should not undermine their authority in front of the children. If your partner has already told your children one thing, do not disagree and tell them another. This only reduces the authority both you and your partner have over your children. When alone with your partner, bring up the questionable tactic. Tell them why you're uncomfortable with it, and ask them if they are willing to avoid it in the future. Find a private space. Arguing in public will only worsen your conflict. You or your partner may feel embarrassed, and you may not want others to overhear sensitive topics. As soon as possible, try to find a quiet, private space where you can both discuss your feelings openly. Handle the issue when it occurs. Do not let your anger stew inside of you. It is important to confront conflict as it arises. Bring up the issue to your partner in a calm, level tone, and ask them if you can take a few minutes to discuss the issue before you go on with your day. Maintain a calm demeanor. Arguing can be emotional, but to avoid escalating your fight, try practicing some calming techniques before and during your argument. Close your eyes and breathe in deeply. Visualize a calm, happy place. Step back from your partner to create some space between you. Slow down your speech so that you have room to breathe and think. Avoid blame and name-calling. It is key to remember that you are arguing about an issue, not about each other. While your partner may have contributed to the issue, it is unproductive to blame them for the issue. This will cause them to become defensive, and they may blame you right back, instead of working to solve the issue. Furthermore, do not call your partner names like “slob” or “idiot.” This will only make both of you angrier. Cooperate to find a solution. Both you and your partner should submit ideas for a solution to the problem. These solutions should be practical steps both of you can take to solve the problem. Both of you must commit to these solutions. Do not place the entire burden on either yourself or your partner. If your partner is being hesitant or stubborn, ask them open-ended questions to draw out answers. You can try asking, “What would be an ideal solution for you?” or “how do you think this would be best handled?” Apologize and forgive. Recognize when you are wrong and apologize for it. Be specific in your apology. This will increase trust between you and your partner while opening up room for your partner to apologize as well. It is important to forgive your partner if they apologize, just as you would want them to forgive you. After the argument, let go of your anger. If you both have reached a solution, honor your promise to do better. Don't go to bed angry!	Express honesty and openness. Empathize with your partner. Appreciate your partner. Listen actively to your partner. Watch for nonverbal cues. Ask open-ended questions. Go on dates. Surprise each other. Do household tasks together. Spend time apart. Talk about sex. State your expectations. Maintain boundaries. Avoid lying. Let go of grudges. Avoid complaining about your partner in public. Keep your partner’s secrets. Respect their parents. Maintain boundaries with family members. Debate, do not fight, in front of your children. Honor your partner’s parenting style. Find a private space. Handle the issue when it occurs. Maintain a calm demeanor. Avoid blame and name-calling. Cooperate to find a solution. Apologize and forgive.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Cloth-Diapers	How to Make Cloth Diapers	To make a cloth diaper, start by placing a piece of fabric on either side of a microfiber towel. Then, sew the layers together and cut them into strips to make inserts. Once the strips are ready, trace your chosen diaper pattern onto a piece of cloth and cut out 2 pieces. Next, place an insert in the middle of one of the diaper shapes, put the other piece of cloth on top, and line up the edges. Finally, sew around the insert to hold it in place before sewing around the edges of your diaper. You can also use your remaining inserts to make more diapers.	Gather your materials. Making cloth diapers is not difficult, but you will need some special tools and materials to do it. To create your own cloth diapers, you will need: flannel material microfiber towels precision knife cutting mat sewing machine serger (optional) Cut your flannel to the same dimensions as the microfiber towels. Lay one of your microfiber towels over your flannel fabric and then cut the flannel so that it is the same size as your microfiber towel. You will need two pieces of flannel material to go on the outside of the microfiber towels, so cut out two pieces of flannel. Layer the materials. Next, lay down a piece of flannel material pattern side down. Then, lay down three microfiber towels over this piece of flannel. Then, complete the fabric sandwich by placing another piece of flannel pattern side up on top of the microfiber towels. Pin the materials together in several places to keep them in place when you sew them. Make sure that the pins go through all of the layers of material. Sew across the layers. Next, sew across the layers of fabric that you just pinned together. Sew several parallel lines across the fabric to keep it in place. Sew slowly to ensure that you do not end up with any bumps or uneven spots. Make sure to avoid the serged edges of the microfiber towels. They may break your needle if you try to sew through them. Remove the pins as you sew. Cut off the outer edges of the microfiber and flannel square. Sewing through already serged edges may break your needle. To avoid breaking your needle on the serged edges of the microfiber towels, you will need to cut off the outer edges of your microfiber and flannel material square. Use your cutting mat and precision knife to cut off these edges. You can also use a ruler or other straight edge to ensure that that you cut the fabric evenly. Measure and cut the squares into four-inch wide strips. Use a ruler to measure the squares into four-inch wide strips. Then, cut the pieces into these strips. You should be able to create three strips out of each square. Each of these strips can be used as a diaper insert. Serge across outer edges of the strips. It is important to serge or zigzag stitch the edges of the strips to prevent them from fraying and to make them last longer. Take your strips one at a time and serge across the edges or use a zigzag stitch if you do not have a serger. If you have cloth diapers and just needed some inserts, then your project is finished! However, if you need the outer cloth part of the diapers, then you will need to make these next. Choose your fabrics. Flannel cloth diapers are popular because the fabric is soft, but you can also choose terry, twill or a soft jersey or cotton blend. You will need a fabric for the outside and a fabric for the inside, so buy at least a yard (0.9 m) of each. To save money, you can also use old flannel sheets or shirts instead of buying fabric by the yard. Find a pattern and print it out. If you search the internet for "cloth diaper pattern," you should find many free options to choose from. However, you can also purchase a cloth diaper pattern. The pattern will look similar to a large spool of thread or hourglass. Another pattern option is to buy a cloth diaper and trace it onto a pattern made of thick paper, like butcher paper. Trace the pattern onto your cloth. Use a light marker or fabric marker to trace your pattern onto the fabric and then cut it out. Repeat this process so that you have two cloth diaper shapes. One will go on the outside and the other will go on the inside of the diaper. Pin one of the inserts to the center of the two pieces. Center one of the soaker pad inserts on the middle of one of the cloth diaper pieces so that it is extending from one end of the diaper piece to the other. Then, lay your other piece of fabric over this one and pin the diaper piece into place. Align all of the edges. Pin the layers into place around the edges of the cloth diaper and through the soaker pad insert. Make sure that all of the edges are even. Stitch the soaker pad onto the fabric. Take the cloth diaper to the sewing machine and sew a straight stitch around the outer edges of the pad to secure it in place. Remove the pins as you go. Sew the outside of the diaper. Next, sew a straight stitch 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm) from the outside of your layers, making sure to back stitch at the ends. If you do not want the raw edges of your material visible, then you can fold over the edges as you sew, but it is not necessary. A little extra fabric on the outer edge of the seam is okay and may even offer some extra leak protection. Fold the diaper lengthwise. Mark the places where you want the 3/8 inch (1 cm) sew-on elastic to go. You will need some elastic at the top backside of the diaper and the edges of the legs. The elastic should stop about two inches (5 cm) from both ends of the diaper at the top and legs. Pin the elastic on the lines you have just marked. The elastic will need to be even with the straight stitch that you just made on the legs and backside of the diaper. Sew the elastic on the top end with a small straight stitch. When you have decided where to place your elastic, go over the elastic with a large zig-zag stitch. Back stitch a couple of times also. It is important to go over the elastic multiple times to ensure that it will stay in place. Make sure that you tug on the elastic as you sew to ensure that it will have the desired cinching effect around the waist. Stitch the elastic on the outer edges of the inside of the legs. Do not add elastic at the bottom of the diaper where you will pull it over the baby's stomach. The elastic should pull the fabric in when you are done. As you sew on the elastic, make sure to stretch it slightly to ensure that it will pull in the fabric around the legs and back of the diaper. Cover the elastic. To avoid having elastic right up against your baby's skin, you will need to sew your third diaper cutout over the inside of the diaper. Line up the fabric with the inside of the diaper and then pin it into place. When you are ready, sew through the outer edges of this piece, the elastic, and the other cloth diaper pieces. Make sure that you stretch the elastic pieces as you go. Cut out your Velcro pieces. Cut a length of 1 1/2 inch-wide (3.8 cm-wide) Velcro. You will need enough Velcro so that it goes most of the way across the bottom outside edge of the front of your cloth diaper. Then, cut two small squares of the opposite side of the Velcro, also known as the hook side. It is best to make the hook side of the Velcro your long piece because this piece can be irritating to your baby's skin. By placing the hook side on the outer front side of the diaper, it will be less likely to come into contact with your baby's skin. Pin your Velcro strip onto the diaper. Pin the length of Velcro into place along the bottom outside edge of the diaper. This will be the front of the diaper. Sew the strip into place. After you have pinned the Velcro where you want it to go, use a zigzag stitch around the outside of the Velcro strip to attach it to the diaper. Remove the pins as you sew. Make sure to backstitch a couple of times to be certain that the Velcro is in place. Secure the two Velcro squares. Next, pin the two Velcro squares to the inside edges of the top of the diaper using pins. This is the back piece of the cloth diaper, which will wrap around your baby's waist and connect with the front piece to secure the diaper. Use a zig zag stitch around the squares to secure them. To secure the square pieces, use a zigzag stitch again. Remove the pins as you go. Backstitch the squares a couple of times as well to be sure that the Velcro stays in place. Use the cloth diaper the next time your baby needs a change. The diapers are now finished and you can use them as soon as you need them!	Gather your materials. Cut your flannel to the same dimensions as the microfiber towels. Layer the materials. Sew across the layers. Cut off the outer edges of the microfiber and flannel square. Measure and cut the squares into four-inch wide strips. Serge across outer edges of the strips. Choose your fabrics. Find a pattern and print it out. Trace the pattern onto your cloth. Pin one of the inserts to the center of the two pieces. Align all of the edges. Stitch the soaker pad onto the fabric. Sew the outside of the diaper. Fold the diaper lengthwise. Pin the elastic on the lines you have just marked. Sew the elastic on the top end with a small straight stitch. Stitch the elastic on the outer edges of the inside of the legs. Cover the elastic. Cut out your Velcro pieces. Pin your Velcro strip onto the diaper. Sew the strip into place. Secure the two Velcro squares. Use a zig zag stitch around the squares to secure them. Use the cloth diaper the next time your baby needs a change.
https://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Frogs	How to Take Care of Frogs	To take care of your frog, feed it crickets, worms, and a variety of other insects. Try feeding your frog 3 crickets a day to start with, then feed your frog more or less depending on whether it consistently eats all 3 crickets. Additionally, give your frog clean water every day in a container big enough for it to fit in, since frogs sit in water to absorb it through their skin rather than drink it. Limit how often you handle your frog, because frogs don't like to be touched. Finally, watch for any unusual changes in the color of your frog's skin, which can indicate illness.	Familiarize yourself with some good beginner breeds. The first thing to realize when it comes to frogs is that there are a huge variety of frog species available -- some are easy to take care of, while others will require a lot of time and specialist knowledge. If this is your first pet frog, it's highly recommended that you choose a suitable breed for beginners, like one of the following: African dwarf frog: African dwarf frogs are a good option for beginners as they are small, active and easy to take care of. They don't require live food and are complete aquatic. Oriental fire-bellied toads: These frogs are a good option for beginners who want a terrestrial (non-aquatic) frog. They are fairly active and don't grow too large. White's tree frog: White's tree frog is perhaps the easiest tree frog to take care of -- they are somewhat active, easy to feed and even tolerate being handled from time to time (which is unusual for frogs). Pacman frogs: Pacman frogs are large, terrestrial frogs which are easy to care for. They tend to be quite sedentary, which lowers their space requirements but may make them a boring pet for kids. As a beginner, you should avoid poison frogs or frogs that cost a lot of money. Poison frogs tend to be quite fragile and have complicated care needs, while more expensive frogs are a risky choice for people new to frog care. It's better to start with an inexpensive, easy breed and work your way up. Avoid keeping wild frogs as pets. Although it is possible to catch wild frogs to keep as pets, there are several things you should consider first. Firstly, it can be difficult to identify what species of frog you have caught. Different species of frogs have very different requirements in terms of foods, temperature, and habitat so if you try to keep a wild frog in the wrong conditions, it could die. If you do decide to take a frog from the wild, make sure to take note of the surroundings in which you find it. Was it hopping around a leafy, grassy forest bed, hiding under a rock or swimming in a pond? These are the conditions you will most likely need to replicate at home. However, you should still try to find out the exact species of your frog, by searching for images online, consulting a frog book or asking a local nature expert. This will help you to identify the frog's exact requirements. Secondly, many of the frog species found in the wild are facing population declines or even extinction. Taking a frog from its natural environment could be harming wild frog populations, especially if it is an endangered species. Thirdly, sometimes wild frogs can carry diseases. Make sure yours is an active and healthy individual! In fact, taking protected species from the wild is illegal in some areas, so be sure to check your state/country regulations before capturing a wild frog. Consider the frog's size and space requirements. The size of your frog (when it's fully grown) and the size of the tank it requires should be a top consideration when choosing your pet frog. Sometimes, the teeny-tiniest looking frogs in the pet store will become giant monster frogs when fully grown. For example, pixie frogs (whose name would suggest a miniature frog) start out measuring under an inch in length, but can grow to a length of over eight inches. Large frogs require a lot of space. For example, a fully grown bullfrog will require a 75 gallon (283.9 L) tank, or larger. If they are housed in undersized tanks, these frogs can become unhappy and sick. Large tanks take up a lot of space in the home and require more effort to keep clean. These frogs will also eat more food, making them more expensive to feed than smaller frog varieties. This is another reason to do your research and find out the exact breed of frog before you buy. Consider the frog's feeding requirements. Before you jump headfirst into buying the cutest (or ugliest -depending on your preference) frog in the store, you should take some time to figure out what it eats. Most frog species are happy to eat crickets, worms (such and red wigglers and night crawlers) and other creepy crawlies. However, it's important to keep in mind that frogs usually prefer live food, especially if you're squeamish about that sort of thing. Larger frogs will often require more substantial food, which might include mice, goldfish or guppies. Providing your frog with these items can be a lot of work and is not for the faint of heart! In addition, you will need to consider where the frog's food will come from -- your local grocery store probably doesn't stock live crickets! Do you have a large pet supply store nearby which caters for more exotic animals? Of course, it is possible to find food for your frog in the back garden but this can be pretty time-consuming and unreliable. In addition, garden pests are often exposed to chemical insecticides, which is unhealthy for your frog. Find out how active your species is. Another major consideration is the activity level of your preferred species of frog. This is especially important if the frog is a children's pet, as most kids want a pet who'll keep them entertained. A lot of the larger, cool or weird looking frogs are a popular choice among beginner frog keepers, however, these frogs tend to be the least active and will simply sit still as a statue and sleep all day. This can become boring very quickly. If you're looking for a more active frog, you're better off going for smaller frogs, aquatic frogs and certain species of tree frog, as these will often hop or swim around, making them more fun to look at. You should also bear in mind that even the most active frogs won't do much other than hop around or eat some crickets -- you can't take a frog for a walk, teach it tricks or even handle it all that much. Therefore, it's important to consider whether a frog is really the ideal pet for you (or your child). Understand that keeping a pet frog is a commitment. It's important to realize that getting a pet frog is not the same level of the time commitment as a goldfish -- in fact, a large, well-cared-for frog can live up to 25 years! As a result, you need to be prepared to take care of your frog for many years to come -- to feed it, keep its environment clean and care for it when it's sick. You should also think about how you will deal with future vacations as someone will need to care for your frog while you are away. A willing volunteer can be difficult to find if your frog only eats live crickets or even mice! If you get a pet frog but discover it's too much work or too much of an expense to keep, you will have to get rid of it through the proper channels. If you picked a wild frog from your backyard or a local park, you should be able to release it in the same place you found it. Be specific and replace the frog as close to the original location as possible -- whether it was underneath leaves on the forest floor or beside a stream. However, if your frog is a store-bought, non-native species, you will not be able to release it into to wild. You will need to give the frog back to the pet store, sell the frog to a new owner, donate the frog to a local school as a class pet, or contact a nearby animal care organization. Figure out whether you need a license. In some places, you are required to possess a license to keep certain frogs as pets, especially if they are endangered or poisonous. For example, the African clawed frog is illegal in states like California and Oregon, where it would pose a threat to native wildlife populations if released. Contact your local government office for more information on the licensing requirements in your area. Find out what type of tank your frog needs. Different species of frog have very different requirements when it comes to tanks, so make sure you do your homework before buying. Terrestrial tanks: These are the simplest frog tanks, but should only be used for frog species that come from dry environments. Aquatic tank: This type of tank is only used for purely aquatic species of the frog -- it is basically an aquarium filled with water, just like a fish tank. Half and half: This is the most common type of frog tank, where half of the tank is filled with water, while the other half is dry. Most frogs will do well in this environment. Arboreal tank: The arboreal tank is designed specifically for tree frogs who prefer to spend their time climbing on branches. These tanks are typically taller and narrower than other types of tank. Pond: In some situations, you can keep native frog species in a pond in your backyard. Sometimes simply building a pond will attract local frogs to your yard and you won't need to go to the trouble of catching them at all! However, you should never keep non-native species in an outdoor pond as they might disrupt the local ecosystem by feeding on native frogs and other endangered insects. Place the tank in a suitable location. Once you have the tank, you will need to decide where to put it. It should be kept out of direct sunlight at all times, as this can raise the temperature, making it uncomfortable (and perhaps dangerously) dry and hot inside the tank. The tank should also be kept away from the kitchen, as smoke and other fumes from cooking can be harmful to your frog. You also need to be careful not to expose the tank to any aerosol sprays (such as spray paint in the garage or hair spray in the bedroom) as these can be absorbed through the frog's skin, potentially making him ill. Fill the tank with the right substrate materials. The substrate is the material used to cover the bottom of the tank. Your main considerations when it comes to the substrate are how damp or dry the tank needs to be and how easy the material is to clean. Gravel stones are a good option for most common frog species -- the gravel is easy to clean and comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Other good options include potting soil, pine bark, sand, and cedar or pine shavings. Once the substrate materials are in place, you can set about decorating the inside of the tank to your frog's liking! You can cover gravel substrate with a layer of moss, which makes the tank look a lot more natural. Just make sure to keep the moss damp by spritzing it with clean, stale water every so often and remember to keep an eye out for mold. Placing a few rocks or stones inside the tank is also a good option, as it gives your frog something to climb on. Just make sure that the rocks have no sharp edges that the frog could injure itself on. You can also decorate your tank with plastic branches or small live plants while a hollow log provides a good hiding spot. Buy or make a colorful background for your tank, such as a rainforest backdrop, as this helps to keep your frog feeling at home. Figure out your frog's light and temperature requirements. The temperature and heating requirements for frogs vary greatly by species, so make sure to do some research before you set up your tank. Unlike lizards, snakes, and turtles, most frogs do not require any special lighting, as they get all of their vitamin D requirements through their food. However, you will usually need to provide a light source for up to 12 hours a day, especially if the tank doesn't have access to natural light. Fluorescent lighting is the safest option for frogs, as it doesn't tend to get too hot. Hot lights can be dangerous if the frog decides to jump on them. In terms of heating, the ideal temperature for your frog will depend entirely on species. The easiest way to change the temperature inside the tank is to change the temperature in the whole room. Alternatively, you can buy heating lamps (which go above rather than inside the tank) or heating pads (which wrap around the outside of the tank) to raise the temperature inside. If you need to heat the water in an aquatic or half and half tank, you will need to purchase a glass tube or fully submersible water heater. Make sure to run any heaters a couple of days before you put the frogs in the tank. This allows you to monitor the temperature and makes sure it is right for the frogs. Feed your frog crickets (and other creepy-crawlies). As mentioned above, most common frog species will eat crickets, worms, and other insects, while larger frogs will also eat mice or goldfish as an occasional treat. How much and how often you need to feed your frog will depend on the individual frog and may come down to a process of trial and error at first. Try feeding your frog three crickets per day to start off. If he quickly eats all three and starts to look hungry over the next few days, you can increase the number of crickets. However, if he only eats one or two and ignores the rest, you may be able to cut back. You can also experiment with different types of food, such as mealworms, waxworms, and grasshoppers to see what your frog prefers. Aquatic frogs will generally eat frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp. Keep your frog clean and hydrated. It is very important to provide your pet frog with clean water daily, as he will use it for both drinking and bathing. Frogs absorb water through their skin rather than drinking with their mouths. As a result, they tend to spend long periods of time just sitting in their water baths or ponds. This water should be dechlorinated, if possible. You will also need to clean out the tank every couple of days to remove any droppings, wipe down the side of the tank, check for mold or algae and generally maintain a healthy environment for your frog. Avoid handling your frog. Frogs don't like to be handled, plain and simple. Therefore, you should try to leave your frog inside the tank as much as possible and content yourself with just looking at him. If you can't resist picking him up, make sure to thoroughly wash and dry your hands first and avoid putting on any lotions, as frogs can absorb these things from your skin and potentially fall ill. Be aware that he might squirm when you pick him up and potentially wet on you -- this is a sign that your frog is stressed by the handling and you should put him back in his tank as soon as possible. Also be very careful not to drop your frog while handling -- even if it squirms -- as falling from a height could seriously injure your frog. Pay attention to the health of your frog. Once a frog gets sick, it can be very difficult to treat and the prognosis is rarely good. Therefore, the best way to keep your frog healthy is to prevent it from becoming sick in the first place. If your frog starts to look in any way skinny or malnourished, ask yourself whether you are providing enough variety in terms of food. A frog can't survive on a diet of crickets or mealworms alone. One of most common frog deficiencies is a lack of calcium, so consider sprinkling your frog's food with a powdered calcium supplement before feeding time. Watch out for signs of red-leg, which is a potentially fatal illness that commonly affects captive frogs. Red-leg manifests as a reddening of the skin on the underside of the frog's legs and belly, while suffering frogs tend to become lazy and pathetic. If you suspect your frog might have red-leg, you should scrub out the tank to remove the parasite, then give your frog daily sulfamethazine baths over a two week period. You also need to look out for fungal infections and illnesses like dropsy and spring disease. In these cases, you probably need to seek treatment from a veterinarian who can prescribe an appropriate antibiotic for your frog.	Familiarize yourself with some good beginner breeds. Avoid keeping wild frogs as pets. Consider the frog's size and space requirements. Consider the frog's feeding requirements. Find out how active your species is. Understand that keeping a pet frog is a commitment. Figure out whether you need a license. Find out what type of tank your frog needs. Place the tank in a suitable location. Fill the tank with the right substrate materials. Figure out your frog's light and temperature requirements. Feed your frog crickets (and other creepy-crawlies). Keep your frog clean and hydrated. Avoid handling your frog. Pay attention to the health of your frog.
https://www.wikihow.com/Ignore-Someone-You-Live-With	How to Ignore Someone You Live With	When you live with someone, you may have to learn to ignore them if they're getting on your nerves. Try spending more time outside the house. Instead of coming straight home after school or work, stop and see a friend, take a walk, or go to the gym. You can also try to follow a different schedule than them. For example, if they sleep late, then try getting up early. Another way to ignore your roommate is to avoid shared activities. If you usually watch TV together or do laundry together, start doing these things at a friend's house instead. You can also create more physical dividers, like keeping your bedroom door closed or making sure you have your own shelf and seat in the kitchen.	Respond politely, yet curtly. If you want to limit your conversation, don't skimp on manners. Be polite, but don't feel the need to carry out long conversations. Remain respectful in your interactions, but send the message that you are not willing to talk at length. For example, if the person asks you a question, respond minimally with a “yes” or “no” and don't elaborate. Be neutral in your responses. If you feel annoyed by something the person is doing or saying, don't feel the need to respond to it. If the person is getting to you, ignore the behavior. Especially if they enjoy getting a rise out of you, be non-reactive and don't let things get to you. It's annoying to live with someone who triggers you. For example, if your roommate wants to talk and you're not in the mood for a conversation, excuse yourself neutrally. Say, “I know you want to talk about your office drama, but this isn't a good time for me.” Avoid reacting emotionally. Instead, take a deep breath and respond with a calm, level tone. Manage your nonverbal behavior. If you're going to ignore the other person, watch your nonverbal language toward them. For example, avoid eye rolling, muttering under your breath, or giving a disapproving look at them. Even if you're not speaking verbally, you may still be speaking through your behavior. Keep your face and body neutral. Don't tense of or show your expressions on your face, no matter how much they try to get a rise out of you. Silence your reaction to harsh words. It's difficult to ignore someone when they're cruel or harsh. If the person tends to put you down or treat you disrespectfully, it's worth ignoring these statements if you don't want to argue or get upset. If they say something unkind and you'd rather not get into it, avoid reacting by saying nothing. You can avoid acknowledging their words or say something simple such as, “I'm not interested in taking part in this discussion, especially if you're going to yell at me” and say nothing else. Try to avoid letting their negative behavior affect you. You might imagine that you have a bubble surrounding you which repels their insults and criticism. Put on headphones if they are loud. If you need to ignore the noise the person is making, put on headphones and listen to music. Consider listening to soothing and calming music to destress. If you want to feel upbeat or positive, listen to lively and upbeat music. If they are really loud, find some noise-canceling headphones. Create physical dividers. Think about how you are going to physically ignore the person. For example, use separate bathrooms and avoid rooms they tend to be in. If they are watching television in the living room, spend time in your room and vice versa. For example, if your roommate takes over the space on a shelf, designate shelves for each person and make it clear that they are only to use their own shelves. Follow a different schedule than them. If they tend to sleep in, get up early and go to work early. If they stay in on the weekends, go out. You can even make small adjustments to your schedule. For example, while the person is in the bathroom brushing their teeth, you can keep sleeping or eat breakfast. Learn the person's schedule and try to avoid too much overlap, especially if you share a bedroom. Go to bed or wake up at different times. If you share similar schedules, make some adjustments, such as taking a morning run so that you're awake and out of the house before you interact with them. Spend more time outside of the house. One of the best ways to create distance between you and the person is to get out of the house more. Instead of coming straight home after school or work, stop and see a friend, take a walk in the park, do some shopping, or go to the gym. Spending less time at home can help you clear your head and can ensure that you won't run into the other person. Plan activities for after school or work for most nights of the week, especially if you know they will be home. This can help you keep a vibrant social life as a bonus! If you're a student, find clubs or activities before or after school. Join a study group, play a sport, or find an extracurricular that you enjoy. Avoid shared activities. Find other activities to do instead of what you do together. For example, if you and the person tend to watch television together, watch your show at a friend's house instead. If you do laundry together, take your laundry elsewhere. Take a break from the shared activities you do. If this person counts on you to be there (for example, to give them a ride), let them know that you won't be available and they need to figure out another plan. If you and the person share friends, you may need to take a break from that friend group for some time. Take some deep breaths. If you find yourself constantly annoyed by the person and their bad habits, find some ways to calm down so that you're not always upset while at home. Start by taking some deep breaths to calm your mind and body. Breathe in slowly, then exhale slowly. Do a few cycles of deep breathing and notice how you feel. If you don't feel calm, keep doing more breaths until you do. De-stress regularly. Especially if you're avoiding the person you live with because you don't get along, it's likely you'll want to find ways to de-stress. Practice activities known to lower stress such as yoga and meditation. Making time for fun is a great way to relieve stress and have a good time. Exercise is another way to de-stress and keep your body functioning well. If you don't like going to the gym, try hiking, biking, or dance classes instead. Spend time with your friends. Try not to get too wrapped up in the drama with the person you live with and let go a bit so you can have some fun. Spending time with friends can get you out of the house and help you connect with people who care about you. Whether you need to vent about the situation or spend some time away from it, your friends are there to help. It can be helpful to talk to a trusted friend about what's going on at home. Getting support from friends can be cathartic, even if they can't help improve your living situation. Spend time alone. See this time as an opportunity to spend more time on yourself. Try new things on your own and spend some time getting to know yourself. Some alone time might even be good for you: solo time can help you better know yourself and increase your productivity. Do solitary activities such as writing in a journal or creating art. If you don't have your own room, spend time alone by going on walks or spending time outside. Talk to a therapist. If your living situation only compounds your stress and you're struggling to manage, consider talking to a therapist. They can help you cope with stress and manage your emotions better. They can also help you learn skills to interact differently or more productively. Find a therapist by contacting your insurance provider or local mental health clinic. You can also get a recommendation from a physician or a friend. Explore your options. You might feel trapped with the person you live with because they're your family, you're underage, or because you signed a lease with them. Think of some alternatives, even if they're temporary. While you may feel stuck, there may be some options that could help you. Brainstorm some alternatives and see if they're doable. For example, if you live at home, see if you can spend one night a week with your cousins or spend a summer with your aunt. If you have a lease with someone, you may be able to find a different roommate or you may need to break the lease and pay a fine. Live somewhere else temporarily. If you can crash at a friend's house temporarily, do so. While this isn't ideal, it can help create space and give you some time apart from the person you live with. Removing yourself from the situation can help you clear your head and think about ways to resolve the situation or improve your living conditions. For example, if you live with one parent, ask if you can live with the other or spend more time at their house. Or, see if you can attend more sleepovers with a best friend. This is a temporary solution. Use it only to gain clarity and help you problem-solve. Move out if you have the option. If the situation has become unbearable and you can't imagine living with the person any longer, consider your options for moving out. You may not be able to move out immediately, but you can plan for when you can. If you care about the person, think about whether remaining to live together will be better or worse in the long run for your relationship. If moving out will save your relationship, it might be a good option. Moving out may not be feasible if you are under 18, lack financial resources, and/or depend on your family. You may need to find a temporary situation while you look for a new place or gather funds.	Respond politely, yet curtly. Be neutral in your responses. Manage your nonverbal behavior. Silence your reaction to harsh words. Put on headphones if they are loud. Create physical dividers. Follow a different schedule than them. Spend more time outside of the house. Avoid shared activities. Take some deep breaths. De-stress regularly. Spend time with your friends. Spend time alone. Talk to a therapist. Explore your options. Live somewhere else temporarily. Move out if you have the option.
