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Read the manufacturer's manual to understand all the intricacies of your particular vaccine brand, and inspect the expiration date of your vaccine. With supervision of an at-home vet, properly mix the vaccine. Most rabies vaccines come in the form of a powder and a liquid solvent, which need to be mixed properly before the vaccine can be administered. The manufacturer's label should inform you of proper dosages and you can also ask your at-home vet. First, insert the needle of a clean syringe into the vial of liquid. Draw out the necessary amount and then remove the syringe from the bottle. Inject the liquid into the bottle containing the powder. Make sure all liquid is drained from the syringe before you pull the needle out. Shake the vial well. The powder should completely dissolve. Make sure there are not clumps and there is no powder resting on the bottom of the vial. Now that the vaccine is properly mixed, you can prepare the syringe for the injection. Reinsert a fresh, clean syringe into the vial. Pull up the plunger until you have drawn the exact amount of vaccine needed. You can ask your at-home vet for help if you're confused about how much of the vaccine you need. Make sure there are no air bubbles. If you notice any air bubbles, empty the vial and try again. You might have to make several attempts before you draw a vaccine clear of air bubbles. Alternatively, if you'd rather have your vet draw the amount you can do that as well. Your vet likely has more experience with these things and might be quicker and more efficient at preparing the syringe. Once the syringe is prepared, you can vaccinate your dog. The vaccine should be delivered via subcutaneous injection, as this less technically demanding and less likely to harm the dog. Have someone hold the dog still while injecting the vaccine. Pull the skin up from your dog's shoulder blade, creating a "tent" of loose skin. Angle the needle at 90 degrees to the flat tented surface of the skin. Push inward to form a small pocket of skin and slowly push the plunger down until the syringe is empty. If you're not doing the injection, you can hold your dog while your vet performs the vaccination. | Prepare the vaccine. Ready the syringe. Give your dog the injection. |
The first step to building assets is setting up a plan for your money. Decide exactly how you will allocate every dollar you earn. As an initial goal, budget 50% of your money on needs like food, shelter, and transportation. Then budget 30% towards savings and 20% to wants and miscellaneous purchases. Ideally, your budget should help you maximize your savings. If you can get the amount you spend on needs under 50% and the amount you save close to or above 50%, you will have a very strong budget. Try lowering your cost of living by making inexpensive meals at home. Moving into a smaller house or lower-rent apartment can also help you to save a great deal of money every year. After making a budget you need to make sure you stick to it. Only buy things if you have money in your budget for them. Keep a spreadsheet that lists all of your purchases so you know exactly what you’re spending on. Always know how much money you have left to spend for any week, month, or year. Download a budgeting app like Mint or PocketGuard to help you track your spending. These apps can help people follow their budgets without having to maintain spreadsheets or save receipts. Change all the lightbulbs in your home to LED or CFL lightbulbs, as these can greatly reduce electricity bills. You can also unplug electrical devices you don't use often, as anything that's plugged in draws some electricity. To lower your heating and cooling bills, install a programmable thermostat, which can help you use energy more efficiently. Think particularly hard about getting rid of items that have high monthly bills, like cable. If you have any subscriptions or memberships that you use infrequently, cancel them. This will help you save money every month. The less debt you have, the more quickly you’ll be able to build assets. Some kinds of debt, like a mortgage or student loans, can help you build assets or increase your earning potential. But even in these cases look closely at the numbers and make sure you can afford that amount of debt before you take it on. If you use credit cards, pay off the balance monthly so you don't have to pay interest. If you already have a considerable amount that you’re having trouble paying off, try to consolidate or refinance it. This might help you get a lower interest rate or stay on top of your monthly payments. | Make a budget. Track your spending. Lower monthly energy costs. Reduce the amount you spend on entertainment. Avoid taking on debt, especially on credit cards. |
This type of analysis simply measures access. You can use it to measure the number of people who've read or engaged with your communication, which is helpful in determining the accessibility of the information, such as who is able to see it and who isn't. You can use this type of evaluation on internal or external communication at any phase in that communication. With this type of analysis, it's simply a numbers game. You can see how many people have accessed an internal file. You could ask people to reply to an informational email to establish they've read it. On social media, you could count how many people have followed your company, liked certain posts, or left responses. For a coupon campaign, you can count how many people have used the coupon and ask for zip codes to establish the areas you've reached. You can even use data you're already collecting for this purpose, such as looking at how many people visit your website after a particular outreach campaign. In addition, make sure to collect data all along the process of evaluation not just at the end, as then you'll be able to measure it against your milestones as you go along. This works well to determine if the communication is actually affecting the change you desire in the audience. It doesn't matter whether that change is to be more informed or to establish different behaviors; a survey can still be helpful with this type of measurement. Make your survey a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. For instance, ask questions where the audience can respond by choosing a number on a scale of 1-10 but then ask for feedback on those questions, such as "How interested are you in buying this product? 10 is you are very interested, and 1 is not interested at all. Please tell us more about your answer." Alternatively, you could ask whether an ad makes the person more or less likely to buy the product. For example, try, "Does this video make you more or less likely to purchase our product in the future?" with the answers "Less likely," "Neutral," and "More likely." A survey can be used to test your audience's knowledge of your communication, ask about the person's feelings and response to the campaign, or learn how it changed the person's perception of the company. This type of evaluation is beneficial for all types of communication at any phase in that communication. If you're worried about how the message will be perceived or if the message is technically correct, you may not want your target audience to evaluate it. Instead, you may want to have experts review it first to establish that the communication will do what you need it to do. This could include technical experts, marketing experts, board review, or legal review, just to name a few. This works best for the preparation phase of communication. While you can use it for internal communication, it makes more sense to use it for external, as it's about perception. Not all data gathering has to be formalized with a survey or analytics. Sometimes, subjective data can be just as useful. You could pose questions on online forums, for instance, to get a sense of how people are perceiving a particular campaign. This type of feedback can work for internal or external communication at any phase during the process. For example, you could ask something like, "What do you think of Rainbow Company's new advertising campaign?" Alternatively, you can talk to people in your workplace to determine if people have read and absorbed recent information you've given them. While you don't have to take a formal approach to how you ask these questions, you could take a formal approach to how you analyze the responses. That is, you could categorize them as "mostly negative," "neutral," and "mostly positive," and then check how many responses you have for each one. If you're measuring a marketing campaign, watching how your sales are affected is one way to determine how well your campaign worked. If your sales go up, then your communication was successful on some level as you persuaded your audience to buy, which is a change in behavior. If they go down, then either you didn't reach your audience or your campaign sent the wrong message. This also works outside of sales. If you're running an informational campaign, note if your audience's behaviors change in response to the campaign through observation. For instance, if you ran a campaign to educate a local population on the benefits of a free nutritional clinic and more people start showing up, your campaign was likely effective. This works best for external communication, and it is focused on the results phase. | Use qualitative analysis to see how many people you're reaching. Try surveys to figure out how people are receiving the message. Use consulting groups or experts to evaluate the truth and effectiveness of the message. Request informal feedback from users to gauge perception. Check your sales to determine if you've convinced your audience to buy. |
A brined turkey is one that is kept in a large bucket or cooler for around 12 hours with a mixture of water, salt, broth, honey, and other additives. It's a great way to ensure that your turkey stays incredibly moist, and no basting required! You still have to cook the turkey as normal, and using a foil tent is a good idea. Some people choose to use wood chips on the bottom of the pan to give it a roasted hickory taste. If this sounds interesting, check out the article! | Know that you don't need basting for a brined turkey. |
If it looks like the person is going to attack you despite your best efforts to defuse the situation, put your dukes up! Clench your fists, bend your elbows, and raise your fists up in front of your face to protect it. Keep your feet about shoulder-width apart and start to hop back and forth. Staying in motion will make you a harder target than if you stay still, so move back and forth or in a circle around them if they start to attack you. If your mouth is open and they punch you in the mouth, you may end up with missing teeth and possibly even a broken jaw. If a fight is imminent, clench your teeth together and keep them that way to protect your teeth and jaw. It's okay to continue to talk or yell during the fight if needed. Just try not to do so when they’re close enough to hit you. Your forehead is the hardest part of your head, so try to move your head so that they hit you in the forehead if they’re punching at your face. Try to imagine you’re trying to headbutt their fist when you see an incoming blow. This will be less painful for you, and it may injure their fist in the process. However, only do this if you are certain you can hit their fist with your forehead. Moving in the direction of a punch aimed at your nose or mouth could injure you more. An unexpected blow to your stomach can knock the wind out of you, so keep your stomach muscles tight if they show signs of aggression. Flex your abdominal muscles—the muscles you use to do situps—to tighten them and keep them this way throughout the fight. This may help to lessen the impact of a blow to the stomach. Don't suck in your stomach. This won't have the same effect as flexing your abs. A punch may not be as painful if they hit you in your obliques (side abdominal muscles). Try to turn your body to the side if you notice them punching towards your stomach. Continuing to move back and forth around your opponent will help make it easier for you to change position if you see a punch coming your way, so keep moving! | Get into a boxer stance with your fists up and start moving. Clench your teeth to avoid a broken jaw if you get punched in the face. Move towards the punch with your forehead to better absorb the blow. Tense your stomach muscles in case they punch or kick you. Turn your body to the side if they aim a punch at your stomach. |
If you are buying your glasses for a specific sport, such as cycling, this should be easy for you; however, if you plan to use these glasses for a variety of sports then you need to consider what demands and expectations you will place upon this product. Try to think of it in terms of percentages: I will use these glasses 50% for running, 10% for boating, and 40% for leisure. Are you playing a sport where weight matters? If this is the case, then you will need to go with a lighter frame. Do you expect your glasses to fall on the ground at least once? Then you need a frame that can withstand some ‘abuse.’ Do you care about cost? If so, your frame choice may be more limited. The standard plastic frame is a cheaper option. It is a bit heavier and less aerodynamic; however, a well-made plastic frame can last for quite a while. Acetate is a plant-based frame material that mimics traditional plastic. Its layered construction creates a strong frame that is usually rather lightweight. If you are concerned about the environmental impact of your purchase, you may want to go with a castor frame, which is made from castor plants. These frames possess similar qualities to acetate ones with the added benefit of being eco-friendly. For the ultimate in flexibility, look into a nylon or nylon-hybrid frame. These frames are designed for sport and can bend yet retain their original shape. Traditional nylon frames are also cheaper than a hybrid option. Metal frames are not usually chosen for sports as they offer less flexibility and can potentially cause injury when broken. If you do decide to go with metal you will most likely need to choose between aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel. This type has a head-hugging design that allows for less light to penetrate inside the frame. It also tends to grip your head tighter resulting in less movement, even when participating in a sports activity. Some sport sunglasses also have a foam insert that allows you to have extra seal/coverage for sports, offering wind protection too. Wraparound sunglasses generally have a higher ‘base curve’ meaning that they follow the angles of your face closely. Standard non-sport sunglasses generally have a shallower ‘base curve’ as they draw away from your face and let additional light in. Note that if you have a high prescription you are at greater risk of having troubles adapting to glasses with a high base curve. If you are participating in a sport that requires other head gear, such as a helmet, you need to consider how your sunglasses with work with, or against, these other items. Ideally, everything that you wear should function together to provide you with maximum safety, performance, and comfort. For example, if you are a cyclist, your new sunglasses will need to fit well with your helmet. If you are a motorcyclist, you need sunglasses that fit under your face-shield or act as independent protection with an open-faced helmet. To ensure the proper fit, it is probably a good idea to bring your helmet or other gear with you when trying on your sunglasses. Move your head around to check for motion. Look out from all angles to check for an obstructed view. Layers upon layers of gear can make things hot. Don't forget to consider how much ventilation your sunglasses will provide. Some of the most protective pairs can also feel rather smothering in higher temperatures. If you are participating in a watersport, investing in a floating frame might be a very good idea. These frames are made of lightweight material and are designed to stay on the surface of water (usually for quite a while) after falling off. When you think of UV ray protection, special lenses probably come to mind; however, in snow sports, UV rays can reflect off snow and infiltrate the gaps in frames. Specialized frames designed for high-altitude sports minimize this damage by including shields on the side and over the bridge of your nose. The shields can actually improve your ability to look around without facing glare. High altitudes are another consideration for additional awareness of UV exposure as the higher you go, the thinner the atmosphere, and greater the UV exposure. | Think about where you will wear them. Consider the frame material. Understand the advantage of a wraparound-style. Factor in the fit with your other sports gear. Consider a floating frame. Pay attention to altitude. |
Making characters that look good starts with a basic knowledge of human anatomy. You don't want to make your character look like they have too many muscles or too few, too many joints or too few, a badly disproportionate body, etc. Get a good anatomy book and learn about where our bones and muscles are, how they bend, and where they line up. Drawing a manga character requires a basic knowledge of the human body. The more you can draw humans,the easier would it be to draw a manga. So start with drawing (for practice) your friends and even yourself sitting in front of a mirror. To draw poses for your character, you can take images of yourself doing those poses and then try to draw your character in those poses with the help of the images. You can also use helpful websites like posemaniacs.com for reference. Try to keep anatomy in mind when you do these poses. You don't want your character to end up looking like a Rob Liefeld drawing. The more you practice, the better you'll get. | Study human anatomy. Draw from life. Practice different, dynamic poses. Keep practicing! |
Spread the word about panda preservation. Talking about pandas and the environment can encourage others to join in the conservation effort. They can always reduce their conservation efforts, donate, or recycle. Raise awareness whenever you see a chance to do so. For example, you can say, “Did you know that conservation efforts have raised giant pandas from an endangered species to a vulnerable one?” You might tell someone, “I know a trustworthy charity you can donate to, and you get a cute panda plushie for sponsoring a panda.” Post any news articles or updates relating to giant pandas. Promote conservation organizations to show that their hard work makes a difference. By spreading the word, you can inspire others and inform them on ways they can contribute to the cause. For example, you might write a status update saying, “The WWF recently released a new documentary proving how conservation has saved pandas.” Conserving resources is important and helps pandas even if you aren't in China. If someone can't donate or volunteer, they can use less water, recycle paper, or drive less. Even small actions have a positive effect on the world's overall health, which can help reduce climate change and the damage to panda habitats. For example, tell someone, “Did you know your phone charger continually uses electricity while its plugged in?” You might say, “Leaving the faucet on while brushing your teeth wastes 5 US gal (19 L) of water a day.” | Tell others about protecting giant pandas. Share conservation news on social media. Teach others how to conserve resources. |
Make sure that the oven is completely heated before baking the plaice fillets. This will ensure that they cook correctly. A medium sized gratin dish works best for 4 fillets. Make sure that there is enough room for each, and that they are not overlapping at any point. Use a light coating of oil or butter to cover the dish. Baking paper also works well and reduces the mess to clean up afterward. Combine the lemon juice, chopped parsley, flaked almonds, and olive oil to make a salsa-type dressing. The time depends on the size of the fillets, and how cold the ingredients are to begin with. When the fish is cooked through, remove from the oven and leave resting for 1 minute, before transferring onto a serving plate. You can tell that the fillets are cooked through when you make an incision in the middle of the fish, it looks opaque, rather than translucent like when it's raw. Cooked fish will also easily break into flakes when it's done. | Preheat an oven to 180°C/356°F/gas mark 4. Place the fillets in an ovenproof dish. Season the fillets in the oven dish. Bake the fillets uncovered for 10-15 minutes. |
All states have set up an online database where users can search for registered sex offenders using different methods. States are required to establish and maintain these databases under federal law. Some databases allow you to search by name, general location, specific address, social security number, and, in some states, even license plate number. The more information you have about the individual, the easier that it is to quickly narrow your search. However, even if you only know the general neighborhood in which the individual lives, you should be able to get a listing of all registered sex offenders in that neighborhood. Each state provides users with different information about its registered offenders. Some states provide full names, addresses, the nature of the person's criminal conviction, and even photos, while other states provide very little information online at all. If you know that an individual has lived in another state, you should search that state's online sex offender database as well. It is not unusual to find a sex offender listed in the databases of multiple states for the same offense. This occurs because the sex offender has moved from one state to another while he or she is still required to register as a sex offender. The individual has to register with the new jurisdiction when moving addresses, just as he or she did with the previous jurisdiction in which he or she lived. The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) maintains the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (“NSOPW”), which provides users with a way to search for sex offenders in all jurisdictions at once. This can be very useful in determining if a person is a registered sex offender in another county, state, U.S. Territory, or Indian tribe. While some of these services will charge you a fee, there are several ways to access a large amount of public databases for free. These information sources can help you find out if an individual has ever been arrested, charged with, or convicted of, a sex-related crime. Information about whether a person is a registered sex offender is free and accessible to the public. Therefore, it is not illegal to possess this information, tell others about this information, or even post it online if you believe it to be true, accurate, and from a reliable source. | Locate your state’s online sex offender database through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (“FBI”) website. Search your state’s sex offender online database. Review the information that your state's online database provides. Search other state online databases. Run an online nationwide search. Use online services to search through public records and free databases. Remember that public information is fair game. |
An over-the-counter aspirin may help keep your heart healthy if you have a high coronary calcium score. However, due to the risk of side effects, you should only begin a daily aspirin regimen if your doctor recommends it. Aspirin can help people with high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes, or a history of smoking. Do not use aspirin if you have liver or heart failure or stomach ulcers. People under 21 should not take aspirin. Your doctor may prescribe a statin, such as atorvastatin or pravastatin, to reduce your risk of a heart attack and manage your cholesterol levels. These are typically pills taken by mouth once or twice a day. Take this medication according to your doctor's instructions. Side effects of statins include muscle damage, confusion, memory loss, high blood sugar, or liver damage. Calcium channel blockers prevent more calcium from entering your heart and blood vessels. This can lower your overall risk of heart disease and lower your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this medication. Side effects of calcium channel blockers include constipation, headache, heart palpitations, dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea. This medication will not reduce the current levels of calcium in your heart. These conditions increase your risk of heart disease. If you have been diagnosed with either condition, work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan. To manage diabetes, you will typically need to inject insulin. Your doctor may also prescribe you medication to help you control your blood sugar levels. Metabolic syndrome may be related to insulin resistance. It is usually treated with diet and exercise. You may be given medication to control cholesterol or blood pressure. Having diabetes doesn't increase your chances of having a high coronary calcium score. If you have a high coronary calcium score and diabetes, however, your risk of having a heart attack may be higher. | Take a daily aspirin to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Take a statin if you have a coronary calcium score over 300. Take calcium channel blockers to treat high blood pressure. Manage diabetes and metabolic syndrome with medication and diet. |
When using aerobic exercise to reduce your myostatin levels, you have significant leeway regarding how much exercise you wish to do. To begin reducing myostatin levels you need only exercise at about 40% to 50% of your maximum ability. Pushing yourself beyond these basic exercise levels will result in a greater decrease in myostatin. Working out at moderate intensity on a bike, elliptical, or in other aerobic exercises will feel similar to taking a brisk walk. You should burn at least 1,200 calories each week to see real declines in your myostatin levels. To track the number of calories you burn, check the digital readouts on your aerobic exercise equipment, or use a wearable fitness tracking device (for instance the FitBit). It takes about 3,500 calories to lose one pound of body fat. If you don't need to lose weight, make sure to eat more or supplement your diet to recover this energy. An elliptical training machine (sometimes called a “ski machine”) is a popular piece of equipment that can help you lower your myostatin levels. To use the elliptical machine, step onto the machine's foot pads. Place your left foot in the left foot pad, and your right foot in the right foot pad. Grab the left and right handles. Select the settings under which you wish to train. For instance, you can increase the machine's resistance or set time or calorie burning targets, keeping in mind how many calories you’ve consumed. The handles and feet pads on a given side of the machine work in opposition to each other. In other words, as you swing the machine's right handle forward, your right leg will move back. On the opposite side, the left hand will be pulled back and your left foot will be moved forward. Swing your feet and arms forward and backward in time with the machine. Riding a bike is a common aerobic exercise and can lower your myostatin levels. You can ride either a regular bike or a stationary bike to gain the benefits of lowered myostatin. Ride at moderate intensity to lower your myostatin levels. Aim to burn 1,200 calories per week by riding a bike – or more or less depending on your weight goals. Always use safety when riding a bike. Wear a helmet and ride in the bike lane, or as close to the curb as possible. Do not ride against traffic and do not ride on the sidewalk. Running is one of the most common forms of aerobic exercise and can lower your myostatin levels. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing when running. Choose a clean, well-lit path. Aim to jog at least 20 minutes. As you gain strength and build endurance, add time to your run in 10-minute increments. Try to increase your pace to a run for the last 5 minutes. This will boost your heart rate and is great for your cardiovascular health There are many aerobic exercises you could do which, over time, could lower your myostatin levels. For instance, you might choose to jump rope, go swimming, row a boat, or do jumping jacks. | Exercise at a moderate intensity. Use an elliptical. Ride a bike. Go for a jog. Try other aerobic exercises. |
