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8,900 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Improve Your Attitude | xxx | Keep up a healthy self-image. Practice positive self-talk and encourage yourself to stay motivated. | Remember that rebuilding your self-esteem after an abusive experience can take time. Be patient and gentle with yourself. | Be aware that improving your attitude takes time, just like any other self-improvement plan, whether it be getting in shape or building mental resilience. | Try to develop long-term strategies to decrease the stress in your life like eating balanced meals, getting enough sleep, being active, etc. | 2 |
8,901 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Calculate Total Cholesterol | xxx | Vitamin B treatments are popular options for acne, but there's evidence that these treatments make acne worse. | Some medical experts now recommend a risk-based cholesterol treatment model. | Though there is insufficient evidence, many users find taking a biotin supplement increases overall hair health. | Acupuncture is a popular treatment option for people with sciatica. However, the research is mixed with this one. Some studies suggest that it's beneficial, but some of them indicate that it may not provide much help. | 1 |
8,902 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Apply Zombie Makeup | xxx | Make sure that you are not allergic to liquid latex or any of the cosmetics by doing a spot check first. To do so, put a small dab of the latex or makeup on a sensitive part of the skin (like the inner wrist) and wait for fifteen to twenty minutes. If the skin looks irritated or you see a rash forming, wash off the mak... | If the pimples are not extracting easily from the skin or several minutes have passed, steam your face again or use a hot towel to make sure your pores are open enough for easy removal. However, be gentle! Using too much pressure or scrubbing too much can cause skin damage and scarring. | If you have sensitive skin, you may want to patch test new makeup before you apply it to your whole face. Find an area on your face or neck to place a little bit of the makeup. Do this for a few days. If a reaction occurs, do not use. If nothing happens, you can apply to the rest of your face. | Before using any product on your hair, always remember to check for allergens. If you have known allergies, read the product's label to make sure it doesn't contain any substance you are allergic to. If not, start by dabbing a small portion on a patch of skin not usually visible, such as your back. Leave it on your ski... | 0 |
8,903 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Recover from a Fall off a Horse | xxx | Try using help after school with a friend or someone you can trust. Be sure to tell the person who you are giving the gift/present to. | Make sure you send it to the right person | Give your itinerary to someone before leaving | Tell someone that you can't attend as soon as possible to show respect for the person's time. | 2 |
8,904 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Know if a Girl Is Playing Games With a Guy | xxx | Before you start pursuing a relationship with someone who's already attached, get into a realistic mindset. There's a good chance that she will not be comfortable ending her current relationship. If she says she's not interested, respect her wishes and don't keep pushing it. | Don't feel pressured into going out with her if she asks you and you know you lack any sexual or romantic attraction to her. Be gentle with the way you let her down, but if she continues to cross your boundaries after you've established that you are heterosexual and you feel very uncomfortable and upset at her actions... | You don't need to break off a relationship because a girl exhibits some of the behavior listed here. Have an open conversation with her about your concerns, and be on your guard for more manipulation if she proves unwilling to change. | If your girlfriend expresses any worry or apprehension about trust in your relationship, try to listen to her concerns. Avoid becoming defensive or ignoring her concerns. | 2 |
8,905 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Choose Coffee for Health Benefits | xxx | If you keep your matcha powder in the fridge, let it warm to room temperature after starting to brew it. | If you're in a hurry, you can purchase chocolate hazelnut flavored ground coffee that you make at home in your coffee machine or pot. | When possible, buy beans from a local roaster, then grind them at home. This will ensure the freshest, most flavorful cup of coffee. | If you're brewing coffee at home, keep spices on hand to flavor your coffee. | 3 |
8,906 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Brownies Without Eggs | xxx | Mixing mucilaginous seeds such as mustard or flax in with your "normal" sproutables like mung beans and spelt will help the mixture to hold moisture better and reduce the need to rinse so often; and mustard seeds give your sprouts an added "zing". It can work against you, though, if you don't consume the sprouts by the... | If you do blanch your beans, rinse them with cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel before you use them in either recipe. The cold water stops the cooking process, preventing them from coming out overdone. Patting them dry ensures they fry properly (since water doesn't mix with oil, it can affect the cooking pr... | If you have an unused French press lying around, it can make an ultra-effective way to rehydrate dried mushrooms. Simply add the mushrooms to the French press, fill it with water, then use the built-in strainer to drain off the liquid once they're done soaking. | If you do not have a coffee grinder, you can boil the flax seeds, strain out the gel through a thin colander, and let the gel cool in the fridge. Since there are no seed particles in the gel, it does not produce the graininess that flax seeds can when not completely ground. | 3 |
8,907 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Keep a Cat Off a Stove | xxx | Try hiding your dog or cat's food containers, such as the food bowl, around your home for him to find. | Consider keeping your dog's toys in a toy box or other large container. | Keep your cat in a cat-proofed area while you cook and eat. This will keep your cat away from the stove when it's most likely to be heated up. | Do not pull food from your dog's mouth if you see him chewing on something from the garbage can. Rather than seeing this as a punishment, your dog will just learn how to swallow the food more quickly so that you can't get to the food. | 2 |
8,908 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Beaded Wind Chime | xxx | Can't find parchment paper for hot glue jewelry? Try a silicone craft mat or a piece of glass. | You can make your own beads and charms out of polymer clay. | Your beads don't had to be made out of glass, crystal, or plastic. Try metal, wood, or sea shell beads. | You can use almost any type of necklace including shells, wood or semi-precious stones. Braided rope or yarn necklaces work nicely as well or you might choose to make your own. | 2 |
8,909 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Look Beautiful in Middle School (Girls) | xxx | Try to act as innocent as possible. | Try to be as animated as possible. | Try to be confident about your appearance. | Try to look as natural as you can. | 3 |
8,910 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Pack Glass | xxx | If you are using the box to store something fragile, make your box an inch taller and wider to make room for packing material like bubble wrap or newspaper. | Come up with plenty of ways to eliminate space in the box. Use smaller boxes and packing material to ensure the contents are cushioned. | When packing boxes, remember that towels, washcloths, and socks make excellent packing material for fragile items. The plastic bags you get when you make drugstore purchases are also good packing material; they trap air. | Boxes should be filled with as much packing material as you can fit in them. | 3 |
8,911 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Report Child Abuse | xxx | Tell someone before it gets too serious even if you're close to the abuser as it is the right thing to think about the child rather than getting someone in trouble. | Ask family members and friends to avoid encouraging the behavior your child does as this will make harder to stop when they get older. At the same time, tell them to avoid teasing your child as this can be very upsetting. | Bullying is different than just an insulting comment. If you feel you are actually being bullied or severely hurt, recognize it's a serious issue. Seek help with a boss, teacher, administrator or even police officer if appropriate, especially if you feel like you are in danger or degraded severely. | If the person or persons that named you get offended or upset, it is best to leave the subject alone for a while. You must understand that this is a very big deal for them. If you live away from your parents, or you were orphaned, talk to the person raising you. | 0 |
8,912 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Use Mozilla Firefox, Portable Edition | xxx | If WhatsApp won't download on your mobile device, you may be out of storage or you might need to update your OS. Check your settings to figure out why your device won't download the app. | If the guest computer you are using is running Windows 7, your USB device may not come right up. Click the Start menu, click on Computer, and browse to your USB device, and run FirefoxPortable.exe from there. | If FaceTime isn't on your device for any reason, check How to Download Facetime. | If Dropbox was pre-installed on your computer, you'll need to go to Apps in Settings, and uninstall the app from there. | 1 |
