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Couple's counseling can be incredibly helpful after a partner has been unfaithful. Find a counselor that specializes in helping couples cope with infidelity. You and your partner should meet with them regularly to work on healing your relationship and moving forward. Your partner should be involved in the decision to go to couple's counseling. Let them know that you would like to seek professional help mending your relationship, and make them an equal and active partner in deciding which counselor is right for you. Set up a therapy schedule that works for both of you. Since you are attending as a couple, you will need to find time once a week or once every other week where you can go in together. Be considerate of your partner's schedule when you make appointments. Let the counselor know directly that you are there to work past infidelity. Understand that recovery will take time, but let your therapist know you are looking for long-term solutions. Open and honest communication will be essential to helping rebuild trust between you and your partner. Stay in touch with your partner, and be honest about your feelings and your daily activities. If your partner lets you know that they want more communication about where you are and what you are doing, be understanding and work out a plan to check in with them. Communicate honestly with your partner about your everyday thoughts and feelings. Allow yourself to be emotional and express struggle or regret if that is what you are feeling. Equally as important, allow your partner the chance to communicate. Engage them in conversation, make an effort to not only listen but truly internalize and work to understand what they are saying. Actively listen by repeating back what you hear them say. You and your partner will likely fight as you try to move forward. It is important that you try to work past confrontation, though, rather than fighting to win. Try not to bring up old arguments or unrelated subjects, as this will likely only upset your partner further. Try to fight fair with your partner. Focus on the issue at hand and avoid bringing in other issues. Keep your calm, and discuss specific instances and your emotional responses, rather than making broad generalizations about your relationship. Come to a concrete resolution. Don't assume that a fight is resolved simply because you or your partner starts to run out of energy. Even if the two of you aren't on the same page, it is important to come to a real resolution that you both agree to so that you can move forward. | Start therapy. Open lines of communication. Work past confrontation. |
Experienced players won't throw a rock for their first move, so you should lead with scissors. This way you can beat their paper or tie if they also lead with scissors. Experienced players also think that beginners would most likely set down a rock so they would obviously do paper. And scissors beats paper so that would be a good move. If your opponent won a round, you have to predict whether they would use that move again, or if they would do a different one depending on their level on skill. Beginner- Probably the same move. Medium- They would most likely pull a rock. Expert- Most likely scissors, or whatever move you used last time. They want to surprise you so for example, if you did scissors and they beat you with rock, chances are they're doing scissors next so prepare to do rock. For example, if your opponent just beat you with a rock, you should switch your next move to paper to beat the rock that your opponent will likely use again. Opponents often have tells in the way they position their hands that will let you know what move they might be thinking about. For example, a tucked thumb in the crook of the index finger suggests that your opponent will throw rock. A loose hand is usually going to result in paper. A hand that has the first two fingers loose is likely going to be scissors. Tell your opponent that you’re going to use a rock move. Telling your opponent your next move will have them thinking that you won't actually throw that move. Then when you do actually throw that move, you’ll have a greater chance of beating them since they weren't expecting it. But, if you keep doing it, they'll figure it out. Maybe once or twice, but no more. If you're not playing an experienced player, they'll probably think you're actually throwing what you announced. For example, tell your opponent you’re going to throw a rock. Since your opponent thinks you won't actually lead with a rock, they’ll assume you’re going to play paper or scissors. Your opponent will then likely play scissors or rock to beat your paper or scissors. Then when you play rock, you either beat their scissors or draw a stalemate to their rock. In either case, you don't lose! If your opponent is repeatedly losing they’re more likely to throw rock, since this is symbolically a very aggressive option that players rely on when losing. On the other hand, paper is seen as the most passive move so you won't expect this from an opponent who's losing. When you’re at a loss of what to do, throw paper. Because scissors is the statistically least often thrown move, and because rock is the most often thrown move, paper is the best way to go. Paper will beat rock, which is the most commonly thrown move. Scissors can beat paper, but because it's the least often thrown move the chances of losing are much less likely. | Play scissors or rock in the first round. Switch moves if you lose. Look for tells. Announce your throw. Watch for your opponent’s frustration. Go for paper to win by statistics. |
Here is the list broken down by type; see Things You’ll Need for additional dimensions and sizes. Tools: Circular saw, jigsaw, hammer, tape measure, square, and drill with bits Fasteners: Wood screws, eye bolts Lumber: Fifteen 1x4 in. (25.4x102 mm) boards as long as the width of your swing; one 2x6 in (51x152 mm) board that is 8 feet (2.4 m). (2.44 m) long. A pair of metal sawhorses with a sheet of plywood work great as a makeshift table, but any flat surface that provides a workspace at a comfortable working height will do. | Gather all the tools, fasteners, and lumber you need for the project. Set a table up to work on. |
We usually think of luck as something that's out of our control, expecting something or someone to descend on us from the clouds and improve life for us. But fortune and fame don't come to the passive. Waiting around for luck instead of creating it for yourself can create negativity and resentment, forcing you to see other people's good fortune as the result of good luck rather than good choices. Think of luck as an emotion, more than a certificate or a ticket that gains you access to some exclusive club. Just as you decide to be happy, you can decide to be lucky and become willing to change your behaviors and create opportunities for success yourself, rather than waiting for changes to happen. If you're busy waiting for things to be perfect, you're going to wait a long time. Learn to recognize opportunities when they arise and improve your chances by embracing the opportunities you do have. If you get a big project at work you feel unprepared to tackle, you could either consider that a stroke of bad luck, gripe to your coworkers, and make excuses for yourself, or you could consider it an opportunity to shine in a big way. Think of it less as having to do with luck and more as an opportunity to succeed. As you get older, it becomes easier to become stuck in your ways. Repetition and habit is comfortable, but learning to accept the possibility of making change, even small change, will keep you receptive to opportunities and luck that presents itself. Learn to take criticism and to use it as an opportunity for improvement. If your boss criticizes something you worked hard on, consider yourself lucky. You know how to do better next time. If you bomb on a date that goes horribly, use the experience as a dress rehearsal for your next date. What seemed to go wrong? What can you do differently next time? " When something goes right for you, embrace it. Keep yourself humble, but learn to enjoy little wins and little successes to keep yourself positive, motivated, and happy. "Wins" don't even have to be a big deal. Maybe you made the best spaghetti bolognese you've ever made last night for dinner, or maybe you're feeling proud for getting out and going for a run when you didn't really feel like it. Celebrate! Don't compare your success to the success of others. It's easy to get down on yourself by minimizing your successes, saying, "Yeah, so I got a bonus at work. My friend Bill invented the most popular iPhone app of all time." So what's that got to do with you? Over time, we've learned to make automatic decisions and reactions that keep us locked in feedback loops of behavior. We're often not conscious of the decisions we make, and certain status-quo elements of our life that may seem unchangeable are really easy fixes, once you recognize your behavior patterns. Maybe you always turn down after work drinks. Give it a shot next week. If you always feel the need to head out with your coworkers as soon as 5 o'clock rolls around, consider heading to the gym instead and lifting weights for an hour or two. Identify your patterns and shake them up. Lucky people are people we all like to be around, because the wealth seems to benefit everyone. Become the kind of person people want to get a piece of by being more positive and generous with the success you do have. Make a point of congratulating others when they do a job well, or when something good comes their way. A little note of congrats can go a long way. Volunteer your skills, even with small things. If you're wondering why nobody is clamoring at your door to help you move, try to remember all the moves you've flaked out on over the years. Next time, volunteer your afternoon and your truck and see if your luck doesn't change. | Define luck for yourself. Take advantage of opportunities. Be open to change. Embrace "small wins. Avoid behavior loops. Be positive and generous with your time. |
The job title might seem like an insignificant detail when you’re writing a job posting, but it's the first thing candidates will see, and it will help them determine whether to click on the posting or to pass it over. Keep the title short and to-the-point, and avoid using uncommon words or phrases, as this will often cause your job to show up lower in a candidate's job search. For example, "Entry-Level Architect" is a simple title that tells applicants exactly what they need to know. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a server for a restaurant, a post with a title like “Cheerful Team Member” might get overlooked in a search. It would be better to say something like “Day Shift Server.” You can get more creative in the body of the posting, if you want. Most job hunters will scan ads quickly first, then decide whether they want to read through more carefully. Big blocks of text can be overwhelming, and it might cause some candidates to pass over a posting. Make your ad easier on the eye by breaking it down into different sections with subheadings. Some good headings to use are: Job Description Duties Qualifications Experience Application Process After the job description and qualifications, other information may or may not be necessary, depending on the job. Some popular information to include in job postings is: Pay or salary range. Some may opt to say "Compensation based on experience" if they haven't finalized a pay range. Whether this is a part time or full time position. Whether or not this position includes the potential for promotion. Different jobs may have different application processes, and you should include instructions for applying. You may want a resume emailed to you with a specific subject line in the email, or you may prefer that the applicant apply through a third-party site. Whatever the process, include clear instructions so applicants know exactly what to do. This can often be as simple as a single line at the end of the job posting. If you want to ensure candidates have read the entire posting, you could include a special instruction for applying, like, "At the end of your email, answer the following question: 'If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would you choose?'" Like with any piece of writing, your ad should be carefully reviewed and proofread before you post it. Any spelling or grammar errors will make your company look unprofessional, and could discourage more qualified candidates from applying. You should also have at least one other person read it to make sure it's an effective ad. It can sometimes help to set the ad aside for a few hours, then return to it for proofreading. After putting the ad together, it's time to post it. Where you specifically post the ad might depend on who your ideal candidate is, so keep the following in mind: More general sites like Craigslist usually have less skilled and specialized jobs posted. Sites like Monster or Indeed also have general postings, but also more specialized ones. For highly skilled jobs, you might want to look into professional periodicals or websites. For example, postings for history professors are usually placed on the American Historical Association's website. You could also use LinkedIn to advertise your job. This way, you can see people's qualifications right off the bat. | Start the ad with a job title that specifically describes the position. Break the ad down into subsections. List other relevant information about the job. Include application instructions. Proofread the ad. Post the ad. |
There are several methods of feeding fish during your absence. The length of your vacation will impact your choice but it is always a good idea to have someone check now and then, especially if the electricity goes off in your area (which only a neighbor will know about). Get a vacation feeder and fill the compartments with the correct food for your fish. The feeder will automatically release food into the water according to a schedule that you program into it. This method is only suitable for fish that take pellet and flake like foods, as it will not hold bloodworms and other live foods. Freeze-dried bloodworms are available. Put feeder fish of varied sizes in the tank. It is key to put different sized feeder fish into the tank as the predator will eat some first, and some later, according to size. Do not put live worms into the tank as they will foul up your water. Use a feeder block. Go to your local pet store and buy a suitable feeder block for your fish. It's best to experiment with a few before you go away, as some fish will reject certain feeder blocks. Place the block into the bottom of the fish tank on the day you go away. If you are going away for a long time, organize for someone to come replace the feeder block every 5 to 7 days. Have someone come over and feed your fish. This is the best method, especially if your fish are picky eaters, but make sure that they have enough time to feed your fish, and know how, when and what to feed them. With some fish you could place a large clump of vegetables in the tank with a weight, and they would eat it over time. Even if you don't like zucchini, it's possible your fish will. It is possible to satisfy two of the groups, as omnivores can eat carnivore and herbivore's food. Still, if you have different groups of fish diets in your tank, all with their own special food, it would be best to get someone who can spend enough time to make sure each group is satisfied. Fish like Bichirs and spiny eels tend to crawl out of holes in your tank, so make sure there are no escape points where the fish could get out. If you have a pond and need to prepare it for the winter, now would not be the time to leave. | Know your options. Provide live plants or vegetables. Combine these methods to care for a variety of fish. Cover your tank securely. |
Many people insist on including diced okra to ogbono soup. Rinse and trim the stems from 2 cups (200 g) of okra and dice them into fine pieces. Stir the diced okra into the soup when you add the spinach. Avoid overcooking the okra or it will lose its bright color and become mushy. To add a rich umami flavor to the soup, stir in 1/2 cup (228 g) of ground locust bean seasoning after you've added the meats and fish. Locust beans are legumes so they'll also add protein to the soup. Buy ground locust bean (iru) online or from your local African grocer. If you love egusi soup and can't decide whether to make egusi or ogbono soup, include 2/3 cup (115 g) of ground egusi. Egusi is made by grinding dried melon seeds which give the soup protein, fat, and flavor. Heat the ground egusi in the palm oil with the ground ogbono until both dissolve. Check with your local African grocer to buy egusi or search for it online. If you want to add extra flavor and heat to the ogbono soup, dice 1 onion and sauté it with the palm oil. Stir and cook the onions for about 5 minutes before you stir in the ground ogbono. Dice 1 or 2 scotch bonnet peppers and stir them into the soup when you add the meat. For an even spicier soup, add up to 4 diced peppers. | Add diced okra. Include ground locust bean (iru). Use ground egusi. Add onions and peppers. Finished. |
This is especially true for things like lipstick and eyeliner that can transfer bacteria into your body through your mouth or eyes. Applying makeup with the same brush over and over again can cause bacteria to grow, which can lead to infections. Cosmetics can also degrade and go bad over time, especially once they're open. Depending on your eyeliner, you should probably use it within three to six months. | Avoid sharing beauty products. Only use new cosmetics. Finished. |
Go to https://www.gmail.com/ in your preferred web browser. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're already logged into Gmail on your computer. If you aren't logged in, click Sign In and enter your email address and password. This button is on the left side of the inbox, just below the "Gmail" heading. A blank email form will appear on the right side of the inbox. Enter your recipient's email address in the "To" field, add a subject in the "Subject" field (optional), and type in your email's body text in the blank field below the "Subject" area. It's at the bottom of the "New Message" window. This will bring up a window from which you can add files that are on your computer. If you would prefer to attach a photo from Google Drive, instead click the triangular Google Drive icon. Go to the location on your computer where the photo is stored, then double-click it. To upload multiple photos, hold down the Control key and click each photo you want to upload, then click Open. It's in the bottom-left corner of the New Message window. This will send your email--and the attached photos--to your recipient. | Open Gmail. Click COMPOSE. Compose your email's text. Click the paperclip icon. Select a photo to upload. Click Send. |
A professional waxing will work more or less the same way as if you were doing it yourself or having a friend help you. The level of pain is likely to be roughly the same. Professionals may be able to work more quickly than amateur assistants and, depending the service you use, you may be in a more comfortable environment than you would be at home. Back waxing fees will vary by location. $40-$70 for just the back is typical — costs will be higher if extra areas are waxed. This option uses a precisely-controlled medical laser to burn individual hair roots. Multiple treatments are usually needed over time to get permanent results. Some limited hair regrowth can occur over time, though multiple sessions make this less likely. This procedure tends to cost about $400-$500 per session. One advantage of laser treatments is that they allow the option of "thinning out" patches of hair, rather than removing all of it. This option uses a small electrical probe to individually shock each hair follicle. Electrolysis is truly permanent — once each cell is treated, it is very rare that hair will regrow. However, since each hair follicle must be treated individually, it can be very time-consuming. This procedure costs about $40 per treatment, but a large area like your back may require many treatments. | Get a professional waxing. Consider laser treatment. Consider electrolysis. |
Try to pick leaves near the top of the plant to trim off. That will encourage the plant to grow outward rather than upward. When you look at a dill plant, you'll see many tiny stems going off the main branch, each with little fern-like fingers on it. Each of these tiny stems is a leaf. If you just want a bit of dill for your dinner, you can simply use your fingers to remove a few branches. They are soft enough that you shouldn't have trouble pulling them off this way. This doesn't hurt the plant as long as your careful not to yank it so much that it pulls out of the ground. Some plants don't like pruning at certain times of the season. However, with dill, you can prune or harvest it any time it is green and growing. However, you may want to wait for it to mature before you prune it heavily. It usually takes about 8 weeks from to grow from seed to a mature plant. When you're pruning or harvesting, try not to cut more than 1/3 of the plant off. You want to leave enough leaves on the plant that it still has a chance to gather the sun it needs. If you cut too much, your plant could wither. During the growing season, it's a good idea to pinch off flowers as they come in. That keeps the plant growing. If you let the plant go to seed, it will generally die off. Pinch the stem where the flower's branch meets another branch. Nip it just above the joint. Dill flowers are tiny and yellow. They cluster in rings near the top of the plant. At the end of the season, you can either harvest the seeds or let the plant reseed itself. Reseeding just means you let the plant drop its seeds in the ground so it comes back next year. | Trim leaves from the top to encourage bushier growth. Pinch off small branches here and there for flavoring your food. Prune or harvest all throughout the season. Leave at least 2/3 of the plant when pruning. Pinch off flowers to keep the plant from going to seed. |
Peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and sandalwood are oils recommended to best fight a headache. Chamomile is known for its pain relieving and muscle relaxing properties. Lavender is also a mighty pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. As each plant has a different effect on the body, if one plant type does not work to get rid of your headache, use a different one or a blend of two to find the most effective remedy for you. Aromatherapy goes far deeper into the healing qualities of plants than just their scent. As the oils soak into the skin, they begin to heal in many ways, both physically and psychologically. When using essential oils on your skin, always mix it with a carrier oil. Essential oils, on their own, can burn the skin. Almond oil, avocado, coconut, apricot kernel, and sesame oils are commonly used carrier oils. Mix a small amount for immediate use. You can place a few drops of carrier oil with a drop of essential oil in the palm of your hand, mix the 2 with your fingertip or rub your hands together and apply the mix to the affected part of the body. Combine the oils ahead of time. Dilute the essential oil in a bottle with your carrier oil to have on hand for when you need it. A good recipe for massage is 12 drops of essential oil and a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented lotion. For your headache, apply the essential oil at one or some of the key points of your body that are effected by the pain. Rub the oils into your temples, scalp, around the base of your scalp and neck, and down onto your shoulders. Make a compress. Place a few drops of the oil onto a warm or cold cloth to make a compress for your head or neck. You can also wet the cloth with a mix or 2 cups hot or cold water with 10 drops of oil. Add about 8 drops of the oil to a warm bath so you can bask in the healing properties. Soak in the bath for 15 - 30 minutes. Place water in an aroma lamp with about 12 drops of essential oil. Light the candle underneath to heat up the mixture and surround yourself with the healing scent. Drop a few drops of the healing mixture onto your pillow so you can be breathing in the health benefits of the plants while you sleep. Place the oils in a diffuser. Run the machine up to three times a day for 15 - 20 minutes each time. Inhale the oils to get rid of your headache. Fill a large bowl with hot water. Place 3 - 5 drops of essential oil in the bowl. With a towel over your head, lean over the bowl and breathe in the steam for five minutes. | Find pure, 100 percent essential oils for headache relief. Apply the oils to the skin. Massage the oil into your skin. Inhale the oils. |
Yarn, of course, comes in a wide variety of colors. Which colors you choose vastly changes how your final blanket, pillow, or other creation will look. Carefully choose your colors to get the effect you want. Get the "gypsy" look by pairing red, dark purple, pink, yellow, bright blue and spring green. Get the "old country" look by making bright squares but putting them together with a black border. Get a classic American look by combining, white, red, blue, and pale yellow. If you don't want the granny square look but you want to still use the method to get a fast blanket, use only two colors (white and blue, for example) to create a more subtle look. . Once you know your colors, you'll want to pick out a good yarn in the best material for you. If you're making a blanket for a baby, use the softest yarn possible. If making something more durable, such as a pet-bed cover, use acrylic. The size of the hook should always be stated in the pattern you want to use or listed for the weight of yarn you purchased. If you're worried about the hook size, do a test patch with a few rows of double crochet. If you have thicker yarn, use a thicker hook, and if you have thinner yarn use a thinner hook. | Choose a color scheme. Obtain yarn of your choice Obtain an appropriately sized crochet hook to use. |
