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Tap the App Store icon on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod to launch it. Type in “CameraWindow” on the search field and tap the “Search” button. Locate the correct app from the results and tap the “Install” button beside the app to download and install it into your iOS device. This app is free. After installation, locate the app on your mobile device and tap on it to launch it. It has an icon with a compact camera lens on it, and the name on the app will be Canon CW. After the app is launched, wait for the camera to connect to the same Wi-Fi network or SSID as your device. | Launch the App Store. Search for the CameraWindow app. Download Canon CameraWindow. Launch CameraWindow. Stay on CameraWindow. |
Resume feeding when the infant has ceased to hiccup, or, if he or she is still hiccuping after 10 minutes, try feeding again. Calm a flustered baby by rubbing or patting the baby's back. Babies who are hungry and upset are more likely to gulp air, which causes hiccups. Keep the baby in a semi-upright position during feedings and for up to 30 minutes after. Staying upright can relieve pressure on the baby's diaphragm. Burping the baby can release some of the hiccup-causing gas in his or her stomach. Place the baby upright across your chest so the baby's head is on or a little above your shoulder. Rub or gently pat the baby's back. This helps the bubbles of gas to move. Resume feeding after the baby burps, or wait a few minutes if the baby does not burp. | Stop feeding if an infant is experiencing persistent hiccups that interfere with nursing or bottle-feeding. Check the baby's position before you continue. Burp the baby while you wait. |
Before you start building, it is imperative that you get an accurate measurement of your space. This will help you to buy an accurate amount of supplies and reduce the stress in building. Walk around your space to decide how wide/long you want the barn to be. Once you've gotten a general space marked off, take exact measurements and keep track of them on a notepad. Decide how high you want your structure to be. If you plan on using it as a garage or a storage shed, a minimum of 8 feet (2.4 m) is required. You can build it as tall as you would like though; just remember that you will have to work on the roof from the tops of the poles once they are in the ground. Make sure that the area you choose has good drainage to avoid flooding in the rainy season. If so, then you will need to hire someone to set these up. You will also need to call 811, the national Digline to have utility companies come out and check for pipes and wires underground. Pull out any shrubs or trees in the space where you plan on placing your structure, in addition to a 5 foot (1.5 m) wide space around it. If you have grass down, use a sod-cutter to remove it and cut it away in pieces. It can be replanted in another area of your yard if you desire, or be used to start a compost pile. Make sure the area you are working with is level. It is easiest to use a tractor to do this, by moving soil from one area to another. You can do this manually though, especially when the area you are working on is already pretty level. Check to see if any base rock is needed to build up the floor of the barn. If so, then add 4 to 6 inches of decomposed granite or a similar type of smaller, easily compacted gravel material for a dirt floor and drainage. You do this to mark the outline of the building you plan on making. This will make laying out the post-holes much easier, and help to keep the structure in perspective during the beginning stages. Put a small stake in each of the four corners of your building, and then wrap a long piece of string or twine between each stake. | Measure the space. Determine if there will be water and electricity going to the building. Remove any obstacles in the area. Level the ground. Create a string-line. |
Chairs are a great option because their backs provide a high fort ceiling. Position the rows in front of a sofa, bed, or wall if you want the fort to be enclosed on the back side. Space the rows of chairs about 4 to 6 ft (1.2 to 1.8 m) apart depending on the size of your blanket. If you don't have chairs to support your fort, see what other sturdy items are in the room. Laundry hampers, ottomans, and boxes can serve as fort building materials. Place the items side-by-side if you need to use multiple pieces to create the fort. You can use furniture of different heights to create high and low places in the fort, which makes it extra fun to crawl around inside. Make sure to choose furniture items that are tall enough so you will be able to crawl or sit under the blankets in the fort. Fold a comforter in half and lay it down or layer a few blankets to add cushioning to the bottom the fort. Then, place several cushions or pillows around the edges of the fort. You can also place extra blankets or sleeping bags in the fort to cover yourself up. If the ceiling of your fort is high enough, you could even place a few low chairs or stools in the fort, such as bean bag chairs or ottomans. Drape a large sheet or blanket over the top of the fort so that it goes over the edges of the furniture. Pull the blanket or sheet taut so that it is not drooping down in the center of the fort's ceiling. Layer more than 1 sheet or blanket over the furniture to provide a darker environment inside of the fort. Use a light-colored sheets to allow some light into the inside of the fort, or use a dark-colored sheet or blanket to make it darker in the fort. The edges of the blanket will eventually slip off the furniture if you do not weigh them down. Grab a few books or other heavy objects and place them on the edges of the blanket. Clothes pins may be enough to secure the edges of a sheet on some types of furniture. For example, if you are using a couch as part of your fort base, then clip the sheet edge to the fabric on the couch using a clothes pin. Propping large pillows or couch cushions against the fort's framework can also help to secure the blankets. | Make 2 rows of chairs with the backs facing each other. Place blankets and pillows on the floor of the fort to make it comfortable. Drape a sheet or blanket over the furniture pieces. Secure the blankets with heavy objects or clothespins. |
Though you may have a lot to do, it's nice to greet and welcome each arriving guest into your home yourself, rather than having another guest let them in. This is their first impression of your new home, and greeting them yourself sets the best tone for the party. When each guest arrives, offer him a drink. Give an overview of the options and offer to pour a drink for him. If he declines initially, show him where the drinks are and encourage him to help himself whenever he is ready. You may want to wait until a small group has arrived so that you don't have to give as many individual tours. Guests love to see all of the rooms of your new home, including closets and pantries. If you have any unfinished rooms, ask guests if they have any suggestions for how to use or organize the space. This will take the focus off of the fact that you’re not unpacked yet and give guests an opportunity to feel helpful. Feel free to tell guests that they cannot go into certain rooms. It is your home, after all, and you do not have to show everyone every room in the house. You may want to put all the food out at once, but you can also put food out in waves. You could start with 2 or 3 food trays, then add to them or provide new things as the evening progresses. Encourage your guests to eat and ask them about any dietary restrictions or allergies as you direct them towards the different food options. Consider keeping the food and drink areas separate to avoid crowding. Providing two or more locations for food can also prevent crowding. Try not to spend too much time with any one party guest, but circulate around and speak with everyone. Be sure all your guests know each other, and if you are introducing two people who have never met, try to point out something that you think they may have in common. Remember that people may have different styles and visions for homes, and that some of your guests may not have the privilege of owning a nice home. Always be gracious and be genuinely grateful that your guests have come to see and celebrate your new home with you. If you plan to serve a sit-down meal, try to serve it at the appropriate time. Most of your guests should have arrived, but no one should have been there long enough that they feel ready to leave. Towards the end of the night, consider serving your guests coffee and dessert (if you did not have dessert trays out already). This will be a signal to your guests that the party is winding down, and providing coffee before guests drive home is a nice way to help keep them safe. Be sure to thank guests for coming before they leave. | Greet each guest who arrives yourself. Offer each guest a drink. Offer guests a tour of your home. Put the finger food out on tables. Mingle with everyone. Accept compliments about your new home graciously. Serve dinner when you feel the time is right. Serve coffee and dessert. |
Rit dye is a union dye, meaning that it's universal and works on cellulose and protein fibers, which most fabrics are made of. While some fabrics, such as those that are bleach damaged or 100% acrylic, won't accept dye, most will. When deciding what you’d like to tie dye with Rit dye, choose: Rayon or nylon Cotton, linen, silk, wool, and ramie Nylon-based plastic Natural materials, like wood, paper, feathers, and cork Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton. Blends will tint evenly but won't fully accept the color of the dye. It's best to get everything together before you start dyeing your fabric so that you don't run the risk of getting dye on yourself or, worse yet, your floor, clothes, or other fabrics. Each method is a little different, requiring different tools, but you will generally need: Plastic bags (preferably bags that seal) Newspaper (to protect your work area) Gloves (to keep dye off your hands) Rubber bands (to make patterns) A large tub – plastic tub, a sink, a washing machine, a child's swimming pool, etc. A clear work space Enough dye for your project – 1 package of Rit powder for approximately every pound/3 yards of fabric Hot water – heat locks in dye Salt, vinegar, or laundry detergent (depending on what fabric you’re using) You want to start out with clean fabric. Wash and dry your fabric and ensure that there are no stains. Stains will prevent the fabric from picking up the dye, so look over your fabric for any blemishes and use a stain remover if necessary. You’ll thoroughly wet and ring out the fabric again right before you begin dyeing it. The hotter the water that you use, the more vibrant the dye will be. Always follow the package directions when preparing your dye, which should direct you to dissolve one package of Rit powder into two cups of very hot water. You want to make sure that the powder is thoroughly dissolved before you use the dye solution. Just like when dyeing eggs, you want to add a color booster to the dye solution. While this isn't imperative, you’ll achieve brighter, more vibrant colors if you thoroughly dissolve a booster in your liquid. What you add will depend entirely on the type of fabric that you’re using. 1 cup salt – add this to a dye bath if you’re dyeing cotton, rayon, ramie, or linen. 1 cup white vinegar – add this to a dye bath if you’re dyeing nylon, silk, or wool. | Choose your fabric. Gather your supplies. Clean your fabric. Follow the package directions. Choose salt or vinegar. |
When you bought your corset, it may have come laced up for you. If this is the case, don't worry about lacing the corset unless the corset is laced incorrectly. It should look similar to how a shoe is laced (with X's), but with the strings meeting in the center of the back instead of at either end. If your corset came pre-laced, make sure the laces meet in the middle. The two laces should form an “X” with the center of the ex meeting on your spine. If you have an even number of grommets (the hole where the lacing goes in), start by pulled the lacing up through the bottom of the top grommets. If you have an odd number of grommets, you lace from the bottom to the top Lacing should be provided when you buy your corset. If it is not, avoid ribbon if you are planning on having your corset laced firmly. Lace should be used. Take the right string and pull it to the left side. If the first grommet has laces coming out through the top of the hole, then pull it down through the top of the hole on the other side. If the first grommet has the laces going down into the hole, then pull the laces up through the bottom of the hole on the other side. Repeat on the left side after the ride side is done. Keep your laces even. Make sure you keep the ends of the laces even with each other as you pull the laces through the grommets. With the X complete, keep going down the line until you reach the center. You should end up with X's alternating between being "on top" of the corset and "below" the corset. With the top section done, repeat the same process with the second string but start in the middle. Continue until you reach the bottom of the corset. | Check to see if the corset came pre-laced. Start at the top grommet if you do need to lace your corset. Create X’s with the strings. Lace down to the center. Start again from the center and repeat. |
Copy the URL. You may copy a URL by highlighting it and either right-clicking then choosing "copy" or by pressing CTL+C on your keyboard. Then click on "Post." You will see that you can play the video directly from Facebook. To past the URL, you may either right-click and choose "paste" or press CTL+V on your keyboard. | Find your video's URL (typically in the top bar of your browser). Navigate and log into Facebook. Paste the URL as a status update. |
It's entirely possible that a cord could just slip out from the outlet while you're working. If power is present to the monitor and other peripherals, yet there is no power to your computer, there is likely something wrong with your power supply. The most obvious clue is that the system will do absolutely nothing when you hit the power button. If there is no sound and no monitor activity of any kind, the power supply has probably died. While this can also be caused by a faulty switch, it is usually the result of a burned-out power supply. Noticeable changes in how long it takes for your computer to boot up and shutdown, as well as spontaneous rebooting, could be a sign that something is wrong. If the system makes rapid, short beeps repeatedly and does not boot when you try to get it to, this could be linked to the power supply. If there are system startup failures or lockups, memory errors, HDD file system corruption or USB power issues, this is often directly related to your power supply. If the fan in your computer is failing to spin, it could lead to overheating and smoke in the system, all of which can cause a failed power supply. | Make sure that everything is plugged in. Hit the power button. Look at when your computer boots up. Check for beeps. Observe any computer failures. Check the fan in your computer. |
While the cheesecake is still in the oven, use an oven mitt to gently shake the pan. Don't be too rough with your still-warm dessert or it may crack. Simply jiggle the pan a small amount. Take care not to get water in the pan if you have baked your cheesecake using a water bath. When you shake the pan and a 2 in (5.1 cm) area in the center jiggles slightly, the cheesecake is done. If there is a large, jiggly area, or if liquid breaks the surface or sloshes over the edges of the pan, the cheesecake is not finished cooking. Bake the cheesecake for another 5 minutes or so before checking it again for doneness. If you used a fair amount of sour cream in your cheesecake, it will jiggle more than a cake that is filled primarily with cream cheese or ricotta. There will be a large soft spot in the center, so look for slightly brown, puffed-up edges to indicate when the cheesecake is done. Keep in mind, also, that the center will continue cook and firm up slightly as the cheesecake cools. If you continue cooking the cheesecake until the center is firm and doesn't jiggle it will be baked for too long. | Shake the cheesecake pan gently. Check to see how much the center jiggles. Expect sour cream filling to jiggle more than cream cheese filling. |
Express empathy and explain that you want to help, but that can't understand them when they whine. Without frowning or looking angry, calmly ask them to say what's wrong using their nice voice. Say, “I really wish I could help you, but I don't understand you when you talk like that. Can you please use your nice voice?” Ask them to use their nice voice twice. If they don't respond after 2 requests, shrug, say “Well I guess you don't want my help,” and ignore their misbehavior until they change their tone. Try to remember to grab crackers, dry cereal, fruit, or another snack before leaving the house with your child. If you're at home and lunch or dinner will be ready in 15 or 20 minutes, give them something small, like a few crackers or carrot sticks. When they ask nicely, say, “Of course you can have a snack! Thanks for asking so nicely!” Try to think ahead and pack a coloring book and crayons, puzzles, or a toy to keep your child busy when you leave the house. If you don't have something entertaining on hand, think of a task or game that could distract them. For example, if you're at the grocery store, say, “I've got a special job for you! I need you to pick out 5 of the very best apples. Can you help me?” The best way to deal with a cranky, tired child is to stick to their napping schedule. Whenever possible, take them to the bank, store, and other boring places when they're well-rested. If you can't avoid taking them out before their nap, try redirecting their whining with an activity, task, or game. If your child isn't whining because they're hungry, tired, or bored, chances are they want a toy or candy. While they're whining, keep the item they want out of their access as best you can. If it's something they can have, explain that they can have it if they ask nicely. Say, “I can't understand what you're saying when you talk like that. Maybe if you use your nice voice and say 'please,' I'll know what you're asking for.” If they can't have the item, try expressing that you understand that they're upset, then briefly explain why they can't have it. For example, say, “I know you want another balloon, and I'm sorry you can't have one. If you got an extra one, there wouldn't be enough for the other kids.” | Tell them you can only understand if they use their nice voice. Offer a snack if they nicely say that they're hungry. Give them a task or activity if they're bored. Schedule a nap before running errands, if possible. Let them have the toy or treat they want only if they stop whining. |
Go to the folder location of the photo that you want to use. Click the photo you want to compress to do so. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the File drop-down menu. Selecting it prompts a pop-out menu. It's in the pop-out menu. Your photo will open in Preview. This is in the upper-left side of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. It's in the File drop-down menu. Doing so opens a new window. In the "Name" text field near the top of the window, type in whatever title you want to use for your image. By default, the compressed image will have the same name as the uncompressed version of the image. Click the "Where" drop-down box, then click the folder into which you want to save your compressed image (e.g., Desktop). If the box to the right of the "Format" heading says anything other than JPEG, click the box, then click JPEG in the resulting drop-down menu. Click and drag the "Quality" slider to the left to lower the image's quality. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Your image will be copied, compressed, and saved to the folder you selected from the "Where" drop-down menu. | Find the photo you want to compress. Select the photo. Click File. Select Open With. Click Preview. Click File. Click Export…. Enter a name. Select a save location. Change the image to JPEG format if necessary. Adjust the compression quality. Click Save. |
Search online for “cricket association near me” or search the name of your city followed by “cricket association.” If you’re already a cricket player, just find out the name of the association your league or club is a part of. In order to umpire cricket games, you’ll need to join and meet the umpiring requirements of the association in charge of overseeing the games. For example, if you want to umpire for a league or club in southern Australia, you'd need to join the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), which oversees the cricket leagues and clubs in that region. Visit your association's website to find out what courses they offer. Some cricket associations require umpires to take all of their umpiring courses in order to get certified, so make sure you check the specific requirements on your association's website. Plan on attending an in-person training session at least once a week. Busy schedule? Find out if your local cricket association offers online umpiring courses. Most associations have a test they give all umpiring students after they finish their training courses. If you pass the test, you can apply for membership to the association. Your membership will allow you to umpire games in local leagues and clubs that are within your cricket association. | Find your local cricket association. Enroll in umpiring courses offered by your association. Pass your cricket association’s umpiring test. |
This form can be used in most states to register to vote by submitting your application in the mail. The form can be found at https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/6/Federal_Voter_Registration_ENG.pdf. It is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Download and print the form so you can fill it out. Currently, this form is not accepted in Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To learn more about voter registration in these places, visit your State Election Office site or Overseas Vote Foundation at https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/vote/home.htm. If you live in New Hampshire, you can only use this form to request an absentee ballot. North Dakota does not have voter registration. Find the boxes at the top of the form that verify your eligibility to vote. Put an “X” or checkmark in the appropriate boxes showing you’re eligible. Verify that everything you’ve entered on your form is correct. Then, sign the form to confirm it's accurate. Make sure to fill out Sections A, B, and C at the bottom of the form if they apply to you. If you are registering to vote for the first time and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a copy of your ID when you mail in your voter registration form. If you’d like to submit a copy with your voter registration application, make a photocopy of your current and valid ID, such as a passport or driver's license, and of other documentation that shows your name and address like your utility bill, bank statement, or paystub. Put the copies in an envelope with your form. If you are a first-time voter or live in a state that requires you to show an ID in order to vote, you may need to bring additional identification to vote, even if you submit photocopies that meet the federal requirements with your application. Check your state's Voter ID requirements at https://www.vote.org/voter-id-laws/. Check the end of the application's state-specific instructions to find the address for your election office. Put your registration in the mail before the listed deadline for the election you want to participate in. Make sure you have written the mailing address correctly and add a stamp for postage. Deadlines are usually between 7–30 days before the scheduled election, but they will vary state by state. Some states have “postmarked by” deadlines and others have “received by” deadlines, so make sure you know the rules for your state and leave yourself extra time in case there are unexpected delays. Check your state's deadlines in the state-specific instructions after the application or at https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/. Your state may send you a voter registration card in the mail to confirm your application was processed successfully. | Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form. Check the boxes at the top of the application to confirm your eligibility. Sign and date the bottom of the form. (Optional) Include a copy of your identification. Send your application to the election office listed for your state. |
If you’ve lost a traditional (non-smart) phone that does not have internet connectivity, you won't be able to track the phone online and will have to use other methods. Begin by calling the phone. If you’re lucky, the person who stole your phone may answer. Alternately, if your phone has simply been misplaced (e.g. on a taxi seat or a subway car), someone may answer who can meet you at a location to exchange the phone. If you call your phone and someone answers, say “Hello, this is [your name], and you’re holding my cell phone. The phone is important to me and I need to get it back; is there a location where we could meet and exchange the phone?” Even if no one answered when you called your phone, it's still worth texting it. The thief may eventually change their mind, and decide to return the phone to you, its owner. Send a brief text that provides your contact information and asks for the phone to be returned. If you think it would help, you could also promise a reward to the individual if they return your phone. To do this, you’ll need access to another cell phone. Ask a friend to borrow theirs. If you’re not near a friend, a kind stranger may allow you to borrow their cell phone to text yours. If someone—whether or not it's the thief who initially took your phone—agrees to meet with you to give your phone back to you, take safety precautions. Arrange to meet with the individual in a public place—such as a city square or transit station—during daylight hours. If possible, don't go alone; bring a friend with you for the sake of companionship and safety. Ask your friend to bring their phone, so that they can call the police if anything illicit happens. Even if the individual returning your phone sounds friendly over the phone (or over text), you should still plan to take precautionary measures. | Call your phone. Text the phone. Take safety measures if you meet to exchange the phone. |
