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Transfer the quinoa from the bowl or sprouter to a large tray or plate. Move the quinoa away from direct sunlight to a darker area at room temperature. Cover the quinoa with cheese cloth to keep away dust or bugs. Once the quinoa is in a dark area you still have to continue to rinse it. Place the quinoa into a sprouter or a bowl again to repeat the rinse and drain cycle. As mentioned previously, continue to rinse and drain the quinoa every 8 to 12 hours over a period of 2 days. Allow time for the quinoa sprouts to dry out for future use after the final rinse and dry cycle. Put the tray of quinoa back into a dark room to continue the sprouting process. Place the cloth back over the quinoa for protection. The quinoa should eventually sprout into a plate full of spiral-shaped roots that are at least one-quarter inch in length. Let the quinoa sprouts dry out for up to 12 hours, since excess moisture damages the quinoa crop. | Move the quinoa to a dark place. Continue the rinse cycle. Move the quinoa back to the plate or tray. |
This will significantly influence what kind of shoe will be best for your foot. For instance, if you are running on a track or court specially designed to be flat and offer grip, you won't need extra traction on your shoe. Generally: Road/track running will require less traction and lighter weight. Trail running should have good traction, support, and cushion for uneven ground. It's important that you don't accidentally buy athletic shoes that aren't designed expressly for running. There are many different categories of athletic shoes, like training shoes or walking shoes, though these are no ideal for indoor, track, cross country, sprint, or distance running. Many specialty running stores now have equipment that can analyze your gait (how you walk/run) and your foot type. This will help you to know whether or not you need support to prevent your foot from rolling inward (also called pronating). Though there are many different foot-types, the main three are: Neutral footed runners, where your foot comes into contact with the ground toward the middle of the foot. Overpronation, where your foot rolls inward too far. Underpronation, where your foot does not roll in far enough (optimal is about 15% give). This results in inefficient impact dispersion, and it causes the lateral (outside) part of your feet to do more more work than necessary at the push off. The heavier you are, the greater the impact between your foot and the ground will be. This increase in impact may require you to purchase shoes with additional support, even if your foot-type is neutral and you normally would not be advised in that way. You may want to bring this attention to your doctor or the expert helping you decide on your shoes, especially if you already feel foot, leg, or back pain. You may have an injury that influences your gait, or a physical impairment that does the same. In both these instances, you should check with your doctor as to what kind of shoes would offer the best support and running experience with you. | Consider the surface you will be running on. Identify the kind of running you will do. Receive a professional evaluation for your feet. Take your weight into account. Consult a doctor about injuries and physical impairments. |
Mobile homes come in different sizes with different amounts of bedrooms. Consider how many people will be living in your house and decide how many bedrooms you need. Mobile homes typically come in 3 different sizes, single wide, double wide, and triple wide. Single wides are typically long and narrow with their rooms connecting without hallways. Double wides are twice as wide as single wides and have hallways connecting some of its rooms. Triple wides are much larger and typically have 3 to 4 bedrooms with hallways and much more open space. Most mobile homes or trailers require a foundation. For a truly mobile experience, a recreational vehicle, or RV, or camper trailer will provide the greatest mobility. You can purchase a new mobile home from a mobile home company, or you can purchase a used mobile home. Buying a used mobile home can be much more affordable, but you have to do your research in inspecting the home to make sure you are getting a quality home. New or used, you need to research the conditions of the floors, walls, roof, plumbing, and the bottom of the home. Make sure a used home will pass all of the necessary codes in your area. You can find out the building codes in your area by contacting your local government's building division. If you’re buying new, check to make sure you’re buying from a reputable company that sells homes compliant with local building codes. Look for companies that sell mobile homes locally. This will reduce the shipping cost and distance traveled of your home. Buying locally also ensures you can easily return to the company if anything goes wrong with your home. Make sure you do your homework by researching different companies. You can find the same types of homes for different prices if you look around. Check for sales and specials being offered so you end up with the best deal. You can negotiate the price of a new mobile home just like you can a car. Most mobile home dealers have the price of the home marked up about 15 to 30 percent, so they have some room to lower the price for you. | Decide how much space you need. Look for new and used mobile homes. Keep it local. Compare prices. |
Sometimes you have to give people the benefit of the doubt: you might think that they hate you but they might be honestly trying to be nice to you. For example, when people invite you to parties, really consider going instead of just brushing the invitation aside because you don't think they're serious. Even when someone's making you mad, thank them for their effort to help or their suggestions. They usually mean well and being a jerk or ungrateful isn't going to make you feel any better. Just be nice and wait until they go on their way. Really, sometimes thanking someone is the fastest way to get them to shut up. When you're trying to connect with people, start by being honest. Say what you really mean instead of trying to dance around the subject or be passive aggressive. If you're uncomfortable with people, set limits on your interactions in order to keep yourself protected. For example, if they're always wanting to do things but you're not that social, tell people you're only available at certain times and on certain days (no exceptions). If someone that you have to spend time with is wanting to discuss topics that make you uncomfortable, let them know when you don't want to talk about a subject. When trying to excuse yourself from a topic, use words like "I feel". People will usually be more respectful when you directly say how something makes you feel bad. Sometimes people just need to be seen and feel like you really understand them. If someone keeps bothering you, let them say what they really want to say. Let them talk about what's bothering them. This might give them the release they need in order to go back to business as usual. Sometimes we say things without really thinking about what those words really mean or how they might make someone else feel. Has someone ever said something to you that made you really upset? It can feel pretty bad and stick with you for a long time. It's even worse when they don't feel bad about it! Think about the things you say before you say them, and try to think of how those words affect others. For example, a joke may be funny to you but to someone else they might be extremely hurtful for very good reasons. Saying these jokes may be what gives you problems with so many people to begin with, because you accidentally make so many people hurt and uncomfortable. | Keep an open mind. Thank people, even when they're making you mad. Say what you mean. Set limits. Recognize people. Think about what your words really say. |
Manipulators often use criticism as a way to make themselves look superior. If your friend never has anything good to say about the people around them (including their other friends), they typically won't hesitate put you down when you’re not around. In some cases, they might even go out of their way to try to make you feel small to your face. It's rare that you’ll hear a person with a manipulative personality accept responsibility for their own faults. In their minds, they can do no wrong. Staying friends with a manipulator could mean finding yourself the subject of gossip or rumors. Beware of people who are always bringing up past events (like loaning you money or helping you through a difficult time) just to hold them over your head. This is a sure sign of entitlement—they feel like you owe them something, no matter what the circumstances are. Stop allowing yourself to be tricked into feeling guilty when you shouldn't. When you take what you’re being told at face value, you’ll be more eager to please in order to get back into your friend's good graces. Be up front when you suspect you’re being guilted into doing something. It will help your friend see the error of their ways if they’re doing it unconsciously, and let them know that you’re onto them if they’re doing it intentionally. A manipulative friend might try to blame you for something going wrong, even when you had nothing to do with it. If you suspect this to be the case, try not to take it personally. Think about the times that your friend has really been there for you when you needed them. If you’re having trouble recalling any of these times, it may mean that your friend is a user. One-sided relationships only benefit the manipulator, which is the way they want it. Try asking your friend for a small favor. The lengths they’re willing to go to help you can tell you a lot about how much they value your friendship. Don't just assume that they’re trying to control you or hurt your feelings. There's a chance that they’re telling you something they genuinely think you need to hear. A manipulative person, on the other hand, will always have themselves at the center of their motives. For example, let's say you've had a bad day at work. Most friends would try to cheer you up. A manipulative friend, however, might try to one-up you by talking about how their day was worse. Look for a pattern of all take and no give in your relationship. This is a good indication that your friend is taking advantage of you whether they realize it or not. Accusing your friend without a good reason may just cause unnecessary tension. You might start wondering whether you’re just being sensitive or overreacting, but don't second guess yourself. Part of their strategy is to make you feel like you’re the one who's in the wrong. What they’re doing is unfair, and you owe it to yourself not to let it continue. Manipulative people will often try to blame you or diminish your feelings. They might say "you're imagining this" or "why can't you take a joke?" Try not to let these tactics change your mind. You have a right to assert your boundaries. Making excuses for self-serving friends will only make it harder to tell when they’re using you. | Pay attention to the way they talk about others. Learn to recognize guilt trips. Ask yourself whether your friend has been reliable in the past. Determine whether your friend is actually being manipulative. Reassure yourself that the problem is with them, not you. |
As your bladder fills, nerve endings in the pelvis send signals to your brain that it is time to relieve yourself. Because the urge to urinate originates from these nerve signals, try to distract yourself by thinking of something else. Try to think complex thoughts, like brainstorming ideas for a new project at work or coming up with a solution to a scheduling issue at home. If you think of simple thoughts -- like counting to 10 or going over the alphabet -- this will not fully distract you from your body's signals to urinate. If you can wear headphones and have access to your phone or computer, try listening to the news or a podcast with a complex story. Taking in outside information will help you ignore the urge to pee. You will naturally feel the urge to cross your legs and keep pressure on your pelvis. While you can do this, you should keep the rest of your body relaxed as this will distract you from the discomfort of a full bladder. Roll your shoulders backwards and forwards. Roll your head from side to side. This will relieve pressure on your spine and neck that you might feel if you are keeping a tense posture. If you are sitting, cross your legs so you exert slight pressure on your bladder. Square your shoulders and extend your spine. This will help you sit up straight. Do not slouch as this will put extra, unnecessary weight onto your bladder. If you are standing, position yourself with your feet parallel and your toes touching. Distribute your weight evenly across each leg and stand tall. You might feel the urge to cross your legs while standing, but try to avoid doing this. Crossing your legs will feel awkward because it will put an uneven amount of weight on one leg. If you cannot access a bathroom when you need to urinate, this will cause a significant amount of mental and physical stress. Breathe deeply from your diaphragm, pushing out the muscles in your lower belly as you inhale and drawing them back in as your exhale. This deep, measured breathing will relieve pressure on your pelvis. It will also relax other muscles in your body that may feel very tense or constricted. If you are wearing very tight jeans or shorts, try to loosen them or change into a different pair of pants. They may be putting undue pressure on your bladder. Obviously, if you are in public, do not unzip or unbuckle your pants. If you have to walk, move very slowly. | Distract yourself mentally. Relax your muscles. Breathe deeply. Avoid constrictive clothing. Avoid making any disruptive movements, such as bouncing, shaking, or jumping. |
Different headaches are treated in different ways. Typically, you can determine the type of headache you have on your own based on your specific symptoms. If you have difficulty, though, you can also ask your doctor. They should be able to identify the type of headache you're having by a description of your symptoms. Common types of headaches include: Tension: The most common type of headache. Caused by muscle tightness in the back of the neck or scalp. Feels like a tight band around your head. Pain may also be concentrated in your forehead, temples, or the back of your head. Sinus: Caused by inflamed sinuses due to allergies, a cold, or the flu. You may feel pain over your forehead, around your nose and eyes, over your cheeks, or in your upper teeth. Pain may increase when you stoop forward. Migraine: Caused by many different triggers that vary from person to person. Pulsating pain of disabling intensity, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. If untreated, typically lasts the whole day. Cluster: Relatively rare; unknown cause. Attacks result in up to 8 headaches a day for a 1 to 3 month period. Pain always on one side of the head and very severe. Typically accompanied by a red, watery eye on the headache side. May also be accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light or sound. Either a warm compress or ice can ease a tension headache by helping to relax the muscles in your head and face. If you're using cold therapy, wrap a bag of ice or frozen vegetables in a towel to protect your skin. Regardless of whether you're using a warm compress or ice, don't leave it on your head for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Heat improves circulation and increases blood flow, whereas cold restricts blood flow to reduce inflammation. Cold therapy is usually best for sinus headaches and other headaches caused by inflammation, but can also ease tension headaches. However, heat is typically better for tension headaches. If you're using a warm compress, the water should be no more than 120 °F (49 °C) for adults or 105 °F (41 °C) for children. You can also use a hot water bottle or gel pack. Inhaling steam loosens mucus to help reduce congestion. If you have a sinus headache, the steam from the shower can also help relieve inflammation in your sinuses. If you don't like hot showers, try boiling water and leaning over the pot to inhale the steam. This can also relieve congestion, although you may find your pain temporarily worsens when you bend over. If the air in your home is overly dry, it can cause sinus congestion, which can lead to sinus headaches. A humidifier helps keep the air moist so it's easier for you to breathe. If you use a humidifier, check the humidity of your home regularly to maintain the right humidity level. Generally, the air in your home should be between 30% and 55%. Make sure you change the water in your humidifier so it's fresh, using bottled water if possible. Clean your humidifier at least once a week. Otherwise, it can grow mold, which can cause significant health problems. | Evaluate your symptoms to determine what kind of headache you have. Use hot or cold therapy to relax tense muscles. Take a steamy shower to treat a congestion headache. Use a humidifier to ease sinus dryness and irritation. |
This means that the stem will fold in half like a hot dog, with the left tip crossed over the right. The loop of the stem should face outward, sticking slightly out of your mouth. Both ends may be even at this step, or you may want to make the left tip longer so it will be easier to locate. Locate the end of the stem that's on top and use your tongue to push it down, then back up through the loop. The tip should hook down first in order for you to push it up into the loop. This will create a knot. Tighten the knot by biting down with your front teeth, then stick out your tongue to reveal the knotted stem. Be careful not to touch it too much before revealing it, as the knot could come apart. When you reveal the the tied stem, hold it by the loop to showcase the knot and add a little theatrical flourish. | Hold one end with your teeth and then put the other end alongside it. Use your tongue to move one tip of the stem. Bite and pull away your teeth. |
Cats can develop allergies to irritants in the environment around them, as well as to different foods. These allergies manifest themselves as itchy skin and occasionally diarrhea or vomiting. This itchiness can result in the cat licking herself too much, which damages the hair shafts; this in turn can make it look like she is losing patches of her hair. You may get a clue that your cat has an allergy to a certain pollen or grass if his itchiness or baldness is seasonal. For example, your cat may only lose fur in the spring or summer when a certain pollen is in the air. If you see that your cat does appear to have seasonal allergies, talk to your vet about trial steroids. Some veterinarians will give cats some allergy-fighting steroids that may help to reduce the itch and allows the cat's coat to return to normal. Unfortunately, food allergies cannot be controlled by steroids, and the cat will continue to react poorly unless the allergen is eliminated from his diet. Put your cat on a commercial, prescription diet (like Hills ZD or Purina HA). Do not feed your cat anything else. It may take up to eight weeks to flush your cat's system of the allergen. If a food allergy was the problem, then after eight weeks on a hypoallergenic diet the cat should be more comfortable and should have stopped over grooming, which should result in the regrowth of the bald patches. | Understand why cats may lose their hair because of allergies. Monitor your cat’s hair loss. Put your cat on a trial hypoallergenic diet. |
This button may also appear as Next. Activation amy begin automatically. If not you will be prompted for Verizon account information before proceeding.. You may also be able to enter the last four digits of the social security number associated with the billing information on the account instead. You will be prompted to setup various accounts or services to start using your device. You can read more here or tap the ⏭ Skip option on each page to do it later. Your phone will be activated and ready to use. | Tap Activate Now. Enter the password of the Verizon billing account (if prompted). Complete the initial device setup. |
Part of the reason that balayage is so popular is that it doesn't require touch-up trips to the salon; it will grow out very naturally. Keep an eye on the color and simply repeat the process whenever you think your color needs a pick-me-up, every 2-3 months. You can even let your balayage go longer and transition it to an ombre look. To keep your highlights looking fresh, opt for a color-correcting shampoo and conditioner combo that won't fade your dye prematurely. Using products made for dyed hair will also keep your highlights from getting dark or brassy. If you have have naturally blonde hair, keep your highlights from turning brassy or yellow by using a purple shampoo or spray once or twice a week. However, don't use it too often, as it can give your hair a purple tint. Even the small amount of hair dye used in balayage can dry out your strands, leaving them stiff and hard to style. To keep your hair healthy, apply a hydrating hair mask once a week. You can buy a hair mask at a beauty store or online, or make your own. To make keep your hair healthy and moisturized, rinse and wash it with cool or lukewarm water instead of hot water, which can strip moisture. It's also best to shower every other day or once every few days; washing your hair too often can make it dry and brittle. | Repeat your balayage process when your hair needs more color. Wash with a color-correcting, low-sulfate shampoo and conditioner. Apply a hair mask once a week to hydrate your strands. Shower every other day with lukewarm water. |
A healthy bitch can continue to eat a normal diet during the first part of her pregnancy. As her body weight increases, her food intake can be increased gradually. Keep her food intake the same for the 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy. After the sixth week, slowly increase her food intake. By the time she's ready to birth, she should be eating 35-50% more food that usual. Feed her at least twice daily -- morning and night. It's better to feed her 3 times a day -- morning, noon, and evening. Some breeders recommend adding an additional protein source to your pregnant dog's diet, such as evaporated milk, eggs, meat, or liver. Providing small, frequent meals can help your pregnant dog feel more comfortable. Choose a place that is warm, dry, quiet, and separate from other dogs. Create a roomy box that has low sides. Bring her into the box every day so that she gets used to the area. Pet her and make sure time spent in the box is a positive experience for her. Create a whelping box well in advance, so that your dog has time to get used to it. You can purchase a whelping box, build one from wood, or repurpose a large plastic container. Husky gestation lasts about 63 days. When the arrival of the puppies is getting close, gather some supplies. Some things you may need include: Newspaper for bedding Bath mats or towels for bedding Towels for cleaning the puppies Paper towels for cleaning the whelping box Thermometer to check the bitch's temperature Heating pad to keep puppies warm Dental floss (unwaxed) for tying the puppies umbilical cords Sharp scissors to cut the umbilical cord Iodine to clean the umbilical cord. At the time of the birth, you may want to line the box with newspapers so that it can be changed several times a day. After a few days, you can switch to towels or other soft materials. These will still need to be changed about once a day. A few days before she is ready to give birth, your bitch may stop eating and start creating a "nest." About 1 day prior to giving birth, your bitch's body temperature should drop to around 99 °F (37 °C). During the first stage of labor, her cervix will dilate. Contractions will begin and she may whine and appear distressed or confused. You might notice her panting, straining, or moving around restlessly. This stage usually lasts 6 to 18 hours. Ideally, your dog will build her birthing nest in the whelping box you provided. When her water breaks, this signals the second and final stage of her labor. The water looks like straw-colored liquid. Her contractions will get more intense after this and she'll go into labor very soon after her water breaks. Puppies will appear sporadically every thirty minutes or so once full labor begins. Labor typically lasts about 4 hours. Most dogs will give birth easily without the need of human help. In most cases, mother dogs will give birth all on their own without much assistance. However, make sure you have your veterinarian's phone number and the number for local emergency animal clinic ready in case of emergency. Contact your vet if: The mother appears to be in extreme pain. The mother has powerful contractions for more than 45 minutes without the birth of a pup. More than two hours pass between the delivery of puppies. The mother dog is trembling or shivering. The mother dog collapses. A dark green or bloody fluid comes out before the birth of the first puppy. (After the first puppy, this is OK.) The mother shows no signs of labor 64 or more days after mating. | Feed your pregnant dog nutritious food at least twice daily. Prepare a whelping box. Prepare for the arrival of the puppies after 63 days of pregnancy. Line the box with newspaper right before she gives birth. Watch for the first signs of labor. Watch for her water to break and full labor to begin. Know when to contact a vet. |
Simply developing better “sleep hygiene” will likely lead to more ease and comfort falling asleep. Make time to prepare your body and mind for sleep. Avoid exciting, strenuous, or otherwise stimulating activities just before bed. Here are a few more tips to help you wind down: Don't fall for the temptation to hang out in your bed. Don't get in bed until you’re committed to going to sleep. Reduce your screen time. Turn off ALL of the screens; TV, video games, computer, and even cell phones an hour before you want to be asleep. Stop cramming for your test! You need sleep to perform well in class. Wrapping up the day with a more relaxing activity – such as listening to music or reading for enjoyment – will make it easier to fall asleep. Commit to a regular, relaxing routine just before you get in bed. This will send a cue to your body that it's time to rest. After getting homework out of the way, or concluding any other evening activities, perform your bedtime ritual in a consistent order of operations. For instance, first take a shower, then dim the lights, brush your hair, read for 20 minutes, and turn out the light. Choose an order of operations that you prefer; it's the consistency that matters. Adjust temperature and lighting to help with this. Keep the lights dim in the evening hours, and make your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet. Further: Don't sleep in too late on the weekends. Getting too much sleep will disrupt your internal body clock. Let in the morning sunlight! This will help you wake up, and will keep your body clock calibrated. Count sheep. Imagine yourself calmly sitting in your favorite fantasy realm. Whatever works! Here are some ideas: Picture a beautiful outdoor vista you’ve seen or would like to see someday. Imagine the associated sounds and smells. Feel the breeze on your skin. (And start dreaming!) Try softly playing the audio of the setting you're envisioning. Avoid audio with words or other distractions elements. Look for an ambient, calming sound. | Wind down. Establish a bedtime ritual. Establish a regular sleep schedule. Visualize your happy place. |