8,913 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean a Plasma TV Screen | xxx | The reason you should turn off the plasma display before cleaning is that plasma screens generate a high degree of heat. Most cleaning solutions would evaporate from a hot screen before you can go back over the screen with a dry wipe and pick up the dissolved contaminants and suspended dust. | This water is not suitable for human consumption straight from the spigot; however, it is the same water that was washing onto the lawn prior to the addition of the collection system. If you wish to make the water potable, boil the water vigorously for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your altitude) to kill bacteria, paras... | A water softener installed in your home makes the water sodium-rich. Ultrasonic models, when emitting mist, might create white dust. The built-in demineralization cartridges cannot remove the sodium. It's not the fault of the devices, as this is the outcome of the salt used in most water softening systems. | A quick hot wash in a dishwasher works well to clean food residues off the jars but be sure to sterilize with boiling water or commercial sterilizing solution as described in the article, as dishwashers do not reach the temperatures required to kill all the microbes that can make you sick! | 0 |
8,914 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Use Physical Therapy to Recover From Surgery | xxx | Talk to your doctor about what he or she would like you to do if you notice increasing symptoms. You may be provided with a phone number where you can reach your doctor promptly, and he or she may advise you to increase or decrease your medication, take a different medication, call the office, or go to the emergency ro... | Call your doctor immediately if your incision is unstable or you are experiencing extreme pain. The doctor can give advice, adjust medication, or recommend a visit. | Your doctor may prescribe you medication before or after surgery to help you manage pain and discomfort and to help prevent further complications. Take these medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. | Seek medical attention immediately if you have severe back pain for more than two days. Do not begin physical therapy or other treatments without your doctor's recommendation for treatment. | 1 |
8,915 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Cook Ravioli | xxx | If you buy pre-packaged ravioli and it comes with cooking instructions, follow them. The directions given for a particular brand of ravioli will be the most accurate for that brand. | If you like to purchase already popped popcorn, look for brands that use light amounts of oil and salt. It will usually be advertised on the bag, so be sure to read the labels thoroughly. | If you live in India—or in a region with a large Indian population—you may be able to find amla juice in grocery stores. If you manage to find amla juice in a store, look closely at the ingredients before you purchase it. The health benefits of the juice will be more or less canceled out if the product is full of added... | Most types of sushi rice come with cooking instructions on the package. Be sure to follow these instructions to the letter to ensure that your sushi turns out with the right flavor and texture. | 0 |
8,916 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Rocket Fuel | xxx | Worbla is a sheet of thermoplastic. You heat it up with a heat gun, hair dry, or hot water, then shape it. It will keep its new shape once it cools down. | If your resin is a little fresh or you got it wet somehow, and you don't feel like waiting for it to dry, let any alcohol evaporate, roll the resin into a ball, and place it in the freezer so it hardens. | Rocket fuel can't be reheated once it's been shaped, so do your best to mold it to the size and shape you need before it cools down. | You don't really need compost bins or tumblers; just pile up your material and wait for it to decompose. If you want to speed things up, "turn" the pile every once in a while to mix it up and incorporate air. | 2 |
8,917 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Treat Huntington's Disease | xxx | If a family member is diagnosed with this condition, it may be beneficial to have yourself tested for the disease, even if you don't think you're showing symptoms. | Have any children tested for Huntington's if there's a family history or a first-degree relative gets diagnosed. | Check your blood pressure on a regular basis if hypertension runs in your immediate family. Contact a family member to discuss chronic or major family health issues if the medical history is unknown. | If you have family history of cancer or if you have had any previous head or neck cancer, you need repeated check-up visits with your doctor to reduce the risk of cancer. | 1 |
8,918 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Annoy Your Sister | xxx | Keep an eye out for revenge from your friends. | Prepare for revenge; your sister may want to get even with you. | Be prepared for revenge, because they might do the same to you afterwards. | Do not try to get even with your friend. No matter how furious you are, getting revenge on your friend will only make things worse. Take time to cool down before you do anything you'll regret later. | 1 |
8,919 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean Underwear | xxx | Do your laundry at least once a week to avoid running out of important items, like underwear, throughout the week! | Make it a habit to pick up 20 things every day, or spend five minutes cleaning, so the room never gets that bad. Do a more thorough cleaning once a month. | Don't forget to keep your room clean. Put away all your junk that's on your floor and dresser about once a week, and dust and vacuum at least once a month. | If you have trouble keeping your bedroom clean, try the method of cleaning your room every day for five minutes just before bed. This is usually enough time to pick up all the clutter that's accumulated over the course of the day. | 0 |
8,920 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Keep Your Child Tech Safe | xxx | Keep your MAC address private so it cannot be used by network hackers that can hack through Wi-Fi networks and jeopardize the information saved on your iPhone. | Because you're giving up an important security feature called User Account Control (UAC) by downgrading, consider setting up a separate, "limited" user account for most uses including surfing the web, and install Secunia PSI and check it regularly to make sure that your software remains updated with the latest security... | If you have to take away your child's computer or tablet for inappropriate use of the internet, confiscate any devices they have that can connect to the internet as well (e.g. cell phone, iPod touch, gaming consoles.) This way, they can't use another device to connect to the Internet and do the exact same thing. | Reroute your IP address by taking your computer to another location, such as a public library, an Internet cafe or another person's house. While you are signed onto their Internet, your computer will use the IP address at that location. This method works best if you have a highly portable computer, such as a laptop wit... | 2 |
8,921 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Become Master Electrician | xxx | When you decide to start a bowling alley, you will need to contact your local business regulation office to find out if there are any special licenses or permits required. | If you hold a plumbing contractor's license in Arizona, Nevada or Utah, you can apply for a California contractor's license and you may be exempt from taking the trade exam. | If you are getting an Alabama general contractor's license for a company based outside of Alabama, you must first register your company with the Alabama Secretary of State and be approved to do business. | If you're planning on operating your own electrical contracting business, you may also need to apply for a separate Electrical Contractor License. | 3 |
8,922 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Treat Castleman Disease | xxx | The cause of Bell's palsy is unknown. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can be diagnosed with Bell's palsy, although it happens most often to pregnant women, and to individuals who already have a cold, respiratory illness, or diabetes. | IC is a relatively late-onset condition and usually doesn't start until you're in your 30s or 40s. It's more common in women than men. | Women are more likely to suffer from RA than men. And while RA can affect anyone of any age, it more commonly develops in people between 40 and 60 years of age. | CD can occur in people of all ages and genders. However, the average age for a UCD diagnosis is 35, and MCD typically occurs in people in their 50s and 60s. MCD is slightly more common in men than in women. | 3 |
8,923 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Cut a Honeydew Melon | xxx | For optimal taste and texture, cut your melon when it is ripe. After you pierce the skin, the melon stops the ripening process. To check how ripe your melon is, smell the bottom to see if there is a fruity, sweet aroma. | If harvesting cherries from the tree, look for mahogany color in the cherries. Test cherry ripeness by taste; pick a cherry straight off the tree and see if it is sweet enough. Those that are will have the same hue and appearance as the one that you have enjoyed eating. After a time, you will know by sight which cherri... | Check that your honeydew melon is ripe and unspoiled before washing it. Smell the bottom of the melon to check if it is ripe. The fragrance of the melon should be strong and sweet smelling. If your honeydew melon is not ripe, let it rest on the counter at room temperature for 1-2 more days to ripen further. If your mel... | Orange honeydew melons are a new kind of melon that you might see at some stores. These melons are most ripe when their outer skin is white or pale yellow-green. Just bear in mind that these kinds of honeydew melons aren't as sweet as the regular ones. | 2 |
8,924 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Play by Yourself | xxx | Hamsters like to be played with. When playing with them, try to think of new activities so they don't get bored. | Everyone gets bored once in a while. Try out different games and activities and see if any of them strike your fancy! | Try spending more time with friends outside of gaming. Play outside, start a book club, or do other puzzles and activities to sharpen your mind. You can even come up with your own games! | Try a variety of games to discover which ones your dog likes the most. | 1 |
