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Under ‘Name’ find the following list of “services” and make sure each one is ‘Started’ and set to Automatic or Manual (to change settings double click on the Name): Network Connections (Started, Manual) DSN Client (Started, Automatic) Server (Start, Automatic) COM+ Event System (Started, Automatic) TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper (Started, Automatic) *Computer Browser (Started, Automatic) Workstation (Started, Automatic) SSDP Discovery (Started, Automatic) NOTE: Activate (Started, Automatic) ‘Workstation’ service BEFORE activating ‘Computer Browser) Remember, if you change any setting in ‘services.msc’ you have to reboot your computer. Go to the ‘Network’ heading (I). You should see your new network listed on both computers. If you don't see it, go back to ‘Profile’ (A), highlight your network and click ‘Activate’ (on each computer). Return to the ‘Network’ screen (I) and highlight your network name and click ‘Connect’ (again, do this on both computers). You should now see your network and its signal strength displayed as a colored bar graph. | Go to Start, run, and enter 'services.msc' and hit Ok. Now, launch the Ralink Config Utility on both computers. |
Keeping your back straight, squat deeply by bending your knees. Hold for 15 seconds before rising up again. Repeat with each item of clothing, toy or other item. If you are unable to hold for 15 seconds, start with 5 seconds and increase as your hamstrings and quadriceps grow larger. If you have a small child, put the child on 1 hip and do the squat to burn extra calories. Switch the hip on which the child sits halfway through your clean up. Keep your back straight, bring the broom bristles as far away as possible and pull in. Do this for 5 minutes in each room up to 3 times per day. Most people in the United States spend approximately 30 minutes cooking dinner. Turn on your favorite music and move your hips while you stir. Do spins and walk in place while you wait. While you stand still you can do shoulder squeezes. Pull your shoulders together for 3 seconds at a time and then release. Repeat at least 10 times or until you are done waiting. Depending upon the amount you decide to dance, you can burn 80 to 400 calories while you cook. Just like dancing while you are cooking, you can turn on upbeat music and try to achieve a pace where you are slightly out of breath. You can do this as you clean up, wash windows or sweep the floor. | Pick up items on the floor or tables by squatting. Squeeze in your stomach and oblique muscles as you sweep. Dance while cooking dinner. Increase the pace of any household activity. |
According to a survey done by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 92% of people recognized that chest pain was a symptom of a heart attack but only 27% were aware of all the symptoms and knew when to call their local emergency number. Although chest pain is a common and classic symptom, you may initially believe you are suffering from bad epigastric pain or heartburn. Chest pain from a heart attack feels like someone is squeezing your chest or an elephant is sitting on your chest - it cannot be relieved with antacids. However, in a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that 31% of men and 42% of women did not experience chest pain which is commonly associated with a heart attack. Diabetic patients are also at risk for less classic symptoms of a heart attack. Pain from a heart attack can spread beyond the chest to the upper shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw. In fact, you might not experience pain in your chest at all. A chronic toothache or upper back pain can be the early signs of a heart attack. Most heart attacks begin with mild symptoms described below. However, do not be tempted to “tough it out.” Instead, if the symptoms do not disappear within five minutes, call your local emergency number for immediate medical treatment. Ask if their angina disappear rapidly with treatment - some people with coronary artery disease suffer from angina, or pain in the chest with exertion. This occurs when their heart muscle cannot get enough oxygen to support their current activity. A person suffering from angina may have medication to help open the arteries in the heart and eliminate the pain. If the angina does not disappear rapidly with rest or treatment, it can be a signal of an imminent heart attack. Pain from a heart attack can be experienced in the stomach. It may feel like heartburn but it is not relieved at all with antacids. You may also experience nausea and vomiting without chest pain or other signs of gastrointestinal flu. Do not do anything else first. Do not delay in getting medical help - your best chance of a strong recovery with minimal damage to the heart muscle is by getting medical treatment within one hour of symptoms occurring. Do not start aspirin therapy on your own - your emergency operator, emergency personnel, or emergency room doctor will determine if taking an aspirin is right for you. | Be aware of any chest discomfort or pain. Take note of any upper body pain. Expect mild symptoms at first. Assess whether the pain is related to angina - if the person who may be having a heart attack has a history of that condition. Look for any stomach pain, nausea or vomiting. Call your local emergency number if you suspect a heart attack. |
Find a flat, dry area that is several yards from any open water. Self-supporting nets are like tents, so you can find a spot that you would feel comfortable setting up a tent on. If you’re inside, find a spot where you will feel the most comfortable and that has enough room for the net. Remove the net, as well as any rods, strings, and stakes, from its bag. Separate the net from the other parts. Spread the net over the area you have chosen. Pull the stake loops on the ends of the tent out to the corners of your sleeping area. If your net has a base, it will be easy to tell if you have it right-side up. If not, check to make sure any zippers are on top of the net. The poles will be broken into small sections that are connected with an elastic rope. Connect the sections together to form the full length of the pole. If you have polls of different lengths, separate them so you don't accidentally start to use a short poll where a long poll is needed. Depending on the particular net you have, there will either be fabric sleeves or clips that hold the polls in place. The polls will extend from one stake loop, over the top of the tent, and connect to the stake loop on the opposite side of the net. If you have a rectangular net, you will most likely have two long polls that cross each other in an X shape at the top of the net. On more elaborate nets, there may be a space for a smaller poll that holds the entryway of the net up. Using the included stakes, or sticks if no stakes are included with the net, stake the tent to the ground by hammering the stakes into each corner of the net. There will be loops on the corner of the tent that the stakes pass through. If you’re inside, you don't need to stake the net to the ground. Keep it away from the edges of the net since mosquitoes can bite through the net if your skin is touching the edges. Make sure every zipper is closed completely. Otherwise, smaller mosquitoes may be able to get through. | Locate a suitable area for your net. Unpack the net. Lay out the net. Connect the poles. Insert the polls into the net. Stake the net to the ground. Place your sleeping bag or mattress inside the net. Close all of the zippers. |
To check your Internet speed from your computer's settings, you must connect your computer to your router via Ethernet cable. It's in the top-right corner of your Mac's screen. Doing so will open the Network Utility app. It's on the far-left side of the top of the Network Utility window. Click the box below the "Select a network interface for information" heading, then click your Ethernet connection's name. You'll see something like "100 Mbit/s" here, which would mean the speed of the connection between your computer and your router is 100 megabits of data per second. | Make sure your computer is connected to your router. Open Spotlight . Type "network utility" into Spotlight, then press ⏎ Return. Click the Info tab. Select your Ethernet connection. Look at the number next to "Link Speed". |
IBS is a chronic condition consisting of abdominal pain and abnormal bowel habits (diarrhea and/or constipation). It may or may not be associated with certain "triggers," and there is no identifiable medical cause. Treatment is based primarily on symptom management, as well as lifestyle modification to reduce exposure to any "triggers" that you identify. Be aware that there are other diseases and conditions which have symptoms similar to IBS. It is important you speak with your primary healthcare physician to make sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Things that may have similar symptoms as IBS include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, lactose intolerance, thyroid disease, abuse of laxatives, gallstones, diverticulitis, and more. IBS is extremely common and it is the second most prevalent reason for being absent from work (second only to the common cold). Approximately 10–20% of the population experience IBS symptoms; of those people, an estimated 15% seek professional medical help and treatments as a way to manage their symptoms. Record the time and location of symptoms like stomach pain, discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. Also include what you were doing, how you were feeling, and what type of food or medication you consumed. All of this information may help you and your doctor to determine what triggers your IBS. This, in turn, can help you to better manage and live with IBS with minimal impact on your daily life. Look for a support group in your area for people with IBS or other digestive disorders. The members understand what it's like to live with the condition and can offer information and support. Try the IBS Self-Help and Support Group at http://www.ibsgroup.org, or the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders at 888-964-2001. | Learn about IBS. Know that you are not alone. Keep a journal to track your symptoms and triggers. Join a support group that will help you to understand the disease. |
Discovering the urine while it is still wet is the ideal time to clean up the mess. Use paper towels to soak up any urine that might be pooled on the leather surface. Do not rub the paper towels over the urine; that will simply spread out the stain. Instead, blot or dab at the urine puddle. This step may require use of a multiple paper towels. If you don't have paper towels handy, you can use a clean cloth or rag. However, take care not to use a cloth that is colored with a strong dye, since dye can easily transfer to leather and stain it. If the urine stain was made on a leather couch cushion, remove the stuffing from the affected cushion. Usually there is a zipper on one of the back or bottom edges of the cushion from which the stuffing can be removed. Put the stuffing somewhere off to the side to clean later with an enzymatic cleanser. It is important to remove the stuffing because even if you catch the stain soon after it was made, the urine could still soak into the cushion stuffing. If the urine soaks into the stuffing, it can cause the urine smell to linger on the couch even after you clean the leather surface. If you’re unable to remove the stuffing, you may have to consult a professional furniture company to see if they could assist you. It's highly recommended to use specialized leather cleaners to wipe down the surface of the urine stained leather. These cleaners can be found at pet stores, drug stores, or bigger retail chains. However, before you use the cleanser on the entire stained area, it's a good idea to test it out on an inconspicuous part of your couch. A successful urine stain cleanser is “Nature's Miracle,” which can be found in most pet stores. Consider testing the cleaner on small areas near the rear or bottom of your couch. If the cleanser reacts negatively on the leather, you will have saved yourself from ruining the entire visible area of the urine stain. | Soak up any excess urine. Remove the stuffing. Perform a cleanser spot test. |
Consular Officers work to help arrange international adoptions, evaluate travel requests from foreign nationals, assist in evacuating Americans stationed abroad, combat fraud, and fight human trafficking organizations. Consular Officers are expected to be strategic planners with crisis management skills, capable of protecting US citizens while working to serve US interests abroad. Consular Officers are trained in resolving child custody disputes, overseeing arrests and detentions, issuing travel advisories, and addressing and responding to emergencies abroad. Economic Officers serve as liaisons with foreign government representatives on foreign and domestic issues related to technology, science, economic developments, trade negotiations, energy crises, and environmental interests. Economic Officers must be skillful negotiators capable of building and maintaining mutually-beneficial trade relations with other nations. Economic Officers are trained in economics, trade, commercial diplomacy policies, energy issues, or environmental issues, depending on that officer's assignment. Management Officers help facilitate all embassy operations across all departments. Management Officers are required to be fast thinkers who are capable of devising problem-solving strategies in the face of challenging situations. Management Officers are trained in a variety of professional areas, depending on the needs of that officer's appointment office. Political Officers are responsible for analyzing the political climate of their host country. Political Officers must be able to effectively communicate and negotiate as needed with representatives of foreign governments. Political Officers are required to be well-informed and must possess the skills to effectively interpret situations and negotiate with other agencies on issues of international interest. Political Officers are trained to solicit support from foreign government agencies to help move US interests and shared international goals forward. Public Diplomacy Officers engage with government officials and non-governmental groups, including political think tanks, civil society members, and academic leaders, with the goal of promoting mutual interests and building support for American international policies. Public Diplomacy Officers are expected to be skilled experts in cross-cultural interests and relations while advocating for American policies and values abroad. Public Diplomacy Officers are trained in communicating American history, values, and traditions to foreign audiences in order to build international support for American policies. | Prepare for a Consular Officer's duties. Prepare for an Economic Officer's duties. Prepare for a Management Officer's duties. Prepare for a Political Officer's duties. Prepare for a Public Diplomacy Officer's duties. |
The standard set by the State of Florida is that a permit will be issued to people who are either temporarily or permanently impaired in their ability to walk 200 feet without stopping, or who are sight impaired (temporarily) or permanently legally blind. If you believe that this definition applies to you, then you will want to consult with your doctor and proceed with the application. There is an additional qualification that Florida recognizes, which is the “disabled frequent traveler.” If you are disabled and travel frequently by plane, train, bus or boat, or if you are a quadriplegic, you can apply for two permits. That will allow one for a car at your departure site, and a second for a car at your destination. If you have a condition that limits your mobility but will only last a few months, such as a broken leg for example, you may only need a temporary permit. This is valid for up to six months. If your condition is permanent or will last longer than a year or so, you should apply for the permanent (“regular”) permit. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the following issues are considered recognized “disabilities”: Inability to walk without the use of or assistance from a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, or other assistive device, or without assistance of another person. If the assistive device significantly restores the person's ability to walk to the extent that the person can walk without severe limitation, the person is not eligible for the exemption parking permit. The need to permanently use a wheelchair Breathing restriction caused by lung disease Use of portable oxygen Cardiac condition that significantly limits your ability to function regularly Severe limitation in a person's ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition Legally Blind (This is the only disability an Optometrist can certify.) | Determine if you qualify. Consider whether your disability is temporary or permanent. Review the state eligibility requirements. |
When you first bring a bearded dragon home, the best way to begin socializing is simply by letting the dragon become accustomed to your presence. Do common, daily actions within sight of your dragon's cage. For example: Do homework or read next to your dragon's cage. Watch TV within sight of the dragon. Have a conversation on the phone while sitting next to the dragon's cage. To make your dragon even more comfortable around you, release your dragon from its cage and let it wander throughout your bedroom or living room while you are there. At first the dragon may show signs of skittishness, but if you leave it alone, it will eventually feel comfortable with you and its surroundings. Make sure that there are no other animals around when you let your bearded dragon walk around. Other pets, such as cats, may see the dragon as prey. Since bearded dragons are cold blooded, the area needs to be kept warm. If it's not, the dragon should only be out of its cage for a few minutes at a time. Do not allow your dragon into the kitchen. Their skin carries salmonella bacteria, which could contaminate food. Do not let your dragon into a room with an open outside door or window. The dragon could easily escape. Although bearded dragons are usually calm and docile, they can become aggressive if stressed or frightened. You can tell if a bearded dragon is stressed: its “beard” (the area directly under its chin) will turn black. If you see this behavior, put the dragon back in its cage and give it time to settle down. If the dragon stands in an aggressive pose with its mouth open or lunges to bite you, you can be sure it's stressed. | Spend plenty of time within sight of your bearded dragon. Let your dragon roam around certain areas of your house. Give your bearded dragon space if it shows signs of stress. |
You can set reminders for any note or list no matter where you sign into Google Keep. It's at the top of the note on the mobile app, and at the bottom on the web app. Depending on the nature of your reminder, you may also want to select a location. This adds a reminder to your note. Depending on your settings, you may also be prompted to allow Google Keep to send you notifications and/or access your calendar app. You can edit the reminder at any time by tapping it at the bottom of the note or list. | Tap a note or list in Google Keep. Tap the bell icon. Select a date and time for a reminder. Tap the Back icon to save (mobile only). |
Rinse the rutabaga under cool water and scrub the skin with a vegetable brush. This will remove any excess dirt from the surface of the vegetable. Pat the rutabaga dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Make sure that the rutabaga is completely dry to prevent an accident when you're peeling and chopping. Carefully slice off the top and bottom stems from the rutabaga. Trim about ½ inch (1.3 cm) off the top and bottom. Stand the rutabaga on the top end and cut it in half. Use a paring knife to carefully peel off the top layer of skin. Vegetable peelers aren't always effective for rutabaga, which has a skin that's often covered in a thick waxy coating. Use a kitchen knife and cut the peeled halves into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. This will help the rutabaga to cook faster. Cut all the chunks to the same size and thickness to ensure even cooking. Transfer the chunks to a large stockpot and cover the rutabaga with water. Add an extra inch or two (2.5 to 5 cm) of water to ensure the rutabaga is completely covered. Put on a lid and heat the rutabaga over medium-high heat. When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for another 30 to 40 minutes. The rutabaga is ready when a fork can easily pierce the flesh. When the rutabaga is cooked through, pour the contents of the stockpot through a colander to drain the water. Return the rutabaga to the pot. Add the butter and nutmeg. Use a potato masher, hand mixer, or fork to mash the rutabaga until it's smooth. You can leave some small chunks of rutabaga in the mash if you like, or puree it until it's completely smooth and free of chunks. For an extra creamy mash, add a dollop of sour cream to the rutabaga as well. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and stir the seasonings into the mash. You can also add fresh or dried herbs, such as dill, oregano, or rosemary, or other seasonings like minced garlic. Serve the mashed rutabaga while it's still hot, either on its own or as a side dish with roast beef, duck, or stir fry. | Wash the rutabaga. Peel the rutabaga. Chop the rutabaga into small chunks. Boil the rutabaga. Drain and mash the rutabaga. Season before serving. |
Target stains that remain after spot cleaning or general cleaning with undiluted white vinegar or vodka. Similar to spot cleaning, dampen a clean microfiber cloth with vinegar or vodka and blot the stain. Do not over saturate the fabric. Although the smell of vinegar and vodka may be strong when first applied, when these liquids dry the smell should disappear. These kinds of stains can be removed from many fabrics with a thin layer of paste made from a small amount of baking soda and water. Cover the stain completely with the paste. Wait five minutes, then blot the paste from the fabric with a clean, water dampened microfiber cloth. After the majority of the wine stain has been removed, use a general cleaning measure to remove anything that remains. Dampen a microfiber cloth with mild hand soap or dish soap and cold water. Lightly work this mixture into the stained fabric in a blotting motion. With a clean microfiber cloth dampened with cold water, blot the stain to remove the soap. When the stain has faded, wash the fabric as you would normally. Avoid applying heat to blood and other protein stains, as it will usually make them more difficult to remove. In some cases, you might not be able to clean blood stains that have set in the fabric of the furniture. For severe stains, you may need to use soap and cold water several times before the stain fades sufficiently. Allow the fabric to dry naturally in between applications. Specially formulated upholstery cleaner can be found at most general retailers, like Walmart and Target, and hardware stores. Each cleaner will be different, so you should use it according to its label directions. Read the usage instructions of cleaners carefully before purchasing them. Some may be intended for certain fabrics or stains. Some upholstery cleaners may use harsh chemicals that can break down the fabric of your furniture if used too often. You may need to repeat general cleaning measures after the fabric dries from its upholstery cleaner treatment. If the stain remains after the second round of general cleaning, allow the fabric to dry and repeat the upholstery cleaner treatment. Repeat this process as necessary. Professional furniture cleaners have tools and techniques that allow them to remove dirtiness from deep inside the fabric. Schedule a professional cleaning for your furniture about once a year to keep your white furniture in the best condition. If your furniture is especially old or valuable, to prevent accidental damage, you may want to only use a professional service. When a professional cleaner visits, ask them about ways you can maintain and clean your furniture on your own. | Eliminate stubborn stains with white vinegar or vodka. Apply a baking soda paste for coffee and wine stains. Remove blood stains from your furniture. Use a suitable upholstery cleaner on remaining stains. Repeat cleaning measures as necessary. Call a cleaning professional. |
Combine the water and the sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat until a thick sugar syrup is formed. Once the concoction starts to boil, turn the heat down a bit. If it's not thickening, add a bit more sugar. Pour the syrup onto a clean cookie sheet, and stir to cool the syrup. Be careful —- the liquid sugar is very hot and very sticky. Using a spatula, keep turning and mixing the sugar syrup as it cools. Make sure you work all the syrup on the sheet, so that no one bit cools too quickly. Continue blending and folding until the sugar reaches a play-dough consistency. Form small balls of sugar between your hands. Squeeze and pinch the ball into a skull shape. Using your fingers, add depressions for the eye sockets and mouth. Let the calavera cool. | Make a sugar syrup. Cool the mixture. Fold the sugar. |
. There are plenty of safe, easy ways to decorate eggs. Hard boil the eggs in advance, then have the children use crayons, food coloring and sponges, or paint to decorate the eggs. Children might want to keep their eggs once they've decorated them, so you might want to hide a separate group of decorated eggs for the egg hunt. Instead of letting the kids loose to find all the eggs at once, give them clues to each egg in turn. For a real "treasure hunt" feel, write the next clue inside each egg, and have the last egg hold gold chocolate coins as "pirate treasure." The clue could be a riddle, a hidden reference to an object in another room, or a reference to something the kids did once. For instance, an egg hidden in "the jungle" could be in the center of some houseplants, while an egg hidden "in the land of birthday cakes" could be on a cake stand in the fridge. Make a ramp out of a wooden plank leaning on a stack of books. Cover the ramp and floor with a blanket in case of broken eggs, then have each person release their egg from the top of the ramp. The person whose egg makes it farthest wins a prize. Have the kids line up in two or more rows. Each of them holds a spoon. Place an egg in the spoon of each kid first in line. When you say "Go!" each line has to move its egg to the end of the line without the egg touching anything but the spoons. If an egg falls, you can either put it back on the first spoon or let the kids try to pick it up with only the spoons. While the kids can literally race their Easter eggs by pushing them with their noses, hopping while holding them, or another method, this race is more suited to an indoor location. | Have the kids decorate the Easter eggs Turn the Easter egg hunt into a treasure hunt. Roll the Easter eggs. Have the kids compete in an Easter egg spoon race. |
