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Visual clutter translates to mental clutter. Having a clean space to rest is the first step to feeling more at ease when you go to bed, and this goes for all of your surfaces—floors, desks, walls, etc. Put clothes from the floor in the closets, drawers, or hamper. Give the floor a little sweep every week as well for that extra clean feeling under your feet. Arrange and file papers on your desk. Loose pens, messy makeup, or other types of clutter need to be put up or away. Get a “change bowl” for you to put your keys, headphones, or loose articles without a place so that they still feel organized, too. Only keep what you need to get through the night on your bedside table. That means a glass of water and maybe a tissue. Swap out your phone's alarm for a conventional alarm clock. This will reduce the urge to use your phone before bed or during the night. Move your phone charger across the room or into the bathroom, for example. Feng shui dictates that your bedroom's “commanding position” of the bed is farthest away from the door. The “command position” is the place in the room where you’re most ready to deal with whatever comes your way, literally and figuratively. If distance is not achievable, at least position your bed so it faces the door to create a feeling of security and safety. Don't forget you can position your bed in a corner if you have space. This supposedly offers better chi by not aligning the bed with the entrance to the room. If you have a window, position the bed to where you can see both the door and the window—unless you aren't on the ground floor. Then it is still a safe feeling to put the headboard at the window. Don't totally block your natural daylight, though! Having a more open floor plan in the bedroom helps in feeling less cluttered, just like a clean desktop. The easier it is to move in the room, the more comfortable it will feel. To save work, practice by drawing different arrangements before starting to move the furniture. Do not block out windows or doors in order to make distance with furniture. Instead, consider removing a piece of furniture to another room if it is too crowded. Less is more! Try to center pieces of furniture on their respective walls. This helps to keep corners and walkways from getting too cramped. Sleep is best done in the quiet, peaceful darkness. Opt for blackout curtains on the windows that will not only keep out light but insulate from extra noise. Closing the door when you go to bed will also make sure that anyone else in the hall or room next to you doesn't unintentionally wake you up. If you live in a noisy part of town or near an active roadway, try a white noise machine or swiveling fan to counteract some of the noise. If you like to wind down at the end of the day to TV, do so in another room. You don't want to leave the TV on overnight or associate your room with being awake. During the day, open the blinds. Let in natural daylight, if you can, over artificial lighting. | Declutter your visible surfaces. Arrange your bed away from but facing the door. Move other furniture away from the middle of the room. Block out as much light and noise as possible at night. |
You should observe the culture of your current workplace. If it is a large company with many employees, hugging may be relatively rare. In contrast, if it is a small organization with many female employees, there may be relatively more hugging. See what your colleagues are doing and try to fit in. If a colleague or friend has just received great news such as a winning scholarship or winning the lottery, it could be appropriate to give them a hug. If you are close with them and it looks like they want to share the joy of their news, consider giving them a hug. If someone at work just received some very bad news such as a death in the family or serious financial loss, you could offer a hug. See if they need a hug. You could say: “I'm so sorry to hear the news. Do you need a hug?” You should generally follow a cautious approach with workplace hugs, especially if there is any sexual tension or if there are large power differences at play. If you are not sure whether to hug someone in a particular situation, it is safest not to hug. Generally, it is best to avoid hugging the opposite sex at work. However, if you have formed a professional relationship with a colleague and there is no risk of them confusing the intention of the hug, it can be fine to hug a colleague of the opposite sex. | Consider workplace culture. Give someone a hug to celebrate good news. Give someone a hug if they just had some bad news. Exercise caution with workplace hugs. Exercise caution when hugging the opposite sex at work. |
Walk your horse out to a level area for mounting. Make sure it isn't cramped, as horses can get claustrophobic easily. Traditionally, mounting occurs on the left side of a horse, so make sure the horse's left side is clear. However, a skilled rider can mount from either side of a horse. Once you learn to mount from the left side, it is important to learn to mount the right as well. Should you be in a dangerous situation, such as on a trail ride along a cliff edge, being able to mount and dismount from either side can keep you safe. Although it is not required, a mounting block can make reaching the stirrups a bit easier. If you have a mounting block, move it so that it is just under the stirrup you will use to mount up. Repeatedly mounting without a block puts a lot of strain on one side of your horse's back, so using a mounting block can help reduce that strain and protect their back, as well as your body. Mounting blocks also help train your horse to stand still and not walk away while you’re trying to mount. Mounting blocks typically come with either 2 or 3 steps. The 2-step blocks tend to be shorter and they work well for most adults. The 3-step mounting blocks are taller and allow shorter and taller riders to use the same blocks. In preparation for mounting from the left, whether you're standing on a mounting block or on the ground, you should stand next to your horse's left front leg. This allows you to reach the stirrup easily without sacrificing control of your horse. When you learn to mount on the right, you will start by the horse's right front leg. Make sure the horse is paying attention to you and isn't trying to walk off. Put the reins over its head so they'll be in the correct position when you mount. Then hold onto the reins to keep the horse still while you mount. If you're a beginner, it's a good idea to ask a friend to hold your horse for you while you mount. Often during a lesson or at a horse show there will be someone available to hold your horse while you mount. | Move your horse into position. Move your mounting block into place. Position yourself next to your horse. Keep the horse still. |
Keep fresh flower wreaths fresher longer by using a foam base and soaking it in water. You can buy a foam base from a craft store, like Hobby Lobby, depending on your location. Choose a foam base that is about the size you would like your wreath to be. Keep in mind that the wreath will appear larger once the flowers are on it. Fill a basin, like your kitchen sink, with water. The basin should be at least the same thickness as the foam base you are using. About a gallon of water should be enough. Place the base in the water. The base will start to sink as it fills with water. Allow it to sit in the water for one or two minutes. Then, take the foam base out of the water, allow the excess water to fall off, and pat it gently with a towel. If using the kitchen sink as your basis, make sure to clean it thoroughly with soap and water first. Put the stems into the foam base while it is still wet. You will need to stick the stems of the flowers into the foam base so they will soak up water. You can either stick the individual flowers directly in the foam, or wire them first. Wiring them first will make for a tighter hold. To wire them, wrap floral wire around a bundle of stems. Then, put the stems into the foam. It may take some effort to insert the flowers into the foam. Don't use too much force, or you could break the foam. Continue attaching flowers until the wreath is mostly filled. There is no correct design. Fill it in however pleases the eye. You can plan it beforehand before you attach them if you have a specific idea. Tuck in extra flowers, leaves, or other embellishments to complete the wreath. You can use pins or glue to secure flowers if you are having trouble making them stay in position. Spritz with water daily to keep the flowers alive longer, or allow them to dry naturally. | Buy a foam base. Soak the foam in water. Attach the flowers. Fill in the wreath. |
The independence that comes with your ability to earn your own income, start your own bank account, and buy your own property is something women have been (and still are, in some parts of the world) deprived of. Question the assumption that you need to depend on others for financial security. Take a money management course, or learn the basics online. Make a budget for yourself so that you can meet your necessary expenses. Save about 10-20% of your income. Women are less likely than men to ask for a raise. When they do ask for a raise, they ask for less money than a man typically would. Fall back on your assertiveness training and don't be afraid to ask for the raise that you deserve. | Foster financial independence, to the extent that's possible in your circumstances. Don’t be afraid to ask for a raise. |
You can trill your tongue by holding your mouth open and placing your tongue either on the roof of your mouth or allowing it to rest with the tip touching the back of your bottom teeth. Take a deep breath and vibrate your tongue. It should sound similar to a cat purring. When the tongue is full of tension and in the wrong position, it can block the tone and cause the sound to be swallowed—making you sound throaty. A relaxed tongue will allow the tone to flow freely and sound more clear. In general, it is helpful to release the tension in your entire body before singing. After doing lip trills, sing a note softly, then slowly increase the volume. Practice getting softer, louder, then softer again. This exercise can help you stay on pitch while also strengthening your breath control. Point your chin about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in toward your chest and down toward the ground. Keep your chin firmly in place as you sing the notes of an Ah scale. It may feel more natural to lift your chin upwards when you are projecting your voice. Try to avoid this—it may work temporarily, but can cause vocal problems in the long run. Keep it in place to gain more power and control and eliminate strain on your vocal cords. Practice in front of the mirror to make sure you have the correct position. A lowered soft palate creates a nasally sound when speaking or singing, which affects the clarity of your words. You need to create space at the back of your mouth by raising your soft palate in order to produce a clear, rich tone. To find your soft palate, run your tongue across the roof of your mouth. The hard part is called your hard palate and the fleshy bit towards the back of your mouth is called your soft palate. To raise your soft palate, yawn or laugh. That feeling of space in the back of your mouth is your soft palate being raised. You should have this feeling every time you sing. Take a look at this YouTube video of someone singing inside an MRI machine to see what happens inside the body when you're singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3TwTb-T044&t=157s. You should feel the vibration in your head, face, and lips. If you feel this vibration while you are singing, it means that you are resonating effectively. Proper resonance and vibration allows you to produce a clear tone with a strong projection without using excessive force. If you don't feel the vibration in your face while you are singing, keep practicing your tongue trills and make sure your chin is pointed in and down while you are singing. For additional help, try slowly shaking your head from side to side while humming. | Warm up with tongue trills to release tension and improve your tone. Control your breath flow by singing long tones. Keep your chin pointed downward while singing. Keep your soft palate high and your tongue forward to get the right tone. Check for a vibration in your face to confirm you are singing correctly. |
With a few household items, it's easy to see the principles of buoyancy in action! In this simple experiment, we'll demonstrate that a submerged object experiences buoyancy because it displaces a volume of fluid equal to the volume of the object submerged. As we do this, we'll also demonstrate how to practically find an object's buoyancy force with this experiment. To begin, place a small open container, like a bowl or a cup, inside a larger container, like large a bowl or a bucket. Next, fill the small inner container with water. You want the water level to be at the very top of the container without spilling. Be careful here! If you spill any water, empty the larger container before trying again. For the purposes of this experiment, it's safe to assume that water has a standard density of 1000 kilograms/meter3. Unless you're using saltwater or a different liquid entirely, most types of water will have a density close enough to this reference value that any minor difference won't alter our results. If you have an eyedropper handy, this can be very helpful for precisely leveling off the water in the inner container. Next, find a small object that can fit inside the inner container and won't be damaged by water. Find this object's mass in kilograms (you may want to use a scale or balance which can give you grams and convert up to kilograms). Then, without letting your fingers get wet, slowly and steadily dip this into the water until it starts to float or you can just barely hold on to it, then let go. You should notice some of the water in the inner container spill over the edge into the outer container. For the purposes of our example, let's say that we're lowering a toy car with a mass of 0.05 kilograms into the inner container. We don't need to know the volume of this car to calculate its buoyancy, as we'll see in the next step. When you submerge an object in water, it displaces some of the water — if it didn't, there wouldn't be any space for it to enter the water. When it pushes this water out of the way, the water pushes back, resulting in buoyancy. Take the water that spilled out of the inner container and pour it into a small glass measuring cup.The volume of water in the cup should be equal to volume of the submerged object. In other words, if your object floats, the volume of the water that spills over will be equal to the volume of the object submerged under the surface of the water. If your object sank, the volume of the water that spills over will be equal to the volume of the entire object. Since you know the density of water and you can measure the volume of the water that spilled into the measuring cup, you can find its mass. Simply convert its volume to meters3 (an online conversion tool, such as this one, can be helpful here) and multiply it by the density of water (1,000 kilograms/meters3). In our example, let' say that our toy car sunk into the inner container and displaced about two tablespoons (.00003 meters3). To find the mass of our water, we'd multiply this by its density: 1,000 kilograms/meters3 × .00003 meters3 = 0.03 kilograms. Now that you know the mass of both the object you submerged in water and the mass of the water it displaced, compare them to see which is greater. If the mass of the object submerged in the inner container is greater than that of the displaced water, it should have sunk. On the other hand, if the mass of the displaced water is greater, the object should have floated. This is the principle of buoyancy in action — for an object to be buoyant (float), it has to displace an amount of water with a mass greater than that of the object itself. Thus, objects with low masses but big volumes are the most buoyant types of objects. This property means hollow objects are especially buoyant. Think of a canoe — it floats well because it's hollow in the inside, so it's able to displace a lot of water without having a very high mass. If canoes were solid, they wouldn't float very well at all. In our example, the car has a higher mass (0.05 kilograms) than the water it displaced (0.03 kilograms). This lines up with what we observed: the car sank. | Place a small bowl or cup inside a bigger one. Fill the inner container to the brim. Submerge a small object. Collect and measure the water that spills over. Calculate the weight of the spilled water. Compare the displaced water's mass to the object's mass. |
Think of the loop as a "rabbit's hole" and the string end coming off the loop as a "tree". Imagine the other loose end of the string, which you're holding in your right hand, is the "rabbit". The rabbit comes up the hole, runs around the tree, and goes back down the hole. Another way to remember how to make this knot is with a rhyme:"Lay the bight to make a holeThen under the back and around the poleOver the top and through the eyeClinch it tight and let it lie" | Use a mnemonic to remember how to tie the knot. |
By blowgun, we mean one that attaches to an air compressor -- not a blowgun you would use to throw poison darts into your nearest enemy. Screw the adapter in until it's sturdy and tight. The nozzle of the blowgun (where it would connect to the tube of an air compressor) will twist out counterclockwise. It should be about 1" (2.5 cm) below the bulge in the top of the bottle. It should also match the size of the nozzle of the blowgun that you just threaded out. If you refer the method above, you'll see that a regular pen requires a 5/16" drill bit. Your nozzle is probably just a bit bigger than that. This is the trickiest part: Put the nozzle into the bottle. With a metal file or other similar, long, thin object, pick up the nozzle. Place it snugly into the drilled hole, threaded part sticking out. Keep the metal file supporting the nozzle so the weight of the blowgun doesn't dislodge it. Be patient as you thread the blowgun onto the nozzle. Once it's tightened, the blowgun should be sturdy and unmoving. At this point, the soda bottle and blowgun base should be as one. It needs to match the size of your brake line. It's better to start off a bit smaller and have to make it bigger -- though you could always easily find another bottle cap. Pull the line through so the entire tube is through the cap, bolts and nut on the exposed end. If available, it's wise to seal the drilled hole on the cap with hot glue. This will also hold the line in place, creating a foolproof vacuum. About halfway is ideal. Make sure everything is sealed up nice and tight and attach the base of the blowgun to your air compressor. Alternatively, you can also use a backpack air supply to fuel your gun. Your gun is ready to start decimating. Just unscrew the barrel to refill with pellets. | Thread the adapter into the blowgun and remove the nozzle. Drill a hole into the side of the soda bottle. Insert the nozzle into the hole from the inside. Screw the blowgun into the nozzle. Drill a hole into your bottle cap. Thread the brake line onto the bottle cap. Fill the bottle with Airsoft pellets. Screw the barrel in place and attach to an air compressor. Fire away! |
Also determine the parts for the members who are now part of the band, and the genre. You will need about six to seven songs, and it's fine if you have more. This way, you can perform at clubs, pubs, or wherever you please without having to be bothered by a lack of repertoire or someone complaining that they've heard it all before. Before actually recording anything, you need to rehearse the songs you've made. Keep playing until you're perfect. No body can make mistakes. You all need to work on one accord. Jam practice a lot. You must practice to know your instrument and to sync in more with your band. Watch the main guitarist or singer for cues and entrances/exits on your part(s). Keep practicing throughout your rock band hobby or career. Although you may think, "Well I'm already in a band I don't need to practice anymore." Wrong. You must practice to get better with your crew/band and to discover new creative ways to extend your band's talents and music. | Come up with a band name. Write songs. Rehearse. |
Many of us are unsure about our face shape and end up applying makeup that is unflattering. The most common face shapes are round, square, heart-shaped, and oval. To determine your face shape you will need to make sure all hair is away from your face. If you have bangs, use a headband as well. Pay particular attention to the width and length of your face. Take note of the distribution of facial features. A round face is equally distant between chin and forehead as it is from cheek to cheek. A heart shaped face has a wider width from temple to temple, tapering down to a narrower chin. A square shaped face has the same width from jawline to jawline as it does from temple to temple. An oval shaped face is generally about one and a half times longer from forehead to chin as it is from cheek to cheek. | Learn about different face shapes. Tie back your hair. Look in a mirror and carefully examine your face. |
Choose an appropriate time and place to talk with a woman. Grocery stores, museums, coffee shops and dog parks are great places to meet women who are enjoying themselves and usually feeling relaxed. When a woman is at a bar or club, she is already on her guard. She may not be looking for a long-term relationship, or she might be out with the girls for the night. The place is not ideal for connecting with someone more than casually. . People generally appreciate a good sense of humor. Be friendly and make light-hearted jokes to make the girl laugh. There are a lot of different situations that lend themselves to demonstrating your sense of humor. Try making jokes at the following things: The circumstance around you. If you’re at a park or walking down the street and you notice something funny, say something about it. Make a joke about yourself. If you’re really tall, talk about how you can see the next city from your viewpoint. Tell a funny story about yourself. Did you get into a silly fight in middle school? Tell her about it, and be sure to include the details about the ridiculous clothes you wore at the time or what song you rocked out to right before you got into the fight. Talk about current events. Some things that happen in the news or with celebrities can be good material for making jokes. These jokes might work well as your personal inside jokes later on. Careful not to use crude or offensive humor. Until you know someone very well, this type of humor should be avoided at all costs. Show her that you’ve noticed something about her by complimenting her on it. For example, you might tell her: ”I really like your hair long like that.” “You made some really smart points in the class debate today.” ”You’re really easy to talk to.” Once you find out the girl's name, be sure to use it several times in the conversation. You might want to write it down later to help you remember it. You might be nervous about talking with a girl because she might reject you. Don't let fears of rejection prevent you from striking up a conversation. At the very worst, she will ignore you or tell you to go away. But at best, she will return the conversation. This also helps demonstrate your confidence. View this as an opportunity for acceptance. When you meet someone new, give her a chance even if she doesn't immediately fulfill your ideal of the perfect girlfriend. Don't eliminate someone for silly or superficial reasons. Make sure you don't only compliment this person on her physical appearance. You can tell her that she looks pretty, but make sure you also compliment her on her artistic sense or her ability to weave through rush-hour traffic. If you like someone but your first conversation didn't go well, definitely talk with her again. It may be that she was distracted or under a lot of stress when you first met. You might need to arrange “accidentally” bumping into her. For example, if you initially met her at the dog park, keep taking your dog there regularly until you see her again. Don't make a girl feel uncomfortable by acting possessive, following her around, or trying to talk to her about inappropriate things. Give her some personal space that will set the right tone for a potential relationship. | Approach her when and where she feels relaxed. Be friendly and light-hearted Give her a compliment. Call her by name. Don’t let the potential for rejection stop you. Don’t be superficial. Try talking to her more than once. Don’t be creepy or desperate. |
These are Styrofoam heads that your hat can sit on when you aren't wearing it. This is the best way to regain the hat's shape because it's literally a fake head. These aren't as tough to find as you might think. You actually can buy them from many beauty supply stores because they are often used for people to store wigs. Just ask for a Styrofoam wig head. After you wet or steam the hat, put the hat on the Styrofoam head block. Position it so that it's sitting firmly on the block. Or just regularly store your hat on such a head block when you aren't wearing it. You could insert pins through the brim into the Styrofoam to maintain the shape. Shape the brim with your hands. You want the object to sit on top of the hat's brim in order to keep it flat and from curling up. For example, you could take a small wastepaper basket or an ice bucket and put it on top of the hat, leaving it to sit against the brim for a few hours. The item needs to fit on top of the entire crown of the hat. The weight of the basket or bucket should press the brim back into flattened shape. You want to make sure the basket or bucket large enough not to squish the rest of the hat, though. This method is designed to flatten out a squashed straw hat brim, not to fix the dents in the crown of the hat. It's a good idea to make sure that your hat doesn't get too squished in the first place. There are ways you can keep your hat's shape protected. When traveling, carry your hat in a hat box or simply wear it on your head. Jamming a straw hat into a suitcase is a recipe for disaster. Avoid flexing the hat repeatedly, or it could become misshapen and some of the straw could even crack. You don't want to weaken the hat's crown or brim too much. To clean light straw hats, you could use ½ teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide mixed with ½ teaspoon of warm water. To clean dark straw hats, mix ½ teaspoon of ammonia with 1/3 cup of water. You could also rub the hat with a piece of velvet that you’ve held in steam for a little bit. | Buy a head block. Place a heavy object over the hat. Keep the hat protected. |
It is important to secure your work with a vise or other clamp to keep it from moving around while you are filing. Mount the vise so that the stationary jaw extends slightly beyond the edge of your workbench, and be sure to place bolts in all the holes on the base of the vise and secure them with locking washers. Then, place the workpiece in the vise so that it is supported by the full clamping surface. You don't want to use a back and forth motion with your file, as this will damage the file and likely your workpiece as well. Instead, only apply pressure on the forward stroke and lift the file away from the workpiece on the return stroke. For heavy cross filing, grab the handle of the file with the dominant hand and place the palm of the other hand on the end of the file. Angle the file diagonally to the work and press down firmly so that the file digs in and cuts the metal. Make long, slow strokes away from your body. Lift the file away from the surface on the return stroke to prevent dulling the file. For straight filing, use a small file rather than a large one. Grab the handle of the file with the dominant hand and place the fingers of the other hand on the end of the file. Point the file away from you and press it down firmly on your workpiece. Make long, slow strokes away from your body, and only file in one direction, rather than back and forth. For draw filing, place your hands on either side of the file with a gap slightly larger than your workpiece. Hold the file horizontally and make long, slow strokes away from your body with a firm pressure. Remember to only apply pressure on the forward stroke, and to remove the file on the backward stroke. | Secure your work. File in only one direction. Cross file to remove material. Straight file for detail work. Draw file to finish a surface. |
