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You can buy these in a variety of sizes and materials. Choose ones that appeal to you. Don't worry about the bead's color or design since you will be removing it. Remove the captive beads from the rings by gently pulling the two sides of the ring apart and letting the bead drop out. You do not need to keep the beads unless you think you might want to use the captive bead ring as an actual piercing at some point. Simply slide each of the rings onto your lower lip and adjust their placement so that they are spaced equally on your lower lip. The two rings should be closely aligned with your canine teeth. If they are too loose or too tight, gently squeeze or pull on the rings to adjust the fit. | Purchase two captive bead rings in a jewelry store. Remove the captive beads. Try on your snake bites to see how they fit! |
When you remove the pie from the oven, set it on a cooling rack to let air circulate above and below the pan. Avoid touching the meringue as it cools, as this can cause the eggs to release moisture. If you don't have a baking rack, set the pie on a heat-resistant pot holder while it cools to protect your countertops from scorching. After cooling the pie to room temperature, move it to the refrigerator. Lemon meringue pie should always be chilled before serving. Make sure the pie is on a top shelf to prevent other items in the refrigerator from spilling or dripping on the pie. Avoid putting any plastic wrap or foil over the pie if you’re refrigerating it for less than 6 hours. Covering the pie with a wrap can crush the meringue, causing it to release moisture and get runny, which is called “weeping.” Remove the pie from the refrigerator when you’re ready to serve it. To get a clean cut, dip a knife in cool water before cutting the pie to prevent the meringue from sticking to the knife. If it's a humid day, you may notice that the meringue produces water immediately after you remove it from the refrigerator. This is normal, and you can still cut and serve the pie. Once you’ve served a few slices of the pie, return the remaining pieces to the refrigerator to prevent bacteria growth. Never leave the pie sitting at room temperature for long periods of time. If the pie has been sitting out for longer than 2 hours, it's best to throw away the remaining pieces to prevent foodborne illness. | Set the uncovered pie on a rack to cool for 1 hour. Place the uncovered pie in the refrigerator for 3-6 hours. Cut the pie with a wet knife after cooling it for at least 3 hours. Avoid storing the pie outside of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. |
You can do this in a couple of different ways: Click the white notification flag in the bottom right corner of your screen. Type "Action Center" into the Start menu search bar. If you used a Start menu search to find the Action Center, this option will simply say Action Center. It's on the left side of your screen. This is under the "Security Messages" section. Clicking this box should un-check it, thereby removing activation messages. Although this method will work for some users, the Windows Activation box is usually greyed-out and, thus, unclickable. If this is the case, you'll need to use an Object Enabler program like Winabler to unlock the button. | Search for your PC's Action Center. Click Open Action Center. Click Change Action Center settings. Click the box next to "Windows Activation". |
Describe how long the problem has been going on and whether the issue has been consistent or intermittent. Be sure to describe any relevant circumstances about when your issues began, if the troubles began after a new install or the move to a new product, for example. Be sure to include all relevant details of your Microsoft device or product in your email, including the product key number if you have it. It should be located on the original packaging. Add any warranty information, if applicable, as well as the version of the product or program you’re using. It is critical to include your contact information, so your Microsoft support technician can reach you to discuss the problem. Indicate in your message whether you’d like to be contacted back by email or phone, and if by phone, a good time for them to reach you. | Draft an email to wehelp@microsoft.com describing your issue. Include the product key number and any relevant warranty information. Bold your contact information so the support person can follow up. |
When a wound is too large to cover with a strip bandage, it is best to cover the wound with gauze and an elastic/wrap bandage. These bandages are ideal for larger wounds on the extremities, like the arms or legs, because the bandage will wrap neatly around the limb. Elastic/wrap bandages are not designed to cover the wound. You will need to apply sterile gauze to wound itself before applying the bandage. Make sure the gauze covers the entire wound. It is better to use gauze pads that are slightly larger than the wound. If necessary, you can apply tape to the outside of the gauze pad itself to hold it place until you cover it with an elastic bandage. Again, you can apply a medicated ointment to the pad to help disinfect and heal the wound. Once the gauze pad is in place, you need to wrap up the area with the elastic bandage. Start by wrapping the bandage below the wound. Moving upwards, apply the bandage, covering at least half of the applied bandage with each new pass. You will be done when you have applied the bandage to a spot above the wound. Now that the elastic/wrap bandage has been applied, you need to fasten it. This can be done a number of ways. You can use tape or clips to hold the end of the elastic bandage in place. Make sure the bandage is not too tight before securing the end of the bandage. In order for the wound to drain and heal, you need to remove the elastic bandage from time to time. Every time you remove the bandage, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the wound, allowing it to sit in the open air for a few minutes. As a general rule, you will need to change the bandage at least once a day or when drainage from the wound soaks through the gauze pad. | Know when to use elastic/wrap bandages. Secure the gauze. Wrap the elastic bandage. Fasten the bandage. Change regularly. |
If you have some close friends who are always hanging around you two, then you may be able to ask them if they think he really likes you. You may be too blinded by Cupid's arrow to be able to see the situation clearly, but one of your friends may have more insight. Ask a friend you trust who already knows the situation well. If she's seen you hang out a bunch of times, she should have an opinion. Ask a friend to study the two of you next time you’re together and to report back. Just make sure the friend isn't being too obvious. Pick a friend whose opinion and judgment you value. Pick someone with good social sense to get the best answer. Tell your friends to be honest. If they really don't think he likes you, or even know that he likes someone else, then you should benefit from the truth. This is a very dangerous step. There are few boys who would break “bro code” and not run and report your question back to your crush. But if you don't know who else to ask or if you really trust one of his friends, then casually ask how he feels about you. Though this is a riskier step, his friends will have a better answer than your friends, since they have first-hand information from your guy. Ask his friend if he likes you could also just be a sneaky way to let him know how you feel. If you’re too scared to tell him yourself, this information will get back to him ASAP if you tell the wrong person. Once you’re feeling fairly confident that the guy likes you and are tired of waiting around and reading the signs, it may be time to just tell him how you feel and ask if he feels the same way. He could be really shy and may be relieved that you’re taking the initiative. Here's how to ask him if he really likes you: Find some time to be alone with him. Make sure you don't ask him when his friends are looking over your shoulder. Be honest and open. Just say you have a crush on him and want to know if he shares your feelings. Before he responds, let him know that it's no big deal if he doesn't like you. You should only do this if you’re pretty sure that he likes you. If he has exhibited multiple signs of liking you, then be bold and ask him. If he has shown no signs of liking you, then it may be time to wait to see what happens. | Ask your friends what they think. If you’re feeling bold, ask his friends. Ask him yourself. |
Both Chinese and Japanese people tend to bow when greeting people for the first time. However, the Japanese are far more strict about bowing, with entire protocols based on the level of seniority and age of the person you're greeting. In China, the bow is more typically replaced with a Western-style handshake unless you're greeting an elder. Chinese people may nod their head to show respect while shaking hands. In contrast, a short nod of the head in Japan would be considered rude unless you were greeting a close friend who was the same age as you or younger. The Japanese customarily are quiet in public. On public transportation, Japanese people will frequently turn the ringers off on their phones and tend not to carry on conversations. When people do speak in public, it is in hushed tones. The Chinese, in contrast, don't have any cultural prohibition against speaking loudly or talking on the phone in public places. So if you see a group of Asian people laughing and talking loudly, they're more likely to be Chinese than Japanese. Both Chinese and Japanese culture rely extensively on nonverbal communication. Japan, in particular, places greater emphasis on strict social hierarchies. You can distinguish between Japanese and Chinese cultures by looking at how close people stand when they talk to one another and how respectful and submissive their body language is. For example, in China, silence is often seen as agreement to do something. If the person disagrees, they will more likely talk around the negative and stress the commonalities before telling you what they'd rather do. Because the Chinese language is tonal, Chinese people cannot rely on their tone of voice to communicate their meaning. This makes gestures and body language far more important than they would be otherwise. For the Japanese, nonverbal communication is more a sign of respect and politeness. The deepness of your bow and the distance you stand from someone when talking all indicate their standing in relation to you. | Watch for a bow to accompany greetings. Listen to the volume of people's voices when they're speaking. Pay attention to gestures and nonverbal communication. |
Slowly pour the beans into a large bowl. As you pour, examine each bean carefully. Sometimes bags of dried beans can have small rocks and other inedible debris mixed in. Remove any suspicious looking beans as well. Old, wrinkled beans won't soften well and may hurt your teeth. Place a large cooking pot on the stove over high heat. Add about three cups (.7 liters) of fresh water to the pot and let it come to a boil. Always cook with cold tap water. Hot tap water can dissolve contaminants in pipe systems that will be carried into your food. Add one cup (200 grams) of dried mung beans to the boiling water. Give the beans a good stir to help saturate them completely. Don't worry if a few beans float on the top. As soon as these beans soak up enough water, they will sink to the bottom. If want to cook more than one cup of beans, use more water. For every cup of beans, you should boil three cups of water. One cup of dried mung beans will yield three cups of cooked beans, or approximately three servings. After adding the beans, allow the water to return to a boil. Next, lower the heat to medium low. Let the soup simmer for 45 minutes to an hour or until the beans are soft. To check if the beans are ready, remove a small spoonful and allow it to cool before tasting it. A simmering pot will release a few small streams of bubbles. If the surface of the liquid is bubbling too much, reduce the heat. Resist the urge to add salt until the beans are done cooking. If you add salt while the beans are still simmering, they may become tough. You can blend the soft beans to serve them as a hearty stew, drain them to create a healthy side dish, or add them to your favorite savory recipe. Mung beans can be seasoned with: raw aromatics such as green onions and fresh herbs salt, pepper, and olive oil coconut milk A cilantro, coriander, cumin, and ginger spice blend | Sort the beans. Bring some water to a boil. Add the dried beans. Simmer the beans for 30-40 minutes. Season the beans and serve. |
Your feet should be together when you begin, with your left foot popped up slightly so that you are balancing on the ball of your foot. Most of your weight should be supported by your right foot. Keep your right foot in the same place, and step out to the left, just past the width of your shoulders. As you step to the left, let your hips follow your foot. Your left hip should be popped out slightly to the left side, just over your left foot. Once your left foot is popped out, lightly slide your right foot across the floor to meet your left foot. Then slide your right foot behind you. As you slide your right foot back, lift your left foot up slightly. Once your right foot is in place behind you, rock forward so that your weight shifts from your right foot to your left foot. Then bring your right foot up to meet it. This is the main starting position for the cha cha. | Start with your feet together. Step out to the left. Slide your right foot to meet your left and then back. Rock forward to your left foot. |
While your skin is likely itchy, scratching only further irritates it, and can increase the duration of the reaction and even cause it to spread further. Do not itch or touch the affected area. Note that if scratching is particularly tempting, try wearing gloves or mittens while at home. If this is uncomfortable for you, clipping your nails can also help. Anything to delay the instant gratification of scratching deters you from indulging in the behavior. Tight clothes can rub against a skin rash, further irritating the area. Wear loose-fitting clothing or, if possible, clothing that does not cover the affected area at all, such as shorts or t-shirts. Moisture and heat of any kind can sometimes irritate a skin rash, so make sure the clothing is lightweight and made from a material that dries quickly, such as cotton. If your symptoms are severe; a damp dressing may help. Find a soft cotton garment like a long-sleeve t-shirt or long underwear, soak it in cool water, wring it out, and then put it on. Wear a loose-fitting garment over the dressing. During the duration of the rash, activities that lead to unnecessary skin contact and sweating should be avoided. Most contact sports - like football, rugby, and hockey - should be avoided altogether as it's hard to avoid touching and further irritating the skin. Exercises like aerobics, running, and weightlifting can be fine. However, sweating can be harmful to a skin rash so if you choose to participate find fast-drying workout clothing that does not have too much contact with the affected area. | Do not scratch your rash. Choose loose-fitting clothing. Refrain from conducting activities that irritate skin. |
If you are leaving for just a minute, turn off all the burners on the range. Going to the basement for a can of tomatoes, or running out to check the mail, going to the bathroom, answering the phone in another part of the house? Simply turn off all the burners. After all, you are just leaving for a minute. You can immediately turn the pot or frying pan back on when you return. Taking this simple step will prevent one of the most common situations that cause house fires: unattended cooking. When cooking with oil, keep a lid or flat cookie sheet close by. If flames appear, simply suffocate the fire with the lid and immediately turn off the stove or fryer to let it cool down. Do not try to move the pan. Do not use water. The super-heated water will explode into steam, and can cause severe burns, and oil can splash and spread the fire. Eat something already prepared, make a cold sandwich, and go to sleep. Cook your meal later, when you are fully conscious. Never hang towels etc where they may fail onto a flame or hot surface. | Stay in the kitchen when using the range for cooking. Don't cook when drinking alcohol, using drugs, or when too tired. Ensure tea cloths, tea towels dish rags etc are never left on the hob or burner. |
When you're playing defense, you'll wear a leather glove on your non-throwing hand to help you catch thrown or batted balls. If you purchase a new glove, you will want to "break it in" by removing the stiffness of the new leather. There are several methods of doing this, including baking the glove in an oven with special oil applied, leaving it in the sun, or playing a lot of catch with it. Playing the catcher position in fast-pitch requires a special glove. The gloves of catchers (and first basemen) are called mitts. They are made of heavier construction than the typical softball glove. Softball bats are not all the same. They must be chosen with a player's size and strength in mind. When you look for a bat, look at three primary factors: the length, the weight, and the style. To find a bat that is the right length, stand up straight and hold a bat by its knob at the end. If you can hold your arm straight down, and the bat touches the ground, it is the right length for you. If you have to bend your elbow, it is too long. If the bat doesn't touch the ground, it's too short. To find a bat that is the right weight, look at the drop. The drop is the numerical difference between the bat's height (in inches) and its weight (in ounces). The drop will range anywhere from -8 to -12. Lighter bats (near -12), are good for weak or slow batters. Heavier bats (near -8), are best for strong batters. You can also test the suitability of the bat's weight by placing it in your throwing hand and holding it straight out in front of you. If you can easily hold it at arm's length for a full minute or more, it is not too heavy for you. There are two main types of softball bats available, aluminum and composite. Each type is appropriate for both beginners and experienced players, but aluminum bats are more popular. These are also available in single- or double-walled construction. Single-walled are cheaper but slightly less effective than double-walled bats. Composite bats will hit the ball farther, but they can crack easily in cold weather. Playing softball, especially fast-pitch, can be dangerous if you don't take safety precautions. Most fast-pitch leagues require batters to use a caged batting helmet (pictured above), but even if they don't, it is best to wear one when you are up to bat. Cleats are used in several sports and give you better traction while running after a ball or between bases. For softball, rubber or plastic cleats are appropriate. Metal cleats are typically banned in softball leagues, as they pose a danger to sliding runners and infielders who try to tag them. These include batting gloves, which cushion the hands, protect against blisters, and improve bat grip. If you are a fast-pitch catcher, you will want to use a mask, chest protector and shin guards. Some players who frequently slide into bases choose to wear sliding pads. | Find the right glove. Choose a bat. Purchase a batting helmet. Get a pair of cleated shoes. Look for additional, optional gear. |
Stretching out your shirt by hand will be much more effective if the fabric is wet. Use cold water when you wash the shirt to avoid causing your item to shrink even more. If you're hand washing, be sure to squeeze out excess water before stretching the shirt. Don't, however, wring the fabric. Instead, just press on the shirt. There should be enough room to lay the shirt out flat on the towel. Spread the shirt out fully, making sure there are no folds or creases in the fabric. Lay the shirt face-up so you can see the collar. For each edge, aim to stretch the fabric by an inch or 2 (5 cm). Start with each sleeve, gently pulling an equal amount on the ends of the left and right sleeves. Next, pull the fabric outwards along the top line and collar of the shirt, as well as the hem. Finish up by pulling on the sides. Now that you've tried to stretch your shirt out, let it dry before checking if it worked. It may take several hours for the shirt to completely dry, so be patient. | Wash your shirt in the washing machine or by hand. Place a clean towel on a flat surface. Pull on each edge of the shirt. Allow the shirt to air dry on the towel. |
" German speakers also say "okay" in place of "yes." It means the same thing in German as it does in English, and is pronounced roughly the same. You may not feel like you're speaking German when you say it, but German speakers will understand your meaning. " The word genau is one that German speakers use frequently. While it literally means "exactly," you may hear it used almost in the same way people say "uh-huh" in English. The letter "G" in German is almost always a hard "G," like in "gay" or "garnet." The word gern means "gladly," but is used in German far more often than the word "gladly" is used in English. It is frequently used as a response to a question or offer instead of saying "ja." For example, suppose someone asks you "Wir gehen ins Kino. Willst du mit?" or "We're going to the movies. Do you want to come?" You might respond "Gerne!" instead of "ja." Add an "e" to the word if you're talking about a feminine noun. This "e" is not silent. The word "natürlich" means "of course." To remember the meaning of this word, you might note how similar it looks to the English word "naturally." Because this word has a couple of unique German sounds, it may be more difficult for native English speakers to pronounce at first. Just practice those sounds and have patience! The word gebongt is related to the settling of a transaction, and indicates that something has been settled and agreed upon by both parties. This is slang, but it's still used pretty commonly. For example, someone might ask "Treffen wir uns morgen um drei?" or "Can we meet tomorrow at three?" You could respond "Ja, ist gebongt" or "yes, it's agreed." | Start with "okay. Say "genau" (geh-NOW) to mean "exactly. Use "gern" or "gerne" (gehrn or GEHR-nuh) to agree to go somewhere. Agree to do something by saying "natürlich" (NAH-toor-lihsh). Try gebongt (gay-BOHNGT) to indicate something is agreed upon. |
Iron is an important element in hemoglobin production. If you’re suffering from low hemoglobin count, increase your consumption of iron-rich foods such as: Seafood like shrimp and clams Lean meats, like chicken and beef Tofu Eggs Green leafy vegetables like spinach Certain fruits like pineapple, apples, and pomegranates Beans and other legumes Nuts like almonds. These should be eaten with precaution to avoid having an allergic reaction. Vitamin C can facilitate iron absorption in the body. It can be acquired by consuming these fruits and vegetables: Oranges Mangoes Tangerines Strawberries Cabbage Broccoli Peppers Spinach. Folic acids are vital in red blood cell production. Foods that are rich in folic acids include: Seeds Peanuts Wheat germ Sprouts Broccoli Nuts If your diet also includes lots of vitamin C, it is advised to eat a little more folic acid since Vitamin C makes the body excrete folic acid. Cereals, pastas and breads made from whole grains are enriched with iron. As we discussed, iron is a main component in the production of hemoglobin (the blood needs it to form the proteins). Eating these foods can up your iron levels, in turn upping your hemoglobin level. Stay away from white breads, cereals, and pastas. These have had their nutrients processed out of them, also resulting in them losing their color. They offer little nutritional benefit and are often full of simple carbohydrates, or sugars. Avoid iron blockers – these are food items that can block the body's ability to absorb iron. Examples of iron-blocking foods and substances are: Parsley Coffee Milk Tea Colas Over the counter antacids Fiber and calcium-rich foods Alcohol like wine and beer Gluten is a form of protein that can be obtained from grains. For some individuals with gluten-sensitive enteropathy, the intake of foods containing gluten can damage the lining of the small intestine, which in turn can cause impairment in nutrient absorption including calcium, fat, folate and iron. Nowadays, having a gluten-free diet doesn't have to be inconvenient. Many restaurants easily accommodate those that need to eat gluten-free and gluten is also labeled on many products in grocery stores. | Eat iron-rich foods. Increase your intake of vitamin C. Eat more folic acid-rich foods. Eat whole grains. Avoid foods that block iron. Try to eat less gluten. |