Since backpacks can feel heavier the longer you wear them, find a pack with padded straps. Look for bags that have thick, breathable pads on the straps so you don't get too warm while you’re carrying it. Try on the bag and carry it around to see if the pads are comfortable on your shoulders. If possible, get a bag with hip straps to help take some of the weight off of your shoulders. Look for backpacks that are made of durable materials, such as high-quality nylon or polyester, so your bag doesn't break. Check the zippers and straps to make sure the seams are sewn tightly since they are the first areas to usually break. Look at the packaging to see what the bag is made of so you know what to expect from your bag. Make sure the backpack is waterproof so your things don't get wet. If your bag isn't waterproof, you can always buy a rain shield to cover your backpack. Some backpacks may have a lightweight frame to maintain the structure of your bag. The back panel is the part of the bag that rests against your body and adds support. Look for bags that have a curved back panel rather than a flat one so it fits comfortably on your back. Make sure the back panel has ventilated foam or is made of breathable material so you don't get sweaty while you’re carrying your backpack. Many back panels also have a carrying strap so you can put your bag on the handles of your other luggage. Some specialty bags may have a storage compartment in the back panel. Some travel backpacks have wheels on the bottom so you don't always have to carry them on your back. Get a wheeled backpack if you want to comfortably travel with it and take the weight off of your shoulders. These backpacks also usually have front-loading zippers so your things are easy to access. Rolling backpacks may take up more space and weigh more due to their wheels. | Get a backpack with comfortable padded straps for the best support. Choose a light and durable backpack so it lasts for a long time. Find a backpack with an ergonomic, ventilated back panel. Use a wheeled travel backpack to make transporting the bag easier. |
Human reasoning involves recognising common underlying principles across many examples by utilising variables.The by-products of such reasoning are invariants that capture patterns across examples such as "if someone went somewhere then they are there" without mentioning specific people or places.Humans learn what variables are and how to use them at a young age, and the question this paper addresses is whether machines can also learn and use variables solely from examples without requiring human pre-engineering.We propose Unification Networks that incorporate soft unification into neural networks to learn variables and by doing so lift examples into invariants that can then be used to solve a given task.We evaluate our approach on four datasets to demonstrate that learning invariants captures patterns in the data and can improve performance over baselines. | End-to-end learning of invariant representations with variables across examples such as if someone went somewhere then they are there. |
Place the dread across your right palm at the root and hold it in place with your thumb. Then, put your left palm on top of the dread. Place your fingertips at the base of your bottom hand. Then, roll the dreads with your palm moving upwards against the hair. Your dread should roll along your hand. Make sure you hold the dread in place with your thumb as you roll it. This will help to roll and twist it so it forms a lock. Roll your dread once against your palm and then move a little further down the dread. Adjust your thumb so it holds the dread in place. Roll the dread and then move further down again. Do this until you reach the tip of the dread. If you notice any lumps or uneven parts on your dread, roll it more rapidly and quickly between your palms. This will help to smooth it out. To help your dreads lock and stay locked, get in the habit of palm rolling them in the morning or at night before bed. You may need to ask someone to help you palm roll the dreads on the back of your head, as they may be hard for you to reach on your own. | Hold your dread at the root between your palms. Roll your dread with your palms. Move from the root to the tip of the dread. Palm roll your dreads once a day. |
A new dog owner may not understand or be able to predict all of the reactions from an abused dog early on. Be patient if the dog is hesitant, reluctant, afraid, or even aggressive. Most often, these are self-defense responses that will slow or fade after the dog has become more comfortable. Do not try to give your new pet too much affection or force physical contact with them. Let them come to you. If the dog is exhibiting aggressive behaviors such as biting, try to discourage them without yelling by using stern verbal tones and eye contact. If the aggressive behavior continues, you may want to seek the assistance of a professional trainer. You may choose to designate a corner in your home as a safe space for your new dog, or you may opt for a crate. Either way, create a space with access to a bed, water, and comforting items such as toys or a blanket that your new dog knows is just for them. This area should serve as a place for your dog to go to rest and recharge. Try not to disturb them too much when they are in their space. If your dog is spending too much time in their space and never interacting at all, you may try to coax them out with treats, or by moving the food dish a bit farther out. Help rebuild your dog's confidence by introducing them to new situations where they can only succeed. If new people scare your dog, for example, have a pet-loving friend come over with treats and plenty of gentle affection for your pup. The situations don't have to be too elaborate, nor do they have to address all your dog's fears at once. Rather, building success gradually teaches an abused dog to have confidence where there was once fear. Reinforce positive responses to these situations with plenty of love and praise. Let your dog know when they do the right thing and they will continue to do so. It's important to care for an abused dog's specific needs, but it's equally important to make sure their overall needs are met. Building a daily routine helps calm your abused dog because they know what to expect, and it also allows you and your new animal to bond. Try to make sure your dog is regularly fed and given clean water, walked, and played with. Keep times as consistent as possible, Try to schedule some quiet time for you and your dog. Allow them to be in the same room or encourage them to be near you, but do not look to provide the dog with too much active attention. This allows your dog to become comfortable simply being near you. | Be patient. Create a safe space. Create success. Provide daily care for your dog. |
Before you start planning a way to touch the girl, you've gotta make sure your advances are welcome. If the girl likes you, then she'll stand closer to you, and will generally show that she enjoys your company. Is she making eye contact? Is she smiling, laughing and having a good time? If so, you're on the right track. Here are a few other ways to see if she wants you to touch her: If she likes you, she will either hold your gaze for a long time or pull away immediately. Either of these signs could mean that she likes you, but sometimes, you could be wrong. SO before you make any spontaneous decisions, make sure to make it clear that the feeling is mutual. If you happen to glance at the girl and you see her staring back at you, then this means that she likes you, although she may quickly dart her head in a different direction. If she pulls away quickly, it could mean she is nervous but still likes you. Brush your arm up against hers, place your hand on the small of her back, or just pass her a pen or a notebook and let your hands linger near each other's. Does she jump back, like she's just placed her hand on a hot burner, or does she let your bodies linger together for a second and give you a smile? If she returns your affection, then she is welcoming your plan to break the touch barrier. Keep the first touch casual and friendly to see how she responds. There's no need for a romantic gesture yet. If the casual approach worked, then try touching her for a little bit longer next time. Place your hand on the small of her back for a few seconds, not just to lead her through a door. Keep your hand over hers for an extra second or two when you hand her a stick of gum. If your knees or legs brush under the table, let them rest there for a little while longer before moving away. This will warm the girl up to more intimate and longer lasting touches, and it will give you a better sense of how much she likes the contact. | Make sure the girl welcomes your touches. Give her a light and casual touch. Linger a little longer. |
If your computer is functional and you can load your operating system, try using software to check your power supply's output. SpeedFan is a freeware program that will read your computer's diagnostics and report back your temperatures and voltage's. Check the readouts to ensure that they fall within accepted tolerances. If your computer does not work, skip to the next step. Unplug the power supply from the outlet. Turn off the power switch on the back of the power supply. Open the computer and disconnect all of the components from the power supply. Follow the cables from the power supply to each component to ensure that everything has been properly disconnected. These are available online and from computer stores, and are not very expensive. Find the 20/24 pin connector on the power supply. This is typically the largest cable for the power supply. Connect the power supply testing unit to the 20/24 pin connector. Plug the power supply back into the outlet and turn it on. Your power supply should turn on automatically and your power supply tester will light up. Some power supply testers require you to turn on the power supply using a switch or button on the tester. Others will turn on automatically. Check the voltages. The 20/24 pin connector will have multiple readouts, but there are 4 essential measurements you need to look for: +3.3 VDC +5 VDC +12 VDC -12 VDC Ensure that the voltages are within normal accepted tolerances. +3.3, +5, +12 can all be within +/- 5%. The -12 can be within +/- 10%. If any of the readings are outside that range, than the power supply is bad and needs to be replaced. Test the other connectors. Once you’ve verified that the main connector is outputting power properly, test each of the other connector cables one by one. Unplug and turn off the power supply between each test. Straighten a paperclip and then bend it into a “U” shape. Find the green pin on the 20/24 pin connector. Plug the paperclip into the green pin (pin 15) and into one of the neighboring black pins. This will trick the connector into thinking it's plugged into the motherboard. Plug the power supply back in and turn it on. Find a pinout chart for your power supply. This will let you know which pins provide which voltages. Set your multimeter to the VBDC setting. If your multimeter does not auto-range, set the range to 10V. Connect the negative probe of the multimeter to a ground (black) pin on the connector. Connect the positive probe to the first pin that you want to test. Make a note of the voltage displayed. Check the voltages to make sure they fall within the tolerance threshold. If any of the voltages are outside of the tolerance range, then the power supply is defective. Repeat the process for each of the peripheral connectors. Refer to the specific pinout charts for each connector to see which pins to test. Once you’ve tested and verified all of the power connectors, you can reassemble your computer. Ensure that all of your devices are properly plugged back in, and that all of the motherboard connectors are properly seated. Once you have finished reassembling the computer, you can try powering it on. If you are still having computer errors, or your computer will not start, move on to other troubleshooting steps. The first place to check will be your motherboard. | Check the output through software. Shut down the computer. Test the power supply with a power supply testing unit. Test the power supply with a multimeter. Reassemble your computer. |
In general, bigger is better for fire-belly toads. They are active animals and need room to roam around. Five adult toads can fit comfortably in a 15-gallon aquarium that's 24 inches long, and 12 inches high by 12 inches wide. You can buy an aquarium online or at a pet store. The aquarium you use should come with a screen cover. This promotes ventilation, which is important for the health of fire-belly toads. You should have a land and water area in your aquarium as fire-belly toads are only semi-aquatic. The land area should be two thirds to one half of the tank. You should attempt to create a natural-like habitat, with rocks, soil, moss, fake plants, and driftwood. You can purchase these supplies online or at a pet store. The land area should gradually slope into the water area. You can use things like sand, aquarium gravel, and driftwood to create an incline into the water. Avoid using distilled water, as it doesn't contain the necessary minerals your frogs need. Instead, use tap water conditioned with the appropriate chemicals to remove chlorine and heavy metals from the water. You can find tap water conditioner online or in an aquatic pet store. If you live in a cooler area, or keep the tank in a cool area in your home, use a small incandescent light bulb. This can provide heat. You should also provide a light that will give the toad UV rays, which will prevent metabolic bone disease. Look for ultraviolet lights made specifically for animals, such as ReptiGlo. Fire-belly toads thrive at a temperature between 71 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (22 and 36 degrees celsius). The temperature should not exceed 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius). At night, you can drop the temperature as low as 61 degrees Fahrenheit (16 degrees Celsius). You should monitor the temperature closely by keeping a thermometer in the tank. If it gets too hot, move the tank to somewhere cooler in your home, turn on the air conditioning, or use a fan. A heat lamp may not be necessary, as fire-bellied toads can tolerate cool temperatures and thrive at room temperature. Humidity is not as important to fire-belly toads as it is to other amphibians. However, it's a good idea to spritz the tank with water using a spray bottle every day. This will keep the tank adequately humid for fire-bellied toads. | Get the right size aquarium. Fill the aquarium properly. Provide lighting. Monitor the temperature. Spray the cage with water each day. |
If you're using the Flex or the One, you will need to remove the tracker before it can be charged. Fitbit Flex - There is a slit on the back of the wristband which allows you to access the tracker inside. Gently pry the tracker out of the wristband by bending the rubber wristband to remove it. Fitbit One - The tracker fits into the rubberized clip, and can be removed by bending it and gently prying it out. Fitbit Surge, Charge, and Force - Skip down to Step 2 as these wristbands do not have removable trackers. The process varies depending on if you have a removable tracker or not. Fitbit Flex and One - Insert the tracker into the charging cable. If you look inside the opening of the charging cable, you will see gold contacts at the bottom of the tracker slot. Line up the contacts on the tracker to those in the charging cable, and gently push the tracker in until it is snug inside the housing. You will hear a click when the tracker is in place. Fitbit Surge, Charge, and Force - Connect the charging cable to the back of the wristband. On the rear side of the wristband, you will see a small port with several gold contacts. Connect the small end of the cable to the port. You can plug the charging cable into a computer, a UL-certified USB wall charger (such as an iPhone or Android wall charger), or a DC-to-USB adapter (car charger). Note: The charging cable is different from the sync cable, and you will not be able to sync your Fitbit information to your computer with the charging cable. Different Fitbits have different ways of showing the current battery level. Fitbit Flex - The lights on your tracker will illuminate as the unit is charged. Each solid light represents one more step towards being fully charged. Once all five lights are illuminated, the Fitbit charging is complete. Fitbit One - As soon as the charging cable is plugged in, the One's screen will turn on and the battery indicator will be displayed. You can check the charge level at any time during charging by pressing and holding the button on the One. The One takes about an hour and a half to completely charge. Fitbit Surge, Charge, and Force - When the wristband is plugged in, the battery icon on the display will show how charged it is. Charging completely will take about an hour and a half. If you are using a Flex or One, you'll need to reinsert the tracker into the wristband or clip. Fitbit Flex - Reinsert the tracker in the wristband. Once the tracker is fully charged, you can remove it from the charging cable and reinsert it into the Flex wristband. Make sure that you insert it in the correct direction. You will hear a click when it has been inserted correctly. Fitbit One - Reinsert the tracker in the clip. Once the tracker is fully charged, you can remove it from the charging cable and reinsert it into the One clip. Make sure that you insert it in the correct direction. You will hear a click when it has been inserted correctly. Fitbit Surge, Charge, and Force - Remove the charging cable. Once charging is complete, you can unplug the charging cable from the back of the wristband. Your Fitbit is now charged and ready to use. | Remove the Fitbit tracker from the wristband or clip. Connect the tracker to the charging cable. Plug the charging cable in. Monitor the battery level. Remove the charging cable after charging is complete. |
One of the best ways to hide your nose is to make another facial feature stand out more. Wearing bold eye makeup or daring lip color will cause onlookers to notice your eyes or lips more than any other part of your face, including your nose. If you choose to accentuate your eyes, try applying dark eyeliner and mascara. If you choose to accentuate your lips, use bright or bold lipstick colors. Lip color with a little shine or sparkle can also work great. Only accentuate one feature at a time. Applying heavy makeup on both your eyes and lips can easily overwhelm your face. In addition to accentuating your lips or eyes, you can balance out your nose by making your cheekbones more prominent. Choose a blush one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone and apply it to the apples of your cheeks. Shimmer blushes can actually work well here since they highlight skin more than matte blushes do. Similarly, you can also apply a light bronzer along the cheekbones to make them glow and stand out more. In particular, you need to keep shine off your nose. Shine catches the eye and draws more attention to a feature, so shine on your nose will make your nose look even larger. The most important thing to do is to keep as much oil off your nose as possible. Use a gentle facial cleanser on your nose each morning and evening. Harsh cleansers can actually irritate the skin and cause it to produce more oil. Throughout the day, dab off some of the excess oil that gathers on your nose with tissue or cosmetic oil blotting paper. Make sure to use a toner and moisturizer after cleansing your face. When applying any makeup to your nose, use a matte formula instead of a shimmery formula. Use a primer before foundation so that oil does not disturb your foundation. | Highlight your eyes or lips. Draw subtle attention to your cheekbones. Keep the shine off your skin. |
Spray the stain with clean water, so the stain is saturated. Spray the stain with soapy water and rub the area with a bristle brush. This will work the soap deep into the stain. Spray more clean water over the stain to rinse the soap out. Pat the stain dry with a soft cloth and let it air dry. For an even deeper clean, vacuum the area with a wet vacuum. You can remove dried blood stains by mixing a simple solution. Spray the stained area with soapy water to try to remove as much of the stain as possible. Then mix up the blood stain cleanser and spray it over the stain. Use a bristled brush to gently rub the cleanser in and then rinse it with water. For the blood stain cleanser, mix together: 1/4 cup (60 ml) of dishwashing liquid 1/2 cup (120 ml) of ammonia 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of water For strong smelling stains, you'll need to make soap and vinegar solution. Combine 1/4 cup (60 ml) of dishwashing liquid with 1/3 cup (80 ml) of white vinegar and 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of water. Transfer some of this to a spray bottle and spray it over the stained area. Rub the cleanser in with a sponge or bristle brush and then rinse it clean with water. The soapy vinegar cleanser will remove these stains: Vomit Urine Beer Berries Food coloring Unlike most stains, oil-based stains need to be dried with cornstarch first. Just sprinkle cornstarch over the oil, butter, or grease stain to absorb the excess oil. Scrape off any extra cornstarch and then spray soapy water over the stain. You can gently rub the stain out using a sponge or soft bristle brush before rinsing the solution out. This also works to remove: Paint Liquid shoe polish Salad dressing Suntan lotion Tomato juice Tree sap | Remove wine stains. Wash away blood stains. Make a soapy vinegar cleanser. Remove oil-based stains. |
Once your computer reboots, the installation process will start. You will be asked to choose your language, and then the Welcome screen will appear. Click the Continue button to start installing. Click the Options... button on the "Select a Destination" screen. When reinstalling OS X, you will have two different installation options: "Archive and Install" and "Erase and Install". Choose the process that meets your needs and click the OK button. "Archive and Install" will make a copy of your system files, and then installs a new copy. If you choose this, you can also choose to preserve your user and network settings. This is not recommended if you are experiencing issues with your current installation of OS X. Any programs you had will need to be reinstalled after choosing this method, or they may not work properly. "Erase and Install" will delete everything on the disk and install a fresh copy of OS X. All data will be erased, so ensure that everything important is backed up. This is the recommended option as it will solve most issues you were experiencing, and gives the best performance. If you have multiple hard drives or partitions installed in your computer, you can choose which one you want to install OS X on. The amount of space on the disk and the amount of space OS X requires will be displayed. Select the hard drive you want to install to and click Continue. Use the "Format disk as" drop-down menu to set the disk format to "Mac OS X Extended (Journaled)". Make sure you don't install onto a Recovery or Storage drive. The installer will display a list of all the extra software packages that will be installed with OS X. If you don't have a lot of hard disk space, you can deselect some of the less-important files by clicking the Customize... button. Expand the "Print Drivers" section and deselect any of the print drivers you won't need. Expand the "Language Translation" section and deselect any languages you won't be using. Once you have chosen your extra software options, you can begin the installation of the operating system. Click the Install button to begin. A progress bar will let you know how much time is left during the installation. The installation process is automatic once it begins. Your computer will reboot when the process is complete. | Choose a language and start the installation. Choose your installation type. Choose the destination. Choose the software you want to install. Start the installation. |
Some ad-ins might have a separate pane while some might be located under a general word setting option, like the "Insert Object" button. The add-in you have decided upon will determine where you will find your add-in interface. For the purposes of offering a guided example, this process will be outlined with the barcode add-in StrokeScribe, which is available to individual users for free. To access StrokeScribe's interface, click on the "Insert" tab, then click the "Insert Object" button and select "StrokeScribe Document" from the list provided. Barcodes have many different types, and these are referred to as symbologies. There should be an extensive list of barcode symbologies in a submenu of your add-in interface. Search through this until you find the symbology that best suits your purposes. Continuing with the guided example, you should right-click the barcode image after selecting "StrokeScribe Document" and from the following menu choose StrokeScribe Control → Properties. Be sure that your barcode reading software/equipment has the capability of reading the symbology you have chosen for your code. Some common symbologies: UPS, Code 39, Code 128, QR You'll need to input the text that you want to be converted to barcode format and the Alphabet you want the text to be converted into, which will be the same as the symbology you've already decided upon. In the guided example, after clicking "Properties" you should see the Control Properties window, in which you can type your data to be converted into barcode by the "Text" field, and you can select your symbology with the "Alphabet" dropdown menu. Some add-ins might have a specific Insert Barcode button, or you may only need to press Ok. With most add-ins, the barcode you create will be treated like an image. For the guided example, you only need to click Ok to insert the image. To make the barcode a floating image, right click it, select "Format Object," and change the text wrapping under the "Layout" tab. Right-click the barcode, select the "Format Object" option, and click the Layout tab in the following menu. This should list different styles in which your barcode will be wrapped with in-document text. Using the white manipulator boxes occupying the corners and midpoints around the border of your barcode, alter the size of your barcode until it is satisfactory. You may also be able to change the size within a "Properties" window associated with your barcode add-in. To complete the guided example, use the manipulator boxes to adjust width and height until it is positioned and sized best for your purposes. | Navigate to your add-in interface. Find your symbology in the barcode add-in interface. Input the appropriate information. Insert and position your barcode. Adjust the size. |