In order for your devotions to really impact your day-to-day life, it's important to be consistent. If you want to have a devotion every day, it's helpful to do it at the same time each day. Pick a time, and treat it like an important appointment—try your best not to schedule anything else during that time. Many people prefer to have their devotions early in the morning so they can start the day focused on their relationship with God. However, others prefer having their devotion in the evening before bed so they can reflect on everything that happened during the day. Find the time that works best for you. Your devotion doesn't have to be very long—start by setting aside 10-15 minutes a day. It's okay to be flexible. If you have something important you have to do when you’d normally do your devotion, try to find another time during the day to do it instead. However, even if you miss a day, you can just pick up where you left off the next day. In order to be really focused on God's word, it's important that you don't have a lot of noise or chaos going on around you. Pick a quiet spot where you’ll feel comfortable, and make sure to turn off the TV, radio, or anything else that might distract you. In Psalm 46:10, the Bible says, "Be still, and know that I am God." If you’re quiet and relaxed, you’ll be more likely to feel His presence around you. If you live with other people, they might unintentionally interrupt you when you’re trying to have your devotion. Try letting them know that you’d like a little time each day to read your Bible and pray, and tell them when you plan to do it. That way, they’ll at least be aware of what you’re doing, and they might be more likely to wait until you’re finished before they come talk to you. For instance, you might say something like, “Hey Mom, I’d really like to start doing a devotion every day when I wake up. Do you think you could help keep my little brother from coming in the room until after about 7:15?” A devotion isn't a set of rules and routines, but a chance to have a closer relationship with God. Your devotion might not look exactly like anyone else's, and that's okay—God created you to be unique, and He loves you for who you are. Try not to think of it as a chore, but a chance to deepen your relationship with Him. | Set aside the same time every day. Find a place that's quiet and free of distractions. Ask your family members to respect your quiet time. Don't feel like you have to follow a set guideline for your devotion. |
Many people who suffer from overthinking and cognitive distortions find relaxation techniques to be helpful in breaking out of harmful thought patterns. Relaxation techniques can also have physical benefits, like lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, slowing down your breathing rate, and reducing the activity of stress hormones in your body. There are numerous types of relaxation techniques, including: Autogenic relaxation - repeat words or suggestions to yourself internally to help you relax. You might imagine a tranquil environment and then repeat positive affirmations, or simply focus on your breathing. Progressive muscle relaxation - focus on tensing, holding, and then relaxing each major muscle group in your body. Start at the head with your facial muscles and work your way down to your toes (or vice versa), tensing and holding each muscle group for five to ten seconds before releasing the muscles' tension into relaxation. Visualization - let your imagination form calming mental images, and visualize a serene place or situation. Mindful breathing - place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. While sitting, lying, or standing (whichever is most comfortable and convenient), take slow, deep breaths in, forcing the air into your abdomen instead of just your chest. You should feel your belly expand outward as you inhale. Hold the breath for a few seconds, then exhale slowly until all of the previous breath is gone. Repeat as many times as needed until you begin to feel calm. Meditation - similar to mindful breathing, meditation focuses on the slow, deep inhalation and exhalation of breath coupled with an element of meditative mindfulness. That may mean reciting a mantra (a word or phrase that helps you remain calm/focused) or focusing your attention on physical sensations, such as the feeling of sitting where you are, or the sensation of breathing in and out through your nostrils. If you find yourself constantly doubting yourself or overanalyzing situations, you may need to find a more active way to break out of that thought pattern. Try distracting yourself with a positive, healthy alternative. For example, you can try meditating to ground yourself in the present moment. Or, if you enjoy crafts, try taking up knitting or sewing to occupy your mind whenever overthinking thought patterns take over. If you play an instrument, pick it up and play for a bit. Find what comforts you and grounds you in the present moment, and use that activity as often as you need to. Writing is a very effective way of processing your thoughts, analyzing patterns of thinking, and finding ways to move past those thoughts. One writing exercise that many people find helpful is to take 10 minutes to explore the nature of your overthinking thought patterns in writing. Set a timer for 10 minutes. In that time, write as much about your thoughts as you can. Explore the people, situations, or time spans that you associate with those thoughts, and whether those thoughts have any bearing on who you were, who you currently are, or who you hope to be in your life. Read through your writings when the time is up and look for patterns of thinking. Ask yourself, "Have these thought patterns influenced how I see myself, my relationships, or the world around me? If so, has that influence been a positive or negative one?" You may also find it helpful to ask yourself, "Have these thought patterns ever really helped me? Or have the number of missed opportunities and sleepless nights outnumbered the occasional time I was right?" Many people who overthink things avoid going out or having interactions out of fear that something may happen. Even if you're not yet able to break out of those thought patterns, it's important that you don't let your overthinking dictate your decisions. If there's something you want to go to (for example, a concert or a party), stop finding reasons not to go and force yourself out the door. Otherwise your overthinking will prevent you from doing anything, and you'll almost certainly regret it. Tell yourself that the regret you'd feel over missing out would be stronger than the regret over having a less-than-perfect time. Think of all the times you took a risk at trying something new and it paid off. Then think about all the times that staying home or being afraid of trying new things has gained you anything. You'll quickly see that taking that risk of failure was valuable because it led to good things. Remind yourself that you can always leave early if you aren't having a good time. The important thing is to go and see whether or not you can end up having a fun and meaningful experience. | Practice relaxation techniques. Find ways to distract yourself. Explore your thoughts in writing. Do things that make you happy. |
None of the metals you find will be 100% silver. Sterling silver is considered "true" silver because it is .925 or more silver mixed with a base metal. Check the jewelry, flatware, and other silver items you are considering buying for stamps that indicate their silver content. Most sterling items are marked with a stamp that says ".925" or "sterling." Other stamps that indicate sterling are "925," "950," "Ster," and "S.t.g." Examine any pieces you are considering buying with a magnifying glass. Determine whether something is silver or merely silver plated. If you are examining jewelry, you can look for the places the jewelry was most handled, such as the clasp or any linking pieces. If those areas are a different color, the jewelry may indeed be mostly brass or copper. Silver is not attracted by magnets. Bring a magnet when you are going to check a bit of silver you are considering purchasing. If the item is attracted to the magnet, it is likely made of other metals. However, there are metals other than silver that do not respond to magnets, so do not rely exclusively on this method. Your kit will contain bottles of acid and a black basalt touchstone. Use the touchstone to scratch the silver. Test the silver that sticks to the touchstone with the acid. Do not test the piece directly, as it may be damaged by the acid. If your test line turns red, you have silver. The acid test is reliable, but it can only tell you about the exterior of what you are testing. Test further if you suspect an item is only silver-plated. Silver conducts more sound when tapped or dropped than other metals. Tap or drop items, such as old coins or forks, and listen for a quiet ringing sound. Drop or tap a similar item that you know is not silver, such as a recently minted coin or steel fork, to hear the contrasting sound. Silver does not have a strong smell. Many other metals have a "metallic" or tangy smell. Take a whiff of the silver you are considering purchasing. If it smells coppery or tangy, it is likely an alloy and not silver. | Check for silver hallmarks. Check for wear. Check for magnetism. Buy a silver testing kit. Listen to your silver. Smell your silver. |
After sending a few messages with someone, excuse yourself by saying something like “I’m about to go to the gym for a little, it was nice to talk!” This will hint to them that you probably won't be responding to their messages for a little bit. Be sure to tailor your responses depending on who you’re talking to. If you’re messaging with a coworker, you can say something along the lines of “I’m about to make some dinner. I’ll see you in the office on Monday!” Sometimes, ending a conversation is as simple as saying “I’m at work right now, I’ll talk to you soon!” Most people will be understanding as long as you have a real reason for ending the conversation. For example, if you’re at home, you can say “Someone's at the door – we’ll chat more soon!” If you’re about to get in the car, you can send a quick message like “TTYL, I’m driving!” Avoid lying about what you’re doing or why you can't talk. More often than not, the person talking to you will know that you’re being dishonest, and they might get upset. Most people are pretty understanding if you have to end the conversation to get to sleep. Once you feel yourself starting to get tired, let your texting friend know that you’ll be heading to sleep soon. Try to avoid falling asleep while talking, which can seem rude! For example, you could say something like “I have to hit the sack – talk to you tomorrow!” if you know you’ll be able to talk then. If you don't get to talk to them often, you could say something like “I’m so sleepy. Let's catch up later this week!” and make plans to talk on the phone or even video call within the next few days. When you’re talking to someone who you see in person often, responding with an emoji is a great way to pause the conversation until you see each other. Remember to make sure that the emoji is an appropriate response to their statement before you press send! For example, if your roommate texts you “I’m bringing home pizza for dinner!” you could respond with the heart eyes emoji or the thumbs up emoji to let them know that you saw the message and you’re excited. If a friend or family member texts you saying “Are you free?” or “Can you talk later?” you can respond with the thumbs up or thumbs down emojis depending on your answer. This is a great way to end a conversation before it starts. Because you aren't responding with words, the other person will be less likely to feel like they need to reply to your message. If you’ve been texting for a while and don't have anything to say, just wait to respond. Try to think of something within 15-30 minutes so it doesn't seem like you’re ignoring the message. If you can't think of something to say, end the conversation by making plans to talk later or saying that you’re busy. Don't feel like you have to reply immediately to messages that you receive. If you don't have anything to say, sometimes it's best to just wait until you think of something important or funny to contribute. | Excuse yourself by saying that you're about to start doing something. State why you aren’t available to talk right now. Tell them you’re going to bed if it’s late at night. Respond with an emoji or two when appropriate. Wait to respond to messages if you have nothing to say. |
There are many options for free or cheap travel through doing a specific job. However, most come with significant responsibilities. There are numerous online resources for finding these types of jobs. Try searching for a job title or description and a location and see what comes up. Some of the opportunities to consider include: Moving yachts around the world for absentee owners or working as part of a crew for active yachts Delivering packages by hand as a courier on international flights Traveling as part of the crew on container ships (hard work!) Being a tourist guide (hiking trails, tours of historic buildings or ruins, etc.) Driving vehicles from one location to another location Teaching your language in another country This generally involves only a simple online signup before you're on your way. Organizations like CouchSurfing, Servas International, Global Freeloaders, and Hospitality Club allow you to stay with strangers for free or in return for some simple labor.These services are operated through an online network and operate all over the world. Be sure to follow all the safety protocols in place and look for people who have a lot of good referrals, to be on the safe side. While the idea is to meet friends you've not yet met, always be cautious when meeting with strangers. Home swapping can be another good choice if you own or rent on a permanent basis. There are plenty of opportunities available online; just be sure to do all necessary checks to ensure you're not inviting a house destroyer into your home! Check out http://www.caretaker.org to browse available opportunities. These vary from seasonal (beach houses, ski cabins, or homes where the residents are going away for a few weeks, months, or even years and need the house cared for), to permanent positions where you are essentially a "caretaker" of such places as hostels, retirement homes, lighthouses, organic farms, ranches, motels, or campgrounds, among others. If you're looking for a comfortable and fairly extended length of stay in a place, and obviously if you want to be a caretaker, you'll need an established track record, possibly training in hospitality, and good references. But do persevere as this can be an incredibly good way to live cheaply. If you get a role as a caretaker, expect to do such tasks as taking tourists around, caring for animals and gardens, property maintenance, ensuring security measures are in place, cleaning pools, etc. Note that this is one role where "reverse age discrimination" is rife, as property owners want mature and reliable people over a certain age. Get out and see the world. Whatever your age, you can help others in your own country or overseas. If you're willing to volunteer organizations in such areas as health, reconstruction, conservation, sanitation, providing food and shelter, etc., you'll find a steady stream of free accommodation and food in return for your volunteering. In most cases it's not likely that you'll get paid much, if anything at all, but the reward of free shelter, food, and doing good for humanity can be worth far more than a wage. If you have children, this option is harder to accommodate but some families still give it a go by checking out in advance that there is good schooling and decent living standards available; an experience like this can shape kids dramatically for the better, so don't dismiss it outright. One other, fairly drastic, change is to move to a country where your savings go a really long way. Search online for expatriate resources for global relocation; there are enough people doing this to warrant a small industry catering to them! Just remember, living on practically nothing requires effort, as with most good things in life, so don't equate it with doing nothing! | Consider travel-based work opportunities. Try couch surfing. Look for house-sitting opportunities. Consider leaving home. Stand at the edge of the world, leap into your dreams and plunge freely into your new living-on-practically-nothing life. |
There is some evidence that sitting up straight with proper posture can increase alertness. Maintain good posture throughout class to keep yourself alert and engaged during the lecture. Pull in your abdominal muscles, straighten your back and push back your shoulders. Sit with your back against the chair and keep your feet on the floor. Maintain your head and neck in a neutral position. Avoid slouching, which can make you drowsy. Between breaks in the lecture, do small stretches or movements with your legs. This can help keep you alert and circulate blood so your legs and arms don't fall asleep. Push your legs forward if you can and push and pull your toes back towards you. Do ankle circles or even wrist circles. Make sure your stretching doesn't interrupt the lecturer or your fellow classmates. Chewing gum or sucking on a mint can increase your alertness and it may also improve your mood. Having some gum and/or mints can make a long lecture go by more quickly. Opt for peppermint if possible: the smell of peppermint oil or peppermint gum may stimulate your memory to retain information. Depending on the length of your lecture, chances are it coincides with a mealtime. Having a light snack during your long lecture can help increase your alertness and may make it go by more quickly. Have a piece of cheese, fruit, or some pretzels. Make sure that your snack packaging or chewing doesn't interrupt the lecture in any way. There is some evidence that doodling a bit or doing something creative like rolling a piece of clay can stimulate alertness. Try drawing small images or rolling something on your desk or between your fingers to make the lecture go by more quickly. Keep your doodling or other activities to a minimum and continue to pay attention to the lecture. Avoid allowing your doodling to disrupt other members of the class or the lecturer. Most professors or teachers will allow students to take a break during long lectures. Take this opportunity to stretch your legs and get your blood circulating, which can not only make the time go by more quickly but also make you more alert. Enjoy a short walk, which gives you a chance to get away, circulate your blood and oxygenate your brain. It can also help you relax. Use the restroom if the professor doesn't offer a break. This will give you a chance to stretch and refocus, even if only briefly. | Sit up straight. Stretch your legs. Pop a piece of gum or a mint. Eat a snack. Doodle a bit. Take a brief break. |
Loose leaf tea keeps best in a stainless steel container as this easily blocks sunlight. Many loose leaf teas are actually sold in stainless steel containers, so if your tea came in one continue to store it in that. Make sure the container you choose is sealable. It's very important to seal loose leaf tea. If you don't have a stainless steel container, a glass container can work as a substitute. However, make sure the glass container is colored. This will prevent your tea from being exposed to light. Do not use a clear glass container to store tea. If you bought your tea in a paper bag, and don't have any storage containers handy, it's okay to leave your tea in the bag. Tea can be kept in a paper bag if you intend to consume in the next couple of months. Just make sure to transfer the tea to a different container after a couple of months. After placing your tea in your chosen container, make sure you seal the container. Keep the lid on as tightly as possible. The less exposure your tea has to outside air, the better. | Opt for a stainless steel container in most cases. Try a colored glass container as a backup. Use a paper bag only for temporary storage. Make sure the container is airtight. |
Each column in the top row should have one or two beads per row, while each column in the bottom row should have four. When you start, all of the beads should be up in the top row, and down in the bottom row. The beads in the top row represent the number value 5 and each bead in the bottom row represents the number value 1. As on a modern calculator, each column of beads represents a "place" value from which you build a numeral. So, the farthest column on the right would be the "ones" place (1-9), the second farthest the "tens" place (10-99), the third farthest the hundreds (100-999), and so on. You can also assign some columns to be decimal places if necessary. For example, if you are representing a number like 10.5, then the furthest right column would be the tenths place (the first decimal place), the second column would be the ones place, and the third column the tens place. Likewise, to represent a number like 10.25, the furthest right column would be the hundredths place, the second column would be the tenths place, the third the ones place, and the fourth the tens place. To count a digit, push one bead to the "up" position. "One" would be represented by pushing a single bead from the bottom row in the farthest column on the right to the "up" position, "two" by pushing two, etc. You'll find it easiest to use your thumb to move the beads in the top row, and your index finger to move the beads in the bottom row. ” Since there are only four beads on the bottom row, to go from "four" to "five," you push the bead on the top row to the "down" position and push all four beads from the bottom row down. The abacus at this position is correctly read "five." To count "six," push one bead from the bottom row up, so the bead in the top row is down (representing a value of 5) and one bead from the bottom row is up. The process is essentially the same across the abacus. Go from "nine," in which all the beads in the ones place are pushed up and the bead in the top row is pushed down, to "ten," in which a single bead from the bottom row of the tens place is pushed up (while the beads in the ones place are pushed back to their starting or "0" position). For example, 11 would have one bead in the second column pushed up, and another in the first column pushed up, all on the bottom row. Twelve would have one in the second column and two in the first column, all pushed up, and all on the bottom row. Two hundred and twenty six would have two in the third column pushed up in the bottom row, and two in the second column pushed up in the bottom row. In the first column, one bead on the bottom row would be pushed up, and the bead on the top row would be pushed down. | Orient your abacus properly. Assign each column a place value. Start counting with the beads in the lower row. Complete the "4/5 exchange. Repeat the pattern for higher numbers. |
Wedge the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the thin metal tabs, then pull up gently on the handle to lift them enough to loosen the coiled wire. On some motors, there may be as many as 12-16 tabs in total. Try to bend the tabs as little as possible to avoid damaging them. If one of them happens to break off, you may have trouble keeping the replacement windings in place later on. Depending on the type of motor you’re working on and where the problem lies, the faulty windings may be found on either the stator or the armature. Snip each coil of wire where it connects at the top of the protruding posts. Cutting out the spent windings can be painstaking work. It may be necessary to sever one wire at a time to make removing the coils more manageable. Be sure to count the number of winds in each coil so that you can rebuild the motor in the exact same configuration. Once you’ve cut every last connection, the old windings should come out with a couple of tugs. If you're having trouble getting them started, use the tip of your screwdriver or a pair of pliers for extra leverage. Before you handle the cut coils, pull on a pair of thick work gloves to safeguard yourself against cuts and scratches. If the coils refuse to budge, it's possible that they haven't been severed completely. Look for connections around the posts or bottom of the coil that you might have missed. First, pull out the old paper out of the slots in the stator using a pair of pliers or tweezers and make sure the empty slots are free of debris. Then, measure the width of the slots and cut a sheet of insulation paper into strips of the same width. Fold the strips gently and slip them into the slots in the stator individually by hand. If the insulation paper that's already in place appears to be in good shape (it should be clean and intact), you can simply leave it where it is and begin the rewinding process. If it appears burnt or otherwise damaged, it's a good idea to replace it before proceeding. Do not, under any circumstances, attach the new wire directly to the bare steel stator or armature posts. The coils must be insulated at all times. You can order electric motor insulation paper online from suppliers that carry electrical materials. | Use a screwdriver to pry open the tabs on the brush pads. Cut the old windings free using a pair of wire cutters. Pull the cut coils free of the armature or stator by hand. Replace the insulation paper lining the stator if necessary. |
Ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs found on the surface of the ovaries. Unfortunately, ovarian cysts can be difficult to remove. The best approach after the initial diagnosis is to watch and wait. Some ovarian cysts may go away on their own. Your doctor might want you to wait and then get reexamined after a few months have passed. Your doctor will have to monitor the cyst on a regular basis to see if it's changed in size. After a certain point, medical intervention may be necessary. Birth control pills are usually the first course of action to lessen ovarian cysts. Ask your doctor about getting a prescription for hormonal birth control pills. Hormonal birth control pills can decrease the size of existing cysts and prevent further cysts from developing. They also decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, especially if you take them for a long duration. Birth control comes in a variety of formulations and dosing schedules. Some allow for a monthly bleed, and others for less frequent bleeding. Some have iron supplementation, and others do not. It is imperative to talk with your primary care provider to discuss which option fits with your lifestyle, goals, and overall health and history. Some women experience side effects like breast tenderness, mood swings, or bleeding between periods when they first start taking hormonal birth control. These side effects usually lessen after a few months. Ovarian cysts can be painful and even dangerous if they continue to grow. If your cyst does not go away on its own, you doctor might prescribe surgical treatment. If your cyst persists after two or three menstrual cycles, your doctor might recommend surgical removal if it is growing at an excessive rate. Cysts this large can cause pain and menstrual irregularity. In some surgeries, the entire infected ovary may be removed. However, in most cases the doctor should be able to remove the cyst while leaving the ovary intact. In rare cases, cysts are cancerous. If this is the case, your doctor will likely remove all your reproductive organs. The best course of action for ovarian cysts is prevention. Get regular gynecological examinations and be aware of any changes in your menstrual cycle. The sooner ovarian cysts are detected, the easier they are to treat. A routine pelvic exam can detect signs of irregularities that could be caused by ovarian cysts. | Watch and wait. Ask about birth control pills. Consider surgery. Get regular pelvic examinations. |
As you're getting your garden ready to plant, add time-release fertilizer to the bed, tilling it in as you go. Read the back of the package to get an idea of how much you need to spread out in your bed. The "last frost" is the last time your area has freezing temperatures in the spring. If you plant before the typical last frost, you'll lose the flowers you planted. You can check with the gardening store or your local cooperative extension, which can give you an idea of when the last frost is for your area. Take your flowers out of their containers and make sure the roots are separated (gently). Dig holes just large enough to place the soil and roots for each plant in the ground. Set the plants in the holes you've just dug. Fill in around the plant with soil until it's level with soil of the transplant. Pat the soil down, and water the ground thoroughly once you get everything planted. Follow directions for each type of plant to see how far you should space them out. Generally, spacing is based on how big they get when they are mature. When you first put the new flowers in the ground, you need to water them at least every other day. After that, you'll water as needed, which can vary based on where you live. If you see the flowers wilting in the day or if the weather has been dry, you know it's time to water. | Add some time release fertilizer. Plant the flowers outside after the last frost. Dig holes for your flowers. Place the plants in the ground. Water as needed. |
