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Close relationships require a certain degree of emotional connection and intimacy. It's hard to experience that when you’re mainly communicating through social media messages or status updates. Use your newfound free time to schedule a weekly get-together with the people who are most important to you. You can schedule one-on-one visits with family and friend as well as group gatherings. Ask your loved ones what's been happening in their lives, and truly listen. Laugh and make eye contact. Hug one another when you depart. These aspects of social connection can't be found online. In many families, social media has even taken over the dinner table. Teens sneak their phones into their laps and adults have trouble detaching from their professional networks. Take back your family dinners, and forge deeper bonds with those you love. Prepare a meal together as a family, giving everyone a task. Talk as you ready your meal. Then, sit down and eat together. Comment on the taste and quality of the food before you. Have everyone share something interesting about their day. Getting something in the mail is almost a luxury in today's technology-driven world. Surprise your loved ones with a special card or note to stay connected. You might draw a picture (or have your child do so), make up a story or poem, or add your most current pictures to the package. This helps you stay connected without having to depend on social networks. If you’re a student, take advantage of your social media-free life to get involved in different extracurricular activities. If you’re an adult, consider joining a professional organization to build your network, or an interest-based group to pursue a hobby. Getting involved in a local organization is a great way to connect with new people and enhance your personal skills. For instance, you might become a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity or sign up to join a local Toastmasters chapter. Try to engage in hobbies that are not internet related, such as a camping trip with friends, playing a board game, or learning a new musical instrument. | Schedule in-person gatherings with friends and family. Cook and eat dinner with your family. Make cards or write letters to send in the mail. Try a new club or hobby. |
Volunteer to walk dogs at the local pet shelter, offer to help with toy donations at your local elementary school, or even offer your time to your local boy scouts troupe. In volunteering your time, you are giving back to your community, while meeting new people and making acquaintances. When volunteering in a new place, start one volunteering position at a time. Even if you are a volunteer veteran, different cities and organizations place different expectations upon their workers. Volunteer according to your interests. This will help you find people who enjoy similar things, which will increase the likelihood of making lasting connections. If you volunteered with other organizations back home, the organization might have a chapter in your new town. Your previous chapter can send an email or make a call to make introductions. Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics are two nonprofits that have branches or offices in numerous towns. To truly integrate yourself into your new community, you need to know what is going on in your city. Visit your city offices to find out what new laws or ordinances are being proposed, what types of services your city has to offer, and to discover whether or not your city has pressing needs you can assist with. Although many boards will require an election process, city offices often have volunteer opportunities, and are happy to help people get involved. When visiting your city office, offer your help. You can lead a park clean-up every Saturday morning, or offer a free yoga class during office lunch. The office may not have any available volunteer positions, but either way, you are making yourself known in your new home. Although you may be tempted to indulge in your tried-and-true franchised places for food and necessities, step outside of the box and try new eateries and use local brick-and-mortar shops for your daily necessities. You will likely pay a higher price, but you will meet more locals this way, and can talk to the owners and workers about your new town. Coffee shops are often great places to visit as you work to build community. Striking up a conversation with a stranger over coffee can provide a lot of insight into your home. Libraries are also a great place to meet new people, as well as find community event postings and get recommendations from locals regarding things they love around town. If you find a place you love, show it! Visit regularly, and let your face become familiar to the workers. You can build connections with the workers, or you might find yourself getting along with other regulars. Many cities organize nature hikes, community concerts, and even block parties. Take advantage of these offerings, as time permits, and immerse yourself in your new home. If your city does not have any events like this organized, offer to help! If you have experience organizing parties or planning community events, offer your services. You might not get paid, but you can certainly get your name out in your new community, and you will come into contact with a lot of new faces. Your city likely has basic services such as a library, a park, a community center, etc. Take advantage of these offerings! Check books out from the library, go for a stroll in the park, and enroll in a community class. These are all excellent ways to meet new people and make friends, and they all cost little to nothing--a great option for someone who has just incurred the expense of moving. Most libraries have classes and groups that meet throughout the week. Join a book club, or meet with a “Mommy and Me” group to give yourself some more structure to your week, and meet people in your area. Community centers typically have classes that might be offered at gyms and community colleges, but at a fraction of the price. Take advantage of these savings, and learn something new. | Volunteer your time. Get involved in local boards and elections. Visit local businesses. Take advantage of local excursions. Use local amenities, like the library or YMCA. |
Make note of physical ailments that your parents suffer. This could be chronic disorders like COPD, diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Consider illnesses like pneumonia, or damage caused by falling or accidents. These are concerns that you parents may not be able to heal completely on their own and may require further assistance of a senior residence. Mental disorders in the elderly may be hard to diagnose. Make note of anything that seems out of the ordinary with your parents including forgetfulness, depression, or anxiety. These mental disorders can progress with age and your parents may require further assistance to live a happy and safe life. Signs of mental distress may include: Forgetting dates or appointments Having trouble recalling names Challenges in planning or solving problems Difficulty with day-to-day tasks or routines General confusion Difficulty telling time Unable to visualize images or relationships (For example, picturing or describing concrete items may be difficult.) Trouble with speech and/or writing Withdrawal from social activities Changes in behavior, mood, and/or personality According to the National Center for Assisted Living, 54% of seniors aged 85 or older require at least some assistance with daily tasks.. If your parents or loved ones are having difficulty in the following tasks, it may be time to consider moving them into a senior residence. Navigating stairs Bathing Dressing Eating Maintaining a clean house or yard Paying bills Tending pets or plants Taking medications Signs of unkemptness may be the beginning warning signs of other, more problematic medical concerns. If you see a decline in your parents appearance, such as changes in cleanliness, you may need to investigate for further problems. Humans are living longer and longer lives. Your parents have not have financially planned for a future. Or, medical bills may make it difficult for your parents to live the retirement they wanted. Whatever the reason, moving into an assisted living or retirement home may help the burden of debt. Sometimes, insurance companies may even pay for a portion of living expenses. If you are already involved with your parents’ health, you may be able to talk with their doctors and get a professional recommendation. They may be able to provide specific medical insight on what would be best for your parents. You can also ask the doctors for referral of different living facilities or other healthcare options. | Chart physical health concerns. Note mental health concerns. Observe if they have difficulty managing daily activities. Examine change physical appearance. Be aware of financial concerns. Talk with their doctors. |
At its core, a team is a group of people working together to accomplish a shared goal. In any teamwork-building effort, you'll need to remind your employees that they need to work together to accomplish that common goal. Remind employees why the team they're on exists, and emphasize the importance of collaboration and cooperation. Prioritize team efforts based on the common goal being worked towards. Consider creating a motto, award, or motivational poster that emphasizes and rewards teamwork. In addition to having a shared goal, you may want to consider drafting a vision statement for your employees to follow. Your vision statement should reiterate the importance of teamwork, shared values, and inclusion in the workplace. Your vision statement should specify what inclusion should look like in the workplace. Try to establish specific behavioral expectations of your team. These expectations should foster a trusting, open, and cooperative environment. Give concrete recommendations for your employees. Don't use abstractions or metaphor; be clear, concise, and specific. As a manager or supervisor, your role is sort of a coach to your employees. But each employee should have a role as well. These roles should be clear to the employees, and should help work towards the shared goal you have for your company. Review each employee's role from time to time, and remind your employees what their roles are. Reiterate responsibilities and expectations when delegating work and assignments. Help your employees find ways to help one another. Miscommunication is threatening to the wellbeing of any organization. It could cause the team of employees to lose focus, trust, and morale. It's better to accidentally over-communicate than to risk under-communicating. Try to understand every aspect of the issue at hand. Clarify errors and clear up misunderstandings as soon as they arise. Reinforce teamwork and cooperation, and recognize your employees' efforts. At some point, if you oversee operations and lead a team of employees, you may encounter someone who rejects teamwork and has a hard time being a team player. This person may be a "loner" type, or might simply not believe in the shared goals you've laid out for your employees. No matter what the situation may be, you'll need to address this behavior head-on to prevent your other employees from being affected. Have a calm, direct conversation with your employee to address his behavior. Explain why his behavior is a problem, and encourage him to modify his behavior for the betterment of your work environment. Remind your employee that he's part of a team, and he must embrace the ethics and morale of that team. Try creating a special niche role for your employee that he can successfully and productively fill. Take his experience, skills, and length of employment into account when designing a role for him. | Share a common goal. Develop a vision statement reflecting your goal. Reinforce office roles. Promote open communication. Address non-cooperative behavior. |
Getting your socks wet with warm or hot water before putting them in the dryer will help them react to the heat better and shrink more, faster! Use the longest cycle possible to give them enough time to shrink, and check on your socks every once in a while to make sure they are reaching the right size. Wool is most prone to shrinking in heat, due to the structure of the natural fibers, so you don't need to expose it as much as you will other fabrics to achieve the same result. Allow the socks to cool to room temperature before deciding if you need to shrink them further. If so, try washing and drying them on high heat again until you reach the size you want. | Soak your socks. Set the dryer to the hottest setting for cotton or polyester socks. Set the dryer to a warm setting for wool socks. Remove your socks from the dryer. |
This method involves stapling your booklet against a soft material, then manually pushing the staples down against the booklet. You may use corrugated cardboard, foam, or any other material soft enough for the staples to dig into without attaching. Only use material you don't mind damaging. If you have a large number of booklets to staple, you'll probably prefer the Specialized Stapler method. If you don't have any suitable material and your booklet is thin, try the Two Books method. Make sure all the pages are in order and aligned with each other. The outside cover should be visible, not the inner pages, or you will have more trouble folding the booklet after stapling. Grasp the upper arm near the joint, not next to the staple-deploying head. Use your other hand to hold down the base, and pull up on the arm. The two sections of the stapler should swing apart. The center of the booklet should receive 2–4 evenly spaced staples to form the spine, depending on how large the booklet is and how sturdy you would like it to be. Each staple should run in the same direction as the spine (vertical when the finished booklet is held for reading), so you can fold the sheets of paper in half around the staples without tearing them. Align your stapler head according to these guidelines. Because you are stapling the paper against corrugated cardboard or other soft material, you may not hear the distinctive stapler sound you're used to. Push down firmly, then release and pick up the stapler. Most likely, the staple is partially attached to the cardboard beneath. Lifting the booklet slowly and gently should pull the two prongs of the staple out of the cardboard, but you may need to bend the staple straight with your finger before pulling. If the staple is firmly attached to the material, the material is too thin to use for this purpose. Detach the staple with a staple remover, then try again with thicker, corrugated cardboard. After detaching the staple from the material beneath, you should see the two prongs poking through the paper, but not folded down. Fold these down toward each other along the spine's length. You may use your fingers, approaching carefully from the side to avoid the sharp point, or lay the paper flat and gently hammer them down with any hard object. Place the booklet over the cardboard again and align the stapler head over the next portion of the spine to be stapled. Try to line up the staples as evenly as possible. | Put down a layer of corrugated cardboard or other protective material. Place your booklet face down over the cardboard. Pull the two arms of the stapler apart. Align the stapler head over the booklet's center. Push down on the stapler head to deploy the staple. Lift the booklet carefully and inspect the staple. Push the staple prongs down over the paper. Repeat with remaining staples. |
It's good to know how to do things in the typical ways, especially so then you can subvert that thinking. By doing things in a way other people don't expect you'll demonstrate that you can think on your feet. That is one way people seem to judge cleverness. For example: if your professor gives you an essay assignment, ask them if you could do a creative option. Demonstrate how your option fulfills the requirements while going above and beyond. (If you're taking a class on short stories, ask if you could try your hand at writing a short story of your own using what you've learned in class, and write a follow-up piece examining your own work.) This is also about doing the unexpected. If you always go by the rules or do things exactly as you learned them it doesn't mean you're not smart, it simply means that people aren't going to see you as clever. So, don't rely on your particular intelligence and typical ways of doing things. This step ties into not always going by the book, because a lot times you'll need to think outside the box to do that. To be clever you will need to come up with creative solutions to problems. Re-conceptualize the problem. One thing that people who use creative solutions do effectively, is to re-imagine a problem. To practice this skill, take an obvious choice (like writing a plain old essay) and re-imagine how else you might approach the essay so that you still get the same information across, but in a different, more engaging way (telling a story orally, creating a collage or painting). Daydream. It turns out that daydreaming is actually incredibly beneficial to boosting creative problem-solving. The process of daydreaming helps you to form connections and recall information. This is why a lot of your best ideas may come out during the shower or right before you go to bed. If you're having difficulty with something, take a little time out to daydream. Chances are, by relaxing and letting your brain roam free, you'll come up with something creative that works. Brainstorming is another great way to foster creativity, especially in a group. Present the problem and have people give whatever ideas come into their head without passing judgement on these ideas. Have people add to the ideas as they come. You can do this on your own too, as long as you make sure to keep judgment out of the process. Fear is one of the biggest obstacles to creative thinking, which is one big aspect of cleverness. The more creative and workable your solutions and ideas, the more people will believe in your abilities. Ask yourself things like: what happens if you lose your job? what if you lose your best customer? what if you fail your class? what if the publisher doesn't buy your book? The answer to any of these questions can either free you up from fear, or it can show where you need to work on your solutions, which in turn will open up opportunities and further ideas. When you're coming up with ideas and potential solutions, don't open them up for criticism until they're more formed. Criticism and the fear of criticism can be a big creativity killer, which can kill your cleverness, too. When you're out of the brainstorming stage and better able to evaluate the ideas, that's when you get feedback and take criticism. Having problems and opportunities that are ill-defined and super vague can make it incredibly difficult to come up with punchy or creative solutions and ideas. Even if issues and things you need to deal with come to you without parameters, set some for yourself. Setting "imaginary" or "pretend" parameters can foster your ideas. For example, if you're working on a project for work pretend that you're out of money, how do you accomplish your task without it? Pretend you can't follow the rules, written or unwritten, how would you do things different? Pretend there's a fast time limit on coming up with your solution (say a 5 minute time limit)? What can you come up with in that short period of time? For example, Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham because of a challenge from his editor to come up with a full book in under 50 different words. That restriction helped him come up with one of the best known Dr. Seuss books. | Don't always go by the book. Think outside the box. Consider the worst that could happen. Set parameters. |
In most cases, emetophobia is triggered by something specific, such as a scent or sitting in the back seat of a car. Figuring out what triggers your emetophobia can help you avoid it or tackle it in therapy. Some common triggers are: Seeing or thinking of another person or animal vomiting Pregnancy Travel or transportation Medication Scents or smells Foods For many people, dealing with their emetophobia may be as simple as avoiding what triggers the disorder and its related anxiety. However, be aware that this may not always be possible, such as if you have a sick child, and you should have alternative ways to deal with your fear if necessary. Figure out in advance how to avoid your trigger. For example, if certain foods stimulate your fear, don't keep them in your home. If you are in a restaurant, you could ask your tablemates to avoid or cover foods that may make you sick. Stay away from your triggers as long as it doesn't affect your life or that of someone else. For example, if using a public restroom makes you nauseous, make sure this isn't causing you to stay at home. Emetophobia is relatively common, but it can still be debilitating if you suffer from it. Making peace with yourself about fearing vomit may help you relax, which could actually help you deal with the anxiety related to your fear. Accepting your emetophobia may also help others accept your disorder. Embracing your disorder may not happen overnight because the fear can be significant. Gradually tell yourself “It's okay to have this fear, and I am okay.” Consider giving daily positive affirmations to help bolster your confidence and relax you. For example, tell yourself: “I take public transportation successfully every day and today will be no different.” Read online forums from sources such as the International Emetophobia Society, which can give you tips on accepting your disorder as well as put you in touch with emetophobic people. People react strangely to your behavior in situations where you’re avoiding triggers. Be honest about your disorder with others, which may prevent uncomfortable situations or questions. In turn, this may help you relax and control your fear. Let others know about your fear before anything happens. For example, if the smell of ranch dressing bothers you, say, “I just want to let you know that I apologize if I react badly. I have this disorder that makes me nauseous when I’m around ranch dressing,” or, “Changing dirty diapers makes me slightly nauseous, even as cute as your baby is.” You may find that people can help you avoid triggers like this by not ordering the food or changing diapers when you’re not present. Consider using humor to your benefit. Making a joke about your emetophobia may release tension. For example, if you’re in a car you can say, “May I please sit in the front seat so this doesn't turn into the vomit comet?” Some people may not understand emetophobia or believe it exists. Try and be understanding if they stigmatize you and realize that their behavior may simple come from ignorance about the disorder. Ignore any statements that upset you or counter them with information on the disorder. Talking to or leaning on family and friends can help you deal with your feelings and any stigmatization your feel. Because emetophobia is so common, there are different actual and virtual support groups you can join. Being a part of a community that has similar experiences may help you more effectively deal you’re your emetophobia or get treatment for it. Take part in discussions and forums on your type of emetophobia. Ask your doctor or local hospital about support groups. You can also search online for virtual communities, including the International Emetophobia Society. Consider joining a support group for people who suffer from anxiety, since emetophobia is an anxiety disorder. Groups such as the Anxiety and Depression Association of America can help you locate a local or virtual support group for your emetophobia-related anxiety. Talk to your family and friends about your disorder, which may provide immediate support if your fears flare up. | Identify your triggers. Avoid triggers. Accept your disorder. Communicate with people. Tolerate social stigmas. Join a support group. |
Candidates in the United States who have completed the educational requirements must pass the National Physical Therapy Exam, which is administered by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Candidates may not take the exam more than three times in a 12 month period, and may not take the exam more than six times overall. Study guides and practice exams can be found online on the FSBPT website. If you live outside the United States, you can learn about license/certification requirements in your country by searching online for your regional PT board. The exam consists of 200 questions, broken up into four sections with 50 questions each. Candidates have four hours to complete the exam, and should arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam time. Exams are administered by Prometric at designated testing facilities on fixed dates throughout the year. Candidates can register for the exam and find testing locations and test dates on the FSBPT website, under "Registration Process". The exam for PTAs costs $70, payable to Prometric at the time candidates register for the exam. Bring two forms of ID, one of which must be a valid, government-issued photo ID. Each section of the exam contains both scored and un-scored (pretest) questions. Candidates have no way of knowing which questions are scored and which are un-scored, so candidates should treat each question as though it will be scored. Candidates will be issued a score on a scale between 200 and 800. In order to pass the exam, candidates must have earned a score of 600 or higher. Scores are reported to a candidate's jurisdiction roughly five business days after the exam, and scores will be made available for free to all candidates after 10 business days. Scores can be found and downloaded on the FSBPT website, under the "Status of My Request" tab. In addition to the National Physical Therapy Exam, some states also require candidates to complete and pass an additional state-wide exam and undergo a criminal background check. You can find your state's requirements by going to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website and clicking on "Licensing Authorities Contact Information". | Study for the National Physical Therapy Exam. Take the National Physical Therapy Exam. Pass the exam. Learn your state's requirements. |
Hierarchical Task Networks generate plans using a decomposition process guided by extra domain knowledge to guide search towards a planning task.While many HTN planners can make calls to external processes during the decomposition process, this is a computationally expensive process, so planner implementations often use such calls in an ad-hoc way using very specialized domain knowledge to limit the number of calls.Conversely, the few classical planners that are capable of using external calls during planning do so in much more limited ways by generating a fixed number of ground operators at problem grounding time.In this paper we develop the notion of semantic attachments for HTN planning using semi co-routines, allowing such procedurally defined predicates to link the planning process to custom unifications outside of the planner.The resulting planner can then use such co-routines as part of its backtracking mechanism to search through parallel dimensions of the state-space.We show empirically that our planner outperforms the state-of-the-art numeric planners in a number of domains using minimal extra domain knowledge. | An approach to perform HTN planning using external procedures to evaluate predicates at runtime (semantic attachments). |