As soon as the food reaches your table, make some notes on the appearance. Is it clean and beautiful or messy and tired? Remember, a food review is about the experience, not just the taste, so you need to capture all of these details. If you are at a restaurant that allows it, try and snap a quick picture with your phone. This will make it much easier to write about the appearance later. Savor the first few bites, sampling everything on the plate before writing anything else down. Eat slowly and enjoy the meal before trying to get too critical. Make sure you eat the dish the way it was intended first-- don't pick out any ingredients or try things separately until later. Use adjectives and clear language when making your notes. "I liked the use of rosemary" is not as helpful as "the rosemary crust was light and herbal and perfect complemented the soft, fluffy potatoes." That said, this is just the time to take notes, so don't worry about getting the language perfect. Writing down specific details now about why you liked/disliked a dish will make your writing much, much easier later. This is where you start to get into the specifics of a good food review. Try each part of the meal separately, checking for the following criteria: Texture. How does the food feel in your mouth? Again, be specific, as there is a variety of textures, all of which can be good or bad. Spices: Are the spices consistent throughout the meal? Can you tell what some of the spices are? Complexity: A hard one to describe, complexity is a measure of the variety of flavors in a food. A good cook doesn't just go for "lemon-flavored" or "garlic & pepper," they go for a nuanced, unique taste to their food. Do the individual parts of the dish come together to make something new or better than the sum of their parts? If you're with other people, make sure you taste their dishes as well and make a couple of quick notes. This is the best way to get a full idea of the menu and the restaurants strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to write down the exact name of each dish for later reference. Your reader will want to know what to order or avoid. A good review is rooted in fact, so make sure you're armed with facts. Of course, all food reviewing is inherently subjective, but that doesn't mean should only comment on what you liked and didn't like. It might be easiest to make your notes after you finish the course or as you eat, depending on your company. Either way, you should not rely on your memory to remember everything -- true food critics write notes. If you're curious what was in a sauce, how something was prepared, or where certain high-profile foods (meats, expensive cheeses, etc.) came from, feel free to ask. At high-class restaurants the waitstaff is trained to know about the food they serve, so they should be happy to give you an answer. | Note the presentation of the dish. Enjoy your first few bites. Write down your initial impressions with specific detail. Sample the individual parts of the meal. Sample everything on the table. Make specific notes as you eat. Ask questions as they arise. |
. Wash your face before putting the mask on so that your skin is best equipped to soak in the essence. Create a lather with a cleanser of your choice and warm water and massage it into your skin. Then rinse it off with fresh water and pat your face dry with a hand towel. If you have oily skin, look for a oil-control cleanser that deep cleans pores and balances pH. If you have dry or combination skin, get a hydrating cleanser that washes away impurities without stripping away your natural oils. If your skin is sensitive, try dense, creamy, foaming cleansers that balance pH. Toner takes the cleansing to a deeper level by making pores look smaller, balancing pH, and picking up any left behind makeup or dirt. Put a few drops of toner onto a cotton ball and rub it all over your face. This will prepare your skin for the mask so that it can fully reap the benefits of the essence. No matter your skin type, look for a toner that has aloe vera, rose, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, lavender and/or hyaluronic acid. If you have oily skin, get a toner that contains sandalwood or tea tree. If you have normal or combination skin, look for a toner that contains willow bark or witch hazel. If your skin is dry and/or sensitive, use a toner that contains calendula. Carefully pull out the sheet mask and squeeze the essence into your palm. Put the sheet back into its package and use your hands to massage the excess essence into the skin on your face, neck, and upper chest. | Wash your face Apply toner to your face. Open the mask package and massage the essence into your skin. |
Post your Soundcloud page on your social media profiles. Encourage people to like and share your content so that you get more plays. If you have a website, display a link to your Soundcloud page predominantly on the front page. You can also include the link in your social media profile descriptions. Your post can say something like “I’m about to drop a new podcast! Check out my show on Soundcloud!” You can also add your Soundcloud link to your signature on emails. Find online communities, message boards, and popular websites for your ideal fans. This will give you insight into their likes, dislikes, and listening preferences. Figure out if your ideal fan is the type to go to music festivals or stay in and relax. This will help you create new content that better fits their tastes. You can find online communities on sites like Reddit, Genius, Last.fm, and Yahoo! Music. Click on the waveform on the bottom of a track and type in a comment to interact with people who listen to it. You can talk about your audio production process, or ask your fans for feedback. Feedback will help you create trending content and develop a deeper connection with fans. Fans will look out for new content. If you go silent for too long, you may lose out on potential plays and the buzz surrounding your audio. Keep working to create new mixtapes, songs, tracks, or episodes. Engaging with fans and other artists will increase your exposure and bring more awareness to your audio and your brand. Like, follow, and comment on social media. Don't badmouth or yell at fans, because it could turn people off to your content. Influencers or taste-makers include DJs, Youtubers, music critics, and popular social media personalities. Getting them to post or play your content will give it a lot more exposure than it would regularly get. Message tastemakers in the audio genre you’re creating and ask them to post or play your content. Some influencers will post content for free, while others will charge you a fee. | Share your Soundcloud URL wherever you can. Identify your ideal fans. Add comments to your own tracks to interact with fans. Consistently post new content. Interact with fans and artists on social media. Get influencers to play your content on their platforms. |
. If you have a nice fitted bedsheet laying around or you want to save money on fabric yardage, learn how to make a dress out of one. The elastic on the sheet will add a secure band to your dress, while the size of the sheet gives you plenty of material to work with for cheap. Whether you simply like the 20's dress style or you're looking for a Halloween or costume party dress, making your own flapper dress is an easy sewing project. Combine a basic dress form with a few layers of fringe and a little sewing skills, and voila! You'll be ready for the greatest of Gatsby's parties. Save some money and make your dream dress to your own exact specifications. Find a pretty pattern, the perfect fabric, and churn out your own evening gown at home! People will be dazzled with your style and your crafty sewing abilities. | Use a fitted bedsheet to make a dress Make a 1920s flapper dress. Make your own prom dress. |
Visual aids can be a great way to represent information and present it to your audience. Using these visual aids can also help your audience to understand and retain the information you are presenting. You can try using charts, videos, or images to help make your points easy to understand and appealing. Keep visuals as clean and simple as you can. Include visual presentations in your rehearsals and practice. Don't rely fully on visual aids for your training session. If you plan on presenting any information using a visual aid, do not distribute information or hand-outs at the same time. This can cause your audience to become distracted and possibly miss some of the information being presented. Hand out any materials before or after using a visual aid. Keep the audience focused on the visual aid when it is being presented. Technology that is used during a presentation to deliver a visual aid may break down or fail. Without a back up plan in place, your presentation may suffer. Always make sure to have another method to present this information should a visual aid become unusable. Have print outs of any images or diagrams that can be distributed. If a video is unable to be played, be ready to present the information that the video covered. | Prepare any visual aids you might need. Don't hand out material while presenting a visual aid. Have a back up plan in place. |
Start with some small talk and ask about what has been going on in his or her life lately. Don't expect that anyone would immediately trust you. It will take a while before someone opens up to you. Ask them if they have any pain or sickness and offer to pray for them ) A healing from God will help show them that God is real and cares for them. The Billy Graham Association said that 90% of converts remain in a church when they find a friend there. So if you are in college or school, you can do this experiment: sit with someone in the cafeteria for 3 days and make a friend first, then talk faith on the third day. The results may be startling for you, the student may pour his/her heart out to you, even for hours, with questions. Ask a question that will lower the person's guard and get them thinking about larger existential issues, making them receptive to an exchange of ideas. A question like, "What do you think happens when you die?" or "Do you believe in an afterlife?" can be effective at transitioning the conversation into your territory. A most effective evangelistic tool that you can use is a survey. You can ask four questions about an individual's life, and after you know the needs and beliefs, witness to each based on the point of view. Evangelism isn't just waiting for an opportunity to speak, it needs to be a real conversation and exchange of ideas. When you ask a question like, "Are you happy in your life?" or "Do you ever feel as if you're missing out on something?" really listen to the answer someone gives. Aside from giving them the feeling that they have a willing listener, you need to pay attention to what they're saying to learn to respond accurately and convincingly. Avoid pressing the persons that are totally closed to you, but persist with the ones that are open. Listening closely will help you to gauge this interest and open them up even more. Tell them about your version of Christianity, what it means to you, and how your faith has changed your life for the better. It's important to treat this conversation as a conversation between two people, putting a face on the Church. In general, you'll want to avoid getting into overly complicated discussions of dogma and theology, focusing instead on the importance of faith and salvation. The Commandments are typically somewhat familiar to the lay person, and a conversation about "laws" can be an effective transition into more theoretical concepts and ideas. Even non-believers can agree that lying, killing, and stealing are to be avoided, and hearing it laid out in those terms can make closed listeners more receptive. Some evangelists like to use a basic introduction method of becoming a Christian as a way of giving a possible convert a concrete list of steps to keep in mind when thinking about developing their faith. The ABC method breaks down like this: A: Admit that you are a sinner B: Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of the Lord and died for your sins C: Confess your belief to Christ | Don't rush directly into the topic of witnessing. Lead with a probing question. Listen and pay attention. Talk about your testimony to encourage the person. Talk about the Ten Commandments. Lay out the ABCs. |
Prune lateral branches (branches that grow out from the scaffold branches) back to the branch collar using cuts made at 45° angles. You should prune young trees fairly heavily for the first 3 years so that they distribute less nutrients for fruiting growth and more for vegetative growth. Pruning vertical branches helps to encourage vegetative growth, pruning horizontal ones helps to encourage fruiting growth.Leave small horizontal branches intact for future fruiting growth, but cut longer ones to prevent short-term fruiting. Focus on pruning higher branches to evenly distribute sunlight to lower ones. Don't prune branches in the spring or summer. It can remove leaves that help to not only supply the tree with sunlight, but protect the tree from too much sunlight as well. Every year for the first 3 years, cut the leader at a 45° angle just above the scaffold branches using your lopping shears. Cutting the leader can help to encourage vegetative growth by forcing the tree to distribute nutrients to the lower parts of the tree. Repaint the leader with a layer of white latex paint after every pruning. Over the course of a year outside, the paint will start to flake. Keep repainting the leader to protect it from insects and disease. | Prune new branches in January. Cut the leader immediately above the branches you decide to keep. Renew the protective layer of white latex paint on the leader. |
Most email accounts can be linked to an email client installed on your computer, which allows you to download and organize your email messages. Many people prefer using Outlook or another mail client to using a browser, since it allows for offline reading. See this guide for connecting your email account to Outlook. See this guide for connecting your email account to Mozilla Thunderbird. Outlook automatically downloads email messages when you start it, and will check at regular intervals when Outlook is running. You can also manually check by clicking the "Send/Receive" button. Single-clicking an email opens the preview. Double-click an email in your inbox to open it. This will open the email in a new window. If the email was a reply to another email, the earlier versions will be listed below the body of the message. Click the "Reply" button to compose a reply to the message you are reading. Click the "Send" button when you are finished and ready to send it off. When you send an email, it is typically sent immediately. Outlook allows you to create folder directories to store your messages. Create folders and subfolders to store important messages and keep your inbox clean. Email is one of the most popular ways to try to scam and "phish" (trick people into giving out personal information). Any email offer you read that sounds too good to be true most likely is. Never click links unless you trust the sender, and even then its best to be cautious, as viruses on the sender's computer can cause them to send infected emails without knowing. | Connect your email account. Download your email from the server. Read your email. Reply to your emails. Sort your messages. Don't click any unknown links. |
Save the rest of your milk for the very end. If the recipe you are using calls for dry ingredients, such as flax seed and oatmeal, pour them in now. If you cooked your oatmeal the night before, you can add it in at this point as well. If you wish to add a little protein to your smoothie, you can add in one tablespoon of peanut butter. If you do not like peanut butter or are allergic to it, but still want a sweet-tasting smoothie, opt for 1 tablespoon of honey instead. Do not worry if the fruit is not evenly-sliced. It will get all blended together. The frozen fruit will not only help thicken your smoothie, but keep it cool as well. Take the remaining milk, and pour it over the fruit. Put the lid onto the blender, and turn the blender on. Start at a low speed, then progress to a higher speed. If the ingredients are clumping up on the sides of the blender, they probably aren't blending properly. Simply stop the blender and open the lid. Stir the ingredients inside with a spatula, making sure to knock any clumps of fruit off the sides of the mixing container. Replace the lid and turn the blender back on. Once everything has blended, stop the blender, take off the lid, and pour everything into a tall glass. You can use a spatula to help guide everything into the cup. Be sure to scrape any smoothie off the sides of the mixing container so that nothing goes to waste. | Pour half of your milk into the blender. Add the dry ingredients. Add the peanut butter. Add the fresh and frozen fruit. Pour in the rest of the milk. Blend until smooth. Pour into a cup. |
When you’re starting a freelance photography business, you need a website to showcase your work so prospective clients can see what they can expect. You can also use your site to allow potential customers to get in touch with you, schedule your services, and deliver your finished photos. Make sure the site is easy to navigate, and contains only your best photos. If you don't know much about building a website, WordPress is a good place to start because they have templates and themes designed specifically for photography. It's a good idea to incorporate a blog into your website. Post a new photo with entry, so clients can see what you’ve been up to recently. In addition to a website, social media is an ideal way to market your services online. Photography is a visual medium, so a great photo can quickly go viral and familiarize potential clients with your work. Create Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts, so you can show off your work in a setting where it's much easier for people to share it. Include links to all of your social media accounts on your website, so potential clients can easily find them. Word of mouth can be an effective way for freelance photographers to get new clients, so it helps to have business cards that you can give to family, friends, and existing clients. They can pass the cards onto people they know who might be interested in your services. Create a distinct look for your business cards by including one of your photos on it. It can be a self-portrait so clients remember you specifically or a photo that you're particularly proud of and showcases your skills. Make sure that your cards contain all of your contact information, including your web address. You want potential clients to be able to find your online portfolio. Hopefully, word of mouth will spread about your photography skills, but you don't want to wait around for jobs to come to you. By making connections with related businesses, you may be able to find new clients. For example, if you want to work as an event photographer, you might contact wedding or party planners, catering halls, and other event-related businesses to introduce yourself and your work. That way, if a person planning an event asks for a recommendation for a photographer, your contact can pass your name along. If you’re interested in working as a commercial or product photograph, you might try to find a contact at a marketing or public relations firm. When you’re just starting out as a freelance photographer, building word of mouth is key. That's why it often helps to do some jobs for free -- you can gain experience and generate a buzz with potential clients. If you’re specializing in special event or portrait photography, ask family and friends if they need any photographs taken. If you hope to break into commercial or product photography, see if there are any small businesses in your area that might allow you to shoot photos for their marketing materials. You may also want to consider holding sessions where you don't charge for the session itself. Instead, the clients only pay if they decide to purchase prints from you. That can be an effective way to lure new customers in and still make some money. Make sure to ask all of your free clients for testimonials after you take the photos. If they’re positive, you can use them in your promotional materials or as references for potential clients. If your free clients have any criticisms of your work, use them to improve your skills and services. | Create a website. Establish social media accounts. Print up business cards. Network to generate leads. Do some free assignments. |
Lower quality models generally have a shorter life expectancy, so buying one of these used is less than ideal. Beyond that, trusted brands develop their reputation through the strength of their products, so it's more likely one of these will hold up better than a no-name brand. Some highly regarded models include: AFG, Gold's Gym, Horizon, Landice, Life Span, Livestrong, NordicTrack, PaceMaster, Precor, Proform, Sole, and Vision. If you find it difficult to choose the best brands to hunt for, you might ask a person at your gym who is knowledgeable about treadmills. History matters a great deal when buying a used treadmill. Don't hesitate to ask questions about its usage, how well it runs, and features the seller liked and disliked. After all, even with a good deal, it's likely you'll be investing a good chunk of money in this purchase. Generally, ask questions to find out how much the treadmill has been used. The less it's been used, the better, as this means there will be less wear and tear on the machine. Since you'll be running on the treadmill for exercise, it only makes sense to give it a test run before you buy it. But first, be sure to ask sellers if they'd mind you giving it a spin. If a seller refuses you a test run, this is a huge red flag and you may want to consider buying a different machine. Avoid hopping on and hopping off the treadmill. This won't give you an adequate experience. Give it at least 5 to 10 minutes to see how to it feels. Look the treadmill over from top to bottom and front to back. Pay close attention to anything that looks broken, cracked, or worn out. This could be evidence that the treadmill was dropped or mishandled, which could harm its internal performance. The most important feature when looking for wear and tear is the belt. If you notice fraying, tears, or if it looks worn out, seriously consider a different model. Cosmetic damage, like a chipped cup holder, won't effect the performance of your machine very much, but you could use it to help negotiate the price even lower. | Prioritize highly rated models from trusted brands. Learn the history of the machine. Test out the treadmill. Locate wear and tear. |
Start by washing your hands for no less than 20 seconds with soap under running water. Rinse your hands and dry them off with a paper towel. Turn off the faucet using a paper towel. Unscrew the top of the nebulizer cup and put the prescribed medication into the nebulizer. Many types of respiratory medications for nebulizer treatments come in pre-measured doses. If yours is not pre-measured, measure out the exact amount prescribed for one dose. Secure the top tightly to prevent the medication from spilling out. Don't forget to plug the air compressor into an electrical outlet if it is not battery operated. Medications that can be put in the nebulizer include inhaled beta-agonist and anticholinergics, inhaled glucocorticoids, and inhaled antibiotics. Other inhaled medications are available for the treatment of non-respiratory diseases. Not all drugs can be aerosolized. The jet, or pneumatic, nebulizer is the most common type. Newer nebulizers are designed to deliver the entire mediation during inhalation. Nebulizer performance can be affected by the nebulizer method, mechanism of aerosol formation, and drug formation. If you need instructions about how to use your nebulizer, talk to your doctor or respiratory therapist. Secure it to the nebulizer cup. Although different manufactures may have slightly different jet nebulizers, most mouthpieces will attach to the top of the nebulizer cup. Most nebulizers have mouth pieces instead of face masks, since masks can lead to facial deposits. Attach one end of the oxygen tubing to the nebulizer cup. On most types of nebulizers, the tubing will connect on the bottom of the cup. Connect the other end of the tubing to an air compressor used for nebulizers. | Wash your hands. Place the medication into the nebulizer. Attach the mouthpiece. Connect the tubing. |
A four-year degree from an accredited university or college is required to become a pharmaceutical sales representative. You can improve your chances by gaining a degree in a related field like Life Science. Earning your degree in the science field will not only provide you with valuable tools to understand new breakthroughs, but help you communicate with other medical professionals. Coursework in Business is also a valuable way to gain sales skills. Generally, most pharmaceutical companies will consider a four year degree in any subject, as it represents your ability to master new information and your discipline to follow through. Voluntary certification as a Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) is available through the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives. This type of certification will give you the pharmaceutical product knowledge required by pharmaceutical sales companies, and educate you on the rules and regulations for selling products. You will also learn skills to help you hone your selling techniques. All CNPR® Certified graduates also get access to a job search tool called NAPRx® Career Center, a government website, where pharmaceutical companies look to fill job openings. While you are in school, you can begin networking and feeling out the industry by taking advantage of a variety of resources your campus provides. Attend job fairs. Some major pharmaceutical companies recruit directly from college campuses. Dress professionally and prepare for an interview on the spot. Do what it takes to sign up early, as some of these events have rosters that fill up quickly. Use your Career Resource Center. This valuable resource will connect you to useful information about the job market and a career councilor who can provide assistance in working on your resume or career prospects. As a pharmaceutical sales rep, your career revolves around sales. This will require you to be comfortable and professional when speaking one-on-one or talking in front of large groups while presenting information to close the sale. Having previous experience working in sales is a huge advantage for your resume. Employers are looking for candidates who can be persuasive and have excellent communication skills. The more practice you have in sales, the more prepared you will be for your interview. Keep in contact with professionals at your university. Tell everyone that you know about your career goals. Getting into pharmaceuticals sales can be challenging because some firms only advertise openings when they cannot fill them by word of mouth. Talk to doctors and other medical professionals and ask them for the names of their sales reps. If you have a chance, talk to the sales reps and district managers directly. A good referral from a rep is a better tool than your resume. Seek out recruiters who work in the pharmaceutical field. Look for pharmaceutical job fairs where you can make connections in the industry. Read annual reports, news releases, and stock-market reports. Find out everything you can about competing products and companies. Some good resources for news include: CafePharma CuttingEdgeInfo.com BioSpace FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Lexi Comp New Information and Products | Earn a Bachelors degree. Get licensed/certified. Connect with College Resources. Get some sales experience. Network. Keep up to date on industry news. |
