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This seems pretty easy, and it is. Still, a little politeness can go a long way, and your teacher will probably enjoy the interaction. This can work either in the classroom, or if you see your teacher somewhere else in the school, or even out in public. Make sure you are aware of time and place when you meet. If your teacher looks very busy, or in a hurry to get somewhere, don't stop for a long conversation. A quick hello is all you will need. Anything more will just be annoying, and won't help you. If you’re interested in the material, go ahead and talk to your teacher about it, or related topics that interest you. Your teacher wants to create enthusiasm for the subject, so anything you can do to show you are interested will make his day. When you go talk to your teacher, make sure you have something in mind to discuss. Teachers are busy people, and won't want to sit around if you have nothing to talk about. A specific question like “I still don't understand this topic” can help keep you focused and give the teacher something to respond to. A non-specific or blanket statement like “I’m confused” doesn't help either of you. You can also mention something interesting that is related to the class, maybe something else you’ve seen or read that seems familiar. For example, if your teacher was explaining a scientific principle, mention that you saw something similar in a movie, or the news, and ask if it is the same thing. It shouldn't be big or special, just a way to suggest you appreciate their effort and like the way they are teaching. Just be careful not to do this too often, or it will look really obvious that you are trying to suck up. The gift should be something small. Consider getting a gift card or even something you make yourself. A small handmade card or crafty item is more personal, and will help the teacher remember you. Something that reminds you of the lesson you just had can be good, as it tells the teacher you were paying attention. Avoid stuff like mugs or candles. Teachers will get lots of stuff like that, meaning your gift won't stand out and be memorable. Remember to get gifts for holidays, especially Christmas. Other students will probably be getting your teacher a gift then too, so it won't look too obvious that you are sucking up. Plus, you’ll definitely look better than those kids that didn't get the teacher anything. This is a way to tell the teacher he is doing a good job, so if you are enjoying it, let him know. You want to make sure you have been paying attention to the class. If you haven't been, and the teacher has noticed, he won't take your compliment seriously. This doesn't have to be a long conversation. As you leave, start by telling the teacher “I really liked it when we…” and mention something that you found interesting. Close by saying something like “That was fun” or “I really get that idea now,” which tells the teacher he did a good job. | Say hello to your teacher. Ask questions outside of class. Get the teacher a gift. Tell your teacher you like the class. |
They shouldn't be able to see the paper. Explain to them that you're going to be doing a blind contouring exercise, which will help them learn to keep their eyes on the subject in front of them, instead of on their paper. Tell them that contour drawing and sketching are different. Sketching is about making lots of short, light strokes, whereas contouring is drawing the outline of an object with long strokes. Tell them to work slowly, and make sure no one is peeking at their paper as they're drawing. Their drawings will probably look very different than the actual object, and that's OK. The goal is to get them comfortable with observation. Tell your students to make note of any lines or details that are way off so they can correct similar mistakes in the future. Use a piece of furniture or have one of the students model for the class. Remind students to draw slowly and to really focus on the object in front of them. Set a goal for your students that with each round of the exercise, their contour drawings will look slightly more like the object. | Have your students place their sketchbook on their lap under a table or desk. Ask your students to draw the contours of a simple object. Have your students observe their contour drawings. Repeat the exercise with more complex objects. |
The first thing that you have to do is open up your preferred Internet browser. Find the icon in your Start menu and click on it to open a new browser. Alternatively, you can double-click on its icon on the desktop if you have it there. Once you get the browser open click on the address bar towards the top of the screen and type in www.youtube.com to access the main page of YouTube. Now you need to log into your account, which can be done by clicking the blue “Sign in” button in the top-right corner. The sign-in page will ask for your e-mail address and password. Click each box respectively and type in your information. When you are finished typing in your details, click the blue “Sign in” button below your password. Click on the picture of your chosen profile picture at the top-right corner of the screen. This will cause a box menu to appear below it. Click the gear icon to go to your Settings page. ” On the settings page, you will notice a list of sub-menus to the right, and third from the bottom is “Email.” Click on it to open the Email settings. You can now start adjusting the email settings on your account. | Launch an Internet browser. Go to YouTube. Log in. Access the Settings menu. Choose “Email. |
This is a common and inexpensive trap available at most hardware stores. The trap will be a box with glue on the bottom. The box will have bait and lure the snake into the box where the glue will prevent it from leaving. For bait you can use frozen mice available at pet stores or common eggs from the grocery store. Make sure to check the glue trap regularly. The snake will still be alive and immobile and after a few days could run the risk of dying of starvation. Choose a trap big enough for the snake you want to catch. If the trap is too small, the snake still may be able to get away, dragging the glue trap along. This will also likely kill the snake. Use a vegetable or olive oil to remove the snake from the glue trap. Pour olive or vegetable oil on the snake in an area you want it released. This will remove the stickiness of the glue and allow the snake to slither away unharmed. You can do this using a plastic bottle, such as an empty two-liter, bait, and scissors. Clean the bottle so there are no smells that would scare a snake away. Cut a small hole, big enough for the snake to enter, in the bottle. Once the snake feeds on the bait it will be too large to leave back through the same hole it entered through. Wired traps used for catching minnows are great. Put some eggs in the trap to lure the snake in. They will be able to find their way in but will be unable to get out once they eat the eggs. | Use a glue trap. Make your own snake trap. Use a minnow trap. |
Porcelain coating is very fragile and easily damaged from scrubbing and scraping. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter. Otherwise, you could void your warranty. Avoid a brass brush, which can scrape the coating off the grate. Opt for a curved brush that can get in between the grating. Gently scrape in a diagonal motion. Start at the point closest to you and move upward. Move in one direction to minimize the risk of damage to the coating. If you have built-up gunk like barbecue sauce, wet the brush before scrubbing. Flip the grill over after it has cooled. Scrape away excess food and gunk with the brush using a diagonal motion. The underside will take somewhat longer to clean because of the drippings that accumulated during cooking. Scrub until the grate is completely clean. If your grate comes in multiple sections, flip and clean each part separately. | Read your owner's manual. Use a nylon scrubber brush while the grill is still hot. Clean the underside of the grill. |
Your logo and slogan go hand in hand. A slogan works best when it is accompanied by a logo. Your logo should be clear and easy for your audience to understand. Your slogan should be once sentence or less. Have another person review your logo to see if it makes sense. If it takes a long time to understand it or figure out what it is, you need to change it. If you are trying to convey that you are trustworthy and reliable your slogan might be “A clean you can trust.” If you are trying to convey the versatility of the services you offer, you may say, “No mess is too small” or “There's not any mess we can't handle.” Your business card should appeal to your target audience and reflect your personal style. You may take a look at other cleaning professionals to see what cards are standard for your industry. No matter what design you choose, your business card should have the following information: Your name Title of company Address Phone number E-mail address Website Your flyer should be brief, eye-catching, and to the point. Draw your customers in with a catchy headline (e.g. No time to clean? Let us take care of it!). Focus on the information that your customers need to know such as the benefits of your business, any special promotions, why your business is better than the competition, and your contact information. If you do not want to create a flyer from scratch, there are many templates available online. Remember to appeal to your target audience. Use a font that is easy to read and speak directly to your customers by using the word "you" in your flyer. If you plan to contact higher income families, you may post flyers in high-income neighborhoods with small children. If you are looking for busy adults, you may post your residential cleaning services in the business district. Direct mail is good for targeting a certain neighborhood or geographic area. You can either mail out advertisements yourself or use a direct mail advertising company. The United States Postal Service has a direct mail delivery service that allows you to choose an area based on demographic data. This is a more affordable than going through a company. A postcard is best. Present an offer, coupon, or incentive to use the services. You may say, "Mention this postcard and receive 10% off your next appointment." Keep track of the number of customers you receive based on this method. You may decide to discontinue or keep using it depending on how successful it is. You may also use flyers for direct mail, but they will be more expensive. Your local SBDC offers free research and advisory services. This gives you access to local market and demographic research reports that are specific to your business. Visit the SBDC website to find your local office. This is a great tool to use so you do not have to conduct a ton of market research on your own. The SBDC can also provide information about other suppliers in your area. | Brand your business with a slogan and logo. Create a business card. Create a flyer. Use direct mail. Contact your local Small Business Development Center Business (SBDC) Advisor. |
Grounding is a quick and simple method of taking your mind off your anxiety and instead focusing on your present surroundings. As soon as you start to feel the symptoms of an anxiety attack, stop and concentrate on what you can feel, see, smell, hear, or even taste in that moment. Try holding a small object, such as a set of keys or a stress ball, and turning it over in your hand. Pay attention to the weight of it and how it feels against your fingers. If you have a cold drink on hand, take a slow sip. Pay attention to how the cup or bottle feels in your hands and the sensation of the drink in your mouth as you swallow it. You might also find it helpful to mentally review who you are and what you’re doing in the here and now. For example, say to yourself, “I’m Christine. I’m 22 years old, and I’m sitting in my living room. I just got home from work.” deeply to help yourself relax. If you’re having a panic attack, chances are you’re beginning to hyperventilate. Even if you’re not, breathing deeply can help to reduce your stress and provide oxygen to your brain to help you focus. When you feel an attack coming on, stop and slow down your breathing. Take a slow, steady breath in through your nose, then release it through your mouth. If you can, lie down or sit up straight with one hand on your belly and one on your chest. Feel your belly expand as you slowly breathe in, then use your abdominal muscles to slowly push the breath out. You may find it helpful to slowly count to 5 each time you breathe in or out. During a panic attack, your thoughts may feel jumbled up. You are likely feeling many sensations at once, which contributes to the sense of “overload.” Stopping to think about what is actually going on in your body and mind can help the sensations feel more manageable. Sit quietly and try to mentally describe your feelings and thoughts, without judgment. For example, you might notice: “My heart is beating very fast. My hands feel sweaty. I’m afraid I’m going to faint.” Remind yourself that these symptoms are the product of anxiety. Avoid telling yourself that you have to “control” the symptoms—this can make the panic worse. Instead, tell yourself that these symptoms are temporary and will pass. This is a process of slowly going through your body and tensing and relaxing each muscle group. It accomplishes 2 goals, by forcing you to concentrate on something other than your fear while simultaneously relaxing your muscles. Start with the muscles in your face, and then work your way down until you’ve relaxed all the muscles in your body. Tense each muscle group for 5-10 seconds, and then release the pressure. You can do this for the same muscle group multiple times, but doing it once should suffice. Major muscle groups that you can tense and relax include your jaw, mouth (by going from a frown to a relaxed state), arms, hands, stomach, buttocks, thighs, calves, and feet. | Do a grounding exercise to refocus your attention. Breathe Focus on your thoughts and feelings. Practice progressive muscle relaxation. |
The first corner should be folded a few inches past the center of the scarf. The opposite corner should be folded over the first fold that you made, so that the only corner showing is the second fold that you made. The opposite corner of the scarf should touch the center of the new flat edge created by your first fold. Your scarf should look like a long strand with pointed edges. There will be a slight gap in the middle where your folds have met. These folds may seem like they will not hold, but don't worry. They will actually create volume later on. Then fold the other edge over it so that it is completely covered. This last fold will serve to protect the earlier folds. Hold it tight in the center, then pick up the scarf so that it hangs in a U-shape with the fold on the inside. The bias fold is the basic starting point for most knots. It is not necessary to fold your scarf this way-- you can fold it lengthwise. If you are looking for the elegant pointed ends that are often seen in magazines, however, this fold is the way to go. | Fold two opposite corners toward the center of the scarf. Fold each long edge to the center. Fold one long edge to center again. Knot your scarf, or drape it over your shoulders. |
Because children are not fully grown, their ear tubes are smaller and have a more horizontal angle than adults' ears. This shape and structure makes it more likely that their ears will develop an obstruction of some kind and get infected. Children ages 6 months to two years of age are most prone to ear infections. The virus causing your cold can travel through the Eustachian tube that connects your ear to the back of your nose. If this happens to you or your child, you or your child can develop an ear infection while also having a cold. Group daycares are a hot spot for ear infections. When your kids run around with other kids, some of whom may have colds, they are more likely to a catch a cold themselves. Be sure to get the recommended vaccinations, such as the flu vaccine once year, as that can protect against infections that could lead to ear infections. Generally, children catch ear infections more often in the fall and winter. This phenomenon is due to the fact that cold and flu infections are more prevalent this time of year, which, as noted, can lead to ear infections. Similarly, if you or your child is prone to allergies, you are more likely to develop an ear infection when allergy counts are higher. These symptoms can indicate that your child (or you) has large adenoids. Having this condition can put you or your child at risk for more ear infections. Talk to your doctor if you notice this symptom, as you or your child may need surgery to fix it. | Understand age is a risk factor. Know that colds can lead to ear infections. Understand the season can play a role. Look for snoring or mouth-breathing. |
Whether you’ve hired someone to model for you or you’re photographing a family member, think ahead about what you’d like your model to wear. Is this a dressy shoot, or a casual one? Keep in mind that people look best in pictures when they’re comfortable in what they’re wearing. Consider asking your model to be ready to change into several different outfits. If you’re taking graduation photos of your daughter, for example, you may want to have pictures of her wearing her graduation dress, her favorite outfit, and her basketball uniform. Gather props to go with the different looks. Hair and makeup are also important components when it comes to creating a professional effect. Remember makeup doesn't show up as well in photos as it does in person, so you may want your model to wear a brighter shade of lipstick or a tad more eyeliner than normal. | Decide what type of "look" to give your model. |
We present Tensor-Train RNN, a novel family of neural sequence architectures for multivariate forecasting in environments with nonlinear dynamics.Long-term forecasting in such systems is highly challenging, since there exist long-term temporal dependencies, higher-order correlations and sensitivity to error propagation.Our proposed tensor recurrent architecture addresses these issues by learning the nonlinear dynamics directly using higher order moments and high-order state transition functions.Furthermore, we decompose the higher-order structure using the tensor-train decomposition to reduce the number of parameters while preserving the model performance.We theoretically establish the approximation properties of Tensor-Train RNNs for general sequence inputs, and such guarantees are not available for usual RNNs.We also demonstrate significant long-term prediction improvements over general RNN and LSTM architectures on a range of simulated environments with nonlinear dynamics, as well on real-world climate and traffic data. | Accurate forecasting over very long time horizons using tensor-train RNNs |
They’re likely to be full of stories about their lives either today or in years gone by. Let them tell their tales and make yourself a rapt audience of one. You might learn something interesting, and it will make them feel good be listened to as well. Many of the stories might be about your partner, and you might learn more about them in the process. Encourage your in-laws to communicate with you. Invite them to “Tell me about life when you were growing up,” for instance. Families often fight about politics, religion, or the proper course to take in current events. Don't try to change someone set in their ways. Similarly, don't try to correct someone's social habits. If they spit, curse, or pick their nose in public, don't feel obligated to call them out on it. Your in-laws are likely to be quite a bit older than you, and people tend to be less receptive to new ideas and invitations to change when they reach seniority. Respect their decisions and perspectives, even if you don't agree with them. Try not to find fault with them. Do not create a long list of grudges that you regularly churn out when complaining to others or yourself about your in-laws. If your litany of issues becomes unmanageable, perhaps you should consider talking them through with your partner, and then, if necessary, with your in-laws directly. Treat your brother-in-law and sister-in-law as you would your own siblings. Be friendly, cordial, and natural around them. Be honest and open in your communication. Relax when you are with them. Don't feel as if you’re being tested or studied by them. Share with them your innermost feelings and thoughts, if appropriate. After all, your in-laws are family. Seeing them as such will go a long way toward helping you get along with them. They will always take their child's or sibling's side, and letting them know about problems on the home front will only make them worry. Nobody wants to hear denigrating tales about their own son or daughter; hearing such things will likely make them become defensive. Work out your issues privately with your spouse. Do not attempt to drag your spouse's family into things or make them choose sides. | Listen to your in-laws. Don’t bicker pointlessly. Treat your father-in-law and mother-in-law as you would your father and mother. Don't share your spousal problems with your in-laws. |
The first thing to do when troubleshooting static is to methodically disconnect each piece of equipment that is connected to your phone line. This includes other phones, answering machines, DSL modems, fax machines, computers connected via dial-up, and alarm systems. Each time you disconnect a piece of equipment, listen for static on the line. If the static stops, then the last piece you disconnected is likely causing the interference. Try plugging the offending piece of equipment into a different jack if possible. It's possible the jack itself is causing the interference, and not the device that was connected. If the static returns after plugging in a different phone or device, you'll need to replace the jack. See Install a Residential Telephone Jack for instructions. If you're experiencing static or other interference on your cordless phone, there may be too many signals on the frequency. Look for a Channel button on your handset or on the base station. Change channels until you find one clear of interference. Certain electronics impede on the frequency used by cordless phones, and moving or turning off this equipment may help your signal. Try to keep cordless phones out of your kitchen, as microwave ovens will often disrupt the signal. Home wireless networks running on 802.11b/g are operating on the same frequency as your cordless phone (2.4GHz. You may need to upgrade your router to one that supports 5GHz wireless. See Choose a Wireless Router for more information. Baby monitors, bluetooth devices, and other cordless phones can all cause interference. | Disconnect telephone equipment one at a time while listening on the phone. Listen for the static to go away. Test the offending jack by plugging in a different phone or device. Try changing channels on your cordless phones. Move or disable interfering equipment. |
Spray ramekins or a muffin pan with cooking spray, or line them with parchment paper. Butter the bread on both sides and fit into the ramekins or muffin pan. Press them gently into the ramekins, allowing the edges to fold over each other. Since this recipe is baked instead of fried, it is a healthier, calorie friendly variation. To cut calories and make a healthy dish, choose bread with less calories and carbs. To cut even more calories, do not butter the bread. Instead, place it in the ramekins as is. Another variation is to cut holes into a loaf of French bread instead of placing bread into the ramekins. Baking eggs into a French loaf is not a healthier, lower carb, calorie friendly option. Break one egg into each ramekin or muffin tin. Place into the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked. If you would like harder yolks, cook for longer. After letting the ramekin or muffin tin cool, remove the bread bowls and place onto plates. Use a knife to loosen if the bread has stuck to the pan. Sprinkle seasonings such as salt, pepper, paprika, or garlic on top for flavor. Other options include topping with shredded cheese, bacon or ham, tomatoes, or avocado. | Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread in ramekins. Bake the eggs. Remove from oven. |