If the saddle is too close to the fingerboard, your guitar will have a sharp intonation. If your guitar plays with a flat intonation, it could be because the saddle is set too far back. You probably don't want to try to adjust the location of the saddle yourself. If it seems your guitar's intonation problems are caused by the placement of the saddle, take your guitar to a luthier and explain your concerns. To determine if the saddle is at the correct height, you need to measure the distance between your strings and the 12th fret. The "correct" distance between your strings and the 12th fret will vary depending on your playing style, the type of strings you use, and your individual guitar. You can search online to find 12th fret clearances depending on different playing styles and different types of strings. Look for websites for luthiers, guitar or string manufacturers. Another method of measuring string height is to put a capo above the first fret and measure string distance from the 13th fret. This will result in a slightly lower height, so whichever method you choose, make sure you use it consistently. If you need to raise the saddle, buying a pre-made compensated saddle usually is easier than attempting to compensate the saddle that came with the guitar. These compensated saddles typically cost between $5 and $100, depending on the material. If you can find a compensated saddle that fits your guitar and raises the strings to the height you need, you have an easy option to adjust your guitar's intonation. The pre-made saddle will end up being cheaper than a professional repair. If the saddle is too high, it is possible to sand it down so that the strings sit lower. This may correct your intonation problem. Work slowly and incrementally with sandpaper, taking care not to sand down too much. Make sure you are sanding the saddle evenly, or you could make your intonation problem worse. It may help to draw a line on the side of your saddle with a pencil and then sand down to the line. Don't try to adjust the saddle yourself if your acoustic guitar has a pickup under the saddle. Pickups are precisely positioned and fragile. | Check saddle placement. Measure string height. Install a pre-made compensated saddle. Sand down the saddle from the bottom. |
Sarcoptic mange usually causes frantic itching. The dog may relentlessly scratch or chew at its skin to relieve the itch. The dog's skin, irritated from the constant scratching and biting, can easily become infected. The itching can even be so severe that it distracts the dog from necessary behavior like eating, drinking, and resting. Severe cases of sarcoptic mange that result in secondary infections from bacteria or yeast can cause a white, crusty surface to form on the dog's irritated skin, though this does not occur in all cases. In addition, dogs with severe secondary infections will also often suffer weight loss, run a fever, and/or have enlarged lymph nodes. Localized demodectic mange, the least serious variety, usually results in one or two "thin" or bald patches in the dog's hair. Usually, this small patch will not appear inflamed or irritated and will not cause serious itching. If a case of localized demodectic mange does not go away on its own, it may eventually spread to the rest of the dog's body, resulting in generalized mange. The dog will develop numerous thin or bald patches over its body. Existing patches may grow to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. The skin in the patches may become red, scaly, and/or crusty. This skin irritation can cause the dog to scratch at its skin, which can sometimes lead to more serious infections. These secondary infections will lead to similar symptoms as those in sarcoptic mange cases — fever, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, etc. Some select cases of demodectic mange cause a condition called demodectic pododermatitis. This occurs when the mites that cause mange become deeply embedded in the dog's feet, where they are very difficult to remove. This condition most often presents itself in the form of swollen, irritated feet. It is usually worst around the nailbeds and often accompanied by a secondary infection. One of the ways to detect a case of mange on your dog is to find mite bites on yourself. When the type of mites that cause sarcoptic mange come into contact with a human, they can cause red bumps similar to mosquito bites. Luckily, these almost never become serious. However, seeing these symptoms after being around a dog that can't stop scratching itself is a strong indication of sarcoptic mange. Note that humans cannot get the type of mites that cause demodectic mange. Itching or patchy hair loss are also symptoms of other underlying health issues, such as allergies, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and parasite infection. Therefore, it is important to consult your veterinarian about the problem in order to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. | Look for intense itching. Check for hair loss. Note the extent of bald spots or hair loss. Inspect your dog's feet to see if they're swollen or irritated. Look for patches of red, irritated bumps on yourself or others in your household. Note that the signs of mange could also be signs of other, possibly serious, conditions. |
Most people have heard the phrase "supply and demand" used in reference to the mysterious forces governing market economies, but many don't understand these concepts' full implications. "Demand" refers to the desire for a good or service in the marketplace. Generally, if all other factors are equal, demand for a product will fall as its price increases. For example, let's say that a company is about to release a new model of television. The more they charge for this new model, the fewer televisions they can expect to sell overall. This is because consumers have limited amounts of money to spend and, by paying for a more expensive television, they may have to forego spending money on other things which can give them some greater benefit (groceries, gasoline, mortgage, etc.). Conversely, the law of supply dictates that products and services that demand a high price will be supplied at a high rate. Essentially, people who sell things want to make as much revenue as possible by selling lots of expensive products, so, if a certain type of product or service is very lucrative, producers will rush to produce that product or service. For example, let's say that right before Mother's Day, tulips become very expensive. In response to this, the farmers who have the ability to produce tulips will pour resources into this activity, generating as many tulips as possible to take advantage of the high-price situation. One very common way that economists express the relationship between supply and demand is via 2-dimensional x/y graph. Usually, in this case, the x axis is set as Q, the quantity of goods in the marketplace, and the y axis is set as P, the price of the goods. Demand is expressed as a curve sloping from the top left to the bottom right of the graph and supply is expressed as a curve sloping from the bottom left to the top right. The intersection of the supply and demand curves is the point at which the market is at equilibrium—in other words, the point at which producers are producing precisely as many goods and services as consumers demand. Marginal utility is the increase in satisfaction a consumer gets from consuming one additional unit of a good or service. In very general terms, the marginal utility of goods and services is subject to diminishing returns—in other words, each additional unit purchased provides less and less benefit to the consumer. Eventually, the marginal utility of the good or service diminishes to the point that it's not "worth it" for the consumer to purchase an additional unit. For example, let's say that a consumer is very hungry. She goes to a restaurant and orders a hamburger for $5. After this hamburger, she's still a little hungry, so she orders another hamburger for $5. The marginal utility of this second hamburger is slightly less than that of the first since it provides less satisfaction in terms of relief from hunger for its cost than the first hamburger does. The consumer decides not to buy a third hamburger because she's full, and thus, the third hamburger has virtually no marginal utility for her. Consumer surplus is broadly defined as the difference between an item's "total value" or "total value received" to consumers and the actual price that they pay for it. In other words, if consumers pay less for a product than what it's worth to them, consumer surplus represents their “savings”. As a simplified example, let's say that a consumer is in the market for a used car. He has given himself $10,000 to spend. If he buys a car with everything he wants for $6,000, we can say that he has a consumer surplus of $4,000. In other words, the car was worth $10,000 to him, but he ended up with the car and a surplus of $4,000 to spend as he pleases on other things. | Understand the law of demand. Understand the law of supply. Understand how supply and demand are represented graphically. Understand marginal utility. Understand consumer surplus. |
Most charters will be equipped with everything you need from licenses, rods and bait, to life jackets, meaning that you'll just need to show up ready to fish and with the necessary payment. When booking your tour, ask if there is anything required or recommended that you bring. If you've never deep sea fished before, you need to charter a boat and go out with an experienced fishing guide. Even if you've deep sea fished many times, it's much easier to fish with a guide than to try to go it alone. Let a local show you where the fish are and have fun catching them yourself. If you have a boat already, you need to make sure you provide all the necessary safety equipment and licensed necessary to fish. Deep-sea fishing rods and reels are generally larger and stronger than fresh water equipment, and can be rented at many seaside fishing outfitters, or from other fishermen. You'll also need a few spools of high-tensile line for fishing. You will most likely get wet on the boat, so it's not a good idea to wear leather loafers and your most expensive pair of slacks. Wear clothes that can get wet or a bathing suit, and bring a clean towel to help dry yourself off. Sunglasses are also usually very valuable, since the light glinting off the water can be serious. If you're going to be out until the sun goes down, or you're going out in cloudy weather, it's also a good idea to bring some layers. It can get chilly out at sea, depending on the season, so an old hooded sweatshirt can be an invaluable clothes item, as well as some sweatpants if necessary. Leave cellphones, jewelry, or anything that you'd hate to lose or get wet back on shore. In the event that you get soaked, you don't want to have to lose anything valuable. Most boats will be at sea for several hours. Even on cloudy days the sun reflects off the ocean, making sunburns a serious possibility. Apply and reapply high-SPF waterproof sunscreen to help protect yourself from sun damage. The ocean can make the boat very rocky. If you begin to feel sick, stay on the deck, where there is fresh air and less rocking. If you are prone to motion sickness, take medicine before boarding. If you already know you're prone to motion sickness, take half a Dramamine the night before and another one an hour before or so before you get on the boat. Keep your eyes on the horizon while you're out, because it's stationary and it will help you from getting motion sickness. Be sure to drink plenty of water, because the rays of the sun reflect off the water which can make the day even hotter making you lose liquids faster. Any motion sickness effects will be emphasized when you're dehydrated, and you'll feel a lot better if you drink plenty of water. It's common to drink alcohol on certain fishing trips, but make sure you supplement any alcohol you're drinking with plenty of water. In bright sun, you can get dehydrated quickly and could wake up to a serious hangover the next day if you're not careful. Not to mention that alcohol will lower your hand-eye-coordination, making you a less safe fisherman. Moderate your drinking and have plenty of water. | Find out what you'll need to be prepared. Dress appropriately. Bring sunscreen. Prepare for sea sickness. Bring water. |
Don't feel the need to try out a new outfit. Wear something that you know you like and that you know looks good. Dress appropriately for the activity you’re doing on your date. Wear athletic clothes if you’re going hiking or more formal wear if you’re going out to an expensive restaurant. Try not to expect the perfect partner right from the outset. Your blind date might surprise you in a positive way. When you think about what you hope to get from your blind date, turn your mind to something else immediately. Don't have low or high expectations. Aim for no expectations instead. Do not stay at your blind date if your date is rude, mean, or otherwise extremely unpleasant. In the unfortunate case of an emergency, rehearse what you’re going to say. Maybe your roommate is sick, or your landlord called with an urgent issue regarding your apartment. It's good to have an emergency plan in case the date goes horribly awry. Before you leave the house, double check that you’ve put on deodorant, flossed, and fixed your hair. A little bit of hygiene goes a long way when you’re meeting someone new! | Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident. Drop all expectations. Think of an emergency escape plan. Remember good hygiene. |
Protein is a necessary ingredient for skin and tissue growth. Eating 2 to 3 servings per day will stimulate wound healing. Some good sources of protein are: Meats and poultry Beans Eggs Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt, especially Greek yogurt Soy protein products Fats are needed for the formation of cells, so you'll need plenty to make your wound heal quickly and efficiently. Make sure the fats you're getting are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, or "good fats." Saturated fats from junk foods won't help you heal and can cause other health problems. Sources of "good fats" that will help you heal are lean meats, vegetable oils such as sunflower or olive, and dairy products. Carbohydrates are important because your body uses them for energy. Without them, your body will break down nutrients like protein to get its energy. This can slow the healing process because protein and fats will be diverted from healing your wound. Prevent this by eating cereal, bread, rice, and pasta daily. Go for complex carbohydrates over simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly by your body, meaning they are less likely to spike your blood sugar. Foods containing complex carbs, such as whole grain breads, cereals, and pastas, sweet potatoes, and whole oats, also generally contain more fiber and protein. Both these vitamins help wounds heal by stimulating cell growth and fighting inflammation. They also fight infection while the cut is still healing. Sources of vitamin A include sweet potatoes, spinach, carrots, herring, salmon, eggs, and dairy products. Sources of vitamin C include oranges, yellow peppers, dark green vegetables, and berries. Zinc helps synthesize proteins and develop collagen, helping your wounds heal. Eat red meats, fortified cereals, and shellfish to get enough zinc in your diet. Keep your fluid intake up to help improve circulation, which bring essential nutrients to your wound. Water also helps your body flush out toxins, which will help prevent infection. | Eat 2 or 3 servings of protein daily. Increase your fat intake. Eat carbohydrates daily. Get enough vitamin A and C. Include zinc in your diet. Stay hydrated. |
Pick through them and discard any strawberries that are mushy or discolored. Add the strawberries to a blender or food processor. Puree them until smooth, then push the puree through a sieve to refine it. Save the bright strawberry juice and discard the pulp. This will help the texture of the honey butter stay smooth. If you used the pulp of the strawberries, it would be lumpy. Add the purée to the saucepan, and pour in the honey and lemon juice, too. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir the mixture constantly for 3 minutes, or until it has thickened. to the boil. Stir constantly for 3 minutes or until thickened. Allow it to cool completely. Taste the purée and add a pinch of salt if you're using unsalted butter in your honey butter. Place them together in a mixing bowl and beat them until the mixture is smooth. You can do this by hand or using an electric beater. This allows the strawberry flavor to infuse through the butter. If not using immediately, store refrigerated in an airtight container. Use within 3 days. | Wash and hull the strawberries. Purée the strawberries. Cook the purée. Remove the purée from heat. Cream the room strawberry purée with the butter. Let the mixture stand for an hour. Transfer to a serving dish. |
Not all retailers offer both the SunPass and SunPass mini, so knowing which one you choose will weed out which locations you are able to purchase from. If you are purchasing directly from the state, you can decide on either pass. If you are unsure which is best, SunPass customer service can help determine what makes the most sense for your needs. The most straightforward way to purchase a SunPass is to visit a state store or turnpike. Purchasing a SunPass in these areas is great if you are unsure what your needs are, as you can discuss your lifestyle and travel habits with the vendors. This option is best for individuals who are not familiar with the SunPass system. Pharmacies such as CVS have been authorized to both sell and reload SunPasses, making it as easy as a trip to the pharmacy to enjoy the convenience of pre-paid tolls. AAA is another authorized retailer. This one is particularly helpful if you have AAA insurance, as you can kill two birds with one stone and pay your bill while purchasing or refilling your SunPass. You can also purchase SunPasses online, though you will need to either have the pass shipped or pick it up from an authorized retailer. This is a convenient option if you don't need your SunPass immediately, as you can purchase from the comfort of your home and await delivery. This option is fairly painless, and requires you to complete a basic online application and payment form. If you are not comfortable using online forms, you can also purchase a SunPass through the mail or through a fax. This functions much in the same way as purchasing online, in that you must then wait for your pass to be shipped to your home. This is a great choice for older men and women who are not comfortable or familiar with technology, but still want to purchase from home. | Determine which pass you need. Visit your local SunPass service station or turnpike. Check in with local pharmacies. Visit AAA. Hop online. Purchase via mail or fax. |
Nearly any container can be converted into a great caterpillar home as long as you are able to secure the caterpillar and provide it air holes. Since caterpillars can crawl up the sides, it's important to have a cover for its home. Otherwise, it’ll crawl away. If you have an aquarium or terrarium that allows air to flow through a lid made of screen netting, then you can use it instead of a jar. Check to make sure that the entire aquarium or terrarium is secure so that your caterpillar won't escape. Your caterpillar needs to breathe, so use a porous material like cheesecloth as a lid. Make sure that your cheesecloth doesn't have holes that are big enough for the caterpillar to crawl through. You can secure the cheesecloth to your jar or pot with a large rubberband. If you don't have cheesecloth, you can try using plastic wrap with plenty of holes poked in it. Don't use a metal jar lid because it can harm the caterpillar. You can use dirt from your yard or generic potting soil. If you find the caterpillar in nature, collect dirt from the area the caterpillar is living. Don't take dirt from protected land, such as natural parks. Make your caterpillar comfortable by incorporating bits of its natural habitat. Your caterpillar will appreciate having places to crawl and hide. Collect grass, twigs, and leaves from where you found the caterpillar. Do NOT put water into your caterpillar's home because it will drown. You need to change out your caterpillar's leaves daily or at least every other day because the leaves will decay. If your caterpillar is on the old leaves, put in the new leaves and wait for it to crawl onto the new leaves on its own. Once it's crawled over to the new leaves, you can remove the old ones. Caterpillars produce a lot of waste called frass, so you need to clean its home at least once a day to prevent mold or harm to your caterpillar. Use a paper towel to wipe the frass from the cage. If you want to follow your caterpillar's natural life cycle, the place it on a porch, balcony, or in a garden if you have one. Note that placing a glass jar in full sun on a warm day for even a few minutes can cook your caterpillar, so choose your outdoor location carefully. Keep your caterpillar warm. The caterpillar will hibernate during the winter, so a cold caterpillar will not be as active. If you’re keeping it inside your house, consider putting it on a windowsill. | Find a large jar or flower pot. Create a breathable lid. Put a 2-3 inch layer of dirt into your jar or pot. Add grass, twigs, and leaves. Change out the leaves regularly. Clean your caterpillar’s home. Place your caterpillar’s home outside. |
Before considering removing a mole, you should have a physician examine it to determine that it is benign and not cancerous. It is critically important that you do not try to remove the mole yourself without first having it professionally examined. If the mole is harmless, you can discuss safe removal options with your physician. If the mole isn't bothering you, you might consider just leaving it alone; however, you might consider removing the mole if: It rubs against clothing. It gets caught in jewelry. You consider it unsightly. It causes you to feel stress, anxiety, or embarrassment. If your physician determines that the mole can be removed, they may recommend a surgical excision. The area around the mole will be numbed with a local anesthetic. A surgeon will then remove the mole and some of the surrounding skin using a scalpel or similar device. The wound will the be closed with stitches so that it can heal properly. Your physician may examine the mole again after removing it for further tests (a biopsy) to determine whether or not it indicates skin cancer. A mole can also be carefully shaved off of your skin by a skilled surgeon. The area around the mole will be numbed with a local anesthetic. A small blade will then be used to cut off the mole and some of the area beneath it. This technique does not require stitches to heal, but is typically used only for smaller moles. As an alternative to surgical incisions, a mole can in some cases be frozen so that it can be safely removed from your skin. Super-cold liquid nitrogen will be dabbed onto the mole, which will then separate easily from your skin. This method may cause a blister, but it should heal on its own. In some cases, your physician may determine that the best method for removing a mole is to “burn” it off of your skin. This does not involve applying flame to the mole, but rather carefully using a special medical device to deliver an electrical current to cauterize and remove the mole. This method might take several treatments to fully remove larger moles, since the electrical current only burns off a thin layer of skin. Some chemicals, such as salicylic acid, can be applied to a mole in order to remove it; however, it is very important that a trained physician administers this treatment. If you improperly apply salicylic acid or another chemical to your mole, burns, infection, or permanent scarring can result. | Ask your physician to examine the mole. Have the mole surgically excised. Have the mole surgically shaved. Freeze if off. Burn the mole. Try chemical removal. |
Professional groups provide opportunities to network, present and learn about research, continue your education, and find jobs. There are a number of organizations serving the field of criminology, such as: The International Society for Criminology The American Society of Criminology The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences The Law and Society Association The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association The Western Society of Criminology Individuals trained in criminology find work in numerous careers. While you may look for an entry-level position at first, there are usually good opportunities for advancement. However it may be difficult to cross fields. For instance, if you are hired with a state agency, it might be more difficult to later get an advanced job at a federal agency, and vice versa. Criminologists find positions with: Police departments The FBI State and local governmental agencies Colleges and universities Consultancy agencies During the process of being hired for a job in criminology, you can expect to have to pass background and security checks. As participants in the fight against crime, criminologists are expected to have good records and impeccable ethics. Your day-to-day work as a criminologist will vary depending upon your specific position and area of expertise. Most jobs in the field, however, eventually involve some combination of fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. For instance: You might be present at a crime scene, to help gather evidence and determine exactly what occurred. You might investigate how the crime is related to social issues. For instance, you might consider how crimes are related to other problems, such as drug abuse, poverty, and corruption. You might be involved with cataloging information, processing data, and writing reports based on criminal investigations. You might be involved with helping policy makers determine how to respond to and eliminate crime. Many individuals trained in criminology wind up working in jobs that do not bear the title “criminologist.” Nevertheless, these careers can be just as fulfilling, and draw on your skills, training, and experience. Job titles of people with a background in criminology include: Border Patrol Agent Compliance Officer Court Administrator Evidence Technician Federal Protection Officer I.R.S. Agent Legal Assistant Penologist | Join a professional association. Look for a job. Pass background checks. Excel at your job. Investigate alternative careers. |
Often ankle boots have zippers on the sides that can have tassels attached to them. You can also choose ankle boots with a fringe that runs along the top opening of the boot. This can either be shorts, a skirt, or pants, as long as your bottom piece is high-waisted and fastens above your navel. If you choose pants, make sure that they fit tightly. Choose a paisley patterned bottom for an extra vintage feel. If you choose a pattern for your bottom piece, choose a solid for your top piece. If it is cold outside, put a jean jacket over your shirt, as long as you are not wearing denim pants. Doing so will cause your waist to appear smaller. You may also want to add a headband or ribbon of some sort. | Find a pair of suede or leather ankle boots with tassels. Sport a high-waisted bottom of some sort. Pair with a tank top or any style blouse and tuck it in. Add a belt around your waist where your shirt and bottom piece meet. Finish off with a pair of wayfarer sunglasses. Finished. |
Grime that builds up inside drain pipes is the perfect breeding ground for gnats. Use a wire brush or pipe cleaner to scrape away stubborn deposits of organic matter. After scrubbing the drain, bring a pot of water to a near boil, then pour it down the drain to clear the debris you’ve scraped. Bleach, ammonia, vinegar, and other cleaning products won't cut through deposits in your drain pipes. If you can't access your drain pipes with a wire brush, there are foaming products designed to eat away organic matter. Look for a product with "enzymatic" in its name or description at a hardware store. Pour it down the drain according to the label's instructions, then let it sit overnight. After letting the cleaner sit, pour near-boiling water down the drain. Foaming products work better than liquid cleaners. If you’re concerned about putting chemicals down your drain, there are eco-friendly, non-toxic enzymatic drain cleaners available. Pouring hot water down your drain every night is the best way to keep your pipes clear. Aside from enzymatic drain cleaners, you should avoid pouring chemicals down your drains. Bleach, ammonia, vinegar, and other household products can erode pipes, especially older cast iron pipes. Additionally, cleaning products can react with other chemicals in your pipes. A harmful reaction could produce dangerous fumes or pressure strong enough to burst a pipe. Don't pour insecticide down the drain, as harsh pesticides can have negative environmental impacts. | Scrub inside the drain pipe to remove organic matter. Clear your drains with an enzymatic, foaming cleaner. Clean your drain with hot water nightly to prevent slimy buildup. |