. If you’re always looking down or away, the guy might think you’re not interested. Look him in the eye, especially when you’re carrying on a conversation. Smile a lot and laugh at his jokes to let him know you’re enjoying his company. . Guys are often afraid of rejection or unsure if you would appreciate a kiss. Try to make him feel comfortable and confident. Flirt with him and compliment him. If you put him at ease and let him know you are interested, he'll usually find the courage to try to kiss you. For example, you could say, “I was at the last gig your band played. You are an amazing drummer! When did you start playing?” Alternatively, say something like, “Wanna watch the new Stephen King film? I heard it's terrifying. Will you hold my hand during the scary parts?” . If he hasn't broken the touch barrier yet, you don't need to wait -- do it yourself! Touch him lightly on the arm or shoulder when you're talking. Just make it a quick, innocent touch and don't make a big deal out of it. Holding hands is also a good way to break the touch barrier. The simple act of touching can strengthen the intimacy between you two. When you're alone with a guy and want to be kissed, make eye contact and then move your gaze briefly down to his lips. Then move your eyes back up to meet his and smile demurely. You don't have to be really obvious about it—just a quick glance down at his lips is better than staring at them for more than a few seconds. If he's dropping you off after a date, linger for a moment. If you're in the car, don't get out right away. Instead, sit next to him and wait for a few seconds. Unbuckle your seatbelt and look at him expectantly. If he walks you to your door, fiddle with your keys for a couple of seconds. This is a universal sign that you're asking for an after-date kiss. Look up once or twice to give him a chance to lean in. Shiver and rub your hands over your arms, or comment on the freezing temperatures. Your guy will likely jump at the chance to get closer to you. If he puts his arms around you or helps you into his jacket, stay close. Make eye contact and say, “Thanks.” Smile at him, and he may just move in for a kiss. Gently run your fingers across your lips periodically to draw his attention in. You can also playfully bite your bottom lip or gently wet your lips with your tongue. In moderation, these are good ways to signal to your partner that you'd like a kiss. However, overdoing it will make it look unnatural and can be a huge turn off. | Make eye contact Be inviting Break the touch barrier Look at his lips. Linger when saying goodbye. Pretend you're cold. Draw attention to your own lips. |
A printed crop top and skirt (or slacks) set is a trendy, flattering style perfect for parties or even school dances. If you pair a printed top with a printed bottom, make sure the prints match exactly! Patterns that are even slightly off will clash. Tie-front tops give a cute, retro vibe and cover a bit more skin than the usual crop top--just a bit of skin will show over your bottoms. You can also make your own tie-front top by tying up a button-down shirt. This is a great way to ease into the crop top look, since you can make the top as short or long as you want. A loose, maxi- or midi-length skirt looks lovely with a short, fitted crop top. Look for one that sits above your belly button on your natural waist for a flattering look for all body types. Looser, high-waisted pants can also pair nicely with a short crop top. Nude or matching high heels or wedges are a must to make your crop top work for a nice party. Add elegance to the look with tasteful jewelry, like pearls or a thin necklace and bracelets. An all-black crop top plus dark leggings or jeans makes for a sleek look, perfect for a night of going out. Pair it with a sporty, zip-up jacket to cover up a bit more, and finish the look with some high black boots. | Choose a printed top and bottom set for a put-together look. Try a tie-front top for a summery, more conservative look. Wear a long, loose skirt or high-waisted pants. Pair your crop top with heels or wedges. Accessorize with pretty jewelry. Go with a dark, fitted crop top and bottoms for a night out. |
While beer is okay for most people in moderation, it can cause a variety of problems if you drink too much of it. Long-term overuse of beer can lead to obesity, problems with the heart, liver, pancreas, and digestive tract, and neurological problems. When consumed by a pregnant or nursing mother, beer can be harmful to a fetus or breastfed baby. Excessive drinking can also impair your judgment, damage your relationships, and leave you feeling tired and sick. If you are considering reducing or eliminating your beer consumption, you may find it helpful to identify some of the reasons you want to stop drinking beer. If you are concerned that drinking too much beer may be affecting your health, talk to your doctor about it. Your doctor may be able to give you a better idea about what sort of effect the alcohol you consume is having on your body. Consider whether the amount of beer you are drinking may be affecting your work or your relationships. Are you having arguments with your family, friends, or significant other(s) because of the amount of beer you drink? Are you often too tired to get work done because you had too much beer the night before? Once you have identified some of your reasons for wanting to stop drinking beer, you might find it helpful to write them down. You may wish to ask a supportive friend or family member to sit down with you and help you come up with your list. Depending on how much beer you drink and how dependent you are on beer, you may need to quit gradually rather than just stopping abruptly. Quitting cold turkey may result in potentially serious withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor can assess your overall health and help you come up with a plan that works best for you. Depending on your health and how alcohol-dependent you are, your doctor may recommend quitting beer altogether, quitting for a specific period of time (e.g. 30 days), or simply reducing your beer intake. Bring up any questions and concerns you may have about how drinking beer is affecting your health. Once you have discussed a possible course of action with your doctor, write up the steps you intend to take to stop drinking beer. Make a few copies of the plan and post them around in places where you will see them every day, like on the door of your refrigerator or on your bathroom mirror. Make a list of strategies that you will use to keep yourself on track, e.g. avoiding going to the bar with friends after work, getting all the beer out of your house, or filling your regular drinking time with some other activity. Include a list of possible obstacles to carrying out your plan, and strategies for dealing with these obstacles. If you have decided to scale back your use of beer gradually, include a timeframe for reducing your beer drinking in your plan (e.g., cut back to two glasses a day the first week, one glass per day in the second week, and so on). Make note of any relapses, but also keep track of your successes. When the period of your plan ends, evaluate how you did and revise your plan if necessary. Then, keeping the things you learned in mind, try again. Tell people that you know will be supportive. This may include family, close friends, or your doctor. They can help keep you accountable and take steps to support your efforts. | Decide why you want to stop drinking beer. Make a list of the reasons you want to stop drinking. Talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Write a plan and put it where you will see it. Keep track of your progress. Tell people you trust about your plan. |
Do this before you put it on your dog. There are many different kinds of electronic remote training collars available and you need to know how to operate the collar before trying it on your dog. Make sure both function before you put them on your dog. Also make sure that the system is turned off and set to the lowest setting before attaching it to a dog. This will assure that you don't shock the dog on accident. Some collars have small prongs that need to touch the skin of the dog, but you don't want them to cause discomfort. Make sure that the collar is tight enough that it won't fall off and that the prongs touch the dog's neck, but don't make it so tight that it is uncomfortable for the dog or restricts its breathing. Do not use the collar right away. Instead, let your dog get used to it. This way, the dog will associate the collar with good times and fun, instead of punishment. The goal behind using an electronic collar is to make the dog think that the negative behavior you are trying to stop is causing the shock, not the collar. If you put the collar on the dog and immediately start shocking it, the dog may quickly figure out that the problem is with the collar. Start at the lowest level of stimulation and observe your dog when you activate it. The dog's ear might twitch or it may move its head as if trying to get away from the collar. If your dog doesn't respond at the lowest stimulation, slowly turn the transmitter to the next level and try again. When you train your dog with an electronic collar, begin with commands the dog is familiar with. Say the command, such as sit or stay, and wait for your dog to respond. If your dog is not paying attention, press the button on your transmitter and repeat the command. Set the transmitter to the lowest level of stimulation your dog reacts to. When you use an electronic collar, you want to train your dog, not hurt him. Praise your dog as soon as it responds. Reward it with a pat, by saying "good dog," or with a special treat. When you train dogs, you want to reinforce their good behavior with a reward. You may use an electronic collar to manage annoying or aggressive behavior. For instance, if your dog digs holes in the backyard whenever you let him outside, be ready to use an electronic collar to train him when you let him out. When the dog begins to dig, or engage in whatever behavior you want to control, activate the transmitter. Do not hold the button down for more than 3 seconds and do not punch it repeatedly. The object is to train your dog, not injure him. Don't let your dog see you. You don't want your dog to know you are causing the unpleasant sensation around its neck when it starts digging. Rather, you want your dog to associate the sensation with the bad behavior. | Read the instructions that come with the collar. Put the batteries in the collar and in the transmitter. Attach the collar to your dog's neck. Have the collar on your dog for a week before turning it on. Begin using your electronic remote training collar. Reinforce commands your dog understands. Control bad behavior. |
The shaft of a boot refers to the portion of the boot that rises above your foot and over your calf. When you only see a measurement for “boot shaft,” it is safe to assume that the measurement refers to the height of the shaft and not the circumference. Place one end of a tape measure at the middle of the boot arch, directly above the boot sole. Extend the tape measure vertically along the outside of the boot until you reach the very top of the shaft. This length is your boot shaft height. Note that in the United States, boot shaft sizes are described in inches even when the shaft extends beyond a foot in height. When a manufacturer lists the shaft height of a boot, the heel height is not usually included in that measurement. There is still some risk that some shops will include heel height as part of the shaft height, though, which can throw this measurement off completely. When buying a pair of boots you cannot measure yourself, try to verify whether or not heel height is left out of the shaft measurement. If you are not able to measure the boot, you can estimate how tall a boot shaft might be simply by noting the style of boot. For a size 8.5 women's boot: Ankle boot shafts range between 3 and 8 inches (7.6 and 20.3 cm). Mid-calf boot shafts range between 8.25 and 13.25 inches (21 and 33.7 cm). Knee-high boot shafts can be 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) or taller. Boot shaft estimations can vary depending on the size of the boot. A size smaller than 8.5 will have a slightly shorter shaft, while a larger size will have a slightly larger shaft. The change in shaft size is usually about equal to the change in foot length when you compare your size against an 8.5 sized boot. Typically, heel height is not included as part of the boot shaft height. Since this separate measurement does play a part in the overall height of the boot, though, it can still be worth knowing. Measure the heel height by extending a tape measure from the bottom of the heel to the point at which it meets the sole of the boot. Place the tape measure against the center side of the heel as you measure. Common heel heights based on heel type are: Flat heels, with an average height between 0 and 0.75 inches (0 and 1.9 cm). Low heels, with an average height between 1 and 1.75 inches (2.5 and 4.4 cm). Mid heels, with an average height between 2 and 2.75 inches (5 and 7 cm). High heels, with an average height at 3 inches (7.6 cm) or above. | Identify the boot shaft. Measure from the arch to the top of the shaft. Know a few common measurements. Also consider heel height. |
While it might be tempting to select walnuts with cracks in the shell to make it easier to peel the shell away after cooking, shells with cracks or holes in them do not offer much protection for the kernel inside, and as a result, there is a higher chance that the walnuts will have gone rancid or will have lost some of their original flavor. Even though the heat will likely kill off most of the contaminants on the walnut shell, starting off with clean walnuts is always more sanitary. Clean the walnuts by rinsing them under warm running water. If you notice any stuck-on dirt, gently scrub the walnut shell with a vegetable brush. Allow the nuts to air dry before toasting. Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut a small "x" onto one side of the walnut. One of the main reasons that people typically remove the shell before toasting the walnut is because the shell is a little harder to remove after it is heated. To make it easier to peel the shell, cut an "x" into it before you begin toasting. | Inspect the shell for cracks and holes. Rinse the walnuts. Cut a small "x" into the shell. |
Install the IFTTT app on your Apple or Android mobile phone. On Android: Open the Google Play Store, tap the search bar and type ifttt. Tap the IFTTT app icon and then tap INSTALL. Tap OPEN to launch the app once it's installed. On iPhone: Open the App Store and tap the Search tab. Tap the search bar and type ifttt and press the Search button. Then tap GET next to the IFTTT app icon. Tap OPEN to launch the app once it's installed. It's the app with the icon that resembles a blue square with red and black on the bottom. You can tap the app icon on your home screen or in your app drawer to launch the app. If you just previously installed the app in the store, you can tap OPEN to launch the app once it's installed. Swipe to the right several times and tap sign in to sign in with an existing IFTTT account, or you can sign up using your Google or Facebook account by tapping those options respectively. To create a new IFTTT account without using your Google or Facebook accounts: Tap sign up. Enter a valid email address. Enter a valid password. Tap sign up. | Install IFTTT on your phone. Open IFTTTT. Sign in or create an IFTTT account. |
Many companies exist that allow you to make a website, like Wix or Weebly. They may charge you for upgrades or fancier services, but you can make a simple portfolio website on their platform for free. Squarespace is another option, though you do have to pay a monthly or annual fee. It's best to choose a template with a simple design and minimal animation, rather than crowded pages and flashy text. This should be the first page that viewers see when they visit your website. Experiment with different ways to lay out your samples until you find the form that is the most attractive. Lay out your samples in a grid, as a slideshow, or in one long, scroll-through page. Include brief captions or descriptions of your samples. You can also include a brief tagline of who you are on the main page, but leave the bulk of the personal information for a separate About Me page. Upload small file sizes so that the webpage doesn't take forever to load. This page should include a professional-looking headshot and your personal statement. You can write either in first or third person. This is a good spot to post or link to your resume and any relevant social media, such as a YouTube channel or an Instagram account (not your personal one). If you’re struggling with what to say on this page, keep it simple. “I’ve been working in graphic design for 2 years. I’m based in Columbus and I specialize in marketing and advertising graphic design. I’m open to new clients, commissions, and collaborations.” Check out the About Me pages of other people in your field for inspiration. You can also include relevant awards or certificates on this page. You can include a form where people can send you emails or post your email address. If you don't already have a professional email address, now's a good time to make one. It's best not to put your phone number online, because you will likely get a ton of spam calls. Instead, you can provide your phone number to someone once they’ve already been in email contact with you, so you know they are legitimate. Be aware that you’ll likely get a lot of spam emails after you post your email address online. Most website creation services let you edit the fonts, colors, and layout of your website. Choose a simple, legible font, because the eye-catching thing should be your work, not the titles. Pick a color scheme and theme for your website that best reflects your professional goals. For example, if you want to become a children's book illustrator, your website might look good with pastel colors, but if you’re trying to get hired as a financial copywriter, a dark color scheme would be better. You can ask a friend, family member, professor, or other people in your field to look over your website before you launch it. They can help you refine your website as well as catch glaring mistakes that you may have missed when you were too caught up in the little details. If the person just tells you it's a good website, you can ask for more feedback, and make sure they know your feelings won't be hurt. Ask for specific questions, like “Is there any part of the text that could be improved? What do you think of the layout of the samples? Does the About Me page present an accurate impression of who I am?” | Make a website from a template using a website creation service. Create a main page with samples of your work. Add an About Me page. Include a Contact page so people can reach you. Play around with the settings to find the best design. Get feedback on your website before you launch it. |
You must be at least 21 years old, with a personal license and personal auto insurance. You must own a car, and you must have a clean driving record. You must own an iPhone (4S or newer) or Android (2013 or newer), or rent a smartphone from Uber. Your vehicle must be a 2000 make or newer; it must have four doors, and it may not be salvaged. If you don't have a vehicle, Uber can help you get loans and discounts. It should come as no surprise that the money you will earn as an Uber driver will be directly impacted by how expensive it is for you to maintain your vehicle. As such, you should: Apply with a car that gets a large number of miles per gallon. Apply with a car that is new and in good condition and unlikely to need frequent repairs resulting of several hours on the road each day. Keep in mind, however, that there is a tradeoff between an expensive car that is cheap to maintain and an economical car that requires a lot of maintenance. If you have a car that qualifies for one of these services, you can claim a higher base fare rate and claim a higher price per mile and per minute when giving rides to customers. Such cars include (but are not limited to): Acura RDX/MDX/TLX+ Audi A3/Q3/S4/A6/Q7+ BMW X3 & X5 BMW 5 Series & 7 Series Cadillac CTS, Escalade, SRX+ Hyundai Genesis Sedan Infiniti EX/FX/QX/Q50+ Lincoln Navigator Porsche Macan/Cayenne Mercedes-Benz C/G/CLS/GL+ Class Tesla Model S Buick Enclave/Regal/LaCrosse Land Rover Discovery Lexus GS/LX/GX/RX+ Land Rover Evoque Kia K900 | Determine whether you are eligible to drive. Apply with an economical car. Consider applying to drive for UberBLACK, UberSUV or UberSELECT. |
When you are talking with another person, consider what you would genuinely like to know about them. Listen to them closely and watch for moments where they could expand what they are saying. Give them this opportunity by asking them a question, such as, “Are you still involved in charity work?” Getting another person to talk a bit more also takes some of the pressure off of you. It allows you to continue to contribute without revealing too much about yourself right away. If you pay close attention to what the other person says then you’ll know when you can jump in or what you might say to move the conversation along. Watch for pauses or wait until they ask you questions about your life. You can also find common ground that might provide a good opening remark, like similar interests in a certain type of music. You’ll generally get invited to more social gatherings if you are a positive person who keeps the mood high. If you find yourself about to use an unpleasant topic as small talk, pause and take a second to decide if it's the best approach. It might even help to come up with a few positive talking points at the start of each day. If you are trying to build up your confidence, this approach also works well because it will minimize your chance of getting into a heated argument. However, don't try to be falsely upbeat about reasonably negative topics. For example, if everyone starts to discuss a recent natural disaster, it is okay to join in and offer compassionate and empathetic comments. Start with small statements, noises, or exclamations. This works especially well in large group conversations where it's tough to make extended statements anyway. Instead, consider saying, “Yeah,” or, "You’re right," if you agree with someone. If you are not sure or are surprised, you might comment, “No way,” or, “Really?” In a group setting, even laughing counts as contributing. It also still signals to others that you are an active listener. If you wait until the conversation gets going, it may be increasingly difficult to find an opening. You can also take advantage of the adrenaline in your system, instead of letting it make you nervous, by contributing to a discussion sooner rather than later. You might even set a goal for yourself that you’ll say something within the first five minutes. This is especially important in group conversations, as it lets the others know that you are an active participant with useful things to say. They may take notice of you and draw you into further conversation. If you are talking with a group in a large room, then you may need to raise your voice a bit to be heard. If other people can't hear you, then they’ll tune out and you’ll lose any power that you have in the conversation. Likewise, if you are too loud, it might seem overconfident and obnoxious. Similarly, if a serious topic is being discussed, such as a relative's death, then make sure that your tone is somber and conveys respect. If you are nervous, it may be difficult to keep control over your tone of voice. Reset your tone by listening to everyone else and trying to imitate them in a subtle way. For example, if everyone is joking with one another, then it is probably safe to keep your tone light and happy. As soon as you enter a room, move until you are situated in a spot where you can hear most of the speakers and be heard by them as well. If you are on the outer edges of a conversation circle, it's hard to keep track of what is being said and to read non-verbal cues. Don't be pushy as you are trying to get a good place near everyone else. Instead, just move slowly and do the best that you can. Keep your arms uncrossed, plant your feet firmly in the ground, push your shoulders back, and look up. This tells people that you are ready and willing to talk. It's not necessary to hold extended eye contact with whoever you are talking to, but it helps if you do look them in the eyes on occasion. | Ask questions. Listen. Stick to happy topics. Make brief, quick commentaries. Jump in early in conversations. Monitor your tone and volume. Position yourself in the middle of the group. Maintain open body language. |
You should have some idea that you want to present in your thesis statement, which is typically two to three sentences long and articulates your overall argument. Don't worry about getting your thesis just right at this point - that comes later. If you don't feel ready to write the thesis out, jot down some notes in the introductory part of your outline. At the very least, you need some idea of what you want to say in your essay. While it may seem odd to summarize your essay before you've begun, writing your thesis at the beginning of your outline will help you organize your ideas and select the most important details that you want to present. The body of your essay is the part between the introductory paragraph and the conclusion paragraph. Select main details from your research that demonstrate your overall thesis (from Step 1). The number of details you use depends on the paper length: if you're writing a five-paragraph essay, then you have three paragraphs for the body, so you'll need three main ideas. Make sure you choose the most important details, and that they are all distinct from one another. Details used to support your thesis are also called "evidence." Now that you've identified the major point for each paragraph, jot down smaller, supporting details that help your reader understand the paragraph's main idea. These might include examples, facts, quotations or further explanation. Make sure you have enough supporting details for each paragraph. If you don't have enough to say about the paragraph's main topic, consider changing the topic or combining it with another paragraph. Alternatively, you can research a bit more to find additional supporting details for the paragraph. The conclusion summarizes what you've already said, and brings some new level of nuance or sophistication to your original thesis. Think of it as your final opportunity to make sure your reader understands what you've written. | Plan an introduction with a hook. Use one major supporting detail per paragraph in the body of your essay. Add in supporting details for each paragraph in the body. Restate your thesis in your conclusion. |