A company can transport your car in 1 of 3 ways: using an open carrier, a multi carrier, or an enclosed carrier. Open and multi carriers are the cheapest, but they leave your car exposed to the elements. Enclosed carriers are best for luxury cars that you want to keep protected. Nearly every auto transport company will definitely offer open carrier transportation. However, you may need to look a little harder if you’re set on using a company that offers enclosed transportation. Find out as well whether your own auto insurance plan will adequately cover your car while the company is transporting it. If not, you may need to purchase insurance from the company itself. Never do business with a company that can't insure your car while it's being transported. If anything happens to the car, you may not be able to receive any sort of reimbursement. If the company offers insurance for your car, be sure to ask for proof of this insurance to make sure it's not a scam. Legitimate companies are legally required to provide proof of insurance upon request. Some companies require that you pay the full price of shipping your car upfront, whereas others will offer you the option of paying this price in installments. If you’re not comfortable with or not willing to pay the full price in advance, be sure to ask if the company offers payment plans for their clients. A typical payment plan may have you submit regular payments to the company every month over a set period of time (e.g., 6 months). Note that some companies may charge you a fee for paying in installments rather than in 1 lump sum. Ask if they have a set deadline after which you’d have to pay a fee to cancel your reservation with the company. If you need to retain some flexibility in your schedule, communicate this to the company's customer service representative and ask what options they provide for canceling or rescheduling your reservation. For example, a company may penalize you for canceling a reservation but allow you to reschedule your reservation at no cost. If the company offers you a unique cancellation policy or any other special service, be sure to get the terms of this policy or service in writing. | Find out what carrier options the company offers. Ask if the company offers any insurance plans. Inquire about what payment arrangements you’re able to make. Look into what the company’s cancellation policy is. |
meals per day. Like sleep, nutrition is also important in the recovery process. Each meal should contain a portion of protein, fiber, and fruits or vegetables. Avoid foods that are high in sugar and fat like junk food, candy, and fast food. For example, eat 2 eggs, a bowl of oatmeal, and a peach for breakfast. Eat a turkey or chicken sandwich with avocado, tomatoes, and lettuce for lunch. For dinner, eat rotisserie chicken with a side of broccoli and rice. Foods with magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, like EPA and DHA, may help you recover from a concussion. Sometimes, a doctor may recommend that you take supplements, like broccoli extract, selenium, vitamins B3, C, and D, glutathione, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), and curcumin. These supplements may reduce inflammation and help feed your brain. Never begin a supplement regimen without speaking to your doctor first. Alcohol and caffeine can slow your recovery process or worsen your symptoms. Both illegal drugs and over-the-counter medications that your doctor hasn't approved of can also slow the recovery process. They may even put you at risk of further injury. Avoid these until your doctor says it is ok. If you are addicted to a drug, you may need to work with a drug counselor to help you through the recovery process. The only drugs you should be taking are the ones your doctor has prescribed or approved of. Take them as directed. Do not stop taking your medications until your doctor says it is safe to do so. Your doctor will want to see you after 1 to 2 weeks to assess your recovery. Even if you are feeling better, make sure to follow up with your doctor. Your doctor will assess your recovery process and make recommendations based on your progress. | Eat 3 healthy Ask your doctor if supplements could help you recover. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and caffeine. Take your medications as prescribed. Contact your doctor to re-assess your symptoms. |
Though there is no cure for ALS, research is being conducted in the focus areas of nanotechnology, precision medicine, and drug development. Help to prevent ALS by giving money to the cause, either in a single payment or through recurring monthly donations. Visit the ALS Association's website at http://www.alsa.org/ to donate. Donations to the ALS Association are tax deductible. Donate online with your credit card or bank information, or mail in a donation. Each year the ALS Association holds a fundraising walk in support of research and care services for the disease. Visit the ALS Association's website at https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/SPageServer?pagename=WLK_landing to find a walk near you and register. Encourage family, friends, co-workers, and other acquaintances to sponsor you, in person or through social media. Sign up on the ALS Association's website to build your own fundraising page and host a charity event. Set a fundraising goal and organize an event to raise money. Your fundraiser could be anything from a bake sale to comedy night or cycling marathon, depending on the support and resources you have at your disposal. | Donate money for ALS research. Take part in the ALS Association’s Walk to defeat ALS. Hold your own fundraiser to benefit the ALS Association. |
You’re probably more likely to enjoy your day if you’re allowed to make your own schedule, particularly if you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed, so when it's possible, postpone any appointments, chores, or other commitments for another day. When you know the entire day is yours to plan as you wish, it's already off to a great start. If it's not possible to take an entire day for yourself, try to cut back on the number of must-do activities on your list. Doing a few less chores or tasks can help reduce your stress, so you’re in a better mood. Evaluate your schedule and only commit to doing the most important tasks. You’re always going to have a better day when you’re around people who make you happy, so seek out family and friends who are important to you and find a way to spend quality time with them. Don't just watch TV with your loved ones; find meaningful activities that you’ll all enjoy. Sharing a meal and good conversation is a simple but effective way to bond with family and friends. Finding an activity where you have to work together, such as doing a puzzle or baking cookies, can be a fun way to spend time with your loved one. The right song can definitely help boost your mood, so pick your favorite tunes and turn up the volume. If you have to work or do chores, listening to good music can be especially helpful in improving your day.Music If you’re a big music fan, consider going to see some live music played. Karaoke is a great option if you enjoy singing yourself. Dancing to your favorite music is another effective way to boost your mood, so you may want to bust a move too -- even if it's just alone in your room. You can help reduce stress and ensure a great day by taking the time to pamper or indulge yourself. That can mean something as simple as taking a nap or something elaborate like going bungee jumping if you’ve always wanted to. Devote at least part of the day to yourself. If you need a little pampering, a visit to a spa is a great idea. Get a massage or facial, and just allow yourself to relax. If you’re on a budget, you can do a spa day at home or just take a relaxing bath to help yourself unwind. If you like to shop, visit the mall and treat yourself to something to that you’ve been wanting for a while, such as new clothes, books, or video games. If you have a favorite activity that you don't get to participate in too often, make plans to do it. Schedule a round of golf, play laser tag, or go horseback riding. Beautiful natural scenery can help you feel more happy, so go outside and look for ways to enjoy your surroundings. You might wake up early enough to enjoy the sunrise or go outside in the evening to take in the sunset. Let the sights and sounds of nature invigorate you. Let the season dictate how you interact with nature. In mild weather, you might take a hike on a local trail with striking views. In summer, you might hit a nearby beach to take a swim. In the winter, take a brisk walk to watch the snow fall. | Take the day off. Lighten your schedule. Spend time with your loved ones. Listen to upbeat music. Treat yourself. Enjoy nature. |
Now that your day is wrapping up, it's time to pack up your school bag with any of the books or homework you need to take home. It's likely that you won't have very much packing to do, but you should make sure to get everything you need so you’re not at a loss when you get home. Make sure you give yourself enough time at the end of the day to do this properly. You can even make a checklist toward the end of the day so you can pack up your things more efficiently. If you take the bus home and don't want to be late, you can get into the habit of packing up your bag in your locker when you have some time between classes so you don't have to do it all in the few minutes before the bus leaves. Whether you have some new clubs or sports organizations to go to or whether you’re taking the bus straight home, phew! You’ll be surprised by how tired you may feel once all the adrenalin wears off. You’ll find yourself feeling sleepy, and coming down from a long day filled with many surprises. Go home and take a short nap to recover! That said, don't sleep for too long, or you’ll have trouble resting for your second day of middle school. Though your first day of school went better than you could have imagined, there are always things you can improve for the next day. Maybe you wore super uncomfortable shoes and want to plan for a better outfit the next day. Maybe your backpack wasn't big enough to hold all of your books. Maybe you forgot some essential school supplies or wished you had woken up earlier. Whatever minor thing went wrong, you can plan to make it better the next day so you can continue to enjoy your new school. The most important thing is to get some rest and have a positive attitude. The less pressure you put on yourself, the more likely you’ll be to have a great time. | Pack up your things. Get some much-needed rest at home. Make a game plan for having an even more amazing second day of school. |
Scientists understand the Celsius scale as derived from the Kelvin scale. Though the gaps between Celsius and Kelvin are even larger than the gaps between Celsius and Fahrenheit, one thing that Celsius and Kelvin have in common is that they rise at the same rate. Whereas the ratio for Celsius to Fahrenheit is 1:1.8, the ratio for Celsius to Kelvin is 1:1. If it seems odd that freezing for Kelvin would be such a high number — 273.15 — it's because the Kelvin scale is based around absolute zero, which is 0K. Though 0°C is the freezing temperature of water, scientists actually understand 0°C as 273.15K. Since the two scales rise at the same rate, then converting Celsius to Kelvin always means simply adding 273.15. For example, if you're working with the temperature 30°C, just add 273.15 to that. 30 + 273.15 = 303.15K. Here's a rough scale so you can test whether your answer makes sense. Note that the Celsius and Kelvin scales increase at the same rate, so the two numbers are always exactly 273.15 apart. If you start with an integer value of degrees Celsius, your result in kelvins will end in the decimal .15. The lowest possible temperature is -273.15ºC = 0 kelvins. If your result involves negative kelvins, you either made a math mistake or the problem uses impossible values. ºCelsius kelvins -100 173.15 -50 223.15 0 273.15 50 323.15 100 373.15 200 473.15 500 773.15 | Understand the scales. Add 273.15 to your Celsius temperature. Check your answer. |
” Breathing up is the process of focused breathing to prepare for a dive. The goal is to decrease the heart rate, slow the breathing rate, and relax the body. These things will make the dive easier and allow you to hold your breath underwater for longer. Often when breathing up, divers lay on their backs in the water. The process is simple: inhale through the mouth, pause, and then slowly exhale through the mouth. The exhalation should be longer than the inhalation-this will decrease the heart rate. You should breathe up in the last two minutes before you begin the dive. The purpose of breathing up is to relax your body. Relaxation is key to successful freediving. If you do begin to panic, focus on slowly returning to the surface and then start your recovery breathing to prevent hyperventilation. Exhale completely and then slowly inhale as deeply as possibly, expanding your rib cage. Wait one moment, remove your snorkel (if you want), and then begin your dive while holding your breath. You can, and should, practice taking this final breath on land. The more you practice, the more natural it will seem when you are actually diving. Start by holding your breath for a relatively short period of time, say 20 seconds. Then gradually increase the duration. Most people will not be able to hold their breath for a minute or more without a great deal of practice and conditioning. You should only take 1-2 deep breaths before you dive. If you take more than 2 deep breaths, you may begin to hyperventilate. Recovery breathing should be performed as soon as you surface from every dive. This method helps to prevent blackouts, and it is the quickest method to restore breathing to normal. Hold on to something (your buddy, the pool wall, the buoy etc.). Breathe in deeply, hold your breath for a moment, then slowly relax and let the air exhale. Repeat this process at least three times until you feel completely recovered. Do not attempt another dive for at least three minutes. | Practice “breathing up. Make your last breath count. Know your recovery breathing. |
When you’re performing and nervous, it's natural to get a bit quieter. Before you perform, practice your songs until you can sing them without even thinking about it. Knowing you're prepared can give you the confidence you need to sing loudly and clearly. It may even calm your nerves. Be sure to select songs that work with your vocal range. If you're unsure whether a song will work with your range, ask your vocal coach for feedback. While breathing exercises will strengthen your muscles and open up your lungs for full breaths, avoid taking deep breaths and holding them. When you're nervous about singing, just try to breathe normally. Stay relaxed so you're not creating tension. Practice your breathing before you begin singing. Do something simple like count your breaths in and out. For example, breathe in for five counts and release for five counts. Continue doing this until you're calm and ready to sing. Remind yourself why you want to sing. Chances are, if you keep your mind on your love for singing, you'll overcome your anxiety and be able to sing loudly and clearly. To help you focus, consider closing your eyes and paying attention to the words of the sing. Really let your emotions come through the music and worry less about your fears. If you close your eyes, remember not to tilt your chin upward, which can make it harder to sing loudly. One of the most helpful things you can do to sing louder, is to find a vocal teacher. A voice coach can give you valuable feedback on your singing technique. It will also be useful to have someone to tell you if you are, in fact, singing louder than before. Listen to your teacher's suggestions for improvement and remember that your teacher is there to help you become a better singer. Find a vocal teacher who specializes in a genre of singing that you want to do. | Practice your songs. Relax your breathing. Focus on your passion. Work with a vocal teacher. |
It will help to stick with your regimen if you make a schedule, and stick to it. It will help you accomplish your goal of increasing your stamina, and will also give you an opportunity to gather metrics: do you maintain a steady pace? Are you able to run longer or faster (or both), or have you reached a plateau? Here is a sample schedule that will help you develop both endurance and speed: Day 1 - Steady Intervals. Warm up for 15-20 minutes, then run at high speed for one minute followed by one-minute, fifteen-seconds of slow running or walking. Repeat these intervals six to eight times. Maintain a steady time for each phase (using a stopwatch), and then cool down 20-30 minutes, gradually slowing to a walk. Day 2 - Easy run day (only 2–5 miles (3.2–8.0 km), depending on you and your running experience). Day 3 -Pyramid intervals. Warm up for ten to fifteen minutes, and then run a pyramid interval set, as described above. Run at a comfortable pace for 15 minutes, then do a variable interval set. Finish up with a twenty to twenty-five minute cool down, ending at a comfortable walk. Day 4 - Easy run (2–5 miles (3.2–8.0 km),depending on you and your running experience). Day 5 - Easy run (2–5 miles (3.2–8.0 km),depending on you and your running experience). This might seem like a lot of rest, but then you did run pretty hard on Day 3. And given you are running long on Day 6, it would be best to be well rested when you run long. Day 6 - Long run. Start slowly and run at an easy, conversational pace for 40 to 90 minutes. It is helpful to have a friend or family who is willing to run with you, or at least follow along on a bike. Day 7 - Rest day (2–5 miles (3.2–8.0 km), depending on you and your running experience. Every 8th week, take the day off.) Push yourself once every three weeks or so with this technique: Find a local track or flat surface of about 1⁄4 mile (0.4 km) (400 meters) to run on. Avoid streets, as they are too curved; the curb foot will be noticeably lower than the street-side foot. Stretch with dynamic stretches (not static) and do a light warm up (e.g. 25 push ups or jog). Do a 1⁄4 mile (0.4 km) sprint followed by a 1⁄4 mile (0.4 km) jog. Do the sprint and jog routine for at least 2 miles (3.2 km). Exceed your reach. Once you've reached your limits of duration, make note of the time and the location of your run. Keep that as your minimum distance/duration, and try to beat that number. As you improve, raise your baseline. Do a cool down. After every run, you do not just want to stop running. Walk the run off till your heart rate is moderate. Then stretch. Do not quit your regimen, do not tell yourself you'll do it tomorrow, do not tell yourself you're too tired, and do not tell yourself you're too busy. Run in the morning to get it over with. | Set a schedule. Mix it up a little. Make a commitment. |
Select Back and press A to return to page two of the Options page. If you have an Ethernet USB adapter that you bought from Nintendo, you can plug it into the back of your console and then plug an Ethernet cable from your router into the adapter. This will open the Internet settings. This will display a list of three connections. If the Wii has never been connected to the internet, all of the settings will say "None" next to the Connection number. Doing so will take you to the wireless network page. If you're using Ethernet, select Wired and then select OK to connect to the Internet. This will bring up a list of the current available networks. This will bring up the connection's page. If the connection is public, selecting the network will prompt your Wii to connect to it automatically. If your network is password-protected, enter the password and press A. Once you connect to either your wired or wireless network, you will be prompted to update your system. These updates can improve system functionality, and are required if you are playing online. Do not update your system if it is modded, or you will lose access to your Homebrew channel. After updating your system, you will be connected to the internet every time the Wii is turned on. You can then add games and channels from the Wii store. Games will cost money to purchase, but most channels can be downloaded for free (some require a separate subscription to use). You can access the shop from the Wii Channels screen. | Exit the Sensor Bar page. Select Internet and press A. Select Connection Settings and press A. Select an unused connection and press A. Select Wireless and press A. Select Search for an Access Point and press A. Select a network and press A. Enter your network's password. Update your Wii. Add games and channels. |
Sneezing, itchy eyes, or a runny nose may be signs of a seasonal allergy. If your allergies are to blame for your congestion, an antihistamine can clear up the symptoms. Some common antihistamines include Benadryl, Tavist, and Claritin. When taking an antihistamine, follow the instructions on the label carefully. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Drowsiness is a common side effect of antihistamines. If you're uncertain which medication or brand is right for you, talk to a pharmacist or call your doctor for a recommendation. A decongestant can help loosen up the mucus in your nose and throat. This is a good choice if congestion is your only symptom. Buy over-the-counter decongestants at a pharmacy. Follow the instructions on the label for dosage. Common ones include Sudafed and Contac. Side effects of nasal decongestants include trouble falling asleep, anxiety, dizziness, and tremors. Sometimes, your congestion may return once you stop taking the medication. Read the precautions on the package. Do not use a decongestant if you have high blood pressure or glaucoma because decongestants can worsen these conditions. If your thick mucus is the result of a cold with multiple symptoms (such as sneezing, runny nose, and cough), try a medication that contains both an antihistamine and decongestant. Side effects can include drowsiness, anxiety, dizziness, or a racing pulse. They include: Claritin-D Advil Cold and Sinus Dimetapp Sudafed Plus If you have a wet cough or if mucus drips down your throat, an expectorant can help break up the mucus. Some common expectorants include Mucinex and Robitussin Mucus and Chest Congestion. Follow the instructions on the label for dosage information. Always check with a doctor before taking more than 1 type of over-the-counter medication. Nasal sprays deliver medicine directly to your nostrils. They can provide immediate relief for a stuffy nose. Over-the-counter nasal sprays typically contain decongestants, steroids, or other medications. To use a spray, place the tip in 1 nostril. Close the other nostril with your finger. Breathe in slowly as you press down on the cap. The solution will enter your nose. Repeat with the other nostril. Common brands of over-the-counter nasal sprays include Afrin, Dristan, and Neo-Synephrine. Keep in mind that you should only use nasal sprays for a short period of time because they can cause rebound swelling of the tissues after frequent use. You can use saline nasal sprays for as long as you need to because these do not contain any medicine. They are simply made up of saline solution, which helps to loosen and thin out mucus without drying out your nasal passages. | Take an over-the-counter antihistamine if you have allergies. Use a decongestant if you are congested. Use a combination of antihistamines and decongestants for a cold. Take an over-the-counter expectorant if you have a chesty cough. Apply a nasal spray to loosen up a stuffy nose. Try saline nasal sprays to thin nasal mucus. |