8,925 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Store Dog Food | xxx | Once you make reusable cloth bags, remember to store them properly so that the bags do not get damaged. | Test the cans before you store them. Ensure that the rings don't lift up at all when you grab the jars by the lid. Also, test the center divot to see if it is sealed tightly. If a jar isn't sealed, place it in the refrigerator and use the pickles within two to three weeks. | Towels, shirts, and non-breakables can be packed in garbage bags. Make sure to use heavy bags with ties, and make sure the bags are not packed so full that they are hard to handle. Label the bags so they are not mistaken as trash! You can then use these bags as a barrier between fragile items, or to fill in the open sp... | Examine bags and cans prior to purchase. Make sure bags are intact and not torn. Cans should not be dented or have any rust or defects on them. If they do, put them back as the food might not last as long as it could. | 3 |
8,926 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Sew a Skirt with an Elastic Waistband | xxx | Consider using a lightweight fabric to make your skirt. Unlike heavy fabrics which will add bulk to your hips, a lightweight skirt will be loose and flowy. | If you have access to a heavy-duty sewing machine, use it for sewing the jeans. Denim is a tough material for machines, especially lightweight, inexpensive models. | Regular fabric dye should work for most jeans, but be aware that the top-stitching may not dye if it's made from polyester. In this case, choose polyester dye. | Because denim is such a heavy fabric, hem a denim skirt or dress using a machine. | 0 |
8,927 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Calculate Mass | xxx | If you need to, you can convert units or calculate mass based on the measurements you find. | Online calculators are available to determine volume, assuming you have measurements like the radius, length, and height. | You can use an online frame size calculator to figure out your frame size. You still need to measure your wrist or elbow, but you can input the data into a calculator and have it automatically determine your frame size. | You can use online calculators to find the mass if you know the volume and density. | 3 |
8,928 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Find a Real Estate Broker to Work For | xxx | As with any legal transaction, you may want to enlist the aid of a real estate attorney if you are looking to buy a property through a short sale. An attorney can help you understand the procedures and help you complete all the paperwork properly so you maximize your best deal. | Remember that most real estate agents, even when they are affiliated with a broker, are essentially self-employed. You will need to manage your own clients and schedule, and understand all of the requirements of any real estate transaction. | The 45-day identification period goes very, very quickly. Once you know that you are going to be completing a 1031 exchange, you should begin working with your real estate broker/agent in order to identify potential replacement property as quickly as possible. | Many small business operators know the subject matter of their business but are not trained in negotiating. It may be helpful for you to hire an attorney to help you with negotiations, particularly if you are dealing with a supplier that is much more powerful. | 1 |
8,929 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Choose a Personal Trainer | xxx | Weight loss takes time, effort, and persistence. If you don't see results right away, don't give up! Keep working towards your goals and adjusting your eating and exercise habits until you start to see results. | Keep your daily routine as normal as possible. Don't sleep the day away, get up and get moving. If you can't afford a gym membership, take a brisk walk. Go easy on the fast food and sweets. You want to fit into your suit when you are called for an interview. | Your personal trainer can't do their job if you don't do yours. Show up on time, bring a towel, bring your water. Between training sessions, do your workouts on your own as recommended. Don't expect to reach your goal without a lot of work and sweat. | Whatever your fitness goals are, make sure that you start at a level of activity that's healthy for where you're at. You shouldn't try to run a marathon if you can't walk up stairs without panting. Likewise, keep the number of reps at a reasonable level for you. You could strain your muscles if you try to work beyond y... | 2 |
8,930 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean a Venetian Blind | xxx | No matter what kind of blinds are in your home, dust them thoroughly once every couple of week. Dust attracts dirt and causes discoloration, so basic general upkeep will keep you from having to spent time deep-cleaning them later on. | If there are stains you can't remove from your fabric blinds, take them to a professional dry cleaner. | Whether you're spot-cleaning or mattifying your shoes, let them dry completely before using them again. Consider putting them near a fan or an open window for a few hours to speed up the process. | Even well-kept blinds need a deep cleaning on occasion. Consider doing this once or twice a year. | 3 |
8,931 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Fight Spam | xxx | There are many programs that will automatically report your spam for you, saving a lot of time. | Some key-loggers have the option to receive the monitoring logs via e-mail. This is very useful since you can be away and still know what is happening on your PC. | If you disable images, you can save a lot of data and time. | You should double check most of your commands/plugins, and see if all of them are working. This reduces the amount of players that complain about those problems and makes the players more likely to stay on the server in the long run. | 0 |
8,932 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Apply Eye Makeup | xxx | To remove waterproof mascara, take a cotton pad dampened with makeup remover or a makeup removing wipe, fold it over, and gently roll your lashes between the two sides. This helps prevent smudging, which can be harder to remove. | Use a cotton swab coated in your selected remover to treat stubborn or hard to wipe areas around your eyes. The small surface area of the cotton swab will make it easier to remove the mascara on spots missed by the makeup pad. | If you wear eye makeup other than mascara, use a makeup remover to take it off at the end of the day. Removers help dissolve the makeup so you don't have to scrub at your eyes, which make cause your lashes to break or fall out. | The oils may irritate your eyes. Instead of putting the oil directly on your eyelashes, put some on a tissue or cotton ball and use that to gently remove your mascara instead. | 0 |
8,933 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Start Dreads with Long Hair | xxx | Install a water softener to your shower or bath if your water is hard. | Leave your shower door open after your showers, to allow air to circulate and dry the walls. Use a fan during and after your showers to dry out the bathroom. Sunlight also helps to discourage mildew. | Consider using rubber gloves when you clean your shower doors to protect your hands. | Wear a shower cap when you bathe to protect new locks. | 3 |
8,934 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Thicken a Casserole | xxx | If your leftovers are too thick, add a touch of milk or cream, or sour cream. The flavor will be diluted somewhat, but if you feel it's too much, go ahead and add a little more grated cheese - this will take care of the dilution problem. | Once your sprouts are cooked, there are various ways to serve them. This could include topping them with a bit of butter, sprinkling with salt and pepper, or drizzling lemon juice, soy sauce or sesame oil over them. Don't be afraid to be adventurous with your flavors! | If you're a bit apprehensive about eating something that hot, you can substitute a milder pepper; the jerked meats will still taste great. Of course, for hotter sauce, use more pepper. | If you've found you've accidentally added too much of a thickening agent, do add more liquid to balance it out. Beware, however, that every time you add something to your casserole you're altering the flavor. | 3 |
8,935 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prevent a Dwarf Tapeworm Infection | xxx | The typical symptoms of pulmonary edema include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing when exercising or lying down, coughing or feeling breathless at night, fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and weight gain. | Less common and severe symptoms of the measles include sneezing, swollen eyelids, light sensitivity, muscle aches and joint pains. | There can be a number of side effects that you will experience while fasting, especially if you are a beginner. Common effects include headaches, fatigue, difficulty thinking, moodiness, stomach pain, and hunger pangs. | Nausea, weakness, stomach pains, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, are among the symptoms of an infection. Young children with a heavy infection may develop a headache, itchy buttocks, or experience sleeping problems. | 3 |
8,936 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Send Photos and Videos on Skype | xxx | You can now also use your Tivo to view photos or video from computers connected to the same network, or to listen to music MP3 files stored on your PC. | The web version of Anki does not load APKG files, but you can still log in and use the flashcards you have saved to your account. | You can send any file (not just photos and videos) using the Mac and Windows versions of Skype. | You can also send photos and videos over Snapchat chat. | 2 |