Rather than writing complete sentences, or even complete words, create a form of shorthand to make note-taking easier. This will help you to take note quickly and keep up with the lecture, rather than trying to transcribe everything the professor or speaker says. Make sure that you’ll be able to understand your notes later! It is important to write down key points from the lecture. This does not mean writing everything word for word. It means that you need to focus on the most meaningful information, namely drawing out the points that matter and the points that sum up the gist of each section of the lecture. Focus on key ideas, definitions, and descriptive phrases to help you remember the subject. For example, if the lecture is based on a specific battle in history, try to write down the date, the major players involved (who was fighting who, and who their leaders were), and the overall outcome of the struggle. In the margin of your notes, write keywords or use signs that will draw you to the points quickly when you are re-reading the lecture notes. This does two things – it immediately creates a quick connection in your mind to the point and it makes it very easy to find the key points when you revise or write using the notes. If there is a handout for the lecture, try to highlight the important details. Come up with techniques for organizing different types of information. For example, you may underline names and dates, put stars next to definitions, or put boxes around example problems. This will help you reference quickly and better study for different types of tests. If you can formulate questions aimed at the subject matter as you are listening, this will help to solidify the information in your mind. Whether or not you get to ask these questions of the lecturer, you are learning a key skill that will be useful for the rest of your life. Asking questions enables you to explore the information further and forces you to examine the information you are receiving in a more active manner. | Develop your shorthand. Jot down main ideas. Take strategic notes. Write questions as you listen. |
Your brain needs sleep so it can refresh itself, process all that information it took in that day, and gear up for the next day. If you don't sleep, your grades will suffer, you'll be in bad moods, and your body starts shutting down. Aim for a solid 8 or 9 hours a night. Sleep not only affects performance, but it also affects general understanding. The less sleep you have, the less your brain can even grasp the simplest of things. Aim for your first meal to be full of protein. Breakfast provides the energy and nutrition for you to begin your day, be successful in the classroom and maintain proper development. Protein and fiber-rich foods will provide you with the most energy. Stay away from empty breakfasts, like donuts and sugary cereals. Sure, you'll have an initial sugar rush, but that'll go away soon enough and you'll crash by 3rd period. And you'll be starving well before lunchtime! This may seem like a no-brainer, but many students are too afraid or don't care enough. You're not dumb if you're asking for help – you are actually being smart. Ask for help when it comes to homework, quizzes, and tests. If your teachers, parents, and tutors know you're trying your best, they'll want to help you through whatever it is you're facing. Ask for help when it comes to your general morale. High school is tough and it's easy to get stressed out. If your class load is hard to bear, talk to your teachers and counselor about it. They may have ideas to make it easier on you. You're only young once. College only gets more intense, so make sure you always leave time for a bit of fun. Set every Saturday night aside for friends, family, or just time to relax, kick back, and do whatever it is you feel like doing. If you don't, you'll burn out! Fun is a necessary part of good grades. If you're miserable, not sleeping, and have no social life, there's no way you'll enjoy high school! Make time for fun so you can stay happy, focused, and do your best. | Get plenty of sleep. Eat a good breakfast every day. Ask for help when you need it. Make time for fun. |
Use proper grammar, a broad vocabulary, avoid contractions and colloquialisms, and enunciate when you speak. This will make you come across as classy and elegant, a real lady. If you aren't in the habit of speaking well like this, practice while you are alone, possibly in front of a mirror. Do not feel like you have to take on a different accent in order to sound more elegant. The accent is rarely as much of a problem as vocabulary and grammar. Do not get overly emotional, either very sad (dramatic crying) or angry (yelling at people and making a scene). This will undo every bit of elegance in an instant. Instead, be calm and relaxed. Remember: if you're not going to die (and neither is anyone else) it's probably not that big a deal. Breathe and take things one step at a time. If you find yourself unable to stay calm, excuse yourself and go somewhere private until you calm down. Like not getting too emotional, you should also give off an air of not caring. This will make you seem more classy and elegant. Getting overly excited or enthusiastic can easily make you seem child-like and immature. Don't be passive-aggressive or sarcastic when things go wrong. Just get through all situations with perfect politeness. Treat everyone as if your grandmother were watching you and there was a nice piece of candy in it for you. Walk like a supermodel no matter where you are or how you're dressed. Take care not to fall or trip when walking in high heels. Don't try to dance above your skill level. If you want to improve your grace, then practice walking in heels, up and down stairs, etc. You can also practice your hand and leg movements in a full length mirror. Of course you don't have to actually be confident (for a lot of people, it's mostly an act) but act as confident as you can. Tell yourself you're beautiful, intelligent, and that you know what you're doing...because you are and you do! Project confidence out to others by not constantly apologizing, for pursuing the things that you want, even if they aren't popular, Real ladies have perfect manners. Practice good manners as you go about your day and especially when you eat. Don't ever burp or fart in public. Hold doors open for others and wait your turn for services. Drive courteously. And of course, eat without making a mess or being gross. Don't act dumb just for the sake of it. Sometimes people act dumb to stand out. While you may stand out that way, it won't be in a way you want! Be careful also not to act like you know everything about every subject. Talk about subjects you truly know about or say you don't know much about the topic. Your honesty will be appreciated. | Speak exceptionally well. Stay calm at all times. Act like you don't care. Be polite to everyone you meet, whether you think they deserve it or not. Be as graceful as you can be. Be confident and act confident. Have excellent manners. Be intelligent. |
Begin by centering a 5 foot (1.5 m) stick near the top of a 6 to 8 foot (1.8 to 2.4 m) stick, rake handle or garden pole. This creates the shoulders of the scarecrow. Fasten the shorter stick in place using a screwdriver and screw, some twine, or hot glue. Dress your scarecrow with an old plaid shirt, using the horizontal stick for his arms. Button the shirt up the front, then tie the arm ends and bottom of the shirt using twine or wire. Strategically stuff the shirt to fill out your scarecrow. Straw, hay, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips and rags are all acceptable stuffing materials. Try to avoid using newspaper to stuff your scarecrow, however, as rainfall may cause it to become soggy and shapeless. Use extra stuffing to give your scarecrow a potbelly if desired. Make a hole in the seat of the overalls for the vertical stick to pass through. Put the overalls on the scarecrow, placing the straps on the shoulders. Tie the cuffs with twine or wire. Fill out the legs of the overalls using the same stuffing as you used for the shirt. Old fashioned scarecrows had straw sticking out the cuffs of the shirt sleeves, but to make a more realistic human form, you can use old work gloves or gardening gloves. Fill the gloves with enough stuffing to keep them in shape, tuck in the ends of the shirt sleeves, then secure with wire or twine. Stick the cuffs of the pants into the tops of some old work boots, or other shoes. Secure using either string sewn into each component, or hot melt glue. Alternatively, try using double sided tape, such as carpet tape, to attach the boots. Whatever method you use, make sure the attachment is secure, or your scarecrow will lose his feet. | Build the frame. Put the shirt on. Stuff the shirt. Put the overalls on. Give him hands. Give him feet. |
If wine is corked, it will have an odor that you wouldn't expect from a good wine. It may smell musty, or like dank towels, wet dog, wet cardboard or newspaper. Note that your first sniff is more reliable than later sniffs. Trust your first whiff! Wine becomes corked when it is exposed to TCA or "2,4,6-Trichloroanisole", a naturally occurring compound that may be found in the cork of the wine bottle. If the wine has only been exposed to a small amount of TCA, it may be difficult to decide for sure whether or not it is corked by smelling it alone. The taste of the wine will be dull and will not exhibit any fruit characteristics. Some people also describe corked wine as tasting astringent. A wine that is only slightly corked may lack aroma and have very little taste. If you did taste it, and it is corked, the taste was probably quite unenjoyable. It may have even tasted reminiscent of paint thinner. Rinse your mouth out with water, and open up a new bottle. This allows the host to see if the wine is fit for consumption and prevents pouring the wine into many glasses before a discovery that the wine is not fit for drinking. Return your corked wine to the store you purchased it from for a replacement or a refund. If you are in a restaurant and you purchase a bottle of wine, make sure the waiter allows you to taste the wine before serving any other guests at the table. If the wine seems a bit off to you, don't just assume that it must be corked. There may be other culprits that have ruined the taste of your wine. Oxidized wine is wine that has been exposed to oxygen, which has caused the wine to taste flat and lifeless, and even a bit vinegary. If your wine tastes this way (think of the way a flat soda tastes in comparison to a fresh one, as the concept is similar), then there is a good chance that it has simply oxidized. The color of the wine (if it is white) will also have changed to a dull yellow or brownish color. Maderized wine is wine that has been overheated, perhaps as a result of storage or during transport. This wine will taste reminiscent of almonds or candied fruits, and the cork may be pushed a bit out of the bottle. This occurs because of the expansion that occurs when the wine becomes too warm. It is also possible that the wine has refermented. Although wine is a product of fermentation, sometimes excess yeast can interact with the wine once it is bottled, creating a fizzy taste. | Smell the wine. Taste the wine. Always test the wine before allowing it to be served to others. Avoid confusing corked wine with other problems. |
You'll need a swim cap, pantyhose, or some sort of hat that will cover around your hairline. If you have a manikin head, great! Throw it on there. Otherwise, you may have to trust your eyeballing skills. This is ultimately up to you. The longer the hair you want, the longer your pieces of yarn should be. Raggedy Andy has hair somewhere between 6 and 10 inches (15 and 25 cm) long. After your yarn is cut, take one piece of yarn, tie a knot on both ends, and set it aside. This will be your control, or a length example. If you run out of yarn, you'll be able to cut more with this piece, matching the length. If you're making a split-colored wig, only draw a line over half of the base. It's best to start from the bottom, but you can really start anywhere. The mobility of the base allows you to hold it from all positions. If you started on top, flip the yarn to other side of head or tie up to see the under layers better. If you want your wig to be a thick, full set of hair, your pieces and lines will need to be very close together. If you're less concerned, draw glue lines with about an inch or two (2.5 - 5 cm) apart and place your pieces of yarn as you see fit. Style the yarn once dried! | Prepare your cap on the ball/head. Cut your yarn in generous lengths. Make a small, thick line of glue on the base of the head. Apply the yarn pieces side-by-side until the entire wig is covered completely. |
Simple puzzles like crosswords can help your brain do some basic work. These are easy to fit into your day. You can even find some for free online. Large, complex puzzles give your brain a stronger workout. These can sometimes take several days to a week to finish but they're worth the effort. This doesn't just mean a puzzle in the traditional sense either. Check out Japanese pocket puzzles for a serious brain teaser that you can do while you're killing time. Chess is an incredibly strategic and tactical game. Few puzzles surpass chess in working out your brain. Chess is simple to learn and easy to play. Look into joining a chess club in your area to get more opportunities to play and learn from more experienced players. Did you know that playing video games in moderation may actually make you smarter? Puzzle solving games like Mario, Zelda, Scribblenauts, and Myst are like a good cardio workout for your brain, helping you to become a better, more creative problem solver, and a faster thinker. | Do daily crosswords and puzzles. Progress to more involved puzzles. Consider playing chess. Play video games in moderation. |
This title should reflect the focus of your review. Decide between a declarative title, descriptive title, or interrogative title. Under the title, place a complete citation of the article in the proper style. Go to the next line to begin your essay. Don't skip a line between the citation and first sentence. For example, in MLA, a citation may look like: Duvall, John N. "The (Super)Marketplace of Images: Television as Unmediated Mediation in DeLillo's White Noise." Arizona Quarterly 50.3 (1994): 127-53. Print. Start your review by referring to the title and author of the article, the title of the journal, and the year of publication in the first paragraph. For example: The article, "Condom use will increase the spread of AIDS," was written by Anthony Zimmerman, a Catholic priest. The introduction of the article review will have the identification sentence. It will also mention the central themes of the article and the arguments and claims of the author. You also need to state the author's thesis. Sometimes, the thesis has multiple points. The thesis may not be clearly stated in the article, so you may have to determine the thesis yourself. Don't: make statements in the first person ("I").Do: give an overall impression of the article using the third person and a formal, academic style. Your introduction should only be 10-25% of your review. End the introduction with your thesis. Your thesis should address the above issues. For example: Although the author has some good points, his article is biased and contains some misinterpretation of data from others’ analysis of the effectiveness of the condom. Express the main points, arguments, and findings of the article in your own words, referring to your summary for assistance. Show how the article supports its claims. Make sure to include the article's conclusions. This may be done in several paragraphs, although the length will depend on requirements established by your instructor or publisher. Don't: cover specific examples, statistics, or background information familiar to experts in the field.Do: capture the main points of each section, as space allows. Use direct quotes from the author sparingly. Review the summary you have written. Read over your summary several times to ensure that your words are an accurate description of the author's article. Use your outline of opinions to write several paragraphs explaining how well the author addressed the topic. Express your opinion about whether the article was a clear, thorough, and useful explanation of the subject. This is the core of your article review. Evaluate the article's contribution to the field and the importance to the field. Evaluate the main points and arguments in the article. Decide if the author's points help her argument. Identify any biases. Decide if you agree with the writer, then provide sufficient support as to why or why not. End by suggesting which audiences would benefit from reading the article. Don't: fill your review with a long list of unrelated critiques.Do: tie your grievances and praise together into a coherent argument, forming your own thesis. Support your critique with evidence from the article or other texts. The summary portion is very important for your critique. You must make the author's argument clear in the summary section for your evaluation to make sense. Remember, this is not where you say if you liked the article or not. You are assessing the significance and relevance of the article. Use a topic sentence and supportive arguments for each opinion. For example, you might address a particular strength in the first sentence of the opinion section, followed by several sentences elaborating on the significance of the point. In a paragraph, summarize the main points of the article, as well as your opinions about its significance, accuracy, and clarity. If relevant, also comment on implications for further research or discussion in the field. This should only be about 10% of your overall essay. For example: This critical review has evaluated the article "Condom use will increase the spread of AIDS" by Anthony Zimmerman. The arguments in the article show the presence of bias, prejudice, argumentative writing without supporting details, and misinformation. These points weaken the author's arguments and reduce his credibility. Reread the review. Look for grammar, mechanics, and usage mistakes. Make sure to cut any extra, unneeded information. Make sure you have identified and discussed the 3-4 key issues in the article. | Come up with a title. Cite the article. Identify the article. Write the introduction. Summarize the article. Write your critique. Conclude the article review. Proofread. |
Look at various styles of nose piercing, and decide what you want. For your first home piercing, consider a simple stud or a nose ring. Think about how you're going to look with this piercing, and make sure that you know exactly what you want. Consider getting your nose pierced professionally. A professional job is usually a much safer, cleaner, and less painful experience. If you pierce your nose at home, you risk bleeding, infection, or a botched job. On the other hand, it can be fulfilling to do the piercing yourself. You can find piercing studs, rings, and bars in jewelry stores, tattoo parlors, and novelty shops. Try searching online if you know exactly what you want. Make sure that you're buying sterile, unused jewelry, and consider starting with something small. Make sure you have the right size, length, and thickness. Do not use a ring, an earring, or anything that has been used before. Be aware that some people have allergies to certain metals. Nickel allergies are the most common metal allergy, and may cause a painful rash. Gold, cobalt, and chromate are other common sources of metal allergy. If your skin looks cracked or blistered after the piercing, you should remove the piercing and see a doctor as soon as possible. Consider using titanium jewelry, or stainless steel – anything that will not easily corrode. Look for metals that are free of nickel: 14-24 karat yellow gold, sterling silver, copper, or platinum. Polycarbonate plastic is usually safe to use. If you try to pierce over (or near) an infected skin blemish, the piercing itself will face a higher risk of infection. Thus, if you have any acne or blackheads, wait a few days or weeks until the rash recedes. Wash your face regularly, and consider using a pore-cleansing (or medicated) facial scrub. Be sure to use a fresh needle; if it isn't pre-packaged, then you can't be sure that it hasn't been used before. Use a hollow needle – these are more effective. Use a thin gauge, between 20G (.81mm) and 18G (1.0mm), and make sure that the hole is not smaller in diameter than your jewelry. Take the needle out of the packaging, when you are ready, and be sure to sterilize it before you put it into your skin. A safety pin, a pushpin, an earring, or a sewing needle will make the piercing more prone to infection; it can be hard to properly sterilize these objects. The point may also be too dull to pierce, which can tear the tissue and put too much stress on the piercing. Don't set the needle down anywhere, lest it gets contaminated. If you must set it down, use a clean tissue or a sterilized tray. . This includes the needle, the jewelry, and any other tools that you will handle during the piercing process. Soak the needle in rubbing alcohol, and then boil it in hot water. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, and then put on latex gloves. Do not touch anything that has not been sterilized. Change the gloves every time you touch your nose. Put on a fresh pair of gloves just before you do the actual piercing. Use a sharpie to make a small dot on your skin where you want the stud to go. Look in the mirror and make sure that it's right. If the mark is too low or too high, wash it away and adjust it. Draw and redraw the mark until you are completely satisfied. | Envision your piercing. Buy the jewelry. Wait until your skin is clear. Prepare the needle. Sterilize everything Mark your nose. |
You can check out which route you want online and print out directions. However, you can also buy a pocket-sized map at most bookstores and even convenience stores to make it easier on yourself. You can use the Metropolitan Transport Authority's trip planner at http://www.mta.info/nyct. For instance, you can put in your departing address, landmark, or station name and the address, landmark, or station name of where you want to go. You can select just the bus or the bus plus the subway to get you there, as well as a departure time. Then the system will return itineraries that will get you where you need to go. Work out which buses you need to take and where you need to change buses. You want to know before you get on the bus so you don't get lost or get off at the wrong stop. If you use the trip planner online, it will tell you where you need to change buses. If you're just using a map, find the bus stop where your route meets the route that goes to your destination. That's where you'll change buses. Sometimes, you can find a direct route, too. Figure out where your first bus stop is based on the route you've planned and head that direction. Look for a bus shelter, or at the very least, a round, blue sign that has a bus and the route number on it. The bus stops will be listed as part of your route when you look it up. Plus, you can look at a map of bus routes to locate bus stops. Just because you're at the right bus stop doesn't mean that every bus is the one you need. Buses from different routes will stop at the same bus stop, so check to make sure you're getting on the right bus. | Get a map. Figure out your route. Find the bus stop. Check the bus number as the bus pulls up. |
Get the shoes on your feet, preferably with socks, and walk around for no more than 10 minutes. This is just to get them prepped. If the shoe permits, bend it upwards and downwards a few times. Heating the shoe will expand the material, especially if it's leather, making it more supple. Use a hair drier, turned to a hot (but maybe not hottest) setting, and heat the shoe up for 2 to 3 minutes. If you don't have a hair drier, try placing your shoes next to an indoor heater, or even directly out in the sun. Some heat is better than no heat. Wear them around for another 10 minutes, walking, sitting, or even running. Your shoes will be tangibly more comfortable after a couple heat treatments. | Wear the shoes for 10 minutes. Take the shoes off and stretch manually. Blast the shoe with heat. Immediately after heating, wear the shoes. Repeat at least one more time. |