There may be several factors which contribute to coming out to your parents and when that might happen. For example, if you’re under 18, coming out to your transphobic parents might have some large consequences and may make living at home uncomfortable. Your parents may put you in therapy or try to ‘convert’ you. However, if you feel like you’re living a lie or you want to make changes to your body, you may want to come out sooner. Your family might respond just as you expect or they might surprise you. Most importantly, ask yourself if you feel physically and emotionally safe about telling your family that you’re trans. If your parents disown you or cast you out, ask yourself if you’re prepared to live in your own. Do you have enough money to provide for yourself and do you have a place to live? Some people choose to turn 18 and move out of the house before disclosing. It's up to you. Consider going to a support group or joining an online forum for tips on coming out to your parents and to better prepare yourself. A good forum for this is called "Empty Closets," which you can visit at https://forum.emptyclosets.com/index.php. While you may not be ready to come out as transgender and tell your parents at this moment, do talk to them and at least let them in on how you feel. Try to educate them about transgender issues and what you are going through. Understanding what you are going through could help them accept you. If they aren't ready to hear that you’re transgender or you’re not ready to tell them, ask for them to accept you as you are. This can help build an accepting relationship with your parents. For example, say, “I know I’m a bit different from my siblings, but I want to talk to you. It's hard for me to feel like I fit in.” If you’ve come out and your parents aren't accepting say, “I know you don't accept that I’m transgender, but I want you to accept me as your child and as part of this family.” You can get helpful information from GLAAD. If at any point you feel threatened or in danger by your parents or family, get help. Immediately go somewhere that you feel safe, like a friend's house or an LGBT center. If you think they may cause you harm, take action. Send a text or make a phone call to someone you trust. If necessary, call the police. Even if your parents aren't understanding of you being transgender, still ask them for what you want and need. If you have requests for your parents, make them reasonable and not outrageous. For example, they should still treat you with respect and not cut you down or make you feel bad. For example, say, “I know you disagree with me on some big things, but I still need to feel like your kid. Please don't leave me out of family get-togethers or stop giving me hugs.” It's inappropriate to demand your parents to pay for reassignment surgery. However, you may ask them to see if insurance will cover other procedures. . You cannot force your parents to accept you for being transgender on any timeframe. It may take months or even years for your parents to accept you. It can take time for your parents to understand that they cannot change your gender identity. They need time to adjust just as much as you do. You’ve had some time to sit with it and realize that you’re transgender, but they have not. They might feel shocked, hurt, disappointed, or confused. Give them some time to process and accept what you tell them. The hurt caused by not feeling accepted by your parents may be confused by the fact that you love them and want them in your life. At some point, your parents may soften and realize they want a good relationship with you, too. | Consider your risks before coming out. Ask for acceptance. Ensure your personal safety. Ask for what you want and need. Have patience |
Children with ODD tend to exhibit certain behaviors that identify ODD, usually beginning in preschool and almost always presenting before the early teen years. While all children experience behavior difficulties, a child with ODD will display a "frequent and persistent pattern" of hostile and disobedient behavior. If you identify four or more of the following behaviors in your child that cause problems at home, school, and other environments, which have lasted six months or more, take your child to a therapist to see if he fits a formal diagnosis: Loses temper often Argues frequently with adults Refuses to comply with requests from adults Deliberately annoys people, is easily annoyed by others Blames others for his mistakes or misbehavior Is angry or resentful Is spiteful or vindictive Children with ODD often experience themselves as victims, and believe that their actions of punching a wall or hurting another child are justified. Remind the child that she is allowed to feel angry, resentful, and upset. She may even be a victim in a situation. However, often the reaction is more severe than the original offense. While your child may be rightfully upset, he is in charge of his behaviors and reactions. Nobody made him react in a harmful or negative way; he chose it. Acknowledge that bad things happen, but that it's his decision how to respond to things, even when something unfair happens. Ask your child, “If someone is mad at you, is it okay if she hits you? What about if you’re mad at someone? Can you hit him? What's the difference?” Children with ODD often will go to extreme lengths to feel in control. You may start by discussing your child hitting his sibling, and end up in a power struggle about something unrelated. Instead of engaging the struggle, disengage from the situation. You can steer the conversation back to the original point, or you may choose to walk away. Recognize when your child is arguing to defend himself or whether it is coming from a place of wanting power. Your child doesn't just need to know how not to respond, but how to respond well. You can discuss or even role-play situations to help them learn constructive responses. Talk about... Taking deep breaths or counting to calm down Setting boundaries, such as "I need some alone time" and "Please don't touch me." Using "I" language What to do when someone else doesn't respect their boundaries or feelings Getting help when they are upset or confused | Identify symptoms of ODD. Notice a tendency toward victimhood. Discuss your child's reactions. Acknowledge the need to be in control. Talk about constructive ways to handle a difficult situation. |
As an adult in your household and primary protector of your children, you have an obligation to know what your children are up to. You never know whether you need to be protecting your child from someone else or from themselves. It may feel deeply wrong to snoop around your child's room. But, if you suspect they are hiding something — and they are unlikely to fess up on their own — taking a look around their bedroom might be the only way to shed light on the situation. If you decide to search, look in drawers beneath or between clothes, under the bed, in between notebooks, CD or DVD cases, in backpacks or duffel bags, in pockets of clothes hanging in the closet, inside books with pages cut out, inside the trash can, and under loose floorboards among other places. Your child's room is a sacred domain to them, and having privacy there helps them learn to set boundaries with others. That's why snooping around in your child's bedroom should be done as a last resort — when signs have pointed to there being something amiss, or when you have clearly found evidence. As a part of your search, you might want to do a cursory glance at any electronic devices your child uses. Look through your child's tablet, laptop, and/or cell phone. Be on the lookout for any social media apps that you have not given your child permission to use in addition to messenger apps. Your child could be communicating with people who are posing as teenagers and are in fact child predators. Be very wary if your child has many password-protected apps. Furthermore, if your child is adamant about not handing over passwords, this might be an indication that they are hiding something in their phone or computer. You may have to install monitoring apps on these devices to keep a closer eye on your child's usage. Certain apps are now being designed to help conceal photos, videos, messages, and other apps that your child does not want you to see. These include Vaulty and Hide It Pro. Stay on top of new apps such as these and beware if you find them in your child's phone. Similar to their bedroom, technology is often a private thing for your child; limit these searches to when something seems wrong and your child won't open up. | Search their room. Check their computer and/or phone. |
Expository prompts direct you to write an essay that explains or describes something. This type of essay is informative, but often does not require that you make an in-depth argument or state an opinion. Other words that signal an expository writing assignment include "summarize," "clarify," or "tell about." For example, "Explain camping to a person who has never camped before" is an example of an expository prompt. So is "Describe how communication has changed in the last 20 years." about what the prompt is asking you to write about. Make sure you don't try to cover so much that 5 paragraphs is inadequate. You should also avoid a focus that's so narrow that you have problems coming up with 5 paragraphs. For example, for "Explain camping to a person who has never camped before," you could take several approaches. You could explain reasons why people might want to go camping, or you could explain how to set up a campsite. You might even want to try both approaches in your essay. For expository essays, the thesis statement says what you will be explaining or describing and how you will do it. Strong expository essays have a theme or center of gravity that organizes them. For example, for "Describe how communication has changed in the last 20 years" you might want to focus your essay on how teens use communication differently, or the impact of communication changes on daily life. An expository thesis statement does not have to present an opinion or even make an argument. It should be based on the facts you will examine. For example, "Over the past 20 years, communication has changed significantly. It is now affordable to stay in touch with people all over the world, easier to connect with people from different places and cultures, and keep others updated with even your minor doings." A topic sentence is specific, and gives a "preview" of what the paragraph will be about. Each paragraph needs a strong topic sentence at the beginning. For example, if you were writing an essay explaining camping, you might have the following topic sentences for your paragraphs: 1) "There are many reasons why people might want to go camping." (Paragraph about reasons to go camping.) 2) "You must consider several things when choosing a campsite." (Choosing a campsite paragraph.) 3) "Finally, you must set up your campsite." (Paragraph about setting up camp.) Your thesis statement will be the last sentence. You'll want to open with a general statement about your topic that "hooks" your reader. Then provide any context your reader needs to understand your topic. Close with your thesis statement. Depending on your prompt, your answer may be as short as a paragraph. Most writing assignments expect several paragraphs, and many prefer the 5-paragraph form. For each paragraph, develop it by doing the following: Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. Explain your topic sentence. Give an example that supports your topic sentence. Analyze your example. Write a concluding statement. Restate your thesis at the end of the paragraph. A good conclusion will show how your ideas progressed, give the reader something to think about, or present new directions for the information. For example, if you are explaining camping, you could conclude by saying something like, "Although some people who live in cities have never been camping before, it is actually fun and easy. Next time you're considering a vacation, why not consider camping?" | Look for the words "explain" or "describe" in the writing prompt. Brainstorm Create a thesis statement. Think of strong topic sentences that support your thesis statement. Compose the introduction for your essay. Write the body of the essay. Add your conclusion. |
Make sure the container's capacity is a little more than a gallon. If the rim of the container is narrow, use a funnel to make pouring easier. Label your container with a permanent marker. Use white vinegar only. Other types of vinegar may leave behind residue or stain your clothing. This is the best type of cleaner for removing pollen. Do not use this method in warmer weather. Hot vinegar creates a foul, pungent odor. If the temperatures in your area dip below freezing, do a freeze check before adding the cleaner to your car. Leave a small cup of the solution outside overnight and check in the morning. If it has frozen, add another two cups of vinegar to the jug and try again. If it still freezes, add one cup of rubbing alcohol and check again. | Pour 12 cups (3/4 gallon) distilled water into a clean, empty jug. Add 4 cups white vinegar. Mix the solution thoroughly by shaking the container. |
For breakfast, stock yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit and a muffin or roll. For lunch and dinner, bring a sandwich with hummus and vegetables. Also, keep fresh veggies and fruit for snacking, and use frozen gel packs to keep your food cool. You can usually find healthy choices in the terminal to satisfy your hunger as opposed to the high-CD choices on board the airplane. Cereal with low-fat milk or high-fiber muffins with fresh fruit are good options for a healthy breakfast. Include a coffee beverage with fat-free milk, and eat yogurt whenever possible. | Stock a small cooler. Eat before you board the plane. Stock your hotel refrigerator with healthy foods. Pick smart choices at breakfast meetings. Eat plenty of dairy products. |
To change the internal data of your Pokémon Sapphire game, you'll need to buy a device to act as an interface. One of the most widespread devices that players use for these purposes is GameShark, which you can plug into your Gameboy Advance, insert your Sapphire cartridge into, and input cheat codes to alter your game data. Before you do anything else, you'll need to enter the Master Code separate from the Pokémon code you will use to make Ditto available to you. The Master Code is: 9E6AC862 823AB7A8 46B7D9E4 A709E9E1 Now that you've entered the Master Code, you can enter a cheat code that will make Ditto appear in your game, even though wild Dittos are not normally found in Sapphire. The cheat code for Ditto is: 920A0644 C5A04841 With your Master Code and Ditto cheat code enabled, you should be able to find Ditto on Route 101, to the north of Littleroot Town. Walk around Route 101 until you randomly encounter a Ditto. GameShark cheat codes sometimes require several attempts before they have the desired result. If you have no luck finding Ditto on Route 101, turn off the game and enter the appropriate codes again. Some players report having to do this up to 12 times before catching their sought after Pokemon. In the same fashion you would catch any randomly encountered Pokemon, catch your now available Ditto. You may need to weaken it before throwing a Pokeball to catch it, just be careful not to do too much damage or it will faint and you'll have to continue your hunt for a Ditto to call your own. | Purchase a GameShark for your Gameboy Advance. Input the Master Code for Gameshark. Enable the cheat code to catch Ditto. Travel in your game to Route 101. Catch Ditto. |
You can purchase Veggie Wash at most major food supermarkets. Fill up half a clean basin or a sink with cold water. Add 2 oz of Veggie Wash and stir. Give the solution a good swirl. This ensures each piece gets cleaned properly. Run strawberries vigorously for about 30 seconds through the Veggie Wash solution. Rinse those strawberries well under cold running water. You don't want any of the Veggie Wash residue to remain on the fruit. Pat the fruit dry with paper towels, or gently dry it with a kitchen towel. | Prepare the Veggie Wash solution. Grab up to two or three strawberries in your hand. |
Chances are you’re not the only one who feels wronged. This could come in handy when looking for ways to get even. Maybe your coworker has wronged several of you. Work with others to formulate a plan. Grab your friends for a multi-front getting even scheme. You can all use social media to your advantage, or if you have access to your target's apartment or home, enough of you can easily rearrange his furniture, and if you really want to get even, you can do something like putting his mattress on the roof. Just like every great heist flick, or mafia movie, everyone has a role. Figure out who is going to distract your target, who's going to be the lookout, who's going to be the greaseman, etc. Getting even requires precision when there are many moving parts so make sure everyone knows his role. You wouldn't play in the Superbowl without practicing, so don't get even without some rehearsal. Now that everyone has been assigned a role, it's time to put your plan into action. If you’re getting even with your coworker, know how long it will take you to complete your task. Have you and your compatriots get to work early to clock how much time you have. If you’re getting even with your friend, know what his schedule is like and how long it will take you to get in and get out. If you need his phone or computer pay attention to how he uses it and if he leaves it unlocked. Alternatively, if he has a passcode on his phone, one simple option here is to have your other friend distract your target while you put in the wrong passcode enough times to lock him out. You can even lock him out for 24 hours if you’re feeling especially vindictive. You did it! You and your friends got even, now relish in your achievements with a beverage or two. | Find others who are looking to get even. Assign a role to everyone. Practice and rehearse. Execute the plan for getting even. Bask in your glory! |
. If you want to write melodies well, it's a good idea to know at least the basics of how music works before you get too serious about composing. Of course, this isn't required. However, the more you understand about music, the easier it will be to understand when musical concepts are being explained. We will be using musical terms in this article because it is difficult to explain these ideas without them. Some will be explained but others are too complex to cover in a simple sentence. If you do not understand things like beats, measures, and time, you might want to do some reading first. The song form is sort of like a gender but for music. All music generally falls into a set shape, or form, which determines what parts sound like what other parts and when changes happen. You are probably most used to this concept in popular music, with the ideas of chorus and verse. Now, you don't have to follow these set forms, but it can help give you a road-map to work with when writing your melody. The most common song form is called AABA. This means that there are two "verses", a "chorus", and then another "verse". In other words, a section that sounds one way, then another that sounds the same, then something different, then a return to the theme of the first section. There are many different forms however, so do some research to find which one is best for you. You can consider AAAA, ABCD, AABACA, etc. Or you can break from this entirely, of course. Some genres of music have a certain style to them and if you want to achieve that "sound", you'll need to write your melody in a particular way. Read up on the genre of music you're trying to write for before writing, to find out if there are any unique features of that genre in terms of the structure, key, or progressions. For example, the chord progression for blues and jazz follow particular forms. Jazz makes heavy use of particular chords, so you'll want to look up jazz chords before writing songs like that. No matter who is performing the piece of music you write, they're going to need a break at some point. Fingers will need a moment of rest and singers will need to breathe. You should understand how breaks are put into a song and then add in moments like this. Try to space them evenly and make them frequent enough that the song is not impossible to perform. One thing you can do to help your melody writing skills is to start by breaking down some of your favorite songs. Gather a handful of songs with great melodies and then put of your listening ears. Usually when we listen to music, we get lost in it, right? But you're going to make a road-map from it...so focus! Write down how the notes change. How do they build? How does the key make you feel? How does the melody work with the lyrics? What's good about the melody? What doesn't work or what could be better? You can transfer these lessons to your own melodies. | Learn about music theory Choose your song form. Study genre considerations. Think about the musician. Break down your favorite songs. |
When you purchase a new TV, it's a good idea to keep all of its packaging so you can use it for future moves. A TV's packaging is specially made to protect it, so using the original packaging is the easiest and most effective way to protect it during a move. Remove all of the protective packaging inside the box and put it back on your TV. The packaging was made specifically for your TV, so it should fit perfectly. You may have to play around with the foam or cardboard protective pieces that cushion the TV. Take your time and just make sure that they are placed on the TV correctly. Slide the TV into the box and make sure it is placed correctly. If it is, it should not move around much when the box is closed. Once the box is closed up, seal it with tape. Some TV boxes can be closed with tabs and do not need to be taped shut. However, without tape, there is always a chance of the TV coming out of the box on accident. | Keep all packaging when you purchase your TV. Place protective cushioning on the TV. Put the TV in the box. |
There are many online templates (for free or for purchase), as well as entire websites dedicated to creating restaurant menus. Even if you have a good sense of what you want, looking through different templates can inspire you or focus your design goals. Choose 1-2 templates that you really like. If you have access to Microsoft word, Powerpoint, or any Adobe Suite programs, there are many menu templates in these formats available online. Websites like Canva and Must Have Menus offer some free templates, and others for a fee. Programs like iMenu offer drag-and-drop menu templates, but programs like this are not usually free. For a fancy restaurant, dark colors will convey a sense of seriousness and professionalism. At a casual restaurant, warm, muted colors will look appropriately inviting. At a restaurant with a young clientele or a zanier theme, bright colors will usually make the most sense. Unless you’re not happy with the interior design or plan on changing it, making the menus match (or at least complement) the restaurant itself is probably the safest bet. Your menu could be horizontal or vertical. It could be housed on a wooden clipboard, placed into a binder, presented as a placemat, or any number of other options. A family diner might use a menu placemat. A brunch spot might use little wooden clipboards to present menus. An upscale bistro might have folding menus encased in clear binders. Once you have the look you want, look for a menu template online and plug all of your information in as-needed. Opt for a simple design of possible, and try 2 templates before sticking with one. Some other common things to keep in mind as you choose your template: Keep your fonts simple. Don't use more than 3 fonts on the menu. Check to see if any of the pages seems lopsided. Try to provide the same amount of information on each page. You can find menu templates on Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or online. If you have the means, hiring a professional designer can be a good option. A designer will be able to customize your menu and make sure it fits within your restaurant's overall concept. Post an add on Freelancer.com, Linkedin, Craigslist, or another site. Include as many specifics about the project as you can. Depending on the specifics of your design a professional designer should cost anywhere from $300 to $500. Shoot in natural light on an overcast day, and in front of a neutral background. Choose brightly colored food items and think about how you arrange your food. Try to create a balance picture. If possible, use a nice camera. Also, if possible, use photo editing software to enhance your images. If you want to hire a food photographer instead, post an add on Freelancer.com or Craigslist, and expect to pay between $10 and $50 per image. If you're struggling to get appetizing pictures, or don't think your menu will have enough space to fit in images, skip the images altogether. Remember: not every menu needs images to shine! | Browse menu templates to get ideas. Choose a color scheme that matches the style of the restaurant. Select a presentation style that fits with your restaurant’s concept. Use a menu template for an easier menu design. Consider hiring a graphic designer. Take pictures of the food yourself to create an appetizing menu. Forego food images to keep your menu simple. |
There's no point in stopping once you've learned to count up to 10 in Spanish. Using the same strategy you did when you learned to count to ten, learn the Spanish words for the numbers 11 through 15. The Spanish language has unique words for these numbers. For eleven (11), say once (OHN-say). For twelve (12), say doce (DOH-say). For thirteen (13), say trece (TRAY-say). For fourteen (14), say catorce (kah-TOHR-say). For fifteen (15), say quince (KEEN-say). When you learn numbers 16 through 19, you're also learning how all the other numbers in Spanish are formed. You'll take the word for 10, diez, include an ee sound ("y" in Spanish means "and"), and then the word for the second digit. Sixteen (16) is dieciséis (DYEESS-ee-SAYSS). Seventeen (17) is diecisiete (DYEESS-ee-SYAY-tay). Eighteen (18) dieciocho (DYEESS-ee-OH-choh). Nineteen (19) is diecinueve (DYEESS-ee-NWAY-bay). To figure out how to form other numbers in Spanish, you'll have to memorize the base numbers by learning how to count in tens. These number words are the building blocks for saying larger numbers in Spanish. For twenty (20), say veinte (BAYN-tay). For thirty (30), say treinta (TRAYN-tah). For forty (40), say cuarenta (kwah-RAYN-tah). For fifty (50), say cincuenta (seen-KWAYN-tah). For sixty (60), say sesenta (say-SAYN-tah). For seventy (70), say setenta (say-TAYN-tah). For eighty (80), say ochenta (oh-CHAYN-tah). For ninety (90), say noventa (noh-BAYN-tah). Now that you know how to count to 10, and you know how to count in tens, you can easily combine your knowledge to say or write in Spanish any number up to 99. Keep in mind that the spelling may differ, and you may need to stress different syllables. However, if you understand the basics of how numbers are formed, you can at least recognize any number you see or hear in Spanish. As with everything else, remember to practice this skill regularly and repeat the numbers to yourself at least once every few days. Over time, counting in Spanish will become second nature to you. | Memorize the numbers 11 through 15. Study the numbers 16 through 19. Count in tens. Understand how to form other numbers. |