The WhatsApp icon looks like a green box with a white speech balloon and a telephone icon in it. This button looks like a gear icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. It will take you to your WhatsApp Settings menu. This option has a blue key icon next to it. Tapping on it will open up your account settings. This option will show you the number of contacts you have blocked, and tapping on it will open up a list of all blocked contacts. You will see the option to Unblock to the right of your contact's name. Alternatively, you can tap on the blocked contact's name on this list, and bring up the Contact Info page for this person. You can see some of your conversation details like Starred Messages and Groups in Common. There will also be an option to Unblock this Contact at the bottom of this page. This is the red button that appears to the right of your contact's name when you swipe left on it. Tapping on Unblock will remove the block. This person will now be able to call you and send you messages on WhatsApp. | Open WhatsApp Messenger. Tap the Settings button. Tap Account. Tap Privacy. Tap Blocked. Swipe left on a blocked contact on the list. Tap Unblock. |
Even though kitten milk formulas are very nutritious, there is no real replacement for mother's milk. Therefore, a kitten's best chance of survival is if it stays with the mother until it is at least 8 weeks old. Before you adopt a kitten, make sure that it is over 8 weeks old — a kitten shouldn't be separated from its mother any earlier than this if it can be avoided. Taking care of a baby kitten can be a huge challenge, even for someone who has done it before. The kitten will need your complete and undivided attention — you will have to be vigilant about monitoring its body temperature, food, and activity levels at all times. If you have never taken care of a baby kitten before and are now faced with a situation where you have to feed it, you should seriously consider checking with a shelter to see if they can take the kitten and look after it. Most animal shelters have good facilities and experienced staff, so the chances of a baby kitten surviving without its mother are much higher. Some shelters and vet clinics also have foster feline mothers who can feed the kitten as their own until it becomes stronger and healthier. | Leave the kitten with its mother if possible. Understand that taking care of a baby kitten is a big commitment. Consider bringing motherless kittens to an animal center. |
Powders are often sold to eliminate unwanted scents on the carpet. However, such powders leave residue in the carpet which can damage it over time. Stick to baking soda if you want to remove an unwanted smell. If there is a particularly bad smell that does not come out with baking soda, use powder very sparingly. When removing a stain, stick to blotting motions. Never rub a stain. This will not remove the stain. It will only succeed in rubbing the stain into the carpet, making it worse. When it comes to carpet cleaning, you get what you pay for. Discount cleaners often do a quick and sloppy job. They may leave soap and debris in your carpet, causing the damage in the long run. It's worth paying a little more for a higher quality carpet cleaning company. Remember, while carpet cleaning is expensive, you only need to have it done twice a year. When using cleaners to remove stains, find a small portion your carpet that's out of sight. Apply a small amount of cleaner here. Make sure the cleaner does not damage your carpet before using it on other areas of your home. | Avoid carpet powders. Do not rub stains. Stay away from discount carpet cleaners. Test cleaners on a small portion of your carpet before use. |
Besides all the other health benefits of drinking water, it will also help keep your metabolism up. When the body gets dehydrated, metabolism slows down. This means you won't burn as many calories, making it harder for you to lose the weight you want to. While protein is important for building muscles, it also helps keep your metabolism high. This is because the body burns a lot of calories digesting it, so your metabolic rate will stay high if protein is a normal part of your diet. Good sources of protein are chicken, fish like salmon and sardines, eggs, tofu, low-fat milk, low-fat cottage cheese, nuts, and beans. Heart disease is the number one killer of men in the United States, and diets high in saturated fats and cholesterol are a chief contributor to heart disease. Good fats, like mono- and polyunsaturated fats, lower cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart disease. Sources of good fats include oily fish like salmon and sardines, olive oil, avocados, and nuts. Even when you're eating good fats, make sure no more than 25-35% of your overall calories come from fat. Any more will lead to weight gain. Iron deficiency will slow down your metabolism, so you'll want to get plenty of this nutrient in your diet. Some good sources of iron are shellfish. red meat, lentils, beans, and spinach. Carbohydrates are important for a diet geared towards building muscle. Without carbs, your body will burn protein for energy, which means that the protein won't go towards building your muscles. There are two kinds of carbs, however. Complex carbohydrates take longer for your body to digest than simple carbs. As a result, your body's metabolic rate will remain high if you eat these foods. Good sources of complex carbs include whole grain products, starchy vegetables, green leafy vegetables, and beans. Spicy foods like chili peppers give your metabolism a short boost right after eating. It doesn't last very long, but eating spices regularly can have a sustained effect on your metabolism. Try adding a scoop or two of chili powder to your meals to add flavor and give your metabolism a boost. Although men usually love a good steak, red meat is not the best choice for your health. Satisfy your meat craving with lean meat like poultry, and keep red meat down to 3 servings per week. You don't need to cut out red meat entirely. Extra lean cuts of beef and pork will provide much less fat and cholesterol, which is good for your waistline and overall health. The USDA considers an extra lean cut of meat as follows: for every 100 grams of meat, there are no more than 5 grams of total fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 milligrams of cholesterol. It's very important to keep track of your calories to avoid overeating. Make sure to read all food labels and write down everything you eat. This will help you keep your eating under control by showing you where you stand in relation to your daily maximum. Keep your count low by swapping high-calorie, low-nutrition items for nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods and snacks. Also check for apps that will help you track your calories. There are several of these that will give you an accurate measure of what you've consumed. Some people think that eating very few calories every day will help them lose weight. While you'll probably see some weight loss from this, it is overall counterproductive. First of all, it slows down your metabolism, so the calories you do eat stay around longer. Second, you'll probably lose muscle as well, which means your body won't burn as many calories. If you want to lose weight, crash dieting is not the way to do it. | Stay well hydrated. Eat plenty of protein. Eat good fats. Include iron in your diet. Eat complex carbohydrates. Add spices to your meals. Eat lean meats. Count your calories. Avoid crash dieting. |
We propose a new learning-based approach to solve ill-posed inverse problems in imaging.We address the case where ground truth training samples are rare and the problem is severely ill-posed---both because of the underlying physics and because we can only get few measurements.This setting is common in geophysical imaging and remote sensing.We show that in this case the common approach to directly learn the mapping from the measured data to the reconstruction becomes unstable.Instead, we propose to first learn an ensemble of simpler mappings from the data to projections of the unknown image into random piecewise-constant subspaces.We then combine the projections to form a final reconstruction by solving a deconvolution-like problem.We show experimentally that the proposed method is more robust to measurement noise and corruptions not seen during training than a directly learned inverse. | We solve ill-posed inverse problems with scarce ground truth examples by estimating an ensemble of random projections of the model instead of the model itself. |
Save time and energy by coming up with simple language to reuse for correspondence that you frequently repeat. Have several scripts available for different situations like emails, press releases, or phone calls, which you can copy, paste, and easily edit to suit the specific scenario. Jot down notes on your phone, laptop, or notepad for every meeting, phone message, or other important conversation. Place or move these notes into specifically labeled physical or electronic folders so that you can refer to them later and have records of verbal communication that you may forget in the course of a busy day. Practice your greeting and other important or common information you need to say over the phone. Have the list of phone extensions for your office right in front of you and work on committing them to memory so you can transfer calls quickly. Get to know the special features of your office phone, like sending someone straight to an employee's voicemail or adding people into a conference call, so you can save time and avoid technical difficulties. Make sure that every form of written communication you send out is spell-checked and free of grammar and punctuation errors. Spend the extra few minutes to read over emails, agendas, and other correspondence to check that everything is correct and save the later time and embarrassment of having to issue corrections or answer emails from confused recipients. Turn on spell-check in the applications you use for documents, spreadsheets, and emails. Turn on this feature in your browser as well to catch any errors while typing on a webpage, especially when posting to the company's website, social media accounts, or other official platforms. State your purpose for calling or emailing in as few words as possible. Ask direct questions and repeat your name, company, phone number, and email when needed. Provide a time by which you expect or hope to hear back from them so you can deal with communication efficiently. Make sure you’re on the same page and provide reminders by calling or emailing the day before or day-of to confirm appointments and other important engagements. Get back in touch with people you haven't heard from by sending polite and succinct emails or phone messages to remind them you’re waiting on a response. | Stick to scripts. Be a meticulous note-taker. Be efficient and friendly on the phone. Check your grammar. Keep emails and voicemails short and sweet. Confirm appointments and times. |
Ask for the "classifieds" advertising department and place a classified ad in the services advertising section of the newspaper. Depending on how much money you want to spend on your ad, you can have a large or a small ad; however, the key component to attracting customers is to make your ad short, concise, and catchy in order to grab the attention of potential customers. A good example of a successful ad would be, "Have a dog? Need your dog walked? Call xxx-xxxx for fast, reliable, low-cost dog walking services." Run the ad for at least a few months. This is the length of time it usually takes to attract customers. Depending on how large your newspaper ad is, the cost could get very expensive. However, if you choose a small ad size, you can probably spend less than $40 – depending on how widely distributed your newspaper is. Switch your ads every couple of weeks. Run varying ads to attract different customers. Check to see when there is a correlation between ads and customers. Once you determine which ad is more successful at attracting customers, use the remaining time you have left for the newspaper ad to post this particular ad. Make a hand-bill or flyer as an ad that you will post, hand-out, and place around town. This is a great way to increase visibility and get new clients. Include your name, your phone number or email address, and a brief introduction. You could even include a picture of yourself walking a dog. Make different sized ads. Use bright colored paper to catch the attention of onlookers. You can also create simple tear-off flyers that include your advertisement at the top, with your phone number on little strips at the bottom that people can rip off to take home with them. You can create small flyers and hang ads on street-light poles facing traffic. You can also post these ads on the windshield wiper blades of cars in parking lots, though this is intrusive and not allowed everywhere. In order to reach your target customer base, it might be a good idea to visit pet store parking lots and veterinarian offices. Go inside these places of business and ask if they have a bulletin board for professional services. Place one of your ads on this bulletin board. Keep in mind that not all places will allow you to post flyers. So be careful not to break any rules by checking ahead of time. Try posting flyers near the mailboxes at apartment residences. | Call your local newspaper. Use your computer to create a flyer. Post your flyers around town. |
Several different animals are suitable for plowing. Among the most common are mules, horses, and oxen. Whichever animal you use should be broken to the plow — that is, it should be calm, comfortable and obedient with this sort of work. Working with an unbroken animal can be dangerous. Losing control while plowing can lead to injury for you or the animal. The exact sort of harnessing necessary will vary by animal and by plow. Get an expert to help you if you are unsure how to proceed — harnessing the animal incorrectly can hurt it. Below are general instructions: Catch the animal and bridle it. Place the metal bit in its mouth and secure the leather straps on either side. Harness the collar around the animal's neck. Connect the collar to the harness draped over the animal's back. Fasten the harness to the collar. Attach the trace chains from the harries, through the loops in the back band and belly band, and to the plow's singletree. Don't forget the belly band if you're using a horse — because of the way horses' shoulders are constructed, the animal can be choked by the weight of the plow if the harness slips without this safety measure. Lead the animal to the corner of the field to be plowed. Have the animal walk forward as you plunge the blade of the plow into the ground to break up the earth. Walk between the handles behind the animal, controlling its speed so that it moves at a manageable pace. Use the plow's handles to control the angle and depth of the blade. Have the animal turn around when it reaches either end of the field and double back. As noted above, for extra-long fields, it's best to plow in the direction of the short sides to give your animal more breaks. There are a few different ways to get straight, properly-spaced furrows when you're working with an animal plow. Here is one versatile method that uses a type of plow called a "turning plow" as well as a different variety called a Georgia stock plow: First, use the turning plow to make two furrows with about 12 inches of unplowed space in between. Next, plow about 4 inches inside the balk (the unplowed space). Do the same on the other side so you are left with about 4 inches of unplowed space in the middle. When your whole field is tilled this way, switch to a Georgia stock plow with a 20-inch sweep. Plow right through the middle of the balk. You will be left with neat, orderly trenches you can drop your seeds into. | Pick a draft animal that is broken to the plow. Harness your animal to the plow. Start plowing in straight rows. If you can, switch out plow blades to get good furrows. |
Forge friendly professional relationships with the people that you come into contact with while getting your start. Try to remember every name and face you encounter, as you never know when someone might be able to assist you down the line. Be kind, courteous and easy to work with. When people witness how serious your interest in music is, they’ll keep you in mind when there's important work to be done. Success isn't all about who you know, but it can definitely help to be well-connected. It never hurts to have too many friends. Be eager to perform favors for people whenever you have the chance. They may be able to return the favor by giving you a leg up. Do your best to make a good impression. People remember who they like… and who they dislike. You may not get hired on with a reputable publication right away, but that doesn't mean you can't still make a living as a music journalist. Keep producing clips and look for places where you can find freelance work. Many websites and smaller publishers accept guest contributions. It can be hard to find consistent work as a freelance agent, and you may not get paid much, but don't be discouraged. The important thing is to keep your name out there and receive as much exposure as you can. Writing freelance can be a great way to supplement your income as a journalist. You may even be able to find enough work to transform it into a full-time gig. There may also be opportunities to use your writing skills to come up with the bios and press materials for themselves musicians themselves. Contact an artist or their representation directly to see if they could use you. If you are fortunate enough to be offered a job at a music review publication, then you already have one foot in the door. Buckle down and prepare to work your way up the ranks. Be loyal and committed to your team and always make sure that you’re putting out your best work. Your efforts won't go unnoticed. After you’ve served some time, yours may be one of the names thrown in the hat for a raise or promotion. Keep a positive attitude and be productive, even if you have to start out in the mail room or making coffee. Your personality and work ethic will be the biggest factors in how far you go. Look for ways to constantly improve yourself so that your work continues to stand out even after you’ve established yourself. Editor is the most coveted position for most journalists. If you work hard enough for long enough, reaching the level of editor is an attainable goal. As an editor, you’ll have the power to select articles for publication, oversee the work of staff writers and even author special interest pieces on topics of your choosing. Editors also stand to receive many other perks, including free concert admission, backstage passes, advance news and music releases and chances to interview artists. Once you’re an editor, your experience will speak for itself. You’ll be able to take your talents to other news outlets and publications as you see fit. | Make industry contacts. Offer your services freelance. Put in time with a music news outlet. Become an editor. |
Examine the skin of your abdomen and back-- they should be free from infection. If you do have a skin infection, the needle used for the procedure may carry microorganisms inside the body and your kidney may get infected this way. Common signs of skin infection are redness, itching, pain, and discharge of pus. An open wound is likely to get infected. You may also need to provide a blood or urine sample to detect if you have an infection. Your doctor will inform you about the whole procedure, along with the risks and benefits of the biopsy. Then you will need to sign the consent form just like with any surgery. Consent is usually required due to the risk of bleeding and infection, or due to the risk for disability or death. Make sure that you understand all risks associated with the procedure before signing the consent form. You need to shave any hair on your back and abdomen. Doing this will make the procedure easier for the surgeon. A clean surface will provide a good view of the target area and will reduce the risk of infection. Take a shower and wash the area thoroughly with soap after you shave. You will want to be as germ free as possible. Most people get anxious before getting a simple injection, let alone having surgery. Anxiolytic drugs such as bromazepam or lorazepam will greatly reduce this fear or anxiety. Take it as prescribed by your doctor. If you do not want to take medication for your anxiety try these other relaxation techniques: Cleansing, deep breaths may help you to relax if you’re feeling anxious. Slowly breathe in through your nose and hold for two seconds, then release your breath slowly out of your mouth. Repeat five times. Perform this breathing technique before you go to bed and on the morning of the procedure. Doing some deep breathing will stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system and help you to relax. Meditation is also a way to relieve anxiety. Close your eyes and picture yourself in a peaceful place. Focus for a few minutes and concentrate on slowing your breathing down. This can be done the night before and in the morning before you leave your home. You’ll most likely be put on NPO status, which is the medical term for “nothing by mouth” the night before the procedure. It's important for your stomach to be empty to prevent aspiration during the procedure. Aspiration happens when stomach content enters the respiratory tract causing problems such as pneumonia. | Make sure you don’t have an infection. Sign the consent form. Clean and shave the operative area. Take an anxiolytic drug as prescribed by the doctor. Do not eat anything after midnight the night before your procedure. |
There are three presentations of ADHD. In order to qualify for a diagnosis, you must exhibit at least five symptoms in more than one setting, for at least six months. Symptoms must be inappropriate for the person's developmental level and be seen as interrupting normal functioning on the job or in social or school settings. Symptoms for ADHD (inattentive presentation) include: Makes careless mistakes, is inattentive to detail Has trouble paying attention (tasks, playing) Doesn't seem to be paying attention when someone is talking to him or her Doesn't follow through (chores, jobs) Is organizationally challenged Avoids tasks requiring sustained focus (like projects at work) Can't keep track of or often loses keys, glasses, papers, tools, etc. Is easily distracted Is forgetful Some symptoms must be at the level of “disruptive” for them to count in a diagnosis. Track if you have at least five symptoms in more than one setting, for at least six months: Fidgety, squirmy; taps hands or feet Feels restless Struggles to play quietly/do quiet activities “On the go” as if “driven by a motor” Excessive talking Blurts out even before questions are asked Struggles to wait for his turn Interrupts others, inserts self into others' discussions/games The third presentation of ADHD is when the subject meets criteria to qualify for both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive criteria. If you have five symptoms from either category, you may have combined presentation of ADHD. As you determine your level of ADHD, seek the guidance of a mental health professional to make an official diagnosis. This person will also be able to determine whether your symptoms can be better explained by or attributable to another psychiatric disorder. Talk with your doctor or mental health professional about other disorders or conditions that might have symptoms that are similar to ADHD. As if having an ADHD diagnosis isn't challenging enough, one out of every five with ADHD is diagnosed with another serious disorder (depression and bipolar disorder are common partners). One-third of children with ADHD also have a behavioral disorder (conduct disorder, oppositional defiance disorder). ADHD tends to pair up with learning disabilities and anxiety, too. | Determine if you have symptoms of inattentive ADHD presentation. Determine if you have symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD presentation. Assess if you have combined presentation of ADHD. Get diagnosed by a mental health professional. Think about other diagnoses you may have received. |
