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5,600 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Stretch the Waistline of Your Pants | xxx | If you tend to wear tight pants or leggings made from synthetic fabrics, try switching to looser fitting pants and those that are made of natural fibers, such as cotton and linen. | While you want your pants to be fitted to your body, as a general rule of thumb, try to avoid linen pants that are too tight. One of the reasons linen is so popular is because it gives you an instantly cool and comfortable vibe. Linen pants that are overly tight risk losing this appeal. | Denim pants are most amenable to stretching. If your pants are made of a synthetic material, you may find them more difficult to work with. | If you cannot pull your pants up past your thighs, you will not be able to stretch the jeans out enough to make them comfortable. Jean stretching is best done when you need approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of extra room. | 2 |
5,601 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Repair Hair Breakage | xxx | Talk to your doctor before using Proactive if you have very sensitive skin or other skin conditions. | If your eyebrows start thinning without explanation, visit your doctor to get checked out since it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. | If you are still having sleep problems despite trying different things, then see a sleep specialist. You may have an underlying health condition that is impacting your ability to sleep. | If your hair is breaking even though you are not using heat and chemicals regularly, see a doctor. You may have some other underlying health condition. | 3 |
5,602 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Get Any Boy to Fall in Love With You | xxx | Never try to be someone else. If your crush doesn't like you, he might just be too embarrassed to say that he likes you. Don't give up hope. | Try to move on if he doesn't like you or if you can't figure out his feelings. Don't let it drive you crazy! | Just be yourself and love yourself, because if he doesn't like you for who you are then he isn't worth it. | Remember, you can't make anyone love you. If a guy doesn't value you for the awesome person you are, find someone who will! | 2 |
5,603 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Find Good Topsoil | xxx | A single gallon of aluminum roof coating is enough to cover about 50 square feet (4.6 square meters) of roofing. | Use the longest level possible to check to be sure the floor is level. If the floor slopes more than 1/16 of an inch (.16 cm) for every 3 feet (.9 m), you may need to lay a subfloor. | You may buy topsoil by volume. 1 cubic yard (approximately 765L) of topsoil should be enough to create a 50 square foot (4.6 sq m) layer of soil that is 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) deep. | If you have sandy soil, you may be able to mix 1 94-pound bag of Portland cement into each 30 square feet of your soil as a base. Do this only if you're installing a walkway or patio that will receive only foot traffic. | 2 |
5,604 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Fix a Fake Tan | xxx | Concentrate on putting more sun lotion on shoulders, face, ears, and feet, or places that haven't been exposed to the sun. | If you wax a visible area, like your face, you can apply a cooling gel afterward to minimize redness. If you are prone to redness, consider waxing areas of your face on a day when you don't plan to go out. | Always moisturize elbows, knees, hands ,and other places that don't usually tan that well. Use circular motions to prevent streaks. | Don't use a regular lotion as moisturizer. It can also clog pores, make sure you use something for your face that is oil-free. | 2 |
5,605 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Sell More Cars | xxx | If you don't work at a dealership, but rather you want to sell your own car, you can sell it online to get the best price for it. | Some dealerships may be happy to give out dealer access or radio retrieval codes free of charge. Contact your local GM dealership and inquire about the best way to unlock your Theftlock radio to potentially make things easier on yourself. | Most dealerships have a fleet department. Not all fleet departments prefer to deal with the public. If you're not sure, phone them and ask. | Although you can expect to pay more when you order a factory vehicle, you can still haggle with the dealership for the best deal possible. Any rebates or incentives the dealership is offering to its customers also applies to you, even if you order a car from the factory instead of purchasing it on the lot. | 0 |
5,606 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Are They Dropping Hints? 8 Tell-Tale Signs That Someone Has a Crush on You | xxx | Avoid conflicts with friends. If you feel you're getting negative attention from one person, try to stay away from them for a while and let them cool off. | If you feel like the kiss went really well, talk to the person later on about it. You may end up finding someone you want to spend more time with. | If you're still not sure if someone likes you or not, try asking your friends. They can usually spot the signs of someone with a crush on you faster than you can. | If you're feeling left out, try to tell your friends that you're feeling left out. If not, just find someone else to hang out with. | 2 |
5,607 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Takhratha’d Pusra (Chaldean Meat Pies) | xxx | To make them extra crispy, you can set the oven to broil for a couple of minutes, watching to prevent burning. | Roast your cumin if you want to enhance the flavor and aroma. Place a small skillet on high heat, and place your seeds into the pan once it is hot. Shake your seeds in the pan for about a minute until they get darker in color. | Toward the end of cooking, you can add some frozen peas to the orzo. They are optional, but give it a nice color contrast. No need to defrost the peas; they will heat-up in a minute or so. | Reheating ribs in the microwave can be fickle, so start with heating at 1 minute and adjust your time from there. This method can make the meat mushy and barbecue sauce runny as well as cause the fats in the ribs to explode so you should cover the ribs with a paper towel. | 0 |
5,608 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Win a Man's Heart when There Is Competition | xxx | Trust your gut with this one. If you think there's a chance he's flirting with you, then maybe ask him if he's interested, or make your own interest known. | If you think he's starting to have feelings for you and you don't feel the same way, try to back off any potential flirting or anything else that could lead him on and give him the wrong impression. | If he doesn't reciprocate your interest, it's okay to feel down. But don't let it ruin your confidence. | Find a means to show you're still interested in him if he does not reciprocate the emotions; you might be surprised about how he might come to like you more or about what close friends you may become. | 2 |
5,609 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Carve a Spoon | xxx | You can find patterns that show you how to proportion a face. Search for patterns online or flip through some wood carving magazines. | Look for spoon templates online to get an idea of what shapes you can try when you carve. | If you need other ideas for ways to cut tile, check out the wikiHow How to Cut Tiles without a Tile Cutter. | Look at example collages online to get ideas on how to put your own together. | 1 |
5,610 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Dispose of Dry Ice Safely | xxx | Keep small children and other pets away from the new pet, at least for the first several weeks. | Keep your cat away from small children for the first day. | Keep dry ice away from children and pets. | If you have children, allow them to sit in the back to comfort the cat. | 2 |
5,611 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Plant Tomatoes from Seed | xxx | Thistles grow and spread by the seeds they produce, but their roots grow so wide and deep that a single root system can support multiple plants. They can also regrow from small pieces of the plant even after it has been removed from the roots. This is why it's so important to take multiple measures to combat the thistl... | If you have to tug on a leaf or a flower when you prune your plant, don't pull it off because that might hurt the plant. | Tomatoes are easy to grow, but are very fragile, so when moving around, be careful not to break or bend the stem or accidentally take off a leaf. This could result in killing the tomato plant. | Salvia plants grow quickly, so you can often trim them close to the ground without harming them. | 2 |
5,612 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Deal With People Who Don't Like You | xxx | Keep in mind that some people are hard to win over and may never warm up to you. Don't take it personally if someone is cold or rude to you. Just keep being positive and they might start to lighten up. | Don't gang up on your friend or turn other people against them. You don't have to get along with everyone, but each person is deserving of respect. Bullying your bragging friend will not help. | Remember, some people dislike you because of a mistake, so talk to them about it, and don't insult them behind their back. | Don't talk down to older people because you assume they won't be able to understand. If you have to explain something to them, such as new technology, use clear, simple language, but don't patronize them. | 2 |
5,613 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Have a First Kiss | xxx | If you want to get to know each other more on the first date, going on a movie date may not be the best choice. Try getting together somewhere where you can talk and get to know each other. | It's normal and totally okay to have an awkward first kiss. Just try to enjoy the moment. | If nervous about bringing up boundaries on the first date (or the next), pick a fun, casual setting that will allow the two of you to relax and enjoy yourselves instead of having awkward, heavy conversation. | Don't rush into a kiss. Doing this will result in the kiss being sloppy and gross. If you want a nice, passionate kiss, then take your time. | 1 |