Highlight or underline important words and phrases in the instructions. Make sure that you fully understand what the instructor is asking you to do before you begin your outline. Ask for clarification if anything seems vague or confusing. Although outlining a paper can help you to develop and organize your ideas, you may need to do some other prewriting exercises to get started. There are many useful prewriting strategies that can help you to generate ideas for your paper. List all the ideas that come to mind (good or bad) and then look over the list you have made and group similar ideas together. Expand those lists by adding onto the list or by using another prewriting activity. Freewriting. Write nonstop for about 5-10 minutes. Write whatever comes to mind and don't edit yourself. When you are done, review what you have written and highlight or underline the most useful information. Repeat the freewriting exercise using this information as a starting point. You can repeat this exercise multiple times to continue to refine and develop your ideas. Clustering. Write your subject down on the center of a piece of paper and circle it. Then draw three or more lines extending from the circle. At the end of each of the lines you have drawn, write down a new idea that corresponds to your main idea. Then draw three or more lines from each of those new ideas, and write ideas that corresponds to those ideas. Continue developing your cluster until you feel that you have explored as many connections as you can. Questioning. On a piece of paper, write out “Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?” Space the questions about two or three lines apart so that you can write your answers on these lines. Respond to each questions in as much detail as you can. This exercise will help develop your ideas and identify areas of your topic that you need to learn more about. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish with your paper. Are you writing this paper in order to persuade, entertain, enlighten, or something else? Just make sure that your purpose is in line with what the assignment asks you to do. Look for keywords in the assignment guidelines to help you figure out what your purpose should be. Think about who will read your paper. Your instructor? classmates? strangers? Identify the needs and expectations of your audience by considering what they do and do not know about your topic. Anticipate their reactions as well. How they might react to the information that you will be sharing with them? Will they be angry, sad, amused, or something else? Once you have developed your ideas and considered your purpose and audience, you should be ready to write a thesis statement. Effective thesis statements express the main focus of a paper and state an arguable claim. A thesis should not be more than one sentence in length. Make sure your thesis is arguable. Do not state facts or matters of taste. For example, something like "George Washington was the first president of the United States," would not be a good thesis because it states a fact. Likewise, "Die Hard is a great movie," would not work because it expresses a matter of taste. Make sure your thesis provides enough detail. In other words, avoid simply saying that something is "good" or "effective" and say what specifically makes it "good" or "effective." | Read the assignment guidelines carefully. Develop a topic. Identify your purpose. Identify your audience. Develop your thesis. |
We propose vq-wav2vec to learn discrete representations of audio segments through a wav2vec-style self-supervised context prediction task.The algorithm uses either a gumbel softmax or online k-means clustering to quantize the dense representations.Discretization enables the direct application of algorithms from the NLP community which require discrete inputs.Experiments show that BERT pre-training achieves a new state of the art on TIMIT phoneme classification and WSJ speech recognition. | Learn how to quantize speech signal and apply algorithms requiring discrete inputs to audio data such as BERT. |
While it's tempting to go for the cheap stuff, this is not the best choice for your dog. Look for foods that incorporate high-quality proteins from fish, chicken, lamb, beef, and/or eggs. Talk to your veterinarian about diet choices. If you plan to change his food, do so gradually to reduce the chance of an upset stomach. Give him small amounts of food formulated for puppies several times a day. The amount of food for each meal depends on the breed and size; look up the recommended amounts for your breed. Feed your puppy only the smallest amount recommended for his breed, age, and size. Increase the amount if the puppy seems too thin, or as directed by your veterinarian. The number of daily feedings depends on the puppy's age: six – 12 weeks: three to four times daily 12 – 20 weeks: three times daily 20+ weeks: two times daily Very small breeds (Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, etc.) may be prone to low blood sugar. These puppies often need access to food all day long (or every two to three hours) until about 6 months of age. This prevents their blood sugar from dipping too low, which can lead to weakness, confusion, and even seizures. Meal feeding will help with housebreaking and prevent your dog from gorging on food. Furthermore, your puppy will bond with you by associating good things like food with the humans in the household. The puppy should have a limited time, probably 20 minutes, to finish its food. Watching your puppy eat is a good way to gauge his health. If he seems uninterested in his food all of a sudden, take note of it. The behavior may be due to a simple food preference issue, but it could also be a medical concern. It's your job to notice any change in his behavior. Follow through with a call to your veterinarian, and take the proper steps to uncover the cause of the change. It may be tempting, but remember that human food can make your dog unhealthily obese. Alongside the serious health risk, feeding your dogs table scraps can train them to beg — one of the hardest habits to break. To ensure good health, feed your dog food specifically designed for him. Ignore him completely while you're eating at the table. Check with your veterinarian about “people” foods that are safe for dogs. These might include roasted chicken breast or fresh green beans. Foods high in fats can cause problems like pancreatitis in dogs. Your puppy's body is very different from yours. Some of the foods you are able to digest are dangerously toxic to him. If your puppy eats something toxic, call the Animal Poison Control Center immediately (888-426-4435 in the US) and your veterinarian. A partial list of foods of such foods includes: Raisins Grapes Xylitol (a sweetener) Tea Alcohol Garlic Onions Avocados Salt Chocolate Unlike food, you should leave a full bowl of fresh water out for your pets at all times. Be aware that your puppy will have to urinate shortly after drinking a large amount of water. Take him to your fenced backyard on a leash so he doesn't have accidents in your house. | Choose the right dog food. Feed your puppy properly. Follow the special feeding guidelines for small or toy breed dogs. Avoid buffet-style feeding. Watch your puppy eat. Do not feed your dog table scraps. Protect your dog from toxic foods. Provide adequate fresh water. |
If you have difficulty managing your emotional pain, then seek counsel from a professional trained to deal with this type of struggle. Contact you doctor or trusted friend or family member for a referral in your area. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of many types of therapies that are effective with emotional pain that causes depression, anxiety, and various disorders. Group therapy is also effective when coupled with a problem-solving approach. Groups may be focused specifically on recovery from trauma or loss, or can be formed to help with social and coping skills. The goal is to pick a program in which you feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The unique aspects of your situation will drive the decision. All forms of treatment require a large dose of self-help to make the program successful. Treatment options include: Family-based therapy has been found to be an effective first line treatment in some cases. Inpatient treatment centers. You are required to check-in to the facility and remain there for a specific period of time. Outpatient therapy. You attend therapy at a clinic, but are able to stay in your home. Group therapy. You attend meetings with a group of other people suffering from emotional pain and discuss your issues together under supervision of a therapist. Individual therapy. You attend one-on-one appointments with a trained therapist to explore your feelings, beliefs, and behaviors and build strategies for improvement. When people are in pain they will do whatever they can to stop the pain. The decision of how you will “treat” your pain is up to you. There are healthy ways and destructive ways. Using alcohol, drugs or binge-eating to manage your pain is unhealthy and will lead to more pain if left unattended. Research shows that individuals suffering emotional pain due to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) who engage in self-medicating behaviors are more likely to attempt suicide. If at any time you have thoughts of suicide contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you live outside the U.S. contact them for a referral for your area. If you are self-medicating, discuss this with a doctor, counselor or trusted family member to get the help you need. Find healthy alternatives to manage your pain, as noted in this article. Strong relationships don't just happen. They need attention to thrive if they are to enhance your physical and psychological health. When a person experiences a difficulty in life, relations can suffer. Reconnect with friends and family to ensure you get the support that you need. You can participate in online social gatherings and real life gatherings. Expand your interests into new areas. Perhaps you can volunteer for an educational program reading books to kids at youth centers or libraries. Fight your pain with activities that make you feel better. Groups form when people share similar interests. Research potential opportunities and join in. For example, if you are good at drawing or computer coding, go out of your way to get involved in these activities. It's nice to feel successful and capable, which can prevent you from lapsing into a negative mind space. Use your family and friends and groups to help you remain accountable. Use visualization techniques to train your brain to believe you will get past the emotional pain and discomfort. The thoughts you have during visualization exercises produce the same mental instructions for your brain as if you acted them out. There are times in life when things have been so difficult you might have forgotten what if feel like to enjoy life. If it's been a while since you have done something you enjoy, it is time to start. Get out and do the things you enjoy doing. Education is a lifelong undertaking. If you are open to new experiences you will enhance your understanding of the world. Difficult times provide a new perspective to your life and its meaning. It is life's equivalent to hitting the reset button. Motivation to do things in life can elude you when you need it the most. Participate in activities that help motivate you. For example, if you love the outdoors because it helps you feel alive and motivated, then make sure you get out as often as you can. It may sound silly, but smiling has been shown to improve your mood, and is contagious. Sharing a smile with the world is a surefire way to create happiness for yourself. Identify the positive aspects of the struggle you are experiencing, what you learned and how those lessons will help you in the future. Appreciate the experience. Being grateful for the experience and what it brings to your life will improve your overall mental and physical health. When you are healthy, you are better-equipped to manage the feelings associated with emotional struggles. | Find a therapist. Explore treatment options. Avoid self-medication with alcohol, drugs or binge-eating. Fortify your support system. Participate in activities that restore your personal power. Practice enjoying life. Focus on the positive. |
You can certainly read the New Testament in order if that suits you, but there are some plans that read the books out of order for a purpose. One is described in the following steps. Each Gospel paints a different picture of Jesus. Matthew shows Jesus as King; Mark shows Jesus as Rabbi (Many scholars believe that Mark is Peter's son. (1 Peter 5: 12 & 13) Further study shows that this Mark is actually the missionary that worked with Paul 2 Tim 4:11); Luke shows Jesus as man (Luke was a physician, probably a Greek, from Asia Minor (Col 4:14); and John shows Jesus as God, that is, the Messiah. Read John again for continuity. This will give you a more complete picture of the Gospels. John was the last Gospel written. Matthew through Luke are known as the "Synoptic Gospels" because they tell the same basic story, bringing in their own points as directed. John fills in the gaps of what the others leave out. It's a book that completes the story of the Gospels. Acts, also known as "The Acts of the Apostles" was written by Luke, and is a picture of the revelation and development of the early church. These 6 shorter letters are personal letters from Paul to 3 of the churches he had visited, and to 3 of his friends, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Read The Epistle to the Romans. This shows the means, and the path to Salvation, then the Epistles to the Corinthians. This is the introduction to the Holy Spirit and develops His doctrine and Gifts, followed by Hebrews through Jude. The teachings of the early church elders. Unless you have been a Christian for some time, and you have a good grounding in prophecy, leave Revelation for the more serious students in their study times. The Old Testament is compiled in the order for convenience, not chronology. You can read it by groups to make things easier. There are 929 chapters in the Old Testament. If you read 3 per day, you will have read it in 10 months. Read Genesis. This is the creation and early relationship with God. Move on to Exodus through Deuteronomy. This is the Law. Read the history books. Joshua through Esther. Following the history section, read the books of wisdom and poetry. Job, often said to be the oldest book, shows how one man's relationship with God and man went, and is full of lessons on how it could have gone better. It's a great lesson on what God expects of man. The Psalms is the writings of a king of Israel who was a man after God's own heart despite the fact that he was not only a sinner, but a convicted killer. The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, was written by King Solomon in his youth. It was a work of poetry by a young man in love. King Solomon was the wisest and wealthiest man in the world. Proverbs was King Solomon's writings as an adult when he was King of Israel and was learning his hard lessons. Ecclesiastes was King Solomon's lamentations of a man who had spent his life on riotous living, many wives, concubines, wine, women and song. Ecclesiastes is the book of lessons of what not to do. Following the books of wisdom and poetry, get started in the 5 major prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, & Daniel. Move on to the 12 minor prophets to finish the Old Testament. | Decide your order. Start with the Gospels. Read Acts next. Read Galatians through Philemon. Move on to the Old Testament. |
As soon as you become aware that your friend is mad at you, you need to figure out what you said or did that caused him to get upset. You may already know, but if you do not, take time to reflect on your recent actions around and words to him. What did you say or do that might have upset him? If you cannot determine what made him angry with you, you will have to ask him. You cannot sincerely apologize for something that you did not know was wrong or upsetting. You could have done any number of things to upset your guy friend. An important step in giving a sincere apology is admitting to yourself that you made a mistake. It can be a challenge to do this because many people do not like admitting that they are wrong or that they did something wrong. However, this is a key component to giving a genuine apology and repairing your friendship. Presumably, you know your guy friend pretty well. Another key aspect of apologizing to him involves knowing why this particular issue upset him. Did you offend his values or beliefs? Did you hurt his feelings? Did you lie to him? Did you offend his family or another close friend? Did you physically hurt him? Generally speaking, in-person apologies are much preferred. However, if an in-person apology is not possible, the next best options are writing a personal letter or giving him a phone call. Most people strongly recommend against sending an apology in a text message, because it seems insincere. You are sending the message to your friend that you do not have or do not want to take the time to apologize in person and that you do not value his friendship. If you chose to apologize in-person, ask your guy friend if he will meet up with you to talk the next day. Otherwise, plan to write him a letter or wait a day before calling him. It is best to give both of you time to calm down and take a step back from the situation. In some cases, apologizing immediately comes off as insincere and selfish. However, you want to avoid waiting too long, because that will cause resentment to build. In the meantime, prepare your apology to your guy friend. | Identify what happened to upset your guy friend. Recognize that you made a mistake. Understand why your mistake upset your friend. Decide how you will apologize to him. Make plans to apologize to your friend after he has had time to cool off. |
The symptoms of a stroke are varied, from sudden loss of balance to altered consciousness. Review the signs of a stroke and keep an eye on a dog you suspect is having a stroke. You want to be able to identity any of the key symptoms. Extreme weakness: There may be a neurological weakness of the limbs. This means that the nerves are not working and therefore do not give the legs the right information about how to stand up and support the dog. Although the muscles are strong enough to support the body, they do not receive the right nerve messages and so the animal is extremely weak and unable to stand. Nystagmus: Nystagmus is the technical term for when the eyes flick rapidly from side to side, as if watching a tennis match on fast forward. This is a common indicator of stroke, although it can also happen for other reasons, such as meningitis. Again, once nystagmus starts it can last for days. It also makes the pet feel nauseous, because it invokes a form of motion sickness. Because of this, the dog may vomit and lose interest in food. Sudden loss of balance. Be on the look out for a dog that cannot coordinate its limbs. Altered consciousness: In severe strokes some dogs may seizure or fit, whilst others may lose consciousness. This means they are unaware of what is going on around them and do not respond to their name or other stimuli. A stroke is a sudden event. You should suspect a stroke if a pet that was fine and normal 5 minutes ago, is now struggling to get up. If the dog is struggling because its dizzy, such as if they have heart disease, this episode may pass within a few minutes, once the dog has caught its breath be able to rise and walk around. A dog that has had a stroke, however, will remain disorientated for hours or even days. Please note, this symptom also overlaps with inflammation in the balance mechanism in the inner ear. In addition, there is a sliding scale of weakness, depending on the severity of the stroke. Sometimes if it is only mild the dog can stand and walk around slowly as if drunk, other times the dog is incapacitated, lies on their side and is barely conscious. To be classified as a stroke, technically the symptoms must persist for longer than 24 hours. If the symptoms resolve before this, and yet there is a strong suspicions of a blockage in the brain, it is instead known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) . TIAs are a strong warning sign that a full blown stroke is on the way, and so always seek veterinary attention so any underlying causes can be corrected to reduce this risk. Because these conditions are vastly different, the treatment will differ. However, do not worry too much about labelling your dog's condition but instead seek urgent help. There are several symptoms that can point towards your pet having had a stroke. However, do not be too concerned about reaching a specific diagnosis at home, because calling the symptoms a stroke is just a label. What is important is that if you see one or some of these signs you should get urgent veterinary attention for your pet. | Identify the common symptoms of a stroke. Differentiate between the symptoms of a stroke and the symptoms of other conditions. Understand how the length of stroke symptoms is central to a diagnosis of a stroke. Be aware that conditions other than a stroke can cause similar symptoms to those of a stroke. Contact your veterinarian if you suspect a stroke. |
If you are older and living away from home, don't forget to check in on your parents. Call them up to chat and find out what they’re up to. Update them on important things in your life, too. Sometimes you may get busy and not have time to call and talk for a long time. When this happens, try sending your parents a quick text to let them know you love them and are thinking about them. You can also use this as an opportunity to schedule a call over the phone, on Skype, or using FaceTime. Before making a tough choice, call your folks. They will appreciate you asking them for advice. Also, they might be able to help you make the best decision. For instance, you might be deciding on which college to go to or which home to buy. Keep them updated about your life in general, not just major decisions. This includes things like how work and school are going, who you’re dating, and shows or movies you’ve enjoyed lately. If you no longer live with your parents, visit them as often as you can. Try to visit at least once monthly to have dinner or go see a movie. If your parents are elderly, take them out to run errands or go over to their house to clean it. If you’re married and have kids, try to take your your family to see your folks at least a few times a year. You can even plan vacations for you all to take together so they can bond with your spouse and kids. Just like when you were a baby and needed them, know that now they will occasionally need you. If they are having surgery, show up to be with them. Or maybe they’re receiving an award at work; show up to support. Being a good daughter means being there for them. Don't just vacation with your friends or love interests, vacation with your folks, too! Plan a fun beach day for the three of you or an even longer trip if you’re able. Spend quality time with them and be the best daughter ever! Your parents have probably sat through so many cartoons and amusement parks that they didn't necessarily enjoy just for you. Return the favor for them. You might not like art museums, but if they make your mom smile, go with her. Or maybe you find birdwatching boring, but if your dad loves it, do it for him. | Call your parents weekly. Talk with them about major decisions. Visit often. Be there to support them. Plan a trip together. Spend time doing things they enjoy. |
Pour 4 parts of water into a saucepan on your stove and set the burner on high. As the water warms, add in 1 part of white sugar. Bring the water to a low boil, and let it boil for 2–3 minutes so the water and sugar blend. Then, let the water cool for 30 minutes, and pour it into your feeder. The size of the carafe varies from one hummingbird feeder to another. Only make enough nectar to fill the carafe of your feeder(s). If you make extra, you can store it in the refrigerator. The nectar will only keep for about 1 week, though. Never use honey or artificial sweeteners in your nectar, and never give hummingbirds commercial foods that contain red dye. Due to the high sugar content of the nectar, the feeders get dirty quickly. To clean them, mix white vinegar and warm water at a ratio of 1:4. Dump out the old, dirty water, and pour in about 1⁄2 litre (0.13 US gal) of the vinegar solution. Place the lid back on the feeder and shake it vigorously to clean out the feeder. If the inside of the feeder is especially dirty, drop 12–20 grains of rice in along with the vinegar mixture. The rice will scrape stains or moldy patches out from the carafe. Once it's clean, rinse the feeder out 2–3 times with warm water to remove all traces of the vinegar mixture. If any vinegar is left inside, birds will stop drinking from the feeder. Then, refill the feeder with another batch of sugar water for the birds to eat. Hang the feeder again, and watch as more of the beautiful birds come by to drink! Ants are a problem for all hummingbird feeders, but get especially bad with suction-cup feeders, since ants have easy access to them. Prevent ants from accessing your feeders by filling up the feeders’ ant moat with water. The ant moat is a 3–4 in (7.6–10.2 cm) wide trough that goes around the feeder. When ants attempt to get to the sweet nectar, they’ll fall and drown in the moat. At least once a week, scoop the ant bodies out of the ant moat and dispose of them. Most saucer and J-hook feeders have ant moats. Suction-cup feeders often don't, since the moat would be unable to wrap all the way around the feeder. If you’re concerned about ants and wasps getting into the nectar and bothering the hummingbirds, purchase a bee guard that can be attached to the feeder. Most hardware stores sell bee guards. Never fill the moat with oil. Small birds will drink from the moat from time to time, and the oil could harm them. If you don't take preventative steps, you’ll soon find that your feeder is full of drowned ants and that the birds are no longer drinking from it. | Fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar made from sugar and water. Clean the feeder with vinegar and warm water once a week. Rinse the carafe with warm water and refill the feeder. Keep ants away by filling the feeder’s ant moat with water. |
Thoughts are directly linked to our feelings and behaviors. Thus, our thoughts influence how we feel, which influences how we behave. All three (thoughts, feelings, and behaviors) influence each other simultaneously. These ideas are central to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a type of treatment that is specifically used to treat negative thought patterns. CBT is effective in reducing negative thought patterns. Listing your negative thoughts helps increase your awareness about your thinking, and can improve your ability to change your thoughts into healthier alternatives. Some examples of negative thoughts are, "I am so stupid, nothing is going right for me, something bad is going to happen, [and] I know I am going to fail." If you are unsure about what some of your thought patterns might be, ask family members or friends if they can point out any thought patterns that you have said to them that they think are negative or unhelpful. Knowing where your thought patterns come from can help you identify why they occur. It is possible that situations from the past have resulted in your unhelpful thinking habits. Identify the reasons or situations that resulted in each negative automatic thought. For example if you think, "I am no good," identify the situations that contributed to this thought. Certain circumstances may include: my mother told me to get good grades and I didn't, I got fired from my job, my relationship ended, and my friend treats me poorly. It may also be helpful to then identify when and how these thoughts tend to occur because you can begin to see patterns in your thinking. What were the circumstances? Who was present? Where were you? For instance, if you sometimes think you are stupid, identify where this tends to occur, who is around typically, and where you are. You may begin to notice patterns. For example, perhaps you think, "I am stupid," when you are late for work, at work, or alone. It is important to first identify the specific thoughts patterns you have before trying to change anything. Our automatic negative thoughts sometimes develop into patterns of thinking called core beliefs. These are also called unhelpful thinking habits, which can become ingrained in our mind. Not only are they unhelpful, but these thoughts do not reflect reality. They are extreme thoughts that do not take into account the many other details that make up the events of life or people. Write down which patterns or habits you tend to have. For example, if you tend to think, "I am stupid," this thought would fit into the pattern of critical self-talk. There are specific types of thinking errors that are common such as: Catastrophizing is thinking the worst will happen such as, “Something bad is going to happen.” Over-generalizing is making a conclusion about your life pattern based on one isolated incident and thinking, “I always make this mistake.” Mind-reading is thinking you know what others are thinking. For example, “I know that she doesn't like me.” Predicting the future is believing you know what will happen such as, “I am going to fail.” Critical self-talk is thinking negative thoughts about yourself such as, "It is all my fault. I am so stupid." Black and white thinking is where one thinks something can only be good or bad, there is no middle ground. An example would be if you think, "She is the worst," or, "She is the best," but you do not think, "She can be difficult but she is still a decent person." Identify why each thought is negative; this helps to get a grasp on why this particular thought needs changing. For example, if you find that your negative thought of “I’m not good enough” causes you to isolate yourself socially, have low self-esteem, or harm yourself in some way - these are the direct negative consequences. Identify the negative outcomes that have occurred in the past when you have had this reoccurring thought. Next to your list of automatic thoughts, simply list the negative outcomes of having that thought. Do this for every thought pattern you identified. Use a worksheet to identify your negative thoughts on a daily or weekly basis. Identify ideas that support the thought, and ideas that do not support the thought. Use these arguments to identify a thought that is true and more helpful. For example, if you identified the negative thought of, “I’m not good enough,” ideas that go against this thought would be: I am worthy, I try my best, I don't need to be good enough for anybody, I am good enough for myself. | List your automatic negative thoughts. Explore the causes of your negative thought patterns. Form your list into patterns. Determine the consequences. Keep a record of your thoughts. |