This is the number that's being divided by. So if you have an equation such as 22.5 ÷ 15.2, 15.2 is this divisor. If the numbers are separated by a dividing line, the divisor is the number to the left of the bracket. The dividend is the number that's being divided. For example, if your decimals are written like 22.5 ÷ 15.2, then 22.5 is the dividend. If the numbers are separated by a dividing line, then the dividend is the number to the right of the bracket. When you divide the dividend by the divisor, the answer you get is called the quotient. This can be written above the dividing line. For example, the quotient of 22.5 ÷ 15.2 is 1.48. | Find the divisor. Locate the dividend. Calculate the problem to get the quotient. |
After you finish the artwork of your zine, you may decide that you’d like to have more than one copy! To begin to photocopy your zine, fold out the zine into a flat page, then place this page on a scanner or photocopy machine. Making copies of your zine helps you to reach a wider audience and also produces a product that has a more finished and less handmade look than the master copy. Make sure to use a copier that has a scanner, rather than a copier in which the paper will have to go through the machine to get copied. Because of the various multimedia that you may have used to make your zine, there is a chance that the zine could jam this type of copier, which would also damage your master copy. After you lay your zine out on the scanner of the copier, create as many copies of the zine as you wish. Keep in mind that color copies will be much more costly than black and white. You may want to make one test copy to make sure that the zine is copying correctly before you print several copies. Use the steps in Part One to fold your zine, cut along the central fold with an X-Acto knife, then refold the zine. Because your pages will be laid along a grid, it should be easy to understand how to fold. After you have finished your zines, go out and distribute them! You may decide to charge a small amount of money for your zines, or you may choose to give them out to free. Share your zines with friends and family, or go to small independent businesses like bookstores or record shops and ask if you can leave some of your zines there. | Fold out your zine. Create copies of your zine. Fold the copies. Distribute your zine. |
People often talk about having a “feeling” or “gut instinct.” It is hard to define. Think about it as a way of knowing that takes into account different things than your normal, rational thinking. The heart may be based on thing things like the past (your experiences), personal needs (how you feel), and the present (other people around you, choices, etc.). All of this can lead to a different calculation than reasoning alone. Try to tell distinguish what comes from your heart. Did a thought just pop into your head, for example? Reason usually relies on analysis – step by step thought: i.e., “Well, if I don't do X, Y will happen. Therefore I should do X.” The heart does not always follow this pattern. What about that “feeling”? Sometimes intuition comes to us as vague sense. It's hard to describe. It's hard to even know what the feeling means. You may feel uncertain about changing jobs and not know why, for example. Outwardly, everything about the new job is great, but you still feel a nagging sense that something will go wrong. This is intuition. Your inner voice may not always be clear, but it's trying to tell you something. Learn how to listen to it. To start, you’ll need to temporarily drown out our rational thought processes and focus on the voice. There are some ways that you can do this. Keep a journal. Writing your thoughts on paper may help open up the unconscious mind. Write what comes to you; be spontaneous. Begin sentences with phrases like, “I have a feeling that...” or “My heart tells me that...” The point is to follow emotional responses rather than rational ones. Temporarily drown out your inner critic. It may take some effort, but be watchful over your rational processes. Listening to the heart is hard because we try to rationalize it away. Allow yourself to write or think without letting in the doubting voice that says, “This is silly.” Find a quiet place. One of the best things for opening your heart is quiet contemplation. This could be meditation. Or, it could just be taking a walk by yourself in a park or woods. Find a place where you can let your thoughts and emotions flow freely. Intuition is only one way of knowing. But it is not necessarily better than your sense of reason or the best way to make decisions. While you should try to listen to your heart, don't trust it automatically. Sometimes it's wrong. Say that you are on a jury. The accused insists very persuasively that he is innocent – he stirs your confidence. However, all the physical evidence says that he committed the crime. Do you listen to your reason or your intuition? In this case, your intuition is probably false. Think too about the possible consequences of relying only on the heart. Would you bet your life savings on a gut instinct, for instance? Say that your financial planner advises you to invest in secure mutual funds, but you have a really good feeling about an up-and-coming company called Enron. It is probably better to listen to the rational advice of an expert than to trust your instinct. | Learn to discern your heart from your rational mind. Listen to your heart. Don’t overrate the heart. |
Clean an empty mayonnaise jar with the label still attached, then fill it with yogurt. Take it to a public park or cafeteria and eat it enthusiastically by the spoonful. Glue on a Windex label or other cleaning product label. Spray it onto your car window or another object, wiping it off with a rag. Spray it into your mouth occasionally, while someone is watching. Using an actual Windex bottle is not recommended, unless you are certain it is thoroughly washed. Act as though you have nothing on your hand, eating, shaking hands, and so forth as normal. After one or more people have been watching you for several minutes, pretend to be surprised by the puppet, scream loudly, and run away with the hand puppet "chasing" you. This works with any unexpected object as well. Try searching thrift shops, antique stores, and yard sales for eerie-looking statuettes. Many pranksters have copied the visual style of signs found in subways, on telephone poles, or elsewhere, then altered the words or pictures to include silly messages. Be aware that placing these signs on property that isn't yours may attract the attention of police or employees, and is illegal in some locales. Pretend you are an incompetent spy, a time traveler, or a lunatic. For maximum confusion, begin by acting relatively normal, and drop increasingly bizarre hints about your "true nature." Here are example scenarios: Dress in a futuristic, silver suit, or other sci-fi style. Act confused around everyday objects, for instance by smelling a mobile phone or attempting to get on a bicycle upside-down. Carry on an ordinary conversation, but include longer and longer pauses before your replies. Start giggling for no reason, then abruptly put on a serious expression and say "I need to return to the asylum now." and walk away backwards. It's easy to earn a few confused glances, but with extra effort, you can transform them into laughter and applause — without sacrificing the confusion, of course. Here's some advice to get you started: For a public comedy sketch, begin with one person dressed in a bizarre costume or doing something unusual, attracting attention while pretending that nothing is unusual. After a few minutes, have one or more other characters show up and talk to the first person loudly. Organize a flash mob to rush in on a certain location and dance, sing, or perform another communal activity. Check Improv Everywhere for upcoming events you can join in your area. | Fill a mayonnaise jar with yogurt. Fill a spray bottle with blue sports drink. Walk around wearing a hand puppet. Post fake signs in public. Act as though you have a poorly-kept secret. Plan a public sketch or flash mob. |
Rooting compound, also referred to as rooting hormones, is comprised of synthetic auxins that encourage embryonic root development. Most compounds also include small amounts of fungicide to help prevent disease while the cutting is rooting. The compound is available in a powdered form at most garden centers. Shake a small amount (about 2 to 3 tablespoons or 30 to 45 ml) of rotting compound onto a paper plate. Dip the lower part of the stem into the compound and then lightly shake off the excess. Apply root compound conservatively; too high of levels may inhibit growth development as the plant matures. Cuttings can be rooted in any container with drainage holes. You can root the cuttings in individual pots, or in a flat that contains several 2- or 3-inch (5- or 7.6-cm) cells. The rooting medium should provide a mix of moisture and air so that the cutting is supported, but root growth is not restricted. The most popular rooting medium is a mix of garden soil, peat moss, perlite, turface, vermiculite, and hardwood or pine bark. Commercial blends are available at most garden centers. Fill the container about three-quarters full of rooting medium. Place the container in a pan of water and let it sit until the top of the rooting medium appears moist. Then allow the container to drain for 10 minutes. Poke a hole in the rooting medium a little larger than the stem using a pencil or straw. The pre-formed holes allow the rooting compound to stay on the cutting, rather than being brushed off onto the top of the soil. Then insert, or "stick" the cuttings into the rooting medium. The lower parts should be firmly supported by the rooting medium, and should not be touching the bottom of the container. If you are planting different kinds of herbs, label each pot or flat with the name of the herb and the planting date. | Apply rooting compound. Select rooting containers. Prepare the rooting medium. Prepare the container. Stick the cuttings. Label the pots and/or flats. |
Holding yourself in an erect posture can help make your boobs bigger. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and your arms at your sides. Many companies now offer padded bras or sculpted shapewear that can make the size of your breasts appear larger, while also keeping your boobs feeling and looking natural. Buy and wear either padded bras or more structured shapewear like a corset to enhance the size of your breasts. Get fitted for the right size bra by a professional. You can ask clerks in lingerie or department stores to fit you and suggest the best size bra for you. Purchase a bra or shapewear with underwire to help further boost your bust. Consider the different clothing that you want to wear the padded bras and shapewear under. Buy several different options for items such as low-cut tops or sweaters, dresses, or t-shirts. Look at your boobs in the bra. The cups should be full but not spilling over the front or out the sides. Cookies and cutlets are silicone implants you place inside your bra to make your boobs look even bigger. Insert a pair of cutlets or cookies at a strategic place in your bra to achieve the specific boob enhancing effect. For example: Put the cookie on the outside of each breast for deeper cleavage Put the cutlet under your boob to give heavier boobs more lift Tape the cookie so that it touches just above your nipple, while still covering it, to make your boobs look perky and youthful. Double-up with cutlets and a padded bra for maximum boost. The type of top you wear can make a big difference in how your boobs look. Wearing fitted tops or ones with details can make your chest look bigger and more curvaceous. Buy tops that are fitted or have darts that cinch in your waist. Wear tops with detailing that can enhance the size of your boobs like ruffles. Wear a belt to cinch in your waist, which can make your boobs look bigger. Shadows and highlights can often help make your boobs look bigger. Apply highlighters or bronzers to strategic parts of your boobs to enhance their appearance. Dab a bit of highlighter on the upper area of your breast. Make sure to blend it in so that it isn't obvious and reflects the light to make your boobs look bigger. Use a bronzer either between your breasts or to outline them to make them appear larger. | Stand up straight. Wear padded bras or sculpted shapewear. Insert “cutlets” or “cookies”. Put on fitted or detailed tops. Apply cosmetics. |
Remove any accessories your dog is wearing such as a collar, bows, or dog clothing. Set him on a comfortable spot on the floor or grooming table. If you use the floor, lay out a large, soft towel. This will also keep hair off the floor. If you use the grooming table, never leave him unattended in case he gets frightened and jumps down, which could lead to injury. Before your bathe your dog, make sure he's been properly brushed. Use a pin brush to completely brush your Yorkie and then use a comb to completely brush him again. This will prevent tangling. Starting at the top of your Yorkie's head, wet his body completely. Take care not to get any water directly into the eyes. Make sure you wet all the way back to the end of his tail. Squirt some shampoo into your hands and work a lather from the top of your dog's neck to the end of the tail. Shampoo the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, belly, featherings (the fringe or longer hair), and the rest of the body. To shampoo the head, start at the top and work down to the muzzle. Choose a creamy dog shampoo that will make your Yorkie's coat silky and soft. Look for a tearless shampoo, especially to use on the head. Avoid using shampoo formulated for humans because the pH balance is different and could irritate your dog's skin. Use warm, clean water and rinse the shampoo out of your Yorkie's coat for at least three minutes. Keep rinsing until all the suds are removed and the water runs clear. If you don't get it all the shampoo out, the soap residue could irritate your dog's skin. It may be easier to rinse your dog in a sink. If your dog is larger, you can also set him in the tub to rinse, but he may be frightened by the larger space. If you are a using conditioner, squirt a dollop into your hands. Smooth the conditioner over the dog's body, beginning at the top of the neck and working down to the end of the tail. Get the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, featherings and the rest of the body. Let the conditioner set for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing off. Rinse the conditioner off for about 2 to 5 minutes. Let your dog shake the water off first. This can help to remove about half the water in his coat. Take a towel and rub gently all over the dog's body for about 20 seconds. By this point, your dog will still be damp, but no longer soaking wet. You can now take a pin brush and brush your your dog's coat. Repeat with a comb, but pay special attention to the featherings, ears, and tail. Comb these so that they sit straight. You can also use your pet dryer or a human one on the coolest setting possible (also placed at least 10 inches from the dog and constantly moving). Blow dry your Yorkie while combing him, so that the hair stays straight. | Prepare to bathe your dog. Wet and shampoo your dog. Rinse out the shampoo. Condition your dog's coat. Brush and dry your dog. |
The first and most essential way to earn a baby's trust and get into their good graces is by meeting their basic needs. This means making sure they are fed, clean, and well rested. If the baby you are spending time with is in a sour mood, try feeding them, changing their diaper, or rocking them to sleep. Babies love the sound of people talking. You can talk about anything! Tell them your life story, read them a book, or describe what is happening around you. The sound of your voice is very soothing to the baby. Additionally, if they grow accustomed to your voice, they will be more likely to remember you the next time you come by. To be honest, hanging out with a baby can be a little boring. It may be tempting to look at your phone, watch television, or take on some other task while you are spending time with the baby. But if you can give the baby your undivided focus, even for a little while, they will respond to it and grow to love your company. Rather than giving them half of your attention all of the time, it is better to give them complete focus some of the time. Then at other moments, you can let someone else take the baby while you complete a task. Babies do not have very developed memories. As they work to build foundational life skills, they will actually recall very little about the details. As a result, they can only remember people who they see often. If you want to win over a particular baby, try to spend as much time around them as possible. After babies are about eight weeks old, they will begin making eye contact. Babies love looking into your eyes. They do not experience the same self-consciousness that adults sometimes do during extended eye contact. Instead they feel a connection with the person looking at them. | Meet their basic needs. Talk to them. Give them your undivided focus. Visit them often. Make eye contact. |
Scoop both ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Start stirring them into each other using a large spoon or a rubber spatula. It may be hard to tell when they’re fully blended, so just give it a good stir for about 20 seconds. You can use any hot pepper sauce you enjoy – many people have a favorite or a go-to brand. The amount you add totally depends on your personal spice preference. A few drops will give your dip a kick, and a pour will really bring the heat. To be safe, you can add a little bit and then give it a taste test and see if it needs more. Add pepper to the mixture as well. These ingredients are the perfect finishing touches to your dip. Aside from taste, these ingredients will give your dip a bit of color and the scallions will give it a bit of crunch. Together, they will make your dip look appetizing and simply gourmet. Make sure to mix everything thoroughly. | Combine the sour cream and the mayonnaise. Add the hot pepper sauce and pepper. Stir in the parsley and scallions. |
Open-domain dialogue generation has gained increasing attention in Natural Language Processing.Comparing these methods requires a holistic means of dialogue evaluation.Human ratings are deemed as the gold standard.As human evaluation is inefficient and costly, an automated substitute is desirable.In this paper, we propose holistic evaluation metrics which capture both the quality and diversity of dialogues.Our metrics consists of GPT-2 based context coherence between sentences in a dialogue, GPT-2 based fluency in phrasing, and,-gram based diversity in responses to augmented queries.The empirical validity of our metrics is demonstrated by strong correlation with human judgments.We provide the associated code, datasets and human ratings. | We propose automatic metrics to holistically evaluate open-dialogue generation and they strongly correlate with human evaluation. |
Plyometrics incorporate jumping movements and strengthen the muscles. This type of exercise also increases the speed and agility you need for most sports. Do these exercises to help get your body used to quick movements and using a lot of power. You need to land lightly while doing plyometrics so that you catch your weight on the balls of your feet. Roll back to your heel, knees slightly bent and hips straight. You will hop over a cone to increase strength and control of your MCL. Practice doing several sets of 20 reps. Stand with a 6 inch cone to the left and hop to the left over the cone landing softly as described in the plyometrics step. Repeat this with the cone to your right, hopping to the right. Now, jump forward over the cone. Practice jumping backwards over the cone too. Do not snap your knee back to straighten it. Keep your knees stable. You should practice hopping over the cone with one foot, doing 20 reps. This will further increase the power, strength and control you have over your MCL. Hop forward and backward over a 6 inch cone, landing lightly on the balls of your feet and maintaining a slight bend at the knee. Switch feet and practice hopping over the cone with the other leg. Do 20 reps of the scissors jump to increase strength and power. This will help significantly with jumping during sports. Make sure your knees are stable during this exercise, and do not allow your knee to cave in or out. Use your right leg to lunge forward, keeping your knee directly over your ankle. Push with your right foot so your left leg moves into the lunge position. Sprinting trains your knee, ankle and hip to remain stable during sudden movements. This increases strength and agility. Practice shuttle runs regularly to maintain speed, strength and dynamic stability. Start at a cone and sprint forward to a second cone, a short distance away. Run backwards to the third cone and forward to the fourth. Practice going forward and backwards from cone to cone. Diagonal runs are basically shuttle runs that focus on the outside of each leg and foot. This stabilizes the knee, ankle and hip complex. It also increases agility and makes your MCL stronger. Run to a cone placed to your left. You will want to pivot off the left foot as you run to the next cone. Pivot off your right foot to the next cone. Maintain proper form and don't allow your knees to bend inward. Always keep your knees slightly bent so they are directly over the ankle joint. A bounding run involves running across 44 yards. You will start at shorter distances and increase your distance over time with practice. This exercise has multiple benefits, increasing flexibility, strength, power and speed. You will want to begin along the sidelines. When you run, push your knees high up toward your chest. As your legs come down, land on the balls of your feet. Your hip needs to be straight and knees slightly bent. | Do plyometrics. Practice hopping over a cone. Do single leg hops over the cone. Perform the scissors jump. Do shuttle runs. Practice diagonal runs. Do bounding runs. |
First thing you need to do is to open your windows explorer by pressing Windows + E keys. If you don't want your other users to have the same startup item, refer to this guide. In the windows explorer, navigate to the hidden system folder: C: Users (User-Name) AppData Roaming Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Startup. You can also press Windows + R to open Run and then type in shell:Startup and hit OK. Now you're in the Startup folder. In the folder, you can either add or delete shortcuts for whatever items you'd like in the Startup folder. The program shortcuts you add in will automatically start whenever you open your computer. If you remove programs from the startup folder, they're considered as disabled. You can add as many shortcuts as you want, but keep in mind that adding a lot of startup programs may or may not cause heavy processing that will lead to slow startup loading. | Open Windows Explorer. Add or Delete Startup Items for a Specific User. |
Vegetables are high in a variety of nutrients that can keep your body healthy. However, they're also high in fiber which can help protect your colon. Fiber is essential to keeping your bowels moving at a healthy speed. When your bowel transit is slow, you increase your risk for colon polyps and cancer. To meet your recommended fiber intake, include three to five servings of vegetables everyday. Measure out one cup of vegetables or two cups of salad greens. Vegetables that are particularly high in fiber include: artichokes, asparagus, avocado, sweet potatoes, bean sprouts, dark greens, beets, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Fruits are also high in a variety of nutrients. Some fruits are also exceptionally high in fiber which can help you increase your overall fiber intake. Include one to two servings of fruits everyday. Measure out the appropriate portion. You can choose one small piece of fruit or measure out 1/2 cup of of chopped fruit. Fruit that is particularly high in fiber include: apples, apricots, berries, bananas, cantaloupe, oranges and coconut. One specific group of foods that are also known for being very high in fiber are grains. However, choose 100% whole grains over the refined grains for the most nutrient dense choice. Whenever you choose to eat grains (like bread, rice or pasta), go for 100% whole grains. These foods are less processed and much higher in fiber compared to refined grains (like white rice or white bread). Include two to three servings of whole grains every day. Measure these out to 1/2 cup of cooked grains or 2 oz per serving. Choose foods like: brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, whole grain pasta, millet, farro or barley. You might not think that many protein foods are high in fiber. But vegetarian sources of protein do offer a decent amount of fiber per serving. Legumes are not only high in protein, but are also very high in fiber. These are a great food group to add to your diet to help increase your overall fiber intake. Legumes are a plant-based group that include foods like beans, lentils and nuts. Since they do fall into the protein group, they follow the recommendations for those serving sizes. Measure out 1/2 cup of these foods per serving. Choose foods like: black beans, chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, soy beans, lima beans, kidney beans and pinto beans. Since fiber plays such an important role in general health, many food manufacturers have been adding fiber to their products. This is a great way to help people meet their daily needs. Fiber is found in a wide variety of foods, but it can still be difficult to meet your daily needs. Men need 38 g of fiber daily while women need about 25 g of fiber daily. In addition to choosing foods and food groups that are high in fiber, also look for foods that have added fiber to them. This fiber is added during the processing of the food and can help you meet your needs. Foods that are commonly fortified with extra fiber include: yogurt, soy milk, cereals, breads, orange juice and granola bars. | Eat an adequate amount of vegetables daily. Include enough servings of fruit. Go for 100% whole grains. Choose high fiber protein sources. Choose foods fortified with extra fiber. |
By keeping piles of papers stacked on your desk, multiple spreadsheets and emails open on your computer, and a mile-long to-do list clearly visible in your workspace, you can create a aura of busyness that might help discourage would-be interruptions. Continue working and do not make eye contact. Keeping your eyes fixed on your computer monitor, continue to read, open mail, or type when the chatterbox approaches your desk. She may notice that you are busy working and quietly walk away. In modern offices that may no longer have doors or even cubical walls to give workers any sense of privacy, headphones may be the only remaining way to create any sense of solitude in the office. The chatterbox will not know whether you have the headphones turned on or off, and this may discourage visits and conversation. If you choose to turn the headphones on, listening to relaxing music may help you better concentrate in a noisy office as well as escape the unwanted exchange. If the chatterbox doesn't take the hint and talks to you anyway, take off the headphones and act surprised at the interruption, as if you were actively listening to something important. The gesture should communicate that you have to somewhere important to be, or that you are acutely aware of the time. It may also help to set an alarm on your watch or phone at a time that the chatterbox usually interrupts you, such as right before lunch. If the person still doesn't take the hint, you can say “I’m sorry, but I’m running late for an appointment.” or “Oh is it already 2:30? I need to catch up on some work.” If nothing else seems to be working, try standing up at your workstation, so that the person interrupting you is suddenly at eye level rather than standing above you. This sudden switch may make the person uncomfortable, and will send a signal to them that the conversation is over. | Bury yourself in your work. Put a headset on. Glance at your watch frequently. Stand up for yourself. |