Although your pet may not exactly understand the words that you are saying, he can at least pick up on the tone of your words and your body language when you talk to him. For example, if you speak with him in a stern voice, he might pick up on the fact that you are unhappy with his behavior. Talking to him in an authoritative tone when giving him a command will likely signal to him that he should follow your instruction. Talking with your pet can also help soothe him if he is feeling anxious or fearful. Giving your pet verbal praise when you are training him is also very helpful. Your non-verbal communication is just as important as verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is often used in training to teach your pet to do a certain activity. For example, if you are sitting on your horse, you would use your legs and hands to command your horse to turn on the forehand. When you teach your dog to sit, you would actually combine verbal and non-verbal communication (hand signals) to give him the ‘sit’ command. Getting up and walking away from your cat without saying anything is a way to let him know that you do not approve of his behavior. Be mindful of non-verbal communication that your pet may not like. For instance, your dog may not want you to rub his tummy. If he growls or tries to move away from you, give him some space. Verbally or physically punishing your pet is never a good idea. Punishment can make your pet fearful of you and possibly lessen the trust and respect that he has for you. In addition, some species, like cats, do not necessarily make the connection between your punishment and the behavior you are punishing them for. Making the unwanted behavior less desirable and making the correct behavior more desirable often works to dissuade your pet from misbehaving. For example, if your cat is scratching up your furniture, putting double-stick tape on the furniture will make it less desirable for him to scratch on. Sprinkling catnip leaves on the scratching post will make it more desirable for him to scratch on. | Talk with your pet. Use non-verbal communication with your pet. Avoid punishing your pet. |
If you have low flow, you may just be dehydrated. Men should drink around 13 cups of water and other fluids daily (about 3 liters), and women should aim for 9 cups (2.2 liters). Drink more if you sweat a lot, work out, or live in a hot climate. Water, juice, and tea count towards your fluids. If your urine is scarce and dark, you may be dehydrated. Eating a high-salt diet can cause you to retain water, which limits how much you urinate. Decrease salt in your diet by avoiding fast food and processed food like chips and other snack-aisle items. Flavor your meals with herbs and spices instead of table salt. If you have a medical condition that makes your body hold onto extra water – like heart failure, for instance – your doctor may prescribe a diuretic. That's a medication that increases how much you urinate. Diuretics should only be used for specific conditions, so discuss your urinary trouble with your doctor and ask if a diuretic is right for you. | Stay hydrated. Minimize salt in your diet. Take a diuretic. |
If you've never jumped a horse before, try using a neck strap. If you don't, you may jerk back on the reins at the wrong time, pulling the bit hard into the horse's mouth. As you turn to take a jump, you must make sure the horse is in the correct position to take it. In other words, the horse needs to take it dead on, directly in the center, rather than slanted or off to the side. Part of lining up the horse properly means you are sitting up and looking straight at the jump, which helps to push the horse in the proper direction. You shouldn't be putting any weight on your hands as you prepare to take a jump. Also, make sure you are not holding the reins too tightly, giving your horse freedom to move his head. As you feel the horse prepare for the jump, you must get into position, detailed in the previous section. Remember, you also must keep your leg around the horse, or else you could fall off. Also, look forward as you take the jump, not downward. As the horse jumps, lean forward even more. Leaning forward helps you maintain your balance on the horse, as it shifts your weight. You only return to your normal position as the horse lands from the jump. During the jump, stay in this position. As he lands, transition back into normal position as he transitions back into his stride. It should take about the same amount of time. During this time, you should keep contact with the reins and the horse's head, but let the horse balance himself as he will. Also, you can keep one leg in the jumping position as you head to the next gate. Now that you've come out of the jump, it's time to be looking for the next one. Once again, make sure to approach it head on, rather to the side. Bouncing is when you set up a series of small fences in rapid succession. Start with two at first. The idea is the horse never goes back into regular strides between fence. Therefore, you must stay in the proper position for jumping the whole time, giving you and the horse practice. It's important to look ahead through the jump. For one thing, it helps you plan ahead for the next jump. For another, shifting your head can shift your whole body. That can throw the horse off, which in turn can make you lose your balance. | Apply a neck strap before trying. Line up the horse properly. Support your weight with your thighs and legs. Get into position. Continue to lean forward. Return to normal position. Move towards the next jump. Try bouncing. Don't look down. |
If members of the family are pressuring you to get married or find a serious romantic partner, it is important that you are honest and clear with them about why you are not marrying your partner or are not in a committed relationship. You might want to explain to them that you are waiting to meet the right person or that you and your partner are not yet ready for marriage. The more open you are with them, the better. If you’re partnered but not married, you might want to say things like “we’ll get married when we feel ready for it” or “we’re not that serious.” If you are single, you might say something like “I’m waiting for the right person” or “I’m enjoying being single.” Although you might feel the urge to get upset with your family members, try not to lash out at them. The result will likely be that everyone's feelings get hurt. Try to remember that these people care about you and that their pushiness is a result of their anxiety about you finding happiness. To play things off more casually, try making a joke or say something like “Is there someone that you’d want to set me up with?” If your family members are particularly pushy and try setting you up with someone that you are not interested in, you should definitely stand up for yourself and decline. You do not want to be cajoled into a relationship that you are not interested in; you won't be at all enjoying the relationship if you were forced into it. It is your life and you should be in the driver's seat. If you are not interested in being set up, let your family members know that you want do to things your way. If you are unable to resolve your issues with your family, you may want to consider family counseling. This will allow you, and whichever family members are pressuring you, to work out your issues. Once you and your family members have gained a little insight, you may be more accommodating to each other's views. | Be open with your family members. Try not to get defensive. Stick to your guns. Talk it out. |
These thin, minimal-damage hooks make it easy to hang a mirror that weighs up to 35 pounds (16 kg) on drywall. They don't even require any tools to install besides a tape measure and a pencil! Just push and twist the hook to insert it into the wall. The best part is that monkey hooks only leave a tiny, nail-sized hole behind, instead of a big anchor hole. If your mirror weighs more than 35 pounds (16 kg), try upgrading to gorilla hooks. They have the exact same design and installation style, and they can handle up to 50 pounds (23 kg). These tap-in hooks are perfect for hanging on drywall. Although these create a larger hole in the wall than the monkey hooks, they still do less damage than anchor holes and they’re much easier to install. Choose your size and weight capacity based on how large and heavy your mirror is. To install, simply screw the hooks into the wall! Anchoring with a wall stud is the best method, but if you can't locate a wall stud or it's not available, toggle bolts are your next best bet. Drill a hole in the wall large enough for the toggle bolt, then thread a machine screw through the toggle bolt nut. Pinch the wings on the toggle bolt flat, then push it into the hole you drilled in the wall. Tighten the bolt with a screwdriver until it hits the back of the wall. To finish, hang the mirror's hooks on the toggle bolt and use a level to make sure everything's straight. Toggle bolts work best for hanging heavy mirrors on plaster walls. To save time, use a toggle bolt already fitted with a picture-hanging hook. | Use monkey hooks to hang a heavy mirror if you don’t have any tools. Use plastic wall anchors for a variety of sizes and weight capacities. Use a toggle bolt if you don’t have a wall stud to drill into. |
The spray can cause extreme irritation if it hits the eyes directly. If your dog shows signs of eye irritation—frequently pawing at the eyes, reddened and tearing eyes, eye swelling, squinting, or hard-to-open eyes—try to rinse your dog's eyes carefully with plain tap water. You should also immediately contact a veterinarian. Dogs can also inhale the spray, leading to irritation to the respiratory system, including the nose. This may cause sneezing, nasal discharge, or drooling. Contact a veterinarian immediately if you notice these symptoms after a skunk encounter. While the spray of skunks does not carry the rabies virus, skunks are big carriers of rabies. Any time a dog encounters a skunk, there is a chance of exposure to the virus. Consult with your veterinarian after your dog has been sprayed to discuss a rabies vaccine booster to keep your pet safe. A very rare but serious condition called Heinz body hemolytic anemia can occur in a dog sprayed by a skunk. This is an emergency. A veterinarian must treat the dog for this potentially life-threatening condition. Signs of the anemia include pale mucous membranes, rapid heartbeat, panting, or a weak pulse. In a more gradual onset, the dog may be lethargic, weak, and refuse to eat. Signs can occur up to a few days after the dog has been sprayed by the skunk. | Watch for eye irritation. Pay attention for respiratory irritation. Follow up with a rabies vaccine booster. Watch for lethargy, weakness, or loss of appetite. |
If you struggle to remove nail polish due to a preference for glittery polishes, there is a way to take preventative measures to make removal easier. This method must be done before you paint your nails but can be a great way to avoid nail polish removal problems down the road. You make a mixture of glue and water that you apply prior to glittery nails. You will need white elementary school glue, an empty nail polish bottle, and water. Fill the bottle with about a third of the way with glue. Then add water and swirl around until the mixture is thin enough to be spread on your nails. Place your nails in warm soapy water for a few minutes. You can also run your fingers under a tap while lathering with soap. This will soften the polish so that it is much easier to remove without damaging your nails. | Make a base coat with glue and water. Soak your nails when you're ready to remove your polish. |
All fasts need to be broken carefully and slowly. Breaking a fast, in general, should take half as long as the fast itself. So if you fasted for 10 days, you need to spend five days breaking the fast. Fasts longer than three days are harder to break than short fasts. This is because your body gets used to not having food and begins to feel really good. Consuming food at this point can actually feel wrong (but necessary). The key to breaking a fast slowly is to make sure you don't suddenly consume a large amount of food too early. In order to help yourself break a fast slowly, start in the evening so your sleep interrupts you and prevents you from eating more than you should. On the first day of breaking your fast eat a small amount of melon (or another really juicy fruit) for breakfast. Drink diluted apple, grape, or orange juice throughout the day. Have another small amount of melon for dinner. On day two of breaking your fast, eat three small meals of fruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drink fruit juice throughout the day. On the third day of breaking your fast, eat fruit for breakfast. Then have a raw vegetable salad for lunch and dinner. Drink fruit juice in the morning and vegetable juice in the afternoon and evening. Starting on the fourth day of breaking your fast, plan your meals based on the ‘inner cleanse’ diet. | Know how long you need to spend breaking a fast. Start breaking your fast in the evening. Break your fast with melon. Eat three small meals. Add vegetables to your meals. Perform the inner cleanse diet for the remaining days. |
Go to a friend or family member's house where you know a cat is living and get the child to interact with the cat. This way, you can watch for signs of a cat allergy. Be aware that cat allergies can arise from contact with the skin, fur, dander, saliva and urine of the animal. It is important to note here that you should not try exposing your child to cats, or any animals, without knowing if they do or don't have an allergy if your child suffers from asthma. Simple allergic symptoms can trigger potentially deadly asthma episodes. If your child shows any of the following symptoms, he may be allergic to cats: Excessive coughing, wheezing or sneezing Gets hives or a rash on the chest and face Has red or itchy eyes Redness on a spot of skin where the child was scratched, bitten, or licked If your child complains about any of the following symptoms while exposed to the cat, your child may have a cat allergy: Itchy eyes A stuffy, itchy, or runny nose Itchy skin or hives where the cat touched the child If you do notice any of the above symptoms in your child, it is important to remove her from contact with the cat until you have devised a plan to lessen or eliminate the symptoms of her allergies. Observational and anecdotal evidence may be enough to determine a cat allergy in a child. However, you will want to visit the doctor and get an allergy test. Keep in mind, though, they aren't always accurate, so if your child tests negative, you should still observe the child for signs of allergies when he is exposed to a cat. Most allergic reactions are limited to redness, itching, hives and nose stuffiness, but signs of more severe allergic reactions may become apparent when exposing your child to a cat. Swelling of the throat can occur in severe allergic reactions, which can lead to the constriction of airways. If this happens, get your child to a medical professional immediately and do not expose them to any more cats in the future. | Place your child around cats in temporary situations. Observe your child. Listen to your child. Remove your child from the allergen. Have an allergist test your child. Spot more severe allergies. |
Use a slotted spoon to lift the calamari rings out of the buttermilk. Let the excess buttermilk drip back into the bowl. Put the rings into the bowl with the flour mixture and toss them until they're coated. Use the mesh strainer to scoop the fried calamari onto a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Once the oil temperature reaches 360 °F (182 °C), add another batch of rings and fry them. Although you could put the fried calamari on a paper towel-lined plate, the paper towel traps steam which will make the calamari soggy. | Toss the rings in the dry mixture. Transfer the fried calamari to a wire rack and fry another batch. |
This is the only type of liquid or food you can consume the day before your colonoscopy. A liquid is deemed "clear" if you can see through it to read a newspaper. Clear liquids include the following: Water Apple juice without pulp Tea or coffee without milk Clear chicken or vegetable broth Soda Clear sports drinks Flavored gelatin Popsicles Hard candy Honey Any liquids containing pulp or dairy and almost all solid foods should be avoided. Don't eat or drink the following: Orange juice, pineapple juice or any other juice you can't see through Dairy products like milk or milk shakes, cheese, etc. Smoothies Soups with chunks of food Grains Meat Vegetables Fruit You can drink them at meal times or whenever you prefer. This will help you stay hydrated and minimize hunger pangs. Also, it'll help clear out your system before the test. For breakfast, you could have a glass of coffee without milk and a glass of apple juice. During your coffee break, you could have a cup of coffee and a glass of water. Throughout your workday, you could sip on another 2 glasses of water. You could have a glass of sports drink and a glass of clear broth for lunch. As an afternoon snack, you could have clear hard candy, popsicles or jello. For dinner, you might have a glass of tea and a glass of vegetable broth. After dinner, you might relax with a cup of hot tea and a glass of water. Your doctor should have given you a prep medication that you should begin taking at 6:00 pm the day before the test. The prep medication will help to clear your colon for the following day. Sometimes doctors prescribe split prep medication, which means that half should be taken in the evening and half the same day of the test. Follow your doctor's instructions and the instructions on the prep medication packaging. After taking the prep, you'll have diarrhea until your colon is empty. Eventually, your diarrhea should look similar to urine, as it will contain only the clear liquids you've been consuming the day before the test. If your stool still looks brown and murky, the prep medication has not yet taken effect. If it's tan or orange and clear, it's starting to work. Your bowel prep is complete and you're ready to go when your stool looks clear and yellowish, like urine. | Consume only clear liquids and foods for 24 hours before the test. Don't consume solids or opaque liquids for 24 hours. Drink 12 8-10 ounce glasses of clear liquids throughout the day. Take your prep medication, which is a laxative, as directed. |
First, you need to answer some basic questions: what makes your product, company, or idea great? If you’ve been in development for a while, you likely have a short description of what's good about your product already. But what makes it unique? What problem does it solve? If you have been in development, you should already have an idea of who your audience is. However, if you still aren't sure, you can run tests on groups of people to see who connects with your product. Invite people to try it out, then ask them to answer a few short survey questions to determine demographics and how well they liked your product. If you’ve figured out what makes your product unique, try to figure out how to transfer that uniqueness into the format you plan on using. Some explainer videos use a white board, chalk board, or a piece of paper with someone drawing out the explanation as a voice narrates. Some use animation. Many use humor. Decide on a unique approach for your video. | Address the basic questions. Determine your audience. Think about ways you can present your idea uniquely. |
This may help relieve your constipation without the use of laxatives. To rehydrate, drink at least 10 to 12 cups (2.4 to 2.8 L) of water daily. Additionally, try warm liquids like tea or warm water with lemon. To get more fiber, eat whole grains, vegetables, and fruit with the skin still on it. Prunes and bran cereal are especially high in fiber. Men should aim for 30-38 grams of fiber per day, while women should try to eat at least 21-25 grams of fiber per day. While aloe vera is considered safe, it can cause serious complications if you take too much. Taking more than a gram, especially if you do it more than 1 day in a row, may damage your kidneys. Always measure out your aloe vera and take it as directed. If you’re taking a capsule, follow the directions on the label. When using the juice or gel, prepare your aloe vera drink exactly as directed. Not everyone should use aloe as a laxative. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid using aloe as a laxative. Children and individuals with diabetes, hemorrhoids, kidney problems, and intestinal conditions like Crohn's disease should also avoid aloe as a laxative. Similarly, it isn't a safe option for anyone with an allergy to onions, garlic, or tulips. | Try rehydrating and eating fiber before using a laxative. Don’t consume more than 1 gram of aloe vera in 1 day. Avoid taking aloe vera if you have certain medical conditions. |
Flipping new houses involves actually buying a home or property. So in addition to adding another mortgage to your monthly expenses, you'll also most likely have to come up with a down payment. Hopefully, your sale price will cover these expenses. Regardless, you'll need a large amount of cash on hand and a flexible monthly budget to get started flipping houses. They are also other expenses, like utilities and taxes, that come into play. When you sell the house, you'll also have to pay capital gains tax on your profit. Successful flippers don't simply buy and sell houses without doing any intermediate work or marketing efforts. Realize that you'll have to put in work and expense to make changes to the house in many cases. In others, you'll want to avoid realtor's fees and try to sell the house yourself, which requires some marketing and leg work. Be sure that you are willing to put in the work to do this right. This is not a weekend hobby, but a full-time job. In most cases, you'll have to schedule maintenance, oversee construction on additions or changes, and deal with other issues that arise with the house. You'll also have to show the house to potential buyers on your own if you don't plan to use a realtor. It would be difficult to schedule all of that around another full-time job. Chances are, you'll make at least a few missteps when getting started flipping houses. These mistakes can cost you thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. Additionally, accidents may occur that cost you thousands or set your current project back weeks or months. If you're the type of person who can't think and act rationally in these times of stress, house flipping may not be for you. | Be sure that you have enough extra cash. Manage your expectations. Make sure you have enough free time. Be able to deal with risk and failure. |
Many health fads, like the juice cleanse or the salt water flush, claim to detoxify the body, flush out impurities, and help reduce problems like bloat and water retention. However, there is little or no evidence to show that these types of fad diets or cleanses are effective. They can also seriously disrupt your body's sodium levels, sometimes with dangerous results. Juice cleansing or juice fasting can cause your sodium levels to drop dangerously low, resulting in a condition called hyponatremia. Hyponatremia may cause problems with your heart and nervous system. Crash diets like the salt water flush can overwork your kidneys and overload your body with sodium, leading to problems like dehydration, bloat, edema, or high blood pressure. Although it seems counter-intuitive, it is possible to drink too much water. If you are forcing yourself to guzzle excessive amounts of water while exercising or simply as a way to flush out your system, you could put yourself at risk of developing hyponatremia, or a deficiency of salt in the blood. Hyponatremia can lead to fatal swelling of the brain. It can be hard to judge how much water is too much, especially when you are doing an intense workout or endurance exercise. Your best bet is to listen to your body: drink when you feel thirsty, and stop when your thirst is quenched. Dramatically changing your sodium intake or starting a new exercise regimen can have serious health consequences, especially if you have any health conditions such as hypertension or diabetes. Before making any major changes, talk to your doctor or dietitian first. They can help you develop a safe plan for reaching your health goals. | Use caution when doing cleanses or crash diets. Don’t overhydrate. Consult your doctor about major lifestyle changes. |
Arrange to meet the other person in a private, non-distracting location. Choose a time when you and the other person are relaxed and calm. Avoid having this talk when you’re feeling annoyed or frustrated. You might speak more harshly than you intended to, making the situation worse. When you tell someone about your new boundaries for the first time, it's best to talk face-to-face, instead of over email or text. Bring up any behaviors that have been bothering you. Be honest, even if you feel embarrassed about asserting yourself. For instance, you could say, “I want to support you, but our conversations have been wearing me down lately. It's hard for me to focus on your problems all the time.” Tell the other person what you need from them. Keep your request as simple and brief as you can. Say something like, “During the week I need time alone to unwind, so I need you to stop coming by my apartment every night. It's okay if you visit on the weekends, though.” Communication goes both ways. After communicating your needs, be sure to ask the other person about how they feel or think about the matter. This can help create more collaborative solutions to everyone's needs while also reaffirming that your own needs have been heard. You might ask, "What do you think?" When they respond, avoid feeling defensive. Instead, keep using I-statements, and let them know that you are listening. You might say, "I hear what you are saying. Perhaps we need to work out a solution together." | Decide on a time and place to talk. Tell the person how you feel. State your needs clearly and firmly. Listen to their feedback. |