You'll find this tab in all versions of Excel since 2007, for both Windows and Mac. This will switch all formula cells to display the formulas instead of the results. If you're using a Mac, click "Show" and then "Show Formulas." You cannot show both the formula and the result in the same cell at the same time. Once your formulas are appearing in their cells, you can print your spreadsheet and they will be printed instead of the results. You'll find the Print option in the Home tab or File menu, or you can press Ctrl+P (Windows) or ⌘ Command+P (Mac). Clicking the "Show Formulas" button again will switch your spreadsheet back to showing the formula results in each cell. | Click the Formulas tab. Click the "Show Formulas" button. Print your spreadsheet with the formulas displayed. Click the "Show Formulas" button again to switch back to results. |
Poke a hole in the bottom for drainage, add the potting mix, and plant the seed in the soil. Set it in a sunny window and before you know it, a tiny seedling will appear. Once they've grown a few inches tall, replant the seedlings in larger pots or directly into the ground. You can probably use the same cup for this purpose several more times. You can use a cup as a simple pencil holder for your desk, or use it to hold small desk supplies like paperclips, thumbtacks, and stamps. They're also great for organizing craft supplies like buttons, pins, thimbles, and so on. Toss a Styrofoam cup into your pet's bag of food or litter container. Whenever you need to refill their food bowls, use the cup as a scoop to make things faster and easier. When refilling a freshly cleaned litter box, use the cup to scoop it into their boxes. These work especially well for young children who tend to break things. These trays make it easier for them to transport beverages out to the pool, for example. Even better, the trays float in the water! Styrofoam ice chests make great compost bins for gardeners. Use it exactly the same way you'd use any compost bin. Now you're recycling Styrofoam, recycling kitchen scraps, and getting quality soil out of the deal. Not too shabby! | Use cups as seedling starters. Organize your desk or crafting supplies with Styrofoam cups. Use cups as scoops for pet food and litter. Use Styrofoam trays as snack trays. Create a compost container with a Styrofoam cooler. |
It's the yellow icon with a white ghost inside. You’ll usually find it in the app drawer or on the home screen. If you’re signing in on a new Android and no longer have access to the phone number or email address used for your Snapchat's two-factor authentication (Login Verification), you can still recover your account using the code you generated. It's on the pink stripe near the bottom of the screen. If you use two-factor authentication, Snapchat will send a confirmation text or email message to the number or address on file. Since you generated a recovery code, you can use that instead. As long as the code is entered properly, you’ll be signed in. A message will appear, informing you that Login Verification is now disabled. You can only use the recovery code once. After you log back in, make sure to create a new code and enable 2-factor authentication. | Open Snapchat on your Android. Tap LOG IN. Enter your username and password and tap Log In. Enter the recovery code when prompted and tap Continue. |
The vocabulary you use is extremely important. It should be emotionally evocative in ways that resonate with you personally. You may want to use a thesaurus to find words that move you more powerfully. For example, instead of replacing "I'm not worthy" with "I'm worthy," you could choose "I'm remarkable and cherished" instead. It can also be helpful to imagine the positive aspects of yourself that you wish you could use to counter negative beliefs. If someone finds you lazy, making you think that you are not worthy, you might want to show the world that you are sensitive and discerning about your actions. Instead of "I'm worthy" you might say "I'm sensitive, discerning, and remarkable." If you are easily moved by music, you might consider adding a simple rhythmic or tonal element to jump-start your emotional attunement to the affirmation. You should be writing as though you are experiencing yourself differently right now. This will help you know what an inner experience of what you want to believe feels like, so you are more motivated to adopt it fully. Avoid terms that imply (and so, expect) perfection, such as "never' and "always." These harsh phrasings will remind you rather than relieve you of the judgments that you are trying to transform. Use the pronouns “I”, “My” or state “your name” in your affirmation. This raises the commitment and belief level. Aiming for better quality affirmations that have a profound impact on you is more valuable than writing many different affirmations that correspond to every goal you may have. This will cause you to better focus on changing a few core beliefs that have effects on all of your specific concerns. | Write out an affirmation that offers you the positive flip-side of your negative beliefs about yourself. Write in the present tense. Reflect deep kindness to yourself. Make it personal. Go easy on the amount of affirmations you write. |
Depending on the symptoms and the person, you may wish to call your primary care physician or 911. Pay close attention to symptoms. Prolonged heatstroke damages the brain, causing anxiety, confusion, seizures, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, hallucinations, coordination problems, unconsciousness, and restlessness. Sunstroke can also affect the heart, kidneys, and muscles. It's better to be safe than sorry. Call emergency services if you observe any of the following symptoms: Signs of shock (ex. bluish lips and fingernails, confusion) Loss of consciousness A temperature over 102F (38.9C) Rapid breathing and/or pulse Weak heartbeat, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, and dark urine In some cases, they may be collapsed, agitated or even in cardiac arrest, so take care and start CPR if necessary Seizures. If the person is having seizures, clear the area for the patient's safety. If you can, place a pillow under his head so it does not bang on the ground during the convulsions. If milder symptoms persist for an extended time (longer than an hour), make the call. Our first instinct is to take medicine when we don't feel good. If someone is suffering from sunstroke, certain medications will only make the situation worse. Don't use medications for fever like aspirin or acetaminophen. These can be harmful during a heatstroke because they may increase bleeding, which can be a very serious issue with blistered sunburns. Medications for a fever work well on someone with an infection, not on someone with heatstroke. Don't give the person anything by mouth if he is vomiting or unconscious. Anything that enters the person's mouth could become a choking hazard. While you wait for emergency services, get the person to a shady, cool (preferably air-conditioned) area. Remove all clothing and get the person into a cool bath, shower, stream, or pond if possible. Avoid very cold temperatures. The same goes for using ice, which may also mask the signs of a slow heartbeat and cardiac arrest. Do not do this if the person is unconscious. You can put a cool, wet rag on the back of the neck, on the groin, and/or under the armpits. If you can, mist and fan the person to promote evaporative cooling. Either mist the person with cool water or place a wet sheet over their body before fanning them; this will cause evaporative cooling, which is faster than simply wetting the person. Help the person remove any extra clothing (hat, shoes, socks) to aid in the cooling process. Do not rub the person's body with alcohol. This is an old wives' tale. Alcohol cools the body too quickly, which can result in a dangerous temperature fluctuation. Rub the person's body with cool water, never alcohol. Have the person sip either Gatorade or salty water (1tsp salt per qt water) to counteract both dehydration and the loss of salts through sweating. Don't allow him to drink quickly, which can induce shock. If you don't have any salt or Gatorade, plain water will help also. Alternatively, you can administer salt tablets. Doing so can help balance electrolytes. Follow the instructions on the bottle. When the patient stays calm, the patient can help. Minimize their agitation by having them breath deeply. Have them focus on other things besides the sunstroke. Anxiety will only make their blood pump faster, raising their temperature a little more. Read How to Calm Yourself During an Anxiety Attack for more pointers about how to help them calm themselves. Massage the person's muscles. Massage gently. Your goal is to increase the circulation in the muscles. Muscle cramps are one of the early symptoms of sunstroke. Usually the calf areas are most affected. One of the most prominent effects of sunstroke is fainting. Protect against fainting by laying the person down. If the person does faint, turn him onto his left side with his right leg bent for stabilization. This position is called the recovery position. Check the person's mouth for vomit, so they do not choke.The left side is the best side for blood flow because our hearts are on that side. | Call emergency services. Avoid medications. Cool the person down. Replenish fluids and electrolytes. Help the person stay calm. Lay the person down. |
Which constellations you can see depends on your latitude and season. A star chart can tell you what you can find. Look for one that is designed for your location and time of year. Some common constellations found near the Milky Way include Sagittarius, Alpha Centauri, Cygnus, and the Magellanic Clouds. You can buy a star chart at a planetarium, science museum, or online. You can also get apps, like Stellarium or SkyGuide, that will download star charts to your phone automatically. Find the Milky Way with your naked eye first and point the lens towards it. Then look through the viewer to see individual stars and galaxies up close. Any size of binoculars or telescope will work. With a higher magnification or aperture, you will be able to see more detail, but you can still pick out individual stars with a low magnification. with a digital camera. A photograph will capture the galaxy's magnificent colors and stars. To get a good picture, change the settings in your camera to a long exposure. Attach the widest lens you have. For the best results, place the camera on a tripod. Point the lens so that you have the widest view of the sky as possible before taking the picture. If you can, adjust the shutter speed based on the size of your lens. Divide 500 by the diameter of your lens. Use the result to set the shutter speed. For example, if your lens is 25mm, then you should set your shutter speed to 20 seconds. You may need to adjust the contrast later to get the best results. | Bring a star chart to find constellations. Use binoculars or a telescope for a closer view. Take a long-exposure photograph |
Modeling classes are a great way to make industry connections, learn about the business and get feedback on your look and pictures. In a modeling class, you’ll learn how to pose, how to walk and how to brand yourself effectively in order to secure the most work. Make sure to research the class before signing up. Some modeling classes are scams and should be avoided. You don't need to take a class to be a successful model, but it's a good way to get started. Actors and singers practice in front of the mirror and models should do the same. It's important to be able to see how your face looks when you’re executing different facial expressions. Do your mirror work every day for five minutes and you’ll find yourself with much more control over your facial muscles and expressions. Practice smiling without squinting your eyes or showing too much gum. Focus each practice session on perfecting one facial expression. Every model should have ten distinct poses that they can whip out on command. Practice in front of a mirror until you have ten separate poses, then work on transitioning from one pose to another. Everyone's body is different, so focus on finding poses that highlight your body's best features, while disguising your flaws. Look in magazines to find inspiration for new poses. Make sure you have a pose that makes you look great while wearing a swimsuit or lingerie. As a model, your body is your most important asset, so it's important to keep it in tip-top shape. Create an exercise regimen that you like so you’ll be more likely to want to keep up with it. Models do everything from yoga to spin classes. There's no right way to stay in shape, so focus on doing work outs that you enjoy. Try to work out no less than four times a week. Models maintain very hectic schedules and spend a lot of time traveling, so eating right is essential. Focus on getting lots of proteins, like egg-whites, Greek yogurt or protein shakes. Drink water constantly to help with energy and to keep your skin clear. Supplement your diet with extra vitamins. Drink green juice for an added helping of nutrients. | Take a class. Practice posing in front of a mirror. Build up your posing repertoire. Work on your body. Eat right. |
Before we can toss everything into the ice cream machine, we'll need to turn them into a custard. Whisk together all of these ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat over low heat, constantly whisking to prevent a skin from forming. Bring almost to a simmer, then remove from heat immediately. When it's ready, the mixture should coat the back of a metal spoon. The light corn syrup makes the end result denser and fudgier than a regular ice cream recipe that only uses sugar. You could use honey instead, but use a little less to avoid overpowering the other flavors. Separate the egg yolks. Beat them in a separate bowl or mixer until slightly thick. The main difference between a custard base and an ice cream base is the number of egg yolks. If you enjoy extremely rich, smooth, eggy custard, you can increase this to six or seven egg yolks. . Pour a thin stream of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. You must pour very slowly and whisk vigorously to avoid cooking the eggs. You can stop once once the eggs are thoroughly combined with about half of the milk mixture. Alternatively, pour a small spoonful of milk into the eggs, whisk while counting to ten, and repeat. This is slower, but less likely to cook the eggs. Keep the bowl stable by placing a rolled-up towel around it. This allows you to whisk with one hand while pouring with the other. If you notice any bits of scrambled egg, strain them out and temper the rest more carefully. Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat once the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, and leaves a line behind when you run a clean finger through the coating. If you have a cooking thermometer, bring the mixture to 170ºF (75ºC). Again, if you notice any lumps, strain them out before you continue. Remove the vanilla bean pod as well, if using. Pour the custard into a bowl and stir in the heavy cream until combined. Stir in a little salt as well, less than you would for a regular ice cream base. Frozen custard is warmer than ice cream, which makes salt and sugar seem stronger-tasting. Press a sheet of plastic over the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill the bowl in a cold refrigerator, and/or in an ice bath as well. For best results, chill for 4–8 hours. You can continue after an hour or two as long as the custard is cold to the touch, but the end result will be chewier. Keep the custard in the coldest part of the fridge. This is usually the back of the lowest shelf, or the back of the top shelf if your fridge has an ice-making component. A wide, shallow bowl will chill more quickly than a deep one. Commercial manufacturers use a special frozen custard machine, but this recipe is intended for a regular, home ice cream machine. Follow your machine's instructions to freeze the custard base, or set it to churn for 20–40 minutes. If your ice cream machine allows you to control the churning speed, reduce it to the minimum setting. (Most do not have this option.) To make a "concrete," finely chop candy or cookies, freeze them, and add them the machine during the last two minutes of churning. The custard will melt quickly, so it's best eaten right away. If you prefer a harder frozen custard, stick it in the freezer for a couple hours. Unlike ice cream, this will lose its texture rapidly, and is best eaten within a few hours. | Heat half-and-half, sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla. Beat the egg yolks. Temper the eggs with the milk mixture Heat to form a custard. Stir heavy cream and salt into the custard. Cover in plastic wrap and chill. Churn in an ice cream machine. Serve. |
This is the blue face icon on your Mac's dock. The search bar is in the top right corner of the Finder window. It should appear as a result at the top of the Finder window. Clicking on it will open Terminal. Make sure you don't add any extra spaces or formatting. Your computer's System Host file contents will open in Terminal. If you can't find one, Facebook is being blocked elsewhere and cannot be unblocked with this method. Doing so will remove Facebook from the list of locally blocked websites on your computer. Doing this will save your System Host file settings. The letter you type here is an "O", not a zero. When your computer finishes rebooting, you should be able to access Facebook. | Open your Finder app. Type "Terminal" into the Finder search bar. Click on the Terminal program. Type $ sudo nano /etc/hosts into the Terminal window. Tap ⏎ Return. Look for a line of text with "Facebook" in it. Delete the "Facebook" line. Hold down ⌘ Command and tap O. Restart your computer. |
In 1989, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a guide called “Construction of a Simplified Gas Generator for Fueling Internal Combustion Engines in an Emergency.” This document has become the go-to guide for skilled DIYers who want to try their hand at creating synthetic gasoline out of wood pellets or chips. Find a good pdf or similar electronic copy at sites like: http://www.driveonwood.com/static/media/uploads/pdf/fema_plans.pdf https://www.pssurvival.com/PS/Gasifiers/FEMA_Simplified_Wood_Gas_Generator-Mar_1989_With_Biomass_Energy_Foundation_2001.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a208249.pdf Also download the “Handbook of Biomass Downdraft Gasifier Engine Systems” at https://www.nrel.gov/docs/legosti/old/3022.pdf Section I of the FEMA guide provides a wealth of background information on the history and science behind the process known as gasification. It points out, for example, that all combustion (including in internal combustion engines) involves vapor, and that it is therefore possible to filter and isolate combustible vapor from burning biomass such as wood pellets. Biomass gasifiers don't create liquid fuel, only combustible vapors. However, it's important to remember that internal combustion engines vaporize liquid fuel anyway. Section I also presents an interesting historical account of the process, including how widespread the use of biomass gasification was in Europe during World War II. FEMA created this guide for use by Americans during crises in which gasoline supplies might be cut off. So, the biomass gasifier it describes uses widely available parts such as a metal trash can and sections of piping. However, that doesn't mean building the gasifier is an easy job that everyone can handle. In basic terms, the wood pellets or shavings are burned in one chamber of the gasifier, the smoke is filtered through more wood pellets/shavings in a second chamber, and the filtered vapor is mixed with air as it enters the intake valve of the internal combustion engine. You’re using fire to create combustible vapors, so it's essential that you follow the directions very closely and take every recommended safety precaution. You may also benefit by watching online videos that show DIYers building gasifiers based on the FEMA plan, such as https://youtu.be/a6e3CprVTi8?t=220. The FEMA guide shows you how to attach the gasifier to a standard farm tractor and use it to power its engine with wood shavings. In theory, you could use the same principles to power a typical automobile in an emergency situation—this wouldn't be “street legal” under normal circumstances, though! In reality, this type of gasifier is probably more useful as a way to power a gas-fueled generator, which in turn can generate electricity for your home. This way, you can keep the lights on in your home with little more than some scrap wood. | Search online for “fema gasifier” to find an essential guide. Get a handle on how gasification works. Follow the step-by-step instructions if you want to try building a system. Power motor vehicles or a generator with a completed gasifier system. |
Before cleaning the green beans, wash your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap for at least twenty seconds. This is especially important if you have been touching raw meat or eggs. Always wash your hands between handling meat and working with produce. If you are cutting the green beans with a knife, make sure that you are using a different cutting board than you are for raw meats. This will help prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illness caused by bacteria, such as E. Coli and Salmonella. If you see mold on the green bean, toss the bean out, as well as any other beans that the mold might have spread to. Do not try cutting away the mold and eating the rest of the bean, as this might be risky with green beans. Many commercial produce washes are unnecessary when washing green beans. They are not any more effective at cleaning green beans than water is. | Wash your hands. Cut the green beans separately from meats. Throw away moldy beans. Avoid produce washes. |
Before 1881, the state of Alabama did not require counties to record births. Between 1881-1908, Alabama did require counties to record births, but many counties were slow or failed to comply. If you are looking for a birth certificate for someone born before 1908, you may find it challenging. Check for your county in the Local Government Records Microfilm Database, which is maintained by the state archives. These records, if listed, are held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. You can also search the FamilySearch database of Alabama Births and Christening, 1881-1930. You may be able to find old birth certificates (prior to 1908) through your regional or local historical society, museum, library or similar service. If you are trying to figure out someone's birth date or you are trying to put together your family tree, you might think about speaking with a local historian. This person will have solid knowledge of the area and may be able to give you good ideas about where to find relevant information. Local historians can be found through universities, museums, or historical societies. | Determine if your county has records. Find your county’s historical or genealogical society. Talk with a local historian to brainstorm other ideas. |