Check your horse for signs of discomfort such as a hollow back, pinned ears, or a sallow expression. He could be in physical pain, bucking to get rid of it. After all, horses buck for a reason. Make sure all equipment you use actually fits your horse properly. A poor fitted saddle will not only cause back pain and scarring but it can also lead to physiological fear of being ridden which can make handling and catching much harder. Get a specialist to check your saddle fits correctly get your horse's back/spine checked out too. once these two have been checked look at the bridle and the bit. If all these potential problems have been checked out then the next thing to consider is you. You need to figure out what the problem is. Is the horse getting enough exercise? Are you sure that he is not in any pain? Try watching his ears. If his ears are forward, he might just be having a good time and getting some of his energy out. If his ears are pinned back against his head, he may either be upset or somehow in distress. Sometimes horses buck or act up in order to tell you something. It's important to listen to your horse because a lot of the time he's just trying to tell you something is wrong. Another reason may be because he just has a bunch of pent-up energy – even the best horse can buck if it has lots of energy to let out. In this scenario, lunge or free lunge your horse till it gets its wiggles out. Lunging before a ride can also help. He might get his frustration and energy out before you get on and you two can have a peaceful ride. Also, thread the lunge lines through the stirrups and drive the horse around to get it used to the pressures of reins and learning what is expected of it. If he got spooked near a certain rail one time, he may buck every time he goes past it. Do some lead line work and try to calm him down about it. If he gets ornery when doing certain drills, try to limit how long you spend on those drills or give him a lot of positive encouragement when he does well. Then go through some drills or activities he enjoys. Don't push him to do frustrating activities for too long – gradually build up how long you spend on them instead. If you can't successfully sit on him without him exploding into a fit of bucks, then start out slow at a walk and build your way up. Study him and figure out when he bucks, bringing punishment and reward as needed. For example, if your horse throws a buck when you ask him to canter, express respectfully yet firmly that that was incorrect and then bring him back down to a trot. Ask again and again until he does not buck when you ask him to canter and then give him praise. Rewarding is a huge part of the training process and you must be clear to him whether or not you are pleased. Do not overlook the possibility that your horse was deliberately trained to buck. Perhaps the horse was used as a rodeo bucking horse, or perhaps a person with a grudge against a former owner taught the horse to buck as cruel revenge. You may find that much retraining is needed, or that for safety you should give up your bucking horse and get another. Horses quickly discover that bucking is a very effective method in stopping an inexperienced rider from riding them. If this problem is a reoccurring one due to lack of training, your horse probably doesn't respect you. In these cases, it is best to send your horse for re-training and get some lessons yourself or consider getting a different horse as the current one may be too much for your riding ability level. If you do decide to continue with your current horse, be aware that they may "test" you on the next ride (even if they have behaved with the trainer) so if you don't think you can handle another buck, move on. | Check all tack and equipment. Tune into how your horse is feeling. Try to notice if there is any correlation between any outside factors and when your horse bucks. Take it slow, studying his behavior with every step. Get him retrained. |
Some people have a super-hero mind, wanting to jump in and help anybody and everybody, no matter what the circumstance. But in reality, there are a lot of things you won't be capable of doing yourself, practically. In that circumstance, it is best to see if you can help them out by finding someone who can better assist. Then, you will be able to see more successful results than had you tried it yourself, and you will know that you were the one to help point them in the right direction. If your friend calls you from three hours away because of car trouble and is asking you to come pick them up, you could hop in your car and waste the next 6 hours of your life, or you could start looking up body shops in the area, or friends close by who might be more able and eager to help. . Sometimes, the best course of action is just to hop in and start helping. Don't wait to be asked for help, just volunteer. This is especially true for big jobs, like garage cleanings, or yard work, things that nobody is especially excited to do, but just need to be done. Instead of waiting around and debating, just hop in and volunteer to get started. Your willingness to work might have the effect of inspiring others to hop in and stop hemming and hawing about what to do. Be a leader. Sometimes, receiving help can be a little embarrassing, so try to put yourself in the shoes of the person you're helping and not make a big deal out of it. This is especially true if you're doing something like lend money, or get someone out of a pickle that might have been somewhat embarrassing. Don't underestimate what might be embarrassing for some people. If your buddy needed help changing a tire because he didn't know how, it might be somewhat emasculating to bring it up in front of all your friends. If he offers to tell the story as a joke, hop in, but don't volunteer the information yourself. to. If you want to be really and truly helpful to others, you need to act from the goodness of your heart, not because you want something in return. This will only lead to disappointment, resentment, and manipulative behavior, making you bitter in the long run. Acting from a place of ulterior motives only makes you less helpful in the long run. Don't push your help on people. If someone's committed to doing something solo, it's not your business to force your aid on them. Be available if they should have a change of heart. There are people out there who will take advantage of your generosity. The joy you derive from helping your fellow man is worth the risk, but such risk should be mitigated wherever possible. Use common sense. Understand your own limitations and bless you for helping. Look out for leeches. Learn to understand who actually needs your help and who might just be conning, or manipulating you. Don't be emotionally manipulated into doing too much for someone. | Figure out whether or not you're capable to actually help. Get your hands dirty Keep your help quiet. because you want to. Be careful. |
For every 3 cups (525 grams) of cooked broccoli florets, you will need: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme. Mix your seasoning in a small bowl, then add some freshly-ground black pepper to taste. Pour it over your cooked broccoli, toss to mix, then serve. Don't like garlic? Use regular salt instead. For a small bunch of cooked broccoli, about ¾-pound (340 grams), you will need: 1 chopped garlic clove, 1½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of olive oil, and 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix together your seasonings, then heat in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the steamed broccoli, toss to coat, then serve immediately. Cut the broccoli into florets first, then steam it. Drizzle some sesame oil over it, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. If you'd like, garnish the broccoli further with a sprinkle of thinly-sliced scallions. If you don't feel like going fancy, you can choose 1 or 2 seasonings from the list below, and add them to your broccoli after you have already cooked it. Here are some ideas to get you started: Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or thyme. Chopped, sliced, or minced garlic. Lemon juice, lemon zest, or lemon slices. Fill a saucepan with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon of crushed, red pepper flakes. Add some salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste, then bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cut 1 head of broccoli into florets and add it to the water. Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let the broccoli sit for 2 to 3 minutes more, then drain the water, and serve it. | Try a lemon-herb seasoning for something refreshing. Use a lemon-garlic seasoning for something more zesty. Go for sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds if you'd like a milder flavor. Try some simple seasonings. Season the broccoli while you are cooking it for something different. |
Place a thin plastic wedge against the body of the vehicle directly above, below, or to the side of the emblem. Slide the wedge beneath the badge and into the glue. You may need to do it from multiple angles to loosen the emblem sufficiently. You can then either pry the emblem off, or use another method to cut through the adhesive in the middle. If you pry the emblem off, it may break. If you intend to throw the emblems away after, this method is fine. If you would like to keep the emblems, try using another method to cut through the glue in the middle. Cut a length of fishing line or dental floss that is about eight inches long. Wrap each end around the index fingers on each of your hands, then press the line against the body of the vehicle. Slide it down behind the emblem and pull the line to the left and right in a sawing motion as it passes beneath the emblem and through the adhesive. This method offers the best chances of removing the badge completely intact. If the dental floss breaks, cut another length of it and repeat the process until you are through. . You can also use a credit card in place of a plastic wedge or wire. Slide the credit card behind the emblem and continue to work it through the softened adhesive until it is loose enough to remove. Make sure to face the credit card out, toward yourself, so the letters don't scratch the paint. If you would like to keep the emblem, try to remove as much glue as possible before pulling the emblem off. Once the emblem is off of the vehicle, spray adhesive removed on the bits of glue that remain on the body of the car. Allow the adhesive remover to sit for a minute, then wipe the area clean with a rag. You may need to apply adhesive remover more than once to remove all of the glue. | Use a plastic wedge to pry the emblem off. Cut the adhesive with dental floss or fishing line. Remove the emblem using a credit card. Spray adhesive remover on the leftover glue. |
You can go to your county elections office to request a paper copy of the Kansas voter registration application. You can also go online to download a copy of the form at http://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/voterregistration.pdf. If you download the form, you will need to print it off if you want to turn it in in person. Make sure that your writing is clear and that the boxes you check are clearly marked. If the election workers can't read your writing, your registration may be delayed. You will need to affirm you are a citizen of the United States. You will also need to answer yes or no to whether you are a resident over 18 years of age. While it is not a question on the form, remember that if you are being supervised because of a felony conviction, you are not eligible to vote. This includes your legal name, address, gender, birth date and phone number in the top part of the form. You will also need to add your driver's license number or your social security number. These will help the election office verify your residency. Check the box that indicates political party affiliation you would like to have. If you don't want to be affiliated with a political party, check the box that says "Not affiliated with a party." Fill out the location where you were last registered to vote, if you have been registered before. Look over your form to make sure that you have answered all of the questions correctly and that your personal information is correct. Your signature confirms that everything you have written on your form is the truth. Fold the form along the center line and tape it closed. You can send it in the mail to your local elections office. You can also hand deliver it to the elections office or your local Department of Motor Vehicles. If you're mailing it, find your county elections office address and write it on your form. Affix postage and mail it or bring the document to the county elections office. Your voter registration card should be sent to you in the mail. Getting the card will verify that you are officially registered to vote. Check the card for errors and return the card with changes to correct any mistakes. | Get a copy of the voter registration form. Fill out the information with blue or black ink. Answer the yes or no questions about your Kansas voter eligibility. Fill in your personal information. Sign and date the form. Mail or hand deliver your form. Wait to receive your voter registration card. |
Making a cake stand nail polish display is easy. You will just need to gather a few special items before you get started. You will need: a cake platter a plate a candlestick strong glue, such as a ceramic glue Flip your cake platter upside down. Then take your candlestick and apply some glue to the bottom of it. Center the candlestick on the bottom of your cake platter and press it into place. Hold the candlestick for about 30 seconds to ensure a strong bond. Next, take your smaller plate and hold it facing right side up. Then, apply some glue to the top of the candlestick. When you are ready, press the plate onto the candlestick so that it is centered. Press down on the plate for about 30 seconds to ensure a strong bond. Let the cake stand nail polish display dry overnight. After it has dried, you can place your nail polish collection on the upper and lower tiers. If you like, you can also paint designs or glue some glitter onto the upper plate and/or lower platter, but this is optional. Make sure that the paint/glue is dry if you decide to decorate your cake stand nail polish display. | Gather your materials. Glue the candlestick to the bottom of the cake platter. Glue the other plate to the top of the candlestick. Place your nail polish collection on the stand. |
The easiest way to help the homeless is to donate your money to a nonprofit whose mission is to serve the homeless. This ensures that social workers and professionals who best understand how to help the homeless will have the resources necessary to do their important work. Consider leaving a donation to an organization that supports the homeless in your will. You can also donate to local churches, temples, mosques, and other religious institutions that offer help to the homeless. Donating your used or new items is another easy way to help. Donate these items to local organizations that house the homeless or otherwise support them. Alternately, you could provide such things to your local homeless population directly. The best items to donate include: Winter weather clothing (such as hats, mittens, coats, and boots) New underwear and socks Travel-sized hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, etc.) Professional clothing (a hurdle to overcoming homelessness is looking presentable at job interviews) First aid items (such as Neosporin, Band-Aids, antibacterial cream, and hand sanitizer) Secondary medical items (such as sunscreen, heavy duty lotions like Bag Balm, allergy medication, and tissues) Bus passes (great for helping them get to job interviews) Linens (i.e. twin sheets, towels, pillows and pillow cases) One of the constant struggles of homelessness is finding enough to eat. Donate canned or boxed goods to your local soup kitchen or homeless shelter. Before making your donation, contact the homeless organization and find out which items they need most. Alternately, you could buy (or make) lunch for a homeless person you encounter on the street. In addition to practical items like clothes and hygiene products, you might want to provide toys for the children of homeless families. Homeless children often have few possessions of any kind, and may not have any toys at all. For adults, you might want to donate books, magazines, or other reading materials. Donating toys is an especially good idea around the holidays, when homeless kids often have few gifts to look forward to. If you cannot donate money or goods, sign up to work with a homeless organization. The sort of volunteer opportunities available to you will vary depending on the organization you contact and the organization's needs. You might be able to: Pack boxes with foods for distribution to homeless people Serve hot food at a soup kitchen Help homeless people transition to working a job and paying bills Train homeless people in a skill like gardening or playing an instrument Use your skill set to assist the homeless in other ways (for instance, by giving homeless people free haircuts or tutoring homeless kids) | Donate money. Donate items. Provide food. Donate recreational items. Volunteer your time. |
Oftentimes this will be the manager immediately above you. In any case, you should start with them, or with a more senior colleague or co-worker. They will have the experience to help you and give you the feedback you need. You should follow the norms in your office for emails. Humility goes a long way in asking for feedback, but don't be so humble that your boss or manager thinks you know nothing about your job. Rather, frame the questions in ways that show your progress on a project or task. This will let the boss know you aren't just sitting on your hands waiting for feedback. Also keep in mind the following tips. You can say, “I was working on the presentation for tomorrow when I ran into a snag with the format—I’m not sure if I’m following the company's standard. I’ve attached the presentation. Do you have any suggestions for the format? Thank you for your help with this.” Don't forget to thank them in the email. This can help you avoid overly broad feedback that is unlikely to help you at your job. Avoid yes or no questions, unless necessary. Instead focus on specific parts of a project that need work. Try not to bombard your boss or co-worker with all the possible questions you could have about your job all at once. You can say, for example, “I wasn't sure how to proceed with the Eastman file. The client hasn't responded to my emails, and since it is a high-priority assignment, I thought it best to email you to see what I should do.” If you are looking for more general feedback in the form of a review or report, request that specifically. Being polite, concise, and as specific as you can will help. For instance you could ask for a report on your efficiency or creativity. If you are asking for feedback from those who report to you, you may need to conduct an anonymous survey. If the feedback suggested you need a lot of improvement or that your work is not up to par, make sure to include a brief statement of how you’ll fix it. Give yourself time to process the emotions before immediately responding. Make sure you reply within 1-2 days at most. | Address the person best qualified to comment on your work. Be polite and humble in the email. Be specific in your feedback request. Send a thank-you email once they’ve responded. |
A dictionary will teach you how to correctly pronounce the word and break it down for you. Go through a page of the dictionary each day. Pronounce each words slowly and carefully. Look at the breakdown of the word if you're having trouble pronouncing the word. It's also an option to go to Dictionary.com or whatever the equivalent is for the accent you're working towards. An online dictionary gives you the option to hear the word pronounced out loud for you. It's also free as long as you have access to the internet. It's even better to use a print and online dictionary simultaneously. You can keep the print dictionary with you and listen to the word spoken aloud online. Books and audiobooks can get expensive, and that's why using your local library is great. If you don't already have a library card, get one. Then, use that card to check out books on language, books in the language you're working on, and audiobooks and/or movies. This will save you money and allow you to check out new content as often as you'd like. | Buy a pronunciation dictionary. Use an online dictionary. Check out books and audiobooks from your local library. |
The quickest way to create a zip file is to place all of the files that you want to archive into one folder. You can place multiple files and folders into the folder that you are creating the ZIP file from. Rename the folder to whatever you want the ZIP file to be named. Hover your cursor over the “Send to” option. This will open a new submenu. Select “Compressed (zipped) folder”. You can also select multiple files in your file explorer, right-click on one of them, and then follow the above steps. The resulting ZIP file will contain all of the selected files and will be named after the file that you right-clicked on. If you are adding a lot of files to the new ZIP file, it may take a few moments to create it. A progress bar will appear as files are added. Once the process is complete, the ZIP file will appear in the same location as the original folder. | Create a folder. Right-click on the folder. Wait for the folder to be created. |
Heart palpitations, chest pains, and severe abdominal pain are all signs of a serious allergic reaction. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, stay calm. You may be experiencing a reaction that could be anaphylaxis. Get immediate treatment to avoid life-threatening symptoms such as anaphylactic shock or a heart attack. Focus on your breathing to help calm yourself down and make sure you’re getting enough oxygen. If you think you may be having a heart attack, call emergency medical services immediately. Some discomfort, nausea, or even diarrhea after you eat something could just be a harmless effect of eating food that was maybe too spicy, greasy, or heavy. However, if you experience extreme nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that won't go away after a few hours, you may be having a serious gastrointestinal reaction that needs to be checked out by a doctor to make sure it's not dangerous. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea could be a sign of a more serious systemic allergic reaction. Call your doctor if you’re still experiencing serious symptoms 3 hours after you eat. They may ask you to seek emergency treatment. A serious allergic reaction can cause a major drop in blood pressure, which can cause you to feel disoriented or extremely anxious. If you suddenly find yourself lost and confused, or your heart is beating fast and you have anxiety, you may be experiencing the onset of a serious reaction. Pay attention for any other potential symptoms that could confirm that you need immediate medical attention. Sometimes a serious reaction caused by a food allergy can take time to affect your whole system, and your blood pressure may be affected first, which could cause you to feel anxious and confused, but otherwise normal. Keep an eye out for additional symptoms. | Check for pain or tightness in your chest or abdomen. Pay attention to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after you eat. Take note if you suddenly feel confused or anxious after eating. |
At this stage, you need to first provide a safe play environment for exploration. Incorporate activities that give your child the opportunity to choose between things. You should also try to incorporate physical activities such as throwing and catching a ball, chasing after bubbles, skipping and hopping while singing to her favorite song. One creative thing you can do is give your child an empty box. The box should be small enough that she can push it around the house easily. She can pretend that the box is a grocery cart or a car that needs to carry stuff around. Chances are, you'll find her inside the box too. Because toddlers lose interest in things quickly, if she doesn't want to play with her “cart” anymore, turn it into a basketball game where she can throw and shoot her balls inside the box. Incorporate play that will let your child practice their language skills, such as playing with sock puppets, or pretend playing that she's the “mommy” and you are the “baby”. Of course, at this time, your child is still learning how to talk so if she makes a mistake, avoid openly correcting her; instead, just reply with the correct grammar or usage of the word. Always speak slowly and clearly when talking to her. Other ideas include: Playing that she's a doctor and you are the sick patient. Let her try to introduce herself through her puppet or through her role as a doctor. Let her sing songs on her own and pretend that you are the baby asking her “mommy” to sing or tell her a story. If you have a puppet of your own, encourage her to speak to your puppet; this will practice her language skills instead of just parroting everyone around the house. You can also engage in activities that involve cause and effect; for example, if you stack the blocks too high, it will topple over or if you throw everything out of the house, there won't be toys left inside anymore. Cause and effect teaches your toddler how to make choices. It will make her choose the best course of action based on what she wants at that time. Instead of telling her not to stack the blocks too high, let her experience what will happen if she does. Of course, don't let her experience what will happen if she climbs the stairs on her own; teaching cause and effect should not jeopardize your child's safety. While playing and teaching your child at the same time is very important, it is also fun to just be silly with your child and let her imagination run wild. Other fun things to do with your toddler include: Playing with drums or other musical toys like a toy guitar. Pretend play with dolls or stuffed animals. Ball throwing or other easy 'sports'. Singing and dancing. Block or ring stacking. At this stage, your toddler will begin stacking, banging, and placing objects inside anything that it can fit into (including their mouths, noses and ears, so be watchful!). Your toddler's pincer grip (holding objects with the forefinger and thumb) will become more developed. She will pretend play more often by playing and talking to her stuffed animals and she will be walking and running in a more coordinated fashion. Social interaction starts at this stage and continues as she grows and matures. Functional and representational play such as pretending that a shoe is a phone to call daddy at work, helps your child to develop her imagination skills. Expect children at this age to be more energetic, self-interested and full of activity. Your toddler will begin to emulate sounds and actions of others (which is called parroting), become more clingy and sensitive. Your child may also have a relatively short attention span. Expect that your child will have more words in their vocabulary and will start to understand what people tell them. | Have fun with your child by playing active games. Play with your child to help her learn new language skills. Teach your child cause and effect while having fun. Try some other fun games during playtime. Understand what is going on with your child at this stage in her life. Expect your child to start developing new qualities. |