These three varieties of non-kiln fired clay can be somewhat expensive. If you don't have kiln access, one of these three may be the ideal starter for you. Small sculptures and items like ornaments and figurines work well with these clays. Even though oven bake, air dry, and polymer clays don't require a kiln, when dry they should have a very similar appearance and quality as standard, kiln-fired ceramics. You can find polymer clay in a wide array of bright colors. When dry, this kind of clay takes on a plastic quality. Wheel throwing requires the use of a pottery wheel and a kiln. Learning to wheel throw on your own is certainly possible, but because the process is so touch-oriented, learning from books or videos can be difficult. Many community centers, community colleges, and universities offer wheel throwing classes. Try a keyword search online for "wheel throwing classes near me." Wheel throwing will produce work much faster than non-kiln methods or hand-building. Because of this, you’ll likely want access to a large kiln. The temperature you fire your clay at will have a significant influence on the outcome of your sculpture's appearance and quality. When determining a firing temperature, keep in mind: Low-fire is best for bright colors and pieces with fine details. Low-fire pieces should be used mostly for display, as they are generally more delicate and susceptible to chipping and water damage. Mid- and high-fire will produce sculptures that are strong and durable. Detailed designs may blur at these temps, but the heat can also cause neat speckling in the glaze. Sculpting clay is going to be messy, so you should dress in clothing you don't mind getting stained. Fine clay particles may work deeply into fabric. Lay a tarp or a thick layer of newspaper on your work surface to prevent it from getting stained by the clay or the clay from getting contaminated. If you have long hair, tie it back. Clay dust tends to coat hair, and clay coated hair falling into your eyes may sting. First-time sculptors may want to start with something simple. Animals, simple shapes (spheres, boxes), simple structures (like a tiny house), and small decorative pots are all great choices. Mystical creatures, like gargoyles and dragons, tend to work well as intermediate level sculpting challenges. | Select oven bake, air dry, or polymer clay if you don’t have a kiln. Learn wheel throwing in a classroom setting. Decide on a low-, mid-, or high-fire clay for kiln-fired clays. Wear work clothes and lay out a surface cover. Choose your design. |
The best way to prevent a staph blood infection is to prevent a staph infection of any sort to begin with. Staph often begins on the skin, and it may infect skin wounds. If left untreated and it if continues to worsen, the infection may get deep enough to get into your bloodstream. This is why prompt recognition and treatment (as well as prevention) of staph infections is key. Staph can also develop on tampons that are left in for too long. This can lead to what is commonly known as "toxic shock syndrome." Staph may occur as food poisoning. Staph may also infect tubing that goes from the outside environment into your body (such as catheters or other tubing). In serious cases, it may infect prosthetic devices that are inside your body. There are a variety of ways that staph skin infections may present. They may appear as boil(s) on the skin, as an impetigo rash (a contagious rash with large blisters that may ooze and develop a crust), as a cellulitis infection (a red, hot, and swollen area of skin that is indicative of a deeper skin infection) or, in younger children, as "staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome" (which includes a fever, rash, and blisters that break open leaving a raw red area that resembles a burn). The best ways to prevent staph skin infections are: Avoid sharing personal items such as razor, towels, or sheets with others. Staph can be spread from contaminated objects, as well as from person to person. Regularly wash your clothing and bedding in hot water. This is because staph bacteria can be present if your clothing and bedding is not properly washed. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 15–30 seconds to ensure that they are not contaminated with bacteria. If washing with soap and water is too much of a hassle, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that you can carry with you throughout the day is another option. Clean and care for any skin wounds carefully, and as directed by your doctor. If you abuse injected drugs such as opioids, you are putting yourself at risk for a staph infection, especially if you are sharing needles. Common practices that go along with IV drug abuse — such as injecting in the same location, not cleaning the site properly, reusing needles, leakage of the drug into the skin — can all lead to infection. " Toxic shock syndrome is a staph infection that is generally associated with keeping a tampon in for too long. Recommendations to greatly reduce your risk of toxic shock syndrome include: Use tampons for four to eight hours at a time, and then change them. Alternate between tampons and sanitary napkins, if possible. Use tampons with a lower absorbency (on days that you do not need the higher absorbency), as this creates less of a potential breeding ground for staph bacteria. | Take steps to prevent general staph infections. Prevent a staph skin infection. Diminish your risk of "toxic shock syndrome. |
Trying to block legitimate feelings or make short cuts around the grieving process will only prolong your heartache in the long run. By simply burying your emotions, they’re bound to reemerge some day, only intensified. Although it can be difficult, focus on feeling every feeling and experiencing every heart pang because they'll make you a stronger person in the long run. Accept that you cannot avoid the uncomfortable feelings of withdrawal from your ex. You are not letting go because you want to, but because you have to in order to be the happiest and healthiest version of you. Recognize that every day brings you closer to healing and happiness. Be kind to yourself and accept that you will be functioning at a less than optimal level for a little while. Remember that no one and nothing can make you content except for yourself. You might feel a sense of power knowing that your happiness is in your hands alone. If at all possible, look at the upside of being alone. You get to make the decisions and are no longer defined by someone else. Spend some time exploring who you are now, and forge your own identity. Serving as your own support system means you won't be let down or disappointed. Engage in activities that you're ex didn't enjoy or wouldn't do with you. Eat foods that he didn't like and watch movies that he wouldn't see with you. Accept that for right now you’re going to stand on your own two feet without your partner, and resist the urge to rush into another relationship. In doing so, you may come to understand realities about your previous relationship, or your ex, that you hadn't noticed before. View the relationship objectively, using your brain rather than your heart. Ask yourself if he was the kind of boyfriend that you would want for your best friend, sibling, or child. Consider if you had to do it all over again, would you choose this person as a partner. The answer may cause you to think about the relationship in a new way. Especially if the break up is still fresh, don't feel pressured to make any decisions regarding your old relationship or its future. Your ability to focus exclusively on healing will take some pressure off of the next few months. Remember that you broke up for a reason. The pain you’re now experiencing is temporary, but it is likely there were real issues in the relationship that were permanent. Studies show that you really will feel better after a good cry. Emotional tears contain toxic biochemical byproducts, so ridding your body of them relieves stress and removes these substances.Even the physical feeling you get from shedding a few tears allows you to release your pain and begin the mending process. Another unexpected, but great, aspect to crying is that you’re reminded how huge your capacity to care for others can be, and that you still have the ability to love. If you think you’d benefit from a good cry, but would like to do it in private, try taking a shower or going on a long walk to a secluded park. Walking, running, swimming and biking will actually offer immediate relief from your pain because staying active stimulates brain chemicals and increases serotonin, which advances the growth of nerve cells. You’ll also gain valuable reflection time with which to ruminate and think over your feelings. You could come to some valuable conclusions this way. You’ll not only enjoy physical health, but experience more energy to make it through the day. You’ll feel satisfied on an emotional level for taking charge of your own mind and body. If you decide to join a group exercise activity, such as a spinning class or sports team, you may even form a valuable support system by making new friends. Don't be afraid to share your feelings with them. The more your support system understands what you are going through, the more helpful they can be. You may even find comfort in the fact that you can open up to and trust them, rather than depending on your ex boyfriend. Consider joining a support group filled with people who are going through the same experience you are. Sometimes it's easier to share your true feelings with strangers. If there is no one in your life you feel comfortable reaching out to, find a therapist or counselor who specializes in loss. Develop new friendships. Chances are that you didn't have as much time to form new bonds when you were with your boyfriend, or you may feel that you lost your network along with the break up. Take a class or volunteer so you have the opportunity to interact with others who you share the same interests as. | Let yourself grieve. Embrace your independence. Detach yourself. Turn on the water works. Exercise regularly. Surround yourself with people who love, care for, and understand you. |
If you are living paycheck to paycheck and you lose your job during an economic collapse, you are at risk for losing your home and living in poverty. It won't be easy to find another job and replace your income. Your goal should be to save up enough to cover six months of expenses in your emergency fund. If you are trying to get out of debt, save up an emergency fund of $1,000 and then apply all of your extra income to your debt. Once your debt is paid off, you can divert more money into your emergency fund. Keep your emergency fund separate from your checking account so that you are not tempted to use the money. Put it in a low-risk, interest-bearing account such as a savings account, money market account or certificate of deposit (CD). On the other hand, a complete economic collapse would leave you unable to access your bank account, because of the crash of the financial system. Additionally, your money may become useless or extremely devalued. Consider stocking other commodities that you could barter with in an economic collapse, like alcohol, precious metals (gold and silver), and fuel. Depending on where you have it, money in your emergency fund might be hard to liquidate. Bonds, for example, must be sold, and other investments like CD's might charge fees for early withdrawal. Also, if you have a savings account with an online bank instead of a brick-and-mortar institution, it might take several days to withdraw your money. It's important to have cash that you can access easily, either from a savings account or a cash box in your home. This can tide you over in an emergency until you can access money in your emergency fund. Start a home business as a second source of income. If you lose your job because of an economic collapse, it might be difficult or even impossible to find another job. Having an alternative source of income can help you to keep your home and avoid poverty. Choose your business idea based on skills that you have and things that you enjoy doing. In addition, think about how likely it will be that people will require these services in an economic collapse; people may need basic necessities like clean water or food more than they need an interior decorator. Provide services to people in their homes, such as house cleaning, home organization, meal preparation, or interior decorating. Sell goods you produce, such as baked goods, custom clothing or jewelry. In a financial collapse, many people are going to lose their jobs and their homes. To prepare for this possibility, you should make a plan to get out of debt as quickly as possible. This way, if you do lose your job, you don't have to worry about finding a way to pay these bills. The worst kind of debt to have is credit card debt. Because of the high interest rates that many people have, carrying a balance on a credit card can cost you a great deal of money. Create a budget in order to track your income and expenses. Make a plan to have a surplus of money left over at the end of the month to apply towards your debt. This means reducing your expenses and possibly finding additional work to supplement your income. Organize your debt so you can make a plan to pay it off. You can choose from a few different methods for planning how to pay off your debt. Whichever method you choose, it is important to stick with it. One method is to order your debts from smallest to biggest, regardless of the interest rate, and pay off the smallest debts first. This helps you build momentum. Another method is laddering, which means paying off the debt with the highest interest rates first. This makes the most sense mathematically because it reduces the amount of interest expense you pay in the long-term. That said, in a true economic collapse, your creditors would likely have other things to worry about than just finding you and recovering your debts. Additionally, currency may be greatly devalued or completely useless, meaning that the amount stated on your debt balance would be equally depressed or meaningless. | Start an emergency fund. Have cash on hand. Generate an additional source of income. Get out of debt. |
When you initially call the vet, they might advise flushing the area with cold water or applying ice. Icing the area regularly for 48 hours can help relieve pain and inflammation. Applying ice is recommended for edemas and other forms of swelling due to an injury or infection. Consult the vet if your horse doesn't show signs of improvement within 1 to 2 days. If it is possible to wrap the area, do so using a clean bandage that has been soaked in warm water and a generous amount of Epsom salt. Keep the wrap in place for 20 minutes. After you remove the wrap, dry the area thoroughly. The Epsom salt helps draw out the excess fluid in the area. Allergic reactions to bites are common and relatively easy to treat. Clean the area with a saline or iodine solution at least once a day, and remove any crusty or scaly deposits. Have the vet recommend a corticosteroid cream and apply it to the affected area as directed. If the vet advises, keep the area bandaged. Change the dressing and apply ointment at least once a day, or according to the vet's instructions. To prevent bug bites, use an insect repellent labeled for horses. Spray it on all areas of your horse's body 2 to 3 times a day. Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease caused by lymph and circulatory system issues. Keep your horse clean and dry, especially its lower limbs, and blow-dry the lower limbs when they become wet. Ensure it gets daily exercise, which will help prevent fluid from building up in its lower limbs. If your horse is heavily feathered (or has thick hair around its feet), keep it trimmed short. Symptoms of CPL include skin infections, skin thickening, edema, and abscesses that primarily affect the lower limbs. CPL is a chronic disease and is common in heavily feathered horses. It's more serious than insect bites or minor injuries, but proper management can prevent it from becoming severe. | Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 3 to 4 hours, if the vet approves. Wrap the area with a clean Epsom salt bandage. Clean the area and apply ointment for edemas caused by insect bites. Manage CPL with routine skin care and exercise. |
A foundation of Wing Chun is the protection of your body's center line. Imagine a line that starts at the middle top of your head and travels along the middle of your chest to the lower body. This is the center line of your body and it is the most vulnerable. It must be protected at all times. According to the center line theory, you should always attack down the center line and perform your defensive moves against your opponent's center line. The basic open stance in Wing Chun is based on the theory of the center line. In the open stance, stand facing forward with your knees bent and your feet pointing slightly outward. By facing your opponent head-on, you are able to attack with the most balanced force. A key Wing Chun principle is that, during fighting, energy should be used conservatively and economically. Use your opponent's energy by deflecting or redirecting blows. Use motion economically and wisely. The idea here is that your body should travel the shortest distance in a minimum amount of time to connect with an opponent. This also helps to conserve your own energy. A tense body will use energy unnecessarily. Keep your body relaxed and you will be more at ease. If you have experience in other martial arts, (especially "hard styles"), you will have to "empty your cup" or unlearn bad habits. Wing Chun is a soft style with many neutralizing techniques that require you to be "soft" and relaxed. Reconditioning your muscle memory and building relaxed habits can be frustrating and takes time, but it will be worth it in the long run. In Wing Chun, the fighter will react to a fight using quick reflexes to interrupt an attack and change the fight to be on your terms. Your opponent might be tall or short, big or small, male or female, and so on. Similarly, the environment in which you fight can be different – outside, inside, rainy, hot, cold, and so on. Be ready to adjust your fighting to suit the conditions. The practice of Wing Chun is broken into a succession of six different forms, each of which builds on the previous form. In each form, you will learn proper stance, body positioning, hand and foot movements, and balance. These forms are: Siu Nim Tao Chum Kiu Biu Gee Muk Yan Chong Luk Dim Boon Kwun Baat Jaam Dao | Learn the center line theory. Be wise and economical with energy. Stay relaxed. Hone your reflexes. Alter your fighting strategy according to your opponent and environment. Learn Wing Chun’s forms. |
In terms of format, an informal blurb is similar to a professional bio. The key difference is language. In an informal description, showcase your personality with humor, quirks, and colorful words. Unlike formal writing, you can use contractions, exclamation points, and other informal elements in a blurb. However, you should still ensure your writing is grammatically correct and avoid using slang, such as “gotta” or “woulda.” As you would in a formal bio, write who you are and share key information about yourself. See if there are guidelines on whether you should write in the first or third person. If it's up to you, go with whichever you find more natural. Keep it mind it's usually better to write in the first person on social media profiles. You could write, “Jacqueline Page is a coach and motivational speaker with over 10 years of experience. She loves helping her clients to live their best lives. When she's not inspiring others, you can find her cuddling her 2 cats or hiking with her husband, Dan.” Include interests, hobbies, or other details that help readers get to know you. You could write about your pets or family, bring up a special talent, or mention an experience related to the blurb's purpose. If you’re writing an author's blurb for an article you wrote about cooking, you could include a detail like, “I fell in love with cooking when my grandmother began teaching me her old family recipes. From then on, I realized that food is all about family, history, and tradition.” You’re not writing an essay or personal memoir, so try to keep your blurb brief. In most cases, a short paragraph of 3 to 5 sentences or around 100 to 200 words should be enough for you to sketch out key details. If you’re not sure about the right length, see if there are guidelines, or check for past examples to use as templates. For instance, if you published a magazine article and need to write a blurb, use other authors’ blurbs as examples. | Use a conversational tone to add a little personality. Introduce yourself and your story. Share a quirk or unique detail. Stick to 100 to 200 words, as a rule of thumb. |
They can limit content such as movies, TV shows, and music by ratings, as well as limiting In-App purchase and access to the iTunes store, camera and FaceTime. Follow the same procedure for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch: Tap Settings > General. Tap Restrictions. Tap Disable Restrictions and enter your passcode. This will allow you to set a new passcode and retain all your data and contacts. Tap Settings > iCloud, and turn off Find My iPhone. Now connect your phone to your computer and select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes under Devices. Select the Summary tab and click Back Up Now. On your computer, download a free trial of iBackupBot for iTunes and install it. Open iBackup and select the backup of your i-device that you just made. Click on System Files > Home Domain. Click on Library > Preferences. Find the file labeled com.apple.springboard.plist and open it with the iBot built in editor. (You will be prompted to purchase iBot. Press Cancel.) Find <key>country. You should see this text ( | indicates a line break): <key>countryCode</key> | <string>us</string> | </dict> On the line below </dict>, add ( | indicates a line break): <key>SBParentalControlsPIN</key> | <string>1234</string> Save the file. Connect your i-device and within the iBackup program, select it and then Restore from Backup. Select the backup you just made. When the backup is complete, your i-device will reboot. The Restrictions passcode will have been changed to 1234. Use this code to disable Restrictions as in Step 2 above. If your last backup is from before the restrictions were enabled, then you can restore from backup. Otherwise, you will have to restore as a new device. WARNING: this will delete all data and content on your phone, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, and calendar information. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on your computer. Connect your device to your computer and select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes under Devices. Select the Summary tab. Select the Restore option. When prompted to back up your settings, do not do so, as this will only backup the restrictions you are trying to remove. Select the Restore option. When the process is complete, the device will restart and display the Apple logo. Keep your device connected until the “Connect to iTunes screen goes away, or you see “iPhone is activated.” | Be aware that on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, Parental Controls are called Restrictions. Turn off parental controls with the passcode. Turn off restrictions without a passcode using iBackupBot. Turn off restrictions without a passcode by restoring as a new device. |
If you're a right-handed golfer, move your grip over to the left a bit. Make sure your knuckles on your left hand aren't visible on your grip, but your right-hand knuckles are. Don't overdo this. A fade can easily turn into a slice if you move your grip too much to the left. Make sure your left hand is on top of your right hand for as long as possible. Hold your club face square to your release path, or even open to it. A fade is where the ball starts off left and slowly drifts back to center. To make sure your fade doesn't become a slice, aim slightly left of target with your feet and shoulders. On impact, hit the ball so that the toe of the club is tilted slightly rearward and the heel is in front of the toe. This will promote the left-to-right movement that you're looking for with a fade. Swinging really hard with an open swing encourages a slice. So don't kill the ball. Swing evenly so that your hands don't turn over. A lower height on the teed-up ball will help you swing more level at impact. | Weaken your grip. Aim slightly to the left. Hit with a slightly open face. Don't over swing. Tee the ball low and line up the center of the ball with the sweet spot of your driver. |
Make sure you take breaks to get up, walk around, and clear your thoughts at work when you're stressed. Don't work through your lunch break. Consider getting up to stretch or talk to coworkers to re-energize yourself. Also take regular breaks to get water. Try to create a workspace that makes you feel calm, capable, and motivated. This will reduce your stress load and help you feel more productive at work. You can: Buy plants for your office or cubicle. Declutter your desk. Make sure your chair is comfortable and adjusted well. Wear noise-canceling headphones to give yourself some quiet while working. Sit near a window for natural light, which is better than fluorescent lighting. To better enjoy your job and reduce your stress load, know when to negotiate and when to ask for help. This will allow you to feel more empowered and less alone at work. Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself for a raise or promotion. Don't be afraid to ask for help from colleagues, superiors, or clients. Seek out opportunities for supervision, consultation, or training. In order to keep better work-life balance and reduce stress, try to avoid taking any work home with you. This means avoiding taking physical work home, as well as avoiding thinking about work while you're at home. If you work from home, schedule specified times for work-related tasks and don't let them interfere with home tasks. For example, after 5 p.m. make sure you stop checking emails or answering calls for work, even though you may technically be available. Keep a work space at home that's separate from your other spaces. | Schedule regular breaks. Make your workplace comfortable. Know when to negotiate. Don't take work home with you. |
Lay out all of your makeup and look at it with a critical eye. Think about what items you never use, or are used up. You don't need old, dried out mascara, or that sparkly green eyeliner you loved four years ago. Throw out items that you don't use anymore. Take your lipsticks and organize them by color. Put all the reds together, all the pinks together, all the purples together, etc. This will make it easy to find the shade you want if you are in a hurry, and don't have time to look at each individual lipstick carefully. Separate your liquid, gel and pencil eyeliners. If you have a large collection of eyeliners, you can also make subcategories according to color. For instance, you can put all brown liquid eyeliners to one side and all black liquid eyeliners to another. Take your eye shadows and split them into different groups. You can organize them by color, but you can also divide them between brights and neutrals, or between mattes and shimmer eye shadows. In general, organizing them by color tends to be the most practical, but do what works best for you and your individual collection. If you’ve put your eye shadows into a magnetic palette, you can rearrange them as you see fit. These aren't products that you want to get rid of, but they may be things like black lipstick or orange eye shadow that you use occasionally for only specific or dramatic looks. Put these products in a box or plastic bag and store them in a drawer or closet, or move them to the back of your organizer. You don't want them to take up space, and there is no point in displaying them prominently if you almost never use them. If you are a professional makeup artist, you probably have the entire collection of some makeup brands. Make subcategories of brand as you are organizing. For example, still categorize by type of makeup, but put all Mac lipsticks together, all Urban Decay lipsticks together, all Clinique lipsticks together, etc. Your clients often will want their makeup done using one brand. If you also categorize by brand, this will help you find the products your client wants to use. | Throw away makeup you never use. Organize lipsticks by color. Organize eyeliners by type. Organize eye shadows by shade. Put products you don’t often use somewhere separate. Organize your makeup by brand if you are a professional makeup artist. |