5,614 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prevent Chickenpox | xxx | Antibiotics are helpful for treating respiratory infections (acute bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza) that aggravate COPD, but are not usually recommended for preventing COPD. | Although the varicella vaccine is not suitable for pregnant women, an alternative injection containing varicella immune globulin can be administered to help protect non-immune pregnant women against infection if they are exposed to chickenpox. | Human-derived antitoxin is used to treat cases of infant botulism. | Erythromycin is also used in newborns to treat infections such as chlamydia trachomatis, which is passed on from mother to baby at birth. | 1 |
5,615 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Reverse Heart Disease | xxx | Consult with your dentist and healthcare provider before taking any medications or trying home remedies aimed at preventing tonsil stones. | Always consult a doctor for medical evaluation and when pursuing treatment. | To guarantee treatment, the lifestyle changes and natural remedies that can be tried to treat atrial fibrillation should be used in combination with medication prescribed by your doctor. | There is no home remedy or “alternative medicine” that will cure prostate cancer. Always consult a health professional when seeking treatment. | 1 |
5,616 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Conduct a Survey | xxx | Gauge your participants' reactions carefully at every step of the workshop. If you are not sure whether they are responding well to your activities, feel free to ask them and get their feedback. | Test the survey. Before using the survey on the large targeted audience for which it is intended, test it on a smaller group of people. This will help to ensure the questions are clear and easy to respond to. | Stay patient as you set up and complete your survey. You will need to work around non-responses or difficulties with your sample overall. | Ask for permission to contact case study participants as you develop the written case study. You may discover that you need additional information as you analyze all data. | 2 |
5,617 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Ask Your Parents for Money | xxx | Make sure that the item that you want to buy has benefits. | Make sure the price you charge for your product is higher than the amount you paid to create it. That way you will earn money and not lose it. | When setting your items for sale, try making them cheap. That way, you still get money, and customers want to buy your items. | Make sure your parents approve of the items you are selling. They can also help you determine reasonable prices for the items, too. | 0 |
5,618 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Overclock a Graphics Card | xxx | Be patient. Each method will take time and lots of repetition for success. Don't be deterred by failure but keep going. Ask for help if needed. | Successful and safe overclocking is a time-consuming process. Be patient and you will get better results. | Don't be discouraged if you don't see results immediately. This process takes time and dedication to show the effects. | Be patient when doing this process. It can be a frustrating experience but it will pay off in time saved. | 1 |
5,619 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Buy a Tennis Skirt | xxx | Proportions are important when wearing a midi skirt on a petite frame. Since your skirt is longer, a fitted or cropped top will look best. | Keep in mind the overall shape of your body when choosing what to wear. For example, if you have larger thighs, a mini skirt may make them look thicker, since it places a horizontal line directly across your thighs. This length may make your legs look bulkier instead of longer. Work with pieces that flatter your overal... | If you're a petite woman (short and skinny), avoid full-length coats and maxi dresses–these tend to swamp your frame. Choose cropped jackets, shorts, and mini dresses to keep your body in proportion. Dressing in one color, wearing vertical stripes, and of course, wearing high heels, help you look taller. | If your body size is larger than average, contemporary fashion recommends avoiding pleated tennis skirts because pleats have a tendency to magnify the rear and the hips. If you want to appear thinner, go for a streamlined flat style. | 3 |
5,620 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Recognize the Signs of a Postpartum Hemorrhage | xxx | Always call your doctor and go to your local ER if you're in doubt about if your symptoms are serious or not, especially if chest pain or head pain is involved. | If you are concerned about your symptoms or you find that you aren't getting better, don't hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor. A doctor can help you decide on the best treatment for your condition. | If you're uncertain about whether or not you have these symptoms, call your doctor just in case. It is better to be safe and get checked out early. | If you think you have these symptoms, make sure to contact your doctor immediately. | 2 |
5,621 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Butternut Squash Puree | xxx | You might use sour cream (with some water), or butter-milk, instead of other milk type products. | To avoid the dairy, you could substitute soy milk or almond milk for the buttermilk. | Feel free to use any type of milk when making the smoothie - it doesn't have to be whole milk. Almond milk, soy milk, and rice milk are all viable options. | You can use baby's formula or regular milk instead of butter. | 3 |
5,622 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Report a Bad Airbnb Stay | xxx | As a playful competition, challenge him to keep your Snapstreak going for as long as possible! | You should learn how to bunny hop on your bike before trying to jump. | If your stay is still ongoing, make sure to take photos to document the issues you're experiencing. This can be the proof that distinguishes between a successful and unsuccessful claim. | Unfortunately, even if you store the carrot recorder in the refrigerator inside a plastic bag, your recorder will rot within 1 week. Try to enjoy the carrot recorder while you can and take plenty of videos to show your friends! | 2 |
5,623 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Single Serving Cookie | xxx | Recipes can easily be made vegan-friendly with egg replacers, dark chocolate, and dairy-free butter. | This recipe can easily be converted into a gluten free version by substituting the butter and soy sauce with vegan and gluten free ingredients. | Replace dairy ingredients with cocoa butter or coconut oil when making buttercream for a vegan alternative. | For vegan or non-dairy eaters, leave out the egg whites and substitute coconut oil for butter. | 0 |
5,624 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Cookie Dough Ice Cream | xxx | Dance, sing! Do this with your kids, it'll make you feel like a better mom and it's a lot of fun. | Get your kids to help knead the dough and help put on their favorite toppings; it's a fun way to get them involved. | While kids will definitely enjoy eating sherbet powder, they can also have fun making it. Have them help mix up the ingredients to get them involved in the project. | Making ice cream is lots of fun. Involve kids, they'll love to help! | 3 |
5,625 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prepare for a Closing | xxx | Keep in mind that once you start marketing yourself, you may end up becoming a target for people in the marketing industry. They may try to contact you and promise you instant success if you hire them. However, keep in mind that there are no guarantees. Do your research before you hire anyone. | Don't be a jerk and assume that your friend is interested in you when they come out to you. Remember, they may trust you enough with this information, that they choose to tell you instead of keeping it a secret. Only use this advice if they truly have a crush on you, and want to turn it into a relationship. | Be prepared for your friend to say no. Your friend may not be able to loan you as much money as you need or may worry that lending you money will put your friendship at risk. Whatever the reason, your friend has a right to turn you down. Try to have a backup plan for getting the money you need. | Read through all of the documents your lender has given you, as well as those you got from your real estate agent, and your attorney. Make sure the deal you have in place is the one you were told you were getting. If any of the information does not make sense, ask the appropriate person to explain it to you. Buying a h... | 3 |
5,626 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Breed a Pet Ferret | xxx | Breeding hamsters is a big investment of both time and money. Be sure you are committed to this before you begin breeding hamsters. | One goal of tumor treatment in a ferret is to maintain a good quality of life for the ferret during and after treatment. | Breeding pet ferrets often involves a major investment of time and money. | It will be far easier to train a kitten than to train an older cat. It is possible to train adult cats, but it may take more patience and perseverance. | 2 |
5,627 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Sing Using Your Diaphragm | xxx | Make sure to sit up straight and, using your diaphragm, take a deep breath before you start playing. | If you have trouble breathing through your diaphragm, put your hand below your belly button and push whilst screaming, this should help a little. | Put your hand above your diaphragm and if you feel it going up and down, you're doing it right. | Practice breathing with your diaphragm whenever you get a chance! | 2 |