If you feel that you may have depression, consult a medical professional first. Self-diagnosing a series illness like depression is not safe, since depression has serious side effects like angry outbursts, suicidal thoughts, and social isolation. If you are under 18 or are a dependent, ask your parents or legal guardian for help finding a doctor. If you are over 18, your regular doctor will refer you to a mental health professional. Talking to your loved ones after getting an official diagnoses will be easier. Knowing how you manifest depression will help you explain your feelings to people. Symptoms change according to the individual. Unexplained sadness, a sudden lack of interest in friends or hobbies, and a lack of energy are common among people with depression. Knowing the facts about depression will help you communicate with people. Since mental illness can still be a taboo subject for many individuals, being armed with facts will help you feel more comfortable when talking to those who may be skeptical of your feelings. These are good facts to start with: Depression is a legitimate, diagnosable disease. Twenty-one million Americans suffer from a mood disorder like depression. Depression is very common, but it is also the most treatable of all mental illnesses. Depression changes the way a person thinks and feels. Depression makes it difficult for people to think positively. Remind yourself that communicating about your depression can strengthen your support network, help unburden you, ease isolation, and help you get perspective. Trying to stay positive about communicating with people you know will make the process of communication easier. | Get diagnosed. Recognize your depressive symptoms. Research depression. Focus on the benefits of communication. |
While technically you don't need a degree to do most types of appraisal work, most appraisal jobs will require at least a bachelor's degree. The type of degree you get depends on the type of work you want to do. For example, if you want to go into art appraisal, a studio art or art history degree may be useful. If you want to do machinery appraisal, courses in engineering and computer science may help. Even if you don't major in it, taking some math courses as part of your studies will help you handle the financial part of your job. While these courses are not technically required to become an appraiser, they can teach you the methods and procedures of appraisal. The Appraisal Foundation strongly recommends that personal property appraisers complete about 120 hours of courses from a professional organization, such as the International Society of Appraisers. Appraisal work requires that you are an expert in a specific market or product so that you can make a proper valuation of the object. This means that the type of experience you need may vary based on the type of work you are doing. For example, if you want to be an antiques appraiser, experience in a gallery, museum, or antiques store may be useful. You may also find that a degree or courses in art history and interior design will help. If you hope to appraise boats, look for jobs or internships in the maritime industry. You might work for a yacht manufacturer or at a marina. The International Society of Appraisers offers courses in appraising fine arts, furnishings, antiques, oriental rugs, and more. Certification is not required for most appraisers, but it can help you advance in your career. A few different organizations offer certification. Entry requirements can vary. You you will typically have to take certain courses, pass an exam, and pay a fee to join. For example, to become accredited by the American Society of Appraisers, you need a bachelor's degree and 2 years of full-time experience. You must pass an exam on your specialty. If you pass, you should submit 2 reports from clients to be reviewed before acceptance. Other organizations where you can seek accreditation from include the International Society of Appraisers and Appraisers Organization of America. | Earn a bachelor's degree to make yourself more marketable. Take appraisal courses from a professional organization. Gain experience in the specialty that you want to work in. Become certified to increase your marketability. |
Once the waistband and the skirt are pinned together, take the 2 pieces to your sewing machine. Sew a straight stitch starting at 1 end of the waistband, going all the way down along the edge of the skirt, and to the opposite end of the waistband. Keep the stitch about 0.25 in (0.64 cm) from the edge of the waistband and skirt. Remember to remove the pins as you sew! | Sew a straight stitch to attach the waistband to the skirt. |
Both baby blues and postpartum depression are very real. Baby-blues are fairly normal, but be careful for signs of postpartum depression. These can be signals of a serious problem that may require professional help. Signs of baby blues: Mood swings Anxiety Sadness Irritability Feeling overwhelmed Crying Reduced concentration Appetite problems Trouble sleeping Signs of postpartum depression: Depression or severe mood swings Excessive crying Difficulty bonding with the baby Withdrawing from family and friends Loss of appetite or sudden, excessive eating Insomnia or hypersomnia (lack of sleep or excessive sleep) Overwhelming fatigue Intense irritability and anger Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions You may want to excitedly have everyone you know over to see the baby. Just make sure that you're not over-doing it. A new baby is stressful enough, without all the added chaos from celebrations. Clean up. Shoo people home before it gets too late. Parenting is a two person (or more) job. Make sure you do your part, but don't go overboard. By becoming an equal partner in your relationship, you can make the time after labor more positive. Especially in the first few weeks after the birth, a new mom may need a lot of time to recover. She made need frequent naps, be sore, and generally fatigued. At this time, remember all the work she did in the delivery room, and help her out. Try to be as involved with the baby as possible. The mother shouldn't be the only one getting up with the baby all night – you should also be present. Treat her well, but make sure you take care of yourself, too. Fathers sometimes have such a strong need to help out, they forget to take care of themselves. Make sure you are rested and content, so that you can be there for your wife. Don't burn yourself out. | Be attentive to her mood. Celebrate, together. Share equally. Be good to yourself. |
Mix the 8 oz. package of softened cream cheese with the ½ cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Mix until the ingredients become smooth. This mixing should take about 2-3 minutes. Add in the 3-3 ½ cups of powdered sugar. Add in the powdered sugar in gradually, making sure every addition is blended in well before adding the next bit of powder. This blending process should take about 3-5 minutes. Once the powdered sugar is well blended, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. The vanilla shouldn't take very long to mix in with the rest of the ingredients, about 30 seconds. When you add the vanilla, make sure the electric mixer is still going. You want the mixer to be constantly mixing. Once all the frosting ingredients are mixed in, add in 2 tablespoon of either milk or cream to change the consistency of the frosting to your liking. If you’re looking for a low-fat option, you can try using skim milk or reduced fat cream, along with reduced fat cream cheese. | Mix the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar. Add the vanilla. Blend to your desired consistency. |
After completing your termination notice letter, you will want to consider when to give it to your landlord. Remember, the notice period will not start until your notice is delivered to your landlord. If you are in a month-to-month tenancy, you should deliver your notice letter along with your last month's rent. This will ensure that you provide the required 30 days notice and that you will have paid the last month's rent. If you have a fixed term tenancy, you should deliver the notice 30 days (or however long your state's notice requirement is) before the term is up. For example, if you signed a lease that ends on August 31, 2013, you should deliver your notice August 1, 2013. While you can give the landlord notice at any time during the rental period, if you give notice in the middle of the month you will be required to cover part of the next month's rent. For example, assume you have a month-to-month tenancy and you pay rent on the first of the month. You could give your notice on the tenth of the month but you would be required to pay rent through the tenth of the following month. After deciding when you want to deliver your notice, remember to look at your lease agreement or your state's laws and understand how you will have to deliver your notice. Make sure you follow the correct procedures to ensure your notice is valid. Once you have delivered your notice, be sure you vacate the property on or before the date you specified in your notice letter. | Choose when you want to deliver your notice letter to your landlord. Deliver the notice letter to your landlord properly. Move out by the required date. |
Insert a pitchfork into the soil you are planning to collect your worms from. Again, remember that worms thrive in dirt that is moist, and nutrient-rich, with plants and crops nearby and with mulch covering the soil. Make sure the majority of the fork tenors are in the ground. Rock the pitchfork back and forth in a constant rhythm, almost wiggling the pitchfork in place. Worms will start to surface from the dirt. This process may take a few minutes, so patience is key. Use your fingers to pick up the surfaced worms. They will be scattered, but be sure to maintain the rocking rhythm of the pitchfork. Keep your collected worms in a container with a perforated lid. The container should also have some dirt from which the worms can from, or some commercial worm bedding. Keep the worms in a dark and cool place until you are ready to use them. | Stick a pitchfork into the ground. Rock the pitchfork back and forth. Gather the worms. Store the worms. |
The best way to engage your Facebook friends, and Facebook's recommendations feature, is to word your post as a question. Like any good question, it should be kept short and sweet. Instead of statement like “I’m in New York for the weekend, and I think I want to get a burger” use a question like “Where can I get a good burger in New York?” Facebook's recommendations features has an algorithm designed to recognize status updates asking for recommendations from their friends. While an exact list of words that are recognized isn't available, using the word “recommendations” in your post is sure to trigger the feature. Don't be afraid to experiment with the wording of your post; if it doesn't work, you can always edit it and add “recommendations.” Whether it's a city or a specific neighborhood, you need to mention the area you’ll be in. Not only will this ensure your friends give you appropriate recommendations, it also allows Facebook's recommendations feature to pull up the exact locations of businesses or services your friends suggest. Make sure to include the type of service you’re looking for in your request. For example, if you’re looking for a mechanic, you may want to specify the type of work you need done, such as an oil change or bodywork. It might be a good idea to include your budget as well, especially when dealing with restaurant recommendations. This will ensure the recommendations are appropriate for your needs. Here's an example of a well-worded request: “Hi guys! Anyone know of a good place for sushi in downtown Seattle? Looking for no more than $50 for two people! Thanks!” | Ask a question. Use the word “recommendation” or a synonym. Specify where you want recommendations. Make your request specific. |
There are websites out there for models that help them network, find jobs, and promote their pictures. Pure Storm and Model Mayhem are two well known sites. Sign up for an account on one or both websites. Then, add your information, post pictures, and search for casting calls. These sites will help you build up a portfolio. You will need to choose a picture for an avatar, add your name, put your location, what you are willing to do, and write about your physical characteristics (tattoos and piercings). There are some websites, like Wix, that offer free options for websites, but you will want to buy a domain name eventually. You may want to wait until you have experience to create a website, but it is okay to create one with your photos taken by a photographer when you first start out. You should have a main page, about me, and portfolio section. Most websites will have templates, both free and priced, available, but you can create your own template if you or someone you know is knowledgeable about creating websites. You should have your contact information either on its own page, or in the about me section. Put your email, but avoid adding your phone number unless you think it's necessary. Add a resume and update it as you gain experience. You can buy a domain name sites like Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy. If you have model friends, socialize with them as much as possible. If you do not, look on websites like Model Mayhem for people to talk to, or for meetups in your area. Making connections is the best way for a new model to find out about jobs and opportunities. Go to concerts, festivals, parties, and events. Make friends not just with other models, but with photographers, stylists, musicians, and actors.. Always be safe when meeting up with people you don't know. Meet in a crowded area, have your cell phone on you, and bring a friend if possible. Working for free is not ideal, but it is often necessary. This is the best way to build up your portfolio when you don't have much experience. Take every opportunity you can. Offer your services for fashion shows, photo shoots, events, music videos, etc. Even the smallest jobs add to your portfolio. Look for agencies that have and continue to sign alternative models. You can usually see some of the models that are currently signed with the agency. Focusing on agencies that cater to alternative models will increase your chances of finding a place to sign you. Look at the policy for sending in photos to the agency. Also, look for open call dates. Open calls give new model a chances to visit agencies in hope of being signed. Look for agencies that host open calls and attend as many as possible. You can attend local open calls, or to travel to attend an open call. Agencies may have different and specific requirements, but you will typically need to at least bring a headshot and comp card. [[ Don't worry if you do not hear anything back from go-sees at first. It may take attending a lot of go-sees to find an agency willing to sign you. This is not necessarily because of you, but because a lot of people attend go-sees. Make sure to be on time, dress in the outfit you feel best in, and be able to accept criticism. Once you have been signed with an agency, you will need to attend go-sees. Go-sees are meeting that your agent sets up for potential job opportunities. A go-see may be for a fashion show, magazine, music video, or catalog. These are important to attend because this is how you find jobs once signed with an agency. The requirement for a go-see, such as what you wear and what you bring with you, depends on the agency and who you are meeting with. | Join a networking site. Create a website. Socialize as much as possible. Be willing to work for free. Research agencies that have signed alternative models. Go to open calls. Attend go-sees. |
Agro is Wander's loyal horse. After you defeat the first colossus (and each subsequent colossus), she will be waiting for you in the central shrine, ready to take you to the next one. From the central shrine, head through the exit on your right-hand side. When you do, Dormin will give you a brief explanation about the small shrines. Take out your sword and, facing south, hold it up until the light reflecting on it centralizes at a clear point. Traveling south, you will pass the Shrine of Worship and see a broken brown arc near the white bridge. Pass through the dirt road beyond it. While on the dirt road, point your sword under the white bridge; the light will centralize in that area. Continue heading south. When you reach the end of the dirt road and head down the path, a cut scene will appear, showing you the massive cave below your path. When the cut scene ends, continue on the path. When you reach the bottom of the path, travel eastward. You will see the cave featured in the cut scene. Go toward the cave. As you approach, Agro will refuse to proceed any further, and a cut scene will play. Get ready to battle! | Ride on Agro. Exit to the right. Hold your sword up to the south light. Head south. Use your sword again. Take the path leading down at the end of the dirt road. Head east. Head south toward the cave. |
Simply place the elastomer band under running water. Regular cleaning this way will remove debris that can get stuck between the band and your skin. You may also dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and wipe the band for the same effect without getting water near the tracker. This needs to be done regularly, particularly after sweating. Don't use soap, hand sanitizers, wipes, or other cleaning products. These will irritate your skin while you wear the band. After using oily products such as sunscreen, moisturizers, and insect repellent, apply a soapless cleaner such as Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Aquanil. Place some on your finger or on a cloth and spread it over the band. A waterproof Fitbit can be placed under running water. If yours isn't, or you are worried about damaging the tracker, dampen a towel and wipe off the band repeatedly. Make sure any cleanser you used is fully removed. Anything left on can irritate your skin next time you wear the band. For stains, scrubbing can help loosen up debris. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush so you don't weaken the band. For dye stains such as those from contact with dark clothing, dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover and wipe it over the stain. Make sure you clean and dry the band before attempting to scrub it with a toothbrush. The cotton ball with rubbing alcohol can also be used to clean the band before stain removal. Apply a clean, soft towel to the band to soak up the moisture. Afterwards, leave the band out in a cool, shaded area out of direct sunlight. | Rinse off the band after usage. Remove oil with a soap-free cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water. Scrub out stains with a toothbrush or cotton ball. Dry the band with a cloth. |
Puppies cannot eat regular dog food. They need to have a food that is meant for puppies. This type of food will provide your puppy with the nutrients it needs to grow and it is in smaller pieces that are easier for your puppy to chew. Purchase a bag before you bring the puppy home. Ask your veterinarian or the breeder or shelter for a recommendation if you are unsure about which type of puppy food to buy. 8-week old puppies need to eat frequently to get in enough calories. Until your puppy is 12 weeks old, it will need to be fed 4 times daily at regular intervals. Develop a feeding schedule for your puppy to ensure that it gets the nutrition it needs. For example, you could feed your puppy at 7 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM. Continue feeding this way until your puppy reaches 14 weeks, and then switch to 2 feedings per day. It is important for your puppy to stay hydrated, and puppies drink a lot of water! Your puppy may drink as much as ½ cup (120 mL) of water every 2 hours. Always keep a bowl of fresh, clean water out for your puppy. Place the bowl somewhere that will be easy for your puppy to access and check the bowl a few times daily. For example, try placing the bowl in the corner of the room where the puppy spends the most time. If you take your puppy outside to play, bring a bowl of water outside too. | Purchase dog food that is specifically formulated for puppies. Feed your puppy 4 scheduled meals per day. Provide your puppy with fresh, clean water at all times. |
In order to develop self-acceptance of your body, you must first realize where your dissatisfaction originates. Your dissatisfaction is not just in your head; it is the result of ubiquitous social messages that you have received since you were a child. We are not naturally self-conscious about our bodies. Very young children tend to be very unconcerned with their bodies' appearances, unless the media, adults, or other children draw their attention to it. But by age 5, society has taught us that our appearances reflect our value, and many children begin to show signs of body dissatisfaction. Where do these social message originate? Our capitalist system operates by convincing you that you have needs, and then filling those needs through consumer purchases. Think of all the products that are marketed to you on a daily basis in television, radio, internet, and print advertising: you stink! Buy this deodorant. Your jeans are out of style! Buy these new skinny jeans. Your teeth aren't straight! Spend several thousand dollars on orthodontics. The root message in nearly all consumer advertising is that you are not adequate on your own. A person who is perfectly happy with his or her body doesn't make a very good customer! In fact, every media message is selling you an image. Celebrities and models are glamorous, beautiful, and thin, and they appear to be that way naturally. In fact, their airbrushed appearances mask hours of labor to achieve that "perfect" body: it takes hours in the gym every day and a whole team of makeup artists to maintain their image of perfection. Unless you have a ton of wealth and unlimited free time, comparing yourself to these unrealistic standards of beauty will always leave you feeling dissatisfied with yourself. Celebrity culture plays a huge role in the maintenance of consumer culture. Think about how magazines and internet articles encourage you to "get the look" by purchasing particular make-up products or clothing or by altering your exercise routine. While its true that the media and broader social influences can impact your self-image, its also crucial that you surround yourself with positive people who don't contribute to your discomfort with your body. Consider the people in your life whose opinions matter most to you. Do these people constantly talk about their appearance, worry about their weight, or adjust their hair or makeup? Does being with them make you feel comfortable and confident, or inadequate in some way? What about your romantic partner, if you have one? Does he or she make critical remarks about your appearance, or does s/he build you up and compliment you? Critical comments from someone you care about can make it very difficult to build self-confidence, and can also be a warning sign of an emotionally abusive relationship. Consider eliminating toxic relationships from your life, or at least seek counseling to see if the relationship is worth salvaging. If you have close friends who you consider a positive influence, ask them to help you build confidence by not pointing out your flaws (or theirs) and by highlighting areas that they think are your best assets. Remember, your best assets are not always physical! Although society wants us to focus on our bodies as if they are the most important part of our selves, the truth of the matter is that eventually, all of our bodies will grow old and wither. For now, they serve a purpose of helping us to achieve our goals in life. What is it you want to accomplish in life? How will your body help you reach those goals? | Question society's obsession with appearances. Recognize that media messages are rooted in profit. Look closer to home. Realize that bodies serve a function. |
It's the purple icon with a white chat bubble and phone receiver inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. This opens a conversation. Your message now appears at the bottom of the conversation. This is how you’ll find out if the person has seen your message. If there is no gray text below your message, this means the message has been sent but hasn't yet made it to the person's Viber app. They may not have Viber running, or their phone may be off. If you see “Delivered,” this means the message was delivered to Viber but the recipient hasn't opened it yet. If you see “Seen,” this means the person has seen your message. | Open Viber on your Android. Tap the person you want to message. Type a message and send it. Look at the gray text below your message. |