If you are very distressed by your hair loss, consider wearing a wig or hairpiece. This may make you feel more comfortable in public or around friends and family members. If your hair loss is a result of a medical condition, insurance may cover your wig if you get a prescription from your doctor. You can get a wig or hairpiece at specialty hair or wig stores, or some salons. The American Cancer Organization and the National Alopecia Areata Foundation offer online programs that can help you find services to locate businesses in your area which provide wig and hairpiece support. Hats are great accessories that can cover up a bald head or thinning hair. Put on a hat if you don't want to wear a wig. Not only can this make you more confident, but it will distract others from your condition. Some places, such as schools or offices, may forbid wearing head coverings. Ask your boss, principal or other authority to make an exception for your condition. You can get a doctor's note to help you with your request. There are many different types of hats to suit your style and taste, and even mood. You can purchase hats at most department and clothing stores, and even some large retailers. Tie a beautiful large scarf around your head. There are many different ways to wrap scarves, and an ingenious wrap and beautiful print can not only divert attention from your baldness, but also stimulate conversation and boost your confidence. You can buy scarves at many department and clothing stores. There are hundreds of different ways to tie and wrap scarves around your head. A simple search on the Internet can help you find a style that suits your taste. Have fun with scarves! You can distract people from your baldness or thinning hair with hats, scarves, and wigs, or you can accentuate some aspect of your personality or even personal style. Getting people to notice something other than you lack of strands may help them—and you—cope with baldness. You can divert attention with humor, your sparkling personality, or your stunning intellect. Consider wearing a vibrant outfit or piece of jewelry that will start conversations and distract people from your baldness. | Wear a wig or hairpiece. Put on a hat. Wrap a scarf around your head. Divert attention. |
Bees tend to stay away from peppermint. Plant some peppermint seedlings in your garden in the spring. Place your peppermint plants at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the flowers that seem to attract the bees. Any bees that wander into your garden will smell the peppermint and stay away from your plants. There is some evidence that marigolds will work as well, although some species really enjoy pollinating marigolds. Cinnamon is also a great natural bee repellent. Once a day, sprinkle a liberal amount of cinnamon around the plants in your garden. The amount of cinnamon you use depends on the size of your garden, but you’ll probably go through at least 1 container a day for a standard-sized home. Do this for 1-2 weeks to let nearby bees know this isn't a good area for pollination, and the bees will stop coming back to your garden. You don't need to work the cinnamon into the soil. It's fine to simply let it rest on top of plants and dirt. Get a ladder, bucket, and sponge. Fill the bucket halfway with water and add 1-2 squirts of dish soap. Then, sprinkle a handful of mint leaves into the water. Enlist a friend to hold the ladder for you. Wash the ledges of your roof with the minty-soap to keep bees away. If your roof is flat, pour the remaining soap and water on your roof and spread it around with a broom or large sponge. This will keep bees from setting up a colony in your chimney, roof, or garden. The odor from the mint and soap will linger for a while, and the bees that seem to be frequenting your home will look for somewhere else to set up shop. If you look thoroughly and can't find a hive, it's possible that the colony doesn't live nearby. If this is the case, you can probably leave the bees alone since they’re only in your garden for the pollen. Bees are incredibly good for the environment, and if you don't need to destroy or remove the hive, simply leave it be. If you live in an area where the temperature gets below 50 °F (10 °C) during the winter months, the hive may leave on their own. You may be able to simply wait them out. | Plant peppermint in your garden to repel bees. Sprinkle cinnamon over your plants every day for a week to deter bees. Wash your ledges with soapy water and mint to keep bees from nesting. Leave the bees alone if they aren’t a bother and there’s no hive. |
Offense is the team who has the ball and is currently trying to score. Defense is the team that is trying to stop the offense from scoring. Ask your boyfriend which side of the ball he usually plays on so you can watch for him when he's on the field. Both teams have linemen who block or try to stop the ball from moving forward. The offense has a quarterback who handles the ball the most and running backs and receivers who try to move the ball forward. The defense has linebackers who watch where the ball is moving and try to stop the player with the ball. The overall goal of football is to get the most points. This is done by crossing the goal line or kicking a field goal. Take note that a touchdown is worth six points and is the main objective. A field goal is like a backup score and is worth three points. After a touchdown is scored, the offense can kick the ball through the goalposts for one point. Their other option is to run or pass to cross the goal line again for two points. The defense can only score if they push the offense all the way back to their own goal line. This is called a safety, and it earns the defense two points. When you understand what it takes to score, learn about how the offense moves down the field. Notice that the offense gets four downs to score or cover at least ten yards. Remember the importance of gaining a first down and what it means when the offense is on their fourth down. The offense must move the ball at least ten yards to gain a first down. The poles you see the referees holding mark off ten yards, so the pole ahead of the team is the one they have to pass. When a team is on their fourth down, it means they have to either get past the first down marker or they will turn the ball over to the other team. If the offense doesn't think they can get past the marker on their fourth down, they kick the ball down the field so the other team starts farther from the goal line. Start by noticing that a penalty is when one team breaks the rules. Watch for the referee to throw a yellow flag. Check out a list of the most common penalties and what they mean so you’ll know when the referee calls them. If the offense commits a penalty, they have to move their starting line back. If the defense commits a penalty, the offense gets to move the starting line forward. If you want to get really into the game, there are dozens of penalties to learn about. To keep it simple, just remember what a penalty is and that one team gains or loses yards. | Grasp the difference between offense and defense. Pay attention to the scoring system. Master the concept of the four downs. Read up on some of the most common penalties. |
It is important to know how to turn off speakerphone during a call without hanging up on the caller on the other end. Tap the round, highlighted Speaker button on your iPhone screen. This button has a picture of a speaker and says "Speaker" beneath it. By turning this off you will reduce the amplification of the sound from your iPhone speakers and return to normal phone mode. If you find that your iPhone always answers on speakerphone, you may want to use the following steps to turn off the default speakerphone option. Accessibility options allow you to customize your phone to meet your special needs and preferences based on vision and hearing, or based on the environment where you commonly use you iPhone. Unlock your iPhone and tap on the Settings icon. Scroll down and tap on the General option. Scroll down and tap on the Accessibility option. Apple has provided options for your call always being answered on a headset, speakerphone or automatic. You might choose one of these options if you live somewhere that requires hands free devices while driving. Scroll down and tap on the Call Audio Routing option. Select Automatic from the menu options, you will see a “check mark” next to the select option”. | Turn off Speakerphone during a call. Access your iPhone’s Accessibility options. Turn off default speakerphone. |
Every state has its own laws regarding the dissolution of marriage. Once you have decided what method of divorce is best for your situation, you should educate yourself on the requirements for divorce in your state. You can locate state-specific divorce laws at: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/divorce-in-your-state-31013.html. Some questions that you should consider when preparing for divorce are: On what grounds can I file for divorce? Some states have “no fault” divorce, which means that you do not have to prove that either spouse did something wrong. Some spouses may seek a divorce based on fault, which can include cruelty, adultery, desertion or confinement to prison. How will my property be divided? Depending on the state in which you live, your property may be divided as community property/separate property or through equitable division. In community property states, all property accumulated during the marriage is considered marital property and is divided evenly. If you owned property before the marriage that property is considered separate property and it is not subject to division. If you live in an equitable division state, a judge will try to decide what is fair and may not divide the property evenly. How is child custody and child support handled. The guiding principle in all states regarding custody is a determination of what is in the best interest of the child. Most states have resources for parents to help them develop a custody agreement and parenting plan. Links to these resource can be found at: http://family.findlaw.com/child-custody/child-custody-and-visitation-information-by-state.html A large part of a divorce proceeding deals with the division or marital property. When preparing to file for divorce, you should gather the following financial documents: Federal and State income taxes for the previous five years. Paystubs and/or payroll statements. Documents concerning your retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans, annuities, IRAs or other pension or retirement information. All insurance policies, including life, auto, health, and home. Deeds for property or contracts for leases. Any documents showing debt, including mortgage statements, student loan debt, loans, or credit card statements. Documents showing all bank accounts, including check books and bank statements. Documents showing household expenses, such as rent, utilities, food and clothing Household budget information. If you own a business, you should also gather all business documents detailing profit and loss. Most states have downloadable forms on their state court websites to simplify the divorce process. You can locate divorce forms for your state in the following ways: Conduct an internet search with the name of your state and “divorce forms.” Search state court websites for divorce forms. You can visit individual state-specific court websites by locating your state on the following website http://www.ncsc.org/Information-and-Resources/Browse-by-State/State-Court-Websites.aspx, and clicking on the link for your state. Once you are on the state website, use the search window to search for “divorce forms.” Call the court clerk. If you are unable to locate the forms online, contact the court clerk and ask them where you can find the specific forms. You can find the contact information for state-specific courts using the link above. Even if you choose to handle the majority of the divorce yourself, it is highly recommended that you at least hire an attorney to review any agreements pertaining to the divorce. As discussed above, you can locate an experienced family law attorney by a personal recommendation or by using state bar association's attorney referral resources. | Research the divorce laws in your state. Gather financial documents. Locate divorce forms for your state. Retain an attorney for specific tasks. |
Doing so reverts your Nook to factory settings, so you will lose all data you had saved to it. This is expected if you plan to sell your Nook, but if you are not selling it, only do this if you are advised by a professional that you have no other option for fixing a problem. If you are keeping it, it is recommended that you back up your files before resetting to factory settings. The easiest way to do this is to download the Nook Reading App to your PC. The app will then sync with your Nook when you log into your account, thus storing your Nook Library on your PC. You can find the app in Apple's App Store, in Google Play, and in Windows Store. On the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, doing a factory reset will reset the entire tablet, not just your Nook account. This means that your Samsung account and any other accounts, settings, and content on your Galaxy Tab will be lost when you factory reset. You cannot perform a factory reset without being connected to a Wi-Fi network. It is best to connect to your private network. This involves a simple swipe downward with your finger from the very top of the screen. Once you have navigated into the Settings menu, you then need to click on the General option. From here, you will be able to go on to the next step of officially beginning the process to factory reset your Tab. Then, complete the process by tapping Reset Device. Your device will go through the process of restoring to factory settings, erasing all of your content and settings from it. | Determine whether a factory reset is necessary. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Pull down the Notifications panel from the top of the Tab's screen. Tap the Settings icon, which looks like a gear. Select Backup and Restore in the left panel that appears. Click Factory Data Reset in the right panel that appears next. |
If you have other wood items or surfaces, especially wooden bowls, you can clean these items with safe ingredients that are safe to digest. You make an effective and harmless wood cleaner with a lemon, olive oil, and water. Take one lemon and cut it in half, then strain the juice in a container. It's best to strain the pulp and seeds out for your solution. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and water each. You can stir your mixture together, but it's best to mix your ingredients in a container with a lid and shake it up to diffuse the lemon juice and olive oil into the water. You can also use distilled white vinegar if you don't have a lemon. If you’re mixing olive oil and vinegar, add one tablespoon of vinegar for every three tablespoons of olive oil. With a clean cotton cloth, dip it into your solution and ring the cloth out so it's moist, not wet. Simply wipe down your surface with your homemade solution. Test your solution on a small area first just to make sure it reacts well with your wood. This homemade product is not only safe for you, but it won't leave a film or streaks behind. | Use non-harmful homemade cleaners. Mix your ingredients. Wipe your surfaces. |
Take note of how you spend your money. Keep a list of every outlay. When you stay accountable this way, you'll tend to be a little more careful. Allocate an amount each payday for food, utilities, entertainment, and whatever other necessities you're committed to. This completely depends on the size of your paycheck and how much you tend to spend on groceries, clothing and the like. Sometimes you'll have to cut down on some things to make it work and to make sure you aren't stretching yourself too tightly. Create an envelope for each of the above categories. Once you've budgeted your paycheck, you'll fill those envelopes with the amount of cash allotted to each category. For example, if you've allotted $100 for food, you'll put $100 in your food envelope. This means that once you've spent the money in an envelope, that's all you can spend in that category until the next paycheck. So if you blow all your fun money at once, don't take a trip to the ATM to replenish. Take your envelopes seriously. Don't be stupid. If you're low on groceries, and you've run through all your food money, you might have to borrow from another envelope. Pay it back the next payday. You may need to adjust your budget if you keep running short. You aren't going to get the system 100% right the first time. That's okay. It'll take a few months to get accustomed to budgeting and to figure out how much you need for essentials like food and electricity before you can spend more on clothes and fun things. There will be times when you're going to need to use a debit or credit card. Using plastic, however, is so easy that you may not even feel like you're spending money. That's not good if you're trying to be disciplined with your finances. | Budget each paycheck. Label some envelopes. Don't resupply the envelopes until the next paycheck. Allow time to get it right. Try to avoid using plastic. |
If you have a puppy, it's fairly easy to determine its age by examining its teeth. Teeth start developing during a puppy's first year. The stage of teeth development is tied to a puppy's approximate age. At one month old, teeth will have just started pushing through the gums. At two months, a puppy will have a full set of deciduous (baby) teeth near the front of the mouth. At four months, adult canines and incisors will start to come in. By seven months, a puppy will have a full set of adult teeth and will have developed molars in the back of the mouth. When a puppy reaches a year old, you should notice ridges or bumps on both the lower and upper top front teeth. Keep in mind that teeth tend to erupt later in toy dog breeds. As a dog ages, their teeth change. Changes in teeth can help you assess a dog's approximate age. Ridges on the incisors change as a dog ages. By the time the dog is three years old, the ridges will have worn off the bottom incisors. By five years old, the ridges will have worn off the upper incisors as well. A small amount of ridges on the upper front four teeth indicate your dog is between three and four. By seven, a dog's teeth are completely smooth. Older dogs tend to be less energetic than younger dogs. Senior dogs often have small benign lumps on the body. They will also be less interested in playing than younger dogs. They are generally less muscular than younger dogs. Cloudy eyes are a sign of natural hardening of the lens as the dog ages, and this is called lenticular sclerosis. If your dog shows other signs of aging, such as smooth teeth and low energy, lenticular sclerosis can help you confirm your dog is older than seven. Lenticular sclerosis and cataracts are not the same thing. Cataracts are white and opaque and they are also common in senior dogs. However, some dogs develop cataracts young due to genetic reasons. Cataracts will affect your dog's vision, whereas lenticular sclerosis will not. Fur color often changes as a dog ages. However, fur color is not the best means of determining age. However, when taken into account with other factors like teeth, fur may help determine a dog's age. Most dogs have some graying fur past the age of five. Graying hair is typically found around the muzzle. Some dogs gray as early as two, depending on their environment and genetic makeup. Fur color can help confirm a dog is older when taken into consideration alongside other factors, like teeth and activity level. It should not be used as the sole means to determine a dog's age. Larger breeds tend to have shorter lifespans. They may show signs of aging younger than smaller dogs. Great Danes, for example, typically live around seven years while Chihuahuas often live well into their teens. A bigger dog may show signs of aging early. In general, you can assume a big dog showing significant signs of aging is around seven or eight while a small dog can be assumed to be ages 10 or up. | Look to teeth to determine a puppy's age. Note changes in teeth for an older dog. Look for signs of aging. Examine your dog's eyes. Use fur color to determine age. Take your dog's size and breed into account. |
If things progress with your guy, you’ll eventually want to introduce him to your friends and family, which can be challenging for someone who is shy. Large social gatherings can be intimidating for a shy guy, so when it comes time to introduce him to your friends and family, do so in small doses. This will help him feel more comfortable and less out of place. For instance, rather than inviting him to your family's huge New Year's Eve party right off the bat, invite him to dinner with your sister and her significant other first. Even small gatherings, although less intimidating, can still be stressful for someone who's shy. You can help your man open up by staying close during social situations and helping him bring up topics he likes to talk about. For example, bring up the fact that he's a great guitar player at dinner with your sister instead of waiting for him to volunteer the information. Supporting him also means being patient. It will probably take him a while to start to feel comfortable around your friends and family, but give him time and don't get upset with him if it doesn't happen as quickly as you’d like. He's probably nervous about what kind of impression he made on your family and friends. Provide him with positive reinforcement to let him know things went well. Doing so will help ease his anxiety about social situations and, hopefully, allow him to open up more quickly. For example, say, “My sister was really impressed that you are such an accomplished guitar player!” Or, “My friends thought you were very charming and witty the other night!” | Introduce him slowly. Support him during social situations. Reinforce his actions. |
Once the reward and reinforcement is established, you can begin training time. To start, begin calling your cat. Offer her the reward as soon as she responds. Stand a couple feet away from your cat. Do your call. It may also be helpful to show your cat the reward as you call her. For example, you can crinkle a bag of treats or dangle her toy in front of you. As soon as your cat comes to you, reward her. Give her a treat or toy, pet her, brush her, or engage in any reward you've established. Do not be surprised if your cat takes awhile to come at first. It may take awhile for your cat to learn she should approach you when she hears your call. Be patient. Keep doing your call until your cat figures out she needs to come. Once your cat comes to you from a small distance, start increasing the distance. Step back a few more feet when you call your cat. Try calling her from other rooms. You can also try calling her during times she's distracted. Remember, you want your cat to come when called in a variety of situations. Varying the distance and situation can help establish the behavior. Once your cat is beginning to understand the command, you can start training her. If you're using food as a reward, your cat may be more motivated by food if she's hungry. Try scheduling training sessions about 15 minutes before mealtimes. Don't wait too long to reward your cat. Otherwise, your cat may not make the connection between the treat and the act of coming towards you. As soon as your cat comes to you, offer the reward. Animals live in the immediate. If you want your cat to understand what the command means, she needs to be rewarded right away. Try to get in the habit of training your cat once a day. Cats tend to be more independent and have limited attention spans, so train in short sessions. Try brief 5 minute training sessions once or twice a day. Once your cat begins to reliably come to you in the kitchen or wherever you first began training, move to other parts of the house while calling to them. Eventually your cat will know to just follow the sound of your voice. As your cat begins to come consistently when called, alternate the treats with petting, a scratch behind the ears, or any other kind of positive attention. Too many treats or food as reward can cause weight problems in your cat. You also want your cat to come when called in any situation, and you may not always have a treat on hand. Once your cat reliably responds to your call, give it the same treat three out of every four times, then reduce it to half the time, then a third, and so on until you are only occasionally give it the treat you once trained it with. Continue using non-food rewards. Eventually, your cat will understand she needs to come when called even if treats are not present. | Call your cat and then offer a reward. Increase the distance. Try to train before mealtimes. Reward your cat immediately. Practice in short sessions. Train your cat in many different parts of the house. Slowly wean your cat off the treat. |
Most dentists will do an oral examination during your regular dental visit. This will ensure that any signs of oral cancer are picked up at their earliest stages. Getting regular dental examinations is a great way to nip any kind of oral disease in the bud. If you are under high risk for cancer (due to tobacco use, alcohol abuse, sun exposure or family history), then your dentist will give you periodic oral cancer screening tests during your regular oral examinations. During an oral examination, your dentist will check inside your mouth for color changes, red or white patches, and sores/ulcers. With gloved hands, your dentist will press all your mouth tissues, including your cheeks, lips, tongue, floor and roof of the mouth, and sides of your tongue for any lumps, swelling, or changes of texture. Your dentist will do a complete examination of all your tissues and check for any cancer indications and changes in your mouth, face, and neck region. If your dentist identifies some cancer risk signs and symptoms, then he/she will do some more additional tests to screen for oral cancer. If your dentist finds any abnormal changes during the oral examination, then a biopsy will be carried out to detect cancer cells. During a biopsy, a small piece of tissue from the affected area will be removed and checked for cancerous cells. Your dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the biopsy is going to be done. Tissue taken from the area will be sent to a laboratory to test for the presence of cancer cells. If your dentist identifies lumps in your neck, then he will do a fine needle aspiration to get a sample of whatever is creating the bulge. Your dentist will put a needle in the lump and draw out the cells and fluids contained within the lump. The fluid will be sent to a laboratory to check for the presence of cancerous cells. Tissue staining helps to identify the area where cancer cells are forming. Your dentist will ask you to rinse your mouth with a blue colored dye (Toluidine Blue) or he/she will apply the dye over the affected tissue. If the tissue is stained a blue color when the dye is applied, then it indicates the presence of cancer cells. Light based detection helps to diagnose cancer by identifying the exact position of cancerous tissue. First you will wash your mouth with a 1% acetic acid solution. This removes debris and dehydrate the cells, which makes it easy to visualize the cells or tissues of your mouth. A blue-white light is used to examine the inside your mouth. This light makes the healthy tissue appear blue or dark in color. The affected tissue looks white in color. If you have already had a biopsy done, sometimes your doctor will deem it best for you to avoid repeat biopsies, because they are somewhat invasive. A small amount of blue dye will be painted over abnormal tissue area. Then the area is closely checked for cancer cells with a microscope. | Get regular dental examinations to catch cancer early. Have an oral examination done to identify and diagnose any abnormalities. Have a biopsy done to get your tissue analyzed. Undergo fine needle aspiration to diagnose lumps. Stain the tissue to identify cancer cells. Have light based detection done to identify where the affected tissue is located. Have microcytoscopy done to avoid repeated biopsy. |