Different people decide to become abstinent for different reasons. Consider: Is your reason religious or spiritual? Cultural or medical? Is sexual abstinence intentional or accidental? A combination of more than one? This can involve kissing, embracing, erotic touching, foreplay and Intercourse, or none of the above. If you aren't certain what you will or won't do, or should or shouldn't do, seek the advice of a trusted adult or counselor, including your religious leader or parent. Sexual boundaries separate what forms of sexual activity you will engage in from those you will not. You are always entitled to set sexual boundaries! In the process of maintaining your boundaries you may decide to tighten the ropes or loosen them, depending on how your relationship is shaping up. Don't be afraid to renegotiate your terms if something doesn't feel right. | Formulate your reason(s) for sexual abstinence. Decide on what you will and won't do, and why. Set your boundaries. Maintain and refine your boundaries. |
Excess salt can make you retain water, which exacerbates edema. Cut as much sodium from your diet as you can to help reduce any edema you are experiencing. The daily sodium recommendation for pregnant women is 3,000 milligrams, which you may want to reduce to help minimize edema-related swelling. Avoid sodium rich-foods. Processed and prepared foods, for example, contain high amounts of sodium. Another way to get rid of excess sodium in your body is eating potassium-rich foods such as bananas, apricots, oranges, sweet potatoes, and beets. It seems counterintuitive, but staying hydrated is one of the best ways to flush out excess fluid. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will help you stay hydrated, support your pregnancy, and can help minimize edema. Water is your best option to help flush out excess fluids. Aim to drink about 10 cups (2.3 liters) per day or more if you are active or feel you need it. Avoid sugary drinks, especially soda and processed fruit juices. Having regular bowel movements will also help flush excess sodium and water from your system. Removing these elements and other waste will contribute can help control your edema. You need fiber to stay regular to help flush out salt and water. Aim for 20 – 35 mg of fiber a day from soluble and insoluble sources. Soluble fiber is in food such as oats, legumes, apples, pears, and flax. You can get insoluble fiber from foods like whole wheat and brown rice, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and kale. Regular exercise will also help keep you regular because it puts force on your intestines to move. Doing cardiovascular exercise can help get your circulation moving and flush out excess fluids. Aim to get some form of physical activity every day to help minimize edema. Discuss your with your doctor before you start to ensure it's safe for you. Try and get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. If you were more active before your pregnancy, you can continue at the same pace as long as your doctor approves of it. You can do any type of cardio training to help reduce edema and support your health. Beyond walking, consider running, swimming, rowing, or biking. If using lifestyle and home treatments don't reduce your edema, speak with your doctor. She may want to check for underlying conditions such as preeclampsia or may prescribe medication to help flush out excess fluids. If you notice a sudden increase in swelling or edema that seems unusual, call you doctor immediately. Swelling can be a sign of high blood pressure or preeclampsia, which are serious conditions that require prompt treatment. Other things to look for include headache that doesn't improve with rest or acetaminophen, seeing spots, new onset nausea and vomiting, severe pain in the upper right side of your abdomen. If you experience any of these things, contact your doctor. | Cut sodium from your diet. Drink plenty of water. Maintain regularity. Exercise or get regular movement. Consult with your doctor. |
. If you’ve never talked to her, be sure to introduce yourself. When introducing yourself, say your name, then ask for her name. Make eye contact and if possible, face her. If you want to be polite, shake her hand. Say something simple like, “Hi, I’m Devin. We have math together. What's your name?” One she tells you her name, say her name back to her by saying, “It's nice to meet you, Genevieve.” Especially when you are starting or initiating any conversation with a girl, avoid heavy loaded and negative statements or comments. Avoid tense topics such as politics or religion. Once you’ve been able to further establish a relationship with this girl, and after many more future conversations, should one approach such heavy handed topics. Even then, it should be approached with caution and with much respect for another person's opinions. Keep all conversations light, easy flowing and fun. Take this opportunity to ask the girl questions about herself expressing your interest in her likes, dislikes, and hobbies. If the girl starts to speak about negative topics, just gently redirect the conversation in another direction. Smiling is a simple way to be pleasant and approachable. It shows that you are friendly and open. People tend to feel safe or let their guard down around others who smile. This can be especially useful at the beginning of a conversation. Just don't smile too much, as she might think it's creepy. Smile when it's appropriate, like when you walk up to her, when she says something funny, or when you’re enthusiastic about something. | Introduce yourself Express lightheartedness and be fun. Smile. |
Pick a good, clear picture to serve as a visual introduction to your profile. Headshots are good choice, especially if you’re a public figure or want to be more immediately recognizable. Like your bio, your profile picture should represent you and clue your followers in to type of content you tend to post. Displaying a photo lets other users know that there's an actual person on the other end of the account. Well-known companies can use a logo as their profile picture. This will be the first thing people will see when they open your profile. Go with the name you most often respond to, and use your first and last. You can also tack on any other defining titles or nicknames that you think will help other users have an easier time finding you. Many Instagram users make the mistake of using a name other than their real one, or omitting a name altogether. This can make it harder for other users to search for you, and may even make your account look less legitimate. A title or nickname can help distinguish you from other users with the same name. For example, “Maria Roberts *Leadership Consultant*” or “Alex ‘Hambone’ DuPont” leaves no doubt as to which one you are. Instagram only gives you 150 characters to get your point across. Whatever you think up should therefore be short and sweet. Make room for important descriptive details, contact info and related links. Otherwise, let your profile speak for itself. Save longer rants and descriptions for the captions on your individual posts. Long, rambling bios and captions tend to get passed over more often than short, punchy ones. Whether words are not your strong suit or you just want to keep things a little more playful, emojis can lend a little flair to an otherwise plain bio. Adding a simple smiley face or other symbol can break up the monotony of plain text with some much-needed color and character. It will also draw more eyes to your page, making your other content more likely to be seen. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A single symbol can tell users what they need to know about your interests and pursuits, freeing that space up for other purposes. Emojis are best used sparingly to highlight certain ideas. Too many of them can quickly become distracting. | Upload a photo of yourself. Include your name. Be concise. Use emojis. |
Two symbols called the en dash and the em dash resemble the hyphen but are used for different purposes. En dashes ("–") are slightly longer than a hyphen, while em dashes ("—") are even longer. In informal writing, you can usually get away with using hyphens and dashes interchangeably, but in formal contexts, you'll want to keep the uses of each distinct, as it can be considered a grammar error to do so. Following these general rules can help you keep your use of hyphens and dashes distinct. Below are a few of the situations in which you'll need to use dashes: Ranges of dates, numbers, times, and values (en dashes) Prefixes for words which don't usually have them (en dashes) Substituting for blank or missing content (em dashes) Abrupt sentence interruptions (em dashes) Punctuating a sentence with extra information (em dashes) En dashes are often used to express the idea that two or more words or numbers are connected by a range of values in between. For instance, in the sentence "We just delivered the Jan–Apr issue," the dash implies that the magazine is for January through April, not just January and April. Note that when using en dashes for ranges, you shouldn't put a space on either side of the dash. Here is an example of an en dash used to express a range:Would you please schedule me an appointment for 1:00–2:00 PM? In general cases, you shouldn't use any sort of punctuation mark for common prefixes like "pre-", "post-", "re-", and so on. However, when connecting this sort of prefix to a word like a proper noun, a complex phrase, or a word that would look awkward or cumbersome without some sort of separating mark, it's acceptable to use an en dash. Obviously, however, en dashes shouldn't be used for words like "preselect" or "postgame" where the meaning is already clear. Here are a few examples of en dashes used to attach prefixes:The professor's degree in the pre–Cold War history of Russia qualified him to teach his course on Czar Nicholas II. Post–Andy Kaufman, the comedy landscape just didn't seem as vivid. Em dashes can be used to abruptly break the flow of a sentence to convey related information, add commentary, and more. Em dashes used in this way can either come before the words inserted into the middle of the sentence or before and after them if the original sentence continues after the interruption. Unlike typical hyphen and dash usage, some grammatical resources allow you to separate em dashes from the rest of the sentence with spaces when used this way. Below are a few examples of em dashes used to interrupt sentences: Deborah — who was nineteen — still loved the swings at the local park. There's no need to lock the door — I'm coming out after you. Em dashes can also be used at the end of a sentence to show that the flow of words has abruptly ceased before the sentence would normally have ended. In this case, you shouldn't end the sentence with a period, question mark, or exclamation point as you normally would. This is an especially useful tool for written dialog, as it allows you to show when one character interrupts another by speaking over him. Here's an example of an em dash being used to show someone's speech being interrupted: Where are we going? The police are right --—" "Shh! They'll hear you." In some cases, when information is intentionally left out, it's acceptable to use one or more em dashes to substitute for the missing words or letters. Often, this is used in citations: some style guides call for three em dashes to be used in place of an author's name when it needs to be listed many times in a row. This can also be used to "censor" the names of people or places to keep them confidential. Here is an example of an em dash being used to substitute for missing information:The paranormal incident took place in the night sky just outside of the rural town of N——. | Know when to use a dash instead of a hyphen. Use en dashes to describe ranges. Use en dashes to attach prefixes to awkward words or phrases. Use em dashes to punctuate a sentence. Use em dashes to show when a sentence cuts off. Use em dashes to substitute for missing information. |
Tulle skirts are the height of feminine fashion, so why not go all the way with it? By choosing a top that is fitted, you will be balancing out the look and enhancing your feminine curves. Try pairing your tulle skirt with a soft, form-fitting scoop neck sweater or a delicate fitted blouse. Look for tops with feminine cuts as well. For example, you could choose a top that reveals a bit of your chest, shoulders, or back. Lace is another great way to intensify the femininity of your tulle skirt. Try wearing a tulle skirt with a form fitting lace top or a top that has lace details. For example, you can look for a tank top with lace around the neckline, a long sleeved top made entirely of lace material, or a blouse that has a wide strip of lace down the front. A masculine touch can make for an interesting pairing, and emphasize the contrast between your skirt and top. Try wearing your tulle skirt with a plaid flannel shirt or a plain white button down shirt to get this contrasting effect. Other ways to add a masculine touch to your tulle skirt look is to wear a denim shirt or a band t-shirt. Both of these tops will contrast with the feminine, fluffy skirt in a fun way. Pairing your tulle shirt with a simple top can tone down a tulle skirt for casual daytime activities, and make it easier to transition your look from day to night. Try wearing your tulle skirt with a plain white t-shirt, band t-shirt, or a solid tank top for a toned down daytime look. Carry a cardigan, shrug, or shawl that you can slip on later in the day to transition your tulle skirt look from day to night. Make your look more glamorous with some decadent jewelry, like a pearl necklace, so diamond (faux or real) studs, or some gold bangles. Tulle skirts are traditional ballerina attire, and you can play on this by pairing your tulle skirt with a bodysuit. Try wearing your tulle skirt with either a short or long sleeved white, pale pink, or black bodysuit. Tulle skirts are so versatile that they can be worn year round. You just need to pair them with the right kind of top to make it work. Try pairing your tulle skirt with a sweater in cold weather for a glamorous winter outfit. Different length coats and jackets pair well with tulle skirts as well. You can wear your tulle skirt with a short length jacket or a long coat. | Choose an ultra-feminine, fitted top. Wear a tulle skirt with a lace top. Pair a tulle skirt with a masculine top. Keep it simple. Wear a bodysuit to bring out your inner ballerina. Pull on a sweater to wear your tulle skirt in cold weather. |
Slip each book in a waterproof bag first. Secure the book in bubble wrap. If you are shipping multiple books, you may be able to package them together. Make sure the wrapping is tight so the book stays secure. The extra padding can prevent damage during handling. Consult with the company to find out what box sizes they allow. Make your boxes as small and flat as possible in order to save space and money. FedEx, for example, has a 10kg box for shipments up to 22 lbs. and a 25kg box for shipments up to 56 lbs. Seal the box with packing tape. Most companies will provide shipping material. If you bring your own, make sure the box or envelope is sturdy. Look over the package to make sure it looks secure and ready to go on its journey. Place it on a scale. Most post offices and shipping companies will do this for you and enter the weight into their system. An improperly-weighed box can incur charges that you or the recipient will have to pay later. Splitting up heavier packages may save you on shipping expenses. Calculate how much it would cost you to send two packages instead of one heavy one. For an M-bag, for instance, the bag shouldn't weigh more than 66 lbs (30 kg), including the sack. No matter how you ship the books, they need to be labeled. Shipping labels can be found online and printed. Many post offices also have them, and shipping companies will often put them on for you. Fill out one with your name and address in the upper left corner. Mark the center of the label with the recipient's name, address, city, and country. Write clearly and in capital letters. When shipping via M-bag, you’ll need to fill out another address label to place on the bag. All international shipping has to be documented. Post offices stock these forms and most shipping companies will complete the documentation for you. In the US, for example, you’ll probably need the #2976 form. In the UK, this may be the CN22 form. Fill out the form as accurately as possible. You will need to state what you are sending and possibly other details, like what the books are made of. These forms can be found online and filled out at home. Post offices and shipping companies also stock them. The post office or your local government can answer any questions you have. Sometimes, delivery costs more than expected. A country may charge a tax for the package, which can be a surprise to the person receiving it. Have the shipping company calculate the expense for you. It's up to you to work with the package recipient to decide how to split extra charges. | Wrap the book securely. Select your box or envelope size. Weigh the package. Label the box with the shipping and return address. Complete the customs form. Decide who pays import duties. |
If you have cowlicks or kinky hair, you should wet your hair to make styling easier. Sweep your hair to either side to see which you favor most. Using a comb or brush, neatly part to the side of your head. If your hair is wet, dry it following parting to set the part. Your bangs should now be swept to the side and indistinguishable from the rest of your hair. Grab your bangs and tease them upwards. By lifting them into place, you can create more volume and an elaborate style. Use hairspray or styling gel to ensure your bangs don't fall flat and revert to a less flattering look. Use short bobby pins to further stabilize your pompadour. A few well placed pins can help maintain this style for the duration of your day. Twisting your bangs in strands and pinning the ends to the sides or back of your head can hide a foul fringe beneath a classic style. Part your hair down the middle and take hair from one side to braid it with your bangs. Tie off the braided hair with an elastic and braid the other side in the same fashion. When finished, you can clip the braids out of your way or tie the two behind your head with another elastic. Short bobby pins are excellent for pinning down fly-aways and working with shorter hair. Your botched bangs might just be the thing to liberate you from comfortable, everyday styles. Consider a Mohawk or try to Style a Pixie Cut. Dark and luxurious colors can make it harder to distinguish a bad cut. | Try a deep side part. Create a clean part on your favored side. Shape a pompadour with long bangs. Twist and pin up short bangs. Braid your bangs. Try an extreme style or dye job. |
Answer the first call as you normally would answer the phone. As the next person calls, the person will pop up on your phone. Just accept the call and then press 5 to add the person to the call. Repeat the process of adding the next caller by answering the phone and pressing 5 until you've added everyone to the call. | Have the participants call your Google Voice number. Answer the first call. Add the next caller to the call. Continue adding callers until everyone is in the conference call. |
Instead of reacting defensively when someone attacks your point of view, take a moment to collect your thoughts. Determine what you want to say before you say it. Remember, you don't have to defend your point of view to anyone. Your views are equally right and important. Use “I” statements. This will help to diffuse a potentially bad situation. For example, “I am feeling attacked right now. I would appreciate it if I could have a moment to collect my thoughts.” Even if you are resentful because you feel like religion is often forced upon you, don't stoop to the same level. If “bullying” tactics don't work in convincing you that you should be religious, don't expect the reverse to work with others. If you are resentful towards religion, consider that much of your resentment probably stems from people attempting to force their beliefs on you. Think of how you’d like to be treated if the situation was reversed. Allow others the opportunity to speak. Otherwise, you’ll come across as aggressive, which will likely lead to conflict. Don't try to determine whose point of view is right, especially when dealing with something as deeply personal as religious belief. Attempting to resolve who is right and who is wrong will only prove futile. Focus on explaining what you believe and why in a calm, reasoned manner. If you’ve been going back and forth, put an end to the conversation, at least for the time being. You may want to say, “It seems like we’ve been going back and forth on this issue for awhile. I respect your opinion and I hope you can respect mine, but I think we should agree to disagree.” Don't bring up the subject again unless there is new information to cover. Remember, everyone, regardless of their beliefs, assumes they are right. You’re not going to convince someone otherwise in one conversation. Having a lively discussion with someone who hopes to convert you can help to clarify your thoughts and learn more about others' beliefs. Getting into a heated debate or outright argument with someone who is never going to budge, however, won't achieve anything positive. Give them an opportunity to speak. Once they have finished their thought, thank them for their time. Give a measured, calm response, or none at all if you so choose. If the person is a friend let them know you value their friendship, but feel uncomfortable by them trying to convert you. If they keep trying to convert you, you may need to reconsider the friendship. If the person shows up at your door, don't just slam it in their face. Let them say what they came to say, take any materials they offer you and thank them for their time. If things get too heated, simply walk away. There is no shame in leaving a conversation that isn't going anywhere. You can always choose to resume the discussion at another time if you choose, but you need not do so if you see no point in trying again. Let them know you’re ending the conversation. You can say “I am feeling disrespected right now and am going to take myself out of this situation.” Walk away and give yourself some time to cool down. If you think of another point you’d like to make, don't put yourself back into a bad situation. Send an email or ask if you can discuss the topic with the person at a later time. | Stay calm and don’t get defensive. Don't try to force your point of view on others. Agree to disagree. Don’t argue with someone trying to convert you to their religious beliefs. Walk away when a calm discussion is not possible. |
A big, dark, simple design is easiest to work with. Print in black and white or dark colors -- you need to see the pattern through the screen. It also has to fit inside your embroidery hoop. If you don't want to use your computer's imaging program, you can draw one yourself. Just make sure it's the right size, is dark enough, and won't transfer to your screen. Unscrew the hoop that opens it and pull your fabric taut across the base of the hoop. Replace the top and twist the screw back in. It doesn't matter if it's centered; you'll only be using the material within the circumference of the hoop. Sheer curtain material works well as your screen. Pick a fabric that's meshy and not quite translucent. The fabric should be directly touching the pattern. Use a pencil to trace your image; if you mess up, you can always go back and erase. Only trace an outline. Cover the outside of your pattern (where your tracing lines are) in a layer of glue. This should not be on your pattern; it should be surrounding it. This glue acts as a shield when you apply the paint -- if you go outside the lines, it won't show on the fabric; it'll just be left on the glue. The glue can go as crazy as it wants outside the pattern -- just make sure it doesn't go inside. When you're finished, wait for it to dry completely. 15 minutes should do the trick. The sheer fabric should be away from the material, separated by the width of the embroidery hoop. Smooth out the fabric underneath the screen to create an even pattern. If you have an ink squeegee, use it to apply your paint to the material. If you don't, use a sponge paintbrush and hold the screen firmly. Be careful that you don't incur any smudges when you lift it off! If it hasn't dried thoroughly, the paint may run. Give it a solid 15 minutes to dry completely. Iron your fabric, following the directions on the bottle of ink or paint you used. Wear away! | Print off your design on your computer. Place your sheer fabric material in an embroidery hoop. Place the hoop on top of the pattern and start tracing. Flip the hoop fabric side up. Position the screen in place. Pull off the screen and allow your material to dry. |
As the rhythm guitarist, you must be on time at all times. You are relied upon to keep the band cohesive, bridging the percussion and melody instruments. Always practice strumming with a metronome to ensure you're rock-solid and reliable in the rhythm section. The power chord is the beginner's bread and butter. They only require two fingers and are easily slid around the entire neck, making it possible to play a basic version of many songs the minute you learn the form. Power chords only use two or three strings, meaning they still sound fresh under distortion and effects. Power chords are powerful, rocking chords that sound at home in rock, punk, pop, blues and many other distorted genres. There's a perfectly good reason for this, but it is buried in music theory and not crucial to a basic understanding. The part that matters is that power chords aren't major or minor, they are "indifferent." This means they can fit under any type of music, in any genre. For example, you could use a C power chord (or a C5, in music theory) to back up either a C major or a C minor song. | Always use a metronome or practice with a percussionist to get perfect, unending rhythm. Use 2-3 string power chords to hammer out quick, simple rhythms. Play power chords as "5ths," meaning they fit in either major or minor key songs. |