If the cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp), the stinger is likely to be embedded in the cat's skin. A bee stinger can continue to seep venom into the skin for several minutes after the sting is delivered. Try to remove it as soon as possible. The stinger will look like a small black splinter. Gently scrape the stinger out with your fingernail, a butter knife, or the edge of a credit card. Don't try to remove the stinger with tweezers or pinch it out with your fingers, or you might squeeze more venom into the wound. This can help soothe inflammation and reduce swelling. Wrap some ice or an ice pack in a washcloth and hold it on the sting for about five minutes. Take it off for five minutes, and then put it back for another five. Continue to do this for the first hour or so after the sting. Mix three parts baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and one part water. Apply this mixture to the sting once every two hours until the swelling diminishes. Do not treat the sting with baking soda unless you are certain that your cat was stung by a bee (rather than a wasp). For wasp stings, apply apple cider vinegar to the sting instead. If you're not sure what stung your cat, don't apply any poultice or liquid to the sting until you've taken your cat to the vet. Using the wrong treatment can cause more irritation. Take care not to get baking soda or vinegar in your cat's eyes. | Remove the stinger, if it is still in place. Apply a cold compress to the site of the sting. Apply a paste of baking soda and water to the site of the sting. |
Your mouth should be slightly open with roughly a centimeter between your upper and lower teeth. Your tongue should almost touch the roof of your mouth. Don't worry if it brushes it occasionally, just get comfortable with the position. Sing and hold a note, just one note, with your tongue in place. You will be playing with this note to create your overtones. Sing from your chest, getting as deep as you can. Think of saying "oo," (like the sound in the word "cool") with the deepest voice you can. Keeping the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth. Think of it as shifting between an "R" and an "L" sound with your tongue. Think of moving your mouth from an "E" sound to a "U" sound ("as if saying "see you" without the "s"). This changes the shape of your lips and the "resonance" of your mouth (how sound bounces around inside). Do this slowly. Everyone's mouth is a little different and there is no perfect formula for tongue position, mouth opening, or volume. Start with your basic "oooo" note, and then: Place your tongue near the roof of your mouth in a "r" position. Move your lips slowly between the "E" and "U" vowel sounds. Slowly curl your tongue back and away from the your lips. When you hear your overtones, stop moving your mouth and hold the tone. | Relax your jaw and lips. Make an "R" or "L" sound with the tip of your tongue. Sing a comfortably low "base" note. Move the body of your tongue back and forth. Slowly change the shape of your lips to adjust the sound. Bring it all together to throat sing. |
Ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy slows skin cell production, and may reduce the scale and dead skin buildup that is often associated with psoriasis. This therapy involves exposing affected skin to ultraviolet light for a brief period of time. The frequency of these treatments may depend on the condition of your skin or the type of UVB treatment. UVB therapy can be used to treat psoriasis that resists other forms of treatment. Types of UVB therapy include broadband UVB therapy, narrow band UVB therapy, or limited daily exposure to natural sunlight (following your doctor's recommendations). Any type of UVB therapy may result in skin irritation or burns. Your doctor may recommend moisturizer or other topical treatments to reduce the severity of these side effects. For severe or hard-to-treat psoriasis, your doctor may recommend PUVA treatment, which combines a medication (psoralen) with exposure to UVA light. Psoralen helps UVA light penetrate deep into your skin in order to slow down the growth of new skin cells. Psoralen may be administered as an oral medication (in pill or tablet form) or as a topical treatment. PUVA treatment may result in more severe side effects than UVB therapy, including nausea, headaches, and skin irritation. PUVA therapy may also increase your risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts. Sometimes phototherapy is combined with other forms of treatment. For example, your doctor may recommend combining UVB therapy with topical coal tar. The coal tar not only helps ease symptoms of psoriasis, but it can make your skin more receptive to UVB radiation. | Treat psoriasis with UVB therapy. Use psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) for severe psoriasis. Get combination light therapy. |
Technically, there is no set structure to a free verse poem, as there are no rules around meter or rhyme scheme. So, you have the freedom to express yourself in almost any way you can imagine. But, some poets argue that the lack of rules can actually be more difficult and challenging, or as the poet Robert Frost describes the difficulty of composing a free verse poem, it's like “playing tennis without a net.” Though there are no rules for a free verse poem, it is still a form of artistic expression, so its important to create striking images and emotions that your reader can see and feel and to express yourself clearly. Though free verse may not have been Robert Frost's preference, many other poets have used the openness of the form to their advantage and have approached free verse poetry in their own unique ways. It may be useful for you look at several examples more closely, including: "After the Sea" by Walt Whitman "Little Father" by Li-Young Lee "Winter Poem" by Nikki Giovanni "Fog" by Carl Sandberg "in Just-" by e.e. cummings Read the examples out loud and consider how they are effective. Do they have a certain rhythm or meter, despite appearing free verse and not using rhyme? Do they create strong images through description, word choice, or a certain mood or tone? Identify any metaphors or similes. Think about how they work effectively to reveal details or create images associated with the subject of the poem. Make note of any examples of alliteration, which is a literary device where the first sound in a series of words is the same. Alliteration is one way the poet can create a particular mood, feeling, or sound to the poem. For example, in Whitman's poem "After the Storm", there are two instances of alliteration in the first line of the poem, “sea-ship” and “whistling winds”, which then set the tone for the rest of the poem. Identify any personification. Personification is a device that takes an inanimate object and describes it as though it were animate or alive. For example, in Sandberg's "Fog", the fog is personified as having “little cat feet”, and in Giovanni's "Winter Poem", the snowflake is personified as “happy” and the other snowflakes are addressed as “its cousins and brothers.” Consider if the poem breaks with the traditional form of a line poem, and how the poem's form adds to the overall meaning or theme of the poem. For example, in e.e. cumming's poem "in Just-", the breaking up of the lines so there is more space between certain words and the arrangement of certain words so they move down the page suggest a certain choppiness or shift downward in the poem. | Feel free to express yourself, but don’t forget you are still writing a poem. Look at several examples of effective free verse poetry. Analyze the examples. |
One of the keys to getting over a girl you’ve been in love with is distance. When you’re trying to stop her, avoid calling, texting, or seeing her as much as possible. Although the idea of being friends may seem appealing, staying in contact will likely prolong your feelings and can compromise your emotional well-being. If you live close to each other, try to avoid being in the same place as much as possible. For example, if you know she likes to grocery shop on Saturday, plan to do your shopping on Sunday. If you have mutual friends, ask your friends to plan time to hang out with you separately until your feelings for her have subsided. While it may be tempting to see what she's up to, try to avoid checking her social media, including her Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram accounts. This will only bring her to the forefront of your mind and make it harder to stop thinking about her. Most social media platforms allow you to block someone from showing up on your feed without having to unfollow them. That way, you won't have to see her posts every time you check your feed without appearing jealous or bitter by unfollowing her. Wherever possible, try to get rid of or put away the mementos that make you think of the girl of your dreams. While you likely won't want to get rid of an expensive television you bought together, for example, it will be helpful to put away knick-knacks from a trip you took together, or the scarf she left at your house. This will help you create a space that's free of reminders of her so you can start to move on. This is particularly important with gifts that she's given you, as these will surely continue to bring her to the forefront of your mind. If you have any framed photos of you together, put these away as well. These will only serve as a reminder of the good times, which can make you forget about the real reasons it didn't work out over time. While you may have some hand-written letters and printed photos, in this day and age, it's likely that most are stored on your smartphone or computer. Having these reminders with you at all times will just give you more opportunities to reminisce about happier times, which can prevent you from getting over her. If you don't want to remove all her photos and texts entirely, try creating a folder on your computer and putting it on an external hard drive. That way, these memories won't be readily available, but you won't have to get rid of them entirely. If the girl of your dreams breaks your heart but still tries to be friends, try not to read too much into this and hope that it means she's changed her mind. Instead, tell her that while you appreciate her efforts, you’re still hurt and need her to stop contacting you until the pain subsides. She may not realize how painful her continued contact is for you, or that it's giving you false hope. If you allow her to continue to contact you, this can also lead you to waste time overanalyzing everything she says or does. | Cut off contact with her as much as possible. Avoid checking her social media accounts. Get rid of things that remind you of her. Remove any photos and texts from your smartphone and computer. Tell her to give you space if she still contacts you. |
square with the child. Teach the child to garter stitch by knitting every row. Take turns knitting rows of stitches so you create a basic 6 inches (15 cm) square. Knitting back and forth with the child will give you a chance to guide them and correct mistakes. The child can use the finished garter stitch square as a tiny placemat, toy blanket, or rug for a toy. If the child is at least 6 or 7 years old, show them what a standard knitting pattern looks like. Tell them what a few of the symbols and abbreviations mean. If you're looking at a pattern chart, show the child how to read from the bottom to the top. Don't worry if the child doesn't completely understand the patterns. If they're learning very simple projects, they won't need to rely on a chart. Once the child is ready to work by themselves for a while, choose a basic project that only requires knit or purl stitches. Choose a simple design such as a washcloth, scarf, swatches, or a doll's blanket. Check on the child occasionally to see if they need your help. Ensure that the child can finish 1 simple project before moving on to another one. It's inevitable that the child will make mistakes as they're learning to knit. Instead of simply fixing the mistake, show them they made the error and what you can do to fix it. The child will learn how to avoid that mistake and will understand that they can move beyond their mistakes. Children learn at different rates so follow the child's lead. If the child is very interested in learning how to knit, they may pick it up quickly. Never force the child to practice knitting if they don't want to learn. Instead, help the child and instruct them when they come to you to work on stitches. Remember to encourage and praise the child's successes. Kids want to feel proud of their accomplishments and are more likely to stick with something if they feel supported. | Knit a garter stitch Show the child how to read patterns. Select an easy project for the child to work on. Help the child troubleshoot mistakes. Be patient with the child. |
Squats are a classic exercise that can strengthen your hips and core. Work squats into your regular workout routine to strengthen the muscles around your hips. To start, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold two dumbbells at your sides. Choose a weight you feel comfortable with for the dumbbells. If you're just starting out doing squats, you will probably need to start with a light weight, like something in the 2 to 5 pound range. Talk to a trainer at a gym, or your doctor, to figure out a safe weight for you. Pull your back up straight as you tighten your core. Bend your knees to lower your body. Take a quick look at the tops of your shoes when you are at the bottom of the range of motion. You must be able to see the tops of your shoes, or this means that your knees are coming too far forward in the squat. Keep lowering your body until your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor. Then, return to the starting position. You should repeat this exercise 10 to 12 times. Lunges are another hip and thigh strengthening exercise that can improve the appearance of your hips. To do lunges, start with a dumbbell in each hand. Choose a weight you're comfortable using. Take one step forward with your left foot. With your left foot forward, bend your knees. Slowly lower yourself to the ground. Use your feet to push yourself back to the starting position. Repeat the exercise with the other foot. You should repeat this exercise roughly 10 to 12 times. Yoga involves a variety of stretching and poses that demand a lot from the core muscles, so it can also be a great way to keep your core strong and help your hips appear bigger. Try enrolling in a yoga course at a local gym or community center if you want to make your hips look stronger and bigger. If you can't afford a class, there are many yoga routines you can find online. You can also purchase DVDs. However, be careful when doing yoga alone. Build up to the more difficult poses, and do not do any pose that makes you feel uncomfortable. Planks are a great way to tone your core muscles and get a flatter stomach, which may help to make your hips seem bigger. Work on doing planks a couple times a week as part of your exercise routine. To do a plank, lie flat on an exercise mat. Keep your elbows under your shoulders and clasp your hands together just under your chin. Prop yourself up to form a bridge with your body running from your shoulders to your toes. Support your weight with only your toes and forearms on the ground, squeezing the muscles of your chest, abdominals, lower back, buttocks, and legs. Hold this position for 10 seconds when you're first starting out. Eventually, you will want to build yourself up to 3 minute planks. You may choose to strap ankle weights to your lower leg for this exercise. You can buy these at a gym or sports equipment store, but make sure you start out with a lower weight. Lie on your side. Have your legs stacked on top of each other and place your hand on your hip. Lift your leg until it's at a roughly 45 degree angle with the floor, and then lower it back down. Repeat 10 to 12 times. To build muscle, do three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. Switch sides after you finish a set on one leg and repeat with the other leg. As with squats, the amount of weight you need depends on your fitness level. It's a good idea to start small. Talk to a doctor or trainer about a safe weight for you. If you feel like you need more resistance, then you can try holding a dumbbell just above your knee as you lift. This is a good way of increasing resistance without risking injury to your knee. . It might seem counterintuitive, but strengthening the muscles in your shoulders will make your waist seem smaller, which may help to make your hips look wider. Try doing some simple shoulder exercises like the overhead dumbbell press, dumbbell pec flyes and dumbbell rear flyes to achieve this effect. | Do squats regularly. Perform lunges. Enroll in a yoga course. Try planks. Perform side lying leg lifts. Include strength training for your shoulders |
Latex paint is the most common paint used in modern interiors, and is a popular choice for low-cost craft paint. It is also known as acrylic or acrylic latex paint. Check the can or tube of paint for the words "latex" or "acrylic latex." If you see this label, follow the steps below to remove your stain. If the paint can is unavailable, think back through your past painting projects. Did you clean your brushes with water or paint thinner? If you used water, you were most likely working with latex paint, and can use the steps below. After you have rinsed the last of your chosen cleansing agent from your clothing, launder it according to the item's care instructions. The wash cycle should remove any remaining paint, but be sure to check that the stain is fully removed before you dry your clothing. Drying a remaining stain will only make it more difficult to remove. | Identify latex paint stains. Launder your clothing normally. |
One of the most essential steps to becoming a rabbi is to confirm that you were born Jewish through proof from your biological parents. You may already be involved in the synagogue and your Jewish faith when you consider becoming a rabbi. Individuals who become rabbis must already have lived a predominately Jewish lifestyle for at least three years, where you are involved in your Jewish community and have been close to your Jewish faith. This is especially important for Jews who have been secular or away from their faith for some time. If you are not Jewish by birth, you will need to convert to Judaism to become a Rabbi. Converting to Judaism is a major life step and should be done after much thought, as it is a serious and humbling experience. You will need to have lived a predominately Jewish lifestyle for at least one year, taken formal conversion training at a synagogue, and complete the process of Mikvah or conversion. Males must also undergo circumcision, if they are not already circumcised. As a rabbi, you will need to select a branch of Judaism that you would like to train in and practice as a confirmed member of the congregation. There are five main branches of Judaism, each with their own approaches to traditional Jewish practice. They include: Orthodox Judaism: Orthodox Judaism focuses on the traditional teaching of Jewish law and accepts the doctrine of revelation. This means that they believe the Written Law in the Hebrew Bible and the Oral Law in the Talmud was given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai, and therefore, it is the everlasting and only true guide for Judaism. Orthodox Jews demonstrate unswerving loyalty to Jewish traditions and Jewish law. Conservative Judaism: Like Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Jews believe Jewish laws are sacred. But Conservative Jews believe these laws can be changed and adopted, if necessary, to suit the modern conditions of Jewish life. The Conservative movement tries to “conserve” and protect the Jewish faith but maintains that Jews are not only a religious group but also a people with a distinct culture, history, and language. Reform Judaism: Reform Judaism focuses on the importance of adapting religious life to the modern age. They view the Torah as divine inspiration but do not view it as a literal revelation that must be strictly followed. For Reform Jews, every generation has the right to accept laws and practices that are essential and adapt certain practices to fit their way of life. They believe that Jewish people are destined to teach the belief in God as well as justice, peace, and fellowship. Reconstructionist Judaism: This branch was founded by Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan in the 20th century and views Judaism as evolving and part of a continuous history. Reconstructionists emphasize understanding, observing, and celebrating Jewish culture, tradition, and heritage. Secular-Humanist Judaism: This branch is based in Detroit and views Judaism as a living culture and a way of life. It offers an alternative to traditional or conventional Judaism and modern ways to practice Jewish commitment. Once you have selected your branch of Judaism, you should look into applying for rabbinical schools within that branch. For example, if you are an Orthodox Jew, you may go to an Orthodox rabbinical school. There has been a drop in enrollment in rabbinical schools in the U.S. so you will likely get into your chosen school or be able to work with the school to get your Hebrew and Jewish literacy up to par. You may need to be willing to relocate for your training as the only accredited rabbinical schools in the United States are located in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, and Cincinnati. You can also do an online training program with Aleph, the Alliance for Jewish Renewal, in their five year distance program. However, doing an online program may make you less appealing to congregations once you graduate and look for a position as a rabbi. Each branch of Judaism has a different set of requirements. Your training may consist of an academic program plus internships and life experience - including spending one year in Israel. Many programs require a four to five year commitment, and you may need to spend $20,000-$30,000 a year for your training, depending on your chosen branch of Judaism. You may need to take out financial aid or loans to pay for your rabbinical training, a common practice among aspiring rabbis. If you are an Orthodox Jew, you may not to take out financial aid to pay for your schooling as many Orthodox rabbinical training programs are given free tuition. The typical rabbi curriculum includes study of the Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Jewish history, and Hebrew language. You will also need to take psychology courses, community outreach courses, public speaking courses, and teaching courses. At the end of your studies, you will become ordained as a rabbi. | Confirm your Jewish heritage or convert to Judaism. Study the different branches of Judaism. Apply for rabbinical school. Complete your rabbinical training. |
See what comes up. Someone else may have already thought of it before, or it may be too similar to something else. Once you've verified that your title is original, see what other results your search produces; this is a good time to find out if some part of your title might be obscure or overused, and what else people are searching for when they come across your fanfiction. Now that you've got a name for your fanfiction, go back over your story with this title as your new frame of reference. Does it do an adequate job summing up or characterizing your story? Does it make sense in context after reading it, or will readers fail to apprehend its meaning? Just as you proofread your writing to look for inconsistencies, double-check your title to make sure that it's a fit for the completed work. Rereading your fanfiction will give you another opportunity to mine for other potential titles that might better serve the story. Ask a friend to look over your fanfiction and give you their thoughts, particularly on the title choice. You wrote it to be read, so this will also give you your first opportunity to have other eyes on your story and receive some initial feedback. Have your friend point out the strengths and weaknesses of your story where the relation to the title is concerned. Ask the person reading your fanfiction to tell you what they think of the title before and after reading the story. If it's not strong enough to interest them before they read the story, you may need to rework it. Find a friend that is impartial or more likely to give you honest criticism. Ask them to be specific: hearing "it's good" benefits no one. Before you commit to your title, consider what inspired your fanfiction. If it directly borrows from source material, make sure the title you've chosen is in keeping with the style of the source while also being original enough to distinguish itself as your own original work. | Run a search for your title. Reread your story. Have someone else read your fanfiction. Stand out from your source. |