. Sod, called turf in some countries, are strips of already-growing grass attached to soil. Grass comes in many varieties, so select one suitable for your climate and your intended purpose. Warm-season grass thrives during summer heat, while cool-season grass prefers cooler weather. Grass types are discussed in more detail at the start of the section on grass seeds. Sod is often easier to choose, since you can see and feel the grass before purchasing. Grass cannot survive indefinitely on sod, so purchase newly cut sod. The attached soil should be moist, not dried out and crumbly. Install the sod right away. Sod is often sprayed with a light dose of liquid nitrogen right before cutting. When left stacked on a pallet too long, the nitrogen can create heat that kills the sod. Lay out one line of sod along the edge of your lawn, placing the sod end to end. Start the next line of sod staggered with the first, as though you were laying down a line of bricks. Tuck or roll the seams together for best results, as though you were seaming carpet. Try to avoid stretching the sod or overlapping two pieces. If you need to fill a bare patch of dirt, or remove a section of sod that is overlapping another piece, cut a piece of sod into smaller pieces using a utility knife or a sharpened trowel. Make adjustments until there are no gaps between sod, and no overlaps either. Give your new lawn a thorough watering after installation. The water should go down all the way through the sod, into the soil beneath. When you lift a corner of the sod after this watering, it should be dripping wet. Water frequently during the first ten days, keeping the new lawn moist. Water during the early morning when possible, to give the grass time to dry out before fungus can establish itself. Do not water so much that it saturates the soil and causes pooling, as that will lift the sod off the soil and interfere with root growth. After the first ten days, water less frequently. Continue to water heavily enough to work water well into the topsoil, as this encourages root growth. Check the edges of the lawn for wilting, and water more heavily there if necessary. Avoid using the lawn during the first week or so, and use it as lightly during the first month. After this time, the lawn should be well-established, and can be used as usual. Let the new lawn grow out to at least 2.5 in (6.5 cm) before mowing. Do not mow while the sod is wet and soft, and make sure the lawn mower blades are sharp. Light, hand-pushed mowers are recommended until the sod has established deep roots, which can take several weeks. | Choose a sod variety Purchase freshly cut sod. Lay out the sod in a staggered pattern. Trim the sod with a utility knife or sharpened trowel. Water heavily during the first ten days. Reduce watering frequency. Avoid walking on the new lawn. Mow only when the lawn is well-established. |
Tilt your head back and use your eyeshadow brush to draw a slightly curved arch just above your natural eyelid crease. The curve should be less steep than your natural curve in order to open up your eyes and make them look bigger. Matte, natural-looking shades will generally work best for this layer, although once you’ve got the hang of it you may want to experiment with bolder colors. A fluffy eyeshadow brush is ideal for applying this outline. Choose a color that is similar to your first layer, but darker. For instance, if you used a champagne-colored shadow for the first layer, try a dark brown. If you want a more dramatic look, go for black. This should be a thinner line than the first layer of eyeshadow, accenting only the deepest part of your crease. Use an angled eyeshadow brush. If you have hooded eyes, you may want to trace slightly above your creases with the darker eyeshadow so that the outline isn't lost in the fold of your eyelid. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to gently blend the darkest part of your crease up into the first layer of eyeshadow. Use soft strokes and make sure the darker color is blending evenly. | Apply a medium-toned eyeshadow to your eyelid creases. Trace your eyelid creases again with a darker eyeshadow. Blend the darker eyeshadow up towards your eyebrows. |
We seek to auto-generate stronger input features for ML methods faced with limited training data.Biological neural nets excel at fast learning, implying that they extract highly informative features.In particular, the insect olfactory network learns new odors very rapidly, by means of three key elements: A competitive inhibition layer; randomized, sparse connectivity into a high-dimensional sparse plastic layer; and Hebbian updates of synaptic weights.In this work we deploy MothNet, a computational model of the moth olfactory network, as an automatic feature generator."Attached as a front-end pre-processor, MothNet's readout neurons provide new features, derived from the original features, for use by standard ML classifiers.", "These insect cyborgs have significantly better performance than baseline ML methods alone on vectorized MNIST and Omniglot data sets, reducing test set error averages 20% to 55%.", 'The MothNet feature generator also substantially out-performs other feature generating methods including PCA, PLS, and NNs.These results highlight the potential value of BNN-inspired feature generators in the ML context. | Features auto-generated by the bio-mimetic MothNet model significantly improve the test accuracy of standard ML methods on vectorized MNIST. The MothNet-generated features also outperform standard feature generators. |
Backflips seem scarier but are easier to perform than front flips. After warming up and getting a feel for the trampoline by bouncing, begin to bounce in one spot. Stand straight with your hands against your side. On your highest bounce, prepare to flip. It may be helpful to choose a number between four and eight. Count your bounces. On the number you chose, make that bounce your highest and start the flip. In order to complete the flip, you'll need to create the proper trajectory. Lean slightly back when you rise on your last trampoline bounce. Your back, shoulders, neck, and head should point slightly behind the straight position you had when bouncing. If you lean back too far, you won't have enough momentum. If you lean forward, you will have a harder time flipping. Right when you reach the pinnacle of your bounce, shoot your arms up hard over your head, slightly bent like you're going to throw a ball backwards. Straighten them quickly before you start tumbling. It's important to do this with force to help start your rotation. As you begin to fall backwards, bring your legs into your chest. At the same time, bring your arms down. Reach for your knees and pull hard. Also tighten your abs to help pull you through your rotation. Once your sight goes past the trampoline to the area beyond, it's time to prepare for landing. Position yourself by uncurling your legs. Bring your arms out to help you maintain your balance. Before your feet hit the ground, bend your legs slightly. Never lock your legs while bending or else the impact will damage your knees. Try to land on the balls of your feet first before your heels hit the ground. In case you begin to fall, don't brace yourself with your hands. This may cause wrist damage. | Bounce high. Lean back slightly. Raise your arms. Tuck in your body. Open yourself up. Stick the landing. |
Laptops will often have the manufacturer, make, and model number printed on the laptop itself. The make and model number is often printed on the bottom of the laptop, but is sometimes also printed above the keyboard on the inside of the laptop. In a search engine, type the manufacturer, make, and model number of your laptop, and then type manual. Among the search results, you'll find a link to the manual itself or to a page on the laptop manufacturer's website where you can download the manual or maintenance guide. You can also go directly to the manufacturer's website to get your laptop's manual or maintenance guide. If it's available, download the laptop's service and maintenance guide, because it will have detailed information about the specific hardware you can use to upgrade your laptop. In the user manual or maintenance guide, determine the hard drive models that are compatible with your laptop. In a search engine, search for the specific models of hard drives that are compatible with your laptop. If the hard drive isn't the right physical size, it won't fit in your laptop. | Look for your laptop's make and model number. Find the laptop's manual. Find out what hard drives are compatible with your laptop. |
The term gourami refers to an entire family of fish, including over 90 species. While many of the gourami species and varieties popular among aquarium hobbyists can be bred in the same conditions, this does not apply to every species. Ask an experienced fish breeder or biologist to examine your gouramis if you do not remember the name they were sold under. This guide is accurate for dwarf gouramis, pearl gouramis, kissing gouramis, blue (three spot) gouramis, and honey gouramis. Note that kissing gouramis may be more difficult to breed than the others, and require a larger tank. True gouramis and chocolate gouramis are especially difficult to care for and breed, and the process is not covered in this article. The chocolate gourami, and some other species, care for the eggs in a parent's mouth. If your gouramis do not belong to the species listed above, or if you are not certain of the species, you may still use this guide, but you may have a lower success rate or encounter unexpected difficulties. Animal food such as blood worms, mosquito larvae, and adult brine shrimp provide adult fish with the nutrients necessary for breeding. You can purchase this in live or frozen form from an aquarium store. Supplement the dry food diet with this food several times a week. Gathering this type of food on your own increases the risk of passing on diseases to your fish, and is not recommended without the advice of a local expert. Adult, female gouramis may swell or change color on their underside, as they produce eggs within their bodies. Male gouramis may become more brightly colored if their diet improves, an indicator of good health and suitability for breeding. Try to find one male and one female that display these characteristics, and have no visible defects. It may be easier to notice the change in size looking down from above. If the females have noticeably changed shape as they laid eggs, or became "gravid," you may already know which gouramis are female and which are male. Some are relatively easy to identify at any point due to coloration differences. If these methods of identification are not sufficient, try the following methods: In some gourami species, females have a more rounded dorsal and anal fin (along the spine and near the anus), while the males have a more pointed one. Kissing gourami are difficult to identify by appearance. However, if two of the gourami are "kissing," they likely belong to the same sex, and are fighting for dominance. If all your fish seem "swollen," try withholding their food for three or four days. Overweight males may slim down during this time, while egg bearing females probably will not. | Identify your gourami species (recommended). Feed the gouramis live or frozen food. Watch the fish change size and color. Identify the sex of the adult fish. |
It seems intuitive that your dog's coat will make the summer unbearable. Actually, its fur acts as insulation, cooling it down and protecting it from the sun. For this reason, the ASPCA has issued a blanket proclamation that owners should not shave their dogs. In addition to cooling it, the dog's fur coat protects it from the sun. Without it, a dog is liable to get sunburn, and is more susceptible to skin cancer. Some – not all – experts suggest that certain dogs that were bred for extreme cold weather climates do have coats that are too thick for warm summers. Consult with your veterinarian and ask if your dog might be a bit too hairy for its own good. Even in cases where your dog might need a bit of grooming, don't overdo it. You should leave at least an inch of hair to protect it from the sun. If there is a good reason to shave your dog, it might not be the sun, but rather the rain. Dogs can develop a condition called myiasis – an invasion of maggots into the fur – when exposed to too much moisture. This might be a concern if your dog has a thick, matted coat of fur and is outside in the rain often. Ask your veterinarian if myiasis is a serious concern for your dog. Even if your dog does have the previously mentioned risk factors, the condition can typically be prevented if you keep your dog clean and are attentive to open wounds. A double coat is an undercoat of fine, fluffy hair. It might not be readily visible under the heavier coat above, but many popular breeds have it, including the German Shepherd, Pomeranian, Chow, Husky, Malamute, and Samoyed. As these dogs get older, the likelihood increases that some of their hair will not regenerate after a shave, leaving them with a patchy, scruffy coat. Dog grooming typically costs somewhere from $30 to $90. This includes the price of trimming the dog's hair, but also maintaining its nails and a variety of other important hygienic functions. For some people this might be a difficult sum to raise, but generally your dog can do – and might even be better of – without the trim. Therefore, if the choice is between shaving it yourself and not shaving it at all, usually not shaving it is the better option. When shaving your dog, there is a risk that you will injure it. When this is considered, it is quite likely that a professional grooming is the cheaper option; a vet bill will cost more than any bath and shave. | Don’t fear the heat. Think about moisture. Avoid shaving a dog with a double coat. Consider a professional shave. |
Monologues will help you get better at memorization, character study, and auditioning. When searching for monologues you can search online but be weary of which monologues you find. Casting directors don't want to see you perform the same monologue that four other people have performed. This happens when people simply find monologues online. Instead, find one that you like from one of the plays you’ve read. Go over your monologue and scan it. Meaning you should break down the beats, and know your objective. This is where the twelve guideposts come in handy. Find the places in your monologue where you can hit each one. Know where you are, who you are talking to, who you are, what you need, etc. If you truly want to improve your ability as an actor, you should have roughly four monologues. Have four that you practice frequently and have scanned and memorized. These are monologues that you could perform at any time with no preparation. You should have two that are humorous and two that are dramatic. One of each should be contemporary and the other classical. Classes and studying acting is a great way to dissect and build your skill. But auditioning for shows is also extremely valuable to improving. When you audition you get to act in a way that will allow you to better understand where your skills lie. You'll see what you need to further work on. Auditions are important for not only getting your face and name out there; but for getting some practice in. An audition usually consists of cold reading a scene, performing a monologue, or both. Auditions will help you to get better at making decisions in a scene quickly and in the moment. You won't have a lot of time to scan your lines, but learning to operate well with that lack of time will help you grow. Go to as many auditions as you can. You can do a search in your area for theatre or film auditions and sign up. Or, ask your teachers where the best place to find auditions is. If an audition goes well and you get cast, then you know you are on a path that is helping you improve your skill. During your audition, treat it as if it's opening night. You should use everything you have to fully immerse yourself in the character and make strong choices. If making strong choices is hard for you, auditioning will help you improve that skill. Recording yourself can be a good exercise for identifying your quirks and pinpointing areas you need to improve on. Set up a camera and record yourself doing a monologue or a scene with a partner. You may not like how you look or how you sound, but that's ok. Take notes on what you are doing, how much or little you are moving, and if you believe your performance. Watching yourself perform with an objective eye can really show you what you need to work on. Perhaps you don't enunciate enough or you’re always touching your face. Maybe your movements are too big and unrealistic. Write down the areas you want to improve. Then go back and try it again. With so much technology and resources available to us, it's easy to create your own production, whether it's film or on stage. You can rent out a small theatre space and put up your own play or get some camera equipment and shoot a web series. Doing the work yourself will give you a new viewpoint on your craft. When you put up your own production you challenge yourself to do your best work. Having something that you’ve created and that others will see can help you develop your own style and become a better actor. You’ll find through the process what you like and don't like. What works for you and what doesn't. And because it's on you, you know you won't slack off or phone it in. | Practice monologues. Audition for plays. Record yourself performing. Put up your own production. |
Intelligent creatures can explore their environments and learn useful skills without supervision."In this paper, we propose Diversity is All You Need, a method for learning useful skills without a reward function.", 'Our proposed method learns skills by maximizing an information theoretic objective using a maximum entropy policy.On a variety of simulated robotic tasks, we show that this simple objective results in the unsupervised emergence of diverse skills, such as walking and jumping.In a number of reinforcement learning benchmark environments, our method is able to learn a skill that solves the benchmark task despite never receiving the true task reward.We show how pretrained skills can provide a good parameter initialization for downstream tasks, and can be composed hierarchically to solve complex, sparse reward tasks.Our results suggest that unsupervised discovery of skills can serve as an effective pretraining mechanism for overcoming challenges of exploration and data efficiency in reinforcement learning. | We propose an algorithm for learning useful skills without a reward function, and show how these skills can be used to solve downstream tasks. |
If you are planning a more informal affair, it's okay to go with just one outer envelope. That way your invitees with open the envelope and see your invitation right away. If you prefer formality and tradition, opt for the double-envelope method. This means that your invitees will need to open two separate envelopes before seeing the event details. You can also consider the quality of the paper that you plan to use for your invitations. If the paper is high-quality and thicker, then a second envelope may not be necessary. And, it could add to the postage cost as well. If you go with the two envelope style, then you’ll want to be consistently more formal with the outer ones and more casual with the inner ones. The outer envelope will contain titles and complete names. In contrast, the inner envelope can be addressed with simple first names and without accompanying titles. If you don't know the invitee that well, it's still okay to lean toward the more formal and include their full name on the inner envelope. The outer envelope is generally considered more formal than the inner one. For that reason, you’ll want to use the full names of your invitees, not their simple initials. For the return and mailing addresses, spell out the full city and state names. Do the same thing with street locations. For example, in the addresses, you should put “Lane” instead of “Ln.” Try to include your invitees’ middle names. However, if you don't have it, go with the initial or just use the first and last name. | Decide whether to do double-envelopes. Be more formal with the outer envelopes. Use complete formal names and no abbreviations in the address. |
After you submit your application and pay the membership fee, you will receive an email in about 1-3 business days with information regarding your background check authorization. Click the link in the email, and follow the outlined instructions. Once you authorize the background check, you will receive your results within about 24 hours. The Girl Scouts are committed to keeping their girls safe at all times. As a result, background checks are taken seriously. If you have any crimes against children, felonies, violent or drug-related crime, or driving under the influence convictions, you will automatically be disqualified. The background check costs $6 per volunteer every 3 years. Your email will include information on how to pay the fee. Some local Girl Scout troops require an interview before you are approved as Troop Leader. If you are required to meet for an interview, the introductory email will cover scheduling details and further instructions. This ensures you are a right fit for the troop, girls, and other volunteers. The interview is usually a brief meeting to get to know each other. When your application is processed and cleared, you’ll receive an email with your Volunteer Appointment Letter, which acts as your volunteer agreement. Print out this letter, sign and date your copy, and return it to your nearest regional center. You can mail your print-out to the regional center address, or scan and email the letter to your regional contact. To find a regional center, visit https://www.girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join/council-finder.html. All volunteers must complete the Girl Scouting 101 course, which is a 45-minute, self-paced online orientation. In addition, Girl Scout Leaders must complete additional training material, such as Managing Finances. The material varies between local centers, so ask your regional contact which courses are required. Typically, you must also complete the Council Essentials 20-minute course, as well as in-person training courses. To complete the 101 course, visit http://gsuniversity.girlscouts.org/course/girl-scouting-101/ and log into your account. For example, you may be required to complete the in-person Troop Management 2-hour course and the Grade Level 3-hour course. In addition, there are several recommended training courses available. Ask your co-leader or regional contact for more information after you complete the required training. Once you complete the required classes, you will receive an email with the date and time of your Troop Leader Welcome session. This is your introductory meeting, where you can introduce yourself to the other volunteers and familiarize yourself with the role of Troop Leader. If you have any questions, ask your regional contact. They can help you prepare for this meeting. This is also referred to as “New Leader Training.” You can also find the upcoming welcome sessions by visiting your local troop's activities calendar | Complete your background check when you receive an emailed link. Schedule an interview with other volunteers if requested by the troop. Receive, sign, and return your Volunteer Appointment Letter. Complete the Girl Scout Leader training materials online. Attend a Troop Leader Welcome session. |
Oxfords always have been and will continue to be a great option for suits. Wear a pair of brown Oxfords with a beige or brown suit. Choose black Oxfords with a black and more formal suit. Essentially, choose Oxfords that pair well with your suit rather than standing out. You can wear square-toed shoes, but rounded-toe Oxfords are classic, smooth, and visually appealing. Make sure to match your belt with your Oxfords, and make sure your socks don't show unless they are the same color as your shoes. Suits, of course, don't only come in neutral colors. If you are wearing a colorful suit, choose Oxfords to match or put the focus on the suit. For example, if you are wearing a purple suit, wear a pair of purple or black Oxfords. If you want to add a hint of color to a black or brown suit, choose brightly colored socks and colored or neutral Oxfords. You can also choose Oxfords that match or contrast with your tie. For example, you can blue Oxfords with a blue tie or blue Oxfords with an orange tie. If you’re wearing a dress to a black-tie event, you may feel that your shoe options are limited. Choose Oxfords with your dress if heels aren't your thing. Oxfords will often look better with shorter formal dresses, but you can also make them work with long formal dresses. For example, wear black Oxfords with a long, black dress. Wear socks that don't show or match the color of the Oxfords. Choose colorful socks if you want to bring attention to your shoes. Wear a shorter dress in warm weather or for a night out. Button-downs and slacks will always be a great, classy choice for Oxfords. Choose a white button-down, black pants, and black Oxfords for a wedding or office environment. Wear a pastel-colored shirt, brown pants, and brown Oxfords for a dressier, but more laidback occasion. This is also a good look for a formal dinner or night out. A “dressier” dress is a good option because it can be transitioned from a day to night outfit, depending on how you style it. For day wear, minimize the accessories and choose a pair of metallic or neutral-colored Oxfords. For night wear, pair the dress with jewelry, wear black Oxfords, and choose a cute handbag. | Go for a traditional look with a suit. Match Oxfords with colorful suits and socks. Choose Oxfords instead of heels with a formal dress. Pair a button-down shirt with slacks. Choose a slightly formal dress. |