It's the black square icon with a white music note inside. You’ll usually find on the home screen. It's at the bottom of the screen. You can browse by category or search by keyword using the search bar at the top of the screen. To hear a preview of the song, tap the play button on its thumbnail. This brings you to the recording screen. As long as you hold the button down, Tik Tok will continue recording. The video you just recorded is now saved as its own segment. To continue recording, press and hold the recording button again to create the next segment. Then you'll be given the chance to edit and post your video. | Open Tik Tok on your iPhone or iPad. Tap +. Click Pick a sound to select a song for the video. Tap Shoot with this sound. Tap and hold the record button. Lift your finger to pause the recording. Hit the checkmark icon when you're totally done recording. |
Dye your hair warm blonde or sport a wig. The higher quality of your dye or wig, the more convincing your cosplay as Elle will be. Curl the ends of your hair softly to achieve that feminine sweetness. Change your hairstyle frequently. Even if you're going to the grocery store, deck yourself out. You can layer on some accessories such as celebrity-inspired sunglasses or diva-esque jewelry. This is the chance for you to strut your stuff. If you wear another color, make sure it matches with the pink in your outfit. You can wear a fabulous pink pantsuit or a tailored pink blazer to look professional yet chic. Dress the dog in pink to match your outfit! You may be tempted to set your dog on a vegetarian diet, as Elle does, but under no circumstances should you do this. The verdict is still out on whether dogs are omnivores or carnivores, and there haven't been enough conclusive studies on whether or not a vegetarian diet is good for dogs. It's best to just feed your dog normal dog food and avoid the possible consequences of deviating from a vet-approved diet. Keep in mind that Elle is a vegetarian. She's also very physically fit, so it's a good idea to exercise regularly. Sign up for gym membership if you haven't. Never let anyone catch you unpolished when you're Elle. Make sure your make-up is enhancing you and your outfit. Do not overdo it. Look classy and fresh with natural eyeliner, a bit of eyeshadow, and some lipgloss or lipstick. You want to look groomed, not like you're a member of the cabaret. | Your hair must be blonde. Wear pink and dress up for any and every occasion. Get a cute toy dog, preferably a chihuahua (like Elle's). Stay on a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Wear make-up. |
Customers like shopping and being recognized or remembered for what they like. Even if another place has a better product, some customers are willing to shop at places they're treated better. Learn your customers names and greet them. Customers like to feel like they are important and something as simple as knowing their name or what specific product they like can make all the difference in how often they choose to return to your business. There are no "small" customers. Treat everyone who walks in the store as if they're about to drop a thousand bucks on your top shelf goods, then turn around and do it again. Then work on making that true. to repeat customers in order to make them feel like they are a value to your business. A rewards program or discount for regular customers can be an excellent way to retain customers. When customers come into your store, find some way to get them to sign up for a mailing list, to keep them aware of special sales, deals, and promotions, on a semi-regular basis. Customers are more likely to return if you give them a specific reason to come back. It's also good to advertise your social networking pages, asking customers to "like" or "friend" your page. This can be a great way of keeping in touch. One of the worst mistakes that a business can make is doing the opposite, and you can do a lot by striving to exceed people's expectations of what's to come. Don't make your product sound like something your customer can't do without if you know it's cheap and unreliable. You'll never retain a customer that way, even if you're friendly and your store is clean. If you know your tamales are better than any tamales in town, you don't have to say "Best tamales in town." Let them speak for themselves. Price them at a reasonable profit margin and sell them regularly for a discount to get the word out. If people know they can get a good deal and good quality, you'll be in business. It's increasingly common for employees to be at one or the other end of an extreme. In some stores, employees are all aloof, ignoring the customers completely and texting or talking among themselves. In other stores, employees leech onto the customers and refuse to leave them alone. Customers dislike both. Train your employees to be "on" at all times, but also with the ability to be genuine and learn to back off. Employees also need to be well groomed and present themselves in a clean, attractive way while they're at work. Maintain a dress code of some kind at your place of business, appropriate to your product or service. Abercrombie & Fitch recently came under fire for giving preference to thin, white employees. If you want to keep your customers coming back, represent all types of people in your workforce. One excellent and underutilized way to retain customers and attract new customers is to hook up with complementary business, or nearby business who offer a different service to a similar customer base, and cross promote. Put up flyers or ads for a vintage clothes store in your laundromat, or sell a local bakery's goods in your coffee shop, in exchange for them selling your coffee at theirs. While a crowd of people plugged into laptops may not seem like the most attractive customer base, an increase in online freelance work, especially in larger cities, means that a huge segment of the workforce is looking for a place to sit and use Wi-Fi. If you run a restaurant or other place where customers congregate, establishing a policy for Wi-Fi is a great way to bring customers back. One of the problems with Wi-Fi is that sometimes customers will buy one cheap thing and sit there for six hours, taking up a space that you could turn over to new customers. Come up with a timed policy about the Wi-Fi to make it work of you. | Form real relationships with your customers. Offer a special financial incentive for repeat business. Keep an email or SMS list. Under promise and over-deliver. Make sure your employees present themselves professionally. Cross-promote your business with complementary businesses. Provide free Wi-Fi. |
It's the app that has a blue icon with an orange and green circle on the front. It's a good idea to backup your drive, in case something goes wrong. It's in the sidebar to the left of the AOMEI Backupper app. This will create an image file you can use to recover your system. Step 1 is to select a disk you want to backup. Click the disk(s) you want to backup. The selected disks will be highlighted in green. Click "Add" at the bottom of the app window. By default, the image file will be saved to C: . If you wish to select a different destination, click "Step 2" and select a destination for the backup image. Once you have selected a disk to backup and a destination for the image file, click the orange button that says "Start Backup" in the lower-right corner of the AOMEI Backupper window. If something goes wrong during the cloning process, you can restore your system from this system image. Read Create and Use A System Image on PC to learn more about how to recover your disk using a system image. | Open AOMEI Backupper. Click Backup. Click Disk Backup. Click Step 1. Click the disk you want to backup and click Add. Select a destination for the image file (optional). Click Start Backup. |
It's a white "e" on a blue background. This icon is in the top-right corner of the Edge window. It's at the bottom of the pop-out menu. This option is below the "Clear browsing data" heading about halfway down the Settings menu. This is the option that will clear your Edge browser's cookies; you can uncheck every other box on this menu if you like. It's below the different types of data. Doing so will clear your browser's cookies. | Open Microsoft Edge. Click …. Click Settings. Click Choose what to clear. Make sure the "Cookies and saved website data" box is checked. Click Clear. |
Rabbit hunters need to be licensed with the state in which they're hunting. Usually, this can be done by applying online with the Department of Wildlife, or the Department of Fish and Game. In some areas, you might need to pass a hunting safety or a gun safety course or a quiz before being awarded a license to hunt rabbits. Update your license before every new hunting season to make sure that you're up-to-date and legal. In many areas, kids under the age of 14 are allowed to hunt without licensed. Find out the local guidelines in your area, if you're underage, and only hunt with adult supervision. Depending on where you live, harvesting rabbits may be limited to a particular season. Usually, rabbit season lasts from late fall and continues throughout the winter, though in some regions, like California, rabbits may be hunted year round. It's also good to figure out whether or not you're permitted to harvest rabbits in designated areas. Often, rabbit hunting is illegal in state or national parks, while in other areas certain areas are permissible for hunting. If you've got a spot in mind, make sure it's legal to hunt there at the time of year you're considering hunting. Usually, you’re not allowed to take more than six rabbits at a time. In some places, though, there's no limit on small game, including pheasant, rabbit, and other animals. Check the guidelines in your area to be sure. There's more than one kind of rabbit and not all should be hunted. Mexican Volcano Rabbits, for example, are extremely endangered and should never be harvested, though they look much like regular cottontail rabbits. It's important that you learn to identify the appropriate varieties of rabbit you'll be hunting, to keep your hunt legal and safe. Generally, these varieties of rabbits have extremely healthy populations, in the "least concern" category of wildlife preservation: White or cottontail rabbits are the most commonly hunted rabbits, and there are several varieties of regional cottontails that vary slightly in appearance. Desert cottontails, for example, have extremely large ears, while swamp rabbits have smaller, sharp faces that resemble rodents more so than rabbits. Unique to the cottontail, however, is it's brownish-black fur and distinctive cloud-white tail. If you see the tail, you can be confident it's a cottontail. Jackrabbits are distinctive for their thin ears that stick straight up. Black and white-tailed jackrabbits are common in desert regions and commonly hunted. They have long legs and grow to quite large sizes, making them ideal for hunting in some areas. Rabbits are commonly hunted with hunting rifles, shotguns, pistols, and even bow-and-arrow rigs. For many hunters, a .22 hunting rifles is perfectly effective for hunting rabbits, but it can be difficult for inexperienced hunters to make accurate shots with a .22. Rabbits are fast, making a smaller-gauge shotgun sometimes the best tool for the job. If you use a shotgun, don't go any heftier than a 20-gauge. Rabbits are small, meaning that a more powerful weapon constitutes overkill. Use shotshells with 6 or 7.5-size steel shot. If you’re planning on eating your rabbits, make certain that you remove the shot and only use steel, never lead. Historically, rabbits were most commonly hunted using baited traps that were used to injure the rabbit and keep it in one place to be harvest later. Nowadays, hunting rabbits with spring traps, or other varieties of snares is illegal in many areas. It's most common to hunt rabbits using firearms, not traps. Catching rabbits with live traps is perfectly legal on your own property. If you're going to catch a rabbit, use a live trap. | Get a hunting license. Wait until the appropriate season. Learn about bag limits in your area. Learn to identify the rabbits you’ll be hunting. Use a hunting rifle of the appropriate size and style. Find out whether or not hunting with snares is legal in your area. |
Despite its own smell, the acid in vinegar is one of the most potent smell-removing agents. Additionally, as it dries the smell of vinegar dissipates quickly. Make sure the dishwasher is empty when you attempt to clean it in this way. If you don't like the smell of vinegar, add a few drops of an essential oil to the vinegar. The vinegar will be blasted all over the interior of the dishwasher, and that is precisely the intention. The acids in the vinegar will help break down any residues that remain in the interior of your dishwasher. Baking soda is another well-known odor neutralizer, and following the vinegar shower with a rinse of baking soda has become a popular (and organically approved) solution to cleaning and smell-removal problems. This time the dishwasher should be run one of the shortest cycles available, and in order to dissolve all of the baking soda the water should be the hottest it can be. After this, the dishwasher should be clean and fresh smelling. | Place 1 cup (240 mL) of distilled white vinegar in the top rack of the dishwasher. Run the dishwasher for a full cycle. Sprinkle a cup of baking soda over the bottom of the dishwasher. Run an additional cycle. |
Whether you’re going gluten-free or not, this is one of the best ways to save money on food. By planning your menu for the week ahead, you’ll know exactly what you need—and don't need—to buy at the store. Use a mix of recipe books, online inspiration, requests from household members, and your own creativity to come up with a full plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for the week. Eating out is always pricier than cooking at home, and even more so when you need GF options. But you might schedule 1-2 “eating out” meals per week in your menu. If you’re going both gluten-free and vegan, you’ll have no problem here! And, even if you’re not, cutting out meat for part of the week will definitely cut down on your grocery bill. Meat products are often among the most expensive fresh food items at the grocery store. Compare the cost of ingredients for making a GF vegetarian chili versus one with beef in it, for example. GF foods like mushrooms, lentils, beans, and potatoes can be used as meat replacements in many dishes. Search online for recipe ideas. Instead of trying to avoid ending up with leftovers, view them as an opportunity to save some time and money. Use one night's leftovers in one of the following day's meals, and you’ll cut back on the amount you have to buy and any potential food wastage. For instance, Monday's roast chicken can become part of Tuesday's chicken enchiladas. Or, every 2-3 days, set aside a meal as just “leftovers” and plan on reheating whatever's remaining in the fridge. In-season produce nearly always costs less at the grocery store, so plan your menu accordingly. Buy and use more asparagus, peppers, squash, apples, and so on when they’re most abundant and affordable where you live. Look for farmer's markets and fruit stands in your area to get local, in-season produce. Once you’ve come up with your weekly menu, write down exactly what you need to get, including the amounts. Remind yourself and anyone shopping with you that your job is to buy exactly what's on the list and nothing more. Some grocers now offer online ordering and curbside pickup, which may make it easier for you to limit yourself to buying only what you need on your list. Don't grocery shop when you’re hungry. Otherwise, you’ll be more likely to impulse-buy things that aren't on your list. Once you get used to planning your meals in advance, consider moving on to cooking all your meals a week or even month ahead of time. There are many ways to do “batch cooking,” but it essentially means cooking lots of meals all at once and freezing them for future use. You may want to dedicate one afternoon a week, or perhaps even just one a month, to doing your batch cooking. Some people join batch cooking clubs with friends and neighbors and exchange some of their bulk cooking with each other. You might need to invest in a separate freezer if you become a dedicated batch cooker. | Create a full meal plan for the week. Build in 1-3 meatless days per week. Factor leftovers into your weekly menu. Prioritize seasonal fruits and veggies in your menu. Write a specific shopping list and don’t deviate from it. Cook meals in batches and freeze them weekly or monthly. |
Record a short video of yourself talking to your husband. You can tell him a story, share old memories, or just remind him how much you love him. If you have kids, record them saying nice things about their dad or telling stories as well. Coupon books are classic presents that your husband will be able to use for the rest of the year. You can create coupons for activities, chores you’ll complete for him, or other special perks. Put expiration dates on the coupons, or allow them to be used whenever your husband wants. Your coupons could be for things like 1 home-cooked meal, a nap without interruptions, or 1 outdoor adventure. For more suggestions, go online and research coupon book ideas. For a sentimental keepsake, ask your husband's friends and family members to write him a letter for his birthday. The letter can be full of funny jokes, memories they’ve shared, or even a list of their favorite things about your husband. Gather all of the letters together and make them into a book. Give your husband a morning gift by serving him breakfast in bed. If you already have the ingredients to make eggs, toast, pancakes, or any other breakfast food, whip them up in the kitchen, put them on a nice plate or tray, and surprise your husband as he's waking up. Look through old photographs and find some that he might like to look back on. Nostalgic presents are always appreciated, and you can even put the pictures in an old frame or create one yourself. Create a game for your husband by thinking of trivia facts about your family members or friends. They can be simple questions like “During which month was your aunt born?” or trickier questions such as “What's your best friend's favorite movie?” Write the questions down on notecards and keep them together with a rubber band or binder clip. Write down the answers on the opposite side of each notecard. If your husband loves music, make him his own personal playlist. The playlist can be full of his favorite songs, or songs that are important, funny, or nostalgic for the both of you. Download the playlist onto his computer, iPod, or phone, or burn it onto a CD. Cut up strips of paper and write a note on each one. They could be memories the two of you share, jokes, the dates of special events, or characteristics of your husband that you love. If you have children, let them come up with notes for their dad as well. After each slip of paper has writing on it, fold them up and put them in a jar. For a final touch, decorate the jar to say "Happy birthday" or another festive message. | Create a video for your husband. Make a coupon book with coupons your husband would like. Have your husband’s friends and family write him a letter. Serve your husband breakfast in bed. Find old photographs and give them to your husband. Invent a family trivia game. Create a personalized playlist for your husband. Write special notes for your husband and put them in a jar. |
Everyone likes receiving compliments, especially when they've obviously gone out of their way to dress up and look good, but that shouldn't be the main topic of conversation. Give the girl you'd like to date a chance to be more than the cute dress and heels she's wearing. Especially avoid making sexual comments about a girl's appearance when you're trying to date her. Stick to tasteful comments about her clothes, hair, or smile. Avoid pick up lines, because they don't sound sincere. When you're talking to a girl, say something you actually mean. When she responds, don't just pretend to listen, really listen, and try to move the conversation to a place that feels “real.” Of course, the conversation should be appropriate for the setting. If you're in a noisy bar, the girl you're chatting up might not be in the mood to talk about personal or philosophical subjects. Still, it should be possible to say something meaningful about the music, the crowd, or the feel of the evening that shows her you're enjoying the moment with her. When you've just met a girl and you want to ask her on a date, it's very important that she feels comfortable being herself with you. Enjoy her quirks and unique qualities, and try not to be judgmental. If you say something critical, even in jest, it could come off the wrong way and make her close up. Ask a lot of questions and follow up with comments that let her know you're listening and care about what she's saying. Joke around to keep things fun, but avoid making fun of the girl, her friends, her family, or anything else that hurt her feelings this early in the game. | Don't dwell too much on a girl's appearance. Be a sincere conversationalist. Let her get comfortable. |
It's imperative that you talk to your subject in a way that calms and relaxes him or her . Practice speaking slowly, with some rhythm and melody and no harsh or discordant tones. Use this as an opportunity to practice your script; if you struggle with what you want to say during induction it will break the subject's focus. You also should not sound like you’re reading off a script. Practice will help you sound natural. You will want to make sure that he or she is relaxed. Inform him or her that you might touch him or her lightly, so that he or she is not surprised in a way that would cause him or her to break focus. If your subject is wearing a skirt, give her a blanket to put over her legs so that she does not need to worry about the way she positions herself. Similarly, tell your subject that is okay if he or she coughs or moves. If he or she is struggling to suppress a biological function, it will likely break his focus. Similarly, tell him or her to keep his or her legs uncrossed, otherwise he or she might get caught up by repositioning his or her legs. If he or she is wearing glasses, have him or her remove them. A distinct sense of fear will prevent him from falling into hypnosis. You want to let him know what you will not be able to manipulate them and that he will not be endangered by the hypnosis. Simply indicate "This is a perfectly safe procedure. You will enter into a state of increased relaxation and focus, but you will be in control the entire time." Always begin by asking if he r she is ready to be hypnotized. Establishing consent is important for ensuring that he or she is mentally ready and should calm him or her as well. A simple, "Do you agree to be hypnotized?" should be sufficient Hypnotic subjects need to be willing to engage in the procedure and psychologically susceptible. Studies have shown that approximately 80% of subjects are moderately susceptible, 10% are highly susceptible, and another 10% have low susceptibility. Susceptibility is positively correlated to how well the subject is prone to fantasy and empathy. His or her ability to focus while, for example, reading, also correlates to susceptibility. It is often thought that hypnosis is easier in a relaxing environment with few external sounds or distractions. While this sort of hypnosis certainly won't hurt, some studies indicate that hypnosis is equally as easy to reach in disturbing settings | Practice speaking in a soothing tone. Prepare your subject mentally and physically. Tell your subject that he or she has nothing to worry about. Ask for permission. Beware that not all people respond the same way. |
Take your friend aside and tell them that you need to talk about something that is important to you. Explain how it made you feel to see or hear others talking about you. If it feels like your friend isn't listening, try to stay calm. You won't make any headway if you start fighting during your talk. Only confront your friend if you are certain they have been talking about you—don't just go on someone else's word. It's no fun to be falsely accused, and you may lose a friend if they haven't done anything wrong. Avoid getting into a back-and-forth. Try to keep the conversation focused on the fact that gossiping is hurtful and wrong. Your friend may feel defensive or have reasons that they think justify gossiping, but there is no excuse. Be firm about the fact that you do not like participating in gossip or hearing it about yourself. Tell them that they hurt your feelings and that you're concerned about the friendship. For example, perhaps you told your friend something private about your family, and they shared it with others. Say something like, “As your friend, I want to be able to vent to you about my family and trust that you’ll keep it between us. Just because I tell you something doesn't give you the right to tell other people about it.” If you're really hurt by being gossiped about, you may want some space, or a genuine apology. Be honest and tell your friend what (if anything) they can do to regain your trust. Let them know that you value honesty and loyalty in a friend. Make it clear that if they can't uphold these values, you won't be able to continue the friendship. Be specific about what you expect from them. For example, say, “If I share something personal with you, I expect you to keep that between you and me. If other people want to know something about me, they can ask me themselves. I’ll do the same for you.” | Find a private place to talk. Express your concerns. Tell your friend what you need from them. |
Apply a volumizing styling mousse to damp hair first. Next, blow dry your hair while running a round brush under it. Be sure to comb your bangs over your face to get his trademark look. Use your fingers and hairdryer to dry your hair upwards. While your hair is still damp, run a round brush through your hair. When you reach your bangs, roll the brush backwards so that they stick up, then finish blow-drying your hair. Place a quarter-sized amount of hair wax in your hands and then rub it between your palms. Grab pieces of hair with your hands and pull them upwards and/or forwards to create the style you want. Use a comb as needed to brush your bangs up and back. You can use a little but of styling wax to set his other styles, such as his shaggy swoop cut. and bleach your hair if you want the 2018 cut. Get your hair wet, then blow-dry it straight using a directional nozzle attachment. Be sure to comb your hair forward as your dry it. Finish off by straightening your hair, then combing it off to the side. Never straighten your hair while it is wet. Blow dry it first, then apply a good heat protectant. You don't have to bleach your hair if you don't want to. Regardless of which style you chose, you should use a lightweight hairspray to avoid weighing your hair down. If you styled his quiff, then a strong-hold hairspray will also work. | Blow-dry your hair downwards with a round brush to style his shaggy swoop. Blow-dry your hair upwards with a round brush to get his trademark quiff. Use wax or pomade to sculpt your quiff. Straighten Set your style with hairspray, if desired. |
This individual manages all aspects of the Family Profile account. This level of overview is ideal for parents, but perhaps a little overwhelming for kids. The Family Organizer will: Create the Family Profile Invite up to nine people (friends or family members) to join the account Select a payment method for the account Receive the bill and a receipt for each ride Be able to view every trip taken by a member on every family member's phone. The Family Profile is only available on the most recent version of the Uber app. for every member of your Family Profile. In order to receive an invitation from the Family Organizer, the individual must first have a valid Uber account. | Select a Family Organizer. Install the latest Uber app Create an Uber account |
