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Look for a time to ask the special someone out when it is not too noisy or hectic (Crossing a busy street, standing in line at a crowded restaurant). Also don't be somewhere quiet enough to get other people's attention and make the situation uncomfortable. You may not want to ask anyone out when they are with friends. They may get shy and it could turn into an uncomfortable moment. Being alone will also let you stay focused on the person you are trying to talk to without any interference from others. Don't stare, just give a sweet, cute smile and when they look at you, look for a bit then quickly look away. See if you get eye contact or a smile back. If so, that is a great sign that they may be interested in you. | Check out the situation. Wait until the person is alone. Smile and politely make eye contact. |
In the last the five years, online dating has become a prominent way for you to meet your potential spouse. Statistics vary, but most agree that online dating accounts for a significant percentage of new marriages, between 19 and 35% depending on the study. There's a lot of choice when it comes to online dating. To name a few well-known site, you might try Chemistry.com, FilipinaLuv.com, eHarmony.com, JDate.com (for Jewish singles) and True.com Chemistry.com is highly rated for women looking for same-sex marriages. eHarmony will not match same-sex couples. After you have thoroughly checked your company's employee dating policy, try inviting a co-worker you find attractive out to happy hour or a nice dinner where you can talk and explore the possibility of a relationship. If she seems hesitant, you might choose more neutral ground, like getting take out late with some mutual friends from the office. Avoid dating people you manage. Most companies term this "fraternization" and can be considered grounds for dismissal, since managers are generally expected not show favoritism among employees. In some cases, as a manage you might make an employee feel uncomfortable by asking her out, which can result in sexual harassment charges. Up to 19 percent of people meet their spouses through friends and social connections. If you aren't keen on your pals setting you up on blind dates, you can always make it a point to attend house parties, dinner parties, weekend trips, and other activities to expand your social circle while enjoying time with friends. About nine percent of people meet their wife in clubs or bars. If you find the club scene more your pace and are looking for a wife who's similar, you'll have to work to steal the attention of prospective partners from the music, lights, and other club-goers. To increase your chances of meeting a wife, you may want attempt other techniques in addition to your pub-and-club wife-hunt. People who go to bars are often looking to meet someone. However, the desire for a committed relationship is not a guarantee. Although only four percent of people report meeting their spouse at church, you can be assured women you meet at a religious meeting will hold similar interests and values. This can often form the foundation of a relationship that could blossom into a lasting commitment. Friends you make at your religious meeting might also be able to introduce you to women with principles similar to your own, which could lead to a suitable pairing. | Start an online profile. Date at work to find a spouse. Spend time with your friends, and make friends with their friends. Buy a woman a drink. Meet women at your church or religious gathering. |
Self-tanning lotions contain the compound dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to add pigment to the skin. It is a three-carbon sugar molecule that reacts with amino groups in skin proteins. When they react, the form what is called a Maillard reaction, which is similar in its operation to the process of browning bread and caramelizing sugar. Self-tanning products come in lotions, creams, gels, foams, sprays, and oils. Several companies such as Neutrogena, L'Oreal, Jergens, Aveeno, Bath & Body Works, Banana Boat, Clarins, and Lorac all make self-tanners that have gotten good ratings from beauty magazines and websites. As per the instructions, apply the lotion or spray evenly, taking care to get all skin covered. Choose a noncomedogenic lotion to avoid clogging your pores. Since you'll be spreading the lotion all around your body with your hands, they will absorb much more of the lotion or oil than the rest of your body. Buy disposable medical gloves and wear them when applying self-tanner to avoid having hands darker than the rest of your body. Throw the gloves away after use and use a new pair each time you apply. Make sure to rub some lotion or oil into your hands after you finish applying it to the rest of your body. You want them to be the same color of the rest of your body, just not darker. One of the biggest challenges posed by self-tanning lotion is the ability to spread it evenly around your body. You may need to ask a friend to get those hard to reach places like the middle of your back to avoid blotchy, discolored skin. Move your hand in a circular motion when applying self-tanner to avoid a streaky appearance. Take it slow. Don't rush to put on self-tanner, or odds are you will end up with blotchy areas or you'll miss areas altogether. Take the time to rub it in completely. Don't forget those areas that are normally hidden from public view, including your armpits. Once in the morning should be enough to reach your desired color, but you may apply once in the morning and once at night to speed up the process. Be aware that self tanners can stain your clothing and bedding. | Understand how self-tanners work. Choose a product. Wear gloves. Spread it evenly. Apply everyday until you reach the desired skin color. |
There's no need to measure the exact amount of baking soda you use. Just open the lid to your baking soda container and apply enough to lightly coat the area of the stovetop you wish to clean. If your stovetop is really grimy, apply a heavier layer of baking soda. Old parmesan cheese containers are ideal for sprinkling baking soda. Similar containers with holes punched through the lids are equally useful. If you have such a container, fill it with baking soda. Sprinkle the baking soda from this container over the stovetop. To make the baking soda even more effective, some people choose to spray the baking soda with a spray bottle filled with vinegar. There's no need to measure the volume of vinegar you spray over the area you’ve coated with baking soda. Just spray a light coat – enough to get the baking soda bubbling. Place a large dishrag in hot, soapy water. The rag should be large enough to cover the entire area that you applied baking soda to. Remove the rag from the soapy water. Wring it out. It should be damp, not saturated. Lay the rag over the baking soda on the stovetop. Wait 15 minutes. If you’re trying to clean the entire surface of the stovetop, use a rag that covers the entire surface or a series of smaller rags that enable you to cover the whole surface. Once you’ve let the dishrag sit on the stove for 15 minutes, use it to wipe the stovetop. Move it in a wide circle that cleans the area where you applied the baking soda. Once you’ve scrubbed the ceramic stovetop thoroughly, use a damp sponge or another damp dishcloth to clean the remaining baking soda residue from the stovetop. Allow it to air-dry. You might want to wear gloves during the wiping stage. If you spill something on your ceramic stovetop and don't clean it up soon, it will be harder to remove later. Leaving a spill on your ceramic stovetop for too long also risks burning whatever was spilled next time you use the stovetop. Therefore, clean your stovetop as soon as you can. If you spill something while you’re using the stovetop, wait until it has cooled before wiping it up. Otherwise, you might burn yourself. Cleaning with an ammonia/water mix or a cleaning product formulated with ammonia cannot effectively clean anything but light dirt and fingerprints from ceramic stovetops. Using such cleaners could lead to iridescent stains on the surface. Avoid abrasive cleaning products. Chemical cleaners like Comet and Ajax will damage your ceramic stovetop. Do not use these products. Likewise, steel wool and abrasive scouring pads will scratch the surface of your ceramic stovetop. | Sprinkle some baking soda over the cooktop. Soak a large rag in soapy water. Place the rag over the baking soda. Wipe away the baking soda. Clean spills as soon as possible. Avoid ammonia-based cleaners. |
Fill a bucket or large sink with water and mix in a few drops of dish soap. Dip the trap in the water and scrub them with a cleaning cloth. If the grease doesn't come off in the water, use a commercial degreaser to clean it off. Wipe the trap dry with a clean cloth. If you have an old trap, clean off any dirt or blood that may still be on it. Dye can't stick to your trap when it's brand new because the metal is too smooth. Set your trap outside and leave it alone for 2 weeks so it can start rusting. Once there's a thin coat of rust around the trap, you can start dyeing it. If an old trap already has a layer of rust, you don't need to leave them outside. Pry open the jaws on your trap so you can fit a thick piece of wood or branch between them. Make sure the jaws don't snap closed and break the piece of wood. Opening the jaws allows the dye and wax to coat the inside of the trap. Feed the end of a thick wire through one of the chain links and loop it 2-3 times around the chain. Make sure the wire is long enough so you can easily pull the trap out of the dye and wax later on. You can string multiple traps on the same length of wire if you need to dye and wax more than one. | Clean the grease off of a new trap with soapy water and a degreaser. Leave the trap outside for about 2 weeks to develop rust. Put a piece of wood between the trap’s jaws. Wrap a 1–2 feet (0.30–0.61 m) piece of wire around the trap’s chain. |
Tap the Chrome app icon, which resembles a green, yellow, blue, and red sphere. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Tapping it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. You'll find it near the bottom of the screen. You may have to scroll down to see this option. This option is near the middle of the screen. Doing so opens the Pop-Ups page. It will turn blue. This will allow pop-ups in your Google Chrome browser. If the "Pop-ups" switch is already blue, pop-ups are enabled. | Open Google Chrome . Tap ⋮. Tap Settings. Tap Site settings. Tap Pop-ups. Tap the grey "Pop-ups" switch . |
The best place to purchase good products is a salon shop. Whole boxes of hair dyes can also be purchased online. Hunt around for excellent brands, using the Internet and advice from friends. Crazy Hair Colour sells hair dyes online. Also, apply Vaseline to the back of your neck, your ears, forehead, and any exposed skin that the dye might come into contact with during application. Leave it in for about an hour to make sure your hair receives its effects. Regularly check the dye to make sure it's staining the hair. Be sure it's the vibrant shade that you want. | Be sure you're selecting a semi-permanent dye and not a permanent one. Once you're ready to dye your hair, put on gloves and an old t-shirt. Apply the semi-permanent dye to freshly bleached hair (preferably damp, but not dripping). Wash and condition your hair once the dye has stained it. |
Pneumonia is divided into two broad types that are caused by different things and are treated differently — community-acquired pneumonias (CAP) and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), which will be discussed later. CAP consists pneumonia caused by typical bacteria, atypical bacteria, and respiratory viruses. CAP is the kind of pneumonia most people contract in their daily lives. CAP is more dangerous in the elderly, the very young, and those with a compromised immune system, such as those with diabetes, with HIV, on chemotherapy, and taking steroid medications. CAP can range from a mild case treated at home to a case with acute respiratory failure and death. The symptoms of pneumonia can vary from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the pneumonia and how badly the patient is infected. If you notice any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately to get treated. The longer you wait, the worse you can get. Symptoms of CAP include: A productive cough Mucus with a thick texture, which may be green, yellow, or red tinged Severe chest pain when a deep breath is taken Fever greater than 100.4°F (38°C), but often 101 to 102°F (38.3 to 38.9°C) Chills or involuntary shaking Shortness of breath, which can be mild to severe Rapid breathing, which is more common in child cases Drop in oxygen saturation in the lungs When you see your doctor, they will check for all the common symptoms. In addition to this, he or she will also take a chest radiograph, which will show how your lungs are affected. If your doctor see an area of white patchy consolidation on a lobe of the lung, which should usually be black, you likely have pneumonia. There may be a parapneumonic effusion, or collection of fluid, adjacent to the area of infection. Blood tests are not typically needed in mild cases of pneumonia. However, if your case is more advanced, your doctor may take labs such as a complete blood count, a basic metabolic panel, a mucus specimen, and cultures. There are certain circumstances in which you may need to see immediate medical care. Even if you have been treated, you should seek immediate medical help if your symptoms get worse. Get to a doctor or emergency room as soon as possible if: You become confused about time, people or places Your nausea and vomiting prevent you from keeping down oral antibiotics Your blood pressure drops Your breathing is rapid You need breathing assistance Your temperature is higher than 102°F (38.9°C) Your temperature is below normal | Learn the types. Recognize the symptoms of pneumonia. Diagnose CAP. Seek immediate medical attention. |
The sole saver is the flat piece on the bottom of the shoe. Keep the sole savers in place when you want your shoes to operate like regular shoes, but when you're ready to roll, pop them out. You should hear a click when heels are popped in all the way. You may want to stomp down on each wheel just to be safe. Look for a somewhat sloping, smooth area, but not too steep. A sidewalk, hallway or road works well. Avoid streets with car traffic or areas with lots of cracks, stones or other obstacles on the ground. | Use your Heely tool to pop out your sole savers. Pop in your wheels. Find a good place to practice. |
Before having a conversation with your crush, take some deep breaths. You'll want to be totally calm when you approach him. You might also choose to listen to some music to boost your mood and confidence beforehand. For instance, listening to Cardi B's song "Bodak Yellow" might hype you up and make you ready to take on any conversation. When you see him, don't look down at the floor or be embarrassed, show him your pearly whites! Smiling is a great way to help others feel comfortable, and it can even improve your own mood. Show him you don't mind him knowing your secrets by being warm and friendly. To feel confident, you must dress the part. On the days you know you’ll see him, take a little extra time getting ready. Iron your clothes the night before and wear a shirt that complements your eyes. Make sure your hair is neat and put on some nice-smelling fragrance. For instance, you might wear that dress that hugs your figure or a shirt that shows off your nice arms. When you’re at home, close your eyes and imagine yourself walking right up to him being confident, happy, and at ease. You'll find that this will be easier to do in real life if you've already created the vision in your head. You can also practice having conversations with him in the mirror so you feel prepared. Don't always be the first one to say ‘hello’ or to smile or wave. Sometimes guys need a little space and that's okay. Let him approach you on occasion so that your dynamic isn't so one-sided. Don't ignore him, though! If he's looking at you, look at him, too. If he speaks to you, make sure you speak back. You don't want him to think you’re rude. | Relax yourself before you see him. Smile and look him in the eye when greeting him. Dress to impress. Visualize yourself being cool and calm when you see him. Give him his space. |
The best way to avoid a mountain lion is to leave the area at the first sign of its presence. If you are hiking or camping, be on the lookout for mountain lion tracks. Its paw prints will have an imprint of slightly triangular heel surrounded by four toes. The top of the heel will have two lobe bumps while the bottom of the heel will have three. The toes are slightly elongated, so they will look like extended ovals; they generally will not have claw marks. Mountain lions move at a much slower pace than dogs or coyotes, so the tracks will be further spread apart and also directly behind each other. Be sure not to dismiss paw prints for those of a dog or coyote. This will be a telltale sign a mountain lion has been nearby! The scat is broken into segments that are about 1"-1 1/2" in diameter (or roughly the same size as a dog's poop). If you dare to look closer, it might also contain bones, teeth and hair from its latest kill. These are scratches that male mountain lions will often leave on tree trunks to announce their presence and also to mark their territory. They will generally fall between four and eight feet up on the tree. If mountain lions are common in your area, it might be a sign that you are in a mountain lion's favorite path. Mountain lions are not the only animals that make these kinds of markings; bears will often make similar markings, but there will be larger chunks of bark missing. Elk will sometimes scrape their antlers on tree trunks, but these will be smaller, more horizontal markings. If you see a mountain lion off in the distance (more than 100 yards away), do not run after it, especially if it is moving away from you. If you have children with you, do not let them go after the mountain lion. Unlike lions or other big cats, mountain lions have not been socialized around human communities; they are therefore much more likely to avoid you than to attack you. | Look out for tracks. Watch out for mountain lion scat. Be aware of claw rakings. Respect the mountain lion's space. |
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Use a good loaf pan that can withstand high temperatures and will fill in the right amount dough. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar with a spoon. Cinnamon is the big key to this bread so you want to make sure you have the correct one. Avoid using spicy or hot cinnamon packets as they give your bread a not so sweet taste. To add the filling to cinnamon swirl bread, you need to flatten the dough so you can rub it on. Press the dough into an evenly shaped rectangle with the short side facing you. Roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 18 inch by 8 inch rectangle. Brush the dough liberally with milk. so the sugar mixture can stick on the dough. This is the fun part when making cinnamon swirl bread, adding the filling! Sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a border on the far side. Starting at the side closest to you, roll up the dough. Pinch the dough gently with your fingertips to seal it. When you finish rolling the dough, pinch the seam together. With the seam side up, pinch the ends of the dough together. Place the loaf seam side down in the prepared pan; Press lightly to flatten. Cover the top of the pan loosely with plastic wrap or with a towel and set aside for it to rise. Let it rise until the dough is 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) above the top of the pan, about 1 ½ hours. As the dough nears the top of the pan, adjust the oven rack to the center position and heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). | Prepare a loaf pan. Combine the cinnamon and sugar. Roll the dough. Sprinkle the filling. Roll up the dough. Have the dough rise again. Preheat the oven and prepare the oven for baking. |
Place the soaked beans in a deep pot and add enough water to submerge them. Boil for 10 minutes, then turn the cooktop down to medium-low heat and continue simmering until done. An average serving of black beans may take as little as 45 minutes or as long as 2 hours to cook through. Keep the beans partially covered as they simmer to let heat escape. A perfectly cooked black bean should be tender yet firm, with the skin intact. You can break one open with the edge of a spoon to see whether it's done, or, better yet, go by how it tastes. Cooked beans can go straight into stews, sauces, casseroles and other savory dishes. Otherwise, they’ll need to be chilled shortly after they’ve cooled to keep them fresh. For best results, place the cooked beans in a piece of Tupperware or other airtight container. Be sure to store the beans with their own juices. They’ll continue to absorb moisture as they sit. Try to use up leftover black beans within about 5-7 days. for later. If you’re not planning on eating the beans right away, you have the option of keeping them in the freezer instead. Rinse the cooked beans one last time to cool them to room temperature, then funnel them into a roomy freezer bag. Find an out of the way place for the beans in the freezer where they won't be crushed or forgotten. When properly frozen, black beans should last for 6-8 months. To use frozen beans, remove them from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature. | Cook the beans for 1-2 hours. Store unused black beans in the refrigerator. Freeze black beans Finished. |
With either or phone or a small notebook always in tow, write down every compliment you get. Every single one. When you need a pick-me-up (or just when you have a few free minutes), go through them. By the end, you'll feel amazing. It's so easy to focus on the negative, especially with a naturally insecure way of thinking. When we're insecure, the entire world takes on a negative hue and thus compliments get kicked out of our mainstream thinking. Writing them down helps you remember them and relive them, all at once. Loving yourself may come as a result. Unfortunately, a lot of how we feel about ourselves and about anything, really, is determined by those around us. If we're around negative people, we're going to be negative. If we're around happy people, we're likely to be happier. So surround yourself with people who make you happy and feel good about yourself. Why would you do anything else. And to go along with that, get rid of everyone else. Seriously. If there are people in your circle that don't help you love yourself, cut 'em off. You're better than that. Ending a toxic friendship is hard, but it's totally, completely worth it when you realize how much better you feel. Work takes up so much of our lives. If you're stuck in a job you hate and being miserable, the unconscious message you're sending yourself is that you're not capable of better and you don't deserve it. If this describes your situation, make an effort to get out. This is your happiness we're talking about here. What's more, your work may be keeping you from your actual passion. Imagine if you had more time to do what made you happy – how might that feel? Probably pretty incredible. When you have purpose, it's a lot easier to feel secure and love yourself. Remember a while back when we said to "feel your feelings?" Once you feel them, you can face them and figure out where they're coming from. What is it about you or your situation that is keeping you from being truly happy and loving yourself? Is it your weight? Your looks? Something about your personality? Your status in life? How someone treated you in the past? Once you pinpoint the issue, you can start to take action. If your weight bothers you, use it as motivation to start losing weight and to make yourself feel beautiful. If it's your status in life, you can make a change to accomplish more. Whatever it is, use it to your advantage. It can be the urge you need to improve. Who knew insecurity could come in handy?! They always say accept what you cannot change, but the latter half of that statement is to change what you can't accept. Can't accept what you look like? Do something about it. Can't accept your career path? Switch. Can't accept how you're treated? End the relationship. You have a surprising amount of power – you just have to use it. Yeah, it'll be hard work. It will. Losing weight isn't easy. Switching jobs is equally hard. Dumping a leech of a partner sucks. But these kinds of things are doable. It'll be rough initially, but in the long run you'll be in much better a place. A place of security and self-love. | Start a self-esteem file. Surround yourself with those who make you feel good. Find work you love. Face your obstacles and wounds. Change what you cannot accept. |
On desktop, open your web browser and go to https://www.onedrive.com/ On mobile, tap the OneDrive app. It resembles either two white clouds on a blue background (iPhone) or two blue clouds (Android). If you aren't logged in automatically select Sign in and enter your Microsoft Live email address and password to log in. This is the default page to which OneDrive loads on both the desktop version and the mobile app. On desktop, the tabs are located on the left side of the page. On iPhone, the tabs are located on the bottom of the screen. On Android, the tabs are located by tapping ☰ on the top-left of the screen. Any visual media (e.g., photos and videos) in your OneDrive will appear here. On mobile, its icon resembles a clock. Your recently uploaded, accessed, and shared files all appear here. On mobile, its icon resembles two person-shaped silhouettes. Any file or folder that you have shared or had shared with you will show up on this page. Now that you know how to navigate OneDrive's interface, it's time to upload a file of your own. | Open OneDrive. Sign in to OneDrive. Select the Files tab. Select the Photos tab. Select the Recent tab. Select the Shared tab. Re-open the Files tab. |
If some of the adhesive on the car is proving too difficult to remove, you can use a “stripe off wheel” attached to a power drill to safely remove the adhesive without damaging your paint. Simply attach the wheel like any other drill bit and then lightly touch it to the adhesive with the drill spinning. Use both horizontal and vertical movements with the wheel to remove any remaining bits of adhesive. If your drill has adjustable settings, set it to spin at fewer than 4,000 RPMs for best results. You can buy stripe off wheels at most hardware or auto parts stores. Once the dealership logo has been completely removed, wash the area with soap and water to remove any debris leftover from the logo as well as any adhesive remover that may still be on the paint. Adhesive remover can ruin your paint if left on too long. Make sure you don't leave any bits of decal or adhesive at all on the paint or else you'll be waxing over it. Because dealership logos are applied after the vehicle leaves the factory, the clear coat beneath the logo should be intact, but the combination of scraping and adhesive remover has likely removed all of the wax on the paint. Apply a thin layer of wax using the supplied applicator in a swirling motion. You may want to wax the entire vehicle to keep the paint looking uniform. Be sure to wax your vehicle in the shade, as direct sunlight can bake it onto the paint. It may take several minutes for the wax to dry entirely, but you'll know when it begins to turn white or grey. Touch the wax gently with your finger; if it comes off under light pressure, it's ready to be buffed off with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to ensure dirt or grime already on the cloth doesn't scratch the newly applied wax or the paint underneath. Buff the wax off in a circular motion for best results. | Use a stripe off wheel on particularly stuck on adhesive. Wash the area where the logo used to be. Apply a fresh coat of wax where the logo used to be. Wait for the wax to dry before buffing it off with a chamois cloth. |