If you don't want to tell your parents you have lice, the easiest treatment options involve using items from your own kitchen. Keep in mind home remedies don't work as well as medical treatments and may not be effective. However, you should start with at home treatments if you want to hide your lice from your parents. Vinegar, which your parents may have in the kitchen, is sometimes successful in removing head lice. Vinegar may dissolve some of the glue that lice use to attach their nits or eggs to your head. If you apply vinegar to your hair prior to brushing, you may end up removing some of the lice with your comb. Apply enough vinegar to your hair to get it thoroughly wet. Then, use a small, fine-toothed comb to comb out your hair. Look for lice or lice eggs as you go. Lice are small brown-colored bugs. Lice eggs are small and round and coffee-colored. Soak any comb you use remove lice in soapy water for an hour. If you don't have an hour, dispose of the comb. Place the comb in a plastic bag and throw it away in an outdoor garbage can. Olive oil, which your parents may use for cooking, can work by smothering lice. When applied to the scalp, olive oil may plug the lungs of lice and cause them to die. Apply olive oil to your hair. Use enough that your hair is covered in olive oil, the way it might be when using leave-in conditioner. In order for this method to be most effective, you must keep the olive oil on overnight under a shower cap. This may be difficult if you're trying to hide your lice from your parents. There are some ways you can use this method without your parents knowing you have lice. You could say you heard olive oil is good for the hair and that a friend at school is trying this method. Or, you could wait until your parents are asleep, apply the olive oil cap, and then set an alarm so you wake up before your parents to remove it. Your parents may have petroleum jelly or hair styling gel somewhere in the bathroom cabinet. Both of these substances may kill lice by smothering them. Much like the olive oil method, you should coat your hair with gel or petroleum jelly and then put on a shower cap. As with the olive oil method, you can claim you've heard this is good for your hair or wait until they go to bed to put on the gel or jelly. Keep in mind petroleum jelly is very difficult to remove. Give yourself extra time to shower in the morning after using this method. You may have to shampoo and condition your hair more than once to get out petroleum jelly. Mayonnaise is another home remedy that may be effective for removing lice. Much like the using hair gel, petroleum jelly, or olive oil you'll need to apply mayonnaise to your scalp, put a shower cap over it, and then leave it on overnight. Apply enough mayonnaise that your hair is thoroughly coated, working it into your scalp in order to smother the lice. You'll have to once again think of an excuse for wearing the cap to keep your parents from becoming suspicious. People who use this method often report that full fat mayonnaise works best. Dish soap does not kill lice. However, it's more effective at removing things like olive oil and mayonnaise from your hair after treatment. If you don't want your parents to get suspicious, you can put dish soap in an old bottle of the shampoo you use. You can also hide a small bottle of dish soap in the bathroom and take it out when you shower. | Try vinegar. Use olive oil. Apply petroleum jelly or hair styling gel. Try using mayonnaise. Wash your hair with dish soap after using these methods. |
You can move your token in any one legal direction: toward a wedge or toward the center when on a spoke, clockwise or counterclockwise when on the outer wheel. You can also move from a spoke to the outer wheel or from the outer wheel to a spoke. However, you cannot reverse direction in the middle of a roll. If you land on a "Roll Again" space, roll the die again. (You can move in any legal direction, including the opposite direction from your previous roll.) In Trivial Pursuit, you get to move again if you give the right answer. You can keep rolling, moving, and answering questions until you get one wrong. Just keep in mind that the questions you answer must correspond with the color space you land on. For example, if you land on a blue space, then you must answer a blue question. If you are in the center space and have not earned all six wedges, you may answer a question in any category of your choice. In the 25th Anniversary Edition, the question you must answer is also determined by the roll of the die, as each box contains questions for a single category. The higher you roll, the more difficult the question you receive. You can earn pie pieces by correctly answering questions, but you can only earn a pie piece when you are on a pie space. These spaces look different from the others on the board because they show an image of the pie token with a wedge in it. For example, if you land on a brown wedge space and answer the question correctly, then you would earn a brown pie piece. When a player gets all six pie pieces, that player may begin moving to the center or the board. You must keep rolling and moving each turn as usual until you get to the center space on the board. You need to roll the exact number of spaces to get to the center space. Keep in mind that you may spend several turns coming up short of or overshooting the center until you land on it. When you get to the center space, your fellow players may choose any category and ask you a question from that category. If you answer this question correctly, you win the game. If you miss it, your turn ends, and play passes to the next player or team. The other players may not look at the questions before choosing the category. They must select the category without looking at the card and then read the question. If you miss the question, you will have to roll again during your next turn and try to answer a different question when you get into the center space again. | Roll the die and move your pie the number of spaces indicated on the die. Move again if you give the correct answer. Earn pie pieces if you land on a wedge space and give the right answer. Keep playing until someone has all six wedges. Answer a question in a category chosen by the other players. |
If your friend means something to you, you should be sure that he or she is using you before you decide to cut all ties. You can do this by confronting your friend in a calm, rational way. Keep in mind that if deep down he or she is a good friend, he or she was not using you but was merely oblivious and will likely be willing to change. If your friend is using you and gets upset and you lose him or her as a friend as a result of the confrontation, that is probably for the best anyway. When you confront your friend, be sure to do it in a quiet spot so that he or she doesn't get agitated. Make sure you are in a place that you can both speak your minds freely without feeling overly self-conscious. Avoid places like crowded restaurants with tables close together. Try bringing up the conversation with your friend on a walk in a nice park. Do not bring other friends into the mix, even if they have the same complaint. Having other friends there could be overwhelming and could scare your friend off or make him or her especially upset. If one person criticizes you for something, you may be willing to take the advice and change. If several people criticize you at the same time, you may feel threatened and get offended; after all, it means that all those people had sat around and talked negatively about you, which could be frustrating. Explain your reasons for suspecting that your friend is using you and see what he or she says. Lay out specific details so that your friend cannot just shrug it off, call you accusatory, or a liar. However, do not be too nit-picky in your examples; your friend could turn the tables on you and call you petty. Make sure you speak about your friend's actions and not his or her character. If you make it about specific actions, your friend will be less likely to get upset; if you call your friend a user, he or she may get upset and the conversation will quickly dissolve. For example, you could say something like, "I gave you rides when your car was being repaired last month. However, when my car broke down this week and I asked you for a ride to work, you ignored my request. I've realized that when I ask you for help you tend ignore me." If your friend apologizes and is willing to change his or her behavior and you actually notice that he or she is changing for the better, there is a chance that your friend was not using you but was just oblivious to what turned out to be selfish actions. Sometimes people get caught up in their own lives and worlds and are not aware that their actions came across as selfish. Explain why you can't be friends with this person anymore and stop talking to him or her. Do not let your former friend convince you that they will change, especially if you've given them multiple chances already. This person will keep taking advantage of you if you let him or her back in. | Prepare yourself. Find a quiet spot. Be alone with your friend. Speak calmly but assertively. Seek an apology. Consider breaking it off if you feel that it's all about being used and nothing to do with genuine friendship. |
Use a medium-sized plastic bowl for mixing together the garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg, cardamon, and cinnamon. Stir the spices for at least 30 seconds so you have fully mixed them together. Just place the chicken strips into the spice mixture and toss them until they have been covered with the spice mixture on both sides. Then, drizzle them with a bit of olive oil and toss them again to make sure that they are fully coated in the olive oil and spice mixture. Heat your grill and grease a large piece of aluminum foil. Set it on the grill with the greased side up once the grill is heated. Turn the chicken over a few times, until cooked through. This should take about 8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the chicken strips. If your grill is smaller, you may have to grill the chicken in 2 batches. You'll need to do this before you can begin to assemble your shawarma. You can add lettuce, onion, tahini sauce, pickled cabbage, hummus, or whatever other ingredients you’d like to place in the flatbread. Place the chicken in the bread first, followed by the other toppings, pouring on the tahini sauce last. Wrap the flatbread similarly to a burrito, leaving an inch of space between the ingredients and the top of the bread so they don't pour out. Once you do that, your chicken shawarma will be ready to eat! | Mix the spices together in a bowl. Add the chicken strips to the mixture and toss them before drizzling them with the olive oil. Prepare your grill. Place the spiced chicken onto the foil. Remove the chicken from the grill and place on a serving platter. Wrap your chicken in the flatbread with the other ingredients. |
It is common for people transitioning their hair to go ahead and do the big chop - that is, cutting off all the relaxed hair, leaving a short amount of new growth near the scalp. This is certainly the best option for creating healthy growth, but not everyone wants their hair to be less than an inch long. If you’re bold enough to try a new look, the big chop is an excellent choice for immediately getting rid of all your relaxed hair, creating an immediate full transition to natural hair. Relaxers are permanent, so whatever parts of your hair that have been in contact with a relaxer will never grow back naturally. Therefore, at some point in time your hair must be cut off to above the demarcation line. If you’re not willing to go for the big chop, the next step is to do regular trims of your hair. Start by cutting off a few inches of your hair, and then once a month cut off ¼-½ an inch of hair. Over time you’ll have removed all of the damaged, relaxed hair to above the demarcation line, allowing your natural hair to grow more strongly. The first couple inches of new, natural growth can appear strange when juxtaposed next to your relaxed hair. In order to avoid damaging it further with tight styles, use accessories to hide your curly roots. Headbands and head scarves are popular options for hiding your roots while allowing the rest of your hair to show through. Although tight cornrows can cause breakage, using loose cornrows, braids, and twists are a great way to add interest to your hair without damaging it. The most manageable transitioning hairstyles are box braids and Senegalese twists. These hairstyles include little to no hair manipulation and they give a lot of hair protection since the extension hair is covering your real hair. Mastering each style can be tricky, so spend some time finding which works best with your hair and personal stylistic preferences. The most important thing is to keep whatever style you use very loose, so as to avoid stressing the strands of hair. Your hair is most fragile at the demarcation line, so be particularly gentle when styling it around this point. Many women can vouch for the importance of owning a good hair gel, pomade, or spray; with the right products, you can cover up even the most unsightly of hair styles. Sort through your styling products, and try using them (rather than a tight style with clips or elastic bands) to style your hair. You may like the results better, and it will be safer and more gentle on your fragile hair as well. Although it can be tricky not to, the more you touch and style your hair, the more likely it is to break and become frizzy. Try not to brush your hair too often, and avoid styles that put strain on your scalp. If you do brush your hair, start from the bottom and work your way up using a comb (not a brush). | Consider the ‘big chop’. Trim your hair regularly. Cover up your new growth. Try using braids or twists. Find a great styling product. Avoid dealing with your hair too much. |
If you know your friends support your dream, ask them to listen to you sing and tell you what they think. Ask them to be honest, but still nice! Chances are, they’ll be happy you asked them and excited to hear you practice your talent. If you think your friends might be mean or make fun of you, ask someone else, like a sibling or your favorite teacher. Or record yourself on a phone or tape recorder and listen to yourself without other people judging you. You’ll be able to meet other people your age who love to sing too, and you can even get professional advice from the choir teacher or leader. Plus, your parents might support your dream more if it gets you involved in and excited about school or church. Tell your parents that that joining a choir is a great chance for you to make new friends and even get a great academic grade. Tons of famous singers, like Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, started as kids who loved to sing just like you, and became successful by posting videos online. Start by finding songs you really love and practice singing them to yourself, then record them on a phone, computer, or even your parents’ old camera. You’ll start attracting viewers before you know it! Use a popular video site, like YouTube. Watch other artists’ videos to get inspiration for how to stage and record your songs. Pretend you’re your favorite singer and really go for it! Ask what specifically bothers them about you posting videos to a site like YouTube. For example, are they worried that strangers could see it, or even criticize you? Ask if they’ll let you post audio clips on streaming services like Soundcloud instead. Strangers won't be able to see you actually sing but you can still promote your songs online, even under a stage name if that makes them more comfortable. If your parents are really bothered by the thought of any of your songs being online, it's probably best to listen to them. If you show that you’re willing to give up this idea, maybe they’ll be more willing to discuss other alternatives, like taking singing lessons or participating in a talent show. Even if you can't promote yourself now, keep singing and practicing. When you’re older, you’ll eventually have the freedom to post as many videos as you want. If you’re a little nervous about performing in front of other people, start small. Sing in front of your friends or siblings, or try karaoke! Give it a shot at your school's talent show and impress all your classmates with your amazing voice. Your parents will be impressed by your determination and passion, and may even support you. It's okay if singing in front of other people feels a little scary at first. Even famous professional singers get stage fright. To beat your nerves, think positive thoughts about how well the performance will go and how much everyone will love it. Shake out your arms and legs and breathe deeply. You’re going to rock it! | Ask for feedback from your friends. Join your school or church choir. Upload songs and videos online. Discuss alternatives if your parents won’t let you post videos online. Enter singing competitions to show your parents that you’re serious. |
If you are the dealer, then say, “3…2…1…Go!” and flip over the board cards. The board cards should be facing up at this point. This way everyone can see them. As soon as all of the cards are flipped over, each player grabs a card. Players do no take turns grabbing cards; everyone grabs at once. Remember, your goal is to get four of a kind. So make sure to grab a card that matches at least one of the cards in your hand. If two players grab for the same card, the player who touched the card first gets the card. Since you cannot have more than four cards in your hand at one time, you need to discard as soon as you grab a card from the board. If you happen to grab two cards, then you need to discard two cards. This continues until no one wants any cards from the board. The new dealer, i.e., the player with the deck in front of them, removes the unwanted board cards and places them in a separate discard pile. The dealer selects four more cards from the top of the deck and places them face down again to make a new board. They countdown and flip the cards over again. This process repeats itself until someone calls “Kent,” or the deck runs out. | Flip the board. Grab a card. Discard one or more cards. Refresh the board. |
Once the page has loaded, select "Safari" from the menu bar. If you are using a version earlier than Yosemite, click on "Reset Safari" rather than going to "Preferences." Next to the label "Remove all website data," check the box. " If you are using a version earlier than Yosemite, select "Reset" rather than "Remove Now." | Open "Safari." Select "Preferences." Choose the "Privacy" tab. Select "Remove Now. |
Before you make your own Moby wrap, go to a baby supply store and examine their stock of Moby wraps. This will give you an idea of the proper size, length, width, stretchiness and texture before you make your own. Once you have purchased 5 yards (4.6 m) of an appropriate material, in your favorite color or texture, take it home and spread it out flat on the floor or on another large surface. The easiest way to cut the material in a straight line is to fold the material in half, then mark several points along the crease with a piece of chalk. Open the material out again and carefully cut along the chalk-marked line, using the fabric shears. It will be easier to cut if you ask someone else to hold the material taut as you work. Once cut, you should have two strips of material, each approximately 5 yards (4.6 m) long and 20 inches (50.8 cm) wide. Each of these long strips can be used to make a Moby wrap. Alternatively, you can ask one of the employees at the fabric supply store to cut the material in half for you before you bring it home. Once you have cut your fabric in half, your Moby wrap in half, it is ready to use. However, you can make the wrap look much neater and prevent the edges from fraying by sewing the edges. Use pins to fold over the rough edges to the desired width, then iron these folded edges to make them easier to sew. Place the thread in the sewing machine and use an overlock or zigzag stitch to hem the edges. Brand-name Moby wraps have a tag in the center of the material so you can easily find the middle. This is helpful when you are tying the wrap around your body. If you like, you can emulate this tag by sewing a small square of fabric (in a contrasting pattern/color and fabric) onto the center of the fabric, along the top edge. Using a patch of material made from a different fabric will help you to easily find the tag by feel alone. | Examine a Moby cloth for size, feel and texture. Lay your chosen material out on the floor. Cut the material in half, lengthwise. Sew the edges of the wrap (optional). Add a patch of fabric to the center of the wrap (optional). |
Fire-belly toads need to shed for their health and wellbeing. Do not be alarmed if you see your toad crunched up in a slouching position. This means it is getting ready to shed. If you see your toad engaging in these behaviors, it's important you help the shedding process. If your toad isn't shedding correctly, mist the toad with water and gently massage it until the skin slips off. As fire-belly toads dislike being handled, this can be stressful. If the skin still doesn't slip off with a gentle massage, take your toad to an exotic veterinarian. Continuing to massage your toad could damage its skin. You will have to increase the humidity in the tank during shedding time. If you notice your frogs crouching, and that their overall energy has slowed down, start misting the cage twice a day instead of once a day. Fire-belly toads are not that social. They dislike being handled often and need a great deal of privacy. Only pick up your toads when necessary and be sure to provide lots of hiding places for the toads. You can buy structures for toads to hide in online or at a pet store. You need to wash the tank regularly to keep your toads healthy. The water container should be cleaned daily with mild dish detergent. It should then be replaced with filtered water or de-chlorinated water. Once every two months, clean all items in the tank with mild dish detergent and wipe down the inside of the tank with vinegar and water (one parts vinegar to eight parts water). Make sure to rinse all items thoroughly before returning them to the tank. | Address shedding issues. Give your toads privacy. Wash the tank regularly. |
Some people like to write on a computer, whereas others work better with pencil and paper. There are pros and cons to each, so think about which way will work better for you. If you’re not sure, you can try each method and see which feels more comfortable to you. A computer will let you erase and edit more easily, and also let you undo mistakes and save alternate drafts with ease. Pencil and paper makes you slow down and really think about what you’re writing on the page. Studies have also shown that writing by hand strengthens the brain. Acrostics may sound complicated, but they’re really not! All you need to remember is that the first letter of each line, when read vertically, must spell out the topic of the poem. The topic is often a single word, but can be more than that if you’d like. Consider this example of an acrostic poem about the sun. Keep in mind that the word you choose to serve as the first letter of each line will determine the length of your acrostic. Choose a word that corresponds with the length you want to write. If the word you want to write about is too long or too short, consult a thesaurus for synonyms. For example, if “love” is too short, you might try “friendship,” “adoration,” “devotion,” “tenderness,” etc. Remember that you can also use multiple words for your subject if you’d like. This is an easy way to add length. What do you want to write about? Choose a subject that you have a lot to say about, and hopefully one that gives you the opportunity to use your writing chops with sensory imagery and inventive language. Some helpful brainstorming activities might include: Keeping an ongoing notebook where you keep track of things you want to write about Making lists of the characteristics of the thing you want to write about For example: your mother's personality, her appearance, your favorite memory of her, how her voice sounds, what her perfume smells like, etc. Taking a walk and making notes about what you see in your notebook Taking inspiration from a piece of art. How does your favorite song or painting make you feel? Write about yourself! Who do you know better than yourself? | Decide what materials to use. Understand how acrostics work. Brainstorm. |
Put products on your sopping wet hair, even before you pat it dry with a towel. This will help your hair maintain as much of the moisture as possible from the water. When it comes to styling products, less is more. The less you put in your hair, the less greasy/oily buildup you’ll have to work against later. For styling serums, use a quarter-sized amount; for mousse, use a golf ball-sized amount. Simply comb out your dry hair and spray it with a mixture that is half water and half leave-in conditioner. Comb the product into your hair, from the roots down, and then let your hair air dry. This will keep your curls looking fresh. | Start in the shower. Use smaller amounts of product. Refresh your curls between washes. |
For example, if you made $200 selling 100 cans of soda and the cost of the goods sold was $100, then your gross profit would be $100. Multiply the number by 100 to get a percentage, rather than a decimal. For example, divide $100 by $100 and the figure is 1. If you multiply it by 100, you get a gross profit percentage of 100 percent. | Subtract the cost of goods sold from the total revenue generated by the goods. Divide the gross profit by the cost of goods sold. |
Ripe scuppernongs should be uniform in both shape and color, regardless of what color they reach. When ripe, these grapes should also have a sweet scent. Instead of clipping whole bunches from the vine, you should pluck individual grapes from the vine as they ripen. Harvest individual grapes by simply picking them off their stems. Ripe grapes should fall away from the stem without much resistance. No cutting tools should be needed. Keep the harvested grapes in a shallow container and place them in your refrigerator. For optimum nutrition and flavor, enjoy the grapes within a few days. Most scuppernongs can be kept up to a week without a problem. Inspect the grapes regularly while storing them. Remove any that seem notably soft or otherwise decayed. Scuppernongs are usually consumed without their skins, but the skins can be eaten. To eat a scuppernong, hold the stem side of the grape in your mouth and bite or squeeze the opposite end. The pulp and juice should break free from the skin and pop into your mouth. The skin and seeds are usually discarded, but they contain antioxidants and other nutrients, so you might want to consume them, as well. | Look for ripe grapes. Pick the grapes individually. Store grapes in the refrigerator. Enjoy the grapes. |
This includes mint leaves and the sugar. Add them directly to the wet tea leaves in the pot. Try to find a Middle Eastern grocery store. Moroccan mint has a different taste than most other mints. If you are unable to find Moroccan mint, use any spearmint or peppermint. Cane sugar is best. Dextrose will also work if you don't wish to use cane sugar, but you'll need to double the quantities of sugar to ensure sweetness. If you boiled the water previously and it still feels hot enough, you can add it immediately. If not, boil the remaining 4 cups (1 L) before adding it to the pot. Leave the tea to steep for about 5 minutes. If you have a Moroccan teapot or a heatproof teapot, rather than steeping, set the teapot over low heat and bring the tea to a low simmer. Then, immediately remove from the heat, and allow to steep several minutes more. Pour it back into the teapot. Do this three or more times. This helps dissolve the sugar. Doing this will help to create a thin layer of foam on the top. When pouring, make sure the tea pellets stay with the tea inside the pot. Only fill the cup two-thirds full; this enables the aroma to develop fully. After pouring the remaining tea, garnish the tea with extra mint (if available). This is an optional step but makes it look fantastic, especially if you have proper Moroccan glasses. | Add the next ingredients to the teapot. Fill the pot with the remaining water. Pour one glass of tea. Pour the tea from a high distance. Enjoy! |
It's usually a button with a grid of dots ⋮⋮⋮ at the bottom center of your screen. Most of your files will be organized into folders. Most versions of Android have a stock File Manager app. If yours doesn't, go to the Google Play Store, search for File Manager and download one of the available free apps. | Open your device's Apps Tray. Tap File Manager. Tap a folder to browse the files inside it. Tap the magnifying glass icon to search for a file. |