Once you have a rough idea of the type of camera you want, visit a photo shop and handle the cameras. With digital cameras, you can even snap a few shots right there in the store and see how you like it. It's important that you like how the camera feels in your hands, and that it feels natural to hold and shoot. Consider: Is it too complicated? Will you avoid taking pictures because it's a pain? Feel the weight. Is it too heavy to carry around while on vacation? Especially if you're considering buying a $1,000+ USD camera, it's wise to try before you buy. Ask someone you know well if you can borrow their camera, and shoot a few dozen photos. Make sure you like the degree of control the camera gives you, as well as its size and feel. If you know someone with a camera similar to one you'd like to buy, say something like, “Hi, I'm considering buying a camera just like yours, but would like to try out some of the features before I make the purchase. Would you mind if I try out yours for a couple of days?” Most of the major camera brands—e.g., Camera, Nikon, and Fuji—all produce high-quality cameras. If you're purchasing a cheap point-and-shoot to use a few times a year, any brand will be fine. However, if you're buying a pro-level camera, you should do some research to figure out which brand—and which specific camera—best suits your needs. Review the camera listings on various brands' websites, or speak to the sales staff in your local photography store to see which specific brands and cameras they'd recommend. | Visit your local photo store and ask to try out some cameras. Ask friends or family members if you can try out their cameras. Select a brand of camera to purchase. |
There are virtually countless reasons why your Internet might not be performing as you expect it to, but a few common reasons include the following: Old software or hardware Too many other computers or mobile items on the network Ongoing downloads Signal interference from walls or other appliances Low Internet speed from your Internet Service Provider . You pay for a certain amount of Mbps (megabits) per second of upload and download speed; checking your actual upload and download speed will give you an approximate idea of how close you are to the advertised speed. Many Internet Service Providers advertise speeds of "up to" a certain number, meaning that the top speed itself isn't guaranteed. Most of the time, your computer's highest upload or download speed will be a little bit lower than the advertised speed. If the actual speed is close to the advertised speed, your ISP isn't the problem. Check your service plan to see what speed you are paying for, then compare that number with the actual speed that you found. If the speeds aren't anywhere close to each other, you'll need to call your ISP. If you haven't upgraded your internet in a long time, you may be able to find faster internet for lower prices. Check all of the providers in your area. Don't fall for the megabit/megabyte trap. ISPs advertise in megabits, not megabytes. There are 8 megabits (Mb) in a megabyte (MB), so if you are paying for 25 megabits per second (Mbps), then that's just over 3 megabytes per second (MBps) of actual transfer speed. If you are connected to the internet via a Wi-Fi router, you'll find that your Internet speed drops as you move further away from your router. Stay as close as possible to your router for maximum Internet speed. Make sure that your router and your computer have plenty of room all the way around to prevent overheating. If your router's signal has to travel through even one wall or appliance (e.g., a refrigerator), its signal will be weakened. A good rule of thumb is to have your router visible from where you're using your computer or mobile at all times. If your router is on a different floor than you, you may not even be able to receive a signal. Like a freeway, your Wi-Fi network can only handle a certain amount of traffic before it slows down. If possible, make sure that your computer is the only connection to your router; this will give you the best Internet results. It isn't always feasible to limit Internet access to one computer, but you can turn off and unplug things like smart TVs, extra computers, video game consoles, and anything else (e.g., an extra smartphone or tablet) that maintains an Internet connection even when turned off. instead of Wi-Fi. Most computers can plug directly into the back of the router using an Ethernet cable, which removes the lag time between the router's signal departing and your computer receiving the signal. If you use a Mac computer, you'll most likely need an Ethernet to USB-C adapter if you want to plug your computer into the router. You cannot connect mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones and tablets) to Ethernet. | Understand what might be causing slow Internet speed. Check your Internet speed Compare your speed results against your plan. Decrease the distance between your computer and your router. Establish a line of sight between your computer and the router. Minimize the number of items on the network. Use Ethernet |
Click or double-click the Internet Explorer app icon, which resembles a light-blue "e" icon. Click the gear-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window. A drop-down menu will appear. You'll see this option near the top of the drop-down menu. This prompts a pop-out window. It's close to the top of the pop-out Safety menu. Doing so will open Internet Explorer's InPrivate Browsing window in which you can browse without your computer saving your search history or a log of your downloads. Exiting InPrivate Browsing will return you to your regular browsing session. Press Ctrl and ⇧ Shift and tap P to open a private browsing window whenever Internet Explorer is open. | Open Internet Explorer. Open Settings . Select Safety. Click InPrivate Browsing. Use the keyboard shortcut. |
" This is the first of two standard “happy birthday” greetings used in France. Note that you can use this saying in Quebec and other French-speaking parts of Canada, but it is not the most common way to offer birthday wishes there. This phrase translates directly into "happy birthday." Joyeux means "happy," "joyful," or "gleeful." Anniversaire can mean "birthday" or "anniversary," but when said alone, it most commonly refers to one's birthday. To refer to a wedding anniversary, you would say "anniversaire de mariage." " This is the second of two standard “happy birthday” greetings used in France. As with joyeux anniversaire, bon anniversaire can be used and understood in French-speaking parts of Canada, but it is not the most common birthday greeting there. Bon usually means "good" or "well." As such, this phrase translates more directly to "have a good birthday" rather than "happy birthday." This is the most casual and commonly used way of saying “happy birthday” in French-speaking portions of Canada, like Quebec. Unlike "joyeux anniversaire" and "bon anniversaire," "bonne fête" cannot be used in both France and Canada. In France, "bonne fête" would usually be used when wishing someone a good "name day." One's "name day" refers to the feast day of the saint one is named after. Bonne is the feminine form of the word "bon", meaning "good" or "well." Fête means "celebration." Translated more directly, "bonne fête" means "have a good celebration." | Exclaim "Joyeux anniversaire! Switch to "Bon anniversaire! Use "bonne fête" in French-speaking Canada. |
Remove the cap from a dry erase marker. Carefully color over the permanent marker stain with the dry erase marker. Let it sit for 1 minute. Use a dry, clean rag to wipe the stained area. As you wipe off the dry erase marker, the permanent marker stain should come off too. If the dry erase marker only removed part of the stain or caused the permanent marker stan to fade, repeat the process. If this did not work, try a different method. | Draw over the permanent marker stain with a dry erase marker. Wipe the stained area with a dry, clean cloth. Repeat if needed or try a different method. |
You can find the Play Store in your list of apps. The icon looks like a shopping bag with the Google Play logo on it. This can be found at the top of the Play Store screen. There are lots of other scanners available you can try as well. Most work very similarly. This button appears after the app has downloaded and installed. | Open the Play Store on your device. Tap the Search bar. Type barcode scanner. Tap QR & Barcode Scanner from Gamma Play. Tap Install. Tap Accept. Tap Open. |
Set a skillet with high sides on your stove top. Pour enough frying oil into the skillet so you only have 2-inches (5 cm) of space above the top of the oil. Turn the heat to medium-high. If you're using a thermometer, attach it to the side. You can use your favorite frying oil, shortening, lard or rendered animal fat. Avoid using olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil because it will burn. Place a baking sheet next to your stove top and put a metal wire rack or draining rack on the sheet. Ensure that there's at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between the rack and the sheet. You'll be able to drain the broasted potatoes on the rack which will help keep them crispy. Get out 1/2 to 1 pound (225 g to 450 g) of Russet potatoes, but do not wash them. Instead, use a vegetable peeler to peel the potatoes. Use a paper towel to wipe the potatoes off. Carefully slice the potatoes into thick slices about 1/2-inch (12 mm) wide. The slices should be the size of large French fries or wedges. You want to avoid getting the potatoes wet because moisture will prevent the potatoes from crisping up. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water into the bowl of your electric pressure cooker. Add 1 teaspoon of coarse kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. Stir the brine to dissolve the salt and baking powder. Put a trivet or vegetable steamer basket into the bottom of the pressure cooker with the brine. Lay the sliced potatoes in the steamer so they're in an even, single layer. Avoid overcrowding the steamer basket or the potatoes won't become crispy. You can always make more broasted potatoes in batches. | Heat oil in a deep skillet. Set up a draining rack. Peel and slice the potatoes. Combine brine in a pressure cooker bowl. Arrange the potatoes in a steamer in the pressure cooker. |
With the door open, look for a single screw along the front edge of the hinge. Expect it to be facing out from the hinge toward you. Use a Phillips screwdriver to twist it. The door slides to the left when you turn the screw counterclockwise and to the right when you turn it in the opposite direction. Although the soft-close type of Euro-style hinges have multiple screws, they are always in the same order. You will see them in a line on the cabinet side of the hinge. Look for the vertical adjustment screw in the center of the hinge, usually recessed inside of it. Reach in with a screwdriver to loosen it by turning it counterclockwise. Once you have the door where you want it, tighten the screw back up. This screw is easy to reach with an ordinary screwdriver. It isn't recessed deeply at all, so finding it isn't a problem. The third screw is close to the hinge's back edge inside the cabinet. Turn the screw counterclockwise to move the door out toward you. Twist it clockwise to push the door back in toward the cabinet. Use it to center the door in the frame. Watch the gap between the open door and the cabinet. You can use it as a reference to determine when the door is in the right place. Check the part of the hinge attached to the door. You should be able to spot a small plastic tab inside the mounting plate. You can pull the tab out or slide it back in to change how smoothly the door closes when you try shutting it. Depending on how heavy the cabinet door is, one setting may be better than another one. Push the tab all the way in if you have small, light doors. This setting allows the door to close almost all of the way before the tab catches it and lets it close softly. The medium setting is fine for most cabinet doors. Pull the tab halfway out for it. If you have big, heavy doors, slide the tab out as far as you can. Shut the door, open it all the way up, and then close it again. Cycling the door this way resets the hinge's tab so it works according to the adjustments you made. Check the door's positioning as well to determine if you need to make any additional adjustments. If the door doesn't close smoothly, then you may need to move the tab to a different setting. Use the screws if you need to reposition the door over the cabinet frame. | Turn the first screw to shift the door horizontally. Adjust the middle screw to move the door up and down. Use the third screw to move the door in and out. Move the hinge tab to set the door’s closing resistance. Open and close the door once to finish the adjustment. |
This is a crucial step in any type of statistical calculation, even if it is a simple figure like the mean or median. Know how many numbers are in your sample. Do the numbers vary across a large range? Or are the differences between the numbers small, such as just a few decimal places? Know what type of data you are looking at. What do your numbers in your sample represent? this could be something like test scores, heart rate readings, height, weight etc. For example, a set of test scores is 10, 8, 10, 8, 8, and 4. You will need every number in your sample to calculate the mean. The mean is the average of all your data points. This is calculated by adding all of the numbers in your sample, then dividing this figure by the how many numbers there are in your sample (n). In the sample of test scores (10, 8, 10, 8, 8, 4) there are 6 numbers in the sample. Therefore n = 6. This is the first part of calculating a mathematical average or mean. For example, use the data set of quiz scores: 10, 8, 10, 8, 8, and 4. 10 + 8 + 10 + 8 + 8 + 4 = 48. This is the sum of all the numbers in the data set or sample. Add the numbers a second time to check your answer. This will provide the average or mean of the data. In the sample of test scores (10, 8, 10, 8, 8, and 4) there are six numbers, so n = 6. The sum of the test scores in the example was 48. So you would divide 48 by n to figure out the mean. 48 / 6 = 8 The mean test score in the sample is 8. | Look at your data set. Gather all of your data. Add the numbers in your sample together. Divide the sum by how many numbers there are in your sample (n). |
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unfasten the two or three screws located on the inside knob plate. Then remove each side's door knob by pulling them away from the door. You may also need to use a wire tool or a paper clip. If your knob or lock has no screws on it, insert a paperclip into the small hole on the side of the doorknob. This should release the knob latch and will allow you to pull off the knob. After removing the knobs, measure the diameter of the lock's hole and the distance from its center to the edge of the door. Check your current lock's brand, and purchase a lock that matches it and fits the hole's dimensions. You can find a new lock that meets the measurements you took at a home improvement store, locksmith, or online. If you buy the same brand, your new lock will match your other locks, and you will most likely be able to install it using the existing holes. The latch is the final piece of lock equipment you need to remove. Unfasten the two screws that hold the latch plate in place. Once the screws are out, you can slide out the latch from the opening in the side of the door. A store-bought lock will come with a cardboard template that shows you exactly how the lock will fit onto the door. Place this template over the hole in your door and make sure that everything matches up. If the template does not match up exactly with your hole, then you bought the wrong lock. If you bought the wrong lock, take the old lock that you removed back to the hardware store and ask for help finding a lock that fits your needs. If your template checks out, begin installation by sliding the new latch into the opening on the edge of the door. Drive the new screws through the holes in the latch plate and into the door edge to secure the latch. It's best not to reuse your old screws, since they might be old and weaker than new screws. If your new lock didn't come with screws, buy ones that fit the lock and match the color of your hardware. Place the outside knob (the one with the keyhole) and the inside knob on their respective sides, then slide them through the lock hole toward each other. They should meet in the middle and connect. Don't force them together, but allow them to slide together easily. Drive screws into the holes on the inside door knob plate to finish putting the lock back together. | Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door. Use a lock of the same brand that fits your door. Remove the screws that secure the latch at the edge of the door. Wrap the cardboard template around the door edge. Put the new latch into place. Put the door lock together. |
Usually the battery is located under the hood or in the trunk. Occasionally it can be found other places, such as under a rear seat. This will cut power to the entire car. The ground is the cable connected to the negative battery terminal and is usually black. Lock all passenger doors from inside the vehicle and the driver's door from outside with the key (you won't be able to use the remote). This is only necessary if the battery is under your hood. You must hold this down when you connect the battery. Note that your alarm may not be equipped with a hood position detector. The detector looks like a plunger switch pointing upward. It will be pressed down when hood is closed, telling your alarm that nobody has tampered with the hood. The plunger will usually be enclosed within a rubber boot. If your battery is not under your hood, it is not necessary to have the hood open and manually depress the hood position detector. You can simply close the hood. This will restore power to the vehicle with all doors locked, trunk locked, and the hood position switch held down. Having everything closed and locked up will signal to your alarm that no intrusions have taken place, and this should reset your alarm. If all is well the horn will be silent, and the headlights will stop flashing. The car is ready to start. | Locate the battery. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Lock all doors manually. Open the hood. Find the hood position detection switch. Reconnect the battery ground cable. |
For some people stress is easy to identify — they feel worried, anxious, and exasperated. For others it may be more subtle, or they may try to suppress their feelings until stress is expressed physically in the form of fatigue, muscle aches, tightness, pain, headaches, and sometimes even GI problems. Irritability and overreacting to small annoyances are other subtle signs of stress. Try to identify how you experience stress. Once you have identified your personal symptoms of stress and what it feels like to you, it can help you identify triggers. So if you notice that every Sunday night you experience significant stomach pain, GI issues, or nausea, then possibly Monday morning work or school is a significant stressor. An important step in reducing day-to-day stress is identifying its causes. Throughout your typical day, take note of what things cause you the most stress. You may even want to keep a journal in which you jot down stressful events. You may find certain things only cause a minor amount of stress. Getting out the door on time, for example, may be a little stressful, but not a major cause for concern. Other things may cause you a lot of stress. Maybe morning traffic really stresses you out. Maybe you dislike engaging with a negative colleague at work. Take note of any moments when your stress level spikes and you notice those symptoms of stress in your body or mood. There is a lot of stress you simply cannot control. You can't, for example, choose your co-workers or control morning traffic; however, there are some stressors you may be able to avoid. For example, maybe you frequently go to bed stressed. Think about what you do before bed. Maybe you watch the news and get anxious and upset over what's going on in the world. You could listen to the news on your radio in the morning and watch something pleasant at night. If you really dislike something like grocery shopping, try going when you know the store won't be crowded. You can even order groceries online. If someone at work stresses you out, you can lessen contact. Try avoiding the break room when you know that co-worker is present. Keep conversations short and professional in order to avoid getting sucked into small talk. You might even be able to eliminate the stress of traffic by seeing if you can go into work earlier to miss the rush or if there are other options like taking the train. In the moments when you feel stressed out, perspective is important. When faced with day-to-day stressors, take a moment to consider the bigger picture. Remember, stress is temporary. The factors causing stress will pass. If you're worried about a report for work, think to yourself, "By the end of the week, it'll be done. I won't have to worry about it anymore." Accept that you're feeling anxious over something. If you try to repress stress, that can actually make it worse. While accepting your anxiety, keep reminding yourself emotions are fleeting. You can repeat some kind of mantra like, "This too shall pass," to help combat your stress. Throughout the day, try to say and think nice things about yourself. If you have a positive attitude overall, you will be less prone to feeling stress. Never say anything to yourself you would not say to another person. For example, you may find yourself thinking things like, "You're so stupid and that's why you screwed up," or, "No one is going to like you, so why bother going out?" Replace these phrases with more pleasant ones. Think things like, "I will get through this. I am competent," and, "You're going to have fun tonight because you're pleasant to be around." | Notice signs that you are stressed. Identify triggers for stress. Consider how much you can control these triggers. Pause and think of the big picture. Practice positive self talk. |
Wide adoption of complex RNN based models is hindered by their inference performance, cost and memory requirements.To address this issue, we develop AntMan, combining structured sparsity with low-rank decomposition synergistically, to reduce model computation, size and execution time of RNNs while attaining desired accuracy.AntMan extends knowledge distillation based training to learn the compressed models efficiently.Our evaluation shows that AntMan offers up to 100x computation reduction with less than 1pt accuracy drop for language and machine reading comprehension models.Our evaluation also shows that for a given accuracy target, AntMan produces 5x smaller models than the state-of-art.Lastly, we show that AntMan offers super-linear speed gains compared to theoretical speedup, demonstrating its practical value on commodity hardware. | Reducing computation and memory complexity of RNN models by up to 100x using sparse low-rank compression modules, trained via knowledge distillation. |
If you want a specific set of tones, now's the time to measure. Otherwise, you can plan on making the chimes as long as you wish, keeping in mind that shorter chimes produce higher-pitched tones. Many commercial chimes play a five-note pentatonic scale. The way you achieve the proper notes depends on the type of pipe you use. Measure out the desired length on the chime material, mark it, then start cutting it. To do this, you'll need to have a pipe cutter, a hacksaw, or a hand saw. For hand saws, be sure to choose a blade that is made for the kind of metal you are cutting. Your local hardware store may be able to cut the pipes for you. If you have a piano, tune the chimes by playing a note and matching the sound they make when you rap on them, then cut off more of the chime as needed. Wrap the pipes in towels to protect them. Use a file or sander to wear down the sharp edges on points. If you didn't cut enough off the pipes, you can sand off the excess here. Unless you're removing significant portions of the material, which makes the pitch higher, the chime's sound won't change. How you wish to make the holes depends on the material you have chosen and how you wish to hang the chimes. For copper pipes, for instance, you can drill holes into the sides in the area you wish to suspend by thread then run the thread through later. Take the suspension lines you have chosen. Measure out your desired length. It's better to keep the chimes as close to the suspension platform as possible so that the chimes do not sway much, instead allowing the striker to do the work. The length of this thread, if the striker's suspension line isn't measured to compensate, changes how the striker aligns with the chimes. The striker may have problems reaching some of the chimes. Chimes that hang too low are more vulnerable in wind and move more, making the wind chime out of tune because the striker doesn't hit them evenly. How you thread depends on what kind of hole you've made. For a chime with two holes, for instance, run the thread through the holes enough so you can tie a knot. You could also choose more complicated methods, such as filling the holes with a screw that you knot the thread around or drill into end caps that you make a knot inside before gluing the caps on the chimes. To do this, run the threads through the holes you made in the platform. Knot them on the other end. When you hold up the platform now, the chimes should hang with the striker between them and the sail below. To achieve balance with the platform, try distributing the weight of the chimes as equally as possible. Hang long chimes on opposite sides. | Determine how to cut the metal. Cut the chimes. Sand the edges. Drill holes into the pipes. Cut the thread. Thread the chimes. Hang the chimes from the suspension platform. |