You can place your meat directly onto a clean rack of your refrigerator/freezer, or you can first put your meat onto a suitable tray, like a rimmed baking sheet. Set your refrigerator fan to low, and double check the temperature to make sure it is at 36°F (2.2°C). As the meat ages, sometimes your covering can get stuck to the meat, leaving fibers behind. After the first day, remove your cheesecloth or paper towel covering, and then loosely rewrap the meat using the same covering. As your paper cheesecloth/paper towel will have already absorbed some moisture from the meat, it'll be less likely to leave fibers behind when the aging process is finished. You'll want to dry age your meat for the length of time you determined it would need from its coloring. You may not notice a difference in your meat when aging it for periods of time shorter than two weeks. It's common for your meat to start developing an unpleasant smell during the aging process. This could affect other meat in your fridge, which is another reason why it's good to use a separate, designated fridge/freezer for aging. The outer parts of the meat will be the most dehydrated. These parts won't likely be edible, but under this crusty surface you'll find the tender, flavorful meat that aged beef is known for. Use a sharp knife to shave free the outer layer. If you notice any fat that has dried, shave this from your meat as well. Good fat that still looks moist, however, should be kept. Now that the aging is complete, you can cut your meat into portions, like steaks. Shortly after that, your meat should be eaten to prevent an unhealthy amount of post-aging breakdown. If you are unable to eat the meat the day it is done aging, you can leave it in a refrigerator for 1 to 2 days without damaging the meat. | Place your beef in your refrigerator/freezer. Rewrap your meat after the first day. Allow your meat to age for the designated time. Shave off the dry exterior. Consume the beef soon after aging. |
You may want to consider including some protein shakes in your daily meal plan. Some studies have shown that 100% whey shakes can help you lose weight, increase muscle mass easier and increase strength. Whey protein is a derivative of milk. It contains all the essential amino acids your body cannot make itself. Since it's a complete protein, it's a high quality protein to use. You can use your protein shake as a snack or use it to fuel or recover from a workout. Remember, try to stay within your protein goal for the day. More is not always better. Other options for protein shakes include egg white protein, pea protein, or hemp protein. You can find protein powders specifically made for women or people with dietary restrictions, such as vegans. Creatine is a fairly common supplement used by many athletes and people looking to improve their performance. Some studies have shown that there are some benefits to using creatine if you want to increase muscle strength and performance. Creatine is made naturally in the body by the liver. It's transported in the blood to help supply energy to all cells. However, most creatine is used and stored by your skeletal muscles. Creatine may help you build more strength and muscle bulk because it provides you with additional energy to do more repetitions and higher weights. You should always talk to your doctor prior to starting any supplements (as they are not regulated by the FDA). Ask if it would be safe and appropriate for you. Discontinue use if you feel any of the following symptoms: nausea, cramping, diarrhea or stomach pains. Having a cup of coffee before a workout is another option that's a natural way of boosting your performance. Studies show that when you drink coffee prior to a workout you can train longer and use a higher weight. In addition, if you're doing cardio, you can finish more quickly. It's typically recommended to drink 1 6-8 oz cup of coffee prior to your workout. This contains about 80-100 mg of caffeine which is all you need before you hit the gym. Do not try caffeine pills or other supplements as these may come with adverse health effects. | Include protein shakes. Consider creatine. Indulge in moderate amounts of caffeine. |
The opening lines of a short story are essential, as they will keep the reader engaged and interested enough to continue on. The first sentence or first paragraph often introduces the idea or situation that will be explored in the story. It should give the reader clear indications of tone, style, and voice. It may also tell the reader something about the characters and the plot of the story. Using Kurt Vonnegut's rules for a short story, a popular reference for writers, you should always try to “start as close to the end as possible” in your opening lines. Place your reader right in the action as soon as you can so they are hooked into reading on. Often, editors will read the first several lines of a story to see if it's worth reading to the end. Many short stories are selected for publication based on the strength of their opening line. This is why it is important that you consider how you can make an impact on the reader and make an impression with the first one to two lines. To help you get a better sense of how to start your short story, you should read several example opening lines. Note how the writer draws the reader in and uses every word like it counts. Several examples include: “The first great act of love I ever witnessed was Split Lip bathing his handicapped daughter.” “Isabelle” by George Saunders. “When this story goes out into the world, I may become the most famous hermaphrodite in history.” “The Obscure Object” by Jeffrey Eugenides. “Just before the alarm went off she was lying in a hot sunny garden, with green lawns around her and stretching as far as she could see.” “Elizabeth” by Shirley Jackson. Once you have read over the example opening lines, ask yourself several questions: How does the writer set the tone or mood? For example, the first line in Eugenides’ short story “The Obscure Object” introduces the narrator as a hermaphrodite and lets the reader know that the narrator's life story is going to be told. It sets up a reflective mood, where the narrator relays their life as a famous hermaphrodite. How does the writer introduce key characters or setting? For example, Saunders’ first line in his short story “Isabelle” introduces a character named “Split Lip” as well as his handicapped daughter. It also provides a key theme of the story: love between father and daughter. Jackson's first line in “Elizabeth” uses description and sensory details, like “hot sunny” and “green”, to paint a specific image in the reader's mind. What are your expectations as a reader, based on the opening lines? A good first line will signal to the reader what they are in store for, and provide just enough information for the reader to be drawn into the story. The opening line in Saunders’ story, for example, lets the reader know that the story may be a bit quirky or strange, with a character named “Split Lip” and a handicapped girl. It is a bold opening that lets the reader know how the story is going to be narrated, with a unique narrative voice. | Keep in mind the role of the beginning of a short story. Read example opening lines. Analyze the examples. |
Fresh cut wood often has splinters and rough spot, which are not great since you’ll be handling the wood. Sand all of the edges and faces of the wood carefully until they are completely smooth. Do this outside, in a shed or workshop, or with a covering on your floor to avoid making a mess. Using a power sander is the quickest way to get a smooth finish on the dice. To give your yard Yahtzee game a finished look, paint each cube a different color, or use a dark wood stain. Painting them different colors helps differentiate each dice for younger players. This makes the project take longer, but is worth it for a better looking set of dice. Be sure to let the dice dry completely before you add the dots and use the dice in the game. If you have a woodburning tool with a circle attachment, use it to make dots on the dice. Otherwise, paint or a black or white permanent marker work well to make dots. Use a traditional dice to make sure you arrange the dots correctly on each side. Use a dice stencil to get perfect placement for each dot, or do your best placing them by hand. If you don't have a stencil, use a circle-shaped sponge brush to get perfect circles. | Use sandpaper or a power sander to give the cubes a smooth finish. Paint or stain the dice. Woodburn or paint dots on the dice. |
It's very common for one parent to want a child to move out and the other parent to be resistant to the idea. But before you can nudge your child towards independence, you've got to be on the same page. See How to Compromise With Your Spouse. This is a simple question, but will reveal a lot about why your child is still living at home. Usually the answer will be something like "Yeah, of course, but..." followed by a list of reasons why it just can't happen at the moment. Evaluate those reasons objectively, keeping in mind that there are probably other reasons --real reasons - that your child hasn't verbalized, such as that they enjoy having you to do their laundry, or being able to use your car without having to make car or insurance payments, etc. What you want to do is address the verbalized reasons (which, in many cases - but not all - are excuses) one by one, with facts: "I'm looking for a job." Is that true, really? How often are they checking classifieds and job sites? In the meantime, are they volunteering so that they can make contacts, and can account for any gaps in their resume? Are they looking for "a" job or "the" (perfect) job? Are they unwilling to work a minimum wage job until they find something better? "I can't afford a place." Is it that your child can't afford a place, or that they can't afford a place as comfortable as your place? Maybe they can't afford a place in your neighborhood and there's a reason for that; living in a nice neighborhood is one of the rewards of having a successful career. Look around: Where do other young adults live? Does your child feel like they're "too good" to live there? Do you feel like they're "too good" to live there? "I want to save up for a house, car, grad school, etc." This is probably the most legitimate reason to stick around at home, but only if your child is accountable to it. How much do they actually have saved up? What is the ultimate goal? Are they consistently putting money away, or do their savings patterns depend on how many good movies or video games are out that week? If they can prove that saving money is a priority for them, it's all good. But don't just take your kid's word for it. If that's the reason for staying home and getting a free ride, you're entitled to see pay stubs and bank statements, just like financial aid offices are entitled to see tax forms before they provide financial assistance. So you need to develop some strategies to establish a new adult-to-adult relationship. | Show a united front. Ask your child if they want to move out. |
Listen to the way people talk to one another and use those conversations and patterns in your dialogue to make it sound authentic. You'll notice that people talk differently when they're with different people, so make sure that you include that when you're writing dialogue. Disregard parts of the conversation that will not translate well when written down. For example, every "hello" and "goodbye" does not need to be written. Some of your dialogue might start with a "Did you do 'this'?" or "Why did you do 'this'?" Keep a notebook to record small pieces of real-world dialogue that stand out to you. To get a good feel for the balance that you need in your dialogue between realistic speech and book speech you need to read good dialogue in books and in movies. Look at books and scripts and see what works and what doesn't and try to figure out why. Look for writers whose dialogue rings true to your ear, regardless of what other readers or critics may say. If you need a starting point, you might check out the work of Douglas Adams, Toni Morrison, and Judy Blume, who are known for their realistic, layered, and vivid dialogue. Checking out and practicing writing dialogue for screenplays and radio plays is really useful in developing dialogue, since those are both very dependent on dialogue. Douglas Adams, from the above writers, got his start writing radio plays, which is one reason for his fantastic dialogue. You will need to completely understand your characters before you can make them talk. You'll need to know things like whether they're taciturn and monosyllabic, or whether they love to use lots of big words to impress people, and so on. You don't need to write every character detail into your work, but you should know them yourself. Things like age, gender, education level, region where they're from, tone of voice, will all make a difference in how a character talks. For example, a poor American teen girl is going to talk very differently from a rich, old, British guy. Give each character a distinct voice. Not all of your characters are going to use the same vocabulary, tone or method of speech. Make sure each character sounds different. Stilted dialogue might not completely kill a story, but it can definitely jerk a reader out of the story, which as a writer, is something you're trying not to do. Occasionally stilted dialogue does work, but only with the most specific kind of story. Stilted dialogue is dialogue that only works on the obvious levels and in language no one would use. For example: "Hello, Jane, you look sad today," said Charles. "Yes, Charles, I am sad today. Would you like to know why?" "Yes, Jane, I would like to know why you are sad today." "I am sad because my dog is sick and it reminds me of the death of my father two years ago under mysterious circumstances." How the dialogue above should have gone: "Jane, is something wrong?" asked Charles. Jane shrugged, keeping her gaze fixed on something out the window. "My dog's sick. They don't know what's wrong." "That's terrible, but, Jane...well, he is old. Maybe that's all it is." Her hands clenched on the windowsill. "It's just, it's just, you'd think the doctors would know." "You mean the vet?" Charles frowned. "Yeah. Whatever." The reason the second one works better, is that it doesn't come right out and say that Jane is thinking of her deceased father, but it does lean towards that interpretation, especially with her using the word "doctors" instead of "vet." It also flows better. An example where stilted dialogue works is Lord of the Rings, where the characters' conversations can get very grand and eloquent (and unrealistic). This is a good choice for a book that's written in the style of old epics, like Beowulf or The Mabinogion. | Pay attention to actual conversations. Read good dialogue. Develop your characters fully. Learn to avoid stilted dialogue. |
Some people raise their voices during conflicts without really realizing it. Others yell deliberately in an attempt to exert power over the argument. Whatever your situation may be, yelling will only lead to hurt feelings and further problems. It will not resolve anything. If you're prone to yelling or if you catch yourself raising your voice, try switching to a softer, whispering volume. Whispering forces you to use a calmer tone and makes you speak without intimidating, frightening, or angering your partner. During a heated argument, many couples tend to dredge up things from the past. This may not be deliberate, as arguments tend to make people remember other things they are frustrated about. However, bringing up one or more unrelated topics will not solve the original problem or the ones being brought up. Ask your spouse to gently remind you to stay on topic if you start bringing up the past, then reciprocate as needed. Make sure you never act as though your partner is the problem. Focus on the issue or their behavior that caused the problem without attacking your spouse as a person. Focus on finding solutions, not placing blame. This is the best way to make an argument healthy and productive. If you and your partner can calmly and rationally work out a solution to a given problem, proceed with caution and remain respectful. If your intention is to hurt your partner or blame them for something they did, stop the conversation immediately. For example, if your spouse didn't invite you to a party and you felt left out, don't start an argument to make them feel bad or apologize. Start a conversation to calmly and respectfully communicate that you feel left out when you're not invited to things. If you're not sure about your intentions, ask yourself the following questions: Are you starting an argument (intentionally or not) to get back at your spouse for something they did? Is your goal to shame, humiliate, frustrate, or belittle your spouse? Is there a reasonable solution to the problem(s) at hand? Are you working towards solving problems, or just placing blame? What do you see as an ideal resolution? Are you actually working towards that resolution or simply starting a fight? You or your spouse may have grown up in a household where the parents fought constantly or said hurtful things whenever they argued. It's possible that you or your spouse may have picked up these argumentative tendencies without realizing it and without recognizing them as hostile and harmful. While this doesn't excuse this type of behavior, it does help give you context to know why you or your spouse argues that way. Once you're aware of it, you can begin to work together to change those habits to something more constructive. Don't blame yourself or your partner for these tendencies, but recognize them for what they are: unhealthy and detrimental to your relationship. Try to calmly (and without blame) help one another recognize these patterns in your speech. For example, you might say, "I'm not trying to blame you or detract from what you're saying, but I think you might be using unhealthy ways of arguing again." | Resist the urge to yell. Stay focused on the present topic. Acknowledge your intentions in the conversation. Understand each other's family patterns. |
Behind their tough exteriors, abusers are typically weak and have low-esteem. They will often cause fights because they don't want you to do the things you like. To them, you having passions and interest means you have a life away from them, which can make them feel very vulnerable. If your arguments are often caused because of something your spouse doesn't want you to do, it could be abuse. Fighting over bills or the sharing of household chores are all typical marital fights. When the arguments go beyond this and are caused by your spouse's attempt to control what you wear, who you go out with, who you talk to, how much money you spend, and so on, it could be a sign of emotional abuse. You might also consider if you are spending an inappropriate amount of time on your interests. If so, then this might be a valid concern for your partner. Abusers are good at manipulation. They know their spouse's weaknesses and will do what they can to prey on them. Many will turn to threats in order to get what they want. Along with threats, they might also find ways to retaliate or get back at you. For example, if you tell your spouse you’re going away with your siblings for the weekend and your spouse doesn't want you to, they may say something like, “If you do, your pet may not be here when you get back.” They may also make threats against their own lives, as well. A healthy relationship does not involve any sort of physical violence or fear. If yours does, it's probably a good sign that abuse is taking place. It's normal for a spouse to check in on you from time to time, or even contact your friends and family when they are concerned about you. What's not normal, however, is constantly being monitored by your spouse. If you are continually having fights because you feel that your spouse is always trying to watch what you do, it could be because they want to control you. Ask your friends and family if your spouse contacts them regularly to see what you’re doing. Even talk to your fellow employees about if they’ve seen or heard from your spouse. This constant monitoring is all about having control of you, which is a sign that abuse could be taking place. Consider how quickly your spouse's attempts to check in on you escalate. For example, do they wait a while and call or text back later if they don't hear from you right away, or do they start repeatedly calling or sending you a barrage of text messages? If they tend to bombard you and become increasingly angry when you don't reply, then this is also a cause for concern. | Think about if your spouse tries to stop you from doing what you like. Determine if the abuser has made threats to get what they want. Check how much your spouse keeps tabs on you. |
Because teff grains are so small it is very difficult to grind them yourself. Begin by purchasing already ground teff flour. You can find teff flour at a health food store or in some supermarkets. You can buy teff flour online from companies like Bob's Red Mill and TeffCo. The easiest way to use teff flour is to substitute it for part of the all-purpose flour you normally use in your favorite recipes. Use teff flour for one fourth of the flour in your recipe and regular all-purpose flour for three fourths. Adding some teff flour to recipes adds nutrients and an interesting nutty flavor. If you have a kitchen scale, substitute teff flour by weight instead of volume. Teff is denser than all-purpose flour so for a more accurate recipe use an amount of teff flour equal to the weight of one fourth of the flour in your recipe. For recipes with whole grain flours like buckwheat flour you can substitute more of the flour for teff flour. Try using half teff flour and half buckwheat flour in a recipe that calls for buckwheat. Teff flour can be used in dishes like pancakes, pie crusts, and cookies and in most recipes that use other whole grain flours. Look for recipes that specifically call for teff flour on websites devoted to teff. Try using teff flour in scones, muffins, crisps, pies, pancakes, cakes, and shortbreads. Teff flour is traditionally used to make injera. Refrigerate your teff flour after you open the package to keep it fresh. | Buy teff flour already ground. Substitute teff flour for all-purpose flour. Make baked goods with teff flour. Refrigerate the flour. |
In order to figure out how much you need to raise your grade with a point system, you will first need to decide what letter grade you want in the class overall and what the corresponding percentage is (you can use the chart below). Next, use this percentage to determine how many points, out of the total number of available points in the class, are necessary to earn this percentage. Compare the number of points you’re already earned against how many points are needed to get the grade you want. Compare that number against the point count for the work you have not yet done. If the number of points available is small than the number of points needed to gain that grade, you will not be able to achieve the grade you want without some form of extra credit. Calculating what you will need to do to raise a weighted grade is much more difficult, since there are so many different factors. The easiest method will be to ask your teacher for help and advice. You will want to focus on doing better in the categories which are more heavily weighted. This will raise your grade faster than focusing on the lesser categories. However, if those more lightly weighted categories are easy to raise (such as regular attendance to raise a participation grade), then you certainly should not ignore them. Extra credit for either grading system will help raise your grade. The more the extra work is worth, the more it will do to raise your grade. However, if your teacher uses weighted grades and puts extra credit in a less weighted category, this will help less. Ask your teacher how extra credit is counted before taking on too much. | Determine the percentage and points you want. Ask your teacher for help with weighted grades. Get extra credit. |
There are numerous apps available for smartphones, where meeting new, single people is only a swipe away. There are free apps, and subscription-based apps too where you can get a free trial first to try it out. Some popular dating apps that you can try include Tinder, OkCupid, and Bumble. There are many websites available, both free and subscription-based, which allow you to connect with other single people in your area. These websites sometimes have a wider demographic than dating apps, which don't cater as much to older audiences. Online dating sites vary depending on your location. Use a search engine to find a few sites that are local for your area or country. There are many dating sites available that cater for different demographics of people. There are some for different ages, sexualities, locations, and interests. Make sure that you have one photo that's a close up of your face, another that shows a better view of your body, and a couple more showing you doing things that you enjoy such as with cuddling a pet, playing sport, or travelling. Write a short, to-the-point bio about who you are, and what you are interested in. Don't include too many photos with friends, as it can be difficult to tell who's who. Stick to just a handful overall, and only one with friends if you feel it's necessary. Try not to write several paragraphs in the bio section, as not many people will end up reading something that lengthy. Stick to just a few sentences to keep it short and sweet. For a super short dating profile, try something that encompasses who you are, and what you like to do in only a couple of words. A good example is "Finance executive by day, pizza connoisseur by night. Message me, let's get talking!" For a bio that's a bit longer, try listing a few interesting facts about yourself. An example is "Lawyer by day. Dancing, cooking, and yoga at every other hour. Lover of a good adventure: London, Paris, and Spain to name a few! So, what's your hobby? Want to take a yoga class together?" There are many different ways to begin a successful conversation through either online dating or using a dating app. Try using humor and telling a joke about something that you both have in common, such as a quote from a film you both like. Alternatively, give the person a genuine compliment, such as about their taste in music, restaurants, or sports, which shows you have actually paid attention to their profile. Another good conversation starter is beginning a conversation based on your shared interests, and asking an open-ended question about it, such as "How long have you been skiing for?" or "What country did you last travel to?" When your conversations with someone that you have met using dating technology are regular and going well, then it's time to take the next step and meet them for the first time. The ideal time span between sending the first message and meeting the other person is 17-23 days, as this is when impressions and idealizations of the other person peak. Suggest getting coffee, walking your dogs together at a local park, or grabbing ice-cream. For safety reasons, always make sure that when you first meet someone in real life after talking online, that you meet in a public place. A less extravagant date such as getting coffee or dessert always works best for the first one. Not only will it be more inexpensive, but it will also let you get away sooner if it doesn't go well. Save the more expensive and elegant dinner dates for further down the track. | Use a mobile dating app on your smartphone for convenience. Use an online dating site as an alternative to dating apps. Include photos of yourself and a bio to help potential matches get to know you. Start a conversation if you find someone that you are interested in. Meet someone in person once you have established a connection. |