The types of nose bleeds rely on which part of the nose the bleeding comes from. In anterior nose bleeds, bleeding arises in the front part of the nose. You can also have a posterior nose bleeds, where bleeding originates in the inner part of the nose. Nose bleeds can also be spontaneous with an unidentifiable cause. There are many causes for nose bleeds. When you get one, you should assess which of the causes is most likely the reason you got your nose bleed and avoid the situation if at all possible in the future. You can get a nose bleed because of self-induced trauma, mostly as a result of nasal picking. This is the most common cause in young children. Other causes include substance abuse of drugs such as cocaine, blood vessel disorders, blood clotting disorders, and trauma to the head or face. Environmental factors such as low humidity, which is common during the winter, can induce mucosal irritation and bleeding. The incidence of nasal bleeding increases in colder weather. Infections of the nose and sinuses can cause a nose bleed. Allergies can also cause mucosal inflammation, which leads to nose bleeds. In some special cases, migraine headaches in children have also been proposed as a causative. Trauma to the face can also cause a nose bleed to occur. If you get a nose bleed, you should avoid certain situations and actions which may make it worse. Do not lean backwards. This may cause blood to run down your throat, which could induce vomiting. You should also avoid speaking and coughing. This can irritate the nasal mucosa and re-bleeding can occur. If you have to sneeze while your nose is bleeding, you should try to expel the air through your mouth so you don't further hurt your nose or cause more bleeding. Do not blow or pick the nose, especially if the bleeding is decreasing. You can dislodge formed blood clots and bleeding can reoccur. There are certain situations when you need to visit a doctor. If the bleeding is severe, more than a few drops, lasts more than 30 minutes, and reoccurs frequently, you should see a doctor. You also need to seek medical attention if you become extremely pale, fatigued, or disoriented. This can occur as a result of significant blood loss. If you have difficulty breathing, especially if blood passes down your throat, you need to see a doctor. This can lead to irritation and coughing. There is a chance of infection as a result, which can eventually cause breathing issues. You should always see a doctor if the nose bleed began as a result of severe injury to the nose. You should also see a doctor if you have a nose bleed while you are taking medicine that prevents blood clotting, such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or a daily aspirin. | Learn the types of nose bleeds. Know the causes. Avoid certain situations. Visit the doctor. |
Although your yurt is no mansion, you’ll want to furnish it with several pieces of useful, comfortable items to accommodate your daily life. Consider adding a table and chairs, a bed, a bookshelf, and a comfortable reading chair. If you don't want to add a real bed, use a camp stretcher, foldaway, or inflatable bed. You'll need to eat, and even if much of your food is from the result of foraging, you'll also need to cook. Find a suitable gas or wood fueled stove that can double up as a heating item in the yurt, such as a pot-bellied stove. Be sure to vent the stove outside through one wall of the yurt, as unvented stove will create dangerous fumes within the yurt. You might need a professional to help you install this part of the yurt. Consider bringing a propane barbecue to keep outside your yurt as an additional tool for cooking. You will need a way to use the toilet, and while some people opt for outdoor plumbing, natural forms of human composting are more common amongst yurt-dwellers. It's best to place your toilet downwind from the yurt or some distance from it so that the odor and flies don't enter your yurt. You can create a simple shower contraption by rigging a tree with a bucket or plastic bag, and using solar power to heat the water. You can also bath in clean streams or lakes nearby, or by heating water and filling a large tub near your yurt. It's also a good idea to have a general washing area for dirty gear and items. Most clothes items can be washed by hand until they're heavily soiled, so you can supplement hand-washing with monthly trips to a laundromat. If you want, there are a number of possible ways to get internet to your yurt, including cable, satellite, rural broadband on an FM signal, or 3G Wi-Fi. Select the option most appropriate for your location. | Equip your yurt with basic furniture. Add a cooking apparatus. Create an outhouse. Construct a bath or shower area. Get connected to the internet. |
Creating a PVC water gun requires a few common piping parts. These can be found at most hardware stores, such as Home Depot or Lowes. You will want a few hardware tools as well, which may also be found at the same stores. You will want the following materials: a 6 inch piece of 1/2" PVC, a 3 inch piece of ½” PVC, a tee with a threaded side outlet, two 4 inch PVC nipples, one 2 inch PVC nipple, a threaded PVC cap, two threaded ball valves, a garden hose adapter (hose to ½” female thread), a ½” male adapter (female slip to male threaded), and a 2 liter water bottle. Think of the water gun as being made of three parts: the bottle adapter, the fill assembly, and the nozzle assembly. Drill a small hole into a PVC cap. The size of the hole you create will determine the size of the water stream that is created. The smaller the hole, the smaller the stream. Check online for resources related to working with PVC pipe. There are many guides available for identifying, connecting, and modifying piping. Note that a larger water stream means you’ll have to fill up the bottle more often! The bottle adapter connects the water bottle to the gun mechanism. Heat the middle of the 6 inch ½” PVC pipe with a heat gun. When the plastic is softened, press the opposite openings of the pipe toward one another (like pushing an accordion closed). This will flare out the pipe, creating a small bulge in the center. Place this pipe into the bottle so that the bulge snugly fits in the bottle opening, and allow to cool. Make sure to heat just the middle portion of the PVC pipe. Leave the ends of the pipe cool so that you can use your hands to compress the pipe. If the tube does not fit snug enough, remove the tube, reheat, and compress once again. Remove the adapter from the bottle and mark where the rim of the bottle meets the pipe, as well as where the pipe is first fully inside the bottle. Drill 2 or 3 small holes around the second line (the line where the pipe is first fully inside the bottle.) These holes allow the water to more effectively drain into the piping. As a softer material, wood and metal drill bits both work well on PVC pipe. On many bottles, about 1 and ¼” inches from the bottom of the pipe are where the pipe first becomes fully enclosed in the bottle. The nozzle assembly is the piping that connects the nozzle to the "trigger" of the gun. Attach the nozzle to a 4 inch nipple. Connect the nipple to a threaded ball valve. Afterwards, connect the other side of the threaded ball valve into another 4 inch nipple, and plug the entire assembly into the tee. Use Teflon tape to assemble these pieces. The fill assembly is where the hose connects to the gun in order to fill the gun with water. Connect a 3 inch PVC pipe to the female slip to male threaded adapter. Connect a 2 inch nipple to the ½” female threaded to garden hose adapter. You should now have two “parts.” Connect these two parts using a second ball threaded ball valve. The threaded joints can be connected with Teflon tape, but PVC primer and cement are needed to attach the PVC pipe to the tee and adapter. Place the bottle adapter created earlier into the remaining open tee and cement it in place. Adhere a little cement to the inside of the 2 liter bottle, and place it on top of the bottle attachment. Allow several hours for all of the cement pieces to set. Don't cement the bottle in place until you are sure the bottle fits snugly onto the attachment. Screw a hose into the bottom of the gun and turn on the water. Make sure the bottom ball valve is open to allow water into the bottle. Once enough water has entered the bottle, close the bottom ball valve and remove the hose from the water gun. You will now have a “loaded” water gun. To fire the water gun, open the valve that is connected to the nozzle of the gun. The internal pressure of the bottle and piping will force water through the nozzle hole, produce a stream of water! Close the nozzle valve to cease firing. Keep a hose nearby for whenever you need to fill the gun back up. | Purchase your materials. Build the nozzle. Create the bottle adapter. Vent the bottle adapter. Build the nozzle assembly. Build the fill assembly. Attach the bottle adapter to the bottle. Attach the water gun to a hose. Release the nozzle ball valve. |
There's no one way for all girls to dress to attract any and all guys, so you have to think about the kind of girl you want to be and the kind of guy you want to attract. For example, if you’re a bookworm looking to attract bookworms, don't dress wear platform heels, short skirts, and heavy makeup just because that's what you see working in the movies! You should never dress to what you think a guy might like. Dress to the image of yourself that you want to project. This will attract the kind of guy who’ll like you for you. While you want to turn a guy's head, you don't want to do it for the wrong reason. For example, you might look out of place dressed to the nines at school, even if your outfit is great. Don't wear regular “hang-out” clothes to someone's fancy party. No two girls have the same body, so you shouldn't choose your clothes based on someone else's body. Do a little research into how to style your body shape, whether you have a pear-shaped figure, an hourglass figure, or a curvier figure. If you have skinny legs and a small waist, wear skinny jeans or pants. If your waist is curvier, wear straight-leg jeans or pants that draw more attention to your hour-glass shape. If you have a very slight frame, loose-fitting styles might look too baggy on you. Girls with a curvy waistline should try out A-line dresses, which tend to flatter those curves. Even if you don't want the “heavy makeup” look, a little bit of foundation and lip color can bring out the most beautiful details on your face. Make sure the foundation you use matches your skin tone. If it's too light, you’ll look like a vampire, and if it's too dark, you’ll look like you covered yourself in fake tanner! Use concealer that's one to two shades lighter than your skin tone under your eyes to lighten up dark pockets and make your face look fresh. Use concealer that exactly the same color as your skin tone to cover up pimples and any acne scars you may have. Use lip glosses to add a little shine to your lips. Use lip stains for long-lasting color that won't rub off as easily over the course of the day. Check your makeup in the mirror a couple times throughout the day, touching it up as necessary. When you feel beautiful, you’re more confident, and confidence attracts guys. Play around with your hair in the privacy of your own home, trying out different styles until you figure out how you feel most confident. Take into consideration how long it takes to style your hair that way, because you don't want to get up an hour early every morning just to fix your hair. Sleeping with your hair in braids can give it a soft, easy wave. If you use a straightening iron, make sure to protect it with the appropriate styling product, or you may end up with heat damage. If you don't have a curling iron, you can use your flat iron to curl straight hair. If you have long hair, trying pulling it up off your face in a top knot, or a messy bun or ponytail. | Decide what kind of vibe you want to put out. Consider the social context before getting dressed. Wear clothes that are flattering to your figure. Wear the right kind of makeup. Style your hair in a way that makes you feel beautiful. |
The majority of dog bites will be minor wounds you can treat at home. If the bite barely broke the skin or the teeth dragged to form a shallow scratch, then you can treat the wound at home. This differs from a wound where the tissue is deeply punctured, torn, or joints/bones have been crushed. Always seek medical attention for these wounds, which are covered more in Method Two. Spend several minutes washing the bite with plenty of soap and water at a comfortable temperature. This helps clean the wound of any germs around your wound or that came from the dog's mouth. Any soap is fine, but an antibacterial soap is best if you have some in your home. The soap and water might sting the site of the bite, but it's still a much better idea to wash the area thoroughly. Use a clean towel or gauze to apply pressure to the bite if it is still bleeding after washing it. The bleeding should stop or slow enough to bandage the wound within several minutes. If the wound continues bleeding too much to bandage it after fifteen minutes of pressure, then you should seek medical attention. Antibiotic creams such as Neosporin or Bacitracin can also help prevent infections as the wound heals. Apply the cream to the wound as directed on the packaging. As soon as you apply the antibiotic ointment, bandage or dress the wound appropriately. Apply with enough pressure to help protect the injury, but do not apply with so much pressure as to affect circulation or lead to discomfort. You should change the bandage on the bite each time you soil it, such as when showering. Wash the bite again gently, reapply the antibiotic cream, and apply a fresh bandage. Tetanus is a potential infection that can stem from any dog bite that breaks the skin. Medical professionals recommend a tetanus booster after a dog bite if your last immunization was five or more years ago. Watch for signs of other infection as the bite heals. If you think the bite is becoming infected, then see a doctor immediately. Signs that an infection might be developing in the bite include: Worsening pain Swelling Redness or warmth around the bite Fever Pus-like discharge Rabies is another possible infection you can get from even a minor dog bite. Those bitten by dog's often know the dog that bit them and can verify that the dog has previously received a rabies vaccination, in which case rabies is not a concern. If the dog's vaccine status is uncertain—such as if the dog was a stray—the dog should be observed for fifteen days (if possible) to see if it develops signs of rabies. You should also seek professional medical assistance if you can't verify the vaccination status of the dog. Even for minor bites, some health-related complications mean you should still seek medical attention. These other conditions include: Diabetes Liver disease Cancer HIV Medications that can weaken the immune system, such as those taken for autoimmune disorders. | Examine the bite. Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water. Apply pressure if the wound is bleeding. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Bandage the bite. Change the bandage as necessary. Update your immunizations. Keep an eye on the bite. Determine the rabies vaccine status of the dog, if possible. Seek medical attention for other health-related complications. |
For example, if there's a famous sculptor with your friend's name, you can run a search like “Friend's name -sculptor.” This specialization will eliminate all the results that feature the sculptor and hopefully narrow the pool to find your friend. Perhaps your initial searches were partly or not at all successful. Hopefully there are some bits of information that you can use for additional searches. Was there a user name that appeared to be affiliated with your friend? For example, if your friend had user name AA55 on YouTube, you might try entering your friend's name + AA55 on Google. Facebook and LinkedIn are your best bets for such personalized searches, as members of these networks are required to present their actual identities. Click on the Facebook People Search link. On the rightside of the screen, you will be shown a series of search options, some of which will be more relevant to you than others. (i.e. Name, Hometown, Current City, High School, Mutual Friend, College or University, Employer) Input the information you have to see if you can locate your long-lost friend. If you find your friend, click on Add Friend. (Do not send a message before adding the person as your friend; the message will likely appear in the person's Message Requests folder and might go unread if you are not Facebook friends.) You will be able to access a list of people who currently work or used to work for that employer. On the left hand side of the screen, you’ll be given options to narrow your search. (I.e.Relationship, City, Current Company). There is a chance that your long-lost friend is on Facebook and/or LinkedIn, but cannot be found through the search methods above. Facebook gives its users privacy options that allows them to receive friend requests only from Friends of Friends. , meaning there's a possibility that you might find your long-lost friend and not be able to reach them through Facebook. LinkedIn also has options to limit contacts from strangers. . You may run into a dead end using the most popular search services. Fortunately, there's still hope. Spokeo is a “deep Web” search that scours all kinds of corners of the internet that an ordinary Google or Facebook search would not uncover. You'll need the full name of your friend, their email address, their phone number, or their address. You then filter your results by location. For free, Spokeo will show the person's name, age, closest relatives, and locations where they’ve lived. For a fee, Spokeo will unlock information like social media profiles, photo details, previous addresses, and court and historic records. Intelius provides a similar service.For a fee, it allows users to run a background check, do a reverse phone lookup, or find someone's email address. Try a public records search. . If you know a state where your friend may have purchased property, or a zip code where they filed for divorce, you may be able to conduct a public records search to find your friend. Be wary of paying fees beyond those administered by the government: Do Free Public Records Searches Online Hopefully your friend is not deceased, but you may want to search obituaries just in case. Legacy.com and Ancestry.com provide useful search terms. | Eliminate irrelevant results from your searches by tailoring your search terms. Search with new terms. Go directly to personal social networks to find your friend. Enter "Facebook People Search" on Google. Type in the name of your long-lost friend's current or former employer into the search bar on LinkedIn.com. Try more expansive search services. Search obituaries. |
Position yourself directly between and beneath the rings. You should be able to lift your arms straight up with your elbows slightly bent when reaching for the rings. Unlike muscle-ups performed on the bar, you don't need to start with your body at an angle to build up starting momentum. Since the rings are flexible instead of rigid, it should naturally be easier to lift your upper body even without the extra swing. It should be noted that performing a muscle-up on rings is more difficult than on the bar. While it's easier to gain momentum, the rings aren't stable. Because the rings move it will require you to have more control over your body. Raise your arms and grab both rings, using a false grip instead of a normal grip. If you're unfamiliar with the false grip, you may wish to practice it before attempting to perform a muscle-up. This grip is important because it removes your thumb and wrist joint from the equation and makes it easier to raise your body higher and transition between motions. To grab the rings with a false grip, rest your wrists on the rings and flex your hands down toward your elbows and pinky fingers. Gradually straighten out your arms and kick your feet out in front of you. You should hang from the rings, relying on your arms alone to support your weight. Note that your hands should be above your head and spread apart at approximately shoulder-width. When using the false grip, it may not be possible for you to completely straighten out your arms. Still, you should try to straighten out your arms as much as possible to make the next step easier. Use your arms to pull your body up until your chin is at the same level or slightly above the bottom portion of the rings. As you lift your body up, you should try to draw the rings inward. Draw the rings in close together and close to your chest and body. You may have to point your elbows out to counter the balance of the rings. Lean back just enough so that your face moves behind the rings instead of between. Your head will need to be behind the rings so that you can create enough space and momentum to transition to your dip. As soon as you feel steady enough, lean your shoulders and chest forward. Your shoulders should feel as though each one is rolling over the top of each ring. During this step, you need to get your shoulders completely over the rings. Doing so will allow you to position more of your weight above the rings, making it easier for you to transition into a full muscle-up. Theoretically, you could pull your shoulders straight above the rings by relying on arm strength alone. But, you need to lean forward so that your weight sits over your hands. Otherwise, you will probably sink back down before completing the muscle-up. As you pull your shoulders above the rings, you'll need to start turning the rings to the outside. Your hands will naturally spread apart to shoulder-width, but do not allow your hands to spread any further than that. Turn the rings so your fingers are facing outward. Turning the rings allows you to lift your body up. While you lift your upper body, you must simultaneously begin pushing your legs down while keeping both fairly straight. You do not need to straighten out your legs completely, however. It's best to keep your legs slightly bent at the hips so that your feet remain in front of you. Keeping your feet in front of you can help your balance and keep you stable. If you find it difficult to keep your legs straight, you could choose to lift your knees up to rest in front of your lower abdomen. Regardless of whether your legs remain straight or bent, you need to keep your legs slightly in front of you. This makes it easier for the body weight to shift in a way that will allow you to get behind and over the rings. Use your hands to push down on the rings. Continue doing so until your entire chest and upper arms are above the height of the rings. Once you reach this peak, you've completed a full muscle-up. Your arms should start straightening out but will remain slightly bent at the elbow. Keep your hands apart at approximately shoulder-width. Note that your chest will also straighten out some, but your shoulders and upper chest should still lean slightly forward. Try to keep your spine straight. You don't want to allow your spine to curve. Curving your spine prevents you from correctly engaging and building your muscles. Keep your core engaged as well. As you pull into this position, your legs will naturally drop straight down beneath the rest of your body. | Stand beneath the rings. Grab the rings with a false grip. Hang from the rings. Pull your body upwards. Roll your upper body forward. Position your legs to help you lift your body. Press down on the rings. |
Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into your Gmail account, enter your email address and password when prompted. It's in the upper-left side of your Gmail inbox. Doing so opens a "New Message" window in the lower-right corner of the page. If you're using the old version of Gmail, you'll click COMPOSE here instead. Click the "To" or "Recipients" text box at the top of the New Message window, then type in the email address of the person to whom you want to send your email. To add multiple email addresses, type in the first email address, press Tab ↹, and repeat with the other email addresses. If you want to CC or BCC someone on the email, click either the Cc link or the Bcc link in the far-right side of the "To" text field, then type the email address you want to CC or BCC into the "Cc" or "Bcc" text field, respectively. Click the "Subject" text field, then type in whatever you want the subject of the email to be. Typically speaking, an email subject describes the gist of the email's message in a few words. In the large text box below the "Subject" text box, type in whatever you want for your email message. If you want to apply formatting to your text (e.g., bolding, italics, or bullet points), highlight the text to which you want to apply the formatting, then click one of the formatting options at the bottom of the email window. For example, to bold a section of text, you would highlight the text and then click B at the bottom of the email. To add a file from your computer, click the "Attachments" icon at the bottom of the window, then select the file(s) you want to upload and click Open (or Choose on a Mac). You can add photos in this way, or you can upload photos directly to the email's body by clicking the "Photos" icon at the bottom of the window, clicking Upload, clicking Choose photos to upload, and selecting photos as needed. It's a blue button in the bottom-right corner of the email window. Doing so will send your email to the specified email address(es). | Open Gmail. Click ＋ Compose. Enter the other person's email address. Add a subject. Enter your email message. Format your email's text if needed. Attach a file if you like. Click Send. |
If you already use and pay off a credit card, then make sure each dollar spent is giving you airline mileage. If you are confident that you can make most of your purchases on a credit card and then pay off the balance each month, you can rack up enough mileage for 1 to 2 plane tickets per year. Some airline miles rewards cards give you 2 or more miles for every dollar spent. Make sure you do not choose a card with a dangerously high interest rate, especially if you are uncertain whether you will be able to pay off the balance each month. Do not avoid mileage credit cards with an annual fee. Some cards give you 2 miles (3.2 km) per dollar spent, but charge $50 to $100. Doubling your mileage and earning 2 plane tickets will save you money on travel, even if you pay an annual fee. Ask your children what they would prefer as well, which will get them more involved with the trip. Several small trips within a day's drive may be more affordable than a week-long trip to another country. Many banks offer Very Important Purchase (VIP) accounts that let you set up to a certain amount of money aside each month. Although they do not always offer the best interest rates, you can choose how much to put aside and the date when it will become available. | Earn miles on a credit card. Decide if you would prefer weekend getaways or 1 big trip. Set aside a little bit of money each month. |