Open the hood of your vehicle and locate the battery near the front of the engine bay. Use a socket wrench to loosen the nut holding the negative terminal to the battery, which is usually black and marked with a negative symbol (-). Set the cable for the negative terminal aside while you’re working so it's out of the way. Don't touch the negative lead to the positive terminal since you could create a spark or shock yourself. Choose a place that has flat floors, such as your trunk, in the passenger seat footwell, or under the rear seats. Check underneath your vehicle to make sure there aren't any wires or pipes on the other side of where you want the amp. Hold the amp still as you mark the locations of the mounting holes in the corners with a marker or pencil. Avoid mounting amps vertically or to speaker boxes since they may jostle around more and get damaged. Make sure the place where you want the amp has good airflow because the amp will generate heat that could damage the internal electronics if it gets too hot. Use a drill bit with a diameter 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) smaller than the diameter of the mounting screws that came with your amplifier. Hold the drill perpendicular to your vehicle's floor and pull the trigger. Apply light pressure as you drill through each of the marks you made for the mounting holes. You can drill directly through the carpeting in your vehicle. Position the amp so the mounting holes line up with the holes you just drilled. Feed a mounting screw into each of the holes and turn them by hand until they’re tight. Then use a screwdriver to tighten the amp to the floor so it doesn't move around. If the mounting screws came with rubber washers, put them on the screws before securing the amp to prevent it from moving around. Don't leave the amp unmounted since it will move around while you’re driving and get damaged. A trim pry tool is a thin plastic piece you can slide underneath trim pieces to pop them off. Locate the trim panels along the sides of your vehicle on the floor and slide the pry tool underneath them. Raise the handle of the pry tool to pop the trim pieces off. Set them aside while you’re working so they’re out of the way. Buy pry tools from an automotive store. If you don't want to remove the trim pieces, you can use the trim pry tool to push the wires underneath the panels instead. from the dashboard with a screwdriver. Slip the pry tool between the seams of the trim panels around your stereo system. Lift the handle of the tool to pop the trim off to expose the screws supporting the stereo head. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the stereo head before you pull it straight out from the dash so you can see the wire connections plugged into it. The number of panels you need to remove to take out the stereo head depends on the make and model of your vehicle. | Disconnect the negative terminal on your vehicle’s battery. Mark the amp’s mounting holes on your vehicle’s floor where you want to mount it. Drill holes through the floor where you marked them. Screw the amp onto the floor with the screws from the amp kit. Remove the interior trim along the floor on both sides of the vehicle with a pry tool. Take the stereo head out |
The rapid strep test can be done quickly in your doctor's office with a throat swab, and it tests for the streptococcus bacteria that cause strep throat. These tests are not always accurate, and can show inaccurately negative results a third of the time. This is a good first test, but a throat culture is often required for accurate diagnosis. The most accurate way to determine the cause of your tonsillitis is for your doctor to check the results of your throat culture. This is when your throat swab is sent to the lab and a lab technician determines what, if any, bacteria are present on your tonsils. Then your doctor can prescribe you the right antibiotics to treat the cause of your tonsillitis. Mono can only be diagnosed with a blood test. Because it's a virus, mono will pass on its own — stay hydrated and get a lot of rest. You should still see your doctor for diagnosis if you have symptoms of mono because mono can cause an enlarged spleen, which can rupture if you overexert yourself. Your doctor will explain what you need to do in order to stay safe and get better. | Get a rapid test done at your doctor’s office. Wait for your throat culture to return from the lab. Get a blood test done to check for the mono virus. |
The dynamics of a sister-in-law (S-I-L) are complex at the best of times but no more so if she has spent much of her life causing her immediate family to run to her beck and call. The drama queen thrives off drama and having everyone pay attention to her as a result. Sit back at your next family occasion and simply watch. Notice how she interacts with her family members, and how they in turn react back. If you witness a lot of step-toeing around her and acquiescing to her, she is clearly used to getting her own way. Consider what happens when she raises a drama-filled topic. Do other family members rush to agree with her about how "outrageous" the price of child care/electricity/shampoo/dog grooming/car maintenance/etc. is? Do they confirm her quibbles as quickly as possible, thereby engendering even more complaints? This shows that they enable her complaint-filled view of the world and sadly, have long been used to pandering to it. You can't change them but you can set a new role model by not complaining yourself. Notice what happens when you disagree with her. Does she pout, throw an adult-style tantrum or try and put you down? While it's important to stand your ground on things that matter to you, if she does react childishly, you'll need to learn how to manage this carefully. Learn not so much to disagree as to fail to agree––there is a fine line but it's about acknowledging her underlying need (notice me, care about me, help me, etc.) without buying into her view of the world. Your S-I-L can let off steam, vent away and curse all she wants but there is no need to join the negativity. Avoid taking any of what is said personally––the crazier the reactions and actions, the more your S-I-L is grasping at straws to try and provoke you and restore the limelight back onto her. Let her have the limelight in her own home but don't hang around to be vented upon. If it gets really bad, simply announce that you will come back when she is feeling calmer and leave. Equally, if it's happening in your own home, tell it's time to leave. (You can even make up a fake appointment or an early bedtime if you really need a polite excuse.) | Realize that you may be dealing with a drama queen. Do not get involved with the drama. |
Relaxation techniques, including practices such as yoga and tai chi, help ease tension in your life and lower your anxiety levels. Even a few minutes of slow, deep breathing can help you manage stress more productively. To practice deep breathing, move to a quiet spot without distractions and sit or lay down in a comfortable position. Turn your mental focus to your breath. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, expanding your chest. Pause when your lungs are full, then exhale slowly, lowering your chest. Pause when your lungs are empty, then repeat the cycle. Do this for at least a couple of minutes. Expect a little trial and error before you find the technique that works best for you. If you're trying a relaxation technique that you find difficult or that feels like work, it may cause you more stress. If you have high levels of anxiety, you might also consider going to a therapist to talk about what makes you anxious. Your therapist will recommend good coping strategies for you. Not getting enough sleep may cause you to have a headache the next day. Likewise, if you get too much sleep, you may also end up with a headache. Set a regular bedtime and waking time that allow you to get at least 8 hours of sleep. A regular sleep pattern can also help if you suffer from insomnia. Avoid electronics and screens, including TV, before bed or while in bed. Sleep in a cool, dark room. Ideally, the temperature in your bedroom should be between 60 and 67 °F (16 and 19 °C). If you sleep during daylight hours, use blackout curtains to keep the room dark. Regular exercise can reduce both the frequency and the severity of chronic headaches, including migraines. Design an exercise plan that includes cardio as well as activities that build strength and flexibility. Even just a brisk walk can be sufficient exercise to help prevent headaches. Include activities that you enjoy so you'll stay motivated to exercise. For example, if you like the water, you might go swimming 3 or 4 times a week. Talk to your doctor before you start any new exercise regimen, especially if you have any chronic health conditions. Smoking and drinking excessively can lead to debilitating cluster headaches. Secondhand smoke and other forms of nicotine, including gum or tablets, can also lead to headaches and sinus irritation. If you have a history of migraine or cluster headaches, avoid drinking or smoking entirely. Talk to your doctor if you have a dependency on either of these substances. They can help you develop a plan to quit. Inflammatory foods can trigger headaches as well as other health issues, including digestive problems. If you have sinus problems, inflammatory foods can make those problems worse by increasing tissue inflammation. The following foods are inflammatory: Refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pasta Fried foods Sugary beverages, including sodas and energy drinks Read meat, such as veal, ham, or beef Processed meats, such as hot dogs or sausages Margarine, shortening, and lard If you get headaches regularly, a headache diary can help you discover commonalities between your headaches and figure out what might be causing them. Write down the date and time of your headache and everything you did for an hour or two before your headache started, including any food that you ate.You might also write down anything you did to treat your headache and whether the treatment was effective. When the pain subsides, add the approximate time your headache stopped so you have an idea of the duration. | Practice relaxation techniques to lower your stress levels. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. Exercise for at least 30 minutes each day. Limit alcohol and tobacco intake. Avoid foods that cause inflammation. Keep a headache diary to identify possible triggers. |
Find a die-cut felt placemat that is the same size (or larger) as your pillow. Cut the placemat down to the right size, if needed, then glue it to the front of your pillow using hot glue or fabric glue. Choose a color that coordinates with your pillow. For example, orange and yellow go well together, as do red and green. You can find die-cut placemats in the craft store. They are typically seasonal, so expects lots of red and hearts around Valentine's day. Remove the pillow from the pillowcase. Cut a sheet of fabric to the same size as the pillowcase. Secure it to the front of the pillowcase with fusible web interfacing. Glue coordinating ribbon or decorative cord along the seams to hide the raw edges of the fabric. Insert the pillow when you are done. You can use hot glue or fabric glue for the ribbon or trim. Remove the pillowcase first. Cut leaf or 5-petal flower shapes out of colored felt. Place a drop of hot glue in the center of the flowers, then press them onto the pillowcase. Draw a line of hot glue down the center of each leaf, and press them onto the pillowcase too. Put the pillowcase back on once the glue dries. The petals of the flowers and the edges of the leaves will stick out realistically. Hot glue buttons or yellow felt circles to the center of each flower for a nicer touch. If you don't want to use hot glue, you can use fabric glue instead. Iron the fusible web interfacing to the back of your desired fabric. Trace the shapes you want onto the interfacing, then cut them out. Remove the pillowcase, then pin the shapes interfacing-side-down to the pillowcase. Iron the shapes, remove the pins, then reinsert the pillow. If you are doing letters or numbers, be sure to reverse them first. Each brand of fusible web interfacing is different, so follow the instructions carefully. Embroider the edges of the appliques with embroidery thread and a running stitch before you apply them for a more detailed look. Cut your desired shape out of fabric. Baste it to your pillow with a running stitch. Fold the raw edges under the applique, then sew them down using a whipstitch, ladder stitch, or blanket stitch. Remove the basting stitches when you are done. Remove the pillowcase first, if needed. Alternatively, cut the appliques out of felt, then glue them on with hot glue or fabric glue. Remove the pillowcase, then place a sheet of tracing paper over it. Trace inside the embroidered outlines of the designs, then cut the tracings out. Use these to create your appliques, then secure the appliques inside the embroidered shapes. The embroidery will make a nice outline around your appliques. This does not work with solid embroidery, only outlined or quilted embroidery. | Glue a die-cut felt placemat over a plain pillowcase for a quick option. Give a pillow a fresh look by covering the front with new fabric. Glue felt shapes to the pillowcase if you want 3D designs. Create simple appliques using fabric and fusible web interfacing. Sew appliques if you don't have an iron and fusible web interfacing. Fill in embroidered outlines with appliques. |
Purchase dechlorinated water online or at a pet store. Read the instructions thoroughly so that you know how much of the chemical you need to add to your water. Dechlorinated water is added to water to make it habitable for fish. Wear rubber gloves when handling the chemical. Fill the bucket with 2–3 US gal (7,600–11,400 ml) of water and then drop the dechlorinated chemical into the water. Swirl the water around in the bucket to mix it. Most dechlorinating kits will come with a dropper that you can use to add the chemical. Scoop the gravel into the water slowly so that it doesn't splash. During this time, the dechlorinating chemical will remove harmful chlorine from the gravel. Scoop the gravel from the bucket to a strainer to strain out the dechlorinated water. Once it's strained, pour the gravel into a different, dry bucket. Your gravel is now clean and not harmful for the fish tank environment. | Read the instructions on your dechlorinating chemical. Fill a bucket with water and add the dechlorinating chemical. Pour the gravel into the water and let it soak for 20 minutes. Drain the gravel through a strainer. |
From an astronomical point of view, the summer solstice occurs sometime between June 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere, and December 21-22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Find out exactly when it will take place based on the year and your location, and spend time outdoors to witness the summer solstice. Spend time outdoors in the sun and give thanks for the light that guides our days. Make an altar of light by arranging candles, summer flowers, and tangerines in a beautiful outdoor space. Allow the tangerines to soak up the sun so you can enjoy them later. The summer solstice is a great time to honor the sun. You can make solstice sun tea by adding edible flowers and herbs to a jar filled with water, then leave it out in the sun to steep. You can also make a sun mandala with petals from orange and yellow flowers. Arrange the petals in decorative, circular patterns while maintaining a vision of peace and serenity. Collect flowers from your garden or get some from a garden shop. Choose flowers with thin stems and fragrant blossoms. To make the crown: Take your first flower and gently split the stem in half, about two-thirds of the way up the stem, to create a small hole. The hole should be just large enough to fit a stem through. Take your second flower and stick the stem through the hole you just made. Then split that stem to create a small hole for the next flower stem to fit into. Continue to add more flowers in the same fashion. To finish, create a larger hole that will fit a whole flower through and thread your first flower through the last stem. Trim the ends if needed. . The summer solstice is the perfect time to start a garden. Prepare your soil to receive plants by tilling and mixing in compost or fertilizer. Select plants from your local garden shop, or ask your friends or neighbors for cuttings from their gardens. Then: Dig holes large enough for each plant, and be sure to leave enough space for the plants to grow. Gently place the plants in the holes and fill in the space with dirt or fertilizer. Water the newly planted flowers gently, and enjoy your garden. Go to a local farm in order to appreciate how the sun gives life. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sights and smells. Another great activity to do at a farm is to pick sun-ripened berries. You could also volunteer to pull weeds or help the farmers with their chores. Salute the sun while you wade in the water. Visit a local river, lake, waterfall, or even the beach and enjoy the scenery. Float in the water, swim, or simply sit near it and watch for wildlife. Build a sandcastle, make a rock cairn, or gather wildflowers. Use your senses to explore the nature surrounding you, and take note of sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and touches. | Observe the sky. Celebrate the light. Honor the sun. Make a flower crown. Start a garden Visit a local farm. Play in the water. |
Once you are done for the day, either in a game or just playing catch, wipe down the glove with a clean rag. Get rid of any dirt or debris on it, and store in a cool, dry place daily. To give your glove a better clean, put a little bit of cleaner on a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure you wipe the entire glove with the cleaner. This includes parts other than the pocket, including the laces and webbing. Make sure you use the right kinds of leather cleaners. Look for designated baseball glove leather cleaners, or products recommended by the manufacturer. Avoid oil conditioners like linseed oil, mink oil, neatsfoot oil, silicon, or petroleum-based products. Keep your application light. Too much cleaner, or applying it too often, will cause the leather to break down faster. You probably want to do this once a year to help keep your glove lasting for a long time. Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off any remaining oil. Then let your glove air dry overnight. Make sure you find a cool, dry place for your glove to sit, which means not in your gym or bat bag. The leather will be a bit stiff after drying, but some regular use should soften it up again quickly. | Clean your glove after use. Apply a little leather cleaner. Dry off the glove. |
Take a dry measuring cup and scoop it into a container of brown sugar. Use your fingers, the palm of your hand, or the back of a spoon to press the sugar down as much as you can. This will give you an accurate measurement. The brown sugar should keep the shape of the measuring cup when you dump it out. If it spills out like sand, it wasn't packed down enough and you don't have enough sugar in your recipe. Since flour can pack down as it sits, stir it a little before measuring. This will break it up and introduce a little air. Dip your dry measuring cup into the flour so the cup is overflowing. You can then level off the excess by using a bench scraper or another flat kitchen tool or handle. You can stir the flour using a spoon, a knife, or a whisk. Just use something that will move the flour around a little and break it up. You'll usually see sifting mentioned when baking with powdered sugar. This is because powdered sugar forms a lot of little lumps as it sits. Avoid scooping and measuring powdered sugar while it's still lumpy or it won't mix into your other ingredients well and you'll end up with small lumps of powdered sugar. Always sift powdered sugar before measuring or weighing it. For example, if you don't sift the powdered sugar, but just mix it into butter for a frosting recipe, you'll end up with small white lumps of sugar in your frosting. | Measure brown sugar. Measure flour. Measure powdered sugar. |
Some foods reduce inflammation in your body, which is helpful for reducing your psoriasis flare-ups and relieving existing symptoms. Base your meals around fresh produce, fatty fish, beans, nuts, and legumes. Cook your foods using healthy oils, and season your dishes with fresh herbs and spices. Choose fruit for your snacks or desserts. The best vegetable options include leafy greens, broccoli, beets, celery, cabbage, carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and bok choy. Healthy oils include olive oil, borage oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil. Anti-inflammatory herbs include cayenne pepper, ginger, cloves, and turmeric. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation in your body, so they can help reduce your risk of flare-ups. They also support your immune system! Choose foods high in omega-3s at least 3-4 times per week. Good sources of omega-3s include fatty fish (such as salmon, cod, or halibut), nuts, vegetable oils, flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, and leafy vegetables. You can also take an omega-3 fish oil supplement. However, talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Red meat can trigger flare-ups because it causes inflammation in your body, so it's best to avoid it. Instead, choose leaner proteins like chicken, fish, tofu, and beans. If you enjoy eating red meat, choose lean cuts of meat like sirloin, round, or loin. Before you cook the meat, make sure you cut off as much fat as possible. Processed foods that are high in sodium, sugar, and trans fats trigger inflammation in your body. This can cause flare-ups. Stay away from baked goods, packaged snacks, frozen dinners, canned soups, and deli meats. Instead, choose fresh, whole foods. Although they are lightly processed, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, and whole grains can be a healthy addition to your diet. Sugar can also cause inflammation, so it's important to keep it to a minimum. Cut out baked goods, candy, ice cream, and other treats. Additionally, read food labels to look out for added sugars. When you want a yummy treat, opt for a piece of fruit instead of a sugary snack. If you're sensitive to dairy, switch to non-dairy products, like soy milk or almond milk. In addition to milk replacements, you can find non-dairy yogurt and ice cream. Not everyone is triggered by dairy. If it doesn't seem to affect you, dairy can be a healthy part of your diet. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, so a healthy immune system can help reduce flare-ups. Probiotics help balance the healthy bacteria in your body. You can find them in yogurt and fermented foods. As another option, you can take a probiotics supplement. If you can eat yogurt without triggering your psoriasis, it can be a convenient, easy way to get more probiotics in your diet. Fermented foods you can try include sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso, tempeh, and kefir. Turmeric, which is packed with antioxidants, relieves inflammation in your body. It can help reduce your psoriasis flare-ups, as well as relieve your symptoms if you're already experiencing a flare-up. You can add turmeric to your dishes as a spice to increase your consumption. If you don't like the taste of turmeric, you can take it as a supplement. Talk to your doctor before you take any supplements. by drinking at least 11.5 cups (2.7 L) daily. Water helps flush out your system and is part of your body's natural detox process. How much water you need daily will depend on your age, gender, and activity levels. If you feel thirsty or have dark urine, increase your fluid intake. In general, women need about 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of water each day, while men need 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of water daily. You don't have to just drink water! Fluids like tea, juice, soup broth, smoothies, etc. all contribute to your water intake. | Choose anti-inflammatory foods. Increase your intake of foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. Eliminate red meat from your diet. Cut out processed foods. Avoid eating refined sugar. Stay away from dairy products if they trigger your symptoms. Consume probiotics to improve your immune health. Incorporate turmeric into your diet. Stay hydrated |