In most entertaining speeches, you can take a fairly lighthearted and personal tone. Speakers often introduce themselves to the audience. Within the introduction, the speaker should explain the connection he or she has to the matter at hand and use that explanation to bridge into the speech. This is most often seen at eulogies and weddings. The speaker introduces himself or herself and begins to explain who they are in connection to the subject being addressed. If you are delivering a wedding toast, you might begin by talking about your connection to the bride, groom, or couple getting married. It can also be used at an event being held by an organization. In that case, the speaker might explain her position within the organization. Speakers often begin a speech by referring directly to the topic at hand. This makes an immediate connection to the audience, whose members are all there for the sake of the same subject. When you have a personal connection to the subject of your speech, a common way to start your speech would be to share a personal story that demonstrates that connection. Incorporating current news stories is a good strategy because it confirms to the audience that your speech is relevant. Make a link between your speech topic and a current event by referring to something that has happened recently in the news., For example, if your speech is about the lack of women working in technology, you might find a recent story about how girls are being discouraged from pursuing science in high school. Start your speech by mentioning a relevant historical event in order to give your audience a common reference point. For example, if your speech is about overcoming challenges, you could talk about a historical figure who did just that, such as Helen Keller. Many speeches are given at professional or academic conferences. These events often have a theme that provides a sense of coherence to the overall purpose of the conference. Connect the beginning of your speech to this theme. For a speech delivered at a particular occasion or event, speakers often begin their presentation by talking directly about that occasion or event. Since everyone in the audience is presumably there to acknowledge the same occasion, immediately talking about that occasion is a good way to make an instant connection to the audience. If you were giving a speech at a Christmas party or fundraiser, you could talk about your Christmas memories or something you love about the season. | Extend a personal greeting. Recount your connection to the subject. Tell a personal story. Refer to a current event. Refer to a historical event or person. Connect to the conference theme. Refer to the occasion. |
Some dent kits will come with a solution for cleaning. However, it's usually just isopropyl alcohol. Rub it in to the area to remove any grime. You're going to be using glue for this method, so the glue has to stick. Finishes and grime will let the glue peel right off. Cleaning it may remove the finish, so you may want to save this method for a last resort. You can find these online, at big box stores, or auto parts stores. These tools have small suction cups that you glue on to the dent with a hot glue gun. Heat up your hot glue gun. Pick a suction cup that is a bit bigger than the dent. Add a dab of glue to the cup, and place it on the dent. You can use any hot glue gun for this step, though a high temp gun may work better. The suction cup will have a screw coming off the back of it. A bar goes over it, and it has two plates on each side. Once the bar is on, add the knob that screws into the back of the suction cup. Screw it lightly into place. Don't push down too hard right now. Everything's not quite in place. Most of these tools have a way to adjust the two plates that give you leverage for pulling. Put them as close to the middle suction cup as possible. That will keep it from pulling up the metal too much on the outer edges. Now that everything's in place, all you have to do is keep screwing in the knob in the center. This process puts pressure on the suction cup, slowly pulling it out. Eventually, the whole piece will pop right off. This method will eventually lessen the ding. Unfortunately, it's not a quick process. So pull up a chair, and get comfy. You may need to repeat the process as many as ten times to make that ding less noticeable. Plan suction without glue will sometimes pull the dent out of your refrigerator. A simple suction tool is a toilet plunger. Place a (clean!) toilet plunger over the dent, and plunge away. If you're lucky, it might pop out. | Clean the area. Buy an automotive dent remover. Glue on the suction cup from an automotive dent remover. Put the bar on top. Place the plates close to the small cup. Screw the center piece. Repeat as needed. Try a toilet plunger. |
Coursera, Khan Academy, and FutureLearn have well developed online classes. You can take engaging courses on astronomy, the history of the universe, and the formation of the solar system. New courses are posted frequently, so check back often. With frequent postings, you can keep up to date on the latest space news and insightful commentary. There are many out there, but some popular ones are the Planetary Society, Explore Deep Space, and the NASA blog. There are apps that help you identify stars in the night sky, allow you to track satellites, and look out for solar flares, amongst other things. Check out NASA's International Space Apps Challenge, ISS Spotter, and Star Chart. The USA, Russia, Japan, China, India, and several other countries have active space programs. While human travel to space is mostly restricted to the International Space Station, rovers and satellites are being launched to planets and moons in the solar system. There are also plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s. NASA plans to launch a new robotic science rover to Mars in 2020. It will conduct further research on the red planet and answer key questions about the possibility of life on Mars. Stay informed of everything that is sent into space. Launches are very frequent, sending up satellites and supplies for the International Space Station. For the complete schedule, check out: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=space.reddit@gmail.com&mode=AGENDA&pli=1. Check out the work of Space X. This private company is building and testing a fleet of spaceships that aims to create a space tourism industry, holds contracts with NASA, and wants to build a colony on Mars. | Utilize online learning websites. Read blogs about space. Download space apps to your phone. Keep up to date on current space exploration. |
Hyperpigmentation can take a variety of forms and have a number of different potential causes. If you want to try and prevent it, it's important to have a clear understanding of the different ways it might appear to see for which form you are most at risk. Depending on what form of hyperpigmentation you are concerned about, you may not be able to do much to prevent it. The three main types are: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Lentigines Melasma This type of hyperpigmentation can be caused by any inflammatory skin condition which involves the junction between epidermis and dermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and the dermis is the layer beneath that. The kind of inflammation or injury that can cause PIH includes acne, burns, and psoriasis. A professional skin treatment can also result in PIH. If PIH is a reaction to a specific inflammation or trauma it can resolve itself without treatment, but this can sometimes take months. It is possible that epidermal pigmentation can last for six months or a year. Dermal pigmentation can last for even longer, persisting for years. There are a wide variety of different instances of lentigines recorded in medicine. Some of these develop when you are very young and some as you get older. Solar lentigines are those which are most often caused by excessive exposure to the sun. Sometimes these are known as liver spots, and have been associated with aging. Although they do multiply and become more prominent with age, evidence has shown them to be much more prominent in older people who have had high exposure to UV light. Solar lentigines most frequently occur on the face and the back of the hands. There is no proven link between lentigines and melanoma (a serious form of skin cancer), but they are considered an independent risk factor for melanoma. One other common type of hyperpigmentation is known as melasma (sometimes referred to as chloasma). Unlike the PIH and lentigines, melasma is not caused by exposure to the sun or a trauma or inflammation experienced by the skin. Melasma is understood to result from hormonal fluctuations, most commonly during pregnancy. Melasma takes the appearance of dark brown, roughly symmetrical patches on the face, which have clear distinct edges. Melasma can be a side-effect of oral contraceptives for women. It is often aggravated by thyroid complaints. It is more prevalent and tends to persist for longer in people with darker skin, and is sometimes experienced by dark-skinned men. For women, melasma often fades slowly after pregnancy, when hormonal fluctuations desist; however, it may never completely disappear without treatment. | Identify the different types. Understand post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Identify lentigines. Determine melasma hyperpigmentation. |
This brings up the on-screen screenshot controls at the bottom of the screen. If you're using High Sierra (10.13) or earlier, press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+3 to capture the screen instead. It's the first button on the on-screen screenshot controls and looks like a macOS desktop. This changes your mouse pointer to a small camera. If you want to capture only one portion of the screen, such as a menu or window, you can use one of the other options on the toolbar, such as: Capture Selected Window: The second icon, which looks like an application window, allows you to capture a single open window on the screen. Capture Selected Portion: It's the third icon, which looks like a square made of a dotted line, allows you to click and drag a square around the part of the screen you want to capture. You'll see a small thumbnail at the bottom-right corner that confirms the screenshot has been captured. The screenshot is now saved as an image file on your desktop. If you choose the Capture Selected Window option, click inside the window you want to capture instead. If you chose Capture Selected Portion, click and drag the mouse to draw around the area of the screen you want to capture, and then click Capture in the on-screen screenshot toolbar. If you'd like to send the screenshot to your printer: Double-click the screenshot on your desktop to open it. Its name should be something like Screen Shot date at time.png. Press ⌘ Cmd+P to open the print dialog box. Select your printer from the drop-down menu on the bottom-left corner of the window. Click Print. | Press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+5 on your keyboard. Click the Capture Entire Screen icon. Click the screen to capture the screenshot. Print the screenshot. |
Scammers often use the phrase "Remember the distance or color does not matter, but love matters a lot in life". That phrase is used in a lot of love scam emails. Although they could simply enjoy IM chatting more, what they say in IM may not be reportable to the website, allowing their profile to stay up so they can draw in other people. While plenty of people have bad grammar or spelling, see if it's inconsistent with the way people speak from where they claim to be. Also, if it is audio chat, see if his/her accent is what he/she claimed it to be (if the scammer happened to mention that before, of course). | Read their introductory letter. Be cautious if they immediately want to get you off the dating website and onto a IM chat. Check their spelling and grammar. |
The first extension that you will measure and apply is the piece that goes around the perimeter. Take your extensions out of the package, and open one weft so that all the hair is exposed. Starting at the beginning of your perimeter braid, hold the extension in place, and wrap it around your head. Hold it to the perimeter braid the entire time to make sure it is the right length. When you get to the end of the perimeter braid on the other side, measure a little extra hair, and then trim it to fit. Place this piece of perimeter-extension off to the side, so that you don't misplace it or confuse it for another section of hair. You’re going to be working with a long strip of extension, but you won't be able to use all the necessary thread in a single shot. Cut a piece of your weave thread that is 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 m) long, and use the same process as you did for your wig cap by threading it through the needle, matching the ends, and tying them together in a knot. Cut off any excess string. Work around your head, using the exact same process of sewing your weave to your cap/braids as you have been. Remember to always double knot over a fold or the beginning of a weft, to properly secure it. When you have finished filling in your head, trim off any excess that might hang over the front. When you’ve sewn on extensions to all the small braids along your part, you should be left with a space in the back that is still open. To fill this in, you’ll have to prepare a special piece of your weave. Measure the space that you have to fill, and cut a piece of your weave that is twice that length. Start with your regular double knot at the end, and then roll the weave in to create a small circle. Create an additional knot by looping around the two layered sections of weft, and pulling it tight. Continue rolling and knotting the extension until you have finished the whole piece. When you tie the last knot, pull the needle through all of the layered wefts to secure them together. Cut the excess string off when you’re finished tying it. Turn your closure piece upside down so that the weft is facing the ground, and the hair is upwards. Begin flattening the hair so that it falls down over the top of the rolled up weft. Because of the roll that you created, the hair should fall evenly around it, hiding the weft and your sewing. It may be helpful to use a flat iron on the hair to get it to cooperate with what you’re trying to get it to do. Secure the ends of the hair with a small elastic to making sewing it to your scalp much easier. Turn your closure piece back over so that the weft is exposed, and insert your needle and thread through it to tie your regular double knot. Bring your closure to your scalp, and place it where you want it to go. Insert your needle through a braid or a piece of weft from another extension nearby on your scalp, and pull it tight to create your regular knot. Continue doing this in a circular movement around your closure piece, until you’ve gotten back to the beginning. Cut off the excess string, remove the elastic from your hair, and you’re done! Adjust the strands of your closure piece to cover up any weft that may be visible. | Measure your extension-hair for the perimeter braid. Prepare your thread. Finish filling in your head. Create your closure for the back of your part. Adjust your closure piece. Sew your closure to your head. |
This time around, you should host your own reception and ceremony. While in the past, your parents or close loved ones might have given you financial backing, you'll have to fend for yourselves, for the most part. However, there can be exceptions made if you're having your vow renewals close to your original wedding date and never got to have a party. Most people believe you shouldn't have a gift registry when you renew your vows. The first time around, your guests could have helped you get a new set of dishware, pay for your honeymoon, or just to have some money to start your new lives together. This time, it can be considered tacky to ask your guests for gifts when you're already an established married couple. But again, if your renewal date is close to your wedding date, then you can consider having a registry if you really need one. The same goes for a bridal shower -- since you're already married, this is generally not thought to be appropriate. Many men and women who have a vow renewal close to their wedding date who never got to have a bachelorette party want to have one. However, many people don't consider this a good idea because these parties are supposed to be your "last night out as a single person." Since you're already married, you may have missed the boat for this one. You can still celebrate with a group of your friends, but hold off on the more risque aspects of a traditional bachelor/bachelorette celebration. On a similar note, skip the garter toss and the bouquet toss at your reception since these traditions are heavily associated with the idea of recently ending your time as single people. Instead, consider leading the guests in a variety of fun dances to remove some of the formality. | Host your ceremony and reception. Skip the gift registry. Pass on the bachelor and bachelorette party. |
Red meat has high concentrations of heme iron, iron from animal sources, which is more readily absorbed by the body. Absorption of heme iron also increases your body's absorption of non-heme iron (iron from plant-based foods). If you do choose to eat red meat, look for lower iron sources like ground beef and cheap cuts. If you do eat red meat, avoid eating it with foods that contain vitamin C and beta-carotene, which enhance iron absorption. A hearty beef stew with potatoes and carrots is not a good idea if you're looking to reduce your ferritin levels. In addition to red meats, be conscious of the iron levels in the fish you eat. Some fish, such as tuna and mackerel, have higher iron levels. Beans and legumes are high in phytates, a micronutrient that inhibits the absorption of iron. Whole grains and seeds also have phytates. Soaking or sprouting your beans before consumption will reduce the phytate levels. Oxalates, present in many dark, leafy greens such as spinach, also inhibit iron absorption. However, greens such as spinach that have high levels of oxalates also have high levels of iron. Whole-grain bread has higher phytate concentrations than bread made with refined white flour. However, whole grains also contain more minerals, so check the iron content of any bread you buy. Leavened bread has lower levels of phytates than unleavened bread. Calcium inhibits iron absorption, which can reduce the complications of the excess iron already present in your body. In addition to milk, you might also try yogurt or hard cheese. If you're lactose-intolerant, drink mineral water infused with calcium during and after meals. Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that bind to iron and prevent its absorption. Particularly if you plan to eat an iron-rich meal, drinking a cup of green tea while you eat can lessen the effects on your ferritin levels. Coffee also inhibits iron absorption, if you're not a fan of tea. Nuts and seeds, including walnuts, almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts, inhibit your body's absorption of iron. In addition to a handful of nuts as a snack, you can add nuts to casseroles or put nut butters on sandwiches. While coconut contains the same inhibitors, they are found in lower concentrations and don't have a significant effect on your body's iron absorption. If you regularly take a multi-vitamin or other supplement, check the label carefully to make sure it does not include iron. The iron included in supplements is formulated to be especially easy for your body to absorb. Iron-fortified food, such as bread, is also common. Check the nutritional labels on any food you buy and avoid anything with added iron. Excessive amounts of alcohol combined with excessive iron can cause extensive damage to your liver. Higher than normal ferritin levels have been linked to alcohol abuse, and may be an early sign of liver disease. If you do drink alcohol, stick to red wine. It has micronutrients that inhibit iron absorption. | Limit your consumption of red meat. Eat plenty of beans and legumes. Choose whole grain over white bread. Have a glass of milk after meals. Drink green tea. Snack on nuts and seeds. Avoid nutritional supplements that contain iron. Reduce alcohol intake significantly. |
Oysters taste best when you shuck them immediately before eating them. In addition, keeping oysters in their shells makes them easier to store and reduces the chance that they’ll go bad. If your oysters came pre-shucked in a plastic container, store them in the freezer until you’re ready to use them. Leave the grit and dirt on the oysters. This will keep them moist and will help to insulate the meat. Grab a bowl, small cooler, or similar container that you can place inside your fridge. Make sure this container has an open top or removable lid. Then, pour a layer of ice into the bottom of the container. Do not keep your oysters in a sealed or closed-top container. Doing so will suffocate them. You may need to change your ice during the refrigeration process, so do not pour any into the container if you won't be able to check your oysters regularly. Just like seafood merchants, you’ll be storing your oysters on ice to keep them as chilled and fresh as possible. Make sure to turn each of your oysters so that the deeper side faces down, a technique that will help them better retain their juices. Dip a thin, clean kitchen towel in cold water and ring out the excess liquid. Then, gently lay the towel on top of the oysters. This will keep the oysters from drying out while preventing fresh water poisoning. If you’d prefer, you can cover the oysters with damp paper towels or newspaper instead. Oysters are salt water creatures, so submerging them in fresh water will essentially poison them and lead to their death. If possible, set your refrigerator to a temperature between 35 and 40 °F (2 and 4 °C). Make sure to store your oysters above any raw meat so the juices don't drip down onto your shellfish. If possible, check on your oysters at least once a day while they’re in the fridge. If the towel dries out, dampen it again. If the ice in your container melts, pour it out and replace it with new ice. For safety, remove and consume your oysters within about 2 days of initially storing them. Though some oysters may last for a week or longer, eating them that late puts you at greater risk of food poisoning and other unwanted ailments. If your oysters came with an expiration date, use that as your guide for maximum storage time. Freeze your oysters if you need to store them for more than 2 days. the oysters when you’re ready to eat them. Once you finish storing the oysters, run them under cool water and open their shells. Then, run a knife under the flat side of the oyster and pop the shell off. Before eating, carefully separate the oyster from the rest of the shell using a knife. Before eating an oyster, inspect it to make sure it is still good. If the shell appears to be damaged, if the oyster smells foul, or if the meat is a cloudy shade of grey, brown, black, or pink, throw the oyster away. | Do not shuck or wash your oysters. Pour ice into a small bowl or other open-top container. Place your oysters on top of the ice bed deep side down. Dampen a towel with cold water and place it on top of the oysters. Place your container in a refrigerator. Keep your oysters in the fridge for up to 2 days. Shuck |
It's always a good idea to practice some basic cuts on scrap wood before working on any major piece. Doing so will give you the opportunity to become familiar with the tools. also, make sure to never cut towards your body, cut away from you in case the knife slips to avoid a trip to hospital. Always use sharp tools, even if you're only practicing. If the tools are sharp enough, they should make a clean, shiny cut through the wood without leaving any nicks or streaks behind. When you need to push a knife, gouge, or chisel through the wood, keep your hands behind the sharp cutting edge. These tools can slip as you work, and if your fingers are in front of the blade, it'll result in an injury. When working with knives, grasp the wood with your non-dominant hand. Keep the hand behind the blade of the tool, but carefully press the thumb of that hand against the blunt side of the tool to help control it. While holding your non-dominant hand steady, rotate your dominant hand and wrist to make the desired cut. When working with gouges, hold the handle in the palm of your dominant hand while steadying the shaft by pinching it between the thumb and index finger of your dominant hand. The cutting edge should rest against the wood. Remember to control the direction of the carving tool with your wrist and not your elbow. This is true regardless of the cut or tool used. Always make your cuts along the grain instead of working against it. Cutting up against the grain will cause the wood to splinter. Examine the wood and find the long, parallel lines running through it. These lines may or may not run parallel to the sides of the board, and they will be somewhat wavy instead of rigidly straight. Always carve in a downward direction onto those lines of grain. You can also carve diagonally across the grain or parallel to it, but do not carve up against the grain. If the wood begins to tear as you carve it even though the tool is sharp, you might be carving in the wrong direction. Switch to the opposite direction and check the results again. There are numerous cuts you'll need to learn as you practice this craft, but when you're first starting out, you should at least practice a few of the basics. The running cut creates a long channel in the wood. Hold the blade of a U-gouge or V-gouge to the surface of the wood and push it across the grain, keeping the pressure as even as possible. A stabbing cut creates sharp carvings in the surface of the wood, allowing you to create hard shadows. Push the cutting edge of a gouge straight into the wood, then pull it out without pushing it any further. Sweep cuts are long arc-shaped cuts. Use a gouge to push across the grain, rotating the handle as you push it forward to create an arc. | Practice with scrap wood. Hold the knife correctly. Carve along the grain. Practice a few basic cuts. |