If you do not want to try natural remedies or pay for surgical removal of your moles, you can try to use make up to hide your moles. Layer a concealer on top of your moles using a cotton swab or a concealer with a fine tip. You can also try using specific make up products to hide your moles. For example, a concealer made for hiding tattoos can also be used on your moles, as well as tattoo “eraser” products, which are formulated to hide dark markings on your skin. If you have moles on your forehead or above your eyebrows, you may want to consider growing out your bangs so you can cover the moles with your hair. If you have moles on your neck or around your jawline, you may opt for a long hair look so your moles are less noticeable in these areas. | Use makeup to hide the mole. Cover the mole with your hair. |
You can find compressed air cans at office supply stores, electronics stores, and online suppliers. Test it by aiming it downward and pressing the nozzle down. Get a feel for how much air comes out with each spray. Purchase a can with a straw for increased accuracy. Screw the thin straw onto the nozzle of your compressed air can. Give it a test by aiming it downward and pressing the nozzle down. The air should blow from the tip of the straw. Tighten the straw if you can feel air coming out of the sides of the nozzle as you spray. Skip the straw if you're comfortable aiming your compressed air can without it. | Purchase a can of compressed air. Connect the straw to the nozzle of the can to improve accuracy. |
If you're nervous, you may feel overwhelmed. Push through the anxiety and pay attention to their response. Try not to color their response with your own emotions. Let them speak as long as they need to, and pay attention. Active listening shows your friend that you really do care about them. Give them the courtesy to speak because you love them, even if their answer is disappointing. Your best friend may worry that you are only interested them romantically. If you do care for this person, show them that this isn't the case. Tell them that you appreciate their honesty and care about them a lot. Regardless of the answer, avoid questioning it. If they say they love you, tell them how you feel. If they do not, avoid making them feel bad or guilty. After they answer, you may feel overwhelmed if they say no. Remember to practice beforehand to avoid freezing. Once you've finished the conversation, continue developing your relationship. If your friend likes you, decide how you want your relationship to change. If they don't, stay in touch and remain their friend. After you ask, you may feel uncomfortable around them. It might take time for both of you to process this conversation. Give them time and space alone, if needed. Sometimes asking can change the relationship in unintended ways. Romantic feelings are tricky, and your relationship might not be what it was before again. Prepare yourself beforehand, and know it's a risk you must take. | Listen to their response. Thank them for sharing, no matter the answer. Respect their decision. Continue nurturing your relationship. |
You will need about 1-quart (.25 liters) of fertilizer for every 20-square feet of soil. Your measurements do not need to be exact, so estimate your needs based on the size of your garden. You can adjust the ratio of the fertilizer recipe to make the quantity of fertilizer that you need. Cottonseed meal is commonly used in fertilizer because it contains 7% nitrogen, which is what nourishes the plants. Cottonseed meal also has a high protein content. Seed meal is the byproduct of vegetable oils and is often used as animal feed. For the best results, get a certified organic bag to protect you and your plants. While fertilizer is normally measured in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus levels, seed meal is measured in protein since it is usually livestock food. Seed meal is cheapest in large quantities and can be stored in an airtight container for years. When buying lime you have three options -- agricultural lime, gypsum, and dolomite (or dolomitic lime). All three of them will boost plant health and productivity the best, but if you're on a budget you can cut the recipe to just one of the three options. If you do only buy one form of lime, use dolomite whenever possible, as it contains essential magnesium. Mix in 1 cup (237 milliliters) bone meal, phosphate rock, or bat guano to increase the phosphorus levels. While the two ingredients above, seed meal and lime, are the most essential, a good fertilizer usually supplies phosphorus. If budget is an issue, you can skip this step, but bone meal is easy to find at garden stores and will make a big difference for your plants. Like the rest of the ingredients, bone meal can be bought cheaply in bulk and stored in an airtight container for several years. Mix in 1 cup (237 milliliters) kelp meal or dried seaweed to provide essential trace minerals. Again, this step isn't necessary if you're on a budget, by kelp meal helps plants resist stress from heat, cold, drought, and a multitude of other issues. Your best option for cheap kelp meal is usually online. A similar but less expensive alternative is basalt dust. Spread roughly 1 quart of fertilizer over the earth before planting anything, mixing gently into the soil. For nutrient heavy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, brussels sprouts, asparagus, or leeks, you can also sprinkle some fertilizer around the roots every 3-4 weeks. If you feel like your soil isn't very rich (for example, there is a lot of clay), you can add another half quart per 20 square feet. If your plants are already in the ground but want some fertilizer, use your hands or a trowel to lightly mix the fertilizer into the top layer of soil. Lightly water the plants both before and after applying. | Determine how much fertilizer you need. Measure out 4 cups (.25 liters) of cottonseed meal. Add 1 cup (237 milliliters) of lime. Add a phosphorous booster. Add kelp or seaweed in the fertilizer. Distribute your fertilizer onto the soil. |
While cleanses can be safe, they aren't right for everyone. In some cases, they can cause harmful side effects. Be sure to discuss your plans to do a cleanse with your doctor and ask if it's safe for you. This is especially important if you are taking any medications since some of them may need to be taken with food. Sometimes cleanses can upset your stomach, which might cause cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. If this happens, talk to your doctor to make sure everything is okay. Otherwise, it's possible to become dehydrated or ill. Your doctor can help you feel better faster and avoid complications. Tell your doctor about the cleanse and what you used to do it. Your body naturally removes toxins through sweat, urine, and stool. Typically, your liver helps cleanse the toxins from your system. If you’re worried that something is causing toxins to build up in your body, talk to your doctor to make sure you’re okay. They can help you figure out if there are signs that you need treatment. Tell your doctor why you’re concerned so they can help you find the right treatment for you, if necessary. | Talk to your doctor before doing a cleanse. Call your doctor if your cleanse causes severe diarrhea or vomiting. Consult your doctor if you’re worried about built-up toxins. |
Some family members may not even realize they're still treating you like a child. It's hard for older adults in your family to let go of the thought of you being "little girl" or "little boy," even if you're well into adulthood. Therefore, you need to broach the topic with them and help them understand what you're feeling. Start with your feelings. That is, use an "I" statement to describe how you're feeling instead of a "you" statement that puts the blame on them. Blaming someone will put them on the defense. For instance, don't say, " You always treat me like a little kid." Instead, say "I feel upset when you still treat me like a child. I've grown up." Be specific by talking about particular statements or behaviors that bother you. For example, you could say, "I love that you help with the kids, but I don't like when you contradict the rules that I've made." You could also say, "I respect your rules when I'm in your house, but I don't like being asked where I am every second of every day." Tell them what you expect. For instance, you could say, "I would really appreciate if you would respect the rules I've set for my kids." or "I would appreciate it if you would treat me like any other adult who stays in your home." If you're telling your mom a story, tell her what you expect from her upfront. For instance, if you're just telling her the story to give her information and you don't really want advice, let her know that. You could say, "Mom, I need to tell you something, but I want you to promise me that you won't offer your judgment at the end. I feel like you need to know this information, but I don't want advice on my choices." That is, often in communication, people are trying to maintain control. It's a power struggle. Often, this type of communication pops up between a parent and an adult child, or even another type of relationship, such as an aunt and niece or nephew. The "adult" still wants to control the adult child, even if that person doesn't realize it. If you're the adult child, you may want to struggle to "win" in this situation. However, often letting go of the power struggle can lead to a healthier relationship. This type of power struggle can make people defensive. You probably feel defensive when another adult in your family, whether it be a parent, aunt, guardian, or grandparent, does it to you. However, by truly listening and letting go of the power struggle, you can cut through some of that defensiveness and both parties can feel more heard and valued. Sometimes, parents and other family members have trouble respecting boundaries because they still see you as a little kid they have a right to rule over. In that case, you need to politely but firmly set boundaries with them because you have your own life now. For instance, say your parents tend to just show up at your house unannounced. You could say, "We love having you here, but we'd appreciate it if you gave us some advanced notice. Sometimes, we have our family time planned, and we need that time to strengthen and grow together." Another way you could address an issue is to say, "I understand that you are concerned about when we're having children. However, it may be some time before we decide to do so. I will definitely let you know when we're thinking about it. Until then, I would appreciate it if you stop asking about it." | Discuss the issue. Be upfront about what you want. Focus on the relationship. Set boundaries. |
If you want to make henna yourself by using the leaves from the henna plant, gather or purchase either fresh or dried leaves from a henna plant. This is also a good way to assure that the henna you use is the most natural and produces the best color. The henna plant is also called Lawsonia inermis or mehendi plant. If you do not have a henna plant at home to gather your leaves, you can purchase them from plant stores or reputable online vendors such as Green Field Exports or Herbs India. If you are using fresh leaves to make henna, you’ll need to first dry them in the sun so they can be turned into a powder. The leaves are dry when they have a crisp consistency, like a potato chip. By removing any branches and twigs from the dried henna leaves, you assure that your henna will render the purest and most intense color. In order to turn your dried leaves into henna, you’ll first need to make a powder out of them by pulsing them either in a blender or a mixer. Blend and pulse your leaves until they are a fine powder. This will ensure that your henna isn't fibrous and help your final henna paste mixture be smooth. You don't want to expose your henna powder to any liquid until you’re ready to use it. Likewise, you want to keep it as fresh as possible by keeping it in an airtight container in a cool and darker place. In order to use the powder you made, you'll first have to turn it into a paste by following the method for making henna from a powder. After about a day, your henna mixture has released its dye and is ready to use either on your hair or body. If you want to use the henna paste for mehndi, or henna body painting, Rupal Pinto's website http://www.rupalpinto.com/mehndi/four.html#powder is an excellent source. If you want to use the henna paste to color your hair, the blog Tabouli Bowl https://thetaboulibowl.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/how-to-make-and-use-henna-hair-dye/ is an excellent source. | Gather or purchase fresh or dry leaves from the henna plant. Dry fresh leaves in the sun. Separate branches and twigs from the dried henna leaves. Turn leaves into a fine powder with a blender or mixer. Store in a dry, airtight container in a cool place until ready for use. Make your henna powder into a henna paste for use by following the above steps. Use your henna mixture! |
Your compost hole should be about 1 ft (30.5 cm) deep. The area of the hole will be determined by the amount of organic matter you want to add. At most, the compost material should reach a depth of 4 in (10 cm) in the pit. When estimating the hole's size, keep in mind that the compost material will be finely chopped or torn to pieces before being thrown in the hole. Your pit can be as wide as you like. Garden rows, for example, can be enriched with a compost trench dug at standard pit depth. If you have a lot of compost material, you can dig a deeper pit, but avoid going deeper than about 3.2 ft (1 m). Important decomposing organisms cannot live beneath this depth. Try making your pit longer or wider if you need room for more material. Underground composting happens at a much slower rate than aboveground setups. Exposing as much surface area of the compost materials as possible is the key to speeding the process. Kitchen scraps can be ripped apart by hand, chopped with a knife, or even pulverized in a blender or food processor. Yard scraps can be broken down using a lawn mower. Aim for pieces no bigger than 2 to 3 in (5 to 8 cm) long, wide, and thick. It's time to start composting! Dump your food scraps and yard waste into the hole, but remember – you don't want the materials you'll be composting any taller than about 4 in (10 cm). Use a shovel to mix the materials together so that they decompose as evenly as possible. It's especially important to make sure your carbon-rich materials (such as paper and dried leaves) are mixed thoroughly with your nitrogen-rich materials (like vegetable scraps and fresh grass clippings). Well-mixed compost materials are important from the outset, as you generally do not turn the materials like you would with other kinds of compost setups. | Dig the hole for your compost pit. Chop your compost materials finely. Add the organic materials to the compost pit. |
An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, and it's like a Social Security number the IRS uses to keep track of businesses. Even if you don't have any actual employees, you’ll still need to apply for an EIN, but it's fast, free, and easy. All you’ll need to know is some basic information about your nonprofit, including a contact person, the address, the type of business entity, and what your foundation does. Fill out the online application at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online. Form 1023 is the IRS application for 501(c)3 tax exempt status. As you might expect, the IRS wants to vet any non-taxpaying organization very carefully. As a result, Form 1023 is really an application packet, and at nearly 70 pages, a long one at that. The application fee is anywhere from $400-$850. When the stringency of the application process is coupled with potential impact of a rejected application, Form 1023 is not considered a do-it-yourself type of application. It is strongly recommended you use the services of an attorney, accountant, or otherwise experienced professional to complete Form 1023. Anticipate that cost being anywhere from $2500-$5000. Even the IRS’ very conservative estimate cautions that Form 1023 will take a layman 100 hours or more. If you do choose to complete Form 1023 yourself, be prepared to provide detailed information on your nonprofit's purpose, financial picture, corporate structure, activities, and compensation to employees and members of the board or trustees, as well as copies of corroborating documents. You can examine Form 1023 at https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-form-1023. Form 990-PF (PF stands for private foundation) is like an income tax return for foundations. Even if your organization is applying for (or has received) tax exempt status, you’ll still have to complete Form 990-PF. In essence, Form 990-PF is a detailed financial report of your foundation's activities. You will need to know anything relevant to your balance sheet and current accounts, including revenues, operating expenses, and in particular, charitable distributions and income or losses from investments. At “only” thirteen pages, Form 990-PF is more manageable than Form 1023, and it's more feasible for a novice to complete it. Nonetheless, it's the type of tax form for which most people would enlist the services of an accountant. You can find a copy of Form 990-PF at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-access/f990pf_accessible.pdf. Form 5227 is a tax form applicable to trusts specifically. Both charitable trusts and non-charitable trusts must file Form 5227 (in addition to Form 990-PF for charitable trusts). It asks for much the same type of information Form 990-PF does—identifying information, gross income, investments, etc.—so it shouldn't require much extra time to complete if you choose to tackle it yourself. | Apply for an EIN. Fill out Form 1023. Fill out Form 990-PF. Fill out Form 5227 (if you are organized as a trust). |
Scammers can create fake accounts and friend people. Once they’ve friended you, they can spam your timeline, tag you in posts, send you malicious messages, and even target your friends. If your birthday and location are viewable by your Facebook friends, and you regularly update your whereabouts, scammers might be able to use your details and updates to crack your passwords or even break into your home when they know you’re away on vacation. Open your Privacy Settings by clicking on the “Privacy” tab in your “Settings” window. To the right of the tab you will see several options for adjusting your privacy, including “Who can see my stuff?” (set it to “Friends”); “Who can contact me?”; and “Who can look me up?” If you are unsure of what your profile looks like to someone who is not your friend, click on the lock icon in the upper right corner of your Facebook page (it's to the left of the down-pointing triangle). This will open a “Privacy Checkup” drop-down menu. Click on “Who can see my stuff” and then “View as” to see your profile as others see it. Each time you post a status update or photo, you can select your audience. You should see a button next to the “Post” button that says either “Friends,” “Public,” or “Custom.” If it says “Public,” this means that everyone will be able to see what you are about to post, regardless of whether you are friends. Ensure that it says “Friends” if it's something you’d prefer to keep more private. Your friends aren't immune to spam. If a friend posts a suspicious link or “shocking video” or sends something strange in a message, don't trust that they’re doing it on purpose. If you make purchases on Facebook, be sure to review your purchase history regularly. That way, if someone does manage to get into your account and spend money, you can seek help from Facebook's Payments Support Center. To review your payment history, go to “Settings” and then click on the “Payments” tab. . How you report something will depend upon what you’re reporting. Note that you’ll need to be logged into your Facebook account. To report a profile, go to the profile you want to report. In the bottom right of the cover photo, click on the ellipses (…) and select “Report.” To report a post, click the down-pointing triangle in the top right of the post you want to report and select “I don't want to see this,” then “Why don't you want to see this?” to be brought to more specific options. To report a message, open the message you'd like to report, click on the gear symbol in the top right of the message, and then click “Report Spam or Abuse.” that seem suspicious. If someone is harassing you, sending you multiple repeated friend requests, had a falling out with you, or if someone claims that they are a hacker, then it's best to just block them. People won't be notified when they are blocked by you unless they try to view your account. Blocking people makes sure that they are removed from your friends list, trusted contacts, and prevents them from harassing you. If somebody creates multiple fake accounts to try to stalk or harass you, then report them. when not using your own computer/device. This is particularly important if you’re using a computer at a library or Internet café, where many people who you do not know will use the computer throughout the day. If you forget to log out, you can log out remotely by logging into Facebook, opening your security settings, and clicking on “See Where You’re Logged In.” If you’re still logged into a computer/device that isn't yours, click on “End Activity,” and this will log you out. | Do not accept friend requests from people you don’t know. Limit who can see your posts. Be careful about what information you make public. Click carefully. Review your account purchases regularly. Report spam and suspicious content Block people Log out of Facebook |
Any time you want to start taking a dietary supplement, it's essential to speak to your doctor first. You want them to be informed of what you're taking and make sure he thinks it's safe for you. Talk to your doctor about the safety of adding a cranberry supplement to your weekly routine. It's best to bring the supplement with you so your doctor can see the dosage, form and other ingredients in the supplement. Talk to your doctor about why you want to take this supplement. For example, is it for UTI prevention? Your doctor may also give you other tips to prevent UTIs as well. Make sure to inform you doctor of any other medications or health conditions you have. Cranberry juice and supplements can interact with certain medications. There have been many, many studies done on cranberry juice supplements on a wide variety of health conditions. The dosage and type of supplement you take may vary based on the benefit you need. Cranberry supplements and juice are most commonly used to prevent or treat UTIs. There is good evidence to support the prevention of UTIs with cranberry supplements. However, there is little evidence supporting the treatment of UTIs with supplements. One popular use for cranberry supplements is to lower lipid or cholesterol levels. There is very minimal evidence supporting this. You may also consider using cranberry supplements to prevent stomach ulcer formation from the H. Pylori bacteria. There is moderate evidence to support this. There is very little evidence to support the use of cranberry supplements for the following: diabetes management, oral health management, prevention of metabolic syndrome and prostate health. Each type of supplement will come with specific dosing instructions. It's important to read the label thoroughly and figure out how much to take of your cranberry supplement. On the supplement fact panel (found on the bottle or box) you'll find the serving size information. If it's a capsule or tablet, it may say something like "1 tablet per serving" or "2 capsules per serving." Make sure you take the amount recommended to help you either prevent a UTI, reduce the likelihood of having an H. Pylori infection or lower your cholesterol levels. Do not take more than the recommended serving daily. A higher dose won't necessarily provide any additional benefits. It may also cause more side effects or interfere with other medications you're taking. All supplements have the potential to cause unwanted side effects. You could experience mild headaches or nausea. However, they may also interfere with other medications to cause side effects. Monitor for any changes while you take cranberry supplements. Most health professionals find cranberry supplements to be safe for most healthy adults. In addition, many studies have shown little to few side effects associated with supplements. High doses of either cranberry supplements or cranberry juice have been associated with an increased risk of developing kidney stones due to the oxalate content. Large quantities of cranberry juice, especially 100% cranberry juice, have been occasionally associated with stomach upset and diarrhea. If you notice any of these symptoms, stop your cranberry supplements and talk to your doctor. Although cranberry supplements may help prevent a UTI from forming, it should not be used to treat a current UTI. Do not take it if you feel you have a current infection. Cranberry supplements have been thought to acidify the urine which was thought to prevent UTIs from forming; however, recent research shows that its the components of cranberry juice that help prevent the bacteria from sticking to cell surfaces and causing an infection. There is no research or evidence supporting that cranberry supplements help treat a current UTI. It should not be taken if you already have been diagnosed with an infection. If you think you have a UTI, talk to your doctor immediately and set up an appointment to do a urine test. If you test positive for a UTI, the only treatment is antibiotics. | Talk to your doctor. Decide what benefit you need from supplementation with cranberry. Follow recommended dosing instructions. Monitor for side effects. Do not take a cranberry supplement if you currently have a UTI or other infection. |