Exercising can make you more alert. It also releases endorphins into your body, which will make you feel good as you wake up. As soon as you wake up, stretch your arms up over your head, towards the top of your bed. Feel your whole body stretch out, and breathe deeply a few times. You can also stretch your legs. Laying on your back, bring one leg up to your chest and hold it. Next, lift that leg straight up in the air in front of you. Switch to the other leg and do the same. Afterwards, you can bring both legs up to your chest at the same time, then roll your knees to one side and then the other. You can also try basic bodyweight exercises, such as push-ups and squats. Try spending about five minutes on both. For push-ups, get down on the floor face-down. Your body should be straight out with the balls of your feet on the floor. Place your hands flat on the floor, and push your body up and down. Don't go all the way down to the floor and keep your back straight. If you can't do them on the floor, try pushing off a wall. For squats, with your feet at shoulder-width, put your hands at the back of your head. With your chest straight, bend your knees to lower yourself towards the floor. Return to the standing position and repeat. Do not let your knees go past your toes. For at least 30 seconds, walk in place. Try pulling your heel all the way up to you buttocks. You can also do bicep curls at the same time by holding your arms face-up and front of you (bent at the elbow) and bringing them up to your chest as you bring up your heel. You can do this exercise for longer, if you prefer. | Try some basic stretching. Do easy bodyweight exercises. Walk in place. |
Make sure you have access to a pickup truck or a vehicle with a large trunk or hatch for hauling your scrap. Salvaged scrap metal is often dirty, rusty, and jagged, so you probably won't want to carry it in the backseat of a passenger car. Flatbed trucks are ideal for hauling scrap metal (so long as you have a way to tie it down during transportation). With these, you don't have to worry about damaging the floor or wall of the truck bed during loading and unloading (which is often done by crane). If you will be hauling large scrap metal loads, take the weight of your cargo into consideration when choosing a vehicle. If you will be hauling multiple appliances at once, for example, you'll need a truck that can handle the added weight during transit. Scrap metal yards have inbound and outbound scales for vehicles bringing in recycling materials. In order to determine the weight of your scrap, you must weigh your loaded vehicle when you arrive and your empty vehicle when you have unloaded it. The difference in weight is the weight of your scrap metal. These vehicle scales are usually manned by a yard worker who will record your vehicle's weight and then give you a visual signal that you are cleared to continue on into the facility. The scrap yard may have additional scales inside the facility with which individual materials can be weighed. This is necessary if you have multiple types of metals that sell at widely different rates (such as copper and aluminum). Scrap metal yards will unload your materials for you, but only if you have the right type of vehicle. If your materials are in the trunk of a sedan or in the back of an SUV, you will have to unload them yourself; yard workers are not allowed to unload scrap metal if the vehicle could become damaged in the process. If you haul your scrap in an open trailer or truck bed, the scrap yard will likely use a magnetic crane to separate ferrous material (that which contains iron and is magnetic) from other metals. If you have your material on a pallet, the scrap yard will unload it with a forklift. If the yard has to sort through your scrap by hand as they remove it (in cases when materials are not already separated), they might not pay you as much as you would receive otherwise. Consider lining the walls and tailgate of your pickup bed with thick blankets or padded mats to prevent potential damage from falling metal as the scrap is lifted out. Separating your materials before arriving at the yard will help to prevent falling materials from damaging your vehicle, as could happen if the magnetic crane were to pick up a jumbled pile of iron and aluminum -- the aluminum could fall out when it is lifted because it is not magnetic. Most scrap yards require you to be at least 16 years of age and to have valid photo identification in order to sell scrap to them. Some may even photograph or fingerprint you for their records. Customer information is stored in order to identify individuals suspected of selling stolen scrap metal, which is of course illegal. Federal and local laws have mandated these record-keeping systems due to increasing issues with metal theft. You are legally responsible for anything you sell, so make sure it comes from a legitimate source! This is a good reason to keep receipts or signed, written statements from material donors whenever you receive scrap metal from a business or individual who is the legal owner of the material. It is illegal to take materials from someone else's property (like an abandoned building or lot) without their permission, so don't take this lightly! While scrap yards are not technically allowed to give you cash for your metal, many will provide you with a payment slip which you may then redeem at an onsite ATM to be paid in cash. Alternatively, some yards may write you a check that you will then have to cash or deposit at your bank. Regardless of how you are paid for your scrap, keep all your receipts from your sales transactions. In addition to being useful for tax purposes, you can use these records to show your local yard that you are a loyal client during your negotiations for good scrap rates. | Obtain a vehicle for hauling scrap metal. Weigh your vehicle. Allow facility personnel to unload your vehicle. Register with the facility. Get paid for your scrap metal. |
The more cards in your starting hand, the longer the game will go on. However, doing this will decrease your draw pile, which could have the opposite effect and shorten your game. Because of this, you may want to play with two decks combined. When adding more cards to your Crazy Eights deck, choose cards with the same design to prevent card counting. Add your second deck to the first by shuffling the cards together as you would normally. Take your time - since there are more cards, it can be difficult to shuffle. This addition to the game really captures its wild and wacky flavor. Your imagination is the limit, but as an example, you might explain at the beginning of the game that if a 3 is played, the player has to run around the table three times. | Increase the number of cards in the starting hand. Assign crazy actions to certain cards. |
Press the "On" switch for your Bluetooth item, then press the Bluetooth button to place the item in pairing mode. In some cases, turning on your Bluetooth item will automatically place it in pairing mode. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the gear-shaped Settings icon in the lower-left side of the Start menu. It's at the top of the Settings window. This is at the top of the Devices window. A pop-up menu will appear. If you don't see this option, make sure you're on the right tab by clicking Bluetooth & other devices in the left-hand section of the window. It's in the pop-up menu. Your computer will begin searching for Bluetooth items that are in pairing mode. Click the name of the item that you want to pair with your computer. If you don't see your item's name, try placing it in pairing mode again. It's in the bottom-right corner of the selection around the item you want to pair. Doing so will prompt the item to connect to your computer via Bluetooth. It may take up to 30 seconds for your item to pair with your computer. | Turn on your Bluetooth item and place it in pairing mode. Open Start . Open Settings . Click Devices. Click Add Bluetooth or other device. Click Bluetooth. Select your item's name. Click Pair. |
As Machine Learning gets applied to security-critical or sensitive domains, there is a growing need for integrity and privacy for outsourced ML computations.A pragmatic solution comes from Trusted Execution Environments, which use hardware and software protections to isolate sensitive computations from the untrusted software stack.However, these isolation guarantees come at a price in performance, compared to untrusted alternatives.This paper initiates the study of high performance execution of Deep Neural Networks in TEEs by efficiently partitioning DNN computations between trusted and untrusted devices.Building upon an efficient outsourcing scheme for matrix multiplication, we propose Slalom, a framework that securely delegates execution of all linear layers in a DNN from a TEE to a faster, yet untrusted, co-located processor.We evaluate Slalom by running DNNs in an Intel SGX enclave, which selectively delegates work to an untrusted GPU.For canonical DNNs we obtain 6x to 20x increases in throughput for verifiable inference, and 4x to 11x for verifiable and private inference. | We accelerate secure DNN inference in trusted execution environments (by a factor 4x-20x) by selectively outsourcing the computation of linear layers to a faster yet untrusted co-processor. |
If at all possible, do your studying ahead of time. Read any materials that have been distributed. Do any reading that was assigned. If you just have a general idea of the topic, spend some time researching the topic. In fact, it's a good idea to bring some notes with you, so you have something to refer back to in the discussion, particularly if you have evidence you want to discuss. Sometimes, people may not express themselves as well as they want, or you simply may not hear all of what they say. It's fine to ask for clarification, particularly if you want to provide a counterpoint. One of the benefits of group discussion is it gives you a chance to interact with people you might not normally have a conversation with. That means you have a chance to learn something new and expand your horizons. However, if you focus on sticking to what you believe, you may shut out any possibility of learning something new. When someone presents an idea that takes you aback, think a moment before responding. Try to put yourself in the other person's shoes to see where they're coming from. If you don't understand something, ask a follow up question. The other person will likely appreciate that you are interested in what they have to say. A group discussion should involve everyone in the group, including yourself. When you have an opinion or a fact that's relevant to what's being said, jump in and voice what you have to say. If you're a little shy, try getting the leader's attention so you have a chance to speak. You can also ask questions to encourage discussion. When you're discussing an issue, particularly in a classroom or work setting, you'll need to have evidence or research to back up what you say. Of course, that evidence could be your experience, but you do need to be able to explain why you are presenting a certain side. | Come prepared. Get clarification about things you don't understand. Be willing to learn from others' experiences. Speak up when you have an opinion. Back up what you have to say. |
When taking body measurements, you need to use the correct type of tape measure. You will want to use a soft cloth or flexible plastic/rubber tape measure, such as is used in sewing. Do not use a metal measuring tape such as is used in construction (it will be inaccurate). Stand straight, tall, and breathe normally when taking measurements. Some measurements may be taken better when exhaling, some when inhaling (it will depend on the purpose of the measurement). This may be difficult to do yourself, so get a friend to help you. You want to be sure that when you measure, the tape is straight and in line with the appropriate body part. For example, for most circumference measurements the tape will need to be parallel to the floor while while lengths will need to be either parallel or perpendicular (based on the line orientation of the body part being measured). You can't get a very accurate measurement when wearing baggy or thick clothing, so try to wear clothes which fit closely or wear nothing at all. Similarly, breast measurements for women will be most accurate when wearing a well-fitting, unpadded bra. If measuring for clothes tailoring, some measurements will need to be taken with clothing on, such as pants measurements and shoulder measurements. Different measurements will need to be either circumference measurements (the measurement around something) or length measurements (the measurement between two straight points). Which is necessary should be obvious but all will be indicated in the instructions below. Make sure that you write down the measurements as you take them, so that you do not forget them and need to take them again. | Use the correct type of tape measure. Stand correctly. Measure correctly. Wear appropriate clothing. Know when to measure circumference vs length. Write down your measurements. |
Commercial dog food includes many fillers, such as corn and soy, that dogs can develop allergies to. Your dog might be allergic to a specific ingredient, such as a particular protein or carbohydrate. Putting your dog on a hypoallergenic diet for 12 weeks will allow you to determine if this is a problem. Look for a food that includes the words "complete and balanced" on the package. This is a food with the correct amounts of protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, and minerals that your dog needs to be healthy. If you find a brand you're interested in, talk to your dog's veterinarian about it. In the US, you can also check on https://www.petfoodinstitute.org/about-pfi/#producer-members and see if the brand is on the list. All of these producers follow the regulations of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). If your dog has flea allergy dermatitis, thoroughly clean your home to remove all fleas and their eggs. Be prepared to do this several times until the fleas are eradicated. The veterinarian can recommend flea-killing products that will eliminate the fleas at all life stages but still be safe for your pets. Wash your dog's bedding at least once a week. Dust covers can also help keep the bedding fresh. Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to mold. Setting up a humidifier in your home can help clean the air and remove mold from the environment. Setting up a humidifier may improve the quality of life for the people in your house as well. Like humans, dogs may also be allergic to dust, pollen, and other particles in the air. Proper filtration ensures your dog won't be exposed to any of these airborne allergens. Place activated charcoal on top of any exposed dirt in your houseplants to keep pollen out of the air. Use an air cleaner with a HEPA filter year round to keep the air in your home clean and fresh. | Switch your dog to a hypoallergenic diet. Vacuum and use a flea-killing product on carpets and furnishings. Try a humidifier to remove mold. Change your air conditioning filter. |
Most PC keyboards have a numerical keypad option, even if you don't have a separate set of keys. Here's how to find yours: If you don't have a separate keypad, take a look at the letter keys on right side of the keyboard. You'll notice that 10 of the keys (7, 8, 9, U, I, O, J, K, L, and M) have smaller numbers either above or below the main letter or symbol. This is a numeric keypad you can activate by pressing the NumLk (Number Lock) key. When NumLk is on, the keys with smaller numbers will only type those smaller numbers. You may have to hold down the Fn key to activate NumLk. If you don't see these keys, you can use Windows 10 on-screen keyboard. Here's how to start it: Right-click the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell. Type osk at the prompt and press ↵ Enter. An on-screen keyboard (without a 10-key keypad) will appear. Click the Options key on the keyboard (it's near the bottom-right side). Check the box next to ″Turn on numeric key pad″ and click OK. Click the NumLk key on the on-screen keyboard (near the bottom-right side). Now you have a numeric keypad. You'll have to enter a special code using the numeric keypad to make the accented letter appear. Here is a list of all possible Spanish character codes: Á: Alt + 0193 á: Alt + 160 É: Alt + 0201 é: Alt + 130 Í: Alt + 0205 í: Alt + 161 Ó: Alt + 0211 ó: Alt + 162 Ú: Alt + 0218 ú: Alt + 163 ü: Alt + 129 Ñ: Alt + 0209 ñ: Alt + 164 ¿: Alt + 168 ¡: Alt + 173 With NumLk enabled (if you're using a keyboard without a 10-key numeric keypad), hold down the Alt key, and then type the three digits of the code. For example, to type é, press and hold Alt, press 1 and release, then 3 and release, 0 and release, and then release the Alt key. If you're not using a regular 10-key keyboard, press NumLk to turn off Number Lock when you're done. | Locate the numeric keypad on your keyboard. Find the code you need to type the Spanish accent character. Enter the code for the character you want to type. |
Clothing is usually mass-produced to accommodate standard body types. Clothes that are tailored to fit your body will accentuate or highlight curves while hiding any spots you may not like. Tailored pieces can also create curves if you aren't naturally curvy. In order to best accentuate your curves, your clothes should be formfitting but not tight, nip in at your waist, hug your hips, and fall loosely over your thighs and calves. If you want to create curves on a slimmer figure, you can make your clothing tailored so it's slightly more formfitting, but not skintight. For example, you can have a boxy top tailored to be more form fitting and flattering to your figure by adding darts, or have wrap dresses and skirts adjusted so that they just skim your curves. Solid colors will create a slim line and color blocking, which is a way of wearing two or more solid colors, will help further accentuate your curves. You can also use color blocking to create curves. For example, a dress that has side panels in a different color that taper in will define your waist and give you a curvier look. Horizontal color blocking, such as wearing one color on top and another on the bottom, is a bit more subtle but will also highlight your curves. Because fabrics fall in different ways on a person's body, choosing the right fabrics for your clothing will help accentuate or create curves. The best options are medium-weight knits and soft fabrics that will drape well over your curves. Consider cotton with a small percentage of spandex to help the garment lightly skim your body while retaining it's shape. If you aren't naturally curvy, consider fabrics that have a bit more spandex to hug your body while creating curves. Small clothing embellishments and details, such as a peplum or an A-line, will accentuate or create curves by drawing the eye towards specific areas of your body. Peplums are a good way to make your hips look curvier. The peplum should be structured and not hang loosely from the article of clothing. If you’re wearing a peplum, stick to slim pants or pencil skirts that go below your knees to create a tapered look. This will make your hips look curvier and your waist smaller. High necklines can make a woman look boxy, so opt for lower necklines that break up your chest area and draw attention towards your face. Off the shoulder tops or strapless dresses draw horizontal lines across you and emphasize the widest part of your body. This makes your waist look smaller, helping to create an hourglass shape. An A-line skirt that nips in at the waist will also help create curves, especially if you pair it with a more form fitting, tucked-in top. Draping, which is often seen on soft, stretchy fabrics, is another way to create structure and highlight or create curves. The most effective way to highlight your shape and create curves is to accentuate your waist. There are a number of ways you can do accentuate your waist, including wearing a belt or an A-line skirt, or getting tops tailored to your waist. Wearing clothing that is either too large for you or loose and flowing will hide your curves and create a boxy shape. Any woman can wear prints, just keep in mind the silhouette. If you’re naturally curvy, use prints to play up one part of your body while keeping the rest of your outfit simple. If you’re naturally slim, you can wear prints with just about anything. For example, you might consider a printed blouse with a nipped in waist to create curves. | Have your clothing tailored. Wear solid colors and try color blocking. Wear the right fabrics. Choose clothing details to accentuate or create curves. Accentuate your waist. Avoid loose or oversized clothing. |
Scorpio men appreciate a partner with a sharp intellect and confident opinions. If your Scorpio partner is interested in an academic, political, or other topic, ask them about it. Listen to their opinion, then share your own (whether you agree with them entirely or not). You might say, for example, "So I noticed you're part of our school's environmental club. What got you into that?" Avoid discussing controversial topics until you've gotten to know him and can avoid offending him. Scorpios tend to hold strong opinions. Don't be offended if he's a passionate debater. He's not trying to offend you but is just explaining his perspective. Scorpios tend to be elusive with their true emotions but, if you can make your Scorpio man feel safe, he may open up to you about his feelings. Listen to him as he reveals this part of himself to help him feel loved. Try not to get overly-sappy. Scorpios tend to dislike sentimentality. Scorpio men are very ambitious and love to feel like their partner has their back. Ask your Scorpio about his goals and how you can support him. When he accomplishes one of his goals, congratulate him to show that you care. Although you don't have to fall into the role of "personal cheerleader," Scorpios do not mesh well with partners who hold them back from their dreams. Give your Scorpio space while he's working on an important project. Scorpios may be intense but, when it comes to their passion projects, they need alone time. Scorpio men love spending time outside, especially with the people they love. Spend a weekend or afternoon for an outdoor getaway with your Scorpio as your schedules allow. As a fixed water sign, Scorpios love water sports like wakeboarding, fishing, sailing, or water skiing. True intimacy is something that takes time with a Scorpio, but it is rewarding for both when it's established. Spend time with your Scorpio often to develop both elements of that connection. Don't rush into physical intimacy with your Scorpio man until you're both ready. Having deep conversations with him and building mutual trust is just as vital as kissing or cuddling. Scorpios are usually open about their sexual interests. Use your time dating a Scorpio man to explore your sexuality. | Engage in intellectual discussions or debates with your Scorpio partner. Draw out your Scorpio's sensitive side. Support your Scorpio partner in his goals. Plan outdoor dates with your Scorpio partner. Make time for emotional and physical intimacy with your Scorpio. |
Use a light pencil line, and erase the lines when the drawing is done. This way you can sketch in lots of light trial lines until you find the right one without messing up your paper. Alternatively, use a blue pencil which does not show up on scans and copies. Many artists use "col-erase" blue pencils. A model sheet has numerous sketches of a single animation character in various poses and expressions. It is used to standardize the character's appearance when multiple animators are working on a project. Looking at model sheets can help you understand how every figure has a particular construction set-up that serves as a base. Many model sheets are available on the Internet. Gray's Anatomy, for example, is a classic that can help you learn more about the construction of the human body. You can then apply this knowledge to your drawings of various poses. | Sketch trial lines very lightly. Study model sheets to see how characters are built. Use anatomy books as reference for human and animal subjects. |
A denim vest is typically worn during hotter months to spice up summer outfits. Add it to your own favorite summertime outfits to make your look more interesting and give yourself a fashionable edge. It's also seen as more on the casual side due to its association with jeans, so don't try to pull it off in more elegant situations unless you’re extremely confident it works. While it's possible to wear a denim vest during colder seasons, the lack of bulk and cloth make the item of clothing little more than a fashion accessory. Save your denim vest for spring, summer and early fall. Pair your denim vest with existing items in your wardrobe. A vest is usually paired with sundresses, shorts, a floor-length skirt, and loose fitting pants. If it's spring or fall, you can also pair a denim vest with an all-black outfit to give it a pop of color Denim vests are best paired with black outfits, crop-tops, colorful pants, and stripes to both spice up and neutralize worn colors. Wearing denim vests with other denim is doable, but requires the two items of clothing to be of two obviously different washes. After you’ve properly sported your denim vest, know how to properly keep it clean. Denim is a very strong material – originally invented to withstand a blue-collar workday – but is very sensitive to washing. Washing too much can cause your denim to lose its color. Spot-clean your denim vest with a toothbrush and a minimal amount of laundry detergent. This will only clean the vest on a need-to-clean basis and save it from the wear and tear of a normal washing machine. Soak your vest in vinegar and water. Water itself will cause the vest to lose its color. Vinegar helps conserve the color. Soak the vest for about an hour before hanging it up to dry. The same technique can be used with a washing machine by washing your vest on the hand-wash setting and adding vinegar over laundry detergent. | Know when to wear your new vest. Pair your vest with other items in your wardrobe. Learn how to properly wash your denim vest. |