To help thin the oil paint on your brushes, you’ll need a paint solvent. Odorless mineral spirits work well, so fill a small glass or ceramic bowl with a small amount of the liquid and place it in the sink where you plan to clean the brushes. You can also use turpentine to remove oil-based paint from brushes. However, it has an extremely strong odor so it's important to ensure that you’re working in a well-ventilated area. When you’re ready to clean the brush, submerge it in the bowl of mineral spirits to ensure that all of the dirty bristles are coated. Next, rub the brush back and forth against your hand to work the mineral spirits into the bristles. Make sure that you rub both sides of the brush over your hand to ensure that you work the minerals spirits into all of the oil-based paint stains. After you’ve worked the minerals spirits into the brush, squeeze a small amount of dishwashing liquid soap onto the bristles. Use your fingers to vigorously rub it into the brush. Any dishwashing liquid soap that is marketed as being able to cut through grease will work for cleaning your brushes. The precise amount of dishwashing soap that you’ll need will depend on how large the brush is and how dirty they are. Aim for a 1- to 2-inch (25- to 50-mm) dollop of the liquid. Once you’ve worked the dishwashing liquid into the brush, use your fingers to carefully squeeze all of the excess liquid from the bristles. Try to remove as much of the paint, mineral spirits, and dishwashing soap residue from the brush as possible as you wring it out. After you’ve removed as much of the liquid from the brush as you can, turn the water on in the sink and let it run for 30 seconds or so until it's hot. Run the brush under the water to rinse it clean, and squeeze it again to ensure that you remove all of the lingering residue. If the brush is extremely dirty or the paint stains are old, you may need to repeat all of these steps two or more times to remove all of the paint. When you’ve removed all of the paint that you can from the brush, submerge it in the mineral spirits again. Next, squirt a pea-size amount of dishwashing liquid on it and work both into the spirits and soap into the bristles with your fingers. After you’ve worked the cleansers into the brush this time, do not rinse them out. With the minerals spirits and dishwashing liquid still on the brush, set it down on a folded piece of paper towel. Squeeze the paper towel around the bristles to remove the any remaining liquid. Leave the brush out to air dry completely. Leaving the film of minerals spirits and dishwashing liquid on the brush to dry will help keep the bristles soft so it's like new when you use it the next time. | Add mineral spirits to a small non-plastic bowl. Dip the brush in the mineral spirits and run back forth on your hand. Pour some dishwashing soap on the brush and rub it in. Squeeze out the liquid from the brush. Rinse the brush under hot water. Dip the brush into the mineral spirits and add dishwashing soap again. Place the brush on folded paper towel and squeeze out the excess liquid. |
Your training plan should include ways that the trainers can evaluate the training as it progresses. There should be clear benchmarks that measure the effectiveness of the training. Specifically state the points during training where the goals should be measured. Have concrete assessment tools included in your training plan. For example, you could have trainees complete a quiz or test after each module. Have trainers ask for feedback. In your training plan, indicate that trainers should observe the trainees attitudes. If the trainees seem lost or unmotivated, indicate that that trainers should address that. Not every group of trainees will respond the same to your training methods. You training plan should indicate that trainers will need to be prepared to teach the material in a different way. For each section of content, your training plan should indicate a couple of different ways to convey the material. For example, some groups may be less talkative than others. Instead of a large group question and answer session, have the the trainees work in pairs. In your delivery of the material, you will likely use specific examples to illustrate your points. If the trainees do not seem to comprehend the material, make sure that there are alternate examples included in the training plan. Your training may be organization-wide, geared toward a single department or designed specifically for entry-level employees. You may develop separate training plans for different groups or teams. In each plan, be clear about the group that is the focus of the training. Group the trainees by training type. For example, some members of the organization may need simple overviews, whereas others involved in the day-to-day completion of tasks may require in-depth training. For example, you will need to calculate training costs. If you are not involved with accounting, you may need to ask someone familiar with your company's financials for some information. Review the list of required training resources to determine how much money you will need. Other costs to consider include meeting space rental, trainer compensation and employee time. You may also need to speak to your organization's facilities manager. They can help you reserve conference rooms or lecture facilities. Let your IT department know that you might need some assistance during training, particularly if you are teaching online or using tools such as video conferencing. In order to offer the most effective training, you will need to select the highest quality employee to conduct the training sessions. They may be people already working for the organization or outside experts. Examine their qualifications and experience before hiring. Look for trainers who have experience using the methods that you want to offer. For example, if your training is to be conducted online, make sure to find someone who feels comfortable using that platform. Communicate with your trainers. Allow them the opportunity to ask questions and make sure that they clearly understand the objectives and desired outcomes. | Assess the training. Offer alternatives. Indicate the training participants. Utilize your colleagues. Choose qualified trainers. |
Make sure that you are wearing long sleeves and pants, gloves, and a beekeeper's mask and head cover before you get started. Your beekeeper's mask should attach to your jacket so that there are no gaps between the collar and the brim of the hat. Opt for a ventilated beekeeper's jacket or suit during warm weather. This will help to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible while tending your bees. It is best to time your royal jelly harvest for when the larvae are 3 days old. This will result in the highest yield of royal jelly in your harvest. Keep in mind that you can save the larvae and return them to the cells after you finish extracting the royal jelly, so be careful not to damage them. Remove the frame that contains the royal jelly cells and start sweeping away the bees that are clinging to it. Move slowly and gently to avoid stirring up the bees. It will probably take a few minutes to get all of the bees off because they will cling and some of them may fly back onto the cells. It is best to go indoors with the frame so that you can store the royal jelly that you extract, and also so that the bees will not continue to return to the cells. But at the very least, walk far away from the bee hives. | Put on protective gear. Wait until the larvae are 3 days old. Pull out one of the frames and sweep away the bees. Take the frame somewhere away from the beehive. |
Your appearance is the first thing that the interviewer will notice about you, and they will likely form opinions about you based on the way you look and present yourself. This includes not only your dress, but the way you carry yourself as well. Dress professionally and neatly to show the employer that you are serious about the job. Men should wear pressed collared dress shirts, dress slacks, tie, and polished dress shoes. Women should wear a nice blouse, slacks or skirt and dress shoes. Your shoe choice should reflect the job that you are applying for. If you are interviewing at a high-end fashion or lingerie store, high heels would be appropriate for a woman. If you are applying to a hardware or department store, a nice pair of flats would be appropriate. Remember that the interview process is a two way street. You should be evaluating if the company is a good fit for you as well. Asking questions also shows the interviewer that you are serious about working at the company. Questions you may want to ask include: "How many hours a week am I expected to work?" "Will I be required to work nights and/or weekends?" "How are employees reviewed and evaluated?" "What would a typical day be like in this position?" Following up is the last step of the interview process. You should send a follow up letter within 24 hours. Make sure that you send the follow up letter during business hours Most interviewers prefer an email, but you can send a handwritten thank you note as well. Make sure you proofread the letter before you send it. You are being evaluated every time you communicate with the interviewer. Your letter should thank the interviewer for their time, mention something that was discussed during the interview, and reiterate why you are a good fit for the position. | Dress appropriately. Prepare questions to ask your potential employer. Follow-up after the interview. |
Pairing colors that complement each other and avoiding colors that clash is an essential part of putting together an outfit. When you're working with scarves and T-shirts, there are just a few basic color rules that you may want to keep in mind. See below: When in doubt, use a color wheel. Shades that are directly across from each other on the wheel are complementary — that is, they look good together. Almost anything looks good paired with a neutral color. These include white, black, grey, and some shades of brown and tan. You can also pick a patterned scarf that incorporate the shirt color somewhere in the pattern. Sharing a color with your shirt makes your scarf look like it was meant to go with it. If you have a scarf with an intricate pattern, wear it with a simple, one-color shirt. Alternatively, if your shirt has a complex graphic or pattern you want to show off, wear it with a simple scarf. Balancing areas of simplicity and complexity ensures your outfit is never "too much" to look at. A good policy is to start with a solid color shirt and make this your base. Your base shirt can be long or short sleeved and can have whatever neckline you like since the scarf will most likely be covering the neckline. Pair this base with a patterned scarf that uses the same color, a complementary color or mostly neutral colors. Color and complexity aren't the only factors in play when you're making your outfit. Different shirt and scarf fabrics have different visual textures based on the material and the size of the stitching. Pair textures together to create areas of visual contrast so that your scarf stands out from the fabric around it. For instance, if you're wearing a cotton T-shirt, you might want to pair it with a thick wool scarf with large stitching so that it contrasts with the shirt. You probably wouldn't want to pair it with a scarf made from material that's similar to the T-shirt. The way you wear your scarf around your neck can affect how your overall outfit looks. Wearing a scarf loosely draped around your neck tends to direct the eye downwards — a good choice if you're wearing pants or a belt that you'd like to attract attention to. On the other hand, tighter ties that position the scarf around the neck attract attention to your face by isolating it from the rest of your body. In the section below, you'll learn a few basic ways to tie your scarf that you may want to try out. This is the main faux pas that you'll want to avoid when pairing a scarf with a T-shirt. Scarves that are the same color or texture as your T-shirt are not generally a good idea. Since they have little contrast with your shirt, it's difficult to see where one begins and the other ends. To avoid this homogenous look, be sure to incorporate at least some contrast into your outfit. | Pick a color that matches your shirt. Pair complex designs with simple ones. Create exciting contrasts of texture. Experiment with tight and loose ties. Avoid uniform, "samey" outfits. |
Your ticket may have information about your eligibility for traffic school. If not, visit the website of the court that issued your ticket. The issuing court will be printed on your ticket. Eligibility varies by court and locality. Generally, you’ll need to have valid driver's license, a certain type of violation, and minimum number of previous violations and traffic school course completions. Traffic schools may be regulated by your state/province or a local court. It's super important that you take an online course that they’ve approved. Your ticket may include a list of approved courses. Otherwise, visit your court's website or call them. If you are torn between multiple approved courses, check the fees and go with the cheaper one. Sometimes a judge will order you to take a specific course, which makes finding the right one really easy. Older drivers may be able to take voluntary online traffic courses to get insurance discounts. Once you’ve picked a traffic school course, you’ll need to make sure your computer supports the program. If not, you may need to choose a new course, update your computer, or borrow someone else's. Remember, you’ll need internet access to take online traffic school. You may need to update your browser and download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Generally, they fall between $20-$50 depending on the traffic school and the intensity of the course. If you’re taking online traffic school to address a violation, you may need to pay court fees and fines too, which should be noted on your ticket. If you’re not sure about fees and fines, call the court that issued your ticket or visit their website. | Check with the court to make sure you qualify. Find a list of courses approved by the court that issued your ticket. Make sure your computer meets the school’s system requirements. Pay the fees. |
Create a simple, easy style by gathering your hair onto the top of your head. Secure your hair by wrapping a hair tie around it several times and then separate the hair into 2 equal sections. Lay each section over your shoulders so they frame your face nicely. You may use more than 1 hair tie if you have thick crochet braids. If you have shorter sections of hair in the front of your face, you may pull them out from the ponytail so they frame your face. Gather your hair on the top of your head with your hands, forming a ponytail. Wrap the hair around on the top of the ponytail to create a bun. Slide hair pins into your hair to secure it. You can also wrap a hair tie around the bun several times to secure it. A high bun is a great style for a formal event or a special occasion. Part your hair in the middle from your forehead to the nape of your neck, forming 2 sections. Separate 1 section into 3 smaller sections and loop each section over 1 another, braiding them. Repeat this on the other side, forming 2 braids on either side of your head. Secure the ends of the braids with hair ties. Dab hair oil on the ends of the braids to prevent frizz or flyaways. Start by separating your hair into 2 sections. You should have 1 section that is a horizontal area from the top of your ears to the top of your head, and 1 section that is a horizontal area from the bottom of your ears to the nape of your neck. Take 3 small sections from the top part and do an inside-out French braid along your hairline, adding more hair to each section as you go. If your crochet braids are thick, you can twist each section and then braid them so they stay together. Secure the braid at the other end of your head with hair pins, forming a braid crown. Finish the style by wrapping the bottom section of hair around itself into a bun at the nape of your neck. | Do a high ponytail. Create a high bun. Do side braids. Create a braid crown. |
Whether you're trying to write, paint, or solve a problem, prompts can get you thinking. Sometimes just moving past the blank page is the hardest step, and a prompt will at least get you moving. Prompts don't have to be written. They can be visual, such as a painting or photograph, or even auditory, such as a piece of music. For instance, maybe you are trying to paint a picture of a depressing time in your life, but you're having trouble getting started. Putting on the right song could help you get in the mood. Another example is a writing prompt, where someone else sets up a scenario or a question that you write on, such as "You find yourself in a dark room with only one window. You have a pencil in your hand and no shoes. How did you get there?" You can find writing prompts in books on writing and on writing websites. Find prompts that involve the 5 senses. Each sense may make you think different feelings or memories. That is, you may often go through your day without really noticing the things around you. You drink your morning coffee without noticing its deep flavor or walk by your office's landscape without noticing the lilies. Try to be more aware of your surroundings. When you notice more, it can spark your imagination, giving you a new perspective. If you always do the same thing, you'll get stuck in a rut. However, just trying a new technique or looking at something from a different perspective can help unlock creativity. Sometimes all it takes is literally moving yourself around the room, such as looking at a project from the floor or from above it. Other times, you may need to take a different approach to encourage your imagination to start running, such as learning a new way to paint or a different way to sew a pattern. Another way to shake things up is to have different experiences. For instance, maybe go to the symphony if you've never been or try a new food. You never know what connections your brain is going to make. That is, instead of beating your head against the wall to get a predetermined finished product, let the process help define what your project becomes. It's through the process that you can explore ideas and take different routes; if you give into that process, you may come up with something even better than you expected. Another way to say this idea might be "Don't be afraid to deviate from your outline." Plus, even if you decide you don't like what you end up with, you can use what you learned on the next project. If you're a perfectionist, you know that you can be so focused on not making a mistake that you may not finish what you start or you're always unhappy with how it turns out. Perfectionism is a form of self-criticism, and therefore, it can stop you from moving forward with a project or trying something new. Therefore, you should try ways to slow down your perfectionist nature. Remind yourself that making a mistake is not the end of the world. If you paint a line in the wrong place on your painting, it can be fixed. Alternatively, maybe it will help you take a new direction you didn't even think of. Making a mistake is a natural part of life. Wait to decide. Sometimes, when you're in the middle of a project, you may decide you want to scrap it and start over. However, give it a chance. Finish the project, and then sleep on it. You may decide you like it better in the morning or that you can do something to fix it. Don't make it all or nothing. Remind yourself that even if what you end up with is less than perfect, it can still be good. Working under a deadline can be exhilarating, spurring you on to creativity. However, it can also be stressful, and if you get stressed out, it can stifle your creativity. Know how much time you, personally, need to work on something, and give yourself enough time to do it. Set out that time so you can focus solely on your project. | Try prompts. Take some time to fully notice. Try something new. Focus on the process. Skip the perfectionism. Give yourself enough time. |
Chewing gum stimulates your body's production of saliva, which acts as a natural acid buffer. Chewing gum when you feel heartburn coming on may help. Avoid mint gums, which may actually trigger heartburn. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) supplements can help treat heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. Try using them to manage your symptoms whenever they flare up. Make sure you look for deglycyrrhizinated (DGL) licorice. The active ingredient glycyrrhizin can cause serious side effects. When using licorice to treat acid reflux, take 250-500 mg three times daily. You can also make a licorice tea by infusing 1-5 grams of dried licorice root into 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of water. Drink this tea three times daily. Ginger has been used to treat indigestion in traditional Chinese medicine. Indigestion can cause your heartburn or acid reflux symptoms to get worse. Ginger also has other health benefits, such as treating nausea and upset stomach. Take ginger supplements in capsule form or take ginger with meals. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a natural antacid that may help neutralize stomach acid that has found its way back into your esophagus. Your pancreas naturally produces sodium bicarbonate to help neutralize excess stomach acid. Try taking baking soda to treat your symptoms. Dissolve ½ teaspoon (3 grams) of baking soda in an 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) glass of water. If you are on a low-sodium diet, don't use sodium bicarbonate as it does contain sodium. | Chew gum to reduce your symptoms. Take DGL licorice supplements to reduce the severity of your symptoms. Use ginger to treat relieve indigestion. Try using baking soda as a natural antacid. |
Trying new things is one of the best things that you can do to feel really alive. The fact of the matter is that humans are smart. We're all smart. And because of this, our brains need stimulus. If we keep doing the same things we always do, we get bored and after enough of that we start to feel dead inside. Try new, exciting things and you'll find yourself getting more excited about life in the process. You can try creative activities, like learning to play an instrument or drawing. You can try activities that really exercise your brain, like learning a new language or playing chess. You can try activities that push your body, by taking up sports like swimming or jogging. Get outside your comfort zone. For the same reasons that you should try new things, you should also push your personal boundaries every now and again. In fact, the more you push them, the more you'll find that you grow as a person. When we push ourselves, we find out what we're really capable of and we find new things to enjoy about life. This makes us happier, more fulfilled, and confident people. You can push yourself to travel somewhere that you never imagined yourself going. You can push yourself to meet a goal you thought was impossible, like losing 50 lbs. We tend to feel the most alive when we're in pursuit of a challenging goal. Now, this can be something like getting in shape, learning a new skill, or working towards a promotion at work. It can even be something like getting straight A's, if you're still in school. The important part is to give yourself a challenge and then throw all of your energy and effort into it! Pursue something that you've always wanted to do. When you chase the things that make you happy, keeping your mind off of fears of consequences or hurdles, you will find that you feel like you've been reborn. Try starting a new career path by doing something that you always wanted to do. When you work a job that you don't like or that doesn't leave you feeling fulfilled, it's easy to start feeling dead inside. Find a new career path doing something that you enjoy or that makes you feel good about yourself at the end of the day. If you're not in a relationship, start one (go here for help for getting girlfriends and go here for help finding boyfriends). Find someone that's good for you and whom you can also fill a void in their life. Humans are social creatures. We need other people and being with someone can often make your life more exciting and fulfilling. It's important to be in a healthy relationship where you're both helping each other. Don't get in a serious relationship with someone you don't care about just to try to make you feel better. | Try new things. Push your personal boundaries. Take on challenges. Pursue a dream. Find and be with someone you love. |
The editor should be a plain text editor, such as Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac. This method is best suited for small sites, as you will be manually entering in each page. Paste the following into your text document. Basic sitemaps are XML files that are submitted to search engines in order for them to be able to read your site easier. By using this format, you can quickly list all of the pages on your site: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/</loc> </url> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/page1</loc> <lastmod>YYYY-MM-DD</lastmod> <changefreq>always/hourly/daily/weekly/monthly/yearly/never</changefreq> <priority>1.0</priority> </url> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/page2</loc> </url> <url> <loc>http://www.example.com/page3</loc> </url> </urlset> Visit your site in a browser and go through each link, copying the URLs from your browser's address bar and pasting them into the template. If you have more pages than space in the template, simply copy a “<url>” section to the bottom as many times as you need. In the first entry of the example, you will see several tags that can be added to each URL, these are optional but may make crawling your page easier for the bots. The <lastmod> tag is the date that your page was last modified. The <changefreq> tag shows about how often your page is updated. Always means that it is updated every time a user views it, while Never means that it is archived. The <priority> tag allows you to rank the importance of each page on your site in relation to the other pages. This value can range from 0.0 to 1.0. The default priority for all pages is 0.5. Click File and select Save As. Use the “Save as type” menu and select All Files. Change the file extension from “.txt” to “.xml” and save the file as “sitemap.xml”. Once your sitemap file is complete, you need to place it in the root folder of your web server. This is the lowest directory on your web server. The final URL for your sitemap should be www.example.com/sitemap.xml All of the major search engines allow webmasters to submit the URL for the file to their web crawlers. Log into the Webmaster Tools for the search engine that you want to submit to and navigate to the Sitemap section. Paste the URL for your sitemap into the field. | Start a new document in a text editor. Create your sitemap template. Replace the example <loc> with your URLs. Use the optional tags. Save the file as an XML file. Upload the sitemap to your server. Submit your sitemap to the search engines. |