Mix 3 parts of liquid oil and 1 part beeswax in a Pyrex measuring cup or heatproof canning jar. Set the jar in a pan with a few inches of water and slowly heat the water until it all melts together. Add a few drops of essential oil and mix it. Then pour the balm into tubes or tins and let set until completely cool. Good choices for your liquid oil include castor oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and coconut oil. Castor oil will make her lips feel really smooth, so it's great if she's got chapped lips. You can safely add peppermint, spearmint, sweet orange, lemon, lime, and vanilla absolute essential oils for both scent and taste. Just pick your mom's favorite! If she likes to take luxurious baths, make her custom bath salts. Pour 2 cups (16 ounces) of Epsom salt into an airtight container. Then add a few drops of essential oil and close the lid. Shake the container until the oil has completely coated the salt. Choose your oils based on what you want the salts to do for your mom. Peppermint and lavender are good for stress relief and citrus is energizing. You can also choose your scents based on what your mom's favorites are. You can also add a few drops of food coloring to color the salts. This is an especially good idea if you plan on storing the salts in a clear container. Nothing feels more pampering than good hand or foot lotion. Heat 1/4 cup (2 ounces) coconut oil, 1/8 cup (1 ounce) shea butter, and 1/8 cup cocoa butter over low heat until it melts together. Remove the pot from the heat, and then add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (0.5 ounces) of your choice of liquid oil – avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil – and 5 to 10 drops of your mom's favorite essential oil. Mix everything together, then pour the mixture into your choice of container and let it cool. Keep a lid on the container. Small canning jars are a great container to use for homemade lotions. These lotions are generally too thick to use in jars with pumps. You can write the name or scent of the lotion on a little tag, then punch a hole in the corner of the tag and run a piece of ribbon through it. Tie the ribbon around the neck of the container. Write each coupon on one piece of paper. Then punch a hole in the corner of the paper. Run a piece of ribbon through the hole and tie it tight. You can also staple the pages together. You can also download templates for coupon ideas off the internet. Coupons for free massages, cleaning the dishes or your room, performing extra chores, or letting your mom pick the movie for a movie night are all great coupon ideas. | Create homemade lip balm. Make custom bath salts. Make hand and foot lotion with her favorite scents. Make her a coupon book. |
For best results, use sidewalk chalk instead of chalkboard chalk. It is much more pigmented. The more chalk you use, the more paint you will have. Use two different colors to create a new color! Place the bag with the chalk inside of it on top of a hard surface, such as a wooden board or a sidewalk. Hit the chalk with a hammer several times until it turns fine and powdery. Take this time to create more colors. Use one color of chalk per bag. If you are using a thin bag, such as a sandwich bag, place a paper towel under it, and another one on top of it. This will keep the bag from ripping. Make sure that the jar is big enough to hold at least 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water. If you smashed multiple bags of chalk to create more colors, use a separate jar for each color. Use If you one piece of chalk, use ½ (120 milliliters) of water. If you used two pieces of chalk, use 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water. Stir the paint well until the chalk dissolves. If you need to close the jar tightly and shake it to help mix the water and chalk. If you smashed additional bags of chalk, you will need another ½ to 1 cup (120 to 240 milliliters) of water for each batch. You can thicken the paint by adding 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of white glue to it. Keep in mind that this will make the paint permanent. Apply the paint using a paintbrush. When you are done using the paint, close the jar tightly. If the paint starts to turn too thick, add some water to it to thin it out again. You should be able to dilute it 5 to 10 times before it becomes too thin to use. The chalk may settle in the water. If that happens, stir it back up again. If you added glue to the chalk, use it on paper—unless you want it to be permanent! | Place 1 to 2 pieces of colored chalk inside a resealable plastic bag. Smash the chalk into a powder with a hammer. Pour the powder into a jar. Stir in ½ to 1 cup (120 to 240 milliliters) water into the powdered chalk. Use the paint on a sidewalk or driveway. |
Use different colored blocks to mark the different parts of your foundation. For example, use blue wool to mark the corners of your walls and red wool to mark the locations for redstone circuits. Place these blocks in the first ground layer so that you can build right on top of them. This lets you make sure that everything is lined up and can also help you figure out how much material you need. Build houses using materials that you can easily gather. Otherwise, be ready to invest in a long project. This can be fun though! Just play in a way that's fun for you. Always, always, always build the exterior walls first. This is often the hardest part of building, so getting it done first will help keep you motivated to finish. It's also important for keeping everything lined up and looking good. This is how real life building works too! Building the exterior first also has the added benefit of letting you get the ceilings up, which means you get to stay out of the rain and snow. You can really build a cool house in just about any shape you want. All you have to do to make it cool is make it not boring! You can do this by avoiding blocky overall shapes to your house (having one giant square or rectangle) and also by avoiding too-flat walls. Use outcroppings, towers, and wings to make your house more interesting. You should also break up the colors of the outside walls and ceiling. Having everything in just one color makes it look like a blob! Another key part of making a house interesting is to make sure that you don't neglect the landscaping. A cool house in the middle of a completely empty plain is pretty boring. Make any house more interesting by adding a garden, lake, street, or other decorations to keep the environment looking cool. | Use color blocks to mark your foundation. Choose materials that you can afford. Always build the exterior first. Make it interesting. Don't neglect your landscaping. |
Fill the jars to within a quarter inch (half a cm) of the rim. Use a funnel to ensure that the seal between the jar and the lid stays clean. You may want to wash the canning jars using the hot water cycle on your dishwasher before starting the process. Place the lids into boiling water for a couple of minutes to sanitize them. If you spill salsa on the rim of the jars, wipe it off with a paper towel before proceeding. Screw on the lid rings to make sure they stay put. Don't tighten the lids too much at this point, since air needs to escape at the next stage of the canning process. Fill the pot with water until it covers the jar by 2 inches (5 cm). Turn the burner to high heat and bring the water to a boil. If you live at low elevation, boil the jars for 15 minutes. If you live at high elevation, boil the jars for 25 minutes. Allow them to cool completely. The lids will make popping noises as they cool and seal. If a lid makes a popping noise when pressed down and released, the can has not been properly sealed. You can place unsealed jars in the refrigerator to use immediately, or put them through the canning process again. | Pour the salsa into clean canning jars. Place the lids on the jars of salsa. Place the jars in a large pot. Remove the jars from the water carefully. Check the seals by tapping on the lids. Finished. |
Aim the hairdryer at the residue to soften it. After a minute, it should be heated enough to remove. Scrape it off carefully with a knife or other implement. If it doesn't come off all the way, switch to a different treatment. WD-40 is available at most general and home improvement stores. You can spray it directly onto areas with a lot of residue or dampen a terry cloth to treat smaller patches of residue. Leave it on for a minute, then scrub it off with soap and water. WD-40 is perfect for surfaces such as cars. Read the warnings on the canister to avoid using it on surfaces that it’ll stain. Vaseline or car wax works as an alternative to WD-40. These products are also available at general stores. There are brands out there designed to remove the residue from commercial tape. Follow the directions on the label and the product will also work well for you at home. This can only be done on strong construction materials such as rock, brick, and concrete. Aim a high-pressure water system or sandblaster at the material. Briefly turn it on and off until the residue is gone. Be very careful when doing this. These machines can leave marks on most surfaces. | Heat the residue with a hairdryer for a quick removal. Spray WD-40 to treat metal surfaces. Apply a commercial residue remover for a stronger treatment. Use water pressure or sandblasting to clean rock and concrete. |
Buy a calf. Raise the calf and take good care of it and then when it's grown up you can sell it. You can also raise cattle. Grow and sell vegetables. You can grow crops and then sell them. People always buy fresh crops. Sell eggs from your chickens. People love fresh eggs. You can paint beautiful paintings, then frame them and sell them. You can also make bracelets, birdhouses, tie-dye, and other things. Gather together old things that you don't want and ask your family for things they don't want. Set up a table on your lawn or go to somewhere local and safe. Put a sign up saying "yard sale". Be sure to have a responsible older person or an adult to sit with you. tart a dollar store. | If you live on a farm or if you have lots of land, try some of the following ideas: If you are artsy, have a craft sale. Have a mini yard sale. . |
Write down whole numbers and explain that each number stands for a place value. Show your students which place stands for ones, tens, and hundreds. For instance, write down 382. Tell students that the number farthest to the right, or 2, stands for ones, the next number to the left, or 8, is the tens place, and the next to the left, or 3, is hundreds. Explain that not all numbers are whole numbers. Describe how 5 and 6 are whole numbers, but there are lots of numbers in between them. Show your students how to place a decimal point to the right of the ones place, and mention that numbers after the point are in between 2 whole numbers. Write “5.” and say, “If you see another 5 after the point (write ‘5.5’), that means it's in between 5 and 6.” Explain that, like whole numbers, there are place values to the right of a decimal point. Tell students that ones are always immediately to the left of a decimal point. Show them that tenths are always immediately to the right, followed by hundredths and thousandths. Over-pronounce tenths and hundredths to avoid confusing decimal place values with tens and hundreds. Explain that decimals and fractions are 2 ways of representing “in-between” numbers. Tell learners that fractions can be turned into a decimal that stands for the same number. Coloring grids or shapes is helpful. Draw a rectangle, then add lines to divide it into 10 equal strips. Have them color in a strip, then explain that the strip is 1/10 of the rectangle. Tell them that 0.1 is another way of saying 1/10, or one-tenth. Write down basic sample fractions, such as 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4. Explain that the fraction means the number on top is divided by the number on the bottom. Show students that dividing the top number, or 1, by the bottom number, or 4, gives you a decimal value, or 0.25. Practice using division to convert basic fractions to decimals. Then show how the decimal place values, such as the tenths and hundredths places, relate to the top and bottom numbers of the fraction. For example, 0.25 means 25/100. Write down a series of mixed decimal numbers and read them out loud. Teach your students to use the correct place values instead of reading 1.5 as “one point five.” Write down 25.45 and read it out loud as “twenty-five and forty-five hundredths.” Write 54.035 and read it as “fifty-four and thirty-five thousandths.” After demonstrating how to read decimals, write down several examples and have them read the numbers out loud. If necessary, correct them gently and say, “That's a great try, but remember this number means thousandths. Give it another shot!” Describe how place values in whole numbers and decimals differ. Explain that, while hundreds are greater than tens, tenths are greater than hundredths. Line up 2 decimal numbers on top of each other to demonstrate how to find out which one is bigger. For instance, write:3.5353.353 Explain that they need to look at the tenths place first to find the bigger number. Since 5 is greater than 3, 3.535 is greater than 3.353. It might be tough for beginners to compare numbers such as 3.5 and 3.350, since 350 looks like it's bigger than 5. Tell your students that they can add zeroes to the right of a decimal to fill in place values. Mention that adding zeroes to the right doesn't change the number's value. They might have an easier time seeing that 3.500 is greater than 3.350. Adding zeroes to decimals will also come in handy when it's time to teach addition and subtraction. | Start by reviewing whole number place values. Explain that decimals are “in-between” numbers. Introduce decimal place values. Describe how fractions and decimals are related. Explain how to convert fractions to decimals using division. Practice reading fractions and decimal values out loud. Explain how to see if one number is bigger than another. Add zeroes to help your students visualize place values. |
. Think about your current family relationships. Identify the ones that are toxic, and distinguish them from the ones that are simply difficult. You may want to work with a mental health professional if you feel comfortable with this. A mental health professional can help you to identify toxic relationships. Abuse, constant negativity, and manipulation are several indications that a relationship is toxic. The line between a difficult relationship and a toxic one can be blurry. Trust your own judgment and keep in mind that some people may try to minimize what you are experiencing. However, if you know someone is abusive, then do not accept other people's excuses for them. Think about whether you can find ways to deal with dysfunctional family dramas without cutting relatives out of your life. Consider skipping certain family gatherings, standing up to bullies, or ignoring conflicts instead of arguing with your relatives. Finding a simple solution may not always be possible. However, de-escalating negative situations is often less stressful than cutting ties completely. Look into ALANON, which is a group that started as a way to help and support the family members of people with substance abuse. However, this organization has expanded to help people in all sorts of situations. Before you detach yourself from a relative, think about how the action may affect the rest of your life, including your other family relationships. Make sure you're prepared to deal with the potential negative consequences of cutting ties. For example, you might choose to cut ties with one sibling who has toxic tendencies and your others sibling may see this as an affront. As a result, you lose two siblings. You will have to weigh the costs of whether the toxic person is worth keeping around to preserve other relationships. Try making a pros and cons list to help you determine if severing the relationship is worth the benefits and costs. Keep it somewhere that you can read over it often. You may also want to ask a friend or family member to help you with making the list because they might think of some things that you would not. Just as breaking away from dysfunctional relatives will cause emotional pain or discord, it might also bring you peace. This is especially true if your relatives tend to muddy your life with their toxic behaviors. For instance, if you have family members who steal, lie, cheat, bully, or abuse drugs and alcohol, they likely cause you more stress than joy. Your mental health and peace of mind will benefit from stepping away from these people. Look over your pros and cons list if you have already made one. If not, then make a pros and cons list to help you understand the costs and benefits if you decide not to cut ties. Read over your list often and ask a friend or family member to help you add to it. | Identify toxic relationships Brainstorm solutions. Think carefully about the costs of severing a relationship. Come to terms with the consequences of not cutting ties. |
As you're kicking up, your body will rock forward if you arch your back. Keep your chin and head lifted so your face doesn't hit the ground. Most of your body weight should be on your chest when you're finished the upward kick if you've rocked forward correctly. Keep your hands on the ground for the first time. The next time you start the move, your hands will be in the air a bit because you pushed your upper body up off the ground. This part requires doing a couple things at once. When your legs are as high as you can get them and most of your weight is around your chest and hands, kick your legs straight as hard as you can. Kicking your legs straight will help move body weight back toward your feet while you push your upper body up with your arms. This step requires quite a lot of effort and strength. Push all your upper body weight up and off the ground as your legs start to fall. When you're starting out, this may the part to adjust first if you're unsure that you're doing the move correctly. To gain more upper body strength and help you push your weight up with your arms, consider doing push-ups every day to build your strength. As soon as your legs are straight, bend in at your waist as if you're doing an upside-down sit-up to help lift your butt in the air. Keep your legs straight so your toes can hit the ground first. At this point most of your body should be up in the air, with your hands and toes closest to the ground. Let your toes fall to the ground first, then prepare to allow the rest of your body to fall starting with your toes and then your knees. Straighten your body as your toes hit the ground and then arch your back as your body falls toward the ground. Rock forward so that your body hits the ground in this order: toes, knees, hips, stomach, chest, hands. Kick your legs up and back behind you like you did the first time and keep your back arched to help you rock forward. Repeat the move as many times as you like. The more times you do it in a row, the easier it will become and the more you'll look like an actual worm inching forward. Don't think too much once you have the combinations down. Just try to get your body to flow through the steps and keep practicing. | Arch your back and rock forward on your stomach. Kick your legs straight. Push up with your hands as you kick your legs straight. Lift your butt after you kick your legs straight. Land back on your toes. Start the move again by rocking forward as you kick your legs up. |
Surfer girls often have wet, wavy hair. To achieve this, mist your hair with a matte hair spray to get it a little damp. From there, douse your hair in some sea salt spray. Then, you can use your fingers to bunch your hair to create messy waves. If your hair is already damp, just use the sea salt spray. You should avoid using sea salt spray, however, if you were actually at the beach, as too much salt could damage your hair. A long braid can give your hair a mermaid vibe. If you have longer braid, try braiding it into a single long braid that hangs over your shoulder. This is a great look to pair with hats. You want the sun-kissed look of someone who spends a lot of time on the beach. Bronzer can help you achieve this. You can dust your face with a layer of bronzer to give yourself a believable tan. If you actually do spend a lot of time on the beach, use sunscreen under your bronzer and choose a bronzer with SPF protection. Surfer girls spend a lot of time in water. Therefore, elaborate makeup isn't exactly realistic. Neutral tones that match your natural skin work best. If you use foundation, use only a light amount that matches your skin. Stick to neutral tones of eye shadow and lipstick, if you use them at all. Minimize your use of things like eye liner or mascara. If they're used, use them very lightly. | Use sea salt spray to create a wet look. Braid your hair. Use bronzer. Opt for neutral tones with makeup. |
Before you touch the screen, it needs a chance to cool down. You may wish to unplug it too, particularly if you plan on using liquid anywhere on the device. Give the screen five minutes to cool. After waiting, move your hand close to the screen. Eventually, you won't feel any heat when you touch it. Use only a soft, lint-free cloth or else you can scratch the delicate screen. Wipe the dry cloth over the screen to remove dust and fingerprints. Unless you have stubborn stains, this will be enough to clean the screen. Even paper towels are too abrasive to risk using on plasma screens. Use the same cloth from before to remove dust and debris from the rest of the device. Avoid using liquid if possible, since the liquid can drip into the device and onto the screen. | Turn off the device and let it cool. Dust the screen with a microfiber cloth. Wipe off the area around the screen with the cloth. |
Transfer the ice cubes to the pitcher and pour cold water over them. Stir the water to help chill it faster, and transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator until you're ready to add it to the absinthe. It's important to chill the water, because you don't add ice cubes directly to the absinthe. You can also use a glass beverage dispenser or an absinthe fountain for the ice water. An absinthe fountain is a special beverage dispenser on a pedestal that makes it easier to slowly pour the water into the absinthe. You can buy an absinthe fountain online, and possibly from a bar and restaurant supply store. Absinthe is prepared by adding between 3 and 5 ounces (89 and 148 ml) of water to 1 ounce (30 ml) of absinthe. Using a larger glass will prevent spills and give you room to stir the drink. You can use any type of glass to prepare the absinthe, including a wine glass, old fashioned glass, Irish coffee glass, or a tumbler. There is also a special type of glass that's designed specifically for absinthe, called a Pontarlier glass. It has a special well at the bottom so you can pour the absinthe without measuring. Specialty glasses like this can be purchased online, or through bar and restaurant suppliers. | Combine the ice and water in a pitcher. Choose a glass that can hold at least 8 ounces (237 ml). |
Changing your body temperature can alter your perception of time. Raising your temperature can make time seem to go faster, while lowering your temperature can make time go slower. Crank up the temperature in a room so that you get hot and you may find time slipping by more quickly., Certain smells may help you perceive time differently. Smells like baby powder change your perception by making time seem to go more quickly. The smell of coffee can often make time seem like it's going more slowly. Sprinkle baby powder on your skin or onto a cloth and take a big sniff. Looking at the time will only make you more aware of how slowly time is passing. Cover up every clock in your house so that you can't constantly check the time. Depriving someone of some of their senses, such as being placed in an isolation chamber that eliminates light and sound, may compress how they sense the passage of time. Time will seem to speed up, despite the conditions being unpleasant. Many cities have isolation tank and float tank centers. Search online for one near you. | Warm up the room. Make your room smell like baby powder. Cover up all the clocks in your house. Go through sensory deprivation. |
If you don't have the ball's packaging, check the ball itself; the intended size is often printed near the air valve or on the ball's "equator." Use a yardstick or tape measure and make sure this distance is exact. The box you use should measure at least as high as your fitness ball. If it passes through without brushing either, it's underinflated. When correctly inflated, the edges of the ball should just graze the box and the wall. If you don't know the ball's intended diameter but need to know its actual size, place the ball against the wall. Position the box so that it just touches the opposite side of the ball. Then remove the ball, and measure from the box to the wall to calculate the ball's diameter. Alternatively, you can use your ball's height to determine whether it's inflated correctly. Use painter's tape and make a mark on your wall at the same height as the fitness ball's diameter. Then, inflate your fitness ball until it's level with this mark. The diameter of your fitness ball is the same as its height. | Check the ball's packaging for the ball's intended diameter. Place a large box away from the wall at a distance equaling the ball’s diameter. Roll the ball between the box and the wall. Measure the height of your fitness ball against a wall. |
Be specific about what you need and when in your message to her, rather than simply saying, "Give me a call." This way, your coworker can leave the information on your voicemail, if they don't have the time to talk when you’re available. If you’ve done everything you can to call and talk to the person on the phone with no luck, it's time to change your contact method. Some people simply don't return phone calls. Change your contact method to accommodate the person you need to talk to. Millennials only listen to their voicemails 39% of the time, and respond to them 9% of the time. Know your audience and change to text or email. If you truly need to talk to someone who you’re unable to get on the phone, switch gears to email, text, or instant message, and ask them to call you back. Just because you prefer talking on the phone, that doesn't mean that the person you need to contact has the same preferences. Rather than asking for phone time, ask how she would prefer you to contact her, and respect her wishes. | Invite the other person to leave the information on your voicemail. Contact the person via email or instant message instead. Ask for the person’s preferred contact method. |