Panic attacks occur when your brain is overcome with signals from bodily systems, such as the adrenal gland. These attacks are characterized by physical distress such as shortness of breath, fear, and vertigo. They can be brought on by stressful situations or a psychological trigger from a past event. To avoid panic attacks, try to stay away from smoking or caffeine. (You may be forced to do this in a doomsday scenario in any case.) Work on controlling your breathing and focusing on taking control of your body. Understand what triggers your panic attacks and try to acknowledge the stress. If you think through what makes you panic, you can work to mentally overcome or avoid the trigger. Studies have shown that you can reduce stress by practicing deep breathing techniques. To practice these techniques you must be in tune with your body. Try to practice deep breathing by focusing on deep breaths through your nose and out through your mouth. Try and relax further with each breath and develop a consistent breathing routine. Yoga is also a helpful way to practice healthy breathing techniques. There are many helpful tutorials online to teach you basic yoga techniques. Some basic poses that can help your breathing techniques include warrior pose and sun salutation. Transference, or re-directing your emotions, is the conscious act of cognitively switching off or moving past strong emotion. This takes time and practice and may not be an easy skill to develop. Learn to recognize your emotions first. This may seem difficult. Practice by writing down the strong emotions you feel and what is happening in your environment. This journal will help you to associate situations with emotions. Then, try to mentally stimulate another emotion. For example, if you know something triggers panic in you, try to embody a sense of calmness. Practicing this will help you do this automatically, although it may be difficult. You never want to “space out” during a doomsday event. However, learning to disconnect from your emotions and your racing thoughts just might save your life. Learning emotional transference will help your brain more efficiently handle emotions. When you are put in a life-or-death situation, your brain is trying to save your life. Emotions and panic may hinder response time. Learning to let go of strong emotions may help your brain better protect your body. | Learn how to stop panic attacks. Control your breathing. Learn how to redirect emotions. Learn how to condition your brain to take control of your survival. |
In Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, papi is used as a slang nickname for a boyfriend – or a cute guy who you'd like to be your boyfriend. In Puerto Rico, papi isn't just used to refer to romantic partners – it's also used between friends. When a man calls another man "papi," the usage is similar to "mate" or "bro." The word chulo means "cute" or "handsome," so the phrase literally means "handsome daddy" or "cute daddy." When used to talk about a cute guy or a romantic interest, it means something more like "mac daddy." This nickname is particularly popular in the Dominican Republic, where you'll likely hear it frequently. Be careful about using the word chulo in other countries. In some places it's considered an insult. " Papito literally means "little daddy." As slang it is another word used for a male romantic partner or a guy you're flirting with. It may be used to refer to an actual father, but normally only by young children. You can also use papi for "daddy." | Call a boyfriend "papi" (PAH-pee). Refer to a good-looking man as "papi chulo" (PAH-pee CHOO-loh). Try papito (pah-PEE-toh) as slang for "daddy. |
Since Windows XP is no longer being updated, any exploits found will not be fixed. This means XP is now an unsecure operating system, and you should take every precaution when using it to help prevent getting attacked. Creating a limited account and primarily using it will prevent malware from performing administrator actions if you get infected. This means you will need to log into your administrator account any time you want to install or uninstall software, or make changes to the system settings. It's a pain, but one of the best ways to ensure that your computer is secure as possible. Dump IE as soon as possible, as the Windows XP version is no longer updated and is not secure. Two of the most popular and secure browser replacements include Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Consider not connecting your XP computer to the internet at all. It will be inconvenient, but your chance of getting infected will go way down (you will still be vulnerable to threats from USB drives). Some versions of Windows XP will come bundled with an antivirus program trial. Uninstall this first, and then download and install a new antivirus program. This is incredibly important if you plan on spending any amount of time connected to the internet. See this guide for details on installing an antivirus program. Antimalware programs are important as well (Malwarebytes, Spybot, etc.) Replace Windows firewall. Many paid antivirus programs come with firewall replacements. You should enable these instead of Windows Firewall, as they are more likely to be updated and kept secure. Since Windows XP will no longer be updated, it's important to ensure that your programs are running their latest version to reduce the chance of exploits. Some programs will check for updates automatically, while others will release updated versions on their websites. If you are using Office 2003, you'll want to upgrade as soon as possible. Like Windows, it is now longer being updated, and Office is a notoriously exploitable program. Either update to a newer version, or install an alternative like Apache OpenOffice | Create a limited account. Install a new browser. Install a new antivirus program. Keep your other programs up to date. |
Damaged hair will not take the dye very well. Also, the bleaching process will damage your hair to some extent, so you want it to be as healthy as possible. If you try to bleach hair that is already damaged, you'll only damage it further. If you have damaged hair but still want to dye your hair pink, consider going with an ombre instead. This way, you won't bleach all of your hair. It would be best if your hair hasn't been washed for a few days before you start bleaching it. This may sound gross, but the accumulated oils will help protect your hair. If you have red hair or blond hair, you can bleach all of your hair. If you have dark brown or black hair, however, consider getting an ombre instead. This way, you won't have to retouch your color as often, because the roots will be their natural color. It will be less damaging in the end. If you have light hair between levels 8 and 10, you may not need to bleach it at all. Speak to a stylist to find out what level your hair color is. Put on an old shirt, or cover it with a dyeing cape or an old towel. Apply petroleum jelly to the skin around your hairline, nape, and ears. Cover your floor and counter with newspaper, then put on a pair of plastic hair dyeing gloves. High levels of developer lighten the hair more quickly, but are also more damaging. In general, if you have light-colored hair, a 10 or 20 volume developer should be enough. If you have dark-colored hair, a 30 volume developer would be the better choice. Avoid using a 40 volume developer. They act very fast and are very damaging. While not absolutely necessary, this is highly recommended. The times on the packaging are guidelines. This means that your hair may bleach faster than the time recommended for your starting hair color and desired lightness. Never go over the recommended bleaching time, however. Select a strand from an inconspicuous area, such as your nape or from behind your ear. If your hair is not light enough, you will need to do a second bleaching session. If it is healthy, you could do it the same day. If your hair is damaged, though, you should wait a couple of weeks before bleaching it again. while it is dry, starting from the ends. Divide your hair into 4 sections. Working 1 section at a time, apply the bleach to 1⁄2–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm) thin strands of hair, starting from the ends and finishing at the mid-lengths. Once you have applied the bleach to all your hair, go back through your hair and apply the bleach to the roots. The heat from your scalp will cause the bleach to process faster than the bleach on the ends of your hair. You must apply the bleach to your roots last. If you are going for pastel pink hair, aim to bleach your hair to a level 10, or platinum. Be careful when bleaching hair that has already been dyed. Your hair may not bleach evenly, and the dye may react with the bleach. Once again, everyone's hair reacts to bleach differently. Your hair may reach your desired lightness level sooner than the time written on the package. As soon as your hair hits that desired lightness, wash the bleach out with shampoo. If the time is up and your hair still hasn't turned the right color, wash the bleach out anyways and plan to do a second treatment. Check for signs of damage from the bleach, like excessive shedding or breakage. If you see these signs, wait a few weeks before bleaching your hair again. Sometimes, a single bleaching session is not enough to get your hair to the right level. If you have brown hair and wish to go pastel pink, you may need to bleach it a second time. Keep in mind however, that it may not be possible to bleach very dark hair to a pale blond; you may have to settle for a darker shade of pink. If your hair is healthy, you can bleach it again the same day. If it's damaged, wait a week or 2 before bleaching it again. Bleaching is the most damaging part of the dyeing process. There's a lot that can go wrong, from patchy, uneven jobs to damaged, fried hair. While you can certainly bleach blonde and light brown hair at home with a kit, dark brown and black hair requires much more precision and care. If you have dark hair, it's best to get it done professionally. Listen to what the stylist tells you. If the stylist says that they can't bleach your hair any further, then don't attempt to do so. | Start with healthy hair. Decide between bleaching your hair all the way or partially. Protect your skin, clothing, and work surface. Prepare your bleach using the right developer. Perform a strand test. Bleach your hair Allow your hair to bleach, then wash it with shampoo. Bleach your hair a second time, if necessary. Get your hair bleached by a professional if it is dark. |
It can be tempting to coo back at your baby when they make silly sounds at you. However, it's better to respond with words so your baby starts learning them. When your baby coos, you can say things like, "Pretty boy!" or "Smart girl!" Try using a high pitch voice and make sure to draw out your syllables. It can also help to narrate what you're doing throughout the day, as that encourages your baby to learn more words. The more words you speak to your baby, the more they take in over time. That is, if you only use short sentences like "Stop that!," those words are the only ones your child hears. Instead, try to have continuing conversations with your baby, engaging them as much as you can based on their age. Don't rely on videos to do the speaking for you. Babies learn much better when people speak to them and interact with them in person rather than through a video. As your baby is getting older, asking them questions can get them thinking about the world. Before babies can speak, they can nod yes or no in response to a question. They can also offer other nonverbal replies. Treat any kind of nonverbal response as a reply, and continue the conversation accordingly. Pick age-appropriate books that are bright and colorful, and then sit down and read them with your baby. Also, point at pictures and make appropriate sounds. For instance, make each of the animal sounds you see in a book about animals. Another way you can help develop language is to sing little songs to your baby throughout the day. They don't even need to be "real" songs; they can just be little made-up tunes about what you're doing. Singing helps increase your baby's language skills, as it encourages them to learn new words. | Talk to your baby. Expand your sentences. Ask your baby questions. Read to your baby. Sing to your baby. |
Purchase several ripe apples, then eat them or cut them until you reach their cores. Carefully remove the seeds from around the cores of the apples, being sure to pick out every seed before disposing of the cores. Be aware that most apple trees grown by farmers and gardeners come from grafted trees, and are not planted directly from the seed. Planting trees from apple seeds produced highly variable fruit, since apple trees are not guaranteed to grow according to their type or variety. The more seeds you plant, the more likely it will be that one of the trees will produce edible apples, as opposed to less edible varieties like crab apples. There is about a one in ten success rates of seeds growing into apple trees that produce fruit good enough to eat. Try to start the process of preparing the seeds during the fall, so that by the beginning of spring, the seeds are ready for planting. After you extract the seeds from the apple or apples, add the seeds to a bowl of water. If they float, throw them away, because they are less likely to grow. Lay the other seeds out on a paper towel and allow them to dry for three to four weeks. Flip the seeds over every two days so that they dry evenly on both sides. After a couple days of drying, purchase some peat moss. Pour a few tablespoons of the peat moss on the paper towel, then sprinkle on a few drops of water. Use your hands to mix up the peat moss and seeds. After you mix up the seeds and peat moss, pour the mixture into a ziplock bag. Write the date on the bag with a marker, then place the bag in the refrigerator for three months. The process of storing the seeds in moist, cold conditions is called stratification. Stratification softens the hard outer coat of the seed and encourages the embryo inside the seed to start germinating. After three months, remove them from the refrigerator, and allow them to warm up so that you can plant them. | Remove apple seeds from the cores of several apples. Dry the seeds on a paper towel. Mix the seeds with peat moss. Put the seeds and peat moss in a bag and refrigerate. |
and arrange for the person to be taken to the hospital. Unconsciousness due to hypoglycemia requires immediate medical intervention as sugar levels are continuing to decrease. If sugar levels drop too low, coma can occur. This can lead to brain damage and other long term side effects. This is the first step in prepping the patient for “recovery mode,” which helps to ease the breathing. Kneeling gives you good leverage from which to maneuver the person without abrupt motions. Place the arm nearest you at a right angle to the person's body. The hand should point upwards towards their head. Place the other hand on the side of the head. This leaves the back of the hand touching the cheek. Bend the right knee at a right angle. Do this gently with both hands. Roll the patient gently onto his side. This is done by gently pulling on the bent knee. The top arm is left to support the head and the bottom arm will stop the person from rolling too far. Open the person's airway by tilting their head back gently and lifting the chin. The person should not have anything blocking their airway. When the person is unconscious, don't give them any fluids or foods, as this can cause the patient to choke. The patient should not be given any insulin as this will lower the sugar levels even more. Ensure the person is still breathing and that nothing is obstructing his airway. This is a critical time, as the person is not aware of their surroundings and is susceptible to further harm. Make sure that they are being cared for properly. | Call the Emergency Services Kneel on one side of the person. Manipulate the person's limbs into recovery position. Open the person's airway. Monitor the person closely until you reach the hospital. |
It's at the top of the window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. You'll find this option in the Language drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear. It's in the pop-out menu. HTML is commonly used for website pages, so you'll be creating a basic webpage heading and subheading. Type <!DOCTYPE html> into Notepad++, then press ↵ Enter. Type <html> into Notepad++ and press ↵ Enter. Type <body> into Notepad++ and press ↵ Enter. This indicates that you'll be entering a section of text or other body information. Type in <h1>text</h1> and press ↵ Enter, making sure to replace the "text" section with your preferred page heading. For example: to set your heading as "Welcome to my Swamp", you would type <h1>Welcome to my Swamp</h1> into Notepad++. Type in <p>text</p> and press ↵ Enter. You'll replace "text" with your preferred text (e.g., "Make yourself right at home!"). Type in </body> and press ↵ Enter, then type in </html>. It should look like this: <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <h1>Welcome to my Swamp</h1> <p>Make yourself right at home!</p> </body> </html> Click File, then click Save As... in the drop-down menu, enter a name for your program, select a save location, and click Save. As long as you select your language before saving, Notepad++ will choose the correct file format for you. You should be able to open your HTML file in any web browser. | Click the Language tab. Select H. Click HTML. Enter your document header. Add the "html" tag. Add the "body" tag. Enter your page's heading. Add text below the heading. Close the "html" and "body" tags. Review your code. Save your program. |
Mindfulness in the work place is a great quality to cultivate. Being more mindful can make you more productive at work, and can also decrease your stress. One way to be more mindful is to check in with your emotions, and take note of how you feel when you're at work. Get in the habit of checking in with yourself. You may be stressed out during the day without even being aware of it. Be mindful, and pay attention to signs of tension. If you find your heart race increasing, or that your shoulders are tense, take a minute to remove yourself from the stressful situation and calm down. Being aware of your breath is very important to being more mindful. Taking deep, calming breaths can help you focus and can also help to lower your blood pressure. Before a big meeting, try taking some several deep breaths to gain your composure. Try setting aside two three minute periods per day to practice your breathing. You can do this at your desk. Simply set aside your work for three minutes and allow yourself to concentrate fully on breathing. Research shows that you are actually a more productive person when you allow yourself to take regular breaks. It is important to allow your brain to relax. Part of being mindful is realizing when you need to let your mind drift. It is ideal to take one ten-minute break every hour. If you can't manage that, try taking several thirty-second mini-breaks. During this brief timeouts, let your mind drift and indulge in some daydreams. This technique can help you be a less stressed, more effective person. Try visualizing yourself doing something great. Perhaps you are delivering an outstanding presentation or cooking an amazing dinner for your family. Whatever you see, make sure you are visualizing your best self. Pay attention to both your words and your body language. You want to communicate that you are present and connected to your co-workers, friends, and family. This will make you a more effective communicator, and increase your mindfulness. Watch the words that you use in workplace conversations. When you use words like being "swamped" you are telling yourself and your co-worker that you are experiencing a negative situation. Be mindful, and use positive language. Try saying that your schedule is "full" instead. Breathing is an important part of your body language. If your breathing is erratic, it signals to your body and others that you are under stress. This is not a positive image to project. | Be aware of your feelings. Focus on breathing. Take a break. Use visualization. Use the right language. |
Be sure your computer has a webcam. On most laptops, the webcam will look like a small hole in the top border of the screen. The majority of laptops made in the past five years have webcams. If you do not see a webcam, you will have to purchase an external webcam. Either go to your local computer store or purchase one online. You do not need to buy an expensive one, but if you plan to make a large amount of video calls, you may as well purchase one that will provide for high-quality videos. Depending on whether or not you have a Mac or a PC, the download link is different. For Windows users: Go to this link: http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/. Click on the green button that says, "Get Skype for Windows Desktop." For Mac users: Go to this link: http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-mac/. Click on the green button that says, "Get Skype for Mac." The Skype download should start automatically and the installer will guide you through how to install the program. After the program is finished installing, open up Skype. If you have trouble finding the program, follow these instructions for Mac or PC. For Windows users: Press your Windows key (left of Alt key), type "Skype" and press ↵ Enter. For Mac users: Open up Finder, search for "Skype," then click on the program. If the program does not show up after searching for it, try installing the program again. In the left side of your screen, you will see a list of contacts if you have added any. Click on the name to open up a conversation with that person. If you haven't added any contacts, you will first have to add at least one. Ask for a friend's Skype ID, click Contacts in the upper left of the window, click Add Contact in the dropdown menu, then type your friend's Skype ID. To start a video call, you must first be in a conversation with a contact. The instructions are slightly different for Mac and PC users. For Windows users: Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the window that looks like a video camera. It should be a blue circle with a white video camera inside. For Mac users: Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the window that looks like a video camera. It should be a green circle with a white video camera inside. Depending on your version of Skype, the icon may instead simply say, "Video Call." You may be asked for permission for Skype to use your video camera, click "Allow" if you are comfortable with Skype having access to your camera. End the call by pressing the red button on the bottom of the video call window. The icon looks like a red circle with a white phone inside of the circle. You may need to move your cursor around the inside of the video call window to reveal the hang-up button. | Check for a webcam. Install Skype. Follow installer instructions. Open Skype. Click on a contact. Start a video call. End the call when done. |
Pour a cap's worth of rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover onto a paper towel. Rub in a circular motion to soften glue or paint. You don't need much – remember that a small, concentrated dose of solvent will be much more effective than splashing the window at large. Go over the spot with a regular glass-and-window-cleaning spray. Rub the spray into the surface with a fresh rag. This will help you lift leftover smudges – and it will help cover up the smell of the alcohol or nail polish remover. This method works well for window glass on which the tape has been left for too long or has dried out quickly in the hot sun. Wipe the residue a couple of times with a soft cloth that is damp with vinegar. Let the adhesive sit for a minute, then rub off the residue with a fresh piece of your already-dampened cloth. Keep rubbing and applying more vinegar until you have removed all of the dried-on adhesive. Dry and polish with a clean cloth. Head to your local auto store – there are plenty of products that can give you a leg up when tackling stubborn adhesives. Look for brands like Fast Orange, Goof-Off, and Goo Gone. These products are designed for cleaning motor oil and grease from hands, but they work just as well for sticker, tape, and glue residue because they contain powerful degreasing agents. In the case of citrus cleaners like Fast Orange, the degreasing agent is usually d-Limonene. Others rely on heptanes, a powerful solvent. For the sake of safety, make sure to use both types of products in small doses, in a well-ventilated area. Spray either product directly onto the glue and scrub the surface with a clean rag. Squirt the fluid onto a rag or paper towel, and be careful not to spill. Scrub the glue spot with the damp towel until you remove all of the glue. Alternately, soak the glue in lighter fluid to loosen the adhesive. Squirt or dab the lighter fluid directly onto the glue patch, in a concentrated area. Let it set for a minute, then wipe it off with a clean, damp towel. Incidentally, this method will also remove crayon streaks from a wall. Some light stains may remain, but lighter fluid will remove the bulk of the wax. Once you remove the stains, you can touch-up the paint. Run a hair dryer on high over the glue-patch for at least a minute to loosen its bond with the window. You can also use a heat gun to soften up the glue. Set the dial on the gun to a low heat setting and apply heat to the glued area in a circular motion. Once you've weakened the adhesive and the glue feels warm to the touch, you can scrub with a solvent or carefully chip away with a scraping tool, such as a razor blade. | Rub the glue with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Use white vinegar to remove residue left by masking tape. Use commercial degreasing agents. Use WD40 or paint thinner. Use lighter fluid. Heat the glass with a hair-dryer or heat gun. |