5,628 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Friendship Bracelet | xxx | If you do a double knot for the knots, make sure to do it for every knot. Doing two knots in a row of the same thread on each strand will help the bracelet lie flat. | Diagonal striped knots can be difficult to adjust with trinity knots. The stripes are hard to match up without familiarity with the knot, so practice with other ties before you attempt it. | If you are trying to tie a complex your knot, or a knot that requires a few loops or crosses, you may need a long scarf (approximately 82 in.) | For the easiest no-sew infinity scarf, take a long scarf and tie the ends together in a knot. To wear the scarf, twist it in the middle to make a figure 8 and put your head through both loops. | 0 |
5,629 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Shave With Conditioner | xxx | If your hair does get over dried due to shampooing, sit with the deep conditioner or oil treatments for a longer amount of time. You can also wrap a towel around the shower cap or sit under a hooded dryer to allow the product to penetrate the strands more. If it is your scalp that is dried out, apply some oils to your ... | When conditioning your hair, comb your hair from the roots to the tips, then let it set for 5-10 minutes. The length of time will depend on how soft you want your hair to be. Then rinse most of the conditioner out remembering to leave some in, to lock in the moisture. | When you are done applying conditioner, brush your hair to even out the product. | If the area you are shaving has very coarse hair, apply conditioner ahead of time and let it sit for 10 or more minutes. | 3 |
5,630 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Have Fun While You Are Grounded | xxx | No matter what, don't panic. Do not worry about what others might think; just keep calm and try to look natural. | Try to remain calm as best you can any time you are talking about difficult subjects such as this. Do your best to keep your voice low and calm. It is easy for the other person to feel attacked and become defensive. | Even if the other person gets angry, don't respond to them with anger. Keep calm and remember what's best for you. | If nothing works, make sure to keep your composure, and relax. You might be sad or angry but try to be mature in front of them. | 3 |
5,631 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Glue Gun | xxx | If you don't have club soda, you could use ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, instead. The taste will be a little different and less traditional, but these options still work well. | If you can't find a soda can, any other type of drink can will do, including juice and beer. | Try making root beer or lemonade popsicles. The possibilities are endless! You can use different sodas, different juice, and other types of beverages. | If you can't find any washing soda, you can try using baking soda instead. Some people find it to be just as effective while others find it to be less so. | 1 |
5,632 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Measure Bra Size During Pregnancy | xxx | Many maternity stores have bra consultants available. Ask a consultant to confirm the bra size you measured by re-measuring your breasts for the proper size. Consultants can also help with bra selections throughout your pregnancy. | All bra companies and stores measure their bras in different sizes, so use the size guide of the specific company whose bra you intend on buying to ensure it fits you well. | Consider having your bra size measured professionally. Many department store lingerie departments or chain lingerie stores offer this as a complimentary service. | If you feel comfortable doing so, ask a representative at a lingerie department or store if they will measure your bra size for you. Many women have difficulty finding this size on their own. | 0 |
5,633 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Increase Acetylcholine | xxx | Major risk factor for antipsychotics include the development of fetal malformations while pregnant. The drugs from greatest to least risk factor include valproate, carbamazepine, lithium, and lamotrigine. | If your fibroids are causing problems, then a common treatment approach is medication to regulate the hormones in your body. Particularly, GnRH drugs reduce estrogen and progesterone, while progestin-releasing medicines raise this hormone. These treatments an shrink fibroids. | People who have Alzheimer's disease have lower levels of acetylcholine, so the medications used to treat the early stages of this condition will block an enzyme called cholinesterase that breaks down acetylcholine. | Some medications for Alzheimer's (like donepezil) can also cause miosis. If this is the case, talk to your doctor about alternative medications. | 2 |
5,634 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Find a Girl Who Likes Crossdressers (for Young Men) | xxx | Queer clubs in high school are usually great places for friendships and partnerships with LGBT friendly people. | Gay Bars on the transgender night, though a fun group of people, is not a good place one to find younger, hip women interested in cross dressers. | A popular joke in lesbian communities (not always a kind one) references the "U Haul lesbian" that moves in with her girlfriend on the second date. Nowadays, the joke can fall flat: if you live in an LGBT-friendly area, there are enough places to meet and date that people take a more casual approach. | Visit nearby queer-friendly cities often to connect with other gay men if your town doesn't have a thriving queer community. | 1 |
5,635 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Start Dating | xxx | Adjusting yourself and changing yourself are two different things. Trying to be someone you're not won't win you friends; everyone will see through your act at some point. Try to build off of who you already are. Very different sorts of people can all become popular, so don't try to fit a mold. | Be yourself. Mothers can sense when you're being fake, so try to be as sincere as possible. A good impression doesn't mean you have to be someone completely different, it just means putting your best self forward in how you show up to meet a person. | Be yourself. It seems obvious, but lots of people change who they are so that they are more attractive to someone. | Always be yourself. If people love you for someone you're not, it may seem like a good idea to keep pretending that's who you are, but it's not a good idea. Just don't be scared-show people who you are. And stick to people who love you for who you are. | 2 |
5,636 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Pick a Band Name | xxx | Do your research to locate band names already taken | Remember that car history records do not obtain all history of the vehicle. Research each one to determine which areas they cover. | Work from a key in a field guide that is reliable in your area. Don't bother identifying by playing "match the photo;" this has gotten people killed! | Go through a university course catalog of a school your respect. Circle all items that interest you. Categorize your choices and see if there is a trend towards an education path that resembles your interests. | 0 |
5,637 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Repair a Door Frame | xxx | Install a prehung door frame if repairing a frame is too tricky. Prehung door frames already come built so you don't have to worry about small fixes or repairs. | If your wall has baseboards, make sure they aren't in the way of the installation. You can pry them off using a pry bar and remove doors as well to keep them out of your way, although this isn't usually necessary. | If you don't want to cut your own archway, then you can buy prefabricated kits that you attach directly to the door frame. Look for kits that match the size of your door frame. | If you're having trouble getting a new screen door to open and close properly, the issue may be the frame rather than the door or rollers. You can straighten out warped and bent frames by tapping them gently with a hammer in spots that are noticeably deformed. | 0 |
5,638 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Calculate an Interest Payment on a Bond | xxx | If discussing an adjustable rate with your loan agent, be sure that you are told what the interest cap will be. This is an important factor in your loan payments because it ensures that the rate will never go above a certain percentage, even if the market fluctuates above that rate. | A loan isn't predatory simply because you think the interest rate is high. Lenders charge high rates to those with lower credit scores to compensate for the risk of lending to you. However, a loan is predatory when the interest rate is higher than you should qualify for. If you have great credit but receive an offer wi... | Rearrange your gold purchases to fit your investment strategy. Gold has not always offered a high, long-term return on investment. As a commodity that is not actually "consumed," the supply is relatively constant, but demand can fluctuate wildly. If you are using gold as a hedge, shift out of gold when the market is s... | Economic factors can affect a bond's value. These factors include interest rates prevailing in the bond market, the rate of inflation, and perceived risk attached to the bond's issuing institution. For example, if a company experiences financial problems or is considered a financial risk, its bonds may be seen as risk... | 3 |
5,639 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Read an Ultrasound Picture | xxx | Also consider how easy it is to make an appointment and communicate with the doctor via their website or other means. | Remember that reading an ultrasound is a complicated process and some details may be impossible to make out without the help of a trained professional. Ask your doctor for help deciphering your ultrasound image if you get home and spot something that causes you concern. | Don't be afraid to give your health provider details. It's easier to make a full diagnosis and help a patient if everything is accounted for. | Referrals from your current physician and word-of-mouth recommendations are generally the most reliable way to find a new doctor. Always check with the people you trust first. | 1 |