https://www.wikihow.com/Spot-Signs-of-Illness-in-a-Ferret	How to Spot Signs of Illness in a Ferret	To tell if your ferret is sick, watch for common signs that something is wrong, like lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, drooling, coughing, sneezing, discharge, and bad breath. If you think your ferret is sick, take it to see a vet as soon as possible so they can diagnose the issue and recommend the best treatment plan. However, if you notice severe symptoms of illness, like difficulty breathing, a weak pulse, pale or blueish gums, bleeding, difficulty urinating, seizures, or difficulty walking, you should take your ferret to an emergency vet right away for treatment.	Get emergency care for severe respiratory distress. If your ferret is having severe respiratory symptoms, get it to the emergency vet right away. Signs of a respiratory emergency include: Labored breathing or no breathing. A weak or absent pulse. You should be able to feel your ferret's pulse by putting your fingers on the artery in the inner thigh. A normal heart rate is 200-400 beats per minute. Pale white or muddy-looking blueish gums. Call the vet right away for severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Serious gastrointestinal distress can be dangerous or fatal for a ferret. Get emergency medical help for your ferret if you notice: Extreme difficulty passing stools, or inability to pass stools. Uncontrollable or bloody vomiting or watery diarrhea. Black or tarry stools. Bleeding from the rectum. Go to the emergency vet for neurological symptoms. Look for signs of a serious disorder of your ferret's nervous system. If you see any of these symptoms, get immediate medical assistance: Severe lethargy or unconsciousness. Seizures. Rapid twitching of the eyes. Unusual tilting of the head. Staggering or walking in circles. Walking on the knuckles or tops of the feet. Inability to move the hind limbs. Get immediate care for urinary symptoms. Problems with the urinary tract can quickly turn fatal in ferrets. Get your ferret to the vet right away if it is unable to urinate, has difficulty urinating, cries while urinating, or passes urine with blood in it. Pay attention to the normal frequency and color of your ferret's urine. If you notice anything unusual, call the vet. Watch your ferret's appetite. Dramatic changes in appetite can signal a problem. A ferret that isn't feeling well may refuse to eat, or eat a lot less than usual. If your ferret refuses to eat, call your vet within 24 hours, even if there are no other symptoms. Monitor your ferret's weight. Sudden weight loss or gain are also possible signs of illness. Monitor your ferret's weight by weighing it once every two weeks on a kitchen scale. Keep track of your ferret's normal weight fluctuations throughout the year. If you notice anything unusual, call your vet. The normal weight range for a female ferret is 600–1,000 grams (21.2–35.3 oz) (1.3-2.2 lbs). Typical male ferrets range in weight from 1,000–2,000 grams (35.3–70.5 oz) (2.2-4.4 lbs). Look for vomiting and diarrhea. Runny stools and vomiting are common signs of illness in ferrets. If you notice your ferret having loose stools, or if it vomits two or three times within a 24-hour period, call your vet. If you notice blood in your ferret's diarrhea or vomit, or if your ferret cannot stop vomiting, seek emergency veterinary care. Check your ferret's cage or litter box regularly to get an idea of what kinds of stools are normal for your ferret. Contact your vet if you see anything out of the ordinary. Check for drool. Drooling can signal a variety of problems in ferrets, including dental disease, metabolic disorders (such as cancer), gastrointestinal disorders, neurological diseases, or poisoning. If you notice your ferret drooling a lot, make an appointment with your vet to try and figure out the underlying cause. Make note of bad breath. Bad breath in ferrets can have a lot of causes, including dental disease and problems with the esophagus. If you notice that your ferret's breath smells particularly bad (and it doesn't seem to be a direct result of whatever it's just been eating), contact your vet to identify the cause of the issue. Observe unusual discharge. Sick ferrets may experience discharge (e.g., mucus or excessive tears) from the eyes, nose, or ears. If you notice any of these symptoms, take your ferret to the vet. Watch for coughing and sneezing. Coughing, sneezing, wheezing, panting, or difficulty breathing are all signs of respiratory illness. If you notice your ferret doing any of these things, call your vet right away to make an appointment. Watch for signs of adrenal disease. Adrenal diseases are extremely common in ferrets. Some vets estimate that up to 50% of ferrets will eventually develop an adrenal tumor. These issues tend to develop in ferrets four years of age or over. Check over your ferret's coat and body regularly for signs of thinning fur, balding, or loss of muscle mass. The typical symptoms of adrenal disease include: Balding on various parts of the body, or overall thinning of the coat. Lethargy. Itching. Swelling of the genitals in female ferrets. Difficulty urinating, especially in male ferrets. Loss of muscle mass. Changes in behavior, such as increased aggression or unusual sexual behaviors. Trembling or weakness in the hind legs. Look for symptoms of insulinoma. Ferrets frequently develop low blood sugar, caused by the growth of tumors on the pancreas. Insulinoma is a severe condition that can be managed, but not cured. Familiarize yourself with your ferret's normal behavior, and watch for unusual or sudden behavioral changes. Get your ferret to the vet immediately if you notice any unusual behaviors, especially these symptoms of insulinoma: Staring at nothing. Staggering. Drooling. Fainting. Clenched or grinding teeth. Moaning, crying, or screaming. Check for signs of dental disease. Dental disease can cause serious problems for ferrets, such as systemic diseases and potentially fatal infections. Brush your ferret's teeth twice a month with a latex finger brush and feline toothpaste. Examine your ferret's teeth at the same time, and go to the vet if you notice any of the following: Dark buildup on the teeth. Redness, bleeding, or swelling of the gums. Blackened or missing teeth. Look out for signs of “Green Virus. ” Although it is becoming less common, ferrets are prone to a particularly severe viral disease called Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (E. C. E.). This disease causes serious gastrointestinal symptoms that can be fatal if left untreated. Get your ferret to the vet right away if you notice any of these symptoms: Bright green diarrhea. Vomiting. Refusal to eat and severe weight loss (usually starting after the diarrhea goes away). Watch for symptoms of lymphoma. A lymphoma is a type of tumor that affects the lymph nodes. Lymphomas can also appear in the spleen, liver, or bone marrow, and may spread to other parts of the body. Lymphomas can cause a variety of symptoms, but a few common ones include: Poor appetite or refusal to eat. Weight loss. Lethargy. Vomiting, diarrhea, or bloody stools. Bloating. Difficulty breathing. Masses or lumps that you can see or feel. Weakness in the hind limbs.	Get emergency care for severe respiratory distress. Call the vet right away for severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Go to the emergency vet for neurological symptoms. Get immediate care for urinary symptoms. Watch your ferret's appetite. Monitor your ferret's weight. Look for vomiting and diarrhea. Check for drool. Make note of bad breath. Observe unusual discharge. Watch for coughing and sneezing. Watch for signs of adrenal disease. Look for symptoms of insulinoma. Check for signs of dental disease. Look out for signs of “Green Virus. Watch for symptoms of lymphoma.
https://www.wikihow.com/Hunt-Rabbit	How to Hunt Rabbit	The best time to hunt rabbits is at sunrise or sunset, since wild rabbits are more active at these times. To find the rabbits, check areas with tall grass or broadleaf fields, or ask other local hunters. If the area is wet, muddy or covered in snow, look out for any rabbit tracks that could lead you to the nest. Alternatively, if you can't find any tracks, look out for the glinting eye of a rabbit, this will help you spot any that are well-camouflaged, like cottontail rabbits.	Get a hunting license. Rabbit hunters need to be licensed with the state in which they're hunting. Usually, this can be done by applying online with the Department of Wildlife, or the Department of Fish and Game. In some areas, you might need to pass a hunting safety or a gun safety course or a quiz before being awarded a license to hunt rabbits. Update your license before every new hunting season to make sure that you're up-to-date and legal. In many areas, kids under the age of 14 are allowed to hunt without licensed. Find out the local guidelines in your area, if you're underage, and only hunt with adult supervision. Wait until the appropriate season. Depending on where you live, harvesting rabbits may be limited to a particular season. Usually, rabbit season lasts from late fall and continues throughout the winter, though in some regions, like California, rabbits may be hunted year round. It's also good to figure out whether or not you're permitted to harvest rabbits in designated areas. Often, rabbit hunting is illegal in state or national parks, while in other areas certain areas are permissible for hunting. If you've got a spot in mind, make sure it's legal to hunt there at the time of year you're considering hunting. Learn about bag limits in your area. Usually, you're not allowed to take more than six rabbits at a time. In some places, though, there's no limit on small game, including pheasant, rabbit, and other animals. Check the guidelines in your area to be sure. Learn to identify the rabbits you’ll be hunting. There's more than one kind of rabbit and not all should be hunted. Mexican Volcano Rabbits, for example, are extremely endangered and should never be harvested, though they look much like regular cottontail rabbits. It's important that you learn to identify the appropriate varieties of rabbit you'll be hunting, to keep your hunt legal and safe. Generally, these varieties of rabbits have extremely healthy populations, in the "least concern" category of wildlife preservation: White or cottontail rabbits are the most commonly hunted rabbits, and there are several varieties of regional cottontails that vary slightly in appearance. Desert cottontails, for example, have extremely large ears, while swamp rabbits have smaller, sharp faces that resemble rodents more so than rabbits. Unique to the cottontail, however, is it's brownish-black fur and distinctive cloud-white tail. If you see the tail, you can be confident it's a cottontail. Jackrabbits are distinctive for their thin ears that stick straight up. Black and white-tailed jackrabbits are common in desert regions and commonly hunted. They have long legs and grow to quite large sizes, making them ideal for hunting in some areas. Use a hunting rifle of the appropriate size and style. Rabbits are commonly hunted with hunting rifles, shotguns, pistols, and even bow-and-arrow rigs. For many hunters, a.22 hunting rifles is perfectly effective for hunting rabbits, but it can be difficult for inexperienced hunters to make accurate shots with a.22. Rabbits are fast, making a smaller-gauge shotgun sometimes the best tool for the job. If you use a shotgun, don't go any heftier than a 20-gauge. Rabbits are small, meaning that a more powerful weapon constitutes overkill. Use shotshells with 6 or 7.5-size steel shot. If you're planning on eating your rabbits, make certain that you remove the shot and only use steel, never lead. Find out whether or not hunting with snares is legal in your area. Historically, rabbits were most commonly hunted using baited traps that were used to injure the rabbit and keep it in one place to be harvest later. Nowadays, hunting rabbits with spring traps, or other varieties of snares is illegal in many areas. It's most common to hunt rabbits using firearms, not traps. Catching rabbits with live traps is perfectly legal on your own property. If you're going to catch a rabbit, use a live trap. Learn what and where rabbits eat in your area. Rabbits live in all kinds of habitats, and can flourish and nest in a variety of environments. To learn where best to find rabbits in the area you're hunting, talk to some local hunters to get a sense of heavy-traffic areas that would be safe hunting zones. In general, you'll often find rabbits bedded in or around the following areas: Tall grass Clover Broadleaf fields Soy, wheat, and alfalfa Gardens Obtain permission to hunt on property. Wherever you elect to hunt, you need to make sure that you've got permission to hunt and you don't accidentally wander on private property. Wandering around on someone's property toting guns is a good way to get into an awkward altercation, meaning that you should take special care to avoid these entanglements. Have property owners walk you around so you know your borders, or get a detailed map of the area to make sure you don't accidentally wander off property. Hunting in state parks and nature reserves also requires lots of extra precaution. Trigger-happy hunters should avoid high-traffic areas. Hunt early in the morning or right at sunset. Wild rabbits are most active early in the morning and just as the sun is setting. Like many animals, rabbits feed in minimal light, as the sun is going up or coming down, meaning that they'll be most active at those times. The soft light can sometimes make it challenging to find rabbits, but you can learn to train your eye in the right direction to find rabbits in their habitats. Walk them out. The most common way of hunting rabbits is to walk around slowly and allow the noise of your tromping through the woods to scare them up. Unlike hunting deer, which requires absolute silence, you want rabbits to be able to hear you. You need to be quiet enough to listen for movement, but don't worry about absolute silence. A good walking style is to take 10 even paces, then pause and wait 30 seconds. Look to the ground at likely candidates for rabbit nests, and watch closely for signs of movement. More often than not, the waiting period of silence after walking and making noise is what will scare up a rabbit. Be patient. If you're hunting with others, stagger your paces so you're not all walking at once. Wait until you see your buddy pause before you start moving. You can help scare up rabbits toward the other, flushing them out. Look for tracks. In snow, mud, or other wet conditions, looking for rabbit tracks can be a great way of finding a general area that needs more exploration. If you see a variety of fresh rabbit tracks, double-back on the area, or consider following the tracks to see if you can't find the rabbit's nest, called a "form." Forms are often built into shallow areas or bowls, then lined with grass, leaves, and the rabbits' own fur. They can be tough to recognize, so it's usually more effective to keep an eye out for the rabbits themselves. Leapfrog around. Increasingly, large fields and other hunting regions that were once flush with rabbits are difficult hunting grounds. Some hunters nowadays prefer to jump around between a few different areas, moving more quickly to cover large ground, rather than assuming that you'll scare up a few rabbits in the location that you've chosen. Try to be patient, but also recognize areas that might be too high traffic with hikers or other humans to be a good habitat for rabbits. Look for their eyes. Cottontails and other rabbits are extremely well camouflaged. Old-timers and experienced hunters know to look for the glinting eye of the rabbit, as opposed to trying to see the whole rabbit. Seeing the rabbit before it sees you can help you get set and train your gun before the rabbit takes off. Sometimes, the dark eye can stand out against the background, especially if it's snowy. Keep an eye out for the dark glisten of the rabbit's eye. Enlist the help of a good hunting dog. Four-legged hunting buddies are excellent for scaring up rabbits and helping to flush them back toward you. Beagles, in particular, make excellent rabbit hunting dogs, letting loose with loud, piercing yowls when they scare up a clutch of rabbits. If you're a dog person, consider making use of a hunting dog. Dogs can also be used to track injured rabbits and retrieve them. Using dogs in rabbit hunting makes the whole process less tiring and a whole lot easier. A properly trained hunting dog can drastically increase your haul. Use the appropriate safety gear. Anytime you're out hunting, you need to be extremely careful and always make the safety of you and everyone in your hunting party the number one priority. Every time you hunt rabbits, make sure that you bring the following things: Blaze orange clothing. Even if you want to incorporate some camouflage into your hunting gear, you need to stand out from the other hunters in your party, and other parties who might be out looking for rabbits. Blaze orange hats, vests, and other gear is commonly available at sporting goods stores and it's essential for any hunting trip. Ear plugs and safety glasses should be worn every time you're shooting. Invest in a good pair of each and use them each time you're using a firearm. Heavy clothing, long shirt sleeves and pants are good for keeping your protected from the elements, and from sharp brambles or other obstacles you might encounter while out in the field. Bring plenty of water, some emergency supplies, and first-aid, especially if you're going to be traveling way out in the field, or will be hunting over the course of multiple days. Spread out with your hunting buddies. If you're hunting in a group, you need to be especially careful about keeping track of all the other members of your hunting party. Hunting accidents are common, but the proper safety measures and presence of mind will keep tragedies from becoming a part of your next hunt. Anytime you're hunting with a group, keep in mind the following guidelines: Everyone should be at least 50 feet (15.2 m) apart, far enough to make shots safe and accurate in the space allowed, but close enough to be able to see one another. Communicate effectively. Keep talking, or signaling to one another effectively while you're out. If you're going to take a shot, you need to call it, shouting "Mine" or using some other designated signal. Never shoot parallel to the ground. Rabbits are on the ground, which means your gun barrel needs to be pointed downward at all times. Under no circumstances should you be firing a weapon up in the air or parallel with the ground, unless you want to injure someone. Don't do it. Learn to recognize the signs of disease. Unfortunately, rabbits are commonly afflicted with bacterial infections and diseases, meaning that you need to be aware of any outbreaks in the area in which you're hunting, and learn to recognize the signs of tainted meat, especially if you plan on eating the rabbits you harvest. Rabbits infected with Tularemia, a common disease affecting small game populations, will act strangely. Rabbits will appear lazy and behave strangely, walking slowly and having delayed reactions. This is more common in extremely hot weather. Field dress your rabbits within a few hours of harvesting. Depending on your situation, the environment, and the number of rabbits you've collected, you may want to dress out the rabbit right away, or wait until you've gotten home, or back to camp. In cold weather (around 50 degrees F), rabbits will be fine for several hours. Since most rabbit seasons are during this time of year, it's most common to wait to dress rabbits until later. To field dress a rabbit, you'll need a sharp hunting knife and your hands. Start by making small cuts around the "ankle" bones of the rabbit to remove the feet, then making a small slit across the back of the rabbit. Grab the fur firmly and pull it in opposite directions, slipping the fur off like a jacket. It should come off quite easily. When the fur is bunched around the rabbit's neck, you can use your knife to remove the head, or twist it off firmly and discard. Use your knife to make a small incision between the groin and the ribcage of the rabbit, being careful not to puncture the cavity. Hold the rabbit with the feet pointing down and use your finger to hook the entrails out and down. They should fall out easily. Wash the cavity of the rabbit and dry it thoroughly. Once the meat is cooled to room temperature, it should be refrigerated below 50 F as soon as possible. The meat should keep for up to a week. Check in with the game warden if necessary. Depending on where you've been hunting, you might need to safe some of the fur, or leave part of the rabbits intact for examination before you're allowed to take it home. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the regulations in your area to keep in full compliance.	Get a hunting license. Wait until the appropriate season. Learn about bag limits in your area. Learn to identify the rabbits you’ll be hunting. Use a hunting rifle of the appropriate size and style. Find out whether or not hunting with snares is legal in your area. Learn what and where rabbits eat in your area. Obtain permission to hunt on property. Hunt early in the morning or right at sunset. Walk them out. Look for tracks. Leapfrog around. Look for their eyes. Enlist the help of a good hunting dog. Use the appropriate safety gear. Spread out with your hunting buddies. Learn to recognize the signs of disease. Field dress your rabbits within a few hours of harvesting. Check in with the game warden if necessary.