Psychic vampires come in a variety of forms. Relationships that drain our energy can manifest in a variety of personality types. Recognize the various forms psychic vampires can take. Narcissistic psychic vampires have grandiose senses of self importance and entitlement. They tend to lack empathy and become withholding or cold if you don't do things their way. This is because they have little to no capacity for unconditional love. Victim vampires tend to see the world through the lens of "poor me." They believe the world is inherently against them and to blame for their unhappiness. They tend to drain energy by constantly complaining about problems but refusing to try any potential solutions you suggest. Alternatively, they may act as a martyr, claiming that they do things for others but are never appreciated. Controlling energy vampires have a need to control and manipulate your actions. They often invalidate your emotions in order to dominate you or put you down. Constant talking psychic vampires take over conversations by constantly sharing their own feelings and experiences without giving you an opportunity to contribute. They might also invade physical boundaries, moving in so close you can feel their breath on you. Drama queen psychic vampires drain energy by exaggerating small instances. Being late for a meeting is the end of the world, and they convey small matters in a way that over-inflates their own importance, for better or worse. Take a minute to assess your relationship with potential psychic vampires. Question whether or not you feel drained by these people and whether the relationship is mutually beneficial. Are you mentally and physically exhausted after spending time with this person? Psychic vampires will leave you feeling deflated. Are you the type of person who has a strong capacity for empathy? Oftentimes, psychic vampires take advantage of those with a high emotional capacity as they take longer to get fed up. Are you the type of person who's accused of being too nice? Do you frequently find yourself in relationships that feel one-sided? If a relationship seems draining, question whether it's mutually beneficial for both parties. Psychic vampires thrive on one-sided friendships and romances. Think of the last time you were in emotional distress. Was this person there for you? Did he or she strive to listen or make the situation about themselves? If you've encountered a psychic vampire, there are physical and emotional side effects. You might have a relationship with an energy vampire if you display any of the following symptoms: Heavy eyelids and an increased need for sleep Decreasing levels of self-confidence or self-esteem Questioning your choices, feelings, and behaviors Low mood Desire to binge eat carbs and other comfort foods Feelings of anxiety, depression, and negativity You feel put down frequently | Familiarize yourself with the various types of psychic vampires. Evaluate your relationships. Tune in to your own feelings. |
Most water bottles made of metal, stainless steel, and glass are dishwasher safe. Check the label on the bottle to make sure it is safe to put in the dishwasher. If the water bottle is made of plastic, it may not be dishwasher safe. Putting it in the dishwasher can warp or damage the plastic. Place the water bottle in the dishwasher, separating the lid from the bottle. Put the bottle on the dishwashing rack upside down, with the mouth facing downward. Run the bottle through the dishwasher on the gentle or normal cycle. The cycle should include a drying phase, where the bottle is dried well in the dishwasher. To avoid the buildup of germs and bacteria, get in the habit of cleaning the bottle every few days. Run the water bottle through the dishwasher every few days or at the end of every day, especially if you use it on a daily basis. This will help to keep the bottle clean and ensure you are drinking fresh, germ free water every day. | Check that the bottle is dishwasher safe. Put the bottle in the dishwasher. Clean the bottle regularly. |
Take it out yourself and hold it facing the audience. At no point in this trick do you see what this card is. If you don't have a surface in front of you, have them simply take the deck and pick a card. This way then verify themselves that it's not a trick deck, too. As you're holding it up, lightly pinch the bottom corner, bending it just slightly. The back of the card is still facing you. Don't make the pinch obvious to the unassuming eye. It should be something only you can see because you're looking for it. This works best with a set of cards that has been used before. A brand new fresh pack may make a bend a little too obvious. Getting someone else to do the work will make your trick seem more viable. Once the card is back in, shuffle the deck or have them shuffle it themselves. If someone else is shuffling your cards, have them hand them back to you when they're finished. Any direction is fine. Scan the cards or fan them out, telling your audience you need to get a read on the cards. Ham it up, making the trick truly entertaining. You have a couple options from here: Find a way to get that card to the top of the deck. You can then put the cards back in the package making sure the top card is between the box and the closing flap so you can pull it out. Start throwing out the cards that aren't theirs. Pick them up acting like you're going to say, "This is your card!" but then at the last minute you change your mind and say no. This can be done half a dozen times before you actually approach their card. Make it so the card is on the bottom. Than you can pretend to be frustrated as you go through the deck, not seeing their card. At the very end, there it is, waiting to amaze your friends. Whichever method you choose, make a show of it. Grin smugly, knowing that you just fooled them with simple magic. And remember not to reveal your trickery! The traditional pickpocket method is to place the packet in your pocket or in a spectator's pocket and amaze people by pulling out the specified card on top of the deck when the packet is reopened. | Fan out your cards face down to a spectator and ask him/her to point to one. Pinch the bottom right corner with your index and middle finger. Put the card back in the deck or ask a spectator to. When the cards are all back in your hands, discreetly look for a card that is slightly bent. Show the spectator his or her card. |
Whether you machine- or hand-wash your gloves, expect each wash to add some amount of wear-and-tear to your grips. To lessen the impact of repeated washes, refrain from washing after every single use. Wash once a week or every other week unless they desperately need it. Since you’re not going to be washing them after every single use, don't ball them up in your bag or locker. Bring them home and hang them up on a clothesline or drying rack so they can breathe. Allow any sweat or other moisture to air-dry with plenty of circulation to keep smells from building. Even if you air your gloves out after each use, expect lingering sweat to start stinking them up at some point. Combat this by stuffing them with materials that will absorb the smell when not in use. Handy household items that can be used include: New tea bags Dryer sheets Newspaper | Wash sparingly. Air them out after each use. Soak up smells with absorbent materials. |
Surfing the internet takes up hours of people's time without them even realizing it. The internet has a virtually unlimited stream of information. Try Google searching something you find interesting, or go for an info hunt on Wikipedia. If you just want the time to pass faster, sites like Buzzfeed specialize in mildly amusing distractions. The possibilities for the web are endless, and virtually every curiosity can be satisfied with a working internet connection. Nothing quite makes the time fly past than a great TV show. Shows from AMC and HBO are often film-quality, and can keep you occupied for hours and hours. Watch a show via Netflix or your computer. It's recommended that you do this in your bedroom where it's private. If your parents see you watching TV, they might make a stink about it. Movies are always recommended as well, but because it's assumed you probably have a fair amount of time on your hands, you have a perfect opportunity to catch up on longer TV shows. Video games are lots of fun. If you have a console in your house, there's a good chance you already go out of your way to play them. If it's just a matter of not being able to go see friends, video games are a great way to kill time. What's more, you can play a multiplayer game and interact with your friends as such. If you would normally be out spending time with your friends, it will probably feel weird to be separated from them for a time. Luckily, if your phone wasn't confiscated, you can keep in contact with them over the phone. Let your friends in on the situation, and get them to keep you up to date on what's going on with the outside world. If you have your phone or a computer and wish you were out with friends, it can feel good to make plans for a day after you're ungrounded again. Suggest to go see a movie together, or meet up for food. Although it won't change your current setting much, the fact that you'll have a social event to look forward to once the punishment is over. | Surf the internet. Binge watch a good TV show. Play a video game. Text your friends. Make plans with friends once your grounding is up. |
Most schools require teaching assistants to have an associate or higher degree, but some private schools may have less stringent requirements. At very least, you’ll need to have the basic mathematics and literacy skills that you’d get with a high school degree for most entry-level teaching assistant positions. If you don't have a high school diploma, you can get your GED. Most schools require that you have at least a 2-year degree or be currently enrolled in a higher education program. Compare associate's or bachelor's education or childhood development programs and apply to schools that you want to attend. Once you're accepted, concentrate on education or teaching-related coursework and classes to improve your chances of getting a job as a TA. Other majors that are good for a TA include Child Studies, Early Childhood Development, and Elementary Education. You may want to apply for financial aid if you can't afford to pay for classes on your own. Colleges and graduate schools have more intense requirements for those that want to be a college-level TA. In most schools, TAs must be a senior in an undergraduate program or must be currently enrolled in a graduate program. Look at your college's website to determine the exact requirements for the university or college that you’re currently attending. Some schools require that you got a good grade in the class that you want to TA for. Many states have an exam that you need to pass to get your certification as a TA. Look online at your state or country's official education website to get more details about what may be required to become a TA where you live. If a certificate is necessary, register for the exam through the official website and submit the appropriate documents, such as your student transcripts. Some teaching assistant positions may also require additional certificates in childcare or first aid. Certification and exams typically come with a fee. For example, in New York, the exam to become a TA costs $71. If you don't have any professional experience, it may help to volunteer at a school or in a classroom setting to get the experience you need. Some schools also offer TA internship opportunities that you can take advantage of for some experience. Volunteering or interning will this prepare you for the kind of work you’d do as a TA, it will also look great on your resume and will improve your chances of getting hired for the job. If you’ve taught in a classroom before, you should have the skills to TA. Some TA internships come with a stipend that will help you pay for transportation, food, and other costs. | Get your high school diploma or equivalent degree. Obtain a college degree in education to improve your chances. Enroll in higher education to apply for a college-level TA position. Get the certifications required in your state. Volunteer or intern at a school to improve your chances. |
Many people wrongfully search for a romantic partner to complete them. However, your partner should only complement you—you should already be complete on your own. Feeling complete translates to having self-love that is not dependent on anyone else loving you. Show love to yourself by: Creating a list of your favorite qualities about yourself (e.g. friendliness, your smile, etc.) Speaking to yourself in a gentle, loving way as you would a friend Becoming aware of your inner needs and desires and living in accordance with them Caring for your body Managing stress Avoiding the tendency to dwell in the past—live in the now What are your expectations, for both your partner and yourself? Try to be as impartial about yourself as possible. This will help you identify types of people you want to stop seeing and behavioral patterns that you want to end, which will help you figure out the kind of relationship you actually do want. For example, you might think you're ready to settle down, but deep down you know you're not ready for that kind of commitment. Or conversely, you might think you just want to have some casual fun, but you know from past relationships that you get too emotionally invested. Go back to your list of deal-breakers. By knowing what you don't want, you can now uncover some things that you do. Transform your list of deal-breakers into positive qualities that you desire in a relationship. For instance, if a deal-breaker for you was someone who has a drug or alcohol problem, you might transform that into “concern for physical and mental health”. You know you don't want to be in a relationship with someone who uses drugs or alcohol abusively, so you would look for someone who seems to prioritize health. Add more 'nice-to-have' qualities as you think of them. Be completely honest with yourself. If physical attractiveness is a deal breaker for you, put that down. But try to focus on qualities that don't have to do with looks, such as intelligence, patience, and empathy. You should also think about things like religion and politics, which may or may not be relevant to you. Don't leave anything out, no matter how embarrassing or trivial it seems. One way to maximize on the process of discovering your ideal partner is to embody the traits you yourself are looking for. This method allows you to check whether your expectations are realistic and it also gives you a chance to assess what you are willing to give in a relationship. It's unreasonable to have a list of demands without making any changes on your own. But, personifying the traits you desire makes you an attractive partner that will likely attract someone like you. For example, if physical health and well-being is an important quality you are asking for in a partner, strive to spend a month focusing wholeheartedly on your own health—eating well, exercising, fighting stress, and getting sleep. Keep up the good habits after the month ends. Let's say you listed “be rich” as a quality you wish for. If you yourself will have trouble becoming rich out of the blue, then you may want to relax this quality to something like “is financially stable.” | Love yourself first. Think about what kind of relationship you want. Transform your list of deal-breakers into most important qualities. Be the person you want to date. |
Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This will open the Start menu. Click the gear-shaped Settings icon in the lower-left corner of the Start menu. The Settings window will pop up. This monitor-shaped icon is near the top of the Settings window. It's on the left side of the System window. If you don't see a Device encryption tab here, try clicking About in the bottom-left corner and then look for a "Device encryption" heading. If that doesn't work, your computer doesn't have BitLocker. This button is in the middle of the page. Doing so causes BitLocker to begin decrypting your drive. This can take several hours to complete. You may be asked to enter your Administrator password or PIN before BitLocker will begin turning off. | Open Start . Open Settings . Click System. Click the Device encryption tab. Click Turn off. Click Turn off when prompted. |
Flip the cardboard loom over to the back. Carefully peel off the masking tape. Retrieve your scissors and cut the warp threads down the center of the cardboard loom. Carefully remove each warp thread from the slits running across the top of the cardboard loom. Starting in the right corner, tie warp threads together in pairs close to the weaving. Repeat until all the warp threads are tied in pairs. Remove each warp thread from the bottom slits. Tie the warp threads together in pairs close to the weaving. Retrieve your scissors and trim the fringe in an even line. If you would like to create thicker fringe, use the tapestry needle to thread a length of wool between each section of warp thread. Tie thread's tool tails together close to the weave. Continue to insert wool until you are happy with the thickness of the fringe. Beginning at the end of the weaving, thread one loose end onto a tapestry needle at a time. Take the strand around the side and weave it into the piece—go over and under several like color rows at a time. Snip the piece of wool close to the weaving. Repeat until all the loose ends are tucked into the material. | Remove the tape and cut the warp threads. Remove the material and trim the fringe. Thread in the loose ends. |
If the introduction is formal, say "Hello, I'm [first name][last name]." If it's informal, say "Hi, I'm [first name]. Immediately after you've stated your name, ask for the other person's name by saying "What's your name?" in a pleasant tone. When you learn the other person's name, repeat it by saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Pedro" or "Nice to meet you, Caroline." Repeating the person's name will help you remember it, and give the introduction a more personal touch. or other culturally appropriate greeting. Most cultures have a form of physical contact to accompany a greeting. In the United States, it is often a handshake. Be sure to keep the handshake brief and not too loose (floppy) or firm (bone-breaking). Be aware of cultural differences. For instance, it is considered rude to firmly shake hands in China. It is often appropriate to greet with a hug, especially if you’re meeting a friend of a friend or an in-law. Hugs show more openness than a handshake. Women more often than men may prefer a hug to a handshake. In many cultures, it is culturally appropriate to greet with a kiss. In South America, for instance, all women are greeted with one kiss, and in France, women are greeted with one kiss on each cheek. If you are unsure of the appropriate greeting, follow the other person's lead or watch how other people greet around you. It's important to show interest in the other person. Ask where she is from, what she does for a living, or ask about any common bonds you may have. Ask about what she loves to do and the passions she has in life. Show that you are engaged and interested in what she has to say. You may tell a little bit of your background in order to engage conversation and share about yourself. Telling someone where you work or that you love rock climbing is appropriate and may lead to more conversation topics. Don't take the opportunity to talk only about yourself. You will come across as selfish or uninteresting . After you've met someone for the first time, you should end the conversation by restating that you enjoyed meeting. If the interaction was formal, say something like "Mrs. Castro, I'm delighted to have met you. I hope we can talk again soon." If your conversation was informal, you can say "It was great meeting you, Harold. Hope to see you around." | Exchange names. Offer a handshake Ask questions. Close the conversation. |
Effectively disputing a hospital bill requires that you know exactly what you are being charged for. Preserve every bill that you receive from the hospital. Also hang onto bills from medical centers, labs, and the doctor's office. When a hospital bills for medical care, the bills are often incredibly vague and wordy. Also, you may receive multiple bills for one procedure or visit. Oftentimes you will get separate bills from surgeons, hospitals, medical groups, specialists, and other physicians. Finally, it is not uncommon to receive a bill six to eight months after treatment. Be aware of all of these things when collecting your medical bills. To make things easier, have a giant folder that you can throw bills into once you have looked over them. You can also scan bills so that you have a PDF of the bill on your computer. All bills should be itemized, i.e., broken down by individual charge. These are called “line-item” or “detailed” bills. Call the hospital and request a detailed bill if you are not sent one. You want to make sure that the hospital hasn't double-billed you or made other errors. For example, an exam charge could show up on a hospital bill but also on your doctor's bill. You want to make sure that you catch all errors. Make sure that the hospital doesn't charge you for medications you brought from home. Also, check that the hospital does not charge the full-day rate for the room if you were discharged in the morning. Also look to see if you were charged for supplies like sheets, gowns, or gloves. These supplies should already be included in the cost of the hospital room. Before disputing the hospital bill, you should see how much of the bill is covered by your insurance. Try to get your insurer to cover all legitimate charges. Your insurer might claim that your policy does not cover certain drugs or procedures. Take out your policy and check. You can appeal any rejection by a health insurer. For more information, see Resolve a Claim Dispute With Your Health Insurance Provider. | Hold onto all of your bills. Review your bills. Find out how much your insurer will cover. |
PPD can manifest itself in individuals in different ways. In order to be sure that you have PPD, you need to have experienced at least four of the symptoms listed: A strong belief or suspicion that other people are out to get you through deception, inducing harm, and/or exploitation Have a hard time banking on the loyalty of friends, office mates, and even family members. Have trouble venting out and sharing thoughts with others because of fear that the information you shared will be used against you in the future. Have trouble distinguishing remarks that are innocent or malicious. Gets easily offended of benign or random statements that are actually not meant to threaten or demean. Have the inclination to hold grudges for a very long time and is unforgiving of insults and physical injuries. Consistently see attacks of your person and reputation that is not perceived as such by other people. This erroneous assumption often results in severe counterattacks. Have a hard time trusting a partner (spouse or sexual partner) thinking that he or she is cheating on you at any given time. There are many theories surrounding the real cause of PPD but experts agree that it is a combination of psychological, social, and biological factors. How the brain is wired as it develops through adulthood is a possible cause. How a person was raised and learned to cope with problems can also contribute to the onset of PPD. Emotional trauma due to abuses in the past can also contribute to the development of PPD. Most people with Paranoid Personality Disorder also have someone in the family who suffers from schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions. Heredity can also be a big factor in the causation of PPD. Believe it or not, your paranoia does not need to control your life. With the help of a professional therapist, you can manage your fears. It will take time, hard work, and dedication, but you will eventually regain control of your life. As soon as you begin to notice symptoms of this disorder, seek help. Research shows that PPD is a stepping stone for other disorders like schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and delusional disorder. To avoid developing these disorders, it is important to seek help as quickly as possible. Therapy will be an ongoing part of your life as a way to manage your disorder. To avoid becoming suspicious of your therapist, it is important to ask him or her to explain the different aspects of your treatment process. While you may feel mistrustful of your therapist at times, it is very important that you stay committed to your treatment to manage your symptoms. Keep in mind that there is no cure for PPD. It is something you will need to work to manage for the rest of your life. When you do begin therapy, there will be moments where you will feel sad or depressed about your disorder, particularly when you gain insights into the ways that you perceive others. This sadness can lead to clinical depression. If you do start feeling excess amounts of sadness, talk to your therapist. | Be aware of the symptoms of PPD. Understand what can cause PPD. Seek professional help. Ask your therapist to explain the treatment process. Monitor your emotions. |
Before you cook any vegetable, it's important to wash it. This will remove any contaminants or harmful chemicals. Before washing the vegetable, make sure to wash your hands first. Wash them for about 20 seconds using soap and water. Wash your squash under running water. Rub any dirt or debris off of the squash as you wash it. Do not use any soap to wash your squash. You simply need to wash it using water. You should cut your squash into small cubes to cook it. How big or small the cubes are depend on your personal preference. Thinner, smaller cubes may cook faster than larger, thicker ones. If you're working with winter squash, peel your squash first using a vegetable peeler. It's hard to work with un-peeled squash. You also may want to microwave the squash for 3 minute before cutting it into cubes. Winter squash is tougher, and this can make it easier to cut. Turn the burner on medium-high heat. Spend a few minutes allowing your butter or olive oil to heat up. You want the squash to sizzle slightly when it makes contact with the butter and oil. However, if you're cooking squash with bacon, add the bacon first. Bacon should start on a cold pan without any olive or butter. If the bacon produces enough grease, you may not have to add butter or olive oil when you add your squash. Place the meat or onions into the skillet. If you're using bacon, cook until it's crispy. For onions, cook them until they're crisp and tender as well. | Wash your squash. Cut your squash. Heat your olive oil or butter. Cook the meat and onions. |
This looks like three lines symbolizing a paragraph. The tab has a Star (☆) as the label. Edge refers to bookmarks as "favorites." This will immediately delete the bookmark. If you delete a folder, all of the bookmarks inside will be deleted as well. You cannot delete the "Favorites Bar" folder. | Tap or click the Hub button. Tap or click the Favorites tab. Right-click or long-press a bookmark and select "Delete." |
Fill a sink, bucket, or similar container with cool to room temperature water. Immerse the leather in the water and let it soak until it becomes completely water logged. This process is generally recommended for use with vegetable tanned leather. The amount of time you leave the leather in the water will vary based on the thickness and quality of the leather. Usually, leaving it in the water for 10 to 30 minutes will suffice. The leather should be notably flexible when you remove it. As the leather soaks, preheat the oven to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius). Move the racks of the oven around as needed to clear enough room for the leather piece. If your oven does not reach a temperature this low, simply use the lowest temperature available. Note that higher temperatures could cause a little steam scalding, however, which may alter the color and cause more greater shrinkage. Take the leather out of the water. If you plan on forming it in any way, do so now, while it is still flexible and easy to handle. Since the leather is still fairly cool at this point, it may not keep its form when left alone. After shaping it, you should hold the new forms in place using string, stitching, or nails. Place the wet, shaped leather in the oven and bake it until it feels dry. Depending on how long you soaked the leather and the temperature of your oven, this can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes. You can let the leather remain in the oven even after it dries out, but know that dry baking it will cause the temperature of the leather to rise and the structure of the leather to become both harder and more brittle. Remove the hot, dry leather from the oven and let it cool at room temperature until it is safe to handle with your bare hands. During this time, the leather will continue to stiffen. Once cool, you should remove any string, thread, or nails holding the shape in place. If the leather has become sufficiently stiff, it should be able to hold its new form on its own now. | Soak the leather in room temperature water. Preheat an oven. Mold the leather as desired. Bake the leather. Let cool. |