5,640 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Work Out at Home As a Beginner | xxx | Make it more likely that you'll get your workouts in by planning for them ahead of time. | If a SMART goal just isn't working for you, try setting an open goal instead - particularly for exercise when you're just beginning. You can always set a more specific goal later! | It can help to choose a specific workout goal for yourself before you get started. | Try to incorporate sprinting into each of your running workouts to help you build up your speed over time. | 2 |
5,641 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Dread Hair | xxx | Sea salt solution helps dreads form faster. | Use coconut oil to strengthen and moisturize hair. | Stay away form alcohol in products which dry out the hair. | Try to use filtered or bottled water instead of tap water. Tap water contains lots of minerals, which may affect the flavor of the gelatine. | 0 |
5,642 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Understand the Difference Between Water Soluble and Fat Soluble Vitamins | xxx | Note that yeast flakes are rich in different vitamins in the B range. Yeast flakes are a great nutritional supplement for vegetarians, children, people with low immune systems, pregnant and lactating women etc. They can be found in health food stores or the health food aisle of your local supermarket. Do not confuse th... | If you find it hard to drink that amount of plain water, you can try squeezing fresh lemon, lime or orange slices into your water, and even soup broth counts as a hydrating liquid. Fruit and vegetable juices and herbal teas can all count toward your daily fluid intake but avoid those with added sugar and/or caffeine. S... | To make your life easier, try using an app that helps you identify gluten-free foods and vegan foods. You may need to use 2 different apps. For instance, Happy Cow is an app that many vegans use to help find suitable foods and restaurants. You can also use the Gluten Free Scanner app to scan the barcode on foods and ch... | Try using this mnemonic device for remembering fat and water-soluble vitamins. You can remember fat-soluble vitamins by using a phrase such as Allen Kicked Dirt Everywhere, where the beginning letter of each represents one of the fat-soluble vitamins. For the water-soluble vitamins, it may help to use a nonsense rhyme ... | 3 |
5,643 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Cordon Bleu | xxx | If you use larger eggs, add an extra minute to the cooking time. For smaller eggs, reduce the cooking time by 30 seconds to 1 minute. | Preparation time: Approximately 1 hour, plus time to let sit overnight | Preparation time: 5-10 minutes; Cook Time: 20-25 minutes | Cooking time is 1 hour. | 2 |
5,644 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Fix a Splotchy Bleach Job | xxx | Wear rubber gloves when working with beard dye so that you do not get the dye onto your hands and skin. Some hair dye kits already provide these. | Always wear gloves when applying hair dye, so your hands don't get stained. | If you do bleach your hair, make sure to wear gloves so the chemicals don't get on your skin! | Wear gloves when you use hair dye so you don't stain your hands. | 1 |
5,645 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Grow Carrots in Pots | xxx | Work the soil lightly and keep it free of clumps or excessively rich organic matter. Carrot roots deform when such factors are present, rendering them useless. It is best to use fine growing medium at the start in order to avoid working the medium later on. | Add compost, manure or fertilizer to the top layer of soil around the rhubarb to increase your yield, taking care not to disturb the roots or cover the crowns. Although you bury the crowns when planting, burying mature crowns may cause plant rot. Enriching the soil is especially important during subsequent years as the... | As noted above, lawns with excessive (more than 1/2"-3/4") thatch are more sensitive to drought and should not be allowed to go dormant. Instead, remove excess thatch by power raking or verti-cutting in the early spring or fall, when the grass is healthy, green, and actively growing. Core aerating the soil at the same ... | When seeding directly in the garden, be sure to keep the very surface of the soil moist. Normal rules against over-watering say to let the soil surface dry, but watch for the depth of dryness. Seeds and seedlings that don't have deep roots can suffer from even a few hours of dry soil. | 0 |
5,646 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Tea | xxx | Store cocoa powder in an airtight container to protect it from light, moisture, and oxygen. | Store your tea in an airtight container to limit exposure to oxygen, light, or moisture. Use a container that won't impart flavor on the tea. | Store any leftover caramels in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep the layers separated with a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking. | Store the tea tree oil in a sealed, opaque container at room temperature. Air, light, and heat all make the tea tree oil more irritating to skin. | 1 |
5,647 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Train a Deaf Puppy | xxx | Always make sure that the dog's new name is on their collar and tag. The vet should also be aware of the dog's new name. | Have your dog wear a lead collar or harness to the vet's office if it's prone to leash pulling. That way, it won't hurt itself or escape its collar if it resists entering the office. | Put a bell on the dog's collar and a tag saying "deaf" for added safety. | Consider your dog's size and strength compared to your size. Is this a dog that continually pulls when you walk? Is the dog strong enough to pull you? Instead of using a choke chain or pinch collar, consider a front-clip harness or head halter, which can be found online or in a local pet care store. | 2 |
5,648 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Be a Good Police Officer | xxx | Read the article titled “What qualities lead to great police work?” at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/qualities-lead-great-police-work?rec. In it, various senior RCMP officers provide their opinions on what specific traits lead to being a great police officer. Traits include being honest, taking good care of your... | Learn from your mistakes and always aim to keep growing as a police officer. | Learning kanji is all about establishing good habits. Remain consistent and set out a practical study schedule that works for you. Record your results as you reach weekly goals to keep your confidence up and keep you motivated.. | Celebrate your successes. While it is easy to always focus on problems, this can lead to frustration. Find reasons to celebrate to keep your group's spirits up. | 1 |
5,649 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do Squats During Pregnancy | xxx | If you're starting a Tabata workout, try working only with bodyweight exercises, as they are less risky for your body, since your focus should be on speed right now. | Start slow if you haven't worked out in a while. It's easy to go overboard when you're excited about getting fit, but you don't want to risk an injury by starting out with more than your body can handle. | Try talking with someone while you're squatting. If you're too out of breath, then you likely need to turn your workout down a notch. | Keep in mind that riding a horse uses muscles that you might not normally use. A little soreness is normal after a ride, especially when you're just starting out. | 2 |
5,650 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Breed Neon Tetras | xxx | Keep the tank away from sunlight to prevent algae. | Make sure to change the water daily, to prevent bacteria growth. | Keep fish tank tools clean to prevent introducing disease and bacteria to the young fry. | Put a small amount of algaecide in the water to prevent algae build up. | 2 |
5,651 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Get Ready for School Quickly | xxx | A good way to get curls without the stress of having to do it in the morning is to buy hair curlers. You put them in with damp hair, sleep with them in, and when you take them out the next day, you get amazing curls in your hair! | Plan ahead if you want twisted overnight curls. Take an evening shower and set your hair into twists before bed. When you wake up the next morning you can style your look and enjoy bouncy curls for the whole day. | Don't do this overnight, or people might think you're trying too hard. Try doing it more slowly. You can change your hair one day... then next week start wearing the makeup... then next week wearing new shoes... then next week changing the way you dress... until you're complete and can show the new attitude as well. | For girls: if you like to do your hair or make-up differently every morning, plan & practice it the night before if you can't do it, move on! | 3 |
5,652 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Grow Sarracenia (North American Pitcher Plants) | xxx | You can also grow sunflowers in large pots if you choose a dwarf variety. | You can grow pitcher plants in a bog garden. | Instead of growing your plants from seeds, you can also find seedlings from gardening stores. | Your local plant nursery is a good source for water plants, rock, statues, and fountain kits for ponds. | 1 |