https://www.wikihow.com/Organize-Bras	How to Organize Bras	You might be at a loss about what to do with all of your bras, but luckily there are some simple ways you can organize them so they're less of a hassle. If you have a huge selection of different types and colors, use drawer dividers to make your life easier. Tuck your molded bras inside each other to save space, but don't fold them or invert the cups, since this can damage your bras over time. For non-molded bras, fold them in half and stack them. Separate your bras into blacks and colors to help you match them with your outfit. Or, separate them into day bras, sports bras, and fancy bras for dressing up.	Take everything out of the drawer you keep your bras in. Cluttered drawers can be overwhelming, so starting fresh is a good idea. Take everything out of your lingerie drawer and put it some place clean, such as your desk or bed. Eliminate any worn, torn, or ill-fitting bras. There is no point in keeping them, especially if you no longer wear them. They will only take up space when you go to organize your bras. Go through your pile of bras, and discard any that are worn, torn, or no longer fit. Clean the inside of the drawer if it is dirty. Now that your drawer is empty, this is a great opportunity to clean it. You don't want to put your bras back into a dirty drawer, after all! Spray the inside of the drawer with window cleaner, then wipe it down with a dry cloth. Leave the drawer open and let dry completely before moving on. If you don't have window cleaner, or if you are worried about damaging the finish, wipe the inside of the drawer down with a damp cloth. Install some dividers, if desired. Dividers are a great way to keep your bras separate from the rest of your lingerie. If you have a huge selection of bras in different colors, then you can use the dividers to sort the bras by color. Spring-loaded dividers work great, because they can fit into any sized drawer. Use fabric-covered storage boxes as an alternative to dividers. You can find these in craft stores, fabric stores, and any other place that sells storage boxes and baskets. Make sure that the boxes are short enough to fit inside your drawer, otherwise you won't be able to close it. You need to get enough boxes to hold your bras or to fill up the drawer. Measure the narrowest edge of your drawer, then buy boxes that match that measurement. If you can't find fabric-covered boxes, you can use paper-covered or plastic boxes instead. Make your own fabric-covered boxes if you can't find ones that you like. Add lavender sachets to your drawer if you want a nice fragrance. If you made a multi-bra hanger , you can hang the sachet from the top hanger. For best results, use a muslin, chiffon, or cloth sachet filled with natural lavender flowers. Another great option is to put wrapped bars of soap into the drawer instead. You can also use an empty perfume bottle, but wrap it in a handkerchief first. Avoid scented drawer liners, as they often contain oils that can stain bras. Tuck molded bras inside one another, but do not fold them. Set your first bra into the drawer, towards the back. Place your second bra right in front of the first one, so that the cups from from the first bra nestle into the cups of the second one. Keep adding bras until you run out or until you reach the front of the drawer. Do not fold the bras. Keep them straight. You can close the back straps, however. Don't stack the bras on top of each other. You want to see all of the bras. Molded bras have foam or padded cushioning inside the cup. They are typically wired and have a bowl shape. Fold non-molded bras in half and stack them. Non-molded bras are flat without any foam or cushioning inside. They include fabric, lace, and sports bras. Close the strap in the back first, then fold the bras in half. Tuck the straps into the fold so that they don't get tangled. Do not fold bras in half or invert the cups. Lots of people like to fold their bras in half, then invert 1 of the cups into the other to create a single "bowl." While popular, this technique actually damages bras and can cause them to become misshapen. You can fold non-molded bras in half, such as lace or sports bras. Store bras in hanging shoe cubbies if you don't have drawer space. Buy a long, skinny shoe cubby that you can hang from a hook. Hang the cubby in your closet, then tuck your bras into the cubbies. Plan on using 1 cubby per bra. If you have too many bras, stack 2 bras on top of each other. Hanging shoe cubbies are typically made from fabric. Each cubby is wide enough to hold a pair of stacked shoes. Sort the bras by color. If you have more than 1 color of each bra, then you should keep all of the colors separate. For example, if you have 3 nude bras and 3 black keep the nude bras together and the black bras together. Step up your game by organizing the colors. If you have multiple bras of the same color, then arrange them from dark to light. If you have lots of different colors, you could arrange them in rainbow order, or as close to it as possible. For example: If you have medium pink, burgundy, and light pink bras, arrange them from dark-to-light: burgundy, medium pink, and light pink. If you have teal, pink, blue, yellow, and purple, arrange them in rainbow order: pink, yellow, teal, blue, and purple. Sort your bras by type if you don't want to sort them by color. Chances are, you have some bras that are simple and plain for wearing every day under t-shirts, and fancier bras for special occasions. You may even have some push-up bras, sports bras, and non-molded/non-padded bras. Keep all of these bras in their own section. Keep similar bras together if you lack drawer space. If you only have 1 or 2 bras of each color or type, pair them up first, then tuck similar colors/bra types into the same compartment. This way, you won't have 2 bras in 1 compartment and 1 bra in another compartment. You'll have more space for other items, such as underwear. For example: If you have 1 white, 1 black, and 1 nude bra, put all of them into the same compartment. Keep the other colors in a different compartment. If you have only 2 non-molded bras and 1 fancy bra, keep them in 1 compartment. Keep your molded bras in a second compartment. Keep bras ordered by size, if needed. If your weight and bra size fluctuate often, you probably own several different bra sizes. Keep the different bra sizes in order, from smallest to largest. You can also keep the size you wear the least often towards the back of your drawer. Keep the bras you wear the most towards the front. Chances are, there are some bras that you wear more than others because they look better or are more comfortable to wear. It would be much more convenient for you if you put those bras the most towards the front of your drawer, and the bras you seldom wear towards the back. If you are using a shoe cubby or a multi-bra hanger, put the bras you wear the most towards the top, and the bras you wear the least towards the bottom. Get a pack of wooden hangers. Make sure that the hangers don't have that horizontal bar at the bottom for hanging pants. Try to get the kind of hanger that is made out of 2 pieces of wood and has a joint in the top, where the metal hook is. The joint will make it easier to insert the screw later on. Plain wooden hangers will work the best, but you can try fabric-covered ones too. Plan on getting between 4 and 6 hangers--1 for each bra. Keep in mind that this only works with strapped bras, not strapless. Spray paint the hangers if you don't like the color. Wrap a piece of painter's tape or masking tape around the metal hook first. Spray the hanger and let it dry, then flip it over and spray the back. Let it dry completely before removing the tape. You can make the hangers all the same color, or you can paint them different colors for a multicolor or ombre effect. Don't paint fabric-covered hangers. Shake the can of spray paint well before you use it. Hold the can 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) from the wood. Spray the hangers with a clear acrylic sealer for a more durable finish. Screw an eye hook into the joint of each hanger, except for the last hanger. Turn the first hanger upside down so that you can see the underside. Find the joint where the 2 pieces come together, then screw a metal eye hook into the joint. Do this for all of the hangers, except for the last one. The eye hook needs to be big enough for the hook part of the hanger to fit through. If your hanger is made from a solid piece of wood, you'll have to drill a hole into the underside of the hanger first. Make sure that the eye hook is oriented perpendicular to the hanger. You should not see the front O part of it, but the side. Close the hooks with pliers, if needed. Most eye hooks are closed so that they form a complete O-shape. Some eye hooks are open, so that form a question mark shape instead. If your hook is like the latter, pinch it closed with a pair of heavy-duty pliers. Hang the first hanger in your closet or from a hook on the wall. Make sure that you hang it high enough so that you can fit the other hangers under it. You'll need about 12 inches (30 cm) of space beneath the last hanger. Link the hangers together through the eye hooks. Slide the hook at the top of each hanger through the eye hook you installed at the bottom of each hanger. Add the hanger without the eye hook last. Hang your DIY bra hanger as desired. You should now have just 1 hook at the top of your hanger. You can hang it in your closet alongside the rest of your hangers, or you can hang it from a hook on the wall. Make sure that you leave about 1 to 2 feet of space under the last hanger, otherwise your bra may get dirty. Hang your bras from the hangers like you would hang shirts. Close the backstraps on each bra, then adjust the shoulder straps so that they are even. Slip the shoulder straps over the arms of the hangers, just like you would hang a shirt. Start hanging the bras from the bottom-most hanger, then work your way up to the top. If the bras slip off of the hangers, take them off, then draw a squiggle of hot glue along the top of each hanger. Let the glue set, then put the bras back.	Take everything out of the drawer you keep your bras in. Eliminate any worn, torn, or ill-fitting bras. Clean the inside of the drawer if it is dirty. Install some dividers, if desired. Use fabric-covered storage boxes as an alternative to dividers. Add lavender sachets to your drawer if you want a nice fragrance. Tuck molded bras inside one another, but do not fold them. Fold non-molded bras in half and stack them. Do not fold bras in half or invert the cups. Store bras in hanging shoe cubbies if you don't have drawer space. Sort the bras by color. Step up your game by organizing the colors. Sort your bras by type if you don't want to sort them by color. Keep similar bras together if you lack drawer space. Keep bras ordered by size, if needed. Keep the bras you wear the most towards the front. Get a pack of wooden hangers. Spray paint the hangers if you don't like the color. Screw an eye hook into the joint of each hanger, except for the last hanger. Close the hooks with pliers, if needed. Hang the first hanger in your closet or from a hook on the wall. Link the hangers together through the eye hooks. Hang your DIY bra hanger as desired. Hang your bras from the hangers like you would hang shirts.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Boyfriend-Love-You-More	How to Make Your Boyfriend Love You More	To make your boyfriend love you more, try to understand him better by asking questions about his life and having deeper conversations together. For example, if he's passionate about playing the guitar, ask him what the first songs he learned were and why he decided to start playing. You can also make an effort to share more intimate thoughts that you have, even if they seem silly or immature, since honesty and openness will bring you closer together. If you've been together a while, try switching up your routine by doing new things together, like learning a new hobby or travelling somewhere you've never been. In addition to spending quality time together, you should also encourage your boyfriend to pursue his individual hobbies and interests, which shows that you really care about him and want him to be happy.	Avoid taking your boyfriend for granted. If you've been together for a while, it's common for the two of you to start taking each other for granted. This is one of the most common challenges in relationships, but it doesn't have to wreck yours. Try reflecting a few times a week on things you love about your boyfriend. Maybe it's how he knows exactly when you've had a terrible day and brings you pizza and a movie. Maybe it's how great he is at volleyball. Whatever it is that makes you love him, make an effort to think about these. Occasionally telling your boyfriend what's so great about him is a good idea, too. Don't take this to the other extreme and become over-clingy, though. Constantly examining everything he does to see if he “really” loves you will only make you both anxious and stressed out. If he says he loves you, and his actions generally bear that out (remembering that everyone slips up occasionally), take him at his word. Be an active listener. It can be easy to “tune out” of conversations, especially if you aren't really into them or you're distracted with your own stuff. It happens to everyone. Learn to note when you zone out and practice “active listening” instead. Your boyfriend will feel more valued and acknowledged, and you might just learn some things you didn't know. Restate and clarify what you heard. This step can save you a lot of grief, especially if you're in an emotional conversation. Rather than assuming you heard correctly, paraphrase what you heard and ask for clarification: “Okay, let's see if I heard you correctly. I heard you say ____. Is that right?” Then, let your boyfriend explain if you didn't get something the first time. Encourage. This shows that you're into what your boyfriend's saying. Ask little questions like “And then what happened?” or “What did you do?” You can also nod and use minimal encouragers, like “Uh-huh” or “Oh.” Summarize. When you've had a conversation with a lot of info, summarize the main threads. This shows you were paying attention and offers space for any tweaks or feedback. “Okay, so you're worried you're going to have a really stressful day tomorrow at work, so you'd like me to pick you up after and we'll go to the arcade tomorrow night. Right?” These techniques are for more than just romantic relationships! They can improve your communication with anyone. Ask questions. This isn't just “What did you do today?” or “What do you want to eat?” Asking probing, meaningful questions can enrich the conversations the two of you have. It helps encourage each other to share your feelings and thoughts. Studies have even shown that asking deep questions leads to improved intimacy and feeling like you're in love. For example, if your boyfriend is talking about a problem with one of his classes, try asking a probing question, such as “What do you think would happen if you tried ____?” Avoid blaming. Questions and statements that focus on “you” messages and “whys” can cause problems. These sound blaming and make the other person shut down or respond defensively. For example, it's not a good idea to ask a question like “Why do you always forget to pick me up from school?" This just makes you sound blaming and angry and not at all attractive Instead, use “I-” statements. You can ask questions that request legitimate information, too. For example: “I noticed you weren't there to pick me up as we had decided earlier." This doesn't sound accusatory (as long as you keep away from sarcasm!), but it does communicate your feelings and gives your boyfriend a space to share his. Avoid preaching. Preaching is best left to professionals in pulpits. It's tempting to give others advice, especially when you're in a relationship. If someone has asked for your advice, then offer it. Otherwise, it can come across as patronizing, preachy, or like you don't trust the other person enough to make his own decisions. Sometimes, when people ask for advice, what they're really looking for is someone who will listen to them vent with a sympathetic ear. If you think this is happening with your boyfriend, ask: “Do you just need someone to listen, or do you want me to Try to find a fix for this?” Stay away from the “shoulds.” Nobody likes to be told “You should do this” or “You ought to do this.” It can make them feel stupid or like you're being condescending. Instead, try something like “What about ___?” or “Have you tried ___?” Give up being right. This one is really hard. We're all motivated by the desire to be “right” at least sometimes. In most situations, though, there really isn't a clear “right” or “wrong.” Don't approach a conversation with your boyfriend like it's a battle. This doesn't mean you don't have a right to your emotions and thoughts. You do. How you feel is how you feel. Just remember that your boyfriend also has a right to his emotions and thoughts. There is no “right” or “wrong” with feelings. They just are. What you both control is your own responses to feelings. For example, imagine that your boyfriend comes to you and says you embarrassed him in front of his friends earlier. You may feel like that's totally unfair, but take the time to acknowledge his feelings: “I'm sorry I embarrassed you.” Then you can explain your side: “I didn't realize that would embarrass you. I'll try not to do that again.” If you start off from a place of defensiveness, the other person probably won't hear anything past that. If you start off by acknowledging the other person's feelings first, and then explaining when it's appropriate, the other person will feel validated and s/he's more likely to accept that you didn't mean to offend. Not insisting on being “right” doesn't mean you have to be a pushover. If you feel strongly that something is important, talk about it. Just remember to also listen to the other person's perspective. It may be that a compromise is the best solution. Talk about the embarrassing stuff. If you don't share the intimate, sometimes embarrassing thoughts, needs, and feelings you have with each other, your relationship can suffer. Studies show that people who don't openly communicate their feelings and needs with others don't feel as emotionally secure or generally happy as those who do. Studies have also shown that couples who don't communicate openly and directly with each other are more likely to feel uncertain about their relationships. Try not to dismiss your needs, or your boyfriend's, as “stupid” or “immature.” Dismissal kills trust. Both of you need to feel like the other person is a safe person to share even the scariest stuff with. Don't hide or conceal your feelings in an effort to “be strong.” Suppressing or concealing your feelings can lead to resentment and cause serious damage to your relationship. When your boyfriend is sharing with you, demonstrate that you're listening and empathizing by saying things like “I appreciate your willingness to share this with me” or “I hear you saying that you feel afraid because ___”. These open and accepting types of remarks will encourage him to see you as someone he can trust. Keep passive-aggressiveness out of your life. Passive-aggressive behavior is the opposite of clear, open communication, and it can kill a relationship in no time. It's usually motivated by anger or hurt. It may be tempting to “punish” your boyfriend if he's upset or hurt you, but it's much healthier (and more effective) to just talk it out. There are many ways to be passive-aggressive in a relationship, but here are a few to watch out for: “Forgetting” to do something. One common way people show passive-aggression in relationships is to “forget” to do something they don't want to do. You might “forget” to buy tickets to that movie you really don't want to go see. He might “forget” your anniversary if you upset him. This kind of behavior hurts both of you. Saying things you don't mean. Sarcasm is a quick way to hurt other people. Sometimes, people engage in passive-aggressive language to indirectly communicate that they are displeased or upset. For example, if your boyfriend forgot that you had a date together Friday night and bought tickets to a hockey game instead, a passive-aggressive response might look like this: “No, why would I be upset? I love it when you forget things that are important to me. You should definitely go that hockey game.” Instead of communicating your feelings with respect and clarity, this type of language provokes defensiveness and even confusion (some people are just not great at picking up on sarcasm). Giving the “silent treatment.” If you feel upset or hurt, you may ignore or pretend not to hear your boyfriend. This type of behavior is damaging because it can kill genuine efforts to open a conversation, and may eventually discourage conversation altogether. If you need time to cool off -- which is totally healthy and natural -- be open about it: “I am too upset to talk about this right now. Please give me an hour, and then we'll talk.” Watch your body language. We communicate more with our non-verbal communication -- our body language and gestures -- than we do with what we say. Keep an eye on your body language. It may be sending messages you didn't mean. Keep your arms uncrossed and loose. Folding your arms across your chest makes you look defensive or closed off. Make eye contact. Not making eye contact can tell the other person that you're not interested or listening to what he's saying. Try to make eye contact at least 50% of the time while speaking, and 70% of the time while listening. Avoid pointing. This can feel accusatory or intimidating. Try gesturing with an open palm instead. Keep your body turned toward the other person when you're interacted. Facing away or to the side of the other person indicates that you're not engaged with what's going on. Ditch the tech. We live in a super-connected world, but ironically, this can actually cause you and your boyfriend to feel more distant from each other. You aren't really communicating if you're both on your phones or computers all the time. Commit to having some time for just the two of you: no phones, no computers, no video games. It's really easy to pick up your phone without even realizing you've done it. If this is a problem for you, try putting your phone somewhere else, like a box by the door, when it's your “no-tech time together.” If you don't live together, try talking on the phone or over Skype in addition to texting. A lot of communication involves non-verbal cues, like tone of voice, gestures, and facial expression. All of this is lost in texts. Try to chat for a least a few minutes as close to “in-person” as you can each day. This will help build a connection and make him want to continue that intimacy that you showed with him in the beginning. Adjust your routines. Remember when you first started dating, how every date was something new? And you were so excited to see each other that you could barely wait until date night? If you've fallen into a “rut” in your relationship, varying up your routines together can make both of you feel more excited to spend time together. Try something new. Trying new things together, whether it's a new restaurant or a new hobby, will help you bond over the experience. It will also expand your “toolbox” of fun stuff to enjoy together. Switch up your current routines. For example, if you love movie nights, see what you can do to make them more fun. See if an old theater is playing your favorite movie on the big screen. Check out “screenings under the stars” in the summer. Go to a dinner theater or a sing-a-long movie. Make a themed dinner for your next movie night (“Goodfellas” and spaghetti, anyone?). Find things you both love to do. These don't have to be huge. Even if it's just working on homework at a coffee shop together, spending quality time together can help you feel more connected. Make sure your boyfriend has time to himself. Relationships work best when both people maintain some separate interests and spend time on their own or with their own friends. Both of you need to have an identity that doesn't revolve around the other person. No one likes to be constantly watched or hovered over. This shows him that you trust him. If you let him know he's earned your trust, he's actually less likely to throw that trust away. If you don't trust him to be responsible on his own, he could be more likely to betray that trust just because he resents not being trusted. No matter how much you love each other, no one person can meet every single need the other person has. Spending time with other friends and having outside interests helps both of you stay happy, healthy, well-rounded people. It also makes the time you spend together extra-special. Personalize your gifts and outings. Especially if your boyfriend enjoys getting gifts or surprises, making them really personal shows that you know him better than anyone else and you really pay attention to his needs and preferences. Think about the things your boyfriend would love to do/get, and use that as a guide. Does your boyfriend like sports? Is he an adrenaline junky? Get the two of you a pair of tickets to a local football, basketball, or soccer game. Take him to an amusement park and ride as many roller coasters as you can in three hours. Is your boyfriend the hopeless romantic type? In touch with his sensitive side? Get him an old Philip Larkin or John Keats book of poetry and inscribe something on the cover: "With all my heart — the love that flows through these words is meant just for you." Is your boyfriend the outdoorsy type? Take him on a camping trip and snuggle up with him in his sleeping bag. Or maybe take him whale watching or bird-calling in your local Audubon Society. Leave a thoughtful short note in his lunch kit or shirt pocket. If your boyfriend enjoys words of affirmation (remember those love languages?), try leaving him a little note. Whether it's straightforward, humorous, or even outright wacky, these little reminders can show you care. Gauge your note to what makes your boyfriend feel most comfortable. If he's a little squeamish about gushy feelings, write him a playfully funny note. If he loves sincere expressions of feeling, tell him how much he means to you. Humans quickly get used to even positive things in their lives. This is called “hedonic adaptation.” Make sure you don't leave so many notes that they stop being meaningful. Too much of a good thing really is still too much. Show your affection. Displays of affection are especially important if your boyfriend values “Physical Touch” as a love language. Don't do anything that embarrasses him, but let him know you think he's adorable. Check out what your boyfriend likes. He may love it when you nibble on his neck, or he may hate it. Knowing what makes him feel loved and what turns him on will help you display your affection in healthy ways. Dressing in “sexy” clothes for your boyfriend can add a little spice to your relationship. Find out if he has a fantasy or something he finds hot and do something special every now and then. He will be more than happy to return the favor. Remember that there are other ways to show physical affection than sex. Try holding hands, hugging, kissing, and cuddling, too. It's good to have a variety of ways to show your affection for each other. Don't take it personally if your boyfriend isn't into the same physical displays of affection that you are. People are different. Hang with his friends sometimes. It's important for the two of you to have separate interests and your own friends, but it can also strengthen your relationship to spend time with each other's friends, too. A common problem in new relationships is that you start spending more time with your new boyfriend and less time with your friends. This can cause your friends to feel neglected, and it can also put strain on your relationship. Integrate your boyfriend into your social circle by inviting him out once in a while. Go out with his friends once in a while, too. Make a date and go somewhere you can talk and relax. Have a quiet dinner, for example, and let your boyfriend know how much he means to you. Let him share some of his opinions and his feelings. Really listen to what he has to say, but offer comments to make the conversation flow. Clear some things up if you need to. Go on dates that you think he would appreciate. Think of activities where you both can be close together such as: a boat ride, a nature hike, a trip to the zoo, a train trip, a day trip to a nearby town, etc. Play hooky together. Take a day off. Do something totally unexpected, like making music together and recording it. Take advantage of your new found freedom, even if it's just a day, and live like you've got one day to love. Making memories together will give you something to reminisce about later. Research shows that remembering fun experiences you had together later will help you feel more bonded to each other. Learn about how you both give and receive love. According to psychologist Gary Chapman, people have “love languages” that they use to show love themselves and interpret demonstrations of love from other people. Knowing each other's love languages allows you to show your love in the way that the other person will most strongly connect with. If you and your boyfriend have different love languages and don't know it, it can cause a lot of stress. The five love languages, according to Chapman, are “Words of Affirmation,” “Acts of Service,” “Receiving Gifts,” “Quality Time,” and “Physical Touch.” “Words of Affirmation” are things like compliments, encouragement, or “check-ins” about your feelings. “Acts of Service” are things like doing chores or everyday stuff that the other person may not enjoy doing. “Receiving Gifts” are things like gifts or visible symbols of love, like flowers. “Quality Time” is time with your partner without interruptions or distractions. “Physical Touch” can be any demonstration of physical affection, including hugging, kissing, or sex. The key to these languages is sharing them with each other. That way, if your boyfriend prefers “Physical Touch” to “Receiving Gifts,” you'll know how to show him you love him in a way he connects with. Similarly, if your boyfriend knows “Receiving Gifts” is your top language, he won't be confused when you don't naturally see his taking out the trash regularly as a sign of love. It's also important to keep these in mind so that you can be on the lookout for love signals that you might not otherwise pick up on. Find a balance between intimacy, commitment and passion. These three components make up Robert Sternberg's theory of love. Although psychologists have varying opinions, in general, romantic “love” is the drive you feel toward feeling intimacy and commitment with a particular person. Passion, or lust, is sexual desire, which may or may not be limited to one person. In relationships, lust is often the instigating feeling: when you find someone hot, you become interested in pursuing him/her. Love requires time to develop and thrive. In relationships, it's natural for both of these feelings to have ups and downs. In the beginning of a relationship -- often called the “honeymoon phase” -- it's very common for lust to be at a peak: both of you can't keep your hands off each other and you're obsessed with how sexy the other person is. This is great, but it's also natural for this phase to fade as you spend more time together and get to know each other more deeply. After the initial burst of lust fades, you may find that you've been idealizing your boyfriend thanks to chemicals in your brain going a little crazy. When that pedestal comes crashing down, you'll start noticing things that annoy you, like how he flosses in front of you or checks out his groceries at the store differently than you do. This is normal. It's where the “love” comes in. Love gives you the patience to ignore the little annoyances because you really dig this guy. This doesn't mean lust has to disappear once you've been dating a few months. Take some time to explore what turns both of you on. Communicate your sexual needs to each other. Spice up your routines. Have fun with each other! Recognize that people have different communication styles. “Men are from Mars, women are from Venus” is a common truism, but the truth is actually more complicated. Even people of the same gender can have very different communication styles. Whether you're gay or straight, if it feels like you and your boyfriend are sometimes speaking different languages, it could be because your communication styles aren't the same. There's nothing inherently “better” about one way or the other, but it's helpful to understand how both of you communicate. Some people are affiliative communicators. Affiliative communicators enjoy asking others for feedback. They tend to prefer collaboration, and may see challenges or disagreement as signs of aggression or hostility. If you prefer to listen to all sides, avoid conflict, approach issues collaboratively, and speak up less rarely, you may be an affiliative communicator. Some people are competitive communicators. Competitive communicators tend to be direct, assertive, and okay with presenting challenges. They like to gather information and make their own decisions. They often prefer to be in charge. If you speak your mind readily, feel comfortable with conflict, and prefer to make decisions on your own, you may be a competitive communicator. People can also vary in terms of their directness. Some people are comfortable with direct communication, such as “I want to spend more time together.” Others are more comfortable with indirect communication, such as “It's fun when we spend time together. It's too bad we don't do it more.” Either form can be appropriate, depending on the situation. The important thing is to listen to each other and clarify when you don't understand. Having different communication styles doesn't mean your relationship is doomed. It just means you need to know what differences can cause tension between you, and both of you need to commit to flexibility and compromise.	Avoid taking your boyfriend for granted. Be an active listener. Ask questions. Avoid blaming. Avoid preaching. Give up being right. Talk about the embarrassing stuff. Keep passive-aggressiveness out of your life. Watch your body language. Ditch the tech. Adjust your routines. Find things you both love to do. Make sure your boyfriend has time to himself. Personalize your gifts and outings. Leave a thoughtful short note in his lunch kit or shirt pocket. Show your affection. Hang with his friends sometimes. Make a date and go somewhere you can talk and relax. Play hooky together. Learn about how you both give and receive love. Find a balance between intimacy, commitment and passion. Recognize that people have different communication styles.
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Bleach-Wash-on-Your-Hair	How to Do a Bleach Wash on Your Hair	To do a bleach wash on your hair, pour the amount of shampoo you normally use into a bowl, then add in an ounce each of hair bleach and developer. Wet your hair with cool water, then towel dry until it's damp. Drape an old towel around your shoulders and put on latex or rubber gloves, then apply the bleach wash to your damp hair, starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots. Once you have reached the color you were hoping to achieve, wash the bleach out.	Do an allergy test. If this is your first time using bleach or doing a bleach test, you should perform an allergy test before covering your whole head in bleach (or else you might have a bad reaction.) Mix up a small amount of equal parts bleach and developer. Take a cotton swab, dip it in the bleach, and rub it on the inside of your elbow. If that area begins to itch, grow patchy, or take on a bright red color, then you are most likely allergic to the bleach and should not use it on your whole head. Monitor the area for 48 hours. If nothing happens then proceed with the bleaching. If your bleach and developer come with instructions on how to perform an allergy test, follow those instructions. Pour the shampoo you will be using into a mixing bowl. If possible, use a clarifying shampoo as this sort of shampoo will help you to gauge the strength of the bleach you are using. You should use the amount of shampoo you would normally use when washing your hair. You may want to add a tad bit more in case you need to add a bit more bleach to your hair. Most shampoos are fine to use but do not use a toning shampoo. Mix 1oz of bleach and 1oz developer in a second bowl. There are many different types of bleach - cream, oil, liquid, or powder - but it really doesn't matter what kind you use. They all do the same thing in the end. Using a 30 or 40 developer can break or snap re-treated hair, so use with caution! Developer comes in many volumes with lower numbers being weaker and 40 being the strongest. Pour everything into one bowl and mix thoroughly. The shampoo--if a clear clarifying one--should turn whatever color the blech is. Add conditioner. This step is optional, but recommended to keep hair healthy. However, do not add conditioner if you are planning on dyeing your hair directly after bleaching it. Wet your hair with cool water. Plan to bleach your hair when it is damp but not dripping. Run your hair under a cool stream of water (be it in the shower or sink). Once your whole head is wet, towel dry it so that it is damp rather than soaking wet (ie. there should not be water dripping in rivulets off of your head). You can also let your hair air dry for several minutes in combination with towel drying it. Bleach can be applied to wet or dry hair. You should use whatever approach is more consistent with your level of bleaching experience. Your bleach will likely go best if you use a method you are comfortable with. Put an old towel around your shoulders. Bleach has a tendency to remove the color from everything (not just your hair but clothing too) so it's important to bleach-proof your work area. Wrap an old towel (one you don't mind discoloring) around your shoulders. To be safe, you may want to wear an old shirt you don't care about as well. Put your latex or rubber gloves on so that the bleach doesn't irritate your skin. Apply the bleach wash to your damp hair. You will need to wear latex or rubber gloves for this step. When applying the bleach wash, start at the bottom (or tips) of your hair and work your way up to the roots. Once you have reached the roots, rub the rest of the bleach bath into your hair just like you would rub normal shampoo into your hair while showering. It's okay to apply the mix only to certain spots on your hair (like where the color didn't work out like you wanted it to.) Clip your hair up while the bleach processes. Once your hair is clipped up with plastic clips, put a shower cap over it. The shower cap will make the bleach process more quickly, and will also ensure that the bleach doesn't drip everywhere. Use a spray bottle and towel to remove a bit of bleach. Spray a small section of the hair with plain water in a spray bottle and wipe a bit of bleach clean with an old towel. Do this every few minutes to keep an eye on how much your hair is lightening. It is important to keep an eye on your bleaching hair or else you may end up with a more intense platinum that the one you were hoping for. For already bleached hair, you may only need 7 - 10 minutes. For removing a dark dye, you may want to process it longer than 10-15 minutes, though it should only be 30 minutes maximum. If you do decide to use 30 or 40 vol - for extra lift or speed - don't let it process longer than 7-10 minutes (depending on your hair color and condition). Wash out the solution. Once you have reached the color you were hoping to achieve, its time to wash the bleach out. If you are planning on dyeing your hair after this bleaching process, do not use conditioner while you wash your hair out (some conditioners keep dye from getting absorbed into the hair.) If you are not planning on dyeing your hair, use a deep conditioner to bring some life back to your bleached hair. Wash your hair out as thoroughly as you can. If you're trying to remove hair dye, your hair should look orange or yellowish. If you're trying to remove a toner, it should leave the hair yellow.	Do an allergy test. Pour the shampoo you will be using into a mixing bowl. Mix 1oz of bleach and 1oz developer in a second bowl. Pour everything into one bowl and mix thoroughly. Wet your hair with cool water. Put an old towel around your shoulders. Apply the bleach wash to your damp hair. Clip your hair up while the bleach processes. Use a spray bottle and towel to remove a bit of bleach. Wash out the solution.
https://www.wikihow.com/Restore-Brick	How to Restore Brick	If your brick walls are getting dirty, you can restore their color with a homemade cleaner. First, wet the brickwork with a hose or spray bottle. That way, the bricks won't absorb your cleaner and fade over time. Mix 1 cup each of table salt and dish soap to make a paste. Then, apply it to the brickwork in an even layer. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, scrub the wall with a brush, then wipe the paste off with a wet cloth. For stubborn stains, get an acid cleaner, which you mix with water and spray onto the wall. Just make sure you have gloves and safety goggles for this so the acid doesn't irritate your skin or eyes. To keep your bricks in good condition for longer, apply a siloxane or silane-based sealant to the wall's entire surface.	Vacuum any dust and dirt. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to suck away dirt and dust. Brush away dirt with the attachment to loosen any stubborn areas. If you can't remove all of the dirt, don't worry. You can scrub away more with soap and water later. Get the brick wet before using any cleaners. Dry bricks will absorb the cleaning solvent and fade or discolor over time. Fill a spray bottle with water and saturate the brick's entire surface before using any cleaners. Washing a dry brick can also cause it to grow unsightly white or greenish scum. If you're washing a brick outside, you can also use a garden hose to get it wet. Scrub the brick with a mixture of dish soap and table salt. Combine 1 c (0.24 L) each of dish soap and table salt to make a spreadable paste, then spread the paste in an even layer over the surface. Working from top to bottom, scrub the paste into the brick with a bristle bush. 1 c (0.24 L) of this mixture should be enough to clean 1 small or medium-sized brick. Let the paste sit for 5-10 minutes before scrubbing it with the bristle brush. Remove the paste from the brick with a wet washcloth. Use a sealant to keep the brick in good condition. Let your brick sun-dry or dry it with a towel. Spray a siloxane- or silane-based sealant around the brick's entire surface, keeping the sealant nozzle several inches away to keep the coating even. Use sealants in well-ventilated outdoor areas, reading the instructions carefully to apply them safely and effectively. Look for brick sealants online or at a home repair store. Spray a water repellent over the brick to prevent water-related damage and protect the bricks if you live in a wet or rainy climate. Vacuum and wet the brick before applying the cleaner. Like using household cleaners, your brick will absorb the less of the cleaner if it has been vacuumed and dampened with water first. Don't worry about removing deep-set stains, as the acid cleaner will remove them later on. You can also dry brush the brick to remove dirt as an alternative to vacuuming. Cover the area surrounding the brick with a tarp. Acid cleaners are corrosive and can damage nearby objects. Lay a drop cloth or plastic tarp over areas surrounding the stained brick. Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves while handling acid cleaners. Because acid cleaners are hazardous, they can cause serious injuries if they come in contact with your eyes or skin. Put on thick rubber gloves and safety goggles before handling the acid to protect yourself from burns. Read the acid cleaner's safety instructions carefully before using it to prevent injuries. Mix the acid cleaner with water. Fill a bucket halfway with water, then pour in a small amount of acid cleaner. Check the acid cleaner's instructions for the exact ratio, as the cleaner's strength and concentration level can affect how much dilution it needs. Make sure you pour the acidic cleaner into the water (instead of the other way around) to prevent chemical burns caused by splashes. Apply the acid cleaner to the brick. Dip a bristle brush in the acid cleaner and gently apply it to the stained area in strokes. Let the brick absorb the cleaner for 3-5 minutes, then use another bristle brush dampened with water to scrub away the stain. Wash away the acid and let the brick dry. After scrubbing away the stain, wash the acid off with a hose and leave the brick to air dry. Inspect the brick for any residual stains. If any stains remain afterward, try increasing the acid cleaner's concentration and applying it again if the packaging says it is safe to do so. Like when removing dirt or minor stains, you can also spray a sealant or water repellent on afterward to protect the brick from future damage. Use a hammer and chisel to chip away the old mortar. Position your chisel underneath the mortar at an angle and hit it with a hammer to cut away the damaged areas. Work your way along the tops and sides of the brick to remove the mortar from the vertical and sideways joints. Wear a respirator, pair of work gloves, and safety goggles while chipping away mortar to protect your eyes, hands, and lungs. After cutting away the mortar, use a wire brush or hose to remove the dust. Soak the wall with water and let it sit overnight. Use your hose to get the bricks wet, which will ensure that they don't suck the hydration out of the new mortar. Leave the bricks alone overnight to soak up water and repoint them the next day. Before repointing the mortar, spritz it again with water to make sure that the brick absorbs enough water. Mix a brick mortar batch. Mix a ratio of sand and cement as instructed by the mortar packaging with a shovel, forming a crater in the center. Use the shovel to put dry mix into the center crater, and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes before applying it to the wall. Buy brick mortar mix from a hardware or home improvement store. You can also purchase premixed mortar from most home improvement stores as an alternative. Because brick mortar hardens quickly, make it wet in small batches. Insert the new mortar into the joints. Place a small amount of mortar on your trowel and work it into the horizontal and vertical gaps surrounding your brick. After applying the mortar, use the flat edge of your trowel to even out and scrape away extra mortar. To make your brick more weather-resistant, give the mortar inside the joints a slight concave shape. After the mortar has hardened, scrape away any that accidentally got on the brick's surface with a wire brush. Chip away the old mortar with a chisel. Holding the chisel at a slight angle, work it underneath the mortar and hit it with a hammer. Chip away at the mortar until the brick is loose and you're able to wiggle it free. Put on a pair of safety goggles, respirator, and work gloves to protect your eyes, lungs, and hands. If possible, use a cold chisel (also called a cape chisel) to complete this task. Cold chisels have a wedge-shaped point, and you can purchase them online or at some home improvement stores. Pull out the loose brick. Grab the corners of the loose brick with your hands and slide it out of the cavity. When you've removed the old mortar and taken out the brick, use a broom or vacuum to remove any dust from it and the cavity. Remove all of the mortar after pulling out the block until the cavity is completely empty. Dampen the empty brick cavity with water to help the new mortar adhere. Scrub the brick with a wet bristle brush. Using a wet bristle brush, remove any dust and debris from the brick's surface. This will help the mortar adhere to the brick and prevent it from cracking in the future. If the brick is significantly dirty, surface clean it before applying the new mortar. Mix a batch of brick mortar. Mix a ratio of sand and cement (as determined on the mortar mix packaging) with a shovel, forming a crater in the middle of the mix. Use the shovel to put dry mix from the side into the center crater, and let it sit for about 3-5 minutes before using. You can buy brick mortar from most home improvement stores or online. If you don't want to mix the mortar yourself, you can also buy it pre-mixed. Apply the mortar to the dampened brick and cavity. Add a ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) layer to the interior surface of the cavity and the top of the brick with a trowel. Make the layer as even as possible to help the brick adhere well to the cavity. Give the mortar inside the joints a slight concave shape to make it more weather-resistant. Re-set the brick into the cavity. Slide the brick into the cavity, pushing on the side with your hands to set it all the way in. Use your trowel to add more mortar along the brick's horizontal and vertical joints, scraping away extra mortar and evening out the joints as you work. Let the mortar dry for 1-2 days. When you've put the brick in place and added mortar to the joints, leave the mortar to dry for 24-48 hours. After it's completely dry, use a wire brush to remove dried mortar from the brick's surface as needed	Vacuum any dust and dirt. Get the brick wet before using any cleaners. Scrub the brick with a mixture of dish soap and table salt. Use a sealant to keep the brick in good condition. Vacuum and wet the brick before applying the cleaner. Cover the area surrounding the brick with a tarp. Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves while handling acid cleaners. Mix the acid cleaner with water. Apply the acid cleaner to the brick. Wash away the acid and let the brick dry. Use a hammer and chisel to chip away the old mortar. Soak the wall with water and let it sit overnight. Mix a brick mortar batch. Insert the new mortar into the joints. Chip away the old mortar with a chisel. Pull out the loose brick. Scrub the brick with a wet bristle brush. Mix a batch of brick mortar. Apply the mortar to the dampened brick and cavity. Re-set the brick into the cavity. Let the mortar dry for 1-2 days.