If you haven't already shaved the sides of your hair, you're going to need to do this for a real mohawk. You'll need clippers, the right size guard, and some rubber bands or masking tape. Visualize the strip that will be left behind and what will be shaved. Make sure the strip is wide enough to support the finished style, usually about 2-3 inches in width, centered on your head. If your hair is shorter use tape to mark off where you want the mohawk: put the tape anywhere that you want hair to be left. If your hair is long, try using rubber bands. Use a comb to section off the hair that will make up your mohawk, then rubber band all of it into small ponytails or buns where the clippers can't reach it. Test the guard size to make sure it's the right length, then adjust if it's too long. Start shaving against the grain, starting with the front and moving to the back of your head. Shaving the front will be easy because you can see it as you shave, but for the back you’ll either need help, or a mirror positioned behind you. No one likes itchy hairs all over, and washing will give you a chance to get rid of any hairs that are still clinging to your scalp. Once you’re done, return to the mirror and check to see that your cuts are straight and everything looks good. Blow dry again, then get ready to style. Pick up a section in the middle of your head with your non-dominant hand. Keep holding the section and don't move. Spray deep into the roots and throughout the top. Don't be worried about using too much product: your hair will feel wet and sticky, but you're going to blow dry it soon. The bottom of your hair is going to hold the weight, so you want it to be extra stiff. You’re already holding the hair with your non-dominant hand, so set down the hair spray and pick up the blow dryer with your dominant hand. While keeping your hair held tight, blow dry until you feel the hair becoming stiff. Let go after 30-45 seconds. Move towards the back of your head and pick up the section of hair directly behind of the one standing up. Hold it with your non-dominant hand again, and make sure it lines up with the section in front of it. Hair spray it, again paying special attention to the roots of your hair. Using the same technique as the last section of hair, blow dry the section of hair again. As it firms up, use your free hand to adjust the two sections to meet: you don't want any gaps in your mohawk. Use the same technique again for the final sections of your mohawk: lifting, spraying and then blow drying. But while you can see the front in the mirror, the back is a little trickier to manage. Position a mirror behind you, or take frequent breaks as you’re styling to check out the hawk from the side. Use the same technique for each section of hair: lift, spray and blow dry. Don't change your technique for any of the sections, even if your hands get tired from so much lifting. Take a break if you feel your arms getting fatigued. When you’re finished, check the mohawk out from both sides and make any adjustments that you need to. If there are big gaps or open holes in your hair, carefully close the sections together, apply more hairspray, and blow dry again. Repeat for any remaining gaps. Use some gel to solidify and connect the outside edge of your mohawk if you want. | Cut or trim your hair first. Map out your hair. Clip the exposed sides. Wash up. Lift the first section. Spray the first section. Blow dry the section. Lift and spray the next section. Blow dry the section. Work towards the back. Finish all remaining sections. Touch up the mohawk. |
Try not to intervene but give the children the responsibility for resolving the problems. Typical issues that might arise during a SOLE activity in the classroom include: One member of the group complains that another member isn't doing anything to help: Ask the helper to facilitate getting both children re-engaged. The ability to not run to an adult is part of the learning process. One member of the group appears disinterested and unwilling to participate: Ask the helper to facilitate re-engaging and have the children understand that they can make changes as the investigation goes along. If you're ever investigating with several groups, children can also change groups, but this is usually only a useful solution for school or classroom situations. There are squabbles over the computer availability: Help them to discuss ways of sharing the computer––let them find their own solutions by asking them questions about how to resolve it. The helper isn't behaving: Suggest ways that can help the helper to manage the group. If you need to discuss difficult behavior, do so away from other participants and always praise the good things that the helper did. The answer isn't correct. This is a good opportunity to explore what sources the children used and why they came to the conclusion that they did; it's a fantastic opportunity to teach critical thinking skills about why the children didn't discard information that isn't actually credible or reliable. | Respond in a way that gets the participants to find solutions to the problem as much as possible. |
Watch the mother (queen) cat during labor, but give her space. Her instinct will kick in and she won't need you to be part of labor and delivery. Instead, you'll need to watch and ensure that nothing goes wrong medically. Here are things to look for: The kitten is not freed from the birth sac: The kittens usually emerge in individual birth sacs that the mother then licks away. If she doesn't clean it away or rejects the kitten, you may need to take a soft towel and gently rub off the sac. If in doubt, give the mother a little time to tend to the kitten before doing this or she may reject the kitten. The mother is pushing hard for more than 20 minutes: This is a sign she is having difficulty birthing. Have a quick peek to see if a kitten is half out. If so, hold the kitten with a soft, clean towel and gently pull backwards and downwards. If the kitten doesn't come out easily then call the vet. Likewise, if you see nothing, call the vet. The kitten doesn't suckle after one hour: Most kittens suckle within an hour or two of being born. If this doesn't happen, gently place the kitten by the mother's teats which helps the kitten get the scent of milk. If after half an hour the kitten still isn't suckling, gently open the kitten's mouth and latch him onto a nipple to suckle. If after that the kitten doesn't feed, then you might need to hand raise the kitten. Since the mother cat will be primarily caring for the kittens during the first four weeks of their lives, ensure she has everything she needs. The mother will most likely choose a nesting spot where you can make her comfortable. Put a box with some clean, dry bedding in the room and keep the temperature roughly the same temperature you would feel comfortable in wearing jeans and a T-shirt. You should also make sure the mother and kittens have private time away from a steady stream of visitors, which could make her feel threatened. Room temperature is important. Too hot and the mother will become distressed, but too cold and the kittens risk hypothermia. Newborn kittens cannot regulate their body temperatures and depend on the mother to stay warm. The mother will double her food intake after labor, so give plenty of high quality food and continue supplementing her with vitamins and minerals. Kitten food is ideal as it has a higher calorie content than regular food and has added vitamins and minerals. Avoid giving her milk to drink, since it could give her diarrhea. Place food and water close to her nesting place so she won't have to leave her kittens. You should also put a litter box within sight of the nest so can relieve herself and stay close to the kittens. Kittens are born deaf and blind. Their most developed sense is smell which they use to find their mother's milk. While there are many ways to wean a kitten (changing them from mother's milk to solid food), the easiest way is to let the kittens follow the mother's lead. They'll generally do this from the age of four weeks on. You can help by setting out kitten food for the mother. The kittens may only appear curious at first, but as they burn more energy, they'll begin eating the food. The kittens may find it easier to start eating soft food, such as canned kitten food. The mother will encourage weaning by cutting back on nursing sessions. This will motivate the kittens to begin eating solid foods. As they get older, the kittens will begin to move, explore, play, and stray from the nest. Now is a good time to set out a large, low-sided litter tray. Show the kittens where it is to prevent future toileting accidents. It may help to have the mother poop in the tray (or set some of her poop in the tray). This will signal to the kittens that the tray is the toileting place. Never use clumping cat litter. If the kitten investigates the litter and swallows some, the litter can clump within the gut causing a blockage. | Watch for problems during labor. Make the mother cat comfortable after labor. Give the mother cat nutritious food. Set out kitten food. Put out a litter box. |
You may be overwhelmed by all of the latest fad diets, but eating healthy is really not all that complicated! Try incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean proteins (including fish, chicken, legumes, and nuts), and healthy fats (including olive oil, salmon, and avocados) into your diet. Avoid processed foods, salty foods, added sugar, and fatty foods as much as possible. Talk to your doctor about specific dietary changes you should make based on your personal and family history. Your diet can also have an effect on your mental health. Fruits and vegetables are thought to increase feelings of positivity, while fats and sugars are linked to feelings of depression. Regular exercise is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle. Try to include at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking) or 75 minutes of intense aerobic exercise (like running or dancing) into your weekly schedule. You should also incorporate periodic strength training to help tone your muscles. In addition to improving your physical health, regular exercise can also decrease symptoms of depression. Staying active is much easier if you find an activity that you genuinely enjoy. Try several new sports or exercise classes until you find something you really want to do. Having an exercise buddy can also help keep you on track. If you are overweight, there are a few really easy things you can do to lose a few pounds, which can add up to major health benefits. Try keeping healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables in your house for those times when you get the urge to munch between meals. You should also try to be aware your motivations for eating. If you eat because you're bored or sad, try finding other ways of coping with these feelings, like going for a walk. . Alcohol is fine in moderation, but too much can cause serious health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart failure. Stick to no more than one serving per day if you are a woman or two if you are a man. . Lack of sleep can cause you to feel tired and unproductive throughout the day, which may prevent you from feeling good and from accomplishing your goals. Try to go to bed a bit earlier so you can face the day rested and energized. If you have trouble falling asleep, try going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Avoiding caffeine and television before bed can also help. . If you're a smoker, you can dramatically decrease your risk of developing several serious diseases just by quitting. One year after you quit, your risk of developing heart disease will have been cut in half. No matter how you plan on quitting smoking, support is crucial. Find a friend to lean on during the process or join a support group. It will be very helpful to avoid places where others smoke and to spend as much time as possible in locations where smoking is not allowed. Being away from temptation can help you get through the cravings. Help yourself unwind and get rid of muscle aches by treating yourself to a massage every now and then. The muscles in the neck tend to get especially stiff! Applying gentle pressure to the third eye and the pressure points on the feet can also do wonders for your overall health and well-being. If you're constantly feeling tired and foggy despite changes to your lifestyle, your body may not have enough of an essential nutrient, like vitamin D. Getting tested involves a simple blood test. If you are found to have a vitamin D deficiency, you can improve your symptoms by increasing your sun exposure or taking supplements. Other common deficiencies that can lead to fatigue include B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants. Talk to your doctor about how to increase your intake of any nutrients you are lacking. Treatment may include supplements or dietary changes. | Eat healthy. Exercise. Take simple steps to lose weight. Reduce your alcohol intake Get enough sleep Quit smoking Get a massage. Get checked for nutrient deficiencies. |
Rubies created in a laboratory are chemically identical to natural rubies, and therefore are just as durable and attractive. They are almost always a cost conscious choice than a natural ruby of similar quality, because the manufacturing process is less expensive than locating and mining natural rubies. Lab-created rubies are an especially good choice if you are concerned about the negative human rights and environmental impact of ruby mines, which can be considerable. While these are often called synthetic rubies, don't confuse them with imitation or artificial rubies, which are not real rubies and are much less durable and bright. Star rubies are considered highly attractive, but natural star rubies are extremely rare and expensive compared to lab-created ones. Any lab created ruby should be clearly marked as such, but this is where the reputable jeweler and the opportunist may be differentiated and the phrase 'Caveat emptor' (Buyer beware) should be considered. About 98% of all rubies that are sold have been on the market for decades, since rubies are extremely difficult to destroy. Some companies specifically market some of their gems as "recycled" stones, sourced from public and retail owned jewelry, arguing that no new environmental impact is produced. Critics note that purchasing new rubies supports gemstone mining communities, but recycling stones also has its supporters. It has been shown that if the provenance of a stone is known and of interest, the stone can fetch a higher price because of its history. Most of the world's rubies come from here, the country formerly known as Burma. While older rubies may come from the famous Mogôk valley, they are now more typically from the region of Möng Hsu. Due to the history of the region and the many famous rubies that were mined there, Myanmar rubies have a special cachet. However, due to human rights abuses by the government of Myanmar, the importation of new gems from the region is banned in the United States and Canada, and was banned in the recent past by the European Union. The purplish-red rubies known as "pigeon's blood" rubies come from this area, and are extremely valuable, due, in no small part, to the history of the mines. Sri Lanka (old Ceylon), Thailand, and several African nations export rubies, or have in the past, but these sources tend to ebb and flow as new mines are discovered or emptied. None of these sources are as famous as Myanmar gems, but some of them may be preferable for human rights or environmental reasons. The governments of Tanzania, Ghana, and Zimbabwe are all attempting to regulate the environmental impact of mines with limited success, as the individuals or small groups involved do not have the money to comply with environmental regulations. Rubies mined in the United States are subject to environmental regulation, but they only make up a small fraction of the world's rubies. | Consider a lab-created ruby for low-priced quality. Look for "recycled" gemstones. Learn about rubies from Myanmar. Consider other source countries. |
Before making any kind of dietary or bodily changes, you should get a full evaluation from the doctor. If you have a preexisting condition like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, your doctor may advise against gaining weight. Always take your doctor's advice seriously before making this kind of change. Certain medical conditions will require you to keep your weight up. Thyroid problems, digestive health issues, diabetes, and cancers may all lead to severe weight loss that may endanger your health. Being underweight can lead to health risks like a weakened immune system, anemia, hair loss, and decreased bone density. Very high physical activity can also cause you to be underweight. If you're an athlete, gaining some fat may be good for you because it can increase your energy levels and allow you to workout for longer periods. You'll need a clear plan as you proceed with your weight-gain plan. How much do you want to gain? By when? By figuring this out and drawing up a schedule, you'll be able to gain weight more effectively. Start by figuring out how much weight you want to gain. This can either be a personal goal, or one you've worked out with your doctor or dietitian. Either way, you need a concrete number in mind to start your progress. Remember, the basic way the body gains weight is when you take in more calories than you burn. So when drawing up your plan, you should figure out how much you need to eat every day to offset the amount of calories you burn. There are various ways to calculate this. Try this link for a tool to estimate your daily calorie burn: http://www.caloriecount.com/tools/calories-burned Read Set Meaningful Goals for more advice on how to set and stick to a goal. Flooding your body with hundreds of more calories than it's used to is dangerous for your heart, blood pressure, digestion, and other body systems. Work your way up gradually to acclimate your body to the increased caloric intake. Start off with 200 extra calories a day for a week or so, then increase to 300, and so on. This will help you avoid an initial shock when you start your weight-gain regimen. Break your weight-gain down into stages. Determine how much you would like to gain per week or month. That way, you can ease your body into the weight increase instead of starting off too quickly. Just like with losing weight, gaining weight should come gradually. Gaining about 1/2 to 1 pound per week is a healthy way to go (done by adding 250 to 500 more calories to your daily intake). Don't increase your daily caloric intake more than 500 calories. You'll have to eat much more in order to gain weight. Focus on nutrient and calorie dense foods instead of junk food. There are plenty of foods that will help you gain weight and also contain all of the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Plan on eating more than three meals a day. Increase your meals to five or more per day, which may include snacks throughout the day. Make sure all your meals have a good balance. Each meal should contain carbohydrates, protein, and unsaturated fats. These three nutrients will help most with your weight gain. Eating more often and including healthy foods in your diet will get expensive. It would also be helpful if you drew up a new budget to go along with your new diet. In addition to gaining fat, gaining muscle may also lead to a weight increase. Starting a strength-training regimen will put all of those nutrients you've been eating to good use. Gaining muscle will help make sure you keep up your strength and overall health while you gain fat. | Visit the doctor. Set your goal. Plan to start slowly. Draw up a meal plan. Plan on doing some strength training. |
The Mac firewall is not enabled by default. It's the house icon on the top row. It's near the top-center part of the window. If you see the message "Firewall:On" near the top of the tab, this means your firewall is active. If the firewall is not active but you want it to be, click the padlock icon at the bottom-left part of the window, enter your administrator password, and then click Turn On Firewall. This opens your settings, including a list of apps and services set to either allow or disallow incoming connections. If an app or service has a green dot and the text "Allow incoming connections," that means its port is open. If you see a red dot that says "Block incoming connections," the port is closed. You can toggle whether a port is allowed or not allowed by clicking the double-arrow icon next to the app's current status, and choosing an option. | Click the menu and select System Preferences. Click Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab. Click Firewall Options. |
The opening lines of a poem can be some of the most memorable and powerful of the entire poem. It is your readers' first interaction with you and your emotions. Consider what you want to share with your readers and focus on that as you begin writing. An image can be a great way to start because it can set the scene for the rest of the poem. If you want to write a love poem about your relationship, perhaps you could begin with the image of a delicate flower that grows with the nurturing of its environment (light from the sun, nutrients from the soil, etc.). In this way, you are setting up a comparison between your relationship and this beautiful flower that the reader can relate to and that will help your reader understand your point. Emotions can be the most powerful things a person will experience in their life. And everyone feels emotions, so expressing them is a great way to make a connection with your reader. Rage or joy, sorrow or elation: these are all emotions that other people have also experienced. So examining these emotions and describing how they impacted you will help draw your reader in to the poem. Events have the power to shape the course of our lives or change the way we think about the world. Big events certainly change us, but so do smaller encounters. An exchange with a stranger can alter how you view a subject; watching two people who are clearly in love can make you want to reignite the fire in your own relationship. Examining the importance of these events that make us think differently, even the small ones, can also impact your reader in the same way it affected you. | Think about the first impression you want to leave with your readers. Begin with an image. Begin with an emotion. Begin with an occurrence. |
Massage is one of the most effective ways to get rid of a cramp because it increases circulation to the tissues of the muscle. Combined with stretching, massage can quickly alleviate the pain of a muscle cramp while simultaneously relaxing you. Massage your thigh where the muscle is cramping. Press the area gently with your hands and apply more pressure if it doesn't hurt. A foam roller is another effective way to massage your thighs. These circular pieces of foam allow you to roll out the affected muscle by applying pressure. You can also get a professional massage to help with thigh cramps. Professional massage is so important as these professionals understand which muscles are affected, but also which muscle are going to have secondary inflammation due to the first injury or cramp. Swedish, neuromuscular, and myofascial release are the most effective types of massage for cramps. Tell the masseuse that you are having problems with cramps so they don't over-manipulate your muscles. Using heat on a muscle cramp can be an extremely effective way to relax the muscle contraction and alleviate pain. It may also help you relax, which will minimize tight muscles. From heating pads to warm baths, there are many different types of heat treatments to help get rid of thigh cramps. Taking a warm shower or bath will relax you and help with the pain of a muscle cramp. The heat from the water will also help promote blood flow to the submerged area. Using Epsom salts in a warm bath may also help relieve cramps. Fill hot water bottle or get a heating pad and place it on the area of your thigh that it cramping. Over the counter heat rubs may also help alleviate muscle cramps and relax the affected area. There are some studies have shown that low levels of nutrients such as potassium and calcium may stimulate muscle cramps. Be sure to eat enough of these nutrients in your diet, which may minimize how often you experience muscle cramps. Try bananas and oranges to get potassium. Eat brown rice, almonds, and avocados for magnesium. Calcium is found in yogurt, milk and other dairy products, as well as in vegetables such as spinach. Muscle cramps can be a sign of mineral deficiency. A multi-mineral supplement can be highly beneficial. There are no definitive studies connecting dehydration and leg cramps, but there is some evidence that not drinking sufficient water may contribute to cramping thigh muscles. Making sure that you drink enough water over the course of the day may help you avoid leg cramps. Drinking water is enough to keep you hydrated. You may prefer something with flavor, so try sports drinks or juices in conjunction with water throughout the day. Having a tightly made bed and sleeping in certain positions, such as on your stomach, can exacerbate the tendency for muscle cramps. By loosening your covers and sleeping on your side, you may avoid thigh cramps. A flat sheet can constrict the ability of your feet and legs to move, so you might want to remove it from your bed. Sleep on one of your sides with your knees slightly bent for optimal conditions to help minimize thigh cramps. Sleeping in positions where your toes are pointing downward may exacerbate cramps. If other methods don't help your thigh cramp or you have pain that won't go away, try an over the counter pain reliever or prescription muscle relaxant. If you have protracted pain or cramping, though, consult your doctor to rule out an underlying medical condition. Take an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) to reduce any inflammation that may be in the muscle. Talk to your doctor about taking muscle relaxants such as Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) to help relieve muscle tightness and cramping. Some alternative medicine sources suggest taking quinine for muscle cramps. This treatment is dangerous and can cause serious health conditions including cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, headaches, and tinnitus, so avoid it if you can. | Massage your thigh or get a professional massage. Use heat to relax your muscles and take the edge off of the pain. Watch your diet. Hydrate. Sleep on your side and don’t use constrictive bedding. Consider pain relievers or muscle relaxants. Do not take quinine. |