It's best to start your seeds about six weeks before the last frost hits. For many regions, this will be in mid-February or early March. Adjust the timing based on your area's typical weather patterns. Buy a seeding tray at a garden center. These come with multiple small containers, and they can be used to start several plantings. Ideal growing temperature is between 65-85℉ (18.33-29.44℃). During the day, put the plants in a sunny spot that's set at the higher temperature. At night, make it a little colder. This will imitate the natural warm and cold cycles of the outdoors. (5.08 cm) high. This will leave only one healthy seedling in each container. To thin the chamomile seedlings, cut the seedling off at ground level. Don't pull the seedling out by its roots, as you may disturb the roots of the chamomile plant you're keeping. Do what's called “hardening off” the chamomile. This prepares them for life outside. Start by putting the plants outside in a covered area for a few hours per day. Increase their outdoor exposure by a few hours each day for two weeks. Do this only when the weather cooperates. If the temperature drops or rises suddenly or there are strong winds, keep the plants inside to protect them. Gentle breezes, however, are good for the little guys. Alter the plants’ sun exposure as you go, giving them less and less shade over the course of the two weeks. Be sure to keep the soil moist during this time. Keep the plants indoors at night while hardening them off. | Start indoor chamomile seeds in late winter. Use a multi-container tray for sowing. Alternate the temperature to encourage germination. Remove one seedling when plants are 2 in. Get your plants ready for transplanting for two weeks. |
All Facebook videos are added as posts. You'll need to start a new post to add your video. This will open your recent pictures. If you're doing this for the first time, you'll be prompted to allow Facebook to access your device's camera and storage. You can select multiple videos if you have multiple videos to upload at once. Tap "Done" to add the selected video(s) to your post. You'll see a preview taking up the bulk of your new post. You can record a new video now instead of selecting one you've already recorded. The process is a little different for iOS and Android: iOS - Tap the Camera button in your Facebook post, then tap the Camera again in the top-left corner of your Camera Roll. Tap the Video Camera button in the lower-right corner, then tap the Shutter button to record. Once you're finished recording, tap "Use" to add it to your post. Tap the Camera button in your post, then tap the Video Camera button with a "+" at the top of the screen. This will open your Android device's camera to record a new video. Once you finish recording, it will be added to the list of videos that you can select. You can type some text to accompany the video post to add context and help the viewer know what they're seeing. Tap the audience menu at the top to select who will be able to view your uploaded video. If you want to keep the video private, select "Only Me." The video will still be posted to your timeline, but you will be the only one who can see it. Once you're satisfied with the post, tap "Post" to begin uploading the video. This may take a while for longer videos. You may want to connect to a wireless network before uploading to avoid using up your data plan. | Tap "What's on your mind?" to start a new post. Tap the "Camera" button at the bottom of the post field. Tap the video that you want to upload. Record a new video to upload to Facebook. Add information to the video. Set the audience for your post. Tap "Post" to upload the video. |
. The abuse that you endured was not your fault, and there is never any justification for abuse, emotional or physical. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. It's important to let go of feelings of guilt you may be experiencing as a result of ending this relationship, and let your healing continue. Write down a list of people in your life who make you feel good about yourself and who'll be willing to talk to you when you're struggling through something. If you feel like going back to your abuser, or if you feel yourself cycling down into feelings of negativity and guilt, call up your friend for a coffee or a quick chat. Write down all the abuser's criticisms that haunt you and cause you to keep undervaluing yourself. Get them out. Don't worry about trying to reason with them, refute them, or disagree with them. They're not even worthy of that. Instead, take the paper and burn it over a candle, or tear it up and flush it down the toilet. Destroy those negative comments, as a ritual. Let them go and never think of them again. It's very important to stop obsessing over the negativity and the content of the emotional abuse that you endured. Don't argue with the criticism, or with the abuser. Don't worry about refuting the criticisms, because it was never worth listening to in the first place. It's beneath you. You may feel as if you were abused because you are unattractive, uninteresting or unworthy, but this is not true. You were abused because somebody cruel chose to treat you badly. Right now, write down a list of times in your life that you felt confident, satisfied, and happy. What are your biggest successes? What have you done right? Whenever you find yourself feeling unworthy because of the false messages your abuser gave you, use your lists of positive memories to counteract your negative feelings. At this stage, you have to actively remind yourself that you do have lots of good qualities and you do deserve to be treated properly. . Mantras are little reminders, like tokens, talismans, or good luck charms made of language. When you're struggling with self-doubt or disappointment, many people find solace in chanting a self-improvement mantra to comfort and calm. Prayers, aphorisms, and song lyrics are all great mantras. It doesn't need to be more complicated than, "I'm good enough." Find an idea that comforts you personally and that is worded in a short sentence you can memorize. "Grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change" is a common mantra. Focusing on one thing and repeating the words is usually enough to help many people calm down and find an inner peace for a few moments. Even if you chant, "Hey, ho, rock and roll, deliver me from nowhere" it can work. Professional abuse counseling can help you process the whirlwind of emotions produced by your tumultuous relationship. Talking with friends is helpful, but it's important to have someone who is completely non-biased. Someone who has no emotional ties to you or your abuser. Many areas have abuse counseling or shelters available at little or no charge. Seek support groups for people who shared your situation. Again, you need to talk to people who've been when you've been and who understand, to help you rebuild who you are. Make friends within these groups, and go out doing things you enjoy. It's also important to spend time just socializing normally. Try to move on as much as possible. | Forgive yourself Exorcise the abusive comments. Collect positive counterweights. Use a mantra Seek counseling if necessary. Reach out when you're feeling low. |
You don't have to bleach your shoes all the way; you can paint or draw designs onto them as well. Here's a list of what you will need: Canvas sneakers Bowl Bleach Small, cheap, stiff-bristled paintbrush Bleach pen (optional) Once you start drawing on your shoes, it will be impossible to erase the bleach. Get out a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, and sketch out your design. This will allow you to see where you are drawing and keep you from making mistakes. Make sure that the bristles are stiff and made of plastic. If the bristles are too soft, they won't hold the bleach. If they are made of natural fibers, such as boar bristle, sable, or camel hair, the bleach will eat through them. You can also use a bleach pen, although some people find those difficult to control. Consider testing the bleach pen out on some scrap fabric first. The bleach won't work at first, but after a while, you should see the colors start to fade. It will take about an hour or so. Keep in mind that some designs won't fade completely to white. If you want really white designs, you may want to try drawing them with a white, opaque fabric pen instead. This will stop the bleach from acting, and prevent it from deteriorating the fabric. | Gather your supplies. Plan out your design. Consider copying your design onto your sneakers using a pencil. Pour some bleach into a bowl and get out a cheap, thin paint brush. Start drawing your design onto your shoes. Consider rinsing the shoes once you are happy with the lightness. |
One possible topic for a descriptive essay is a person that you feel strongly about, such as a mentor, a friend, a parent, or a role model. The person may be someone very close to you who knew you during a formative period in your life, such as your mother. Or the person could be someone you do not know well who has qualities you admire or wish to emulate, such as your favorite basketball player. If you are writing the descriptive essay for a college application, you may choose a person who is a role model or a mentor to you. Describing this person in the essay will give you the chance to discuss why this person is important to you and the lessons you have learn from this person. Another possible topic option for a descriptive essay is an object that has meaning or significance to you. The object could be from childhood or adolescence. It could be your favorite object as a kid or the object you hated the most. Maybe the object has sentimental value or holds deep meaning for you. For example, you may choose your favorite childhood toy as the topic for the essay. You could then describe the toy and what it meant to you growing up. Identify a place that is important to you and describe it in your essay. The place could be your hometown, your bedroom, or your favorite spot at school. You could also choose the ideal place, or where you would go if you could go anywhere in the world. For example, you may choose the most beautiful place you have ever been to. You can then describe the experience of the place and how it made you feel. Choose a significant event in your life and use it as the topic of your essay. The event could have happened recently or very far back in the past. Pick an event that taught you something or shifted your world view. For example, you may choose the first time you got your period or the first time you visited a relative in the hospital. | Choose a person to describe. Describe an object. Select a place to describe. Pick an event or memory to describe. |
Pour one scoop of Oxi-Clean in a bucket with 1 US gal (3.8 L) of warm water. Let the stained garment soak in the solution for several hours before removing it. Be sure to keep the bucket out of the way so that it doesn't get knocked over. You might consider placing it inside your bathtub or shower while you’re waiting for it to soak. Since a stain can transfer to other garments in the washing machine, it's best to wash the stained item by itself. This will protect your other clothing items from being stained as well. Set the washing machine settings for a small load. Be sure to include some regular laundry detergent when you wash it. You don't need to add any additional cleaners to the machine. You can even add 3⁄4 c (180 mL) of bleach to help remove the stain. But make sure to use color-safe bleach if the stained item is any color other than white. Putting a stained item of clothing in the dryer will only work to further set the stain. Be sure to check that the stain is completely gone before you throw the garment in the dryer. If you must let the garment dry before you continue tackling the stain, let it air dry only. | Soak the wood stain in Oxi-Clean for several hours. Wash the stained clothing item separately. Put the stained clothing in the washing machine on a warm cycle. Avoid drying the stained garment until the stain is fully removed. |
The tone of the poem can be playful, funny, dark, serious, or mysterious. The title should suit the tone so the reader is set up for the poem properly. Using a playful tone for a poem that is serious or mysterious, for example, can throw off the reader and make it difficult for them to get into the subject matter of the poem. For example, if the poem is a playful tale about a little girl named Eva and her pet swan, you may use a title like, “Eva's Pet Swan” or “Eva's Friend, a Swan.” If the poem is a dark tale about Eva's difficult relationship with her pet swan, you may use a title like, “The Problem of the Swan” or simply, “Eva and the Swan.” Think about where you were when you wrote the poem. Glance at the time or date when you finish the poem and use it in the title. This can give the poem context without revealing too much about the poem. For example, you may use a title like, “Monday at the Corner Cafe” or “4:44.” Think about any images or events that informed your creation of the poem. Maybe you saw an image in the newspaper that inspired you to write the poem or you had a recent experience that motivated you to sit down and write. Include the image or event in the title to provide the reader with a reference point. For example, if you used a newspaper photo, you may refer to the subject in the photo in the title of the poem. Or if you referred to a recent family dinner you went to to create the poem, you may use a title like, “Sunday Dinner” or “At the Dinner Table.” Another option is to name the form of the poem in the title so the reader knows what to expect. You may include the form if it is a popular one or if it is unique, as this can draw the reader in. For example, if you wrote a sonnet about your dog, you may use a title like “Sonnet About My Dog.” Or if you wrote a sestina about your best friend, you may use a title like, “Best Friend: Sestina.” | Select a title that matches the tone of the poem. Create a title using the time, date, or place you wrote the poem. Refer to any images or events that inspired the poem in the title. Use the form of the poem in the title. |
Place the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer or work by hand to beat the two ingredients together until you have a light, fluffy mixture. Continue beating the mixture as you add the powdered sugar and milk. Beat for several minutes, until the ingredients are well combined and the icing has the right consistency. If you need to thicken the icing, add more powdered sugar. To thin out the icing, add a spoonful of milk. | Beat the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and milk. |
Eyeballing it is fine; you don't have to use a surface. Rest the scarf over your chest. It should be about evenly centered. They should wrap around your neck and come back in front of you. Tie the points in a knot as loosely or tightly as you see fit. Leave the knot exposed or place it underneath the other layer of the scarf. If you do choose the leave the knot exposed, experiment adjusting it to the right or left for a more asymmetrical look. Your scarf should be fairly malleable and sit in a position of your choosing. Depending on the size of your scarf, play with the length of the two layers. The knot could hang at the top of your neck or underneath, creating automatic volume. | Fold your scarf into a triangle. Grab both points and bring them around to your front. Fluff away! |
Whether you’ve trained your dog for years or have recently become an owner, don't force dogs to meet the way humans do. Humans meet each other face-to-face, look each other in the eye, and consciously use sight as their main sense. For dogs, face-to-face interaction is usually associated with a challenge, and they rely on smell much more than sight. Let the dogs show each other their profiles instead of meeting head-on. Let them walk around each other, and smell where the other has walked. When you meet another dog when you’re on a walk, don't pull hard on the leash or make any other gestures that anticipate trouble. Try to remain calm yourself. Your dog will pick up you being nervous, afraid, letting your heart race, and other subtle behavioral cues. If you anticipate a problem, you’ll end up setting your dog up for failure. Let the dogs maintain distance, then cross paths, smell where the other has walked, and slowly approach each other. If they stare each other down, show teeth, snarl, or show any other aggressive behaviors, then give a verbal command to get your dog's attention on something else and continue on their walk. Dog parks can be a great social activity for your dog. It's particularly important, however, that you’ve already exposed your adult dog to others in a one-on-one setting before heading to a dog park. Otherwise, the experience might be overwhelming or even traumatic. Supervise your own and other dogs closely. Interrupt any rough or high-arousal play, like non-stop or fast running. Leave if your dog is being a bully, being bullied, or seems like it's not having any fun. Try to be aware if there are a number of intact males present, and be on your way if there are. Don't offer treats or toys to your dog at a dog park, and don't encourage pack-forming or other competitive or domineering behavior. Don't ever let your dog off its leash in an outdoor setting if it doesn't respond to your verbal commands. | Let dogs meet their own way. Don’t be an anxious handler. Practice good dog park etiquette. |
You're probably good to go in the morning, after you've showered and put on clean clothes, but it's a good idea to take some time to freshen up throughout the day. Whether you're at school or work, there are things you can do to keep yourself smelling great even though you've been on your feet or at a desk all day long. Brush your teeth or use mouthwash. It instantly makes you feel and smell fresher. Reapply perfume if necessary. Don't put on too much - just a light mid-day spritz. Change clothes if you need to. If you've been physically exerting yourself, you might want to change your underclothes or socks halfway through the day. Use sanitary wipes to quickly cleanse yourself. Get the unscented kind, since scented wipes have a strong smell. Do a quick swipe in areas that need freshening, then reapply deodorant. On days when you're extremely concerned about smelling good, try not to eat a lot of onions, garlic or spicy food. These foods have components that linger in the system for awhile, and they can change the way your breath and body smells. Cruciferous vegetables, nuts and legumes also affect your smell. Eating a lot of broccoli, nuts or beans could cause you to get gassy. Instead, eat fruit and other water-heavy foods. They'll cleanse your system and help you smell good. Is your bedroom clean and fresh, or does it smell a little stale? How about your car and other places where you spend a lot of time? Keeping the spaces around you clean will help you smell fresh, too. Start by making sure your bedroom is clean. Put all your dirty clothes in a closed hamper, and hang up or fold your clean clothes for storage instead of letting them stay in a pile. Here are a few other ways to keep your spaces extra fresh: Scent your sheets and pillows with herbal spray. Mix a few drops of essential oil with water and spray your linens when you make your bed. Shampoo your carpet regularly. Carpets tend to hold in odors, and can affect the way all of your belongings smell. Between shampoos, clean your carpet by covering it with baking soda, then vacuuming it up. Clean out your car. Wash the seats and air it out regularly. If you want to keep your clothes smelling great, try storing them in drawers and closets that are scented with sachets. You can make your own sachets by filling small cloth bags with dried lavender or other herbs you like. Simply place the sachets in the corners of your drawers or hang them in your closets. They'll lightly scent your clothes and keep them from smelling stale. | Freshen up a few times a day. Stay away from foods with strong odors. Keep your surroundings clean. Scent your drawers and closets. |
There is nothing wrong with rocking a pair of chinos with a mesh top and a leather jacket. Nothing. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Heck, your belt could be a metal chain (in fact, that was a prominent thing in the 80s). Wool socks, leather boots, ripped nylon tights? Yes, please. Most of your clothes are gonna be cotton. To really have a piece stick out, it needs to be something else. This isn't completely necessary -- after all, simple is good -- but if you do want to nail that part of the punk look that is eye-catching, it's a surefire way to go about it. If there's one thing everyone knows (or thinks) about the punk look, it's that it's mostly black. And, in general, this is true. But tried-and-true punk rockers also aren't afraid to throw in a little color. And bright colors at that. Think neons -- blues, pinks, yellows, oranges, greens -- and silver and red. Punk is so not the same as being goth or emo, and this is one of the reasons why. Remember how we talked about how punk has gone through all these transitions? Pay 'em homage! Do your research -- there are often military themes, blue-collar themes (work boots and suspenders -- getting down to punk's roots), and British influences. So raid your English uncle's closet. He's bound to have something in there. Body piercings, glitter, rubber, vinyl, kilts, tattoos -- they all have a spot on the spectrum of punk. Bowler hats, studded wristbands, the anarchy symbol, shaved heads or long hair, punk has seen it all. Seriously. Some people will tell you you gotta dye it, but if you take it too far, you'll end up just telling everyone, "Hey, look at me! I'm trying so hard to be anti-conformist!" So you could dye it, but you could also wear a mohawk, shave it all off, or just do absolutely nothing to it whatsoever. It's totally up to you. Not the answer you were looking for? Well, think about your hair the way you think about your clothes. If most people wouldn't sport it, it's probably on the money. So go get that perm, shave in your dog's name, dye just the part by your left ear blue, whatever. Who cares what your hair looks like, you know? | Don't shy away from metal and other textures. Think black augmented with bright colors. Throw in different influences. Do whatever the heck you want with your hair. |
Go to https://www.skype.com/en/. This will take you to the Skype home page. It's in the top-right corner of the page. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. This link is at the bottom of the drop-down menu, just right of the "New to Skype?" message. Type your phone number into the "Phone number" text field. You can also click Use your email instead to enter an email address here. Type a strong, memorable password into the "Create password" text field. It's a blue button near the bottom of the page. Do so in the "First name" and "Last name" text fields, respectively. Click the "Country/region" box, then click your current country or region. Skype will usually detect this from your browser's location information. Select the month, day, and year in which you were born from the Month, Day, and Year drop-down boxes. Enter the code that Skype sent to your phone number or email address into the text field in the middle of the page. To retrieve this code: Text - Open your phone's Messages app, open the text from Skype, and note the four-digit code in the message. Email - Open your email inbox, open the email from "Microsoft account team", and note the bold, four-digit code in the email. Doing so will submit your code and create your Skype account. You can now use your account to log into Skype on computers, smartphones, and tablets. If Skype prompts you to enter another code that's displayed on-screen, do so and then click Next to finish creating your account. | Open Skype's website. Click Sign in. Click Sign up. Enter your phone number. Create a password. Click Next. Enter your first and last name. Click Next. Select a country or region. Add your birthdate. Click Next. Verify your account. Click Next. |