If you are from the United States and traveling in the United Kingdom, bring along an unlocked phone that allows SIM cards to be inputted from other providers. A SIM card is a small information chip that you can purchase from a mobile provider while abroad. Ensure that the cell phone you want to bring to the UK is a GSM phone (global cellular technology used by most of the world) and it's unlocked, meaning that it doesn't have a restriction on being used with other providers. AT&T and T-Mobile carry GSM phones which are typically unlocked. Look for a UK mobile provider that carries a SIM card that will fit in your phone. Most mobile phones have a standard SIM card size, but iPhones and other newer smartphones use special micro or nano SIM card sizes. You can set up an international calling plan through your current U.S. phone carrier, but note that these plans are typically very expensive. Whether you choose an international call plan or the SIM card route, make sure to call your U.S. provider to change or suspend your service and ask any questions you may have before traveling to the UK. Choose to buy a mobile phone in the UK if you can't or don't want to bring your own from the U.S., as it is frequently simpler and cheaper. Buy an inexpensive phone for a short stay in the UK, and purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card plan to make international calls. Check the pricing on the plan to make sure you know what the rates are for international calls. Check the data usage rates on a smartphone if you plan to use it for internet calling apps. Most pay-as-you-go SIM card plans for mobile phones in the UK come with a small amount of prepaid minutes for calls, and then you can “top up” with more minutes over the phone or at a kiosk for the network provider. The major mobile phone networks in the UK are Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, O2, and Orange. Shops like Car Phone Warehouse and Phones4U sell inexpensive phones from several different networks. Call the U.S. from a UK landline phone if you wish. Check with the landline service provider to find out the rates for international calls, or purchase a calling card to lower the rates for calls to the U.S. Purchase an international calling card from grocery stores, post offices, or phone shops in the UK to reduce the cost of frequent international calls. Generic international calling cards can usually be used with either landlines or mobile phones. To use an international calling card, you typically will dial an access number found on the back of the card, then a unique PIN number, and finally the phone number you wish to dial. | Bring a cell phone from the U.S. Buy a mobile phone in the UK. Call from a landline. |
Chemistry and biology are particularly important to understand as a lab scientist. If possible, invest time early in your career to cultivating a strong foundation in these subjects. Math is also an important subject to understand. If you truly understand and enjoy these subjects, this might be a good career for you. If you’re already out of high school, look for opportunities to improve your knowledge of these subjects online or at the library. Clinical laboratory scientists usually have a bachelor's degree with a major in medical technology or in one of the life sciences; clinical laboratory technicians generally need either an associate degree or a certificate. Lab scientists have a more extensive knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology techniques. Also, they are more likely to obtain management positions, as well as earn higher salaries, when compared with technicians. Lab technicians prepare samples, perform basic lab tests, and maintain instruments. Gather information on universities that have programs specific to training clinical lab scientists. Take into account the cost to attend, the job placement statistics of graduated students, and research availability. Attending a university is a very expensive endeavor. Public schools in the state you reside may be cheaper than private schools, but public schools outside of your resident state may cost just as much as the private school. Schools should be able to provide you with data and job placement following graduation. Look into these statistics while trying to decide which school to attend. When choosing your school, weigh the costs of tuition against the benefits you'll receive from that school. For example, a higher tuition school may offer more scholarships or a better job-placement program. Additionally, they may provide more research funding for students. To be more competitive following graduation, try to find an internship or research opportunity during school. Not all universities have these available, so keep this in mind when deciding where to apply. Apply to multiple undergraduate universities to increase the probability that you will be accepted. Such organizations include the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Degrees from schools with these accreditations are nationally recognized and will make you more competitive as a job candidate. Being a CLS requires that you learn the proper subjects before entering the workforce: biology, immunology, hematology, chemistry (organic, physical, and analytical), biochemistry, and physics (light and electricity). These courses represent the core type of work you will be doing on a daily basis. If you find these classes don't interest you, consider a different career path or speak to a counselor about other options. | Gain familiarity with the sciences as early as high school. Know what type of post-high school education is required. Consider various schools. Obtain your degree from a school accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Take the proper chemistry, biology, and physics coursework. |
Reading comprehension is a challenging task, especially when executed across longer or across multiple evidence documents, where the answer is likely to reoccur.Existing neural architectures typically do not scale to the entire evidence, and hence, resort to selecting a single passage in the document, and carefully searching for the answer within that passage.However, in some cases, this strategy can be suboptimal, since by focusing on a specific passage, it becomes difficult to leverage multiple mentions of the same answer throughout the document.In this work, we take a different approach by constructing lightweight models that are combined in a cascade to find the answer.Each submodel consists only of feed-forward networks equipped with an attention mechanism, making it trivially parallelizable.We show that our approach can scale to approximately an order of magnitude larger evidence documents and can aggregate information from multiple mentions of each answer candidate across the document.Empirically, our approach achieves state-of-the-art performance on both the Wikipedia and web domains of the TriviaQA dataset, outperforming more complex, recurrent architectures. | We propose neural cascades, a simple and trivially parallelizable approach to reading comprehension, consisting only of feed-forward nets and attention that achieves state-of-the-art performance on the TriviaQA dataset. |
Tap the grey app with gears on it. This app is typically found on the Home Screen. It's near the top of the menu. The apps are listed in alphabetical order, so you'll find Snapchat in the "S" section. It's at the top of the screen. Tapping it will cause it to turn green which signifies that Snapchat notifications are enabled. If the other notifications in this menu have white switches next to them, tap the switches next to any notifications that you want to enable: Sounds - Your iPhone will make a sound specific to Snapchat when you receive a snap or other notification from Snapchat. Badge App Icon - A number on a red background will appear on the Snapchat app icon when you have unopened snaps. The number correlates with the number of unopened snaps. Show on Lock Screen - Snapchat notifications will appear on your iPhone's Lock screen. Show in History - Unopened Snapchat notifications will appear in the "History" menu that you can access by swiping down from the top of the screen. Show as Banners - Snapchat notifications will appear at the top of your iPhone's screen when the phone is unlocked. Below the "Show as Banners" switch, tap either Temporary or Persistent. This option won't display if you have "Show as Banners" turned off. "Temporary" alerts appear briefly at the top of your iPhone's screen before disappearing, while "Persistent" alerts don't disappear until you swipe them away. This will determine whether or not you can preview the content of the Snapchat notification. Scroll down and tap Show Previews, then select one of the following options: Always (Default) - You will always see previews for snaps (e.g., "Jake is typing..."). When Unlocked - You will see previews for snaps when your iPhone is unlocked. Never - You will never see previews for snaps. Your iPhone will now display your selected notifications for Snapchat. | Open your iPhone's Settings . Tap Notifications. Scroll down and tap Snapchat. Tap the white "Allow Notifications" switch . Enable other notifications. Select an alert style. Set a preview option. Exit the Settings app. |
Certain medications and conditions can make it hard to gain weight. If this is the case, make sure you’re treating your medical condition. Talk to your doctor to find the right options for you. If you have lost a significant amount of weight without explanation, see your doctor to make sure that you do not have an underlying condition, such as a thyroid or digestive disorder. A registered dietitian can help you design meal plans to help you reach your weight goals in a healthy manner. They can also provide advice about exercising or stimulating your appetite. Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian. Smoking suppresses your appetite and can affect your sense of taste and smell. Talk to your doctor to discuss strategies for quitting smoking. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a path or pill to help you quit. If you cannot quit smoking, try to avoid smoking for an hour or 2 before you eat a meal. While not the fastest option, strength training is a good idea if you want to keep weight on long-term. Exercise is a good way to whet your appetite. Strength training, in particular, is especially good because it allows you to gain weight by building your muscles. Weight training is a great place to start. You can also do body weight exercises like yoga or Pilates. Avoid too much cardio or aerobic exercise, as they may prevent you from gaining weight. Eating extra protein is especially important if you plan to build muscle mass through exercise. Good strength training exercises include squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, bench presses, barbell rows, dips, chin-ups, crunches, bicep curls, leg presses, and leg curls. | Treat any underlying medical conditions. Talk to a registered dietitian. Quit smoking. Start strength training to build muscle. |
Asiatic lilies are generally hardy plants, but need a cool period for overwintering. For this reason, they’re not the best choice for outdoor gardens in regions that don't experience cooler winter temperatures. Your local home improvement store or nursery will likely carry plants appropriate for your area. Check with staff for help choosing plants that will thrive in your climate. You can also look for a local public garden or arboretum. Their plants will most likely be labeled, which will help you choose varieties for your own garden. Your planting area should have enough drainage that water doesn't pool after heavy rain. It should receive at least six hours of full sunlight, preferably in the early morning or late afternoon. Lilies can tolerate less than six hours of sun, but less light exposure will result in spindly plants that produce fewer blooms and lean toward the sun. Planting in the fall will keep plants in a normal blooming cycle. Plant bulbs as soon as you bring them home. Asiatic lily bulbs will dry out quickly, since they lack a paper-like covering called a tunic. You can plant bulbs in the early spring, and they’ll likely flower later in the year then readjust to their normal bloom cycle the following year. Remove rocks and other debris from the soil, and loosen it with a garden tiller if it's tightly compacted. Use the tiller to incorporate a layer of organic matter, such as peat moss, at least six inches (15 cm) deep into the soil. This will help ensure your soil can provide enough drainage for your lilies. Plant a group of three to five similarly-sized bulbs about six inches (15 cm) deep, measuring from the top of the bulbs. Space the bulbs about eight inches (20 cm) apart. Be sure to plant bulbs with their tops facing up. You can tell a bulb's top from its bottom by looking for the pointed tip at the top and the hair-like roots at the bottom. Repeat planting groups of bulbs until you’ve planted all of your bulbs. Space each group about three feet (about a meter) apart. If you’re planting in the fall, cover your planting area loosely with four to six inches (10 to 15 cm) of mulch before the first frost. A layer of winter mulch will help delay the soil from freezing, giving the bulbs a little extra time to establish their roots. It will also help minimize temperature fluctuations, which will make the shoots stronger come springtime. | Choose plants hardy for your zone. Choose a well-drained planting area that gets six hours of sunlight. Plant bulbs in the fall and avoid storing them. Add well-draining organic matter to the soil. Plant lilies in well-spaced groups of three to five bulbs. Cover with mulch to insulate the bulbs. |
Threaded handlebars have long stems that fit into the bike's frame, whereas threadless handlebars will have bolts which attach the handlebars to the top of the handlebar stem. Look for screws on the backside of the handlebars, or plastic rings on the top and bottom of your handlebar stem. If you don't have these, then you have threaded handlebars. Use a tape measure to determine the length from the top of the handlebars to the area where it goes into your bike's frame. Write this measurement down on a piece of paper. This will help you revert back to your old handlebar height if you don't like how your handlebars feel after you raise them. Hold onto your handlebars with one hand and use the other hand to turn the top bolt counterclockwise with an Allen wrench or hex key. Turn the bolt 4-5 times, or until the handlebars are loose enough to move up and down freely. A 6mm Allen wrench is a common size for the top bolt. If you’re having trouble lifting the handlebars, rotate them left and right while lifting to loosen them. Stand in front of the bike to make sure that the bars are straight. Line up the front wheel with your handlebars once they are at the height that you want. There are usually markings on your handlebar stem that designate how high the handlebars should go. Don't raise them higher than these lines or your bike will be unsafe to ride. Once you’ve raised the handlebars to the height that you want, keep the handlebars straight and tighten the bolt on the top of them. If you did everything correctly, your handlebars should be raised higher up. If you don't like the new height of your handlebars, loosen your handlebars again and readjust them until they are at a height that feels comfortable. | Look for spacers and screws to see if your handlebars are threaded. Measure from the top of the stem to the bike frame. Loosen the bolt on the top of the handlebars with an Allen wrench. Lift your handlebars and straighten them out. Tighten the top bolt on your handlebars. |
Clutches can go into satchels, which might fit into totes. Keep the largest bag on a shelf. This will help you maximize the space that you have. Use S-hooks or command hooks. Place the hooks on the side of other large pieces of furniture, such as dressers, bookshelves, and side tables. Command hooks are attached to furniture using an adhesive strip. These usually will not damage furniture. S-hooks are stronger than command hooks, but you will need to drill a hole in the furniture to install them. You can buy purse organizers from home goods stores or online. These will attach to a door or to a tension rod. Hang 1 purse from each hook on the organizer. Put smaller purses on top and larger purses near the bottom. The box will be just the right size to store the purse without bending or pressing down on the purse. The boxes can also be stacked while bags should never be stacked. You may want to make it a habit to keep any boxes that your purses come in. | Stick small purses inside of larger purses. Install hooks on the sides of dressers and shelves. Hang a bag organizer on the back of the door or on a closet rod. Place the handbag into its original box if you have it. |
Try not to let the book sit out in direct sunlight or areas of strong heat for prolonged periods of time. Sunlight can cause the colors of the cover and the page gilding to fade. Heat can cause leather and faux leather to dry out and become stiff. Keep the Bible as dry as possible, especially if the cover is made from authentic leather. Store it in an area of low humidity. Excessive moisture can cause leather and faux leather covers to dry out. Humidity or dampness can also cause mold to develop. Contact with water will cause the pages to ripple and warp. If you plan to stand your Bible on a bookshelf, make sure that both sides are supported by other books or bookends. If you store the book so that it lies flat on its back cover, no extra support should be needed. If you plan to highlight sections of the Bible or make notes during your studies, use a pencil, ballpoint pen, or specially designed Bible marking highlighter or pen. Do not use pens, markers, or highlighters with felt tips, gel inks, or roller points. The ink produced by these writing instruments will usually bleed through the pages, causing them to stick together and making your notes difficult to read. The best way to keep the cover in good shape is to handle it on a regular basis. The natural oils produced by your hand should keep the leather or faux leather in good condition. Oil allows leather and faux leather to remain supple and easy to handle. Your skin produces natural oils, though, and they alone should be enough to keep the cover in good shape if you handle it on a fairly consistent basis. If you do not handle this particular Bible for several months or years, though, you may need to apply supplementary oil. You can keep authentic leather covers in even better condition by applying minx oil or neatsfoot oil once every year or two. This is especially beneficial if you don't handle your Bible regularly. Apply a small amount of your chosen oil using a clean rag. Buff the oil over the entire cover using small, gentle, circular movements. Wipe away excess oil with a clean rag and let the book dry overnight. If you accidentally get the cover dirty, you can clean the dirt or spill away with a lukewarm water and mild liquid detergent. Dip a clean, soft rag in lukewarm water. Ring out the excess water, then apply a dab of mild detergent to the wet rag. Rub the detergent into the rag until a mild lather forms. Wipe the dirt or spill away with this soapy rag. Wipe away any soap residue with a separate damp rag free of soap. Thoroughly dry the cover with a clean, soft, dry towel. Do not allow the cover to air dry. | Keep the Bible out of direct sunlight. Avoid moisture. Support upright Bibles. Mark carefully. Use the Bible regularly. Apply additional oil, if necessary. Quickly clean away dirt and spills. |
Gossiping is inappropriate (and often unsubstantiated) talk about others’ personal affairs. It's the opposite of minding your own business. If you know people are gossiping or prone to gossip, the easiest solution is to keep your distance. If you find yourself involved in a conversation that involves gossip, you can powerfully communicate your objection by simply walking away. Give yourself an out, such as, “Sorry to interrupt; I’ve got work to do,” and excuse yourself from the situation. If a conversation veers towards gossip, steer it in a different direction. This will demonstrate that you’re not willing to participate in gossip without having to admonish the guilty parties. The best way to do this is to refocus the conversation on a big-picture issue rather than on a private one. For instance, if you’re at work, switch to discussing the business rather than a fellow employee's personal business. Don't let yourself be drawn in by gossip or reciprocate by adding new fodder to the conversation. It's better to stay silent. If you do find yourself in a gossipy conversation, don't repeat its contents elsewhere. Make sure the buck stops with you. If you find yourself making or about to make a gossipy remark, gently stop yourself. If you slip up in a conversation, acknowledge that your remarks were inappropriate, and change the subject. Doing so will enhance your awareness of how you participate in gossip, and make it easier to avoid in the future. It also gives you a chance to set an example by taking responsibility for perpetuating rumors and negative behaviors. Gossip is a negative form of speculation about others. Counter it by focusing your conversations on the good things you know about a person. For instance, if someone is spreading rumors about the sex life of your co-worker Anthony, refocus the conversation on his recent standout report or volunteer work at the local food bank. You want to show that you won't participate in damaging gossip, but you also don't want to seem self-righteous about it (which is a form of interfering in itself). The solutions is to be a leader through your actions and behavior, not through lecturing or being dogmatic. If you’re having trouble staying away from gossip, start small. Challenge yourself to not participate for a full day. If you succeed, extend the length of your next challenge until it becomes a habit rather than a challenge. | Keep your distance or walk away. Change the subject. Stop the cycle of rumors. Catch yourself in the act. Make a conscious effort to share positive news. Set the example. |