8,937 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Socialize an Aggressive Dog: Training & Safety Tips | xxx | Consider enrolling your puppy in a puppy-specific class at your local pet store or training center. This will help you both learn new behaviors in productive ways, and it allows your puppy to start socializing. | If training isn't going as smoothly as you'd like, bring in a professional. Not only will they work with your dog one-on-one, but they'll also give you feedback, provide insight, and share helpful socialization tips so you can keep training at home. | Obedience training really is not for the dog... it's for YOU. This training teaches you how to communicate what you want your dog to do in a way that he understands. If you send your dog to someone else to train them, they learn to work with that person, not you. Take the time to learn how to train your dog, don't pas... | Join a local beekeeper's club or organization once you're established. They'll be able to offer guidance and feedback, which is extremely helpful early on in your career. | 1 |
8,938 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Your Husband Happy | xxx | If your husband isn't happy, it may have nothing to do with you. Work, family, and responsibilities may all be weighing heavily on him. Just ask! | Don't ignore or pretend your fiancé isn't having trouble coping with some aspect of your impending nuptials. Brushing his/her feelings under the carpet can cause tension or problems after the wedding is over. | Find out whether or not he wants to have kids. If you want kids and he doesn't, it could ruin your relationship down the road. Also, talk about how you were raised and how he was raised to make sure you're on the same page when it comes to parenting. | If you are finding it difficult to get your friends to spend time with you, don't let it affect your sense of self-worth. Work stresses, family difficulties, and other life problems often get in the way of friends spending time with each other and so it's always better to not take it too personally. | 0 |
8,939 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Play With Gerbils | xxx | Check your plants daily to see if they need water. | Remember to regularly clean the food and water bowls, they could grow mold that could harm your hermit crab. | Do not wash your eggs until you're going to eat them, and do not bother to refrigerate them. Chickens put a protective coating on the eggs. | Refill their food and water dishes daily. Make sure your gerbils always have fresh water. | 3 |
8,940 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Cell Phone Case | xxx | Cut fun shapes out of felt, then hot glue them to a felt phone case. | Cut fun shapes out of strips of duct tape, then decorate your cover with them. | If you can't get an air bubble out of your stainless steel contact paper, pierce it with a pin, and then smooth it flat. | You can also use this method to make Robin Hood hats out of felt. Follow the same instructions and substitute glue for double-sided tape when attaching the edges. | 0 |
8,941 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prune Tardiva Hydrangea | xxx | It is important to rotate annual plants, even in garden beds, to give beds a chance to rejuvenate and to ensure that plant diseases are not passed on from spending too much time in one place. For perennials, be sure to keep soil well weeded and fertilised, and divide as needed. | While it's healthy to prune rose plants late in the winter, in anticipation of spring growth, you should not prune rose plants late in the fall. Avoid pruning rose plants after October 1 (in the northern hemisphere), or they could be damaged by cold weather. | Wildflowers should not be pruned so that they can reseed and re-grow in other seasons. | These plants can be left un-pruned if you so desire. However, even those shrubs that are not pruned should have any winter-related damage trimmed off in the early spring. | 3 |
8,942 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Reglaze Tile | xxx | If you leave metal unfinished after removing the anodized coating, keep it clean. Wash and dry it whenever it gets dirty. | You can prevent tarnishing by keeping your silver rings in an anti-tarnish bag. Put a piece of chalk in the bag to soak up any moisture that gets inside. | If you have a bit of paint leftover, put it in an airtight container and use it if you accidentally chip your tile. | If you somehow manage to spill paint on your carpeting, immediately saturate the paint with water and blot it up with an absorbent cloth. | 2 |
8,943 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Spring Flower Yarn Art | xxx | Look for spoon templates online to get an idea of what shapes you can try when you carve. | Find stencils online to print, cut, and trace around if you are not that good at drawing. | You can find lots of flower templates online. Print and cut them out, then use them as stencils. | When first designing brochures from scratch, you may want to create brochures from several templates and cut and paste elements from them onto your blank pages. | 2 |
8,944 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Be a Good Boyfriend in Middle School | xxx | Communication in any relationship is key. But communication in long-distance relationships is especially important. Talk often — talk everyday. Share even the most ordinary things so that the other person feels connected to you. | Part of good communication is not keeping secrets; talk to your partner. | Confronting a liar is never easy, but keeping open and honest communication at all times helps differentiate between fact and fiction. Make sure you are always trustworthy with your friends. | Don't skip the talking step. While it may be difficult or awkward to talk about your real feelings, telling the person how you feel is very important to changing the dynamic of your friendship. | 1 |
8,945 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do Hindu Pushups | xxx | Remember to stay tucked into a ball during your rotation. Having an open position will slow you down, which is more likely to lead to injuries | Remember to properly grip the ball. | Make sure to stretch prior to attempting a front walk over to avoid injury. | Remember to rest at the starting V position. | 3 |
8,946 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Calm a Rabbit During a Thunderstorm | xxx | No sudden movements - use soothing actions and let the rabbit come to you. Just make the situation as stress-free as possible. | Start reading to your infant during the time they coo. This will be a major point in interaction with a physical object. Make sure that they're interested and stop when their emotions turn negative or they become fussy. | Avoid putting yourself in situations where you are in a rush. Try to approach life in a relaxed, plodding manner and avoid constant emergencies. Your memory will be better if you are calm but focused, and you will not miss as many details that you need to take care of. | If you get nervous, try to relax, take deep breaths, and visualize calming scenery. Remember, there's nothing to worry about. Just set yourself up for success by knowing the material and practicing. | 0 |
8,947 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Eat Celery | xxx | Chia seeds are tiny and have a tendency to get stuck between your teeth when eaten. Consider packing a toothpick or dental floss to use on your pearly whites after consuming them, especially when dry. | Be sure to chew thoroughly. Celery is often called "nature's dental floss" because of its tendency to break into fibrous strands that naturally clean between the teeth. | Gum disease progresses with the development of plaque over the teeth. This is a kind of bacterial white sticky substance formed when a bacterium mixes itself with saliva along with starch and other ingredients of one's diet called debris. Oral health care is one of the major concerns around the globe as minor dental pr... | Don't be afraid to create your own blend. For instance, Ceramide is a protein that helps hold onto water, which allows the moisturizer to penetrate deeper into the skin barrier. You can also use products like glycerin or petroleum jelly. | 1 |
8,948 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Flannel Throw Blanket | xxx | Look up some online tutorials to see different variations of these bows. | This is a loose guide made by a non-expert in the sport itself. If this guide does not completely fulfill your curiosity, feel free to supplement it with video tutorials as they may be more helpful for technical details such as tying knots. | The fabric measurements in this tutorial are suggestions. You can make your throws larger or smaller. | There are lots of additional stretches you can do to relax your leg muscles. Look online or ask someone at your gym for extra recommendations so you can add some new moves to your repertoire. | 2 |
8,949 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Care for a Celosia | xxx | Bold, fiery celosia blooms can make an eye-catching addition to a summertime floral arrangement or centerpiece. | Incorporate lisianthus blossoms into a bouquet or tasteful floral centerpiece in place of ordinary roses. | Create small but dramatic arrangements by adding ferns and light, long-stemmed flowers to trumpet vases or parfait glasses. These arrangements can create a halo of flowers. | Flowing vines are great for accenting a wall or post, screening a view, and shading structures. For example, pink clematis looks great when it's grown on the post of a mailbox, and star jasmine's spring white flowers can make for a beautiful garden look. | 0 |
8,950 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean Corroded Car Battery Terminals | xxx | To make bubble removal quicker, you can use a drop of water treated to reduce surface tension. Use a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol and/or a drop of dish soap in ¼ cup of water (from which you would take a large drop). Use scarcely to avoid liquid inside your device. Once the screen protector is installed, let it dry for ... | You can use a battery terminal brush or sandpaper if the buildup is too heavy for a toothbrush. | You may use a soft toothbrush and a small amount of non-abrasive toothpaste to clean most retainers. (Note that a toothbrush could put scratches on a clear Invisalign or clear Essix retainer). | To clean your oval brush, rinse it under warm water and then wipe it with a microfiber cloth to remove product buildup. You can also buy a pad and foam specifically made to clean makeup brushes. | 1 |