While it is essential that players are physically ready to play a basketball games, it is also important that players are mentally prepared to compete. Since everyone struggles in different ways, there is no “right” way to mentally prepare for a basketball game. General strategies, which you may adopt and adapt to meet your needs, include: Relax your mind to relax your body. When your mind's at ease, your body is less tense. You can use meditation to clear your mind of negative and/or stressful thoughts. Before a game, find a quiet place to sit. Once comfortable, close your eyes and take the next 10 to 20 minutes to just focus on breathing in and out. As thoughts come into your head, acknowledge them and then let them pass. Stop overthinking. Don't focus on the mechanics of shooting a basketball during your game—just shoot it! You can work to improve your shot during practice. Stop being afraid of failure. Fear leads to anxiety, which causes our bodies to tense up and our minds to second guess every decision. Instead of focusing on potential failures, practice radical acceptance—acknowledge that everyone, even professional basketball players, miss shots and plays. Get in your “zone.” Your “zone” is your sweet spot, where everything just feels right. In order to enter your zone, you must clear your head and focus on the task at hand. This is easier to achieve if you are on top of your schoolwork, tasks at work, and or responsibilities at home. When you manage your time well, you can just focus on the game instead of thinking about everything you have to get done when the final buzzer sounds. A light jog, followed by some stretching, will prepare your body for the physical exertion to come. This portion of the warm-up may be done as a team or independently. You can jog and stretch in an auxiliary gym or hallways. Jog for 5 to 10 minutes. During the jog, you should only break a little sweat. Once your muscles are loose from the jog, stretch them out. Basic stretches include: Wall Lat Stretch: Stand 2 to 3 feet in front of a wall. Place your hands on the wall and lean forward. Step your right foot approximately 1 foot away from the wall and drop your head between your hands. Bring your right foot forward and pick up your head. Repeat on the left side. Hamstring Rocker. Stand with your legs in a split stance (one foot in front of the other). Bend forwards and place one hand on each side of the front foot. Straighten your front leg as you lift up your hips. Bend your front leg as you drive your hips towards the ground. Repeat 10 times on each leg. Just prior to taking the court, you and your teammates should complete a series of dynamic warm-ups. Dynamic warm-up exercises are designed to elevate your body temperature and keep your body loose. They are done across the gym floor or hallway with little rest in-between each exercise. Examples of dynamic warm-ups include: High knees: As you walk, run, or skip across the floor, lift your knees up and towards your chest. Do not bend or lean forwards at the hips. Butt Kicks: As you walk, run, or skip across the floor, quickly flex your knees and try to pull your heels up towards your bottom. Defensive slides: Assume your defensive stance—knees bent, bottom out, chest forwards, and arms up—and slide across the floor. After running onto the court with your team, your coach and assistant coaches will oversee a series of warm-up drills and shooting exercises. These drills and exercises are selected by the coach and completed as a team. They may include: Offensive or defensive drills. Ball handling exercises (for point guards) Shooting drills, including lay-ups, free throws, three-pointers, and field-goals. Once the warm-up is complete, you and your teammates may head over to the bench or into the locker rooms. When you are all gathered in a huddle, your coach will provide you with final instructions and notify you of any changes to the game strategy. Your coach may also provide your team with a few inspiring words, after which all the players may place their hands in the center of the huddle and yell and team cheer. Make sure to listen to all of your coach's instructions. Don't argue with your coach. | Prepare yourself mentally for the game. Jog and stretch to warm up your muscles. Do dynamic warm-ups before taking the court. Do drills, ball handling exercises, and shoot on the court. Receive any final instructions for the game. |
You can ask for a pair, or if you want to pick them out yourself, look for the male and female characteristics. Males have red-orange cheeks and a black stripe across their chest. Females have gray cheeks and no bars. However, you won't be able to see these differences in birds under 6 weeks, so ask for help sexing them if you're unsure. You can buy finches from a pet shop, online, or from a reliable breeder. If possible, get a pair that has bonded. Ask the breeder or shop owner if they have a bonded pair. The birds must be healthy and be 9-to 12-months old to breed. Healthy birds will be alert and active, and their feathers will look clean and unruffled. Make sure the birds are not related to each other, as you don't want to inbreed your birds. That can lead to genetic defects and unhealthy babies. If you use a very large cage, you can set up multiple pairs in the same cage, as these are social birds. Your birds can eat a finch seed mix, mealworms, and Panicum millet. However, make sure to include greens and sprouted seeds in addition, as that will tell your birds it's time to start breeding. You can put their food in dishes and in the litter on the floor. You can sprout the bird's seed mixture yourself or buy sprouts from the grocery store. Wash any greens thoroughly and chop them finely. Nesting materials will encourage your birds to breed. Put in dried grass or nesting material from the pet store, which your finches will use to build their nest. Finches will also use nesting boxes you place in the cage. Try small wicker or even plastic baskets or bowls. Place a couple throughout the cage. Avoid using string in the cage. Finches will usually breed readily once the conditions are right. You may see a male carry a piece of grass around while it hops after a female; he's showing he can build a nest. If your finches haven't mated within a month, something may be wrong, and you should contact a veterinarian. While the birds are courting and nesting, make sure that any greens you feed them are getting eaten; some birds may want to take them into their nests, and they will rot. | Buy a pair of male and female Zebra finches. Feed your birds sprouted seeds and greens to encourage breeding. Place nesting materials in the cage. Wait for your birds to mate. |
Take the first week to analyze your current diet habits. To do this, start a food diary. Record everything that you eat and drink for a week, be sure to include snacks and portion sizes. As you record your food and drink intake, also record your mood. You will be looking for patterns. Do you eat when sad, bored, stressed? If you find that you do eat when emotional, keep this in mind when starting your diet. You do not want to mindlessly fall back into old emotional habits. After a week of recording everything you eat, analyze your weekly food intake. Use a free online nutrition site to determine how many calories you consume. Add up the calories you consumed for the entire week. Then divide this number by 7 to find your daily average intake of calories. Macronutrients refers to how much fat, carbohydrates and protein is in the foods you eat. Use a free online nutrition site to determine the macronutrient content of your food. Determine your daily average by adding up your macronutrient intake for the entire week and dividing by 7. Do this for your daily fat, carbohydrate and protein intake. It is important to know your macronutrient intake because you want to restrict the right kind of calories to stay healthy on a diet. Brainstorm why you want to lose weight. Is it for health, vanity? Think about what your final goal is, write it down. Put this goal somewhere were you can see it regularly, such as on the fridge, your bathroom mirror, or your desktop. | Record your current eating patterns. Determine your current average calorie intake. Determine your current average daily macronutrient intake. Make a commitment. |
Some cranks will have a metal or plastic cap that fits over the bolt on the crank. If your crank has one, fit a screwdriver under the edge of the cap and pop it out of its fitting. This will reveal the crank bolt. The crank bolt will be in the center of the crank and looks like a hexagon. Some cranks will have pinch bolts, or 2 smaller bolts, near the top of the crank arm. If your crank has these, insert a 5mm Allen key into the holes at the top of the arm and rotate the key counterclockwise. Loosening the pinch bolts will allow you to remove the crank arm from the rest of the crankset. The 2-bolt design is for Shimano cranks. For this type of crank, you also need to remove the plastic pre-load screw on the left, or non-drive, side of the bike. Not all cranks have these pinch bolts. If your crank doesn't, skip this step. Turn the handle of the Allen key counterclockwise to loosen the crank bolt. Then use it to completely unscrew the crank bolt. If your crank has bolts on both sides of the bike, go to the other side of the bike and remove the other crank bolt. Most cranks require a 4mm-8mm Allen key. Look in the bike's user manual or on the bike manufacturer's website to find out which size will fit your bike. An Allen key is also called an Allen wrench or a hex key. You can find them at bike shops and hardware stores. Pull the crank arm away from the bike to remove it from the rest of the crank. Then, slide the other side of the crank out of the bottom bracket. Pull the rest of the crank away from the bike to slide it out of the bottom bracket. If you have rubber washers around the spindles, slide them off before installing your new cranks. You don't need a crank extractor tool for self-extracting cranks. You’ll know if you have a self-extracting crank if the crank only has 1 crank bolt on 1 side of the bike with a retaining ring around it. Purchase a crank extractor tool from a bike store or online. Insert the crank extractor into the crank-bolt hole and turn it clockwise to screw it in until it's tight. Then, turn the handle of the extractor counterclockwise until the crank pops off. Go over to the other side of the bike and remove the other side of the crank in the same way. Crank extractors are needed on non-self-extracting cranks. These types of cranks have a crank bolt on each side of the bike and do not have a retaining ring around the crank bolt. | Remove the cap from the center of the crank, if it has one. Loosen the pinch bolts with an Allen key, if the crank has them. Insert an Allen key into the crank bolt and turn it counterclockwise. Slide the crank off the spindle if you have self-extracting cranks. Loosen the cranks with a crank extractor for non-extracting cranks. |
Pour at least 1/2 cup of milk in a medium saucepan and heat on low or medium. Heat the milk until it is warmed through. You don't want your milk to boil. Heat just until it starts to bubble then turn the stove off. The thicker the milk or cream you use, the thicker your foam will be. However, using 2% or low-fat milk may be easier if you are frothing by hand. Lower-fat milks usually include whey proteins that are critical stabilizers for milk foam. While the milk is being heated, make your espresso using the first method. You can also heat the milk while the beverage is steeping. Do this while the coffee is steeping. Place the pan on a towel or surface that isn't hot but that won't get damaged by the heat from the pan. Angle your pot and set an immersion blender in the shallow end of the pot. Froth the milk on high speed until the foam holds, about 2 to 3 minutes blending on high. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a whisk and stir the milk in a smaller container. Stir by rotating the whisk back and forth between the palms of your hands. Stir until your milk is bubbly and frothy. Once you’ve poured your milk, tighten the lid and give the jar a good shake. Don't fill the jar more than halfway. This won't leave enough room for the milk to foam. Shake until the milk is bubbly and nice and foamy. You should be shaking for about 30 to 60 seconds. Then microwave the jar (making sure you have a microwave safe jar) for about 30 seconds. This allows the foam to rise to the top. Divide the coffee out amongst the cups and spoon the frothed milk on top of each. Serve immediately. You can also pour the leftover milk into your drink if you like milk in your drink. | Heat the milk. Prepare your espresso in your French Press. Remove the milk from heat. Blend the milk. Pour the frothy milk into a jar with a lid. Pour your espresso coffee. |
At the very beginning of the market research process, you set goals for research. These are typically questions relating to your business's strategy that you are attempting to answer — for instance, whether or not to pursue a certain investment, whether or not a certain marketing decision is a good idea, and so on. The primary goal of your market research should be to answer this question. Because the goals of market research projects vary so greatly, the exact information required to give a satisfying answer for each will vary. Typically, you're looking for predicted trends in your data that imply that a certain course of action is better than others. Let's return to our landscaping company example in which we're trying to decide whether it's a good idea to offer a flower-planting service with our standard lawn care package. Let's say that we gathered government data that revealed that the majority of people in our market are wealthy enough to afford the added cost of the flowers, but that a survey we conducted revealed that very few were actually interested in paying for the service. In this case, we'd probably conclude that it isn't a good idea to pursue this venture. We might want to modify our idea or even scrap it entirely. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. One common use of market research is to determine these aspects of a business. If it is applicable, the data gained from a market research project can be used to assess the health of the company as a whole by pointing out strengths, weaknesses, and so on that are not necessarily the target of the initial research. Let's say, for instance, that as we tried to determine whether our flower planting service was a reasonable idea or not, we found that a significant number of participants in our testing noted that they liked the look of the flowers but didn't have the resources or know-how to care for them once planted. We might classify this as an opportunity for our business — if we do eventually implement the flower planting service, we might try including gardening tools as part of the package or as a potential upsell. In simple terms, a target market is the group (or groups) of people your business promotes, advertises, and ultimately attempts to sell its products or services to. Data from market research projects that reveals that certain types of people react preferentially to your business can be used to focus your business's limited resources on these specific people, maximizing competitiveness and profitability. For example, in our flower planting example, let's say that, although the majority of respondents reported that they wouldn't pay for the flowers if given the opportunity, most elderly people reacted favorably to the idea. If backed up by subsequent research, this might lead our business to specifically target the elderly market — for instance, by advertising at local bingo halls. Market research often begets more market research. Once you've answered one pressing question, new questions can arise or old questions can remain unanswered. These can require further research or different methodological approaches to be satisfactorily answered. If the results of your initial market research are promising, you may be able to receive permission for further projects after presenting your findings. In our landscaping company example, for instance, our research has led us to the conclusion that offering a flower-planting service in our current market is not necessarily a wise idea. However, several questions remain which may be good topics for further research. A few additional research questions are listed below, along with ideas on how to solve them: Is the flower planting service itself unappealing to customers, or is there a problem with the specific flowers we're using? We might research this by using alternate flower arrangements in our product tests. Is there a certain section of the market that is more receptive to our flower planting service than others? We might research this by cross-checking our previous research results with demographic data from the correspondents (age, income, marital status, gender, etc.) Are people more enthusiastic about the flower planting service if we package it with the basic service and increase the price slightly, rather than offering it as a separate option? We might research this by conducting two separate product tests (one with the service included, one with it as a separate option). | Answer the original question that led to your research. Perform SWOT analysis. Find new target markets. Identify further topics of research. |
Mitral stenosis often presents with a heart murmur that can be heard when your doctor listens with his or her stethoscope. Although this is not enough to diagnose mitral stenosis, it is suspicious of a heart problem and would be an indication for your doctor to order further investigative tests. A chest x-ray is normally one of the first tests your doctor will order, if he or she suspects a lung and/or a heart problem, such as mitral stenosis. A chest x-ray allows your doctor to examine your lungs for fluid build-up (called "pulmonary edema") which may go hand-in-hand with mitral stenosis. Your doctor can also evaluate for enlargement of any of the chambers of your heart, such as the right atrium, which may also be a sign of mitral stenosis. A chest x-ray is also useful in ruling in or ruling out other heart or lung conditions that may present similarly to mitral stenosis. It is for this reason that it is normally one of the first investigative tests that is ordered. In the evaluation of heart or lung problems such as mitral stenosis, an ECG (sometimes accompanied by an exercise stress test) can be helpful. An ECG is able to detect the amount of "stress" on the heart in various situations. In order to confirm the diagnosis of mitral stenosis (or of any other form of valvular heart disease), an echocardiogram is needed. The first type performed will normally be a TTE (transthoracic echocardiogram). In a TTE, the ultrasound probe is placed on the outside of your chest. It then projects a real-time, colored, moving image of the heart on a screen, where the doctor can look at the structure of your heart as well as the flow of blood with each heartbeat. The color in the TTE can help indicate the flow of blood. A TTE may be sufficient to observe and confirm the diagnosis of mitral stenosis. If it is not, a TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) may be ordered. In a TEE, rather than the ultrasound probe being placed on the outside of your chest, it is inserted into your esophagus. Your esophagus is much closer to your heart anatomically, so a TEE can provide a much more detailed view than a TTE, which can aid in the diagnosis of mitral stenosis. | Have your doctor listen for a heart murmur with a stethoscope. Get a chest x-ray. Consider an ECG (electrocardiogram). Receive an echocardiogram to definitively diagnose mitral stenosis. |
Prior to purchasing your fruit, it can be helpful to have a plan or a general idea of what the finished product will look like—especially since the possibilities are endless! When you have a general idea of the size and design, you be able to more accurately estimate the type of fruit you need to purchase and how much of each kind you need to buy. Make a bouquet with nothing but strawberries. Craft a more complex bouquet out of all different types of fruits, like pineapple, watermelon, and muskmelon. Cut your fruit into unique shapes, such as stars, balls, and animals. Transform your fruit into a replica of a baby, bride, or one of your favorite characters. If you are not a visual person, it may be helpful to conduct a quick internet search for examples of fruit and floral arrangements. Allow these images to inspire your vision for the fruit bouquet. You may find or draw a design that roughly resembles a floral display, and then have fun imagining which fruit will replace the flowers. If you’re not a planner, feel free to design the bouquet as you are creating it. When you choose fruits, there are several factors to consider. Does the fruit brown quickly? Is the fruit hardy enough to stay on a skewer? Do the colors of the fruit complement each other and or your theme? Popular fruits for edible arrangements include: Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries Melon: watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew Citrus fruits: oranges, mangos, and pineapple Grapes Fruit bouquets are edible centerpieces. In order to keep your arrangement looking fresh and appetizing, do not include fruits that brown quickly. These fruits include: Bananas Pears Apples Fruit pairs really well with sweet treats. You can elevate your fruit arrangement to a delectable dessert by dipping a portion of the fruit in milk, white, or dark chocolate. You may also wish to add mini-marshmallows or puffed cereal to your skewers. Fruit bouquets are displayed in a variety of containers, including vases, cups, pots, and baskets. You can even use other fruit as a base, such as a melon or apple. Select a container that is appropriate for your party or gathering. | Search for inspiration. Select your fruits. Avoid fruits that brown. Consider adding sweets to your arrangements. Choose a base for your arrangement. |
Contract phones need to be locked to the mobile network carrier for a specific span of time, as stated in the contract or agreement. However, some carriers lets you unlock your phone even while under contract, as long as you meet the following criteria: You are the owner of the Optimus G and can provide the account details related to the phone's contract. Your phone has already been paid in full price, regardless of the remaining time you need to stay on the service as stated in the contract. In example, you’ve already paid the full price of the Optimus G even if you’re only on the first year of your contract. Your phone was not reported as stolen or lost. If you meet these basic criteria, then you may call your carrier's customer service hotline and ask if your Optimus G is eligible for unlocking. If it is, they will assist you with the process of unlocking your phone. You may call these numbers if your Optimus G is from one of these carriers:AT&T (U.S. Clients): (800) 331-0500Verizon (U.S. Clients): (800) 922-0204 or dial *611 from your Verizon phoneSprint (U.S. Clients): (844) 665-6327 or dial *2 from your Sprint phone Once your phone has been unlocked, you can now use any SIM from other mobile network carriers, both local and international. | Meet the carrier’s criteria to unlock your phone. Contact your carrier. |
Locate the trip planner on the upper left-hand side of the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) site. Enter your starting address in the top field and your destination in the bottom field. Below that, choose the date and time that you need to arrive or depart by. Click “Get Directions.” A personalized Google map will be generated for you. Navigate to the center of the MARC homepage. Look for the Camden or Penn line. (The trip planner will tell you which line you should take.) Each line will be in bold font followed by links to its timetable. Click the printable version for easy printing or saving to your mobile device as a PDF. Note that only the Penn line offers weekend service. You can choose to download a full timetable or one tailored just for the week or weekend. Navigate to the fares page. Click the link for either the Penn line chart or the Camden line chart. Find your starting station in the “Departure Stations” column. Locate Washington, DC in the horizontal list of “Arrival Stations” at the top of the chart. Your fare will be listed in the box corresponding to your starting point. For example, if you’re traveling on the Penn Line from BWI Airport, your fare will be $7.00. MARC accepts cash and all major credit cards. You can buy your ticket through many convenient methods. Purchase online or by phone (410-697-2212 / TDD: 800-828-1120) to have your tickets mailed to you. Other options include: On board the train from a conductor. Note that conductors accept only cash. An Amtrak vending machine A ticket agent at select stations A commuter store Avoid bringing large bags, which are barred during rush hour. Place carry-on luggage in designated areas. If you have a bicycle, you can only bring one that folds and store it in the designated area. Penn line trains have designated bike cars available only on the weekend. This is the only time you may bring a non-collapsible bike. Strollers and other baby carriages are not allowed on board. Small pets may be brought on board in their carriers. Keep them with you for the duration of the trip. Larger animals are allowed only if they’re service animals. You may sit wherever you like. Safety rules mandate that you don't sit on stairs or stand in vestibules. If seats are available, you’re not allowed to stand in the aisles. Unless you need to use the restroom, remain in your seat until you arrive at your destination. The MARC station is located below the historic Union Station. After disembarking, follow the signage to your intended exit or transfer. From here, you can transfer to the DC Metro (bus or rail service). You may buy rail tickets from designated vending machines. Visit the Metro website for more information. | Use the trip planner. Download a timetable. Get a fare estimate. Purchase your ticket. Stow your belongings. Note the restrictions on animals. Find a seat. Arrive at Union Station. |