You will have ideas of your own that you might want to see in action, but you have to take your classmates' ideas into equal consideration. Take the time to ask people what kind of issues they want you to work on and then try your best to address them. Conduct periodic meetings where students can ask you questions or tell you what is important to them. Actively seek out suggestions from both students that you interact with daily and others that you don't see often. Come up with different ideas to address the issues that students want resolved. Seek students' assistance to work with you in helping reach class goals together. You won't be doing everything right as class president, and that is ok! But you need to seek constructive criticism so you can understand what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong. Doing this will help you develop into a stronger leader. Ask teachers to evaluate your leading method to see if there is anything you need to change. Hand out “comments” cards to students so they can let you know what area you need to improve on as their class leader. Create a “pros and cons” with fellow classmates after school for your leadership style. Pinpoint your strengths on your own and try to apply that to areas where you believe you need improvement. Not everything will be easy to handle as class president. Some days will be harder than others because things will not go as smooth. Understand that nobody is perfect and that trying your best is what matters the most. Take an hour of your day for yourself without having to worry about anything related to your position as class president if there are several issues you are trying to handle. Divide the responsibilities you have with the rest of the student council so that you do not have an excessive load of things to do. Remember that you can ask for help at any point to make things easier. Your classmates, teachers, and parents are more than willing to assist you in organizing workshops, planning school dances, running fundraisers, or completing any other activity for the benefit of your class. | Make your classmates' ideas the priority. Be open to feedback about your leadership. Relieve stress easily with the help of others. |
Losing weight will reduce your levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as the “bad” cholesterol, while also boosting your HDL cholesterol or “good” cholesterol. Starting a low-carb diet is a great way to lose weight and increase your HDL levels naturally and in a healthy way. If you have diabetes or another medical condition, talk to your doctor before you make changes to your diet. Avoid fried, fatty, or processed foods, which can increase LDL cholesterol and cause you to gain weight. Eat healthy whole grains such as brown rice and wheat bread for their complex carbohydrates, which are a better source of energy and will make you feel fuller for longer. Whole grains will also provide you with plenty of dietary fiber, which will help lower your LDL cholesterol levels, giving your HDL levels a boost. Dietary fiber will also help improve digestive health. Other sources of whole grains include oats, barley, quinoa, and whole-wheat pasta. Olive oil is loaded with fats that are great for your cardiovascular health and will both increase HDL cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation caused by LDL cholesterol. Use olive oil instead of other oils to cook with, make sauces, or drizzle over salads. Because it's so nutrient-dense and full of calories, make sure you consume olive oil in moderation. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, can improve your cholesterol ratio by reducing your LDL cholesterol levels and maintaining your healthy HDL cholesterol. Getting omega-3 fats from your food is the best way to absorb it. Add a serving of a fatty fish to your plate at least once or twice a week to get enough omega-3 fats. Good sources of omega-3 fats include salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and trout. When it comes to LDL cholesterol, the lower you can get it, the better. Ground flaxseed has been shown to help reduce inflammation caused by LDL cholesterol and lower your total cholesterol to a healthier ratio. Ground flaxseed is super easy to sprinkle over your salads or add to dishes so you can take advantage of its benefits. Eat about a teaspoon (3 grams) of ground flaxseed for your daily intake. Add ground flaxseed to a tasty nut butter sandwich or add it with your other seasonings whenever you’re cooking a dish. Limiting the amount of trans and saturated fats that you consume is directly linked to improving your cholesterol levels. Try to avoid red meat such as steak and ground beef, as well as dairy products like milk and cheese to reduce your intake of unhealthy fats to boost your HDL levels. Processed foods and desserts often contain high levels of trans or saturated fats, which are harmful to your cholesterol. Try to cut out sugary sweets such as candy and donuts as well, which can cause you to gain weight. | Follow a low-carb diet to lose weight and boost HDL levels. Focus on eating whole grains to get more fiber in your diet. Consume 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of extra virgin olive oil a day. Eat a serving of fatty fish 1-2 times a week for the omega-3 fats. Sprinkle ground flaxseed onto your food for the healthy fats. Avoid fried food, red meat, and dairy products. |
Double-click the Minecraft app icon, then click the green PLAY button at the bottom of the launcher. Click Singleplayer, then click a creative world that you want to load. You can also start a new world by clicking Create New World at the bottom of the page. The creative world must have cheats enabled. It's at the bottom of the page. This will open your selected world. If you created a new world, make sure you select Creative mode, then click Create New World again to open the world. Minecraft uses three coordinates (X, Y, and Z) to determine player location in the world. The "X" coordinate is the position east or west of the spawn point. The "Z" coordinate is the position north or south of the spawn point. The "Y" coordinate is the elevation above bedrock. Sea level is Y:63. You can view your current coordinates in game by pressing F3, Fn+F3 (laptops and Macs), or Alt+Fn+F3 (newer Macs). Press the / key on your keyboard to do so. Type teleport name x y z into the console, replacing "name" with your username, "x" with the east/west coordinate to which you want to travel, "y" with the vertical coordinate, and "z" with the north/south coordinate. For example, your command might look like this: /teleport sharkboi 0 23 65 Your username is case-sensitive. Using a positive value for "x" and "z" increases the distance toward the east or south (respectively), while using a negative value increases the distance toward the west or north. You can also teleport a player to a player. For example, to teleport Steve to Alex, use the command /teleport Steve Alex Your character will automatically be teleported to the selected coordinates. | Open Minecraft. Select a world to load. Click Play Selected World. Determine where you want to teleport to. Open the console. Enter the teleport command. Press ↵ Enter. |
Foods laden with these two ingredients can mess with your sense of taste. They mask subtler flavors and make it more difficult to pick up on the taste of your food. When you first cut back on salt and sugar, you might feel that your food lacks flavor, but after a week or two you'll begin to notice the complex flavors you were missing before. Try reducing salt and sugar by 1/3 or 1/2 in all of your recipes, including your baking recipes. You could also substitute sugar with a less intense sweetener, like honey. There's no need to cut salt entirely. A little salt can actually enhance the flavor of food. It's when you pour it on everything that it starts dulling your sense of taste. Processed foods are often filled with sodium and sugar, so that's one good reason to avoid them. They also often contain chemicals and artificial ingredients that can mess with your sense of taste. Eating sweet and spicy chicken tenders from a fast food joint is going to make a homemade version taste dull by comparison, since you'll be used to tasting a burst of chemically-enhanced flavors. Retrain your taste buds to pick up on the subtleties of natural flavors by avoiding foods that are processed and combined with chemicals. Snack foods like chips, candy and sodas are designed to be flavor bombs that tap into your brain's pleasure center and stimulate cravings. Reach instead for homemade popcorn sprinkled with salt and pepper, or homemade soda sweetened with fruit juice. It might be hard to make the switch at first, but eventually you'll be able to enjoy natural flavors more than ever. Stimulate your taste buds by mixing things up in your diet. If you tend to eat bland meals, your ability to taste may deteriorate. Use herbs and spices you don't normally use. Steam your vegetables instead of boiling them. Choose foods with different textures and colors, so that every meal is a banquet of new tastes for your tongue. Fat makes food taste better, and enhances other flavors. Consider a bowl of steamed broccoli: it's fine on its own, but how much better does it taste with a drizzle of melted butter? There's no need to go overboard with fat, but using some in your cooking will bring out the best in your food. Get creative with the fats you use. There's butter, but you can also use a variety of oils, each with its own flavor profile. Try olive, sesame, peanut, grapeseed, and coconut oil in your cooking. You can also garnish your dishes with a bit of fat. Try sprinkling chopped nuts over your vegetable dishes, and serving your salads with avocado. Dishes in which all the flavors are mushed together aren't the best for stimulating your taste buds. It's difficult to distinguish the flavors from one another, and dishes like these often end up tasting bland. Keep the components of your meal separate from one another for maximum tastebud stimulation. Your senses of smell and taste are connected to one another; when one is sharpened, so is the other. You'll enjoy the taste of your food more if you inhale it before you begin tucking in. Tobacco products affect your sense of taste just as they affect your sense of smell. Smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco is going to be detrimental to your ability to taste - there's no way around it. If you want to get your tastebuds back, quit smoking and chewing. | Cut back on salt and sugar. Avoid processed foods. Add variety to your diet. Eat more fat. Avoid casseroles and stews. Smell your food before you taste it. Don't use tobacco products. |
Stick a travel-size pack of tissues in your purse or luggage. This is the next closest thing to toilet paper. You know that cardboard tube that's still hanging up on the roll when all the toilet paper is gone? Start peeling the layers of paper off it until you have enough to wipe with. Wet it at the sink to make it soft and comfortable. Flush when done. Although popular among the Romans, this method is no longer considered a great idea. Sponges pick up filth and bacteria quickly, so you'd better know where the sponge has been. After you're done, submerge the sponge in diluted bleach, any product containing quaternary ammonium, or boiling water. Take it out after five minutes. | Carry around a tissue pack. Prepare the cardboard paper roll. Wipe with a sponge. |
Iron is important to your body. It helps make red blood cells. Those blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. If you're cutting meat (a good source of iron), you'll need to add other foods with iron to your diet. Some good sources of iron are broccoli, legumes (lentils, chickpeas, and baked beans), fortified cereals, enriched pasta, soybeans, tofu, dried fruit, and pumpkin seeds. Greens are also iron-rich, such as kale. If you eat these foods with foods high in vitamin C, your body will take in the iron more easily. Foods high in vitamin C include things like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, tomatoes, broccoli, and strawberries. For instance, a good mixture to increase your iron would be a broccoli and chickpea salad with a squeeze of lemon juice. Some people may still need an iron supplement, especially girls who are having their periods. You may have heard calcium is good for strong bones. That's important when you're growing. You also may have heard that dairy is a great source of calcium. Many vegetarians still eat dairy, and if you are going to, that's one place you can get the calcium you need. You can also get calcium by eating your greens (like kale). Figs are also a good source. Fortified soymilk, tofu, and fortified orange juice have calcium as well. A good meal for getting in some calcium might include sauteed kale tossed with some tofu or feta cheese, if you eat dairy. Vitamin D helps your body take in the calcium. That means your body can better use it for your bones. Most milk is fortified with this vitamin, and it is often included in fortified soy milk, too. Interestingly, though, this is one area where you're like a plant. You can absorb vitamin D from being in the sun. You don't want to be out so long that you get burned, but just playing outside can be enough for you to get your vitamin D. If you go outdoors to get your vitamin D, only stay in the sun for about 10 minutes. When spending more time in the sun, you need a sunscreen. Talk to your doctor to see if you need a supplement, as well. This vitamin helps your body make red blood cells. It also helps your brain work properly. This vitamin is mostly found in meat, so it can be hard to get as a vegetarian. Eggs and dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, and so on) do have this vitamin if you plan on eating those foods. If not, try fortified cereals, fortified soy milk, or nutritional yeast for this vitamin. You may need to take a supplement to get what you need. Zinc is very important to your body. It can help keep you from getting sick, and it helps cuts and scratches heal faster. It's also good to also good to help your body make new cells and make the proteins it needs. You can get this vitamin from dairy, but if you're planning on skipping dairy, you'll need to eat foods like beans, nuts, tofu, and tempeh to get your zinc in. | Eat your iron. Get your calcium. Eat your vitamin D, or take in some sun. Find sources of vitamin B12. Find sources of zinc. |
You can take a shower and wash and condition your hair or you can just get it wet in the shower or with a spray bottle. Use cold water to help avoid frizz. When you are finished, remove extra moisture with a towel. Optionally, you can apply a curling mousse after your shower. Comb your hair so it is tangle free. Part your hair down the center from your forehead to the nape of your neck. Position 1 section over each shoulder. Make sure you have an even amount of hair in each half. You can braid your hair in 2 or 4 braids. Two braids will give you looser and more relaxed waves while 4 braids will give you tighter and smaller waves. Plait braid your hair so either 1 or 2 braids are on each side of your head. Braid your hair in French braids if you want the waves to start closer to your scalp. Braid your hair in Dutch braids (tucking the hair under instead of over) if you want your hair to fall away from your face. Pull an even amount of hair for each piece of the braid. Secure the braids with hair ties. If your hair is still damp when you wake up, allow it to air dry. Or, use a hair dryer to speed up the process. Don't take the braids out when your hair is still wet, or the waves won't be fully formed. Take the braids out of the hair bands and carefully unbraid your hair. Tousle the waves carefully with your fingers. If your hair looks too flat, you might want to scrunch in a small amount of curling mousse to create more waves. When the braids are dry, spray a small amount of hair spray to keep the waves in place. Don't brush your hair, as it causes frizziness. | Get your hair wet the night before. Section your hair. Braid your hair. Dry the braids fully in the morning. Take the braids out when your hair is dry. |
Use a vegetable brush and scrub the potatoes under clean running water to remove dirt and other particles. You don't have to peel the potatoes to cook them this way, so it's important to wash them thoroughly first. The best potatoes for sautéing are small waxy ones with thin skins, including: Charlotte Maris piper Desirée King Edward Transfer the potatoes to a clean towel and pat them dry. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the potatoes. For sautéed potatoes, you can cube them, slice them, or halve them: For cubes, cut each potato into half-inch (1.3-cm) chunks For rounds, slice the potatoes into half-inch (1.3-cm) disks For halves, simply cut each potato in half lengthwise Fill a medium pot halfway with water. Put on the lid and bring the water to a boil over medium heat. When the water is boiling, add the potatoes. Return the water to a boil and cook the potatoes in the boiling water for four to five minutes. Parboiling the potatoes like this will partially cook and gently soften them, and this means they’ll cook evenly through when you sauté them. After three minutes, remove the potatoes from the heat. Drain them in a colander. Place the colander inside the pot and let the potatoes drain for about five minutes. This will give the potatoes time to dry, which will make for crispier sautéed potatoes. | Wash the potatoes. Cut the potatoes. Boil the potatoes for a few minutes. Drain the potatoes. |
If you are called to the school immediately following an incident, you and your child might both be feeling a lot of intense emotions. Let your child know that they can expect a conversation about what happened after you’ve both calmed down. Depending on what time of day the suspension occurred, you may want to go home and prepare dinner before you talk, or you might want to stop somewhere and eat lunch. Focusing on an activity will help you to be calm and it will give your child time to reflect. Offering your child the opportunity to explain themselves will send the message that you care about them. Keep in mind that children and teenagers will usually bend a story somewhat to portray themselves in the best light, so you may need to take their story with a grain of salt. If your child's story is very different from the school's, try to find other students or teachers who witnessed the event to find out what really happened. Sometimes when children and teenagers act out, it's a symptom of another issue. Your child may be experiencing bullying, or they may be having health, vision, or hearing problems, struggles with their mental health, or even issues with drugs or alcohol. Try asking, “I know you got upset when you were told to sit down in class, but it seems like something else might be bothering you. Can we talk about it?” Once you understand all of the sides of the situation, talk to your child about what they did that they shouldn't have. Ask questions like “Do you think what you did was okay?” Some things will be obvious, like being suspended for skipping school, but other situations might be more of a grey area, like pushing another student who was acting like a bully. Use the suspension as a teachable moment. Help your child come up with ideas for how they could have reacted differently when they felt upset or angry. Ask your child to walk back through the steps leading up to the incident. When they get to the part where they misbehaved, stop and ask, “Can you describe exactly how you were feeling right then? How could you have expressed that instead of what you did?” | Wait until you and your child are both calm. Ask your child to tell their side of the story. Ask your child if they are having other problems you don’t know about. Help your child understand why what they did was wrong. Talk to your child about how they could have handled things differently. |
Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password before proceeding. If the post is on your profile page, you can click your profile tab in the upper-right corner of the page; otherwise, go to the profile page of the person who created the post and scroll down to the post. In some cases, the comments section will open on its own; if not, click the # comments link below the post. The "#" refers to the number of comments on the post. For example, a post with 10 comments would have a 10 comments link here. Doing so will prompt a ⋯ icon to appear to the right of the comment. It's to the right of a comment. If you're deleting your own comment, a drop-down menu will appear; otherwise, a pop-up window will appear. It's a blue button in the pop-up window. Doing so will remove the comment from your post. If you're deleting your own comment, you'll click Delete in the drop-down menu before clicking the blue Delete button. | Open Facebook. Go to the post on which you want to delete a comment. Open the comments section. Hover your mouse over a comment. Click ⋯. Click Delete when prompted. |
Show them some examples. Bring your children to a person who is study-conscious, and have your children ask why they study so much. Tell them about the days of your childhood at school and explain how challenging and fun it was to study. As soon as your child starts any type of schooling, start showing them how to balance their time. Teach them that school is a priority over things like games and TV, and get them into the habit of finishing their school work before anything else. Depending on where you live, your child's school may not require students that fail a class to do any sort of make-up course. You can usually find some sort of summer school option, however, whether it is through the school or an external program. Your child probably won't love the idea of summer classes—but this can be a great way to teach them that if they studied harder during the year, they would have more free time during the summer. Remedial courses may help your kids catch up the rest of their peers in the following year, ensuring that they don't fall further behind. Over time, this may condition them to avoid studying at all costs. If you sit your child down at the kitchen table for three hours with a textbook and lock the door, chances are that they will refuse to do what you want them to do. If you pressure them constantly about the importance of studying and shout at them when they don't, the child may begin to resent both studying itself and you as a figure of authority within the house. If you ask your child to study in a relaxed way and make them aware of the importance of studying, the outcome could be different "You should probably go study" sounds a lot better to your child than "Go study right now", and they may be more likely to think, "Maybe I should go study right now." Let your child see you working on something work-related. When your kid studies or completes a homework assignment, sit with them and work on something that you need to do. Set an hour aside each night for study— this includes you! Balance out rigorous studying with unstructured play time. Make sure that your children take short breaks to decompress in the midst of a study session, or else they may get too stressed—which can negatively impact their health, their social life, and their academic performance. Studying for over 20 minutes at a time can lead young children to lose focus, so 20 minutes of rest for every 20 minutes of study may help your child memorize what they're reading. Don't make your kids sit at the computer all day. Make sure their eyes are properly rested, and make sure that they get plenty of time outside. If you force your children to work for longer than they are able to focus, they may not get as much out of their study—and they may develop negative associations with the whole act of studying. If your child's friends aren't very into school and studying, there's a good chance that their habits and behavior are influencing your child's attitude. Consider whether it is your place or your responsibility to interfere with your child's social life. If the problem continues, you might consider speaking with your child, speaking with the parents of their friends, or limiting your child's time with certain friends. Ultimately, short of changing schools, there may be few invasive ways to change your child's social life. | Make your children realize that how they study is important. Start young. Teach consequences. Try not to force studying on your child. Set a good example. Take breaks. Look at your child's friend group. |