8,951 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Install a Door | xxx | Consider repainting the door frame, too. The jambs and stops should be prepped in the same manner as the doors. Most of this work should be done with a brush. Paint in the direction of the surface area: vertically on the sides and horizontal across the top of the door. | To paint a door that's still on the hinges, clean and prepare it one day, prime it the next morning, and allow the primer to dry so you can close the door at night. Then apply the paint the next morning. Remove any weather-stripping until the door is completely dry and finished. | Paint the door to really update the look of your space. Before installing the hardware and securing the door to the rough opening or frame, clean, prime, and paint the door your desired color. Let it dry completely before you go forward! | Paint or stain the screen door and allow it to dry before you hang it. If you decide to paint the door after you hang it, consider uninstalling it to do so; otherwise, you will have to tape off the area with painter's tape. | 2 |
8,952 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prevent a Horse From Colicking | xxx | Reducing stress on calves is another way to prevent BRD. Don't overcrowd your pens and barns. Also time stressful events, like weaning or castration, with when your calf is in good health and capable of fighting infection. | Feed plenty of Forage – Grazing, haylage, hay or oat straw so the horse has something in its stomach all day. This helps keep the peristaltic movement and digestive juices going, and avoid behavioral and health problems. | Consuming sand is a cause of colic, so feed your horses away from sandy areas. | If insects are bothering your donkey, ask the vet about appropriate insect repellents. Sometimes lice can be a problem as they like to hide in the donkey's long coat. Donkeys irritated by lice will rub against walls and fences to ease the itching; in time this results in unsightly bald patches. | 2 |
8,953 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Serve Foie Gras | xxx | To store your dumpling wrappers for another time, dust them with flour and place them in a plastic bag. Squeeze out all the air, seal the bag, and place the wrappers in the freezer. | Cool any leftover pancakes to room temperature, then wrap them in plastic wrap. Store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. | Store in an airtight container or well wrapped in foil and a plastic resealable bag in the freezer or fridge. If kept in the fridge, it'll be softer and must be eaten within a few days. If frozen, eat within the month. | Store excess foie gras by freezing it whole. Wrap it in foil, then plastic, then put it in a resealable bag or container in the freezer. | 3 |
8,954 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Ensure Online Degree Credibility | xxx | You are encouraged to work with email experts who understand how to adequately secure electronic communications. You might search the web to try and find out how to encrypt your emails yourself. You should be aware that these techniques might not always work, and you could be legally fined if information is intercepted... | When you first begin communicating, save a copy of his profile to your computer. If he turns out to be someone you need to have barred, and he logs in again under another identity, you'll have information from his profile to use in comparison if you suspect he's contacting you with a new id. If he continues to harass y... | Check to see if your online program is a part of a brick-and-mortar school. This can help establish the integrity of the school. Be wary of programs that do not provide a legitimate address. | Bumble doesn't have a customer support telephone number, and the only verified company numbers listed online are not available for public use. If you find a number online claiming to be associated with Bumble's support team, use caution. It is likely to be fake. | 2 |
8,955 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean Up Grease | xxx | Homemade cleaners that are made with digestible ingredients are great for cleaning wood tables, bowls, and other dinnerware. | These methods will be useful for removing grease from a variety of surfaces and appliances, including stovetops, microwaves, ovens, counters, wood and laminate flooring and metals. | The vinegar and baking soda and oven cleaner methods are suitable for stainless steel pans, but not for anodized aluminum or Teflon-coated cookware. | If you can, take your other recyclable materials with you at the same time to save yourself a trip. Computers, keyboards, printers, televisions, stereos, phones, vacuums, microwaves, smoke and fire alarms, and other large appliances can all be recycled but usually have to be taken to a specific recycling facility. | 1 |
8,956 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean a White Sink | xxx | Remember to use gentle products. If any of the active ingredients are acids, etc., they could cause more harm than good. | Use the most gentle cleaner first and try others in increasing strengths. | Label the spray bottle so that you remember its purpose when cleaning in the future. It is best to empty vinegar and use a fresh batch each time, unless you plan to use it again soon. | If you need to work in smaller amounts, use 1 to 2 parts rubbing alcohol to 1 part Aloe Vera gel. Start for 3 to 5 drops of fragrance, then add more if needed. | 1 |
8,957 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Ride a Horse at Walk, Trot, and Canter | xxx | A good way to calm horses is by singing a soft and relaxing song. | Drink lots of water on days you are riding a horse. Riding horses is good exercise and you are likely to work up a sweat, so drink some water to stay hydrated when riding. | Lunging is a great way to get your horse in a cooperative frame of mind before you go riding. It's also good exercise during periods when you can't ride your horse a lot. | Horses are perceptive animals and can sense if you are feeling stressed or scared. Try to approach your horse in a calm and relaxed manner so that they too can relax. | 3 |
8,958 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Cure a Child's Stomach Ache | xxx | If your good friends are getting drunk, bring them lots of water. This will prevent what would otherwise be a terrible hangover for them, and they may feel grateful to you later on. | Do your best to stay calm if your baby is coughing. If you get agitated, you could make them cry, which will make the coughing worse. | Don't give your child soda if they are ill. The acidic content of the drink will make them feel much worse. | Don't worry too much if your child vomits while coughing; this isn't unusual. Coughing can trigger the gag reflex and make your child vomit, and since kids don't usually blow their nose on their own, mucus drains into the stomach and can cause nausea or vomiting. Have older children blow their nose regularly or suction... | 2 |
8,959 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Help a Hamster With Sticky Eye | xxx | Make sure the holes are big enough so your hamster can't choke itself. | Instead of rawhide, give your dog pig ears, cow bones, or bull sticks to chew on. These are much healthier options for your dog. Just make sure you supervise it to make sure it doesn't choke on small pieces. | Use kibble to reinforce good habits. If your puppy is laying in his kennel, give him a Kong ball filled with peanut butter, kibble, yoghurt, wet food and other dog-safe things. This will reinforce his crate being a good place to be. | Get someone else to hold the hamster while you wipe the eyes free of crust. | 3 |
8,960 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Heal a Ruptured Eardrum | xxx | Many people are sensitive to altitude changes when taking off or landing. To prevent pressure that may cause a headache or uncomfortable popping in your ears, you might try chewing gum while taking off or landing. | Your risk of eye sunburn increases at higher altitudes because the UV rays are stronger higher up. Be especially careful about protecting your eyes if you are at a high altitude—including while looking out the window of an airplane. | If your sinuses or ears are congested for any reason, try to avoid anything that requires changes in altitude, like flying or driving up into the mountains. The change in air pressure can put your ears at risk. | Scuba divers should ascend and descend under water slowly to make the pressure changes more gradual for their ears. Avoid diving if you have nasal congestion due to a cold or allergies. These may affect your ability to equalize ear pressure. | 2 |
8,961 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make a Case for Vegetarianism | xxx | Don't have a rebuttal for every comment someone makes. It will make you seem defensive. Take each comment with thanks, but do offer additional information if you feel that your project is being misconstrued or to provide clarity. | Make your arguments in a concise manner. When someone counter you, try to build a dialogue. Do not think their reasoning is incorrect before listening carefully to it. If you realize they are incorrect, explain why. | When attempting to convince others of your views, do so calmly, civilly, and without becoming defensive. Many people are not at all willing to change their views and will only be annoyed if they perceive someone is trying to sway their beliefs. | Plan deep and clever comments before you need to use them. Also, consider how one may disagree with them, and think of a counter-response. In other words, you are trying to always seem right. | 1 |
8,962 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Be a Good Listener | xxx | Try to approach learning and developing new skills with a positive attitude. Having an open mind and believing in yourself can help you tackle even difficult tasks. | While being well-rounded is important, being passionate may be the key to being successful in your life. You want to balance that passion with other knowledge and experiences. | Remember that your end-goal is to help your students learn skills that will make them more independent. They'll feel proud of themselves and have the ability to interact with others and contribute in a positive way. | Being a good listener is one of the most important skills if you want to advance your career and build meaningful relationships with people. | 3 |