Different dog breeds require different grooming strategies. As a whole, dogs should be brushed once a week or so to help them shed hair. Long haired breeds may need more frequent brushing to avoid developing tangles and also may require regular trims. Some breeds get hot in the summer and feel better when they're shaved as it starts getting warm outside. Determine what grooming habits are best for your dog's fur and nails. Check for fleas and ticks while you groom, and remove them with a flea and tick comb. A quality flea prevention medication from your Veterinarian may be needed. Dogs don't need baths nearly as often as humans, but when they start to smell or get into mud and other messes, it's necessary to give them baths. Try to use lukewarm water and a natural, gentle shampoo that is made specifically for dogs and that will not irritate their skin. Dogs like to run around after a bath, so you might want to time the bath so that the dog can run around outside afterward. Bathing and grooming is also a good way to make sure you notice if your dog has a cut or bump that needs medical attention. Regular veterinary check-ups can help prevent or detect problems early. Routine vet visits include a physical exam, fecal check, and a heartworm test. Your vet may also recommend routine blood work to check for underlying issues that haven't surfaced yet and are best treated as early as possible. Common regular medications that your vet may recommend include, heartworm preventative, regular dewormings, and flea and tick preventative depending on the season and what area of the country you live in. Make sure that your dog has had all of their necessary immunizations. This will help to keep them happy and healthy. The standard immunizations for dogs include Rabies, which is administered at 12 weeks of age or older and then every 1 to 3 years depending on your local laws and your vets recommendations. Distemper, Parvovirus, and Hepatitis are usually administered together. Puppies should receive a set of four injections every three weeks starting at six weeks of age and then annually, as adults, again based on your Veterinarian's recommendations. Spaying and neutering are procedures that prevent unwanted pregnancies and can help to eliminate many health and behavioral issues. Neutering can prevent testicular cancers, prostate problems, urinary marking, and some aggressive behaviors in males. Spayed females have a greatly reduced incidence of mammary tumors and no possibility of uterine infections or uterine cancer. Ideally a puppy should have this done at around six months of age. Discuss this procedure with your veterinarian during your regular puppy visits or at the first visit after adopting an adult dog. Knowing your dog's normal eating habits, activity levels, and weight will help you to recognize when things change and are easy ways to track their health. Monitoring regular potty habits will help you to notice any changes that can indicate health issues. Regularly checking your dog's mouth, teeth, eyes, and ears will help to identify problems as soon as possible. You should check for lumps and cuts regularly. You should observe for any changes in the way your dog walks or moves. Consult your Veterinarian when you notice any changes in your dog's normal condition. | Groom your dog. Bathe your dog every couple of weeks. Make sure your dog has routine veterinary care. Consider getting your dog spayed or neutered. Monitor your dog's general health. |
If your hair loss is a perpetual problem, you need to determine the cause of your hair loss. Because of this, a full check up by a physician is strongly recommended. There are many, many diseases where hair loss may be a symptom and it is critical that you try and find the cause of hair loss. There are, however, a number of approaches that can help your situation before you get a diagnosis. The main drug treatment for men's hair loss are the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Proscar and Propecia. The 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors that help block the activity of damaging hormones on the hair follicles. Another drug used to increase hair growth is minoxidil. Minoxidil is generally less effective than finasteride, but it can be applied directly to the areas of hair loss. Women's hair loss has long been ignored, even though women represent up to 40% of all those who have hair loss. The 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are not often used for women because of potential adverse effects of female hormones. 2% minoxidil is more commonly prescribed because it can be applied to the areas of hair loss, has fewer side effects, and works better for women. Other drugs include aldactone, tagamet, and cyproterone acetate. In women, hormone replacement therapy can be helpful. You have to be careful if you are pregnant when taking these medication because they can cause birth defects. | Seek medical help. Use drug treatment for men. Try drug treatment for women. |
If you are a narcissistic extension, the narcissist will not think of you as a separate person. Therefore, they will feel entitled to your time and attention. They will not consider whether or not you have time to engage with them. They will just assume they deserve your energy. A narcissist will expect from you whatever they expect or want for themselves. They will assume your needs and wants are the same as theirs, and therefore be very demanding of your attention. For example, if you're in a relationship with a narcissist, they may assume you're going out or staying in on any given night to suit their needs. They will become angry and even hostile if you express your need for alone time or socialization independent of them. They may be unable to understand that they do not deserve your constant attention. If you're a narcissistic extension, a narcissist sees you as an extension of themselves. Therefore, boundaries are non-existent in your relationship. A narcissist will not realize when you're becoming nervous or uncomfortable, and will continually push your boundaries in order to get you to serve their own needs. For example, your girlfriend wants to take you hiking near the mountains, even though you've told her many times you're afraid of heights. She does not let it go until you agree to go with her. During the hike, you becoming increasingly panicked and uncomfortable as you get higher in the mountains. Your girlfriend does not seem concerned about your requests to stop. Instead, she is angry that you are not keeping up with her. She is not concerned you're uncomfortable and cannot fathom your feelings about the situation are different than her's. Conversations with a narcissist can be very frustrating. A narcissist has very little sense of shame. As a narcissistic extension, you're expected to build up a narcissist even when conversations make you uncomfortable. You are also expected to give out a lot of information about yourself, whether you want to or not. A narcissist may share facts about themselves that feel too private and personal, and have little sense of shame when sharing. A narcissist may, for example, tell a story about how they "called someone out" and boast about having been very rude and aggressive to someone. They will expect you to be impressed by their courage in this situation, rather than shocked by the hostility. A narcissist will expect this same level of transparency from you, and be unable to tell when you're uncomfortable in a situation. They may, for example, ask very pressing questions and get angry if you don't disclose information. They also will be unable to tell when you're becoming uncomfortable in a situation. If you're a narcissistic extension, the narcissist sees you as a reflection of them and how people view them. Therefore, they will take credit for your accomplishments and do the reverse by blaming you for times you don't meet their standards. A narcissist may, for example, say something like, "I got you a really good grade on that test because I studied with you" or "That publication was because I reviewed your work." But if your test did not get the grade they wanted, the narcissistic parent who had previously taken credit for your good grade will suddenly blame you for making them look bad. This trait is particularly common if your parent is a narcissist and you are their extension. Narcissists do not like it when their behavior is questioned. If they are questioned in any way, it's common for them to become hostile and angry very suddenly. Think about any time you've pushed back against a narcissist. When you tell this person they hurt you, how do they react? Instead of admitting to wrongdoing or agreeing to change, a narcissist will often get very angry. They may meet your request with personal attacks and put downs, and may even force you to apologize. If you're a narcissistic extension, the narcissist will feel your feelings and emotions should only exist to serve them. They will be unable to understand when your feelings are hurt, and be unwilling to change for your sake. Since the narcissist won't listen to you, try journaling the various incidents that occur. | Think about whether this person is entitled. Watch for boundary violations. Evaluate your conversations. Think about whether they take credit for your accomplishments. Watch for angry, dismissive behavior. |
If you’re afraid of being abandoned, you might frequently act from a place of insecurity. Calling and texting someone multiple times a day, asking someone to spend all their free time with you, and accusing others of planning to leave you are a few examples of insecure behavior. Unfortunately, acting like this can have the unintended consequence of scaring friends and partners away. If these behaviors sound like you, work on finding alternative ways to manage your anxiety. Practicing mindfulness can help you stop pushing others away. With a mindful perspective, you can examine your motives and choose to avoid impulsive, needy behavior. When you feel insecure, instead of acting on the emotion, try writing in a journal about why you feel that way. Another good option is to take a walk and think through your feelings. Many people who are afraid of being abandoned habitually seek out relationships with emotionally unavailable people. If you have a history of abandonment, you may unconsciously select partners who will act in the same way as your parents or previous partners. Consider whether seeking out more emotionally available partners would help you break the cycle of anxiety and abandonment. If you notice unhealthy patterns in your relationships, it may be helpful to see a therapist. A mental health professional can help you identify the source of these unhealthy patterns and teach you to develop skills that move you towards healthier, balanced relationships. If you’re afraid of abandonment, you might have the tendency to focus intensely on one relationship to the exclusion of others. Forming a strong network of friends can help you stop focusing on just one person and provide you a sense of security. If one person decides to leave or is unavailable, you will still have other friends to fall back on. Cultivating friendships can also help you practice maintaining healthy relationships. Build a strong support system by opening yourself up to the opportunity to find and make friends. Join a new club at school. Take a cooking class. Visit your local park more often. Or, start a volunteer service commitment to connect with people with the same interests as you. Improving your self-esteem can help you become more emotionally self-sufficient and recover from your fear of abandonment. When you feel good about yourself and your abilities, you won't need to rely on others for validation or attention. To increase your self-esteem, try learning a new skill, volunteering to help others, or working on a personal project that's important to you. | Identify any behaviors that push others away. Question the types of relationships you seek. Build a network of friends. Focus on activities that build your self-esteem. |
Your sick baby may not want to eat as much, but if their appetite hasn't changed, avoid feeding them as much as they normally eat. Feeding smaller, more frequent meals is gentler on their sensitive stomachs and they'll be less likely to vomit it up. To help you monitor your baby's illness, you might want to write down when you feed the baby and about how much they ate or how long they nursed. Then, make a note if they keep it down or vomit shortly after. Watch for when your baby pauses during a feed and use the opportunity to burp them. Try to do this 2 to 3 times while they eat and spend less than 1 minute burping, stopping even if they haven't burped. If your baby hasn't burped after you've tried burping them for 1 minute, they probably don't have trapped gas to release so let them go back to feeding. Your sick baby might not enjoy the sensation of movement, which can make them feel nauseous. Instead of swinging or bouncing your baby, cradle them in your arms and hold them steady. Cuddling your sick baby can reassure them and make them feel more comfortable. If your sick baby seems gassy and unable to burp, put them into a baby bathtub that's half full of warm water. After the bath, dry your baby and lay them on their back. Then, use lotioned hands to gently rub across their tummy in a clockwise direction. The warm bath can relax their stomach muscles and the massage can release trapped air so the baby burps. If your baby swallows a lot of air during a feeding session, they may become gassy or have to burp a lot. To reduce discomfort, consider buying anti-colic bottles that are designed to make it easier for your baby to suck without swallowing a lot of air. You can also check the baby bottle nipples to ensure that milk isn't flowing too quickly, which can cause your baby to choke. | Give your baby smaller feedings. Burp your sick baby 2 to 3 times during each feeding session. Avoid swinging or jiggling your baby. Give your baby a massage or bath to relax them. Adjust your baby's bottle to prevent them from swallowing air. |
The size of the trap will vary depending on the fish you hope to catch and the waters you plan to trap them in. Minnows or pan fish for bait can be caught in a trap 12 inches (30.5 cm) by 24 inches (61.0 cm), while large catfish, carp and suckers require a much larger trap. You also want to be sure your trap is not taller than the depth of the water if you plan to use it in shallow areas. Many are rectangular, with a 1:2:4 height, width, and length ratio, but cylindrical traps work well if there is not any current in the water to cause them to roll and become fouled. In Alabama, where trapping catfish is a long-standing tradition, craftsmen build the finest traps using white oak strips, woven together with galvanized steel or copper wire. Because such traps require considerable skill and time, it's easier to build a trap with a wire mesh fabric or poultry netting. The choice then, is the mesh size, determined by the size of fish you are trapping. For bait minnows, a hardware cloth in 1⁄4 or 1⁄2 inch (0.6 or 1.3 cm) mesh is fine. For suckers or carp, poultry netting (chicken wire) is less expensive. | Decide on the dimensions of your trap. Choose a shape for your trap. Select the material you will use to build the trap. |
You can help your child become independent by teaching them to do things on their own. Make sure that you know what to expect from your child at different ages. You want to set age appropriate goals so that your child doesn't get frustrated. Children between 18 and 36 months can do things like: wash hands with help, learn to use the toilet, and put clothes in the hamper. Children around 3 years old can often: put things in the trash, brush teeth (with help), and carry non breakable dishes from the table. Children who are 4 and 5 can begin to: dress by themselves, understand 2 step directions, and follow simple routines. Whether you are teaching a new skill or setting a routine, give your child easy to follow instructions. Break the skill into small steps. Talk your child through each step. For example, maybe you are teaching your child to wash hands. You could break that down into small steps like: climb on the step stool, turn on water, hold hands under water, put soap on hands, rub hands together, rinse under water, and dry hands on towel. Since you're walking your child through these steps, you don't need to worry right away about whether or not they can memorize multiple steps. That will come with time and repetition. One of the best ways to teach your children is to demonstrate. As you are talking, do the actions that you are describing. For example, if you are explaining hand washing, go through each step as you describe it to your child. You can do it first, or alongside them. Sometimes your child might not like certain activities. For example, they could dislike brushing their teeth. Tell them “First, brush your teeth, then it will be time for a snack.” You could also say something like, “First, put your toys away. Then we can play with the puppy.” This phrasing can help encourage kids to do things they dislike. Part of teaching independence involves helping kids make decisions. You can build up to actual decisions by starting with choices. Incorporate them into daily activities. For example, if you are teaching them to get dressed, you can say, “Would you like to wear the red shirt or the blue one?” If you are trying to get them to eat a healthy snack, say, “Do you want a banana or an apple?” Although these activities are simple for adults, remember that they are new and sometimes hard for kids. Be patient and use encouraging words. Each time your child tries a new skill, reward them with positive words. You can say: “Amy, you did a great job squeezing the toothpaste onto the tube. You’re really learning!” Even when your child makes a mistake, you can correct them while being kind. Try "Ethan, that's not where our toys go. I bet next time you will put them in the right bin! You're getting good at that." | Set age appropriate goals. Create clear, simple steps. Model every activity. Use “first/then” phrasing. Give the child a choice. Use encouraging words. |
Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is the art of getting your page on the top of someone's Google search. Proper SEO is not an exact science, but it is what separates the most viewed websites from those on page 8. Search engines look at four basic categories when deciding where you rank: Content: Search engines like Google look at the text, titles, and themes of your site. If you have 5-10 pages with the words "tractor repair skills," for example, you are more likely to appear when someone searches for "tractor repair." Performance: How fast does your site load? Lots of videos, pictures, and graphics will slow down your site and cause it to plummet. Authority: This is judged by how often someone else links to you. If other sites think your content is worth citing, search engines will rank you higher. User Experience: This is measured by how long people stay on your page. Inviting, informative, and exciting pages will have a higher UE score and rank higher on search engines. There are millions of pages about Hollywood fashion trends. There are not millions of pages talking about how to find and design the fabrics needed for action movie costumes. The more specific your page, the more it stands out, and the easier it is to promote. You will never challenge CNN.com for their viewers on the news, but you might be able to write first-person stories exploring the news from a civilian's perspective. Think in terms of search engines. You won't compete with "The News," but you might compete with "Bay Area Local Politics." What are the words that really sum up your pages? What is the main drive of your site? The more you can naturally interweave these terms, the higher you will appear on sites like Google and Yahoo. For example, you might have a page about Croatian Cooking. To get the most out of search engines, you should: Put the words "Croatian cooking" in your site title. Use the words "Croatian cooking" in every article at least once. Have the words "Croatian" and/or "Cooking" in the site URL.(www.cookingwithThomas.com/Cooking-Croation-Pies) These sites will tell you where your traffic is coming from, as well as which search terms people are using to find you. This information can be incredibly helpful in promoting your site. If, for example, you see that most of your traffic comes from people searching "Cute Beagle Pictures," you might start tailoring your promotion to Twitter accounts and dog-lover forums. If you wrote a semi-relevant article two months ago, link it to your new one! This drives up traffic on the site and tells search engines that your site has a lot of good content to search for. Image descriptions make it easy for search engines to decipher what is on your page. Try to use your keywords as you describe images so that they shoot up to the top when anyone searches for them. | Understand Search Engine Optimization. Make your website as specific as possible. Think about keywords as you build pages. Use tools like Alexa and the Google Toolbar to see where you stand. Link back to your own pages. Give all of your images descriptions. |
We introduce the largest dataset for Cyrillic Handwritten Text Recognition and the first dataset for Cyrillic Text in the Wild Recognition, as well as suggest a method for recognizing Cyrillic Handwritten Text and Text in the Wild.Based on this approach, we develop a system that can reduce the document processing time for one of the largest mathematical competitions in Ukraine by 12 days and the amount of used paper by 0.5 ton. | We introduce several datasets for Cyrillic OCR and a method for its recognition |
Most cats would rather graze throughout the day, rather than gorging themselves all at once. With this in mind, feed the cat more frequently, rather than offering larger meals. This is more in tune with the cat's natural digestive processes and its more likely to finish a small bowl of food than a large one. Canned food has a high moisture content (around 70-75% is water) so an easy way of getting more calories into a cat is to switch to dry kibble (provided kitty is happy to eat dry food). The lower moisture content means that for each mouthful of food eaten the cat is taking in nearly four times as many calories. Consider offering a highly palatable, calorie dense food. Hills AD is a recovery diet made to put weight on cats that are convalescing after an illness. It is liver based and ultra tasty for many cats, as well as being calorie dense. It's soft pate like texture also encourages cats to eat who have sore mouths, or are otherwise feeling delicate. Treats are usually tasty, which means high calorie, and attractive to most cats. However, be careful not to dull the cat's appetite when it comes to mealtimes. For example, be careful if you decide to increase your cat's calorie intake by giving cream or milk. The cream has a high fat content that can trigger diarrhea, which will then cause your cat to lose precious calories. Milk contains lactose which many cats are unable to digest and will therefore also give the cat diarrhea. Stop feeding for weight gain and start on a maintenance food. Weigh out the ration and give the amount recommended on the package for a cat of that weight. | Increase the frequency of feeding. Increase the calorie content of the food. Consider giving your cat treats between meals. Be careful what you add to food. Reassess your feeding schedule once the cat reaches its target weight. |
There are many simple syrup variations that use the same technique as simple syrup, but they include different ingredients. To make a vanilla or almond syrup, heat equal amounts of sugar and water in the saucepan and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature to medium and simmer for three minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat and set it aside to cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of vanilla or almond extract. Let the mixture cool completely before bottling. Combine the sugar, water, and coffee in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to incorporate all the ingredients. When the mixture boils, remove it from the heat. Set the mixture aside and let it cool to room temperature before bottling. To make cinnamon dolce simple syrup, replace the white sugar with brown sugar and maple syrup, use half the water, and add a stick of cinnamon. Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil for five minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. Leave the mixture to cool with the cinnamon stick for about 15 minutes. Remove the stick, and transfer the mixture to a bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Whisk together all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring regularly. When the mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. When the syrup reaches room temperature after about an hour, strain it through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to remove the pumpkin puree and spices. Transfer to a bottle and refrigerate. | Try vanilla or almond simple syrup. Make coffee-flavored syrup. Make a cinnamon dolce variety. Make seasonal pumpkin simple syrup. |
It is important to have rules so that you provide a safe environment for your guests. Some important rules include the following: All owners must be present. Do not allow owners to drop their dogs off at the party then leave. Require guests to bring leashes just in case there is conflict. Require all dogs to be up to date on all vaccinations to prevent the spread of any infections or diseases. Give the dogs the opportunity to sniff each other and get to know each other if they don't already. This will help to ensure that all the dogs get along and won't fight or be aggressive to another dog. If two dogs are meeting for the first time, avoid hovering over or pulling tight on their leash. A dog can sense stress from their owners, which can cause tension and possibly aggression. If at any time during the meet and greet session, a dog appears to show signs of aggression (e.g., the dog becomes very still and rigid, growling and snarling, showing teeth), it should be removed from the area immediately by its owner. Just like children, dogs may act up and need a break. Set aside an area at your party for a doggy “time-out” for dogs who appear stressed out or are playing too rough. If you can, have the time-out area be separate from the other dogs at the party. You can use a gate or have a few large crates to keep dogs in for a few minutes to calm down. Dogs will relieve themselves during the party, especially if they eat a lot of food. Make sure you pass out poop bags to owners during your party so you don't step in anything or have a huge mess to clean up when it's over. If your party is indoors, schedule a couple of mini-breaks for all the dogs to go outside and do their business to avoid having accidents on floors or carpets. | Establish rules to ensure all dogs are safe. Have a meet and greet time. Designate a time-out area. Provide plenty of poop bags. |