It is essential to keep the soil evenly moist, so keep a close eye on your plants in the summer for signs of withering, yellowing, or dry soil. For best results, water your plants in the morning. Be careful not to overwater the plants, as they are susceptible to root rot. To avoid this, you can plant rhubarb on a hillside or on raised beds. Because a rhubarb crop can take several years to become established, you might want to grow a couple of plants from a crown while your seeds grow, mature, and become harvestable. Areas that grow rhubarb annually tend to have severely hot summer temperatures. Make sure to harvest your rhubarb in the late spring before the heat has a chance to kill the crop. | Water your plants regularly. Consider growing rhubarb from a crown while you wait. Harvest your annual rhubarb between March and May. |
Make sure the seats where you and your partner will be sitting are clean and clutter-free. Remove food wrappers, trash, worn clothes, or anything else that might smell bad. Run a vacuum over the seats if they’re dirty. Most car washes and some gas stations have vacuum cleaners you can use on your car. If you’re worried about smells, hang up an air freshener or spritz some odor-eliminating spray in your car. Wipe down the dashboard and door handles by the passenger seat, and remove any trash or clutter that might be sitting in compartments in the side door. Try to pay attention to whether they seem like they’re too hot or too cold. If you’re not sure, just ask! Remember not to run your battery down if you plan to be there for a while. If you want to cool down the car, ask your partner whether they prefer the windows or air conditioning, as some people might prefer fresh air, while others might not like too much wind from outside. Playing fun, lighthearted, or sexy music can help your partner feel more comfortable and can make any silences less awkward. If you happen to know your partner's favorite band or genre, put that on to help them feel even more relaxed. Drive to your favorite nearby spot, or suggest your partner take you to a place with a view. At the very least, find somewhere that's slightly hidden. If you live in an area that's not too flat, try to find a hill or other spot with a scenic overlook. You could also try driving to a nearby park and finding a place that's a bit more hidden by trees. Don't park under a streetlamp, or in your partner's brightly-lit driveway where parents might see. Make sure you’re allowed to be parked in your spot. For example, a lot of parks close at sunset and you could get in trouble for trespassing if you park your car there. | Get rid of any smelly, dirty, or unpleasant-looking mood killers. Adjust the temperature of your car to make sure your partner is comfortable. Put on relaxing music to set the mood. Find a scenic or secluded place to park the car. |
In a lowered gun stance (ready position), pull your gun up, as quickly as possible, to firing position and focus hard on the front sight of your gun, wait until you see a bit of the front sight between the rear sights and pull the trigger (this is the primary drill to help your get in the habit of flash sighting). You should be able to land a hit in the 10-inch target every time. If you are missing try going a little slower. The key is to practice perfectly, and the speed will come naturally. Take a few steps back (go for 10 yards). Do the same things as before, but this time, put two or three shots quickly into your target. Between each shot, get the flash sight again. Once you are able to get to firing position and put three quick shots into your 10+ inch target consistently in under a second-and-a-half, you can move on. You want to start by setting up three or more targets a yard or two apart. Quick to firing position and go down the line. One shot at each target. Change it up: maybe try it in a different order; have a friend tell you which one to shoot ("one!", "three!", etc.), but the key thing to be sure of is that you hit your target; once you are sure you can hit your target every time, try to accelerate your pace. At first when you fire move the gun with the recoil. As soon as the recoil is completed you should be on the next target already. As you get faster you can force the gun into position and be ready before the recoil is complete. While moving, you should still be able to hit targets at 7-yards. Set up three or more targets about a few yards apart from each other. Start about 15–18 yards (13.7–16.5 m) back. Run up to about 10 yards (from your first target) while drawing your gun to firing position. Fire a two-shot burst, side-step to engage the next target, and so on. Each time you run the course, try to do it faster; try to pause as little as possible when shooting (even while moving you should be able to get a flash sight), the longer you pause the more accurate you will be, but in a gun fight, the clock is always ticking quicker than at the range. If a friend is calling out target numbers, and they call the number of a target you have already shot, this time you go for a head shot. This is also known as "failure to stop" practice. The idea is, you have shot the target, but he isn't impressed (i.e. he is on drugs, is wearing body armor, or is just plain determined) and keeps coming, so you have to take a head shot. Read Human Targets for more information. | Position yourself about 7-yards (the distance the FBI determined a man could move in a second and a half; about the time it takes to draw a pistol and fire) away from a large (10+ inch) target. The next stage is to put bursts into the target. Practice with multiple targets. Practice while moving. Integrate the Mozambique Drill. |
Felt is especially nice to use for children's crafts because it's both soft and durable. Try cutting felt letters for your child so they can practice spelling. Or if you’re making a card or gift for a child, attach felt die cuts to accentuate the item. Be careful when pulling the felt shape out of your die cut machine. If the felt didn't cut all the way through, you can break it by pulling too hard on an edge that's still attached to the rest of the felt. If you use patchwork patterns while quilting, using die cuts for your patches is a perfect way to go. You’ll get a uniform shape in your patches without the tedious work of tracing and cutting them by hand. Choose thin woven fabrics like denim, silks, cottons, or twills in colors and patterns you like at your local craft store. Depending on your machine and the type of fabric, you may be able to cut several layers of fabric at a time to get more patches in less time. Using colorful patterned fabric from your local craft store, cut fabric flower shapes that are similar in shape but different sizes. After you cut each flower size, layer them from big to small, with the big one at the bottom and the smallest on top. Fold the layered flowers in half and sew them together right at the center using an overhand stitch. Next fold the flower in the opposite direction and make a few overhand stitches. This will create pinches in the fabric that give the flowers some dimension. Be sure to get through all the layers as you’re sewing. When you’re finished sewing the flower, sew a button at the center. You can then attach this flower to any jacket or other clothing items. Or you can make several matching flowers for the same piece of clothing for a cute customized look. Cut flower or star shapes into leather with your die cut machine to create cute leather jewelry. You can layer the leather shapes into designs for necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. Once your shapes are cut, you can add color with tints or inks, embroider designs with colorful thread, and make the leather shiny with a leather water sealant before attaching the design to your metal necklace, bracelet, or earring pieces. | Cut felt for a soft touch. Choose any woven fabric for quilting. Create clothing accents like 3D fabric flowers. Use thin leather for jewelry or other embellishments. |
Though spending time together is important for siblings, there are simply some activities they won't be able to do together because of the age difference. Don't worry! Some separation is good, and they can bond over different activities. For example, don't let a younger sibling play with dangerous toys or ride on bikes that are too large for them, however much of a daredevil they may be. You might not want your younger kid staying up late with the older one, or watching a suspenseful movie. Remember, too, that your older child is still a child, not a mini-babysitter. Avoid constantly forcing them to play with their younger siblings--this is a path to resentment, which doesn't exactly foster bonding. Make sure you are giving your older child time to be a kid and play with children their own age. Sharing is great, but so is having a few things of your own. Allow your kids to have a few toys or items that are off-limits to their siblings. Making sure all siblings respect this can help reduce resentment. For example, your children may have a favorite stuffed animal, doll, car, action figure, blanket, or pillow that they do not want to share. That's fine--your child isn't turning into a little miser. Just make sure the siblings know which items are off limits. Think about giving each child a box with their name on it where they can store their special toys. That mischievous smile may make you melt, but don't let your younger child's inappropriate behavior slide. This can cause bad feelings and lead to rivalries, especially if the older children feel that they are always the ones who get in trouble. Luckily, avoiding this is simple: just teach all your children appropriate behavior. Help your younger children know when they are behaving inappropriately and show them the proper behavior. Take toy-grabbing, a classic younger sibling behavior that drives older siblings crazy. When you see your younger child snatch a doll or block that belongs to the older child, offer a mild correction. You may say, “We must take turns with toys. Your sibling is playing with that doll right now, and you can't grab it when they play with it. Instead, if you’re patient, polite, and wait your turn, you can play with it when they’re done.” | Keep age-appropriate boundaries. Allow the children to have their own possessions. Teach appropriate behavior. |
Remember that it's not just your words that get his attention, it's your expression and body language, too. When you see him across the room, make eye contact and hold it while smiling softly. You can either walk up to him slowly to talk or turn away and begin talking to friends to really spark his interest. You can also touch him occasionally to reignite the spark. Touch his arm sometimes when you’re talking or hug him when you see him. Use technology to your advantage to get him to like you again. Once a week, send him a cute and flirtatious text. This will make sure that you stay on his mind and will also boost his confidence. Say something like “You looked so handsome today in that polo, David :-) “ Beyond his looks, if you notice him doing anything admirable, let him know. Men really like to feel admired and appreciated. Show him that you’re paying attention to him and that you think he's awesome. Say “Wow, I saw how you helped that elderly woman yesterday get to her car. That was so sweet of you.” Even though you might be nervous, it’ll be easier to get him to like you again if you two spend some time together. Instead of going on a traditional dinner and movie date, though, shake things up a bit. Ask him out to a trivia event to get your competitive vibes flowing or go to an amusement park together. You can say “Hey, I remember that you liked Harry Potter. Did you know that they’re doing a trivia event downtown next week? I have tickets if you wanna go.” | Use your body language. Send a flirty text. Compliment him. Ask him on an exciting date. |
Do this as you normally would. Remember to start at your cuticle. Paint your nails in three stripes: one in the center and one on each side. Leave a small gap around the nail for a professional finish. Once the polish is dry, you will end up with a matte, non-glossy finish. Remember not to blow on your nail polish or move your hands. Dry your polish with your hand flat and fingers spread. You shouldn't put a top coat on this polish, as it will give your nails a glossy look. | Use a clean nail brush to paint your nails with the mixed polish. Allow the polish to dry completely. |
Every antique once served a practical purpose. Think about what purpose that antique once served and choose a room in your house in which it would naturally belong based on that analysis. For instance, a display of antique dishes and silverware would seem perfectly natural in a dining room but may appear misplaced in a spare bedroom. An antique quilt, on the other hand, would fit in with the décor of a bedroom or family room but might look odd in a dining room or kitchen. The eye typically looks for blank wall space in square-like dimensions, but oftentimes, there are large patches of empty space that run in either a predominantly vertical or predominantly horizontal direction. This primarily applies to antiques you'll hang on the wall, like platters and pictures. Many homes have sections of unused vertical wall space along stairways and near doorways that you can liven up with the right antique display. Antiques that can easily be damaged when knocked or handled should be kept in a protected area, but there are still ways to protect these collections while also keeping them on display. Curio cabinets and similar glass display cases are probably the safest and most traditional option. Tabletop terrarium boxes and heavy fish tanks are less conventional but equally safe. They also allow you to take advantage of spare space on a desk, shelf, or table. A high shelf can work well enough for moderately fragile items that you want to keep away from kids and pets, especially if these shelves are kept in an area that sees very little foot traffic. Sturdier antiques that can withstand the occasional bump or tumble can be kept out in more visible areas, but it can still be a good idea to avoid placing them in high-traffic spots of the house. Antique books, suitcases, candelabras, and durable statues are a few examples of objects that can usually be kept out of protected areas. End tables placed in guest bedrooms or coffee tables placed in secondary dens are usually fairly safe options to consider. Shelves can also work well as long as you can keep kids and pets away. Many antiques can fade, dry, or otherwise take on damage when placed in direct sunlight for extended periods. Ideally, you should display your antiques in an area with relatively low amounts of light. This is especially important when dealing with antiques that have been dyed, painted, or otherwise colored. Examples of such objects include antique quilts, photographs, prints, paintings, and painted statues or pottery. The colors of these objects will fade when exposed to bright light. | Consider the context. Look for vertical and horizontal space. Keep fragile items safe. Place sturdy items out. Keep away from direct sunlight. |
On a phone or tablet, tap the menu at the top-left corner and select Search. On a computer, click the magnifying glass at the top. Enter the event name to search, and then click or tap it to view its details. Click or tap an event to view its details. If you want to make any changes, click or tap the pencil icon at the top to open the event in editing mode, making your changes, and then select Save. If you don't want an event to appear on your calendar, you can delete it easily. Click or tap the event to open it, then click the trash can or select the three-dot menu and tap Delete. Events that are automatically synced from other calendars cannot be deleted. If you're using another calendar on a computer that's capable of exporting events (such as Microsoft Outlook), you can incorporate them into your Google Calendar using the following steps: Open the other calendar application or website and select the Export option. If given the option, select CSV as the format to save the exported data (on a PC) or VCard (on a Mac). Open https://calendar.google.com on your computer. Click the gear icon and select Settings. Click Import & Export and select the exported file. Select a calendar to import to and click Import. | Search for an event. Edit an event. Delete an event. Import events from other calendars. |
Discretionary spending refers to the money you spend on things you want but don't need. For instance, you might cut your discretionary spending by watching a film at home instead of going to the movies. Cutting discretionary spending will help you save for retirement at 40 and give you practice living a low-cost lifestyle, which is often an important feature of retirement. Mandatory spending refers to spending on things you need, like food, utilities, and transportation to and from work. You might be able to cut your mandatory spending by, for instance, buying traditional (as opposed to organic) foods and using coupons more often. If possible, use public transit instead of buying and maintaining your own vehicle. While it can be convenient to own your own automobile, ownership also requires insurance, maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups, repairs), and petrol costs. Over time, these charges add up to a significant sum. Alternately, get a ride from a coworker. If you do choose to own a vehicle, drive it as little as possible and keep your tyres inflated to their proper level to save on petrol. Unless you absolutely can't find something in your size or style, shop for clothes at secondhand stores. Scour secondhand stores for furniture and decorative knickknacks, too. Dining out even once a week can add up quickly. It's far easier to save money by cooking at home. In cases where you can't go home to eat (such as when you’re at work), pack a lunch pail and eat in the break room. When you get a bonus or raise at work, you might be tempted to adjust your lifestyle by spending more. To retire at 40, though, you should maintain your current spending level and save or invest the extra money for your retirement. . Consolidating loan debt means combining multiple loans into a single loan. By doing so, you’ll have only one single monthly payment to worry about, and only one interest rate. If you have student loan debt, it will be easier to manage and pay off if it is consolidated. The process by which you consolidate your student loan debt will vary depending on the lending institution you’ve loaned from, so contact them in order to get the process started. Instead of living in a sprawling home, rent a small flat – an efficiency or a one-bedroom gig. Generally, this will prevent you from making expensive monthly mortgage payments. Plus, if you live in a small space, you’ll be unable to buy as much furniture and décor, which can help you save additional money toward your retirement at 40. If you find a home with annual tax, maintenance, and mortgage payments that total less than what you’d spend in a year on rent in a small flat, it may be worth it to buy the home instead. | Find ways to cut your discretionary spending. Find ways to cut your mandatory spending. Use public transit. Shop at secondhand stores. Eat at home. Don’t spend more when you get bonuses or raises. Consolidate your student loans Downsize your living space. |
Lay out a couple of pieces of tissue paper. Place the book at 1 edge of the tissue paper, and roll it up in the paper. If you want, tape the edges to secure it. This way, you can avoid damaging the book by taping the wrapping paper to the tissue paper and not to the book itself. Roll out some of your chosen wrapping paper and lay it flat so that the underside is exposed. Then, when you’ve rolled out enough paper to cover the whole book, use some sharp scissors to cut a straight line from one edge of the wrapping paper to the other, parallel to the roll. Use quick, small cuts to help keep the line straight. If you’re concerned about making a straight cut, get wrapping paper that has a grid on the underside. Center the book on the piece of wrapping paper and fold in one side so that it covers half of your book. Gently pull to ensure that the paper is snug against the book and tape this side of the paper to the center of the book. Then, fold the other side over the book in an identical fashion and tape it to the center. Crease 1 end so that the paper folds over the edge of the book and along the width of it. Take the 2 corners of the paper at this end and fold them in towards the center of the book. This should create a triangular shape. Pull this folded, triangular end up and overtop of the book. Carefully pull it tight and secure it to the wrapping paper with a piece of tape. Turn the book and crease the other end. Fold the 2 corners in to form a triangle like you did for the other end. Then, pull it up and over the book and tape it down. | Wrap your book in tissue paper. Roll out enough paper to cover the book and cut a straight line across it. Fold the sides in and tape them down. Fold in both sides of 1 end to create a triangle. Fold the end over and tape it down. Repeat this process on the other end. |
Use wet wipes that have multipurpose cleaner or bleach on them to help get rid of any odors or mold. Hold the button on the end of a flexible claw grabber to open it and place a wet wipe inside the claw. Let go of the button so the claw holds tightly onto the cloth. You can buy a flexible claw grabber from your local hardware store or online. If you don't have a flexible claw grabber, then you can unbend a wire hanger and wrap the wet wipe around one end of it. Feed the end of the claw grabber into the drip pan while it's still in your fridge. Carefully move the wet wipe around the edges of the drip pan to scrub it clean and remove any buildup. Work from multiple sides of the drip pan so you can remove as much of the mold or buildup that's inside as you can. Don't apply a lot of force to the claw grabber since you could also damage internal components in your fridge. After 1-2 minutes, pull the end of the claw grabber out from the drip pan and inspect the wet wipe. If it looks dirty or has buildup on it, throw it away and place a new one in the claw. Continue checking the wet wipe every few minutes until it comes out of your drip pan clean. Once you’ve scrubbed the drip pan as best as you can, mix together 1 part bleach with 1 part warm water and slowly pour it into the pan. The bleach solution will help prevent more mold from growing inside the drip pan so it doesn't develop any odors. When you’re finished, you can reattach any panels you needed to remove to access the pan. Use white vinegar if you want to use a natural cleaner. | Wrap a cleaning wet wipe around the end of a flexible claw grabber. Push the end of the claw grabber with the wet wipe into the drip pan. Change the wet wipe when it gets dirty. Pour a bleach and water solution into the drip pan to prevent buildup. |
In Chinese societies, superstition is of paramount importance, and vehicle license plates with desirable numbers can fetch very high prices in auctions.Unlike other valuable items, license plates are not allocated an estimated price before auction.I propose that the task of predicting plate prices can be viewed as a natural language processing task, as the value depends on the meaning of each individual character on the plate and its semantics.I construct a deep recurrent neural network to predict the prices of vehicle license plates in Hong Kong, based on the characters on a plate.I demonstrate the importance of having a deep network and of retraining."Evaluated on 13 years of historical auction prices, the deep RNN's predictions can explain over 80 percent of price variations, outperforming previous models by a significant margin.I also demonstrate how the model can be extended to become a search engine for plates and to provide estimates of the expected price distribution. | Predicting auction price of vehicle license plates in Hong Kong with deep recurrent neural network, based on the characters on the plates. |
The thyroid gland plays a very important role in a number of critical functions. The thyroid helps maintain energy levels, normal temperature, weight, clear thinking, the response of the body to other hormones, and the synthesis of proteins. The thyroid is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the front of the neck, like a bow tie or a butterfly. Thyroid problems can develop suddenly or develop over the course of years. The most common conditions that affect the thyroid are hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid, and hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid. The most common form of hypothyroid disease is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder where the body is producing antibodies to the thyroid. This leads to the decreased production of thyroid hormones and an underactive thyroid. There are a number of factors that may put you at risk for hypothyroidism. Knowing the risk factors can help you determine if any symptoms you have may be related to your thyroid function. If any of these risk factors apply to you, talk to your physician about thyroid screening. Screening can help diagnose thyroid disease early. These risk factors include: Age: As with many disorders, the risk of hypothyroidism increases as you age. Gender: Women are at greater risk for hypothyroidism. Family History: Thyroid disease tends to run in families. If a close relative has had thyroid disease, you are at greater risk. Autoimmune disease: The presence of any autoimmune disease increases the risk of thyroid disease. Medical history of radiation to the neck or chest. Thyroid disease is diagnosed by both physical symptoms and lab results. Your doctor will take blood and test your thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) to determine if you are at risk. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, depression, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, slower heartbeats, dry skin, thinning hair, sensitivity to cold, irregular menstrual cycles, constipation, and swelling around the neck. | Learn the importance of the thyroid. Recognize the risk factors. Diagnose thyroid problems. |