5,653 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Care for a Clown Fish | xxx | Be aware of the fact that, in the wild, the largest, most dominant males in a clown fish community will spontaneously turn into females as adults. This means that, even if you raise a group of male clown fish from birth, they are still capable of producing offspring when they grow up. | Some dairy farmers choose to keep a couple of young bulls around for a short time to breed young heifers (those that have just reached maturity and are getting bred for the first time). This is primarily because the chances of heifers conceiving the first time they are bred artificially are lower than if they were bre... | If you plan to breed show-quality guppies, keep careful records of the breeding process. For example, note who the parents were of each group of hatchlings, how many hatchlings are in each group, and how many of the hatchlings have the strain's desired characteristics. | If housing multiple geckos together is still something you want to do, then know that multiple female leopard geckos "can" be housed together (if approximately the same size), but mature males are territorial and will fight. A male and multiple females can be housed together without problems, but they should not be in... | 0 |
5,654 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Actively Read a Piece of Literature | xxx | Panic is never helpful in any situation. Coping with this emotion may feel like quite a challenge but the best way to overcome it is to stay calm. Find something that could relax your mind. Take deep breaths and focus on what can be done, especially if you've left studying until the last minute. | Reading on an empty stomach, or while exhausted, can make reading a burden. Making sure that you are ready and able to comprehend can help you tremendously. | Stay hydrated. Drinking lots of water can help keep your voice from cracking or becoming strained, especially if you read aloud often or have to read a long text. | If you can't do any of those things, just read: reading can give you many ideas about how to write and what to write. Take a break; you may need it. Try to write every day, but do not force yourself too much. Your writing will not benefit from it. | 1 |
5,655 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Build Brick Columns | xxx | If you're breaking up a sidewalk or walkway, cut into the expansion joints on either side. Not only are these areas thinner, it will be easier to pour the new concrete into the clearly-defined area. | If your brick columns are supporting weight, consider laying concrete blocks inside the bricks at the same time. | You can also repair damaged steps and slabs by following the same steps. However, you may need to build a wooden frame to pour and hold concrete in a specific area. | If you use any of the methods involving concrete, you should let the concrete dry completely before moving onto the next part of the build. | 1 |
5,656 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Pick Flooring Color for Your Kitchen | xxx | You can remodel a kitchen cheaply by finding a company that makes wood cabinets and installing them yourself or hiring a handyman to do so. Hiring a remodeling company to do the work is a more expensive proposition. Be sure to check the contractor's license and references. Make sure that they are properly insured as we... | If you don't feel confident installing your ceiling fan, it may be a good idea to hire a professional to do the job for you. | If you are having trouble deciding, consider hiring a professional to help you pick and install your flooring. Visit a home supply store, and an associate can help! | Consider having professionals install your cabinets, flooring, and appliances so they satisfy your local building codes and the job is done properly. | 2 |
5,657 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Stop Having An Inappropriate Crush | xxx | Remember that dissociating is a coping strategy that helps you deal with negative events. Don't feel bad about doing it. It can be helpful once you learn how to manage it. | If you find yourself avoiding things you once enjoyed to reduce your anxiety, know that this coping strategy will not help you in the long run. Understand that in life, there will always be situations that can make you anxious, and that you have the tools within yourself to overcome those feelings. Try to breathe, let ... | Remember that emotions or physical attractions can and must be controlled to match different social situations. Just because you have them does not mean it's okay to act on them all the time. Taking the time to create healthy relationships now gives you a long-term way to explore all your feelings safely. | Try to strike a balance between working toward your goals and relaxing/doing other things you enjoy. This balance is different for everyone, but it can help you avoid burnout, which can cause things like depression and anxiety. | 2 |
5,658 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Dry Yourself After a Shower | xxx | To keep your shower looking good between cleanings, rinse it out following every use and allow it to dry completely. Every week, wipe down the shower with a microfiber cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution or your favorite cleaner. This will also help stave off mold and mildew, which require a moist environment to g... | When your shoes get dirty, wipe them down with a damp cloth. Manual cleaning will preserve the effects of the waterproofing and make each application last longer. | Wipe yourself from top to bottom. This speed up the process of drying, and also prevent water from dripping. | Brushes need to be washed well with soap and water when you are finished. While painting do not store brush in water, as that damages the tip. Rinse and lay the brush on top of a wet sponge or small towel. | 2 |
5,659 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Conceal Hyperpigmentation | xxx | Concealing your hyperpigmentation is not a permanent solution for treating it. Talk to a dermatologist about long term options. | It's very important to consult a dermatologist before doing DIY treatments as some whitening solutions can harm the skin. There are many causes of hyperpigmentation. Each cause has a specific management and treatment. | If you take measures to get rid of your dark circles and they don't improve, you may want to see a dermatologist. A doctor can suggest other treatments, such as a laser treatment or a hyaluronic acid filler, that may help diminish their appearance. | Treatments that work for people with oily or dry skin, might not work for those with fair skin type, thus it is important you consult your dermatologist to find the best treatment regimen for you. | 0 |
5,660 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Onion Gravy | xxx | Although you can put croutons refrigerate croutons in an airtight container for up to 5 days, they can become chewy or soft because they absorb moisture in the fridge. | Asparagus spoils within 3-4 days in the refrigerator, but can be frozen for about 9 months. To store in the freezer, simply wrap the asparagus in a damp cloth and put it in a non-airtight bag. Wait to wash and cut your asparagus until just before you cook them. | You can freeze the gravy in small, airtight plastic bags, or refrigerate it for 1–2 days. It will stay good longer if you used vegetarian stock. | If you want to save your stuffed peppers for a shorter amount of time, you can refrigerate them in an air-tight container for about 4 days. | 2 |
5,661 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Get Back to Sleep After Accidentally Waking Up Too Early | xxx | Set up a good sleep routine where you go to bed at the same time and make your room as comfortable as possible so it's easier to drift off. | The day after a night with little to no sleep, commit to an earlier bedtime — but not too early. Go home after work, have dinner, and stay up for another hour or so. Any longer than that, though, and you may catch your second wind, which will make it difficult for you to go to sleep. | Know when it's too late to go back to sleep. If you wake up half an hour before you need to, you might as well get up. | If you wake up too early in the morning, don't get up and do something useful. Just lie quietly resting on your bed. After an hour, you may go back to sleep again. If not, you have still allowed your body to get needed rest. | 2 |
5,662 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Hire Caregivers | xxx | Inform your other family members as soon as you hire a new home health aide so everyone will be on the same page about the details of the arrangement. | Get your parents involved. Discuss your plans for a healthier lifestyle with your parents and family. That way, they will be able to assist you by preparing nutritional meals, stocking up on healthy snacks, and getting you to and from sports and other activities. | Be sure that the dialysis center has all of your contact information while you are traveling. | If your elderly roommate is comfortable with this, have a talk about end of life issues. Find out about care options, such as hiring someone to come into the home to help. However, know ahead, that the day may come where your elder will need fulltime professional help. | 0 |
5,663 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Tell a Guy Is Sex Obsessed | xxx | Technically, “psychopathy” is not a diagnosable condition in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—basically, it's the encyclopedia of all the conditions someone could have). | Everyone experiences anxiety, but there's a difference between being stressed and experiencing overwhelming panic or fear. Only a mental health professional can diagnose anxiety disorders, so avoid labeling someone who hasn't received an accurate diagnosis. | Besides depression, there are several other kinds of mental health conditions that may cause you to feel down and hopeless, like bipolar disorder, along with other mood disorders. Meet with a psychiatrist, who can tell you if you possibly fall into any of those categories. | Keep in mind that sex addiction is a controversial topic in the psychological community, and not all mental health professionals recognize it as a legitimate disorder. The DSM-V does not list sex addiction as a disorder, but many people use this label. | 3 |