https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Comfortable-Around-Strangers	How to Be Comfortable Around Strangers	To be more comfortable around strangers, start by smiling, making eye contact, and introducing yourself. When you're in public, asking specific questions like “What breed is your dog?”, “What do you normally order at this restaurant?”, or “Where did you get your jacket?” is a great way to break the ice. Once the ice is broken, mirror their body language to show them that you're both feeling similarly, and take turns talking and listening. You can even admit that you get nervous when you talk to strangers, since they'll probably find it relatable.	Make a move. Sometimes the hardest part is breaking the ice; then the rest is smooth sailing. For example, attempt to shake someone's hand first, say hello to someone first, or go up to someone and introduce yourself. It's normal to fear approaching someone you don't know because you may bother him or her. However, people tend to enjoy talking with strangers, both the person initiating conversations and the person being approached. You may make someone's day! Smile. Smiling helps break any tension between you and the person you're talking to. Smiling with a twinkle in your eye allows you to appear open and welcoming. When you feel tense or nervous, smile and tell yourself it'll be okay. Don't forget, the person you're speaking with may be nervous like you. Smiling can make both you and the person you're talking to feel more at ease. Introduce yourself. While going up to someone on the subway and introducing yourself may be a bit odd, introducing yourself to someone at a party, business or networking event is completely appropriate. When you introduce yourself, give a little information about yourself that is context-appropriate. For instance, if you're at a party, introduce yourself and say who you know. If you're at a business or networking event, introduce yourself and say what company/specialty you are associated. To strangers or friends of friends at a social function, say, “Hi, I'm Ana. I'm friends with Svetlana. Did she invite you, too?” To business colleagues, say, “Hello, I'm Pedro. I work in marketing. What department do you work at?” Pay a compliment. Generally, people love to receive compliments. If you want to break the ice and make someone feel good, pay a compliment. Keep compliments sincere and not fake for the sake of trying to impress someone. If you want to start a conversation, you can follow up on your compliment, such as, “I really like your jacket, where did you get it?” or “That's a great painting, did you paint it?” While compliments can be nice, they can also reach a creepy level when pursued heavily, overly-repeated, or overly-given. Stick with one compliment. Ask a question. Asking a question is a great way to an “in” with conversation. If you're new to a gym, ask where the locker room is, or where you can find a towel, or what exercise class is best. If you're buying a gift for someone, ask a stranger her opinion on an item. Even asking small questions to people you don't know can help you boost your confidence in being around strangers. You can ask questions to get to know someone, too. Some standard questions to say when you first meet someone are, “Where are you from?” or “What do you do for a living/what do you study in school?” or “What do you do for fun?” For more help in asking questions, check out How to Ask Open Ended Questions. Connect on a common bond. There are lots of things that can unite strangers, from working at the same company, sharing a vegetarian diet, having a dog or cat, and living in the same neighborhood. Capitalize on these similarities and strike up a conversation. It feels good to connect with someone you share similarities with, and who knows, maybe you'll make a new friend. If you see someone else with a dog while you're outside with your own dog, you can stop and ask about the dog. Often people who love animals love to talk about their pets and relate with other people who have a pet. You may notice someone's shirt that's from the same university you attended, or see someone wearing a sweatshirt that supports the same sports team you love. Ask “When did you go to university?”, “What did you study? and “What activities did you participated in while at school?” There's plenty to connect you! Mirror their expressions. You don't have to become a copycat, but notice the visual cues the people provide as to how they feel. Read their body language to determine if they feel nervous, scared, stressed, or calm. You'll most likely find that many feel people feel uncomfortable around strangers, much like yourself. Once you start paying attention to other people's body language, you can start responding in an appropriate way that matches their feeling state. Use your own body language. While it's important to read other people's visual cues, be aware of your own, too. If you stand in a corner looking down with your arms crossed, it's unlikely anyone will approach you in conversation. However, if you smile, keep your head up, and have approachable body language, people may feel more at ease with you and welcome a conversation. Keep your hands loosely in your lap (if sitting) or comfortably by your sides while standing. Fidgeting with your hands may make you appear nervous or bored. If you feel uncomfortable with your hands or arms, hold a drink or food if it is offered. If you're sitting, don't tightly cross your legs, yet don't keep them overly splayed. You want to find the “happy medium” of appearing approachable yet not sloppy or disinterested. If your legs start to shake, gently cross your legs at the ankles. Practice boundaries. Practice monitoring socially acceptable boundaries. Avoid standing overly close to people and making people feel physically uncomfortable. Also, monitor the give and take of conversations. Don't overshare personal details or monopolize the conversation. Take turns talking and listening. If you notice yourself doing more talking than listening, start to ask open-ended questions to allow the other person an opportunity to speak. Don't share overly personal details about your life. While this may be fine (and funny) around friends, keep the personal things about wart removal, your “crazy” sister, and all of your life's hardships for a more appropriate conversation. Admit your feelings. Sometimes admitting that you feel nervous can break the ice and demonstrate your vulnerability. Being vulnerable is a type of risk-taking you can use to express your true feelings, and it is important to do this to build a relationship. If you're on a blind date and it's not flowing, say, “I'm sorry I've been acting weird, it's just that I feel really nervous right now.” Sometimes this can relieve both you and the other person. They may say, “Whew! Good, I'm glad it's not just me who's nervous!” Admitting your own feelings can make you and the other person more comfortable, and he or she may see that you are relatable. Put your focus on anything but you. When you feel uncomfortable, it's common to put all of your attention on your feelings of discomfort, your awkwardness, and get wrapped up in your own experience. When you notice yourself absorbed in discomfort, turn your attention outward into your surroundings. Notice the setting, observe the people around you, and listen to other people's conversations. By putting your focus outside of yourself, it'll help you disengage from negative thoughts. Try not to reject a conversation. If someone strikes up a conversation with you, try imagining that he or she is one of your friends. Give the interaction a chance by engaging the other person, asking questions, and showing interest. If you feel really uncomfortable, end the conversation in as inoffensive way as possible. If you need to end a conversation, say, “Thanks for talking. I'm about to leave, but perhaps we will see each other later.” or “I appreciate your time. Goodbye.” Build your self-confidence. Feeling comfortable around others means feeling comfortable with yourself, too. If you feel insecure in who you are, other people will pick up on that in social interactions. Find activities that boost your self-confidence or allow you to develop self-confidence, and know that you can transfer those feelings to your social interactions. Maybe you're an excellent water skier, ballet dancer, or model car builder. If you feel anxious or uncomfortable, tap into the feelings of confidence that other activities give you to help put yourself at ease. Use positive self-talk. If you find yourself lost in negative thoughts (“I'll be so awkward” or “I'm not going to enjoy myself”) notice that you're engaging a negative thought, then provide a counterpoint. You can say, “I may really enjoy myself, and I give myself permission to have a good time” or “I can work on feeling awkward by practicing new skills.” Don't talk yourself out of going to social events just because you feel uncomfortable. Anytime you are on the fence about going, use positive self-talk to encourage you to go. Think of it as an adventure to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. Remember that you're practicing social ''skills'', not social talents. Give yourself time to adjust to more positive self-talk. You may find yourself catastrophizing (“This will be so horrible” or “I bet no one will be there, and I'll be alone and feel so out of place”) but learn to ignore these thoughts and return your focus to more positive thoughts. Avoid basing your worth on other people’s reactions. Sometimes you get along great with people, and other times you may just not click. If you find yourself not clicking with someone, remember that this is an isolated circumstance, and it doesn't mean you're socially awkward, that you're bad at conversation, or that people don't like you. If you're worried about how people will respond to you or if you'll be judged, remind yourself not to assign heavy value to the opinion's of others. Say to yourself, “People's opinions of me don't define my identity. They are entitled to their opinions as I am to my own.” Use your breath. If you start feeling anxious around new people, tune into your body, especially your breath. You may notice your breathing quicken or feel more restricted. Calm your mind by calming your breath. Take a deep inhale, hold it for a few seconds, then let the breath leave your body slowly. Repeat as necessary. Relax. Learn to identify your stressful triggers and use relaxation techniques to calm yourself. This is especially helpful before you approach a social situation. Techniques such as meditation and yoga can help calm you down before you meet new people. When you notice your body tensing up before a social event or meeting, take note of the feelings and learn to relax your body. Notice the tension (perhaps in your shoulders or neck) and consciously release it. Have specific techniques you use before you go out to meet new people. If you have to attend a work function, spend a little time before the event in meditation, or go to a yoga class beforehand. Plan out your day so that you can approach the situation in the best possible mindset.	Make a move. Smile. Introduce yourself. Pay a compliment. Ask a question. Connect on a common bond. Mirror their expressions. Use your own body language. Practice boundaries. Admit your feelings. Put your focus on anything but you. Try not to reject a conversation. Build your self-confidence. Use positive self-talk. Avoid basing your worth on other people’s reactions. Use your breath. Relax.
https://www.wikihow.com/Prune-Apple-Trees	How to Prune Apple Trees	To prune apple trees, wait until spring and early summer. Then, use hand pruners and loppers to cut off any downward growing branches or branches that are dead or diseased. You should also prune any suckers that are growing at the base of the apple tree. As you prune, try to maintain a slightly conical shape so the tree is thicker at the base and thinner at the top. Once you've pruned all of the unwanted branches, cut the rest of the branches back one-third of their length, which will help them thicken and grow more flowers.	Know when to prune. As soon as you realize your apple tree needs pruning, it can be tempting to jump to it and start lopping off branches immediately. However, it is important to prune at the right time to avoid damaging your tree. Prune in the first month or two of spring, at least two weeks after the last frost. If you need to, pruning can occur later in the spring and early in the summer. Avoid pruning in the fall, as new growth will be stimulated but will die off from the cold of winter. Decide how much you need to prune. A well pruned healthy apple tree will be a poor shade tree; it should have significant spacing between branches. Get the right tools. Pruning requires some specific tools in order to prevent damage to the tree. The blades you use to cut branches should be proportional in size to the branches you cut. For small limbs, use hand pruners. Larger branches that are about 1” thick can be cut off with loppers. Use a saw (a folding saw works well) to cut any branches wider than 3”. Know which trees to prune. If your apple tree is a good shade tree, then it is an obvious candidate for pruning. However, pruning should not be done on all trees. Hold off on heavy pruning until your tree is at least three years old. If a significant amount of pruning needs to be done for a tree, do portions of it over several seasons. Pruning young or small trees is done to encourage a strong framework and starting shape. Pruning large or matured trees encourages larger, healthier fruit and maintains the overall shape. Get the right shape. Your apple tree should be slightly conical in shape, with more volume near the base than at the top. This will allow sunlight to reach more of the branches. Before you begin pruning, keep in mind that you want to create a pyramid-shaped framework of branches on the tree. Choose your scaffold branches. Apple trees grow with their trunk connecting to a central lead branch, and then with scaffold branches (the next largest branches) connecting to these. Viewed from the top, your tree should have only a few scaffold branches that don't cross and allow even spacing between each. Depending on the size of your tree, it should only have 2-6 primary scaffold branches. The rest should be removed. The angle of scaffold branches is very important. Good scaffold branches will have a 45 to 50 degree angle from the trunk. If the angle is any smaller than this, the branch will likely break off from the weight of the fruit. If the angle is any larger than this, then the tree won't bear as much fruit. Seen from an aerial view, the scaffold branches of the tree will look similar to a star or the spokes on a wheel. Remove "suckers". Suckers are the unwanted shoots that grow near the base of the trunk. Remove all of these shoots up to the base of the main canopy of the tree to encourage a good shape. Suckers are the only part of the tree which can be pruned or removed even near the end of summer and beginning of fall. Cut off any dead wood. Remove any dead, diseased or damaged wood which is flaking or discoloured. You can remove diseased, dead, or damaged wood any time of year and you should do this as soon as you notice it. Remove the whole branch if it doesn't have any buds. If it does have buds towards the base of the branch, make a cut just above an outward facing bud. Angle each cut so rain can drain off the stem rather than sitting on top and rotting the plant. Cut off downwards growing branches. If there are any branches on your apple tree that grow downward, they will need to be removed. These will not be able to bear large and healthy fruit, and will take up valuable space and sunlight that other branches can use more effectively. Prune down whorls. Especially common in more mature trees, whorls are locations in which three or more small branches originate from the same location. Because so many limbs are growing from the same place, the branch is weaker and unable to support the branches as they grow. Determine which is the largest and healthiest of the smaller bunch, and then cut off the remaining branches from the whorl. Prune the remaining branches. Cut back the rest of the branches by about 1/3 of their length, to encourage the stems to thicken and develop flowers the following season. Make each cut just above an outward facing bud to encourage a healthy shape.	Know when to prune. Decide how much you need to prune. Get the right tools. Know which trees to prune. Get the right shape. Choose your scaffold branches. Remove "suckers". Cut off any dead wood. Cut off downwards growing branches. Prune down whorls. Prune the remaining branches.
https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Jicama	How to Grow Jicama	To grow jicama, purchase seeds from a home improvement store or online and soak them in warm water for 24 hours to speed up germination. Then, plant the seeds in a sunny part of your garden in holes at least 12 inches apart. After you're done planting, sprinkle the area with water to moisten the soil. You should also fertilize the seeds once a month, and water them regularly to keep the soil moist. When the vines grow to about 24 inches, support them with stakes. Additionally, remove the flowers to encourage root growth.	Plant jicama after the danger of frost has passed. Jicama doesn't do well during a frost, so wait to plant until the weather has warmed up to plant it in your garden. Research the average date of the last frost in your area, and plant your jicama one to two weeks after this date. The jicama plant may not grow properly if you live in an environment that stays mostly cold. Obtain jicama seeds. Unless you already have seeds, you will need to obtain them. Jicama seeds can be purchased at a nursery, some home improvement stores, or even online. Check the packet to make sure you have the right seeds before planting. Soak the seeds. Put the jicama seeds in lukewarm water to speed up germination. Place seeds in a shallow pan of warm water. Allow them to sit for 24 hours. Then, remove the seeds from the water. Choose a good location. Look for a place in your garden that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. The spot you choose to grow the jicama will affect the outcome of the harvest. The location you choose should be exposed to full sun for the duration of the six to eight hours. Make sure the location has good soil. Choose a location with moist but well-drained soil. Make sure the soil is alkaline with a pH over 7. You can test this easily with a commercial pH tester. If you want to grow the seeds before the last frost, then you can plant them in a pot indoors. You should use planting soil, perlite, or vermiculite, and a little peat moss in a medium-sized pot. The pot should be placed under a grow light or by a sunny windowsill. If you start with the seeds in a pot, wait for them to grow to 3 in (7.6 cm) tall before you plant them in the garden. Water the seeds. If you decide to plant the seeds in a pot before the frost, you will need to take care of the seeds. Once you have planted them in a medium-sized pot with planting soil, water the seeds regularly until the last frost. Water the seeds until the soil is moist any time the soil feels dry. Dig small holes. Make the holes about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) in depth. The amount of holes you dig depends on the number of seeds you have to plant. The holes should be about 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart. If you plant more than one row, then the rows should be 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91 m) apart. Place the jicama seeds in the soil. You can dig the holes first, or dig them as you plant the seeds. The soil should feel moist and warm without you watering it first. Cover the seeds and tamp them down lightly. Lightly water the planted jicama seeds. Sprinkle water over the soil after you plant and then when it becomes dry. Do not saturate the seeds with water, even if the soil is dry. The soil should only feel moist once you sprinkle the water. Using a watering can will help regulate how much water you pour onto the soil. Fertilize jicama once a month. You can use an all-purpose fertilizer. The exact instructions for fertilizing depends on the directions on the package of your fertilizer. Typically, you just need to apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant. You can purchase fertilizer at a nursery or at many home improvement stores. Ask an employee at your nursery for fertilizer recommendations if you aren't sure about which brand to buy. Stake the vines of the jicama plant. Jicama vines grow quite tall, so they will need support as they grow. Stake the vines when they are about 24 inches (61 cm) in length. Place wooden tomato stakes about 4 inches (10.2 cm) deep into the soil next to the jicama vine. Loosely tie each plant with twine. Check the jicama plants daily for dry soil. Don't forget to keep the soil moist as the jicama grows. Test the soil out by feeling it with your hand or gently digging into it with your fingers. Only water when the soil is dry since jicama does not do well with over-watering. Deadhead the blooms. Remove the tiny flowers that bloom on the jicama. Removing the flowers encourages stronger root growth. You can remove them with your hand, scissors, or pruners. Don’t worry too much about pests. Jicama is not likely to have pest problems during growth. This is because the flowers, seeds, and leaves are poisonous. If you do find that you have a pest problem, remove the pests yourself, or use an organic pest spray. Make sure you know what type of pests you are targeting when you go to buy pest spray. Dig the tubers from underground. Unearth the tubers from the ground using a trowel. Wait until late fall, but before the first frost to dig your tubers. This will be approximately 150 days from the time of planting. Unearth the tubers earlier than that if the vine shows signs of dying. Be careful to avoid injuring the tubers during removal. Take your time. The tubers should be 3-6 inches (7.6-15.2 cm) in diameter. Collect the tubers. The tubers should be firm and round. Tubers that are soft and shriveled with visible cracks and/or bruising should probably be thrown out. Brush the soil off of the tubers. Gently soak or wash them into water to remove clumps of mud or soil. Allow them to dry.< Store the tubers. Jicama plants will deteriorate if they are stored in a location below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Ideally, store them in a location that is 53 to 60 degrees (11 to 15 degrees Celsius). This may be in a garage or heated basement. The location you choose should be dry. It should not be wet or humid. The jicama should be fresh and ready to eat for up to two months if stored properly. You can store the jicama in bowls, racks, or pans.	Plant jicama after the danger of frost has passed. Obtain jicama seeds. Soak the seeds. Choose a good location. Make sure the location has good soil. Water the seeds. Dig small holes. Place the jicama seeds in the soil. Lightly water the planted jicama seeds. Fertilize jicama once a month. Stake the vines of the jicama plant. Check the jicama plants daily for dry soil. Deadhead the blooms. Don’t worry too much about pests. Dig the tubers from underground. Collect the tubers. Store the tubers.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dispose-of-Acetone	How to Dispose of Acetone	Acetone is a hazardous solvent, so you'll have to dispose of it safely. If you have any leftover acetone, nail polish, nail polish remover, or rags soaked in acetone, take them to a hazardous waste facility or Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. You can find a local facility on the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act info page. If you need to dispose of acetone paint thinner, strain it through a coffee filter into a jar. Then, close the lid and store the paint thinner for reuse or take it to a hazardous waste facility. When the paint in the filter is dry, wrap it in newspaper and throw it in the trash. If you have any cotton balls that you've soaked in small amounts of acetone, you can put these in the regular trash too.	Put small amounts of acetone in a garbage bag. Put the cotton balls or swabs in a small garbage bag, tie the bag securely, and put it in the garbage. Wash your hands of any remaining acetone after handling cotton balls. If the cotton balls are saturated in nail polish remover, remember to wring them out into a separate container with a secure lid. Throw out that container as a hazardous waste. Use trashcans with self-opening and closing lids to avoid exposure to acetone and other hazardous wastes that you throw away. Take old nail polish and nail polish remover to a hazardous waste facility. If you have bottles of nail polish and remover your salon no longer wants, put these in separate containers from the rest of your recycling. Bring those containers to a hazardous waste, treatment, disposal, or recycling facility, or Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (TSDR). You can find a TSDR facility through the EPA's RCRAInfo search here https://www3.epa.gov/enviro/facts/rcrainfo/search.html by searching specific geographic locations, zip codes, or a facility name if you know it. Don't pour acetone nail polish remover in the drain or toilet. Avoid putting large amounts of acetone in the regular garbage. Take leftover acetone to the hazardous waste facility. Seal it in a leak-proof container kept away from anything that could ignite it. Acetone is combustible, so keep it away from hot surfaces and open flames. If you use acetone to clean coins, you can strain any solids out and reuse it. You can also dispose of it at a hazardous waste facility in the proper containers. Wash your hands after using an acetone product. This is a very important part of acetone disposal. Even after you throw away and store all products, washing your hands is critical to your health. You don't want that harmful chemical on your hands while you eat during your lunch break! Scrub your hands with soap and water after handling nail polish remover. If possible, step outside for a breath of fresh air. You need a break from the salon chemicals or you may experience symptoms such as dizziness and headaches. Close containers and wear masks to stay safe from fumes. When you're not using an acetone product, close it securely. If it's a bottle of nail polish remover, make sure the cap is screwed on tightly enough so it doesn't leak out. Reduce your exposure to acetone fumes by wearing a special mask with an air filter in it. The mask must be NIOSH approved. One type of mask is the N95 which filters out some acrylic powders, dust, germs, and some chemical odors. However, it doesn't filter every chemical. Another type of mask to wear is a half-mask respirator. This will filter out acetone fumes, as well as all other harmful toxic odors. Collect soaked rags in hazardous waste bins. If you work in a university laboratory or art department, the guidelines require that you put acetone-covered rags in hazardous waste drums, pails, and red safety cans. Acetone is flammable, so if you have rags soaked with acetone paint thinner, place them in a tightly sealed container with water. Hammer the edges of the lid to seal it tightly. If possible, dry the rags in a well-ventilated area with no wind to blow them away. After they're dried, put them in a fireproof pouch to transport them to the hazardous waste center. Contact your university to pick up these bins. When you need your acetone waste collected, contact the university you work at to pick up hazardous waste materials. For instance, Rutgers has a form for you to fill out at this link. Take your soaked rags to a hazardous waste facility. If you have unused acetone products, take it to your local hazardous waste facility. Make sure it's sealed in a hazardous waste container to prevent leakage. Your community may have regular waste collection events, so check in with your local government to find out when those take place. Locate your local hazardous waste facility. With a simple online search for your local facility, you should be able to find its guidelines for dropping off acetone. Different, cities, and countries will have different guidelines, so be sure read what your local facility requires of you. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides information about how to search for a local hazardous waste removal facility. They provide a link to search in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information (RCRAInfo). Strain acetone paint thinner through a coffee filter and jar. Pour used paint thinner through a coffee filter over a jar. Paint will accumulate in the filter, and the thinner will drain cleanly into the jar. Close the lid tightly and bring it to your local hazardous waste facility. Allow the coffee filters and paint to dry. Then wrap them in newspaper before throwing them in the trash. You can also reuse the paint thinner. Be sure to label the jar stating what kind of paint thinner it is and the date it was strained. Dry the remaining paint and wrap it up. Let the paint harden after it settles in the coffee filter. Let the paint harden before you throw it away. Wrap it in newspaper or plastic bags and toss it in the normal trash once it's completely dry. Always wear gloves and a mask to protect yourself from the fumes in paint thinner.	Put small amounts of acetone in a garbage bag. Take old nail polish and nail polish remover to a hazardous waste facility. Take leftover acetone to the hazardous waste facility. Wash your hands after using an acetone product. Close containers and wear masks to stay safe from fumes. Collect soaked rags in hazardous waste bins. Contact your university to pick up these bins. Take your soaked rags to a hazardous waste facility. Locate your local hazardous waste facility. Strain acetone paint thinner through a coffee filter and jar. Dry the remaining paint and wrap it up.