Hold a pair of scissors parallel to the strand with the tips pointing upward. Cut into the end of the strand to thin it out. You only need to thin the bottom few inches/centimeters. This will help your braid maintain the same thickness throughout. Do a regular braid for this. Keep the stitches nice and tight. You can braid as far down as you like, but more stylists will braid all the way down to the end of the extension. If you are not braiding all the way down, cut off the excess extensions. Wrap a thin hair elastic a few times around the end of the braid. Tuck the tail under the elastic, then wrap the elastic a few more times. This conceals the end without having to deal with heat-sealing. You may have noticed that there are some hairs sticking out of the folded end of your braid. This is perfectly normal. Use a small pair of scissors to trim away any stray strands. This can get tiring, especially if you are doing it by yourself. Remember to take breaks, especially if your arms start to feel sore. You can use the same color of extension for each cornrow, or you can add a few colored ones for a unique look. Use your fingers to apply some hydrating hair cream to the fine hairs at your hairline. Smooth them down and back with a soft bristle brush. | Thin the strand by cutting upwards into it. Finish braiding the strand. Tie the braid off with a black or clear elastic. Clean the end up. Repeat the process for the rest of your hair. Smooth down the hair at your hairline once you have finished braiding. |
If the domain ever had a public registration record, someone may have archived that information publicly. If the domain has a website that contains one of these links, you may find the name and/or contact information for the site's owner. The person who runs the website may not be the person who owns the domain. The only way to find out for sure would be to contact the site's owner and ask. If you can't find links to these pages, try adding sitemap.xml to the end of the domain name (e.g., wikihow.com/sitemap.xml) in the address bar and pressing ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. Look through the URLs on that page for an "About" page, or something similar that might contain personal or contact info. For example, if you're searching for the owner of wikiHow.com, you could figure out who is using the name wikiHow as their username on various social media networks. There's a chance that the user is the person who registered the domain name. Most social media networks will require that you create an account before searching their user database. If the domain's owner used to have a public registration record, you may be able to find them using a tool called Whois History. This tool provides all of the registration records ever created for the domain. This service requires a paid subscription. Even if you are able to find a somewhat-recent registration record with this method, it doesn't guarantee that the domain is still owned by the same person. | Search Google for "domain name" contact. Check the website's About or Contact page. Find social media accounts using the same name. Use the Whois History tool. |
Often times you can feel bored or discontented simply because you haven't stopped to think about how much you love what you already have. Take some time to think about what and who you appreciate in your daily life, and ask yourself how you would be affected by losing them. Your reflection probably won't resolve your restlessness entirely, but it will provide some meaningful perspective on your life and the changes you want to make, as well as afford you numerous mental and physical health benefits. It can help to write down your reflection in a journal or blog. Making a list of things you’re grateful for can be a valuable therapeutic exercise in itself, and having this written list can serve as an effective reminder later. Make a list of all the things you have to do each day and which you can't escape, such as paying bills, buying groceries, and washing your face. Instead of showing you how boring and routinized your life is, you can see it as showing you how much freedom you actually have: sure, you have to do the things on the list, but that's all! Every moment in your life not taken up by these non-negotiable responsibilities is open to experiment, novelty, and excitement. If you feel like you only have time for work, ask yourself if you can cut back on your hours or work remotely one day a week. Get serious with your calendar and try to open up a day of each week that you can devote to new activities. Studies have shown that doing good for others constitutes one of the most enriching and satisfying things for people from all cultures and ages. You can do this in your daily life with minimal effort—for example, hugging a friend, opening the door for someone, or holding the elevator for a lagging stranger—or take on more official roles and responsibilities. Volunteering for a soup kitchen or animal shelter, picking up litter for highway cleanup task forces, or collecting signatures for a civic petition are all valuable ways you can contribute to your community while spicing up your day-to-day routine. If you live in a small town where volunteering opportunities are limited or you have mobility issues, you can still contribute meaningfully to your community and make a big difference in other people's lives. Consider signing up for an online- or phone-based support network, sending emails for a charity organization, or raising money via mail or online campaigns for your favorite philanthropic group. | Be thankful for what you’ve got. Accept daily responsibilities. Practice small acts of kindness. |
The stored air is unsafe to breath and can be flammable. Always release the air outdoors, away from other people. Keep your clothing, hair, and jewelry away from the tank's hose. Also, keep the tank away from open flames. For their safety, avoid letting children operate the tank. Slide the air hose over the brass fitting near the pressure gauge. It should fit on the opposite end of the small, ringed spout you used to fill the tank. Connect the hose's other end directly to the item you wish to inflate. An air hose usually is included with the tank when you purchase it. You can get new hoses at home improvement or auto parts stores. Look near the brass fitting to find a small, handy wheel. Turn the wheel counterclockwise to open the tank's valve. You should hear air flowing out of the tank right away. Air will continue to flow until you close the valve again. Watch the inflatable object closely to ensure it is filled at a safe level. Over-inflated items are liable to burst. When an item is inflated to the correct size, it will feel firm to the touch. It should not bulge or appear near bursting. Listen closely for any hissing coming from the tank, since this indicates that air is still flowing. Make sure the valve is closed completely. When you’re ready, detach the hose to release any air stuck inside of it. If you plan on storing the tank for a while, stay safe by letting all the air out of it. | Release the air in a safe, well-ventilated area. Connect the air hose to the tank and inflatable item. Turn the tank’s wheel to the on position. Inflate the item to a safe size. Spin the valve clockwise to shut off the air flow. |
Circuses have many different acts – and that opens up many different jobs. What's more, there's different types of circuses, creating even more opportunities. In order to join a circus, you will need one or more specific skills or talents that a circus would find valuable. This might be Silk aerials, trapeze, acrobatics, juggling, trampolining, tightrope, diabolo, clowning, stilt walking, or anything else remarkable and unique. Most circus work is very strenuous, and you will not be able to learn a skill overnight. It will take dedication, commitment, and practice to become stage ready. If performing isn't your thing but you still love the thrill a circus brings, there are lots of jobs in circuses that don't require acrobatics or strenuous physical activities. You could work backstage, with costumes, with animals, or set design and production. However, for the purpose of this article, we will be concentrating on circus performers. Most circus acts, while they look easy and flawless, often need months of practicing and working out before getting it to look right and before it becomes physically safe to do. If you're doing acrobatics, aerials or anything similar, you will need to be very flexible and know how to rely on your body. For trapeze and similar acts, you'll need a lot of upper body strength to keep yourself up and swinging. Most acts will result in the performers getting injured at one point or another; the stronger your body is, the more it can take it. If you're doing something like clowning or juggling, you won't need to be in marathon-running shape, but you'll need to at least be fit enough to do things quickly, or, for example, to keep your arms up and juggling. There are circus performers that don't work for a single circus, but instead audition to be part of a show, like an actor does for different movies. They don't need to stick with just one company, but can be part of their shows anyway for a select period of time. Alternatively, you might want to be part of an official circus. You'll need to constantly be able to perform, and constantly be doing your best, so you can remain in your circus, too. There are ups and downs to every argument – it’ll come down to a matter of personal preference. Do you want to work for something like Cirque du Soleil? Something more traditional, like Barnum & Bailey's? Would you rather do something on a smaller level, like performing at fairs and festivals? Ultimately, it's up to you. Just remember that with bigger gigs and more glory comes more responsibility and commitment, too. Before attempting to find a circus that will take you on, you'll need to have an act ready to pitch to your potential employers. Having a background in dance, gymnastics, or something similar really helps, but isn't necessary. This way you have a developed routine that you can bust out at the drop of a hat. This will essentially be a job. You'll need to find a coach, get the right equipment (for safety, for example), and set aside time each day to be the best in your field. This has to be a priority to be on circus-level. | Start honing a skill. Be fit and in shape. Think about what kind of gig you want. Create the basics of an act. |
Add some sparkle. You can add a coat of glitter polish to any color, but if you want your nails to really stand out, get a package of small rhinestones to glue on. You can create a dazzling look by applying several to each nail, or use them as tasteful accents that are part of a painted design. . This is a natural, pretty style that looks great on fake nails. If you want your fake nails to have a realistic touch, a French manicure is the way to go. You can buy a French manicure kit or pick up your own pink, clear and white nail polish to do the job. . These come in all kind of colors and make it easy to create the designs you want without the messiness of a nail polish brush. Try a polka-dotted look, or do something more complicated, like a panda or strawberry. | . Do a French manicure Try a nail art pen |
It has an icon that resembles a dark blue "e". On Microsoft Edge, ad blockers come in the form of plugins that are manually added to your browser. You can turn off your ad blocker by accessing your extension. It's the icon with three horizontal dots in the upper-right corner. This displays the menu. It's about halfway down the menu next to an icon that resembles a puzzle piece. This displays a list of all of the extensions you've installed on Edge. All extensions are listed in alphabetical order in the menu to the right. You'll see options to modify the extension. If you have a lot of extensions and know your ad blocker's name, you can find it by pressing Ctrl+F and typing the name of the extension into the bar that appears. This disables the extension while you browse. If the toggle switch is grey and to the right, the extension is disabled. To turn the blocker back on, navigate to this menu again and click the toggle switch to enable the extension. | Open Microsoft Edge. Click …. Click Extensions. Find your ad blocker in the list. Right-click the ad blocker. Click the toggle switch below all ad blockers. |
Find an object with a sharp point, such as a needle or pen. Push the sharp end of the object carefully into the balloon until it creates a pop. Make sure the balloon is attached to a surface or is being held securely so that you stab the balloon and nothing else. Scissors, safety pins, and forks also work well to pop balloons. If you have access to a lighter or matches, a small flame is enough to pop a balloon. Hold the balloon in 1 hand and turn on a lighter with the other hand, putting the flame close to the balloon until it pops. Always be extra cautious when dealing with fire and make sure that you know how to use a lighter or matches safely before using them at all. If the balloon isn't already tied off, you can keep blowing air into the balloon until it eventually pops. Using a smaller balloon will make popping the balloon this way easier as the smaller balloon won't be able to expand as much. To have a little bit of fun while popping a balloon, choose a game-like activity. This could be playing balloon darts where the balloons are secured to a board and you throw darts at the balloons to pop them, or trying to pop a balloon between your legs. Other games include standing back-to-back with someone with the balloon in the middle of your backs as you both try to pop the balloon by pushing back against each other. | Create an incision in the balloon for a quick pop. Burn the balloon using a lighter. Blow air into the balloon until it pops. Turn popping the balloon into a game. |
Bring the cover up to the panel to compare the new circuit breaker location to the cover openings. Use a pair of pliers to remove any knockout plates on the cover location where the circuit breaker will be located. To remove the knockout plate, simply grip with the pliers and move the metal back and forth until it comes away. Remove any tools, wire scraps, or other foreign objects that could cause a short circuit from the interior of the panel. Then, place the cover on the panel to check that the circuit breaker has fully been seated at both contact points and fits through the cover. Finally, rescrew the cover onto the panel. Standing to the side of the panel, restore power to the panel by setting the Service Disconnect or Main to "On" and then set the new circuit breaker to "On". Check for correct operation of the new circuit (light, outlet, etc.) with a test light or meter. Clear any short circuit before attempting a reset if circuit breaker instantly trips. Locate the panel's circuit directory on the inside of the panel door. Determine the circuit breaker location (or "circuit number") and write a description of the circuit (load type such as "refrigerator" or a location such as "living room") in the space provided. Be sure to edit the directory if any circuits were moved to install the new circuit. | Remove knockout plates from your cover as needed. Clean all foreign objects out of the panel and reinstall the cover. Turn on the main breaker and test your new circuit breaker. Label the circuit breaker. |
Before you clean your new piercing directly, it's important that your hands and your entire ear are clean so that you don't introduce dirt or bacteria into your wound. Choose a mild soap, and avoid any cleansers with perfumes, which can irritate your sensitive skin. Medical professionals recommend that you use a saline (salt) solution for cleaning. It's best to buy a sterile saline solution or wound wash from your piercer or a drug store, but you can also prepare one yourself: Mix 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 g) of sea salt with 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of warm water. Don't use table salt, which contains anti-caking ingredients that can cause irritation. Be sure to measure the salt carefully so you don't create an overly salty solution, which can damage the healing tissue. Instead of reusing washcloths, you should dip gauze or a cotton ball in your saline solution each time you clean your piercing. Don't use cotton swabs, which can irritate the piercing. Then, gently apply the saline solution all around your piercing. In order to get the saline solution throughout the entire piercing, many experts recommend that you carefully move your piercing back and forth as you clean it. Washing your new piercing more than twice a day could lead to irritation, which can extend the healing process longer than necessary. While you might think that alcohol or peroxide will sterilize your piercing, both of these can actually slow the healing process by over-drying your wound and killing healthy skin cells. Experts also recommend that you do not use any ointments or antibiotic creams unless directed to by a physician for an infection. These too can be counter-productive to the healing process as they can slow the flow of oxygen to your wound. Because they are so sticky, they can also trap dirt and bacteria, potentially setting you up for further trouble. | Clean the surrounding skin and your hands with a mild anti-bacterial soap or wash. Use a simple saline solution to clean your piercing. Apply the saline solution with clean, disposable cotton 2 times a day. Gently wiggle the piercing back and forth. Take care not to over-clean your piercing. Avoid using rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on your piercing. Refrain from applying additional medicine to your piercing. |
Get out a small bucket and pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of gentle dishwashing soap into it. Use a dishwashing soap that will cut through grease and grime. Pour 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of hot water into the bucket. Stir the mixture until it's soapy and combined. Dip a sponge or soft cloth into the soapy cleaning solution. Wipe the solution along the bottom and sides of the enamel tub. Gently scrub the tub to loosen any grime or soap deposits. Avoid using sponges that have an abrasive side, which could damage the enamel. Fill a clean bucket with clean water and pour it over the soapy tub to rinse it. You may need to fill the bucket a few times to remove all of the soapy residue. Wipe the tub dry. You could also turn on the shower and direct the nozzle to rinse away the soap. If your shower head is a handheld model, this is the easiest way to rinse the bathtub. Since you'll be drying the tub immediately, you can use any temperature of water to rinse it. Remember to clean your tub at least once a week or more, if you use it more frequently. If you keep the enamel tub clean on a regular basis, it's less likely to develop stains or limescale buildup. | Mix hot water and liquid dishwashing soap. Rub the cleaning solution over the entire tub. Rinse the tub with clean water. Clean the enamel tub every week. |
Baking soda reacts chemically with tannins, which are acidic compounds found in plants, including trees. Some types of wood have greater concentrations of tannins than others, though. These include cedar, pine, red oak, redwood, and mahogany, among others. Woods that are harder and darker have more tannins. The concentration of tannins varies from tree to tree—this means that 2 cedar boards may age differently when treated with baking soda. Consider these differences and imperfections part of the aging process. You can use baking soda on woods with low concentrations of tannins, but the results will be much less noticeable. You’re better off trying a different aging technique. You can certainly age pristine, freshly-cut wood with baking soda. However, to save some money or make use of wood you already have around, try using cast-off, damaged, or otherwise imperfect wood. The aging process will make beauty of the wood's imperfections. If you want to “rough up” wood that is pristine, you can beat it up with tools, such as a bag of screws or a hammer. Hit it repeatedly or drag the sharp ends across the wood's surface. (and strip it if necessary) if it has been finished. If the wood you want to age has been previously painted or stained, sand off the top layer to expose the untreated wood below. For wood that has been painted more than once, you may need to use a chemical stripper. Wear safety goggles, long-sleeved work clothes, and gloves when you use a sander or chemical stripper. Work in a ventilated area, such as an open shop or garage, when using chemicals. If you want your project to look older and more distressed, you can leave some paint on portions of the wood. If you’re aging 1 or several individual boards, set up 2 sawhorses so that you can lay the wood on top of them. If you’re working on a piece of furniture or something else that won't easily rest on sawhorses, lay out a dropcloth on the ground. Exposing the wood to direct sunlight will speed up the baking soda aging process. It will still work without sunlight, but the baking soda application will take longer to dry, and you’ll probably need to reapply the baking soda more times to get the look you want. If you want to age both sides of a board, finish aging 1 side, then turn it over and do the other side. | Choose a wood variety with tannins for the most noticeable impact. Turn flaws into highlights by aging imperfect wood. Sand the wood Lay the wood on sawhorses or a dropcloth in a sunny spot. |
These will create the base for your blush. It may not be pink enough for you at first, but don't worry; you will be fixing that later. Here is what you should start out with: 2 tablespoons sericite mica ½ tablespoon titanium dioxide 1 teaspoon red iron oxide ⅛ teaspoon white mica powder This will help break up any lumps and clumps. Place a fine sieve over a clean bowl, and pour your powders through the sieve. Use the back of a small spoon to scrape the powders against the sieve. Next, place the sieve back over your first bowl, and repeat. Do this about 2 more times. The blush may already be pink enough for you. If it isn't, stir in a pink-toned mica powder, such as hot pink. Be sure to pass the powder through your sieve a few times to ensure that everything is evenly incorporated. A sifter jar is what companies use to store loose powder makeup. It's a basic jar, with a lid-like insert that has holes in it. This will help you pick up just the right amount of blush with your brush when you go to use it. | Place your base ingredients into a small bowl. Pass the ingredients back and forth through a fine sieve. Test the blush, then add ¼ teaspoon of pink-toned mica powder, if desired. Pour the blush into a clean fist jar. |
The letter will have at least 3 pieces of critical information: why you were denied, a description of the appeals process, and deadlines for bringing an appeal. You must identify these pieces of information and underline them. Workers’ compensation claims are denied for a variety of reason. The most common are: you did not report the injury within the required time, the injury is not severe enough, or the injury was not sustained on the job. Pay particular attention to deadlines. You often will be given only a month to bring the appeal, if not less. If you want to appeal, you should begin immediately. Being denied workers’ compensation benefits when you are injured is a stressful experience, and bringing an appeal only adds to the stress. The appeals process is complicated, varies by state, and requires that you learn confusing rules of evidence, which could take months. Hiring an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can streamline the process and bolster your appeal. Bring a copy of your denial letter as well as all of your medical information to the lawyer, who will need copies of this information for your appeal. And promptly gather any other information your attorney needs. Delays will only delay the appeal process. Private attorneys will work on a contingency basis. This means they are paid only if they win your case. Generally, the attorney will take around 20% of your benefit amount. The amount is often capped by state law. Under a contingency arrangement, you will still have to pay for costs. Typical costs include filing fees, expert witness fees, and money spent on photocopying and mailing. Try to get an estimate of these costs upfront. This goes by various names, depending on the state. In Michigan, it is called an “Application for Hearing.” In Arizona, you must file a “Hearing Request form.” Your denial letter should tell you where to locate this form. Federal workers may appeal in three ways: by requesting a hearing, by appealing to the Appeals Board, or by applying for reconsideration. Each federal appeal requires different things from the employee. In a hearing, you simply request that the hearing representative review the claim. The hearing representative may agree to give you benefits or confirm the initial decision. When appealing to the Employee's Compensation Appeals Board, you may not provide new evidence; rather, the Appeals Board makes a determination based on the claim's record. With a Request of Reconsideration, you and your attorney submit either new evidence or new legal arguments. You should always send by certified mail. In this way you will have a receipt for your records. | Read your denial letter. Hire a lawyer. Find the form to appeal. File the form before the deadline. |
Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Spread the hazelnuts out on a baking sheet and bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a food processor and pulse them a few times. You want the hazelnuts to be in pea-sized chunks. If you don't have a food processor, place the nuts in a clean tea towel or sealable plastic bag and roll over them with a rolling pin. Combine the sugar, honey, and water in a saucepan. Bring them to a boil over medium heat. Add the nuts and boil the mixture for another five minutes, stirring regularly. Reduce the heat to medium¬-low and continue cooking for another five to 10 minutes, until the mixture reduces to about two-thirds of its original quantity. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, about an hour. When it's cool enough to bottle, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Transfer the syrup to a bottle and store in the refrigerator. | Roast the hazelnuts. Crush the nuts. Make the syrup. Cool and strain the syrup. |
Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent and can be used on your skin when you mix it with an equal amount of water. For the best results, leave the liquid on the dark spot for at least 10 minutes and then rinse it away. Potatoes are another natural bleaching agent that can be used on your skin without a lot of preparation needed. Simply cut a raw potato into thin slices and apply a slice to your dark spots. Allow the potato slice to sit on your skin for about 20-30 minutes before removing it. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of gram flour and ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder in a bowl. Add lemon or cucumber juice and approximately ½ teaspoon of milk to the powder mixture. Mix these four ingredients together until it forms a smooth paste. Apply the mask to the dark patches on your skin for 10 minutes. The mask will dry as you wait. Use warm water to gently remove the mask after the 10 minutes is finished. Use the mask on your dark patches twice a week until the patches have lightened to where you're comfortable. The milk measurement is approximate. You'll want to add enough to turn the mixture into a paste. If you have sensitive skin, use cucumber juice rather than lemon juice. Note that turmeric powder can easily stain fabrics, so be careful with your clothes and towels. Gram flour is flour made from ground-up chickpeas. While you're working on reducing or eliminating the dark patches on your skin, do not scratch them or rub at them with a pumice stone or brush. This is also good advice in general, as rubbing your skin with rough items can cause damage. Use natural items for exfoliation instead, such as loofahs and sponges. Use soap that has the same pH level as your skin (5.5). Always shower after you've been exercising or sweating for any reason. | Try a homemade lemon juice bleaching agent. Use potatoes to help bleach your skin. Make a turmeric mask. Avoid scratching your sunburn patches while they heal. |
If you are in a physically abusive situation or feel as though you're at the end of your rope, the most important step is to get to a safe place where your family can't hurt you. If you're over 18, your parents and family members have no legal right to determine where you should live. If you aren't financially independent, determine whether you can stay with a friend or relative until you get on your feet. Once you're an adult, "disowning" your family primarily means ceasing all contact with them. Stop calling your family, and stop taking their calls. The same goes for email and other forms of communication. Don't give them your address, and instruct others not to tell them where you are. You may want to change your phone number and email address to make it more difficult for your family to get in touch. Consider sending a written statement that you are cutting off contact. State that you no longer want to be in contact, that you are disowning them, and that if they try to contact you you'll take legal action. . If your family is physically abusive to you or your children, you may want to get a restraining order so they will be legally obligated to stay away. A Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) may prevent your family from contacting you or coming within a certain distance of you. Consider hiring a lawyer to help guide you through the process of filing a restraining order. The procedure varies from state to state, and you'll have a better chance of getting the protections you want if you have an expert helping you fill out the forms and navigate court appearances. Once the restraining order is in place, call the police immediately if your family members violate it. Another way to make sure your family has no way to influence you or your children is to explicitly state as much in your will. Hire a lawyer to help you write a will that dictates your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical decisions, the guardianship of your children, and the way you wish your property to be handled. | Put distance between you and your family. Cut off contact. Consider getting a restraining order Write your family out of your will. |
Brown sugar tends to get hard due to air exposure. If you want to keep brown sugar soft, you're best option is to store your brown sugar in a sealable, airtight container as soon as you open it up. Limit air exposure as much as possible when storing brown sugar. Choose a smaller container and pack the brown sugar to the top. Make sure to seal tightly, double checking for cracks and openings. You may not find a small enough container. In this case, use a small Ziplock bag. Squeeze out all the excess air before sealing the bag. Kitchen shops and some grocery stores sell what are called terra cotta sugar savers. These are small, circular devices made from terra cotta clay. They are inexpensive, about $3 each, and can be easily used to soften brown sugar. They are designed to release moisture into your sugar, keeping it soft in storage. After purchasing the terra cotta sugar saver, soak it in water for 15 minutes. Then, dry off the disk. Store the sugar saver with the brown sugar. Ideally, you should be using the terra cotta sugar saver alongside a sealable airtight container or plastic bag. If you add a sugar saver to a bag of brown sugar that's already hardened, it may take up to 8 hours for the sugar to soften. If you don't have a sugar saver, marshmallows work for some when it comes to keeping sugar soft. Throw a few marshmallows into your sugar container and see if it helps. Apples and bread are both fairly moist by nature. Adding a few slices of apples or a piece of bread to a bag of brown sugar can help keep it soft. The idea is the sugar will draw moisture from the bread or fruit. If you're adding apples or bread to hardened brown sugar, it may take a day before it begins to soften. | Store brown sugar in an airtight container. Use a terra cotta sugar saver. Add marshmallows to your bag. Store with apples and bread. |
Newborns and adults can be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis using a sample of blood. Your doctor will prick your finger and take a sample of your blood on a card. If your doctor is testing a newborn, they will take a sample when the baby is 5-8 days old by pricking their foot. The doctor will look for higher than normal levels of a chemical called immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) in your blood. This chemical is released by your pancreas and too much of it can be a sign that your pancreas is not working properly. If you suspect your child may have cystic fibrosis, your doctor will test your blood sample for a defective gene that can cause cystic fibrosis to develop in your offspring. Carriers usually do not develop cystic fibrosis, but they will pass on the faulty gene to their children, putting them at a high risk of developing the disorder. Your doctor may suggest getting a carrier gene test done if you are considering having children or if cystic fibrosis runs in your family. | Let your doctor take a blood sample. Get the blood sample tested for high levels of immunoreactive trypsinogen. Let your doctor test the blood sample for a defective carrier gene. |
You can buy one from a costume shop or a party supply store. Keep in mind that the quality of these costumes is not always the best. Despite this, you can always use the dress part, and use a different belt. Princess Leia wore a white, loose-fitting gown with a hood and long, flowing sleeves. Try to find a white tunic dress that has long, loose sleeves. Get a white pillowcase and cut open the side seam. Hem the cut part inward by 0.5 inches (1.3 cm). Gather the two narrow edges with a running stitch, then sew them to the neck part of your dress, using a 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) seam allowance. | Consider buying your Leia costume. Consider using found objects. |
Use a mild cleanser designed for your face and beard to wash your beard before applying the balm. Pat your face and beard with a towel after rinsing out the cleanser. It's best to apply beard balm when your facial hair and skin underneath are damp. Make it a routine to apply your beard balm when you get out of the shower or wash your face in the morning. Rub the beard balm between your hands. This will warm up the beard balm and spread it out over your fingers so it's easier to apply. Massage your fingers against the skin underneath your beard so the balm gets all the way down to the roots. Run your fingers from the roots to the ends of your beard to fully coat all your beard hair. Brush through your beard in a downward motion to detangle the hair and brush all the hairs in the same direction. Once your beard is brushed out, you're all finished! | Wash your beard and leave it damp. Scoop out a dime-sized amount of beard balm with your fingers. Work the beard balm into your beard with your fingers. Comb or brush your beard hair. |
Ferrets need a lot of attention, and they should receive a considerable amount of out of cage time every day. Make sure you have at least an hour to play one-on-one with your ferret on a daily basis, as too much cage time can lead to stress and illness. Ferrets are very intelligent and active, so you need to be engaged in play. This is especially important for single ferrets, who can get bored without a companion. Take time every day to play with your ferret in ways that offer both physical and mental stimulation. Single ferrets need more attention than ferrets kept in pairs or groups. An hour is the minimum amount of time you should spend playing with your ferret on a daily basis. Take an old towel and wiggle it around your ferret to get them interested. Your ferret will start to chase after the towel. When they catch an edge, you can pull your ferret around the room. When they let go, start the whole game over again. This game also works with rope tug-of-war style toys, available from most pet stores. Ferrets like chasing, and they like to be chased. This makes tag a perfect game for a solo ferret. Chase your ferret around the room and gently tap it's head or body to tag it. Then, start running away from your ferret and let it catch you. Go back and forth as much as you and your ferret are both willing. To make the game more fun for your ferret, get down on your hands and knees. This puts you closer to their level. Ferrets are notorious toe biters, so be sure to wear closed-toed shoes when playing a game where your ferret is supposed to catch you. Like dogs or cats, ferrets love playing with toys. They will tug on them, chase them, and chew on them. Keep some hard rubber balls, rope toys, and other sturdy toys around the house that your ferret can bring out during playtime. The toys do not have to be made specifically for ferrets. Many dog and cats toys will work. Just make sure the toys are thick and firm enough that your ferret can't chew through them, and small enough that your ferret can move them around. Make sure that you are always there to supervise when you introduce a new toy to your ferret. You want to make sure that your ferret will play with the toy safely and that they won't swallow any pieces of it. Hiding treats allows your ferret to mimic some hunting behaviors. This game challenges their mind while keeping them active. Put a few ferret treats in different areas around your house, such as in a corner or under some furniture. Then, allow your ferret to run around and find them. This is a great game for single ferrets, since they do not have to compete for treats. | Set aside play time every day. Use a towel to make a game. Play tag. Keep plenty of toys around your house. Hide treats around the house. |
Because one of the cardinal signs of chronic pancreatitis is abnormal stools (in particular, stools that may be loose, oily, fatty, unusually odorous, and pale in color), a stool test can be very helpful in establishing and confirming the diagnosis. Specifically, the stool test looks for elevated fat levels in the stool, which points doctors in the direction of a pancreatitis diagnosis. Blood tests can be used to assess for elevated pancreatic enzymes, which are suggestive of damage to the pancreas. An IgG4 blood test can also aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis; however, in general, blood tests are not especially useful in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. A transabdominal ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis by allowing your doctor to get a visual image of the organs inside your abdomen, including your pancreas. A CT scan or MRI may also be useful, and/or an MRCP or ERCP where they insert a tube through your throat down to your pancreas to assess for potential blockages and/or signs of pancreatitis. The specific imaging test that is best for you will vary on a case-by-case basis, and your physician will be able to guide you in terms of what specific tests to receive. | Have a stool test. Opt for blood tests. Receive medical imaging. |
You can get started by researching gender equality online. Pull up articles using search engines such as Google Scholar or an academic database like JSTOR. You could also take a course on gender either at your local college or online. You can share what you’ve learned with others. This doesn't mean you should go around lecturing everyone you meet, but you can definitely correct misconceptions. For example, if someone at work says they don't believe that the wage gap is true, you could say, “Actually, it is true that statistically women are paid less than men. Here, let me show you this interesting article I read on the subject.” Make sure not to dominate the conversation. Other people might have helpful information to share, too. Be ready to listen. You likely witness examples of sexism every day. It could be in the form of gender stereotypes, inappropriate comments, or unwanted advances. If you see something that seems off, it probably is. Don't be afraid to speak up. Maybe you've seen one of your friends put down a female sports reporter. Speak up and say, "Women are just as qualified as men to talk about baseball." You might feel objectified if someone on the street catcalls you. You have the right to say, "Stop!" For example, if you are at a bar and a patron keeps touching a female server, you could say, “Excuse me, she's trying to do her job. Let's keep things professional.” Be aware of safety. If the person seems volatile, don't confront them. Your safety is the most important thing. You can use your social media accounts to promote gender equality. One way is to share information about upcoming events. You could post a link to a women's march in your area and say, “I’ll be there! Who wants to join me?” You can also support large social media campaigns such as #MeToo. If someone you know shares their story, offer a supportive statement. Intersectionality means that all aspects of identity must be considered, especially when examining oppression. For example, a Latina women cannot separate her ethnicity from her gender identity. Both must be considered when looking at the specific challenges she faces. These pieces of identify intersect. Avoid making feminism about groups of people in power. If you are a white cis person, make sure to include other groups in your discussions so that you can understand different perspectives and experiences. Remember that not everyone fits into the traditional categories of male and female. When promoting gender equality, support trans and binary people in the following ways: Don't assume someone's gender If you're not sure of pronouns, listen or ask Respect the person's terminology Support gender neutral restrooms | Educate others about gender equality. Speak up if you witness sexism. Use social media as your platform. Educate yourself about intersectionality. Promote the rights of trans and nonbinary people, in addition to women. |
Do you want a new car? A boyfriend? Some new clothes? You deserve all of these things, but don't use shortcuts to get them. It's so much easier to take the easy way out, but this usually requires hurting someone else, and if you do it often enough it’ll backfire. If you want something, work for it. It's the honourable thing to do. Don't steal or try to rip people off instead of paying what you owe. Don't shamelessly flirt with someone else's tipsy girlfriend instead of forming an actual relationship with someone who's available. Don't keep borrowing money from your friends and family instead of getting a job. Don't take credit for someone else's idea instead of coming up with your own. Honesty and honor go hand in hand. Work on always telling the truth, whether it's about your own intentions or an outside situation. It will certainly make you uncomfortable at times, and you might be subject to other people's anger or hurt feelings. But ultimately, people will appreciate that you’re someone who tells it like it is instead of sugarcoating. If there's a situation in which you don't feel comfortable telling the truth, just don't say anything. It's better than lying. Even so, it's important to tell the truth as often as possible. When it comes to the tiny lies we tell to spare feelings, you make the call. Just know that if you lie often enough, even in this small way (“No, that dress looks great!” or “Yes, I really liked your speech!”) people will stop trusting your opinion and begin to assume you’re just being nice. Developing your values is one thing, but standing up for them is quite another. It's easy to argue with something in your head, but truly honourable people speak up and step in. Defending your values can mean any number of things, and it doesn't always need to involve a big show. In little ways, you can behave honorably and set an example for other people. For example, if everyone at work makes fun of a certain person when he's not around, you could make it clear you don't think it's right. Sometimes just saying “I disagree” or even changing the subject every time it comes up is a way to make your opinion known. Sometimes you’ll be faced with a bigger problem, and you’ll have to choose between standing up for what you think is right and keeping your job, or staying friends with someone, or upholding your reputation as a sweet and genial person. That's when true honor kicks in, and hopefully all those times you were honourable in little ways will prepare you for the big decisions. If you were to draw a cartoon of an honourable person, it might look like a guy giving up his seat on the bus for an elderly person while helping a child carry his luggage and offering to front fare for someone who forgot change. These cliches all demonstrate ways to be honourable, and they’re all situations that could happen in real life and provide easy opportunities to be a little honourable. However, true honor is demonstrated when you’re called upon to do something you really don't want to do, and you do it anyway. For example, maybe your brother and his two dogs need a place to crash for three weeks after losing their house. Things will be pretty cramped, but he's your brother, so you do it. Or maybe you’re in the car on the way to airport to catch a flight to Venice for your honeymoon, and you witness a car run off the road and hit the guardrail. Even though it means you’re going to miss your flight, you stop and offer your assistance. Part of being honourable is acknowledging the effect your words and actions have on other people. You have the ability to help, and you have the ability to hurt. Don't mess with people's emotions as a way to get what you want. It's easy to do this without even realizing it, so try to be more mindful of the impact you’re having. Don't take advantage of weakness, like using someone's illness to gain an edge on them. Don't be controlling of those around you. Let them make their own decisions. Don't guilt trip people into doing what you want. Don't lead people on by making them think you’re more emotionally involved than you really feel. | Work for what you want. Speak the truth. Defend what you believe in. Come to people’s aid. Never manipulate people. |
Don't stalk them but talk to them. Be casual and let whatever happens, happen. Don't act rude to their friends they can make them easily break up with you be as nice as can be but don't creep them out. Get to know their family. This will let them know you, and chances are they'll like you, especially if you are friendly and show good manners to them. Just because you have them does not mean you can't lose them. This does not mean dress like a model every day. Just try not to wear a sweatshirt and sweatpants every day. Make sure your hair is orderly and clean. Make sure you take care of yourself and stay healthy and hygienic. Brush and floss your teeth and use mouthwash for fresher breath. Take showers daily and wash your face every day with a cleanser and moisturize. Brush your hair. If you suspect something is wrong. If they are cheating break up, and just be friends. Do not go back if they aren't treating you well! You are not an adult just yet. This is a safe low-pressure environment to explore what you like and don't like in a person! It's okay to experiment; just be sensitive of their feelings. Take everything with a fat grain of salt. Don't listen to haters, rumor spreaders, and those immature preps asking "Hey! Did you guys make out yet?" But be wary about your partner's past, and signs your friends are seeing. Dating someone ingenuine isn't fun, then find out you're different! Be honest and it's vital to have good communication. You two are still really young, so relationships should be really light-hearted and fun. Don't take everything so seriously, just go with the flow. | Give your boyfriend or girlfriend space to live their life. Be nice to your boyfriend or girlfriend's friends and family. Look nice and keep yourself healthy. Protect yourself. Be yourself! Have fun! |