Brass instruments dent easily and when they are dented it makes the instrument more difficult to play. Be careful with your instrument, placing it back in its case or on your lap when you can. Denting your instrument can cause valves or slides to stick. If this happens to your instrument, take it to a repair store so they can fix it professionally. This should be done every day or two. Remove the valves from their casing, paying attention to how they fit so you can properly insert them back in. Then, put three to five drops of oil on each valve. Gently place it back in its casing and repeat a few times a week, or when your valves are sticking. To keep excessive dirt and grime from building up on your trumpet, try to wipe it down daily with a polishing or microfiber cloth. Wipe down all sides of the instrument, especially the areas where you hold the trumpet. This will help keep the trumpet relatively clean between washes. Try to wash the cloth about once a month. Because it will soak up oils and grease from your instrument, it needs to be cleaned along with your trumpet. You don't want to use a dirty cloth, because it won't get the job done. While you want to consistently wipe down your instrument when using it, every month or so it will still need a good, deep cleaning. Give your trumpet a "bath" once a month, or once every other month depending on how often you use it. This will keep it in the best condition and allow the trumpet to perform at its best. | Be gentle with it. Reapply oil to the valve. Wipe it down regularly. Wash your instrument every month. |
If you're out at a party or event and a guy is talking to you, you should be on the lookout for signs of attraction. Things like persistent eye contact, compliments, and assertive body language may indicate that a guy has his eyes set on you. If you want to reject someone, it helps to identify the early warning signs, and then pull the boyfriend card early on. Leading someone on makes things worse for the both of you. Your best bet is to tell a guy you have a boyfriend as soon as you think he's coming on to you. If you welcome the attention at first and turn it away later, telling him you have a boyfriend might not work as a proper rejection, as he may assume you want to cheat with him. Say your boyfriend's just coming back from the bathroom if someone's coming on too fast. In the vast majority of cases, the simplest way of telling someone you have a boyfriend is the best. If a guy makes an overt advance on you, you should say "I have a boyfriend" without trying to dress it up with any detail. If you're having a conversation and want to be less confrontational, you can work your would-be boyfriend into the conversation. For example, if you're talking about music, you might say "My boyfriend's favourite band is..." This method is a good way of letting someone know you're taken without making it seem like you're rejecting him. Be straightforward. Don't beat around the bush if you're trying to get someone to think you have a boyfriend. Even if you're trying to save someone's feelings, being straightforward about your rejection will minimize the risk of dragging it out longer than it needs to last. Mixed messages are a big problem if you're trying to reject someone. In fact, just being polite can indicate to some guys that you're at least somewhat interested in him. If he's into you, he may take any indication as a sign to keep going. If you're intent on saying "No" to a guy, make sure you're expressing it on all levels. You should also be aware of your body language. While you don't need to be completely standoffish, you should keep your hands to yourself, even if you usually like to express yourself with touch. In other words, if the guy knows your name, he may have enough information to look you up online. If he can look you up, he can find your relationship status on social media. He can figure out you're lying if you have it set to "single." If someone does figure out you're lying, you could use an excuse like you just started seeing someone, and you haven't made it "Facebook official" yet. If you use this technique often, you may want to keep your relationship status hidden. Some women think that the "I have a boyfriend" approach reinforces the concept that a woman needs a man in order to be complete. This tactic is also overused, often to the point where guys may suspect you're lying. Simply saying "I'm not interested in dating anyone" will leave no room for interpretation, as well as demonstrate to others that you're confident in your own decisions. | Look for signs of attraction. Tell him you have a boyfriend. Avoid sending mixed messages. Remember you live in the age of technology. Consider alternate approaches. |
In order to prevent injury after such a long period of time off work, you must always warm up your horse prior to heavy exercise. Walk your horse around for five minutes, followed by a bit of light posting trot. This will help to increase heart and respiration rate without putting their ligaments and muscles (the parts most likely to become damaged) at risk. If your horse is too out of shape to be put under tack yet, you can longe them for 10 minutes or so at differing speeds. Trotting, or hacking, is very helpful in getting any horse into shape. Western or English, gaited or stock, a horse can build endurance and stamina by trotting. Start out at a brisk trot (extended trot) for about 2-5 minutes straight. Stop your horse. Is he winded? You can tell if a horse is winded or out of breath by feeling with your legs. If they are rapidly heaving in and out, then walk the horse forwards or in a circle and wait until his breathing returns to a normal rate. Once the horse has recovered, trot him again for a couple of minutes. Let this go on for about 45 minutes to an hour of stopping, walking and starting again. Over a couple of months, you will increase the time you spend trotting by a few minutes here and there (assuming your horse is ready for it), and continue trotting for longer periods of time. This will condition both the muscles in the hindquarters and many other muscles the horse doesn't use often. It is very important that you maintain a walk. A horse that is trotting or jogging up hills will not build as much muscle, though most horses prefer to move quickly up hills and avoid straining their muscles. You might have to hold them back a little. Steep, short hills are best for building muscle, but you can go much farther on a hill that slowly inclines. If you find a tall, steep hill then go a quarter mile or so up the hill, turn around, and go back down. When going up a steep hill, never heave back on the reins or use them to keep your balance. This could cause the horse to lose his balance. Lean far forward in the saddle when going up a hill, with your feet back a little, sit deep in the saddle, and tip your feet slightly forward going down a hill. Stop every 10-15 minutes to check your horse's pulse and respiration. If both are very high, give your horse a few minutes to cool down before continuing. Don't do this for longer than an hour at a time. Loping circles is a good way to condition a horse; it will help them make quicker turns and will build stamina. Some horses take a while to catch on to loping circles and may require training to be able to lope a good circle. You may want to begin by walking the circle, since this gives you a chance to establish the size of your circle. Start out with a large circle. Move up to a trot. Once your horse is comfortable trotting a circle, you can move up to a slow, steady lope. Once your horse can lope a good circle (keep in mind it can take a few training sessions for them to learn this), you can increase the amount of time they can maintain a lope. A horse can't keep a lope or gallop for more than 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km), so don't push too hard with this exercise. Make sure and work the horse on circles going in both directions, so that they don't become one-sided. The same concept as warming up, cooling down lets the horse slowly return its heart and respiratory rates back to normal. This also helps it to literally cool down, as their sweat begins to evaporate. Cool down by walking along level ground for 5-10 minutes after your workout. After several weeks performing each individual exercise or task, you can increase the difficulty of the workout. Your options are threefold: choose to increase the duration of your workout, the speed at which it is performed, or the distance you go. Increasing two or more of these simultaneously puts your horse at risk for constant fatigue and physical injury. Equally as important as conditioning regularly is taking enough time off from work. Working your horse too hard is a recipe for disaster; there are several very dangerous ailments (azoturia, tying-up, thumps, etc.) that can arise when a horse is overworked. For the first 2-3 months, work should consist of 3-4 days on, and 1-2 days off. | Warm your horse up. Trot the horse. Ride up and down hills at a walk. Lope or Canter circles. Cool down after each conditioning session. Slowly increase the difficulty. Take adequate breaks from work. |
Why should your friend ever change his flaky ways if he doesn't know it bothers you? He may not even know that it is an issue at all unless you tell him so. A healthy friendship, like any good relationship, requires honesty and openness. Calmly but clearly explain to your friend that his unreliability causes you distress and inconvenience, and is having a harmful effect on a friendship that you highly value. For example: "I know your life is very hectic right now, and you're trying to be a good friend by making all these plans with me, but the fact that you're always having to cancel at the last minute or don't show up at all is a problem for me. I love spending time with you as much as ever, but maybe we can work together on being more realistic about how often we can get together, until life settles down some for both of us." "I know we all joke around about how you're always late for everything, but sometimes it causes real problems when we're late for something important. Can we work on finding some ways to make sure we're on time when it's important to be?" Don't raise the issue in a fit of anger after missing the beginning of yet another sporting event or concert because of his lateness. This is more likely to simply devolve into a shouting match with back-and-forth accusations that may imperil the friendship. One you've raised the issue, you can expect your friend to be a bit defensive and possibly hurt. Immediately discuss ways you can work together to address the issue in a way that will benefit the both of you. Make him feel like he is not the only problem and you are not somehow immune from blame. Can you find ways to build more time flexibility into your time spent together? For instance, can you start your plans with a “buffer” activity without a set starting time (like playing video games or running in the park) before going to a movie or social gathering that does have one? Can you work together to set up concrete plans for that road trip you keep talking about? You can't expect your friend to change completely, going from Mr. Flake to Mr. Reliable. By offering to take part in the necessary changes, you improve your odds of achieving some movement on his part. For instance: "Whenever we come up with one of our road trip ideas, maybe we should look into it right then as a group to see if it's realistic or not. You shouldn't have to get stuck trying to set up everything, and neither should any of the rest of us." Especially once you've clearly expressed the problem and tried to work out mutual solutions to your friend's unreliability, you may need to be more particular about ensuring that future episodes of being “blown off” do not go unmentioned or free of consequences. Establish a time limit for how long you'll wait for him to show up — twenty minutes, an hour, whatever seems fair and sensible to you. If he doesn't show, you go. If your problem is a friend who never seems to return your calls, texts, posts, etc., then you may need to stop initiating contact for a period of time. Let your friend assume responsibility for initiating contact; if he refuses to do so, you may have exposed a fundamental weakness in the friendship. For instance: "I'm sorry I wasn't there when you finally showed up. I waited for half an hour, and I don't think it would be fair to expect me to wait around any longer than that." This should be the last resort, but whenever it becomes clear that your friend has no intention of addressing his unreliability, even when he knows full well that it hurts you, it may be your only option and for your own good. If it is clear that your unreliable friend takes from the relationship without giving and does not truly care about your needs and concerns, then you are likely in a “toxic friendship” built on inequality and hurtfulness. Such toxicity can be bad for your emotional and even physical health. Breaking up with an unreliable friend is often no easier than breaking off a romantic relationship, but it is equally important to do so when the so-called friendship is a drain on your well-being. In both cases, present a calm, clear, honest assessment of why the relationship needs to end, told directly to the person. How to Break Up focuses primarily on romantic relationships, but it may offer you some helpful advice on ending a relationship with a "toxic" friend as well. | Talk to your friend about it. Meet your friend in the middle. Create consequences. End the relationship. |
Cut off the hairy exterior of the root and slice 1 full taro root into thin pieces – just as you would if you were making regular potato fries. Pour 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of canola oil into a frying pan and let it simmer on medium-high heat until it is hot and sizzling. Add your taro slices to the pan and let them cook until the edges become golden brown. Then flip the taro slices and let the other side cook. When they are done, you can drain any excess oil by placing the taro slices on a paper towel. Then season with salt and they are ready to serve! Wash 12 small taro roots thoroughly. Place the roots in a steamer for about 10 minutes, or until the flesh is tender. After steaming, let the roots cool before peeling off the hairy outer skin. Place all of the peeled taro roots inside a large Zip-lock bag and add 2 teaspoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder. Toss the roots inside the Zip-lock bag until all of the roots are coated in the mixture. Scatter roots on a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil on top. Broil them for 25 minutes. Remove them when the root surfaces are charred and golden brown. Remember to turn the roots several times while they are in the oven. Take 1 lb (0.45 kg) of fresh taro roots and peel them. Carefully slice the taro roots into thin slices lengthwise. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly coat each slice with olive oil. Put the baking sheet in the oven on 400 °F (204 °C) for 20 minutes, or until the edges are a crispy golden brown. You can sprinkle some additional salt on top of the chips if you want. Be extra careful not to cut your fingers while you are slicing the roots. | Make taro root fries. Roast the taro root. Make taro root chips. |
To create the butterfly house, you will need pine wood which can be purchased at your local hardware store. Your materials do not need to be perfectly sanded down or anything of that nature. Using raw wood will work just fine. You will be able to create an entire butterfly house with two boards. One measuring 1" x 8" x 8' and the second measuring 1" x 10" x 4'. Consider recycling scrap wood you have around the house if available. If purchasing materials from a store, ask to have everything cut to size for easier assembling and time savings once at home. With a measuring tape, mark three equal parts, each measuring 30” in length. These three pieces will serve as the back and two sides. The remaining piece of this particular board will be used as the bottom of the house. You can customize your butterfly house as you see fit and adjust the measurements to create a larger or smaller version. Using the jigsaw, cut out each piece. Take every precaution when using power tools like this one. Read all instructions, wear gloves and goggles. If you are not trained in using this machine, a handsaw will work as well. From the same board, the remaining piece of wood will measure 8” x 5 ¾”, cut this piece to measure 5 ¾” x 5 5/8”. Out of this piece, you will create the front of the house, the roof and roof block (the roof block with sit inside the house when closed to seal the unit shut). Measure and cut 30” x 5 5/8” to make the front. Measure and cut 5 ¾” x 5 ½” to make the roof block. From the remaining piece of this board, measure and cut 9 ½” x 8 5/8” for the roof. Butterflies will use the slots to enter and exit the house. Grab the front piece you’ve just made (the 30” x 5 5/8” piece). Measure and mark six vertical rectangles. Each should measure 4” long x ½” wide. These can be spaced as you see fit. Using the ½ inch drill bit, drill a hole through the top and the bottom of the rectangles to create 6 pairs of holes. Using the jigsaw, cut the space in between each of the paired holes to create the openings/slots. You can add more or less slots if you prefer. Keep in mind that making the slots any larger will encourage other, perhaps unwanted, animals to make this house their home. | Use untreated wood. Grab the 1”x 8” x 8’ board. Cut out the floor. Grab the 1”x 10” x 4’ board. Make the roof. Create the slots. |
. According to the Bible, you must confess your sins before you can be officially baptized. Speak to a priest or another Christian minister. The Bible describes John the Baptist baptizing people as such: "Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins." (Matthew 3:5, 6, NKJV) . Many believe that it is not enough to merely confess your sins – you must truly repent for what you have done. Think about what it means to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior. Ask your priest for help. If you aren't sure how to make the step from confession to repentance, ask your pastor/priest or a knowledgeable member of your church for advice. On Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, many people were amazed by the Holy Spirit. When they asked Peter what to do, he replied, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.” (Acts 2:38, NKJV). The final prerequisite for baptism is that you really, truly believe. Search deep within yourself to make sure that you are ready for this decision. If you believe that you are ready, then you are ready. Express your intention to become a fully-baptized Christian. There are no age restrictions for baptism. In Christianity, any human being who has not yet been baptized can receive the sacrament of baptism. It is said that baptism leaves a permanent mark on your soul, such that you never need to be "re-baptized." | Confess your sins Repent of your sins Accept Jesus Christ as your Savior from sin. |
"Break the Targets!!" mode. This mode tasks you with destroying all of the targets on the level as quickly as possible. Each character has a unique Break the Targets level that requires you to use their special abilities. You'll need to destroy all of the targets with Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Pikachu, and Fox. Don't worry about doing it quickly, you only need to break all of the targets to unlock Luigi. See the video below for a walkthrough of each of the Break the Targets levels. Luigi will challenge you to a 1-on-1 battle as soon as you finish the last of your Break the Targets levels. This means that you will be using the character that you just finished the level with. You can use this to your advantage to ensure that you are using a character you like against Luigi. Once you defeat Luigi, he will be added to your character roster. | Start . Break all of the targets with each of the starting characters. Defeat Luigi in a 1-on-1 battle. |
Type or paste this link into your browser's address bar, and press ⏎ Return to open the Mousecape page on GitHub. Mousecape is a free, open-source app for Mac OS computers to use custom cursor designs. This link will open the latest version of Mousecape available (0.0.6b2). You can always check the https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape/releases page to see if a newer version comes out. You can find it at the bottom. This will download the Mousecape app to your computer in a compressed ZIP file. If you don't see anything under "Assets", click the drop-down icon to expand the "Assets" list. This will extract the Mousecape app to your computer. After extracting the downloaded ZIP file, open the Mousecape app to use it on your Mac. After opening the Mousecape app, click this button on the menu bar in the upper-left corner of your screen. This will create a new "Unnamed" entry in the Mousecape window. This will open your right-click options. This will open the new entry's properties in a dialogue box. This will open a new window to customize this new cursor cape. Make sure to check out the following methods in order to find out how to customize and use new cursors with Mousecape on Mac. | Open https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape/releases/tag/0.0.6b2. Click Mousecape_0.0.6b2.zip under the "Assets" heading. Open the "Mousecape_0.0.6b2.zip" file in your Downloads folder. Double-click the Mousecape app. Click the File tab on the menu bar. Click New Cape on the "File" menu. Right-click the new "Unnamed" entry in Mousecape. Click Edit on the right-click menu. |
Add 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) of coconut oil, ¼ teaspoon (1.75 g) of honey, and 2 teaspoons (8 g) of sugar to a small bowl. Stir the ingredients together until they form a thick, grainy paste. Organic virgin coconut oil works best for the scrub. It's often easier to mix the sugar in with the coconut oil and honey if you use a fork instead of a spoon. Once the coconut oil mixture is fully blended, mix in 3 to 4 drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir well with the fork to ensure that the peppermint oil is mixed throughout the scrub. If you don't have peppermint essential oil, you can substitute peppermint extract. When the scrub is completely mixed, spoon it into a container that holds at least 1 ounce (28 g). To use the scrub, massage a small amount over your lips in a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds and lick it off when you’re done. To maximize the benefits of the scrub, follow up with a moisturizing lip balm. | Mix the coconut oil, honey, and sugar. Add the peppermint oil. Transfer the scrub to a small container. |
Well water filers just sit inside of the housing, so there aren't any clamps to unhook. Grasp the top of the filter and pull it straight up to remove it from the housing. Dump any excess water out of the housing after you've removed the filter. Check the ends of the new filter. If it needs to go in a certain way, one end of the filter will say "top" and the other end will say "bottom." Make sure the end with "bottom" written on it goes into the housing first. On the top of the housing, you'll see the o-ring, or the round piece of rubber that guarantees a tight seal between the housing and system. Take the o-ring off of the housing and check it for dings, flat-spots, or holes. If you find any, you'll need to order a new o-ring. You should be able to get a new o-ring from the same place you purchased your new filter. Use a food-grade silicon grease to lubricate your o-ring and the o-ring groove in the housing. Squeeze some of the lubricant onto the o-ring and rub it all the way around. Replace the o-ring and then squeeze a bit more lubricant into the o-ring groove in the housing. Rub some silicon around the threads on the housing, too. You can find food-grade silicon grease at most home improvement stores or online. The top of the housing will have threads at the top, where it will screw into the filtration system. Line the housing up under where it screws into the system. Once you have the housing lined up, begin rotating the housing counterclockwise. As you do so, it will screw into the system until all of the threads on the housing have disappeared and it won't spin anymore. Then use the filter wrench to tighten it some more. Chances are the outside of the housing got a little wet while you were changing the filters. Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the housing and remove any excess moisture. Once the filter is changed and the housing is screwed back in, you can turn the water back on. Watch the housing carefully — if water starts to leak out of it, you haven't tightened the housing enough. Turn the water off, tighten the housing, and then turn it back on. | Remove the old filter from the housing. Insert the new filter. Check the o-ring. Lubricate the o-ring and threads of the housing. Line up the housing with the system. Screw the housing back into the filtration system. Wipe down the housing. Turn the water back on. |
During a manic episode, a person with bipolar disorder may become over stimulated or irritated by long conversations or certain topics. Try to talk to the person in a calming way and avoid engaging in an argument or lengthy discussion about something. Try not to bring up anything that might trigger the person's mania. For example, you might want to avoid asking about something that is stressful for the individual or a goal that the person has been trying to accomplish. Instead, talk about the weather, a TV show, or something else that is unlikely to stress the person. During a manic phase, the person may feel like they only need a few hours of sleep to feel rested. However, not getting enough sleep may make matters worse. Try to encourage the person to sleep as much as possible at night and to take naps during the day if needed. Taking walks with your the person during manic episodes can be a good way to help them use excess energy and provide a good opportunity for the two of you to talk as well. Try to invite the person to go on a walk with you once per day or at least a few times per week. Regular exercise can also help when someone is having symptoms of depression, so try to encourage exercise no matter what the person's mood is like. During manic episodes, the person may be prone to impulsive behavior such as drug use, shopping in excess, or going on a long trip. Try to encourage the person to think a bit longer before making any major purchases or starting a new project when they are in the midst of a manic episode. If overspending is often an issue, then you might encourage the person to leave credit cards and extra cash at home when these episodes strike. If drinking or using drugs seems to intensify the situation, then you might encourage the person to avoid using alcohol or other substances. When someone is in the middle of a manic period, they may say hurtful things or try to start arguments with you. Try not to take these comments personally and do not engage in arguments with the person. Remind yourself that these comments are due to the illness and do not represent how the person really feels. | Be a calming presence. Encourage the person to get lots of rest. Go for walks. Watch for impulsive behavior. Try not to take comments personally. |