Go to your local hardware store and purchase a new toilet fill valve. Most new toilet fill valves are universal, meaning they will fit in almost any toilet. However, if you are worried about fit, take your old toilet valve with you to the store and use it to assess whether a potential replacement will work. Even if your old toilet fill valve had a separate float, a newer valve with the float integrated onto the shaft will work. Remove the new toilet fill valve from its packaging. Be sure to read the directions it comes with. The fill valve should come fully assembled, so you should be able to put it straight into the toilet. Remember to also clip the new refill tube to the overflow tube. It is important to pay attention to how any included washers and nuts should be attached to the valve. There should be washers on the inside and the outside of the tank where the fill valve goes through it. Washers on the inside and outside of the tank ensure that there is a water-tight seal around this connection point. When you have the toilet fill valve in place, the final part of its installation is to tighten a lock nut onto the threaded part of the valve. This is located on the underside of the tank. When doing this, it is important not to tighten the nut too hard. The nut should be tightened by hand to ensure that you don't tighten it too much. Tightening the nut on the bottom of the fill valve with a wrench or pliers could crack the toilet tank or the valve. Once the replacement fill valve is in place, it's time to get the water flowing again. Attach the supply line to the bottom of the new fill valve. Make sure that there is a washer inside the end of the supply line and tighten it with a wrench until it's tight. Then turn on the water by turning the shutoff valve counter clockwise until it stops rotating. Be careful not to overtighten the washer, or the nut could crack and the connection will leak. If you see any leaks, immediately turn the water off at the shutoff valve. When you turn the water on, the tank should start filling right away. Once the water is turned back on and your toilet tank has filled, then you can adjust the float on your new toilet fill valve. The float's location can be adjusted with a clip on its side, a set screw at the top of the float shaft, or by adjusting a screw at the top of fill valve where the float attaches. Look at the directions of your new toilet fill valve for exact directions for float adjustment. When positioned correctly, the top of the float should be set at about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the overflow pipe. The goal is that the float comes up and shuts off the water before the water gets high enough to flow over the top of the overflow pipe. | Purchase a new toilet fill valve. Put the new toilet fill valve in place. Make sure all the washers are in place. Tighten the fill valve nut carefully. Reattach the water supply line and turn on the water. Adjust the float. |
Before you tell one of the jokes you've written, think about who your audience is. This will help guarantee that they understand your joke and increase the likelihood of laughter. A group of elderly people probably wouldn't get the joke about Justin Bieber because he is a young pop star with a very young fan base. You're less likely to offend someone if you know your audience. For example, it's probably not advisable to tell the joke about “battered women” to a women's group. Think about what facial expressions or gestures will enhance the set up and punchline(s). Drawing pictures is another effective method to help your audience understand your joke. These visual cues will do the same for your audience and make them more likely to laugh. If your audience doesn't laugh you can make a joke about that or move on to other material. You can always revise the joke for future use. Remember that even the best comics have jokes that fall flat. John Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart and others aren't funny all the time. | Consider your audience. Add gestures. Be confident, relax, and improvise if you need to. |
Expect the metal to oxidize and create mineral deposits over time, especially if it didn't dry thoroughly. Inspect the insides of the boiler and server for discoloration every now and then. Correct these by mixing one part white vinegar with eight parts water and using this to scrub out the inside, and/or let it sit overnight in the boiler. It's also important to do this in order to keep the boiler's overpressure valve clear of any deposits that may be blocking it. Dish soap dulls the pot's shine, but it's necessary to use occasionally in order to prevent coffee oils from growing rancid. If you miss that shine, don't worry. Whether your pot is aluminum or stainless steel, polish the outside as needed to restore its luster. Expect rubber gaskets to deteriorate over time. This means that an old gasket will form a less secure seal for the filter at the bottom of the server, which in turn means coffee grounds may end up where they're not supposed to be. Replace old gaskets as needed to ensure a clean cup of coffee. | Clean mineral deposits as needed. Restore the pot's shine. Replace gaskets. |
As children age, they gain organizational skills and improve their ability to track deadlines and keep track of their personal belongings. Your child should develop the ability to organize dates and belongings by the age of 7 or 8. If your child has trouble managing their time and completing assignments or homework by a given deadline, they may have a learning disorder. Other aspects of organization include being able to set academic and personal priorities, and remembering where everyday objects (including school supplies) are stored. Having trouble remembering things might indicate a learning disability. Of course, children's memories are imperfect, and the amount a child is expected to remember should correlate with the child's age. But, if you notice your child often forgetting things that other kids their age readily remember, your child may have a learning disability. For example, ask younger children to recite the alphabet. Once a child has it memorized, they should be able to say it consistently all the time. Or, quiz older children on adding skills or multiplication tables. Making mistakes on math problems they have answered correctly in the past might indicate a learning disability. Several prominent learning disabilities interfere with a child's ability to correlate sounds to letters or to words. If a child struggles to learn new words, cannot easily associate letters with the sounds they make, or cannot think of rhymes to common words, they may have a learning disability. This is also the case if the child frequently misspells words or struggles to remember their definitions. These signs are especially prevalent in children between the ages of 3 and 10. In middle school and high school, kids with learning disabilities are prone to avoid reading aloud altogether, or show signs of poor reading comprehension. Children with learning disabilities often react with negative emotions when they find themselves unable to keep up with (or understand) the assigned schoolwork. Children with a learning disability may get frustrated, give up, cry, lash out, or have a hard time completing difficult assignments. Such behavior might be due to a learning disability. The child may also be showing frustration when working in the classroom. Ask the child's teacher(s) if the child acts out or gets upset when completing their in-seat assignments. | Notice whether your child can stay organized. Pay attention to your child's ability to remember information. Note if your child struggles to gain new language skills. Watch your child for signs of frustration when doing schoolwork. |
Reselling children's clothing and equipment is a simple way to make a little extra money while passing useful items to parents who need them. Keep in mind, though, that you should only sell items that are in good condition – clean and functional, with no missing parts. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself whether you would buy the item, if you were in the market for it. If not, it's probably best to donate or otherwise repurpose it. If you have a lot of clothing and equipment to sell, you might consider holding a garage sale on your own property. Before you do so, you should check the laws and guidelines in your area. Some neighborhoods require you to purchase a permit; others might restrict the days and times that such sales can take place. For the best possible turnout, you should advertise your sale at least a week or two in advance. Post clear, eye-catching signs in your neighborhood, or place ads in your local newspaper. Keep in mind that buyers often plan their routes in advance, and they may show up very early to ensure they have the best opportunity to purchase your items. If you need to cancel or change the date of your sale, it's polite to take down your notices and place an apology notice on your property. To make your items as accessible and appealing as possible, organize them neatly and attractively. A few suggestions: Organize clothing according to size and gender. Place a sticker on each item, marked clearly with the price. Alternatively, use color-coded stickers, and have a printed price sheet handy that shows each color's designated price. If you have only a few items to sell, or you have some items left after a garage sale, take your items to a secondhand store or consignment shop. You may have to try several different stores before you find one that will take your items. Store policies vary, but in general: Consignment shops will take items likely to sell and have to fill out paperwork so that they can reach you if and when someone purchases them. You will only make money if an items sells. Secondhand stores will often pay you a fair price up front, then sell the items at a higher price to make a profit. In addition to garage sales and secondhand stores, you can put your items up for sale online. Various sites, including eBay, function to connect buyers and sellers. A quick search for “sell baby clothes online” will generate a list of these sites. Some people will meet in person to make the sale – this is often the case on sites like Craigslist. However, it can be safer, easier, and more convenient to let a site serve as the middleman, handling everything by mail and making sure no one is cheated. | Choose items that are in good condition. Check local ordinances regarding garage sales. Advertise your garage sale. Arrange your items in an organized fashion. Consider secondhand stores. Try selling online. |
The first thing you need to know to determine your moon sign is your birthday. Write down the month, date, and year you were born. Either type this into an online calculator or give the information to a professional astrologer. The moon's position in the sky is dependent on the area where you were born. Make sure you know the exact city you were born. This will help you determine your moon sign. If you don't know your place of birth, check your birth certificate or ask your parents. It's actually important to know the exact time you were born to determine your moon sign. This will help you get as precise a reading of the moon's position in the sky as possible. You can ask your parents for your time of birth or look on your birth certificate. If you don't know your exact time of birth, you can use a rough estimate. However, an exact time will give you the most accurate read. | Write down your birthday. Record your place of birth. Get the exact time of your birth. |
Use a rock or other small, blunt object to the end of your arrow with duct tape. You may also wish to wrap the entire end of the arrow in duct tape to reduce damage caused by impact. This end should be the heaviest, as it allows the arrow to travel further. Fletching is the material at the end of the arrow which helps guide it as it flies. If you don't know how, here's how to fletch arrows. Take a knife and cut a slit at the end without the arrowhead to make the nock. This will help the string guide the arrow. | Attach your arrowhead. Attach your fletching. Nock the arrow. |
Depending on the age of the young girl's room, you might still be having her sleep in a crib or toddler bed. However, you may have moved her into a daybed or even a twin-sized bed if she is a little older. Select a bed that suits your child's age, and then decide on what style of bed you would like her to have. Make sure to ask for her input as well! Go with an antique bed for a distinctive look. Try a floor bed for something that is easy to get into and out of. Choose a bed with a canopy over it or hang a canopy over the bed for a whimsical look. A small pouf chair, a nook in the corner with some comfy pillows, or even a little teepee in the room are great spaces to read and play. Make sure to set up an area a little away from the bed to play during the day. Beanbag chairs are easy, inexpensive options for a bedroom. You can also get a hanging chair for your child and suspend it from the ceiling for something different and fun. Whether the bedroom has a closet or not, you will likely need some other type of storage for things like toys, shoes, socks, and clothing. Choose a dresser or some drawers that fit under the bed if you are short on space. Try to select pieces that match or complement the other furniture you have chosen, such as a white dresser if you have purchased a white bed. A bookshelf is a great way to provide a place for books and items to display, such as pictures and trinkets. You can also use cubbies or wall-mounted shelves to store toys, trinkets, and other small items. Opt for a few sturdy wall-mounted shelves if you are short on space. Make sure to install them where your young girl can reach them. Having somewhere to place a cup of water, an alarm clock, and other small items will help to complete the bedroom. Select a small bedside table that will complement the finish on the other furniture you have picked out. For example, if the room has brightly colored furniture, such as yellow, green, and pink, then you might opt for an electric blue bedside table. Or, if all of the furniture is purple, then get a purple bedside table. Having somewhere designated for homework, writing in a journal, or drawing will make the room even more functional. Choose a desk that matches or complements the rest of the furniture and decor in the room and set it up somewhere out of the way, such as against a blank wall or beside a window. Pair a sturdy chair with it to provide a place to sit. For example, if the other furniture pieces in the room are white, then opt for a white desk and chair. If the room has lots of natural wood furniture, then opt for a desk and chair in a matching finish. | Choose a toddler bed, day bed, or twin-sized bed. Set up a space to read and play. Get a dresser or under-the-bed storage for reducing clutter. Choose a bookshelf or other shelving solution for extra storage. Add a bedside table to store small items and trinkets. Include a chair and desk or small table for a work and play station. |
Nintendo offers repairs for all their current generation systems, including the Switch, 3DS, and Wii U, as well as for older consoles like the Wii and DS. To apply for a repair online, visit Nintendo's official customer support website at https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/ and click on the button labeled Repairs. Then, follow the on-screen application and shipping instructions. Nintendo offers repair services for consoles regardless of their warranty status, though systems with an expired warranty may be subject to repair fees. In some cases, Nintendo will simply replace a broken console instead of repairing it. Once you’ve sent off a system for repair, you can check how it's doing quickly by visiting Nintendo's order and repair status webpage. Be aware that, to see your console's status, you’ll need to know the official repair number and your ZIP code. In most cases, repairs take between 2 and 3 weeks. In addition to the official webpage, you can check on your console by calling Nintendo's customer service hotline at 1-800-255-3700 and following the spoken instructions. After hearing your order status, you’ll have the option of speaking to a service representative for additional information. | Set up a repair through Nintendo’s customer support website. Check your repair status through Nintendo’s official website. Find out your repair status through Nintendo’s customer service hotline. |
If your friends insist on an explanation as to why you’re leaving the group, be honest no matter what your reasons are. Do not, for instance, tell your friends that you are moving out of state just to avoid them or leave the group. Instead, be open and honest about why you want or need to leave the group of friends. If it's easier for you to express yourself in writing, there's nothing wrong with sending an email or letter to a group of friends (or the ringleader of a group of friends) explaining your grievances. Sometimes the truth hurts. Try to find a way to be honest and respectful at the same time. For instance, if you’re leaving a group of friends because they no longer share your interests or if you find that they are very boring, try a diplomatic approach by explaining to them that, “I just have a hard time relating to you.” Don't rub the fact that you’re leaving the group in their faces. Emphasize your own feelings and point of view, and avoid accusatory “you” statements like, “You are very boring.” Lies will only lead to more lies. It's best to be honest about your reasons for leaving a group. Sometimes vague answers work best, since they can be both honest and respectful. For instance, “I’m busy,” or “I’ve been traveling,” may work as explanations for friends who want to know why you aren't spending as much time with them. Friends — especially friends of long standing — will often try to pull you back into the group. Be firm in your decision to leave the group. Don't give in to group pressure or bullying. For instance, if someone tries to get you to remain in the group of friends, say, “I’m sorry, I am very busy.” Or “We've had some great times but I need some time apart from the group right now.” Be calm and graceful when declining invitations to hang out with the group of friends you wish to leave (or have already left). | Be honest. Be respectful of your friends’ feelings. Stand your ground. |
This is important--don't blow your current or future chances of getting a smartphone by over-reacting one way or another. If they say no, accept the answer calmly and patiently. Don't whine, yell, rant, or plead. If you stay calm and measured, there are a few more steps you can take (see below) to help your cause. Ask them why they’re making that decision (and work on those things if they’re under your control, like doing better in school, getting along with your siblings, etc.) If they say yes, thank them calmly for hearing you out and for trusting in your responsibility. Don't launch into a victory dance or start jumping up and down on the couch--it may very well make them reconsider their decision. More and more phones being produced are smartphones, and quite soon smartphones will dominate the market to the point that non-smartphones will be increasingly rare. So remind them that they’re really delaying the inevitable--it will give them something to think about. But do not remind them of this fact in a whining or self-pitying way--you need to be mature and thoughtful if you want this to work. Don't continually come after them if they said no. Hounding your parents about the issue is likely to both annoy them (thus hurting your cause) and show them that maybe you really aren't mature enough for a smartphone (really hurting your cause). Letting the issue rest will also give your parents additional time to think and to consider your arguments. With time, they may come to agree more with your point of view. You can bring the issue up again in several weeks or months. Wait until you have something new and substantial to add to your argument--a straight-A report card, a month's worth of perfect chores, etc. If and when you get a smartphone, use it responsibly. Don't go over your data, text, or call limits. Don't spend all your time glued to your phone. Pay attention and be present with your friends and family. Don't pull out your phone at the dinner table or at family gatherings. Don't set up obnoxious ringtones or sound effects--you want to be able to keep your new phone, right? | React calmly, no matter what. Remind them of the inevitability of smartphones. Let the matter rest. Use your new phone judiciously. |
The best way to get out of the "friend trap" is to avoid it from the start and to show romantic interest right away. After making sure she's compatible and might have interest in you, show your own interest. Tell her you’d like to get to know her better. Compliment her looks and/or intelligence. Ask for her phone number and/or give her yours. Showing non-verbal signs of your interest is one way of moving your relationship along and figuring out if she’ll be receptive to an invitation to go out. Don't draw this process out, though. You should know very quickly if she's interested in you. Consider: Looking into a girl's eyes (at the right moment) and smiling. This shows respect and interest, and she might reciprocate. If your glances and smile has been welcomed, a gentle pat on the back, a light touch of the hand, and other subtle gestures might demonstrate your interest and provoke her to reciprocate. If your advances are rejected or ignored, you should stop them. What you see as persistence can be misunderstood as sexual harassment or stalking. Talking to her is the best way of connecting. Find out what you have in common, and reward her with a smile and a story of your own if she tells you something unique about herself to which you can relate. Don't pretend to be someone you aren't. You may think you will win her over with like-mindedness, but in the end she will find you out. Try to listen to her. Don't brag or boast about yourself. Avoid inappropriate sexual comments, insulting others, or making yourself look good at the expense of others. The best way to overcome shyness and to get a girlfriend is to simply ask the girl out on a date. Anything else will undermine your goal of her becoming your girlfriend. Consider the following: Tell her you’d like to take her out for coffee or dinner so you can get to know her better. Make sure your first date is somewhere you can talk and get to know each other. Consider getting a cup of coffee or having a picnic in the park. Make sure to ask her out as soon as you can. If you wait too long, you’ll end up in the friend zone. Make sure to call her back sometime the following day or evening after your first date. This conversation will be key to moving the relationship forward. This will be your opportunity to ask her out again. Consider: Light chat when you first talk to her. Complementing her and telling her how much of a good time you had. Let her know you’d like to see her again. Propose a second date. Don't call her immediately after the date, unless she calls or texts you, or you otherwise discussed it. You don't want to seem desperate or overbearing. The second date should be a bit easier, as you've both already gotten to know each other a little bit. On the second date, you should have fun while continuing to get to know each other. Remember, getting to know each other is key to moving your relationship from "dating" to "committed." Consider: A dinner and a movie for your second date (not just a movie). You can get to know each other over dinner, and then enjoy a movie together afterwards. Sightseeing around town. Exploring your community is together (on foot or in a car) is a good way to connect and share a common experience. Try not to rush your relationship at this point -- inviting her over for a Netflix movie might not be appropriate just yet. Your third date could be something similar, but more intimate. After the few dates, if the relationship is healthy, you should probably be communicating with each other regularly. This is not to say every moment -- but probably every day or every other day. Make sure your communication is healthy, and not one-sided. If you want to be with her, respond to her phone calls and texts. Use this communication to create a deeper bond and a deeper understanding of each other. Stay on your game all the time and continue the process of improving yourself, rejecting your shyness, exuding confidence, and getting to meet girls until you’re in a committed relationship that you’re happy with. After all, this was your goal the whole time. Don't hold yourself back. | Show your interest, verbally. Demonstrate non-verbal interest. Talk to her. Ask her out. Call her the day after your first date. Use your second date to get to know each other better. Communicate when you're not together. Continue this process until you’re in a committed relationship. |
The first of these charts is the “pros" column, and the second is the "cons" column. In the "pros" chart, fill in several reasons supporting your argument. Try to come up with 5-7. Use bullet points to give evidence supporting your reasons. Do the same on the "cons" side, except list and provide reasoning against your argument. For example, say you’re writing about banning cell phone use in cars. Under the pros column put “could help save lives.” You can also write, “helps drivers focus on driving,” and “reduces risk of accidents.” Under the cons column, you could write something like, “over-legislates private behavior” and “people may need to make emergency calls with their cell phone.” An advantage of a pros and cons list is that it lets you look at issues from a non-emotional, objective stance. It's easy to get caught up emotionally in issues like testing products on animals or unsafe driving practices. But, when making the list, leave emotions out and focus on including only rational, defensible claims. For example, when making a list of cons for any issues, writing something like, “I personally dislike it” or “It makes me unhappy” is a very weak reason. Since you'll try to persuade your audience to embrace 1 side of your chart over the other in your letter, you'll need to address solutions to the "cons." As you’re jotting down the “cons,” think of flaws in the arguments that would support them, or consider ways in which the “cons” are misleading or irrelevant to the issue. Or, if you don't believe that the "cons" need to be solved, you could find information that proves those arguments wrong. For example, if you're writing about the issue of texting while driving, you’ll need to address the con that it “over-legislates private behavior.” Write something like, “This argument is irrelevant. Texting while driving affects more than one individual since many people can be killed by a careless driver who is also texting.” You can then add this sentence directly to your letter once you’re writing it. | Fill out pro and con columns on a sheet of paper. Keep emotional distance from the issue you’re evaluating. Consider how the “cons” can be overcome. |