A man often responds to stress differently from a woman. Women tend to seek friends out to talk things out. A man on the other hand, may isolate or withdraw. For example, he may start watching TV more than usual, turn to alcohol, or visit the gym for hours at a time to relieve his stress. However he responds to stress, remember, every man is different. Some possible ways that a man may respond to stress are: Avoiding situations. He may try to stay away from places or people that trigger his stress. Creating problems to mask stress. Although counterproductive, a man may create problems to avoid the real issue or to have a greater sense of control. Being angry. Men tend to express anger more easily than other emotions since it is more socially accepted. He may become easily frustrated or start to yell. Blaming others. Because men tend to externalize, a man may blame others for his problems to avoid the feelings of stress. Increasing physical activity. A man may begin to exercise more, play sports or engage in other physical activities to release tension. If a man you're in a relationship with has isolated somewhat, it could be because there is something (unrelated to you) on his mind. Remember, don't jump to conclusions such as, “He doesn't like me anymore,” “I did something wrong,” or worse “He's breaking up with me!” Many men are used to holding things in and not talking things out. Overreacting to his isolation could lead him to distance himself even more. Don't make him feel wrong for how he responds to stress since this could make him more defensive. Of course you want to comfort a man with whom you have a relationship and show him you care, but use caution. When you try to be helpful by offering solutions or doing things for him, this could make him feel emasculated. Asking him over and over again, "What's wrong" What's wrong? Why won't you let me help you?" will have a negative effect and he may begin to resent you. A better approach is to simply offer support and understanding without actually trying to solve his problem. | Know how men tend to respond to stress. Don’t take it personally. Don’t be overly helpful. |
When you subscribe to a VPN service, you usually receive a username, a password, and a VPN server address. VPN subscriptions are not free, and are often billed monthly. ExpressVPN is generally considered one of the best choices for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Linux. Downloading free VPN software is a different process, as doing so gives you a program that will block your IP address in all browsers but must be turned on and off. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the gear-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. It's the globe-shaped icon in the Settings window. This option is on the left side of the window. It's at the top of the window. A new window will open. Click the "VPN provider" drop-down box at the top of the page, click Windows (built-in), and then enter your VPN subscription's address in the "Server name or address" text field. You can also add a name for the VPN in the "Name" text field. If your VPN requires a username and/or password, enter these credentials in the "User name" and "Password" text fields. You can change the type of VPN authentication used by clicking the "Type of sign-in info" drop-down box and then selecting a different option in the resulting drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the menu. Click the VPN's name near the top of the page, then click Connect below it. This will connect you to your VPN service, at which point all browsing regardless of browser or Internet connection will be hidden. You may need to enter a username and/or password before your VPN will connect. | Subscribe to a VPN service. Open Start . Open Settings . Click Network & Internet. Click VPN. Click Add a VPN connection. Enter your VPN's information. Click Save. Connect to the VPN. |
Use the flute calculator, which also calculates the space between the edge of each hole and the open end of the flute. It gives the measurements based on each holes distance from the embouchure. So, mark where each hole should be to make sure that they will fit on your pole. Once, all your measurements seem correct and everything seems to fit on the bamboo, then you’re ready to drill. You need to test it to make sure you get a familiar, mellow, "flute-like" tone. If you need to make adjustments, sand the outside edge of the embouchure with a sanding file at a downward slant, but only do this if you think it needs adjustment. If it sounds good to you, it's better to play it safe and not make any adjustments. Make sure that they are in the right place respective to the blowhole. The Flutomat calculator gives the space between each hold from the end of one hole to the end of the next hole. So, it doesn't give you the hole's center. You’ll need to make your hole one radius up -- half the diameter-- of the hole. This is where the center of the hole will be and where you’ll drill. Then, drill in the same manner that you drilled the blowhole. Make sure your holes are marked in a straight line. Drill in successively larger bits, which means start with the smaller bits to make a starter hole. Then, slowly increase to the larger bits to get to the size drill bit to make the appropriate size. Some parts of the bamboo and thinner than other such as where a branch was growing. So, be mindful of this when you’re drilling. If you have to drill a hole over a node, this area will be thicker than other areas. Take your time and drill slowly. With your rotary tool, sand the edges of the hole so that they are smooth. If you are scared of making a mistakes or sanding too much, use the sanding file. They’re also great for smaller holes. Once you’ve cleaned up the drill holes, you’re ready to play. | Measure the length between the finger holes. Blow into the embouchure. Recheck your finger hole markings. Clean up the insides of the holes. |
It can help to have an outside perspective while coming up with possible choices and consequences. Ask a trusted friend to brainstorm with you to make your list. Explaining and defining emotions is a complex and often painful process. This is why the majority of work done in psychotherapy targets these issues. A therapist is trained in moving you through processes of deeper emotional clarity. They are also skilled at spotting aspects that don't match up, which we are often unaware of. The subtleties can shed light on how you truly feel. If you find that you are continually in a situation you cannot resolve, seek out professional help to work through your patterns. You may also want to seek help if you feel there is an unproductive pattern with how you approach situations. Additionally, if you find that a person or situation brings up feelings from the past, you will want to seek a professional to help you sort through your feelings. A therapist can help you identify complex emotions, even the emotions that are hard to admit. A therapist can aid you in obtaining the necessary skills to approach others in a productive way that is respectful to all parties. | Brainstorm with a trusted friend. See a counselor to resolve this particular situation. Address your own complex emotions. |
Consuming large, heavy meals can trigger nausea, as your body struggles to process all that food. Instead, try eating small meals and snacks every 4 hours over the day. You can even eat a high-protein snack right before bedtime to help you sleep more soundly. Stay within your daily calorie range when you snack. Snacks don't need to be high-calorie to be filling. Cheese, crackers, crudité, and yogurt are all great snacking choices. Eating a meal fast can upset your stomach and result in nausea. To fight this off, make sure to thoroughly chew each bite of food. Set your silverware down in between bites. It also helps to take a drink of water in between bites. If you find yourself fighting off heartburn and indigestion right after meals, fast eating may be the problem. Chill your foods in the fridge before eating them or place your food on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Sometimes warm or hot foods can emit strong odors that can create nausea. Hot meals don't cause nausea, but sometimes strong smells can. If you have a sensitive nose, try letting your food cool a little before eating it. Buy a bag of ginger or lemon hard candy or mints. When you start to feel nauseous, take out a piece of candy, smell it deeply, and then pop it into your mouth. Suck on the candy until it's gone and you feel better. Experiment with which candy flavors work the best for you. Ginger can be more soothing than lemon or mint. Sucking on a candy also distracts your body and mind from the feelings of nausea. It's important to keep yourself hydrated when you are suffering from nausea or vomiting. Sip on cool, clear beverages throughout the day, such as teas or carbonated waters. You can also try fruit juices, except orange or grapefruit as they can cause stomach upset. Another way to get hydrated is to suck on popsicles or eat cold gelatin. While these contain only small amounts of fluids, these are a good way to maintain fluid intake when you're feeling unwell. In total, you should aim for 8 full glasses of fluids each day. Get some dried meadowsweet herb from your local natural grocery store. This sweet wildflower can help reduce nausea by settling your stomach when used in tea. Pour boiling water into a tea cup. Stir in 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of dried meadowsweet and let the mixture steep for 5-10 minutes. Take small sips as the tea cools. You can also add a pinch of dried rosemary to your tea. | Eat small meals and snacks over the day. Go slowly when eating. Keep your food at room temperature. Suck on candy. Drink small amounts of clear liquids. Sip some meadowsweet tea. |
Scientologists consider their religion to be a practical philosophy or self-actualization method, more so than a religion in the strictest sense of the word. As a religion, Scientology is relatively new, extending from writer L. Ron Hubbard's mid-century method of self-improvement via past-life exploration and auditing, called dianetics. There is a spiritual mythology related to Scientology which can sound a little sci-fi to the uninitiated, but Scientology itself is about the practice more than the belief in the system. Scientologists do believe that the inner self is a "cosmic" being, something that lives beyond the body and which needs to be properly maintained when in your care. Applying the principles of the Tone Scale and Dynamics to your life is thought to help eliminate the reliance of modern society on mood-altering substances and other primarily commercial methods of “self improvement.” More than perhaps any other contemporary religion, Scientology is widely criticized and mocked in pop culture, for a variety of reasons. Scientology calls itself a religion, but it is often accused of being a cult, a pseudo-religion, or a pyramid scheme. If you're planning to join Scientology, it's crucial to learn about it from a variety of sources rather than relying on official statements from Scientology only. According to Scientology, the organization does not make it impossible to "leave" the church, nor do they outlaw the use of certain medications. However, Scientology has been accused of behaving like a totalitarian system which disconnects its members from friends, colleagues, or family members deemed to be antagonistic towards Scientology. Furthermore, Scientology does strongly oppose the medical specialties of psychiatry and psychology. If you choose to explore Scientology, there's a lot you should expect to learn and study. Some of the vocabulary can be momentarily disorienting, so having some idea of what to expect when you're first exploring can help you negotiate the somewhat complicated waters of Scientology. Dianetics is the original method invented by Hubbard as a self-improvement method, regarding a mind-body connection. The goal of dianetics is to get your "reactive mind" out of the way, leading to a happier, more fulfilled state of being. Thetans are believed to be immortal beings, insubstantial in nature, that rule your body. Scientologists believe Thetans create life and exist independent of our bodies beyond death. This is the Scientologist conception of the human soul, essentially. Practicing Scientology and finding practical benefit from it doesn't require that you "believe" in Thetans in the strictest sense of the word. It would be impossible to give an accurate primer on the wide body of thought that represents Scientology in a few hundred words. The church is known for the easy access to and volume of reading materials associated with it, so get in touch with the Church of Scientology, via their website and request literature. It's generally free of cost. Scientology: A Religious Philosophy by L. Ron Hubbard outlines the basic tenets of Scientology, though more easily digestible volumes are frequently produced by the church for more easy consumption. In general, if you request materials, you’ll likely be inundated with more boxes than you know what to do with. This is a promotional tactic used by the church to spread the word. Be forewarned and expect lots of books. | Understand what Scientology is. Inform yourself. Learn what to expect from Scientology. Request introductory literature from the church. |
As much as you can, try to stay out of direct sunlight, especially during the hours between 10am and 4pm. This is when the sun's rays are the strongest. If you have to go out in the sun, try to carry a parasol to create some shade for yourself. If you are sitting outside, try to sit somewhere that is shaded and out of the sun. Even if you don't expect to be in the sun, apply a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 each day. You should also do this when it is overcast, as it is possible for the sun's rays to penetrate clouds, even if you don't realize it. Apply the sunscreen to any part of your skin that will be exposed. Don't forget the tops of your ears, and the back of your neck! If you are worried that sunscreen will make your face greasy, try looking for a sunscreen that is specifically formulated for the face. These might have a lower SPF, but won't be greasy. If you are worried about breaking out, look for sunscreens that are non-comedogenic. Wearing a hat can protect the sensitive skin on your face, your ears, and your neck. Choosing a hat that has a brim all the way around will help protect the skin on the back of you neck, and it will also cover your ears. Wearing a hat can be very fashionable as well. You can even make it part of your own unique style if you wear a hat all of the time. Although it won't help keep your skin pale, wearing sunglasses will also protect your eyes from sun damage. If it is a very sunny day, try to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. This will keep your skin from burning or tanning. If it is also hot, try to choose light fabrics so that you don't overheat. Long maxi dresses will look summery, keep you cool, and keep your legs covered. You can wear a light cardigan to keep your shoulders and arms covered. If you want to lighten your skin you can make a natural skin bleach using a slice of lemon, a cup of milk, and 2 or 3 teaspoons of natural yogurt. You can smear this mixture on your skin and leave it on for up to half an hour. Remove the mixture from your skin immediately if you experience any burning or itching. To make the mixture allow the lemon slice to soak in the milk for a few hours. After that, remove the lemon slice and add yogurt, a teaspoon at a time, until the mixture has a thick consistency that you can apply on your skin like you would a face mask. You may be able to purchase an over-the-counter skin lightener that you can use to make your skin appear lighter. In some cases, you may be able to talk to your doctor about a prescription-strength skin lightener. If you do purchase an over-the-counter product be sure that it does not contain mercury, and only has 2% hydroquinone for best results. It is important that you follow the instructions provided with the cream very carefully to avoid causing damage to your skin. Be aware that using a skin lightening cream comes with its own risks. In many skin lightening products, the active ingredient is mercury. If you use too much of the cream, or if you use it too often, you could be poisoned by the mercury. Skin lighteners may also contain steroids, which can cause long-term health problems if used in excess. Many skin lighteners also use hydroquinone, which can cause unwanted skin discoloration if used improperly. | Stay out of the sun. Wear high SPF sunscreens. Wear a hat. Keep your skin covered. Make a skin bleach. Use a commercial skin lightener. |
This information is found on the label of a container of fish food that you would buy at a pet store or big box store. Fish can also eat small pieces of vegetables like peas or zucchini after they’re cleaned and blanched. Consider creating a chart to help you keep track of when to feed your fish. This will tell you if you have dangerous levels of ammonia, nitrate, or nitrite, meaning the water needs to be changed or treated. Water testing kits are easy to use and come with a chart to refer to so it's clear what the pH level means. Follow the directions for your specific kit to help care for your tank. Purchase a water testing kit from your local pet store or online. The gravel siphon is placed into the tank overtop the gravel, sucking up the dirt and debris while cleaning the water. Because it's a siphon, it’ll also be sucking out water. Unplug the filter and any other equipment before siphoning to avoid damaging them—they often don't run well when there's not enough water in the tank. Leave the fish in the tank while you’re cleaning the bottom layer of the tank. As you’re using the gravel siphon, watch the water level to make sure you’re removing at least 25% of the water. This water will be replaced with new, fresh water—after it's been treated with water conditioner, of course! Make sure the old water isn't colder than the current water in the tank, using a thermometer to help you test the temperature. Refer to the bottle of water conditioner to see how much you need to pour in to the bucket of new water, stirring it using a fish net. Avoid removing more than 50% of the water from the tank because this messes with the pH levels too much. After finishing the water change, plug back in the filter and any other pieces of equipment. When you open up the top of the water filter, pull the filter out to see if it's covered in dirt and grime. If so, it's time to change it. Another way to decide if it's time for a new filter is to look at the water flow. If the water has slowed down, the filter needs to be changed. Avoid changing the filter on the same day you change the water because this takes out too much beneficial bacteria. | Feed your fish the right amount for its species and weight. Test the water’s pH level each week using a kit. Use a gravel siphon to clean out the tank. Change 25% of the water out each week. Change the filter when it starts looking dirty. |
Remove any baking pans from inside of your oven before you preheat it. Then, make sure to place the oven rack on the center rung in your oven. This will help the pizza cook evenly, and prevent the dough from burning. Use your fingers or a pastry brush to spread the oil across the inside of the pizza pan. The oil will keep the dough from sticking to the pan and will give the bottom of the pizza added flavor. If you do not have a round pizza pan, use a rectangular baking sheet instead. Simply coat the baking sheet with the olive oil as you would the pizza pan. | Preheat your oven to 450 °F (232 °C) before you begin making your pizza. Coat a 12 in (30 cm) round pizza pan with 1 1⁄2 US tbsp (22 mL) of olive oil. |
Head down to your local automotive supply store and pick up a small canister of sealant. Make sure the product you get is designed specifically for use on alloy wheels. Once applied, these products form a protective buffer that makes it harder for dirt and debris to stick to your wheels. Sealants serve as a barrier against dirt, grease, brake dust, tar, and other substances commonly found on roadways that could the hinder the appearance of your wheels. Wheel sealants are available in both spray and wax form. A single container of sealant or wax should provide you with enough for 5-10 applications. Scoop up a dime-sized glob of sealant with your detailing pad, then rub it directly onto the center hub, spokes, and barrel. Work the sealant in using small, smooth circles until it turns clear and there are no visible streaks or swirls. If you’re using a spray sealant, hold the can 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) away from the wheel and spray on an even coat from top to bottom, left to right. You can also use a soft car sponge or microfiber cloth if you don't have a detailing pad handy. During this time, the sealant will become partially absorbed into the alloy to protect it from within. Avoid touching the sealant as it dries—smudging it could reduce its coverage and overall effectiveness. Work outside or in an open garage to promote airflow and help the sealant set in quicker. Go back over the surface of the each wheel using small circles to remove excess sealant and polish the metal underneath until it's spotless and sparkling. Once your wheels have a lustrous, even finish, you'll be ready to hit the road in style! Use one side of your microfiber cloth to wipe off the lingering sealant, then fold it over and use the other side to do your polishing. Don't forget to also buff around the rims and in between the spokes as best as you can. | Buy a sealant product formulated for alloy wheels. Apply the sealant to the entire surface of the wheel using a detailing pad. Allow the sealant to cure for 30 minutes. Buff the wheels with a microfiber cloth. |
While the computer reboots, press and hold the Shift button until you see the boot options menu. On the boot options screen, click Troubleshoot. On the Advanced options screen, click UEFI Firmware Settings. If you don't see UEFI Firmware Settings, your computer didn't have Windows 8 pre-installed, and you'll need to get the BIOS version via the command prompt or the BIOS menu. The computer reboots into the UEFI firmware settings screen. Depending on your computer hardware, you'll see different information. The UEFI version will usually be under the Main or starting tab. | Restart your computer. Open the Troubleshoot menu. Open UEFI Firmware Settings. Click Restart. Look for the UEFI version. Write down the UEFI number. |
It's simple math: the less weight you have on your body, the less exertion you'll need to keep your body straight and stable. Gymnasts benefit from keeping their body fat percentage as low as possible. Cut down on empty calories and focus on training cardio exercises when you're not busy with gymnastics. Planching is all about balance and upper body strength. Handstands will help acclimate you to putting your body's pressure on your hands. This may be done with a wall-assisted handstand as well. Place your feet up on a wall, plant your hands on the ground, and step your feet up the wall to get you in a handstand position. Try to hold for at least 30 seconds. Getting someone to help you with handstands by holding your body in place is a great way to start if you're not used to gymnastics yet. Though it shouldn't come as a surprise to most, proper eating will have a major effect on any kind of athletics. This is especially true with gymnastics, where any amount of "empty calories" runs the risk of adding extra weight for you to carry around. Organic food is recommended because it maximizes the amount of nutrients you get in the same amount of food. Drink sufficient water. Keep a water bottle with you wherever you go. As with any physical function, losing out on sleep will be a death knell to your gymnastics efforts. Because a planche requires a high level of strength and balance, you should aim to get at least 7-9 hours each night. More sleep may be appropriate on nights before a big training day. A perfect planche can take years to perfect. Even professional gymnasts have trouble with this. Start small, and work your way up slowly. Don't give up, and learn to identify small improvements in your form. This is vital to keeping your morale up. | Trim fat on your body. Practice handstands. Eat a whole foods diet. Get sufficient sleep. Be persistent. |