Traditionally, black starts first. Stones can also be placed on the edge, where there is a T-intersection. Once a stone is placed, it cannot be moved (unless captured and removed). This can be done in one of two ways: Territory is empty intersections that are bordered or surrounded by stones of the same color. Each empty intersection that is completely surrounded is worth one point, or moku. The bigger the territory you surround, the more points you gain. Corners can be used as a border as well. You will lose a point if you place a stone inside your own territory. Connect your stones together to capture your opponent's pieces. Stones of the same color on immediately adjacent points are said to be connected, or joined. The connection can be horizontal or vertical, but not diagonal--the connection is along the lines. Fill all the adjacent points around your players pieces to capture them. Once captured, remove them from the board and keep them in a separate pile. No empty spaces can be within the border. Both players pass and the game is over. Count up how many points (or intersections) each color guards. Place all captured stones in the opposing players territory. Thus, their score is reduced due to lost intersections. Therefore, a captured stone is worth two points. One point negated from your opponent's score and one point for the new empty space surrounded upon removal. Capturing is what makes this game a battle of wits. While gaining territory is the main goal, one must think defensively at all times. As this is an ancient Chinese game adopted by the Japanese, there are many words to know. Liberty - an adjacent intersection Atari - a state in which a piece can be captured in the next move For example, "Your white stone over there is in Atari! Haha!" Eye - a single empty space inside a group If a single group has two eyes, capturing is not possible, as not all the empty space can be filled by the opponent. Suicide - placing a stone where it can be captured Ko - a situation in which a stone about to make a capture can be immediately recaptured, which would repeat the situation endlessly. Capturing cannot immediately take place after a ko. Sente - playing first, taking the advantage in a given position. Gote - playing second, responding to your opponent's move, giving up an advantage in a position. | Alternate moves. Acquire territory. Employ capturing. Finish the game when all territory is claimed. Know your terms. |
As of Mozilla Firefox version 69, the option to allow Flash to run automatically has been disabled. You can still run Flash on individual websites by providing permission when asked. The Flash plugin should be ready to go by default, but follow these steps to make sure: Click the three-line menu at the top-right corner of Firefox. Click Add-ons. Click Plugins. If Flash appears in the Enabled list, just click the X on the tab to close it. If Flash is in the Disabled list, click its corresponding three-dot icon and select Ask to Activate from the drop-down menu. Then, close the browser tab. You should see a message that says "Run Adobe Flash" appear. If you don't see this message, right-click the page with Flash content on it and click the Refresh icon (the curved arrow). The page will now display Flash. | Open Firefox on your PC or Mac. Make sure Flash is enabled. Visit a website with Flash content. Click Run Adobe Flash to allow the content to load. |
Pick up grout haze remover from your local hardware store or tile supply store. Put the remover on a clean cloth or rag, and wipe the tiles with it. Mix 1 cup (240 mL) of distilled vinegar with 1 quart (0.946 L) of warm water. Mop the floor with this solution. Use a scrub brush on stubborn areas. Don't rinse the vinegar solution off the floor. Allow it to dry completely before sealing. Don't use vinegar on marble, travertine, or granite. Stir white sugar in warm water in a ratio of 1 part sugar to 10 parts warm water. Sponge this mixture into the hardened grout. Leave it alone for an hour, then scrape the grout off your tile. Keep applying sugar water as needed while you scrape to keep the tile moist. Adjust the ratio of sugar to warm water until you have an effective mixture. Alternatively, you can apply undiluted vinegar to hardened grout to make it easier to scrape the grout off of your tile. Once the grout is removed, rinse the entire area thoroughly with plain water to remove all of the vinegar. Though you may be tempted to spray a commercial cleaning product on the tile to remove grout haze, this could actually make the problem worse. Not only can it create additional haze, it may discolor the grout between the tiles. | Use grout haze remover if water doesn't work. Mop the floor with vinegar and water as an alternative to haze remover. Remove hardened grout from your tile with sugar. Avoid using commercial detergents. |
If you have the option, spend your last days at home, with family, or in a facility where you’re comfortable. Talk to your medical team or your family about your options. Then, choose what's best for you. If you’re in a hospital, ask your family and friends to bring items that comfort you, like photos, blankets, and pillows from home. Spend your time doing what you want. When you have energy, use it to do something fun. If you’re too tired, watch your favorite shows or read a book. For instance, you might play a board game with your sister when you feel energetic. Similarly, you might walk your dog. Music can raise your spirits and may even help you feel less pain. Choose the music that you like best or that reminds you of good times. Then, play music as often as possible to help you feel better. You probably get fatigued quickly, which is normal. Don't try to push yourself to do more than you can right now. Give yourself plenty of time to rest so that you can enjoy the time you have. For instance, it's okay to spend the majority of your day in either a recliner or your bed. You might have trouble adjusting to the temperature. When this happens, it's helpful to have extra blankets that you can throw on or take off as needed. Make sure you always have blankets nearby in case you feel cold. Don't use a heated blanket because it might get too hot or could burn you. If you have a caregiver, ask them to help you stay comfortable. Try not to worry about chores like cooking or cleaning. Instead, ask your caregiver, friends, or family to help you with things. It's best to spread out tasks to several people so that everything gets done. It's okay if some tasks are left undone. Right now, your comfort and rest are most important, so don't worry. | Live out your final days where you’re most comfortable, if possible. Do the things you enjoy as often as you can. Listen to music to boost your mood. Rest often because you’ll likely tire easily. Keep extra blankets near you in case you feel cold. Get help with your household chores so you don’t overexert yourself. |
If you're near the water, you should always be aware of signs of a potential tsunami. If you don't know the signs and watch for them, you could potentially be taken by surprise by a tsunami. Warning signs include: Quickly rising or decreasing waters along the coast. An earthquake. Animals, such as birds, fleeing in the opposite direction of the water. Perhaps the most effective way of staying aware of a possible tsunami is to be tuned in to local warning systems. You can do this by signing up for text messages, being tied into an automated phone warning system, or listening to loudspeaker announcements in public areas. The authorities will issue a tsunami watch when a tsunami may exist and could be moving toward your location. The authorities will issue a tsunami warning when a tsunami has been verified by monitoring stations. While listening for initial warnings or watches is important, it is very crucial that you continue to listen for updates during the event. This is because the authorities may be able to direct you to a safer evacuation route. Keep your cellphone by you during the event. Turn your radio on low during the event. | Look for signs of a tsunami. Listen for official communications from authorities in your area. Monitor communications during a tsunami. |
Tail bobbing after exercise may be done while the bird is trying to catch its breath. However, if the bird is doing this behavior without having done any exercise, that can signal respiratory problems. If your bird is bobbing its tail without having done any exercise, have it seen by a veterinarian. Panting in birds can signal a variety of things, including that they are thirsty, that they have a respiratory infection, or that they just exercised. Make sure your bird has access to water immediately and monitor the panting. It it stops, then it was likely caused by physical exertion. If your bird likes to mimic sounds, panting can simply be a sound that they have heard that they are repeating. However, if your bird has had no way of hearing that sound, it is likely not a mimicked sound. Birds are generally sick for a week or two before they actually show signs of sickness. Birds tend to mask their sickness in the wild to avoid being spotted by predators and pet birds are nonetheless. Early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. Rush your bird to an Avian Vet immediately. Make sure you check your bird's eating habits and food intake regularly. Reduced appetite is one of the first signs of a sick bird. Never ignore it if your bird shows signs of sickness. There is no time to procrastinate. Get your bird veterinary care immediately. If your bird is usually very vocal but has not been singing or chattering lately, then you should have it checked out by a veterinarian. A lack of singing or chattering can be a sign that your bird it not feeling well. | Look for tail bobbing without previous exercise. Pay attention to panting. Notice changes in behavior. Pay attention to a lack of vocalization. |
A well-hydrated body is less likely to retain water. Drink at least 30-50 ounces of water each day. It will help your cells flush. If you’re going to be exercising, or if you’re pregnant, you need to drink more than this daily. Drinks with a lot of caffeine are dehydrating and will promote swelling. Stay away from coffees and teas. Replace these with fruit infused water if you are looking for something with some flavor. Along with staying properly hydrated, it is very important to get a proper diet. Making a few changes can make a big difference in body swelling. Get plenty of B6, B5, and calcium. You can get these from brown rice and fresh fruits. Avoid processed foods. Frozen meals and canned foods contain a lot of salt. Buy fresh foods instead. If you have to get processed foods, compare brands to find the best one for you. It helps reduce swelling caused by heat. The salt encourages swelling. Avoid foods like potato chips and salted peanuts. Don't add salt into your food if you are cooking and don't salt your meals at the table. | Stay hydrated. Stay away from dehydrating drinks. Eat a proper diet. A low salt diet (less than a teaspoon) is very important. |
and laugh. Guys are more attracted to happy, laughing, smiling girls than scowling, duck-faced divas. Fact. Smiling makes you seem friendly and approachable before you even open your mouth to speak. He'll instantly feel more comfortable around you and be more willing to open up. Laughing at his jokes will boost his ego and make him feel good, while also making you look more attractive. Win-win. . Eye contact is one of the most vital aspects of successful conversations. Think about it. If you are constantly averting your eyes or looking away you'll either look awkward and uncomfortable or as if you're not interested in being there at all. Plenty of eye contact projects confidence and indicates interests, which is exactly what you're trying to achieve. Be careful not to stare though, that's just plain creepy. Ok, so you want this guy to know you're interested, but you don't need to wave it in front of his face. You can smile at him, make eye contact, laugh at his jokes and ask him questions, but don't do it too often or hang on his every word like an over-eager puppy. Try to retain a little bit of mystery and make him work a little for your attention. Guys like the chase, remember? Attraction isn't always physical, nor should it be. You want a guy who's attracted to your intelligence, your sparkling wit, your sweet nature and maybe your ability to chug a pint of beer in under 7 seconds. But when trying to get a guy's attention, it doesn't hurt to look your best. This doesn't mean high heels and a full face of make-up. Rather it involves things such as dressing to suit your figure, always having freshly-washed, sweet-smelling hair or wearing make-up that draws attention to your best features, such as your full lips or beautiful eyes. Asking questions and getting to know this guy better is all perfectly fine, but try not to scare him off either. Don't ask him questions that you wouldn't feel comfortable answering yourself. Also, try to keep the questions breezy - you don't want him to feel like you're scrutinizing his answers, as if he were interviewing for a job or being cross-examined on the witness stand. Play nice. A subtle brush against his shoulder or a hand lightly placed on his arm mid-conversation can give a guy chills and let him know, without having to say a word, that you're interested. You shouldn't overdo it, but once or twice over the course of a conversation will achieve just the desired effect. . This is what it's all been leading up to, right? If you've spoken to your guy, decided you like him, and you're pretty sure he likes you back, why not bite the bullet and ask him out? It doesn't need to be a big, romantic gesture or anything so formal as dinner. Try asking him if he'd like to a grab a coffee (or something stronger) after work on Friday. This will give you a chance to spend some more time together without being in an overtly date-like situation. Just think of it as an extra opportunity to work on your conversation skills. Not so scary at all! | Smile Make eye contact Be subtle. Look your best. Don't overwhelm him. Make physical contact. Ask him out |
If you have a question and you feel like it has been asked before, use the Help Forum's search feature. Enter any related words to your query on the text field provided and click the “Ask the Community” button. From then on, just click the thread you like to open from the search result list. There are three categories in the Help Forum: “Product,” “Dashboard,” and “Product Development.” Each category opens up to a list of threads. Click to open the category where you think your question or the answer you’re looking for or the topic you want to post about belongs. Once inside a category, you’ll a see a list of threads that have been posted by other members. Simply click the thread you’d like to read about to open it. The thread list includes details like: The title of the thread Number of replies The author of the thread Number of votes How many times the thread has been viewed The latest post To reply to an existing thread, click the “Reply” button on the upper left-hand section of the page and enter your message on the text field provided. Click the “Post” button to submit and post your reply to that thread then wait for other members to comment on your reply. To post a new thread, go back to the thread list and click the “New Topic” button on the upper left-hand section of the page. Enter the title/subject of your thread and your message on the text fields provided. Click the “Post” button to submit and create the new topic then wait for other members to reply to your new thread. | Search for an existing thread. Select the category you’d like to open. Open an existing thread. Reply to a thread. Create new thread. |
Support your girlfriend by listening to what she has to say. Avoid interrupting her or cutting her off when she speaks. Instead, make eye contact with her when she talks and nod your head to show her you are listening. Give her your full attention so she knows you care about what she has to say. Avoid looking at your phone or your computer while she speaks, as this will just show her you are not listening. Try not to speak too much when she speaks or feel like you need to come up with a solution to her issue. Men have a tendency to want to fix things. Instead, simply pay attention to her when she speaks. Sometimes, listening is really what she wants you to do. Let her know you are listening by telling her, “I hear what you are saying” or “What I think you are saying is..” Let your girlfriend know you want to know about her likes and dislikes as well as what she likes to do for fun. Ask questions about her day and her interests to show her you want to get to know her as a person and connect on a deeper level. For example, you may ask her, “What television shows are you into lately?” or “How was your workout this morning?” You may also ask follow up questions if you know she is interested in certain things, such as books, movies, sports, or art. For example, you may ask, “How was that book you were reading?” or “Did soccer practice go well?” You can also invite her to participate in your interests. If you like rock climbing, for example, offer to take her to a beginner's climbing wall sometime and teach her. This lets her see part of your world, and helps establish common ground. Have a regular date night where you go out just the two of you and do something you both enjoy, such as going for dinner or seeing a movie. Plan dates for special occasions, such as your anniversary or her birthday. Show her you care about her and want to celebrate her. For example, you may plan a surprise birthday party for her to show her you care and want her to feel special. Or you may plan a happy graduation dinner at her favorite restaurant. You can also take her out to celebrate small things such as finishing a project at work or surviving a strenuous family visit. Dates don't need to be expensive. You ca get creative and try a fun date night like having a water balloon fight and picnic in your back yard. Let her know what you like about her, especially if they are things she doesn't recognize in herself. If, for example, she is friendly and patient toward cranky people, tell her, "I really like how nice you are even when people aren't nice to you." If you know your girlfriend is struggling with something in her life, such as school, her job, her friends, or her family, be an emotional support for her. You can do this by asking her how she's doing and by paying extra attention to her needs. You can also let her know you are there if she wants to talk about her struggles. For example, if you know she is having a hard time with school, you may offer to tutor her after class. Or you may work on homework with her so she can get it done and succeed in her classes. | Be a good listener. Show an interest in her interests. Take her on dates regularly. Point out her strengths. Support her when she is going through a hard time. |
Turn all the knobs on your gas oven and stove to “off”. Make sure that your kitchen doesn't smell like gas before you try to light the oven. The “off” position will be with the knobs turned all the way to the right and the dial facing straight up. Listen to make sure there is no hissing sound that means gas is coming out. Sniff for the smell of gas. It's important to make sure your kitchen is well-ventilated before you try to light the oven to be extra sure there is no standing gas. This is especially important if you’ve already been trying to light the oven for a while and turning the knobs on and off. Once you have ventilated the kitchen as much as possible, it's a good idea to let it air out for a few minutes if you were already trying to light the oven before. This will allow any gas sitting around to disperse. Open the oven door all the way to safely locate the pilot light. Make sure the door is all the way down and locked into place. Locating the light before you turn on the gas is important so that you don't leave the gas running while you search for it. It is a small hole that is usually located in the front center, near the door, or in a back corner. Some ovens will have it labeled “pilot light”. If you don't see a hole in the bottom of the oven, and your model of oven has a broiler drawer at the bottom, then the pilot light could be in the back of the broiler drawer. Wipe away any grease and crust from around the pilot light to remove things that could catch on fire. Use a grease-fighting spray cleaner to get off any stubborn gunk. This is an extra precaution and is more important if the gas stove and oven hasn't been used in a while and is particularly dirty. | Turn off the oven and make sure all the stove burners are off. Open all windows and doors in your kitchen for ventilation. Open up the oven door to look for the pilot light hole. Look around the bottom of the oven for the pilot light hole. Clean the area around the pilot light hole with a microfiber cloth. |
It's at the top of the menu. Again, you'll find this option at the top of the menu. This will allow Resident Evil 6 to pick up from the last saved checkpoint. If you want to select a specific level, select CHAPTER SELECT and then select a campaign and a level instead. Select the SCREEN MODE option, then switch it to SPLIT by pressing right on the controller's right analog stick. If you're on PC, you can click the right-facing arrow next to SINGLE to do this. Press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation) on your controller, or press ↵ Enter on a PC. Select the character to use, then press the "Start" button on their controller or ↵ Enter on a PC. It's at the bottom of the screen. Your Resident Evil 6 co-op game will begin. | Select PLAY GAME. Select CAMPAIGN. Select CONTINUE. Change the screen mode. Select OK. Have the other player select their character. Select START GAME. |
Global studies suggest that abortion rates are not really affected by whether abortion is legal. Thus, banning abortion would not reduce abortions, but force people to use underground methods, which can be much more risky. Free contraception and comprehensive sex education can lower abortion rates. One estimate suggested that free contraception could cut the abortion rate by as much as 75%. If they really are concerned about life, instead of being anti-sex, then they should be campaigning for these things. For example, the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act significantly reduced abortion-related deaths. When abortion is legal, it becomes safer, saving lives of people who seek it. If anyone believes that abortion seekers deserve to die, point out that it isn't very pro-life to want pregnant person and fetus dead. The procedure used in performing abortions is identical to the procedure used to investigate bad pap smears. This is how abortions were covered up in the past. Wade, were not about the moral implications of abortion. They were about safety and the right to privacy. | Mention that anti-abortion laws don't significantly change abortion rates. Explain how legalizing abortion can save lives. Explain how difficult it would be to enforce anti-abortion laws. Explain that abortion laws, such as the one mentioned in Roe vs. |
It's difficult to put yourself out there without healthy self-esteem and a sense of confidence, and shyness is common in middle school. A big part of self-confidence is being more aware of yourself. Writing down a list of your strengths and weaknesses can help you uncover your best attributes. Play these up when interacting with a boy you like. For example, if you have a great smile, be sure to use it often around the boy. Identifying your weaknesses can help you make improvements. and make eye contact. Along with confidence, one of the best ways to make yourself more noticeable to a boy is to look approachable. Smiling gives the instant impression that you are friendly and approachable. Making eye contact is also important, but be careful not to stare. A big part of confidence is looking and feeling your best. It doesn't mean being overly fancy, just wear clothes that make you happy and it will be easy to project a confident image to the boy you like. For example, if you feel comfortable and attractive in certain outfits, wear them when you know you will see him. It can be easy to get wrapped up in having a crush on a boy in middle school, but spending some time on your own interests, such as sports, clubs, or other hobbies, can make you look more confident with yourself. Pursuing your interests may even give you something to talk about with the boy you're trying to impress. Nothing kills confidence faster than comparing yourself to your peers. It's easy to feel inadequate when thinking about what you don't have, so it's important to minimize these feelings if you want to get the attention of a boy you like. Be cautious when it comes to social media. Many teens spend a lot of time projecting a particular image through their social media profiles, but this is often an exaggeration. Try not to dwell on what your peers are posting on social media because it can harm your self-esteem. | Write down a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Smile Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable. Pursue your own interests. Try not to compare yourself to others. |
While most ulcers are caused by bacteria or other factors, for a small group of people, stress is a major factor in triggering ulcers. Regardless of which group you are in, lowering your stress level will make you a happier person and help your body heal. Ways to reduce stress include: Yoga. Exercise Other relaxing activities. Flavonoids may be an effective treatment for some stomach ulcers, because they coat and protect the lining of the stomach and could allow ulcers to heal. Flavonoids occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables. But beware, some foods and drinks that contain flavonoids — such as citrus fruits — can irritate a stomach ulcer. Foods and drinks rich in flavonoids include: Legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. Broccoli. Apples. Berries. Polyphenols are antioxidants and may protect your stomach from ulcers. They might also help ulcers heal. Foods that contain polyphenols include: Dried rosemary. Dark chocolate. Blueberries. Black olives. Probiotics are living bacteria and yeast that help keep your digestive system working properly. Studies have shown that probiotics might fight H. pylori bacteria. There is also evidence that they may help the ulcer healing process, too. Consider the following foods that contain probiotics: Buttermilk. Yogurt. Miso. You can also take probiotics in supplement form. | Manage your stress level. Eat foods containing flavonoids. Choose foods containing polyphenols. Consume probiotics. |
In many places, including the State of California, you must give the landlord the same amount of notice as there are days between rent payments. Check your lease for the notice requirement - this document will probably also contain instructions and rules for announcing your departure. Understand these rules before you give your notice, as they will help inform your decision. For instance, if you are on a fixed-term lease, by moving out early, you may be breaking the terms of the lease, and thus may be held responsible for future rent, advertising costs, etc. Unlike giving notice to an employer, giving notice to a landlord usually requires some sort of written notification. In this letter, you will want to include important information in the notice, such as the name of everyone who is vacating the property, the address of the property you are vacating, the address of the property you'll be moving to, and the date you intend to leave. The tone of your letter should serious and formal, with an eye for proper spelling and grammar. If you can, it's a very good idea to speak with (or, at the very least, strike up an email conversation with) your landlord so that you can go over the arrangements you'll need to make to move out. S/he may require that you drop off the key at a specific location on your last day. S/he may also want the house completely clean by a certain date, even if you're not required to move out until later. It's best not to guess about these things, so talk to your landlord as soon as you can. When you contact your landlord, mention that you'll be able to turn the property over in clean (if not perfect) condition. Delivering the property in good, clean condition will increase your chances of receiving back all or most of your security deposit. Many landlords will require an in-person inspection (that you'll need to be present for) before you hand the keys over. This is in the interest of both parties. Your landlord wants to make an honest assessment of the condition of the property so s/he will be able to take money out of the security deposit for repairs, etc. You, on the other hand, want to be there so that your landlord can't make false statements about the condition of the property to cheat you out of your deposit. When you talk to your landlord, be sure to ask him or her when they plan to inspect the property so that you can arrange to be there as well. Usually, when you rent a property, you pay a substantial deposit up-front (traditionally, one month's rent). When you move out, you are given this deposit back, minus the cost of any repairs the landlord needed to make do to damage on your part, etc. Assuming you've treated the property with care, you should get back most, if not all, of your initial deposit. Be up-front with your landlord about the fact that you'll want your deposit back after you've moved out and any needed repairs are paid for. Don't leave this unsaid - while most landlords are honest people and will plan on giving you back your deposit, on the off chance you do have a dishonest landlord, you may need to bring this up yourself. Don't let a landlord evade your questioning. Be persistent - don't let a fear of awkward conversation allow a landlord to slink away with your hard-earned deposit money. | Check your rental agreement. Send a written notice to your landlord. Talk to or call your landlord to discuss departure requirements. Assure your landlord that you will clean the property before departure. Schedule a walk-through inspection. Make arrangements to collect your security deposit. |