List the author's last name first, followed by a comma and a space. Type the author's first name and middle name or initial, if provided. Place a period at the end of the author's name. Example: Buchman, Dana. If there are 2 authors, separate their names with a comma, typing the word "and" before the last author's name. Only invert the first author's name. For example: Martin, Johnathan A., and Christopher Jackson. For 3 or more authors, list the first author's name, followed by a comma and the abbreviation "et. al." For example: Fontela, Pablo, et. al. Type the title of the article in title case, capitalizing the first word along with all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and words with more than 4 letters. Place a period at the end of the title, inside the closing quotation marks. Example: Buchman, Dana. "A Special Education." If the article has a subtitle, type a colon and a space after the title, then type the subtitle in title case. Place a period at the end of the subtitle, inside the closing quotation marks. Type the title of the periodical in italics, followed by a comma and a space. Type the date of publication in day-month-year format, using a 3-letter abbreviation for all months with names more than 4 letters long. Place a comma after the date. Example: Buchman, Dana. "A Special Education." Good Housekeeping, Mar. 2006, For scholarly journals, include the volume and issue numbers after the name of the publication. Separate these elements with commas. For example: Bagchi, Alaknanda. "Conflicting Nationalisms": The Voice of the Subaltern in Mahasweta Devi's Bashai Tudu." Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature, vol. 15, no. 1, 1996, If the article appears in a smaller regional or local publication, type the location in brackets after the title of the publication. For example: Trembacki, Paul. "Brees Hopes to Win Heisman for Team." Purdue Exponent [West Lafayette, IN], 5 Dec. 2000, For print articles, list the page number or page range where the article appears. For online articles, include a URL or DOI. If you use a URL, do not include the "http://" portion of the address. Place a period at the end of your citation. Print example: Buchman, Dana. "A Special Education." Good Housekeeping, Mar. 2006, pp. 143-148. Online example: Trembacki, Paul. "Brees Hopes to Win Heisman for Team." Purdue Exponent [West Lafayette, IN], 5 Dec. 2000, www.purdueexponent.org/sports/article_b6f722b8-9595-58b8-849b-5a8447bbf793.html. When you paraphrase or quote from the article, place a parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence, inside the closing punctuation. Include the author's last name only if it wasn't incorporated in your text. For example, you might write: "For a woman who had encountered few obstacles on the road to success, having a daughter with learning disabilities presented challenges and an opportunity to grow as a person (Buchman 147)." If the source was not paginated, only the author's name is needed. If you incorporated the author's name in the body of your paper and the source is not paginated, you don't need a parenthetical citation. | Start your Works Cited entry with the author's name. Provide the title of the article in double quotation marks. Include the title of the periodical and date of publication. List where the article can be found. Use the author's last name and page number for in-text citations. |
You don't need your phone to capture the world around you. To remember your vacation and share those memories with others, you can grab a disposable camera or bring a Polaroid camera. The latter type of camera has come back into style. Some of the new styles even allow you to take photos on sticker paper, and others have a digital component where you can save the file before you print it out, allowing you to have both a physical and a digital copy. Alternatively, you could seek out a photo booth. Many tourist spots – and even some stores – have a photo booth so you can capture fun memories. While most require cash, some now take credit cards. Buy a waterproof disposable camera if you would like to take pictures near a body of water. There's an artist hiding inside you! Take the time to observe and transfer what you see to paper. Let others see your vacation through your eyes, or keep the drawings to yourself. Start by doing quick sketches - spend five minutes committing the scene to paper. Don't worry about getting every detail. Try blind contour drawings. To do this type of drawing, avoid looking at the paper. Look only at the subject. Keep your pen or pencil on the paper, and give yourself over to creativity. You’ll get an abstract image, but the more you do, the more life you’ll breathe into your drawings. Take home rubbings. This technique is very popular at old historic sites and cemeteries. Lay a piece of paper over a hard surface, then rub a stick of chalk, charcoal, or even a crayon over the surface to get an imprint of what's on the other side. Writing can give you a chance to think about what you’re doing, allowing you a fuller, more rounded experience. A journal can help you remember a funny conversation you overheard or something you’ve never seen before. It doesn't take long to make a note about something unique, and the time you spend writing will provide you time to reflect on the enjoyment you’re having. You can bring a journal with you or buy one on location if you’re looking for some local flair. Jot down thoughts about your vacation as they occur to you. Pen an essay. You can keep it to yourself or even share it as a blog post once you’re home again. Write poetry. Allow the inspiration from your new surroundings to fill you up. | Take photos. Draw for a rewarding visual memory. Journal to bring home your memories in a written form. |
Upgrade old wire hangers by making padded clothes hangers. Measure the outline of the body of a wire hanger and cut two pieces of silky material slightly larger than that. Sew the two pieces together, leaving an opening at the top, and slide the hanger inside. Stuff the inside of the material with loose cotton or pieces of foam, and sew the opening shut. Use wire clippers to cut the bottom part of the hanger in half. Bend the two bottom halves of wire down to narrow the shape (approximately 3-4 inches, or 7-10 cm, apart). Twist each wire end upwards to meet the bottom of the hanger hook, and twist the ends into a circular shape to cover the sharp points. Place shoes, toe-side up, over each circular part of the hanger to hang them easily in your closet. Start with a finished piece of wood and attach 3 to 6 screws to the board, depending on its size and your preferences, halfway in and evenly spaced. Cut the same number of wire hooks from old coat hangers using wire cutters. Using pliers, twist the end of each hook around a screw until it is firmly attached. If you wish to paint or decorate the coat rack, do so before attaching the hooks to make things easier. Be sure to attach the coat rack firmly to the wall before hanging anything on it. You can reuse wire hangers without making any modifications to them by rethinking their purpose. By hanging a hanger off a bathroom door cabinet, for instance, you can make a simple magazine or newspaper holder. You can also hang up hangers on the wall to hold a collection of eyeglasses, scarves, ties, bras, or other accessories. | Sew padded clothes hangers. Make shoe hangers. Build a coat rack. Re-purpose hangers around the house. |
Pinning game kits are available for purchase in retail stores - specifically those that specialize in party materials. The upside to buying a kit is that it may be more convenient and save time. Purchasing a full game kit, however, may also be more expensive and less personal than making one yourself. For a cheaper option, hand draw a donkey on poster board. You may also consider printing your image from a computer. Make the donkey at least 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Standard kit sizes average 18-24 inches x 24-30 inches. Use game preparation as a party activity. Allow the children to draw or decorate a group donkey. Art activities help keep children engaged and entertained. Being the creators of the donkey makes it entirely "their game." Drawing the donkey together may allow for bonding and insight into worldly perceptions and imagination. Have each player make and decorate his or her own donkey tail. Use a variety of materials, such as string, paper, and ribbon. Get creative by adding beads or glitter as personal decoration. Write each player's name or initials somewhere on the tail. If labeling is not possible, make sure that the tails are unique enough to know who placed each one. Push a pin through or attach adhesive tape to one end of the tail for pinning. Place the image at an appropriate height for all participants. Choose mounting equipment based on donkey durability and personal preference. Options include adhesive tape or putty, tacks, and push pins. Note that sharp tacks and pins may hold better but are more dangerous and will leave small holes. Draw an “X” on the picture where the tail would normally be placed, as a reference point for determining a "winner." | Buy a Pin the Tail on the Donkey kit. Make your own donkey. Have the kids be creators. Personalize donkey tails. Mount the donkey image on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Mark your donkey. |
When you prune your buddleia matters greatly in terms of care. You should always prune your plant in early spring. Usually, March is the recommended time for pruning. However, when to prune truly depends on your region. Severe frost, present in late spring in some areas, can cause damage to a buddleia. Making a decision on when to prune your buddleia heavily depends on the weather in your area. As stated above, if you prune too soon early spring frost can harm the plant. However, waiting until later in the summer, or even the fall, can be deadly for the buddleia. If new growths do not harden before winter, they will be killed by the cold. This results in a dead plant the next spring. Keep an eye on the forecast, especially if you live in a colder area or an area with unpredictable weather patterns. If you see freezing temperatures or snow in your 10 day forecast, hold off on pruning. Wait until the weather's been consistently warm and above freezing for a few weeks before pruning. Buddleias bloom on new wood. Even if there is no sign of rot or damage to existing branches, cut all of the branches back to the ground in early spring. This will stimulate blooming and growth from your buddleia during the flowering season. Buddleias grow in bunches of stems sprouting from the same patch of ground. You prune the plant by cutting these stems downward towards the ground. Stems should be at least a foot tall. Stop pruning once your stems are about a foot in length. Trimming any shorter could cause damage to the plant. When you finish pruning your buddleia, it should look somewhat like a stag's antlers. Don't be alarmed by how much you cut from the plant. Such intense pruning is what helps the buddleia grow new flowers when the rainy season passes. Buddleias can become overcrowded if too many branches sprout. If your buddleia bush looks crowded, remove older branches completely rather than just trimming them down. It's fairly easy to differentiate old stems from young stems. Young stems tend to be green. Old stems are of a darker shade and usually have peeling, gray-brown bark and appear woodier. You should dig out old branches by the roots. This will prevent them from re-blooming in the coming season. The main pruning should be done in spring. The buddleia flowers in multiple places. Both main stems and side shoots that grow from main stems may flower. When seeking out dead flowers, look in all these places. | Prune your buddleia in early spring. Cut back hard in the spring. Remove older branches. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the flowering season. |
Tear the paper into strips, and layer it around your plants. This will help prevent weed growth and will keep the soil moist. The paper will eventually decompose and help give nutrients to the soil. Corrugated cardboard can be effective as well. Do not use glossy paper or colored ink. Newspaper will add carbon to a well-balanced compost pile, and is classed as “brown.” Check out our guide here on how to build a balanced compost. Use old newspaper as a spill guard when performing auto repair or when painting and staining furniture. Use it as a covering for all of your craft projects. | Turn newspaper and office paper into mulch. Add newspaper to the compost. Protect against spills. |
Cats are easily distracted and you wouldn't want anything to contradict or interfere with the training. Try to remove sounds, toys, food, and anything else your cat may be tempted by. Be sure to choose a room in which your cat is comfortable and used to. Close blinds and/or curtains to keep exterior distractions to a minimum. Cats won't necessarily react to normal treats. They want treats that are soft food, like fish, chicken, or turkey. Use something they love and rarely get. You may be able to successfully train your cat without treats. Sometimes a favorite toy works just as well. Begin by rewarding your cat when it starts to sit. Reward each movement. Every time the cat hints at sitting down, or better, actually sits down, give it a reward. Begin simply and grow off of each movement. Slowly lift the treat in front of the cat's head, ensuring it's out of reach. The angle of the treat will be such that the cat has to look upward, and the cat's anatomy is beneficially angled. This should cause the cat to sit down. The ASPCA recommends training your cat twice a day, for five minutes each. The training could be just the squatting motion, or the raising of the cat's head, as long as the movement is a precursor to sitting. Aim to have your cat repeat the action 20 times in each training session. Practicing too much could be counter-productive. Be sure to reinforce the training on subsequent days until the cat gets it. | Remove distractions from a comfortable room in which the cat likes to relax and sit. Break out the good treats. Reward specific movements. Raise the treat above the cat’s head. Reward often and consistently. |
Avoid arousing suspicions around bedtime; just do everything normally, such as teeth cleaning and saying goodnight to everyone in the house. If you know your parents will check on you before going to bed, listen for when they come. Hide whatever you are doing and pretend to be asleep. Normally, when pretending to be asleep, you do not move, however, it is okay to turn a little in your "sleep". Don't snore unless you are known to snore. It helps to pull your blanket over your face to save half the trouble of keeping a straight relaxed face. Consider sleeping with the radio on to give you cover. If you accidentally make a sudden noise, it'll be blamed on the radio. | Follow your usual bedtime routine. Prepare for the bed check. |
After the 2 weeks are up, lift up the newspaper. Look for tiny, white heads coming out of the peat moss. If they’re there, leave the newspaper off. You may see white streaks in the soil, which means the mushrooms are taking root. Leave the newspaper in place and continue misting for another week. Mist the peat moss every day so water continues to drip into the bed. After about 10 days, the mushrooms will be fully-grown, although you can harvest the mushrooms sooner if you wish. Portobellos reach their peak when the mushroom caps are about 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 in) in diameter. Dig them out of the compost by hand, then clean them off with a damp paper towel and store them in a brown paper bag in the refrigerator. Harvesting the mushrooms early means you’ll be eating brown criminis instead of portobellos. Wait until the edges of the caps are flat instead of curled. Keep your tray with compost intact for now. Continue moistening the compost daily, then add a new layer of newspaper once white streaks form again. By following the same steps, you will usually get 2 or 3 batches of mushrooms out of 1 tray. | Remove the newspaper in 2 weeks if the mushrooms are growing. Continue misting the mushrooms as they grow. Dig out the portobellos when the caps have fully unfurled. Repeat moistening the compost until new mushrooms form. |
If you're just barely scraping by, you should prioritize to make sure you have the necessities now while trying to minimize potential problems down the road. However, if you're able to pay for necessities like your home and basic utilities, move on to the "debt avalanche" method. If you own your home, the mortgage payment is your highest-priority debt. In the U.S. lenders will typically begin foreclosure proceedings after three missed payments, though this may vary. Even if you get just a month or two behind, you may have trouble getting your payments back up-to-date, which can cause you problems down the road. If you rent, you can usually be evicted after just one missed payment, and then you'll be faced with finding another place to live with a huge blemish on your record. Power, water, and other utility companies will usually give you some leeway in missing payments, but if you get too far in arrears, they'll shut off your service, which can make everyday living very difficult and can also make it more costly to get service in the future. If you can't pay your bills in full, call the company and see if you can work out a payment plan. They're usually very accommodating. If you need your car to get to work or to find work, it's important that you keep your payments up-to-date. Finance companies can repossess cars fairly easily, and in many cases they don't even have to give you notice. Make sure to pay your insurance, as well, because it's the law and because if you don't the lender will add their own insurance, which will cost you far more while only protecting the lender's interest. Keeping up with a car payment while doing your best to pay for your mortgage and utilities can be difficult. Consider these options to ease your financial burden: Do your best to save money on gas. Consider carpooling. Have you considered living without a car? Failure to pay child support, taxes, or other legally-mandated payments can land you large fines or even jail time. The government backs student loans, and if you go into default they can take collection actions that other creditors can't. Luckily, there are numerous government programs to help you with this. Medical bills offer a bit more leniency than most other kinds of loans, and even if they go on your credit report they're generally looked at differently than other missed payments. Credit cards, loans secured by household objects, personal loans, and store charge cards are not high priorities. Pay the minimums on all these if you can, but if you have to choose between your credit card bill or your mortgage, choose your mortgage. Call your credit card companies and tell them you need either deferment or lenience. If you call and let them know you are in trouble, most are willing to work out a payment plan by temporarily lowering your minimums or deferring payment for a couple of months until you are working again, etc. If you blow them off, though, they will be less apt to work with you. Once you've gotten back on your feet, get all your accounts current if you've fallen behind on them. Focus on the ones on which you are the furthest behind. Once everything's caught up, start prioritizing to pay debts off quickly. | Determine if this method is right for you. Keep a roof over your head. Pay your utilities. Make your car payments. Pay other legally-required debts and payments. Pay student loans. Pay medical bills. Take care of lower priority debts. Bring accounts up-to-date as soon as you can. |
Your shoes may be the root of the problem if you have sweaty feet. Shoes that are always damp and warm from being worn make an excellent environment for bacteria to grow. Some of the bacteria and the associated scent can then easily transfer to your feet every time you wear your shoes. Pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the heel of each shoe and shake some of the powder down to the toes. The baking soda will absorb moisture in the shoes, which will reduce the chances of growing odorous bacteria. Additionally, baking soda absorbs the already existent odors, reducing the scent left in your shoes when you put them on the next day. Do not wash the shoes with water to remove the baking soda. Remember, moisture will only increase the chances of growing bacteria and, as a result, making your feet and shoes stink. If you are having trouble removing all of the baking soda, try using a hand towel or knocking the shoes off on a hard surface. If you've got an older pair of shoes, or one that has built up a particularly pungent odor from being worn when working out, you may need to let the baking soda work for longer. Leave the baking soda in these shoes for days at a time, replacing the powder every other day if possible. | Attack the shoes as a source of smell. Put baking soda in your shoes every night after wearing them. Pour out the baking soda before putting your shoes on. Apply baking soda to particularly smelly shoes for a few days. |
Viruses on iPhone are so rare that it's unlikely you have a virus on your iPhone. Occasionally, however, apps can be compromised without the developers even being aware. If you are experiencing problems while one app is open, open the App Store, tap the "Updates" tab and see if there is an update for that app. If an update is available, tap "Update" to install the latest updates. If an update is not available, see if you can contact the app developers and report the problems. If no update is available for the problem app, simply tap and hold the icon on the home screen until all the apps start twitching. Tap the "x" button in the upper-left corner of the app icon to remove the app. If you have removed problem apps from your iPhone and you are still having problems, you may need to restore your iPhone. If you have a previous backup of your phone, you can restore your phone from a backup. The way you restore your phone from a backup depends on the method you used to back up your iPhone. If you do not have a backup of your iPhone, you may need to reset your iPhone to its factory settings. Click here to learn how to back up your iPhone. Click here to learn how to restore your iPhone. Click here to learn how to reset your iPhone to its factory settings. | Update Problem Apps. Uninstall the app. Restore your iPhone. |
Set up fans so that they are diagonal and create a airflow. They should run almost constantly during the winter months, to ensure the entire greenhouse is benefiting from the heater. They can also be located near the top of the supports. Some ventilation of carbon dioxide is essential. The vents should be adjustable. You will need to open them wider in the summer months. Solar heat may only account for 25 percent of the heat in your greenhouse, so a backup heater is essential. You can also use a wood or oil-based heater, but it must be vented to the outside to ensure good air quality, carbon dioxide poising is a real danger to be looked out for in such a close space. You should check with your town or council to see what heating options are available in your area. If you can afford to outfit your greenhouse with its own temperature control system, then you can set it up to grow almost anything. Employ an electrician and a contractor to install your system. It may need regular maintenance to ensure it can handle ventilation and heating in the winter. You should install several thermometers in case 1 breaks. Place them at different levels of the greenhouse so that you can observe the temperature in your greenhouse at all times. You can buy a thermometer that measures the temperature inside your house and inside your greenhouse, so that you can watch it closely during the winter months. | Place fans in the corners of the greenhouse. Install vents in the ceiling of your greenhouse. Consider installing an electric heater. Install a forced-air system, if you are using a glass-frame greenhouse. Install thermometers or thermostats. |
You write out the long division of polynomials the same as you do for dividing numbers. The dividend goes under the long division bar, while the divisor goes to the left. If you’re dividing x2 + 11 x + 10 by x +1, x2 + 11 x + 10 goes under the bar, while x + 1 goes to the left. The result of this division goes on top of the division bar. For our example, dividing x2, the first term of the dividend, by x, the first term of the divisor yields x. You would write an x on the top of the division bar, over the x2. Write the result of the multiplication under the leftmost terms of the dividend. Continuing with our example, multiplying x + 1 by x produces x2 + x. You would write this under the first two terms of the dividend. To do so, first reverse the signs of the product of the multiplication. After subtracting, bring down the remaining terms of the dividend. Reversing the signs of x2 + x gives - x2 - x. Subtracting this from the first two terms of the dividend leaves 10x. After bringing down the remaining term of the dividend, you have 10x + 10 as the interim quotient to continue the division process with. You’ll again divide the first term of the divisor into that of the interim quotient, write that result on top of the division bar after the first term of the quotient, multiply the result by the divisor, and then calculate what to subtract from the interim quotient. Because x goes into 10x 10 times, you would write “+ 10” after the x in the quotient position on the division bar. Multiplying x +1 by 10 gives 10x + 10. You write this under the interim quotient and reverse the signs for the subtraction, making -10x – 10. When you perform the subtraction, you have a remainder of 0. Thus, dividing x2 + 11 x + 10 by x +1 produces a quotient of x + 10. (You could have gotten the same result by factoring, but this example was chosen to keep the division fairly simple.) | Set up the division. Divide the first term of the divisor into the first term of the dividend. Multiply the x in the quotient position by the divisor. Subtract from the dividend. Repeat the previous three steps on the interim quotient. |