8,963 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Burn Belly Fat Fast | xxx | Choosing unsalted butter instead of salted butter will give you more control over how much sodium to add to your dishes, which is particularly important if you have high blood pressure or are on a low-sodium diet. | Cook dinner at home rather than eating out whenever possible, as most restaurants use so much butter, oil, and salt in their foods that even the "healthiest" options (like salads) are calorie-ridden. If you do order out, ask for dressings/sauces on the side in order to cut down on calories. | Beware of salads. Just because it's a salad doesn't mean it's healthy. People often load salads with dressings, nuts, eggs, cheese, etc. and the salad will have more calories than a fast food burger. If you eat a salad use fresh veggies to top it and use a fat free vinaigrette, a spritz dressing or other low calorie op... | Cook meals at home when possible, and use olive oil or cooking spray rather than butter. When eating out, opt for protein-rich foods over starchy foods like pasta. Ask for dressings and sauces on the side to cut down on extra calories. | 3 |
8,964 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Temporarily Dye Your Hair | xxx | If you want to remove some of the hair dye from your hair after you color it, try rinsing your hair with peroxide. Peroxide is alkaline and will open your hair cuticle, so you may be able to wash away some of the dye. Follow with shampoo to restore your hair's pH. | When you shampoo your hair, make sure you once in a while skip the conditioner and instead put in Deep conditioner and Wrapp- Me product foaming Lotion for your hair to keep curls and keep hair silky and healthy. Make sure you air dry yourself mostly because it is an inexpensive and healthier way of drying your hair. C... | Adding any sort of coloring product to your hair will dry it out, so be sure to use a deep moisturizing conditioner when you're ready to wash it out. | You may want to take a break between bleaching and coloring if you're worried that the red hair dye will prove to be too much damage to your hair. While you're giving your hair a 'break' from the chemicals, make sure to use plenty of conditioner and wrap your wet hair in warm towels rather than drying it, in order to n... | 2 |
8,965 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean a Horse Shoe | xxx | If the thermometer has cracks in it, get the glass replaced to avoid possible bacterial growth. If you can't do that, discard it and purchase a new one. | If the horseshoe is very rusty and dirty, you may have to treat it several times before it looks clean. Don't give up! Unless the horseshoe is completely corroded through, it should be salvageable. | If you are unable to fix a damaged torch on your own, take it to a professional repair shop or purchase a new one. Don't continue using something when you know it isn't working correctly, since that means it isn't safe. | If the disc is scratched, but you haven't encountered any errors while using it, don't attempt to repair it. Repair efforts might end up damaging the disc instead. | 1 |
8,966 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Work a Marionette | xxx | Hand coordination takes time to master. Keep practicing doing small lines on basic shapes and you'll gradually get better. | When practicing rudiments, always remember to start playing them slowly. The key is to learn them correctly the first time and then learning to speed them up. Trying to start out at full speed doesn't give your muscles the ability to memorize the movements. | Panel beating involves a lot of technical skill, so consider practicing in your spare time. You could try fixing up old cars to make them look as good as new. | Practice handling marionette puppets before trying them out in a show. They are very lifelike in their movements but manipulating them well takes a lot of practice and perseverance. | 3 |
8,967 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Read Comics | xxx | How many teddy bears makes a collection? That's up to you! But if you're keen to find out who has the most teddy bears in one single collection, check out the Guinness Book of Records for the latest number. It's currently up around seven thousand and something! | Now that 90s fashions have worked their way back into the fashionable wardrobe, you might have a lot of pieces already. Start with what you have and then hit the thrift shops, look online, do some DIY-ing, or ask older family members if they have any 90s fashions stashed away that you could borrow. | New Hidden Mickeys come out every single year and in spots you'd never think imaginable. Always wait to see what comes up in the list, right around Mickey's official birthday in near the middle third of November. | Ask the comic book store clerk for recommendations on what to read. Chances are they're a huge fan of comics and know some of the best stories to get into! | 3 |
8,968 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Remove Paint from Windows | xxx | Never try to scrape away paint when it is dry. You need to use some kind of lubrication to avoid scratching the glass or gouging out chunks of wood. | Before using your spray paint machine, run some solvent through it to make sure it's not clogged with dry paint. Do the same when you stop painting. Straining your paint well will help prevent clogs. | You could also paint particle boards with several thin layers of spray paint. Make sure you do so in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling any overspray. | If the cleaner you use softens the grout between the tiles, simply smooth it out with a plastic putty knife and let it dry completely. | 0 |
8,969 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Take Notes on a Book | xxx | Hold a class about plagiarism early in the semester. Teach your students how to avoid it, how to cite someone else's work, and why it's important not to plagiarize. | Always aim to formulate your own arguments and opinions in your assignments rather than relying on someone else. This reduces your risk of plagiarism and leaves you with a more compelling finished project. | Avoid plagiarism and practice comprehension by taking notes in your own words. | Be careful when writing to avoid plagiarizing other sources. It's okay to use information from others, but make sure to reword it in your own way so it's unique and to cite sources when needed. | 2 |
8,970 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Have a Relaxing Spa Evening | xxx | Try moisturizing after taking a steam bath. Warming up your skin can help open it up and make it more amenable to hydration. | Use a calming fragrance, like eucalyptus oil, to help keep your dog calm while you clean its ears. Just make sure you dilute the oil properly with water so it's not too concentrated. | When taking a bath to make it even more enjoyable, try adding a few drops of essential oils. Check for oils that will give you the desired effect (relaxing or invigorating). | Add things like lavender oil (for relaxation) or olive oil (for extra moisture) to give your Epsom salt bath a boost. If you have an electric pedicure tub, read the instruction manual to ensure that you're allowed to put oils in it. | 2 |
8,971 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Play Papa's Pancakeria | xxx | Be polite if people, especially children, ring your doorbell. | If your neighbour is afraid about security, offer to check the window and door locks and fix any that may be broken. Give your neighbour your contact details, so that they can reach you quickly if anything frightens or worries them. | Buy a doorbell to alarm you when someone walks in. | If a maintenance worker shows up on your porch without notice, do not let them into your house! This is a common tactic intruders use to get a sneak-peak of your home. Call their company and ask if they sent someone. | 2 |
8,972 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Do a Gymnastics Handstand | xxx | If you are uncomfortable with kicking up, use a spotter help you get your legs above you. | When you are first starting these balance exercises, have someone standing nearby to assist and prevent falls if you become unsteady. | Have a spotter help you get into position and assist in stabilizing you as you get a feel for the technique of the elbow stand. | If you're having a hard time keeping the balls of your feet or heels on the ground keep at it, try asking a friend to keep them down. You can also find a heavy object (such as a sofa chair) and place your feet under it. This will give you support when attempting to bring yourself up. | 0 |
8,973 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Decorate Cupcakes As Softballs | xxx | You can also use store-bought frosting—just add 10 drops of yellow food dye per cup of frosting, mix in a bowl, and frost and decorate the cupcakes as usual. | To save time, use store-bought marshmallows instead of making your own. Cut large marshmallows in half and put 1 on each cookie base. Warm them in the oven for about 1 minute so the marshmallow softens and slumps. | You can use either store-bought frosting, or you can make your own from scratch. This means that, if the recipe calls for store-bought frosting, you can always make your own, and use that instead. | You can use store-bought cake mix or use an existing cake recipe. | 0 |