You may have many of these materials in your craft cupboard or closet at home, but any supplies you don't have can be bought at most stores. The goal of this project is to make a simple tree and then glue it onto a construction paper background to form the basis for a holiday scene. You'll need: A gold pom-pom (small to medium size) Construction paper (any color; 1 medium to large sized sheet) Construction paper (brown; 1 small to medium sized sheet apiece) Crayons (or markers, colored pencils, etc.; optional) Decorations (like gems, beads, and so on) Drop cloth (or some other surface covering, like newspaper; recommended) General purpose glue Green paint (like acrylic) and paintbrush (optional) Paper plate (for painting; optional) Pencil Plastic cup (for painting; optional) Popsicle sticks (at least 3; pre-colored green sticks preferred) Ruler Scissors If you have colored popsicle sticks, you won't have to worry about painting, but you still might want to lay down newspaper or a drop cloth to prevent glue from getting on your work surface. If your sticks aren't yet green, you'll definitely want to cover your work surface to prevent paint from getting on it. If painting, take this time to also fill your plastic cup a third of the way with water. Then squeeze some of your green paint onto a paper plate. Small children have a tendency to get paint on their clothing. To prevent this from happening, you might want to have children wear a smock when painting. Lay out your three popsicle sticks on your work surface. Moisten your paintbrush by dipping it in the water, then release excess water in the brush by pressing it against the inside lip of the cup. Mixing too much water in with your paint can cause it to become runny. Then: Dip your brush into the paint on your paper plate. Paint each of your three popsicle sticks until they are completely covered in green, front and back. Wait for the paint to completely dry before moving on in this project. For many kinds of paint, this should only take about one hour. While waiting for your paint on your sticks to dry, you can cut out your trunk. Use your ruler and a pencil to measure and mark out a 1" by 1" (2.5 cm by 2.5 cm) square from your brown construction paper. Then use your scissors to cut this square out to create your tree's trunk. Depending on the size of the popsicle sticks you are using, you may want to adjust the size of your trunk so that the two are proportionate. Use a dab of glue to connect both ends of each stick to the other two sticks' ends. This will form a triangle shape. Afterwards, you may want to hold the glued ends down firmly for one to three minutes to encourage a strong bond. Generally, you should allow some time for the glue to set before moving on. For many fast drying glues, 15 to 30 minutes should be sufficient. Take your brown construction paper trunk and glue it along one edge. Attach this edge to the middle of the base of your popsicle stick triangle. After that, put a dab of glue on your gold pom-pom and put it at the top of your triangle to form the star of your tree. Take your medium to large sized piece of construction paper and glue your popsicle stick tree to it. Now that the background is in place, you or your children can add to it to create a neat holiday scene. You can glue gems and beads on your tree to make it appear as though it were draped in lights. You or your kids could also use the popsicle Christmas tree as the basis for a holiday scene. You might: Add details by drawing on the construction paper background with crayons, colored pencils, markers, and so on. Cut holiday pictures from magazines and newspapers, then glue these to your background to make a collage. | Assemble your materials. Prepare your work area. Paint your popsicle sticks, if necessary. Cut out your trunk. Glue together your popsicle sticks. Add the star and trunk. Glue your tree to the construction paper background. Decorate your popsicle stick tree and its background. |
While it may seem polite to invite your house guest to dine with you, you may be inadvertently inviting them to stay. Instead, avoid dining with them or feeding them at all. If possible, dine out in the company of friends and family. Don't inform them if you are cooking a meal. Stop stocking your pantry and refrigerator with snack food that they like to eat. In fact, if you notice they’re munching on something, make it disappear. It may seem tempting to spend time with your house guest or to invite them to fun activities. But while you may be having fun, you are also sending the signal that they should stick around. Instead, avoid engaging or spending time with the person. Don't announce recreational activities that you are involved in. They may invite themselves to join you. Watch TV in your own room or away from them. If you watch TV in the living room, your guest may take the time to hang out with you. There are small things you can do to make your home a whole lot less attractive to stay at. And while these things might seem small to you, they might be enough to get your house guest to reconsider their living plans. Feel free to turn on the TV early in the morning or entertain guests late into the night. If the house guest does not respect you enough to leave, you shouldn't go out of your way to make your home inviting. | Avoid feeding them. Disengage from them. Take small steps to make your home less inviting. |
Lip masks can vary by several factors, such as size and taste. You may want a bigger lip mask to get the dry skin around your lips or if you have plumper lips to begin with, for instance. Some also have tasty flavors, and that can be a deciding factor. Most of these masks have hydrating ingredients, so you if you have an allergy, be sure to check out the ingredients before buying. Most lip masks recommend exfoliating your lips first, especially if your lips are a bit shaggy with dry skin. You can use a lip scrub, or you can simply rub a wet washcloth over them to help remove dead skin. Before applying the lip mask, your lips need to be dry. Otherwise, the mask will have trouble sticking to your face. Plus, you don't want to dilute the product with water, as you want its full benefits. | Decide on a collagen lip mask. Exfoliate your lips. Dry your lips. |
Do not remove the tensioner completely unless replacing it. Instead, pivot the spring-loaded tensioner away from the belt and then retighten the mounting bolt(s) to hold the tensioner in the loose position. Spin the tensioner pulley and listen for a rattle or humming noise that would indicate loose or worn bearings. Uneven wear at the rear of the old timing belt could indicate a misalignment between the tension pulley and timing belt due to worn bearings. If any indications of damage or worn bearings are found, replace the tensioner pulley. The permanently lubricated tensioner pulley bearing can become dry, worn, loose, broken or can freeze up, so the best practice is to replace it, if it's not new. | Loosen the mounting bolt(s) holding the belt tensioner using any special cam holding tools, while following the service manual. Examine the tensioner pulley for damage such as dents or cracks. |
Work your way from the perimeter and sweep the dirt toward the middle. For larger areas, break up the room into small regions and sweep each one using short, deliberate strokes. This will push dirt into the center of the section. Remove all dust using a dustpan. Be sure that each bristle contacts the floor but does not bend. Applying too much pressure cause the bristles to bend and scratch the flooring. Make sure the floor is dry prior to sweeping to prevent dust buildup. Wring the mop thoroughly until it is just barely moist and gently mop in circular patterns. Add extra pressure to regions with dirt and grime and double-check for excess liquid when you're done. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the cleaner and only dilute with water if specified. Avoid using ammonia, vinegar, or other acid-based cleaners, as they can damage the finish and cause discoloration. If all you have to use is vinegar, mix a vinegar-water ratio of 1:4. Be sure to dry the floor thoroughly to remove all of the vinegar. Select cleaning products indicated for your flooring type, such as fossilized bamboo flooring cleaner. Look for a lightweight canister vacuum with rubber wheels and attach a felt head. Always use a model either without a rotating brush or that offers a "Hard Mode" to turn off the rotating brush. This will prevent the bristles from the scratching the floor. If your model has plastic wheels, take care to never slide the vacuum sideways. Never vacuum a bamboo floor with an active rotating brush. Drag a microfiber cloth over spills immediately after they happen—its high absorbency should remove most of the spill. Now, get a fresh microfiber cloth, dampen it with water using a spray bottle, and wipe the remaining dirt. Dry the area with a towel afterwards. Never use abrasive cleaning materials such as steel wool or pot scrubbers—they will scratch the surface of the flooring. | Sweep the floor once a day using a fine-fiber or soft-bristle broom. Mop the floor once a week using a wood soap or hardwood-rated cleaner. Vacuum the floor once a week with a felt head. Clean up spills immediately with a dry microfiber cloth. |
As you would expect, one of the best ways to build a power punch is to practice punching as much as you can. In your punching drills, you'll practice throwing your punches slow and deliberately. Practicing your punches will help you hone your technique and build strength. Position yourself with your feet shoulder-width apart. Make your fists with the thumbs on top of your index fingers. Whatever type of punch you're throwing, practice it on a punching bag or similar aid. Practice punching drills half an hour a day, every other day. Make sure to punch slow. Remember, this is not about quickness, but about power and delivery. Practice a variety of types of punches. For ideas about punching drills, visit: http://www.myboxingcoach.com/boxing-combinations-drills/. Incorporating a complete cardio/endurance workout into your training regimen will help you in many ways. If you’re generally fit, you’ll be able to throw a more powerful punch than if you just worked on your upper body. You'll also be able to move around the ring faster, and you'll be less tired as you do so. Incorporate swimming into your overall exercise program. Try to swim 2 or 3 times a week. Swimming will give you a better overall workout than almost all other single exercise activities. Build running into your overall exercise program. Running will improve your cardio condition, increase your endurance, and make you more fit overall. Use a mixed cardio/endurance program. If you don't want to commit to either running or swimming as your single workout, do both, or use other endurance workouts that may be appropriate. Try doing some mixed/balanced weight training using light and heavy weights. Weight training is perhaps the best way to train to deliver a powerful punch. While there are a wide variety of exercises you can do in a weight training routine, consider the following: Light dumbbells (2-5 lbs). Do three sets of curls. Your first set can be 12, your second 10, and your third 8. Adjust sets, reps, and weight as you progress. A timed training routine. Boxing rounds last for about 3 minutes (5 minutes for the UFC) so workout for 3-5 minutes then take a 1 minute break. Try 3 repetitions. While light weight training works well, you may also want to consider heavier weights to build more power. A few good weight training sets for building punching power include: hack squats, dumbbell snatches, deadlifts, box jumps, quarter squats, and squat jumps. Consider 3 sets to starts. While lifting weights helps with the mass for the punching power, it's nearly useless if you want to achieve proper hand speed and coordination. Instead, train with a medicine ball. Training with a medicine ball will work out many of the muscles you'll need to improve your speed, agility, and coordination. Consider the following workout: Hold your medicine ball at shoulder height, standing in front of a wall. Then, lower your knees in a squatting position and explosively throw the ball into the air. Catch the ball (with your hands) and throw it explosively at the wall. Quickly pick up the ball, lift it over your head and then slam it to the ground. Work your way to 5 series of 30 repetitions, then pick a heavier ball. This workout is great because it engages all of your core muscles. Using a jumping rope may look like child's play, but it's not. Using a jumping rope three times a week for fifteen minutes will boost your cardio, increase agility and reaction time, and improve coordination and muscular control. | Practice punching drills. Find a good cardio/endurance workout. Commit to balanced weight training. Train with a medicine ball. Jump rope. |
Ledgers record all of the transactions for that account. You will need to create a ledger for each account that you do business with. There are two ledgers included: "Cash" and "Profit and Loss Account". You can create as many other ledgers as you need. When creating accounts for other parties, under Sales or Purchase (revenue), they must be listed as Sundry Debtors, Sundry Creditors or Branch/Divisions. Place the party in the group that they closest relate to. For example, A party that you sell more to than you buy from would be a Sundry Debtors account. Select "Accounts Info" from the Gateway menu. Choose the "Ledgers" option. You can then choose to create a single ledger or create multiple ledgers. The first thing you will need to do when creating a ledger is to select which group it will be assigned to. Selecting the right group is important, as it will affect how numbers and sales are totaled later. The list of available groups will be on the right side of the screen. Enter a name for your ledger. This will allow you to easily know what the ledger contains without having to open it. When creating a ledger, you will need to indicate the balance that the ledger is starting with. If you are creating a ledger for your bank account, this would be the amount currently in it. If you are starting a ledger for the amount owed to a contractor, the amount you owe would be the starting balance. | Understand what ledgers are for. Open the Create Ledger window. Select the group. Give the ledger a name. Enter an opening balance. |
Many newer Android device's have a flashlight function built-in. You may be able to find it in your Quick Access Panel. You may have to pull the panel down twice to display the quick access shortcuts. On some phones, you'll need to swipe the Quick Access icons to display a second set. If your phone has a built-in flashlight function, it will appear here. Tap it to turn your camera's flash on to act as a flashlight. Note: the Flashlight function may be disabled if your device is low on battery. There are a variety of apps that you can download that will turn on your device's camera flash to act as a flashlight. This will display a list of flashlight apps that are available for download. You'll have a lot to choose from. Note: If you are using an older Android device without a camera flash, you won't be able to use any of the flashlight apps. Flashlight apps can be tricky, because many shady developers like to sneak in extra permissions that can access your data to be sold to advertisers. Before installing an app, check what permissions it is requesting. You can find these by scrolling to the bottom of the app's store page and tapping "Permission details." Flashlight apps will require access to your device's camera, since the camera's flash is used as the flashlight. Avoid any flashlight apps that can access your contacts or data. Reviews are a good way to see if the majority of users are experiencing problems with the app. You may be able to see responses from the developers as well. Don't pay attention to claims of brightness. Your flashlight will only be as bright as your camera flash bulb. There's nothing an app can do to control the brightness. Once you've found the app you want to install, tap "Install" to download it to your device. Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to enter your Google password. Most flashlight apps have a similar interface. Tap the "Power" or "On" button in the app to turn on the flashlight. This will enable your device's camera flash. Tap the button again to turn the flashlight off. Your camera's flash will run your device's battery down quickly, so try to avoid leaving it turned on longer than necessary. Some flashlight apps will allow you to turn your screen white instead, which is useful for phones without camera flashes. | Open your Notification Panel. Look for the Flashlight option. Open the Google Play Store if you don't have a built-in flashlight. Search for "flashlight." Check out the permissions the app will be requesting. Read reviews before installing. Download and install the app. Run the flashlight app after installing. |
. Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury. If you must move an unconscious person, first stabilize the neck and back, then call for help immediately. If the victim is not breathing, carefully position the victim for artificial respiration, clear the airway, and commence mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Maintain body temperature with blankets. Be sure the victim does not become overheated, and never try to feed liquids to an unconscious person. Don't try to do too much at once. Set priorities and pace yourself. Get enough rest, drink plenty of clean water, and eat well. Watch for washed out roads, contaminated buildings, contaminated water, gas leaks, broken glass, damaged electrical wiring, and slippery floors. | Check for injuries Be aware of exhaustion. Be aware of new safety issues created by the disaster. Inform local authorities about health and safety issues, including chemical spills, downed power lines, washed out roads, smoldering insulation, and dead animals. |
Having your boyfriend move a few small items into your house will introduce the idea and routine of living together. Move small items that need to be used daily in order to have the full effect of living in the same space with one another. The more items he eventually brings over to your apartment the easier moving in together will be. Have him bring hygiene products, a change of clothes, and items he might need for work so that he does not need to go back to his house or apartment before starting his day. The more time you spend together in the same house or apartment the easier it will be to associate that place with home. He will also be able to get an idea of what it will be like to live together by having to share daily space, routines, and chores. Make sure that at least some of the nights he is spending at your apartment are work nights so that he can begin to get a feel for his new routine. Try giving him a task, like DIY repairs or rearranging the furniture, so that he can feel he has an active role in your house or apartment. Giving him a key will both demonstrate your desire to live together as well as give him unfettered access to your apartment or house. A key might also be needed for more practical reasons, like checking up on your apartment when you are out of town or grabbing something for you before you decide to meet. However, once he has a key, tell him to let himself in when he comes over so that he can get used to using his key. The more he uses the key the more likely he will be associating your house or apartment with home. If he doesn't already have a key to your apartment, try to give it to him in a fun or meaningful way, like while on a date or a “special” delivery at work. | Have your boyfriend move a few items into your house. Spend more nights together than apart. Give him a key. |
Choose rose varieties. Did you know there are 13,000 varieties of roses? Some roses grow better in certain regions than in others. When you're choosing what type of rose to grow, take some time to research the specifics of your growing region, then look for roses that have characteristics you find appealing. Take their shape, size, and color into account when choosing varieties to grow. Roses fall into the following categories: Hybrid tea roses are beautifully shaped, colorful roses that often make appearances in flower shops and as part of bouquets. Floribunda roses are the most colorful of all the varieties. Each bush has many blossoms, rather than just one to a stem. Grandiflora roses are a cross between the hybrid tea and Floribunda roses, and they grow to be quite tall with several rose clusters to a stem. Climber roses can be trained to stretch vine-like along fences and walls. Miniature roses are intricate and tiny, perfect for planting in a container. Shrub and landscape roses are quite hardy, resistant to pests and disease. They come in many colors, shapes and sizes. Tree roses are roses that have been grafted to a long stem, giving them the appearance of trees. They require a bit more care than some of the other types of roses. Once you've picked out the types of roses you want to plant, decide in what form you want to buy them. Bare roots are the roots of roses that are planted directly into the ground. You can also buy young roses that have already been planted in a small pot, and transplant them to the ground or another pot. Either type may be purchased in a nursery. Rare rose varieties may be found online. Bare root roses are planted in early spring, giving them time to take root before sprouting several weeks later when the weather warms up. Potted roses can be kept inside during the winter, then placed outside in the spring. Aside from the bare root or potted plant itself, you'll need a few other supplies to get your rose garden started. Go to your local nursery or check out online retailers to pick up the following: Pruning shears. Pruning roses keeps them healthy, promotes the growth of blooms, and keeps them in a pretty shape. Shears are essential equipment for growing roses. Get small curved-edge shears and larger lopping shears. Gardening gloves. Protect yourself from thorns with a thick pair of gloves. Fertilizer. Roses should be fed with fertilizer a few times a season. You can buy fertilizer specifically formulated for roses, but this is not strictly necessary. Mulch. Mulching rose beds can help keep pests away and distribute more nutrients to the roses. Get wood chips, pine needles, peat nuggets, or another type of mulch suitable for your area. Compost or rose planting mix. Mixing this with the soil when you plant the roses helps them grow. A shovel and spade. You'll need these to dig holes when you plant the roses. | . Buy bare root or potted roses. Get rose gardening supplies. |
If you’re in an open area, drop flat to the ground to evade gunfire as soon as you hear shots. Try to determine where the shots came from, and move out of the line of fire to the nearest available cover. Look for bushes, a brick wall, a ditch, or any other feature that puts you out of sight. If there's no cover within a two to three second sprint from your location, drop to the ground and crawl to cover. and contact emergency services. Once you’ve found cover or a relatively secure place, hide there, stay down, and don't move. Don't raise your head or peek out to see what's happening. If you have a cell phone, call emergency services when you believe you can safely do so. If you’re hiding inside a car, stay down, as windows obviously offer no protection. If you're using a car as cover from shooting, do your best to get away from the area where the gas/petrol tank is situated, which is usually just ahead of the rear axle. Try to hide behind the engine block by one of the front wheels. | Drop, then quickly move to better cover. Hide Hide near the engine block when using a car as a barricade. |
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