Open your Android's App Drawer by tapping on the Home screen (or by swiping up on some Androids), then look for the red-and-white Gmail app. Virtually all Androids come with Gmail pre-installed, so you should be able to find Gmail in the App Drawer. If you don't have Gmail installed on your Android for some reason, open the Google Play Store, then search for Gmail and tap INSTALL on its page to install it. Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a red "M" on a white background. It's at the bottom of the screen. If you aren't currently logged into your preferred Google Account on your Android, you may instead tap Add another email address, tap Google, and enter your email address and password as prompted. If asked for your Gmail password to log in, type it into the provided text field and tap NEXT. Since you use your Google Account to log into your Android itself, you usually won't have to enter your password. Once you've finished selecting your account and logging in, your Gmail inbox should load within a few seconds. | Make sure you have the Gmail app. Open Gmail. Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL. Enter your password if prompted. Wait for your inbox to load. |
If you are sleep deprived and feel tired throughout the day, you'll need to cope. Although there are no medical treatments for sleep deprivation, studies suggest that napping is the most effective way to deal with sleep loss. Take naps of 30 minutes or less to make you feel more alert. Avoid taking long naps (over two hours long). These are harder to wake from and they can actually make you feel more tired. Studies have shown that insomniacs are actually kept up because they're hyper alert. For this reason, behavior therapies are usually effective in treating insomnia. To practice a behavioral therapy, you may learn how to relax, use light to relax yourself, and practice good bed habits. Some good bed habits include only using the bed for sleep and sex, having a comfortable sleep environment, and limiting the amount of time that you're laying awake in bed. If behavioral treatments don't work and you're becoming anxious about your sleep deprivation, your doctor may prescribe you a sleep aid. These medications (hypnotics) should only be used for a short period of time and in the lowest dose possible. Side effects of prescription sleep aids include complex behaviors, allergic reactions, dizziness, headache, memory problems, and prolonged drowsiness. You should never become reliant on a hypnotic medication to be able to sleep. Your doctor may determine that another medication you're taking is causing your sleeplessness. For example, some antidepressants can cause insomnia. It's important to discuss any medication you're currently taking with your doctor. You can try taking an OTC medication. These generally aren't as effective as prescription hypnotics or sleep aids. But, they may contain antihistamines which can calm or relax you. You may want to use OTC medications if you're concerned about the side effects of prescription sleep aids. OTC medications are considered to be safe when used according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Use caffeine wisely. While some caffeine use can increase your alertness, you can actually develop a tolerance to it if you use it frequently. To cope with sleep deprivation, take 75 to 150 mg of caffeine early in the day. Avoid taking it later in the day, since caffeine may keep you up at night. For example, you might drink an 8 ounce cup of coffee around mid-morning. An 8 ounce coffee contains 95 to 200 mg of caffeine (while an 8 ounce cup of black tea contains 14 to 70 mg of caffeine). Avoid using caffeine too often. If you miss your daily caffeine intake when your body is expecting it, you can experience withdrawal symptoms like irritability and headache. | Nap when you can. Deal with insomnia. Take prescription sleep aids. Consider using over-the-counter medication (OTCs). Consider using caffeine. |
If you want to dive straight into the most modern technology and start becoming one of the DJs illuminating by the glow of a Macbook on stage, then you're going to need to start with a good pair of CD turntables. The good news? These are incredibly versatile, useful, and can hold an incredible amount of music. You'll have literally thousands of songs at your fingertips, ready to mash-up beats and verses in crazy combinations, as opposed to being stuck with the crate-full of heavy vinyl you'll have to drag to the club with an old-school set up. The bad news? These are expensive. At the low-end, a single CD turntable can cost up to $700, making an investment for a pair neighboring on the ridiculous. For this reason, many digital DJs prefer to line-in a laptop and play sound files directly, or use Ableton Live. Serato Scratch Live or Traktor Scratch are typical digital DJ packages that allow you to do everything that a vinyl DJ does on his mixer and turntables on your computer. You won't be able to have the same kind of touch available to tactile records, but you can still approximate a lot of the same distinctive sounds and effects, especially if you have a digital turntable or some other way of mixing the sounds manually. There are also devices called DJ controllers, which are almost exactly like video game controllers (in that you use them to plug into your computer, basically). They don't actually play music in and of themselves, but you can use them to simulate the action of mixing on real turntables, but while playing MP3s or other sound files from your computer set-up. At the most basic, being a digital DJ might mean hooking your computer up to a set of good-quality speakers and pushing play on your pre-mixed set lists. It's not the most fun way of playing a DJ set, because it doesn't allow you to read the crowd or acquire any of the skills and touches that an analog DJ has, but it's a popular option, increasingly. Regardless of what kind of turntables you're using, if you want to use any kind of software while you're on stage, you're going to need to invest in some kind of digital interface that connects the RCA-style ports on your hardware with the USB ports on your computer. A lot of these will also come with DJ software, like the Traktor brand. It's good to have your tunes backed up on an external hard drive that you can carry around with you and not bog down any of your hardware, or your computer. A Seagate One Terabyte hard drive is almost impossible to fill up, and super-compact and easy to set-up, making it a good investment for digital audio files. | Get some CD turntables. Get some DJ software. Consider a digital turntable controller. Just line your computer into some speakers. Get a digital interface. Get an external hard drive. |
Colds and flu are caused by viruses, which can easily pass from person to person, or from surface to person, so make sure you hit all of the hard surfaces in your space. This includes everything from the desk and chairs, to trash cans and light switches. Don't forget the door knob! Although it's not attached to your room, it is attached to you, so remember to wipe down your phone as well. Computers and personal tablets should be disinfected too. There's nothing more attractive to germs than trash, so be sure to take yours out often. This is particularly important if someone in the room is already sick or has a cold. Consider having one trash can per person, to avoid spreading germs. Don't forget the gloves. When taking out the trash, you may want to consider wearing plastic gloves so that your hands don't come in direct contact with the can. Regardless, be sure to wash your hands afterwards. Flu season is not the time to recycle your clothes. Instead of leaving your jeans on the floor for another day, put them directly into the laundry basket. Be sure to use warm water and soap when cleaning your clothes. Always check the label first, as some clothes will shrink if washed in warm water. Similar to washing your clothes frequently, you also need to ensure your bedding is clean. Most flu viruses can live one to two days on nonporous surfaces, and eight to 12 hours on porous surfaces. You don't need to wash your bedding every day, but do try to clean them at least once a week. If you sit on your bed to study, after coming back from classes, you may want to wash them every couple of days instead. | Wipe surfaces with disinfectant cleaner. Empty trash cans frequently. Wash your clothes after every wear. Keep bedding clean. |
Bond energy is defined by the sum of all of the bonds broken minus the sum of all of the bonds formed: ΔH = ∑H(bonds broken) - ∑H(bonds formed). ΔH is the change in bond energy, also referred to as the bond enthalpy and ∑H is the sum of the bond energies for each side of the equation. This equation is a form of Hess's Law. The unit for bond energy is kilojoules per mol or kJ/mol. When given a reaction equation simply written with chemical symbols and numbers, it is helpful to draw this equation out, illustrating all of the bonds formed between the various elements and molecules. This visual representation will allow you to easily count all of the bonds that break and form on the reactant and product sides of the equation. Remember, the left side of the equation is all of the reactants and the right side is all of the products. Single, double, and triple bonds have different bond energies, so be sure to draw your diagram with the correct bonds between elements. For example, if you were to draw out the following equation for a reaction between 2 hydrogen and 2 bromine: H2(g) + Br2(g) ---> 2 HBr(g), you would get: H-H + Br-Br ---> 2 H-Br. The hyphens represent single bonds between the elements in the reactants and the products. In most cases, the bond energies you will be using for these calculations will be averages. The same bond can have a slightly different bond energy based on the molecule it is formed in; therefore, average bond energies are generally used.. A single, double, and triple bond are all treated as 1 break. They all have different bond energies, but count as only a single break. The same is true for the formation of a single, double, or triple bond. It will be counted as single formation. For our example, all of the bonds are single bonds. The left side contains the reactants. These will represent all of the broken bonds in the equation. This is an endothermic process that requires the absorption of energy to break the bonds. For our example, the left side has 1 H-H bond and 1 Br-Br bond. The right side contains all of the products. These are all of the bonds that will be formed. This is an exothermic process that releases energy, usually in the form of heat. For our example, the right side has 2 H-Br bonds. | Define the equation for calculating bond energy. Draw the chemical equation showing all of the bonds between molecules. Know the rules for counting broken and formed bonds. Identify the bonds broken on the left side of the equation. Count the bonds formed on the right side of the equation. |
Beginning riders should always ride with a more experienced rider, although they do not need to share a horse. Riding in company is also a good idea if you are practicing jumps. . If a horse is acting wild or full of energy, have an experienced rider lunge (longe) the horse first. Speak and behave calmly in the presence of horses. Horses work best with patient, quiet people. Never shout around the horse, as he may spook at the noise. Check your surroundings constantly for possible sources of fear. This may include running children, an approaching car, or even a plastic bag blowing in the wind. If the horse's eyes widen and its ears point straight up, it may be scared. If this happens, calmly talk to the horse and try to move somewhere the horse can calm down. Desensitize the horse in a familiar setting if it is easily scared. Horses are not always friendly when they meet for the first time. Touching their noses together can cause them to bite or strike. Let the horse pick the pace when traveling over slippery ground, including ice, snow, and mud. When riding up or down a steep hill, keep the horse to a walking pace, even if it wants to go faster. Sticking to a walk is also a good idea at night or during low-visibility weather. When near other riders, either ride abreast or stay far enough apart to avoid kicks. When looking between your horse's ears, you should be able to see the hind hooves of the horse in front of you. That said, when riding with a group, don't allow a horse to lag so far behind it has to gallop to catch up. A red ribbon on the tail is a sign of a kicker in some areas. Stay well back from these horses. When at the front of a group, shout back to inform other riders of possible dangers. These include broken glass, poor footing, and branches at head height. Losing control of your horse can be a dangerous occurrence, especially if you don't know what to do. In most cases, the safest course of action is to stay on the horse and let it run until it calms down or tires out. Pulling back on the reins can limit the horse's vision and cause it to lose its footing. If you practice with the horse beforehand, you can train it to step to one side, slowing it down. Without this training, pulling back on one rein may just limit the horse's vision and balance, or cause it to turn without slowing down. Do not jump off the horse unless it is headed to a road, cliff, or branches too low for you to safely pass under. Since both you and the horse are a little more tired after a ride, it's helpful to follow a post-ride checklist to make sure everything gets done. Try this one: Slow to a walk before approaching the stable. After dismounting, tie the horse with a quick release knot. Give the horse a wash and groom. Lead the horse back to the pasture or stall. Teach him early on to not rush off, but to stand calmly beside you with the halter on. Remove the halter. Pat and praise the horse for calm behavior. He should be able to remain standing by your side until you turn to leave. | Ride with supervision when appropriate. Lunge an energetic horse before riding Stay calm. Be on the alert at all times. Be cautious when introducing unfamiliar horses. Let the horse walk over difficult terrain. Stay back from other horses. Learn how to handle a runaway horse. Handle the horse safely after riding. |
You can use a ruler or a template you downloaded online to create matching triangle shapes. You can go for any type of triangle shape you want. You can have three even sides or have one or two sides longer or shorter. Trace your triangle shape onto a piece of cardboard. Use a ruler to keep the lines straight. Carefully cut out your triangle shape, going slowly to keep all lines neat and straight. Place your cardboard triangle on the backside of your leather. Use a fabric pen to trace out two triangle shapes. Carefully cut around the shapes you drew. You should be left with two pieces of leather of equal sizes, shaped like a triangle. On the front side of your leather, draw a geometrical shape using your gold paint pen. The shape you draw is up to you. You can look up patterns online or simply make up your own shape. Geometrical shapes include things like intersecting lines, rectangles, and squares. Try drawing a variety of straight lines criss-crossing and intersecting throughout both triangle. You can use a ruler if necessary to keep your lines straight. You can draw the same design on each earring or have a slightly different design on each earring. Choose a single corner of one triable to punch a hole. Use the smallest hole puncher possible, as you don't need a large hole to fit the earring hook through. Punch another hole in the same corner on your other triangle. You will have to undo the hook at the end of the earring hook using pliers or your fingers. Fit the hook through the holes you punched. Then, tightly re-seal the hook using your fingers or pliers. Your earrings are now complete. Make sure you close the hooks completely. Otherwise, your earrings may slip off and get lost. | Use cardboard to make a triangle shape. Cut two matching triangle shapes out of black leather. Use a gold paint pen to draw a geometrical pattern. Punch a hole through the tip of each triangle. Fit an earring hook through the hole. |
We address the efficiency issues caused by the straggler effect in the recently emerged federated learning, which collaboratively trains a model on decentralized non-i.i.d. data across massive worker devices without exchanging training data in the unreliable and heterogeneous networks.We propose a novel two-stage analysis on the error bounds of general federated learning, which provides practical insights into optimization.As a result, we propose a novel easy-to-implement federated learning algorithm that uses asynchronous settings and strategies to control discrepancies between the global model and delayed models and adjust the number of local epochs with the estimation of staleness to accelerate convergence and resist performance deterioration caused by stragglers.Experiment results show that our algorithm converges fast and robust on the existence of massive stragglers. | We propose an efficient and robust asynchronous federated learning algorithm on the existence of stragglers |
. When you were a child, your parents took care of a lot of things for you. As you mature, it is important to start taking care of yourself. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and taking time to rest are all important parts of taking care of yourself. Learn to cook. Make exercise a priority by scheduling time to work out each day. Allow enough time each night to get an adequate amount of sleep. It is very childish to leave things around for others to pick up. This is especially true if you are living with other people or staying in someone else's home. Pick up your trash, dirty laundry, and dishes. Be sure to wash your clothes, dishes, and clean any surfaces that you mess up. Also participate in regularly cleaning throughout your home. Your parents probably made all of your appointments and took you to them when you are younger. Now that you are more grown up, it should be your responsibility to make and keep your appointments. Schedule regular doctor visits. Make appointments for work meetings. Keep a physical planner or calendar to help remember your appointments. Use calendar apps on your smartphone to maintain your schedule. Use their alarm feature to alert you to an upcoming appointment. . Make a list of all of your monthly expenses. Then, make a list of your monthly income. If your monthly income is less than your monthly bills, you need to decide where you can cut back or how to bring in more money. The difference in your monthly income and bills should be allotted for spending and saving. | Take care of yourself Clean up after yourself. Make and keep appointments. Make a financial budget |
They're typically found in a slot that's either on the bottom or in the back of the remote. It's usually at the top of the remote's surface. This will drain any residual power from the remote. Doing so will help loosen any stuck buttons. If the batteries in your remote are brand-new, just put them back in your remote. If the remote wasn't working because of a firmware update or too much continuous use, it should be working now. If this process doesn't work, you may want to power cycle your TV as well. To do so, you'll unplug the TV, press and hold its power button for five seconds, then plug the TV back in and turn it on. | Remove your remote's batteries. Press and hold the remote's power button. Release the power button after five seconds. Press each individual button on the remote at least once. Replace your remote's batteries. Try using your remote. |
Not all gossip is necessarily bad, so you don't need to completely eradicate it from your life. You should, however, learn to differentiate between harmless gossip and the kind of gossip that hurts people. People who are spreading gossip (and most people do at some time or another) don't spend a lot of time getting facts. In fact, they have usually heard the information they're spreading second or third hand. There's also a difference between blowing off steam about a person or incident with a trusted friend and spreading toxic misinformation (or one-sided information) to a bunch of people. Unless someone is dangerous (they're a rapist or an abuser or thief), you don't usually need to air your conflicts. For example: telling people that you heard Harry from accounting was cheating on his wife is malicious gossip (even if it is true, people don't need to know that). Now, if you are Harry's wife and you find out that he is cheating on you, you can tell people (especially people like family if they ask why you're getting divorced, or to clear it up if Harry starts saying that he initiated the divorce because you were cheating). Human beings are social creatures and gossip is part of the framework of society. It can help to maintain social norms and keep people's worse instinct in check, if they think people are paying attention to what they're doing. It can also be used, however, to destroy reputations, and lift the gossiper's status at the expense of other people. Some questions to consider about your information: Is it true? Is it necessary? Does it need to be said? Would I say this to their face? Is it harmful? is it substantiated (can you support the gossip with actual facts, instead of just hearsay)? Am I doing this to make myself feel better or raise my status? Is this something that I've heard second or third-hand? Does it need to be said right now? If you're gossiping because it puts you at the center of attention, or boosts your ego, you need to stop. That's where the harmful aspects of gossip come in. Imparting information is one thing (example: "Did you hear that they're adding a new wing to the library?" or "Did you hear that Christian was hospitalized? You should send him a card.") but harmful gossip is another (example: "I heard that Sandra slept with like all of Human Resources; it's why she's getting a raise and we aren't."). Sometimes the reasons that you're spreading gossip about someone is because you're angry about them or something they've done. Consider why what they're doing bothers you so much. Sometimes, it's because you're guilty of the same practice yourself. For example: If you find yourself constantly talking about how Jane is such a slut and is always attracting boys, stop and ask yourself, what's the problem here? Is it because you're jealous of the attention given to Jane? Does Jane even want such an interest? Even if Jane does sleep with a variety of guys, what does that have to do with you? You really want to get to the root of the problem, especially if it is something that has been ongoing (especially if you've been gossiping about the same person or situation over and over again). Sometimes, instead of just venting to every person you meet, you should figure out a solution to the root problem. This may require talking to the person about whom you're gossiping, but it can often foster a more healthy and trusting network of relationships. Sometimes what you have to do is remove someone out of your life. For example, instead of talking about how rude and inconsiderate your ex-girlfriend was (and still is), you stop engaging with her, de-friend her on Facebook, and delete her out of your phone. This way, instead of wasting energy talking to people about her, you move on to talking about things that are more fun. If you can't help but talk about a certain person or a certain time limit, set yourself a specific amount of time to talk about it. Once that time is up, you're finished and you can focus your energies on something more positive. Begin to start limiting yourself to between 2 and 5 minutes for talking about this (per day if possible). Do not give yourself the same amount of time for each person. | Sort out negative gossip from the rest. Ask yourself what the point of repeating the information is. Figure out the problem behind the gossip. Do something about the problem. Give yourself a gossip specific time limit. |
To make a paste, simply add between 2 and 4 spoonfuls of baking soda to a few tablespoons of warm water. Stir the mixture until a thick paste forms. If the paste does not thicken, add another spoonful of baking soda until you get your desired consistency. For lighter stains a paste may not be necessary. Adding 2 spoonfuls of baking soda to a small cup of warm water and applying with a clean rag, will do the trick. Apply the baking soda paste directly to the stained area. You can use a clean rag or simply your finger for application. Make sure the stain is fully covered by the paste to get the best results. The baking soda paste needs time to treat the stain and get all of the unwanted color out of the area. Leave the paste to treat the stain for at least an hour. Letting the baking soda solution sit longer will not cause any damage to the fabric of your shoes and will ensure the removal of the entire stain. Once you have let the baking soda do its job, it is time to remove it. Take the corner of a clean cloth and wipe the paste away. If the paste does not remove easily add a few drops of warm water to the cloth and wipe the area again. | Make a baking soda paste. Apply a good heap of paste to the stain. Give the baking soda time to work. Wipe off the paste with a clean rag or towel. |
Researchers have concluded that PMS results of changing hormone levels due to menstruation; however, they do not fully understand why some women are more sensitive than others and manifest a different set of symptoms that other premenstrual women. You may have symptoms similar to a female relative. Try talking to your mother, older sister, or an aunt about how her periods are/were. She may also be able to offer suggestions about what worked best to manage her symptoms. Different bodies react to hormones and their varying amounts in different ways. For some women, PMS is a source of constipation; for others, diarrhea. Some women experience aggression, others report episodes of crying and helplessness. Tune into your symptoms. Especially if you have a strong reaction to PMS, begin a symptom journal and keep track of your menstruation. Note when you have a new or different symptom. Part of coping with the discomfort of PMS is predicting when it will occur and taking health or mood precautions to cope. Try keeping a journal to track your symptoms. Tracking your symptoms may help your doctor to recommend the best treatment methods for you. Hormonal birth control, such as the pill, the patch, a cervical ring, or an injection can help regulate fluctuating hormones and decrease the frequency and severity of PMS symptoms. See your doctor or a gynecologist to talk about what options are right for you. Other serious illnesses, like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Endometriosis share key symptoms with PMS. If you are experiencing nausea and diarrhea in combination with any of the following symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Chronic, severe abdominal pain. Fever Excessive bleeding. Pain during urination or bowel movements. Intense fatigue. Abnormal vaginal discharge. | Keep in mind that there is no cure. Be aware that the symptoms may contradict one another. Take steps to regulate your hormone levels. Recognize the difference between PMS and something more serious. |