Turn the oven on to 375 degrees F (190 C). Get out a large baking dish and spray it thoroughly with cooking spray. Set the pan aside while you prepare the potatoes. Heat 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a large pot or saucepan. Melt the butter over medium heat and add 1 medium thinly-sliced onion. Stir the onion and cook it for about 5 minutes. The onion should soften and turn a little golden. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the onion and stir the mixture so the onion is coated. Slowly stir in 2 cups (473 ml) of skim milk. The flour and onion will create a sauce for the scalloped potatoes. Thinly slice 2 pounds (907 g) of Yukon gold potatoes and add them to the sauce in the pan. Keep cooking the potatoes in the sauce and stir it occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil. You'll need to stir the mixture, so the milk doesn't scorch on the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat and add 3/4 cup (75 g) of the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese. You'll also need to stir in 1 teaspoon of table salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust the flavorings according to your taste. Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and use a spoon to even out the potatoes. Put the dish in the preheated oven and bake the casserole for 1 hour. Avoid covering the potatoes at this point. This will let the potatoes become golden and thicken the sauce. Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Return the pan to the oven and bake the scalloped potatoes for 20 more minutes. The potatoes should be completely tender once they've finished cooking. | Preheat the oven and prepare a dish. Saute the onion. Stir in the flour and milk. Add the potatoes and heat the mixture. Stir in the cheese and seasoning. Bake the low-fat scalloped potatoes for 1 hour. Cover the potatoes and bake them for 20 more minutes. |
Some foods that are rich in sulfur may make you pass gas more often — not to mention that they may make those farts smell even worse! Foods filled with carbohydrates are also more likely to make you pass gas, but every person has his own "trigger foods". Though you shouldn't avoid these foods entirely, you can cut back on them if you know you'll be going to a place where you may not want to fart. Foods that are known to cause gas include: Vegetables such as beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions, and mushrooms Fruits such as apples, peaches, and pears Bran and whole wheat products Milk products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream Eggs Carbonated drinks, such as sodas Another reason why you may have gas is because you down your food or drinks too quickly and don't give your body time to properly digest your food. The next time you eat, make a conscious effort to slow down and to carefully chew your food until each bite is thoroughly broken down. Stop eating on the run, if that's what you do, and make an effort to slow down and eat a few minutes earlier if you need to. If you like soda, make sure you sip it slowly instead of downing it in three gulps, or you're guaranteed to make the gas situation worse. The repeated motion that accompanies chewing gum or sucking on hard candy can actually make you fart more. This can especially be the case if you're doing this on an empty stomach. If you want to minimize your embarrassment, then cut back on the chewing gum and hard candy. Chewing rapidly causes you to swallow extra air, and leads down to the breakdown of food in your gut, which can cause farting. Though this isn't necessary and should only be used if you really have a problem with this, you can consider taking some over-the-counter medication to relieve your symptoms of flatulence. You can take something like Beano, Gas-X, Mylanta Gas, or even Lactase tablets. The medications tend to break down sugar in your body, making your food easier to digest. However, talking to your doctor before you make this a regular habit can help you have a better sense of what you really need. Sometimes people can fart more just because they aren't getting regular exercise or that they're sitting for prolonged periods of time — these two things tend to go hand in hand. If you make a goal of exercising for at least 30 minutes a day and moving around as much as you can throughout the day, then your body will be in better shape overall and you'll be less likely to pass gas. Exercise also helps you get rid of the extra air in your system. Everybody farts. This bodily function is perfectly natural and healthy. The average person farts between 14 and 21 times a day — even if he/she doesn't realize it. Don't think that there's something wrong with you just because you pass gas occasionally. | Eat less of the foods that cause gas. Avoid eating or drinking too fast. Avoid chewing gum or sucking on hard candy. Consider over-the-counter medications. Get enough exercise. Remember that passing gas is a normal part of life. |
The whole grunge persona is built on a sense of ambivalence towards society, consumerism, and conformity. The clothes are worn, large, and comfortable because you don't care about many things anymore. Don't rush around and stress about anything. A grunge girl is content to just sit around and listen to some good music. She is not typically high strung or obsessive. She lets things happen as they happen without much though or care. Now that you have the look, you need to adopt the attitude. Although grunge girls don't care, they get an attitude with people when they try to make them conform or join things. Don't listen when people tell you to do something. Just tell them you want to sit and listen to your music all day long. Do what you have to do in life, but get an attitude with others when they interact with you. The way Courtney Love, Liv Tyler, and Drew Barrymore acted in the 90s provide perfect examples for the grunge attitude. Their lack of respect for authority and snarky attitude led them to constant trouble and even some arrests. This doesn't apply to your grunge friends. They understand your carelessness and apathy for the world, which means you don't have to get an attitude with them to get your point across. Grunge would not be a way of life if it wasn't for grunge music. While Nirvana popularized grunge music, there are many other grunge bands that you should become familiar with. Research who were the seminal bands of the era and familiarize yourself with their music. Go to your local CD store and look through their rock collection. While there were many grunge bands in the 90s, some of the most influential were bands such as Hole, Green Magnet School, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Garbage, Rage Against the Machine, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, 7 Year Bitch, Fastbacks, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, Cat Butt, Veruca Salt, Skin Yard, Mother Love Bone, Tad, The Gits, Bush, Seven Mary 3, L7, Screaming Trees, Green River, The Melvins, Mudhoney, and Stone Temple Pilots. Newer bands are still in the style of grunge. Look into Modest Mouse, Afghan Whigs, and Dinosaur Jr. | Stop caring. Have attitude. Know the music. |
Diabetics have higher levels of sugar and glucose in their blood and vaginal secretions. This is an ideal environment for abundant growth of yeast cells, which normally cause fungal infections. As a result, your child may suffer from recurrent fungal skin infections. Notice if your child seems to be itchy in the genital area. For girls, you may notice that they have repeated vaginal yeast infections, characterized by genital itching and discomfort, with mild white to yellowish foul-smelling discharge. Another type of fungal infection that can be a result of the immune-compromising feature of juvenile diabetes is athlete's foot, which causes white discharge and peeling of the skin in the webs of the toes and soles of the feet. Boys, especially if they are uncircumcised, may also develop a fungal/yeast infection around the tip of the penis. The reflex that enables the body to fight against infections under normal circumstances is hampered by diabetes, as it causes immunological dysfunction. Increased glucose in the blood additionally causes unwelcome bacterial growth, often resulting in frequent bacterial skin infections such as boils or abscesses, carbuncles, and ulcerations. Another aspect of recurrent skin infections is the slow healing of wounds. Even small cuts, scratches or wounds from minor trauma take an abnormally long time to heal. Be on the lookout for anything that doesn't fix itself up as usual. Vitiligo is an auto-immune disorder, leading to reduced levels of the skin pigment melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives human hair, skin, and eyes their color. With the occurrence of type 1 diabetes, the body develops auto-antibodies that destroy melanin. This results in white patches on the skin. Although it occurs much later in the course of type 1 diabetes and is not very common, it is better to rule out diabetes if your child develops such white patches. These symptoms can accompany diabetes as it progresses. If you notice your child vomiting or overly deep breathing, this is a dangerous sign and you should take your child to the hospital immediately for treatment. These symptoms may be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which can result in a potentially fatal coma. These symptoms come on fast, sometimes within 24 hours. If left untreated, DKA can be fatal. | Watch for recurrent fungal infections. Keep track of any repeated skin infections. Watch out for vitiligo. Look out for vomiting or heavy breathing. |
Your large, bulky textbooks and binders should be stored on the bottom floor of your locker. The floor of the locker can support the weight of the heavier items and they’re easier to remove if you don't have to reach too far up for them. Put your notebooks and lighter books on the top of the shelf. Keep the books with the spines facing out so you can easily identify them. When you’re rushing in between classes, you don't want to have to search around for the right books for the next class. Organize your books and supplies from left to right according to the order of your classes so you can easily swap out materials in between classes. Don't group the books, binders, and notebooks of one class together because you could easily lose one of the smaller items in the mix, and you may not even realize it until you go to pull it out in class. Keep the heavier books and binders on the bottom with the other heavier books and binders, and keep notebooks, lighter books, and supplies on the top of your shelf. Keep your supplies in one section as well. If you know you’ll need a highlighter, for example, you don't want to have to dig through your locker to find one. Any important paperwork, homework, forms, or school announcements that you need to keep at school should be collected in a folder in your locker on the shelf above the heavy books. Don't cram in papers thinking you’ll dig them out if you need them! Make it a habit to regularly clean out your locker. Regular cleaning will make it look and feel nice and will help you keep everything organized. Before you go home to enjoy the weekend, spend a few moments cleaning out any trash and reorganizing your books and materials. When Monday comes, you’ll be glad you did! | Stack heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top of your shelf. Arrange your books and supplies according to your schedule. Keep similar items grouped together to prevent clutter. Store loose papers in a folder that stays in your locker on the shelf. Clean out the trash from your locker every Friday. |
One of the first things your doctor will do if he suspects that you may have meningitis is take a blood test. Your blood will be examined for an elevated white blood cell count (a common sign of an infection), and your blood will also be cultured in a specialized dish to see what microorganisms (such as bacteria) grow. If microorganisms such as bacteria are found in your blood (in what is called the "blood culture"), your doctor can confirm the presence of an infection and can know which bug is responsible for it. Your doctor can also test the bug that has grown in the dish for its "antibiotic susceptibility." What this means is that he can see which antibiotics are or are not effective at killing the specific microorganism that has infected your body. If your doctor suspects that you may have meningitis, you will also be sent for a CT scan of your head. You will most likely receive this through the Emergency Room, to ensure that you get it quickly. The purpose of the CT scan is to evaluate for any unusual swelling in your head area, and to check that it is safe for your doctors to proceed with what is called a "lumbar puncture" (the one test that can confirm for sure whether or not you have meningitis). If there is excessive swelling or inflammation, it may be too dangerous to perform a lumbar puncture (a spinal cord tap) due to the risk of what is called "brain herniation." This is when brain tissue gets compressed, which can lead to death. A lumbar puncture is the one sure way to determine whether or not you have meningitis. After a CT scan has been performed to ensure that it is safe, your doctor will insert a needle into your spinal canal to get a sample of "CSF" (cerebrospinal fluid). Your CSF will then be tested for the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms, among other things. If you have meningitis, your lumbar puncture will most likely show the results of low glucose (sugar), elevated white blood cells (immune cells), and increased protein. Your doctor can also culture your CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) to see if any bacteria or microorganisms grow. If so, your doctor can perform "susceptibility testing" to determine which antibiotics (or other antimicrobial agents) the bugs that are present are susceptible to (i.e., to determine the most effective choice of treatment for you moving forward). | Go for a blood test. Obtain a CT scan of your head. Receive a lumbar puncture. |
Go to https://www.youtube.com/, click the Guide button (three horizontal lines) in the upper left corner of the screen, and select My Channel. This will direct you to your personal channel. If you have multiple channels, be sure you are using the correct one. If you need to switch accounts, click your profile picture in the circle from the top right of the page and select the right channel. From the options beneath your channel name, click the option called Playlists. This will open up your page containing any and all playlists you have created. If you have never created a playlist, you will only see two playlists: Liked videos and Favorites. From the list of playlists on your playlists page, click the Favorites playlist. Of course, if you have never added a video to your playlist, this list will be blank. Be sure you click the actual word, Favorites. Do not click the box above the word. From the Favorites playlist, click the Add Videos button from the right side of the webpage. This will open up a pop-up dialog box. Search by video: From the three tabs on the top of the pop-up dialog box, click on the Video Search option. Then, enter in the title or subject of the video you are searching for. You do not need to necessarily know the exact name of the video to find it. You can select and add multiple or individual videos per search term by simply clicking on any of the listed videos. A blue box will highlight the video after you click it. Add via URL: If you have the exact URL of the video, you can enter it in via the URL option from the three options on the top of the pop-up dialog box. Simply paste the URL into the input box. In order to get the URL of the video, copy the contents of the address bar from the webpage displaying your desired video. If you are confused, read our article about how to copy and paste URLs. Add your video: If you want to add one of your own uploaded videos to your Favorites, click the Your YouTube Videos option from the three options on the top of the pop-up dialog box. You can select and add multiple or individual videos per search term by simply clicking on any of the listed videos. A blue box will highlight the video after you click it. After selecting the correct videos or after pasting in the URL of a video, press the blue Add Videos button from the bottom left of the pop-up dialog box. You should now have successfully updated your Favorite videos list. | Open your channel. Click Playlists. Click Favorites. Add a video. Finish adding the video. |
Over the past four years, neural networks have been proven vulnerable to adversarial images: targeted but imperceptible image perturbations lead to drastically different predictions.We show that adversarial vulnerability increases with the gradients of the training objective when viewed as a function of the inputs.For most current network architectures, we prove that the L1-norm of these gradients grows as the square root of the input size.These nets therefore become increasingly vulnerable with growing image size.Our proofs rely on the network’s weight distribution at initialization, but extensive experiments confirm that our conclusions still hold after usual training. | Neural nets have large gradients by design; that makes them adversarially vulnerable. |
This is the rate of return an investor could expect on an investment in which his or her money is not at risk, such as U.S. Treasury Bills for investments in U.S. dollars and German Government Bills for investments that trade in euros. This figure is normally expressed as a percentage. These figures are also expressed as percentages. Usually the rates of return are figured over several months. Either or both of these values may be negative, meaning that investing in the stock or the market (index) as a whole would mean a loss during the period. If only one of the two rates is negative, the beta will be negative. If the stock's rate of return is 7% and the risk-free rate is 2%, the difference would be 5%. If the market or index rate of return is 8% and the risk-free rate is again 2%, the difference would be 6%. This fraction is the beta figure, typically expressed as a decimal value. In the example above, the beta would be 5 divided by 6, or 0.833. The beta of the market itself (or the appropriate index) is by definition 1.0, as the market is being compared to itself, and any number (except zero) divided by itself equals 1. A beta of less than 1 means that the stock is less volatile than the market as a whole, while a beta greater than 1 means the stock is more volatile than the market as a whole. The beta value can be less than zero, meaning either that the stock is losing money while the market as a whole is gaining (more likely) or that the stock is gaining while the market as a whole is losing money (less likely). When figuring beta, it is common, though not required, to use an index representative of the market in which the stock trades. For U.S. stocks, the S&P 500 is the index usually used, although analysis of an industrial stock may be better served by comparing it against the Dow Jones Industrial Average. There are several other indexes that could be used appropriately. For stocks that trade internationally, the MSCI EAFE (representing Europe, Australasia, and the Far East) is a suitable representative index. | Find the risk-free rate. Determine the respective rates of return for the stock and for the market or appropriate index. Subtract the risk-free rate from the stock's rate of return. Subtract the risk-free rate from the market (or index) rate of return. Divide the first difference above by the second difference above. |
Go to one side of the trampoline and face the center. Your hands will hit the trampoline before the rest of your body so extend your arms in front of you. As you move forward, tilt your torso down. Tuck your head into your chest. In one fluid motion, bring your body forward enough that you basically fall over. Catch yourself with your hands, but use that momentum to keep rolling forward. As your head hits the trampoline, make sure it's tucked down so you quickly roll to the back of your head. The rest of your body will follow. Make sure your chin is tucked down so you mainly hit the back of your head while rolling. However, don't allow the pressure to stay on your head; let the movement take your whole body through the roll. As you come out of the somersault, you should still have some momentum pushing you forward. Let it push your body up into the air so you can land on your feet, finishing the somersault. Once you get the somersault down, jump a little before you start your next one. Then, try doing one without using your hands. Just roll into the somersault. As you keep adding air, you'll be getting closer and closer to the front flip. Just do what you're comfortable with. You'll get more confident as you practice more! | Lean forward and put your hands out. Bring your hands down to meet the trampoline. Keep the momentum going and stand up. Add air to your somersault a little at a time. |
Once or twice a year, apply a leather conditioner to your piece to help keep it soft and durable. You can purchase a leather conditioner from many home improvement stores, or online. Most standard leather conditioners will work with bonded leather. Use a clean rag to buff the conditioner into the leather. It should not need to be wiped away. Simply allow it to dry for the amount of time specified on the packaging. If something spills on your bonded leather piece, blot it with a soft, dry cloth or paper towel. Avoid rubbing, as this could rapidly wear down your leather. If you are worried the spot may leave a mark or stain, use a bit of mild detergent and warm water to remove any residual coloring. Bonded leather is generally durable, and so will likely resist staining if spots are treated quickly. Bonded leather can quickly degrade and start to peel or flake when exposed constantly to sunlight. Move your bonded leather pieces away from the sun, or consider using drapes or blinds to keep too much sun from reaching the piece. | Condition the leather a couple times a year. Blot spills as they happen. Move the piece away from sunlight. |
If you're just starting out, small metal objects work best. For more advanced practice, you might use unwashed clothing. Let your eye travel from one object to the next, staying conscious of the initial feelings or impressions you get from each. Take a few deep, cleansing breaths. Relax into a seated position and close your eyes. Turn it over and open your mind to the history it contains. If you see or hear anything, let your partner know. Repeat with all objects and check for verification later. Try to identify the gender, age, and race of the owner. Report your impressions with accuracy and ask your partner for verification. Don't fret if you don't get any impressions. Not every object will inspire a vision. | Have a partner bring you a series of unfamiliar objects. Arrange them in front of you and focus on each one in sequence. Get comfortable. Take an object in your hands. |
When you're feeling bored, one of the best ways to have some fun is by playing online games.No matter what kind of game you like to play, you'll be able to find something awesome you can play for free. Some free online games must be downloaded and installed, but others can be played right in your web browser. If you like immersive RPGs, try playing: Fortnite Minecraft World of Warcraft Check out an online database of free games like: Steam Addicting Games Miniclip ROBLOX Andkon 8bit As long as you have a Facebook account, you have access to a world of single and multiplayer games of all shapes and sizes. Many Facebook games are free thanks to advertiser support, but some may offer in-game items and upgrades for sale. To get started, visit https://www.facebook.com/games and log in to your account. Some popular Facebook games are Words with Friends, Candy Crush, and Farmville. If you're interested in installing even more games that won't cost you a cent, use the Steam client, available for free at steampowered.com.Click here for instructions on installing Steam. Here are just a few of the popular games you can install: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Team Fortress 2 Grand Theft Auto V Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Dota 2 If you're feeling ambitious, you can try designing a simple game yourself with the MIT Scratch site, available by clicking here. Scratch allows you to make a game that you and other people can play. You can talk with other people, play each other's games, and curate studios. It's a lot of fun, especially if you're a gamer. | Find cool online games. Check out Facebook games. Use Steam to install games on your computer. Design your own video game. |