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Snowflake	How to Draw a Snowflake	To draw a snowflake, start by sketching a hexagon that's the same size you want your snowflake to be. Then, draw a line between each corner of the hexagon and the corner across from it. Next, draw a 6-pointed star in the center of the hexagon, which will serve as the base of your snowflake. Once you've drawn the star, sketch the outline of a snowflake over the lines you've drawn so far. When you're happy with your snowflake, just erase the extra lines in the background and color it in with white, blue, and purple to finish your drawing!	Draw a hexagon on a piece of paper. A hexagon has 6 sides that are all the same length. The bigger you make the hexagon, the bigger your snowflake will be. Use a ruler to draw the hexagon so the lines are straight and even. Draw a line from each corner of the hexagon to the corner across from it. You should draw a total of 3 lines, which will all intersect in the center of the hexagon. Use a ruler so all of the lines are straight. Draw a 6-pointed star in the center of the hexagon. Since your hexagon is divide into 6 equal sections by the lines you drew connecting the corners, you should draw 1 point of the star in each section. Try to make the points of the star about half way between the center and outside of the hexagon. Sketch the outline of a snowflake over the lines you’ve drawn so far. At this point, you can get creative and draw your own snowflake formation. However, it's a good idea to make your snowflake symmetrical so it looks realistic. Draw the long points of the snowflake over the long lines connecting the corners of the hexagon. Draw the short points of the snowflake over the star that's in the center of the hexagon. Erase the extra lines around your snowflake. Now that you've drawn the outline of your snowflake, you can go back in and erase the hexagon lines and 6-pointed star that you drew earlier. Once you erase these extra lines, all you'll have left is your snowflake! Color in your snowflake with white, blue, and purple. Although snowflakes are mostly white, you can still add some blue and purple to make it look reflective and realistic.	Draw a hexagon on a piece of paper. Draw a line from each corner of the hexagon to the corner across from it. Draw a 6-pointed star in the center of the hexagon. Sketch the outline of a snowflake over the lines you’ve drawn so far. Erase the extra lines around your snowflake. Color in your snowflake with white, blue, and purple.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Finding-out-Your-Child-Has-Attempted-Suicide	How to Cope With Finding out Your Child Has Attempted Suicide	Finding out your child has attempted suicide can be one of the hardest things in life to cope with, but by taking the right steps, you can ease the pressure on everyone's mental health. It's natural for your emotions to be all over the place, but try to stay calm around your child to encourage a sense of normalcy. It can be easy to blame yourself and speculate about why they attempted suicide, but try to be grateful that your child is still with you and you have an opportunity to help them. Let them know that you love them and you're there for them no matter what. It's also important that you see a doctor and get your child into therapy so they can receive the support and medication they may need. Don't be afraid to talk to a therapist yourself or at least a close friend or family member to help process your emotions.	Ensure that your child is properly examined in the hospital. Depending on the details surrounding your child's suicide attempt, they may have been admitted into the emergency room or hospital for acute care. In some states, a mandatory overnight or three-day stay is required for suicidal patients. The primary focus at first is in stabilizing your child's medical condition. After that occurs, a full psychiatric evaluation is performed and your child is closely observed for reattempt. The evaluation is geared towards: Determining your child's medical history (i.e. any medical conditions, medications, history of substance use, head injuries, etc.) Performing a mental status exam Getting labs ordered (i.e. toxicology screenings, blood glucose, complete blood count, etc.) Assessing your child for common mental disorders that accompany suicide attempts, such as depression or alcohol abuse Evaluating their support system Evaluating their coping resources Assessing for the likelihood of a second attempt Set your child up for outpatient therapy and medication management. Know that, after this first attempt, your child is at an increased risk of later dying by suicide. As much as 20% of those who attempt actually go on to successfully complete a suicide. To give your child the best chances, do not allow your child to be released from the hospital without a plan for moving forward. Be certain that you have a referral or appointment scheduled for an outpatient psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor. Make sure you have any prescriptions in hand so that you can get them filled as soon as possible. Develop a safety plan. Ensure that both your child and your family is equipped with the knowledge and resources to identify suicidal ideation and get help in the future. Your child's medical provider should sit down and have your child complete a paper form safety plan. This form outlines coping strategies your child can apply on her own when she feels suicidal, such as exercising, praying, listening to music, or journal writing. The plan also lists your child's support network like friends, family members, and spiritual advisors that your child can reach out to for help. In addition, contact numbers for mental health providers and suicide hotlines are provided. The plan will also discuss what means your child has for dying by suicide and ways they can reduce their access to these potential weapons. Your child will be asked about the likelihood of following the safety plan and the importance of compliance will be emphasized. Beware of the warning signs. Your child's safety plan is useless unless they know and understand the warning signs for suicide. Your child must be able to thoroughly examine their own thoughts and behaviors to decide when the resources in the plan must be put to use. The warning signs may include, but are not limited to: depression or particularly low mood for an extended period of time loss of interest in normally pleasurable activities feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness remarkable change in personality substance use withdrawal from family, friends, and regular activities giving away possessions talking or writing about death or suicide decline in performance in school or work Join support groups. As your child regularly reviews their safety plan and attends outpatient or group psychotherapy, it may also be helpful to participate in a local support group for suicide attempt survivors. Such a group may help your child to forge connections with others who have endured a similar journey, help them to assimilate their mental disorder or suicide attempt into their self-concept or identity, and give them support to cope with suicidal ideation or depression. Support groups are also available to guide families through the difficult time of coping with a loved one who has attempted suicide. Consider family therapy. Family conflict, abuse, and communication blocks may contribute to adolescent suicidal ideation. Most traditional treatment methods are directed at helping the adolescent develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills. However, research has shown that the influence of family can be integral to reduced depressive and suicidal symptoms in adolescents. One type of family therapy, called Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), has been proven to be effective in improving the functioning and relationships of the family after a suicide attempt. This form of therapy strives to get adolescents and their families working together to problem-solve and increase communication. Adolescents are seen one-on-one to identify barriers in the family that prevent communication and develop skills to overcome those barriers. Then, parents are seen one-on-one to learn healthier parenting strategies and how to be more loving and supporting with the children. Finally, everyone meets together to build skills that improve functioning and communication. During this time it is important to work on your relationship with all of your children. The other siblings may be emotionally neglected after one child has attempted suicide. Some of these issues may be addressed in family therapy. Still, make an effort to talk to each of your children about how they are coping during this trying time. Manage your response in the days that follow. Your reaction after a child attempts suicide varies, but generally the reaction is very negative. You might be intensely angry. You might be tempted to never let your child out of your sight again. You might feel guilty. You might also feel irritated because you think your child is just acting out. Whatever you feel, keep these emotions in check around your child. Regardless if the attempt was a "cry for help" or something more, your child obviously needs you if the only way they knew how to deal with what they were feeling was to take their own life. Immediately after, resist the urge to ask "why?" or assign blame. The details will eventually come out in the following days and weeks. The important thing right now is that your child is alive. You need to express love, concern, and appreciation that they are still here with you, that you have a second chance. Avoid strictly reprimanding your child or teenager. This may only make the situation worse and perhaps even cause them to make a second attempt. Use "I" statements and openly tell your child how scared and upset you were. Prompts for talking with your child may include: I feel terrible that you did not feel you could come to me with a problem. I am here now, though, so please tell me how you truly feel. That way, I can help you to feel better and be happier." I'm so sorry that I didn't know something was wrong. I want you to know that I love you and, no matter what, we will get through this as a family. I understand you must be hurting. Tell me how I can help you. Attend to your emotional needs. Caring for a child who has attempted suicide can be an emotionally draining job. Remember, you can't give to anyone if your own cup is empty. Look after yourself, too. Panicking, punishing, blaming and criticizing will not help your child or your family right now. If you have the urge to do these things, take time away for yourself. Ask a friend or family member to supervise your child and get some alone time. Write down your thoughts. Pray. Meditate. Listen to relaxing music. Go for a walk. If you must, cry your eyes out. Talk to someone for your own well-being. Enlist the help of close friends and relatives to help you and your family as you cope with the aftermath. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Lean on a supportive friend, family member or co-worker. Do not give in to the pervasive stigma about suicide and mental illness. Talking to someone else about what you and your family are going through can help you gain encouragement and come to terms with your feelings about the situation. Plus, sharing your story might help another person identify suicidal behavior in an adolescent, and maybe save a life. If you are having difficulty coming to terms with what's happened, if you cannot control your anger or hurt feelings, or if you constantly blame yourself and your parenting skills for your child's suicide attempt, you should see a counselor. Reach out to a support group or one of your child's mental health providers for a referral to a professional who can help you sort through these feelings. Prepare for upsetting information as it comes out. Having someone you can confide in or speaking with a mental health provider will be significant in the coming weeks. You can expect to learn some devastating information about your child and his or her health and well-being. Chances are, you might learn some information about your child or his life that you did not know previously. Expect this and, regardless of your opinion, try to be supportive anyway. For example, your child may have tried to take their life because they are being bullied or as a result of sexual molestation or assault. Your child may also be struggling with their sexual identity or a drug or alcohol problem. Adolescents who identify as homosexual are two to three times more likely to make a lethal attempt. Substance abusers are also at high risk of suicide. Remove any and all weapons. Before your child even comes home from the hospital, you should perform a thorough sweep of each bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, and any other rooms such as storage closets or garages for potential weapons. Your child will discuss means in the safety plan with their provider. Nonetheless, to minimize the possibility of reattempt, remove guns, knives, rope, sharp objects, and medications from the home. If medications must be kept in the home, keep them locked up or available in limited amounts. Create a supportive environment at home. Talk to your entire family openly about suicide. Refrain from acting like it's a shameful secret that should be pushed under the rug. Emphasize that all of you will get through this by sticking together. Speak to each family member separately and either delegate tasks or ask what each person can do to help out during the current situation. For instance, an older sibling might volunteer to watch a younger sibling (not the attempt survivor who should be under adult supervision as much as possible) while the parents take the other sibling to therapy or support groups. Do what you can to minimize arguing and keep the emotional climate of the household calm and encouraging. Plan entertaining family activities like game nights or movie night to stimulate bonding. Let your child know that they can talk to you. Remind your child of their importance in your life and in the family. When your child finally feels up to talking to you, listen without judgment. Avoid statements such as "You have nothing to be depressed about" or "Other people in the world have it worse off than you"; these are very invalidating. Periodically check in with your child to monitor progress in treatment and to ask how they have been coping. These constant check-ins may help you notice those warning signs in advance if your child tries to attempt suicide again. In the younger years, kids are "open books". However, once they are in elementary school, they start to become tight-lipped. Avoid asking close-ended questions if you want to get your child talking. Also, refrain from using "why" in a question as it can lead to them clamming up or becoming defensive. Instead, use open-ended questions that require a more lengthy answer beyond "yes" or "no". For example, "What was good about your day today?" is more likely to get your child to open up rather than "How was your day?", which could lead to a one-word response such as "fine" or "good" that is a conversation ender. It may also be a good idea to start a dialogue with your entire family. Get everyone comfortable talking about their day-to-day interactions at school or work. Doing so can make it easier for your children to discuss potential problem areas, such as problems at school, bullying, or their sexual orientations, which will aid immensely in preventing future suicide attempts. Encourage your child to become active. Recovery after a suicide attempt can be a long, arduous process. When you notice your child exhibiting signs of depression or suicidal ideation, motivate them to get out and do some exercise. Physical activity can serve as a distraction from negative thought patterns. Plus, getting active provides your child with much-needed endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals produced in the body after exercise. These chemicals help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. They also improve your child's outlook. New research shows that bullied students demonstrate a 23% decrease in suicidal ideation or attempts when they engage in physical activity at least four days per week. Buy your child a journal. Journaling has a multitude of mental health benefits from relieving stress and lowering depression to helping the writer identify triggers and negative thought patterns. Talking about their problems - or writing them down on paper - can be cathartic and actually help reduce suicidal thoughts and symptoms.	Ensure that your child is properly examined in the hospital. Set your child up for outpatient therapy and medication management. Develop a safety plan. Beware of the warning signs. Join support groups. Consider family therapy. Manage your response in the days that follow. Attend to your emotional needs. Talk to someone for your own well-being. Prepare for upsetting information as it comes out. Remove any and all weapons. Create a supportive environment at home. Let your child know that they can talk to you. Encourage your child to become active. Buy your child a journal.
https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Memory-With-Hypnosis	How to Improve Your Memory With Hypnosis	To improve your memory with hypnosis, first make yourself comfortable in a quiet, dim room. When you're relaxed, focus on something 5-7 feet away and repeat every 30 seconds “My eyelids are becoming heavier... soon they'll be closed.” Once they are closed, inhale and exhale, holding your breath for 10 seconds in between. Picture yourself going down an escalator, counting from 10 to 1. As you "go down," visualize pictures of what you want to remember. Done? Count backward from 5 to come back.	Be aware of how hypnotism works. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis does not put you to sleep, render you unconscious, put you under someone's spell, or cause you to do anything you do not want to do. In fact, hypnosis is a state of mind where you are very focused on suggestions being made to you and you are more receptive to these suggestions. For hypnosis to be effective, you will need to have an open and uncritical attitude towards hypnosis. Avoid being resistant to the process, as the more skeptical you are, the less effective hypnosis will be on you. To use hypnosis to improve your memory, you will need to store information in your brain and be able to retrieve it while under hypnosis. This is similar to the memory palace method, which is a type of mnemonic, a learning device that can help you recall difficult information. You can picture your memory palace when you're in hypnosis and use it to store information you may need to retain later. Sit in a comfortable position in a quiet, dim room. This will help you to relax and focus. You can also take off your shoes, put on loose clothing, and put a blanket on your legs. Choose an object in the room to focus on. Use an object that you have a strain a bit to focus on, about five to seven feet away from you. This could be the corner of a picture frame on the wall, a smudge on the wall, a tree out the window, etc. As you look at the spot, repeat these words silently to yourself: “My eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier. My eyelids feel as if they are being pulled down by a heavy weight. Soon they will so heavy they will close.” Repeat these words every 30 seconds and focus on your eyelids. You should feel them start to get heavy and close. Allow them to feel heavy and let the sensation of heaviness happen. Let your eyes close when they are ready to close on their own. As your eyes start to close, say: “Relax and let go.” Inhale and exhale deeply. Once your eyes have closed, take a deep inhale through your nose and hold the breath for 10 seconds. Then, exhale through slightly parted lips, making an ocean-like sound or a “whooshing” sound. As you inhale and exhale, let your head fall towards your chest and allow a wave of warmth and heaviness spread from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Breathe slowly and consistently. Say the word “calm” every time you exhale. After several breaths, say the word “deeper” as you exhale. This will allow you to go deeper into hypnosis. Imagine you are on a descending escalator that will take you into a deeper state of relaxation. Think to yourself, “I am slowly sinking into a deeper state of relaxation.” As you descend on the escalator, count backwards from 10 to 1. Once you reach the bottom of the escalator, picture yourself stepping off the escalator and stepping onto a second descending escalator. Continue to breathe deeply in and out, counting backwards again from 10 to 1. Store information in your memory as you go into a deeper trance. As you fall into a deeper trance, you can start to store information in your memory. If you are familiar with a memory palace, you can imagine yourself going into your memory palace. You can then picture an icon or symbol that represents the subject or content you are studying or trying to remember in a main room of your memory palace. For example, if you are studying for a high school chemistry exam, you may want to picture a key chemistry equation when you are in a deep trance. If you are studying for a law exam, you may picture a legal symbol that is essential to the content you are trying to remember. Continue to picture your visual cue as you are in this trance so your brain can retain the visual cue. You can then call on this visual cue as you are studying for the exam or test to help you remember the information. You should practice going into a trance-like state before you begin studying for a test and after you have finished a study session. This will allow your brain to retain more information at the end of every study session. Count backwards from five to one to come out of the trance. Once you feel you have reached a deep hypnotic state, you feel totally relaxed, and you have noted your visual cues, you can bring yourself out of the trance by counting backwards from five. Before you do the count, you can say to yourself, “When I get to one, my eyes will open and I will be awake.” As you do the count, your eyes should start to flutter open and then be fully open and alert once you reach one. Seek out a professional hypnotist that specializes in memory recall. Many people use professional hypnotists to help them remember important details of an event, work through a trauma, or remember where they placed important information. You can look for hypnotists who specialize in memory recall through an online search. In a typical session with a professional hypnotist, you will be put under a light trance and the hypnotist will use oral cues to guide you. You can ask the hypnotist to help you remember where you put an important document or password, or you can ask for help to better retain information and improve your memory. Get a referral for a trained therapist who does hypnosis from your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest a medical professional who practices hypnosis. When hypnosis is performed by a trained therapist or a healthcare professional, hypnosis is considered a safe alternative medicine by the medical community. Keep in mind hypnosis is often used by medical professionals to help with medical conditions like controlling pain due to disease or illness, hot flashes, behavioral changes such as phobias and smoking, and fatigue or exhaustion. While there have been some studies done in the medical community on the effectiveness of hypnosis to retain information and improve memory recall, it is not considered a primary function of hypnosis as an alternative medical option. Watch online videos of hypnosis. There are several online videos that can guide you through hypnosis specifically for memory retention and better information recall. Often, doing self-hypnosis with the aid of an audio guide from a professional hypnotist in an online video can help you to get into a trance-like state and deepen your trance.	Be aware of how hypnotism works. Sit in a comfortable position in a quiet, dim room. Choose an object in the room to focus on. Inhale and exhale deeply. Store information in your memory as you go into a deeper trance. Count backwards from five to one to come out of the trance. Seek out a professional hypnotist that specializes in memory recall. Get a referral for a trained therapist who does hypnosis from your doctor. Watch online videos of hypnosis.
https://www.wikihow.com/Dance-Hip-Hop	How to Dance Hip Hop	If you'd like to dance some basic hip hop moves, start by rocking your hips sideways or back and forth to the music. If you're finding it hard to move, try watching Youtube or MTV music videos for some inspiration. To do the Stanky Leg, stick a foot out and lean in the other direction. Then, move the foot in a way that makes it look stuck, and switch sides after a few seconds. You can also pop different parts of your body, like your arms and chest, in time with the music.	Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. This is a safe bet for when you're starting to dance to hip hop music. This neutral position will make it easy for you to try any dance move you want to try. Your knees should be slightly bent, which will make it easier for you to dance and will keep you from looking too stiff or formal. Wear comfortable clothes and relax. You want your clothes to be loose and comfortable when you're practicing. Just relax and put on some good hip hop music, like OutKast, Lil John, Kanye West, or anybody else who makes your feet want to move on their own. Wear shoes that do not grip the floor too hard. You want to be able to slip and spin easily. If your soles catch on the ground during a fast move, you could fall down, or even twist an ankle. You don't want to look stiff when you're dancing hip hop. Look relaxed, with your body comfortable instead of standing up too tall or looking like your head and neck are too stiff. Keep your arms at your sides. Don't cross your arms over your chest or fidget with your hands. Just keep your arms and hands nice and loose at your sides, staying relaxed as you start to move to the music. Rock your hips. When you're dancing hip hop, it's important to get your hips into it. You'll need to move those hips to the right, to the left, to the front, or to the back along with the flow of the music. This can be one of the first things you do as you're getting ready to bust out some killer moves. Start moving. You don't have to follow how other people dance, but know the moves. There's no set way to dance to hip hop music. Your best bet is to relax, move your hips, and to find whatever dance moves feel right to you. You can steal elements of popular dances or make up your own, and mix and match between different moves as much as you like. See the next section to get inspired to do a variety of dance moves. Remember, it doesn't matter if you look like you know what you're doing. If you act confident and like you do know what's what, then people will have faith in your hip hop dancing skills. Do the Dougie. Learning the whole "My Dougie" dance can be helpful in a pinch if the song comes on. Knowing the main moves in the dance, which require you to move your arms and shoulders from left to right, can also add a nice touch to your dance moves. You can incorporate a move from this dance into your hip hop moves at any time. You do not have to do the whole dance; you can just do it for a few seconds before you transition into another move. Do the Stanky Leg. This is another fun dance move that makes it look as if one of your legs doesn't work properly, hence, the term "stanky." Though these moves are part of a dance, you can just do the stanky leg any time. All you've got to do is stick one foot out and lean in the opposite direction, moving the foot that's out in a way that makes it look "stuck" or stanky. After a few seconds, you can move to the other side and repeat the move with the other leg. Learn to body pop. Body popping is another classic hip-hop move where you isolate one part of your body at a time, making it "pop". You can pop your arms , your shoulders, your chest, or any other part of your body while you're on the dance floor. This is a great move that you can use from time to time, without putting too much emphasis on it. Do the Helicopter. The Helicopter is a classic break dance move where you squat down on the ground, with your hands on the floor, and move one leg all the way around your body. To pull this off, you'll have to lift your hands and jump just at the right time, so your feet don't run in to your hands and other leg. This is a great move to do on the dance floor, especially if you're dancing in a circle. Pop, lock, and drop it. This dance move looks just like it sounds. First, you pop one part of your body, then you lock it all into place. After that, you get low and drop it, with your feet wide. You can do this any time in the middle of any dance move. Shuffle your feet. You can learn to do the basic T-step, master the Running Man, or even bring these moves together. The shuffle is a classic move that requires you to have good coordination and nimble feet. If you know how to do it, you'll look like a pro on the dance floor in no time. Drop that Nae Nae. This dance move requires you to bend your knees, move your arms up and down, and cross them behind you. Elements of this dance can be perfect for any hip hop beat. Do the Moonwalk. Michael Jackson would be proud if he saw you out on the dance floor, busting out his classic move in the middle of a song. All you have to do is master the footwork, making it look like you're moving forward when you're really moving backward. This classic dance move can be done in the middle of any song, even if you only do it for a few seconds. Twerk. Don't be afraid to do this. Although many people are nervous to pull it off, through the years it has become a very universally used hip hop move. If Big Freedia can do it, so can you. All you've got to do is get comfortable, lean forward, and shake what you've got up and down. Shake from the hips, not the legs. If you really aren't comfortable, it's alright. Hip hop isn't just about twerking. Grind with a partner. Hip hop music is made for grinding. Don't be afraid to grab a partner, sync hips, and grind facing each other and away from each other. If you're not comfortable getting so cozy, you can still keep your distance and have a great time dancing to the music. Watch and learn. MTV, YouTube, and the internet are all loaded with great music and videos from people of all skill levels. Whether the talent on those videos are world-class poppers or suburban housewives doesn't matter! What matters is that you watch their moves. Copy what you can, be inspired by what you can't. Watch a friend rehearse his or her routine, then practice his or her basic routine. Learn the same stunts and practice the whole routine over again adding the stunts. Then add your own style. Take some lessons. If you've gone far enough on your own, and think you have it, get some lessons. Many dance or even yoga studios offer hip hop dance classes. Find an inspirational dancer in your neighborhood and ask if he or she gives lessons. If you don't have the money to take hip hop classes, you can learn how to do hip hop through YouTube. This is a cheap way to take hip hop dance without paying for classes. Check at your local gym. Hip hop dancing is a great way to stay in shape, and it's fun, too. Keep at it. Some people are born to dance. Some have to work at it. It doesn't matter what group you're in, what matters is that you work it, and you put yourself into it all the way. Practice on your own. Dance alone in a room where nobody one can see you, and where you won't worry about what others are thinking. Get your body comfortable with the beat. Just let your body flow to your own rhythm!	Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Wear comfortable clothes and relax. Keep your arms at your sides. Start moving. Do the Dougie. Do the Stanky Leg. Learn to body pop. Do the Helicopter. Shuffle your feet. Drop that Nae Nae. Do the Moonwalk. Twerk. Grind with a partner. Watch and learn. Take some lessons. Keep at it.
https://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Being-Nervous	How to Avoid Being Nervous	To avoid being nervous, distract yourself by playing a game or watching TV, or by doing something soothing, like taking a bubble bath. Additionally, practice meditation or deep breathing exercises to calm yourself down. You can also try to refocus your mind so you're thinking about something positive you want to happen, rather than worrying about something negative that might happen. Alternatively, if you feel too hyper to pursue a quiet activity, get up and get moving to release the tension in your body by dancing or jumping up and down.	Distract yourself. Distraction is simply paying attention to something else instead of your nervous feelings. Distraction can be a very helpful tool in order to reduce negative emotions in the short-term. Some examples of ways to distract yourself from feeling nervous include: playing a game, watching television or a movie, cooking, or cleaning. Try relaxing activities to soothe yourself such as: reading, taking a shower, taking a bubble bath, lighting candles or using aromatherapy. Listen to music. If you have a favorite song, listen to it and get your mind off your nerves. Use pets as therapy. Pets can be comforting in times of stress. You can cuddle with your pet. You could even practice whatever you are nervous about in front of your pet before you attempt it in real-life. Write it down. Writing about your feelings can be very therapeutic. Instead of keeping it all in you can put it on paper and release some of the worry. Move around. There is a reason actors have warm-up techniques involving their body before going out on stage. Moving your body releases tension in your muscles and can reduce your nervousness or “jitters.” Often when we are nervous our body reacts, and we may notice tension, stomach upset (also known as butterflies), or even headaches. This is the consequence of pent up nervousness in the body. When you move, some of this tension can be released in a therapeutic way. Shake it out! Try shaking each part of your body starting with your arms, upper body, and then your legs until all of your body is shaking. Try dancing. Dancing to music you like is a great way to relieve some of those jittery feelings from your body. You could also look up YouTube videos and try an aerobic dance routine. Jump up and down. Move around randomly or in a silly way. Have fun with it. Face your fear. The best way to reduce feeling nervous about something is to do it, and then do it again. Practice doing what are you nervous about over and over. This may increase your confidence and reduce your nervousness. Fake it until you make it. Pretend that you are confident about what you are doing and that you are the absolute expert in this activity (whether simply making small talk or giving a speech). Act in a way that you think a calm and confident person might act. Consider treatment. If your nervousness or anxiety disrupts your daily life in that you have trouble completing your obligations or interacting socially, it may benefit you to seek professional help. Contact a therapist, social worker, or psychologist for therapy in order to help you learn new techniques and ways to treat your nervousness. Contact a general practitioner (medical doctor) or psychiatrist to discuss possible medications. Do deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing is relatively simple and can help to lower your nervousness physiologically. Taking deep breaths may assist you in reducing butterflies in the stomach, jitters and tenseness in the body. Start by sitting in a quiet, safe space. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly and deeply. Notice how it feels in your diaphragm each time you inhale and exhale. Continue to breathe this way for a few minutes at least, while thinking solely about your breathing and how it feels. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation is one relaxation technique that can be very helpful to calm yourself down and reduce excess tension. Start by tensing your toes for 5 seconds, then relax them for 10-20 seconds. Then move slowly up your body and tense and relax most of your muscle groups all the way to the top of your head. Meditate. This is an ancient way to remove stress, pain and panic from your body. Meditation is typically conducted in a quiet, safe space. You can sit or lie down. Usually meditation is done with the eyes closed but you can keep your eyes open and look at a specific spot if you choose. Clear the thoughts out of your mind and attempt to simply sit with yourself. The point of meditation is to clear your mind. If you find yourself getting distracted simply and non-judgmentally bring your focus back to the meditation. You can also meditate on a specific topic. For example, if you fear speaking in front of people, you can meditate and only think about this topic as you sit quietly. Change your nonverbal communication. When we are feeling nervous, scared, or intimidated we often slouch in order hide or make our body small. If you are slouching you are telling the world non-verbally that you are not confident. Since behaviors are closely linked to feelings, if we change our body and nonverbal communication we can begin to feel differently. Standing and sitting up straight are great ways to exemplify confident and positive nonverbal communication. If you are standing, push your shoulders back. Stand up against the wall to flatten out your back. If you are sitting, make sure your back is straight against the chair instead of slouching forward. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is focusing on what you are currently doing, feeling, seeing, and what is going on in your environment. Mindfulness helps us focus on the here-and-now instead of worrying about the future or thinking about what has happened in the past. It is especially helpful when we find ourselves nervous about a scary event that is about to occur. Try fun ways to practice mindfulness such as eating a piece of candy while focusing first on how it feels and looks and then one how it tastes and feels inside your mouth. Focus only on the candy and your experience of eating it. Eat a small bit or piece of it at a time and really enjoy it. Pick any object in the room and focus on it. Look at it, explore it, touch it, pick it up, and examine all of the details about it. Next you can write down everything that you noticed about the object and share it with someone. Practice grounding exercises. Grounding can be especially helpful in times of nervousness, stress, and anxiety. Grounding helps you become centered and also serves as a momentary distraction from your emotion and refocuses your energy on something concrete. It is associated with activities such as naming all of the different objects in the room and their different uses. You could name all of the states or colors you can think of. Get regular physical exercise. Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce nervousness and anxiety. Find a way out to exercise that helps your nervousness. Do something that makes your blood flow and you'll kick out that stress from your body. Try fun activities like walking, jogging, hiking, swimming, biking, yoga, tennis or dancing. Avoid alcohol or other substances. Alcohol and other depressive substances may help you feel more relaxed in the short-term, but they do not help you get over your nervousness long-term. What substances actually do is provide a crutch for nervous situations so that you never learn how to deal with nervousness in healthy, adaptive ways. Instead, you could become dependent on that substance in order to reduce nervousness. Substance addiction can be very detrimental to your health and overall well-being. Avoid drinking too much caffeine. Coffee, soda, energy drinks – they all have caffeine, which revs you up instead of calming you down. Instead of drinking something that increases nervousness and stress, try drinking chamomile tea. If you drink caffeine daily, don't immediately eliminate it completely. You can slowly cut down your use over time. Focus on your goal, not your worry. The feeling of nervousness comes out of fear. We are worried about what could possibly happen, instead of focusing on what is happening now and what we want to happen. Sometimes we can worry so much about something bad will happen that we actually make that bad thing happen. For example, if you are really worried and thinking a lot about stumbling over your words during your speech, you might actually make that happen. This is called a self-fulling prophecy. Instead of dwelling on what might turn out badly, think about the positive things that you want to happen (such as speaking clearly, concisely, and with confidence) Visualize yourself successfully completing what you are nervous about. Think about how it will feel once you have accomplished it. Accept your feelings. Sometimes when we feel a negative emotion we want to push it away immediately or try to hide it. However, emotions exist for a reason – to give us information about what it going on so we can act accordingly. Reframe your thinking to focus on the idea that it is completely okay to feel nervous. Nervousness is a natural reaction and we all feel it from time to time. Be patient with yourself. Every time you notice you have a negative thought about your feeling such as, “Ugh, I feel so nervous. It's terrible.” Instead, say to yourself, “I'm feeling nervous and that is okay. It is a natural feeling and I can get through this.” Focus on one thing at a time. Instead of getting nervous and overwhelmed by the enormity of the situation, think only about a small part of the problem and work on that. Start out simple. Before attempting the entire thing, just do a bit of it. Then a bit more, then another bit more. Change your negative thoughts. When thinking about a particular situation or event people often have negative thoughts that make them feel more nervous or worried. These types of thoughts include: catastrophizing (thinking that the worst thing will happen), mind-reading (thinking you know what other people are thinking), and fortune telling (believing you know what will happen). Notice when you have these types of thoughts and immediately correct them. If you find yourself catastrophizing, for example, simply ask yourself, “Is the world really going to end if this bad thing happens? How bad will it really be? It is possible that it won't turn out that badly?” Think of a time when you felt very confident. Concentrate on positive thoughts such as good friends, times, laughter, and the like.	Distract yourself. Move around. Face your fear. Consider treatment. Do deep breathing exercises. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Meditate. Change your nonverbal communication. Practice mindfulness. Practice grounding exercises. Get regular physical exercise. Avoid alcohol or other substances. Avoid drinking too much caffeine. Focus on your goal, not your worry. Accept your feelings. Focus on one thing at a time. Change your negative thoughts.