Some foods and beverages, such as red wine and chocolate, may trigger headaches. Be mindful of what you eat, and don't eat foods that you notice routinely cause headaches. Other foods that can cause headaches in some people include: cured meats, aged cheeses, pickled and fermented foods, and beverages with artificial sweeteners such as diet soda. Search online for a yoga studio or class near you that you can join. Regularly practicing yoga will improve the flexibility in your neck and shoulders, and reduce your stress levels, both of which can cause headaches. Simple neck rolling or relaxation yoga exercises are best for relieving neck and shoulder tension. Acupressure may help you relieve tension and headache pain, especially if your headaches are caused by muscle tension or stress. Stimulating acupressure points in your neck, shoulder, and hands can help relieve headaches. A few acupressure techniques that you can try include: Behind your ear: Locate the mastoid bone just behind your ear, and follow the natural groove in your neck to where the muscles attach to the skull. Apply deep, very firm pressure for 4-5 seconds while you breathe deeply. On your shoulder: Locate the point on your shoulder muscle about halfway between your neck and the edge of your shoulder. Using your opposite hand (right hand on the left shoulder, left hand on the right shoulder), pinch the shoulder muscle between your fingers and thumb. Use your index finger to apply firm downward pressure for 4-5 seconds. On your hand: Massage the soft part of your hand in between your index finger and thumb. Apply firm, circular pressure for 4-5 seconds. However, this should be avoided during pregnancy because it might induce labor. On your back: Place ping pong balls in a sock and lean back against a chair (or the seat of a car), placing the balls between the seat and your back to activate pressure points. Though caffeine is included in some OTC pain relievers because it can initially help a headache, it can also lead to more headaches over time by developing or worsening a caffeine dependence. If you're a heavy caffeine drinker (more than 200 milligrams per day, or about 2 cups of coffee) and you suddenly take it out of your diet, headaches are a common side-effect. On the other hand, if you drink too much caffeine at once, it can trigger a headache. If you have frequent headaches, it's best to avoid all caffeine whenever possible. If you consume too much and think this might be contributing to your headaches, quit using caffeine slowly to reduce your withdrawal symptoms. Headaches can be triggered by a lack of restful sleep. Having good sleep hygiene, or getting plenty of good quality sleep, can help you feel better generally and can reduce headache occurrences. Adults should get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night. If you have trouble sleeping, try some of the following techniques: Limit your "screen time" before bed Only use your bed for sleep and intimacy Limit caffeine consumption in the later part of the day Begin dimming the lights and giving yourself time to "wind down" before preparing for bed Though perfume and scented products such as soaps and lotions might make you smell nice, they could be causing your headaches. Try switching to unscented products and ask those you live with to do the same. Remove or unplug scented air fresheners from your living or working space as well. The way that you're sitting at the desk and using a computer might be contributing to your headache. Be sure that everything is at the right height and distance for your size. Make sure you can keep your neck in a neutral position while you work. We often end up slouching and pushing our necks out of alignment when using computers and other digital devices. If your neck is usually bent forward, move your computer so that you can look straight ahead while working. Take regular breaks from all desk work and computer use. Exercise your eyes by looking at different distances for a few minutes every hour and do some basic body stretches. Cigarette smoke contains substances that are known to cause headaches, such as carbon monoxide. Cigarettes also contain things like nicotine that constrict blood vessels, causing headaches, and also keep the liver from being able to process headache medication. Quitting smoking can help you get fewer headaches, especially if you get “cluster headaches,” or headaches that occur in intense cycles throughout the day. Studies have shown that people who cut their tobacco use also cut their headache frequency in half. Headaches can also be caused by exposure to second-hand smoke, especially if you have a smoke allergy or sensitivity. If you don't smoke but frequently are in places where cigarette smoke is common, you may still experience headaches. | Avoid eating foods that can trigger headaches. Do yoga to reduce stress and tension. Try acupressure techniques to reduce muscular tension. Avoid drinking too much caffeine. Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night to reduce your headaches. Limit your exposure to fragrances. Set up an ergonomically correct workstation to reduce tension. Quit smoking to prevent triggering headaches. |
If you have seen a doctor, always follow his or her instructions regarding the care of your baby. Having seen your infant, he or she will know the best course of treatment. This article is meant for general guidance, not as a substitute for medical care. If you’ve determined that your baby's fever is not high enough to warrant immediately medical treatment, or if your baby's pediatrician has decided that your baby's condition is not serious, you can focus on keeping your baby as safe and comfortable as possible. Making sure he or she stays hydrated should be a priority. If your baby is young and still eating only breast milk or formula, continue feeding at the usual intervals. If your baby is at least six months old and has started eating solid foods, supplement with water. If he or she has been introduced to juices, offer diluted fruit juice as well. For toddlers and older children, you can freeze juice into popsicles as well. If your baby has begun eating solid foods, continue to offer them, but don't force the issue – fevers sometimes decrease the appetite. As long as your baby gets enough fluids, you don't need to worry about solid food. If you dress your baby in heavy clothing, his or her fever may rise. Let body heat escape by dressing your infant in light, airy clothing and covering him or her, if necessary, in a light blanket. Babies often sweat when they have fevers. Change your baby's clothing if it becomes damp. This will minimize discomfort and prevent chills from developing. Don't try to bring down a temperature by bathing your child in cold water (unless you are advised to do so by a doctor), and don't try to ease your baby's chills by using very warm or hot water, either. Stick to lukewarm water. In addition to regular baths, sponge baths may help your baby feel more comfortable. Lay a dry towel on a surface that can get wet (like your bathtub or the floor). Place you baby on the towel. Using a bucket or bowel of lukewarm water, get a sponge or washcloth damp (not soaking wet), and gently wipe your baby's head, eats, face, and neck. Then move on to the rest of your baby's body. Dry your baby well, and dress in clean, light layers. Help your baby get as much rest as possible, both through daytime napping and nighttime sleep. Hold, rock, or sing to your baby if it helps, and keep your baby's room a comfortable temperature. | Follow your doctor’s instructions. Keep your baby hydrated. Follow your baby’s cues regarding food. Dress your baby in light clothing. Bathe your baby in lukewarm water. Try periodic sponge baths. Encourage rest. |
Start a routine of planning out your weekly outcomes on Sunday night. Break down your weekly outcomes into daily outcomes, then list each day's to-dos beneath them. This way you won't be running behind as soon as the week starts anymore. Do this planning on paper or whiteboard so you can see what your goals are, rather than trying to tally them all in your mind. The key to an organized mind is writing things down so your brain doesn't waste energy trying to contain them all. It's great to have all your tasks and ideas out on paper, but you need to make them mobile and give them room to grow. Adding them to the calendar in your smart device will make the list an automated part of your life, and will provide a platform for you to easily add to it. If you set an alarm for each task, you will be reminded to stay on schedule. If you don't carry a smartphone or tablet, transfer your new outcomes-and-tasks style of mind organization into your planner. For many of us, our smartphones have become our planners, but if you still carry a paper planner, be sure to get one with a big enough space for each day's tasks. The advantage of a paper planner over a mobile device is that you just flip it open and everything is mapped out. With a smartphone, you’re having to access the calendar from an app, which means it's easy to ignore your calendar if you feel like it—which will detract from maintaining an organized mind. At the end of the day when your outcomes have been accomplished, you will feel relieved instead of the way you used to feel—which was probably stressed. There is evidence that the act of creating and crossing off a to-do list relieves the burden on our brains. Writing down your tasks and goals removes that distraction from your mind. If you have not completely finished a task or accomplished an outcome at the end of the day or week, calculate an estimated percent of what has been accomplished and write it on your notepad or planner. Your brain will be able to relax even if the task isn't fully accomplished in the allotted time. | Begin a weekly routine. Set up a schedule on your phone. Fill out a hard copy of your schedule. Check off each completed task and outcome. |
In order to share a printer, it must be installed on the computer it is connected to. Most modern printers connect via USB and will install automatically when they are connected. You can access the Control Panel in Windows 7 by clicking the Start menu and selecting Control Panel. In Windows 8, press ⊞ Win+X and select Control Panel from the menu. If your Control Panel is in Category view, click "Network and Internet", and then select "Network and Sharing Center".Click on "Network and Internet". If your Control Panel is in Icon view, click the "Network and Sharing Center" icon. This is located in the left navigation pane of the Network and Sharing Center. You will see three different options when you open the "Advanced share settings": Private, Guest or Public, and All Networks. If you are on a Home network, expand the Private section. Toggle this on to allow other devices to connect to your printer. This will also allow you to share files and folders with other computers on the network. You can decide whether or not you want to enable password protection for your printer. If it is turned on, only users who have a user account on your computer will be able to access the printer. You can toggle password protection in the "All Networks" section. Now that file and printer sharing has been turned on, you will need to share the printer itself. To do this, go back to the Control Panel and open the Devices and Printers option. Right-click on the printer you want to share and click "Printer properties". Click the Sharing tab, and then check the "Share this printer" box. | Install the printer drivers. Open the Control Panel. Open the Network and Sharing Center. Click the "Change advanced sharing settings" link. Expand the profile you need to change. Enable "File and printer sharing". Toggle the password protection. Share the printer. |
A poseur will use any chance they can find to show off the thing they’re “obsessed” about. Look for stickers, apparel, and other items that relate to what they claim to love. For instance, posers within the car scene will cover their cars in stickers as a cry for attention. If that backpack or t-shirt from a popular comic book is brand new, but the wearer claims to have been a fan forever, you might have a poseur on your hands. Beyond simply looking at the things they own, look for specific company names that relate to the poseur's claimed obsession. This is especially true of poseurs within communities such as skateboarding and surfing. Poseurs will try especially hard to show they’re part of these communities by wearing brands and apparel the big names like to wear. There's a delicate balance between wearing brands you like and wearing them for attention. A poser is likely to have brand names on everything they own. Poseurs are more likely to jump on a bandwagon than try and be themselves. Check what they claim to be obsessed about, whether it's a band, a tv show or just a specific kind of identity. Ask yourself if this is a popular trend, especially if it's a new trend. A perfect example of this is the “geek” phenomenon. If you go back a couple of decades, it wasn't at all cool to be a geek; it meant you were obsessed with a particular hobby or facet of pop culture. Geekdom is now more mainstream, and some posers will claim they’re geeks just to fit in. | Look for excessive showing off. Look for specific brand names. See if they’re just following a popular trend. |
Romanian has a total of 7 vowels. Of these, the letters a, e, o, and u will likely give you the least trouble, so those vowel sounds are a good place to start. Pay attention to the position of your lips and tongue – this will help you pronounce unique Romanian vowel sounds. A sounds like the a in the English word "father." As you make this sound, keep your lips open and unrounded, with your tongue lying in the bottom of your mouth. E sounds like the e in the English word "bed." Your lips are slightly open, less open than when you made the a sound, with your tongue up slightly and stretched towards the front of your mouth. O sounds like the aw in the English word "yawn." Your lips should be rounded when you make this sound, the same as they would be if you were making the o sound in English. U sounds like the oo in the English word "boot." Your lips should be rounded, the same as they would be when making this sound in English. The i in Romanian may be more difficult for you to pronounce, as it has a unique sound that doesn't exist in English. The Romanian alphabet also has 2 more vowels: ă and î or â (which both make the same sound). The letter i makes an ee sound, similar to the ee in the English word "free." Ă, also called a schwa or an A-breve, makes an uh sound, similar to the a in the English word "about." Â and Î, also known as A-circumflex and I-circumflex, are pronounced exactly the same way. Typically, î is used at the beginning of a word, while â is used in the middle. There is no equivalent sound in the English language, but it sounds similar to the u sound in the French word "rue." Most Romanian consonants sound the same in Romanian as they do in English or in other Romance languages. There are also 2 consonants that are unique to Romanian: ţ and ş. The ş makes an sh sound, similar to the sh in the English word "she." The ţ makes a ts sound, similar to the ts in the English word "cats," or the zz in the Italian word "pizza." The letter g usually sounds like the g in the English word "goat." If it is in front of an e, however, it sounds like the g in the English word "general." The letter j always makes a zh sound, similar to the s in the English word "pleasure." The letters k, q, w, and y are foreign letters, so they are pronounced the way the foreign or imported word would be pronounced in its original language. The letter h is silent if it falls between the letters c or g and e or i, as in the combinations che, chi, ghe, and ghi. There are some combinations of letters in Romanian that make a different sound when they appear together than the individual letters that make up the group. These sounds aren't particularly tricky – you just have to remember that those letters combine to produce a different sound. Ce and ci are pronounced with a ch sound, similar to the ch in the English words "check" or "chin." Ge and gi are pronounced similarly to the ge in the English word "gem," or the gi in the English word "gin." Che and chi are pronounced with a k sound, similar to the k in the English word "kit." Ghe and ghi are pronounced similarly to the g in the English words "guest" or "give." | Start with Romanian vowels. Practice unique Romanian vowel sounds. Move on to Romanian consonants. Memorize groups of letters that make a unique sound together. |
A good boyfriend will give you the respect you deserve. He is considerate of your feelings, he listens to you, he is supportive, and he trusts you. He should also have respect for himself. Having self-respect means that he thinks that he is worthy of your attention, he can accomplish things, and he is comfortable with himself. A strong relationship relies on good communication. Your boyfriend should be honest with you, and should be able to talk calmly about problems without yelling or insulting you., Good communication also requires listening. A good boyfriend will pay attention to what you're saying and take it to heart. A good boyfriend has goals of his own, such as certain career goals that he'd like to achieve. His path to achieving these goals will demonstrate how motivated he is. He will be proactive about pursuing these goals, rather than whining about how he can't do something. | Make sure he treats you with respect. See how well he communicates with you. Find out his own life goals. |
Before you can learn to overcome your communication apprehension, you must figure out exactly what it is that is scary or nerve-wrecking. Construct an anxiety hierarchy to help you better understand your fears. Constructing an anxiety hierarchy starts with a list of situations where the anxiety is felt. After the list is complete, you then rank them from the lowest level of anxiety all the way to the one situation with the highest level of stress. The final list would normally contain between 10 and 20 items that begin with something that brings on so little anxiety is almost does not bother you to the one situation that gives you the most anxiety. For example, an anxiety hierarchy for talking to your boss might look like this: Saying hi to the boss in the hall Talking to the boss in her office in a neutral situation Answering a direct question from the boss when put on the spot Talking to the boss about a negative situation While you may hear from some people the best thing to do is to ignore the fear, it is actually better to break down what is actually making you fearful and take small steps to work through that. If you are fearful of being in front of an audience, take a small step like making an effort to speak up at a meeting in front of a small group of other employees. Work your way up to slightly larger groups. If the fear is more related to speaking in front of strangers, a first small step could be as simple as making a call to a wrong number on purpose simply to force yourself to talk to a stranger. Build from there by starting a conversation with a stranger waiting in line at a coffee shop. If you fear speaking up in class, go through the motions of envisioning yourself doing this. Practice how you would handle the situation and prepare as much as you can on the subject so you are ready to speak up without fear of the subject. Practice and role play the situation that is intimidating. Become very familiar with whatever subject you are talking about so it becomes easier and almost second nature to talk about the subject. This will help with your fear of forgetting the topic. Making sure you feel confident in the subject will also allow you to focus on the topic instead of the audience. You do not want to totally ignore the audience since you need to be aware of their reactions, but focusing on your mastery of the topic will take some of the focus off the audience. This would include a combination of deep breathing, visual imagery and other methods discussed in this article. As you are imagining your fears, you are likely to experience anxiety. Use the techniques you have learned to return to a state of calm. Over time, the anxiety-provoking situation won't affect you as much. Avoid waiting to speak in front of a group until it is critical to your job or school life. Give yourself time to succeed and testing grounds to make mistakes without the worry of messing up the “big speech”. Learn to work with your fear instead of trying to hide it. When you try to hide the fear you may find yourself overcome by internal negative self speak that is almost always far worse than what the audience is actually thinking. You do not need to like public speaking to be good at it and to do it successfully. | Pinpoint your fears. Identify small ways you can face your fear. Imagine yourself in a distressing situation. Use relaxation techniques as needed. Do a trial run by attempting one of your fears. |
Help the teen come up with a healthy way to deal with all of the “firsts”, such as the first Christmas or the first birthday without their parent. Come up with a plan for these days so they know what to expect. Include the teen when planning the day. Allow the teen to talk about — or not talk about — their parent that day, whichever they feel like doing. Follow their lead in how much they want to talk about it. Don't be afraid to try something new, especially if a special day didn't go well in the past. If you knew their parent when they were younger or outside their home environment, share these stories with the teen. It will be refreshing for the teen to remember how many great experiences their parent had in their lifetime. Share as many happy memories as possible. For example, you might tell the teen about the time you and their deceased parent went ice skating and fell ten times. You might also tell them about the first time you met their parent. Encourage the teen to share these memories with you, too. This will help them feel connected to their deceased parent as they work through the grief. It will also give them a chance to think about their parent in a happy way as opposed to being focused on the death. Prompt stories by saying things like “Do you remember that time you and your parents went to the art museum?” You can also encourage them to write or express their feelings and stories in other artistic ways. This can include creating a memorial to them, planting a garden, writing a poem, or donating to a charity in their honor. This can help the teen feel as though their parent's importance lives on. | Understand that special days will be difficult. Share your memories about their parent. Help them to remember the good times with their parent. Ask if there is a way the teen would like to honor their parent. |
Draw a circle in permanent marker on the aluminum piece. Afterwards, create a starter hole within the circle by hammering the back of a straight-blade screwdriver into the metal. Then, place your tin snips into the opening. If you're cutting counterclockwise, use red-handed offset compound snips; if you're cutting clockwise, use green-handled snips. Avoid straight-cutting snips—even if you manage to cut a circle, the hole will end up having a jagged edge. Use both green and red snips for tough cuts. When 1 pair stops working, swap snips. Air conditioning and heating work will most likely require you to alternate between the two because they require a combination of straight and curved cuts. Always open your snips as wide as possible before making a straight cut. Straight cuts are best accomplished using smooth, long strokes. As you cut, pull the cut strip upwards, and then to the side—this prevents it from sticking to the handle of your snips or blocking your handle during the cutting motion. The longer your straight cut, the longer your strokes should be. Compound snips are designed for situations that require maneuvering as opposed to straight cuts. If you have no other option, be sure to fully open and close the snips for each stroke that you make—this will ensure maximum cut length. Be sure that the thick aluminum is straight and deep within the wide-open jaws before you make the cut. Although they aren't ideal for cutting curves, these snips are perfect for thick metals as they provide a great deal of leverage compared to other snips. Straight-cutting compound strips are most effective for doubled-up or thick sheet metal. They can typically handle a maximum of 18-gauge mild steel, which is equivalent to 0.0403 inch (0.102 cm) thick aluminum. Avoid using straight-cutting compound strips for cutting curves. | Cut circles in aluminum using curve-cutting snips. Purchase large tin snips to make straight cuts in aluminum sheets. Use straight-cutting compound snips opened wide for thick metal. |
For preschool there are a lot of different options and approaches. You may want something that is more play-centered versus something that is educational. You may also have an opinion about whether you want your child in a busy environment with lots of activity and classmates or more individual oriented environments that focus on developing particular skills. There are many approaches to young child education. Play-based programs are activities aim to use play to develop skills. This is also known as "child-centered." Many times these classrooms are broken up into different sections such as home or kitchen, science area, water table, reading space, and a space with blocks and toys. This encourages students to gain skills through play. Academic focused programs are typically teacher led and provide more structure. This is similar to a kindergarten setting and aimed at preparing a child for their next steps in school. This is also for parents who want more structure and fear the chaotic environment of play-based programs. There are different philosophies for how to best teach children and prepare them for success. Montessori. This is a method that was developed in Rome. This focuses on letting children learn at their own pace and allows them to work at whatever educational level they are at. It has less emphasis on teacher directing the children and lets children explore puzzles and toys on their own, being rewarded by the successful completion of a task and not verbal reinforcements from an adult. This is great for parents who want their children to develop leadership skills and independence. Waldorf. This is a method emphasizes reading, creative learning, reading, singing and acting. There is also a great emphasis on cooperation amongst students. One thing that is unique about this method is the exclusion of media such as computers, videos, electronics and no focus on academic tasks like tests, homework or even desks. This method is great for parents who want their child to develop individualism. Reggio Emilia. This is a style that encourages students to explore and engage in project based learning. Lessons are based on the interest of the students. Instead of the teacher directing questions, it might ask the student to explore outside and to ask questions and pursue education through their own encounters and interests. The projects are then framed by the student to encourage this. Bring your child with you when you visit the school to determine if it would be a good fit for them. Inspect the facilities, ask about the teachers’ qualifications, and get a feel for what kind of environment the school has. Find out what the daily schedule is and ask about parent involvement. | Decide the environment you want for your child. Decide on the educational structure you want. Decide on the educational philosophy important to you. Tour the school. |
Sign into your account just as you would sign into Amazon.com. Scroll to the Settings portion of the screen. Under account settings, select “Change Your Charity.” To be eligible, this charity must be a 501(c)3 (tax-deductible) charity that has signed up with Amazon Smile. If you don't know the name of a local charity, you can search by location. You should see a pop up that says, “Thank You. Now when you shop at smile.amazon.com, your purchases will support xyz charity.” ” You can also change your charity by clicking the drop down box next to this writing and choosing the “Change Your Charity” link. | Go to Smile.Amazon.com. Find “My Account” in the top right corner of the page and click on it. Choose one of the spotlight charities or use the search bar to find a local charity. Click the “Select” button to the right of the charity you would like to support. Look for the small writing at the center top of the page that says, “Supporting xyz charity. |