If you can't work outside, make sure you set up in a well-ventilated area, like a garage with the garage door open. Lay a tarp or newspaper on the ground to catch any paint that drips. You’ll also want to have a pair of safety goggles and a dust mask on hand. If you’re painting outside, look for something to hang the wire or rope from, like a tree branch or a rafter on a covered porch. If you’re working inside, hang the wire or rope from the ceiling. The goal is to hang the frame in a location where you can easily walk around it and paint every side. Put a broomstick or dowel through the head tube and clamp it onto a table so that the frame is securely elevated in the air off to one of the sides of the table. If you don't have a table, you can mount the frame on a desk, stand, or other structure that will hold the bike off the ground. | Put together a painting station outside. Hang the bike frame by looping wire or rope through the head tube. Mount the frame on a table if you can’t hang it. |
. Ham is a traditional pairing for scalloped potatoes. You can prepare a ham and scalloped potatoes casserole adding cooked slices or chunks of ham to a recipe for baked scalloped potatoes. . If you love scalloped potatoes but have recently adopted a vegan lifestyle, or if you are cooking dinner for a vegan, you can create a vegan version of this dish using soy milk. . Stovetop cooking is simpler, quicker, and makes your kitchen a little less warm. As a result, stovetop scalloped potatoes are a perfect option when you need a fast alternative. . Scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes can be prepares in a slow cooker. The dish takes a long time to prepare when cooked this way but is remarkably simple. | Make scalloped potatoes and ham Prepare a vegan alternative Cook scalloped potatoes on the stove Slow cook your scalloped potatoes Finished. |
Even though symptom guidelines are a pretty good indicator of how you will react to a medication, observe your body's actual response to what you’re putting into your body. For example, Benadryl makes some people sleepy, but leaves other people feeling unnaturally wired. You might have to read the small print on the packaging to see what's really in your medication, but avoid these drugs, specifically, if you’re trying to get a good night's sleep. Although these decongestants make it easier for you to breathe, they are also light stimulants that might keep you awake, if breathing clearly. Over-the-counter medications often make claims on their packaging that are geared more toward advertising for sales than informing for treatment. It's good to know what the difference between “non-drowsy,” “nighttime” and “daytime” really is. “Non-drowsy” medication simply means that there are no ingredients that are meant to induce sleep. This does not, however, mean that the medication is specially formulated to keep you awake or prevent you from getting drowsy. Don't assume that non-drowsy formulas will leave you unaffected: for example many such formulas include pseudoephedrine. “Nighttime” or “PM” medication has compounds that are intended to make you sleepy. Be careful about mixing or doubling up on your medications; if your “nighttime” medications already treats fevers or pain, don't add extra drugs on top of them to target those symptoms. “Daytime” or “AM” medication may be synonymous with “non-drowsy” formulas, or may have caffeine in them to increase alertness. Read the packaging carefully to see what you’re getting. Don't assume that “daytime” medications are merely formulas that aren't specifically designed to make you drowsy; if you take one before bedtime, it may well keep you awake. Although nighttime formulas may well get you to sleep quickly, the quality of sleep you get from such medications isn't healing, restorative sleep. Furthermore, the alcohol used in such medications may dehydrate you as you sleep, actually setting your body back in terms of its healing process. Some nighttime medications can become habitual; prolonged reliance on these products to get to sleep can disturb healthy sleeping habits. | Know how you react to your medication. Avoid cold and flu medications that include ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Decode the medication’s packaging. Be wary of “nighttime” formulas in general. |
You should do this before purchasing a pumpkin in the store, and again when you get home. You want to buy a pumpkin that is the same color and texture throughout. Darker, mushier portions of the pumpkin indicate rotting. If you notice some parts of the pumpkin have rotted after bringing it home, cut these parts off with a knife before cooking the pumpkin. If you don't have a vegetable brush, a rough, clean cloth should work. This will help loosen up any dirt and debris, allowing you to easily rinse off any contaminants. You do not need to use water here. You will rinse the pumpkin off later. Pumpkins can be very big, so this takes some patience. Make sure to scrub down the entire surface of the pumpkin. Make sure not to scrub too hard. You don't want to end up scraping off the skin of the pumpkin. You can just use tap water here. Simply run the pumpkin under the faucet in your sink. Make sure to turn the pumpkin as needed to rinse off all sides. If you see any dirt or debris sticking onto the pumpkin, gently rub it off using your fingers or a clean cloth. Once you've cleaned the surface of the pumpkin, you slice the pumpkin in half. Slice the pumpkin down the middle using a sharp knife that slices evenly. Be sure to go slow and keep your fingers away from the blade to avoid accidentally harming yourself. A serrated spoon, such as a grapefruit spoon, works great to remove pumpkin seeds. You can also use an ice cream scoop. Scrape the spoon along the inside of each half of the pumpkin. Remove all the seeds from inside. Once you have removed the seeds, your pumpkin is ready to cook. When carving a pumpkin, you need to make sure the inside walls are very smooth. This is not necessary when cleaning out a pumpkin to cook. Do not worry too much if the sides are uneven or a little mushy. Just make sure to get out all the seeds. | Inspect the pumpkin for any rotten parts. Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush. Rinse the pumpkin under water to remove any dirt. Cut the pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds. |
Part of what makes Taboo enjoyable is the manic quality of clue giving, so don't be afraid to say as much information as quickly as you can. The one point of being careful is to still avoid saying any of the taboo words. Read the guess-word and all of the taboo words before you begin to give any clues. You want to remember what words you can't say. If you realize partway into giving your clues that you said something early on that was a bad clue and that actually confused your teammates, you can tell them to disregard that clue. If you can get people thinking about words that are similar to the word you're describing, you can get them on the right track. Remember, you can't say “sounds like” or “rhymes with,” so don't try to use these in your clues. For example, if the guess-word is poster, you might be able to described it as a wall hanging, or a picture. If the guess-word was angry, you could say, “It is not happy or pleased.” Many words that you'll get could have more than one meaning, and it doesn't matter which meaning you describe. So using the various meanings of words will help people make the connection about what those meanings have in common. If you have a word like bank, you can get people there by describing the place you deposit money or the edge of a river. If the word is chicken, you could describe it as a farm animal and also what you call someone who is acting afraid. You could describe when two cars are racing toward each other until one of them veers out of the way. Sometimes you'll get a word that your team gets stumped on. Even though you lose a point for passing, if you move on to other words that are easier, then you can get more points for your team. Losing one point is worth gaining three if you can. It's quite common for someone to win 6 points in a 1-minute round, so don't spend more than about 15 seconds on a given word. It's likely that the point you'll earn won't be worth it You still want to do this with discretion because if you pass on too many, then you'll just end up with less points than your opponent. Only pass when it is absolutely necessary to help your team come out on top. | Give clues quickly but carefully. Use synonyms and antonyms. Describe multiple meanings that a word could have. Pass on words that take too long. |
Don't invest in your own surfboard if you've never tried surfing before. At most beaches good for surfing, rental spots will be available close to the beach, offering reasonably cheap rental options, by the hour or by the day. You'll usually be able to choose between fiberglass boards and soft surfboards, sometimes called “soft tops” or "foamies." Soft surfboards are lightweight and much cheaper than epoxy or fiberglass boards. Soft boards are extremely buoyant and durable, making them a good choice for beginners. Your size and weight will contribute to determining which type of board you should learn on. The more weight you have, the bigger the board volume you will need. You may not have a good experience learning to surf if you are trying to learn on a board that is too small for you. If you're not sure what you want, talk to people at the surf shop. Be honest and tell them that you're a first-timer and you want to know what you need to get started. Longboards are the oldest and longest type of surfboard commonly available, ranging from 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 m) in length. While they're not quite as maneuverable or versatile as other types of boards, longboards are often recommended for beginners because of their ease of use. The more volume a longboard has, the easier it is to balance and paddle into waves. This makes for more enjoyable experiences for most learners. If you've tried a longboard and want something a little more maneuverable, you should try a funboard. Funboards are hybrid boards which are a bit shorter than longboards, typically 7–8.5 feet (2.1–2.6 m). Funboards combine the smoothness and stability of a longboard with some of the agility of a shortboard. et a wetsuit. In many places, a wetsuit is just as essential as the board itself to ensure an enjoyable surfing experience. The wetsuit keeps your body warm in cold water, helping prevent chills and hypothermia. If the local surf shop recommends a wetsuit, get fitted and rent or purchase one before you hit the beach. . Surfboard wax is an important and inexpensive product that can be rubbed onto the top of a surfboard to increase foot grip, allowing better balance in the water. Ask your surf shop which type is appropriate for the temperature of the water you will be surfing in. Make sure not to get the wax sandy! This makes it very abrasive and can hurt your stomach. A leash keeps you and your board from separating in the water. If you wipe out, you don't want to be stuck out in the breaking waves without a board. You also don't want your board floating freely into other surfers or smashing up against the rocks. A runaway board can be very dangerous for anyone in the water, not to mention potentially costly. Also, be sure to have a leash string, which connects your leash to the leash plug located at the tail of the board. | Rent a soft surfboard your first time out. Try out a longboard while you're first learning. . Get some surfboard wax Get a leash for your board. |
If you experience difficulty sleeping, heavy breathing, loud snoring, or heavy drooling, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes your breath to become shallow and thin during sleep. Some behaviors and conditions can increase your risk of sleep apnea. These include smoking, high blood pressure, and people at high risk for heart failure or stroke. Your doctor can determine if you have sleep apnea by running various sleep monitoring tests and learning about your sleep history. Drooling is also a symptom of a blocked airway. Visit an ear, nose, and throat doctor to find out if a blocked airway is affecting your ability to breathe through your nose while sleeping. If you are overweight, you have a heightened chance of experiencing sleep apnea. More than half of the 12 million people in the U.S. that experience sleep apnea are overweight. Alter your diet and exercise regularly to reach a healthy weight and decrease your neck girth for easier breathing. Sleep apnea is treated a number of different ways in addition to weight loss recommendations. Those diagnosed with sleep apnea should avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, and sleep deprivation. Simple nasal sprays and saline solution rinses can help clear nasal passages as well. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first treatment that people who are suffering from sleep apnea undergo. CPAP outlines that patients must wear a mask that forces air through the nose and mouth while sleeping. The idea is to have the right amount of air pressure filtering through the air passages to prevent the upper airway tissues from collapsing as you sleep. These devices prevent the tongue from collapsing into the throat airway and can advance the lower jaw to open an airway further. People who have obstructive tissue such as a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils, or an over-sized tongue can be good candidates for various surgical procedures. Somnoplasty uses radio frequency to constrict the soft palate at the back of the throat and open the airway. 'Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty' (surgical procedure), or UPPP/UP3, can remove soft tissue in the back of the throat surgically to open the airway. Nasal surgery consists of several procedures that can fix obstructions or deformities like deviated septums. A tonsillectomy can remove oversized tonsils that are obstructing your airway. Mandibular/maxillary advancement surgery consists of moving the jawbone forward to create space in the throat. This is a rather intense procedure that is reserved for only the worst cases of sleep apnea. | Find out if you are experiencing sleep apnea. Find out if you are at risk for a blocked airway. Lose weight. Treat sleep apnea conservatively. Undergo mechanical therapy for sleep apnea. Use a mandibular advancement device. Resort to surgery. |
To read a person's pulse, place your index and middle fingers on the person's radial artery. This artery is on the inside of the wrist, closest to the thumb. When pressing, you should be able to feel the heartbeat using a firm but light pressure. Pressing to hard may only complicate your reading. Count the number of heartbeats in 30 seconds and multiply by 2 for beats per minute. You can also count the beats over 60 seconds, if you prefer. Instead of feeling for a pulse, you can also listen with a stethoscope to the heartbeat, still counting the beats in 30 seconds. Each "lub-dub" of the heart counts for a single beat, not 2. In addition, blood pressure machines also read pulse, and most clinics and hospitals also have a finger monitor that can check pulse rates. For a typical adult, the pulse should be between 60 and 80 beats per minute. To check for the respiratory rate, count the number of times a person breathes in a minute. One full cycle of inhaling and exhaling counts as a single breath. If you're doing it on someone else, you can simply watch how many times their chest rises and count. Normal respiration is generally 12 to 16 breaths per minute for an adult. If you come upon a person in a emergency, you'll need to check to see if the person is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. To check for breathing, watch the person's chest, listen close to the person's mouth, and feel their chest to see if they are breathing. To check for a pulse, place your index finger and middle finger on their carotid artery, which is in the middle of the neck between the neck muscle and windpipe. Hold your fingers there to see if you feel a pulse. If the person isn't breathing or doesn't have a heartbeat, you'll need to begin CPR. If the person isn't breathing and they're on their back, first try to tilt their head back, which may move the tongue out of the way. | Read the person's pulse manually. Use other methods to take a pulse. Count breaths for the respiratory rate. Check for a pulse and breathing in an emergency. |
Protect its moisture from the dry air. Wrap it up in a scarf before heading outdoors. Use one that is made of silk, since other materials like cotton or wool will increase the buildup of static electricity, which can make your hair stick out in odd places, cling to your face when you don't want it to, and generally misbehave. If a scarf alone isn't enough to keep your head warm or your hair protected from snow, ice, or rain, add a hat. Wrap a silk scarf around your hair first to reduce the chance of static electricity. Then don a hat on top of that. If you don't have a silk scarf, opt for a hat made of cotton instead of wool or acrylics, since cotton's less conducive to static electricity. If you have long hair, refrain from wearing turtlenecks, which may help your hair knot up in back. Avoid the need to brush your hair more than you really have to. Because the cold air and low humidity of winter dries out your hair, over-brushing can damage your brittle hair, so preempt the need by ditching the turtleneck. When you’re washing your clothes, make sure you use this to reduce the chance of static electricity building up in your hair. Be sure to use it when washing hats as well any clothes that you’ll be pulling over your head. Definitely use it if those clothes are made of wool or acrylics. | Cover your hair with a scarf. Wear a hat. Say no to turtlenecks. Use fabric softener. |
This is a popular technique with car enthusiasts. Heat will cause the metal to expand. As the metal expands, the small dents will pop out. Using nature's oven will take a long time if you aren't in a very warm place. The longer your vehicle is exposed to warm sunlight, the more likely this technique will work. If you're unable to expose your vehicle to the heat of the sun, you can use a hair dryer. Hold the hair dryer 5 to 7 inches away from the dents for two minute intervals. Carefull not to touch the dryer directly on the car. If the vehicle's paint begins to discolor, stop applying heat immediately. Use wax or a rubbing compound to restore the paint's color. The drastic change in temperature should cause the dents to pop out. Dry ice can damage your skin, so wear gloves when handling dry ice. Move the ice around the dented area to rapidly cool the area. This technique can be a great solution, but sometimes there'll still be remnants of the dents after popping. Additional repairs may be required. | Park your vehicle in a sunny area. Apply hot air to the dents. Apply dry ice to the dents. |
If you’re upset after trying to talk to your husband only to get nowhere, take heart. See your words, actions, and support as stepping stones to your husband acknowledging his addiction and seeking recovery. However, keep in mind that you cannot control his actions and he is ultimately responsible for his decisions. It's common for alcoholics (especially high functioning alcoholics) to have loads of excuses for their behavior suggesting that there is no problem with alcohol. Instead of trying to fight the denial with rationality, approach your husband by compassionately opening a dialog of your concerns. If he denies having a problem, gently tell him how he disrupts your (or the kids’) sleeping at night, is aggressive or mean, or any other ways that his alcoholism affects you. If your husband continues to drink even when he knows it causes you harm, tell him that is drinking is interfering with your relationship. His relationship with alcohol affects your ability to have a relationship with him. If you tell your husband clearly that the drinking creates distance in the relationship, it may impact him and you. Make sure you take care of yourself. Have people in your life you can talk to and that support you. Don't keep your husband's alcoholism a secret; make sure you have at least person you can talk to about your struggles. Having emotional support is important when dealing with life's difficulties. Talk to your parents, siblings, friends, or in-laws. Don't just focus on the alcoholism, but make sure you have people to talk to about whatever you may need to talk about. If your husband refuses to get help and you have serious doubts that things will get better, you may want to consider your relationship and ask yourself if staying with him is in your best interest. If you feel like you’re married more to the alcohol than to a man, it's time to consider your options. You may want to consider your quality of life, your safety and the safety of your children when making this decision, and ask yourself “what is my best option in which I respect myself and my family?” If your husband is abusive, prioritize your safety. You deserve to be treated with respect at all times, and abusers rarely stop the abuse, as the abuse can become cyclical. | Don’t expect overnight changes. Stand up against his denial. Express that the drinking is creating distance. Have your own support network. Consider whether the marriage is in your best interest. |
Heart attacks occur when a blood clot finds its way to your heart and blocks some of the flow of blood. They can also be cause by a narrowing of the arteries from plaque build-up. Pay attention to any chest pain you experience. Pain from a heart attack is generally spreading and cannot be pinpointed to a single area. Signs of a heart attack include: Shortness of breath and sweating. Vomiting or nausea. Lightheadedness and a fast pulse. Pain spreading outward from the chest. Heart attacks are serious and should be dealt with immediately. Don't have a friend or family member drive you to the emergency room. Call 911 so help is on its way if your condition deteriorates. While you’re waiting for an ambulance to arrive, or while en-route to the hospital, chew and swallow a single adult aspirin. Aspirin will thin your blood and reduce chest pain. Do not take the aspirin if you are allergic to the medication. If your doctor has prescribed you nitroglycerin for this purpose, take it as prescribed. | Recognize heart attacks symptoms. Call 911. Chew 1 aspirin if you experience signs of heart attack. |
Lay your curtains flat on a clean surface. Use a measuring tape to measure from the bottom of the header tape near the top of your curtains down to the bottom edge of the curtains. Then measure how wide the curtains are across the bottom. Subtract 0.6 in (1.5 cm) from the length measurement and subtract 1.6 in (4 cm) from the width measurement to get the size of your liner. If you're hemming the liner, don't subtract from the measurements. Instead, you'll need to add 0.8 in (2 cm) to the length measurement. Lay your lining fabric on a clean flat surface and use fabric scissors to cut the fabric according to your measurements. If your curtains are wider than the lining fabric, you may need to sew together 2 lengths of lining fabric. To join the lining fabric, add 0.8 in (2 cm) to the width and sew them together lengthwise. You'll have a 0.4 (1 cm) wide seam in the middle). Measure the header tape so it's as wide as your lining and add 2.4 in (6 cm) so you can fold over the edges at the ends. Cut the tape and lay it on top of your coated lining fabric so the tape runs along the top edge. Pin the tape in place and fold 1.2 in (3 cm) of the tape under at both ends. If you're using non-coated lining fabric that could fray, fold over 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) along the top of the lining fabric before you pin the tape in place. Use your sewing machine to stitch the lining fabric along the top of the header tape. Then move the fabric so you can sew the bottom edges of the lining fabric to the header tape. The lining should be securely attached to the header tape. Hold both ends of the header tape and pull apart so the header tape ruffles and becomes the same width as the curtain. Slide the curtain hooks into the header tape and feed these hooks through the header tape on the curtain. Try to leave about 6 to 7 in (15 to 20 cm) between each of the hooks. The liner should now be behind the hanging curtain. | Measure the length and width of the curtain. Determine the measurements for the liner. Cut the lining fabric. Attach the fabric to the header tape. Sew the lining fabric to the header tape. Attach the lining with the header tape to your curtain. Hook the liner onto the header tape of the curtain. |
Mozilla, the company that makes Firefox, has only released it to fit mobile devices of a certain size and only those operating the Android system (other variations have been attempted, but Apple and Amazon have both proven difficult to work with). You may have to enter the Menu screen first. " The option may have different names on certain devices. This will bring up a list of all the major applications on your device. Look for it in the long list of applications, which will usually be listed in alphabetical order. " This will uninstall the program. It should notify you that the action has been completed just a few moments after you touch the option and confirm it. | Turn on and unlock your Android tablet. Select the Settings icon. Select "Apps" or "Application Manager. Select Firefox. Touch "Uninstall. |
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