https://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Mosquitoes-Away-at-Night	How to Keep Mosquitoes Away at Night	Mosquitoes have super itchy bites and can even make you sick, so it's important to keep them away at night. If you go outside, apply an insect repellent to your skin and wear long-sleeved t-shirts and pants. You should also avoid wearing any strong perfumes or lotions, since these can attract mosquitoes. If you have any puddles of water in your garden or containers filled with water, get rid of these, since they can attract mosquitoes. Another thing you can do is place geraniol or citronella candles every 15 inches where you're sitting to keep mosquitoes away when you're outside.	Remove all stagnant water from your garden. Check the whole garden for any puddles of water in toys, plates beneath flower pots, children's pools, and buckets. Even 1–2 fl oz (30–59 ml) of water is enough for mosquitoes to breed, so remove all of these areas of stagnant water if possible to prevent attracting mosquitoes to your home. Other areas that often have stagnant water in gardens are unused tires, trash cans, and bird baths. If your garden has areas of stagnant water that cannot be removed, such as a pond, simply stay away from these areas at night and keep any outdoor events as far away from the water as possible. Don't worry about your swimming pool attracting mosquitoes. Provided that the filter is working properly and that it's chlorinated, the mosquitoes won't be attracted to it. Apply insect repellent when you will be outdoors at night. Read the label on the insect repellent carefully, and reapply it as often as necessary. Put it on children over 2 months as well. Insect repellents usually contain DEET, picaridin, lemon or eucalyptus oil, and all of these are effective against mosquitoes. Don't spray the insect repellent directly on your face, as it could irritate your eyes. Spray it onto your hands first, and then rub it on your face. Cover your skin up as much as possible. Wear covered shoes and clothes that cover your arms and legs. Try to stick to light colors if possible, as mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors. Lightweight clothes are the most practical due to the heat in summer. Avoid wearing any strong smelling body products. Many strong perfumes, colognes, and lotions can actually attract mosquitoes towards you. Save these products for when you are indoors, or for when the weather is cooler. Floral scents tend to be especially attractive to mosquitoes. Pretreat any outdoor areas that you plan on using with a backyard repellent. Connect the bottle of repellent to a hose, and spray the perimeter of your garden as instructed. This is usually done around 24 hours before you plan to use the area at night. Read the label of the repellent carefully before you use it to check that the repellent is safe to use around children and pets. This will work to temporarily repel mosquitoes from the outdoor area. Place geraniol or citronella candles every 15 in (38 cm) in the outdoor area. Light the candles and strategically place them around the area that you will be using at night. Some candles can be hung, while others need to be placed on a surface. Citronella, geraniol, and neem oil are the most popular natural repellants for mosquitos, although they may have a shorter effectiveness than commercial repellants. Install window screens on all of the windows in rooms where people sleep. You can purchase preassembled screens from home improvement stores, or you can make your own by creating a fitted frame and attaching the screen. You can install the window screens yourself by fitting them to the window, or you can hire a professional to do this for you. Window screens let you keep the window open slightly during the warm summer months, but still keep out mosquitoes and other bugs. Placing window screens on bedroom windows is the most effective way to keep mosquitoes outside during summer. Put door strips in place. Install a door strip on on the bottom of each door that has a large gap below it. These are installed by cutting the strip to fit the door, and attaching it with either adhesive or screws. Door strips are easy and inexpensive to place. You can purchase door strips from home improvement stores. Door strips also have the added benefit of keeping the air in. This means that the temperature of the room is less likely to be influenced by the outdoor temperature. Sleep under a mosquito net. Hang a mosquito net above your bed so that your head and upper half of your body is protected. You can also purchase nets that are treated with insecticide for extra protection. Make sure that there is a gap between the mosquito net and your skin; otherwise;the mosquitoes can land straight on the net and still bite you. Turn a fan on to move the air around. A ceiling or a bedside fan will both do the job of shifting the air around, which makes it difficult for the mosquitoes to fly. It will also help to keep you cool during warm summer nights. Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, so a fan will also help to move the carbon dioxide that you exhale away from you. Use a smokeless mosquito coil. Plug in a mosquito vaporizer, and let it run for a couple of hours before you sleep. You can also use a timing device so that it switches off automatically. This means that by the time you go to bed, any mosquitoes in the room will be dead. Plug-in mosquito vaporizers are a safe, indoor alternative to mosquito coils. There is no evidence of any health risks associated with using these.	Remove all stagnant water from your garden. Apply insect repellent when you will be outdoors at night. Cover your skin up as much as possible. Avoid wearing any strong smelling body products. Pretreat any outdoor areas that you plan on using with a backyard repellent. Place geraniol or citronella candles every 15 in (38 cm) in the outdoor area. Install window screens on all of the windows in rooms where people sleep. Put door strips in place. Sleep under a mosquito net. Turn a fan on to move the air around. Use a smokeless mosquito coil.
https://www.wikihow.com/Repair-a-Scrape-on-Faux-Leather-Shoes	How to Repair a Scrape on Faux Leather Shoes	To easily remove a scrape from a faux leather shoe, wipe the affected area with a soft cloth and warm water, then dab it with a small amount of distilled white vinegar. The vinegar might cause the faux leather to swell as it covers up the scrape -- to fix this, simply buff the shoe with colorless shoe polish, using circular motions to spread it out evenly.	Wipe down the area with a soft cloth and warm water. Then dab the area with a little distilled white vinegar. Treat a small part of the affected area with the vinegar. Take a small dab of distilled white vinegar on a paper towel and apply it to an area around the scratch. The vinegar may cause the area to slightly swell. The faux leather will cover some of the scratches. The vinegar will also remove any stains like salt, cleaning the area. Buff the area with a colorless shoe polish. After you clean your shoes and apply the vinegar, wait until the area has dried. Then buff it out with a clear shoe polish. Apply the polish in a circular motion to spread it evenly over the area. Use medium pressure to evenly distribute the polish without harming the shoe. The clear shoe polish will not affect any of your shoe's color. The buffing will help blend the affected and unaffected areas together. Pick up some acrylic paint that matches the color of your shoes. Take your shoe or boot to a home improvement or craft store and match the color of paint to your shoe color. You can buy paint in a variety of finishes. Try to match the sheen of your shoe as best you can with flat, eggshell, or glossy paint. Acrylic paint works best for painting your scratches and scrapes. Buy a bottle of Modge Podge and or Shoe Goo at a craft store. Again, try to match the sheen of your shoe as closely as possible by getting matte, satin, or glossy Modge Podge. Modge Podge is an all-in-one sort of glue, sealer, and finish. You can use it on a variety of crafting projects. But it also works well for treating faux leather shoes. Shoe Goo is a similar product that has a variety of shoe-related purposes. Shoe Goo can be used to glue, seal, and finish as well. Shoe Goo is essentially rubber in a tube. Once it is applied and dried, it becomes a strong, flexible rubbery material. It will dry clear as well. Depending on the damage you are trying to repair, you may find one to be better than the other. Or, you may want to use both. Apply a small bit of your paint to the scratched area. You should dab just a bit of paint once the polish has dried to a more hidden area to test how the paint looks on your shoe. Dabbing a small bit of paint to test-treat the area will allow you to make sure that the paint color blends well with the color of your shoes. If it does, you're ready to continue. Gather all your repairing materials. You will now need your Modge Podge and or Shoe Goo, paint, paint brushes, small container for paint, paper towels, shoe polish, shoe spray, and a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper. You will want to use a small paintbrush so you only paint the scratches and not the larger area around the scratches. You can use a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper to remove any loose material around your scratches. Nail clippers will allow you to be more precise. Sandpaper may be better for larger areas that are closer to the sole of your shoes or boots. Use a nail clipper to clip off any material that is sticking out or hanging off the shoe. Your faux leather shoes or boots may have small flakes around your scratches. You want to remove these loose bits so you can cover up the scratch and not just press the broken flecks down. The area should be a smooth as possible. Again, nail clippers or even tweezers will allow you to remove any material in a specific area. However, if you have a larger area that needs to be repaired, the sandpaper will be more effective at smoothing these larger areas out. Paint carefully over the sections that need to be repaired. With your shoes wiped down again and free of any excess material, it's time to paint the scratches. Using your small paintbrush, dip the tip into your container holding your paint. You don't need a lot. Less is better so you don't cause the paint to transfer unevenly. Paint the scratches with smooth strokes. Let it sit for a minute or so. Wipe your brush on your paper towel to remove clumped paint. Let the paint dry and add another coat if needed. Repeat the process adding another coat using a little bit of paint at a time. Keep applying new coats until you have painted the scratches to your liking. Make sure to only use a small amount of paint with each coat. If the paint globs together you will end up with bubbles of paint on your shoes. Making the affected areas look uneven. Apply the Modge Podge or Shoe Goo. After the paint is fully dry, use a very light coat of Modge Podge or Shoe Goo and paint over the general area to seal it. It's best to use a different paint brush when applying the Modge Podge or Shoe Goo. If you are only using one brush, make sure to rinse it well and wipe off any paint with a paper towel before using it. After you've applied the Modge Podge or Shoe goo, wipe the brush on a piece of paper to get all the excess off. Then use the brush to carefully feather the edges of your painted area so that you don't have any visible lines. Shoe Goo is typically clear while Modge Podge paints on white. Don't worry if the treatment has a color to it when painting on. Once it dries it will dry clear. Polish your shoes with shoe polish. Once everything is dry, give your shoes or boots a good polish with the correct color polish to match your shoe. Polishing your shoes will help to fully blend all the areas of the shoe. Polish will smooth out any areas around your scratches that still stand out. As well as give your shoes a fresh look. Depending on the severity of your scratches, you may want to apply polish after your paint but before you seal the areas. Polishing the scratched area and then sealing will make the polish under your sealant more permanent. Clean up any other areas of your shoes or boots. Once you've treated the scratches, clean up any other areas that may still be dirty or need some work. If you have to wipe down most of your shoes, do so before polishing the entire shoe. Clean the rest of your shoes using the same method as before, with a clean cloth, water, and a little bit of white vinegar if you have salt or dirt you are trying to remove. Admire your awesome work by completely cleaning your shoes so that your pair looks as good as new. Let everything dry completely before wearing your shoes. If you wear your shoes or boots before letting everything set and dry you could cause cracks and scratches to reopen. Spray and protect your shoes with waterproof spray. Go the extra step and give your shoes or boots one more element of protection. Use a waterproof spray and or shoe lube wax to protect your shoes from salt stains, water, and dirt. This extra protective step will help to keep the treated areas from showing again. It will also prevent new areas from becoming as damaged. If you spray your shoes, do so in a ventilated area. Make sure that whatever spray or lube you are using is suitable for your faux leather shoes.	Wipe down the area with a soft cloth and warm water. Buff the area with a colorless shoe polish. Pick up some acrylic paint that matches the color of your shoes. Buy a bottle of Modge Podge and or Shoe Goo at a craft store. Apply a small bit of your paint to the scratched area. Gather all your repairing materials. Use a nail clipper to clip off any material that is sticking out or hanging off the shoe. Paint carefully over the sections that need to be repaired. Let the paint dry and add another coat if needed. Apply the Modge Podge or Shoe Goo. Polish your shoes with shoe polish. Clean up any other areas of your shoes or boots. Spray and protect your shoes with waterproof spray.
https://www.wikihow.com/Attract-Birds-to-Your-Garden	How to Attract Birds to Your Garden	To attract birds to your garden, try putting out a variety of tray feeders, house feeders, tube feeders, and suet feeders, depending on what kinds of birds you want to attract. Next, fill the feeders with an assortment of foods, like sunflower seeds, commercial seed mixes, suet, and nectar, to appeal to different kinds of birds. Be sure to clean your feeders regularly and replace the seeds every 2 to 3 days to prevent the development of harmful fungi and bacteria!	Choose appropriate feeders. In order to decide on suitable feeders, you should research the types of birds in your area. This way, you can purchase a feeder that is appropriate for local birds. Regardless of the type of feeder you choose, make sure that you clean it regularly and replace the seeds every 2 to 3 days to prevent the development of harmful fungi and bacteria. Here are the most common types of feeders and some of the types of birds they will attract to your garden: Tray feeders: Attract pigeons , starlings, and sparrows. Use a tray feeder that has a screened, rather than solid, bottom in order to allow for drainage. Water build up after rain can cause seeds to rot and facilitate the development of bacteria. Also bird droppings can contaminate the food. House feeders: Attract finches, blue jays, cardinals, buntings, grosbeaks, sparrows, chickadees, and titmice. The feeders are covered and, therefore, the seeds are protected from water and droppings. You can mount hopper feeders on a pole or suspend them from a tree. Tube feeders: Are cylindrical feeders with tiny feeding holes to allow for smaller seeds, such as Nyjer. These feeders often have small perches and attract smaller birds such as finches, sparrows, titmice, chickadees, and grosbeaks. Suet feeders: Are constructed of wire or plastic mesh and can be nailed or tied to a tree trunk, suspended, or attached to a hopper feeder. These feeders attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, blue jays, and starlings. Provide a variety of bird food. Different types of birds eat different types of food. If you want to attract a variety of birds to your yard, you will need to put out multiple feeders with different types of seeds. For instance, try sunflower seeds, nyger seeds, seed mixes, suet, and nectar. Use these helpful tips in order to choose the food that is best for the birds within your local area: Sunflower seeds: Are the most popular seeds and will attract a large variety of birds to your garden including blue jays, cardinals, finches, chickadees, nuthatches, and sparrows. You can also purchase sunflower seeds that have already been removed from their shells in order to avoid a large mess beneath your feeder. Nyjer seeds: Are very small, high quality seeds that attract a variety of finches, indigo buntings, pine siskins, and common redpolls. Because these seeds are so small, they require a special feeder with smaller holes, such as a tube feeder. Seed mixes: Are popular among new birders because they offer a variety of seeds and attract a range of bird species. They can be quite messy, though, because birds will pick through the seeds to find what they like. This behaviour will attract ground feeders such as doves, juncos, sparrows, and even squirrels. Suet: Is a great source of protein for birds, especially during the winter months. It consists of a cake of animal fat that is sometimes covered in seeds. In order to provide birds with suet, you will need to use a special suet feeder. Suet will attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, wrens, and jays, and starlings. Nectar: Is a combination of sugar and water and requires a special feeder. Typically, nectar is used to feed hummingbirds. To make hummingbird nectar you will need to dissolve one part sugar into four parts hot water. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before putting it into the feeder. Jelly or oranges: Are used to attract orioles. Use a specialty oriole feeder and bird-safe jelly or jam. If you'd rather not provide preserves, cut oranges will also attract this songbird. Install feeders in a safe location. You should install your feeder in a safe space in order to avoid window collisions and predators. Feeders should be installed either within 1 meter (3 feet) of a window or more than 9 meters (30 feet) away from a window in order to prevent death from collision. You should also situate feeders relatively close to natural shelter such as trees or shrubs in order to provide both a resting place and quick shelter if a hawk or predator bird is in the area. That being said, don't place the feeder too close to the bushes because they can also provide a hiding place for other predators such as cats. A distance of about 3 meters (10 feet) is ideal. Maintain your feeders. It is important to change bird seed regularly (typically every 2 to 3 days) and wash the feeder with soap and water every few weeks. This will help remove any harmful bacteria and fungi that can develop as a result of stagnant water and bird droppings. It is especially important to clean feeders regularly during periods of rainy or wet weather. Add a water feature to your garden. Birds need a fresh, clean source of water for drinking and bathing. Setting up a water source will help to attract birds to your garden. Use a bird bath that is 2.5-10cm (1-4 inches) deep in order to attract a variety of different species. Alternatively, a pond or large fountain will also attract birds to your garden. Add rocks or twigs to the bird bath in order to provide a spot for birds to perch. Birds are attracted to the sound of running water, so a fountain may help get more birds into your garden. Change water in a bird bath every 2-3 days and place the baths 3 meters (10 feet) from dense cover that predators may use for hiding. Hang a nest box. You can help attract birds to your garden and encourage them to stay and nest by hanging up nest boxes. Nest boxes can be purchased at local pet supply stores. These boxes come in multiple different varieties and some boxes are more suitable to nesting than others. Take these tips into consideration when shopping for a nest box for your garden: Choose a box made with insulating material. Look for a nest box made from thick wood (15-19mm thick) such as cedar, oak, or beech. Thinner woods, such as pine will not last as long. A nest box made out of ceramic will likely be too hot or too cold for chicks to survive. Choose a box that is the right size for the bird you want to attract. Different birds will need different sized nest boxes. Do not get a box with a perch. Perches are not necessary for nest boxes and can actually provide a way for predators such as squirrels, cats, and weasels to access eggs and chicks living in the nest box. You can also make your own nesting box. Install the nest box in a safe and quiet location. Nest boxes should be hung up early in the spring before birds begin to nest. It is very important that you choose a safe location so that birds will feel safe and remain nesting in your garden each year. Situate your nest box at least 3 meters off the ground and in an area that is sheltered from the weather. Make sure that nest boxes are not positioned too close to bird feeders or other nest boxes because this may lead to competition, and too much activity in the area could disrupt a nesting pair. Clean out the nest box once a year to encourage occupancy. Provide birds with nesting materials. Help birds with nest-making by putting out materials they can use to build their nests. You can purchase nesting materials such as wool and string or you can gather your own nesting material and place it in the garden for the birds. For example, you can provide birds with pet hair, lint, or grass clippings. Just place the materials into the hollow of a tree or attach them to a pile of twigs. Plant native trees and shrubs. Local birds love native plants because they provide a great food source. Habitat loss is one of the leading causes of population declines among birds, and as a result, it is very important to grow native plant species. Select a variety of native plants that will offer birds year round food in the form of berries, nuts, and nectar. The best way to create a plentiful garden year round, is to mimic the plant ecosystem native to the area. Plants will also give birds shelter from potential predators, and natural nesting sites. Here are a few plant suggestions: Black-eyed Susans and Sunflowers: Are an excellent source of food for some birds because their seeds and flowers are edible. Ferns, thistles, and sumacs: Are great for producing materials that birds use while constructing nests. Crabapples, Dogwoods, and Serviceberries: Are a great source of food and provide birds with small edible fruits and berries. Coniferous trees: Pines and Spruce trees, for example, provide birds with cover and protection from predator species as well as sap and seeds for eating. They also make great nesting sites for many birds. Deciduous trees: Oak, Cherry, and Hickory trees, to name a few, provide birds with nesting sites as well as multiple food sources. For instance, these trees often produce edible nuts and are home to a variety of insects. Keep dead trees in your garden. Dead trees can provide birds with a source of shelter and food. For example, dead trees will often contain hollow areas and alcoves that birds can use for nesting or to seek shelter from the weather. Insects are also often found on dead trees and can provide birds with a great source of food. Create a brush pile. Brush piles can provide birds with an area to hunt, roost, and even nest. Begin by putting down a few large logs, then add some smaller branches and leaves. This is relatively easy and can be a great way to make use of garden clippings after you have pruned the trees, hedges, and shrubs in your garden. Brush piles also contain many insects and will provide ground feeders with an excellent food source. For instance, some bird species will never land on, or use, a bird feeder because they like to eat insects off the ground. Robins, Towhees, and Thrashers, for example, will use these piles as a food source. Remove invasive plant species from your garden. Invasive plants will compete with native plants for space, water, and sunlight. They can often out-compete the plants that are preferred by local bird and insect populations. As a result, you should minimize and remove the number of invasive species that are planted within your garden. Reduce the lawn area in your yard. Large areas of manicured lawn provides very little of substance for bird populations. If you want to attract birds to your garden, you should reduce the lawn area and ensure that the garden is filled with local plants, water sources, and feeders. Manicured grass is essentially wasted space and requires more maintenance in the form of mowing, watering, and fertilizing.	Choose appropriate feeders. Provide a variety of bird food. Install feeders in a safe location. Maintain your feeders. Add a water feature to your garden. Hang a nest box. Install the nest box in a safe and quiet location. Provide birds with nesting materials. Plant native trees and shrubs. Keep dead trees in your garden. Create a brush pile. Remove invasive plant species from your garden. Reduce the lawn area in your yard.
https://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Hedgehog-Get-Used-to-Handling	How to Help Your Hedgehog Get Used to Handling	To help your hedgehog get used to handling, approach it slowly and gently pick it up from underneath, since you want to avoid getting pricked by its quills. If your hedgehog responds well to being held, hold it in your lap on top of a cloth so it can get used to you and your scent. At this point, try feeding your hedgehog a treat like mealworms so it has the chance to develop positive associations with you. Don't worry if your hedgehog rolls into a ball, since this is its natural defence mechanism. Instead, focus on spending at least 30 minutes a day handling it so it becomes used to you.	Speak softly. Hedgehogs are naturally shy creatures, and will need to feel safe. Talk quietly around your hedgehog, especially when you first bring it home. Speak to it when you come near it, so that it will get used to the sound of your voice. Approach slowly. You want to show your hedgehog that you are friendly and not a threat, so move slowly and carefully when you are near it. Give it a few moments to notice you before you attempt to pick it up. Do not be alarmed if your hedgehog hisses, clicks, or puffs up its spines when it sees you. These are instinctual responses, and should go away in time, as your hedgehog becomes more used to you. Try to pick up the hedgehog. Using two cupped hands, reach for your pet. Start from underneath, feeling for the animal's soft fur belly and avoiding its quills. Reach smoothly. If you jerk your hands, it may sense danger and not want to be picked up. You do not need to wear gloves when handling your hedgehog, just try to avoid its spines. If you are pricked, it may sting a little but should not cause serious injury. Hold the hedgehog. Once you are able to cup your hands around your pet, lift it upwards. Many hedgehog owners find it easiest to hold the hedgehog in one hand and support its back with their other. Your hedgehog may not want to be petted, so just let it sniff your hands for now. If the hedgehog acts like it wants to get away, let it go and try picking it up again later. Do not squeeze or hold the hedgehog forcefully, as it may then associate you with danger. Try to get it to sit in your lap. If your hedgehog takes well to being held, sit down with it. Hold it in your lap, perhaps on top of a cloth. The hedgehog may still not want to be petted, but you can let it sniff some more and get used to you. Be patient if your hedgehog rolls into a ball. Hedgehogs are known for rolling themselves into a ball when alarmed. This is a natural defense mechanism, so there is no need to take it personally. If yours rolls into a ball while you are holding it, be patient. It will probably unroll itself after a while and sniff some more. Offer treats. Giving your hedgehog something tasty while you are handling it will make it form positive associations with you. Mealworms, for instance, are a favorite treat of hedgehogs, and can be obtained from many pet supply stores. Let the hedgehog get used to your smell. Picking your hedgehog up will give it a chance to get more used to you. You may be able to speed things up by taking a t-shirt you have worn for a day and placing inside your hedgehog's cage. You can also offer a cloth or towel that you have used. The fabric will carry your smell, which the hedgehog can sniff and get accustomed to. You should wash your hands before and after handling your hedgehog, but use unscented soap. Handle your hedgehog often. The more you try to pick up and talk to your hedgehog, the sooner it will feel safe around you. Try spending at least 30 minutes a day with it. Even if your hedgehog rolls up or hisses, be persistent and calm, and continue to offer it treats. In time, the two of you should get along well. Try playing with your hedgehog in the evening. Hedgehogs are basically nocturnal creatures. This means that they will typically sleep during the day and will likely be more active around dusk and at night. If you want your hedgehog to get used to being handled, make an attempt when it is most active and playful. Make sure the hedgehog is well-fed. When your hedgehog feels like it has a good food source, it will be more likely to bond with you. Hedgehogs naturally eat mostly insects, so you can offer yours crickets, mealworms, and other treats that are available at pet supply stores. Earthworms are another favorite food (look for some at a bait store). Hedgehogs can also eat cooked protein, such as small cubes of chicken. Plant material is hard for hedgehogs to digest, so give yours vegetables and fruits only sparingly. Hedgehogs should always have fresh water available. A plastic bottle like one used for pet rabbits will work just fine. Give your hedgehog a space to play. Your hedgehog will enjoy having some room to run around and have fun. A plastic wheel, such as one used for hamsters, is a good item to place in its cage. Your hedgehog will also enjoy having a place to hide, such as a sleep sac or plastic box. If your pet feels safe and happy, it will bond with you more quickly. You can also offer your hedgehog cat or dog toys to play with. Do make sure, however, that they have no parts that the hedgehog's claws could become stuck it. Keep your hedgehog comfortable. Hedgehogs need warm environments, typically between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If your hedgehog is too hot or cold, it may become lethargic or irritable, and may not like being handled. If your hedgehog's room is not quite warm enough, you can offer a supplemental heat source, such as a heat lamp, in addition to the warm dry bedding in its cage. House your hedgehog alone. Hedgehogs will normally want to live alone. Males in particular should not be caged together, since they may fight to the death. As long as your hedgehog feels safe and not threatened, it will likely bond with you. Give the hedgehog time to adjust. Especially when you first bring it home, your hedgehog may not want to be bothered or handled. This is completely normal. Once your hedgehog has had some time to learn about its new home and owner, it will start to bond with you. In the meantime, continue to talk softly to it, offer it treats, and try to pick it up when it seems willing.	Speak softly. Approach slowly. Try to pick up the hedgehog. Hold the hedgehog. Try to get it to sit in your lap. Be patient if your hedgehog rolls into a ball. Offer treats. Let the hedgehog get used to your smell. Handle your hedgehog often. Try playing with your hedgehog in the evening. Make sure the hedgehog is well-fed. Give your hedgehog a space to play. Keep your hedgehog comfortable. House your hedgehog alone. Give the hedgehog time to adjust.