All formal writing should have a confident, authoritative tone. Establish yourself as someone who knows what they’re talking about and command your readers’ respect. Using clear language, facts, and statistics helps to establish a confident tone. Also remove any words or phrases that make you sound unsure or nervous. Don't write, "It's a possibility that we could conclude..." Instead, say, "We can firmly conclude that..." Make sure all your writing conveys this tone. In a job cover letter, for example, phrases like “I think I am qualified” are not appropriate. Instead, convey confidence by saying “I am qualified for this position.” Don't present yourself as arrogant, however. Saying “You have no choice but to agree with my conclusions” is inappropriate. Instead, write “I am confident in my conclusions.” This shows your authority without seeming arrogant. Broad generalizations are not professional or formal. In a formal essay, qualify all of your statements. Tell your readers the point you're making right away and what evidence you're using to support it. As an added bonus, using specific information helps you sound more confident. Whenever possible, use figures, statistics, and evidence to support your point. For example, writing that “Kids today spend too much time on the phone” is too general and doesn't give your reader any evidence or statistics. Writing “In 2017, kids spent an average of 7 hours per day on their phones. The American Medical Association says that is an excessive amount,” provides a clear, precise statement that makes your point. The active voice is when the subject of the sentences is doing the action. In the passive voice, the subject receives the action. Both have their role, but use the active voice for formal writing as much as possible. The active voice is clearer, more concise, and sounds more professional than the passive voice. Determine if a sentence is in the active or passive voice by asking yourself, "Who or what is doing the action?" In, "The door was opened by Mike," Mike is doing the action but the door is the subject. Switch it to, "Mike opened the door" to convert the sentence to the active voice. Clichés are statements that have been overused. They are usually too general and imprecise for a formal piece of writing. Replace any cliched statements with specific figures and information. Some common clichés are “raining cats and dogs,” “as strong as an ox,” “open the floodgates,” or “delicate as a rose.” Avoid using statements like these. Proofread your writing and remove any cliches. Never assume anyone's gender, race, orientation, or other personal details while you’re writing. Use non-gendered and other generalized language when referring to people. “Their” is now accepted for singular use to avoid assuming gender. Rather than writing “The student handed his test to the teacher,” it is correct to write “The student handed their test to the teacher.” In a cover letter, don't write “Dear Sir.” Instead, write “To Whom It May Concern,” or “Dear Hiring Manager.” Generally, formal writing should be informative rather than emotional. As the author, present a more detached tone and don't appeal to readers’ emotions. For example, “It was a heartbreaking scene” is an emotional phrase. Replace it with a more detached, informative statement. Note that this doesn't mean you aren't allowed to express opinions in formal writing. But do it with factual statements and figures rather than emotional phrases. Stick with simple punctuation marks. End your sentences with periods and join sentence sections together with commas. Only use question marks when you're asking a specific question, like in a letter. Use other punctuation marks like dashes and semicolons sparingly. As a general rule, never use exclamation points in formal writing. It looks unprofessional. Only use a colon if you are introducing a list. For example, "I will explain 3 issues with our current policy: ... " | Write in a confident tone. Use specific statements rather than general expressions. Write in the active voice for most situations. Remove clichés from your writing. Avoid discriminatory language. Keep emotion out of your writing. Use proper punctuation for a professional tone. |
Use a spoon or dull knife to get rid of as much of the paint as you can. Hold the fabric of the shoe taught and gently scoop up the extra paint. This will make it much easier to sponge and blot away the stain. This will dampen the area, making it easier to flush out the stain. It will also make the fabric more pliable and easy to work with. Use lots of water and do not be afraid to reapply as needed. Try to keep the canvas as wet as possible. It will be easier to remove the stain if the canvas is wet. The water will keep the fabric flexible and activate the detergent as you work on the stain. Mix one part detergent, one part water in a small bowl or bucket.. Apply it to the shoes with a wet sponge and rub into the stain. Do not be afraid of applying pressure and really scrubbing the stain. Make sure to use a sponge different from the one you use on kitchen surfaces or utensils. Simply run the shoe under a faucet with cold water to remove the detergent suds. Repeat the above steps until the stain is gone. Apply more pressure and water if you are having trouble removing the stain. If the stain still remains, apply some nail polish remover to a damp paper towel. Dab it on the stain and continue until it disappears. | Get rid of the excess. Blot the affected area with a wet cloth. Apply a detergent mixture. Rinse with water. Apply nail polish remover. |
This will help you determine the size of e-collar you need and how tight you'll need to make the e-collar. When you believe you have a correctly sized collar, try it on the cat to see if it fits. You can quickly take a measuring tape and wrap it around the neck of your cat to get an estimate of how large the e-collar should be. However, experimenting with different settings on the e-collar is the only way to verify what setting makes for the best fit. Ideally, your first fitting should be done by a veterinarian. If you feel the need to remove and replace the collar, use the same settings that your veterinarian used when first applying the e-collar. The Elizabethan collar should fit snugly, so that the cat cannot move its head much. The collar should be flat when you get it. Wrap it around to form the cone shape the Elizabethan collar is known for. Be sure that the side labeled "bottom" is wrapped underneath the one that reads top. How far these two sides overlap will depend upon how tight the collar will be. Most collars are adjustable. Experiment to see what size fits your cat. If the sides are not labeled “top” or “bottom,” put the side with the long plastic tab hanging from it on top. The top fold should have a long piece of plastic hanging off the inside of the fold that is aligned with two large holes. The bottom fold should have four small slits, that might be labeled "in" and "out". Align the folds so that you can thread the plastic all the way through the first slit, out the second, in the third, and out the fourth. By the time you complete this process the collar should be securely shaped like a cone. This is a good time to slide the cone on to your cat's head to determine if it fits appropriately. Remember, you will use an additional collar to secure the e-collar in place when you are done. There should be three smaller pieces of plastic, circling the inside of the collar. These should be aligned with their own slits. Thread these in and out of the slits, so that by the end you have four loops around the inside of the collar. Check to verify that the loops are secure and cannot easily be pulled out. You might want to bend the end of the plastic a little bit and pull on the loop to keep the plastic firmly in place. These loops will be used so that you can wrap your cat's normal collar around the inside of the e-collar to help secure it in place. Now that you have four loops around the inside of the Elizabethan collar, run your cat's normal collar through these loops. That way, once the Elizabethan collar is on your cat, you can use the other collar to help secure it in place. | Measure your cat's neck size. Fold the collar. Thread the long plastic tab. Thread the three smaller plastic tabs. Run your cat’s collar through the loops. |
You can use a T-shirt or microfiber towel to help soak up more water, but don't rub it. Many people find that their hair actually dries faster if they wash it without any products. Once your hair is dry, you can style is as you like. It would be best to avoid too many products, however, as these can lead to build-up. Again, this is not something you want to do on a daily basis. The reason for this is simple: the more often you wash your hair, the more oil your scalp will produce. If you wash your hair less often, however, your scalp will be trained to produce less oil, which means your hair won't get as dirty. Give your hair 2 to 16 weeks to adjust to this method. | Allow your hair to air dry, if possible. Repeat the process every 3 to 7 days. |
For example, if you want to use your GE remote to program your TV, turn on the TV now. The light is usually at the top of the remote or on the power button. Release your finger once the red light is visible. For example, if programming the remote for use with your DVD player, press and release the DVD button. The red light will blink and then stay solid. This is a signal that the appropriate code has been found. Once the code is saved, the red indicator light will turn off. If you had to press the Power or Play button manually to code search, press and release either Enter, OK, or Save to lock in the code. It's the numeral "1" on the remote. Don't press the button—just hold your finger there, as you'll need to act quickly to lock in the code when the device either turns off or begins to play. If you had to press the Power or Play button manually to code search, the lock-in key might be Enter, Mute, or Save instead of the 1 key. | Power on the device you want to control. Press and hold down the Setup button until the red light comes on. Press the button for the device you want to program. Press 1 when the device turns off or begins to play. Place your finger over the 1 key. |
Grid tied systems are probably your best bet, especially if you live in an area with reliable power. By having a grid tied system, you are eligible for tax credits, plus you'll be able to sell your excess power back to your power company. However, in order to take advantages of these benefits, you'll have to have it installed by a licensed professional. While you may be excited to install the system yourself, it really is better to do it this way, as the high voltage associated with the systems can cause serious injury. Make sure you look into all of the incentives open to you before you proceed. Certain states require particular types or brands of solar panels or the other equipment that makes up the system. There are also separate state vs federal benefits, so talk to your power company about all of the options available to you. Some power companies will even buy back your excess power. Once you're ready, install the solar panels. Choose the best type of panel for you and get enough of the to produce the amount of power you need. This is another area where a professional can be really helpful, as there is a lot of math involved in figuring out the necessary number of panels. If you live in an area where AC power is used, you'll need to connect your solar panels to an inverter, which converts the DC current created by the panels into usable AC power. You can get a single large inverter to which all the panels connect, or you can get micro inverters, which connect to each of the individual panels. The second is usually best if you have more than two or three panels, as you will be able to more easily find out where bad connections or downed panels are. Most states require grid tied systems to be connected to a DC or AC disconnect, which acts like a breaker box, separating the solar panels from the rest of the system. This makes it safer to do future repairs. Your hired professional will understand if this is necessary and what type is best for your system. Have your power company install any extra power meters that are necessary. This is likely, as your power company will want to measure your grid input, output, and off-grid use. Contact your power company for more information. Connect your inverter to the disconnect and then your disconnect to your main meter. This will cause you to feed electricity into the system, spinning your meter backwards. Create enough juice and you'll earn yourself a monthly or annual check from your power company. If you're worried about the main grid power going out, such as you live in a rural area or an area frequented by storms, you'll want to consider adding a bank of deep cycle batteries to your system. These would connect separately to your house and your solar panels, and store power in case of emergencies. Install a charge controller if you do this. This will keep your batteries from becoming damaged due to overcharge. | Call a professional. Investigate incentives. Install the solar panels. Connect the panels to an inverter. Install a disconnect. Install extra power meters. Connect the solar system to the grid. Consider adding batteries as back up. |
These should be purely factual observations, with no component of judgment or evaluation. People often disagree about evaluations because they value things differently, but directly observable facts provide a common ground for communication. For example, "It's 2:00 a.m. and I hear your stereo playing" states an observed fact, while "It's way too late to be making such an awful racket" makes an evaluation. "I just looked in the refrigerator and saw that there's no food, and I'm thinking that you didn't go grocery shopping" states an observed fact (with an inference explicitly stated), while "You wasted the whole day" makes an evaluation. Or, guess what the other person is feeling, and ask. Naming the emotion, without moral judgment, enables you to connect in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation. Perform this step with the aim of accurately identifying the feeling that you or the other person are experiencing in that moment, not with the aim of shaming them for their feeling or otherwise trying to prevent them from feeling as they do. Feelings are sometimes hard to put into words. For example, "There's half an hour to go before the show starts, and I see that you're pacing (observation). Are you nervous?" "I see your dog running around without a leash and barking (observation). I'm scared." that feeling. Or, guess the need that caused the feeling in the other person, and ask. When our needs are met, we have happy, pleasant feelings; when they are not met, we have unpleasant feelings. By tuning into the feeling, you can often find the underlying need. Stating the need, without morally judging it, gives you both clarity about what is alive in you or the other person in that moment. For example, "I see you looking away while I'm talking, and you've been speaking so quietly, I can't hear you (observation). Please speak up so I can understand. "I'm feeling uncomfortable (feeling) because I'm needing connection right now. Is now a good time to hang out?" "I saw that your name wasn't mentioned in the acknowledgments. Are you feeling resentful because you're not getting the appreciation you need?" Note that "needs" have a special meaning in NVC: they are common to all people and not tied to any particular circumstance or strategy for fulfilling them. So, wanting to go to a movie with someone is not a need and a desire to spend time with a specific person is not a need. The need in that case might be companionship. You can meet your need for companionship in many ways, not just with that specific person and not just by going to a movie. Ask clearly and specifically for what you want right now, rather than hinting or stating only what you don't want. For the request to really be a request—and not a demand—allow the other person to say no or propose an alternative. You take responsibility for getting your own needs met, and you let them take responsibility for theirs. "I notice that you haven't spoken in the last ten minutes (observation). Are you feeling bored? (feeling)" If the answer is yes, you might bring up your own feeling and propose an action: "Well, I'm bored, too. Hey, how would you like to go to the Exploratorium?" or perhaps, "I'm finding these people really interesting to talk with. How about we meet up in an hour when I'm done here?" | State the observations that are leading you to feel the need to say something. State the feeling that the observation is triggering in you. that is the cause of that feeling. Make a concrete request for action to meet the need just identified. |
An unbonded screed sits on top of plastic sheets instead of directly on the concrete below. This protects your floor from moisture in the subfloor, and from settling and other issues in the main structure. However, unbonded screed is more likely to curl. Reinforcing can help with this problem, as described below. Due to the risk of curling, an unbonded screed should be at least 50mm (2") thick at all points. This means pouring a layer at least 70mm (2.75") thick to allow for variations on the sublayer. . Remove all dust and grease from the concrete before you begin the project. Lay down polyethylene or PVC sheets to separate the concrete from the screed layer. Overlap sheets by at least 20 cm (7.9") and tape them together. Fold the sheets up 10 cm (3.9") onto all walls and pillars. This protects these surfaces from damage when the screed shrinks. You may use edging foam, 20mm (0.8") kingspan insulation, or 1 cm (2.5") polystyrene. Unbonded screed is at greater risk of micro cracks, which reduce its strength. Reduce this risk with one of the following approaches: Mix polypropylene fibers into the screed mix before adding water (or order ready-to-use screed with polypropylene already added). Alternatively, position crack control steel mesh over your subfloor so it will sit in the top half of your screed. If you do not plan to reinforce unbonded screed, it's a good idea to make the screed at least 100mm (3.9") thick. Screed this thick suffers from moisture issues, so consult a contractor about alternative mixes. Once your workspace is ready, skip down to the section below to see instructions for mixing and applying the screed. | Learn the pros and cons. Clean the concrete base Cover the floor in plastic sheeting. Line walls and pillars with compressible material. Reinforce the screed. Screed the floor. |
Temporal difference learning is a popular algorithm for policy evaluation in reinforcement learning, but the vanilla TD can substantially suffer from the inherent optimization variance.A variance reduced TD algorithm was proposed by Korda and La, which applies the variance reduction technique directly to the online TD learning with Markovian samples.In this work, we first point out the technical errors in the analysis of VRTD in Korda and La, and then provide a mathematically solid analysis of the non-asymptotic convergence of VRTD and its variance reduction performance.We show that VRTD is guaranteed to converge to a neighborhood of the fixed-point solution of TD at a linear convergence rate.Furthermore, the variance error and the bias error of VRTD are significantly reduced by the batch size of variance reduction in comparison to those of vanilla TD. | This paper provides a rigorous study of the variance reduced TD learning and characterizes its advantage over vanilla TD learning |
The Board of Directors for the American Board of Certified Haircolorists (ABCH) has eliminated all prerequisites for becoming a hair color specialist, so you can move from getting your cosmetology license directly to taking the hair colorist exam. However, in order to pass the exam, you must know the content. Getting hands-on training and studying first is highly recommended. Find a job where you can work closely with a licensed hair color specialist, such as an apprenticeship at a salon. The exam is usually offered in only a few locations in the U.S. Choose the one that is nearest to you. For example, in fall of 2016, the exams were scheduled for Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; and Atlanta, Georgia. You will need several items for your exam. You should locate a test mannequin with its own small stand as well as hair bundles for making swatches. You can also purchase a “study portfolio” from the Board that has all the guidelines you need for two of the three parts of the exam. A basic exam fee is $375. If you want the Board to supply your testing materials, the package is $600 for both exam and materials. Just as with the cosmetology exam, the haircolorist exam requires studying. You can find a sample exam and practice exams on the Board's website to assist your studies. You can take these exams 100 times, and you are given 20 minutes to finish each. Be prepared for the three sections: performance, written, and the interactive assessment at the end. The written exam has 250 multiple choice and true/false questions. Arrive at your scheduled exam with all your materials, ready for a day-long test. The written exam is timed at one hour and 45 minutes, the performance exam is one and a half hours long, and the interactive assessment is conducted at the end of the day after the take down. You will be on one of two teams, the blue team or red team. The two teams alternate sections at different times throughout the day. After the exam, you must wait one week to find out the results. If you fail one section of the test, this means you only have to re-take that one section, not the entire thing. You have one year from your failure date to re-take it; otherwise you must re-take the entire exam. | Sign up for the ABCH exam. Gather materials for the exam. Study for the exam. Take the exam. |
A trip to the store for the extra ingredients is worth the delicious texture of the result. You can follow the same steps as the easy recipe: just blend until smooth, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze. Unlike the easy version, you'll end up with a creamy, fudge-like texture, with no hard ice crystals. ¾ cup (180 mL) Nutella ½ cup (120 mL) sweetened condensed milk ½ cup (120 mL) heavy cream 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract pinch of salt You think this is just a convenient summer treat? What if your popsicles were the centerpiece of a dessert table? Try out this maelstrom of flavor: Mash or puree 4 large, ripe bananas or 6 medium bananas. Blend or mix in ½ cup (120 mL) Nutella until smooth and pour into molds. Alternatively, spoon the two ingredients in alternate layers to get a striped popsicle. Pop the molds in the freezer. While you wait, toast pistachios for 6–8 minutes in a dry pan or in the oven. Freeze nuts until cold, then grind to a powder in a food processor. Roll popsicles in the powder before serving. Cream liqueur keeps the smooth dairy texture, while adding a buzz of its own. Bailey's is the most commonly available option, but you can use other Irish cream liqueur brand, or even make your own. Combine these ingredients and freeze in popsicle molds: ½ cup (120 mL) Irish cream liqueur ½ cup (120 mL) milk ⅓ cup (80 mL) Nutella Note— You can increase the amount of liqueur, but the popsicles will take longer to freeze. If you go above 10% alcohol (1⅕ cup / 285 mL of Bailey's), you'll probably need chunks of banana to help it freeze. | Make a creamy Nutella popsicle. Go bananas. Make alcoholic popsicles. |
People are very vulnerable when they cry. Your reaction when your friend breaks down in tears can either be really helpful or extremely harmful. The best way to handle tears is with acceptance and love, rather than awkwardness or disgust. Know that your friend is going to cry from time to time, and be prepared to handle his or her tears in a positive, helpful way instead of making him or her feel worse. Think ahead about how you'll react if your friend cries when you're together. Prepare to give him or her a hug, continue making eye contact, and stay for as long as necessary. Leaving the room, looking away, making a joke or somehow cutting off the conversation can leave the person feeling embarrassed that he or she cried. Being reliable is more important than ever when your friend is going through the loss of a relative. Answering or returning phone calls is a big deal. Make sure to return texts and respond to messages of any kind when your friend is going through a period of mourning. If you tend to be on the flaky side in this arena, make an extra effort to be present for your friend. Ask your friend how you can help make things easier during the first few months after his or her relative died. Don't just say "Let me know if there's anything I can do to help"; many people will say those words, and they usually don't really intend to get involved. If you really want to make a difference, ask for concrete things you can start doing to make life a little easier for your friend and his or her family. Here are a few things you could do: Make food or bring food to your friend and his/her family. Or, if you're challenged by the kitchen, you could bring them nice carry-out. Give people rides Do household chores Take care of the person's pets Get the person's homework assignments Make phone calls to inform people about the person's loss A good way to express your support for your friend is to show your friend you're thinking about him or her. Go above and beyond to be thoughtful more often than you normally would. The small ways in which you show your friend you care can be as meaningful as having a big heart-to-heart conversation. Try doing the following: Make cookies or bake a cake Take the person out to the movies or go for a walk in the park Send a thoughtful card in the mail Email the person more often Include the person in more social activities Give the person gifts every once in a while Your friend might not be the same for a long time. He or she might seem sad, distracted or a little less energetic for months or even years after a close relative passes away. Being a good friend means staying in the friendship even when someone goes through big changes, and if you love your friend, you won't expect him or her to "bounce back" - you'll go along for the ride. Don't pressure your friend to do activities he or she no longer finds fun. Understand that your friend might go through serious problems after the loss of a relative. Sometimes people turn to addictive behaviors or experience major depression as a result of grief and trauma. If you're worried that your friend might harm him or herself, help your friend get help. After a few months, most people will get wrapped up in their own busy lives and stop thinking about your friend's loss. But your friend will need support for more than just a few months after losing a close relative. Be there for your friend for as long as he or she needs a little extra help and care. Check in on the anniversary of your friend's relative's death. Ask your friend how he or she is doing. The best thing you can do for your friend is just to be there. If they call, talk or set up plans. If they don't, send a card saying you're thinking of them. It's best to let them grieve while you offer your embrace and your love. | Handle tears with grace. Answer your messages. Help out. Find little ways to be thoughtful. Be patient and understanding. Be a steady presence. |
Whip the cream and sugar until the cream forms soft peaks. Slice the strawberries and kiwis or other fruit toppings. If there's time left, research the origins of the pavlova and make up your own mind about who invented it. Spread it evenly to the edges of the meringue. Use the cream to fill in cracks and cover other imperfections. You can also flavor the cream if you'd like - try a teaspoon of vanilla extract, rosewater, orange water, lemon extract, or almond extract. Although whipped cream is traditional, you might like to vary the whipped cream with other soft creamy like substances such as custard. This would be frowned upon by traditionalists but experimental cooks have creative license. Lay the strawberry or kiwi slices in a pretty pattern over the whipped cream. Another popular tradition is to drizzle freshly opened passionfruit over the top of the pavlova. Other topping ideas include a mixture of berries, sliced cherries, apricots, mangoes or peaches, grated dark chocolate, or a mixture of chocolate and raspberries. | Prepare the toppings. Add the whipped cream. Arrange the fruit on top. Finished. |