8,974 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Build a Stylish Wardrobe (Guys) | xxx | Always remember that choosing the right double stroller is not about having the most stylish or the most high-tech model. Focus on a double stroller that has the practicality you and your children need. | Ask a female friend for her opinion and advice. Almost all women have a great and individual sense of style, and they tend to have an eye for color and form, particularly when it comes to clothing. Find one that likes the style you are searching for, and your wardrobe will be a surefire success. | Remember that your attitude is also an important part of your style. Lolita fashion emphasizes elegance, modesty, and cuteness, so if you wear it, be polite, friendly and courteous. This is especially important if you plan to attend Lolita meet-ups or conventions. | Fit preferences vary widely based on your sense of style and the look you want to achieve. The salesperson and your tailor will have lots of advice, but don't be afraid to follow your own instincts as well. Remember, this is your suit! | 1 |
8,975 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Spoil Your Cat | xxx | Be patient. It may take some time for your cat to start using the scratching posts you have provided. Keep encouraging your cat to use these posts and use gentle correction when your cat scratches elsewhere. | Using a comfort bag allows you to restrain your cat without hurting her. Other restraint methods can be too forceful, which would cause your cat to struggle more and potentially bite or scratch you. | You can also use a product, such as Soft Paws, to cover your cat's claws. While this won't stop the scratching, it will minimize the damage while you teach your pet more appropriate places to scratch. | Horizontal scratching posts may be suitable for senior cats who are still able to scratch, but would have difficulty using a vertical scratching post. | 3 |
8,976 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Extend a Gable End Roof Overhang | xxx | To protect your awning, always keep nearby trees and shrubs trimmed back. This will prevent leaves, sap, and dead branches from falling on the awning and damaging the fabric. | If you do not have an awning brush, spray your solution on the underside of your awning, retract the awning and let it sit for a few minutes. The solution will spread across both sides of the awning as it rolls up. Extend the awning and rinse both sides with a hose. | Set one side of the awning lower than the other if it rains — this will allow the water to run off instead of collecting on top of the awning. | An overhang must extend at least 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) past a roof's edge to reach the gutter. If you have gutters but still suffer from water rolling down the sides of your home, it's likely that your overhang isn't long enough. Flashing is a solid solution. | 3 |
8,977 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Prevent Dry Rot on Tires | xxx | Be aware that even though a mini excavator is relatively small and light in weight, it will damage surfaces it is driven on, including grass and hot asphalt pavements. | In addition to cars and trucks, chocks should always be used when servicing or repairing motorcycles, ATVS, boats, tractor trailers, and even aircraft. | Many of these tips can also be applied to preserving the lifespan of tires on bicycles, lawn tractors, wheelbarrows, ATV's, etc. as well. | Rotating your tires is a great opportunity to clean your tires, rims, and wheel wells. You can also inspect your tires for any flaws or punctures. | 2 |
8,978 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Write Pop Punk Lyrics | xxx | Remember - unless you really are in a progressive rock group with a record contract, it's extremely unlikely that these lyrics will ever become a real recorded song. It's all imaginary. Don't let this discourage you - it's not the end of the world if you suddenly realise that what you've made won't go on to become an a... | There's no right way to write a song. Come up with melodies first if that works for you, or build a song around a lyric. | Don't think about songwriting all the time. Leave for a while and come back to it later if your having trouble finding the right words or if it just doesn't sound like anything Kurt would do, then stop, listen to some Nirvana, and come back again. | Just keep writing, and don't be afraid to move stuff around. Though not pop-punk, legendary lyricist Paul Simon claims he writes only fragments of songs, stringing them together later. | 3 |
8,979 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Change Yarn | xxx | Keep small pieces of snipped off yarn for mending needs - just in case. The wool dye lot will match if you do this. It is a good idea to label such snipped pieces so that you know why you are keeping them and for which item. | There are places in the world where good yarn, even grown, shorn and spun by hand, can be had inexpensively. Don't travel just to buy yarn, but for sure buy yarn if you happen to travel to one of these places. | Take digital photos of things you would like to buy but can't lug around or can't afford at the time. When you get back home, order them from a website. Almost everything, even local handicrafts, can be found from some enterprising person online nowadays. | Start selling in small amounts. Plenty of people can sell a piece of homemade jewelry here or there, but not everyone can make a business of it. Before you invest too much time and money, see what it's like to sell a few pieces. You can still maintain your online jewelry business as a hobby, but it is best to do so by ... | 0 |
8,980 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Avoid Greenwashing | xxx | Always create proper customer feedback channels. Ensure that your sales force and company representatives know who to contact when customers have negative or positive comments about your company. Create follow-up methods for making sure a customer's feedback is addressed. Personalized email communications or postal let... | Even if your business has adopted a more casual culture, professionalism remains an essential component of effective sales. Try to live up to the client's standards, not just your company's dress code or marketing guidelines. | Make your business as Earth-friendly as possible. If you ship in recycled boxes, say so on your store and say it's the environmentally friendly thing to do. If you reuse bubble wrap, say so. People will be happy to receive your reused packaging and won't think it's just because you're cheap or unprofessional. Turn thos... | Suppliers of goods and services should be advised that they can successfully tap into the social consciousness and demand for green among customers or corporate counterparts, but that they must be prepared to validate, back up and exhibit any green offerings to avoid consumer backlash and marketers labeling your produc... | 3 |
8,981 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Keep a Toilet Bowl Clean | xxx | Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after handling any part of the toilet. | Always wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after you handle food. | Before washing your face, wash your hands with soap and water to remove any bacteria from your hands. This is especially important if your skin breaks out easily. | Wash your hands and all surfaces that the raw steak touches with warm, soapy water. | 0 |
8,982 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Cure Constipation | xxx | Take Nexium for the entire length of time prescribed, even if you feel better. | Take only one herbal supplement at a time so that you can tell if it is effective or not. | Take all other medications two hours before the laxative, since the laxative can reduce their absorption. | Make sure to take any medication as exactly prescribed, according to your doctor's directions. Following a detailed medication plan can sometimes reduce the presence of migraines at work. | 2 |
8,983 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Treat Keratosis Pilaris | xxx | Chills are often a symptom of a fever, however, they can also be a symptom of a more serious condition such as hypothermia or meningitis. If you do experience severe chills or chills lasting longer than 3 days, contact your healthcare professional to diagnose the true underlying cause. | Getting out into the sun may lessen the symptoms of keratosis pilaris. | Exercise does not seem to prevent scoliosis from getting worse, but strong back muscles can help reduce the achy pain often associated with scoliosis. | If you often feel fatigue in addition to your eyes drooping, ask your doctor about myasthenia gravis. Fatigue is a hallmark symptom of this disease. | 1 |
8,984 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Face Your Fears | xxx | Remember: you always have the power to end a situation that is making you unhappy. Don't be a victim. You rule your own life. | Don't let the momentum subside. It takes a certain amount of momentum to deal with fear. When you're faced with setbacks it can be tempting to decide to give up. Stay determined to persevere even when it seems impossible. | You won't overcome your fear instantly, and you may never be fully comfortable being around the thing you're afraid of. This doesn't make you a failure. Just stick with it. | If you are a strong, secure person, you may over time start to feel a bit weird about how you can never be correct in much of anything around this person, especially if it is a topic that the person feels confident of knowing. Listen to these feelings; they are there to guide you. If you don't listen to them now, in a ... | 2 |
8,985 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Open Task Manager on Mac OS X | xxx | Use antivirus security software to search your Acer Aspire One for malware and viruses before following any other steps to speed up your system. This helps identify whether your computer is running slowly due to security threats and malware. | If you're experiencing problems with trying to open a DIZ file, it's possible the file or your computer's registry keys are damaged or corrupted, or the file is associated with malware. Make sure updated antivirus software is running on your computer at all times to lower the risk for malware or virus installation. | If you suspect malware has infected your computer, look for and quit any unfamiliar processes running in Activity Monitor. In many cases, malware will run as a background process and significantly slow down your computer. | Malicious third-party software can sometimes corrupt Windows Installer and trigger occurrences of the “internal error 2753” error message. Keep updated anti-malware or anti-virus software running on your computer at all times to prevent and stave off attacks from malicious third parties. | 2 |