It's the computer monitor icon likely found on your desktop. On some versions of Windows, "My PC" is called "My Computer". If you can't find "My PC" on your desktop, type "My PC" into the Start window's search bar and then click the computer monitor icon when it pops up. It's under the "Devices and drives" heading in the middle of the "My Computer" page. On some Windows versions, the hard drive will say "OS" above it. This option is at the bottom of the right-click menu. You'll see this option at the top of the "Properties" window. Doing so will open the hard drive's "General" page, which lists attributes such as total storage. The "Used space" section displays how many gigabytes of your hard drive are taken up by your files, while the "Free space" shows you the number of gigabytes left on your hard drive. You may notice a discrepancy between the total number of gigabytes listed on your hard drive and the number of gigabytes that was advertised when you bought the computer. This is because a certain portion of your computer's hard drive is used to store the computer's operating system; therefore, that space is irreversibly used, and thus, unlisted. | Double-click the "My PC" icon. Right-click the C: hard drive icon. Click Properties. Click the General tab. Review your hard drive's storage. |
Remember, being sensuous doesn't have to mean being sexual. Physical contact has the power to create a stronger bond between you and your partner, friend, or child. Our sense of touch is the first one we acquire and we pick up a lot of emotional queues through touch. Embrace your friends. Physical contact with your friends can build trust and enhance lasting relationships. Touch your partner. When you kiss them, linger. Hold their hand when you walk together and caress their fingers. Let yourself enjoy the contact. You may be surprised at the bond it builds between you. Ruffle your hands through your childs hair. Hug them when you see them. Physical contact with children has been shown to increase their developmental abilities. Look into someones eyes when you see them and hold the contact. Simple eye contact has the power to stimulate love and affection. Keep your eyes warm. Smile. You may be surprised at how many people will smile back. Often we are moving too quickly to “stop and smell the roses." Indulging in your senses can be a great therapy to reduce stress. You will become more sensuous as you notice more things about the world around you. Slowing down doesn't have to mean spending more time. Use the time you have to focus on the physical aspects of your environment rather than the intellectual ones. Savor the taste of your coffee or notice the new outfit your friend is wearing. Run your hand down your partners face and let yourself simply enjoy being in their company without any obligations. | Make physical contact. Make eye contact. Slow down. |
Once you have met someone you’re interested in, the next step is to take the relationship up a notch. Start with some gentle flirting to get a sense for where your crush is at – if they aren't interested, no big deal. At least now you know. For some easy flirting, make eye contact, but hold the eye contact a little too long. Get physically close to your crush – if they don't back up, they might be into you. If you've flirted with your crush, but you're still not sure if they're into you, just ask. Even if they say no, they're bound to be flattered that you're into them. And if they are into you, they'll be thankful that you were brave enough to make the first move. If your crush is into you, it's time to introduce touch. A simple touch can tell you a lot about what your crush is feeling towards you and if you have chemistry together. If your crush is not into you, don't hold it against them. They can't help who they're attracted to. If you feel comfortable that your crush is also gay and also into you, then it's time to make your move. Ask your crush to get coffee after school, or to hang out at your house and watch a movie. Start slow – you’re still getting to know each other. If your crush turns you down, that's okay. You may have misread the signs, or maybe they just got scared. Whatever the reason, it's not the end of the world. Just because your crush isn't into you romantically doesn't mean you have to cut them out of your life. If you were friends before, go back to being friends. This is one of the hardest lessons to learn. You’ve gone through so much – you’ve found a fellow gay teen, you flirted and you successfully asked them out. But if it's not working, don't stay in the relationship. You’ll soon learn that the world is full of people just like you and one of them may be a better fit. Don't be scared of being alone – it won't always be this way. But sometimes, being alone is better than being with the wrong person. Keep your chin up. Breakups are hard, but listening to music and letting yourself feel your feelings can make them easier. | Start flirting. Ask if you are not sure is someone is interested in you. Ask your crush out. Don’t date someone just because they are also gay. |
Reverse psychology can work great in certain situations. However, keep in mind it is a subtle form of manipulation. Using reverse psychology habitually can be incredibly damaging to relationships. These kind of small situations can build up overtime, leading to resentment in a relationship. Your partner, for example, may get tired of not getting their way and begin to get mad at you. Reverse psychology can get frustrating, especially if you're using it on children. Headstrong children, and people in general, may take awhile to come around to your way of thinking. You want to keep calm and maintain your cool. If your child has an emotional outburst while you're using reverse psychology, remain calm. Allow the child to carry on. With patience, your child should calm down and behave. There are certain situations where reverse psychology is likely to backfire, and the consequences can be serious. You should always refrain from using reverse psychology when someone's health and wellbeing is at stake. For example, say your friend is chronically afraid of doctors. They have a suspicious mole growing on their right shoulder and is resistant to getting it checked out. Do not say, "You're right. Do not go to the doctor." Your friend's fear of doctors may greatly outweigh their need to resist, and you may reinforce a dangerous behavior. | Do not overuse reverse psychology. Stay calm when using reverse psychology. Avoid using reverse psychology in serious situations. |
Daily dry dusting will keep your prefinished flooring in peak condition. A mop with a microfiber mop head is probably the easiest tool to use for this. Since prefinished wooden flooring can be scratched by abrasive broom bristles, a microfiber mop is recommended over daily sweeping. If you prefer to use a broom, make sure the bristles are extremely soft. A daily dusting should be sufficient for most areas. If you’re dealing with an extremely high traffic area, you may want to make an additional pass each day. Even if you dry dust your floor every day with a microfiber mop, dirt and debris will eventually settle into nooks, crannies, and corners. Combat this with a weekly vacuuming session. Always use an attachment with natural bristles to prevent scratches and damage. Go over the entire floor, giving extra attention to nooks and crannies. Avoid using upright vacuums with beater bars to prevent damage. Mild dirt and grime can be cleaned up with a damp mop, no additional floor cleaner required. Wring the mop head out thoroughly and then run it over the floor to remove dirt and debris. After you damp mop, make sure there's no standing water left on the floor. If you see any puddles, wipe them up immediately with a clean towel. For significant dirt, you may want to use a floor cleaner along with the damp mop. Your floor manufacturer will provide you with the most appropriate cleaners and products. Follow your product's instructions to create a cleaning solution, dunk your mop into it, and wring it out very thoroughly. Run it over the surface of the floor, focusing on the dirtiest areas and the corners. Prefinished hardwood flooring varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. A cleaner that works well on one surface may cause damage to another. Speak to your floor manufacturer about the best options for your floor. Avoid using products with ammonia and oil soaps on prefinished hardwood. These can be harmful to the wood finish and may leave behind residues that attract additional dust and dirt. | Dust the floors daily with a microfiber mop or cloth. Vacuum weekly with a natural-bristled brush attachment. Use a damp microfiber mop as needed. Use a recommended cleaner and damp mop for stubborn dirt. |
This type of exercise, instead of building muscle size, can build muscle tone. It can also improve flexibility, posture and mood. Lift weights. Higher reps such as 3 sets of 15-20 will tighten and tone the muscle and build endurance. Alternatively 3-5 sets of 6-12 reps each will build muscle size, as will lifting until failure. Do push-ups. For a modified version, keep your knees on the ground. Do Crunches. Hold a plank for as long as you can. Be sure you keep your body straight; don't let your hips sag. (Perform in front of a mirror to check form) Do squats. These will also help tone up your butt! Do lunges. Hold a dumbbell in each hand for extra weight. Use a stationary bike or elliptical on high resistance. Work in some plyometric exercises, such as jumping jacks, box jumps, side to side jumps, or skipping. | Do yoga, pilates, or other total-body toning exercises. Target your upper body. Work your abs. Strengthen your legs. |
A lack of self-love can lead you to make harmful choices. A lack of self-love often equates to a lack of self-worth that leads to conscious or unconscious self-sabotage and prevents individuals from advocating for their own basic needs. Lack of self-love can lead to a harmful dependence on others for validation. Relying on others for validation often leads people to set aside their own needs in order to gain others’ approval. Lack of self-love can also prevent emotional healing and progress; one study showed that individuals who engage in self-blame and ignoring themselves had poorer outcomes in psychotherapy. Parent-child relationships have lifelong effects on character development; children who did not have physical, emotional, and mental needs met may have lasting problems with low self-esteem. Negative messages received in childhood—particularly recurring messages—often stick in an individual's mind and color their self-perceptions later in life. For example, a child who is told that he/she is “dull” or “boring” will likely think that he/she is dull or boring as an adult, even if there is evidence to the contrary (such as having many friends, making people laugh, or living an interesting lifestyle). Parents can follow the following advice to improve their children's feelings of self-worth: Listen to your children; it increases their self-worth.It can be easy to "tune-out" a child who talks a lot, not really listening to what he/she is saying. However, if you really listen to him/her and interact with him/her by asking him/her follow-up questions and responding to his/her words, he/she will feel that you value what he/she has to say. Teach children in a non-aggressive way (without hitting, yelling, or shaming) to stabilize their feelings of self-worth.For example, if your child hits another child, you can pull him/her to the side and calmly tell him that he/she shouldn't hit other children because it can hurt them. If necessary, you can have him/her take a short break to breathe and collect himself/herself before returning to play. Offer children warmth, affection, support, and respect without judgment to make children feel worthy of love and acceptance. If your child tells you that he/she is sad about something that seems silly to you (like the sun going down), do not dismiss his/her feelings. Acknowledge his/her feelings by saying, "I understand that you are sad that the sun went down. Then do your best to explain why the situation cannot be changed by saying something like, "The sun has to go down every night because the world is turning and the people on the other side of the Earth need to get sunshine too. It also gives us the opportunity to rest and get ready for the next day." Finally, offer a hug or other physical affection to comfort your child and help him/her feel that you empathize with him/her, even if you cannot change the situation. You will encounter negativity in your life. Self-love cannot be practiced in a bubble, without the influence of outside comments and potential negativity. As such, you must learn to deal with negativity from your partner, your boss, your parents, or even strangers on the street. You can empower yourself to let such negativity roll off of you without allowing it to change your feelings of self-worth. | Know the dangers of a lack of self-love. Recognize the importance of childhood experiences to loving yourself. Understand how parents can support self-esteem. Understand the effects of outside comments on self-love. |
Also known as an "overheating bath," this centuries-old technique works by stimulating the body's natural immunological response. You can take a bath at a professional Schlenz centre, but the process is simple enough to do at home. Before the bath, drink one or two cups of hot herbal tea, such as ginger, lemon balm, peppermint, elder, or goldenrod tea. If you have a weak heart, add several drops of Crataegisan to the tea to reduce the potential risk brought about by the hot bath. Fill the bathtub with hot water. Keep the temperature between 97 and 98°F (36 and 37°C). Submerge your entire body. If you cannot fit your entire body into the tub, bend your knees so that you head is submerged. Make sure that your nose and mouth remain out of the water so that you can breathe without any problems. You should not allow the water temperature to drop during the process. Add more hot water, as needed, to maintain the heat. Allow the water to reach a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) with each addition. Remain in the bath for about half an hour. Have another person help you out of the water if you feel faint or dizzy getting out. Aside from the traditional Schlenz bath, there are other hot bath therapies you can use to induce a fever. One technique, which has been claimed to have cancer-fighting qualities, requires you to draw a hot bath, making the water as hot as you can comfortably stand. Do not scorch yourself. Mix in 2-1/4 lbs (1000 g) Epsom salts. Soak as much of your body as possible in the bath. Stay in there for a full 20 to 25 minutes, adding more hot water as needed to maintain a constant source of heat. Sip on ginger root tea during the bath to heat the body from the inside as you heat your body from the outside using the bath water. Be careful when getting out of the bath. If you feel faint or dizzy, ask for someone else's assistance. Dry off naturally instead of drying yourself with a towel. Spread a sheet of plastic over your bed to protect it from getting wet and lie down, covering yourself with as many blankets as possible. Stay there for three to eight hours. You will sweat a lot and should stay in bed until the fever breaks. Usually, the fever will go away after six to eight hours. You can repeat this once a week for as many as six to eight weeks. A specific kind of meditation associated with Tibetan monks has been cited as a way to increase body temperature and potentially induce a fever. Scientific analysis has shown that g-tummo meditation can help raise body temperature to the temperature zone of a slight or moderate fever. The rise in body temperature has been observed during the Forceful Breath vase breathing element of the meditation, and the length of time the temperature can be sustained appears to depend on the neurocognitive element (meditative visualisation) of the meditation. Find an expert instructor and ask him or her to guide you through the practice. The Forceful Breath vase breathing technique can be practised at home to help to regulate your body temperature. Vase breathing is essentially breathing in clean air and then exhaling around 85% of that air. This breathing helps create a vase shape in your lower abdomen. It can be coupled with visualisation, such as picturing flames travelling up your spine. Exercise and strenuous physical activity increase your core body temperature. Doing a tough workout on a hot day, or wearing layers of clothing will make it harder for your body to cool down and lose heat. Your core temperature could rise by a few degrees. You should take care when exercising or you could induce a number of heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Some athletes, wrestlers for instance, wear extra layers of clothes even plastic bags and do cardiovascular activities like running and lifting. These athletes also go into the sauna with this apparel on in order to elevate their body temperatures and lose water weight while flushing out their systems. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. Be aware of symptoms of heat-illnesses such as dizziness, nausea, heart rhythm problems, and visual problems. If you experience any of these symptoms stop immediately, cool down and recover. | Prepare a Schlenz bath at home. Try an alternate form of bath therapy. Try g-tummo meditation. Exercise to increase body temperature. |
Get a quality pool test kit at your local pool supply store or online. The kit may use test strips or a drop test. Check that the free chlorine levels are 1-3 parts per million (ppm). Make sure the pH levels are at 7.2-7.8. This will ensure the pool stays clean and functions well. If you need to lower the pH levels in the pool, you can add muriatic acid to the water. To raise the pH levels, add sodium bicarbonate. Consult your owner's manual or speak to a professional salt pool cleaner if you need guidance. The stabilizer levels help to prevent the chlorine in your pool from being lost due to UV rays from the sun. Use a test kit to check the stabilizer levels. If you have an outdoor pool, make sure the stabilizer levels are at 70-80 ppm. If you have an indoor pool, you should have stabilizer levels at 0-30 ppm. You can lower the stabilizer levels by draining the pool and adding fresh water to dilute the pool water. You can raise the stabilizer levels by adding cyanuric acid to the pool water, based on the manufacturer's instructions. The alkalinity level helps to keep the pH level stable. It should be between 80-120 ppm. You can bump up the alkalinity level by adding baking soda to the water and reduce it by adding muriatic acid. The calcium in the water helps to prevent the water from becoming corrosive and cloudy. It should be at 200-400 ppm. You can add calcium to the pool to bump up the calcium level and reduce the amount you add to bring the calcium level down. The salt level should be in the range specified by the manufacturer of the pool. This is usually around 2700-4500 ppm. You can add more salt to the water to bump up the salt level to where it should be. Always make sure the cell in your pool is working so the salt can circulate properly. Make sure metals like copper, iron, and manganese are not present in the water by using a test kit. Check for metals when you add fresh water or at the start of the pool season. These metals can lead to corrosion and other issues in the pool if they are present. | Use a test kit to check the free chlorine and pH levels weekly. Check the stabilizer levels weekly. Check the alkalinity, calcium, and salt levels once a month with a test kit. Check that there are no metals in the water. |
Move all furniture well away from the paneling, and cover the floor with drop cloth. Gloves and a face mask are recommended, especially if you're working with a large area or in a room with poor ventilation. Check all product labels for safety information. Ventilate the room with open windows or fans. Most paneling has a glossy finish, which needs to be roughened up for the primer. Scuff up the wood a little with a medium grit sandpaper, around 150 grit. Wipe away dust with a damp cloth. Always wear a dust mask while sanding. You can rub on a deglosser instead. This is faster, but you'll have to work one panel at a time, priming as soon as the deglosser dries to the correct consistency. Check product label for details. If you cleaned the panels with TSP, you might be able to skip this step. An additional light sanding or deglossing is still a good idea. If you do not sand away the finish, you should use an oil-based primer instead, as this will be easier for the paint to adhere to. Coat the surface thinly and evenly with an oil- or latex-based primer. If the roller can't reach into the grooves, prime them with a paintbrush. Let dry for 24 hours or the time recommended on the label. Some real lumber panels will bleed resin through the paint. Prevent this with a stain blocking primer. A tinted primer contributes to the final color. Do this only if your boards are rigid enough to handle this (as described above), and you want to hide the groove texture. Mix a standard drywall joint compound "mud" with a power mixer or hand tool. You can also buy a pre-mixed compound. Spread it over the grooves in a thin layer with a putty knife, then let dry overnight. If necessary — and it usually is — apply another thin coat or two, until the compound is flush with the panel surface. Let each coat dry overnight. After the final coat is dry, sand it down with a fine-grit sandpaper. If you have it handy, add a sprinkle of quick-setting joint compound when mixing your mud. This helps speed up the drying. Too thick a coat can warp your paneling. If there are any holes in your panels, fill them with spackle. If you are filling the grooves with joint compound, you may use it for these holes as well. Roll on at least two coats of paint, letting dry and sanding lightly in between. Use a foam sponge roller to avoid unwanted textures. Once you're satisfied with the look, you're finished. If you didn't fill the grooves, use a brush to paint in between the panels. | Prepare the area. Sand away the finish. Apply primer. Fill grooves with drywall joint compound (optional). Fill in holes and dents. Paint the panels. |
Potassium hydroxide is the second key ingredient to making potassium nitrate. Weigh a clear measuring bowl first and use the “Tare Weight” function if you can to make it easier to measure. Then add 56 grams (2.0 oz) of potassium hydroxide to the bowl to make sure you have a precise amount. You can buy dry potassium hydroxide from many hardware or chemical supply stores. While preparing the potassium hydroxide, add just enough water to dissolve the dry substance. Pour in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of water at a time, stirring thoroughly, and add more if the potassium hydroxide remains dry. The potassium hydroxide should have a thick, smooth texture, like a soup or pudding. Combining these substances can release toxic ammonium gas. Along with wearing a double filter gas mask, take your substances outdoors to prevent serious injuries from the ammonium gas. If you're working in a laboratory, you can also combine the chemicals underneath a fume hood. Once you've found a well-ventilated area outdoors, pour the potassium hydroxide solution slowly into the ammonium nitrate. As you do, make sure your gas mask is secure to prevent irritation or serious injuries from the ammonium gas released. | Pour 56 grams (2.0 oz) of potassium hydroxide into a measuring bowl. Add 0.5 imp fl oz (0.96 US tbsp) of water in small increments to dissolve the potassium hydroxide. Take the potassium hydroxide and ammonium nitrate substances outdoors. Combine the 2 solutions slowly. |
Do not waste your time buying a gasoline powered generator. You will have to be at home at the time of the power outage to start it. You'll also have to keep returning to your home to add gasoline. There is a wide variety of propane or natural gas generators that run automatically when your power goes out. They set up to run once a week automatically to keep the battery charged. You can be at work or on vacation when an emergency occurs. Your automatic emergency generator will assure that all your important electrical circuits have power for heat, sump pumps and refrigerators. It is more important than your plasma TV or a refrigerator. Without it, it's just like the Titanic in an iceberg field: bad. A simple 30-minute thunderstorm can quickly destroy weekends worth of sweat equity – unless your sump pump has backup power. Emergency power comes in three basic forms. Backup battery systems come in different configurations. Some will work for a few hours but some state-of-the-art battery backup sump pump systems will have enough power to keep a basement from flooding under most circumstances. Some systems allow you to add more than one battery to double the duration of the power. A standby generator offers automatic AND long-term protection. It also protects your whole house, but it is more expensive. Since standby generators are also used to keep your beer cold and your TV tuned into the big game keeping your family safe and warm during a disaster you might want to add the protection of a battery backup with the sole purpose of keeping your basement dry. | Get a propane or natural gas generator. Make sure you have a sump pump. Check to see if your sump pump has backup power or if the battery in the backup sump pump is fully charged. |
Choose an area where you have at least 50 meters (164.0 ft) of space on all sides. Football fields, soccer pitches, and open park spaces are all good options. Make sure there are not too many trees or bushes for your boomerang to get caught in, or large bodies of water for it to fall into. Avoid practicing your boomerang throw in crowded areas, or places with a lot of windows or parked cars. It can be difficult to predict where your boomerang will land, and a mis-thrown boomerang can cause significant injury or damage to property. You should always throw from the center of an open space. This will help you to throw more consistently, while also providing some leeway on all sides if the flight of the boomerang doesn't go as planned. Wind is one of the most important factors in the proper return of a boomerang. Ideally, you want a nice calm day, with winds between 0 to 10 mph (16 km/h). Some boomerangs will not return in completely calm weather, but most will. Avoid throwing your boomerang in high winds, as it will distort the path of the boomerang and throw it off course. Light rain will not distort the flight of the boomerang. If you choose to use your boomerang on rainy days, put a protective seal on it, especially if it's made from wood, to prevent it from swelling with moisture. Even though falling snow will not affect the flight of the boomerang, snow on the ground will conceal a fallen boomerang, making it almost impossible to find. You want to throw the boomerang "around" the wind, meaning that you throw it to the right of an oncoming wind, and it returns on the left (or the opposite if you're left-handed). You want to throw your boomerang between 45 to 90 degrees to the right or left of an oncoming wind. To figure out wind direction, pick up a fistful of grass or leave and throw them into the air. If the leaves blow across your face to the right, you will need to turn left, and vice versa. Stand so that the wind is blowing directly into your face, then turn about 45 degrees to the left or right, depending on which is your dominant hand. Some boomerangs work better when thrown at a wider angle to the wind (up to 90 degrees) so experiment a little to find out which angle works best for you. | Find a large, open area. Watch out for weather conditions. Throw the boomerang around the wind. |