. Fold a piece of construction paper in half to form the basic card shape. Write a poem or a message for your dad inside in your neatest handwriting. Decorate the outside of the card with other pieces of paper, glitter glue, or a picture of your dad. Practice the message you plan on writing on a separate piece of paper first. That way, you can make sure the spelling is correct and you’ll know exactly what to write. Find printable templates for birthday cards online. Record yourself talking about the reasons you appreciate him and wishing him a happy birthday. Do a dance, sing a song, or just do something that will make your dad smile. Include others in your video talking about what they love about your dad to make a commemoration for him. Post the video as private on YouTube so you can view the video anywhere and at any time without posting it to the public. Be attentive for the months leading up to his birthday. Listen for the phrases “I wish I had…” or “I really could use...” so you have an idea of what he could use. He’ll be happy that you paid attention to what he was asking for. Make sure to stay aware of his purchases up until his birthday. If he needed something specific, he may have gotten it for himself. If your dad likes to golf, buy him golf balls or a new club. If you and your father enjoy doing a certain hobby together, buy him something that you both can use. If your dad is a handyman, purchase him a tool he doesn't have. A new tie is a classic gift that a dad will appreciate. Does your dad have a favorite sport? Does he like a specific band? Purchase 2 tickets so you can go with him to spend time together. If the event isn't on the day of his birthday, give him the tickets as a present and tell him what you’ll be going to. Even if you don't enjoy an event that your dad would like to go to, he’ll appreciate you spending time with him. | Make him a card Film a birthday video for your dad. Listen to your dad for gift ideas. Buy him a gift based on his hobbies. Take your dad to a sporting event or concert. |
Many colleges have restrictions regarding the types of cooking instruments you are allowed to keep in your dorm room. Review these restrictions before making any big purchases. Items you should check on before buying include: Coffee maker Blender Microwave Small refrigerator Resealable plastic bins and plastic bags are important since they allow you to store leftovers and make your food supply last longer. Make sure that your plastic bins are microwave-safe. Forks, knives, and spoons are the absolute essentials you need to stock up on, so buy these supplies before you head off to college. You should also consider buying a can opener, funnel, and any cooking utensils (like whisks and mixing spoons) you might need if you plan to prepare your own food. Cooking supplies also include baking pans, saucepans, and frying pans. You will also need plates, bowls, cups, and mugs when you head off to college. Make sure that your dishes are microwave-safe. | Know what you need and what you can bring. Shop for a range of food storage containers. Get your essential utensils. Mind your dishes. |
Before doing a complete reinstall, determine if your problem can be fixed by performing a Startup Repair. This will replace your operating system files that may have become corrupt. The most common use for a startup repair is fixing the Windows load sequence. If your computer no longer loads Windows, then a startup repair may fix your boot process and allow Windows to load again. Make sure your computer is set to boot from CD. To do this, enter the BIOS immediately after your computer starts. You will see the key to press underneath the manufacturer's logo. The most common keys are F2, F10, F12, and Del. In the BIOS menu, navigate to the Boot submenu. Select CD/DVD or Optical Drive as the 1st boot device. Save your changes and exit the menu. Your computer will automatically restart. Press a key when the message “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…” appears on the screen. This will take you into the Windows setup. Files will be loaded for a few moments, and then you will be presented with a screen asking for your Language and Time preferences. These should already be set correctly. Click Next to proceed. This option will be on the bottom left of the screen underneath a large “Install now” button. Clicking “Repair your computer” will take you to the System Recovery Options. The program will take a moment to search for your Windows installation. Select your installation from the list and click Next. For most users, there will only be one installation listed. The Startup Repair tool will begin searching through your Windows files, looking for errors. Depending on the errors it finds, it may suggest solutions or repair them automatically. Remove any flash drives or external hard drives, or Startup Repair may not function properly. Your computer may reboot several times. Do not boot from the CD while this is happening, or you will have to start the process over again. Once the repairs are complete, click the Finish button to start Windows normally. If Startup Repair did not detect any errors, then you will not be presented with this screen. | Determine what the problem is. Insert the Windows 7 CD. Enter Windows Setup. Click Repair your computer. Select Startup Repair. Click the finish button. |
Different butterflies have different needs. Some butterflies do not eat at all as adults. These butterflies only eat as caterpillars. However, most do eat some type of food, usually nectar that you can substitute a sugary solution for. Try using a butterfly book or an online database of butterflies to find your butterfly, which will have more information about what the butterfly eats. In addition, if you find the specific butterfly you have in captivity, you can learn what kind of flowers they usually visit. That way, you can provide them with those flowers instead of a sugar solution. Monarchs, for instance, often visit milkweed flowers, among others. Since your butterfly had a damaged wing, it hasn't been able to get to food very well. Therefore, it may be pretty weak once you finish. Providing a food source gives the butterfly the energy it needs to move onward. One solution is to find flowers that your butterfly normally eats. Use your research to find wildflowers in your area for your butterfly. Set them near your butterfly, then set the butterfly on the flower so it can drink the nectar. " You can create a nectar substitute for your butterfly with things you have in your pantry. This solution will be enough to get the butterfly going again, letting it find it's own food source. In a small cup, add about half a cup of room temperature water. Add a tablespoon of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. If it doesn't dissolve, you can heat up the water to help it dissolve. Just make sure it cools before you give it to your butterfly. Add paper towel wicks. Roll up a 5-inch-by-7-inch piece of paper towel. Put one end in the water, and drape the other end over the edge of a the cup. This wick will bring the solution up to the edge of the cup, making it easier for your butter fly to drink. Set your butterfly on the edge of the cup at the wick so it can drink. Some butterflies, especially male butterflies, can eat fresh fruit such as peaches, plums, cherries, or oranges. Break the fruit open so that the butterfly can get to the flesh. Hold out your hand so the butterfly crawls onto your finger. If it won't crawl up, grasp it with the wings closed just above the body. You can let the butterfly loose as soon as it has regained its strength with some sugar water or nectar. You don't need to wait for it to "heal." Let the butterfly sit on your finger for a minute. Take it outside. Let it sit on your finger until it is ready to fly away. The butterfly will gather warmth from your body before moving on, which is important if you chilled it. It needs to be at least 55 °F (13 °C) outside for the butterfly to survive. | Research your particular butterfly. Provide a food source. Create "nectar. Release the butterfly. |
Take a bit of time to analyze things, breaking them down into their basic parts. Learn to see through the clutter, and to reduce and draw the essential. Once you've trained yourself to do this, you will be able to draw anything. Drawing upside down helps you unlearn drawing what you think you see. Instead, you draw what you actually see. The easiest way to draw upside down is if you are drawing from a photo: simply invert the photo and go from there. Alternatively, if you're working from a reference sketch, you can invert the reference sketch. This helps you because it doesn't give you time to bother about detail. Sketch as much as possible. Practice making quick sketches when you're out and about in the world (at the zoo, on the bus, in the park, etc.). This can help you get at the most basic elements of your object and makes useful reference material that you may develop later. " Get into the habit of visually analyzing your surroundings, even when you don't have pencil and paper available. Imagine breaking things down into their most essential shapes. You might end up seeing the world in a whole new way. | Ignore details when you start a sketch. Draw upside down. Do 30-second sketches. Look around and ask, "How would I draw that? |
Gardenias perform best in day temperatures between 65-70 degrees F (18-21 degrees C) and night temperatures between 60-65 degrees F (15-18 degrees C). Since most climates will only see these temperatures in the spring, that's the best time to plant them to ensure flower buds form. If your climate sees colder temperatures in the spring, you may want to wait until late spring to plant. And if your climate is hotter, plant in late winter or early spring. Your gardenia should receive 6-8 hours of full sun a day. If you live somewhere with very hot temperatures, pick a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade so that it doesn't get scorched. Potted gardenias should be placed somewhere with bright light but no direct sunlight. If indoors, try a table beside a bright window. For outside, place it on a bright but shaded deck or balcony. Gardenias have shallow roots, so you don't need to dig it very deep, but make it 2-3 times as wide as the root ball. If you’re planting multiple gardenias, space them at least 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) apart. | Plant your gardenia in the spring. Select a spot with full sun or light shade. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball. |
Wearing all black may make your look more suitable for a funeral than a wedding! A fun pair of heels or flats can help liven up a black dress. Choose shoes that are colorful, sparkly, printed, or otherwise make a statement. For example, pair a tea-length black dress with yellow strappy sandals, a beaded necklace, and a yellow clutch. If you do choose a black pair of shoes, be sure to add some color to your outfit with other accessories, like a hat, shawl, or belt. A bold scarf or necklace draws the eye to the top half of your body and can break up a monochromatic look. Pick a necklace or scarf that has a lot of color or a fun pattern. For instance, pair a black A-line dress with a red, white, and black printed scarf and red pumps. Add some simple earrings and a single bracelet. An easy way to add color to your outfit is with another layer. Choose a printed jacket, shawl, pashmina, or shrug and match it to your belt, handbag, or shoes. For example, a floral-printed jacket would look great over a black slip dress. Finish off your look with brightly-colored kitten heels and some dangly earrings. Jewelry always helps to jazz up your look! Layer on sparkly bangle bracelets or show off your diamond earrings with your black dress. Adding some bling will bring your look from everyday to wedding-ready! For instance, pair a black maxi dress with a diamond tennis bracelet, diamond studs, and a simple diamond necklace. If you're worried that your look is too monochromatic, break it up with a colorful belt. Not only will the color stand out against the black, a belt has the added bonus of highlighting your waistline. For example, add a brightly-colored belt to the waist of an A-line dress. Match the belt with your shoes or handbag. | Pick a pair of colorful shoes to spice up your ensemble. Add some drama with a statement scarf or necklace. Layer on a printed pashmina or shawl to liven up your look. Incorporate some bling with earrings and bracelets. Add a pop of color with a belt. |
Once you’ve learned some basic notes and chords, putting them together may seem simple but requires a little timing. For your music to sound cohesive and melodic, you must have a good rhythm. Keeping a rhythm to your strumming pattern will be difficult at first while you learn how to adjust your left hand quickly between notes and chords. As you get better, try to avoid taking breaks between finger adjustments to improve your timing. Try counting in fours while you are playing to help keep a beat while you strum. If you have a difficult time strumming in time, try using a metronome. This is a small electronic gadget that sounds off little clicks at a steady rate, allowing you to pace your strumming to match. You can adjust the speed that it plays to meet your comfort level. Don't try to play super fast at first, as you will be likely to make more mistakes. Start with a slow, steady rhythm and then work your way towards a more fast-paced beat. Once you have mastered all the basic major and minor chords, you can play nearly any beginner's song. Using your now rhythmic strumming and fingering you will be able to play recognizable songs in no time. Many ukulele music books provide popular tunes that are easy for beginners to learn. Pick one up at a local music supply store and start playing! If you want to learn some of your favorite songs, search online for the song's uke tabs. Tabs are like the music for the ukulele, telling you the different chords and fingering positions that are required. The most important thing you can do to improve your overall playing ability is to practice regularly. You don't have to have an inborn talent for music to become a fantastic uke player, but rather just need perseverance and diligence. Putting at least 20-30 minutes of practice a day will help you to become the master instrumentalist you always wanted to be! | Practice your timing. Learn whole songs. Practice daily. |
Make sure there's enough room inside the cage to allow your rabbit to move around with ease. As a general rule, it should be able to stand upright on its hind legs without its ears touching the ceiling. A cage with at least 32 square feet of interior space (or about 3 square meters) will usually be big enough to accommodate most average-sized rabbits. Larger species like English lops and Flemish Giants may require a cage as large as 44 square feet (4 square meters). You'll need to go up to the next biggest size if you plan on keeping more than two rabbits. Rabbits naturally gravitate toward dark, enclosed spaces. For a few extra dollars, you can buy a partitioned cage with separate rooms or levels that will allow your pet to enjoy a little privacy. That way, they'll be able to get some peace and quiet whenever they please. A partitioned cage will run you quite a bit more than a standard one-room model, but can be well worth it for the added internal space it offers. Regardless of which type of cage you choose, make sure each rabbit has their own shelter or space to hide. A private place to burrow provides a healthy outlet for your pet to cope with stress. It's possible for rabbits to get snagged or develop painful sores when standing in cages with exposed wire bottoms. Cages with solid bottoms have the added advantage of being easier to line and clean. If you already have a wire-bottomed cage you want to use, slide a flat piece of cardboard or scrap wood over the bottom to give your bunny a more comfortable surface to stand on. The door of your rabbit cage should open wide enough for all the necessary accessories to fit through without difficulty. This includes your rabbit's food dish, water bottle, bed, litter box, and any toys they'll be playing with. And, of course, it shouldn't be too tight a squeeze for your rabbit itself! Some cages have multiple entrance points, like an extra side door or an oversized hatch in the top, which can make inserting and removing various items easier. Rabbits are energetic creatures, and don't like to sit still for too long. For this reason, most of your bunny's cage space should be devoted to play and exploration. Ideally, it should be able to take 3-4 full hops from one end of the cage to the other. Being able to move around freely will keep it happy and healthy. In a standard 32 square foot cage, only about 8 square feet is for feeding and sleeping. Add a few simple exercise accessories like balls and boxes to create a miniature obstacle course for your rabbit to run. | Purchase a cage spacious enough to comfortably house your rabbit. Invest in a subdivided or multi-level cage. Select a cage with a sturdy plastic bottom. Choose a cage with a large door. Make sure there's ample room for exercise. |
When you are air-drying your wood, the lumber is left outside, exposed to the elements, to cure. Search for a location that meets the following requirements: To maximize airflow, select an outdoor location that is not surrounded by buildings or foliage that block the wind. Choose a location that has a slight slope to prevent water from gathering below the lumber. Find a spot that is not covered in foliage—foliage will expose the bottom layer of lumber to moisture. Lumber stacked on asphalt or concrete cures faster. In order to cure properly, lumber must be stacked in a very specific manner. Begin by creating a secure base for your lumber: Lay out two rows of three evenly spaced concrete blocks. The rows should be the same length as the lumber. The columns should be approximately 1 ½ to 3 feet apart. Lay a bolster, a 4x4 piece of wood, across each set of two concrete blocks. To allow air to flow freely through the pile of lumber, stickers, ½ inch to 1 inch (2.5 cm) strips of wood, are inserted between each layer of lumber. Place 5 to 6 pieces of evenly spaced wood on top of the bolsters. Each piece of lumber in a pile should be approximately the same length. Place one sticker across each set of ends. Place additional stickers every 18 to 24 inches (45.7 to 61.0 cm) down the length of the lumber. Repeat the process, stacking the successive layers of lumber and stickers in exactly the same locations as the previous layer, until all of the lumber is in the pile. A weighted roof covers the lumber to protect it from rain and snow. To make the weighted roof, do the following: Retrieve several 4x6 inch timbers that are 6 to 8 inches (15.2 to 20.3 cm) longer than the width of your pile. Place one timber across each end of the pile. Place the remaining timbers evenly down the length of the pile. Retrieve a sheet of metal that is 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) longer than the pile on each side. Place the metal sheet on top of the timbers. Place cement blocks on top of the metal sheet to keep the roof in place. Place the cement blocks in direct alignment with the stickers. | Identify an ideal curing location. Prepare the foundation of the stack. Stack the wood and stickers. Create a weighted roof. |
. Meditation is one of the best ways to master your emotions. Through meditation and practicing mindfulness, you learn to acknowledge your emotions, accept them and let them go. Though some people manage to release emotional attachments on command, this is generally only attained after practicing meditation for a long time and maintaining a daily practice. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed and assume a comfortable position that allows you to breathe deeply. You can practice a simple meditation by focusing on your breath. Inhale through your nose and breathe into your belly; exhale from your belly through your nose. While breathing, focus on your breath as it moves through your body. Scan your body with your awareness from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Just be aware of your sensations. Is it hot or cold? Can you feel the seat/floor below you? Just notice. Imagine something that you associate with a peaceful feeling, and concentrate on that image in your mind. Every time your mind wanders, acknowledge, accept the thoughts and let them go. Bring the focus back to your visualization. If any thoughts or emotions come up, simply acknowledge them. Do not try to change or fix them: just accept them. Then let them go and continue to breathe deeply. A good meditation session can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes or longer if desired. Once you have reached your "place," you'll notice the shift in your mood, thoughts and behaviors. Once you're good at it, you can use it on the fly in situations that challenge your emotional stability, and you'll be able to immediately regain your composure. Many issues in life simply don't have a pure, single answer, and you can't think in such black and white terms. When you're wrong, make amends or apologize to avoid sinking into all-consuming feelings of guilt or regret. Your life should have no room for negative emotions. They don't do you any good! No matter how angry, frustrated or worried you are, do not act upon such emotions until you have taken the time to carefully review the situation. Place yourself in a position to think clearly and see the consequences of your actions. If there's even the slightest possibility you might act differently if you sleep on it, do so. Think before you speak. Often emotions cause us to blurt out a response that doesn't reflect well on us. Take your time and use wisdom. If you're dying to say something before thinking it through, remember the adage that it is better not to be heard and to have people think you're not so bright, than to open your mouth and confirm it. If a colleague criticizes your work, refrain from writing her an angry email or saying something curt to her while you're angry. Rather, take some time to figure out whether her criticism is valid, whether you can improve your work thanks to her input or whether you need to ask her to change the tone in which she delivers criticism to be more professional. If you recognize a situation that might rile you up, take control of the reigns as quickly as you can. Leave the situation, somehow tune out, or steer it in a different direction. Only you know what would work for you. But to do this, you need to know you, your triggers, and your go-to reactions. So study up on the only thing you have access to 24/7. You. This will only be easy if you strive to help yourself out! So instead of facing a situation and wondering why the heck you can't seem to get a grip on it, do the work. Breathe. Distract yourself. Heck, reread this article. Ask others how they disengage. Habits take practice, not miracles. Practice emotionless habits and sooner or later, you'll be emotionless. Though you may not notice it until someone points it out! | Practice meditation Use visualization during meditation. Admit when you're wrong. Avoid self-sabotaging behavior. Know yourself. |
Ammonia levels will increase and oxygen levels will decrease in the bag, so bring your guppies straight home from the store. Remove a quarter of the water from the bag, then replace it with water from your tank. Gradually equalizing will help your fish adapt to their new home. The easiest and most commonly used acclimating method is to float the bag from the store in your tank. Every ten minutes, carefully remove one cup (240 milliliters) of water from the bag and replace it with water from your tank. After an hour, start releasing your guppies into their new home. Avoid letting water from the bag into the tank. You could risk introducing unwanted contaminants from the pet store. Lift the bag out of the tank, open it, and use a scoop or cup to remove water without spilling. Then tie or seal it securely. While less commonly used by beginners, floating the bag in a bucket or quarantine tank filled with your tank water is a more cautious method. This will remove any risk of spilling water from the bag into the main tank. If you use a bucket or quarantine tank, use the same procedure as floating the bag in your aquarium tank. Replace a cup of water every ten minutes for an hour. Part of getting your guppies acclimated to a new tank is making sure their environment stays clean. Guppy tanks will need regular cleaning, water changes, and vacuuming. You should change out 10-15% of your tank's water on a weekly basis, making sure to use fresh, dechlorinated water to top off your tank each cleaning. Use a siphon to remove about 15% of your tank's water, draining it into a bucket. Then, use a chlorine remover to treat fresh water. The fresh water should be the same temperature as the water in your tank. Pour in the fresh water, leaving some room between the top of the water and the top of the tank. Scrub your tank for algae every time you change out the water. Be sure to check your filters regularly to ensure they are working properly. | Replace a quarter of the bag water with your tank water. Float the bag in your tank. Use a bucket or quarantine tank as an extra precaution. Maintain your tank. |
It may seem easier to avoid the challenges in life than to face them head-on. But avoiding your problems will only lead to more problems down the road, which may result in your feeling a lack of control. The best way to deal with challenge and struggle in your life is to acknowledge it and face it. Don't avoid dealing with your problems. Address them as they arise, and recognize that a given problem needs your attention. Think about the times you've faced your problems in the past. You no doubt walked away with a greater sense of purpose and a stronger sense of confidence. Remember this as you approach new and bigger problems, and take comfort in this fact. One of the best ways to feel content with the conditions of your life (no matter how challenging) is to practice accepting your situation as it is. Though you may wish things were easier (like having more money, a more secure job, or even better health), dwelling on what you don't have will not make living in the present any easier. Remember that without hard times, you would not have as much appreciation for the good times. Accepting your life the way it is right now is the only way you can truly appreciate everything you have. Be grateful for the people in your life, no matter how difficult your life's circumstances may be at the moment. Recognize that everyone has similar struggles in some form or another. No life is without difficulty, but it is through perseverance and mindfulness that life becomes joyous and meaningful. It's not always easy to see the silver lining in unfortunate or challenging situations. But the reality of the situation is that struggle often leads to new insights about yourself, a new perspective on life, and even a renewed sense of purpose. It will not be easy to see your problems as an opportunity for growth, but with mindfulness and a lot of practice, you'll quickly see that you do actually grow and develop from living through your challenges. Recognize and always remember that life is full of meaning. Just because you are going through a hard time (like being unemployed or losing a loved one), or even suffering physical/medical ailments (like chronic illness or the loss of a limb), it does not mean that your life is without meaning. Try to use the problems in your life to motivate you. Perhaps living with a medical condition might give you the opportunity to join others in raising awareness of that condition, or even working towards finding a cure. Know that even if a given problem doesn't work out favorably, you'll still have grown as a person and developed more confidence as a result of facing your problems and trying to learn from them. | Confront your struggles. Accept what you have, not what you want. Try to see problems as opportunities. |