You'll get the best flavor of coffee by grinding whole beans just before brewing. Measure out 30 g of whole beans and place them in your grinder. Grind the beans until they're medium-fine which is about the size of coarse sugar. Burr grinders will give you more control over the grind and will make more uniform grounds than blade grinders will. Measure 3 tablespoons (about 30 g) of coffee grounds into the moistened filter. Shake the brewer a little so the coffee grounds are at an even level. Level grounds will make the coffee extract evenly. Then place the carafe with the brewer on a digital scale and set it to zero. You'll need to keep track of how much water you're pouring over the grounds, so the scale comes in handy. | Grind the coffee, if you're using whole beans. Put the coffee in the filter and set the pour over on a digital scale. |
At the start of the game, you should prioritize certain upgrades to give you a much better chance later on. As you start collecting DNA, evolve the following upgrades, in order as soon as you can afford them: Water 1 Air 1 Gene Compression 3 Deactivated Modified Genes - This combined with Gene Compression 3 will slow the lethal effects down significantly. Water 2 Air 2 Occasionally, your virus will randomly mutate. It's highly recommended that you devolve these symptoms as they appear, as they can start killing people before the infection spreads to everyone. This next set of upgrades is designed to greatly increase the infectivity of your virus. Evolve these in order as soon as your have the DNA to afford them: Cold Resistance 1 Extreme Bioaerosol Cold Resistance 2 Drug Resistance 1 and 2 If people start dying from your virus during this period, get Deactivated Modified Genes 2 as soon as possible. At this point, you need to wait for everyone on the planet to be infected with the virus. Once you receive the message that there is no one healthy left, you're ready to flip the switch on the virus. If people start dying while you're waiting for everyone to get infected, get Nucleic Acid Neutralisation 1. If more people keep dying, evolve Nucleic Acid Neutralisation 2. If it kills again, evolve Nucleic Acid Neutralisation 3. You will need to unlock the three Nucleic Acid Neutralisation abilities no matter what, so you may as well get them while you're waiting for everyone to get infected. in order to unlock the Annihilate gene. Remember to keep devolving any random mutations that pop-up. Your only symptoms should be Coughing, Rash, Cysts, Sneezing, or Sweating. | Evolve essential upgrades. Devolve random symptoms. Evolve your second set of upgrades. Wait for the world to get infected. |
In places where TB is more common, infants are often vaccinated with the bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine against TB. The vaccine is not routinely given in the US, but if you expect to be at a higher risk, then ask your doctor if it is likely to be useful for you. You may be at a higher risk if: You will be living and working in a country where TB is more common. You have a lowered immune system making you more vulnerable to contracting TB if you are exposed. People who have a higher risk are those who have HIV/AIDS, who are taking immune suppressing medications, or are receiving chemotherapy. TB is spread through droplets, so if you wear a respirator it lessens your chances of infection if you live with someone who has recently been diagnosed. You cannot wear just any surgical or medical mask, however. You must wear a specific respirator mask (such as N95 disposable respirators) to protect yourself from TB. The person with TB should also wear a respirator. Keep the respirator on for the first three weeks of treatment. In addition, the infected person should: Open windows to ventilate the room she is in. Sleep in a separate room to reduce the amount of time you spend breathing the same air. Stay home from work or school. The treatment requires a long course of medications, but it is important that they be completed without skipping any doses. This protects both the infected person and those around him, because: It reduces the likelihood of the bacteria developing resistance to the medications. Drug resistant strains are much more difficult to eradicate if they spread to others. | Discuss the vaccine with your doctor. Wear a respirator around a family member with TB. Help a loved one with TB finish the entire course of treatment. |
If you celebrate Ramadan, you're not supposed to eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. That includes water, any type of food or liquid, and things like gum. Fasting isn't just about not eating. It's about learning to have sympathy with others, learning self-restraint, and giving to others in need. Exceptions are made for people who can't fast. The elderly or those who are sick are exempt from fasting, as are pregnant and nursing mothers. Others who have strenuous occupations are exempt as well. Generally, you try to make days up later when you can't fast, but others also give to charity to help feed the hungry or volunteer at local nonprofits. Similarly, people who have conditions such as diabetes may find they are not able to fast, especially if you are a Type 1 diabetic. Really, it's up to you whether you think you can fast or not. Kids usually don't start fasting until puberty. A common age to start fasting is 15. However, some practice half or even whole days at a time in preparation for when they do fast. In some cases, a family member might offer an incentive of money or a treat as a reward for the number of days the children fast. Most Muslims also fast from certain behaviors during the month of Ramadan. From sunrise to sunset, you should refrain from things like smoking or having sex. In addition, you're supposed to take special care to watch your behavior during Ramadan, making sure you don't lie, cheat, get angry, or other things of that nature. | Skip eating and drinking during the day. Avoid fasting if you have certain health conditions or a strenuous occupation. Wait until you're old enough to fast. Fast from negative behaviors, too. |
Even though you’ll be adding tulle, you still want something on your table to cover the top and sides. You can use a fabric tablecloth or a plastic one, but it needs to be solid-colored. The color can match the tulle that you will be using, or it can coordinate with it. For example, you can use a white tablecloth with white tulle, or you can pair a white tablecloth with pink tulle. Match the tablecloth shape to the table. Use a round tablecloth for a round table, and a rectangular tablecloth for a rectangular table. Make sure that the tablecloth is big enough to reach the floor. If you need to, use 2 or more tablecloths. Smooth out any wrinkles, and make sure that it is centered. Don't worry about the tablecloth sliding around; you will be wrapping things around the tabletop, which will help hold it in place. If you are worried about the tablecloth slipping, secure it to the table with strips of double-sided tape. Put these on before you add the tablecloth. If your fabric tablecloth is wrinkled, be sure to iron it. Use a heat setting that is suitable for the fabric. Regular string lights will work, but you will need to droop the strand every 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) so that the sides of the tablecloth are covered. Match the wire color to the tablecloth, or stick with gold or silver wire. Other great options include: Battery-operated string lights: these are great for tables that won't be against a wall or near an outlet. Icicle lights: they typically need to be plugged in, but at least you won't have to droop the strand every 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm). Netted lights: used for shrubs, they are a great if you want a lot of lights. Depending on the table's size, you may need several panels. Starting at a table corner, begin wrapping the lights around the tabletop's edge. Secure the wire to the tablecloth with clear packaging tape every 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) so that it doesn't slide off. If you are using regular string lights, droop the wire by 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) so that you cover more surface area. If you don't, the top of the tutu will cover them. If you are using battery-operated lights, strap the battery pack to the bottom of the table leg, just below the tablecloth. Don't turn them on yet to save battery power. If you are using plug-in lights, make sure that there is an outlet nearby. You don't have to plug them in yet. | Choose a solid-colored tablecloth to use as your base. Drape the tablecloth over the table. Get a strand of string lights if you want a more magical display. Secure the lights to the table with clear packaging tape. |
. Sleep is essential to a healthy, balanced body. Lack of sleep can aggravate negative thinking and easily becomes a vicious cycle whereby your negative thoughts keep you awake and disable your ability to get enough sleep. Waking unrefreshed and feeling tired is a common complaint during depression, and even too much sleep can leave depressed persons feeling tired. Breaking this cycle requires enforcing a strict sleep routine of the same bedtime and waking time every day, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, not exercising three hours prior to bed, removing anything distracting from your bedroom, and keeping your room at a suitable temperature. Read how to fall asleep for more help. It won't be easy breaking a disturbed sleep cycle and many things can cause you to relapse back into insomnia or wakeful nights, so it's important to be vigilant about keeping to a routine, as well as forgiving yourself when you can't sleep. . A recent study showed exercise to be as effective as Zoloft (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI) in treating depression. Exercise releases a natural anti-depressant chemical in your brain and gets you into doing something active. Start small with a simple walk to the local store or around the block, or to your garden gate might be the way to begin. Gradually work up to a routine that fits with your needs and enjoyment. Look for friends or group exercise sessions since having a partner will keep you more motivated. You can also look for activities that will allow you to release some of the pent-up emotions that may be built up, such as kickboxing. Playing sports is a great way to get regular exercise, stay occupied, focus on self-improvement and meet new people. Some studies have found that people who participate in sports have somewhat fewer symptoms of depression. Choose a sport that is exhausting to quiet the chatter in your mind and leave you feeling wrung out—just don't overdo it. Join a team or class in your area and commit to showing up to as many of these meetings as possible, even if you may not feel like going some days. . Reduce your intake of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, fast foods, and processed foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole foods. Drink plenty of water and do some research on foods that are said to improve your state of mind and well-being. Improving your diet can be a positive project to keep you constructively occupied and focused when you're working through your depression. Plus, many healthy foods are effective at improving mood. It can be easy to let yourself go when depressed and to pay no attention to appearance and clothing. Reintroducing daily attention to grooming can help improve your mood and give you a sense of well-being. Get a new haircut or new clothes as part of cheering yourself up. And concentrate on the parts that you do love about yourself instead of fretting over what you don't like. Support from people who love and care about you is an important part of the healing process. Tell people you trust that you're depressed and would appreciate their understanding and sympathy. It is far harder for people to help you if you're secretive and do things that seem inexplicably strange. Knowing will help people to make allowances and support you as best they can. Be willing to be honest about your irritability and reclusive behavior with those you trust. They need to know it's not personal, but that you need space or time out every now and then. Talk with friends, family and colleagues who make you feel good and who are good to be around. Spend time with people who see the world in a positive way and ask them to share their visions, ideas, and approaches to life with you. Most positive people will be more than happy to reveal the things that help them keep upbeat and happy about their lives. Learn from them. Remember that misery loves company. It can be incredibly hard to keep away from negative people as down and out as you're feeling, but do your best to avoid them. You won't be doing either of you a favor by confirming each other's fears that the rest of the world is terrible. | Sleep well Exercise Eat healthy Restore any neglected grooming. Maintain a good support network. Be around positive people. |
In your first paragraph, you should include the author's name and the book title. You should also open with a line that will grab your reader's attention, such as an interesting quote from the book. It's good to put a general, one sentence summary of the entire work in the last line of your introduction. For example, a sentence summary might state, “This book is about the main character's journey to Africa and what she learned on her travels.” Don't take up too much space with your introduction. In general, an introduction should be 3-6 sentences long, though in rare cases they may be shorter or longer. This is a great way to start the body of your paper because it will set the stage for everything else that you’ll discuss in your report. Try to describe the locations mentioned in the book so that your teacher will know exactly what you are referring to. If the story takes place on a farm, go ahead and say so. If the setting is imaginary or futuristic, make that clear as well. Use vivid language when you can and plenty of details. For example, you might write, “The farm was surrounded by rolling hills.” This is where you describe exactly what happens when in the book. Your plot summary should mention any major events that take place in the book and how they impact the characters. This portion of your report should appear akin to a detailed outline of the book itself. For instance, if the main character moves to Africa, you might describe what happens before the move, how the move goes, and how they settle in once they arrive. As you mention each character in your report, make sure to introduce who they are and why they are important in the book. You can also devote an entire section of your report to describing the primary characters focusing on everything from what they look like to their most important actions. For example, you might write that the main character of the book is, “a middle-aged woman who enjoys the finer things in life, such as designer clothes.” Then, you could connect this to your plot summary by describing how her views change after her travels, if they do. Character introduction will likely happen in the same sentences and paragraphs as plot introduction. Look for the ‘big ideas’ as you are reading. In a fiction work, pay attention to the character's actions and how they follow certain patterns, if they do. In a nonfiction work, look for the author's primary thesis statement or argument. What are they trying to prove or suggest? For example, you might write, “The author argues that travel gives you a new perspective. That is why her main characters all seem happier and more grounded after visiting new places.” For a fiction work, watch to see if the author is using the story to pass along a certain moral or lesson. For example, a book about a fictional underdog athlete could be used to encourage readers to take chances to pursue their dreams. Look over sections of the work once more and pay particular attention to writing elements, such as word choice. Ask yourself whether or not the book was written in a formal way or more informally. See if the author seems to favor certain ideas and arguments over others. To get a feel for tone, think about how you feel when you read parts of the book. For example, an author who uses lots of slang terms is probably going for a more hip, approachable style. | Open with an informative intro paragraph. Describe the book’s setting. Include a general plot summary. Introduce any main characters. Examine any main themes or arguments in your body paragraphs. Comment on the writing style and tone. |
A distinct commonality between HMMs and RNNs is that they both learn hidden representations for sequential data.In addition, it has been noted that the backward computation of the Baum-Welch algorithm for HMMs is a special case of the back propagation algorithm used for neural networks). Do these observations suggest that, despite their many apparent differences, HMMs are a special case of RNNs? In this paper, we investigate a series of architectural transformations between HMMs and RNNs, both through theoretical derivations and empirical hybridization, to answer this question.In particular, we investigate three key design factors—independence assumptions between the hidden states and the observation, the placement of softmax, and the use of non-linearity—in order to pin down their empirical effects. We present a comprehensive empirical study to provide insights on the interplay between expressivity and interpretability with respect to language modeling and parts-of-speech induction. | Are HMMs a special case of RNNs? We investigate a series of architectural transformations between HMMs and RNNs, both through theoretical derivations and empirical hybridization and provide new insights. |
Really ask, why? Think about the kind of self-image that he gives you. Does he speak well of multiple traits (at least a few) that you have? If he gives you a bad self-image, perhaps you should just move on. A partner that is a bad influence, encouraging you to drink heavily, ignore your responsibilities and/or make unhealthy choices, is someone better left in the past. Can he experience happiness with you -- your successes or the little things that add meaning to your life? Reflect on the circumstances of the break-up. How did he act during the break-up? If he was willing to tell you why he broke up with you, then you can easily identify the reason(s) (unless, of course, the break-up was the generic "it's not you, it's me"); if it was a cut and go break-up, there maybe something that he doesn't feel he can tell you or doesn't want you to know. Either way, figure out what he wasn't getting out of the relationship. Playing the field is a major reason for cut and go break-ups. Young men often feel that they need to prove their sexual prowess by dating a certain number of women. He could simply be interested in another woman. In this case men will often become unresponsive and lose interest in the things that they had originally found attractive in you. Simply not having time for each other will cause a break-up also. Once you've identified the reason(s) for the break-up, attempt make the changes that need to made. If your partner directly told you the reason for the break-up, great, apply that to how you improve yourself; otherwise make improvements related to why he broke up with you. Don't make any changes that could negatively affect your life. Take time improving yourself. You need to properly make the necessary changes to win him back. | Consider why you want him back. Identify why he broke up with you. Improve yourself. |
A wild spring swarm is a cluster of bees that have left their hive. You can usually find them temporarily hanging from a tree or bush during the springtime. During that time of year, the swarms will be relatively docile while they prepare to establish a new hive. This is the least expensive, but most dangerous method. With beekeeping gear on, you can gather the bees and their queen into an empty hive. Place a box below the branch of a tree or bush the bees are currently swarming on. You may be able to shake the branch, causing the majority of the bees to fall in the box but this could anger the bees. Instead, simply cut the branch they are swarming on off the tree and place it in the box for transport. This method is not recommended without support from an experienced beekeeper. You may be able to purchase an established hive from a local beekeeper. This can be the easiest way to get started as well as a great way to provide you with a contact that has beekeeping experience. These hives usually only cost between $50 and $100. Make sure the hive you purchase has been formally inspected by an apiarist or the state department of agriculture. Either test is free to have conducted and can prevent you from having to destroy colonies with communicable diseases. The easiest and most common way to make sure you can establish a hive of healthy honey bees is to order your bees through the mail. The U.S. Postal Service will actually deliver your bees right to your door. A beginner order would usually cost about $30 and entail the following: A 3-pound box with 10,000 worker honey bees One mated queen that is ready to start laying eggs Sugar water to feed the colony during shipment It's surprisingly easy and safe to transfer your bees from the package they came into their new hive that you purchased for them. This process is detailed in instructions that often come with the bees as well. Simply place the separately caged queen into the empty hive Pour the bees out of the box onto the queen The bees do not currently have a hive to defend and will be disoriented so there is very little risk of being stung during this process. These colonies will take the first year to build up the number of bees inside and will not yield honey until the second year you have the hive. | Catch a wild spring swarm. Purchase an established hive locally. Order bees by mail. Place the bees in their new home. |
Longing, or training with a rope, lets you lead a horse around an arena as you train it. When longing, make sure to use the largest circle you can. Circles that are too small can hurt the horse's legs, ligaments, and tendons. Make sure your circle has a minimum diameter of 60 feet. As you start training the horse to longe, don't do it longer than 10 minutes in each direction. Build the horse up for longer sessions, because long periods of longeing can put a lot of strain on a horse's body. Longing should take around 15 to 20 minutes total. You may want to get a lunge whip, which is a stiff 6 ft (1.8 m) or longer whip that you can use to guide the horse in the direction you want it to go. Before attempting to mount the animal, it is important to gain its trust with ground breaking. Attach a lunge line to the horse's halter. You will pull on his teeth and cause pain. Making the horse's mouth uncomfortable or painful will make the horse fear longeing. Move your body with your horse so that the longe line has a steady contact. The horse will eventually accept this contact and walk in a circle to maintain that contact instead of pushing and pulling away. Longeing a horse is the process of showing leadership through working them in an arena. Spend time at least once daily longeing your horse. Use your body language to direct and speed them up. Eventually, build up the speed and intensity of longeing, until they can do a full canter, all while listening to your cues. You should never touch your horse while longing; all cues should be given through changes in energy and body position, or with swinging the end of your longe line. Longeing is a trust exercise; every time your horse does as you ask, break eye contact and release the pressure you're applying. Longeing is also a great way to exercise your horse when you cannot ride it. Teach the horse to properly walk beside you while leading it with a lead rope. As the horse moves in the circle around you, you need to teach it voice commands. Introduce the horse to the words: "halt," "stand," "walk," and "back." Make sure that you train the horse to understand "halt" and "walk" before doing anything else. Then, you can start introducing it to other faster commands, like "trot." Try using body language instead of voice cues. Widening your arm or looking just ahead of the horse can tell them to speed up. Horses will test you when you are lead training them. They may try to shoulder you out of their space to see who the leader is. You must assert that you are the leader. When the horse moves too close to you, place pressure on the horse's ribs about a foot behind the shoulder. This is where the lead horse in a herd would discipline the horse. The horse will move sideways and give you space. The horse should learn how to respond to pressure on the halter. Attach the lead rope to the halter. Stand to the near (left) side of the horse, standing parallel to it, looking straight (as it should be). Hold the lead a few inches below the clip. Pull the lead to the right, away from you, and the horse should eventually give in to it and turn its head to the right. Immediately release the pressure. Alternatively, stand on the right side of the horse. Pull the lead rope to the right to apply pressure. The horse should learn how to turn his head towards you from that command. Repeat for turning left, doing the same things as for the right except pulling in the direction that you are. Do the same thing for forward and backward by applying pressure on the halter in the correct direction. The horse will learn to follow the pressure to release the pressure. | Understand how to longe. Train the horse from the ground. Do not attach the line to the bit. Longe/lunge your horse. Train the horse to follow your commands. Teach the horse to respect your space. Teach the horse to respond to pressure. |
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