While combo amps are great for an all-in-one solution, a lot of players like to customize their sound. They may love the sound of a Marshall cab (speaker cabinet), but only when driven by a Mesa Engineering head. Others might not be that particular about cabs, but want to be able to have several of them for a powerful wall of sound that stretches across the stage. A head is an amplifier without speakers. A cabinet (cab) is a stand-alone speaker enclosure, which can be connected to a head. A stack is a head and a set of cabinets connected together, ready for use. Stacks are generally preferred for gigs rather than practice, although there's no rule against having an enormous stack in your living room—if your family allows it. Fair warning: in most cases, they won't! Stacks are physically bulky, very heavy, and devastatingly loud. These are the tools of musicians who play large venues. Heads are all roughly the same size physically, but they come in a variety of wattages. Small heads pack 18 to 50 watts, while full-power heads are generally 100 watts or more. There are also super heads, boasting a tinnitus-inducing 200 to 400 watts of power. For performances at small to medium-size venues, a small head is more than enough. The smaller heads are often connected to a single 4x12 cabinet (which contains four 12 inch speakers, as the name suggests). This type of setup is known as a "half stack," and it is a favorite of working musicians. Before buying a half stack, keep in mind they are too large and too loud for most bars or venues with a small stage (most of the gigs you'll actually play), they don't fit in any vehicle smaller than a van or pickup, your band members will not help you haul it up on stage, and a half stack will cause permanent hearing damage if you don't use earplugs. The half stack offers plenty of volume, and the presence of four speakers. Use the heads (amplifier) that the professionals use. A full stack is the dream of many a guitarist (but will be frowned upon by your sound man and everyone on stage with you). This is generally features at least a 100-watt head connected to two 4x12 cabinets. The cabinets are stacked vertically (one on top of the other), giving the setup its distinctive name. A full stack is as tall as a grown man, making for quite an impressive sight. The sound is equally impressive. A full stack is too large for all but the very largest of venues, and even then your sound man will be mic'ing you so you'll never actually have a use for a full stack. Most working pros will use two half stacks in stereo rather than bringing a full stack on the road. Guitarists who are truly sadistic (in a sonic sense), such as some heavy metal players, may run one of the 200-400 watt super heads through a full stack. With any full stack (and especially the "hot rod" setups), you will require ear protection if you wish to play at higher volumes without sustaining potentially serious ear damage. Most live shows you see that use full stacks are doing it as a stage trick. Typically only one cabinet has speakers in it and the rest are up there for show. Mötley Crüe used to make fake speaker grille frames out of black cloth and 2x4s to make it look like the stage was full of amp stacks! Most pros currently use 2x12 or half stacks because the sound is easier to control. If you really want a full stack, by all means get one, but you'll almost never get to use it unless you are doing a stadium tour. They are just too big to be practical. | Review the options for heads, cabs, and stacks. Learn the lingo. Put it together. Follow the pros. |
Using red fruit to give your lips a natural stain results in a pretty deep pink or red color. The deeper the fruit color, the darker your stain will be. Try the following different types of fruit to create the perfect stain: Cherries Cranberries Raspberries Pomegranate seeds Strawberries Beets (not technically fruit, but they work just as well) A natural fruit stain will fade away within a few hours. If you want to keep your lips red all day, keep some fruit with you so you can reapply color as necessary. | Choose bright red fruit. Reapply throughout the day. |
Once you’ve established what your report will focus on, write down everything that you know about the topic. This will give you a place to start. Even if you don't know much about the topic, having a starting point for your research alleviates the pressure of not knowing where to start in the writing process. As you write down what you know about the topic, look for gaps in your knowledge. For example, if you're writing a report about the history of a park in your city, you may realize that you don't know who originally designed the park, or what the area was before it became a park. Write out questions you'll need to answer in order to complete the report, such as "What year was the park founded?" After you’ve picked your own brain about what you already know about your report topic, it's time to turn to books, articles, and other good sources of information so you can find out more. Verify what you know and expand those ideas by finding more information that supports your ideas. Utilizing different sources can help to build your bibliography of references. It depends on the assignment, but you should aim to use at least three different sources of information when gathering research for your report. Utilize sources such as articles from scholarly databases, articles from newspapers and magazines, book excerpts and credible, trustworthy websites. Many of the sources you need can be found online, which will help you to write your report as quickly as possible. All of your sources will contain more information than what you need to complete your report. It's up to you to read the sources and figure out which facts you'll need to include. You may want to print out the sources material so you'll be able to write on it and highlight the parts that will be useful for your report. Take notes that will help you begin to construct an outline for your report. For example, you may decide to focus your report on comparing your city park's original usage to its modern usage. Write down the bibliographical information for each of your sources. | Brainstorm ideas. Gather research from various sources. Organize your research. |
Since you're using a liquid to clean the screen in this method, it's important to turn off the computer and unplug it from the outlet. The ideal solution is plain distilled water, which contains no chemicals and is gentle on the screen. If heavier cleaning is needed, a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water can also be effective. Make sure you use plain white vinegar, not apple cider vinegar or any other kind. Distilled water is better than tap water because it's chemical-free. Manufacturers no longer recommend using any cleaners with alcohol, ammonia or any strong solvents on LCD screens. This is the type of spray bottle that you push from the top to get a fine mist, similar to a perfume bottle. Pour some of the solution into the spray bottle and screw on the top. Don't use this to spray on the screen itself, however. A static-free, fiber-free cloth works best. Remember not to use regular cloth, since this could scratch the screen. Do not soak the cloth; you just want to get it moist, which is the purpose of using the atomizer bottle to wet it. A wet cloth can drip or run when cleaning the screen and the solution can weep behind the bezel and permanently damage your screen. Try applying the solution to just one corner of the cloth at a time, to make sure you don't get it too wet. Rapid circular movements generally eliminate streaks. Apply a gentle and even pressure to the cloth. Use only enough pressure to keep the cloth in contact with the screen. Take care not to press your fingers into the cloth or screen, since applying too much force when cleaning the screen can permanently damage the LCD matrix and render your screen unusable. Hold the screen toward the very top or very bottom to avoid re-smudging it as you work. You may need to pass over the screen multiple times before all the smudges have been removed. You may also need to re-dampen the cloth as you work, depending on how many passes over the screen you need to make. | Turn the computer off and unplug the power adapter and battery. Create a gentle cleaning solution. Put the solution in a small atomizer bottle. Apply a minimal amount of the solution to a microfiber cloth. Wipe the cloth against the screen in a circular motion. |
If you have access to media, check local radio and television news stations, or dial to an emergency station. The government, if communications systems are still functional, should be broadcasting emergency information alerting its citizens of the danger. There may be lots of frightened, desperate people wandering in the aftermath of a breakdown of the social order: this is the greatest danger of all. Do not give in to panic or hysteria -- it impairs rational thinking and adds to the overall chaos. | Make sure that the social order really has broken down, rather than some local disturbance, such as a riot, uprising, or strike. Remain calm at all times. |
If your scars are red or pink, selecting a concealer color on the opposite end of the color wheel will make them look less inflamed. The concealer may look very green in the packaging, but it will turn into a flesh tone when applied. Most concealers of this type will advertise that they are “redness reducing.” Similarly, if your keloid scars are more yellowish, look for a concealer with violet undertones. Unlike standard concealers, a filling formula is usually very sticky and slightly heavier in texture. It is designed to even out your skin to create a smoother surface. Filling concealers also come in green-undertones, so you can address any redness issues as well. It's very tempting to use a foundation that is lighter in tone, but that will only draw attention to the scarred area and make it stand out. Instead, test out a variety of foundations until you find one that blends seamlessly in with the surrounding skin. Test the color of a foundation on your jawline in natural light to select the best shade. | Choose a green-undertone concealer to neutralize redness. Go with a filling concealer if your keloid scars are heavily pitted. Select a foundation that closely matches your skin tone. |
The WhatsApp icon looks like a green speech balloon with a white telephone in it. This button looks like three vertically-stacked dots in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu. This will be the first option at the top of the drop-down menu. It will let you create a new group chat conversation. A checkmark will appear next to your friend's picture. All selected friends will appear at the top of your contacts list. You can scroll down the list to see all of your contacts or tap the magnifying glass icon to use the Search function. This button looks like a white arrow inside a green circle in the lower-right corner of your screen. This text field will be at the top of your screen. It will let you enter a name for your new group. Use your Android's keyboard to type in a subject title for your group chat conversation. This button looks like a white checkmark icon inside a green circle below the group name. It will create a new group chat conversation, and open your new group in full screen. | Open WhatsApp Messenger on your Android. Tap the Menu button. Tap New Group. Tap on a friend's name. Tap the Next button. Tap on Type group subject here. Type in a group name. Tap the Confirm button. |
Being overweight makes your heart work harder to pump blood around your body. If you are overweight linking your exercise regime with a healthy diet will help to lose weight and relieve some of the stress on your heart, which in turn will lower your resting heart rate. As well as all the other damage tobacco does to your body, smokers are known to have higher resting heart rates than non-smokers. Cutting down or preferably quitting smoking will help to lower your heart rate and improve the healthiness of your heart. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and causes damage to heart muscles and vasculature. Quitting smoking can greatly improve blood pressure, circulation and overall health as well as decrease risk for cancer and breathing problems. Caffeine and caffeine products such as coffee and tea are well-known to increase heart rate. If you think you have a slightly high resting heart rate, lowering your caffeine intake can help to reduce it. More than two cups of coffee a day can contribute to side effects including an increased heart rate. Decaffeinated drinks can help you lower your caffeine intake. Alcohol intake has been connected to increased heart rates and higher average heart rates. Cutting down on the amount of alcohol you consume can help you to lower your resting heart rate. Reducing the amount of stress you experience isn't necessarily easy, but it can help you to lower your resting heart rate over time. Stress in extreme amounts can have a negative impact on your health. Practice some activities that help you to relax such, as meditation or tai chi. Try to dedicate a little time each day for a period of relaxation and deep breathing. Everyone is different so find what relaxes you. Maybe it will be listening to calming music, or taking a long bath. | Combine your exercise with a healthy diet. Avoid tobacco. Cut down on caffeine. Avoid alcohol. Reduce stress. |
Use a leather cleaner to remove dirt and oil before you begin your repair. Use a small pair of scissors to trim any long fibers hanging from the surface. Leave loose fibers that are shorter, or that you can't access with the scissors, as they won't interfere with your repair. You can purchase leather cleaner, binder, filler, and sealer separately or together in a professional repair kit. You can find the products you’ll need online or at your local home improvement store. Apply a small amount of leather binder to a clean, dry sponge, then coat the entire affected area. Check the product's label for instructions about drying time, and allow it to dry completely before applying the next coat. For best results, apply 8 to 10 coats of binder to the scratched surface. Use a 1200 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the area where you’ve applied the binder. Use gentle, circular motions. Sand until you’ve created a smooth, even surface across the area undergoing repair. Blow away any residue or wipe the surface using a microfiber towel after sanding. Use a palette or putty knife to spread a thin layer of filler over deep scratches or gouges in the surface. Wait 20 to 25 minutes for the filler to dry. Apply as many coats as you need until the scratches or gouges are level with the surrounding surface. After applying filler and letting it dry, sand the surface once more with a 1200 grit sandpaper. Use an alcohol-based leather cleaner to wipe down the repaired area, then give it several minutes to dry. The cleaner will remove any residue and prepare the leather for recoloring. If its container doesn't come with an applicator, use a clean, dry sponge to apply a thin layer of leather colorant. Let it dry according to its instructions before applying additional layers. When you’ve colored and blended the repaired area, apply three to four thin layers of a leather sealer for a robust, flexible finish. | Clean the area and trim away loose fibers. Use a sponge to apply 8 to 10 coats of leather binder. Sand the area using a fine grain sandpaper. Apply heavy filler to deep scratches. Sand and wipe with an alcohol-based cleaner. Recolor and seal the repaired surface. |
Although Mahjong Solitaire involves careful observation and a trained eye, you will maximize your success by removing your blocks in such a sequence that will open up the most pieces for you in the future. Much like chess, you should make your moves with the next potential moves you'll make taken into consideration. All Mahjong Solitaire games involve four layers on top of one another. Early on in the game, these layered blocks should be your priority. If there are multiple potential combinations, you should choose the ones that will remove these layers. This will free up the most blocks for you later on in the game, and possibly avert a failed game towards the end. If you're playing a version of the game that involves blocks of varying scores, it's a good idea to get these high-value blocks as early as possible. If none are currently available, look for the high-value blocks that you can potentially free up with a block or two. Ultimately, your goal in removing blocks should be to open up new blocks for future removal. If you can potentially remove a pair of blocks that won't open up new pairs, you should save it for a backup. Instead, concentrate on the pairs that will maximize your possibilities in future moves. If you're playing the game with physical pieces, there won't be any concrete indication to let you know whether there are any blocks left or not. Rather than shuffle up the pieces as soon as you're not sure, take a patient eye to your pieces and look it over again. Especially if you're a beginner to the game, chances are you'll admit defeat while there are still options available to you. | Think a step ahead. Focus on the top layers first. Prioritize high-value blocks. Save pairs that don't open anything for you. Be patient. |
Coming out is a big step, and you can be proud of yourself. Research shows that gay people tend to be happier when they aren't closeted. Coming out via in-person conversation is a common method. You can also write a letter or email if you think it would be easier to express yourself in writing. If you know they will be accepting and you want to have fun with it, you could try a celebratory option, like baking a cake that says "I'm gay" on it. People, especially those close to you, may have questions or concerns about your orientation. While you can't anticipate everything they might ask, here are some of the more common questions. How long have you felt this way? Think back to your first crush. Try talking about how happy you felt, or how happy you feel now that you're ready to be yourself. Are you sure? Tell them that you wouldn't have told them if you weren't serious about it, and that you're hoping for their support. What if people mistreat you? You can't change whether you're gay. You can choose to only come out to people who have good attitudes, and to surround yourself with positive people. You can also tell the person that their acceptance and support will help you feel happier. Will you be able to have children? If you'd like, you can talk about options like adoption, surrogacy, or creating synthetic sperm from a woman's bone marrow. Or just say "My partner and I will figure things out when the time comes" and leave it at that. Do you think God will be okay with this? You might reply that you believe God loves all His children, and you may choose to add that you think that this is God's plan for you or that you think a life full of good deeds will please God. I'm worried about you. Acknowledge that it's okay to be worried, since society is still homophobic. Assure the person that being yourself is what makes you happy. Tell them that their love and support would make a difference to you. | Realize that you're making a brave choice, and you will likely be happier in the long run than if you tried to hide it. Choose a method of coming out. Prepare yourself for common questions. |
Remember that reflection period after your break up? Well, it should come in handy now. When you're with your boyfriend again, remind yourself of what went wrong and try to prevent it from happening. If the problem was that you fought too much, then remind yourself to calm down when you have the urge to pick a fight. If your problem was that you were mean to his friends, try to be nicer, this time -- your man should be worth it. If your ex is the one making the mistakes, gently remind him that whatever he's doing caused the same problem last time. Though you should avoid making the same mistakes, if you're constantly obsessing over not making them, you won't be able to enjoy the relationship. Just have fun and try not to think about it too much unless you're having a conflict. If you're so worried that you'll lose him again every step you take, you won't be able to live in the moment. If you're insecure about the relationship ending again, your ex will be able to tell, and that will make him feel more uncertain, too. Don't think of this as Part Two of your relationship saga -- think of it as two people starting completely over while being better equipped to deal with any challenges that come their way. Though you can't completely forget the past, there's no need to dwell on it or rehash it. Of course, if any fond memory of the past comes up, you should talk about it, but think of everything as starting anew. You're starting over, and this time, you're just going about it with more foresight. It's important to work on yourself to improve your relationship as long as both people are doing the work. But you shouldn't change yourself completely just to fit some image of what your ex wanted from you. You should only change if you want to change, not just for him. Remember that he liked you for a reason originally, so if you change too much, he may not be able to recognize the girl he fell for. There's a difference between addressing your flaws and being a new person entirely. It's okay to address your flaws, but not to completely transform for the sake of a relationship. If you'd been back with your ex for a while and something just isn't right, then it may be true that you did break up for a good reason, after all. Some couples thrive on the drama of breaking up and getting back together, but there's usually a reason why two people can't stay together, and it's that they just aren't right for each other. If the same problems are creeping up again, or you or your ex just aren't happy, then it may be time to take the relationship off life support. Be honest with yourself. If you've tried everything and it just isn't working, then it may be time to let go for good. Be proud of yourself for working hard to get your ex back. At least now you know that it wasn't worth it after all -- it's better to know the truth than to wonder what could have happened if you fought for his heart again. | Don't make the same mistakes. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Start fresh. Don't forget to be yourself. Know when it's not working. |
You probably already know that Small Keys are absolutely crucial for navigating temples. There are six of them in the Water Temple. To get the first one, drain the water away, then jump down to the ground. Light the two torches, either by shooting arrows through them or by using Din's Fire, and a door will open in front of you. Go through it and kill the Shell Blade enemies inside, and a chest containing a Small Key will appear. This one is a bit more difficult to find and involves taking your Boots on and off to sink and surface repeatedly. Start by draining the water away and finding the opening with a giant brown block obstructing it. Push the block until it falls through the floor, then dive down where it dropped and go through the tunnel (no need for Iron boots here). Next: Hit the nearby crystal to activate a geyser. Use that geyser as a step to cross the gap, and head to the next room, which will have a whirlpool. Put your Boots on and sink underwater so that you stand on the statue's tail. You will see the head of the statue as well as a Hookshot target to your right. Hit the crystal in the statue's mouth with your Hookshot, then use it again to quickly move to the right and kill all the Shell Blade enemies. Make sure to get behind the gate before it closes. Take your Boots off. Float upwards, and you will see a chest. Open it, and you will find -- finally! -- the second Small Key. Note: Now you can proceed with the steps above to find the Compass. Fill the temple halfway with water. Then return to the place where you first saw Princess Ruto and float upwards. When you reach a wall with a crack, detonate it with a Bomb. Collect the Small Key inside. Fill the temple halfway with water. You will see that the platform in the pillar rises too. Sink into the hole underneath, follow the path, and when you see a crystal, hit it. Kill the enemies that appear, and a gate will open on the roof. Float upwards to get your fourth Small Key. This Small Key is also more complicated to find. You can only do it after you have found the Longshot and moved the block with the Song of Time to access a cavern. Once you have done that: Swim the cavern's path, taking care to avoid being caught in the vortexes. At the end of the path, you will see a small ledge with an eye in front of it. Shoot it to open the adjacent cage. Using the Longshot, latch yourself quickly to the chest inside. The gate will close within a few seconds, so you'll have to hurry. Inside the chest, you will find the fifth Small Key. Collect it and follow the short path back to the room with the dragon statue. Follow your map to return to the main room. Fill the temple halfway and look for the closed opening with an eye. Shoot the eye to lift the gate and expose a target, then latch onto the target to reach the opening before the gate closes. Follow the path until you come to a giant block. Push the block out of the way, head right, and you'll see a chest with your sixth Small Key. Now you have them all! To return to the main room, go to the other end of the pathway and latch onto the target above you. | Find Small Key 1. Locate Small Key 2. Obtain Small Key 3. Get Small Key 4. Acquire Small Key 5. Collect Small Key 6. |