Since you're going to confession and all, you probably want to have an idea of what to say! Sitting back and reflecting on your actions is referred to as "an examination of conscience." So take a moment to call to mind your behavior since your last confession -- from the smallest to the largest of sins. If you wish to pray to the Holy Spirit during this time for guidance, you may. Don't know where to start? Here are a few questions you can ponder: Have I disobeyed any of the commandments? Have I nourished my faith? Has anything else in my life influenced me more than God? Have I denied or doubted my faith? Have I hurt others, either accidentally or purposefully? Have I rejected any part of my faith? Have I been forgiving? What are the causes of my sins? What temptations do I surround myself with? Most of us commit venial sins on the regular; they're nothing to be ashamed of, though forgiveness should still be sought. These are your everyday sins -- lying to a friend to get out of a party, using God's name in vain, etc. Then there are the mortal sins, which are no laughing matter. Three conditions must be present in order for a sin to be mortal: It must be something serious You must understand what you're doing at the time you're doing it You must have done it according to your own free will Keep in mind that whatever it is, your priest will keep your secrets. Whatever it is, he will not (and cannot) pass judgment or let your secrets out. Even under threat of death! He can be trusted. You needn't worry about the consequences of telling him. In fact, neglecting to tell him is a sin in itself! This can either be done by dropping in or making a phone call; many churches have designated times for confessions. Though a priest can usually be found at most times with enough looking, going to a scheduled session is easiest. However, a quick phone call or brief meeting and you can schedule a private session as well. If you're nervous to go into the church, don't be! Many churches have publicized when confession is -- either on a sign outside the church or as part of the church bulletin, which can almost always be found at the entrances. Some are even up online! Private sessions are a good idea if you have a lot to talk about. A normal confession may last 10 or so minutes. If you think yours will last a lot longer, feel free to ask for a private session. It's always a good idea to do a little prayer before confession to ensure that all goes well, nothing escapes your memory, and to ensure that your penitence is meaningful and true. You want to go in with nothing but the best of intentions. A large part of a good confession is meaning it, is seeking forgiveness, is putting your heart and soul into it. Even if you sat down with the priest and only muttered out an, "I hurt my friend" between sobs of regret, that'd be so much better than listing out every sin you've committed since your last confession between eye rolls. It's all about being true and faithful. The act of confession is about contrition -- wholly rejecting sin. | Examine your conscience. Understand the difference between mortal and venial sin. Find a confession session. Pray that you may be honest and repentant. |
Cardio exercises have been shown to be one of the most effective methods at reducing visceral fat. It's recommended to include 150 minutes or 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week to help reduce visceral fat levels. Aerobic activities can include exercises like: walking, jogging, swimming, biking or hiking. If you can do more than the recommended 150 minutes weekly, that may help you reach your goal faster. Weight lifting or resistance training is another important part of your exercise routine. It's recommended to include one to two days of strength training each week. Strength training includes activities like: weight lifting, Pilates or isometric exercises like push-ups or crunches. Note that spot training (trying to reduce fat in a specific area) does not rid the body of visceral fat. To lose fat, diet and cardio are key. However, the more muscle you build with strength training, the more calories you will burn. Keep your exercise routine fun and exciting by engaging in a variety of different exercises. This can also help prevent over-training or over-using certain muscle groups. If exercising in a gym is not your thing, try a dance class or team sport instead. You will be more willing to stick to it if it is enjoyable for you. Try incorporating some outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking or biking. Keep your end goal in mind to help motivate you to stick to your exercise routine. It's recommended adults sleep at least seven to nine hours each night. Sleep is essential to your overall health and wellness. Studies have shown that those who slept less than six hours nightly had higher levels of visceral fat. Make sure you go to bed early enough that you can get a full night's sleep. Turn off all electronics — your TV, cell phone and computer — at least 30 minutes prior to going to sleep. Turn off all lights in your room prior to sleeping. Even minimal light can interrupt sleep patterns. Both smoking (or consuming any type of tobacco product) and drinking alcohol have been linked to higher amounts of visceral fat. Give up both to help reduce your levels of visceral fat, decrease your weight and improve your overall health. If you need help giving up nicotine, speak to your primary care physician for further help. She may be able to prescribe you a medication or provide you with additional resources to help quit. Limiting alcohol is recommended. At a maximum, women should have one alcoholic beverage daily and men may have up to two alcoholic beverages daily. However, it's ideal to discontinue consumption while trying to reduce visceral fat. | Engage in cardio exercises. Incorporate strength training. Try different types of exercise. Go to bed early. Give up smoking and alcohol. |
Select three shadows: a cream color, a light brown, and a medium to dark brown. Use a makeup brush to apply the medium shade all over both lids and slightly over the crease. Use the lightest color to highlight directly under the eyebrows. Apply the darkest color to your crease and sweep it out to the edge of your sockets. If you need to create a wide-eyed look, skip the darker colors and just use the lightest eyeshadow all over your lids. To make your eyes look smaller, apply only the darkest color from your eyelashes to your crease. You don't have to use eyeshadow primer before applying eyeshadow, but it can help your eyeshadow last longer. Basic stage makeup usually means a neutral eye palette, but if you're playing a dramatic or colorful role, consider using brighter eyeshadow colors instead. Choose a light, medium, and dark variation of the same color and apply the eyeshadow the same way you'd apply neutrals. Blues and greens are good choices for dramatic or colorful characters. For a more sinister vibe, try a deep berry color. Start at the inner corner and draw a thin line along your lash line to the outer edge of each eye. Stay as close to the lash line as possible! Then, draw a thin line along your bottom lashes for further definition. Waterproof formulas will hold up the best on stage. For dramatic roles, use thick black eyeliner to accentuate your eyes. Use a liquid liner on your upper lash line if you want more definition. | Apply neutral eyeshadow to give your eyes dimension. Apply eyeshadow in brighter colors if your role calls for it. Accentuate your eyes with dark brown pencil eyeliner. |
Most stuck songs, or earworms, are actually parts of a song, such as a catchy chorus or even just a line or two. Your brain might be replaying this because it's stuck on where to go next. Listen to the complete song from beginning to end. This may be the most effective solution, although there are still plenty of times it doesn't work. Engaging with the song doesn't work for everyone. If you hate the idea of listening to the song again, read the section below on distraction techniques. Unclear or forgotten lyrics can also frustrate your brain. Look the lyrics up online. Sing them aloud or sing silently to yourself to help your brain process the song. If you can memorize all the lyrics, this might make the song too long to hold in your head. If you can play an instrument, try to recreate the song. Grappling with the music and working out how to play it solves the problem for many musicians. Try out different tweaks and variations to break the repetitive cycle. Even if you find this difficult, a sense of control can make you less anxious about the situation. For a few minutes, or until you start feeling frustrated, try to change the song in the following ways: Imagine turn down the volume knob of the song until it sounds like a whisper. Imagine your mind as a room with many rooms. Build barriers in front of the song, slowly caging it into a smaller and smaller area. Each time you add a barrier, the song becomes quieter and more muffled. 'Play' the song in your head at a different tempo, imagining it as (very) slow or fast. Once the song is quiet, it's time to end it. Use more visualization techniques to kick it out of your head once and for all: Visualize a sword or sharp object within your head, severing the link between your mind and the song. Imagine a record player in as much detail as possible. Look closely at the needle moving through the groove as the song plays. Lift the needle and listen to the sudden silence. When you get to the end of the song, sing the last note (aloud or in your head), then let the pitch drop steadily until it's much lower than any note in the song. This can sometimes prevent it starting again. | Listen to the song all the way through. Look up the lyrics. Play the song on an instrument. Visualize the song changing. Picture the song ending. |
Although frozen, unblanched carrots can stay preserved for 10-12 months, their taste and texture may change over time. If possible, try to use the carrots within 1-2 months for the best flavor. Frozen carrots, blanched and unblanched, can last longer than 10-12 months but are more likely to develop freezer burn. | Keep the carrots in the freezer for up to 10-12 months. |
Sometimes we can't help someone, or at least not in the way they need. If they push back aggressively, or are taking too much from you in time, effort, etc., it may be time to step back. Even if they do accept your help, there's only so much you as a friend can do. Sometimes therapy and medication is needed, and a friend can't offer that. Keep in mind that you can say no if you feel that someone is taking advantage of your kindness. If you are worried about a friend or family member's well-being, then you might talk to someone who can help, such as a teacher or a counselor. This means neither overstepping in helping them nor allowing them to overstep in asking for help, assuming they do. This is especially important with a proud person, as helping them too much may make them feel like you pity them or that you feel sorry for them. Instead, when possible, ask how you can help, and don't attempt to do more than is requested. For example, if the person has reassured you that he or she is okay, then you should not keep pressing the person to accept your help. You might simply say something like, “I am always here for you if you need my help. Just let me know.” As much as you want to help them, it is important to give them the space to make their own decisions. Ultimately, it is their life, and they have the choice to get help when they need it or to reject that help. It might hurt, but being a friend sometimes means stepping back and letting your friend choose their own path. | Know your limitations and accept them. Maintain healthy boundaries. Respect their decisions. |
When you are not using your pen, keep the cap on it. This will prevent your pen from drying out. If you leave your fountain pen lying down, the ink will dry up in the nib. If you are planning to store your pen for longer than about a week, you should remove the ink so that it doesn't dry up. Remove the ink cartridge and clean out the nib. Allow the nib to dry fully before storing the pen. Then you can store this pen in a pen case. If you leave the ink in the pen, the ink's acids will mix with oxygen and start oxidizing the nib. Pen cases are intended to allow pens to lie flat. This is not beneficial for pens that have ink in them, since it will allow the ink to settle in the nib. Use these pen cases if you have already removed the ink, or if the pen is brand-new and you haven't installed an ink cartridge yet. | Keep the cap on the pen. Store your pen pointing upwards in a cup or other pen holder. Remove ink for long-term storage. Store unfilled pens in a pen case. |
A wedding program is basically a list of the events at your wedding ceremony. You will want to ensure that the events are listed in sequential order on the program. Here is a list of items to consider for your wedding program: Name of bride and groom. Date and location of the ceremony. Processional and recessional music selections. Greetings from the officiant. Special readings (cite the readings and also include the name of the reader). Prayers or religious customs. Exchanging of vows and rings (some people like to print their vows in the program. This will take up extra space and may cause the program to be too long.) Lighting of unity candle or special song. Pronouncement of marriage. Typically, the person officiating your wedding will have a general outline for how they perform a wedding ceremony. Make sure that you talk about any additional readings or songs you would like to include and arrange where they should be placed in the ceremony. A wedding program is a great place to provide the names of the bride's and groom's parents along with the wedding party. Remember that many people attending your wedding will not know each other. A list of names can allow you to introduce your parents and bridal party to your guests. For example, list the parents of the bride, parents of the groom, maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, and groomsmen. You may also want to include the names of grandparents. If your wedding reception is in a different location from your wedding ceremony, it is a good idea to include the address for the reception on the back of the program. This will help your guests with traveling from the ceremony to the reception. You may also want to include a map and directions to help your guests as they travel. | Outline your ceremony. Speak with your officiant to help determine the order of events. Consider a section to introduce parents and the bridal party. Add the address of the reception. |
Some cleaners must be mixed with a carpet cleaning solution, while others just require the addition of water. Follow all instructions carefully, and be sure you don't dilute the concentrate by adding too much water. Make sure the floor is entirely dry from the pre-cleaning the day before you begin applying the enzymatic cleaner. You want to work in small sections of about 3x3 feet. Use enough of the solution that there is standing water on the area for at least 10 minutes. Add more solution if the area begins to dry out--again, it is essential the liquid permeate every layer and every pore of the cement so it can break down the uric crystals. For easier application, use a clean deck or household sprayer. Using a dirty sprayer will cause whatever residue (like mildew or dirt) to be sprayed into the absorbent concrete and may result in another bad smell. Be especially aggressive in areas where you noted the urine stain with the UV light. You may want to get a scrub brush and use that to really work the enzymatic cleaner into those areas. The most heavily marked areas may bubble. Take note of these areas, as you may need to treat them again if the smell persists. Repeat the process until you have treated the entire floor. To prolong this process and give the enzymatic solution more time to work, you can cover the floor with a plastic tarp. This will slow the evaporation rate of the solution. If the smell persists, treat any of the heavily soiled areas with another round of enzymatic cleaner. This will make your floors much easier to clean in the future, will seal any pores and usually looks more attractive. | Prepare the enzymatic concentrate according to the instructions. Saturate the area with the enzymatic cleaner. Allow the floor to dry overnight once you have finished your treatment. Consider sealing your concrete floor once the smell has truly been eliminated. |
This is one of the most common questions asked among people meeting for the first time. Since you're not a French speaker, the person you're talking to will probably be even more interested to learn your origins. Use one of the phrases below: J'habite à ______ (I live in ______): Zhah-beet ah (location) Je vis à ______ (I live in ______): Zhuh veez ah (location) Je suis de ______ (I'm from ______): Zhuh swee duh (location) Put the name of your city, state, or country in the blank. For example, if you're from the U.S. you might say, "Je suis des États-Unis." This isn't always a topic of conversation that will come up, but if you're a young person meeting people who are older than you, it's nice to know how to say. Use the easy phrase below: J'ai ___ ans (I'm ___ years old): Zheh (number) ahn. The final n is very delicate — more or less silent. Put the number of years old you are in the blank. See our guide to counting in French for help. Being able to introduce other people is almost as important as being able to introduce yourself — especially if they're not great French speakers. Use the phrases below to make introductions between people you know and people you don't: Je vous présente ______ (I present you ______): Zhuh voo preh-zont (name and/or title) Voici ______ (Here is ______): Vwuh-see (name and/or title) After you say someone's name, you may want to describe your relationship with this person in a few words. For instance, you might say "Voici Emma, ma femme" ("Here is Emma, my wife"). Once introductions are out of the way, the conversation itself can commence. Below are just a few basic questions you may want to have ready — you don't need to be perfectly fluent to show you're interested in learning more about the person you're meeting. Comment vous appelez-vous? (What is your name?): Co-mahnt vooz ah-play-voo? D'où êtes-vous ? (Where are you from?): Doo eht-voo? Quel est votre profession? (What do you do for a living?): Kell ay vote-ruh pro-fess-yone? Comment allez-vous? (How are you?): Co-mahnt ah-lay-voo? | Mention where you're from. If appropriate, mention how old you are. Introduce other people with you. Ask a few basic questions. |
Before you get to folding, consider how large or small the design you’re trying to make needs to be. Complex, impressive pieces may benefit from added size, which means you should use a sheet of paper that is larger and can be folded more ways. On the other hand, smaller paper forces you to work meticulously, and results in stunning, delicate shapes. Origami paper can come cut as large as 30”x20”, and as small as a mere 1”x1” for challenging miniature pieces. Your origami doesn't have to be made from dull white paper. Take color into account when deciding on a design. Origami paper can be found in a multitude of color combinations, with products like duo paper which has a different color on each side. Other papers feature brightly-colored patterns and embellishments, each presenting unique possibilities. Different colors will suit different projects. For instance, an origami strawberry can be fashioned from red and green duo paper, while a lotus may look best in one tasteful pastel sheet. For an interesting visual element, look into papers that have textures that make them stand out among conventional types. Certain types of washi, or traditional Japanese origami paper, are woven from plant fibers and are characterized by a soft, slightly wrinkled consistency. These papers can give completed projects an added degree of visual texture and appeal. Other types of textured paper-like momigami (a leathery paper made from the bark of the mulberry tree) and foil paper highlight surface detail while also manipulating the way light hits the contours of the design. Not all origami paper comes in squares. See what sorts of new objects you can fold using circular or triangular paper, or any number of other unorthodox shapes. Working with alternative shapes requires you to view your project from a fresh perspective and changes the types of techniques you’re able to employ and designs you’re able to create. Some techniques may be altered drastically when using oddly shaped papers, as there may be more or fewer precise edges and corners to aid in folding. | Think about the size of the design you wish to create. Make use of color. Work with textured papers. Choose an unusual shape. |
The buttons and valves on the trumpet have the largest impact on changing notes, but your embouchure is important too. Tighten your embouchure when playing high notes and loosen it when playing low notes. Without your mouthpiece or trumpet, practice tightening and loosening your embouchure and notice how the pitch of the buzz changes. This effect is amplified when blown through the horn. Next, practice with just the mouthpiece and notice the siren-like sound you can make by changing the embouchure shape. Your embouchure is not effective when you don't have enough air. Sitting up straight keeps your airways open so that you can blow with enough force to produce the full scale of notes. Good posture also keeps your trumpet raised. Slump down in your chair and notice how you can't breathe as deeply as when you are sitting upright. Practice good posture when you aren't playing so you get used to sitting up straight. Your lips will get tired easily when you are first learning your embouchure. Practice holding it for a few minutes. Then practice buzzing for a few minutes. Add a little bit of time each day so you can build up your endurance. Since many musical pieces are five to ten minutes or longer, it's important that you can buzz your lips for a long time without getting tired. If you are having trouble with a particular part of the embouchure, look for videos that describe that part or the whole process. Watching someone form the embouchure may give you a better idea than reading about it. Ask a teacher or mentor if they have any videos you could borrow, or search online for videos. You'll also be able to see the way players hold the trumpet and sit. If you are in a band class at school, or take lessons with a mentor, ask them to look at your embouchure or listen as you play to see what you are doing wrong. They will be able to help you with specific problems you are facing with your embouchure. If you don't have anyone to ask, find a local instructor who would be willing to help you out. You may be able to get some quick tips without taking a full, paid lesson. | Adjust your embouchure for different notes. Maintain upright posture. Practice buzzing your lips everyday. Watch instructional videos. Ask an instructor for tips. |
Say you made $45,000 per year at your old job and that you accepted a new position making $50,000 per year. This means you would take $50,000 and subtract $45,000. $50,000 - $45,000 = $5,000. If you receive hourly pay and don't know your total yearly earnings, you can simply use the old and new hourly rate in place of the salary. For instance, if the raise was from $14/hour to $16/hour, then you would use $16 - $14 = $2. In order to turn the increase amount into a percentage, you must first calculate it as a decimal. To get the decimal you want, take the difference calculated in Step 1, and divide it by the amount of your old salary. Based on the example from Step 1, this would mean taking $5,000 and dividing it by $45,000. $5,000 / $45,000 = 0.111. If you’re calculating the hourly percentage increase, this would still work the same way. From the previous hourly example, take $2 / $14 = 0.143 To turn a number expressed in a decimal format into a percentage, simply multiple it by 100. Using the previous example, you would multiply 0.111 by 100. 0.111 x 100 = 11.1% This means that the new salary of $50,000 is roughly 111.1% of the previous $45,000 salary or that you received an 11.1% increase. For the hourly rate example, you would still multiply the decimal number by 100. This would make the previous hourly example 0.143 x 100 = 14.3%. To check your work, multiply your original salary or hourly rate by the increase percentage. For example, if you multiply $45,000 x 1.111, the answer is is $49,995, which rounds up to $50,000. Likewise, $14 x 1.143 = $16.002. If you’re comparing a new job at a new company rather than just a salary increase or promotion at your current company, then the salary might be just one part of the overall benefits package to consider. You’ll have a wide range of other items to factor into your increased bottom line. Some of these items include: Insurance benefits/premiums - If both jobs offer employer-based insurance coverage, then you’ll have to compare the coverage of the insurance plans. You’ll also need to factor the premium (if applicable) taken out of your paycheck into your decision. Going from paying $100/month to $200/month in insurance premiums for the same coverage would negate some of your salary increase, for instance. Also consider the depth of the coverage (do they include dental or vision?), the overall yearly deductibles you may have to pay, etc. Bonuses or commissions - Though not part of your standard salary, don't forget to include bonuses and/or commissions in each calculation. The new salary might offer more each paycheck, but if your current job has the potential for quarterly bonuses, for instance, does the increase still pan out? Keep in mind that this amount may not be consistent because it will probably depend on your performance and/or the company's performance. Retirement plans - Most companies offer a 401k retirement plan that allows you to take pre-taxed wages and put them aside for your retirement. Many companies match up to a certain percentage of an employee's contribution to his or her personal 401k. If your current company does not match and your new company matches up to 6%, then that's essentially free additional money toward your retirement to consider. Pensions - Jobs that offer pensions for certain numbers of years of continuous service also require consideration. If your current position offers a great pension after twenty-five years, but the new position doesn't offer any type of pension, then you should consider that as well. A higher yearly salary might be more money immediately, but it's also worth considering the lifetime earning potential of each. However, keep in mind that pensions are not the norm today. They still exist, but they do not always pay out as expected. In some cases, the funds have been mismanaged and there is little or nothing left for people to retire on. | Subtract your old salary from your new salary. Divide the salary difference by your old salary. Multiply the decimal figure by 100. Factor in additional benefits if applicable. |
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