8,986 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Braid Your Hair for Weddings | xxx | Consider having someone help you do your hair for you. | If you need help, ask a trusted friend or relative. It may be easier to have someone else trim your hair for you. | Have someone else do these curls for you if you need support. | Ask your stylist to help you find a style that works with your hair. | 0 |
8,987 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Check Your Laptop’s Battery Health in Windows 10 | xxx | For more information on how to play the recorder, read this article. | Before contributing anything here, please be sure to read our tour page at least once or twice. It will give you the ins and the outs of using our site. | Before opening, go through the Touch Ups section of this article. That way, your factory will be safe, professional, and functional. | To extend the life of your battery, check out this article. | 3 |
8,988 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Release Endorphins | xxx | Be kind and compassionate to yourself, no matter what you're going through. Be patient with yourself and remember that that it takes time to heal from pain and sadness. | Do an act of kindness; instead of wasting time in being sad, do something that can make your family proud. You'll make yourself, along with everybody else, feel good for a few moments. | Make her feel appreciated and let her know you love her, no matter what. | Let them know that you're there for them; that little thing can mean the world to them at a time like this. | 1 |
8,989 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Sing Beautifully | xxx | Keep fit and healthy. This is good because you can hold your breath longer when you're healthy | Drink plenty of water when you're working out. It's important to stay hydrated to keep your body healthy while you're pumping iron or running. | Always pay attention to your breathing while you're doing yoga. Try to breathe in and out smoothly to help your muscles relax. | Remember to relax; you're just breathing, which you do every minute of each day. | 0 |
8,990 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Hear TV Sound Without Blasting Everyone Else Out | xxx | If you program your Xfinity remote control to work with your soundbar, you will not be able to use it to control your TV's volume separately. | Consider playing a CD of music you're familiar with through the sound system as a final check of the equalization. Use the equalizer to make the music sound great. | It is not necessary to play the TV real loud to make the system work. If you hear a lot of distortion, the volume of the TV may be too high. | As long as you're using HDMI, the sound from your iPhone will come through your TV's audio source. If you use a VGA cable, you won't be able to transmit the audio through the TV. | 2 |
8,991 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Clean an Infant's Mouth | xxx | By the time your baby has reached one year of age and has developed his or her molars, you should start using a toothbrush all the time. | Once your baby is able to sit up on his own, he is generally ready to switch to the big bath. This often happens once he is around 6 months old. | To get your baby's dental health off to a good start, a visit with the dentist is recommended within six months of noticing the first tooth, and no later than the baby's first birthday. | If your baby is very young, say less than 12 weeks (3 months) old, don't be afraid to pick him up if he starts crying. Babies in those early stages need responsive parents, and you certainly won't spoil him if you do it. | 0 |
8,992 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Become Good Friends With Someone | xxx | Be aware that others may be "dumping" their negative feelings on you. If someone is feeling helpless or powerless, they may criticize you in order to feel stronger. Do not take this personally. | Find somebody who makes you feel more positive about yourself, like a close friend. Do take care to avoid negative influences, as that only worsens feelings of self-hatred. | Be communicative and friendly with a new acquaintance or friend, but do not go overboard on these things. Many people dislike a personality trait that is known as “clingy,” which means that you are too dependent on someone. Show your new friend that you want to be friends but be mindful of giving space. | Be genuine. Feigning tears or other emotions are unlikely to gain a teacher's sympathy. You want your teacher to feel bad for you and give you the help you need. No teacher, however, will be willing to let you shirk your responsibilities. | 2 |
8,993 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Send Messages on WhatsApp | xxx | You can also use a command line to mute a Skype chat. In order to do this, open any chat, type /alertsoff into the message box, and send the message. It will automatically turn off all notifications from the selected conversation. | To prevent a friend from messaging you in the chat, tap on the chat, then choose Block. This will also prevent them from viewing your videos or following you. | To save a message, tap and hold the text in the chat window. You can only do this when you view the chat for the first time. | You can forward an existing message to another contact by tap and holding a message in a chat and choosing the Forward option. | 3 |
8,994 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Arrange Flowers in a Square Vase | xxx | Embellish your mason jar planters with hand-painted designs or a length of decorative twine or ribbon. | Decorate the outside of your vase with sequins for an added sparkle. | Decorate the chopsticks for added effect. You can paint them, or try gluing sequins or rhinestones on them as embellishments. You could even drill a small hole and thread through sparkly crystal beads or small, dainty objects that weigh very little and tie them into place. Of course, only add decorative elements to the... | Fill your painted or tinted mason jars with silk flowers for a simple centerpiece, or place a single tea light candle inside of one for decorative ambiance. | 1 |
8,995 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Stain Pine | xxx | Paint either horizontally or vertically, but try not to do both on one project, as there may be a slight texturing of the surface that may have a different appearance when you look from various angles. | Use sparing amounts of paint, especially at the start of the painting. Don't let the bristles get submerged past the half way mark. | If you don't like the way your Crocs look when you pull them up form the water, you can simply brush the paint off by hand and try again. The paint won't harden until you let it air dry for a few hours. | Always stain the entire surface at one time. If you stop halfway through, you'll have a lot of trouble matching the depth of color when you return to finish it later. | 3 |
8,996 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Make Fake Vomit | xxx | If you are cosplaying, it is a good idea to take along a Death Note. You can buy one at anime/manga shops, and online. Or there's a wikiHow on how to make one yourself. | You can buy plastic fake vomit from a joke shop or online. | You can get his costume in mostly the Two Dollar shops but they are usually for children. You could also order them or buy them from the internet which are relatively more easier to find. | If you can't make fake blood, you can use paint or buy fake blood online or at a costume store. | 1 |
8,997 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Change the Angle when You're Surfing | xxx | Avoid lifting with only your back. Try to keep your torso as straight as possible while you firmly engage your arms and legs when moving. | Keep your arms spread out away from your body to increase your balance. | Be careful when lifting heavy weights. Bend at the knees instead of your back. Pick up objects slowly and carefully, and keep your core muscles engaged. Keep the object close to your body and avoid twisting your body as you lift. | Keep your arms close to your side and keep your feet parallel as you go through the motions. | 1 |
8,998 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Go to College with No Money | xxx | Take time well before you apply to understand the admissions and financial aid procedures at colleges and universities. | Before enrolling in distance learning courses, make sure your circumstances will allow you to take on this extra responsibility before enrolling. Most colleges offer free counseling services for prospective students; speak to one if you have doubts about whether you are ready. | These study tips and strategies apply only to the SHSAT, which is the entrance exam for the 8 Specialized High Schools in New York City. There are dozens of other private and parochial schools that have unique admissions practices. Consult the admissions staff of the particular high schools you're interested in to lear... | Studying hard like Hermione can help prepare you to become a more appealing candidate for admission into colleges or universities after graduating from high school. | 0 |
8,999 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Manage Up | xxx | If your boss is not responding to these tactics and the disorganization is affecting your mood and productivity, you may have to consider finding a new job. | Improving your relationship with your boss can leave you feeling more satisfied with your work environment and reduce the temptation to search for employment elsewhere when things get tough. | If you are very unhappy at work and you are unable to reduce your stress, it may be time to look for a new job. | If you are unhappy in your current position, consider shifting roles within your workplace rather than changing careers entirely. Talk to your boss about higher-level opportunities that may be available to you. | 1 |
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