5,664 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Overcome Your Fear of Roller Coasters | xxx | Don't worry if watching the horror movie is frightening at first. Once you've found ways to cope with your fear, the adrenaline rush can be fun and exciting! If you feel like resting and exercising at the same time, then watch a horror movie. Did you know that when you get scared during a horror movie, you're also exe... | When you have been getting consistent throws, then it all falls apart and you can't catch anything... take a break. This is just your mind reacting to your muscles learning a new pattern. Go get something to drink or read for a bit, then pick it right back up. You will find your consistency returns like magic. | When 4 to 8-year-old kids get antsy in the Magic Kingdom and it seems like your day is lagging behind, give these kids some options. Let your kids explore and run out all their excitement in the kid-friendly sections of this park. This may sometimes not be enough. If you haul around a double-seat stroller and warnings... | Relax when you hear the clicking of the roller coaster. Your muscles tend to get tense, you begin to get anxiety. But what your body is not telling you, is it's only a few seconds, maybe a minute. You live 24 hours a day, a roller coaster takes a short time and you are bound to enjoy the ride. Another tip is to sing a ... | 3 |
5,665 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do Pennywise Makeup | xxx | There are many fake wound makeup kits available for purchase online or at Halloween stores. Some of these simply contain the common materials used in this article, while the more expensive ones may include adhesives and fake skin products that are faster to use or allow for more dramatic, raised wounds. | You can buy oil-based costume makeup in costume shops and online. It comes in small, flat jars and can be used as foundation or eyeshadow. | You can buy spirit gum, scar wax/modeling wax, liquid latex, etc. from costume shops and theatrical-supply shops. You can also find them in specialized online shops. | You can find spirit gum and high-quality gray foundation in costume shops and online. Arts and crafts stores and party-supply shops sell face paint that may also work. | 1 |
5,666 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Start a Business (for Kids) | xxx | When figuring out a budget, think about what you need and what you can get by without. Also, if you plan on using your own money, check with your parents to see if they are willing to give you any to help you out. | Make sure the price you charge for your product is higher than the amount you paid to create it. That way you will earn money and not lose it. | If you expect a profit, have a plan on what you are going to do if you make money from it. | Have a plan not to use too much money so you can save up for what you really want. | 1 |
5,667 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Blackberry Wine | xxx | Make sure your furnace has been serviced recently. | Absolutely make sure your equipment is cleaned and sterilized or your wine turns funky. | Keep your bathroom clean, dry, and well-ventilated so you can prevent mold from coming back. | There's no need to sterilize your bottles after every use unless your baby is sick. Sterilizing once a week is usually sufficient. | 1 |
5,668 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Check Your Credit Card Balance | xxx | As you start repaying your loans, focus on the amount you've paid off rather than how much you still owe. This can make the task seem much less daunting. | Managing your money wisely is, above all, about restraint. Many of the benefits of careful financial planning don't come true for 20 or 30 years, making it seem better to spend money right now. Think of saving, instead, of spending on yourself and your future. | Buying debt is an investment activity. Make it a point to not invest more than you can afford to lose and still maintain your lifestyle. Avoid pulling money from the household budget since a loss could mean an inability to pay for essential expenses like the mortgage or car payment. | Keeping up to date on how much you owe is a sobering way to remind yourself of the importance of living within your means and paying debt off as soon as possible. | 3 |
5,669 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Hair Extensions | xxx | Because African hair is naturally dry, applying conditioner all the way to the roots does not cause oily buildup. People with looser textures such as curls or waves may feel that this weighs their hair down. If this happens to you, adjust to apply conditioner just to your ends and the middle of the strands. | Halo hair extensions are less damaging to your natural hair than clip-in versions, as the weight of the extensions is more easily distributed around the head. With clip-in extensions, the weight is concentrated on the hair the clips are attached to, which can cause pulling and breakage. | Shrinkage will happen.when your hair dries. Basically, it is when your hair appears longer when wet, but as it dries your curls spring up, making your hair appear shorter. To avoid this, try braiding or twisting when your hair is wet and allowing your hair to air dry so as to stretch your curls. | If you want to use headbands or elastics in your curly hair, make sure they are wide and thick. Curly hair may cause weaker elastic bands to snap. | 1 |
5,670 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Find Out What Your Name Means | xxx | To adapt especially long, difficult, or gender-specific personal names, search for root-alternatives for your baby. For example, if you feel inspired to name your baby after your Belgian grandfather named Rivaldo, but you find out that you're having a girl, search for names online that use a root or smaller part of the... | If your friend's full name gives no results, try searching for just the first name, plus the middle name if you know it. Your friend's name may have changed after marriage or divorce. If your friend's first name is common, narrow it down by adding a location or alma mater. | Consider using a paid service to help you fill out your genealogy. Building a family tree may be harder than you thought if there isn't much information on your family. | Don't stop with just your first name. Research your last name and middle name, if you have one. If the family history of your name intrigues you, search into your ancestry to see where your roots are. | 3 |
5,671 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Permanently Delete a Facebook Account | xxx | You can also change the storage location where new content is saved from this settings. Just scroll down to the More storage settings section to find this option. | To adjust your settings go to the You button on the right corner of your browser and then you should get a drop-down menu. You should see the Settings button under the Following button and above the Help/FAQ button. | You can download your account data by going to Settings, clicking General, and clicking the Download a copy link below the bottom option on this page. | You can also open the tabs you wish to use as a home page and then click on the Use Current Pages button under the Home Page Box. | 2 |
5,672 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Take Care of a Tree | xxx | If you need help selecting plants, visit your local nursery and ask the salesperson there for advice. | Regularly check your tree for signs of pests or diseases. If you discover an infestation, visit your local gardening center for advice or search online for suggestions. | Monitor your yarrow plant for signs of disease and insect infestation. Treat it with pesticides as needed. | Seek out local gardening workshops or a horticultural society in your area for information about native plants and insects. These groups will also be able to offer advice about proper water use and how to manage pests in your particular climate. | 1 |
5,673 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Overcome a Fear of Being Kidnapped | xxx | Keep any knives or harmful objects out of easy access to be sure you don't harm yourself during your panic attack; you never know what may happen. | Practice martial arts and self-defense techniques, in case someone does try to kidnap you. This can be confidence-building. Also, remember to be aware of your surroundings. | If you feel the need to leave the area where the attack started, return once you're feeling better and practice staying calm and relaxed in that setting. This can help prevent that setting from becoming a trigger for future attacks. Talk to a therapist or someone else you trust and try to figure out what might have set... | If you feel that you're being followed, look around and make it clear that you know someone is there. In this situation, try to direct your route to an area where there are more people or a place you know well. Turn everyday objects into last-minute combat tools. You can make Wolverine-like claws with your keys In betw... | 1 |
5,674 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Use Laptops | xxx | Set up your laptop and work area for ergonomic usage. Laptops can be ergonomically worse than desktops because laptop keyboards are usually smaller, requiring you to pinch in your wrists at an angle to use all the keys, and their ability to be placed anywhere can promote poor positioning. | It's technically not good for your wrists if your keyboard is sitting up an angle. For some people an elevated keyboard makes it easier to type, though. It's fine to elevate your keyboard so long as you don't experience wrist pain. | Laptop computers are less than ideal due to the small size and difficulty seeing the screen from an angle, but you can still pair at a laptop. One trick is to have the observer sit somewhat behind the driver rather than to the side. | This article discusses computers in general. Specific types of computer have tasks that are for it, such as laptops. With laptops, you might also consider upgrading the battery, RAM if possible, keyboard, repairing broken latches on the screen, including a second battery or a carrying case, etc. | 0 |