https://www.wikihow.com/Pass-the-Texas-Driving-Test	How to Pass the Texas Driving Test	If you're looking for an easy way to pass the Texas driving test, practice the four main skill areas, which are control, observation, positioning, and signaling. For example, work on staying in your lane to get a good positioning score and paying attention to other drivers to pick up good marks for observation. During the test, you'll also need to prove your basic driving skills, including parallel parking and obeying traffic signs. Additionally, you should keep both hands on the wheel at all times and maintain good posture.	Complete a course in driver's education. If you are under 25 years old, you'll have to complete a driver's education course before you can even take the driving test. You can begin the course as young as 14, but you won't be able to apply for your learner's permit until you are at least 15. If you are over 18 and have a valid license, or if you have a valid license from another state, you won't be required to take a driving portion of the test, though it could be requested by DPS. Those under 18, however, are required to take the test, even with a valid license. There are a few different options available for you driver's training. You could learn at a for-profit driving school, a public school driving program, or a parent taught version, too. Fulfill your practice hours. After completing your classroom hours and passing the written exam for your learner's permit, you'll need to put in some practice time. Before your driving test, you'll need to have had your permit for at least six months, practiced at least 30 hours behind the wheel, and turned 16 years old. When you take and pass the test, you get your provisional license. Provisional licenses are generally for young drivers over the age of 16 but under 18. These licenses have some restrictions until you turn 18, when you will be issued your official license. Schedule your appointment. Since driving tests are administered by DPS, you'll have to make an appointment at your local DPS office. In most cases, this can be done on the official Texas DPS homepage under the "More Online Services" tab. Choose a time of day that you're alert and at your best. For example, if you're a morning person, you might want to schedule your appointment earlier in the day. You may want to avoid scheduling your test for rush hour or lunch time. Increased traffic can add unnecessary stress to your test. Assess your vehicle before the test. Before you begin the test, the testing agent will check that your car is safe and legal to drive. Failing any one part of the vehicle assessment could result in you failing the test, even if your driving is perfect. Be sure your car has: Two license plates permanently attached to the front and back of the car, excluding out-of-state and temporary plates. A working speedometer, horn, front and back turn signals, seatbelts, wipers, headlights, brake lights, and taillights. A minimum of one review mirror, either inside or outside the vehicle, and a front passenger door that opens normally both inside and outside. Current registration, inspection, and insurance. Be careful where insurance is concerned. You cannot be listed as an "excluded driver." Arrive to your appointment early. You never know when traffic or some other unpleasant surprise might cause you to be late. Additionally, feeling rushed to get to your test on time can make you even more anxious. A moment to calm yourself could significantly improve your test results. When you arrive early, you'll have extra time to do things that relax you, like listening to music, reading a book, drinking a cup of coffee, and so on. Present the necessary documents to the testing agent. In addition to your license, inspection, and registration, you'll also have to present a valid form of state issued ID. After these documents have been verified by the agent, your vehicle assessment will begin. Valid forms of primary ID include: state driver's license or ID card not yet expired two years, valid passport, permanent resident card, temporary resident card, unexpired military IDs, and more. The vehicle assessment portion of the test will only involve your testing agent checking that your vehicle is safe and legal. You likely won't be asked questions at this point unless something is wrong. Ask questions before starting the driving test. Different testing locations may have a different setup, and you may want to inquire with your testing agent about the course or the agent's expectations. However, once you begin the driving test, the agent is generally not permitted to carry on casual conversation. Make car adjustments before starting the car. Right when you hop in the car, your testing agent will be watching to see if you perform your pre-start duties. These involve adjusting the mirrors, your seat, fastening your seatbelt, and knowing the car controls. Even if your car is already adjusted to your comfort, make small adjustments to show that you have good driving habits. Some testing agents can be very strict about the order of the test. Check with your testing agent before getting into your car, making adjustments, and turning it on. Demonstrate your ability in the four main skill areas. Your testing agent will evaluate your driving test with regard to control, observation, positioning, and signaling. Failing to do these legally and safely will result in points, and too many points result in failing the test. Control relates to how well you are able to make the car do what you intend. For example, putting the car in reverse when you meant to put it in drive or struggling to turn cleanly would indicate poor control. A good score in observation will come from you always keeping traffic in view and responding to potential problems proactively. Your positioning score will depend on your ability to stay in your lane consistently. Drifting, weaving, or favoring one side of the lane over another will hurt this score. As long as you always remember to use your turn signals where appropriate, you can expect a strong score in this skill area. Prove your basic driving proficiency. This includes many things, all of which should have been covered in your driver's education course. The exact areas you are tested on can vary, though there are some features you can expect on nearly any driving test. These include: Parallel parking Backing up your vehicle for 15 feet in a straight line Defensive driving Obeying all traffic signs and signals, especially stop signs Stopping quickly from a speed of 20 mph without skidding the tires Keeping proper posture, with both hands on the wheel at all times Receive your results. After your test is finished, the testing agent will inform you whether or not you passed the test. Following this, you can expect detailed feedback on your driving strengths and weaknesses. If you didn't pass this time around, you still have 90 days to try two more times to pass the test. If 90 days have passed since your last driving test, or if you've failed the test three times in 90 days, you'll have to file a new application and pay the application fee once again. Make a practice test. With a few cones or other place markers, like boxes, you can create your own practice driving test in your driveway, yard, or in an empty parking lot. You should especially target trouble areas for practice, like parallel parking. To create a test spot for parallel parking, set two cones or markers 25 feet apart from each other seven inches away from a curb. Coach yourself through anxiety. Nerves from your driving test might make you overly critical of your ability and hurt your performance. When you feel anxiety, confront it directly and mentally encourage yourself. For example, you might say something like: "It's only natural to be nervous. Lots of people get nervous about tests. I've worked hard and am a careful driver. I can do this!" "I don't usually feel nervous when driving. I'm going to do my best, and if I need to, I can always take it again." Take your time. As long as you are performing your driving maneuvers safely and legally, you don't need to rush to make a turn, merge into a lane, or pull into a parking spot. Similarly, take your time answering any oral questions during the driving test. It's better to take your time and do things properly than rush and get a worse score. Remember to breathe. When you get nervous or anxious, without realizing it you might end up holding your breath or breathing shallowly. This can make you feel worse. Take deep, full breaths slowly to help calm yourself during the test. Stress related shallow breathing can cause panic attacks in some people. Stop panic attacks before they start by regulating your breathing with deep, full breaths. Breathing in and out on a count can also help you calm yourself. For example, you might breathe in slowly and completely while counting to ten, hold the breath for a moment, then breathe out slowly and completely, again while counting to ten.	Complete a course in driver's education. Fulfill your practice hours. Schedule your appointment. Assess your vehicle before the test. Arrive to your appointment early. Present the necessary documents to the testing agent. Ask questions before starting the driving test. Make car adjustments before starting the car. Demonstrate your ability in the four main skill areas. Prove your basic driving proficiency. Receive your results. Make a practice test. Coach yourself through anxiety. Take your time. Remember to breathe.
https://www.wikihow.com/Roast-Marshmallows	How to Roast Marshmallows	All you need to enjoy roasted marshmallows is a fire, roasting sticks, and marshmallows of course! Start the fire earlier in the day so that hot coals are ready for when you want to roast marshmallows. Get roasting sticks such as metal stakes or kebab sticks. Poke one marshmallow onto the pointed end of each stick. You can add more than one marshmallow to each stick, however, it's easier to roast the marshmallow perfectly if there is only one. Hold the end of the roasting stick and position the marshmallow over hot coals where the fire has burnt out. Gradually rotate the marshmallow over the coals as it turns a light brown color. Once the marshmallow is as caramelized as you like it, take it away from the firepit and wait for 30 - 60 seconds before you eat it.	Build a fire. Ideally, start this an hour in advance so you have time to get perfect roasting coals. There are three successful ingredients to a good campfire (plus a safe fire pit and a way to light it, of course): A pile of dry tinder, such as paper, grass, dryer lint, or char cloth. If you didn't bring any and the weather is wet, collect pine cones or take shavings from inside a split log. Small twigs to use as kindling. Build it gradually outward and upward from small to large, leaving plenty of space for air. Dry branches about the size of your forearm, added gradually once the fire catches. Choose your roasting sticks. These should be about as long as an adult's arm, sturdy, and pointed. Try one of these: Metal stakes or kebab sticks. These can get too hot to touch, so choose ones that are extra-long or have a wooden handle Hardwood sticks, sap-free and whittled to a blunt point. Storebought marshmallow roasters Poke a marshmallow onto the stick. Make sure the stick goes all the way through the marshmallow to prevent slipping. If the marshmallow can slide easily along the stick, you'll have to be careful not to tip the stick down into the fire. You can stack on several marshmallows at once, but it's easier to get a good toasted surface with just one at a time. Roast your marshmallow over hot coals. Once your fire has been burning for a while, some of the wood will burn out and turn it glowing coals. A spot right above these coals is the perfect area to roast marshmallows. The heat from this makeshift oven will caramelize that sugar perfectly, and there are no gouts of fire to ruin the majestic white goo. Turn gradually. Rotate the stick as you go so the heat toasts the marshmallow evenly on all sides. You'll see the outer surface turn brown as it cooks. You can either keep up a steady rotation until the marshmallow is light brown all over, or cook one side until it's done, then rotate and start again on another side. Sometimes, the marshmallow will sag down and fail to turn when you rotate the stick. Stab it or prop it up with a second stick to fix this. Expect charcoal if you put the marshmallow directly in the fire. Sticking a marshmallow into the flame will cause it to catch fire. You can blow it out, but you'll end up with a bitter, black layer of charcoal. Unless you love to set your toaster to 11, try to avoid this. Never shake the stick or jerk it back violently when the marshmallow catches fire. Silly though it sounds, a flaming molten marshmallow can cause a painful burn. Take care when holding marshmallows above a flame. Unlike the coals, which just radiate heat, the flames also send a stream of hot gases traveling upward. This second type of heat (called convection) will burn your marshmallow much faster. So even if the flame is well below your marshmallow, you can still end up turning half of it black or even setting it on fire. Usually it's worth the extra minute or two to cook it over coals instead. Eat the marshmallow. Some people like to pull off the crisp brown layer and eat it first, then devour the hot goo inside. If your marshmallow accidentally burned black, you can pull off this layer and throw it in the fire instead. And of course, some of your friends have already finished scarfing the entire jumbo marshmallow in one bite while you were reading this. Careful — the marshmallow will be very hot. Wait at least 30-60 seconds after pulling it out of the fire. Roast marshmallows under the broiler. European nobles probably kept a fireplace in every room just so they could eat marshmallows on a whim. In these dark days of the central heating unit, you may need to rely on your oven's broiler setting instead. Lay the marshmallows in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place on the middle rack under the broiler and watch it like a hawk. Once they brown – within a minute or two — rotate them with a spatula and toast the other side. Move the sheet to the upper rack if the marshmallows aren't browning. Toast on a gas stove instead. This method gives you the fun of holding a marshmallow roasting stick, but there are downsides. It will be difficult to get an even toast, and if you overcook them the goo can make a mess dripping on your stovetop. Hold the marshmallows at the edge of the flame to avoid dripping onto the pilot light or other mechanisms. You can use a fork to toast them, but it may blacken if it gets too hot. And remember the fork will be scalding hot before you stick it in your mouth. Make S'mores. This American classic is a kid's favorite, and super easy to make: Break off a square of graham cracker about the size of your marshmallow. (Substitute another crisp, sweet biscuit if graham crackers are not available near you.) Cover with a square of chocolate. Drop the fresh-toasted marshmallow onto the chocolate. Press down with a second piece of graham cracker, squishing the hot marshmallow down. This will partially melt the chocolate and make a delicious, gooey mess. Make a banana boat. Here's another quirky way to enjoy your marshmallows: Slice a long slit through the skin of a banana. Scoop out a trench from the banana along this slit. Fill the trench with mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips. Wrap in foil and place on campfire coals, on a grill, or a baking sheet in a 300ºF (150ºC) oven. Cook for 5–15 minutes, checking frequently. The longer you wait, the more brown and caramelized the banana will get. Drop your marshmallows onto hot cocoa or dessert. If you thought normal marshmallows were decadent in cocoa, you may need to sit down for the toasted variety. These also work great on ice cream or milkshakes, especially vanilla or chocolate.	Build a fire. Choose your roasting sticks. Poke a marshmallow onto the stick. Roast your marshmallow over hot coals. Turn gradually. Expect charcoal if you put the marshmallow directly in the fire. Take care when holding marshmallows above a flame. Eat the marshmallow. Roast marshmallows under the broiler. Toast on a gas stove instead. Make S'mores. Make a banana boat. Drop your marshmallows onto hot cocoa or dessert.
https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Your-Golf-Handicap	How to Calculate Your Golf Handicap	To get your golf handicap, you'll need to calculate your Handicap Index, then use that to figure out your handicap for each course you play at. You can calculate your Handicap Index by first taking a sample of 5 of your scores from an 18-hole course and adjusting them downward to reflect the maximum score for any hole where you shot over the maximum. This will give you your Adjusted Gross Score. Then, you can use your Adjusted Gross Score along with the Course Rating and Slope Rating for that course in a formula to find your Handicap Differential. You can then use your Handicap Differential in another formula to get your Handicap Index. When you have that, you can multiply it by the Slope Rating for whatever course you're playing at, then divide by 113 to get your handicap for that particular course.	Find your adjusted gross score. To calculate your Handicap Index, you'll first need a minimum of five golf scores (and no more than 20). Gather at least five scores 18-hole scores or ten 9-hole scores and use them to calculate your Adjusted Gross Score. To determine your Adjusted Gross Score (AGS), total up the number of strokes taken during a round, then adjust for the maximum per-hole scores (determined by the USGA's Equitable Stroke Control guidelines). Most golf courses make the information on maximum per-hole scores available to the general public. Check the course's website or inquire at the clubhouse. For example, if you took 8 strokes on a hole whose maximum-per hole score is 5, you would count 5 strokes (not 8) for that hole when adding up your total number of strokes for the game. Calculate your Handicap Differential. Once you have your AGS, use it to determine your handicap differential. The equation for a Handicap Differential is the AGS minus Course rating, multiplied by 113, and divided by the Slope Rating, or (AGS - Course Rating) x 113 / Slope Rating. The Course Rating is the numerical value given by the UGSA to each set of tees on a course. It approximates the number of strokes it should take a scratch golfer to complete the course. Most courses make this information available via the course website or at the clubhouse. The Slope Rating shows the difficulty of a course for an average golfer and is calculated by comparing the Course Rating to the scores of bogey golfers. Most golf courses make the Slope Rating available to their guests; again, check their website or at the clubhouse. For example, say your AGS is 85, the Course Rating is 69.3, and the Slope Rating is 117. You would have the equation (AGS - Course Rating) x 113 / Slope Rating, or (85 - 69.3) x 113 / 117, which results in a Handicap Differential of 15.2. Calculate your Handicap Index. The formula for your Handicap Index is the sum of your differentials divided by the number of differentials, multiplied by 0.96, or (Sum of Differentials / Number of Differentials) x 0.96. The figure of 0.96 in the equation represents the “bonus for excellence” that the UGSA has figured into the Handicap Index. Determine the number of differentials to be used. If you're using 5-6 scores, use the lowest differential; if you have scores from 7-8 rounds, use the lowest two differentials; if you have scores from 9-10 rounds, use the lowest three differentials; and so on). You can use up to 20 scores (for which you would use the 10 lowest differentials). For more detail on how many differentials to use, see the UGSA Handicap Differentials Chart. For example, if you're using 8 scores, you'll be using the lowest two differentials. Let's say your two lowest differentials are 10 and 11. To average them, add them together, and then divide the resulting number by 2. Then multiply the result by 0.96, and drop any digits beyond the tenths place. The equation would look like this: 10 + 11 = 21; 21 / 2 = 10.5; 10.5 x 0.96 = 10.08. Dropping the digit beyond the tenths place gives you a handicap index of 10.0 (remember not to round up). Calculate your Handicap Index. If you haven't already done so, you'll need to calculate your Handicap Index in order to determine your Course Handicap (see previous section). Your Course Handicap takes into account your ability and the course's difficulty in order to show you your handicap for that particular course, or, in other words, how many strokes--based on your Handicap Index--you can deduct from your final score for this particular course. Find the Slope Rating of your course. Most golf courses make this information available to players at the club house. Look for the course's Slope Rating on the course website or ask an employee at the course's clubhouse. Calculate your Course Handicap. Once you have your Handicap Index and the course's Slope Rating, you can total up your Course Handicap using the formula: (Handicap Index) x (Slope Rating) / 113. Round to the nearest whole number. You divide by 113 because it represents the Standard Slope Rating established by the UGSA. Many courses offer conversion charts that allow you to skip the formula altogether when looking up your Course Handicap. The UGSA also offers a comprehensive listing of Course Handicap conversion charts specific to the course you'll be playing on. For example, if you have a handicap index of 10.0 and a slope rating of 117, you would use the following equation: (10.0 x 117) / 113, which results in a course handicap of 10.3. Go to the range. The more practice you have with your strokes, the better your performance on the links will be. Make it a habit to frequent the range regularly and often. Use your practice at the range to perfect your stroke, which will translate into better form when it counts. Check your equipment. Having ill-fitting or over-used equipment can have a noticeably negative impact on your game. Check that your equipment is still in good working order (no disintegrating grips, no worn-down grooves, etc.). If it isn't, invest in replacements. Get your equipment properly fitted to you. Having equipment properly sized to your body can make a significant difference to the quality of your game. Challenge yourself. Challenging yourself will help keep your skills sharp and diversified. Play different courses. Don't get stuck only playing at your home course--challenge yourself by playing on new and different courses that will help you practice a variety of skills. Play in less-than-ideal conditions. If it's windy, rainy, or otherwise less-than-ideal outside, don't stay home--instead, challenge yourself by playing in the more difficult conditions. Doing so will help you develop a broader, more diverse range of skills that you can then use to your advantage when playing in comparatively easier conditions.	Find your adjusted gross score. Calculate your Handicap Differential. Calculate your Handicap Index. Calculate your Handicap Index. Find the Slope Rating of your course. Calculate your Course Handicap. Go to the range. Check your equipment. Challenge yourself.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Dye-from-Hair	How to Remove Dye from Hair	The best way to remove dye from your hair is to create a mixture of equal parts dandruff shampoo and baking soda. Shampoo the mixture into your hair, then let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. You may have to repeat this a few times in order to completely remove the dye.	Purchase dandruff shampoo. You can get this at any drug or grocery store. It will be labelled clearly as a dandruff product. Head & Shoulders and Original Formula Prell are popular options. Dandruff shampoo is a little more heavy-duty than normal shampoo; people with dandruff have excess sebum that causes the skin to flake off, necessitating a stronger formula. Grab some baking soda. Make sure it's baking soda and not baking powder. The packaging often looks similar, but baking powder will not work for this. Baking soda is a natural (although not strong) bleaching agent. Mix the shampoo and baking soda together in equal parts. You can mix them together in a container, or just pour equal parts of each into the palm of your hand. It doesn't have to be exact! Shampoo your hair with the mixture. Work up a nice lather, then let the mixture sit on your hair for a few minutes before you rinse it out. Rinse thoroughly. You'll see the hair color running out when you rinse. You can wash your hair with this solution several times, if necessary. This works best if you have recently dyed your hair, rather than several months later. Mix four or five drops of dish soap with regular shampoo. Palmolive and Dawn are two popular dish soaps you can try. Mix it with a quarter-sized amount of your regular shampoo. Wet your hair and apply the mixture. Rub up a soapy lather, allowing the dish soap to penetrate deeply into the hair. Lather your hair for at least a couple of minutes. Rinse your hair thoroughly. Dish soap causes hair to become very dry and strips out natural oils, so be sure to rinse it out thoroughly. You will probably have to repeat this technique more than once, but because dish soap is so harsh, don't repeat it too many times in a row. Check your hair after each application of dish soap. The results won't be drastic right away, but you should start to see the color fade significantly after doing this for two to three days. Follow up with a deep conditioner every time. Always follow the last rinse with a deep conditioning treatment such as hot oil. Dish soap is extremely drying; your strands will need a dose of hydration every time you use it. You can even sit under a heated dryer to increase the effectiveness of the conditioner. Make a paste out of Vitamin C tablets. If you dyed your hair a darker color with a semi-permanent dye (one that claims to wash out in 28 shampoos) and only a couple of days have passed, try this technique. Dump a bunch of vitamin C tablets in a bowl, add hot water, and crush with a spoon to make a thick paste. Apply the paste to wet hair and let it sit for 1 hour. Be sure to apply the paste to wet hair, not dry hair. The vitamin C penetrates best when your hair is wet. After applying the paste, put on a shower cap or wrap up your hair in plastic. Let the paste sit for 1 hour. Rinse it out and wash your hair. Rinse out the paste thoroughly, then shampoo and condition your hair as you normally would. As long as you apply vitamin C within a few days of dyeing your hair, you should see significant results. You will not need to re-color your hair; the paste is non-damaging. Create a mixture of equal parts vinegar and warm water. Be sure to use plain white vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is less acidic, so it won't be as effective. Most dyes are meant to handle alkaline substances, like soaps and shampoos, but not acidic substances. The acidity of white vinegar will help to remove the dye. Saturate your hair with the mixture. Over a sink or tub, douse your hair with the vinegar and water solution. Get your hair good and saturated. Cover your hair and wait 15 to 20 minutes. Use a shower cap or plastic bag to wrap up your wet hair. Allow your hair to soak in the vinegar mixture for 15 to 20 minutes. Shampoo your hair and rinse it thoroughly. As you rinse, you'll see color running out with the water. Once the water runs clear, shampoo it again. You can repeat this entire process several times if you need to.	Purchase dandruff shampoo. Grab some baking soda. Mix the shampoo and baking soda together in equal parts. Shampoo your hair with the mixture. Rinse thoroughly. Mix four or five drops of dish soap with regular shampoo. Wet your hair and apply the mixture. Rinse your hair thoroughly. Check your hair after each application of dish soap. Follow up with a deep conditioner every time. Make a paste out of Vitamin C tablets. Apply the paste to wet hair and let it sit for 1 hour. Rinse it out and wash your hair. Create a mixture of equal parts vinegar and warm water. Saturate your hair with the mixture. Cover your hair and wait 15 to 20 minutes. Shampoo your hair and rinse it thoroughly.
https://www.wikihow.com/Wear-a-Waistcoat	How to Wear a Waistcoat	To properly wear a waistcoat, button all of the buttons except for the bottom button, which is traditionally left undone. You'll want to find a slim-fitting vest that is tight across your torso and long enough to cover your waistline. However, it should also be short enough that when you lift up your arms, a little bit of your shirt peeks out. When choosing the right color and style for you, consider neutral colors like grey, black, brown, and blue, for a classic look. If you like to be bold, consider a tartan or Tattersall waistcoat that will really pop when paired with a solid-colored jacket. Alternatively, if you want to dress for a formal event, try a double-breasted waistcoat, but make sure to avoid fabrics like tweed, which are more informal.	Leave the bottom button unbuttoned. Waistcoats have buttons down the front and you should always button them up, except for the bottom button. Traditionally, the bottom button is left undone and it's usually considered a fashion faux pas if you wear the vest otherwise. Definitely avoid leaving the rest of the buttons unbuttoned, since this can look sloppy and remove all sense of formality. Choose a slim-fitting vest that sits close to your torso. Waistcoats are slim-fitting garments and should never be baggy. Make sure yours sits close to your torso and fits perfectly around your shoulders without feeling tight or uncomfortable. Waistcoats with high armholes will typically allow the slimmest fit without restricting your movement. If you can't find a waistcoat that gives you the ideal fit, consider having one tailored for you. Tweak the fit slightly by using the adjuster in the back. Waistcoats should be close-fitting, but the buttons and fabric should not be so tight that they pull apart when you move around. If you need to loosen a waistcoat that feels just a bit too snug, use the adjuster in the back to customize the fit slightly. Only use the adjuster to make minor tweaks in fit. If your waistcoat needs more adjustment than that, look for a different size or have your waistcoat tailored. Go with a vest length that covers the waistband of your trousers. Waistcoats should always be long enough to cover your waist line in the front. The waistband of your trousers needs to be completely concealed and the bottom of your shirt should not be visible at all when your arms are relaxed and at your sides. When you lift your arms up, a little bit of your shirt should peek through at the waist. If it doesn't, your waistcoat is too long. Choose neutral colors for a classic, versatile look. Waistcoats in shades of gray, black, brown, and blue pair easily with other pieces and tend to look dignified and classy. Dark shades like deep green and burgundy can also work well, depending on what you pair the vest with. Try to avoid bright colors and busy patterns for most formal looks. Try a tartan or Tattersall waistcoat for a bolder look. Tartan and Tattersall waistcoats feature striking plaid designs in bolder colors like red, navy, and deep green. Always pair plaid waistcoats with solid-colored jackets for a streamlined look that isn't overwhelming. These waistcoats are traditionally worn for holidays and other formal events in Scotland and England. Wear a double-breasted waistcoat for the most formal style. When it comes to waistcoats, you can't get more formal than the double-breasted variety. A double-breasted waistcoat should always be cut proportionally to the jacket you're wearing it with so that the body of the vest isn't visible when your coat is buttoned up. Avoid wearing double-breasted waistcoats with informal or country-style fabrics like tweed. If you're attending a formal event with a strict dress code, the double-breasted waistcoat is the way to go. Go with a single-breasted waistcoat if your style skews casual. Single-breasted waistcoats are more contemporary-looking than the double-breasted variety and tend to create a laidback vibe that's easier to style as an everyday option. They also look a little sleeker because they don't have lapels. Even though single-breasted waistcoats are generally more casual, you can easily dress them up or down. To dress up a single-breasted waistcoat for work or for a formal event, go with a traditional color like navy or gray and look for a sleek fabric. It's usually best to pair the waistcoat with a matching jacket and trousers in formal settings. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton, wool, and linen for the smartest look. Natural fabrics will be the most comfortable to wear and look classier than synthetic materials like polyester, which tend to look shiny and create more of a waiter vibe. Cotton and wool are considered formal materials, while fabrics like tweed and corduroy tend to look casual. Tweed and corduroy are traditionally worn in the winter and are great for layering. Lightweight fabrics like cotton, linen, and whipcord work great in the summer. Wear your waistcoat with a three-piece suit for a traditional, formal look. A waistcoat is generally associated with formal events, and wearing it underneath a jacket with a three-piece suit is the classic and preferred choice. Go with a cotton waistcoat underneath a three-piece suit, which tends to look the most formal and creates the slimmest silhouette. Avoid mixing and matching colors when wearing a waistcoat with a three-piece suit. Go with matching pieces that are black, navy, or gray. Pair the waistcoat with a slim-fitting, button-down dress shirt with a collar. Avoid round-necked shirts and go with a dressy collared shirt with long sleeves and buttons down the front. Make sure the dress shirt fits close to your body for a sleek look—if the shirt is too loose, it will look lumpy under your waistcoat and puff out in the wrong places. Tuck your dress shirt neatly into your trousers to avoid ballooning fabric. Never wear a waistcoat with a T-shirt! Go casual by pairing your waistcoat with jeans. While some consider this to be a major fashion faux pas, it is possible to wear a waistcoat with jeans for a casual, stylish vibe. Go with dark rinse jeans and avoid lighter washes for the best results. It's also important that your jeans are slim-fitting to pull this look off successfully. Finish the outfit with a pair of penny loafers. If it's cold outside, wear a peacoat or overcoat with your outfit. Try wearing your waistcoat with denim jeans and an olive green tweed shirt. Pair bold waistcoats with single-color jackets. If you're wearing a plaid waistcoat or a waistcoat in a bold color, always opt for a single-color jacket to go on top. If you do decide to be daring and wear a patterned waistcoat with a checked jacket, just make sure the pattern sizes are very different from one another to keep your outfit looking neat.	Leave the bottom button unbuttoned. Choose a slim-fitting vest that sits close to your torso. Tweak the fit slightly by using the adjuster in the back. Go with a vest length that covers the waistband of your trousers. Choose neutral colors for a classic, versatile look. Try a tartan or Tattersall waistcoat for a bolder look. Wear a double-breasted waistcoat for the most formal style. Go with a single-breasted waistcoat if your style skews casual. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton, wool, and linen for the smartest look. Wear your waistcoat with a three-piece suit for a traditional, formal look. Pair the waistcoat with a slim-fitting, button-down dress shirt with a collar. Go casual by pairing your waistcoat with jeans. Pair bold waistcoats with single-color jackets.