Spot clean spills on your chair immediately so they do not set and become stains. Use a soft cloth and blot up the spill. Never rub or scrub your cloth into the spill. Blotting up the spill will lessen the chance of staining and prevent the spot from spreading. Use furniture polish to clean spills on leather or vinyl chairs. Consult with a professional if you’d like to clean a valuable or cherished heirloom chair. Check the tags on your chair to see what is recommended for cleaning it. Understands the codes that you might find on your furniture. Codes “W” and “WS” mean you can clean it with water or a water-based solution. “S” means that you can use a water-free cleaner, like dry-cleaning solution. “X” means it requires professional cleaning, though you can vacuum and brush it. Consult a professional if you have a chair without a tag, like an antique. Make your own cleaner if your chair's fabric can be cleaned with water or a water-based solution. Mix ¼ cup (59 mL) of mild dish soap and a cup (240 mL) of warm water. Stir the soap and water until it is foamy. Dab the soap and water on any spots or spills. Be sure to blot up any excess soap and water. Don't rub soap and water into spots or spills, because it can potentially stain your upholstery. Clean spots and spills with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Use a soft cloth to apply the hydrogen peroxide. If you don't have 3% hydrogen peroxide, dilute 1 part 35% food-grade hydrogen peroxide with 11 parts water to get it to 3%. To dilute 35% hydrogen peroxide, mix 1 and ¼ tablespoons (18.48 mL) of 35% hydrogen peroxide to ¾ cup plus 2 and ¾ tablespoons (220.66 mL) water to make one cup (240 mL) of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Spot test your upholstery with your hydrogen peroxide before using. Test the spot in a location that can't be seen, like the underside of the chair. Use a soft cloth to blot some white vinegar directly on the spot. You can dilute the vinegar with equal parts water for a more gentle cleaner. Let the vinegar soak into the spot for about 15 minutes before you blot it dry. Spot test the vinegar before using it. Anytime you get your upholstery wet, let it dry before sitting on it. Don't allow anyone to sit on the chair while it's drying. To speed up the process and ensure everything is dry, keep all cushions separate while they dry. Also keep any non-upholstered parts of the chair dry while you clean with any liquid. This will prevent rusting, corrosion, or warping of metal or wood parts. | Clean spills right away. Choose the right cleaning method for your upholstered chair. Make a cleaning solution with mild dish soap. Use hydrogen peroxide. Blot your stain with vinegar. Let it dry. |
"Is" tends to be associated with the partial amount, while "of" is paired with the entire amount. The word "what" indicates the unknown. Example: A question says, "what is 10% of 16?" The phrase "what is" indicates that the partial amount is unknown. The phrase "of 16" indicates that 16 is the whole amount. This is an "unknown partial amount" problem. Example: A question says, "15 is 25% of what number?" The phrase "of what" means that the entire amount is unknown, but the phrase "15 is" shows that 15 is the partial amount. This would be an "unknown entire amount" problem. ". First of all, change the percent into a decimal --- 0.25 instead of 25%, 1.38 instead of 138%, 0.07 instead of 7%, etc. Example: "15 is 25% of what number?". Grab your calculator, enter 15, hit the divide key, enter 0.25, hit equals. The answer is 60. You're done. (Notice, it's just 60. Not 60%.) Example: "32% of what number is 16?". Enter 16, hit divide, enter 0.32, hit equals; the answer is 50. Example: "125% of what number is 80?". Enter 80, hit divide, enter 1.25, hit equals; the answer is 64. Example: "6 is 7.5% of what number?". Enter 6, hit divide, enter .075, hit equals; the answer is 80. | Look for the markers "is" and "of" and "what". Let's assume you have an "unknown entire amount" problem, like "15 is 25% of what number? Using your calculator, enter the partial amount, hit divide, enter the percentage decimal, and hit equals. |
Brush or comb your hair into two to three sections on each side. This will make it easier to wrap in foil after you apply the bleach and the dye. Tie an elastic band on each segment to mark the tips of your hair. How many inches or centimeters you want to color is up to you, but it typically looks best to dye more if your hair is long and less if your hair is short. For example, if your hair is shoulder length, 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) may be suitable, but 5 inches (13 cm) or more may be best for mid-back length hair. . If you have dark hair and want to dye your tips a much lighter color, consider using bleach. Using an applicator brush and a dye bowl or an applicator bottle, apply the bleach in gentle downward strokes. If you have blonde or light red hair and are dyeing your hair darker colors, you can skip this step. If your hair is darker and you want your tips to be a brown or burgundy color, then you may be able to achieve your desired color with a developer instead of bleach. You’ll need several pieces of foil for this step. Wrap each separated section. Allow the bleach to process for the amount of time that the product recommends. This should take 10-45 minutes. Unfold one piece of oil to check the progress. Don't leave the bleach on your hair for more time than the product recommends. Gently unwrap each piece of foil. Give them a good rinse to remove the bleach. Toss them in the recycling bin. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. This will remove the bleach from your hair. Blow dry your hair. Otherwise, it won't absorb the dye. If your hair has a yellowish or brassy tint, use purple shampoo before proceeding with normal shampoo. Pour the dye into a dye bowl or applicator bottle. If the dye is separated into powder and liquid, mix the ingredients until you don't see any powder particles. Make sure every last bit of powder gets stirred into the mixture. Use the enclosed applicator brush and dye bowl or applicator bottle. Paint the dye in slow downward strokes on the entire bleached section of your hair to avoid creating a stark line. Repeat the steps you took with the first color. Use a separate bowl or bottle for this dye mixture. You will also need a separate applicator brush and dye bowl or applicator bottle, if it is not included in the kit. Paint the bottom half of the bleached area. In this step, you’ll cover part of the first color. Blend the colors at their meeting point by giving each lock a gentle twist. Follow the instructions on the box. Set a timer for the recommended amount of time. This is usually about an hour. Apply color-safe conditioner to your hair to lock in the color and to get rid of the vinegar smell. Then, rinse it out thoroughly. | Separate your hair. Bleach the tips of your hair Apply the foil. Remove the foil. Wash and dry your hair. Open the first dye kit. Apply the first color. Open the second color. Apply the second color. Let both colors set in. Follow up with conditioner. |
Use medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to keep the milk from scorching. You can use a whisk, spoon, or heatproof spatula. The curd will begin to develop at this stage. Use a thermometer to determine when the milk reaches 88ºF (31ºC). Stir carefully for 30 seconds and then lower the heat to low. Cook the milk mixture over low heat until it reaches 105ºF (40ºC). This will allow the curd, which is the white mass, to separate from the whey or liquid before cutting the curd. Cut the curd into one inch (2.5 cm) squares with a knife then let it rest for about 5 minutes. It may help to hold the curd still with a ladle or large spoon while you are cutting. Hold a knife straight upright and cut the curd into slices in the pot. Then repeat the same cuts with the knife at an angle. Turn the pot, cut, and cut again to make a checkerboard of cuts. You may not be able to see your previous cuts. Just do the best you can to make it even. Use a stainless steel slotted spoon to transfer the curd from the pot and place it in the colander or cheesecloth, collecting any whey that drains off in the bowl beneath. If you are using cheesecloth, you can tie the ends and hang the mozzarella to drain for three to four hours if you would like a firmer cheese. If you choose this option, do not return it to the pot after draining before adding the salt and starting to work the curd. When you're done, transfer the whey that has drained off back to the pot. To prepare the curd, you should first place the colander of curd into the pot of whey to maintain its temperature. Then, add ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) of salt to the curd. Once you've done that, you can fold the curd over on itself to increase the draining of whey. The more you fold the curd at this point, the more dry your mozzarella will be. The water should be 170 - 175ºF (76 - 79ºC). Place one-third of the curd in the hot water at a time and let sit for approximately three minutes. Drain the water and then sprinkle two tablespoons of salt on it. Place two to three cups onto the curds and let sit for two minutes. Then, take a wooden spoon and begin to push all the curds to one side of the bowl. If the cheese curds are ready for stretching, they will stick together. If the curds aren't sticking together, then you may have to add more hot water and let sit a little longer. When it sticks together well, it's time to stretch! | Heat the mixture until it reaches 88ºF (31ºC). Add the water with the dissolved rennet to the milk mixture. Take the pot off the stove and let it stand undisturbed for 15 minutes. Cut the curd. Place a colander or a piece of cheesecloth over a bowl. Prepare the curd. Pour some water from the simmering pot into a large bowl. Transfer the curd to the hot water. |
Have a diet rich in healthy sources of protein like tofu, chicken, and beans as well as Vitamin B rich foods like whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Add a good balance of fruits and vegetables to your diet, specifically sea vegetables, as they are rich in iodine. Foods high in natural iodine are good for your thyroid. You could try having sea vegetables like kelp, nori, and kombu at least once a day. Sprinkle kelp over your salads or soups for added iodine. Add kombu to your beans or meat. Wrap foods in nori. Add nuts and seeds to stir fries, quinoa, and salads. Exercise can help boost your metabolism and counteract some of the side effects of an underactive thyroid, such as fatigue, depression and weight gain. Go for regular runs or bike rides. Join a gym and take workout classes. Make it a habit to be active for at least 30 minutes a day. You can also try taking a yoga class to help you stay active and to reduce your stress levels. Look for yoga classes at your local gym or yoga studio. Aim to get at least 20 to 30 minutes of sun exposure in the early morning or the evening. Expose your arms, legs, and face to the sun. Low vitamin D levels have been found to be associated with hypothyroidism. Bringing those levels up may improve your symptoms of hypothyroidism. If you live in an area that gets very little direct sunlight, especially during the winter months, speak to your doctor about taking Vitamin D supplements. Keep your stress and anxiety levels low to avoid agitating your thyroid. Do relaxing activities like painting, drawing, and knitting. Try doing a hobby you enjoy to release stress and anxiety. Working out can also be a good way to reduce your stress levels. You can also do deep breathing exercises to help reduce your stress levels or take a weekly yoga class. | Maintain a diet rich in Vitamin B and iodine. Exercise regularly. Get enough Vitamin D every day. Reduce stress and anxiety. |
Just be yourself when you want to interact with your crush. You don't want to build your relationship off of lies and pretending to be someone you're not, so let your personality shine through. Sometimes, when you stuck about things to talk about, ask your crush about themselves or give them a compliment. You can say something like, "What sports do you like to play?" or "You did really good on your presentation today." The easiest subjects to talk about with your crush are things you have in common, like classes, places you've traveled, or favorite restaurants. Talking about things you have in common will lighten the mood and help you relax. Touching anybody is a sign of closeness. So, a subtle way to express to your crush that you like them is to break the touch barrier. Light touches are the best way to go to get your message across without coming off too strong. For example, if you’re talking with your crush or passing by them, you can give them a light touch on the upper arm. If you’re sitting next to your crush, you can casually let your feet or knees touch every once and smile to show your feelings. Just a little bit physical attention will let your crush know that you like them. Touching you crush lightly just once or twice during a conversation is sufficient enough to let your crush know how you're feeling. It can sometimes be hard to verbalize your feelings to someone you like, so writing a love letter is an easy way to express how you feel without having to do it in person. Just like in the previous method, begin your letter by stating your inspiration for writing the letter. For instance, you can begin with, "I've really enjoyed getting to know you better over these past couple of months..." or "I just wanted to let you know that over this past year, you have become one of my best friends...” In our day and age of technology, typing out a text message or Facebook message is easy. Writing a letter by hand is more sincere and requires a bit more effort. Because of the added effort, your gesture is that much more appealing to your crush. You letter can start off casual, and you can write about a few inside jokes that the two of you have together or fun times that you've experienced together. From there, you can dive right in, and explain the reason for the letter, telling your crush you have feelings for them. You can say something like, "I just wanted to tell you that I like you, and I really like hanging out with you." Keep it short and sweet. You don't want to go too much into how much you like your crush or why, before you have your answer as to how they feel about you. Pick a place that's stress-free where it would be appropriate to talk alone, make eye contact, and simply tell your crush how you feel. You can make some small talk, but after a while jump right in and tell them how you feel. You can give a compliment or two while your telling your crush how you feel. For example, "I really like you. Nobody makes me laugh like you do." After you tell your crush how you feel, give them time to react and process what you've said. Don't immediate ask them how they feel or what they think. You don't want to come off too intense. Give your crush some time to react and respond, and try not to put the pressure on them. Once you say how you feel, your crush will either say that they share your feelings, or want to just stay friends. If your crush shares your feelings don't be afraid to your excitement. It's okay to be silly and giddy after you and your crush tell each other how you feel. If your crush just wants to be friends, be mature and say something like, "Okay, I just wanted to let you know." It will hurt, but you always want to leave a good impression. Although you will be upset, try to act like it wasn't a big deal, and wait until you have some privacy to be sad about it. Once you know your crush likes you back, you can ask your crush on a casual date by offering to go see a movie together, or catch a baseball game. This will offer up some time for the both of you to get to know each other better. If your crush doesn't share your feelings, at least you had the confidence to take a chance. There are plenty of other opportunities to find someone right for you. | Building up confidence. Let your body language speak for itself. Write a letter. Keep it light. Tell your crush your feelings in person. Respond appropriately. |
Water lightly right after planting. Check the soil daily and water just before it dries out completely. Soggy soil will quickly rot your plants, so reduce watering or improve drainage if water does not drain quickly. Ginger grows slowly, especially outside of the tropics. A sprout might appear within a few days if you're lucky, but continue to water for at least a couple weeks before giving up on the plant. Stick to the same watering treatment after germination. Fertilization is not required if the ginger is in rich soil, especially if you've mixed in compost. Have the soil tested first and fertilize accordingly. If soil is poor or you'd like to improve yield, fertilize with a small amount of complete liquid fertilizer each month. Once the ginger has sprouted, mulch will keep it warm and fight weeds, which can easily out compete slow-growing ginger. A thick layer of mulch is mandatory if soil temperatures fall below 50ºF (10ºC) during the growing season. The stems of the ginger plant will turn yellow in late summer or early fall, as temperatures drop. Reduce water as this happens, and stop watering entirely once the stems die. The ginger plant might not flower the first year or two after planting, or if the growing season is short. Ginger develops a much stronger flavor if allowed to develop in the ground. After the stems die, and at least 8 months after planting, dig up the ginger rhizome. Cutting off pieces for cooking will not kill the plant as long as you leave some eyes behind. Young ginger is sometimes harvested 3–4 months after planting, usually intended for pickling. Young ginger must be harvested carefully due to its thinner, easily bruised skin. Use a sanitized knife to cut the plant. Unless you live in the tropics, bringing the ginger indoors for the winter is recommended. Store in a warm, dry location. If you leave the ginger outdoors, cover it with a thick layer of mulch as soon as the temperature drops below 50ºF (10ºC). Ginger is a perennial plant in warm climates, but will rarely survive frost. | Keep the soil damp. Watch for germination. Fertilize monthly (optional). Mulch outdoor ginger (optional). Let soil dry as the stems die back. Let the plant mature before harvesting. Prepare for cold weather. |
When you are using pads or tampons, it is important to change them often. Check pads every 2 hours and change them before they get full. Change tampons at least every 4 to 8 hours. Never wear a tampon for more than 8 hours due to the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Your body has its own system for staying clean. This includes naturally occurring, healthy bacteria. Douching can kill these bacteria. It can also throw off your normal vaginal pH. Douching can increase the pH and cause harmful bacteria to grow. These products are sold as sprays and powders. They can cause BV by disrupting the natural balance between “good” and “bad” bacteria. This imbalance can also cause yeast infections. You should also avoid scented tampons and sanitary napkins. Choose unscented, chemical-free menstrual supplies. Do this after urinating and especially after defecating. Your vagina is coated with delicate mucous membranes. Bacteria from your anus can easily cause an infection if it's introduced into your vagina. Cotton and bamboo are natural materials that allow air to circulate. These materials also prevent moisture build-up, which is a major trigger for yeast infections. Avoid thongs when you are experiencing abnormal discharge, if you may have an infection, or if you are prone to infections. Also, avoid underwear made from synthetic materials, such as polyester, spandex, and nylon. It is best not to wear your underwear to bed, but if you do, then make sure that it is not too tight and it allows air to circulate. Tight jeans and trousers have the same effect as underwear made of synthetic materials. They prevent airflow and cause moisture to accumulate. If you are having abnormal discharge or dealing with an infection, then choose clothing that gives you some room between the fabric and your vulva. Bathing suits are often tight and made of synthetic materials. Throw in the added moisture from the water you were swimming in, and you have the perfect recipe for an infection. When you know you’re finished swimming for the day, ditch the bathing suit immediately and hit the shower. Use only latex condoms. They form an effective barrier against infections. Avoid lambskin condoms, which are porous enough to let some harmful microorganisms through. Hormonal contraception, diaphragms, and foam prevent pregnancy, but they don't prevent diseases. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if you are allergic to latex. Never reuse a condom. | Change your feminine hygiene products often. Never douche. Avoid feminine deodorants. Wipe from front to back. Wear breathable underwear. Avoid “skinny jeans” during times of abnormal discharge or infection. Change out of a wet bathing suit ASAP. Use condoms during sex. |
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and add the milk. Whisk the two together until evenly blended. The egg mixture should be consistently colored throughout, with the yolks and whites well combined. Pour the oil into a clean skillet or wok. Place it on the stove over medium-high heat. As the oil heats up, turn the pan so that the oil can coat the entire bottom and all sides. Pour half of the egg mixture into the hot pan. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the egg to cook until it no longer appears runny. The egg mixture must evenly cover the bottom of the pan, so you may need to tilt the pan slightly immediately after pouring the eggs in. You can stir the mixture a few times immediately after pouring it into the pan, but you should stop shortly before the liquid stops spreading over the bottom surface. To help distribute the heat over the entire egg, cover the pan with a lid just before turning the heat down. If the lid is made of glass, the eggs should be done once the glass feels hot to the touch. The prepared omelette will no longer be runny, but the top surface should still look moist. Do not wait for the top to completely dry out since, by that point, the bottom will likely be burnt. Note that you will only use half of the egg mixture right now. The remaining half will be cooked in the same manner, but to minimize the number of pans you'll need to dirty, it's better to finish one omurice before cooking the rest of the eggs. | Whisk together the eggs and milk. Heat the oil. Cook the egg until it sets. |
It's easier for people to like you if they see you like yourself. It can be hard to celebrate who you are, but knowing your strengths, talents, and what makes you special can help. By bringing your positive traits forward, you can push aside your self-doubt. Make a list of your positive qualities, talents, and accomplishments. You might also ask those you love to tell you what they love about you. Play up the features you love about yourself. For example, you might create a nice cat-eye to draw attention to your lovely eyes or dress to show off your toned legs. Positivity draws people to you and makes them want to be around you. Show positivity by sharing an optimistic outlook, looking for the best in a situation, and giving encouragement. Present challenges or obstacles as opportunities rather than stumbling blocks. Here are some tips to be more positive: Counter negative thoughts with positive self-talk. When you catch something negative like, “I might fail,” counter it with a positive statement. You might tell yourself, “This is an opportunity to learn and grow.” Surround yourself with positive people to help maintain your good outlook. Improve your mood with laughter. Watch a funny movie, tell jokes, or share a funny story. Laughing every day will help you feel more positive. Keep a gratitude list to remember what you're grateful for. Work on the parts of your life you don't love. When you start to feel down on yourself, remind yourself of the progress you're making! Your clothes tell others how you feel about yourself and what they should think about you. Clothing can also determine how you feel in the moment. Choose clothes that make you feel your best and convey the message about yourself you want others to see. Wear clothes that fit you well, and choose colors or patterns you think look nice. Don't choose an outfit just because you think others will think it's trendy. If you don't actually like it, you'll just feel uncomfortable, which will show. When you think about your achievements, your brain releases a chemical called oxytocin that makes you feel good about yourself. If you're not feeling confident, an oxytocin boost can help you feel more confident for a short period of time. Before you go into a social situation, think about your past achievements. Improv helps you get comfortable performing in front of others, plus it makes you think on your feet. Taking a class or joining a local improv group can help you break out of your shell in a supportive environment. Plus, it's really fun! You can find improv classes by searching online. You might also find an improv group using a site like meetup.com or Facebook groups. | Focus on what you love about yourself. Adopt a positive mindset. Dress to impress. Think about an accomplishment for a temporary confidence boost. Take an improv class to improve your confidence. |