5,675 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do a Sock Bun with Long Hair | xxx | If you have extra long hair, cut off a greater portion of the sock or use a shorter sock so that the sock donut doesn't add too much volume. | If you want a change, try getting a different haircut with curly fringe (bangs) or layers. Just be sure that the layers have enough length (and weight) to prevent a poofy shape. | To avoid damaging your hair, use one of the no-heat styles like the sock rolls or bantu knots. | If you are wearing a wig that has a lot of weight in the back, you will probably want to sew a couple of hair combs into the inside of the wig. | 0 |
5,676 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Use Multi‐Colored Drawing Pencils | xxx | Make colorful marks on paper. Keeping a visual journal is fun and rewarding. Just enjoy the pencil and the colors it gives. Share your book with others or keep it to yourself. | Make studying more fun by using your favorite colorful pens and stationery when you rewrite your notes or make flashcards. | Use a bookmark to keep your place between sessions. It will help you avoid rereading portions or hunting for your place when you begin a reading session. It's also encouraging to see that bookmark advance through the book. | Keep a notebook with you wherever you go. This way you can jot down notes about the people riding the bus, or on an airplane, or at your favorite bookstore. You will get good practice from paying attention to the people around you and describing them. | 0 |
5,677 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Wooden Fishing Lures | xxx | You can also make paper masks that look like a specific animal or character. For example, use several sheets of brown or reddish-orange paper to make a three-dimensional fox mask. | If you're painting a scale design, paint the lure's body in the color you want the edges of the scale to be. Then, cover the lure with a plastic mesh and spray on the scale color. | If you'd like to decorate the cabinet even more, you could also paint it. Then, cover some spots with patterned contact paper to give it a unique design. | If you don't want to make the snake, you can use a piece of thick, gold cording instead. If you can't find gold cording, use any cording, then paint it gold using acrylic craft paint or spray paint. | 1 |
5,678 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Notify a Tenant in Writing of an Increase | xxx | Do not be afraid or hesitant to ask for help if you feel your safety is being threatened. Don't be surprised if the nurses can't do anything unless they see a scuffle or fight, though. | Be prepared to answer questions. You may even have to let the tenant vent her frustration at the increase. Try not to let this bother you, unless the tenant becomes threatening and hostile. Keep your temper in check and try to be as understanding as you can. | It's important to work through disagreements while remaining calm. Do not raise your voice. Calmly let the person know that you do not want to fight, but perhaps it may help to talk about the issue. Apologize if, for example, you started to yell. Be sincere and it may break down their defenses enough to allow logic bac... | Keep in mind that your reactions can fuel their outbursts. Try to stay as calm and unemotional as you can and they may give up on trying to get a rise out of you. | 1 |
5,679 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Care for Pillbugs | xxx | If your hamster is biting the cage bars, it is probably trying to get your attention. It may be looking for exercise, bored, or in need of a larger cage. | If you tap on the glass three times then it will teach your frog that it should go into its cave instead of it aimlessly trying to find its food while the fish eat its food | If your snail is staying at the top of its enclosure, it probably isn't getting enough air and is going up to where it finds the most of it. To fix this, drill holes at that base for better ventilation or buy a new cage. | If your pill bug is not eating their food or is trying to climb out of the aquarium, you should probably let them go. | 3 |
5,680 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Use a Telescope | xxx | Familiarize yourself with telescope setup and operation. This is more easily done during daylight hours in the comfort of your home. Also, while it is still light outside, ensure that the finder scope cross-hairs are aimed at the same point as the main tube. Use a distant object such as the tip of a telephone pole to c... | Measuring the tracks can help you determine which animal they belong to. Keep a flexible measuring tape in your pocket or pack to help with identification. | You can try using a standard metal detector, but it will not tell you the depth or location as precisely as surveying equipment. | We are not yet able to tell the barometric pressure by cloud study, sky color, or any other method than direct measurement. The most accurate measurements come from a sensitive device like an aneroid barometer. | 0 |
5,681 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Ask Someone About Their Past | xxx | To keep conversations flowing, ask mind-stimulating questions. Avoid asking questions answerable by "yes or no." Ask questions about details, their thoughts and opinions. | When you're first getting to know your coworkers, avoid asking personal questions or bringing up serious topics too soon. It's best to ease into a conversation with a topic that will make everyone feel comfortable. | Ask deep, personal questions like these when you two are alone in a private place. | Try asking your partner these questions on a quiet, romantic evening. That way, you both feel comfortable opening up to each other and having a deep conversation. | 2 |
5,682 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Tell Your Parents You Smoke | xxx | Your parents will be concerned and want to help you quit, even if they are smokers. Just remember: with your commitment and their help, you can stop smoking. | Quit smoking so you have nothing to hide. Smoking can wreck your physical health as well as your mental health, and lying can cause a lot of trouble in your relationships. Tell a trusted friend or mentor that you'd like to get some help quitting, or consider leaning on your parents for support. | If you're struggling to quit smoking, look online for a local support group. These groups can help you quit smoking and avoid the temptation to pick up cigarettes when cravings strike. | If you think you have a drinking problem, consider going to a social support group like Alcoholics Anonymous. Connecting with a community of people who are supportive and understand what you're going through can help make quitting drinking easier. | 0 |
5,683 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Diagnose Sepsis | xxx | If you are caring for someone who is immunocompromised, make sure you get vaccinated for that person's protection. He may not be well enough to receive the flu shot, so all persons around them must be vaccinated to protect him. | Ask your doctor about vaccinations against serious bacterial infections that can cause sepsis in both children and adults. | Babies 6 months and older can be vaccinated against influenza to reduce their chances of getting the flu, which is much more serious for a baby than the common cold. | Talk to your doctor about vaccinating your child each year with the flu shot. This can reduce their chances of catching the flu. | 1 |
5,684 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Get Rid of Acne Naturally | xxx | Although some skin sagging is inevitable, you can help control it to some extent by taking good care of your skin starting as early on as possible. Wear a sunscreen on your face every day to protect it from sun damage, which is perhaps the biggest contributor to skin aging. Additionally, you can refrain from smoking an... | If body acne is still a problem after regular cleaning, try wearing baggier clothes. Tight clothes don't let the skin breathe, which can cause irritation and blemishes. | If you're dealing with back acne, wear loose-fitting clothing. Letting the skin on your back breathe is the best way to keep sweat from building up. | Before you begin piling on the layers, do some simple exercises to get moving. The extra blood flow will keep you warmer a little longer. If you don't have the space to move around much, or are wearing nicer clothes that you can't really exercise in, putting your coat on for a few minutes before going out into the cold... | 2 |
5,685 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Cut Guinea Pig Claws | xxx | Trim your guinea pig's nails regularly (about once a month). Regular nail trims will prevent the quick from growing so far up the nail that the nail becomes difficult to trim. | It is best to rest your nail on a firm surface as you trim away the excess cuticle. Try to do this slowly and be careful that your hand doesn't slip or you might get yourself a cut. Be very careful when you are using the cuticle cutter. | If you trim your dog's nails regularly they won't be as prone to bleed since the long nail actually allows the vein to grow longer and then is more likely to be cut. | It's best to trim your pet's nails a little at a time so that you minimize your risk of cutting the quick. | 0 |
5,686 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Pick Good Chestnuts | xxx | No matter how you store chestnuts, keep them dry so they don't mold or rot. | Canned, pickled beets can stay fresh for months or even years, so they're always a good thing to keep on hand in a pinch. | If you don't want the beet peels to go to waste, you can use them or other vegetable scraps to make vegetable broth. | Don't overcook Brussels sprouts, otherwise, you will get that sulfurous smell and flavor that they're often hated for. | 0 |