Make eye contact during conversation and otherwise give your full attention to the person you are speaking with. Keep your phone out of sight, square your body towards the person you are listening to, and indicate that you are listening with nonverbal cues like nodding. When you receive positive comments, you get an immediate oxytocin boost. In fact, any sentiments associated with giving or receiving love and admiration will increase your oxytocin levels. Meanwhile, people tend to exchange positive sentiments with those who feel favorably about them. Get in the habit of saying positive things to other people when they come to mind. Not only will you give them an oxytocin boost, you'll make them feel more comfortable speaking affectionately towards you as well. People are increasingly using online tools such as social media websites to interact with one another. While it's important to balance online interaction with face-to-face interaction, you can get a boost in oxytocin by exchanging pleasantries online. Next time you get on Facebook, for instance, make a point of liking at least 10 posts and make a handful of positive, friendly comments on friends' posts. Eating with another person is a proven way to bond. It can also calm you down and provide the opportunity for conversation. Ideally, invite someone to join you for lunch or dinner and offer to cover the tab. Giving and receiving also boost oxytocin levels. | Practice active listening. Give compliments and encouragement. Engage positively with others online. Eat with other people. |
Both your school and local community can be a wealth of untapped help. Just make sure to get permission before posting the flyers. Give specific examples of some of the items needed to move forward with the set design for the production. This will make people think about specific items they might have to donate or lend rather than them having to think and come up with their own. If your school has a newsletter that is mailed or emailed out to parents, ask if the newsletter could include your flyer. Consider including the flyer on other social media sites as well. If you and your theater crew have the time, consider hosting a fundraiser or a bake sale to raise additional funds. This is something that should be done a few months in advance of the production as it can help spread the word early that the production is in need of help. Your school may have a roomful of old tables, desks, and chairs that are not currently being used in a classroom. These items will be simple furnishings to use for set pieces. If that standard plastic or metal chair does not fit the decor for the scene, try covering it with a large piece of extra fabric or a blanket to create a stylish covering. A lot of different school club activities and sporting events bring in people from the community. Setting up a small table with a donations jar and information about the upcoming play will raise funds for the production, and spread local awareness about the event. Just make sure to get the necessary permission from your school to do this. Make sure to also have flyers to hand out to people at the event. If the flyer lists specific items you need for the production, you may even get some people interested in lending furniture or clothing to the production. | Post flyers around the school and town requesting donations. Plan a fundraiser or a bake sale. Ask an authority figure at your school if you could borrow unused items. Set up a donation stand at school or sporting events. |
The original "zester" looks like a small claw with tin teeth or sharp holes. This creates thin strips of peel for garnishing drinks. When a recipe calls for zest, it means finely minced or grated peel instead. You can use this tool, but you'll need to chop the peel finely afterward. A traditional lemon twist is actually easier to make with a vegetable peeler, as described below. Scrub the lemon surface with hot, soapy water. Use an untreated, unwaxed lemon if you can. The wax is usually harmless (and regulated in the US and EU), but it can affect the taste of the drink. Press the teeth of the zester against the skin and drag it across the lemon. For decorative, extra long strips, rotate the lemon as you go. | Use a traditional zester for spiral cocktail garnishes. Wash the lemon. Run the zester across the lemon in long strips. |
There are a couple of ways to do this, but the most obvious way is to use dialogue tags accurately. The reader can't get confused if your sentence clearly indicates that Evgeny is speaking, not Laura. When you have a long dialogue that's clearly being held between only two people, you can choose to leave out the dialogue tags entirely. In this case, you would rely on your paragraph breaks and indentations to let the reader know which character is speaking. You should leave out the dialogue tags when more than two characters are speaking only if you intend for the reader to be potentially confused about who is speaking. For example, if four characters are arguing with one another, you may want the reader to get the sense that they’re just hearing snatches of argument without being able to tell who's speaking. The confusion of leaving out dialogue tags could help accomplish this. Your instinct might be to spice up your story using as many variations of "she said" and "he said" as possible, but tags such as "she groused" or "he denounced" actually distract from what your characters are saying. "He said" and "she said" are so common that they tend to become essentially invisible to readers. Instead of starting every dialogue sentence with “Evgeny said,” “Laura said,” or “Sujata said,” try placing some dialogue tags at the end of sentences. Place dialogue tags in the middle of a sentence, interrupting the sentence, to change the pacing of your sentence. Because you have to use two commas to set the dialogue tag apart (see Step 3 in the previous section), your sentence will have two pauses in the middle of the spoken sentence: “And how exactly,” Laura muttered under her breath, “do you plan on accomplishing that?” Whereas proper nouns name specific places, things, and people and are always capitalized, pronouns are uncapitalized words that stand in for full nouns, including proper nouns. To avoid the repetition of your characters’ names, substitute the appropriate pronouns from time to time. Some examples of pronouns include I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, and so on. Pronouns must always agree with the number and gender of the nouns they’re referring to. For example, the only appropriate pronouns to replace “Laura” are singular, feminine ones: she, her, hers, herself. The only appropriate pronouns to replace “Laura and Evgeny” are plural, gender neutral ones (because English loses gender when pluralized): they, their, theirs, themselves, them. Dialogue beats are brief moments of action that interrupt a sequence of dialogue. They can be good ways to show what a character is doing at the same time as telling what they're saying, and can provide a nice action boost to a scene. For example: "Hand me that screwdriver," Sujata grinned and wiped her grease-covered hands on her jeans, "I bet I can fix this thing." The biggest problem with dialogue is often that it doesn't sound believable. You talk perfectly normally every day of your life, so trust your own voice! Imagine how your character is feeling and what they want to say. Say it out loud in your own words. That's your starting point. Don't try to use big fancy words that nobody uses in normal conversation; use a voice you’d hear in everyday life. Read the dialogue back to yourself and see if it feels normal. Using dialogue to provide exposition not only creates dull dialogue, it also often results in speeches that are so long that they're likely to lose the reader's attention. If you need to communicate details about plot or backstory, try to show them through narration, not dialogue. | Make sure the reader knows who is speaking. Avoid using over-fancy dialogue tags. Vary the placement of your dialogue tags. Substitute pronouns for proper nouns. Use dialogue beats to mix up your formatting. Use believable language. Avoid info-dumping in dialogue. |
Follow the mixing instructions that came with the grout. Don't use more water than the manufacturer recommends or the grout may not work properly. A grout float is a thick rubber pad with a handle on it that's available at most home improvement stores. Scoop some of the grout mixture out of the bucket using the padded part of the grout float. Press the mixture down into the gap you’re repairing until it's completely filled. Don't worry if grout gets on the surrounding tiles. You’ll be able to clean it off later. Hold the float so it's at a 45-degree angle with the floor. Slowly drag the edge of the float over the gap you filled to scrape up the excess grout and make the grout flush with the rest of the floor. After 20-30 minutes, the grout should feel firm to the touch. Refer to the instructions that came with the grout for specific drying instructions. Wet the sponge and squeeze out all the excess water before you use it. Don't use a soaking wet sponge or you could damage the new grout. Press down lightly as you wipe the sponge over the new grout and any nearby tiles that got grout on them. | Mix the grout powder with water in a large bucket. Use a grout float to fill the gap with the grout mixture. Wipe away the excess grout with the edge of the grout float. Let the grout dry for around 20-30 minutes. Clean off the surrounding tiles with a damp sponge. |
You should have at least one substantial paragraph devoted to the specific topics that interest you. Describe the contemporary theories, books, scholars, or topics that excite and inspire you. You can pose interests as a question. This makes your writing engaging, and shows your ability to formulate research questions. For instance, you might write something like “the question I keep turning to in my research is: How did gender-based concerns shape the epistolary novel and related genres in eighteenth-century France?” Let the details speak in your statement. This will excite the admissions committee, and make your personal statement stand apart from boring, stale, and vague essays. For instance, write something more than “I gained significant experience as an intern in a chemical engineering lab that I will apply to my graduate study.” Instead, try something like “While interning at the UC Berkeley Chemical Engineering Lab, I discovered a new method for crystallizing citric acid. In my article published in the New England Journal of Chemistry, I explained how this can potentially transform the industrial production of this compound. I intend to pursue research on these applications during my graduate study.” Don't be afraid to use the technical lingo of your field. Remember you are writing to your peers who want to know you are knowledgeable. A statement of purpose is no time to be modest. Don't boast, but be forward about your accomplishments. Remember you want to impress admissions committees! This means don't settle for something like “As an undergraduate, I excelled academically.” Instead, show specific evidence of your accomplishments: “A $2000 grant from the Louisiana Historical Society to fund my research on material culture in Antebellum African American daily life. The senior thesis I wrote reporting my findings earned the LSU Library Undergraduate Research Award.” If there are specific professors you want to work with in graduate school, mention them in your statement of purpose. This will need to be tailored to each individual school you apply to. For instance, you could say something like “I’m interested in taking one of Professor Mueller's courses on contemporary theories of the novel,” or “As a student in your program, I would further my research by participating in Dr. Cortez’ genomics lab group.” If you don't yet have anyone specific in mind, that's ok. Instead, you can mention the department's or university's strengths and how you would benefit from them: “As a practicing translator, I would enthusiastically contribute to UD's Center for Intercultural Communications.” Be honest in talking about your interests, and don't feel as though you can only discuss working with big names. Keep in mind that sometimes the most famous professors in a department might not work with many graduate students. It's perfectly fine if you’ve taken some time off between your undergraduate years and entering graduate school, but you should briefly address this. Likewise, having an academic setback (like a failing grade one semester or a lowish test score), won't get you automatically rejected if your application is otherwise strong--but you should explain yourself. For instance, you might say “After completing my undergraduate degree, I spent two years as an assistant to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, an experience that will inform my graduate studies in public administration.” If you have an academic issue to address, try something like “After selecting my senior research topic, my sense of focus was heightened. My GPA increased significantly, and I received a High Pass on my senior thesis.” Most statements of purpose are about 500 to 1000 words (1-2 pages). If the length is not specifically stated, keep them within this range. Make your statement too short, and admissions committees will be underwhelmed. Make it too long, and they’ll be annoyed. If the application specifically asks you to write a statement that is less than 500 words or more than 1000, however, follow the directions. | Wow them with your knowledge of the field. Focus on showing, not telling. Toot your own horn. Name who you want to work with. Explain any gaps or academic issues. Be concise. |
Whenever you have a strong emotion, record it in your journal. Write what you are feeling, what triggered that feeling, and what you're going to do about that feeling. Use your journal as a way to process feelings in the moment. If you feel overwhelmed, you might be able to release some of the tension by simply setting your thoughts down on paper. Write about what you did and how you did it. Write about what you thought and what you felt. Question what you did, and answer your own questions. Focus on the logical progression of your thought processes, and try to better understand yourself. Write about what you feel that you could or should have done; write about what you feel about what you chose to do; write about who you are; and write about what you want. Try to define your goals for the future, whether they are personal, professional, or otherwise. Record your thoughts about your most recent session, and take note of anything interesting that you learned. Experiment with journaling during your sessions, directly after your sessions, and later on when you reflect upon your experience. Set personal goals with your therapist, and use your journal to track them. Some therapists are actually trained in journal therapy. If you'd like to explore journal therapy with an intentional and professional guiding hand, consider finding a licensed journal therapist in your area. If you feel that you can best express a thought by drawing it out, do not hesitate to do so. Use color! Paint, marker, crayon. Consider pasting photos, clippings, flowers, and other ephemera into your journal – anything that feels meaningful. Try to incorporate scrapbooking. If your therapist gives you any worksheets or print outs of useful info, stick them in your journal! Use your journal as a scrapbook of self help techniques. Create lists of things that make you happy and triggers you should avoid. Consider drawing "mind maps" to connect your ideas. Draw lines, arrows, or webs between related ideas. Find the themes that arc across your troubles, and try to identify the various ways in which they manifest. Later on, it can be easy to forget why you wrote or drew something. Push deeper, and try to flesh out your thoughts as thoroughly as possible. The more fully you examine your worries, the better you'll be able to understand them. The better you understand your worries, the more easily you'll be able to overcome them. Look for journal prompts on the Internet, ask a friend or a therapist for ideas, or try to come up with a few solid themes that you want to explore. Having a different question or journal prompt to answer each day can be a great way to keep up with writing. When you write to a prompt, you may feel more like you're writing to someone instead of just writing for yourself, and you may feel accountable to the journal structure. Consider these questions and more: Are you proud of who you are? How would you like to be remembered? What is a personality trait that you admire or seek in others – and why? Think about something you feel obligated to do, daily or regularly. Why do you feel obligated? What is the best advice that anyone's ever given you? Journaling can simulate the feeling of pouring out your feelings to a close, trustworthy friend. Try to address your journal as though it's a close friend who anticipates each new entry; imagine that it is eager to learn of your progress through life, and that it cares about your emotional well being. The feeling of a one-on-one "relationship" can tap into the therapeutic effect of sharing experiences. Compare the things you have written recently with the things you wrote six months ago. Look for patterns, and try to chart your personal development. It may be difficult to go through the negative emotions again, but you will know you are progressing when you can remember these feelings without feeling swept away by them. | Journal what you feel. Evaluate your actions, your thoughts, and your emotions. Journal in conjunction with your therapy sessions. Don't be afraid to get creative. Go into detail. Give yourself writing prompts to stimulate your self-inspection. Think of your journal like a friend. Read through your journal regularly. |
. Be casual about it. If you feel comfortable being low-key about it, just take out your phone and start texting, then casually ask, "Hey, [their name], what's your number?" It helps to have a specific reason for asking: arranging a study group, for instance, or to coordinate for a party. If the person happily gives you their number, it doesn't necessarily mean that he/she likes you in a more-than-platonic way – but it does indicate that he/she is comfortable enough with you to open up a new means of communication. Do not ask someone else for your crush's phone number. If you're going to do this, be straightforward and ask in person. Take notice when this person asks for your number, or gives you his/her number without you having to ask. These forward moves might mean that he/she likes you. Take this as an invitation to text the person. Add this person as a friend on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, or another social network. Message them over text, if you have their number. Start with something simple: ask about the homework, if you need a non-forward opener, or just say, "Hey! How are you doing?" Bear in mind that this will feel much more natural for both of you if you already talk to this person a lot in person. . If you are reasonably sure that this person likes you, ask him/her out on a one-on-one date. Invite the person to a movie, to a concert, or just for a walk to the park. Be calm and confident, and try to act natural. Make sure that you have a specific day, event, or plan in mind when you ask. Avoid vaguely asking someone "out." All "going out" really means is that you and another person are going a lot of places together, and making a bunch of specific plans. If the person turns you down, try to keep it in perspective. There are many fish in the sea, as the saying goes, and it is not always worth your time to persistently woo someone who simply doesn't like you. Consider whether the person might have declined your invitation for some other reason: perhaps he/she is not allowed to date, or didn't believe that you were being genuine. | Ask for their number Talk to them outside of school. Ask them out |
Mouth and tongue injuries occur often in children, who will need to be reassured. Cutting the tongue can be a painful and frightening experience, so help whoever is injured to relax. Keeping both yourself and the injured calm will help as you treat the injury. Before touching or helping anyone with a cut, you should wash your hands to reduce the chances of infection. You may also want to use medical gloves when aiding the victim, as blood can carry diseases. By sitting up straight and tipping the mouth and head forward, blood can flow out of the mouth, rather than down the throat. Swallowing blood can cause vomiting, and sitting up with the head tilted forward will help prevent this. A cut to the tongue will likely produce a lot of bleeding; however, it is the depth and size of the injury you will examine. If the cut itself is shallow, you can proceed with home treatment. If the wound is deep or longer than ½ an inch, your should seek medical attention. If something has punctured your tongue, it may require professional care. If you suspect foreign material has become lodged in the wound, you need to see a doctor. Use gauze or a clean cloth to apply steady pressure to the injury for about fifteen minutes. This will help stop the flow of blood. If you notice blood has soaked through the cloth or gauze, apply more, without removing the original piece. Wrap an ice cube in a clean, thin, cloth. This will be held against the wounded area to reduce blood flow and prevent pain and swelling. Hold the ice bundle directly on the wound for no more than three minutes at a time. This can be done up to ten times a day. You may also simply suck on an ice cube or hold one in your mouth. To make the application of ice more enjoyable, you can try using a popsicle. Apply ice only on the first day of the injury. Make sure both your hands and the cloth are clean. The day after the injury is sustained, you should begin rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water solution. This can be done up to six times a day. Rinsing your mouth helps keep the wound clean. If your teeth have not been injured as well, you may continue regular dental hygiene, such as brushing your teeth. Make sure there were no injuries to your teeth before continuing any brushing or flossing. Do not brush or floss injured or broken teeth. If you have also suffered a dental injury, see a dentist as soon as you can. As the injury heals, you should monitor its progress. Look for any signs that it may not be healing correctly or if another issue is arising. Seek medical attention if you notice any of the following signs: If blood flow doesn't stop after ten minutes. If you develop a fever. If the wound is excessively painful. If you notice pus coming from the wound. Chances are that a cut tongue will be sore and sensitive. For a few days after the tongue is cut, you may want to change what foods your eating. This can help reduce discomfort and prevent possibly injuring your tongue further. Avoid eating foods that are hard. Opt for soft foods instead. Try to avoid foods that are extremely hot or cold. Most cuts to the tongue should heal without trouble. After first aid and general care has been given, the final step is to simply wait for the injury to heal. Exactly how long the time it takes to heal will depend on how severe the injury is. | Calm the injured person down. Clean and protect your hands. Help the victim to sit up. Assess the cut. Apply pressure. Prepare ice for the injury. Rinse your mouth. Continue normal dental care. Monitor your injury. Change what you eat. Wait for the wound to heal. |
Make sure the ramp and the other components are as straight as you can get them before you screw them together. To start, place the 48 in (120 cm)-long supports to the left and right of the ramp. They should lay flat on your work surface and be level with the ramp. Check the ramp to make sure its edges are flush with the edges of the supporting structures. The side supports should be the same thickness as the ramp. Measure about 2 in (5.1 cm) from the ends of the supports and mark these spots in pencil. These spots should be in the middle of boards, even with the plywood ramp. Then, drill through each spot with a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) drill bit. Finish by screwing the screws through the side of the supports and into the plywood ramp. Clamp the boards in place first to ensure they don't slip out of alignment. Then, pre-drill the holes prevent cracking or splintering in the wood. To stabilize longer ramps, consider positioning additional screws along the supports. Use them to secure the ramp to the supports Set the side borders against the supports, then measure about every 12.5 in (32 cm) along their center. Mark each spot in pencil to indicate where you need to drill. Using a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) bit, drill into each spot, then place the screws to secure the wood together. Depending on the length of your ramp, you may need to adjust the positioning of the screws. Try to keep them at an even distance from one another and the ends of the ramp. Position the ramp on top of the base, aligning the sides with the tops of the legs. Measure about 3 in (7.6 cm) down from the top of each leg and drill a hole through it using a 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) drill bit. Screw the bolts into position, then slide 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) washers or locking nuts on the ends of each of them for additional stability. You will need to use an adjustable wrench to tighten the washers or locking nuts on the bolts. Make sure the legs are straight vertically and that the ramp is at the slope you need it to be. If the ramp looks crooked, undo the bolts and reposition the components as needed. You have successfully constructed your ramp, so take some quick precautions to prevent your dog from getting splinters when they use it. The cut edges in particular may look a little sharp or jagged. Using sandpaper or a sanding block, lightly rub down these areas. As long as you press down lightly on the wood, the sandpaper shouldn't cause any scratches. You can test the wood's smoothness by touching it with your finger. If you notice any rough parts, keep sanding them until they feel smooth. Find a scrap piece of carpeting, then use a utility knife or carpet cutter to cut a portion the same size as your ramp. Lay the carpeting over the ramp. To secure the carpeting, staple the top and bottom ends directly to the ramp with a staple gun. You can purchase new carpeting or repurpose old scraps. Try looking at a local thrift shops or carpeting outlets for fabrics on clearance. Carpeting is soft on paws and adds aesthetic to your ramp. This is a great opportunity to get creative. Choose colors or patterns that match your room! For outdoor ramps, make sure you get something water-resistant. | Lay the plywood ramp between the side supports. Fasten the side supports with 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) construction screws. Attach the side borders with 2 in (5.1 cm) construction screws. Secure the legs to the ramp with 1⁄4 in (0.64 cm) carriage bolts. Sand the ramp with 180-grit sandpaper to remove any rough edges. Decorate the ramp with carpeting to make it softer. |