https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Security-Tag-from-Clothing	How to Remove a Security Tag from Clothing	To remove a security tag, first place your item of clothing on the floor with the part that juts out facing up. Then, lever a very thin flathead screwdriver under the edge of the square pyramid and press down hard to pierce the plastic. Once the pyramid has popped off, use the screwdriver to remove the silver paper lining underneath. Next, lift one of the metal arms to expose the pin. Finally, lift the pin out of its hole and remove the tag from your item of clothing.	Place the ink cartridge of the tag face-down. The ink cartridge is the part of the tag that juts out of the plastic. It is on the opposite side of the pin, which is the round part of the tag. Pull the part of the clothing with the tag away from the rest of the clothing. Move it as far away as possible so the ink doesn't ruin the clothing as much if the sensor cracks. Slip a rubber band around the pin of the security tag. The rubber band should be large and thick enough to be strong, but thin enough to fit around the pin. This will loosen the pin. Hold the larger part of the ink tag with one hand. Pull the pin off with the other hand. The pressure of the pins should be strong enough so that the pin eventually pops off or easily pulls apart from the rest of the tag. If the rubber band didn't loosen it enough, try again with multiple rubber bands. Place the item of clothing on the floor with the ink cartridge facing up. Take a very thin flathead screwdriver and place it along the edge of the raised square pyramid. Press down hard. This should pierce the plastic and pull it up. Continue to pop up the perimeter of the plastic. Remove the silver paper lining. You'll be able to see the metal plate below it. Use the screwdriver to lift one of the metal arms that holds the pin in place. Slide the pin away from the tag. The pin should easily slide through the now-free hole and the tag should be removed. Freeze the garment with the ink tag. Freeze the garment overnight for best results. Rip open the tag. You can just use your hands, pliers, or the rubber band method. This will ensure that the ink won't spill everywhere if you make a mistake -- ink can't spill if it's frozen. Gently pull the tag away from the clothing a few times. Do this ten or so times, until it loosens the pin a bit. Find a large nail. The nail should be bigger than the tag, and the head of the nail should be at least as wide as a penny. Pull the tag away from the clothing. Hold the long plastic part of the tag to the side. Hit down on the ink cartridge until it pops open. Without applying too much force, repeatedly strike down on the ink cartridge until it pops open. You may have to hit it twenty or more times to get it right. Be careful not to hit it too hard, or the tag will be more likely to burst open. Hold the security tag with the ink cartridge side up. Grip one of the sides of the rectangular tag with a pair of pliers. Grip the other side of the tag with a different pair of pliers. Gently bend each side of the tag down using the pliers. Don't bend too hard or the tag will crack in half and spill ink everywhere. Keep bending until it pops open. This should loosen the pin and make it pop off. Put something between the tag and the head of the pin to give it some slack. Bend the pin back and forth until it breaks. Pull the tag straight back so the pin exits the hole it originally went through. Break open the tag. Burn the tag. Using a lighter, burn the dome like portion of the tag. After burning it for few seconds it will, most likely, catch fire as its plastic. Use a knife or similar object to chop the dome. As you keep scooping in, you will find a spring and tag will pretty much pop out.	Place the ink cartridge of the tag face-down. Pull the part of the clothing with the tag away from the rest of the clothing. Slip a rubber band around the pin of the security tag. Hold the larger part of the ink tag with one hand. Pull the pin off with the other hand. Place the item of clothing on the floor with the ink cartridge facing up. Take a very thin flathead screwdriver and place it along the edge of the raised square pyramid. Press down hard. Continue to pop up the perimeter of the plastic. Remove the silver paper lining. Use the screwdriver to lift one of the metal arms that holds the pin in place. Slide the pin away from the tag. Freeze the garment with the ink tag. Rip open the tag. Gently pull the tag away from the clothing a few times. Find a large nail. Pull the tag away from the clothing. Hit down on the ink cartridge until it pops open. Hold the security tag with the ink cartridge side up. Grip one of the sides of the rectangular tag with a pair of pliers. Grip the other side of the tag with a different pair of pliers. Gently bend each side of the tag down using the pliers. Keep bending until it pops open. Put something between the tag and the head of the pin to give it some slack. Bend the pin back and forth until it breaks. Pull the tag straight back so the pin exits the hole it originally went through. Break open the tag. Burn the tag. Use a knife or similar object to chop the dome. As you keep scooping in, you will find a spring and tag will pretty much pop out.
https://www.wikihow.com/Tell-Which-Way-Round-a-Diode-Should-Be	How to Tell Which Way Round a Diode Should Be	To tell which way round a diode should be, look for a band on one end, which is the positive end. Match this end with a positive voltage and the other end to a negative voltage. If the band has worn off your diode or there isn't one, you can still use a multimeter to work out which way round it should be. Just turn your multimeter to the diode setting, which is usually shown as an arrow pointing to a vertical line. Then, connect positive and negative voltage to the ends of the diode. If your multimeter displays voltage, the ends are matched. If it displays nothing, swap them round.	Understand how a diode functions. A diode is composed of an N-type semiconductor joined with a P-type semiconductor. The N-type semiconductor is the negative end of the diode and is called the "cathode". The P-type semiconductor is the positive end of the diode, and is called the "anode". If the positive side of a voltage source is connected to the positive end of the diode (the anode), and the negative side is connected to the negative end of the diode (the cathode), the diode will conduct current. If the diode is reversed, the current is blocked (up to a limit). Learn what the diode schematic symbol means. Diodes are indicated on schematics by a symbol (—▷\|—) that shows how the diode should be installed. An arrow points at a vertical bar, which has a line continuing out of it. The arrow indicates the positive side of the diode, while the vertical bar indicates the negative side. You can think of it as the positive side flowing into the negative side, with the arrow indicating the direction of the flow. Look for the large band. If the diode doesn't have the schematic symbol printed on it, look for the ring, band, or line printed on the diode. Most diodes will have a large colored band printed near the negative side (cathode) of the diode. The band will go all the way around the diode. Identify the positive end of an LED. An LED is a light-emitting diode, and you can usually tell which side is positive by examining the legs. The longer leg is the positive, anode pin. If the pins have been trimmed, examine the outer casing of the LED. The pin nearest to the flat edge is the negative, cathode pin. Turn the multimeter to the "Diode" setting. This is usually indicated by the diode schematic symbol (—▷\|—). This mode will allow the multimeter to send some current through the diode, making it easier to test. You can still test the diode without the Diode setting. Set the meter to the resistance (Ω) function. Connect the multimeter to the diode. Connect the positive lead to the one end of the diode, and the negative end to the other. You should see a reading on the meter's display. If your meter has a Diode mode, you will see voltage displayed on the meter if the meter is connected positive-to-positive and negative-to-negative. If its the wrong way, nothing will be displayed. If you meter does not have a Diode mode, you will see very low resistance if the meter is connected positive-to-positive and negative-to-negative. If it's the wrong way, you will see very high resistance, sometimes express as "OL". Test an LED. An LED is a light-emitting diode. Turn the multimeter to the Diode setting. Place the positive lead on one of the pins, and the negative lead on the other. If the LED lights up, the positive lead is touching the positive pin (the anode), and the negative lead is touching the negative pin (the cathode). If it doesn't light up, the leads are touching the opposite pins.	Understand how a diode functions. Learn what the diode schematic symbol means. Look for the large band. Identify the positive end of an LED. Turn the multimeter to the "Diode" setting. Connect the multimeter to the diode. Test an LED.
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Pizza-Dough	How to Make Pizza Dough	To make pizza dough, first add 2 ½ cups (325 g) of flour and 1 tsp (3 g) of instant yeast to a bowl. Then, add 2 tsp (8 g) of sugar, ½ tsp (3 g) of salt, 1 tbsp (3 g) of dried oregano, and ½ tbsp (5 g) of garlic powder and whisk the dry ingredients together. Add in 2 tbsp (15 ml) of olive oil, and then gradually pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water, folding it into the dry mixture. Continue to mix everything until it sticks together and start to form dough. Flour your work surface and knead the dough for 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball with your hands. Next, coat the inside of a bowl with oil, place the dough in it, and cover the bowl with a cloth. Let the dough rise for 1 hour before using it in your recipe.	Dissolve active dry yeast in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of water. If you're not using instant yeast, put 2 teaspoons (6 g) of active dry yeast into a small bowl. Add a pinch of sugar and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the lukewarm water. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and let it sit for 5 minutes at room temperature. The yeast should bubble and foam up once it's activated. If you're using instant yeast, you don't need to dissolve it or add sugar. Put the yeast into a bowl with oil, flour, salt, and 7⁄8 cup (210 ml) of water. If you're using the activated yeast, pour it into a large mixing bowl. If you're using instant yeast, measure 2 teaspoons (6 g) into the mixing bowl. Add 3 cups (361 g) of unbleached all-purpose flour to the bowl along with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) of salt, and ⁄ 8 cup (210 ml) of lukewarm water. Avoid putting the salt directly onto the instant yeast because it will kill the yeast. You can add the remaining water later if the dough looks dry, but start with the smaller amount. Stir the ingredients to make a sticky dough. Use a sturdy spoon, stand mixer, or bread machine to mix the dough ingredients. Stir until they're completely combined and you don't see pockets of flour. If the dough seems too dry, you can stir in the remaining ⁄ 4 cup (59 ml) of lukewarm water, a spoonful at a time. If you're using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment. Don't use a hand mixer to make this dough because it's not powerful enough to mix the dough. Knead the pizza dough until it's soft, smooth, and stretchy. To knead the dough by hand, coat your hands with flour and sprinkle your work surface with a little flour. Use the palms of your hand to push the dough away from you so it stretches. Then turn the dough 45 degrees and fold it in half. Push the dough away again and continue to turn and fold the dough. Knead until the dough becomes soft and elastic. To knead the dough using a stand mixer, choose the second lowest speed and beat the dough for 4 to 5 minutes. To knead the dough using a bread machine, set the machine to run a dough cycle. Put the dough in a bowl and prove it for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. To prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl, lightly grease it before you put the dough in it. Then cover the bowl and leave the dough to rest at room temperature until the yeast causes it to rise. The dough should nearly double in size and become puffy once it's ready to shape. If you used instant yeast, begin checking the dough after 1 hour of proving. If you used active dry yeast, begin checking it after 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Decide what size and thickness of pizza you want. Since you have control over how many pizzas to make with the dough, you can also choose how thick you want them. This batch of dough will make one of these options: Two 1/2 in (1.3 cm) thick round pizzas that are 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter Two 3/4 in (1.9 cm) thick round pizzas that are 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter One 3/4 to 1 in (1.9 to 2.5 cm) thick rectangular pizza that's 13 by 18 inches (33 cm × 46 cm) One 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) thick rectangular pizza that's 9 by 13 inches (23 cm × 33 cm) One 1 in (2.5 cm) thick round pizza that's 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter Divide the dough if you're making 2 pizzas. Sprinkle a little flour on your work surface and scoop the dough onto it. Then use a knife or bench scraper to divide the dough into 2 equal portions. If you're making 1 large round or rectangular pizza, you don't need to divide the dough. Stretch the dough into circles or a rectangle. Once you've decided the size and thickness of the pizza you want, use your hands to gently stretch the dough. To make a rectangular pizza, start by stretching the entire ball of dough into an oval. Then tug on the corners a little to make a rough rectangle. If you're making round pizzas, stretch each dough half (or the whole ball) into a rough circle. Making 1 large rectangle is the classic Italian way to shape pizza dough and it will fit your baking pan better than if you try to make 2 smaller rectangles or squares. If you're finding it hard to stretch the dough, you can use a rolling pin to spread the dough a little. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes. If you made round pizzas, take bowls that are larger than the diameter of the pizza and turn them over. Place the overturned bowls over the dough. If you made a rectangular pizza, spray a large sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray and lay it over the dough. Leave the pizza dough to rest for 15 minutes. The dough may puff a little as it rests, but it doesn't need to double in volume. Spray the pizza pans with cooking spray and lay the dough in the pans. If you don't have cooking spray, spread a little olive oil across your pizza pan. Carefully lay the rolled dough in the pan and stretch the edges so they come close to the sides of the pan. The olive oil will improve the flavor of the crust and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Rest the dough for 15 minutes and finish stretching it. Cover the dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature to rest for 15 minutes. Then remove the bowls or plastic wrap and use your fingers to finish stretching the edges of the dough to the corners of the pizza pan. You should be able to fill the entire pizza pan with the stretched dough. Cover and prove the dough for 1 1/2 hours. Cover the dough with the bowls or plastic wrap and leave it to rest at room temperature. After 1 1/2 hours the dough should be puffy. If you're proving dough that you refrigerated, you'll need to prove it for an extra 30 to 60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 500 °F (260 °C) and adjust the oven racks. Place a rack on the lowest rung of your oven so the pizzas will bake closest to the heating element. This will give you the crispiest crust. If you're using a pizza stone, place it on the lowest rack. Bake just the dough in the pan for 8 to 14 minutes. Uncover the pans and put the pizza dough into the preheated oven. Bake the dough until it's just starting to set and become brown around the edges. If you're making thin crust pizza, take it out after 8 minutes. For thicker crust pizza, remove it after 12 to 14 minutes. The dough won't be finished baking at this point. Pre-baking the dough will make the dough chewier. Spread toppings on your pizza. Cover the pizza dough with your choice of white sauce, red pizza sauce, or pesto. Then top the sauce with your favorite toppings and cheese. Consider using a combination of: Pepperoni or ham Sausage or ground beef Roasted chicken Pineapple Mozzarella, Asiago, or Parmesan cheese Broccoli or bell peppers Olives Onions Mushrooms Put the pizza in the oven and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the pizza on the upper rack of the oven and bake the pizza until the cheese melts. The crust should become a golden brown. If the pizza crust is browning too quickly, move the pizza to the bottom rack. Remove the pizza and let it cool for 5 minutes. Turn off the oven and transfer the pizza to a rack or cutting board. Let the pizza cool so the cheese firms up a little and it's easier to slice. If the pizza sticks when you try to remove it, slide a firm metal spatula under the crust to loosen it. Cut and serve the pizza. Decide if you'd like to cut the pizza into triangular slices or smaller squares. Serve the pieces of pizza while they're still hot and set out grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. If you don't have a pizza cutter or knife, use clean kitchen shears to cut pieces of pizza. Refrigerate leftover pizza in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.	Dissolve active dry yeast in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of water. Put the yeast into a bowl with oil, flour, salt, and 7⁄8 cup (210 ml) of water. Stir the ingredients to make a sticky dough. Knead the pizza dough until it's soft, smooth, and stretchy. Put the dough in a bowl and prove it for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Decide what size and thickness of pizza you want. Divide the dough if you're making 2 pizzas. Stretch the dough into circles or a rectangle. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes. Spray the pizza pans with cooking spray and lay the dough in the pans. Rest the dough for 15 minutes and finish stretching it. Cover and prove the dough for 1 1/2 hours. Preheat the oven to 500 °F (260 °C) and adjust the oven racks. Bake just the dough in the pan for 8 to 14 minutes. Spread toppings on your pizza. Put the pizza in the oven and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pizza and let it cool for 5 minutes. Cut and serve the pizza.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Bigger-Breasts-Without-Surgery	How to Get Bigger Breasts Without Surgery	To get bigger breasts without surgery, do exercises that will build your pectoral muscles, like push-ups—having bigger pectoral muscles will make your breasts appear bigger. Also, eat foods that contain estrogen, like lentils, cheese, beets, and rice, which can make your breasts grow larger. While you're waiting for your breasts to grow, wear padded push-up bras that will make your bust look bigger.	Eat foods that contain phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogen comes in handy when your estrogen levels are low, when phytoestrogen takes over and helps increase your breast size. Studies have shown that phytoestrogen tablets have increased the size of the breast tissue in pre-menopausal women, and lots of delicious foods contain it, so there's no harm in adding them to your diet. Here are some foods that are rich in phytoestrogen: Nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, cashews, and chestnuts Beverages such as red wine, white wine, black tea, and green tea Fruit such as peaches, strawberries, and raspberries Flax seeds Green beans and winter squash Eat more foods that contain estrogen. Estrogen is a female hormone that is responsible for increasing the size of your breasts, among other things. Though your body will naturally produce estrogen while you're going through puberty and even until you are 18 or 19 years old, there's no harm in focusing on eating more foods that contain estrogen to help your breasts get a bit bigger. Here are some foods that are known to be rich in estrogen: Lentils and chickpeas Lima and kidney beans Dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt Fenugreek seeds Spices such as sage, clover, and oregano Fruits such as apples, cherries, and plums Vegetables such as beets, carrots, and cucumbers Grains such as rice, barley, and wheat Gain some weight. That's right. If you really want to naturally get bigger breasts, then all you have to do is gain a few pounds. Your breasts will fill out along with your stomach, thighs, and other parts of your body that tend to gain weight more easily than the rest. You may not want to gain weight in order to get bigger breasts, but it's the most foolproof way to do it. To gain weight, just increase your caloric intake, focus on fattier foods like cheeses and sugary foods like cookies. Or just eat more of the food you love so you don't feel like you're actively trying to be unhealthy. This is a good move if you're on the thin side and could stand to gain a few pounds anyway. Obviously, though, this may not be the world's most appealing solution. Avoid taking estrogen pills or estrogen supplements to increase breast size. While eating foods that contain estrogen and phytoestrogen in moderation may increase your breast size, you should not take estrogen pills simply for this reason. If you do think you have a need for these pills that goes beyond needing bigger breasts, then talk to your doctor, but don't go take these pills on your own. Unfortunately, the same medication that increases breast size has been linked to breast cancer, blood clots, and other ailments that are definitely not worth increasing the size of your breasts. Some studies argue that there is no proof that estrogen or phytoestrogen increases breast size at all. Do push-ups. Push-ups are not only great exercise for your triceps, but they can also strengthen the pectoral muscles that are located below the breasts. Doing too many push-ups at once can strain your arms, so start by doing just 2 or 3 sets of 10 push-ups in one day, if you're already physically strong. If push-ups are new to you, start with 2 sets of 5 and work your way up. As you become a push-up pro, you can "push" yourself to do even more each day. Here's how to do a push-up: Start with your stomach on the floor and your hands directly below your shoulders. Slowly push your body upwards into the plank position by pushing against the ground until your arms straighten as you rise onto your toes. Lower down to the ground without letting your stomach touch the floor and lift yourself up again. If this proves too challenging, start off by doing push-ups while keeping your knees and lower legs on the floor. This is still a great workout for your pecs. Lift dumbbells. Go to a gym and work with a trusted spotter if you're new to this process. This is another great exercise that can help strengthen your pectoral muscles. All you have to do is find some dumbbells that are heavy enough to have an impact but not so heavy that they cause strain, somewhere around 7-12 pounds, and raise them in the air. You can also just do this exercise at home without a workout bench. Here's how to do it: Hold the dumbbells in both your hands with your hands resting on your thighs. Your palms should be facing downward. Lift the dumbbells in the air while keeping your hands straight, with your arms slightly bent. Once the dumbbells are raised above your head, gently lower them to your sides and repeat. You can think of this maneuver as mimicking the movements of a pushup while being on your back. Do the fly lift. To do this, lie flat on your back, with your arms out at either side, holding light weights, ranging from 4-6 lbs. The weights should be held sideways, so the top of the weight faces you and the bottom faces away from you. Simply move your arms all the way outward, so your body is in the shape of a cross. When your arms reach their maximum span, just move them back inward, so they meet right above your chest. Keep moving your arms all the way out and then back inward to meet up above your chest. Do 2 sets of 15 fly lifts for your first effort. You can do more once you're comfortable with this move. Do the wall press. This is another version of the push-up and also works your upper arms and pectoral muscles. Stand about two feet away from a wall with your palms pressed against the wall and your arms straight. Then, lean in toward the wall until your elbows are bent, while keeping your legs pretty much where they were. Use your arms and biceps to straighten out again. You can think of this as doing a push up against the wall. Repeat 10 wall presses 2 times for your first endeavor. Do crunches. These exercises will trim some belly fat, and strengthen your ab muscles. Lay down with your arms to your sides and your knees bent. With your feet and arms still on the ground, sit up. Then, lay back down with your legs and arms in the same position. Repeat ten times for your first set. You do not want to overdo it, so about 1 or 2 sets a day is ideal. Wear a bra that fits you correctly. Studies show that as many as 8 out of every 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size. Wearing a bra that is too small may actually make your breasts look smaller, not bigger, and wearing a bra that is too big can make your breasts hang more loosely and therefore can also make them look smaller than they really are. The trick to making your breasts look bigger? Wearing a bra that fits you perfectly. Here's how to find one and wear it correctly: Focus on the width of your band, not your cup size. Cup size is important, but only if you know whether you're a 32 or a 36. That makes all the difference. Don't wear your bra on the tightest hooks unless that's how it fits best. Otherwise, hook your bra in the place where it feels the most comfortable. Don't ever let your band ride up your back. Make sure your bra fits the type of outfit you're wearing. Don't wear the same style bra with different tops, or some may make your breasts look smaller than they really are. Wear a padded or push-up bra. This is another quick and easy fix -- no stuffing necessary. A padded bra can make your breasts look a bit bigger, and a push-up bra can take that to the next level. If you're in the market for a padded or a push-up bra, you should get fitted before you try one on, just as you should do with a real bra. Just make sure you don't get a bra that is so obviously padded that you've increased the size of your breasts by 3 -- that will be a little obvious. In fact, you should avoid stuffing your bra with Kleenex or anything else that cannot take on the actual shape of your breasts. It will look silly if nothing else, and could lead to some embarrassment. Contour your breasts with makeup. Sound extreme? It's totally not. Women contour their breasts with makeup all the time, especially on movie sets. This creates the illusion of a lighter size and only requires a few brush strokes and for you to take care to not get makeup on the top of your shirt. You can even buy a makeup kit for this purpose if you're really committed; first, though, it's best to start off just using the makeup you have to see if you like the effect. If you want to give it a try, follow these steps: Get dressed, bra and all. Put on the outfit you're actually going to wear. Tuck tissue or toilet paper into the front of your shirt to protect it from makeup. Apply darker bronzer or powder in the area down in your cleavage area, moving down in between your breasts. Blend this color up and outward, making a v-shape along the natural curve of your breasts. Brush a lighter shade of eye shadow or face powder, such as gold or peach, over the top half of your breasts. Use a sponge to blend the shade to create a natural and more full look for your breasts. Perfect your posture. Your mother may have been on to something when she kept telling you to stop slouching when you were a little girl. This is the easiest and quickest way to make your breasts look bigger. Having good posture by keeping your spine straight, your shoulders naturally raised instead of hunched, and your arms at your sides instead of folded across your chest, will not only make you look taller and more confident, but it will also make your breasts look perkier and bigger. When you're hunched over, so are your breasts. When you're standing tall and proud, so are they. Wear clothes that emphasize your bust. This is another easy trick for making your breasts look bigger than they really are. Wear tops with frilly lace or patterns in the chest area, wear horizontal stripes that stretch out your breasts, and try shirts with low necklines that show your cleavage without revealing so much that your breasts actually look smaller. Wearing tops that have one color above your breasts and a different color below can also make them look bigger. Shirts or dresses that fan out just below the breast bone can also enhance the size of your breasts. Wear a dress or a shirt with an underwire and your breasts will naturally perk up. Wearing shirts that are too tight around the breasts, such as tube tops that are too tight or halters that don't quite fit, will actually make your breasts look smaller. You can also call attention to your breasts by wearing a pendant necklace that hangs in between your breasts. Don't get on the pill just to have bigger breasts. It's true: some birth control pills are known to enhance the size of your breasts. However, you shouldn't go running to the nearest doctor to get a prescription for the pill just for this reason. If you've just started being sexually active, are suffering from difficult periods, or have another reason for wanting to try the birth control pill, then talk to your doctor about whether or not this is the right decision for you. Starting to take the pill can lead to some potentially unpleasant side-effects, such as mood swings and longer periods, so it is definitely not worth taking just to make your breasts get bigger. Have patience. If you're a young girl, your breasts may not have reached their full size yet. Puberty affects everyone differently, and while you feel that your breasts may have reached their full size already, they can grow naturally well into your late teens, or even later in some cases, as part of your development process. As you get older, you may also naturally gain a little weight or decide that going on the pill is right for you, and your breasts may end up growing without you noticing it. Don't rush off to change the size of your breasts before you've grown into your body. Be wary of scams. You will see many adds for pills, supplements, or even injections that are "proven" to make your breasts grow naturally. However, there are very few pills or supplements that have been proved to naturally work, and which have not been shown to have negative side effects. It's better to do things the natural way, through diet and exercise, or even throw creating the appearance of larger breasts, than to do something that can have harmful effects to your body. Talk to your doctor before you take any so-called supplement. Don't go for the Botox. Many women between the ages of 30 and 50 are paying up to $2,000 to use Botox to give themselves a breast lift. While studies haven't yet confirmed whether this is a dangerous move, some doctors do say that the effect is barely worth it, described as being barely different from the effect of altering your posture -- which you can do for free.	Eat foods that contain phytoestrogen. Eat more foods that contain estrogen. Gain some weight. Avoid taking estrogen pills or estrogen supplements to increase breast size. Do push-ups. Lift dumbbells. Do the fly lift. Do the wall press. Do crunches. Wear a bra that fits you correctly. Wear a padded or push-up bra. Contour your breasts with makeup. Perfect your posture. Wear clothes that emphasize your bust. Don't get on the pill just to have bigger breasts. Have patience. Be wary of scams. Don't go for the Botox.
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Pork-Ribs-in-the-Oven	How to Cook Pork Ribs in the Oven	To cook pork ribs in the oven, start by rubbing both sides of the rib racks with a mixture of oregano, paprika, celery salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Next, place the ribs on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 3 hours at 250 degrees F. Make sure to turn the ribs over about 15 minutes before they're done so that both sides get nicely browned. Then, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.	Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C). Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl to make the rub. Rub the mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs. Place the racks rib-side down on a baking sheet or baking dish and roast in the oven for 3 hours. Turn the racks over about 15 minutes before the ribs are done. When thoroughly cooked, the meat should easily separate from the bone. Remove the ribs from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. If you are old enough, enjoy these ribs with a dark beer. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Separate the ribs by making parallel cuts in between the bones. Combine the onions, ketchup, water, salt, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a large bowl. Mix well to create the sauce. Heat oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the ribs in the pan and cook both sides until lightly browned. Lay the ribs down in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spoon half of the sauce over the ribs and cook in the oven for 3 hours. Remove the ribs from the oven every half an hour and baste with the remaining sauce until it is finished. Allow the ribs to cool slightly before serving. The meat should easily pull apart from the bone when finished. Finished.	Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C). Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl to make the rub. Rub the mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs. Turn the racks over about 15 minutes before the ribs are done. Remove the ribs from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Separate the ribs by making parallel cuts in between the bones. Combine the onions, ketchup, water, salt, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a large bowl. Heat oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the ribs down in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Remove the ribs from the oven every half an hour and baste with the remaining sauce until it is finished. Allow the ribs to cool slightly before serving. Finished.