Typically, a grocery store is going to be busiest on the weekends and in the late afternoon or early evenings on weekdays, after people have left work. If you're able, try visiting the store in the morning, around lunchtime, or late at night. Since there may be a lot of people off work in your area due to the coronavirus, the peak hours of your local grocery store might change. If you arrive at the store and it's especially crowded, it may be best to wait for another time. If you do need to shop during peak hours, just try to keep as much distance between yourself and others as you can. Many grocery stores are limiting how many people can enter the store at one time, so you may not need to worry about what time you go, as the store won't be packed. During the coronavirus outbreak, many stores have set aside a special time especially for older shoppers. If you're at least 65 years old, call your local grocery stores or check online to find out whether this might be an option for you. These special shopping hours are typically first thing in the morning. Not only will you have the benefit of shopping when the store has been freshly cleaned, but if the store was stocked overnight, you'll have a better chance of finding what you need. In order for social distancing to be effective, anyone who's experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay at home for 14 days to avoid spreading the illness to others. If you're caring for someone who's sick, or someone who lives in your house has been ill, you should stay at home as well. If you're sick but you still need groceries, have them delivered to your home. For instance, companies like Amazon, Stop and Shop, and Walmart now offer grocery delivery across much of the US, or you could use a third-party delivery service like Shipt. If you have to shop during peak hours, it might be worth it to drive a little further out of your way to a store with a little less foot traffic, especially if you live in a densely-populated urban area. For instance, you might find that you don't have to navigate around as many people if you visit a local discount grocery store that's off the beaten path, rather than the well-known chain in the middle of town. Remember, the number of customers in a store can fluctuate at any given time. When you arrive at the store, look around to see how crowded it is, and consider visiting another shop if that one seems to have a lot of people. Check if any stores in your area are limiting how many guests can enter at one time. Some grocery stores are only allowing a small number of shoppers in at a time so it's easier for guests to social distance. Plan out all of the meals you're going to serve for at least a week, and make a list of everything you'll need. Add in any household supplies, personal care items, snacks, and drinks you'll need for the week, as well. If you get everything you need all at once, you won't have to return to the store for another week, helping minimize your risk of contracting coronavirus. At the same time, be mindful not to take more than you need. Supplies are limited during this time, and being overstocked will make it that much harder for someone else to feed their family. The more people who go into the store with you, the more likely that someone will come into contact with coronavirus germs. To help prevent that, try your best to make arrangements so you don't have to take your children or other family members into the store. For instance, you might go shopping after your partner comes home from work so they can stay with your kids. If you don't have any childcare options and you have to take your children into the store, talk to them ahead of time of how important it is to keep their hands to themselves. Sanitize the cart thoroughly if they'll be riding in it, and wipe their hands down with hand sanitizer frequently throughout the trip. | Visit your grocery store during off-peak hours, if you can. Check if there are special shopping hours if you're elderly. Don't go out if you're sick or live with someone who is. Opt for less-crowded stores if you're able to. Try to minimize your trips to the store. Go to the store by yourself if possible. |
If you do plan to use herbicide on the tree, then the hack and squirt method can be just as effective as the girdling method with even less work involved. The hack and squirt method uses precise chops to coat with herbicide instead of an entire band around the whole tree. Start by getting an axe or a hatchet. The hack and squirt method requires fewer cuts than girdling, but you will still use the same herbicides. Read the entire label on the herbicide to figure out how much to make. Mix the herbicide in a spray bottle before you begin cutting. Commonly available, effective herbicides include glyphosate (Roundup or Killzall) and triclopyr (Garlon or Brush B Gon). Wear protective clothing, like safety glasses, long sleeves, and gloves before working with any herbicide. Using the axe or hatchet, make a downward cut into the trunk of the tree roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm) long. The cut needs to be deep enough to get into the lighter-colored sapwood, so you can effectively introduce the herbicide. Once you have made the cut, pull the head of the axe or hatchet to the edge of the cut rather than out completely. Then use the spray bottle to spray the herbicide down the top side of the hatchet, allowing it run down into the deep sapwood portion of the cut. Make sure you spray in the herbicide immediately before the softer wood in the cut has a chance to start drying out and hardening. Your specific brand of herbicide will instruct you regarding how much herbicide to spray into each cut. Various specially made injectors are also available for this purpose if you need to treat several trees. Your specific brand of herbicide will have directions for how many cuts you need to make based on the circumference of the tree. Most trees will require additional cuts with the spacing 1–3 inches (2.5–7.6 cm) apart from edge to edge. For each cut in the trunk that your brand of herbicide suggests, you want to add the same amount of herbicide. Continue using the injector or the flat side of the axe or hatchet to spray the herbicide into the cuts until you’ve gotten each one. | Get an axe or a hatchet. Mix the herbicide in a spray bottle. Make a downward cut into the tree trunk. Spray herbicide into the cut. Repeat the downward cuts as directed. Keep adding herbicide to each cut. |
Most online random generators use a numbering system, so it will be helpful if your participants are each assigned a number. Simply write a number, starting with 1, next to each name on your list. This tool is especially useful in classrooms, where teachers can assign their students numbers and then use this tool to call on them to answer questions or read aloud. It is also helpful in choosing winners for giveaways, as it removes any human bias or error in choosing a winner (in the case that the winner is to be chosen randomly). There are a variety of websites available for this. Random.org Random Number Generator/Picker Random Choice Generator Research Randomizer Random Number Generator by Intemodino Group Random Number Generator by Rechner Online Custom Random Number Generator Most of these websites simply ask for your first and last numbers, and it will generate a number from within that range. Others might ask for more information, like the Research Randomizer, which is helpful in research studies. When you click it, the program will run an algorithm, which will randomly select a number for you within the range you entered. Document the number(s) generated as you need to. If you are using this tool to randomly assign numbers to participants, then have a document ready on which to add each number generated. Tables, spreadsheets, or lists are all good options for documentation, and you can record the numbers on your computer or by hand on printed paper. | Assign your participants a number. Select an online random generator to use. Input your numbers into the online random generator you chose. Click the button to generate your random number. |
There are several reasons why your doctor might recommend an enema. They can help if you're experiencing severe constipation because they can stimulate your bowels to pass stool. Your doctor might prescribe an enema if you're going to have bowel surgery. If you're having bowel surgery, you'll usually need to do the enema around 2 hours before the procedure. If your doctor thinks you'd benefit from doing an enema at home, ask them to prescribe a specific type. They should also tell you how much liquid to use and how often to perform the enema. It's important to closely follow your prescription because frequent enemas can damage your colon or lead to dependence on enemas. It's important to use sterile tools for each enema. You can purchase a kit that contains a sterile enema bag and tubing with a nozzle. Depending on the kit, it may also include a lubricant. You can buy enema kits at pharmacies, medical supply stores, or online. . Hang the enema bag on a hook about 12–18 in (30–46 cm) above your rectum or have someone hold it at this level for you. Positioning the enema bag this way will allow the fluid to flow freely. Rub the skin around your anus and the nozzle of the enema tube with anal lubricant or petroleum jelly. Lie on your side and bring your legs up towards your chest. Then, insert the nozzle into your anus until it's about 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep and release the clamp that's on the tube. The solution will start to flow into your bowels. If you're having trouble inserting the nozzle, try bearing down while you do it. Stay in the same position and wait for at least 5 minutes. Once the enema begins to work, you should start to feel the urge to pass stool. Try to relax and breathe slowly if you feel cramps in your abdomen. If you added glycerin to the solution, you may need to hold the enema for up to 60 minutes. When you feel ready for a bowel movement, go to the restroom and sit on the toilet. It may take some time to expel the enema and pass stool, so don't worry if you're sitting for a while before you have a movement. Stay on the toilet until you no longer feel an urge to defecate. Common side effects of enemas include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps or abdominal pain. In rare cases, you might pierce a hole in your colon or cause a severe electrolyte imbalance, which is why you should only perform an enema if your doctor advises you to do it. If you don't feel comfortable with the risks of doing an enema at home, ask your doctor if the enema can be done in the hospital. You've probably heard of coffee, milk, or vinegar enemas. Unfortunately, these can introduce harmful bacteria to your colon or cause an electrolyte imbalance so you should never use them. You should also avoid making enemas with any of these ingredients: Lemon juice Alcohol Garlic Aloe Thistle Mineral water Wild herbs Turpentine | Get your doctor's consent before having an enema. Ask your doctor to recommend a dose and frequency. Use a sterile enema kit to prevent infection. Administer the enema Hold the saline enema in for up to 15 minutes. Expel the enema and stool into the toilet. Recognize the risks of using enemas at home. Avoid using home remedies as enemas since these can damage your colon. |
It's important to loosen up your muscles before you begin to exercise. This can prevent injuries and reduces the risk of cramps while you run. Do a set of walking lunges. Take a large step forward with your right leg so that your left leg is extended far behind you. Lower yourself until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Make sure your left knee doesn't touch the ground and that your right knee is above your right ankle! Repeat for the left leg and do ten lunges per leg. Hold on to a sturdy object such as a chair. Stand on one leg and swing your other leg forward and backward. Make sure to go through your full range of motion; this means swinging your leg up as high as is comfortable and then extending it behind your back as high as you can. Repeat for both legs. Don't swing your leg haphazardly or you may hurt yourself. Try to swing your leg in a smooth, controlled motion. Even though you’ll be exhausted from running, it's important to stretch so that your muscles don't cramp up. Do some standing quads. Stand with your legs together. Bring your left foot behind your back to your left hand, keeping your thighs firmly pressed together. Press your foot with your hand, taking care not to overextend your leg. Face a wall and press your palms against the wall at chest-level. Press the ball of your left foot against the wall with your left heel on the ground. Slowly lean towards the wall, taking care not to overextend your foot. Repeat this stretch for your right foot. | Stretch before you begin running. Do some leg swings. Stretch after you run. Do two sets of standing calves. |
This Celebi was a promotional Pokémon distributed in 2011 at GameStop and during a mall tour for Pokémon Black and White. If you didn't pick one up at those events, you will have to borrow one from another player or use action replay cheats to add one to your party. The Relocator allows you to transfer promotional Pokémon into the game. To get the Relocator option added to your menu, follow these steps: Go to Castelia City and find the Name Rating Services on the left side of the street north of the central plaza. Go to the 11th floor and talk to a scientist in the lower right corner. He will ask you for two sets of passwords. Answer his questions with "Everyone + Happy" and then "Simple + Connection." This will add the Relocator option to your Main Menu. Restart your DS and select the Relocator option from your main menu. Set up the DS wireless connection with another DS system and use the "download play" option to get the promotional Celebi into your system. | Get the fateful encounter Celebi. Get the Relocator. Use the Relocator to add Celebi to your party. |
You may be damaging your hair and causing it to thin. Hair dryers, curling irons, hair relaxers, extensions, and getting a perm may cause a type of alopecia. Using gels, oils, and other products may also cause this form of alopecia. Use fewer styling products and use less product in your hair. Limit the amount of heat that you put on your hair. It can damage your hair and cause it to break. Let your hair air dry whenever possible. Reduce how often you dye your hair since that can damage your hair and cause breakage. If you think this may be the cause of your hair loss, visit your dermatologist. He can recommend medication to help treat this form of alopecia. Conditioning your hair regularly helps to repair damage hair, making it fuller. Consider using a deep conditioner every week that contain humectants like panthenol. By massaging the scalp and using the conditioner, you help stimulate circulation, which can help your hair grow. There are a few ways the way you wear your hair can make your hair look thicker. Switch your hair's part. If your hair gets used to your normal part, it may start falling flatter on your head. Switch the direction of it to help give your hair some volume. Wear your hair shorter. Shorter hair gives more volume than longer cuts. Longer styles may also separate and reveal bald patches on your scalp. Get interior layers. If you want longer hair, these layers can help add fullness and disguise bald patches. Stop wearing your hair in tight ponytails or buns. Instead, let your hair fall loose. Keeping it in tight styles using hair ties, rubber bands, or clips can pull hair from the roots. Since there are limited medical options for hair loss, one way to deal with hair loss is to use fake hair. Hair extensions are generally light and can be a good solution if you have a good amount of hair to attach them to. Many beauty supply stores or online retailers carry hair extensions. You can find high-quality extensions that match your hair and looks natural. You can get a beautician or salon stylist to help you put them in. Make sure if you use extensions that you don't pull too much on your own hair. Pulling out your hair while putting in extensions will cause more damage. If your hair loss gets severe enough that it is making you uncomfortable, invest in a high-quality wig. There are many wig shops and online retailers that sell wigs made from high-quality synthetic hair. You can also buy wigs made from real human hair. Several hair thickening sprays are available to purchase. These sprays temporarily increase the texture and density of your hair, making it appear thicker. This may be effective for small to medium bald spots. | Reduce your use of styling tools. Condition your hair. Style your hair to help disguise thinning. Consider using hair extensions. Buy a wig. Try a thickening spray. |
You should drink water instead of sweet drinks. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Don't drink too much soda, because it rots your teeth. Eat healthy. In other words, only eat junk food in moderation, and try foods like fruit and salad. Avoid starchy and sugary treats. Lettuce Cheese Tomatoes Radishes Croutons Olives Little bits of ham Bacon bits Salad dressing (on the side) Slice, shred, chop or dice your ingredients as you like them. Add your other desired ingredients (nuts, red cabbage, broccoli). Toss (mix) the ingredients. Put some of the more colorful ingredients on top. | Keep your diet rather light and balanced, and eat salads. Drink water! Eat salad. Select your salad ingredients, such as: Prepare the salad goodies. |
Weight pruning has been introduced as an efficient model compression technique.Even though pruning removes significant amount of weights in a network, memory requirement reduction was limited since conventional sparse matrix formats require significant amount of memory to store index-related information.Moreover, computations associated with such sparse matrix formats are slow because sequential sparse matrix decoding process does not utilize highly parallel computing systems efficiently.As an attempt to compress index information while keeping the decoding process parallelizable, Viterbi-based pruning was suggested.Decoding non-zero weights, however, is still sequential in Viterbi-based pruning.In this paper, we propose a new sparse matrix format in order to enable a highly parallel decoding process of the entire sparse matrix.The proposed sparse matrix is constructed by combining pruning and weight quantization.For the latest RNN models on PTB and WikiText-2 corpus, LSTM parameter storage requirement is compressed 19x using the proposed sparse matrix format compared to the baseline model.Compressed weight and indices can be reconstructed into a dense matrix fast using Viterbi encoders.Simulation results show that the proposed scheme can feed parameters to processing elements 20 % to 106 % faster than the case where the dense matrix values directly come from DRAM. | We present a new weight encoding scheme which enables high compression ratio and fast sparse-to-dense matrix conversion. |
Turn the burners of a gas grill on to medium-high. If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with briquettes and light them. Once the coals are hot and lightly ashy, dump them on the grill grate. While the grill is heating, put 8 tablespoons (112 g) of softened salted butter into a bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons (6 g) of chopped chives, 1 tablespoon (2 g) of chopped fresh tarragon leaves, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 dash of hot sauce, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. You can cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and set it aside at room temperature while the lobster tails cook. Get out 4 thawed lobster tails and insert a metal skewer through the length of each tail. Then, brush a little olive oil over the meat of each lobster tail and sprinkle them with salt according to your taste. The skewers will prevent the tails from curling as the lobster cooks on the grill. The olive oil will stop the lobster tail meat from sticking to the grill. Lay the tails meat-side down on the grill and cover the grill. Cook the tails until the shells turn bright red. At the halfway cooking point, use tongs to carefully flip them over and brush some of herb butter onto the meat. The meat should be completely white and tender once it's finished cooking. Use tongs to transfer the tails to a serving plate. Set out wedges of fresh lemon and the herb butter that you mixed earlier. The grilled lobster is great served with grilled vegetables, such as asparagus or peppers. Refrigerate leftover tails in an airtight container for up to 4 days. | Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Mix the butter, herbs, garlic, hot sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Stick a skewer through each of the tails and brush them with olive oil. Grill the lobster tails for 9 to 10 minutes. Take the tails off of the grill and serve them with the herb butter. |
Start at the beginning and practice the first few numbers. Look at how they are spelled in Polish, but also pay attention to their pronunciation, given in parentheses: One: jeden (ye-den) Two: dwa (dva) Three: trzy (tshih) Four: cztery (chte-rih) Five: pięć (pyen’ch’) After the first few numbers, you’re ready go the rest of the way to ten. Pay close attention to the numbers nine and ten, which sound very similar. Six: sześć (shesh'ch) Seven: siedem (sh'ye-dem) Eight: osiem (o-sh'yem) Nine: dziewięć (d'ye-vyen'ch) Ten: dziesięć ( d'ye-sh'yen'ch') To give your tongue a bit of a break, try saying zero in Polish. It's almost the same as in English: zero (zyeh-ro). Now you can count from zero to ten in Polish! To make the numbers stick and to make yourself comfortable saying them, take every opportunity to use them. You can write the numbers on flashcards and quiz yourself, but you’ll get even more comfortable using Polish numbers if you use them as often as you can in everyday situations like: Counting money and objects like apples or bottles Doing mental math Playing games that require numbers like Go Fish or Monopoly Using things like phone numbers, addresses, etc. | Learn the numbers one to five. Follow up with six through ten. Try pronouncing zero. Practice the numbers. |
May you had a few cables running into the baseboard; or perhaps those nails we talked about earlier are in need or covering up. To make a wood paste, mix sawdust with a small amount of white glue to create a paste. Apply paste over the nails with a putty knife and allow to harden before sanding flush with the rest of the floor. Find small wooden plugs for larger holes. If necessary, drill into the floor to enlarge the hole so that the plug will fit nicely inside. Apply a small amount of wood glue around the side of the plug, fit the plug into the hole so that the grain of the plug and the grain of the floor match well, and hammer down lightly. Allow to dry completely before sanding flush with the rest of the floor. Before you apply any finish, be sure to vacuum and/or clean up any debris. You want your entire floor cleared of any sawdust, debris, or stripper before you apply the new coat. Make sure also that your floor is completely dry before applying the new finish. Once the floor is ready to be refinished, apply the water-based stain or finish of your choosing evenly onto the floor. Make sure that before you actually start to apply the coat to your floor, you have the windows open for ventilation, you're wearing a mask to keep the fumes from bothering you, and you've spot tested the finish so you reasonably know what it's going to look like on your floor. Also use gloves and a synthetic bristle brush when applying the finish. Start with the perimeter of the floor and work your way in. A 3-inch band is all you'll need for a perimeter. Use a lamb's wool applicator pad to do most of the work for you. You can use a watering can with a bit of cheesecloth on top to pour the finish onto the floor, and then use your applicator pad to mop the finish into the floor evenly and cleanly. Make sure that you leave yourself an area to exit once the finish has been applied. You don't want to have to walk over the newly-stained floor with your dirty shoes when you want to let the finish dry. If necessary, apply another coat of stain or finish to deepen the color. Use the same techniques as your first coat, but sand the area with a fine 300 grit sandpaper first. Also, be sure to take proper safety and handling guidelines into consideration. It is much easier to use a long-handed roller rather than a brush, and it gives a nicer finish. It is important to lightly sand after each application with 220 to 300 grit sandpaper. Clean after each sanding with tack cloth. It may take 24 hours between applications for the polyurethane to dry and you will need a minimum of three coats for best results. | Plug any remaining holes with wood paste or wood plugs. Clean the floor. Apply the stain. Wait for the finish to dry. Finish with a polyurethane coating when the stain dries, if desired. |
After launching the app, try your skill with today's top players in the four different Grand Slam tournaments by tapping on "The Slams." Stick Tennis updates the tournaments based on the real-world Grand Slam schedules. For example, during the 2014 Australian Open, a 2014 Australia tournament was added. Every tournament has the top 16 seeds as its players for the men's and women's sections. Tap on the tournament you want to play. Just like the real tournaments, the game is split between men's and women's tournaments. Tap on either Men's or Women's to play. You have the option to play as one of the top 16 seeds of the tournament you chose. Each one has a different mix of speed, accuracy, power, and style. Scroll up and down to select your player. Their statistics will be displayed as well as you go through each name. Tap on "Play" to start your game. The game starts with the Round of 16. Beat your assigned opponent to move to the next round. All the other matches will be simulated. If you win in the first round, you will move to the quarter finals. Beat your opponent to move to the next round. If you win in the quarter finals, you will move to the semi-finals. Beat your opponent to move to the next round. If you win in the semi-finals, you will reach the final round. Beat your opponent to win the championship for the tournament you chose. After every match you win, you have the option to move immediately to the next round or to save your game for playing later. Don't forget to tap on Save; otherwise, your game is lost once you exit the app. You can also tap on "Forfeit" anytime to exit the game without saving. After you finish a tournament as one player, you can play the same tournament as another player. You have 15 other players to choose from. You can also move from the men's to the women's or vice versa. You can also play the other tournaments. There are four Grand Slams every year, where you can choose among Australia, France, England, or USA. | Select "The Slams" option. Choose your tournament. Choose between men’s and women’s tournaments. Choose your player. Play the game. Move to the quarter finals. Move to the semi-finals. Play the championship. Save your game. Challenge yourself. |
Hold up a mirror and examine all sides of your head. Look for lines left over from layering. Also, check to see if the hair length on the top of your head is balanced with the length of the fade. Go back over with the clippers to make adjustments, then finish by using trimmers or a razor to reach areas such as your neckline or near your ears. As you are learning, the haircut may not come out very well at first. You can try to correct it, or you can cut your hair short and wait for it to grow back so you can try again. Once you believe you are finished clipping, you can style the hair on the top of your head using gel or another product. This is of course optional and not needed if you chose a short fade. Because a fade involves short cuts, hair growth will be noticeable. You'll see the layers start to disappear as the hair gets longer and messier. Go back and fade your hair again or have a barber trim it. A friend can not only tell you when it's time for a haircut, but can tell you where you need to make corrections after you cut your hair. | Check your hair in the mirror and make corrections. Style your hair. Renew the haircut every few weeks. |
The symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy can be very frightening. If you are experiencing these symptoms and are feeling really overwhelmed or panicked, take a few moments to breathe deeply. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel scared or upset, and that what you are experiencing now will pass. The best thing you can do is get to the doctor as soon as possible so that they can figure out what is going on and give you appropriate treatment. If you suspect an ectopic pregnancy, whether or not you've already had a positive pregnancy test, get to a doctor or emergency room as soon as possible. An ectopic pregnancy can become life-threatening quickly if left untreated. Your doctor will have a better chance of diagnosing you correctly if you can give them a clear description of your symptoms. Let them know how long you have had the symptoms and whether they appeared gradually or suddenly. Provide as many details as possible. For example, if you are experiencing pain, describe the location, type, and intensity of the pain. You might say, “I got a sudden, sharp pain in my pelvis about an hour ago, and it hasn't gone away.” In addition to asking about your current symptoms, the doctor may want to know details about your overall health and any recent history that might be related to your symptoms. They may ask about: The date of your last period. Whether your last period was unusual in any way. Any previous pregnancies. Whether you are sexually active or trying to conceive. What type(s) of birth control you are using, if any. Whether you have had in vitro fertilization. Your previous history of serious health conditions, if any. Any medications you are currently taking. A pelvic exam is usually the first step in diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy. Your doctor will check for any particular areas of pain or tenderness and feel for obvious masses. At the same time, they will check to see if there are any other visible causes of your symptoms. While your doctor will not be able to definitively diagnose an ectopic pregnancy based on a pelvic exam alone, this exam can help narrow down the most likely causes of your symptoms. If your doctor suspects an ectopic pregnancy based on the pelvic exam, they may wish to run lab tests to check your hCG and progesterone (pregnancy hormone) levels. Unusual pregnancy hormone levels can be a good indicator of ectopic pregnancy. Your doctor may draw some blood or ask you to provide a urine sample for testing. If your doctor suspects an ectopic pregnancy, they will probably recommend an immediate vaginal ultrasound. Your doctor or an ultrasound technician will insert a small device into your vagina to perform the ultrasound and look for evidence of an ectopic pregnancy. Occasionally, it may be too early for an ectopic pregnancy to show on an ultrasound. If this is the case, your doctor may monitor your condition and repeat the ultrasound at a later date. An ectopic pregnancy is usually clearly visible on an ultrasound by 4-5 weeks after the date of conception. In some cases, your doctor may wish to perform a culdocentesis. This test can help determine whether you have a ruptured fallopian tube. In culdocentesis, a needle is inserted into the top of the vagina to check for the presence of blood behind the uterus and above the rectum. If your symptoms are severe enough (e.g., if you are bleeding heavily), your emergency medical team may decide there is no time for diagnostic testing. In these situations, the best option may be emergency surgery to locate and treat the source of the problem as quickly as possible. | Try to stay calm. Seek medical attention immediately. Describe your symptoms. Tell your doctor about your health history. Let your doctor do a pelvic exam. Give blood or urine samples, if needed. Get an ultrasound. Have a culdocentesis done, if necessary. Consent to exploratory surgery if your condition is life-threatening. |
When it's your turn, take a look at all of your cards and look at the corresponding spaces on the board. Once you’ve chosen which card you want to use, place it in the discard pile so that you can place a chip on the corresponding spot. After you’ve discarded, take 1 of your chips and place it on the board where the card you discarded is represented. Since there are 2 places where each card is represented, you’ll need to decide between them and place the chip on the one you prefer. Finally, you’ll need to finish your turn by drawing a new card to replace the one you just discarded. Don't forget to do this, or else you may have to continue the rest of the game with 1 less card than everyone else. If you fail to draw a new card before the next player discards theirs, then you no longer have the right to draw a new card for that turn. This is called “Loss of Card.” The object of the game is to get sequences, or 5 chips in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. If you’re playing with 2 teams, then 2 completed sequences are needed in order to win. If there are 3 teams, then only 1 sequence is needed to win. For example, if there is a blue team and a green team and the board has 5 green chips in a row horizontally and 5 green chips in a row vertically and the blue team does not, then the green team wins. This is the best strategy to have going into each turn. If your team has 3 or 4 chips in a row somewhere on the board, prioritize building onto one of the ends and creating a sequence. If the opposing team has 3 or 4 chips in a row, prioritize blocking them so that they can't create a sequence. | Select a card from your hand to use and discard it. Place a chip on 1 of the 2 board spaces. Draw a new card. Win by getting 1-2 completed sequences first. Build your team’s sequences and block your opponent’s sequences. |
Always pick up the snake gently from the mid-body area, rather than the head or tail. Support its body as you hold it so that it feels safe and secure. Let it curl around your hands to explore. Some garter snakes will be afraid of being handled at first. This means that it may thrash in your hands. In this scenario, keep a firm hold of it so that it doesn't fall. Other scared snakes may produce a foul-smelling liquid called musk. This isn't harmful and you can simply wash it off. Practice handling the snake regularly and helping it to feel safe and secure so that it feels more comfortable being handled. If your snake is new, give it a few days to settle in first and make sure that it eats its first meal. Handle the snake regularly so that it can get used to you and learn to trust you. Over time, the snake will become more comfortable with being handled. Regular handling also provides a good opportunity for checking the snake's health. Make sure that there aren't small lumps over its body or a hollow popping sound when it breathes, as this could indicate a problem with internal parasites. Check the snake's body for puffy, white sores which can indicate a blister disease that is caused by living in conditions that are too moist. Also, make sure that the snake sheds properly and doesn't retain old skin around its eyes and tail. Take your snake to a veterinarian for treatment if it shows any of these symptoms. | Handle the snake by letting it climb through your hands. Take the snake out of the enclosure at least once per week. Check the snake regularly to make sure it is healthy. |
Attack each stink bug with hairspray as you see it to stop the pest from moving around. The hairspray alone will not kill the stink bug, but it will immobilize it, preventing the bug from roaming about freely and making it easier to apply a chemical that will kill the bug. Make sure to use the stickiest hairspray possible. Thankfully, cheap brands are usually stickier than expensive brands. Fill a glass jar halfway with one of these chemicals and knock or drop the stink bugs into the jar as you come across them. Do not mix these chemicals for any reason. Combining these chemicals can produce fumes that are deadly to humans. Knock the stink bugs into the solution using a popsicle stick or gloved hand, or pick the bugs up with tweezers. You could also dilute one part rubbing alcohol with three parts water inside a spray bottle. Attack stink bugs with this solution as you see them. The alcohol will wear away at the exterior of the insect, drying it out and eventually destroying it. Buy a can of freeze away wart remover and spray it directly on the stink bug. The bug will freeze instantly and all you need to do is flush them down the toilet. Fill a spray bottle with hot sauce or liquified hot peppers. Squirt each stink bug with the spicy insecticide as you see it. Hot peppers are capable of burning human skin and eyes if handled improperly. Similarly, the peppers can burn away the waxy exterior of the stink bug, ultimately destroying it. Wash your hands after handling hot peppers and hot sauce to avoid accidentally irritating your eyes. Place a single drop of candle wax remover on the back of an individual stink bug. The insect should die within one or two minutes. You might be able to apply the candle wax remover to the stink bug without capturing it, but be aware that accidentally getting the remover onto carpet or other surfaces may create a stain. For best results, immobilize the insect with hair spray or trap it inside a glass jar before applying the remover. The candle wax remover strips away the waxy coating on the outside of the stink bug's shell, thereby breaking down interior membranes. Place a tablespoonful / teaspoonful of white vinegar in a container; use a container that is not too large. Capture the stink bug using tweezers, an empty medicine container with cap, and/or use gloves. Put the bug or bugs into the vinegar. They die immediately without releasing their bomb. Flush the critters down the toilet. | Paralyze stink bugs with hairspray. Kill the bugs with rubbing alcohol, bleach, or ammonia. Kill the bug with wart remover. Spray the stink bug with hot sauce. Drop candle wax remover on the stink bug. Use white vinegar. |
For formal writing, such as research and argumentative papers, use the third person. Third person makes your writing more objective and less personal. For academic and professional writing, this sense of objectivity allows the writer to seem less biased and, therefore, more credible. Third person helps the writing stay focused on facts and evidence instead of personal opinion. Third person refers to people “on the outside.” You either write about someone by name or use third person pronouns. Third person pronouns include: he, she, it; his, her, its; him, her, it; himself, herself, itself; they; them; their; themselves. Names of other people are also considered appropriate for third person use. Example: “Smith believes differently. According to his research, earlier claims on the subject are incorrect.” First person refers to a point of view in which the writer says things from his or her personal perspective. This point of view makes things too personal and opinionated. You should avoid first person in an academic essay. First person pronouns include: I, me, my, mine, myself, we, us, our, ours, ourselves. The problem with first person is that, academically speaking, it sounds too personalized and too subjective. In other words, it may be difficult to convince the reader that the views and ideas being expressed are unbiased and untainted by personal feelings. Many times, when using first person in academic writing, people use phrases like "I think," "I believe," or "in my opinion." Incorrect example: “Even though Smith thinks this way, I think his argument is incorrect.” Correct example: “Even though Smith thinks this way, others in the field disagree.” Second person refers to point of view that directly addresses the reader. This point of view shows too much familiarity with the reader since you speak to them directly like you know them. Second person should never be used in academic writing. Second person pronouns include: you, your, yours, yourself. One main problem with second person is that it can sound accusatory. It runs to risk of placing too much responsibility on the shoulders of the reader specifically and presently reading the work. Incorrect example: “If you still disagree nowadays, then you must be ignorant of the facts.” Correct example: “Someone who still disagrees nowadays must be ignorant of the facts.” Sometimes, a writer will need to refer to someone in indefinite terms. In other words, they may need to generally address or speak about a person. This is usually when the temptation to slip into the second person “you” comes into play. An indefinite third person pronoun or noun is appropriate here. Indefinite third person nouns common to academic writing include: the writer, the reader, individuals, students, a student, an instructor, people, a person, a woman, a man, a child, researchers, scientists, writers, experts. Example: “In spite of the challenges involved, researchers still persist in their claims.” Indefinite third person pronouns include: one, anyone, everyone, someone, no one, another, any, each, either, everybody, neither, nobody, other, anybody, somebody, everything, someone. Incorrect example: "You might be tempted to agree without all the facts." Correct example: “One might be tempted to agree without all the facts.” One mistake that writers often make when writing in third person is accidentally switching into a plural pronoun when the subject should be singular. This is usually done in an attempt to avoid the gender-specific “he” and “she” pronouns. The mistake here would be to use the plural “they” pronoun in place. Incorrect example: “The witness wanted to offer anonymous testimony. They' were afraid of getting hurt if their name was spread.” Correct example: “The witness wanted to offer anonymous testimony. He or she was afraid of getting hurt if his or her name was spread.” | Use third person for all academic writing. Use the correct pronouns. Avoid first person pronouns. Avoid second person pronouns. Refer to the subject in general terms. Watch out for singular and plural pronoun use. |
If you are short on time, simply soak your meat in fruity red wine for the time being. Choose between cabernet sauvignon, merlot, red zinfandel, or whatever your favorite may be. Use one 750 milliliter (25.4 fl oz) bottle for every three pounds (1.4 kg) of meat. For every four pounds (1.8 kg) of meat, start with one cup (236.6 ml) of beef broth in a large mixing bowl. Add ⅓ cup (78 ml) of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of olive oil. Whisk the liquids for an even mixture. Then prep and add the following: Four cloves of garlic, minced Two scallions, sliced thinly Four whole cloves 1.5 teaspoons (7.4 g) of ground ginger ¼ teaspoon (1.2 g) of ground pepper For every three pounds (1.4 kg) of meat, add 1.5 cups (354.9 ml) of tomato juice to a large mixing bowl. Add ¼ cup (59.1 ml) of red wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix evenly. Then stir in the following dry ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons (7.4 g) of salt 1 teaspoon (4.9 g) of sugar ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of basil ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of oregano ¼ teaspoon (1.2 g) of ground pepper | Just use wine for simplicity. Use beef broth as a base. Make tomato juice your base. |
Simply put, how much money do you want or need to take home each week, month, or year to support your lifestyle? The goal of this exercise is to figure out how much gross pay you need to earn in order to take home your target amount of net pay. Let's say, for example, that you have determined that you need to take home $2,100 per month in order to pay your monthly expenses and have a little bit left over to save (or spend). Let's also assume that your current monthly net pay is $1,800. For example, if your weekly paycheck lists your gross pay as $600 (or $2,400 per month), and you take home $450 per week ($1,800 monthly), Your net pay is 75% (.75) of your gross pay. The calculation: 450 / 600 = .75 (weekly), or 1800 / 2400 = .75 (monthly). If you need to bring home $2,100 monthly, and you know you currently bring home 75% of your gross pay (because of taxes and other deductions), you can determine your gross pay target. The calculation: $2,100 / .75 = $2,800. So, if you want to have $2,100 in take-home pay each month, your target is to earn $2,800 per month ($700 weekly) in gross pay. Please note that this method only provides an approximation, and works best when your current pay and desired pay amounts are close. Varying tax withholding rates, for instance, will throw off the figures if your current net pay is $1,500 monthly and your desired one is $15,000. If you have your target net pay in mind already, there are also numerous online options for determining just how much gross pay you need to reach that target amount. One benefit of these so-called “reverse tax calculators” is that they are calibrated to the taxation and deduction structures of specific countries, and allow you to tailor your withholding criteria, thus providing a more accurate representation of your target gross income. Note that it is not advisable to change your withholding amounts for the sole purpose of achieving a target net pay. You are obligated to pay a certain amount in federal, state, and city tax (where applicable) based on your taxable income. The fact that you have withheld less will not change the amount of the tax due, and you may end up owing money at tax time. | Set your net income target. Use a recent pay stub to establish a rough net-to-gross pay percentage. Divide your target net pay by that percentage. Use a reverse tax calculator. |
Make sure that your sink is large enough so that you can fit a colander or sieve in it. If this isn't the case, try using a large bowl or pot. The water level should also be high enough such that it will be able to cover the raspberries after having had the sieve/colander put in. Discard any already moldy or mushy berries. This will minimize the downward pressure that the raspberries experience. If you overfill the colander you risk bruising the berries or making them mushy. Make sure that the berries are completely submerged in the water in order to effectively clean them. This will help remove any dirt from the berries. It's very important to do this gently, however, as failure to do so may result in bruising of the berries. You can use your hands or some other soft utensil like a silicone spatula. Let the water drain off naturally from the berries. If you shake the colander around you may bruise or ruin some of the berries. Avoid dumping all the berries onto the tray and instead place them gently and make sure they’re spread out across the sheet. Your berries are now ready to be frozen, chilled, or eaten immediately. | Fill up a cool water bath in your sink. Place a single layer of raspberries in your colander. Lower the colander into the water bath. Swish the berries around the water. Remove the colander from the water. Place the berries onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels. |
If you'd like to leave the egg out of the wash, you can still add golden color to your baked goods. Brush half-and-half or heavy cream on your baked goods for a matte finish. Keep in mind that the heavy cream is more likely to crack as it expands. Olive oil is a good vegan substitute for egg wash. Just brush pure olive oil directly on your bread or baked goods. While olive oil will give your baked goods a little shine, it may give a faint olive oil flavor so avoid brushing it on sweet baked goods. For another vegan egg wash, mix a few teaspoons of water with soy powder. Buy a vegan egg replacement or purchase an egg substitute that's made with egg whites and thickeners. If you're using a liquid substitute, brush it directly on the baked goods. If you're using a powder, mix a little water into the powder so it's spreadable. | Use plain half-and-half or heavy cream. Brush olive oil instead of egg wash. Use a commercial egg substitute. |
Before treating a wound, it's recommended that you do so with clean hands. This can prevent bacteria from your hands affecting the wound. If you have access to running water and soap, use this to clean your hands. However, wounds often happen when camping. In this case, you may have to improvise. If you have any kind of clean, disposable gloves, try using these. However, do not use regular gloves, as these probably contain a lot of bacteria. Only use previously unused disposable plastic gloves, that have been stored in a sealable bag or container. If you have some kind of hand sanitizer, you may want to use this. It can get some of the bacteria off of your hands. You want to stop bleeding, as blood loss can lead to serious complications. Most minor wounds will stop bleeding if you apply a small amount of pressure to the wound. You should apply pressure for 10 to 15 minutes, then examine the wound. If it's still bleeding, apply pressure for another 10 to 15 minutes. Ideally, you would use a clean cloth or band-aid in this situation, as all materials should be sterile. Without proper supplies, however, you may have to improvise. If you have clean gloves, direct hand-to-wound contact may be safe in this case, and even preferable to using unclean cloths or clothing. Without gloves, however, things can get complicated. You could see if you have any supplies on hand. Sterile bandaids can help. Tampons are generally sterile, and some soldiers and campers have used them to apply pressure or dress a wound. This can also be an option in a bind. Keep in mind there is no substitute for safe, sterile material you would find in a hospital or in a conventional first aid kid. If you have to apply pressure to a wound with questionable material, you should seek medical attention as soon as you are able. If you're camping in a group, it's a good idea to have someone seek out medical help while you're applying pressure to a wound. Once the bleeding stops, examine the wound. You want to assess how serious the damage is, as this information can be useful when you receive medical care. The area outside the wound should be pink. The wounded party should not be experiencing loss of sensation. If you notice loss of sensation, or any major discolorations, this is a sign of a serious infection. Your top priority should be seeking medical help. Do so before proceeding. Untreated infections can cause serious, possibly deadly, complications. If the wound does not look seriously infected, proper cleaning can prevent infection. Ideally, you would should use saline, tap water, or disinfected water. Do not use water from a stream to clean a wound. In a bind, tap water is fine. If you're camping, see if you have any bottled water on hand to clean the wound. Iodine, rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide should be avoided, however, as these can cause tissue damage. Pour water over the wound to wash away any dirt and bacteria. Be careful. Pour with enough force to dislodge any foreign materials, but do not pour so vigorously dirt and debris gets further lodged in the wound. Covering a wound can greatly help prevent infection. If you have sterile material, you can use this to bandage the wound. Ideally, you should use sterile bandages or gauze from a first aid kit. You may have to improvise, however, and make temporary use of sterile materials like tampons. A minor cut or scrape can probably be left uncovered. It may be safer to leave minor scrapes uncovered if you do not have proper supplies. | Wash your hands, if possible. Apply pressure. Examine the wound when the bleeding stops. Clean the wound as best you can. Cover the wound, if possible. |
Your towel should be long enough so that it falls past your shoulders when it hangs from the top of your head. Your towel should be wide enough to reach from the nape of your neck to your to your hairline. If your towel is much wider than your head, you can fold the towel in half so it fits better around your head. It is a good idea to designate hair towels that are specifically for drying your hair. You may want to use a soft towels made of microfiber or an old, clean t-shirt to dry your hair because these materials will leave your hair softer. If you have short hair, you should use a shorter towel. Some people like to use a plush towel to wrap their heads because of how soft and comfy it feels; however, microfiber towels are preferred by people with curly hair because they are less abrasive to the hair cuticle. You can also use a soft t-shirt to wrap your hair. Just like the microfiber towels, the softer material will not create as much friction with your cuticles as a fluffy towel and can leave your hair softer. You can also buy a hair wrap from a department store like Target. These wraps are made of absorbent microfiber and are lighter and easier to wrap on top of your head than a towel. Bend over at the waist, and use your hands to brush all of your hair down over the top of your head so that all of your hair is hanging upside down in front of your face. Pick a spot to bend over where you have room flip your hair over. The middle of the towel should sit at the nape of your neck on your back hairline. Adjust the sides of your towel so that both sides have the same amount of fabric hanging on each side. Then bring together the two sides of the towel to the middle point at the front of your hairline, and hold the sides of the towel together firmly. Hold the sides of your towel around your hairline so that the towel applies pressure to your head but is not so tight that it squeezes your head. If your wrap is too tight, it may give you a headache. Tuck the towel behind your ears. Some people like to put the towel over their ears, but this makes it harder to hear. This should be enough time for your towel to wick away all of the excess moisture that it can absorb from your hair. If after an hour your hair is still wet, use another hair towel that is dry to replace the hair wrap until your hair is damp dry. | Select a towel that is the right size. Flip your hair over your head. Wrap the towel snugly around your head. Keep your hair in the towel wrap for 30-60 minutes. |
Wearing a rich berry lipstick with heavy, matte foundation can give you a harsh, almost goth-like look. Instead, pair the lipstick with a sheer, dewy foundation that will keep your skin looking fresh. A tinted moisturizer or BB cream is a good option too. You can cover up any imperfections that show through your foundation with a concealer. Unless your skin is extremely oily, you may want to skip setting powder when you’re wearing berry lipstick. It can sometimes make your makeup look too heavy. When it comes to eye makeup, you don't want to wear bold colors that will compete with your berry lipstick. Opt for neutral shadows in shades such as beige, gray, or brown. Pair the shadow with black or brown liner to keep the look natural. To ensure that your eyes still look finished, apply 2 to 3 coats of mascara to really build up their volume and length. For a vintage vibe, use berry eyeliner to create a cat-eye look. A deep lip color like berry can often make you look washed out. To keep yourself from looking sickly, dust a blush in a shade that complements the lipstick over your cheeks. A neutral pink or rose shade will work with most berry tones. If you can't seem to find a blush that works with your lip color, you can use the lipstick itself to double as a blush. Run your fingers over the lipstick bullet, and then blend the lipstick over your cheeks like a cream blush. | Go light with your face makeup. Wear neutral eyeshadows. Add a complementary blush. |
Make sure the pogo stick is facing outwards. Put the pogo stick vertical and place one foot on the foot rest. Hold on to the handle bars and put your other foot on the pogo stick. Try not to put all your weight on one foot as you get on or you might fall over. Place both hand on the handlebars and grip firmly. Push down with one foot HARD on one of the foot bars. So you don't lose you balance, immediately start jumping on the pogo stick when you get both feet on. Jump towards the pedals, not away from you. Keep your arms on the handle bars and use them to stay steady and keep your balance. Keep the pogo stick close to you, don't push it forward. You will have trouble bouncing and you might break your stick. Try just doing one or two bounces at first then get off. This will give you the feel for the pogo stick. As you push one foot down, bring the other foot onto the other foot bar. Now that you have both feet on the feet bar, hold on tight. To hop, push down with your legs by crouching down, and hop up by pulling gently but quickly up on the handlebars while standing up completely. Do this motion several times, and you will be hopping. Just bring your bottom down near the floor, and jerk up on the handlebars. Don't jump too high. If you jump high you could lose control of the pogo stick and fall. Only jump high enough to be bouncing up and down slightly off the ground. If you start to fall over in one direction, lean your body away from how you are falling. Don't lean too hard or you might fall over in that direction or you could start going in circles. | Get on the pogo stick. Start jumping. Lean in the opposite direction of the way you tip. |