Instead of tracing all the way around, create a straight line across the bottom where the point of your Pacman mouth hits. This will make triangles. Trace about 2-3 cm around your outline and cut your shape out along this outline. The extra fabric will give you plenty to work with to make your ears. If you’re using faux fur, make sure the hair is going upwards toward the tip of your ears. If you want to use separate kinds of fabric for the front and back of your ears, take your second fabric and trace the outline of the first cutouts you made. If you wish to use the same fabric, simply re-trace your first cutouts onto your original fabric. Use your scissors to cut these out. When you do this, you want the inside of the fabric to be facing you. Straight pin around the original outline that you made. Sew along the straight pins around the sides of your ears. Leave the bottom unsewn. Now that you’ve sewn your ears, use your scissors to cut the excess fabric off of the outside. Flip your ears. Now that you’ve sewn the sides together, flip your ears inside out. (This will make them right side out). Put the cutouts into your ears through the bottom slit. Glue them into place, starting with a drop of glue at the top point of the ear and working it down to the bottom. Your Packman mouth should still be sticking out. It will look like two triangles coming out from the bottom of your ears. The two triangles of your cutout that are sticking out of the bottom of your ears should be folded toward the back of the ear. Take glue and place it on the underside of the right triangle. Fold the ear so that this triangle lays over the top of the other to form a cone. Hold in place while the glue dries. Your ears have structure and support, they just need to be attached. You can either pin them to a headband, or you can pin them straight into your hair. Simply place the ear where you want on your head and slide the pin so that it catches the construction paper structure of your ear as well as your hair. Two pins is all it will take to hold them in place. | Trace your pattern onto the inside of your fabric. Use your second fabric. Straight pin your ears together. Cut off excess fabric. Support your ears with your construction paper. Shape your ears. Use bobby pins. |
Using hanging food dishes (hanging from the ceiling by chains) tends to keep mice from getting into the food. Keep the water elevated or protected in some way as well so that you do not get droppings in it. Alternatively, use a 3 or 4 gallon (11.4 or 15.1 L) bucket for water. Peacock chicks should get a high protein diet for their first 3 months of life. Look for a Game Bird feed crumble of about 25 to 30% protein. As they get older, begin to wean them off the crumble; too much protein in a grown peacock can cause serious leg deformities. After three months, the chicks should be weaned to either Game bird feed or Game bird pellets (Note that pellets are best for birds in cages with wire bottoms). This can generally be done using a 6 week transition schedule, but you should pay close attention to the response of your chicks. If they stop eating the feed, continue feeding them what they will eat and try again another day. The six week program is as follows: Week 1: 3 parts crumble to 1 part adult food. Week 2: 2.5 parts crumble to 1 part adult food Week 3: 2 parts crumble to 1 part adult food Week 4:1.5 parts crumble to 1 part adult food Week 5:1 part crumble to 1 part adult food Week 6: .5 part crumble to 1 part adult food Week 7: All adult food. While too many treats can cause health problems, giving your peacocks a little something special now and then can be helpful in keeping them from straying or to help them swallow medicine. To treat your peacock, consider giving him fruits, vegetables, bread, unsweetened cereals, dog food, or cat food. Do not give them small bones, as they may choke. | Provide food and water dishes. Feed the chicks. Begin to wean your chicks from the crumble. Give your peacocks occasional treats. |
Ordinary vinegar makes a versatile cleaning solution that's both safe and all-natural. Combine equal parts distilled white vinegar and warm water in a small spray bottle. Shake the bottle to make sure the two liquids are thoroughly blended. The heat from the water will be even more helpful for releasing dried stains from the surface of the shower. For even better results, add a few drops of mild liquid dishwashing detergent. The soap will emulsify dirt and oil while the vinegar brightens and disinfects. Mist the inside shower with the vinegar solution. Be sure to address spots with the worst buildup. This may include unexpected places like the shelving at the top of the shower or the area around the drain. Don't forget to get inside cracks and crevices and along recessed panels and soap dishes. Pure vinegar makes the perfect antidote to mold and mildew growth. Vinegar is an effective natural solvent, but it requires a little time to work effectively. For most light or moderate messes, the vinegar should sit for at least half an hour. To remove heavier buildup, you may even want to let it remain for 1-2 hours to ensure success. If vinegar alone isn't cutting it, sprinkle a little baking soda over the affected area before spraying it again. The foaming action produced by the two cleaners will eat away at stubborn gunk and grime. A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar can make a convenient substitute for baking soda and vinegar. Use a clean, dry washcloth, microfiber towel or sponge to erase any last traces of loose residue. Wipe with gentle circular motions and apply pressure where needed to break up tough stains. Afterwards, rinse the interior of the shower with hot water. Dig into hard-to-reach spots with your fingertips or the corner of a sponge. | Mix together vinegar and water. Treat problem areas with the vinegar solution. Leave the vinegar to break down stains. Scrub the acrylic with a soft cloth. |
The tab should be small and square with a silver coating. Pull the key back to release the key, which should fall out of its slot once the tab is moved. When your key is removed, it should leave a narrow gap on the bottom end of the key holder. One end has a dip while the other end is flat and narrow. Push your key into the narrow end to unlatch and loosen the cover. If you have pushed the key in far enough, the cover should snap off of the key holder without using force. The battery (or batteries, depending on your model) will be exposed once the cover is off. Remove both old batteries and discard them safely. Push the key further into the slot if your cover cannot be pried loose. Inspect the battery slots carefully to make sure you are placing them in the right end and position. Once one or both are secure in their designated slots, snap the cover back on and place the key back into the key holder. Place the key back into its holder right away to avoid losing it. | Pull on the tab at the bottom of the Chrome key. Push the key into the narrow end of the slot. Remove the loose cover from the side of the key holder. Replace the CR 2025 battery or batteries. |
Gradient clipping is a widely-used technique in the training of deep networks, and is generally motivated from an optimisation lens: informally, it controls the dynamics of iterates, thus enhancing the rate of convergence to a local minimum.This intuition has been made precise in a line of recent works, which show that suitable clipping can yield significantly faster convergence than vanilla gradient descent.In this paper, we propose a new lens for studying gradient clipping, namely, robustness: informally, one expects clipping to provide robustness to noise, since one does not overly trust any single sample.Surprisingly, we prove that for the common problem of label noise in classification, standard gradient clipping does not in general provide robustness.On the other hand, we show that a simple variant of gradient clipping is provably robust, and corresponds to suitably modifying the underlying loss function.This yields a simple, noise-robust alternative to the standard cross-entropy loss which performs well empirically. | Gradient clipping doesn't endow robustness to label noise, but a simple loss-based variant does. |
Tap the icon from the app screen to launch the application. " Open the browser's menu and select “Settings.” ” On the Settings screen, tap on “Sync.” You’ll be issued a 9-12 character code. Open the Options window and go to Sync tab (steps 2 to 3 of setting up your first device). ” Enter the alphanumeric code you got from the second device and click on “Finish” to add the device. Your two devices can now share the internet information between each other. | Open Firefox on your smartphone. Go to "Settings. Tap on “Sync. Go back to your first devices. Click on “Add a Device. Enter the code. |
This is vital. You need to choose a country that has a poor health system in order for your Neurax Worm to spread quickly and effectively. Choosing a rich country will delay the generation of your DNA points, which will affect the outcome of the game. It's advisable that you choose India as your starting country because of its warm temperature; it's granted that your Neurax is used to hot climate. Furthermore, having China as a neighboring country will boost up the spreading of your Neurax once it crosses the border. Transmission affects the infectivity of your Neurax. To successfully win this mode, evolve Egg 1 first. The egg will make Neurax Worm produce eggs, which will eject from the host brain in the thousands. This is effective in crowded countries such as China. This will also unlock the three key transmissions in this mode. Upgrade each: Bird 1, Insect 1, and Rodent 1 to have the Neurax travel in different living creatures to hasten the infectivity. Concertina Locomotion, found under the Transmission tab, has the ability to grip onto portions of the body while pulling or pushing other sections, allowing faster movement outside the host and increasing the infectivity of the Neurax. This will unlock Undulatory Locomotion. Undulatory Locomotion has the ability to propagate flexural waves along the length of worm, increasing the infectiousness. If you have enough DNA points, evolve Undulatory Locomotion after Concertina. Evolving Undulatory Locomotion will unlock two additional transmission gene: Air and Water. Evolve these. The Neurax will start spreading to other nations, and the number of people infected grows. If you don't have DNA points at this time, go back to the game and pop bubbles. Once you have enough points, evolve the Air and Water gene. Air can make your worm dehydrate to become lighter, allowing them to float in the wind, which is useful in countries with arid condition. This also invades planes, which can help the migrate to other country. Water gene makes your Neurax develop flexible cell membranes, allowing them to survive at a range of depths. This also affects people's water, infecting them if they drink straight from the tap. Effective in poor countries. | Choose a starting country. Evolve Egg. Evolve Concertina Locomotion. Evolve Air and Water. |
Similar to using action or sensory descriptions, this approach is particularly useful when telling stories within an essay. Think about the mental picture you'd like to “haunt” the reader with—some visual picture that can capture what you feel is the essence of your story—and leave that for the reader at the end. Similar to highlighting on a theme, you can choose a particular action, event, or emotional moment from within your story that feels most meaningful, and then “echo” that in some way—by repeating the moment, by returning to it and reflecting or expanding on it, etc. Similar to highlighting a theme and echoing a moment, this strategy means ending your story by repeating something you introduced in the beginning. This is commonly known as a “frame” or “framing device,” and it can offer shape and meaning to a story. For example, if your story begins with a person looking at a leftover piece of cake, but refusing it, end it with the same person looking at the cake (or a different one). If they overcame anorexia, you could have them eat the cake. | Select a vivid image. Echo a moment. Return to the beginning. |
Locate the Bitcasa app on your iOS device. It's the icon with a green background and a house on a cloud drawing. Tap on it to launch it. If you don't have the Bitcasa app yet, you can download it from your App Store. Launch the App Store, search for Bitcasa using the search bar, and once the results appear, tap on the app. Tap “Install” to download the app to your device. If you’re already logged in, you may skip this step. Otherwise, tap the “Log In” button found at the bottom of the screen. You will be brought to the login screen. Enter your Bitcasa email address and password then tap the “Log In” button. Bitcasa's main screen gives you easy access to major categories of your files. This is the default landing screen. You can also reach this by tapping on the house icon from the left panel menu. ” At the top of the main screen, there's a shortcut for enabling the backup of your photos and videos. It appears like an ad banner, but it's actually an app option. On the far-right side of this is an “Enable” link; tap on this to turn on the Automatic Camera Backup function of Bitcasa. All new photos or videos moving forward will automatically be uploaded to the cloud. After enabling Automatic Camera Backup, you will be asked if you’d like to upload your existing camera roll. Tap the “Yes” button if you’d like Bitcasa to upload all your existing photos and videos on your iOS device. Otherwise, tap the “No” button. If you chose “Yes,” all your existing photos and videos will start uploading to the cloud. | Launch Bitcasa. Log in. Go to main screen. Enable “Camera Backup. Upload an existing camera roll. |
If you haven't started IB yet, make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Visit your school's open house, talk to IB coordinators and teachers, etc. IB isn't for everyone. Ask questions and take notes. Follow up anything that you don't understand, as soon as possible. If your school offers additional help before and after school, then take advantage of it. Write neatly and organize your notes and handouts into the appropriate folders and binders. Ensure that you have all your supplies (e.g. a couple of pencils, eraser, sharpener, pens, highlighters, markers, and calculator/s). Because of the need to standardize the curriculum across different languages and cultures, they aren't going to test you on anything else. Ever. For example, in Biology, there's not much point learning the names of all the amino acids when you only have to be able to draw a generalised structure (unless you love biology, in which case, more power to you). Not knowing command terms will lose you marks you could have gotten otherwise. Homework assignments constitute a high percentage of your final IB grade, and you could find yourself overwhelmed by the final exams if you're not diligent. This applies even further if you are doing HL (higher level) science or math. Do it well, properly, and early. The sooner you do it, the sooner it's out of the way. Otherwise known as Theory of Knowledge. Nail it. It's easy to get the core points for it if you work relatively hard. If your teacher won't teach you, teach yourself. There are books out there which are specifically designed for IB, so go get them. You need 50 hours of each, over a two year-period. Try to persuade your school to organize something to help you knock these hours out, for example, photography class, activity weekend, or tuition of younger kids. If all else fails, gardening in school can count as all three. Any help you do in school, get it signed off. Hand in those forms! You'll want to finish this as soon as possible, because by the end you'll need your energy to concentrate on your final exams. Not all IB programs still count hours, so make sure to check with your individual IB coordinator to make sure you are doing your CAS correctly. | Gain an understanding of the program. Make the most of your classes. Stay organized. Learn the IB objectives for each subject. Learn the command terms for each subject. Do all your homework. Start your extended essay ASAP. Understand TOK (full IB). Keep up to date with your CAS (Creativity, Action, Service). |
Just being around someone with higher self-esteem may help someone who is suffering from a lack of confidence. If you take opportunities to communicate your own self-perception, you can model healthy emotional well-being. People with low self-esteem often hesitate to take risks or make goals because of a fear of failure. By making goals and taking risks yourself, you can show a healthy approach for life. Additionally, showing that failures are not disasters will help show that one can recover from setbacks. If possible, talk through your thought process with the person with low self-esteem. You may want to emphasize: What goal you are setting and why. (I want to run a 5K so I increase physical fitness.) What you will do when you achieve the goal. (When I finish that race, maybe I will think about running a half-marathon). How you will feel if you do not achieve it. What happens if I do my best and give it a shot and it does not work out? (I would be disappointed if I do not finish the race, but there is always another race. Besides, my real goal is to be more physically fit. If I am healthier, I am a winner. If running does not work out, there are other fitness activities I could try.) The possible outcomes of taking a risk. (I could get thinner. I could hurt my knees. I might look ridiculous in the gym. I may feel better. Maybe I will really like this.) How you will feel with the different outcomes. (I would be really happy to succeed, and feel more confident about myself. Injury would be bad, though. I hate feeling out of place, too.) We all live with our own inner voices, and it's difficult to know that your voice is abnormal if you have nothing to compare it to. Talking to someone with low self-esteem about the way you talk to and think about yourself can help him understand a more positive inner voice. Emphasize that even when things do not work out as you had hoped, you do not blame or berate yourself. Communicate that you do not assume that other people are judging or thinking bad things about you in their minds. Explain how you praise yourself for your accomplishments, and that being proud of yourself doesn't mean being arrogant. Model an inner voice that actually shows the support that you would give a dear friend, not the abuse that you wouldn't wish on anyone. To someone with low self-esteem, a person who has confidence may seem perfect. People with low self-esteem are often extremely self-critical, and when they compare themselves to others, they compare what they view as the worst parts of themselves with the best parts of others. Explaining that you are not—and you do not want to be—perfect, and that you love yourself anyway can go a long way to help someone with low self-esteem. Use your words and actions to let the other person know that you accept yourself for who you are. Even if you have goals or ambitions, you are content with who you are now. Try using positive phrases such as “I am good at…” “I hope to continue to grow in…” “I embrace my…” and “I feel good when I…” Communicating to someone with low self-esteem that you have areas you'd like to improve that you do not necessarily view as weaknesses can help him understand a healthier way to assess himself. Whereas someone with low self-esteem may think, “I am a failure because I haven't found a job,” you can model a better approach by saying, “I am a great employee, and am working towards finding a job that is the right fit for me.” Instead of expressing something like, “I am hopelessly disorganized,” you can say, “I am better at the ‘big picture’ ideas than the details, but I am working on becoming more organized and attentive to detail.” | Spend time with your friend with low self-esteem. Model setting goals, taking risks, and resiliency . Express your inner voice. Explain that you are not perfect. Show that you accept yourself. Explain your personal goal setting. |
In recent years we have seen fast progress on a number of benchmark problems in AI, with modern methods achieving near or super human performance in Go, Poker and Dota.One common aspect of all of these challenges is that they are by design adversarial or, technically speaking, zero-sum.In contrast to these settings, success in the real world commonly requires humans to collaborate and communicate with others, in settings that are, at least partially, cooperative.In the last year, the card game Hanabi has been established as a new benchmark environment for AI to fill this gap.In particular, Hanabi is interesting to humans since it is entirely focused on theory of mind, i.e. the ability to effectively reason over the intentions, beliefs and point of view of other agents when observing their actions.Learning to be informative when observed by others is an interesting challenge for Reinforcement Learning: Fundamentally, RL requires agents to explore in order to discover good policies.However, when done naively, this randomness will inherently make their actions less informative to others during training.We present a new deep multi-agent RL method, the Simplified Action Decoder, which resolves this contradiction exploiting the centralized training phase.During training SAD allows other agents to not only observe the action chosen, but agents instead also observe the greedy action of their team mates.By combining this simple intuition with an auxiliary task for state prediction and best practices for multi-agent learning, SAD establishes a new state of the art for 2-5 players on the self-play part of the Hanabi challenge. | We develop Simplified Action Decoder, a simple MARL algorithm that beats previous SOTA on Hanabi by a big margin across 2- to 5-player games. |
One of the main causes of algae bloom is the lack of water movement. Purchase a fine bubble aerator and install it in the deepest section of your pond. This will constantly aerate the water, keeping it moving to produce a healthier environment in the pond and prevent harmful algae. Fine bubble aerators should be available from a specialty pond store. If you don't have one nearby, there are plenty of online retailers that sell aerators. If your pond has a filtration system installed but algae is still able to grow, you may need to clean the filter inside the system more often. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to clean your filter at least once each month to prevent algae from forming. A pond filter isn't necessary, but can be useful in keeping the water in your pond clean. If you have a large mechanical filter, you should be able to clean it by attaching a backwash hose and backwashing the filter until the water runs clear. For smaller filters, remove the filter and clean it with non-chlorinated water to remove any obvious grime, gunk, or algae. Make sure you clean out your pond filter away from the pond. If you clean it too close the pond, everything you remove from the filter will end up back in your pond over time. Ultraviolet light is great at sterilizing and damaging a lot of organic materials, including algae. Install a pond filter that has an ultraviolet light sterilizer in your pond to break down and destroy algae as it grows. After 3 to 5 days, your water should be free of algae and clear. Filters with UV light sterilizers will be more expensive than other filters, but also a lot more effective. They should be available from a specialty pond store or online. This is a very effective way to kill algae in ponds, but may also harm beneficial bacteria and other positive organic material in your pond. If you can't clean your water and remove your algae any other way, you can use algaecides to treat the water and kill the algae. Purchase an algaecide or herbicide that contains copper and spray it over your pond to begin killing off the algae. You should see the algae begin to die off within 3 to 10 days from the first treatment. Algaecides and herbicides are made of chemicals that are designed to kill algae, so they will be more harmful than other natural methods used to remove algae. Use algaecides as a last resort. Always consult the instructions on your chosen algaecides or herbicides before using them in a pond with plants or living creatures. Make sure you check with local regulations before treating your water with an algaecide. You may need a permit for some chemicals in some locations. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when working with an algaecide. Using more than is required may damage your pond or harm any wildlife living in or around it. | Install a fine bubble aerator to increase the movement of the water. Clean your filtration system once a month to keep the water clean. Use an ultraviolet light sterilizer to destroy algae. Treat the pond water with algaecides. |
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