You can use a sharp knife or an X-Acto knife to create two foam tubes, if you don't have tubes of that length already. Each tube should be about the length from your wrist to your forearm, so if you are smaller or making these for a child, then they may be a bit smaller than one foot each. These foam nunchuks are a perfect addition to a Halloween costume and are completely safe to use, though they are not the most effective. The pen should be positioned horizontally to each tube, and should make a hole from one end to the other. This should be about 1/2-1 inch down from each tube's top. Take about 3 inches (7.6 cm) of pipe cleaner, run it through the two holes on one tube, tie it together at the top of the tube, leaving about an inch of space. Then, repeat the process on the other tube, so you now have two tubes with two little pipe cleaner circles at the top. Now, just take a thin piece of rope that is around 3 feet (0.9 m) long and tie each end of the rope to the pipe cleaner circles you created. Leave about 2 inches (5.1 cm) on each end of the rope. You're all done -- now enjoy your light, safe Nunchaku! | Cut two foam tubes into 2 twelve-inch sections. Use a ballpoint pen to create a hole from one side of the tube to the other. Run a pipe cleaner through each hole and tie the ends together. Tie a thin rope to each of the pipe cleaner circles. Finished. |
To learn from teachers, you must pay close attention. Start by turning off what your brain is saying. You may be thinking about what you had for lunch or what your best friend said. Try to push those thoughts away and put your attention on what the teacher is saying. You may want to turn your head slightly toward them to remind you to listen. As you listen, try to put what the teacher is saying in your own words. That's called summarizing, and it helps you remember what's being said. It can help to take notes. Write down what the teacher is saying in your own words. Don't try to get every word down, as you won't be able to keep up. Just get down the big, important ideas. Everyone has questions, even smart girls! In fact, the smartest people often ask the most questions because they want to learn. If you don't understand something in class or you want to know more, don't be afraid to put your hand up. Someone else probably has the same question, too, so you're helping your classmates out! Working hard is a big part of being smart. If you're not getting a concept, practice it for a little bit each day until you get it. By continuing to work on it, you'll eventually have that "Aha!" moment where things become clear. Set aside time each day to work on the concepts you don't understand, even if you've already moved on in class. If you're having trouble, don't be afraid to ask for help. Sometimes, it just takes someone explaining something a little differently for you to get it. You could talk to your teacher, a friend who understands the material, or your parents. You could even go online to see if you can find a tutorial to help you understand it better. Reading is essential to your learning process. It's how you'll be able to absorb information in many subjects. That means that the better you're able to read and comprehend, the easier you'll be able to pick up new ideas! It doesn't really matter what you're reading, as long as you're reading. Read comic books, novels, picture books, and magazines, or whatever else you like! It can be scary to say what you're thinking at times, but if you use a soft, mumbling voice, people won't take you as seriously. Speak up in a strong, confident voice! You'll feel more confident, and you'll convince other people of your sincerity, too. Try practicing in front of the mirror. Work on saying things in a voice people can hear, saying your words clearly and distinctly. When you work your brain muscles more, you get better at solving problems. Try to put your smarts to work outside school by building things, figuring out how things work, and trying to repair things that break. You can take that problem-solving right back to school! For instance, maybe your kid sister broke one of her favorite toys. Look around the house to figure out if you can find a way to fix it! Don't try to fix appliances on your own, as electricity is very dangerous! | Listen by clearing your mind and focusing on the teacher. Ask questions when you have them. Put in the hours to learn the subject outside of school. Read as often and as much as you can. Speak up to show your confidence. Grow your thinking skills outside of school by finding problems to solve. |
Because rodents primarily travel near the wall, the baited petal should face that area. If you don't catch any rats after several days to a week, try moving your rat trap elsewhere. Secluded areas behind furniture or underneath outdoor debris are most likely to attract rats. Rodents rarely run in the middle of rooms. Keeping your traps in corners or by walls is your best bet for catching rats. Inspect your home's walls and corners, as well as any dark or covered areas of the floor. Look for rat droppings or brown grease paths that look trampled down. These are areas with heavy rat activity, where you'll want to set your traps. Rat paths are commonly found near walls, underneath furniture, inside closets, or within cabinets. Rats are more cautious than mice and take time to trust traps. Leave your traps out for a few days with bait without setting them the rats grow comfortable around them. When you've noticed that the bait is gone, set the trap so that you catch the next rat that comes along. If your Victor trap doesn't seem to catch any rats, its spring may be getting old. Add a few drops of vegetable oil or bacon grease to the spring. Inspect your trap again after several weeks—if it still isn't catching rats, try placing it in another location or throw it away. Machine oil repels rats. Do not use it while oiling your traps. If your rat trap is dirty, use water—with no soap—to clean it off. | Place the trap somewhere with plenty of rodent activity. Locate rat paths in your home and place traps alongside these paths. Familiarize your rats with the traps before you set them. Oil dirty rat traps to increase their sensitivity. |
While revenge may cross your mind and you may even begin to plot your plan, don't go through with it. Revenge may be a way that people seek justice, yet the quest for justice may result in more injustice if the cycle of revenge continues. When you want revenge on someone, acknowledge your feelings as a way to cope with a loss of trust. Don't act on your impulses; wait until you are calm and in control of your body and emotions. It is likely that feelings of revenge will pass once you get out of the mindset. If you choose to talk to the person you resent, watch your words. Don't say anything you may regret in a moment of passion or to get revenge. It's ultimately not worth it. Remember that no one person can meet all of your needs. If you believe that having a partner or a friend or being part of a family means that you will have all your needs met, think again. Having high expectations sets you up for failure. Resentment can occur when expectations aren't communicated clearly. A discussion on expectations and desires can help clarify current problems and avoid future problems. Have clear expectations with the people in your life. Compromise with the people in your life on what standards and expectations you each have for the relationship. When discussing your resentment with someone, don't be quick to place all of the blame onto him. Instead, own your own feelings and experience. You cannot tell someone what his motivation was, or why he did something, because you simply cannot make that judgment call for someone else. Instead, focus on yourself, your hurt, and your experience. Instead of saying “You ruined the relationship and I’ll never forgive you!” try saying “I feel very hurt by what you did and it's hard for me to move past this.” Sometimes it's hard to admit that you yourself are flawed, have blind spots, and don't always respond to situations in the most constructive way. This a reality for every person on planet Earth. Just as you want people to forgive your mistakes, extend the same courtesy to the people in your life. Remember that the person that hurt you is flawed, and sometimes functions from a place of limiting beliefs or skewed perception. Accepting that people make mistakes doesn't mean excusing their behavior. It means you allow yourself to see the context surrounding the person and the experience to help you understand better. Allow the people in your life to be positive people who support you and allow you to make your own decisions. These are people who allow you to make mistakes and still support you. Have friends that are honest with you, that will give you a fresh perspective when you are stuck, or that will tell you when you are over-reacting. Good friends will accept you regardless of the mistakes you make, and being a good friend means accepting others even when they make mistakes. You may feel betrayed or absolutely justified in your resentment toward someone, making forgiveness nearly impossible. However, forgiveness doesn't mean pretending the situation didn't happen or that you have to excuse the person's behavior. Forgiveness means you let go of the pain the person caused you. Ask yourself what the person or situation triggered that deeply hurt you. Did you experience feeling abandoned, traumatized, or re-experience unpleasant memories from the past? It's likely the person uncovered a deeper hurt inside you. You don't even have to verbally forgive someone. You can forgive someone who is no longer in your life or who has passed on. One way to practice forgiveness is by writing the situation and then writing about why you are choosing to forgive. Have a small (safe) fire and burn the paper. | Avoid revenge. Have realistic expectations of others. Use “I” statements in discussions. Allow people to make mistakes. Surround yourself with positive people. Forgive. |
If you find yourself using a complex emoticon such as an Eastern emoticon often, you may find it easier to create a shortcut for it so you don't have to always track down one to copy and paste or hunt for characters. It's crucial that you don't type a phrase that you use for other things, as it will get replaced often. A common trick is to use HTML-style tags as the phrase. For example, if you are creating a shortcut for Ｃ:。ミ, you could type &octopus; into the "Replace" field. The & and ; ensure that you won't replace a real word by accident. Space in any text field to insert your emoticon. | Click the Apple Menu and select "System Preferences". Select "Keyboard" and click the "Text" tab. Click the "+" button to create a new shortcut. Type the phrase that you want to be automatically replaced with the emoticon. Paste the emoticon into the "With" field. Type your shortcut and press . |
Make sure your website is up, working well and very attractive before you invest in pay-per-click marketing, social media managers or anything else that is designed to funnel traffic to your website. If people are unable to use your website, they will not buy. Post free content on your website, such as short video clips, tutorials, interesting articles, blogs, advice or a free e-book. Make a landing page, so that they you can get their contact information to offer them specials and promotions in the future via email. Facebook, Foursquare, Pinterest and Twitter are valuable ways to attract new customers. Post sales, new products and links to sign up for your free content on the social media pages. Social media accounts are free; however, there is some cost in time and expertise in maintaining them consistently. Just like blogging, the value is in frequent use. Follow other businesses and try cross promoting on Facebook or other accounts. Blasting your followers with specials every day may not be the best way to get regular readers, but posting other interesting content between sales posts is a good marketing strategy. Try the Facebook ads and promoted posts to get new people interested in your site. You can use behavioral marketing to target your ideal customer demographics. Think of social media as a way to connect with your customers. You will attract reliable, repeat customers if you develop a relationship with them. You will increase the “instant gratification” of the purchase and convince potential customers of the value they are getting. Make sure you can afford to offer the shipping. Consider that sometimes adding a free product or shipping will work just as well as taking a discount. People like to have value added to their purchase, but still feel like they are getting a quality product. Give something to people who purchase your product via email or Facebook. They are likely to be more pleased with their purchase and refer others. Search engine marketing requires you to create an account with Bing, Google, Yahoo or another engine and pay a small fee to have results on the first page. Use your products and customer preferences to choose your keywords. PPC marketing asks you to bid for a per click price. You may be outbid by other companies for the same keyword or keyword combination. Your website will appear higher and attract more customers and clicks if you fine-tune your keywords over time. Remember that very common key words may be too expensive to justify with a small business marketing campaign. Try long-tail keywords (2 or more words) that are more specific to your region, products or brands. Use WordStream's free keyword tool to research popular keywords before you bid for them on Google AdWords or Microsoft Ad Center. | Spend money on the back end of a website. Offer them something for free. Start social media accounts. Consider offering free shipping. Give a well thought out loyalty bonus. Buy pay-per-click (PPC) marketing. |
The Gross Domestic Product measures the amount of goods and services produced in a country per year. It determines the country's financial output and measures how much money people are making in the country annually. If your country is ranked high on the list, this could mean your quality of life is high. If your country is ranked towards the bottom of the list, the quality of life in your country may be lower. You can find a list of projected GDP for countries around the world on StatisticTimes.com: http://statisticstimes.com/economy/countries-by-projected-gdp.php. Keep in mind the GDP rankings will shift or change year to year. It can be useful for determining quality of life from a material and economical perspective. Note that there are gaps in the GDP measurement, since it does not focus on aspects of social, emotional, and physical well being for individuals. You may need to look at other measurements in addition to the GDP to get a detailed picture of quality of life in your country or area. To look at GDP on an individual basis, you can divide a country's GDP by its total population to get the GDP per capita. This reflects how much money on average a person in the country earns per year. Search online for the total population of your country so you have the correct data for the calculation. For example, if you are looking at the GDP for individuals in the U.S., you would take the U.S. GDP of 18.57 trillion dollars and divide it by the U.S. population of 323.1 million people. The result would be a GDP per capita of $57,4700. This means on average, people make $57,4700 per year in the U.S. The Human Development Index (HDI) looks at schooling for the population in a country. It also looks at the life expectancy at birth and the gross national income per capita, or how much money people make on average. The UN releases a detailed map of HDI rankings around the world every year, ranking each country from “very high human development” to “low human development." If your country has a high HDI, it usually means the quality of life is high. You can find a detailed map on HDR.org: http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries. The HDI is often used as a complement to the GDP measurement. Keep in mind that HDI does not take into account the equality gap between genders or races, though there are plans to expand the HDI measurement and make it more complete. This survey is put out by the Mercer organization to determine the quality of life in 200 cities around the world. The survey asks questions about public safety, public transportation, political stability, and the quality of the environment, as well as entertainment and culture. If your city participated in the survey this year, look on the Mercer website to find out where it ranks. You can find the most recent rankings for the Mercer Quality of Living Survey on Mercer.com: https://www.mercer.com/newsroom/2017-quality-of-living-survey.html. The survey is given to employees at participating companies to complete. The results are then reviewed and cities are ranked based on their scores. | Look up your country's GDP. Calculate the GDP for individuals in your country. Check your country’s HDI. Find out where your city ranks on the Mercer Quality of Living Survey. |
Honey has been shown to be more effective than cough medicines for some people, so making your own honey cough suppressant may help relieve your dry cough. Making a honey-lemon cough suppressant is easy and you may already have everything that you need in your kitchen. To make a honey-lemon cough syrup, you will need: 1 cup of honey 3 – 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice Two to three cloves of garlic (optional) One 1½ inch piece of ginger (optional) 1/4 cup of water Small sauce pan Wooden spoon Mason jar with a lid Warm up one cup of honey. Then, add three to four tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the warm honey. If you only have bottled lemon juice, use four to five tablespoons. If you only want honey and lemon in your natural cough syrup, then you may add ¼ cup of water to the honey-lemon mixture and stir while heating the mixture over a low flame for about 10 minutes. If you want to increase the medicinal properties of your honey-lemon cough syrup, then hold off on adding the water and heating the mixture. There are some other ingredients that you can add, such as garlic and ginger. Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and antifungal properties, so it may help to fight off whatever is causing your dry cough. Peel two to three cloves of garlic and chop them as finely as possible. Add the garlic to the honey and lemon mixture. Ginger is often used to improve digestion and to treat nausea and vomiting, but it can also thin out mucus and reduce your cough reflex. Cut and peel about 1½ inches of fresh ginger root. Grate the ginger and add it to the honey-lemon mixture. Measure out ¼ cup of water and add it to the honey-lemon mixture. Then, heat the mixture on low for about 10 minutes. Stir the mixture as it heats to ensure that the ingredients are well-combined and heated all the way through. After you have finished heating the mixture, you will need to transfer it to a mason jar. Pour it in slowly and scrape the pan with your spoon to ensure that all of the ingredients go into the jar. Place a lid on the jar. You will need to keep this mixture in the refrigerator to keep it from spoiling. Discard any remaining syrup after one month. Take one to two tablespoons of the honey-lemon cough suppressant as needed. Never give honey to a child younger than one year old. | Gather your materials. Mix honey and lemon. Add garlic. Include some ginger. Pour in ¼ cup of water and heat the mixture. Transfer the mixture to a mason jar. Refrigerate the honey-lemon syrup. |
It can take up to twenty-four hours for the serums to set. During that time, you should not touch or rub your eyelashes, and you should avoid getting them wet at all costs. If you can, take a bath instead of a shower. When washing your face, take care to avoid the eye area. In addition, for twenty-four hours after the lift, you should not: Swim Receive other beauty treatments Visit a sauna Steam your face Putting mascara, eye shadow, concealer, or any other type of makeup near your lashes can interfere with the curl. It may reduce the duration of the curl. Do not wear mascara, eyeliner, or eyeshadow for up to forty-eight hours after you have the procedure done. While you can wear foundation, concealer, and moisturizer around the rest of your face, avoid placing anything under your eyes or near the lashes. Long-term reactions are rare, but you should still be watching for signs of irritation up to forty-eight hours after the procedure. If you notice swelling around your eye area or if severe itching develops, you may want to contact a doctor. If you continue receiving eyelash lifts after having a bad reaction, the result may worsen over time. Eyelash lifts generally last between eight and twelve weeks. During this time, you will not need another treatment. If you are satisfied with the results after this time period, you might consider booking another appointment to extend the curl. | Avoid getting your eyelashes wet. Refrain from applying eye makeup for one to two days. Contact a doctor if swelling or itching develops. Book another appointment. |
This will open the Settings sidebar. This will allow you to set specific pages to open when Edge starts. It will say "MSN" by default. address you want to set into the text field. The field will have "about:start" written in it by default. Yahoo! Search: www.yahoo.com Yahoo! Mail: mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! News: news.yahoo.com Yahoo! Shopping: shopping.yahoo.com This will save the address as your new start page. Note: Microsoft Edge does not have a Home button, so there is no "home" page. These settings just affect the Start page that loads when you first start Edge. | Click the Menu button (...) and select "Settings." Click "A specific page or pages" from the "Open with" section. Select "Custom" from the drop-down menu that appears. Type the Yahoo! Click the Save (disk) button after typing the address. |
Anime is a very distinctive animation style, and the most distinctive thing about it is arguably the way in which eyes are exaggerated. Cosplaying as an anime girl, you can get these bigger eyes with makeup. Pencil your eyes with a white eyeliner, and extend the frame of your eyes using a light-shaded eyeshadow. Eyeshadow should be used to create a new, wider shape for the eyes. Lightly smudge it where the eyeshadow ends for a blended look. While this is more eyeshadow that you may be used to wearing, the rest of your eye makeup should be kept mild. This will make the bigger eyes more believable. Of course, you may have to make some exceptions if your character suits a different kind of eye makeup. Because eyes are so important to the anime drawing style, you want to bring as much attention to the eyes as possible. Contact lenses are a quick and relatively affordable way of spicing up your look. Study the design of your character's eyes, and make a judgement call whether you think colored contacts would fit her look. Female characters in anime tend to be very stylized. Many anime girls look like dolls, and makeup should be used to get that look. Blush can get used to get the reddened cheeks of anime characters. You may also want to make your face paler using foundation and concealer. Watch the anime your character is based in if you need specific inspiration for the look. The best cosplays are specifically based around the details of a character. Makeup is a less important part of cosplaying, so you shouldn't worry about it too much if makeup isn't your forte. There is no single "anime haircut" for girls. It is recommended that you try to style your hair based on a character. With that said, straightening your hair will give you a more Japanese look. Bangs are also a staple hairstyle in anime. It's recommended you find a picture of your favourite anime character and get a hairstylist to match your hair to it. Wigs are also a possibility. Suitable wigs for your costume should be available at a costume store. | Enlarge your eyes. Try wearing contact lenses. Rose your cheeks. Straighten and bang your hair. |
After relaxing, it is best to not use heat styling of any kind on your hair. It will amplify the dryness and can cause a large amount of breakage. After washing your hair and allowing it to air dry till damp, blow dry on the lowest heat setting. Dry for as short of time as possible to prevent excess damage. If you must speed up drying time, use a soft t-shirt to squeeze moisture out of your hair. The t-shirt will be gentler and more absorbent than your rough towel. Use a protectant spray if you must use heat tools. A heat spray contains proteins to coat the sheath of the hair and act as a buffer between your hair and heat tools. Styles such as braids do not need heat and allow braids one day, and beautiful waves the next. This cuts down on shampooing amounts and allows your hair to regain strength after the first few days of your relaxing. Satin-covered rollers are a no-heat option. The rollers will lower the amount of frizziness, and the satin will prevent rubbing and tangling. Whenever using hair elastics, try to use no-damage bands. Many hair elastics are designed for less damage and ripping when used. Pick up some fashion friendly clips. Barrettes that are smooth with no teeth will prevent your hair from being damaged. Available in an assortment of styles, barrettes can be used to simply pin your hair away from your face or keep it up off your neck in a pony-tail style. Split ends are a part of life, no matter how well you care for your hair. After a tough processing like relaxing, already-beat-up ends can be brutalized. Regularly trim your split ends to prevent the damage from travelling up into your hair. A professional can spot hair damage you might not be able to. Keep a pro on speed dial and get your hair trimmed regularly. Don't be afraid to ask your stylist for tips and suggestions. After all, they are there to help you. | Protect your hair from heat. Style without heat. Get regular cuts and trims. |