When we finally get to hear the character speak at length, it should come as no surprise to hear the voice the character uses and the way that they speak. If you're exploring their voice as you write, don't explore it in a long and important monologue, explore it elsewhere in the script. Alternatively, as a freewrite, consider allowing your character to spout off about any number of subjects to develop their voice. Bret Easton Ellis's novel American Psycho features many short exposition chapters in which the main character, Patrick, monologues about various aspects of consumer culture: stereo equipment, pop music, and clothes. Supposedly, Ellis wrote these as character sketches and ended up using them in the novel proper. Consider filling out a questionnaire for your character, or a character profile. Giving thought to the character in terms of things that won't necessarily be in the script (like your character's room decorating choices, their music playlists, their morning routines, etc.). A monologue that starts in one place and ends up somewhere entirely different will make the tension more dramatic, the characters more compelling, and your script much better. A good monologue should be alternatively funny, harrowing, and touching, pointing on no one emotion or no one state by itself. In the film Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon's character has a great monologue in which he takes a snarky Harvard student down a notch in a bar. While there's humor and triumph in the monologue, there's also a deep sadness and anger that's palpable in his words. Monologues can be a great opportunity to pause the main plot of the story and allow a main character to reveal something in their past, to tell an anecdote or a bit of "background" about themselves. When done well and at the appropriate moment, an illuminating or surprising story provides color and texture to the main story, giving us another way of seeing the plot at hand. Quint's story about surviving the USS Indianapolis disaster provides us deep layers into his character. He doesn't wear a life vest because it reminds him of the trauma. The story doesn't necessarily move the plot forward, but it adds tremendous depth and pathos to Quint, who was basically a macho archetype up until that point in the story. Don't mistake drama and tension for "screaming." No one wants to see a play or a film in which everyone screams at each other all the time, so learning to work up to the emotional pitch of dramatic moments is the real trick to creating tension and avoiding the shrillness of inexperienced writers writing fights. Real fights are a roller coaster. People get tired and can't yell their innermost turmoil for much more than a sentence. Use restraint and the tension will be even more palpable if we suspect someone might boil over, but they don't. It can be tempting for writers who're just starting out to over-write. To create drama, it's often tempting to add too many characters, too many scenes, and too many words. Practice stepping back and allowing only the most essential components of speech to come into play, especially in a monologue. What's going unsaid? Look at some of the monologue sermons from the play/film Doubt. When the priest sermonizes about "gossip," there's a lot of particular details that are left out because he's in front of a whole congregation of people. The message delivered to the nun he's in conflict with, however, is pointed and palpable. | Find the character's voice. Use a variety of tones. Use stories to build character. Use exclamation points sparingly. Let silence speak also. |
Since you’re starting out, you probably don't need the most expensive drum set. After some practice you may find you don't enjoy the instrument as much as you thought you would. So try to find one that's a good enough quality to last a couple years if you decide to stick with it, but not expensive enough to break the bank. One that's very good for an affordable price is the Mendini MJDS-5 which sells for just a little over $150. If you know for sure that drumming is something you’ll be putting years of your life into then it might be time to invest some serious cash into a quality kit. The Gretsch Catalina Series is a very sturdy kit made out of maple wood and hovers around $700. Test a few kits to see what you like and what you don't. Buying online might be cheaper, but you won't get to test what each one sounds like when you play it yourself. And since brands sound different from each other, it’d be wise to at least go and see those differences for yourself. For example, drums made of different kinds of wood sound different, so figure out which you like best. Some people are fine with learning on their own. But if you know you need instruction to get started with something, it would be wise to reach out into the community to find a drum instructor. While online resources can help you find teachers, first talk to friends and family members; if they know someone who can play, maybe you can get a reduced price on lessons. | Buy a starting drum set if you’re a beginner. Purchase a high-end set if you’re planning on being a professional drummer. Visit your local music shop. Hire a teacher if you would like guided instruction. |
If you’re at school or a social event, try to stand near other people. If everyone else is in a group and you’re standing alone, you risk sticking out. To be invisible, hang out at the edge of a group of people. For example, when you’re walking to class try walking a few steps between a few other people. They probably won't even notice you, but you’ll blend into the group. Eye contact might cause someone to start a conversation with you. If you’re looking to avoid interaction, try not to catch anyone's eye. You can still look around, but try to train your gaze just above or just below most people's eye level. You can also glance down at your phone to appear busy. Try not to just stare at the ground or a wall. That might draw unwanted attention. When you’re trying to blend in, don't wear flashy or trendy clothes. Instead, choose an outfit in muted tones, like black, grey, navy, or tan. A pair of jeans with a white shirt is also usually a safe bet. While you might want to hide behind a big hat or sunglasses, wearing either of those indoors might actually cause people to notice you. Raising your hand all the time is a sure way to get noticed. To remain in the background, avoid jumping to answer questions frequently. On the other hand, make sure to speak occasionally. Being too quiet is another way to get noticed! Of course, you should always answer if the teacher calls on you directly. It's okay if you’re shy or deal with social anxiety. A lot of people deal with that and you’re not alone. However, that doesn't mean that you should completely isolate yourself. That can lead to feelings of loneliness. Plus, being labeled a “loner” can make you stand out even more. Look for friends that share common interests and spend time with them. For example, maybe you hear some classmates talking about playing video games after school. If that's what you’re into, ask if you can join them sometime! Make a point to connect with people on a regular basis, even if you prefer to spend most of your time alone. It's okay to not go to every party or event. But make it a point to try to do something social each week, even if it's just eating lunch with some other people. | Stick to a crowd when possible. Avoid making eye contact. Wear a classic outfit in neutral colors. Stay quiet in class to go unnoticed at school. Spend time with close friends. |
A clicker, which is available at your local pet store, is a small, handheld plastic device with a button or small metal tongue that you press down on to make a clicking noise. The key to using a clicker is to use it at the exact moment that your dog performs the expected behavior. The sound of a click should always be followed by some type of reward (eg, food, toys, verbal praise). Keep in mind that the clicker is the signal that a reward is coming, rather than being the reward itself. With the clicker, your dog will learn two main things–the exact moment that he is doing the right thing, and that a treat always comes after the click. The clicker can be a much more precise method than verbal cues ("good" or "thanks") to communicate with your dog during a training session. This can help speed up the pace of training. You could think of the clicker like the winning buzzer on a game show–the noise signals the exact moment that the correct behavior or action is being performed. Some dogs may be sensitive to the sound of the clicker. If your dog runs away when he hears the clicker, the sound is probably a little too harsh for him. To soften the sound, you could wrap a towel around the clicker. You could also use a different clicking device, such as a ballpoint pen, that would have a quieter clicking sound. If he continues to run away from the clicking noise, you will probably need to rely more on verbal cues to train him. | Learn how to use a clicker. Observe your dog’s response to the clicker. |
Standing or sitting with your feet flat on the ground can exacerbate edema because growing pressure on your veins hinders the return of blood to your heart. Avoid standing or sitting with your feet flat on the floor for long periods, which may help reduce edema, especially in your feet and ankles. It is impossible to not be on your feet at times. If you are standing, try and take sitting breaks and rotate your feet and ankles while you do to help circulate the fluid. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes during pregnancy. Shoes that are too tight, or even high heels, may make your edema worse and can also increase your discomfort. At times when you are resting, put your feet up. Not only can this help you relax, but it may make it easier for your body to recirculate blood and the fluids and dissipate any edema you are experiencing. You may want to elevate your feet above your heart for best results, but do what makes you most comfortable. Consider elevating your legs slightly with pillows while you sleep. Compression stockings or socks help improve blood and fluid flow in your legs. Wear a pair of compression garments to help reduce your edema. Depending on the severity of your edema, you can get different pressures of stockings — from light to strong. You don't need a prescription from your doctor to purchase compression stockings, but you may want to consult with her to see if it is a good option for you. You may be able to get your insurance to pay for compression stockings. You can get compression garments at many pharmacies and most medical supply stores. Clothes that are tight around your wrists, arms, or ankles can become extremely uncomfortable if you have swelling from edema. Wear loose and natural fiber clothing to help minimize discomfort and the risk of constricting your ability to move. You may want to wear clothing designed specifically for pregnancy, which is meant to grow with you and is often less constricting than non-maternity clothes. Wearing cool, loose, and smooth textured clothing such as cotton or merino wool can also prevent overheating and excess sweating, which can exacerbate edema. There is some research suggesting that massage can help reduce edema during pregnancy. Give yourself a massage in the affected areas or consider seeing a professional masseuse to help relieve edema. Stroke the areas affected by edema in motions toward your heart, which can encourage the excess fluids to back to your heart. Use firm pressure that does not cause you any pain. Ask your doctor to suggest a masseuse that specializes in pregnancy massage. Hot weather and sun exposure can exacerbate edema. Seeking out shade, staying inside in air-conditioning, or avoiding the sun may help reduce your edema. If you notice that you’re beginning to swell in the heat, get to a cooler location to minimize your risk of getting edema that is very uncomfortable. If you are outside and don't have a chance to get inside, you can go for a swim or rest in a pool or other body of water. This can cool you down and take pressure off of your joints, which may reduce any edema you have or prevent swelling. Swimming is an excellent option because it helps circulate blood and the fluids in your body. If you can't swim, you can float in the water, or even consider just walking in the water. Cold reduces blood flow to areas, which reduces swelling and may also provide some comfort. Apply cold packs or compresses to any areas on which you’re experiencing edema to help reduce it. You can place a cold compress on swollen areas intermittently for 10 to 15 minutes, once every two hours or as needed. Make sure you always wrap ice packs in a towel or t-shirt to prevent skin damage and frostbite. Sleep in a bedroom that is comfortable, cool, and well ventilated. In addition, sleep on your left side if you can. By controlling factors such as the temperature and position, and even having comfortable bedding, you may help reduce any pregnancy-related edema you are experiencing. Sleep on your left side if possible. This position puts less pressure on your inferior vena cava, which is the large vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart, and can help control edema. Set temperature in bedroom to between 60 to 75°F (15.6 to 23.9°C) for optimal sleeping conditions. Use a fan to keep air circulating or open a window. Make up your bed with natural fabric bedding such as cotton. This can help control your temperature, which in turn may reduce edema. | Stay off your feet as much as possible. Elevate your feet when resting. Put on compression tights or socks. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Massage your affected areas. Avoid the outdoors when it is hot. Swim or rest in a pool. Apply cold compresses to swollen areas. Sleep in a comfortable and cool environment. |
Your stance is highly important in maintaining your balance. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. This will allow you to move your arms freely without throwing yourself off balance. Make sure you don't inadvertently move in towards the middle when the jumper joins. Your feet should stay still. Having a solid grip will allow you to move the ropes at speed without them slipping. Hold the rope with your thumb and forefinger and curl the rest of your fingers under the thumb. Your grip should be firm, not clenched. If you hold too tightly, this can hinder your movement. Decide which rope will start and begin to rotate. To ensure you and your partner begin rotating at the same time, one of you can say, “Ready, set, go.” The first rope can start on “set” and the second on “go.” Keep your elbows near your sides with your forearms extended. From the elbow, move your left arm clockwise towards the center of your body in a circle, and move your right arm counterclockwise towards the center in the circle. The circles should not overlap, but should just barely touch in the middle. Your hands should be opposite one another so that when your right arm is up high, your left arm is down low. The circles should span from about your chin to your waist. It is important for the circles to be the same size. Oftentimes, beginners struggle with one arm and are more comfortable with the other. Work on consistently making the same circle with both arms, even though these circles move in different directions. If you are struggling to learn the movement, practice without a rope. Use pencils or sticks or anything that is similar to a jump rope's handles. Practice the movement against a wall, tracing the circles on the wall. This will help you to get comfortable with the rotation without having to worry about the rope or your partner's timing. This will be best accomplished by listening to the ropes. You are looking for a consistent sound. Try counting 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, and stay on beat. When you and your partner hear the same rhythm, you will be able to stay in sync. Make sure the ropes go high enough to encircle the person who will be jumping. The ropes should be taut and graze the ground each rotation. Try turning the ropes at different speeds once you get comfortable with your initial rhythm. The turner will often say, “Ready, set, go.” Then the jumper enters on “go.” If the jumper is new to Double Dutch, you may want to slow down a bit for them to enter. You can practice it a few times as well so that they get comfortable with the entrance. Once the jumper(s) join in, it is the responsibility of the turners to adjust to their speed. This is why the role of turner is so important; the outcome rests largely on the turner's ability to adapt to the jumper and stay on beat. Just be sure to keep a consistent rhythm as you change pace. Continue to listen to the ropes and to the jumper so that everyone is in sync. Turners often rhythmically chant rhymes. You can recite one such as, “Ice cream soda pop cherries on top, how many boyfriends have you got? Is it 1, 2, 3…" You can also make up your own! These chants add to the fun and help you stay on rhythm. | Stand properly. Grip the ropes. Rotate the ropes. Find your rhythm. Have the jumper join. Adjust to the jumper. Incorporate Double Dutch rhymes. |
Besides work and the kids, you also have to make sure your house is in order. But don't do it alone! If your kids are age four or over, they can do chores around the house. A four year old can clean up the toys in their room and a sixteen year old can mow the lawn, do the dishes, and take out the trash. Set up a plan with your partner, too. Perhaps they take laundry duty while you cook dinner. In finding the perfect work-kid balance, don't forget about your partner! Have a date night at least once a month and make time for just the two of you daily. Remember that they are your biggest support system in this, so rely on them and treat them kindly. Get a babysitter once a month and go out dancing or to dinner and a movie. In all the madness, don't forget about your most important relationship - the one you have with yourself. Take some time out just for you each day, whether that's a thirty minute run, a hot bath, or an episode of your favorite show. Try to shoot for at least eight hours of sleep a night. Eat a balanced diet of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meat. | Create a chore list for the kids. Spend time with your partner. Take care of yourself. |
We were approached by a group of healthcare providers who are involved in the care of chronic patients looking for potential technologies to facilitate the process of reviewing patient-generated data during clinical visits. ', "Aiming at understanding the healthcare providers' attitudes towards reviewing patient-generated data, we conducted a focus group with a mixed group of healthcare providers.", "Next, to gain the patients' perspectives, we interviewed eight chronic patients, collected a sample of their data and designed a series of visualizations representing patient data we collected.", 'Last, we sought feedback on the visualization designs from healthcare providers who requested this exploration."We found four factors shaping patient-generated data: data & context, patient's motivation, patient's time commitment, and patient's support circle.", 'Informed by the results of our studies, we discussed the importance of designing patient-generated visualizations for individuals by considering both patient and healthcare provider rather than designing with the purpose of generalization and provided guidelines for designing future patient-generated data visualizations. | We explored the visualization designs that can support chronic patients to present and review their health data with healthcare providers during clinical visits. |
Don't worry, this isn't going to get you stuck in the dreaded “friend zone.” Rather, it's an important first step especially if you just met him; it shows initiative and indicates that you're interested in the guy while establishing a portal for further communication. The more you two happen to bump into each other, the more face-time you'll have, and the more chances for you to win him over. Frequent the places he likes to hang around at school, work, restaurants, or around town. Obviously, you don't want to be stalker-ish and be waiting for him around every corner, but strategically plan to cross paths once a day during the next 7 days. Get involved in the clubs and activities that your love-target is interested in. You'll show that you share common interests, but you'll also end up seeing a lot more of each other if you're involved in the same activities. Don't wait for him to do it! You can take the lead as a modern, empowered girl and ask him yourself. Clearly verbalize your feelings by telling him you're interested in him as a boyfriend and that you'd like to go on a date that weekend. If he says yes, success! You've got yourself a date and (likely) a boyfriend. If he declines, don't sweat it. If he isn't into you it wouldn't be fun trying to date him anyway. Move on to someone else ---- there are plenty of other boys out there, and at least one who will dig you for you. | Send Facebook friend requests to guys you meet. Find opportunities to cross-paths. Ask him out on a date. |
Sometimes cold sores can become extremely painful, even leading to headaches and other related pains. Hold a hot water bottle or a bag of ice wrapped in a towel up to your lip for 20 minutes. The warm or cool temperature will help ease the pain. Creams and ointments containing benzocaine or lidocaine provide temporary pain relief. They're commonly packaged as anti-itch creams and are available in drug stores. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen can reduce pain around your mouth and help relieve associated headaches. Follow the instructions on the bottle for proper dosage. | Apply a warm or cold compress. Use a topical anesthetic. Take a pain reliever. |
Holding more than one job can lead to missed appointments and late arrivals to work if you do not keep track of where you need to be each day. Keeping track of your daily schedule in a day planner can help you to remember where you need to be each day. If you have an extra hectic schedule, try getting a day planner with 15 minute time slots to plan your day in smaller chunks. While you may be tempted to avoid telling your bosses about your situation, you are better off letting them know what your schedule is like. Your bosses may even be willing to work with you when scheduling your hours. It can be difficult to remember everything that you need to do when you work two different jobs in the same day. To help you remember your tasks, try making a to-do list for each job at the beginning of your day. As you complete items on your to-do lists, check them off so that you know what you have and have not completed. Balancing two jobs and a long work week may make it hard to keep your home clean, cook your own meals, and take care of other responsibilities. Ask your family, friends, or significant other for help with cooking, cleaning, child care or other necessary tasks. Make sure that you thank them for helping and do little things to let them know how much you appreciate the help. A simple note or a big hug can go a long way. Try arranging a freezer meal exchange with your friends. A freezer meal exchange is when a group of people all agree to make a dish, then divide the dish into enough servings for all of their friends and freeze them. Then, everyone gathers at someone's house to distribute the meals and everyone leaves with several dinners to reheat during the week. Make sure that you set some boundaries about when your work day begins and ends. Otherwise, you may end up working past your scheduled work hours, especially if you work from home for one of your jobs. If you have plans to do something fun with family or friends, don't let work overtake your plans. Keep your social appointments as well as your professional ones. | Use a day planner to keep track of your schedule. Discuss your situation with your bosses. Make to-do lists. Ask for help from your family, friends, or significant other. Maintain your boundaries. |
Organic hypoglycemia is caused by medical conditions such as liver or kidney disease, certain tumors, or hormone deficiencies; addressing the underlying cause is the treatment. Hypoglycemia also can be caused by some medicines, especially ones used to treat diabetes. Do not change your diet before a trained medical professional rules out other causes and diagnoses you with reactive hypoglycemia. Your new diet should meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) in terms of the calories, proteins, minerals, and vitamins needed for a healthy adult. A dietitian can guide you as you add and remove foods from your diet. They will assist you with planning the content of your meals and snacks. Let others know about your diagnosis. Everyone can look out for symptoms like anxiety, irritability, hunger, sweating, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, tingling around the mouth, dizziness, and hot flashes. Break your diet and eat sugary foods. The goal is to get your blood glucose back to a normal range as soon as possible Let friends, family, and co-workers assist you with getting medical attention if you should develop symptoms of worsening hypoglycemia such as confusion, abnormal behavior, blurry vision, seizures, and a loss of consciousness. Let them know you may slur your words and make clumsy movements similar to an intoxicated person. You can become symptomatic for two reasons. Your body inappropriately begins the process of decreasing your blood glucose to unusually low levels after digesting food. In response to this stress, your body releases a rush of adrenaline, causing a fight-or-flight response. In addition, your body is being deprived of its major source of energy, glucose. The brain is very sensitive to this lack. You may experience an inability to perform normal tasks, changes in your mental status (how you think), or changes in your level of consciousness (how awake you are). | See a doctor to rule out other causes of hypoglycemia. Seek the advice of a registered dietitian. Monitor yourself for the symptoms of hypoglycemia. |