The best way to deal with this new friend is by talking to them about how they’re making you feel. Approach them with confidence and ask if you can talk to them privately about something if other people are around. If you’ve told a teacher or parent about the situation, they might be able to help you set up a time and place to have a discussion. If not, you can ask to talk to them one-on-one whenever they’re free. Start this conversation by telling them how you feel, and avoid accusing them of purposefully stealing your best friend. You can say “I feel left out when you and Emma hang out without me because I want to be friends with both of you. Can you invite me next time you do something?” Kindness goes a long way, especially when dealing with someone who frustrates you. Be nice, talk to their new friend in a friendly tone, and show them that you want to be their friend, too. Sometimes, people want to get a reaction from you, and if they don't get that reaction, they’ll give up. You can ask them questions and try to get to know them, or just invite them to hang out with you to show that they aren't making you feel threatened. If you talked to your best friend and their new friend and the conversation went well, make plans with both of them to hang out together. This can help you from feeling left out and show you what your best friend likes about their new friend. Plan to do something that you all enjoy to make sure that everyone is having fun. You can either ask them to hang out in person, or start a group text message to make plans. Asking in person ensures that you get honest answers from both of them, but if you don't see each other regularly, texting might be the best option for planning. As a last resort, if the new friend says that they don't want to be your friend or is outright mean to you, try to go about your life as normal and be civil to them. You don't have to befriend them to keep being friends with your BFF. Keep making plans with your best friend as usual, and respect their new friendship by not making mean comments or talking behind their new friend's back. Show your maturity by not pressuring your best friend to choose between you and their new friend, and let them know that you don't mind that they have other friends. | Confront the new friend about what is going on. Build a friendship with your best friend’s new friend. Make plans to hang out as a group. Act civil and mature if the new friend doesn’t want to be your friend. |
You might find yourself sweating through the work clothes you’ve worn all winter, so it's time to break out the thin fabrics. Choose breathable, flowy tops that will allow you to cool off on warm afternoons. Look for lighter colors, like white and pastels, as well as fun floral prints. For instance, you might opt for a white button-up with a pair of khakis or a khaki skirt. If you like patterns, you might try a paisley print button up or blouse. Similarly, you could try a floral linen top in a pastel color palette. If you like feminine blouses, try a top panel over a camisole for a classic warm-weather look. Try to avoid darker colors during the spring because lighter colors are more “in” during this season. Build your work wardrobe around light-colored pants instead. Khakis are an obvious choice and come in a range of tones, from off-white to dark tan. You might also try basic or plaid grey or brown pants, as well as light-weight linen pants. For instance, you might wear a white button-up shirt over a pair of light grey plaid pants. Similarly, you could pair a pastel plaid shirt with a pair of khakis. A midi skirt will hit between your knees and ankles, so it's a very professional style. Pair your midi skirt with a nice fitted t-shirt or a blouse. Choose a solid-colored top if your skirt has a pattern or a patterned top if your skirt is plain. For instance, you might wear a floral midi skirt with a cute pink blouse or a solid purple midi skirt with a paisley print top. If your workplace allows it, capri pants are a great option for spring. Pick khaki, grey, pastel-colored, or plaid capris for a professional look. Pair your capris with a button-up top or blouse. For instance, you might wear a white short-sleeved button-up with lavender capris or grey plaid capris. You could also pair a sleeveless blouse with your capris. Dressy flats are a very flexible shoe because you can wear them with practically anything. Choose them for an everyday work shoe. Go with a neutral color or play around with spring colors and patterns. You might pair flat dress shoes with a pair of khakis and a button-up. If you wear dresses and skirts, flats will be the perfect pairing. Because the weather is warming up, spring is the perfect time to break out your open-toed shoes. Stick to brighter or lighter colors for your shoes, like beige, pick, or red. Pair them with either your work looks or casual styles. For instance, you might wear a pale blue pair of open-toed heels with a skirt and blouse to work. On the weekend, pair your open-toed shoes with a skirt or shorts. | Pick blouses or button-ups made with light-weight fabric. Choose khaki, grey, brown, or linen slacks for your workwear. Try a midi skirt for a cute spring work look. Play around with capri pants to stay cool and professional. Wear flats to dress up your outfit while staying comfortable. Opt for open-toed shoes for a cute dressed-up spring style. |
If you type the password incorrectly, you'll see an error message. This method will only work if you are not using a Microsoft account to access your computer. You must also have a Password Reset disk or drive. For example, if you inserted a CD or DVD, select your CD or DVD drive. Windows will now read your password reset disk or drive. The new password must be typed the same way into the top 2 blanks. This goes into the box at the bottom of the window. Enter something that will jog your memory in case you forget the new password in the future. Your password is now reset. You can use your new password to sign back into Windows. | Attempt to sign in to Windows. Click Next. Insert your password disk or drive. Select the password disk or drive from the drop-down menu. Click Next. Type and confirm a new password. Type a password hint. Click Next. Click Finish. |
Once you've got your clamp latched on, it's time to unpackage your needle. You bought a sterile piercing needle that matches the size of your jewelry right? If not, stop now. Go get the right size. MAKE SURE YOU BUY IT STERILE. If the packaging is damaged, get a new one. This is NOT the place to be lazy. Once you've got your needle out, rub on just a little bit of the A&D ointment. This will make the next step easier. Okay! Now double check to see that both marks are still lined up in the clamp. If they are, then hold the clamp in one hand so that you can clearly see your mark. Now with the other hand, take the needle over and line it up on your mark. You can hold the sides of the needle between your thumb and middle finger and use your index finger on the back of the needle to push through, but hold it whichever way is steadiest and most comfortable for you. Now, take a couple of deep breaths, check to make sure you're lined up correctly and quickly push the needle through the skin till you see it poking through the other side at least a centimeter or two. Make sure you don't push the entire needle out the other side because we will use the needle to guide the jewelry in. Pushing the needle through your skin will hurt! Very beefy dudes cry like babies during this type of piercing. You just have to push all the way through. It's very hard to keep going once you feel that initial pain, but it doesn't get any worse than that first little bit of pain, so you might as well just keep going so that it's all the way through, rather than going to all this trouble and not even having a piercing to show for it. If it hurts, just push through a little harder. It will stop hurting very quickly once you get through to the other side. Great! Now that you've got the needle through, the hard part is over! Now you just have to put the jewelry in. You still have the needle sticking out both sides of the hole, right? I bet it looks pretty cool, but now it's time to put in your jewelry. So, unscrew or remove a ball from one side of your jewelry. Don't lose it! Now take the threaded, ball-less side of your jewelry and line it up inside the back of the hollow needle. It should fit in there just fine. Now you can use the jewelry to push the needle the rest of the way out and the jewelry will follow right into the hole. If you did everything correctly, you should see the threaded end of your jewelry poking out the exit hole of your new piercing. Now just screw that ball on and you're good!! Take the time to clean the area with another alcohol wipe. If you bring it to a piercing shop or a hospital, they will gladly dispose of it for you. If you absolutely cannot get it to one of these places, then put it in a hard plastic container such as a prescription pill bottle and throw it away. Be considerate, this is considered biological waste, and it's not fair to put your garbage collector at risk. | Get out your needle. Apply ointment. Line up the needle. Pierce the skin. Insert the piercing. Secure your jewelry. Dispose of your needle correctly. |
Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Get out a rimmed baking sheet and lay aluminum foil across the bottom. Set the pan aside while you prepare the yam. Wash 1 large yam and use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel. Take a sharp knife and carefully cut the yam into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick slices. Slice the yam horizontally so you get circular slices. Place the slices on the sheet so they overlap a little. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil over the yam and sprinkle the slices with 1 teaspoon (5 g) of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon (2 g) of freshly ground black pepper. Put the pan in the preheated oven and bake the yam for about 30 minutes. Insert a fork to ensure that the yam is totally soft once it's finished cooking. It should begin to curl slightly around the edges too. Remove the yam and serve it immediately. You can store leftover yam slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They'll keep for a day or two. | Preheat the oven and prepare a pan. Cut the yam and place it on the sheet. Season the yam. Roast the sliced yam for about 30 minutes. |
Deterring foxes is a game of percentages. Each step you take will greatly reduce the number of infiltrators, but there's no magic bullet that stops every one. Regular upkeep and planning will give foxes less reason to approach in the first place, an important first step: Clear all food scraps and enclose compost. Cover standing water at night to prevent drinking. Stop using fertilizers made from blood, bone, or fish. Gather excess fruit and vegetables instead of leaving it on the plant. Keep shoes and other small objects inside. Foxes like to use these as playthings. Check first to make sure there are no animals already living there. Walling them in to die may be illegal, and could attract scavengers. Most commercial repellents are scent-based, which confuses the fox and prevents it marking your land as its own territory. If you can't find a fox repellent, look for one targeted at dogs. You may need to try a few repellents before you find one that works on your foxes. Check the ingredient list to make sure the second one you buy is actually different: Aluminum ammonium sulphate — a scent-based repellent Methyl nonyl ketone — a different scent Capsicum (pepper spray) — extra-spicy taste. Typically less effective, as the fox has to eat it. Repellent usually can't discourage a fox when it's already next to the hen house or your prize vegetables. Spray it in the following locations instead, or mix with sand and sawdust and sprinkle it: Apply directly to scat, without removing it. Fox leave scat in the open to mark territory, and may return to the same spot if it is cleared. (If children play in the area, apply fox scat disinfectant as well to protect them from diseases.) Apply to soil above buried food, compost, or deceased pets. Apply to suspected entry points onto your land, or along the tops of walls and fences. A fox that has an unpleasant experience eating something in your yard may not want to visit again. Try leaving out food scraps covered in hot sauce or bittering agents. You may use human urine, or male predator urine from a garden store. This generally works best for deterring prey animals, not predators, but some people have reported success. As with any deterrent, results will vary based on individual foxes and how desirable your land appears. . Many livestock owners use guard dogs or guinea fowl to scare away predators. These are often effective at chasing off foxes, if you can stand the noise. There are many products marketed at the frustrated gardener or farmer. Most haven't been thoroughly studied, and receive a wide range of reviews from users. You might have best results with a product you know has worked for your neighbors. Common examples include: Devices that squirt water when an animal approaches. Ultrasonic devices that make a high-pitched noise. Devices that flash light at the fox. | Make your land less attractive. Block access to enclosed spaces that could turn into a den. Choose a repellent. Apply repellent strategically. Leave out bad-tasting food. Add male urine around the perimeter. Get a guard animal Try commercial scare products. |
An algorithm is introduced for learning a predictive state representation with off-policy temporal difference learning that is then used to learn to steer a vehicle with reinforcement learning. There are three components being learned simultaneously: the off-policy predictions as a compact representation of state, the behavior policy distribution for estimating the off-policy predictions, and the deterministic policy gradient for learning to act. A behavior policy discriminator is learned and used for estimating the important sampling ratios needed to learn the predictive representation off-policy with general value functions. A linear deterministic policy gradient method is used to train the agent with only the predictive representations while the predictions are being learned. All three components are combined, demonstrated and evaluated on the problem of steering the vehicle from images in the TORCS racing simulator environment.Steering from only images is a challenging problem where evaluation is completed on a held-out set of tracks that were never seen during training in order to measure the generalization of the predictions and controller. Experiments show the proposed method is able to steer smoothly and navigate many but not all of the tracks available in TORCS with performance that exceeds DDPG using only images as input and approaches the performance of an ideal non-vision based kinematics model. | An algorithm to learn a predictive state representation with general value functions and off-policy learning is applied to the problem of vision-based steering in autonomous driving. |
Box window fans have flat sides and blow air in a single direction, which makes them ideal for blowing a steady stream of air into or out of your home. Visit your local hardware store or home-improvement store and look at their box window fan selection. While other types of fans, like circular rotating fans, are great for moving air around inside your home, they’re less effective at bringing in air from outside. A larger fan will move more air than a smaller fan. Look for fans that will take up at least 2/3 of the horizontal width of your window frame. Make sure that the fans also fit within the lower portion of your window when the window pane is fully opened. Square fans aren't too expensive, so plan to pay $15-30 USD per fan. If you need to, measure the dimensions of your windows and take a tape measure with you to the hardware store so you can measure the fans as well. Avoid fans that are too large for the window. If you position them near the window and outside the window frame, they’ll fall over. When you install the fans, some will be situated to blow cool air inward and others will blow hot air outwards. It's best to have the same number of fans blowing in each direction. Bear in mind that setting up 2 or 3 smaller, less powerful fans is roughly equivalent to 1 large, powerful fan. If you have an uneven number of windows and can't have equivalent fans blowing inward and outward, it's better to have more blowing inward. This creates a slight positive pressure inside the home, which prevents dust and insects from coming in when the doors are opened. | Choose square box window fans rather than other types. Select the largest fans that fit inside your home’s windows. Purchase an even number of fans to maximize airflow. |
A “529 Plan” gets its name from section 529 of the U.S. Tax Code, which establishes such plans and the tax benefits connected to them. A 529 Plan allows you to invest money, and the income from the investments will grow tax-free. In addition to saving on federal taxes, there may be benefits on state taxes as well, depending on the state where you live. For more detailed information on establishing a 529 account, check out Choose a 529 Account. 529 Plans exist as either “Direct Sold” savings programs, which you buy directly from a plan manager, or as “Broker Sold” plans, which you arrange through a financial adviser. You may need to pay professional fees for a broker sold plan, but you get the benefit of the financial adviser's experience. To review the plans that are available, you can visit www.SavingforCollege.gov, which provides a list of all the plans available, state by state. You can review the plans, get details on the investment possibilities, and even enroll right there online. Prepaid tuition plans are sponsored by the government of individual states. To set up a prepaid tuition plan, you will contact your state's prepaid tuition program and select a contract. A contract allows you to make periodic payments toward the future estimated tuition costs. The contract sets tuition at today's current rates, for future attendance. As you make periodic contractual payments, the money is set aside in the form of credits, which you will then use when you attend college. To find the prepaid tuition plans available in your state, just search online for “prepaid tuition plan” and the name of your state. You will find the state office that manages the plans, along with information about how to enroll and begin investing. The money that you invest in a prepaid tuition plan is generally fully refundable if it is not ultimately used to attend college. However, you should check with the plan manager for specific details and possible fees. Buying federal savings bonds from the U.S. Treasury allows you to make an investment in college that will enjoy some tax benefits, while encouraging you to save money. You can purchase education savings bonds online at www.treasurydirect.gov, in amounts ranging from $25 to $10,000. The maximum purchase is $10,000 per year. The interest that you earn on federal savings bonds can then be excluded from your taxable income when you cash in the bonds to attend college. To purchase bonds, visit www.treasurydirect.gov and open a personal account by using the link “Open an Account” in the top right. You will need to provide some confidential identifying information. From there, you will be able to make investments, purchase bonds, and manage your account. For more information on the tax benefits of savings bonds, see the IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Education,” available at www.irs.gov. For specific help regarding the tax benefits of savings bonds, you should speak with an accountant, tax lawyer or other tax professional. A Coverdell Educational Savings Account (ESA) is a way to invest money, through a broker or financial adviser, that provides great flexibility and tax advantages. Contributions are not tax-deductible, but the investment earnings are tax-deferred, and withdrawals that are used for education costs are tax-free. To establish a Coverdell ESA, contact a brokerage firm, mutual fund company, or other financial investment institution. | Open a 529 savings plan. Invest in a 529 prepaid tuition plan. Buy savings bonds for college. Invest in Coverdell ESAs and custodial accounts. |
Office hours are time set aside specifically by your professor to help you if you have questions. Take advantage of this one-on-one time if there is a concept you are really struggling with. Try to figure out exactly what it is you don't understand instead of just walking in and saying, “I don't get it”. Alternatively, you can use the math lab if your school has one. Visit it to find help when you need it. If you are afraid of asking the staff members in the lab, ask the student workers (if they are available); almost every student math lab worker has taken algebra. Try to come in during times of less traffic so that you don't have to wait for help. Many community colleges and universities have a certain number of free tutoring hours offered to students. Find a time that works best for you and attend a session. If you’re struggling with a particular topic, focus on that until it makes sense. Find out about your college's policy at the beginning of the year. You may lose the tutoring privileges if you don't use them in the first semester. If you have the time and the capacity, a study group is a great way to stay on top of the material. Study groups are also good for working through homework and complex concepts. Someone in your group may understand something really well and be able to explain it to you in a way that clarifies the concept for you. Set up a weekly or every other week meeting time. A short one-on-one tutoring session can be more beneficial to you than hours of group work in class because it allows you to focus specifically on what doesn't make sense. Although it may seem expensive, it is usually cheaper to pay for tutoring than to pay for retaking the course later. Find a tutor that fits and understands your learning style. If you start with one tutor and it isn't working for you, don't hesitate to find another one. Using a test from a previous year is a great way to get more practice for the exam. It will give you an idea of the format of the exam and the difficulty of the questions. Work the test questions and then check your answers. What you got wrong is your lesson plan for concepts to work on. Not only do the quizzes and homework count for a grade, but they are also good practice for the final exam. When you get a quiz or homework back, check to see what you did wrong. Do the problems again for practice and make sure you don't make the same mistakes again. A good quiz average may also help you pass if your test grades are on the pass/fail fence. You’ll be less likely to make the same mistake a second time if you’ve reworked the problems. Before an exam, most professors will put together a review assignment that covers all of the topics that you will see on the test. Completing the review will give you an idea of the topics you really understand and the ones you might need to study a little more before exam day. Use all the resources you have available to you to finish the review and study. Refer to your notes, textbook, previous homework assignments, and online help if necessary. Partial credit is a great way to gain points on quizzes and tests. If you don't show the work of how you arrived at an answer, you are at risk of getting the whole question wrong even if you just added the last two numbers at the end incorrectly. Showing your work lets the professor know that you understand the concept, you may have just made a small arithmetic error. When taking the exam, work on the easiest questions first. If you come across a problem that you are unsure of, skip it and move on. You can always go back to those problems at the end of the test and focus on them once you’ve answered everything else. Don't forget that you can also ask questions during the exam. Your professor may not be able to answer it, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Cramming late into the night is not going to help you during the exam as much as a good night's sleep will. If you have stayed on a consistent study schedule, you won't need to cram because you will have been reviewing everything all along. Make sure you aren't hungry during the test, either. | Attend office hours. Take advantage of free tutoring. Start a study group. Pay for additional tutoring if you need it. Get sample tests with answers. Review your quizzes and homework. Complete any and all reviews offered by your professor. Show all of your work. Answer the easy questions first. Get enough sleep the night before the exam. |
Many substances in the air in our houses can cause allergies. This includes pet dander, dust mites, and pollen that has blown in from the outside. Vacuum frequently. Using a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) will reduce the allergens that are in the air. Reduce the number of carpets you have in your house. Carpets, in contrast to hard floors, hold allergens and pet dander, making it more difficult to keep the house allergen-free. Wash your bedding regularly. You spend about a third of your day in bed. If you have allergens on your sheets and pillow, you are spending a third of your time breathing in those allergens. Use a plastic cover on your mattress to prevent allergens from settling. Wash your hair before you go to bed to rinse out any pollen that might be stuck in it. If you are allergic to particular pollens, stay at home as much as you can at the time of the year when the levels of those types of pollen are high. Keep your windows closed to prevent pollen from blowing into your house. This will reduce the amount of spores in the air. Keep your home dry using fans and dehumidifiers in rooms with high humidity, like the bathroom. Fix any leaks in your house. This includes small things like drippy facets and larger issues like leaky roofs that might allow water to drip down the walls. If you have mold, kill it with a solution of bleach and water. If you are allergic to foods that are common ingredients like eggs or wheat, you may need to thoroughly read the ingredients lists on packaged foods. If you have a lot of food allergies, print them on a business card so that you can give them to your server in restaurants. The server can then check with the chef to make sure you won't be getting any of those foods. If you need to, bring your own food with you. Then you will always know what you are eating. If you are severely allergic to stings, stay far away while this is happening. You may need to do this again every few years. | Prevent the buildup of allergens in your house. Prevent the growth of mold. Avoid eating foods you are allergic to. Have a professional remove any bee or wasp nests that might be near, in, or on your house. |
If laughter is important to you, then you will make an effort to laugh when you're around others. It is part of your personality to be a person full of laughter, which shows you feel joy in life. In contrast, boring people often seem joyless and do not laugh often. Laughter brings people closer together. It bonds them together socially through the shared experience of laughter. If you make laughter a priority, this shows that are a joyful person. It shows that you are in touch with yourself and others. Sometimes, it's good to dance like a goofball, have unusual conversations, or do silly things. Holding back your silly side from others may close you off from them and make them think of you as a boring person. Always involve others in silliness. Don't be a clown for others, but instead bring them into any fun activity you are doing. Being silly also shows that you don't care too much about what others are thinking. You are interested and engaged in others, but not reliant on them for your sense of self-worth. Boring people often wait for others to entertain them. Instead, start the fun by yourself and encourage others to join in engaging in fun and playful activities. Start joking with others when the opportunity arises. They may be willing to join in the fun, but were just waiting for others to start. Do something silly or outrageous to gauge everyone's reaction. If they are amused or entertained, then you know that they are also interested in laughing and having a good time. Humor is a sign of intelligence and flexibility in terms of outlook. Boring people often seem inflexible and not willing to change their perspective. When people are talking, think of funny ways to take their words or their actions. Don't insult them, but try to find the humor in any conversation. Don't be afraid to make fun of yourself. Making fun of yourself shows that you do not take yourself too seriously. | Make laughter a priority. Don't be scared to be wacky or zany. Don't wait for others to begin having fun. Try to look at things from a unique perspective. |
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