5,687 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Your Face Look Thinner | xxx | If you do not want everyone to know you have 5” heels on, try wearing a long pair of pants that hang 2 or 3” past your foot; they will help hide the heels while making your legs appear longer. Heels also will force you to stand straighter which can have a great impact on how tall you appear. | Wearing pants that are too long and only show the toe of the boot can make you look shorter and stockier. This creates a much less polished look. | Wear black shoes, preferably platform-style to make you appear taller if you feel too short. | If you want to make the rest of your body look thinner, choose longer shirts and pants, and avoid anything that is too bulky. Try to avoid capri or ankle-length pants; they will make your legs look shorter. | 3 |
5,688 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prepare a Macrobiotic Diet | xxx | Talk to a registered dietician if you have trouble eating healthy and maintaining a healthy weight on your own. They can look at your lifestyle and eating habits and make suggestions that will get you on the right track. | Many people find it helpful to write down a list of reasons they want to lose weight in a diet journal. You can go back to this list when you feel stressed or discouraged. | Most people lose weight on a macrobiotic diet, but not everyone does. If you want to lose weight, you may want to count calories in addition to eating a macrobiotic diet. | If you are keeping the food diary because you want to lose weight or because you have an eating disorder, it can sometimes help to have a "How I felt when I ate this" column. This will help you keep track of the reasons you eat. | 2 |
5,689 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Encrypt an External Hard Drive on Linux | xxx | You can download the most recent versions of the Microsoft Exchange package by going to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd185495 and following the links. | cryptsetup has a Frequently Asked Questions document with more detailed information about its use: https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/wikis/FrequentlyAskedQuestions | There are many options for creating a QR code with a Wi-Fi password. Other options include http://www.qrstuff.com and http://www.zxing.appspot.com/generator. | Read Google's help page to understand more about the procedure: https://support.google.com/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1663688 | 1 |
5,690 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Close Large Pores | xxx | Gumpaste dries very fast. Keep it covered at all times if it is not being used. If it begins to crumble, try kneading it then covering it. If too much damage has occurred, you may have to throw it away and use new gum paste. | Use a toner. Toning your skin after cleanser helps to further tighten pores. Make sure to use one formulated for oily skin, as again, they have special ingredients in them to help tighten pores. | Avoid using heavy pink putty to fill nail holes as it is more likely to expand outwards as it dries and leaves bumps over your nail holes. | Using natural makeup is healthier for your skin and can reduce blemishes. In fact, the mineral foundation doesn't clog your pores and is actually good for your skin, so you may want to invest in a good brand, but make sure to put a bit of the makeup on the back of your hand for 48 hours to make sure you are not allergi... | 1 |
5,691 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Withdraw Cash from an Automated Teller Machine | xxx | Keep your prepaid card even after you have emptied the card of funds in case you need to make a return you purchased with the card. | If you plan to travel outside the country and want to use your ATM card, contact your bank first to see if this is possible. Then you will be able to use it to withdraw cash in the local currency. | Make sure you have enough money in your account to cover the hold amount and still allow yourself to access cash if you need to. | Make sure you have money on your Nintendo account before doing this. If you don't have money on your account, go to the eShop to add funds to your account. | 1 |
5,692 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Extend the Life of Guitar Strings | xxx | This process should be performed with new or nearly new strings. The more you beat on your strings the less consistently they will vibrate. This is not a major factor when you are putting your sound into the world at amplifier volumes, but the accuracy of this process decreases the older your strings are. Strings may... | Most musicians change their strings out every 3-4 months, or after 100 hours of playing. This will keep the sound crisp and reduce the odds that your strings break when you're in the middle of a live show or practice session. | Well-made strings tend to have longer natural lifespans. If you like to play the same set of strings for a long time, invest in higher quality guitar strings to begin with and care for them well. | If you would like to extend your strings' lifespan, then keep your bass in a case, or buy coated strings. Strings left exposed oxidize faster and lose their tone sooner. | 2 |
5,693 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Look Great with a Strict School Uniform Code | xxx | If you have a problem with your classes, talk to someone. Don't wait too long to approach a teacher about your grade or performance in their class. | If you are having trouble maintaining discipline in your classroom, ask your principal or colleagues for suggestions on successful strategies. | If you have any questions or concerns on what you can and can't bring into the exam room, do not hesitate to contact your teacher or professor and ask beforehand. | If you have questions about your school's uniform guidelines, ask a teacher or administrator. | 3 |
5,694 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Check Your Windows Product Key | xxx | You can also use the free program Magical Jelly Bean to help you retrieve your Windows product key. | If you don't want to use Process Explorer on Windows, a much simpler third-party app called "IOBit Unlocker" can be downloaded for free; IOBit Unlocker also allows you to unlock files. | You can also check your Java version in the Java Control Panel app, which you'll find in the Start menu. Just click About in Java Control Panel to view the version number. | The Windows 7 product key will be located inside the software package. If you downloaded the software online, then you will find it in your confirmation email. | 0 |
5,695 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Pet a Rabbit | xxx | Make sure your scissors are very sharp so that they make a clean cut and don't bend the lashes. | You can use a regular comb as well. Just make sure it's teeth are fine enough, and it is washed. | Don't use too much soap. If you do, the hat can retain some of it. Make sure that all the soap is rinsed out of the fabric before drying. | If you use a brush, avoid the eyes and make sure it is clean and soft. | 3 |
5,696 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Give Yourself a Scalp Massage | xxx | A 5-minute massage 2-4 times a week can aid in relaxation, relieve pain and stress, and keep tissues healthy and supple. | If you enjoyed your massage and would like another one, talk to the massage therapist about booking your next appointment. Some therapists recommend waiting at least 2-3 weeks in between massages to ensure that your muscles have time to rest in between appointments. | To get the full benefits of a scalp massage, do it at least once per week. | Experts recommend doing facial exercises 6 to 7 times a week to see results. | 2 |
5,697 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Relieve Epigastric Pain | xxx | Giant cell arteritis is commonly seen with large vessel vasculitis, Kawasaki disease is commonly seen with medium vessel vasculitis, and hypersensitivity is commonly seen with small vessel vasculitis. | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones. If patients have gallstones and they are asymptomatic, very few doctors will provide any treatment. | Epigastric pain is usually caused by indigestion, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Pregnancy and lactose intolerance can also cause epigastric pain. | The prognosis for feline intestinal lymphoma is usually better if there is one mass as opposed to multiple masses. | 2 |
5,698 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do a Crossover in Basketball | xxx | Notice which foot the kicker kicks with. If they are right-footed, they will most likely send the ball to their left, or the keepers right. If you are comfortable with this, stand a little to your right if they are right-footed, and left if they are left-footed. This will intimidate and confuse them because they thin... | If, after a while, the ball just ends up being kicked in the air by the heel and lands behind you, try running at the ball to gain more momentum, but remember to keep the move as one motion. If you can easily get the ball to go over your head, a cool trick is to incorporate that with juggling, or if you run at the ball... | When protecting the ball from defenders before attempting your fadeaway shot, hold the ball chest level. Holding the ball closer to the ground will make it easier for the defender to steal the ball from you. | Put your hand out in front of the ball because if the defender tries to steal the ball, they will have to get through your hand or your leg and that will cause a foul. | 3 |
5,699 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | What Are the Easiest Fruits to Grow? 12 Picks for Your Home Garden | xxx | Pruning your plants with pruning shears helps them produce even more fruit and look more beautiful in your garden. | Prune your plants regularly to control new growths and make it easier to divide your plants later on. | Pruning petunias helps your flowers stay healthy and beautiful. | Daisies grow abundantly – don't hesitate to cut some to create gorgeous bouquets. The best time to cut flowers is early in the morning. Cut the stems at an angle and put them in water immediately. | 0 |
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