Just to be safe, wash your contaminated items on their own without any uncontaminated clothes. The laundry cycle should remove the oil from your clothing, but you won't want to risk contaminating other items. Traces of oil could remain in the leftover water that didn't drain. Further, agitation is necessary to remove the oil from your clothing, and extra clothes will result in less agitation. Lots of hot water, agitation, and plenty of washing time are all it takes to remove urushiol from clothing. It might seem wasteful to wash just a few items on the highest load and time settings, but using these settings is essential. Urushiol isn't very water soluble, so it’ll take lots of water and detergent to get rid of it. In addition, a long wash cycle will help prevent residue from redepositing on your clothing and washing machine's interior. Because of urushiol's low solubility, you’ll need as much detergent as possible to get it out of your clothes. Use an entire capful or scoop of detergent, or pour it into your washer's detergent drawer compartment to the max fill line. While any laundry detergent should do the trick, a degreaser detergent is the best option. If necessary, divide your clothes into multiple loads so each load only fills your washer halfway at most. If you completely fill your washing machine with clothes, there won't be enough room for the agitation necessary to remove the oil from your clothes. If you used a long washing cycle, you’ve most likely eliminated all of the oil. However, there's a chance that traces of the oil might be left in the water in the machine that didn't drain after the wash cycle, and you don't want to take any chances of getting it on your skin. Once you’ve transferred the clothes, run the empty washer for one cycle on the hottest setting to ensure you’ve removed any residual oil. Feel free to air dry your clothes if you prefer. The washing machine does the dirty work; a machine dryer doesn't play any part in getting rid of the oil. A high efficiency washing machine automatically senses load size and uses less water, so it might not get out all of the oil in your clothes. To stay on the safe side, pre-treat your clothes with a store-bought urushiol removal product, such as Tecnu or Zanfel, then machine wash them twice. While wearing gloves, apply the product to your clothes when they're dry. After washing them, run the empty washer on a hot self-cleaning cycle. | Don’t wash contaminated clothing with uncontaminated items. Use the hottest water, largest load, and longest cycle settings. Use a full scoop of laundry detergent. Avoid filling up the washing machine with clothing. Wear gloves when you transfer clothes to the dryer. Use a commercial product if you have a high efficiency washer. |
About once a month, adjust the bypass valve in to temporarily cut off the softener from your water supply. (The bypass valve is usually a rod you push in to block water flow.) Twist the intake and outtake valves to the off position, then back to their original position. Return the bypass valve to its old position. This keeps the valves in good working condition. If a valve leaks or drips, disassemble it and replace any damaged washers or seals. Once every few months, pour water softener cleaner into the brine tank, following label instructions. Manually start a regenerating process (or pour in the cleaner right before a scheduled regeneration). This helps keep the resin efficient and functional. If your water has high iron levels or other issues that interfere with your softener, use a high-strength product, or buy an attachment that automatically adds a small amount of cleaner each time the system regenerates. The nozzle and venturi valve between the tanks creates the suction that pulls water in to regenerate the system. Disassemble and clean these parts about twice a year, or whenever the brine tank gets clogged. Follow the exact instructions in your manual. Failing to relieve water pressure before disassembling the valve could damage parts or cause injury. If you have tried everything above and your water is still hard, go through this checklist: Double check that the bypass valve is open, the regeneration timer is set, and that there are no kinks in the hoses. Address any recent water pressure issues. If your household's water use has increased or your water has become harder, set the timer to regenerate more often. If the computer display is not working, check that the circuit is powered and all wires and fuses are intact. If all else fails, have a plumber investigate your resin tank. Your manual may provide instructions for how to check it yourself, but attempt it only if you are comfortable working with plumbing and electricity. | Exercise the valves. Flush with water softener cleaner. Clean the valve between the brine tank and resin tank. Troubleshoot a broken machine. |
If you are not sure if what you are experiencing is emotional abuse, then take a moment to consider how you are being treated or talk it over with someone you trust. Emotional abuse may involve yelling, humiliation, threats and isolation, exclusion, and even denying that abuse is taking place at all. You probably have a general idea of how you would like to be treated by others. As you try to recover from depression and emotional/verbal abuse, it's important that you enforce these boundaries so that you can adequately heal. You will have a hard time recovering if those around you continue to treat you inappropriately. Use your intuition to help you identify the way you want other people to treat you. Observe your interactions with those closest to you for a matter of days or weeks. Pinpoint interactions that make you feel good and valued. Make a list. This will help you determine who you may want to keep around and who you may want distance from. For example, your list might include "having someone to truly listen to me" and "having others show concern for my well-being." Hearing negative things about yourself and being treated poorly can take a negative toll on anyone, particularly someone who already suffers from depression. Think about what behaviors and actions you will not tolerate. Be firm in your decision, as backing down just once can have huge implications and encourage the abuser to continue with the behavior. For example, you may tolerate the person talking about their emotions, but you may decide it's enough if they call you names or blame you for their bad behavior. The sad truth is, some people believe they deserve to be abused. This is especially so with those who are already depressed. However, no one should experience this type of treatment. Telling the person to stop and vocalizing your displeasure over the situation shows them that you aren't willing to tolerate the behavior any longer. For instance, you could say, “I won't allow you to abuse me in this way any longer. I will end the relationship if you continue to call me names, blame me for things, or control me.” Again, don't falter in your decision. Allowing the abuser to slip just once can make the situation continue. It's human nature to believe bad things about yourself, especially if you are depressed. You don't deserve the way you are treated, no matter how they may try to convince you otherwise. Start using positive language to describe yourself to counteract their abusive statements. Make a list of your positive attributes to keep handy. When you hear yourself playing into what the abuser says, repeat the list aloud. Positive self-talk may sound like "I am a caring friend. I try to tell the truth. I work hard to do my best. I am really creative. I deserve positive relationships." Your mental health may become worse if you stay in an emotionally or verbally abusive relationship. Your best course of action may be to escape the situation altogether. You leaving may help the abuser to finally realize that what they are doing is wrong. In fact, they might not even be aware that they are doing something wrong. It may take them a very long time have a change in perspective and then begin to behave differently, and this may never happen at all. This may mean cutting ties with family members, friends, jobs, and romantic partners. However, for the sake of your well-being, it may be what needs to be done. If the abuser is a partner or friend, you might say "I will no longer tolerate being treated this way. I cannot stay in this relationship/friendship any longer." To a family member, you might say, "Spending time with you makes me feel terrible about myself. Therefore, I am going to stop coming around. I would appreciate it if you respected my need for space." | Learn to identify emotional abuse. Identify how you want to be treated. Decide on your deal breakers. Speak up for yourself. Use positive self-talk to combat abuse. Leave, if you are able. |
Some people argue that coming out relieves stress and gives others the opportunity to support you, but you should only come out when you’re ready. Coming out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual can open you up to stigma or discrimination, so it makes sense to be okay with the idea yourself before telling others. Have a chat with a close friend or family member and share your feelings. Ask for their support and/or advice about how you should proceed. You might say, “I think I might have feelings for Andrea. This is new to me and I don't know what to do.” Be sure you confide in a person who is supportive and non-judgmental. Reach out to a friend who is gay, lesbian, or bisexual. They may be able to empathize and provide useful advice. Most people may feel more comfortable telling a friend, sibling, or trusted adult about same-sex attraction before revealing these feelings to their parents. If this describes you, ask someone you trust to join you in telling your parents. This person doesn't have to say anything-they're just there to offer support. You might ask your best friend, older sibling, or guidance counselor to act as an ally and accompany you when you break the news to your parents. When you tell your parents, be sure to communicate your feelings with certainty, so they don't assume what you're feeling is just a "phase." Prepare for potential resistance from your parents. You may wish to put this off until you are certain about how you feel. Your friends or family may question your same-sex attraction by asking what changed, if you were previously dating someone of the opposite gender. They may also ask how you are sure about your sexuality. Answer these questions honestly and to the best of your ability, so they can have clarity. But, don't be afraid to say "I don't know" or "I'd rather not say." Your loved ones don't have to know all the details of your journey to being same-sex attracted. Having feelings for one person of the same-gender isn't a clear indicator of being homosexual. Take some time to get used to the idea and see if additional same-sex attractions occur before deciding if you are gay, lesbian, heterosexual, or bisexual. If you feel pressured by others to define yourself, simply tell them, “I’m still exploring.” | Come to terms with your sexuality before sharing it with the world. Get emotional support from someone you trust first. Ask for support when telling your parents. Answer questions to the extent you feel comfortable. Don't feel pressured to choose a side or a label yourself. |
Oftentimes, people hang on to their exes past what is healthy. If someone is absent from your life, it's best to work on letting go of the relationship. The first step is tapering off contact. People develop strong emotional attachments in love. They tend to see their romantic partner as the first person in their life they contact when they need emotional support. When a relationship ends, it can be hard to move away from your ex as you go-to for support. In order to get over the relationship you need to make an effort to do so. Do not call, text, or e-mail your ex. If necessary, temporarily block him on social media to avoid the temptation to contact him through something like Facebook or Twitter. Minimize the amount of time you spend with your ex and do not engage in activities together that increase feelings of attachment. If watching movies together was a romantic activity for you, for example, do not watch a movie with your ex. Get rid of any mementos you associate with your ex. This can help remove the temptation to call and talk to him when you're stressed or upset. Consider why you're trying to forget this person. Was the relationship not working? Was the person not nice to you? There are many reasons why a relationship might end and being aware of why yours did not work out can aid in the healing process. Spend time thinking about why things ended and assuring yourself the break up was for the best. Research shows that it's not actually a bad thing to think about a relationship while trying to get over it as long as you think in abstract terms. Remember the emotions you felt during the relationship rather than the physical presence of your ex. Focus on what you enjoyed about being with this person on an emotional level and how lucky you were to experience feelings of love and attachment. Remember the relationship as an abstract concept rather than a physical experience. Contrary to what you may read in women's magazines, there is no magic formula that can tell you when you can expect to get over an ex. A variety of factors impact how long it will take you to get over a relationship. As you attempt to get over a relationship, be patient and accept it will take time. The duration and intensity of the relationship are two of the biggest factors in determining how long it will take you to heal. Longterm relationships of high intensity can take as long as year to get over. However, shorter relationships that were very intense can also be difficult to forget. You might end up seeing the boy at school, work, or around town. It can be hard to forget someone when you're occasionally forced to interact. Try to limit interactions unless absolutely necessary. Be courteous when you see your ex and if you need to work with him on projects, be respectful but stay professional. You will likely experience some feelings of sadness the first few times you have to interact with your ex after the relationship ended. Accept these are normal and will pass with time. | Taper off contact. Remind yourself why things ended. View the breakup as a learning experience. Be aware it takes time. Deal with seeing your ex on occasion. |
You will need one egg (raw or hard boiled but hard boiled is best) and one spoon for each person participating in the race. You might even like to use dyed Easter eggs as something special for Easter. It's best to have this race on grass or some other soft surface, to give dropped eggs a chance! It's no fun dropping your egg, thinking you've won, only to realize that the finish line is in fact several inches or centimeters away. Everyone then begins to race towards the finish line. The contestants have to keep their egg balanced in their spoon, without using their other hand for support. If the egg drops, but is not broken, the contestant can pick up the egg and resume the race. The first contestant to make it to the finish line wins. Have second and third prizes, too. | Assemble the items you'll need. Line the contestants up next to each other on a starting line. Have your finish line visible and clear. Give your signal for the race to start. Declare the winner. |
Every new feature added to the program should be compiled and tested. The more people that you can get to test, the more likely that you'll be able to spot errors. Your testers should be made aware that the program is far from final and that they can and will encounter serious errors. This is often referred to as alpha testing. Once you've implemented all of the features in your program, you should begin a round of intensive testing that covers all aspects of the program. This round of testing should also include the largest number of testers yet. This is often referred to as beta testing. As you continue to make adjustments and add assets to your program, make sure that the version you intend to release has been thoroughly tested. | Test every new feature. Test your feature-complete program. Test the release candidate. |
Fill in the smaller circles so they look like pupils, but leave a small white circle in each one for the highlights. Leaving a little highlight in each eye will make them look more real. It doesn't matter where in the pupil you make the highlight, but try to keep it the same in each eye. | Sample Cartoon Penguin. Draw 2 circles with a smaller circle in each one to make the eyes. |
This should take place in person and not via email or social media. Talking face-to-face allows the other person to not only hear what is being said but also see that you are concerned. Try to be careful to label the behavior and not judge your roommate. Since moodiness can sometimes have a very real and physical cause, it's not fair to focus on the roommate being “wrong” or "bad." Say something like “Hey, I’ve been noticing you’re in a bad mood a lot lately. Do you want to talk about it?” Discuss observations of the behavior instead of evaluations of the roommate. You might tell him or her that “You come off as rude to my guests” or “Your attitude makes the living environment tense.” Set clear boundaries so that you can be helpful with the process, but you don't want to end up acting as a therapist to your roommate. Approach the issue as you would a friend, with a compassionate tone of voice. Bring up the subject by saying something like "Hey, I've noticed you've been really stressed lately. I get stressed sometimes, too. How about we brainstorm some ways we can both manage or prevent stressful situations?" Work with your roommate to identify what causes the majority of his or her stress and offer to help with possible solutions. Your roommate may become moody around finals because he or she puts off studying. If this is the case, offer study tips or to help with better time management early in the term. You can work with your roommate to let him or her know that a break or chill time is needed. Remember that you do not need to become best friends, but you need to set some sort of ground rules to enable the two of you to live together peacefully. For example you may tell your roommate that he or she is getting upset by telling them you can see that their mind is “working a mile a minute” or another key phrase you agree on. This will trigger them to reflect on what is currently happening and take a break to perform self-care. Having a signal that is not obvious to those around you can be helpful to not call attention to your roommate's moods outside of your room. | Call out the moody behavior in conversation. Help your roommate learn to manage stress. Come up with a signal. |
Choose a liquid foundation that is 4 to 5 shades darker than your natural shade. Mix a capful of your normal foundation with a capful of the darker foundation using a makeup brush. You can also use a contour stick or powder instead. If you are using a powder contour makeup or a bronzer, find one in a shade darker than your own. | Blend a darker foundation with your own to create a contour liquid. |
Make sure the bell is within the dog's reach and is loud enough that you will hear it even if you are not in the same room. It's also important that it be durable enough that your dog won't break it. You can also use a wireless doorbell, as long as your dog will be able to push to button. If your dogs seems afraid of the sound of the bell, try dampening it with some tape to make it quieter. Then get your dog used to it by ringing it a lot and slowly removing the dampening device. Once the dog is no longer bothered by the sound, you can proceed with the training. Before you take your dog outside each time, gently lift his paw and help him ring the bell. Then let him out right away. Continue doing this for several weeks until your dog learns to ring the bell himself. If your dog is not particularly motivated by the outdoors, give him a treat as you let him out to help reinforce the training. If your dog is still learning to go to the bathroom outside, be sure to reward him when he does that too. Once your dog is trained to ring the bell, be sure to respond to him when he does by letting him outside. If you fail to let him out when he rings the bell, he will get confused and may stop doing it. Continue rewarding your dog with treats for ringing the bell for several weeks, if not longer. | Hang a bell by the door. Have your dog ring the bell. Be sure to respond. |
You will need some basic equipment in order to properly make your mead. You can find basic home brewing kits from brewing supply stores, and online. The kit should contain: A bucket or carboy to hold the fermenting mead. The container should also have an airlock on it to allow the gasses that are released during fermentation to escape the container while keeping it sealed from contamination. A hydrometer to allow you to calculate the alcohol by volume (ABV) level and see if the batch is still fermenting. A siphon to allow you to transfer the liquid without disturbing the sediment that builds up. Bottling equipment like a capper and glass bottles or a corker and wine bottles so you can bottle your finished mead. Different types of honey can add different flavor profiles to your mead, so choose one that you enjoy. Clover honey is the basic honey you’ll find in the grocery store. It has the classic sweet honey taste, and is a great honey for mead making. You can choose different types of honey to alter the aromatics and the taste of your mead. Orange blossom honey will add flavor notes of oranges. Buckwheat honey has a strong flavor, similar to molasses. Wildflower honey can be a random mix of local floral sources, and the flavors can be impossible to predict. For a simple 1 gallon (3.8 L) batch of mead, you’ll need at least 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of honey, so make sure you get enough! You can also manipulate and alter the flavor profile of your mead using fresh fruits and spices. Spices like nutmeg and clove, fruits like blueberries or cherries, and herbs like lemongrass and basil can dramatically change the flavor notes in your mead, and give it a unique character. Just be sure not to overpower the natural sweetness of the mead. Ginger, vanilla, citrus peels, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, even chocolate can be added to mead to change the characteristics of its taste and aromatics. Use fresh fruit instead of dried or dehydrated fruit as they can affect the fermentation process. Yeast is one of the three main ingredients for making mead, so it's important to choose the right one for your mead. White wine yeast ferments at a fast pace, and accents the honey characteristics of the mead. You can find white wine yeast and other yeasts at brewing supply stores and online. You can use other types of yeasts, but they will each have different results and flavor profiles. For example, champagne yeast will create a higher ABV, while red wine yeast is great for mead with lots of fresh fruit because it metabolizes fresh sugars better. You can also use standard bread yeast as an easy alternative that will give you a smooth mead without altering the character of the honey flavor. All of the equipment and utensils that you will use to make your mead must be completely sanitized. An easy way to do this is to boil all of the equipment you will be using for 5 minutes, or use a special sanitizer that comes with many homebrewing kits. Any bacteria or contamination that gets in can ruin an entire batch of mead. Sanitize any spoons, tubing, bottles, containers, or other utensils that you may use. Be sure to rinse your equipment of any cleaning solutions that you use, as this can introduce unwanted chemicals and ruin the taste of your mead. | Get a basic brewing kit. Use clover honey for a traditional mead. Add fruit, herbs, and spices to alter the flavor of your mead. Use white wine yeast to ferment the mead. Boil all of your brewing equipment in a large pot of water. |
The bushings can be tightly packed or loosely packed, with the former decreasing turning and the later increasing it. When tightening your trucks, you are actually compressing the bushings, so you can get similar results by changing the bushings altogether. While not difficult, many skaters have this done at a local skate shop for the convenience. Not all trucks are created equally, and each company has different specs and styles. A lot of it comes down to testing different boards out and finding out what you want, but there are some things to consider for all trucks: High or Low Kingpin: Higher pins are best for grinds, manuals, and other tricks. A lowered kingpin is best for popping ollies and kickflips. Wider Wheels: Most wheels are standard, but heavier riders might want wider trucks, as they distribute the added weight better for smoother control. Risers are attached between your trucks and your board, providing lift for tricks. Furthermore, risers you will dampen landing vibrations, though the higher board will take some getting used. Higher trucks can make it harder, however, to grind. | Re-pack your bushings to fit your skate style. Try a new brand of trucks. Add risers to get the board higher and reduce vibrations. |
Despite existing work on ensuring generalization of neural networks in terms of scale sensitive complexity measures, such as norms, margin and sharpness, these complexity measures do not offer an explanation of why neural networks generalize better with over-parametrization.In this work we suggest a novel complexity measure based on unit-wise capacities resulting in a tighter generalization bound for two layer ReLU networks.Our capacity bound correlates with the behavior of test error with increasing network sizes, and could partly explain the improvement in generalization with over-parametrization.We further present a matching lower bound for the Rademacher complexity that improves over previous capacity lower bounds for neural networks. | We suggest a generalization bound that could partly explain the improvement in generalization with over-parametrization. |
A microplane cheese grater consists of a handle attached to a long, flat grate with small, sharp teeth. Although they are usually used for zesting lemons or grating garlic, they are perfectly serviceable when it comes to grating cheese. Because microplanes tend to produce smaller pieces of grated cheese, they are best used with hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Pecorino. Grating a soft cheese like mozzarella with a microplane would only give you a mushy mass instead of cleanly grated cheese. Microplane graters come in a variety of sizes ranging from fine to coarse. Finely shredded cheese can be used as the top layer of a freshly made pizza. Medium shredded cheese is thicker and a nice topping for baked potatoes or salads. Coarsely grated cheese is the thickest and can be used to garnish pasta. | Grate cheese using a microplane cheese grater. Switch out your microplane size depending on what you're using cheese for. |
You’ll need to look at the interior of the fish to see if it's finished cooking. To get a peek at the inside of the salmon, use just the tip of a sharp knife to push into it about halfway down. You can use a fork, but they usually do more damage to the salmon, which may mar your presentation. While the fish should be an opaque white, beige, or brown on the outside depending on the cooking method, it should still be a slightly translucent pink in the center. If the center of the salmon is opaque, it's likely overcooked. If the center is completely translucent, it likely needs to cook further. You don't want the salmon to flake. If it flakes, it's likely overcooked and dried out. Instead, the salmon should resist flaking but give way and pull apart into pieces when you press the knife into it. If the salmon is opaque on the outside and slightly translucent on the inside and gives slightly when you poke it, it's likely done. It will still continue to cook for several minutes off the heat, so remove it from the stove, oven, or grill, and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Because the salmon continues to cook off the heat, it's okay if you remove when it's slightly under cooked. If you wait until the center is a slightly translucent pink and the fish gives way easily with the fork, it should be perfectly done after it sits. | Press the tip of a knife into the thickest part of the salmon. Study the salmon’s color. Check to see how easily the fish gives way. Take the salmon off the heat and let it finish cooking for several minutes. |
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