If over-the-counter solutions just aren't working and you can afford it, save yourself years of frustration by scheduling an appointment with a professional. Your dermatologist will likely prescribe some combination of the following: Birth control pills for women, which works to control acne by regulating hormones. Your dermatologist might prescribe this herself, or she might recommend that you seek a prescription from your gynecologist. Antibiotics like doxycycline, minocycline, and tetracycline Topical treatments like sulfur, azelaic acid, dapsone, and benzoyl peroxide Accutane (Isotretinoin), a Vitamin-A derivative that is taken orally. Accutane is only prescribed in the most severe cases, as it requires very strict commitment and comes with many side effects and potential health risks. Your doctor will probably prescribe a topical corticosteroid (to control itching and irritation) first, but if that doesn't work, there are several other options you can try. Be persistent — it can take time to find the right strategy. Less common treatments include the following: Reparative creams Oral antibiotics More aggressive corticosteroid treatments Exposure to natural or artificial sunlight Although eczema and psoriasis are different conditions, dermatologists often treat them in similar ways. Psoriasis treatments aim to slow cell growth and remove scales, generally falling into three main categories. Topical treatments like corticosteroids, synthetic vitamin D, and retinoids. Light therapy involving either daily exposure to small amounts of sunlight or targeted treatment of affected areas. Drugs that reduce inflammation (like methotrexate) or control the immune system (like cyclosporine). While you’re at the doctor's office, be sure to rule out any potentially serious health problems — what looks like an annoying dark spot to you might look like a potentially cancerous mole to your dermatologist. Another possible treatment for acne is light therapy. Exposure to blue light can kill the bacteria that causes red, swollen (inflammatory) acne, and exposure to pulsed light and heat may also help shrink oil glands. Your doctor may need to apply photosensitizers to your skin before treatment to make it more sensitive to light. Possible side effects include redness, crusting and peeling, changes in skin tone, and pain. Remember that your dermatologist has expertise in many different areas. He will know what treatments are right for you and, if necessary, can refer you to a plastic surgeon. Try a chemical peel for acne scars. These treatments work by getting rid of old skin cells, allowing new ones to take their places. Their strength varies, from light peels that you can get on your lunch break to deep peels that must be done under anesthesia and require several weeks of recovery. In all cases, make sure you consult with your doctor beforehand and follow their instructions to avoid serious side effects afterwards. Explore laser treatments. For some, over-the-counter treatments won't be enough. You will need to talk to a dermatologist about this. He will know whether you are a good candidate for laser treatment and, if so, what kind of laser to use. Even so, the scar will likely never disappear completely. | Don’t let yourself suffer from acne. Reduce irritation from eczema. Pursue similar treatments for psoriasis. Ask about serums, chemical peels, bleaching, or laser treatments to treat brown spots. Discuss light therapy with your doctor. Consider more aggressive ways of treating scars. |
You can open the Start menu by pressing either the Windows key on your keyboard, or by clicking the Start icon in the lower left corner of your screen. In the start menu, type cmd, which is the code for Command Prompt. You should see the Command Prompt program listed. Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run As Administrator from the dropdown menu. Click yes on the pop-up warning dialog box. The command prompt allows you to enter in text-based commands to your computer. These commands can also be accomplished by using the graphical interface, your keyboard, and the mouse, but you can sometimes save time by using the command prompt Type net stop spooler into the command prompt, then press ↵ Enter. You will see a line saying, The Print Spooler service is stopping. After a bit of time, and if successful, you will see The Print Spooler service was stopped successfully. In order for the printer to not just start printing out documents once you restart spooling, you will have to cancel any outstanding print jobs. Enter C: Windows system32 spool PRINTERS into the File Explorer address bar and press ↵ Enter. You may be asked to Continue as an admin from a pop-up dialog box. Click Continue if prompted. Do not delete the PRINTERS folder, only the entries inside. In order for your system to print documents in the future, you will have to restart the spooling service. Type net start spooler into the command prompt and press ↵ Enter. If successful, you will see The Print Spooler service was started successfully. The spooling service should now be terminated and your printer will no longer print any documents from the queue. You can close the command prompt. | Open the Start menu. Type cmd. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. Type "net stop spooler". Delete print jobs. Restart the spooling. Close the Command Prompt. |
If you’re outgoing and friendly, you might feel inclined to tell everyone your life story. However, mysterious people aren't open books. Try to minimize the amount of things you disclose about yourself, and when you’re asked personal questions, answer them, but just with a few vague words. For example, if someone asks you about a recent breakup you went through, you might say something like, “It just didn't work out.” This is an acceptable response, but doesn't reveal anything private about you. This goes hand in hand with speaking minimally. Instead of saying every little thing that pops into your head, think about why you want to say what you’re thinking and only verbalize it when you need to. This will give you an air of mystery. Those who are mysterious often observe others more than they steal the spotlight. Focus on taking in your surroundings, listening to what others say, and fading into the background a bit. Not only will this make you more mysterious, but it’ll also make you a better conversationalist. When you’re really excited or upset about something, think twice before you post it all over social media. To be mysterious, you have to limit how much you disclose about yourself in person and also online. Keep your activity on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat low key. For example, “like” others’ posts on Facebook from time to time and post an occasional photo with a brief caption. | Speak minimally about yourself. Think before you speak. Listen more to others. Self-edit your social media posts. |
A lightweight, portable tent takes up little room in your car. Setting one up is much easier and faster than building a shelter from scratch, if you end up lost or caught in a storm. This is also a good solution if you may need to leave your home at a moment's notice. Keep food, water, and fuel in the car as well, or in a handheld pack as portable as you can make it. . Even flimsy material can greatly increase your odds of survival in stormy or wintry conditions. Refer to the linked article for full instructions, or follow this quick checklist: Clear a patch of relatively dry ground. Insulate it with a layer of branches or dry clothing. A good rule of thumb to have is 0.91 metres (3 ft 0 in) or more of debris in autumn and fall and about 0.30–0.91 metres (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 0 in) of insulation in warmer weather and 0.61 metres (2 ft 0 in) in rainy weather. Cover this with a simple lean-to structure. If you have time and rope, lean branches against together and tie them together. If not, just lean branches, cardboard, or anything else against a tree trunk or boulder. Cover the structure with branches or other debris as well as you can for insulation (or a tarp if available). Pine branches with the needles facing down trap additional air pockets for insulation. A top layer of leaves or trash increases rain resistance. . Even a bare field of snow can provide shelter if you are able to put in a few hours' work, and the snow is packed enough to form a structure. Pile up the snow into a hillock large enough to fit you, leave it two hours to harden, then dig out a tunnel into the interior. Pack a compact snow shovel to make this more feasible in emergency situations. If the snow is too powdery or if temperatures are too high (which could cause a collapse), dig a trench in the snow instead and cover it with a tarp. Whichever type of shelter you use, it should be just large enough to fit you. The less space there is, the faster your body heat will warm it. In warm conditions, you want a big shelter so it will keep you protected and cooler than a shelter that is a few centimeters/inches from your face. | Pack a one person tent. Build a shelter from branches or debris Build a snow cave Keep shelters small if it's cold. |
Once you've gone through the process of defining your magazine and what group of people it will serve, you will want to put together a small team of people who can create that vision. If you began this project with a partner, even better. You might be tempted to think, "I can do it all, myself." Don't fall into this trap. Ask people who are as passionate about your subject as you are to join you on this adventure. It takes a lot of time to write articles. It takes more time to photograph or source and edit images. It takes still more time to do the page layout, ad sales, manage the printing process, sales, distribution, and customer support. Each of those disciplines require their own levels of expertise. Unless you plan on publishing one copy every 6 months, it would be wise to build a staff at this point. You'll oversee everything, do the books, look for funding, find printers, and more. However, on top of the stuff you do, you will also want to pick up managers to head the different parts of the publication process. These include: Publication manager. Somebody has got to be out there sourcing printing houses, paper costs, doing spot checks, proofing, and being the point person for everything to do with the nuts and bolts of publishing. Sales manager. All those ads have to come from somewhere, because that's where a lot of the revenue is going to come from—especially at first, as you give away copies as fast as you can. Having somebody working that revenue stream every day will make a huge difference on your bottom line. Marketing manager. Even if you build it, they're not going to come unless they know about it. A marketing manager will spread the word, get your magazine placed on newsstands, bookstores, distribution houses, and more. Your marketing manager will also know what the competition is doing—what's in their press kit, what promotions they're running, and how they're being successful—and then do it better! In the beginning, you might want to consider picking up freelance writers, editors and photographers. Freelancers will save you money as they are not full-time staff but still produce (mostly) high-caliber work. For the graphics side of things, you may want to consider hiring a design consulting firm who has experience working with magazine startups. Writing and editing. All those fine and witty words, the articles, even the page numbers and table of contents all need to be written and edited. Emphasis on editing. Graphic designer. What does the magazine look like? Again, different markets need different design approaches, and people will respond accordingly. Consider the difference between, for example, Wired and The New Yorker. Wired made their mark with day-glow colors, cutting edge page layout, and bold use of white space. It appealed to the geekdom like nothing else at the time. Now consider The New Yorker, with it's wry, pastel art, witty cartoons, and probing articles, all wrapped up in traditional fonts and page layout. You will only need a printer after you have actually created your first issue (see Part Three.) Before you decide on a printer who will be solely responsible for creating the first edition of your magazine, you should meet with several printers. Find out what they charge for a magazine like yours, what experience they have with magazine printing, etc. You should also see if you can find reviews for the publisher. If you find reviews like “All of the pages were diagonal and they still charged us!” run away as fast as you can. | Build a team. Hire a management team.This is most likely your primary role, though you will undoubtedly be participating in the other roles as well. Hire the content creators and layout specialists. Find a printer. |
Hayley Williams has a punk edge. In fact, she's been called a “true punk princess.” She generally stays true to a rock star vibe. Stay pale. To pull off the punk look, you will usually see Hayley with pale skin. She doesn't often have a tan. That's not her look. Don't show much cleavage. She has more of a thrift store, tomboy, punk look. Get an ankle tattoo. Hayley has an ankle tattoo that says “shave me.” She also has a cross tattoo on her thigh that she sometimes reveals when she wears short skirts. Hayley isn't seen with a lot of baubles. Instead, she uses edgy accessories, which play up her nerdy side. For example, she's worn dark black nerd glasses. She wore a black bowtie as a necklace at the MTV Music Awards. She wears faux fur and has been seen in a cheetah jacket. She likes to wear scarves, sometimes with unusual patterns on them. You will often see Hayley wearing t-shirts, especially rocker Ts with edgy sayings on them or featuring other music artists she respects. They can either be fitted or have a looser fit. Be interesting with bold logos and a solid background color. Hayley also wears a lot of band t-shirts and hoodies, such as New Found Glory, The Chariot, H2O, and Madness. In a typical look, you might see her with a black t-shirt, a black motorcycle leather jacket, and tight, skinny, neon blue jeans, with silver shoes. She's also worn sequined blue jeans with combat boots and a cropped leather shirt. Hayley is often seen in skinny jeans in different colors. She's worn them in lemon yellow, bright blue, and red. Hayley rounds out her looks with bulky sweaters and black t-shirts, leather jackets, sneakers, and combat boots. She likes stocking caps, leggings, and offbeat shirts. She has said she likes the labels Dogpile, Babygirl Boutique, EC Star, All-Mighty Clothing, and Walmart's Miley Cyrus and Max Azria. She likes to wear hoodies. She sometimes wears skinny plaid pants with zippers. Go for the Lucille Ball look. Hayley has commented that she loves Lucille Ball's style. That's why, when she dresses up, you might see her in an A-line pattern skirt. Her clothing is never predictable. She went to one awards show in a dress meant to resemble a plastic shopping bag. For another awards show, she wore a black sequined top with a pink feathered skirt. Another Hayley look: A plaid skirt with a leopard print belt and olive green sweater. She once showed up on the red carpet wearing high-waisted military pants. | Go for the punk look. Accessorize with an edge. Wear printed t-shirts. Wear skinny jeans with sweaters or jackets. Wear unusual dresses. |
After installing, tap the "Open" button if you’re still on the app's Google Play page. If you’ve left Google Play, you can go through your app drawer and find the app there. Tap to open. Once Web2PDF has been launched, you’ll find the various paper sizes you can convert your webpage into. You can copy the URL of the page you want and paste it here, but there is an easier alternative. On your favorite browser of your device, visit the web page you want to convert. On the browser menu, tap on “Share” then tap on “Web2PDF.” This should take you to the app with the URL already entered into the “Convert this URL” space. Type in the filename you want to assign to the converted web page. Choose the paper size you want as well as the orientation of the PDF, in case you feel the need to print the page out. Tap “Convert” to begin the conversion process. Your converted PDF should appear in the "Downloads" folder in your device's internal storage. | Launch Web2PDF. Go to a web page. Share to Web2PDF. Rename the file, resize, and convert. |
The acquisitions phase will determine which assets need to be purchased or otherwise made available. This part of the strategy will also include financial planning which details how much funding is made available for the acquisitions and where the funding will come from. This phase may also include replacement assets. Cost to benefit analysis should be calculated before acquiring or leasing an asset. Only assets that have already been evaluated as being necessary should be acquired. For example, your organization might want to expand and acquiring a new facility could be part of your acquisitions planning phase. The operational phase of the strategic asset management plan will account for existing assets and their functions in your organization. This will allow you to get a better idea of the exact role of the asset, how secure it is, who is accountable for it and how well it is performing. Any operational costs should be considered during this phase. If any training is required in relation to the asset it should be factored into this phase of the strategy. For example, an industrial water filter will have a certain cost attached to its function over time. Including this operational cost will let you compare it to other costs in order to make a good strategy for its management. All assets will require maintenance over time to continue serving your organization as well as they can. This phase of your strategic asset management plan will allow you to plan for the future maintenance of your assets. This phase will also detail what level of maintenance they will receive and who will be responsible for that maintenance. Keep in mind that all of a company's assets are important for carrying out the strategic plan. The physical assets that your organization owns will all require some type of maintenance to improve your chances of success. Details of planned future maintenance operations should be included in this phase. Include projected costs of maintenance over time. For example your company may own an older facility. It can be expected than that maintenance costs will likely continue to rise. These rising costs will factor into the organization's decision regarding the future of the facility. Not all assets will be deemed important or valuable enough to continue holding. These assets requiring disposal will need to be included in your strategic asset management plan, as well as any tax consequences that may result from the disposition. You should also include the details of the disposal process including how it will be disposed of and the amount of costs incurred during the disposal process. Include the reasons for disposal. List the methods of disposal. If the asset is being sold list the value that it could generate. All assets should have a disposal plan that details when they are to be disposed of and when. For example, your organization might have recently acquired a new shipping vessel. Even though it is new, you should have a planned retire date for the ship based on projected operational and maintenance costs compared to how critical the ship is to your company's functions. Holding assets, maintaining them, or even disposing of old assets will require funding. During the funding phase of your strategic asset management plan you will need to detail where the funding for each asset is coming from, how much each one is receiving, what the funds are specifically being used for and whether or not they are recurring. Consider the cost of the asset over its entire lifetime. Consider costs of disposal as well as any funds generated from the sale of disposed assets. The risk management phase of your strategic asset management plan will detail the potential threats to your assets and their level of priority to your organization. Losses include down time, customer relations, poor press, and other factors that may damage value. A risk management plan should detail any potential risks to assets, how likely they might be, and what to do should the potential risk come to pass. Keep in mind that all of a company's assets, whether they are physical, financial, human, information or intangible, will have different risks associated with each of them. You will need to address all of these risks. Funding should be made available for the replacement of essential assets in case of an emergency. Plans to quickly acquire key assets in the event of their loss can be included in your risk assessment. For example, there may be a low risk that your company's generator will stop working as long as it is properly maintained. However, should it fail to be maintained, having a plan in place can help minimize loss. | Study necessary acquisitions. Plan for asset operations. Plan for maintenance of assets. Prepare for disposal of old assets. Include information regarding funding. Manage risk. |
Dogs have a wide variety of barks, and they're usually triggered by specific situations. Look for what may be causing the barking behavior when it happens. The following are some common reasons for dogs to bark: Fear/Alarm. When dogs are startled or afraid, they may bark. Nervous dogs tend to bark at any unfamiliar sight or sound, regardless of where they are. Territorial protection. Dogs protect what they perceive as “their” territory. Practically speaking, this could be anywhere that your dog associates with you: your house or yard, the car, or even your “personal space” around your body. Dogs also consider places or routes they travel frequently as their territory, so if you take your dog on the same walk every day, he's likely to consider everything along that route “his.” Attention. Many dogs will bark when they want attention. These barks may be very short and focused. This is especially common if you reward the behavior by responding to the barking. Greeting. Dogs bark to say hello. They may bark at other people or other animals. They also may bark to invite some playtime. Anxiety. Dogs may bark due to separation anxiety. These dogs can't stand being alone and will bark compulsively when they are left on their own. Frustration. Dogs may bark when they're frustrated. If your dog is tied up, can't get at his favorite toy, or wants to go and play with the dog next door, he may bark to signal that he's frustrated with the situation. A dog may also bark if he's bored. Barking communicates your dog's emotional state. Reading your dog's body language can provide clues as to how your dog feels. For example, if your dog is afraid, she may bark while hunched down. Once you know what's behind the barking, you can help quiet your dog. Here are some signs of your dog's various moods: Afraid. When dogs are afraid, they make themselves smaller to appear as less of a threat. They hunch over, tuck their tails, and flatten their ears to their heads. They may yawn or lick their lips as a way of comforting themselves. Happy. When dogs are happy, their muscles are relaxed. Their mouths are loose and may look like they're smiling. They may pant. Their ears and tail are in the natural positions, and the tail may wag from side to side or in a circular movement. Alert. Dogs go on the alert if they perceive something could be a threat. Their ears are perked up and their gaze will focus on whatever they're looking at. Their tails may be upright or over the back, but they are usually still. The hackles (the fur on the shoulders and upper back) may be raised. Playful. Dogs who are feeling playful are all over the place. They're very energetic, with bouncy movements. They may jump, run in circles, or bow to invite you to play. Playful dogs may look like they're smiling. Dominant. Dogs who feel confident about the interaction display assertive body language. They stand very tall, arch their necks, and appear slightly tense. Their tails are usually upright and still. They may make eye contact. Aggressive. Dogs who feel confident and aggressive about the situation make themselves look bigger by raising their tails, pricking up their ears, and holding their heads high. They may lunge or look ready to pounce. Their lips are often retracted to show the teeth, although sometimes they may pucker their lips forward. Aggressive dogs who are feeling defensive combine fearful and confident body language. You can tell a lot about a bark by how it sounds. Studies have shown that humans are fairly good at deciphering the overall emotion behind the tone of dog barks. Happy barks are usually high-pitched. Barking as a greeting may also include other noises, such as whines and growls. Barks demanding attention are often short, focused barks. Lower-pitched or harsh-sounding barks usually indicate a disturbance of some kind, like fear or alarm. Separation anxiety barking sounds are often shrill. They sound despairing and miserable. Compulsive barking is often a monotone barking. It sounds repetitive and is often accompanied by movement that seems compulsive. | Observe when your dog barks. Read your dog's body language. Listen to the tone of your dog's barking. |
A sear burner is a separate section of a gas grill that has an infrared plate to create extremely high temperatures. Sear your steaks on this burner and then move them to a cooler section of the grill to cook them through. You do not need to close the lid while the steaks are searing. Preheat another burner on your gas grill at a medium setting. Coat the burners with nonstick cooking spray. The quantity will depend on the size of your steaks and the size of your burner. Make sure that you have at least 2” (5 centimeters) of space between the pieces of meat so that they can cook evenly. Flip the steaks over using a pair of tongs and sear them for an additional 1-1/2 minutes on the other side. Each side of the steaks should have a crisp, caramelized crust that is brown without being burnt. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your steaks are cooked to the right temperature depending on your preference for doneness. You can use your own hand to check how done your steaks are, making sure you get it off perfectly each and every time. Simply press one finger into the steak and compare the feeling to various parts of your hand. To check doneness with your hand: Raw: Touch the fleshy part of your palm right underneath the thumb. It should have a lot of give. Well done: Touch your thumb and pinky together on the same hand. Then touch the fleshy part under your thumb with the opposite hand. It will be firm. Medium: Touch your thumb and ring finger together, then check the palm. It will be a little less firm. Medium Rare: Touch the thumb and middle fingers, then check the palm. Rare: Touch the thumb and pointer, then check the palm. Standing the meat refers to letting it sit, uncut, for 5-6 minutes. This allows the meat to reabsorb the juices and fats that liquefied in the high heat, and will lead to a juicier, better tasting steak every time. | Understand the theory behind a sear burner. Preheat the sear burner on your gas grill using the high setting. Place 1 or 2 steaks on your sear burner. Sear the steaks for 1-1/2 minutes on the first side. Place the steaks on your medium heat burner and close the lid so that they can continue to cook through. Check for doneness using the palm test. Let the steaks stand before eating. |
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