If you find a thin, rectangular slot into which your memory card will fit on your computer, you can insert the memory card without an adapter. If you do find a memory card slot on your computer, skip the next step. Chances are high that your computer doesn't have a memory card slot, so you'll need to use a USB memory card adapter. If your Mac doesn't have USB 3.0 ports, you'll need to buy a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter into which you can plug your SD card adapter as well. Memory card adapters can usually support both standard SD cards and microSD cards, though you may need a separate one for larger, non-SD cards. Plug your memory card's adapter into one of your computer's USB ports. If a window on your computer opens when you do this, you can close it. If you're using a USB-C adapter, plug it into one of your Mac's USB-C ports first, then plug the memory card adapter into the USB 3.0 port on the other end of the USB-C adapter. If your computer has a memory card slot, make sure that the memory card's label is face-up (gold connector side-down), then push the memory card into your computer angled side first. Click the Spotlight icon, which resembles a magnifying glass, in the top-right corner of the screen. Type disk utility into Spotlight, then double-click Disk Utility in the resulting menu. Click the name of your memory card in the upper-left side of the Disk Utility window to do so. This tab is at the top of the Disk Utility window. A pop-up window will appear. It's in the middle of the window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. Click one of the formats in the drop-down box: MacOS Extended (Journaled) — Formats your memory card for use with macOS only. You'll see other MacOS Extended options here (e.g., MacOS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted)). These options are also usable on a Mac. MS-DOS (FAT) — Formats your memory card for FAT, which has a 4 GB file size limit but can run on most platforms. ExFAT — Formats your memory card for use with most platforms. You may see additional options in the "Format" menu as well. It's a blue button at the bottom of the window. This allows your Mac to begin formatting your memory card. The formatting process can take anywhere from a few seconds to several hours depending on the card's size and your computer's speed. | Check to see if your computer has a memory card slot. Plug your memory card into an adapter. Insert your memory card. Open Spotlight . Open Disk Utility. Select your memory card. Click Erase. Click the "Format" drop-down box. Select a format. Click Erase. Click Erase when prompted. |
This will prevent any infection, especially if you have open wounds or cuts on your finger. Keeping your finger elevated will also help to keep your finger in position and let it heal properly. Use your non-injured hand for daily things like eating, bathing, and picking up objects. It's important you give your finger time to heal without any movement or disturbance of the splint. Your follow-up appointment with a doctor or hand specialist should be one week after your initial treatment. At the follow-up appointment, the physician will check that the bone fragments are still aligned and healing properly. For most fractures, your finger will take up to six weeks of rest before you can return to sporting activity or work. As soon as your doctor confirms your finger has healed and it is out of the splint, it's important to move it around. If you keep it splinted for too long, or immobile after it is out of the splint, the joint will stiffen and your finger will become harder to move and use. The physiotherapist can give you advice on how to regain normal movement in your finger. She may also give you gentle hand exercises you can do to keep your finger moving and to ensure it regains its mobility. | Keep the splint clean, dry, and elevated. Do not use your finger or hand until your follow-up appointment. Start moving your finger once it is out of the splint. See a physiotherapist if your injury is severe. |
Before you make the move to kiss your love, you'll want to look your best so that the kiss can be really special and meaningful. If you normally hang out with your partner in t-shirts and sweats, try a new style like throwing on a nice pair of pants or a skirt and fixing up your hair. This will likely make your love more attracted to you, which will make the kiss even more romantic and passionate. Consider spritzing on a nice cologne or perfume so that your love will want to snuggle up even closer to you. Before you kiss someone you'll want to make sure your breath doesn't smell and that your lips aren't chapped. If you just ate a meal, chew some minty gum to freshen your breath, or if you have time, brush your teeth. You might also want to put on some chapstick if your lips are more chapped than usual. Now that you look the part you're ready to actually make the first move. On your date, or wherever you are, become more intimate with your love by inching closer to her. Consider sitting next to her and putting your arm around her or holding her hand. This is key to showing your partner that you love them and to making your kiss special. Eye contact can do so much, as people who know each other well can often communicate a lot of emotions just by staring into each other's eyes. Looking people in the eye is also a way to show someone you aren't just playing around and that they can trust you. Show your love how much you care about her or what she means to you by expressing your feelings in sweet words to her. Tell her how you feel about her or compliment her on qualities you really admire in her. This will stir up both of your affections, making the kiss sweeter and more intimate. First, look your love in the eyes. Then, you can tenderly stroke her face or move her hair behind her ears. Now, go in for the kiss. Slowly move your face towards hers, coming so close that your lips almost touch but not quite -- this will build suspense. Then, tenderly kiss her lips. After you have made the first move and kissed your love, wait a few seconds to see how she responds. She may be really into it and start kissing you back, or maybe she is apprehensive. Either way, after you've made the first kiss let her make the next move. If this isn't the first time you have kissed your love, try increasing intimacy levels. Instead of going straight in for the kiss, begin by kissing her cheeks and her brow. These are tender kisses that will likely get her blood flowing. You may want to avoid using tongue on the first kiss to make sure your love is into it. Once you know your love wants to kiss you back, then you can proceed to french kissing. | Look your best. Check your breath and lips. Move closer to your love. Look her in the eyes. Speak tenderly towards her. Make the move. Feel out the situation. |
Sometimes, knowing the type of poem you’re studying, such as whether it's a sonnet or sestina or haiku, can be very important to being able to discuss its meaning. You can often determine what type of poetry you’re dealing with by examining the rhyme scheme (the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line) and the meter (the number of poetic “feet” each line has). For example, Edna St. Vincent Millay tackles how difficult it is to write poetry in her poem “I Will Put Chaos into Fourteen Lines.” Knowing that this poem is a sonnet about writing sonnets helps explain part of what the poem's goal is: putting a little modern “chaos” into a very old and established poetic form. Recognizing that Millay uses a classic Petrarchan rhyme scheme and that many of the lines are in iambic pentameter (meaning they sound like “ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM ta-TUM”) will help you identify the poem as a sonnet. Many modern poets write in free verse, but this doesn't mean they aren't also paying close attention to the form of their poetry. Look for elements such as alliteration, assonance, repetition, enjambment (the breaking of poetic lines), and rhythm in free verse poetry just as you would in more formally structured poetry. This is particularly important for poems such as dramatic monologues, where the speaker is definitely ‘’not’’ supposed to be the poet. Felicia Hemans, Robert Browning, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson all wrote dramatic monologues from the points of view of characters very different than themselves. Identifying the speaker can be trickier in lyric poetry, such as the type written by poets like Wordsworth or John Keats, because these poems are often written in first-person but don't make a clear distinction between the speaker and the poet. Nevertheless, even in poems that are written using first-person pronouns like “I”, always refer to the speaker as the speaker, not the poet. Just as with prose writing, symbolism shows up all the time in poetry. Be on the lookout for repeated elements, especially things like colors or natural imagery. For example, in William Wordsworth's poem “Tintern Abbey,” the eye is an important symbol that represents many things, including the poet's imagination. Wordsworth will often play on the similarity of sound between I and eye, further relating the two concepts. Symbolism is all over the place in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. One key symbol is the hall of Heorot, King Hrothgar's great golden mead-hall. Heorot symbolizes community, bravery, warmth, safety, wealth, and civilization, so when Grendel invades Heorot and murders warriors in their sleep there, he's violating everything about the Scyldings’ lives. Just make sure you know the basics such as structure of the poem, themes, and overarching idea or story. It can sometimes be helpful to memorize a key line or two from a poem so that you can use it as evidence. For example, if you’re studying Walt Whitman's huge poem Leaves of Grass, you might want to memorize the short phrase “dismiss whatever insults your own soul; and your very flesh shall be a great poem.” This short quotation encapsulates much of the meaning from the larger text, and being able to drop it into an exam will help you support your claims. Context is just as important for poetry as it is for fiction or drama. Knowing what types of issues the poet may have been addressing can help you understand the goal of the poetry. Contextual information can also be useful in keeping you from making incorrect statements about poems. For example, it's important to know that Shakespeare's sonnets are not all written to female lovers, even though that was the standard for sonnets of the era. In fact, most of them are written to a “fair youth,” a wealthy young man to whom the poet has some sort of deep, possibly romantic, attraction. | Note what type of poem you’re dealing with. Identify the speaker and the audience of the poem, when possible. Write down any symbols in the poem and where they appear. Remember that you don’t have to memorize poems you’re studying. Look up context for your poems. |
Cucumbers have lots of nutrients in them that can help soothe and tighten your eyelids. Cut a cold cucumber into slices, and then place a slice on each of your closed eyelids. Leave them there for 15-20 minutes before removing the cucumber slices. Rinse your eyelids off afterwards. Put the tea bags in the refrigerator to get them cold, and then place one on each closed eyelid. Take the chamomile tea bags off after 20-25 minutes. The tea bags will tighten up your eyelids, making your eyes look fresh and bright. For this mask, you’ll need 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of oatmeal, 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of yogurt and 2-4 slices of cucumber. Blend the ingredients together to create a paste, and then leave the mask on your closed eyelids for 10-20 minutes. Rinse the mask off afterwards. You can also split off a piece of an aloe leaf and apply the gel directly to your eyelids. Wait for it to dry for roughly 20 minutes before washing it off. Cold water is great for tightening your skin. Try to rinse your face, especially around your eyes, with cold water frequently. You can use ice cubes to gently rub your eyelids as well. Egg whites are known for improving skin elasticity. Using only the egg whites and not the yolks, dip a cotton ball or Q-tip in the egg white. Once some of the egg white has been absorbed, apply it to your eyelids. You eyes should stay closed the whole time until the egg white has dried and you can rinse it off. Remove any eye makeup beforehand so that this method will work better. If you get egg whites in your eye, rinse your eye out thoroughly with clean water. Because grapes have lots of polyphenols in them that help to reduce inflammation, eating them can help with your droopy eyelids. Eating lots of grapes isn't going to have a huge effect on your asymmetrical eyes, but it can only help. You may have noticed that your eyes feel heavier when you’re tired. Getting a good night's rest will improve your skin overall, and should help tighten up the skin around your eyes. A solid 8 hours of sleep each night is recommended. | Cut up slices of cucumber and place them on your eyelids for a soothing remedy. Place chilled chamomile tea bags on your eyelids for their antioxidants. Tighten saggy eyelids using an aloe vera mask. Apply cold water or ice to your eyelids to reduce inflammation. Reduce sagging by applying an egg white mask. Eat grapes to prevent eyelid droopiness. Get plenty of sleep. |
Trinity knots are not the best idea if you're making an important impression, like at a job interview or court hearing. Reserve trinity knots for special occasions with friends or family. A wedding reception, for example, is the perfect reason to wear a trinity knot. A political dinner is not. Understated shirts or suits work best with the trinity knot so it becomes your outfit's centerpiece. Your outfit should draw the eye to your tie. Do not wear shirts with distracting patterns or neon colors. Pastel colored shirts accentuate trinity knots well. Loud patterns with cartoon characters or paisley patterns will detract from the beauty of the knot. Choose a simple pattern that will highlight the knot rather than drown it. If you want a pattern, choose a light one like little polka dots. Solid color ties are ideal when wearing a trinity knot. Wider collars tend not to frame the trinity knot favorably, so choose a more narrow shirt. You can spot a narrow spread by the collar opening, which is flatter than most shirts. Cut-away collars, club collars, and rounded collars are equally unflattering for trinity knots. Trinity knots are a bit more complicated than your average Windsor knot. Because trinity knots aren't always user-friendly for beginners, work through easier knots before you attempt it. | Wear a trinity knot at lighthearted occasions. Pick a trinity knot when you want your tie as a focal point. Choose trinity knots when wearing plain ties. Wear a narrow spread collar. Tie a trinity knot after you've mastered easier knots. |
Make sure the cloth is completely clean so you don't end up clogging up the zipper further. Wipe the zipper thoroughly to remove any excess water or residue. This can cause corrosion or mildew. Hang up dried garments or fold them loosely to air dry. Alternately, you can air dry items with compressed air. If your item is a tent, allow it to fully air dry before putting in a bag for storage. Don't put tents in driers, as they can damage the waterproof coating. Wash items like drysuits after use to prevent salt residue from damaging fabric and building up on zippers. Rinse or wipe down boots well after they’ve been exposed to salt. Keep tents clean. In addition to regularly washing your items, apply a lubricant to the zippers once or twice a year. | Wipe down the zipper with a clean towel after removing salt buildup. Don’t store your gear while it’s still damp. Rinse your items regularly. |
In a plastic or glass bowl, stir together baking soda and shampoo in a 1:1 ratio. To ensure you make enough to cover your dyed hair, measure out the amount of shampoo you would normally use in the shower and then add the same amount of baking soda. Anti-dandruff shampoo is said to work best because of its high pH, which fades hair dye. However, you can also use a clarifying shampoo instead. Using the paste in the shower will make it easier to apply without worrying about making a mess. Set the paste aside while you soak your hair with warm water. Scoop some paste into your hand and start working into the hair where the dye starts. Use your fingers to work the paste down toward the tips, adding in more paste as needed, until you’ve covered the entire dyed section of hair. You don't need to apply the paste to your natural hair, just the Kool-Aid sections. If your color starts at the roots, make sure to start working the paste in at the roots and work all the way down to the tips of your hair. If only your tips are dyed, start applying the paste an inch or two above the dyed section to make sure you don't miss any of the color. Unlike the hot water and baking soda method above, this method is safer to use on the scalp. Set a timer or have someone else set a timer for you so you don't accidentally leave the paste into for too long. Stay in the shower while you wait, and either turn off the water or keep your hair away from the water. Once the time is up, rinse the paste out in the shower. Use the hottest water you can tolerate to help draw out the color and keep rinsing until all of the paste has been washed out. This method is also drying, so remember to always deep-condition after rinsing out the paste. Work a deep conditioner through your strands, focusing on the tips. Let it soak in for 15-30 minutes, then rinse it out with warm water. Be sure to rinse your hair with cool water to seal the cuticles. After 1 round of this treatment, the Kool-Aid color should be significantly faded. However, it may take several repeat washes to completely remove the dye. Use the paste once a day for several days, deep-conditioning after each wash to replenish and re-hydrate your hair. | Mix equal parts baking soda and shampoo together to form a paste. Take the paste into the shower and wet your hair. Work the paste into your wet hair until it lathers. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes. Rinse the paste out with hot water. Apply a deep-conditioning treatment to rehydrate your hair. Repeat the process once a day for up to 2-3 days. |
Once you know you're fertile, have sex regularly! You are more likely to get pregnant if you are having sex daily before, during, and after your most fertile window. However, if you are not able to have sex this often, then have sex every 2 to 3 days before, during, and after your most fertile window. If you need to use a lubricant, make sure that it is water-based and that it is specifically made for promoting conception. This will help to ensure that you collect as much data about your cycle as possible, and this may help you to identify your most fertile days for the next cycle, if needed. A missed period and high temps past your expected period may also indicate that you are pregnant. If your temperature stays high for 14 consecutive days after ovulation, odds are good that you conceived. Some women experience implantation bleeding, which usually turns up as slight spotting as the zygote attaches to the uterine wall. It usually happens 6 to 12 days after conception. This is perfectly normal and usually nothing to worry about, but don't hesitate to contact your doctor if you have concerns. You might also experience light cramping, headaches, nausea, mood swings, breast tenderness, and back pain along with implantation bleeding. after you have a missed period. Once the ovulatory period has passed, the waiting game begins. Wait until your next expected period — if it doesn't show up, take a pregnancy test. Home pregnancy tests have a 97% accuracy rate, but they can still give a false negative if you test too early. Retest in 1 week if you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy. Keep in mind that most couples don't get pregnant right away. Out of 100 couples trying to conceive every month, only 15 to 20 couples will succeed. However, 95% of couples trying to conceive will get pregnant within 2 years! | Have sex before, on, and after your most fertile days. Keep taking your basal body temperature. Watch out for implantation symptoms. Take a home pregnancy test |
If you’re trying to make a more official, standardized crossword puzzle, there are specific dimensions you have to adhere to. If you’re making a more casual puzzle, though, you can pick whatever size you want. If you're using an online crossword puzzle maker or puzzle-making software, you may be restricted to a certain range of available sizes. If you're making your puzzle by hand, it's totally up to you. Usually you'll select words according to a theme of your choosing. That theme, or a clue to it, can then become the title of the puzzle. Examples of common themes include foreign places or languages, words from a certain time period, famous people, and sports. This part of the process can feel as challenging as actually solving a crossword puzzle. Once you've laid the words out, black out any unused squares. In a US style crossword, there should be no “hanging words,” or words that do not connect to other words. Every letter should correspond to both an Across word and a Down word, and be totally interconnected. In a UK style crossword, hanging words are permitted. If the answer to a clue is a phrase rather than a single word, there should be no spaces between the words. You don't need to worry about capitalizing proper nouns in your answers, as crosswords are usually filled out in all caps. The answers should not include punctuation either. Many crossword puzzle creators automatically lay the words out for you. All you do is specify puzzle size and input the list of words and clues. Begin in the upper-left corner of the puzzle, and divide the words by whether they run vertically or horizontally, so that you have a “1 Down,” and a “1 Across,” etc. This can also be pretty mind-bending, and many people prefer to use software instead of doing it all manually. If you're using a crossword puzzle creator, it will handle the numbering for you automatically. This time the starting square for each word should be numbered, but the squares themselves should be otherwise blank. If you’re creating your puzzle by hand this will be a bit more labor intensive, but if you’re using a crossword puzzle creator it should be done for you. Set aside the filled-in puzzle for use as an answer key. You can make as many copies of the blank one as you need. | Decide on a grid size. Make a list of words for your crossword puzzle. Lay the words out in a grid format. Number the starting square for each word. Create a copy of the crossword puzzle. |
Children's bike sizes are determined by wheel diameter, not seat height and frame size (as is the case with adult bicycles). Smaller children's bikes have a smaller wheel diameter whereas bikes for older children have a larger wheel diameter. Ages 4 to 5: Wheel diameter of 12 inches (30 cm), child's inseam 14–17 inches (36–43 cm). Ages 6: Wheel diameter of 16 inches (41 cm), child's inseam 18–21 inches (46–53 cm). Ages 7-8: Wheel diameter 20 inches (51 cm); child's inseam 22–25 inches (56–64 cm). Ages 9+: Wheel diameter 24 inches (61 cm), child's inseam 26 inches (66 cm) or larger. The rider should be able to dismount easily and should be able to straddle the bicycle easily on flat feet. When riding, your child's hands and arms should rest comfortably, not needing to outstretch to turn the handlebars. Knees should not hit the handlebars. Children will have a difficult time balancing and maneuvering a bike that is too big and heavy, or they may get frustrated or injured dealing with skills that are above their level. Don't put your child in this vulnerable position as it could prove fatal on an open road. | Carefully choose wheel size. Choose a bike that is size appropriate. Do not choose a bike your child will "grow into". |
If this behavior occurred on your property, consult your local municipality. For encounters in a preserved forest or national park, report to the relevant forestry or parks district. If you encounter them in urban or suburban spaces, share this information with neighbors and your local animal control branch. Coyotes are creatures of habit. Be sure to change your routine if you see a coyote at the same time and place while walking your pet. Coyotes involved in biting attacks will be targeted and removed from the population. They are then often tested for rabies and are killed if found infected. However, it is important to note that an attack by an individual coyote does not warrant the general killing of coyotes. Recall that coyote attacks on humans are exceptionally rare. | Report any aggressive coyote behavior to the appropriate authorities. Keep track of when and where you encounter coyotes. Follow up with the health, animal control, or other authorities. |
These products will absorb moisture from the surface of your feet, preventing the continued growth of odor-causing bacteria. Place 5-10 tablespoons of whichever powder product you choose into a dry container with a lid. Other natural powders which could be substituted for baking soda or cornstarch include talcum powder, baby powder, or arrowroot powder. You can use a single absorbent powder, or a combination of two or several if you prefer. Lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree oils are all popular choices. Essential oils provide a lovely fragrance, and contain natural chemicals called tannins which kill bacteria. Start with 3 or 4 drops of whichever oil or oils you choose, and add more if you'd like the powder to have a stronger smell. This will mix the essential oils with your chosen absorbent powder. After you've shaken it, remove the lid and take a whiff to determine if you'd like to add more drops of essential oil. You might want to stand on a towel, or set your feet in the bath tub to avoid a mess. Sprinkle over the top and bottom of your foot, paying special attention to the spaces between your toes, where bacteria tend to thrive. If your feet are already sweaty or dirty, wash them first with warm water and soap. Consider applying your powder at the start of your day, before putting on clean socks and shoes, after a shower or bath, or just before bed. You can also use your foot powder as a shoe deodorizer. Just sprinkle the foot powder into your shoe, making sure the shoe is dry first, then leave overnight. Don't make too much powder at once, since essential oils evaporate over time, losing some of their potency. | Start with an absorbent powder, like baking soda or cornstarch. Add a few drops of a fragrant essential oil. Close the lid of the container, and shake vigorously. Apply the powder to your feet. Store your powder in its lidded container in a cool, dry place. |
Start near the base of the tail on your cat's back. Use a #10 blade clipper and shave against the growth of the hair. Shave up the back toward your cat's head. Work down to your cat's belly. First, shave with the hair growth so you can remove most of the hair and see better. Then, reverse the clipper's direction and shave upward to get a smooth finish. For the lion cut, there are two primary tail cuts: the full tail or the pom-pom tail. The pom-pom tail looks like it has a fluffy ball on the end. The style you choose depends on your personal preferences. Here are steps on how to complete each cut: For a full tail, move the clippers down to the tail's base to create a line. Reverse the clippers to shave upward and provide a clean finish that will blend into your cat's back. Shave to the underside of the tail. Keep the line even all the way around. For a pom-pom tail, hold two to three inches (approximately 5 to 7.5 cm) of your cat's tail in one hand. With the other hand, shave down the tail toward the pom. Use the clipper blade to create a pom line similar to the line created for a full tail. Then reverse the clippers. Shave upwards toward the body. Shave all sides of the tail until the finish is smooth and even. Fully extend the legs. Pull the loose skin of the armpit taut to prevent nicks or cuts. Shave up and over the elbow approximately one inch. Using the bare line underneath the arm, work toward the front and even up all sides. Again, use the clippers to shave with the growth to create a line. Reverse the clippers then and shave against the growth to smoothen the finish and define the line. First, extend the rear legs. Shave downward to remove the bulk of hair and gain visibility. Next, shave upwards against the growth. Shave until just above your cat's ankle joint. Pull the ruff forward and start shaving at the back of the neck. Pull the skin taut and back. Work forward with the clippers against the growth. Imagine your cat is wearing a collar. Use the natural collar line as the guide. Once the lines become even at the back of the neck, move to the front of the cat's chin. Shave upward to her natural collar line. Then work around both sides of the neck to blend the front and back lines together, keeping with the natural collar line. | Shave the back. Shave the chest. Decide which tail cut you would like. Shave the front legs and armpits. Shave the rear legs. Groom the neckline. |
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