If you eat too fast, you’ll probably end up swallowing a lot of air. Take small bites, chew slowly, and swallow when the food is all chewed up. This can prevent belching during a meal. Eating slower will also make you feel full sooner, so you won't experience gas from overeating either. If you do get air in your mouth while you’re eating, blow it out before swallowing. These drinks force air into your digestive system, which can cause both belching and flatulence. Limit the number of carbonated beverages you have to reduce the air in your GI tract. Common carbonated beverages are soda, seltzer, and beer. You don't have to cut these drinks out altogether. Try only having half a glass instead of a full one. Air usually gets trapped in straws, so you’ll swallow it while you drink. If you have problems with gas, then don't use straws. Sip from a cup or glass instead. Remember to take small sips while you’re drinking as well. Taking large gulps will make you swallow air. Smoking involves constant inhalation, so it's inevitable that you’ll swallow air. This can cause belching and flatulence as that air escapes. Either quit smoking if you already do, or don't start in the first place. Besides gas, smoking is linked to all kinds of other health problems like cancer, breathing difficulty, and decreased life expectancy. It's best to avoid altogether. | Eat slowly to avoid swallowing air. Drink fewer carbonated and fizzy beverages. Sip from a cup instead of using a straw. Avoid smoking so you don’t suck in air. |
Since you previously marked the height of the bottom of the header on the king studs, you can now line the header up with those marks and nail it to the king studs. Use at least four 12D nails on each side. Using the marks on the top and bottom wall plates where you previously placed a K for the king studs, attach the plates to the king studs. Again, use 12D nails. Make sure that each connection is flush and perfectly perpendicular as you go. If you are building the frame for the entire wall while framing the doorway, then this is also the point where you will install the rest of the wall studs. Now that the header, king studs, and bottom wall plate are together, you can install the trimmer studs. If you have not yet cut the trimmer studs, double check your measurement by measuring from the bottom of the header board to the top of the bottom wall plate. Using 12D nails, nail the trimmer studs from the bottom of the wall plate as well as to the king studs. When nailing to the king studs, nail from the trimmer stud into the king stud, so that in the event of any protruding nails, they’re inside the wall rather than inside the doorframe. Your half cuts in the bottom wall plate should now be flush with the edge of the trimmer studs. Finish cutting away this portion of the bottom wall plate so that the space remains flush with the trimmer studs. Now that you have the rest of the doorway framed, you can attach any last cripple studs if you had a gap between your header and wall top plate. | Attach the header to the king studs. Attach the top and bottom wall plates to the king studs. Attach the trimmer studs. Finish removing the half-cut bottom plate piece. Attach any cripple studs. |
Each set of rules should begin with a brief summary, or synopsis, of the fame. The purpose of the summary is to provide the context for the objective and rules that follow. If a summary is well-written, the objective and rules should make sense. Craft your summary as you would write an elevator pitch. It should be clear, concise, and powerful. It should have a hook and be visual. It should not take players more than one minute to read. The objective, or goal, is the outcome players are striving to achieve. It provides the game with a purpose. The goal also lays the foundation for all of the game's rules. What is the primary accomplishment players are striving to achieve? Does the person or team with the most points, money, or resources win? Does the person or team that crosses the finish line win? The rules of your game should be clear, brief, and complete. When creating the rules of your game, keep the following in mind: Only use words that help teach an individual how to play—strip down your rules, removing all unnecessary words, asides, and jokes. Use lists, bullet points, diagrams, and examples to explain and demonstrate the object of your game. Group together related rules. Explain all terms that may be unfamiliar. Anticipate the questions players may have and incorporate the answers into your rules. | Summarize your game. State the game’s objective. List the rules. |
Nobody likes having a runny nose. However, flushing out mucus and phlegm is an important way for your body to get rid of toxins or harmful infections. Resist the urge to keep yourself blocked up. Instead, assist your body in expelling as much mucus, snot, and phlegm as possible. You will recover more quickly. Decongestants might help temporarily clear your nose and head. However, these medications might also cause "rebound effects" that actually prolong the symptoms of a cold. You should only resort to these medications if they are absolutely necessary to your comfort, your ability to breathe, or your ability to sleep. Otherwise, you are better off using other methods of keeping your passages clear. The steam can loosen the mucus in your nose. Breathe in deeply during a long, hot shower. Be sure to keep the bathroom doors and windows closed, and do not turn on a fan during the shower. You want to keep the room as warm and steamy as possible. Spicy foods can encourage your nose to run, which can help your body rid itself of virus-filled snot and mucus. Some studies have also shown the immune-boosting effects of spices such as turmeric and fenugreek, which are often found in spicy foods such as curries. Saline nasal sprays can be found at most drugstores and grocery stores. By inserting a nozzle into your nostril and squeezing the bulb, the saline solution reaches deep inside your nasal cavity, breaking up blockages. This will allow your passages to clear and will help your body expel any irritants that might be worsening your cold symptoms. Keeping your mucus membranes moist is essential to preventing infection and to staying comfortable while dealing with a respiratory illness. A vaporizer helps keep the air in your room from drying out, especially during winter months when your heater is on. Use a vaporizer when you feel symptoms coming on, and use the vaporizer every night while sleeping. Follow all instructions for using a vaporizer properly to ensure that molds and bacteria do not enter the vaporizer. Keep facial tissues handy, and blow your nose often when you feel cold symptoms begin. Don't blow too hard to prevent the possibility of ear infection. If you are finding it difficult to blow your nose, use a nasal spray solution to break up any blockages in your nasal passages. Your body will more effectively drain its passages when you remain upright. It is especially difficult for your body to rid itself of mucus while you are lying down to sleep. Use an extra pillow or two to keep your head and neck propped up in bed to promote the healing process. A vapor rub can help those with colds or those who feel a cold coming on to continue breathing properly. Rub a small amount of the vapor rub on your chest and back. This is especially helpful to do before bedtime to make sure your body gets the rest it needs to fight infection. Do not use a vapor rub on your nostrils. | Recognize that flushing out toxins is a good thing. Avoid over-the-counter decongestants if possible. Take a hot shower. Eat something spicy. Use saline nasal spray. Use a vaporizer. Blow your nose often. Sleep with an extra pillow. Use a vapor rub on your chest and back. |
When a product is labeled noncomedogenic, it means that that the product will not clog pores. All of your facial products, including cleansers, makeup, and moisturizers, should be noncomedogenic. Salicylic acid exfoliates your skin, which unclogs pores. You can find it as an ingredient in face washes, acne creams, and moisturizers. Don't overload your face with salicylic acid. Start with just one product that contains it to see how it affects your skin. Retinols clear out your pores, making them appear smaller. You can find retinols in moisturizers. Make sure that you always wear sunscreen when using products that contain retinols. Retinols make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Zinc and magnesium help balance the oils in your skin, which helps keep them unclogged. They can also help clear your pores. You can get your zinc or magnesium through a multivitamin, or you can look for beauty products that contain these ingredients, such as lotion or foundation. Zinc is prevalent in sun screens, as well as makeup or moisturizers that contain a sunscreen. Magnesium is sometimes included as an ingredient in moisturizer. | Choose products that are noncomedogenic. Look for products that contain salicylic acid. Use a product that contains retinols. Look for products that contain zinc or magnesium. |
Set up your compressed air auto paint sprayer and add your chosen corrosion-resistant, self-etching automotive primer, all according to the product instructions. Hold the sprayer about 6 in (15 cm) from your practice surface, squeeze the trigger, and use a steady, side-to-side motion to coat the surface. Always maintain this sweeping motion while spraying. A scrap car door from a local junkyard is the best practice material. However, a sheet of scrap steel will also do the job. A sheet of scrap wood or even cardboard is OK if necessary, but the primer and paint won't spread and adhere in the same fashion. The process of loading and using a sprayer varies widely based on the brand and model. Follow the product instructions carefully. Make sure to put on all your safety gear first! Once you’ve mastered your spraying technique on your scrap material, replicate it on the vehicle. Aim to lay on a thin, even coat, starting at the roof and working down from there. Keep using the sweeping, side-to-side spraying motion throughout. It should take about 10-20 minutes to add a full primer coat to a typical vehicle. Follow the instructions on the container for letting the primer cure. The typical waiting time is 20-60 minutes. After that, repeat the process 1-2 more times, based on the product instructions. After 2-3 coats of primer, the bare metal surface should be fully and evenly covered. Once you’re done applying primer, clean the sprayer according to the product instructions. Wait at least 1 hour after applying your last coat of primer, then use 1500-grit wet/dry sandpaper to smooth out the primed surfaces of the vehicle. Work section-by-section, sanding lightly from side-to-side, then up-and-down. Some vehicle painters prefer to use sandpaper with an even finer grit, such as 2000-grit, for this task. It will take longer to do the job, but you’ll be less likely to sand off too much. Remember that your goal is just to remove the powdery finish, not to expose the bare metal beneath the primer. Use clean rags slightly dampened with a wax and grease remover, acetone, or paint thinner. Wipe fairly gently in circular motions, just enough to remove any accumulated dust or oil. Give the vehicle at least 5-10 minutes to dry before proceeding. | Practice your spraying technique on a scrap car door or sheet metal. Apply a primer coat, working from the top of the car downward. Let the primer cure, then add 1-2 more coats as recommended for the product. Sand away the powdery finish of the primer coats with wet/dry sandpaper. Wipe down all primed and sanded surfaces before applying paint. |
The wax paper will keep the donuts from freezing together. So, if you just want one donut, you can easily pull them apart without having to defrost the whole container. Powdered and plain donuts will freeze the best. Glazes and icings tend to melt and become tacky when defrosted. The freezer bag will help prevent any ice from forming on the inside of the container, or on the donuts. If properly stored, the donuts will remain fresh in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. The donuts will be safe to eat for a few weeks beyond that time, but just won't be as fresh. Do not cover the donuts to defrost them. Covering the donuts will only trap the moisture and make your donuts soggy. The microwave will not only defrost the donuts, but will also put moisture back into the donuts. | Put the donuts in an airtight container and layer it with wax paper. Put the container in a sealed, heavy-duty freezer bag. Store the donuts in the freezer. Leave the donuts uncovered on the counter for 15 minutes to defrost. Defrost the donuts by microwaving them at 15-second intervals. |
Many herbs have been as emmenagogues for centuries. People often believe herbs to be harmless, but they can have side effects that are just as significant as any other type of medication. If you want to try using herbs to bring on your period, it is best to speak with your doctor first. Conduct research and make sure you take no more than the recommended dosage, as some herbs are poisonous at high levels. Some emmenagogues are also abortifacients, meaning they could cause your body to miscarry if you are pregnant. If there is any chance that pregnancy is the reason your period hasn't come, do not attempt to terminate the pregnancy using herbs. This can be extremely dangerous. Be especially careful if you already have a medical condition. Herbs could exacerbate your condition or cause dangerous side effects. Vitamin C is thought to be an emmenagogue. This is another word for a substance that helps induce your period. Vitamin C is supposed to help increase the amount of lining in the uterus, helping to increase your chances of getting your period. Some find that taking vitamin C supplements or eating food high in vitamin C makes the uterus contract, bringing on a period. The recommended daily value of vitamin C is 60 mg. If you decide to take supplements, be sure not to exceed the recommended dosage. Try eating plenty of papaya, bell peppers, broccoli, kiwi, citrus fruits, leafy greens, and tomatoes. According to folklore, parsley can be used to induce a period. Flat and curly-leaf parsley contain apiol and myristicin, substances that are thought to cause the uterus to contract slightly. No scientific research backs this claim, but some women have found drinking parsley tea to be helpful. To enjoy parsley tea: Wash and chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley. The fresh variety contains more nutrients than dried parsley, and it makes better-tasting tea. Boil a cup of water. Pour the water over the parsley and let it steep for five minutes. Strain out the parsley and drink the tea. Turmeric is thought to relieve menstrual pain and promote period regulation. Turmeric is a flavorful root that is often used as a cooking spice. It can also be made into a healthful drink. Scientists have not confirmed that it can help bring on a period, but it may be worth a try if your period is late. Sprinkle turmeric over rice, steamed vegetables and other dishes you cook during times when you want to induce your period. To make it into a drink, add 1 teaspoon turmeric to a cup of water. Flavor it with lemon and honey, then pour over ice. Several herbal supplements are thought to stimulate menstruation. Because supplements are not regulated by the FDA, they should be taken with caution. Speak with your doctor before incorporating supplements into your lifestyle. Read the instructions on the packaging and take no more than the recommended dosage. These supplements are thought to be beneficial for inducing your period: Dong Quai. The number one herbal remedy for this issue, Dong Quai promotes blood flow to the pelvis where it will stimulate an absent or irregular period. Black Cohosh. Used for hundreds of years to help bring on menstrual bleeding, black cohosh promotes the regulation of the entire menstrual cycle and contributes specifically to the shedding of the uterine lining. Motherwort. Motherwort has been found to mildly stimulate the uterus and help it work efficiently thereby contributing to the onset of menstruation. White Peony. White peony moves the blood in the pelvic area, an antidote to uterine "stagnation" during the absence of a period. | Use caution when trying herbal remedies. Eat vitamin C. Add parsley to your diet. Eat turmeric. Try herbal supplements. |
Water retention is a classic symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Hormonal changes associated with your menstrual cycle may cause monthly water retention problems. For most women, period bloat occurs 1 or 2 weeks before their periods begin. Water retention is also a common problem during pregnancy and menopause for the same reason. Hormonal changes that occur during these longer transition periods in the body cause excess fluid retention that may be constant, cyclical or intermittent. Your doctor may run various types of tests, such as blood or urine tests, depending on your other symptoms. These will check the health of your heart, kidneys, liver, circulatory, lymphatic, and thyroid systems. He or she may also ask you about symptoms of arthritis or allergies, both of which can also cause water retention in some cases. swelling in the feet, legs, or ankles, swelling in the abdomen, chronic coughing, or extreme fatigue. Water retention that is heart related is a result of changes in your blood pressure. Typically, the legs, feet, and/or ankles will start to swell. Fluid will also build up in the lungs, giving the patient a chronic cough. A doctor may order blood tests, a chest X-ray, or an electrocardiogram (ECG) to determine if your water retention is a symptom of a heart condition. A urine test will determine if you are losing protein through the kidneys and your water retention is a sign of a more serious kidney problem. A physical exam and/or blood tests can determine if there is a liver problem. Again, with a more serious liver condition you would likely have swelling in the feet, legs, ankles, and abdomen. This is actually one of the first signs of liver disease. Finally, blood tests can determine if your water retention is a symptom of circulatory system problems (leaky capillaries), a congested lymphatic system, or a thyroid disease (hypothyroidism). Notice what you ate for a few days leading up to the water retention. It may take a couple of days for your body to retain excess body fluid after you eat salty foods. Food sensitivities and/or malnutrition can be causes of water retention. If you have food sensitivities and are still eating these foods, or you are not eating a healthy diet in general, this will show up in your food diary. You can then take steps to change what you are eating. High salt intake and dehydration are leading causes of water retention. How to stay hydrated and eat a balanced healthy diet are discussed more in the next section, "Reducing Water Retention With Diet." | Look at a calendar if you are a woman who gets a monthly period. See your doctor if you notice signs of water retention that you know are not hormone related. See your doctor right away if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms along with your water retention: Keep a food diary. |
Typically, the best time to do this is at the end of summer or in early autumn, based on when your plant stops flowering. Use pruning shears or loppers to remove about one third of your plant's total mass. This encourages the plant to grow new buds, so it can bloom beautifully the following season. Make your cuts at a 45-degree angle to minimally damage the plant. If your plant is very small or does not grow quickly, it only requires a light pruning. You can snip around one fourth of the plant off rather than one third. In addition to reducing the overall size of your plant, go around the plant and look for any browning areas or withered stems. Snip these stems off using your pruning shears, and make your cut at a 45-degree angle as close to the ground as you can. This way, your plant will grow fresh, healthy stems. If you leave unhealthy stems, they will drain your plant's nutrients. To keep your plant healthy, it is best to get rid of any unsightly stems. Avoid cutting green shoots. These are alive and can still grow healthy buds. If the middle of your kangaroo paw is very dense and congested, snip off some of the leaves using your pruning shears. Cut the leaves at the base of the plant at a slight angle. Keeping the center open and airy helps the plant grow long stems and project outward. After you've pruned your kangaroo paw, go around the plant and snip off any brown or yellow ends. This ensures the plant conserves its nutrients so it can grow gorgeous flowers. Make your snips with pruning shears or scissors. If your plant is extremely overgrown or not looking healthy, you can revitalize it by pruning it to the ground. Use pruning shears or a hedge clipper to cut off the stems of the plant as close to the ground as you can. This sends the plant into dormancy through the colder season. As it starts to get warm, the plant grows new, healthy stems. This is a good idea if your kangaroo paw has overgrown your garden bed or if the plant looks withered and sickly. If your kangaroo paws are in a pot rather than your garden, it is healthier for the plant to leave a few healthy stems if you can. That way, it can grow back faster. As you notice your flowers losing color or wilting, cut them off at the base of the plant. Make your snip at a 45-degree angle, and the stem will grow back healthy next year. This way, your plant looks great in your garden or inside its pot. | Cut back the plant by one third after it finishes flowering. Cut damaged flower stems to the ground for a thorough pruning. Trim back the leafy foliage to open up the middle of your plant. Remove discolored tips from the end of the remaining leaves. Cut the plant's stems completely to the ground to rejuvenate your plant. Prune selectively through the summer and fall when your flowers fade. |
If it feels like there are eight billion TVs on the market, all with different stats and figures, you're not alone. These stats are meant to overwhelm you into buying something more expensive, but you don't have to fall for it. You can safely ignore the following terms and words when shopping -- they are just sales tactics: Refresh rates (anything above 120Hz is fine) Contrast Ratio Motion Rate, ClearMotion, TruMotion, etc. Viewing Angles Premium HDMI ports (all HDMI will look the same, no matter the port). HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a newer color format meant to capture the greatest array of colors possible. The problem is that most sources (cable, Netflix, etc.) don't even send HDR quality color yet, so you'll likely notice little difference. That said, to better "future-proof" your TV, it might be a good option. Obviously, more color is better. That doesn't mean that this small uptick now, however, is necessarily worth the extra $2-300. Unless you love watching 3D movies, skip this feature. Most companies have already passed over them, quietly shuffling 3D TVs out of their inventory because consumers were largely unimpressed. Why? Because you need expensive glasses for every viewer, a 3D compatible player, and extra-expensive movies that cannot be played on non-3D players. So, unless you really want to recreate the home theater experience at any cost, skip this feature. All 3D TVs can play normal 2D movies. If you want the option, and money is no concern, you might as well go big for the 3D capabilities. Smart TVs have apps built in to show Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and other popular internet videos. While this may seem appealing, there are so many other streaming devices you can get cheaply that Smart TVs are often redundant. If you already have a way to stream media, skip the extra cost of a Smart TV. You can get a Google Chromecast, Roku, Amazon FireStick, Apple TV, or video game system with all the same features for $40-200. They are really just a fashion statement, with no real bearing on picture quality or enjoyment. Some people even lobby that they are worse, making it harder for a large group to all enjoy the screen from multiple angles. | Understand which TV specifications don't mean anything at all. Opt for the highest color range possible only if you're serious about perfect quality. Only pay for 3D TVs if you're committed to the recurring extra costs. Purchase a Smart TV only if you don't have another streaming source. Avoid paying extra for curved TVs. |
Since crushed ice is already broken down (and a little easier to blend) than cubed ice, it's going to create a creamier consistency. If you don't have crushed ice, use a food processor to crush up the ice into bean-sized chunks beforehand. Cover the blender with a lid and blend the ingredients until it's close to the consistency of a milkshake. If you see large clumps of ice (bigger than the size of a pea), keep blending until they’re not noticeable. How long you need to blend it depends on the power of your blender, so check it every 30 to 45 seconds if you’re not sure. If the mixture has the consistency of thin milk, add nonfat dry milk powder about 2 tablespoons (6.0 tsp) at a time until you have a thicker, creamy consistency. Place the container as far back into the freezer as possible to speed up the process. You can even wedge it between other frozen items to make it go even faster. You can take it out sooner if you’re ready to eat it, but note that some parts may be less solidified than others. If you like your ice cream super soft, take it out at the 2 hour mark. Add fresh cherries, sliced bananas, granola (or crushed graham crackers/waffle cones), and chocolate syrup to make a sundae. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (3.0 tsp) of coconut flakes over the top with a few small chunks of fresh mango for a tropical-tasting treat. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to a week. Wrap the top with saran wrap (before putting on the lid) to keep the top from frosting over! | Place 2 cups (470 mL) of crushed ice into your blender. Blend the mixture for at least 1 minute or until it’s smooth. Put it in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours. Spoon the ice cream into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings. |
Talk to your friend about what you want your friendship to look like in the future and what you think you should both do to get there. Listen to her ideas also. If appropriate for the situation, set clear ground rules so that you both know exactly what kind of behavior the other finds upsetting. If, for example, your friend has called you a name that you find offensive, consider saying, "I find it hurtful when you call me names, even if you are just kidding. Please don't call me names that insult my intelligence again." Tell your friend that you're glad you had this conversation, that you feel better after talking to her, or that you appreciate her taking the time to share her feelings. Also remind her how much you value her as a friend, or consider telling her all of the positive qualities that you love about her. Even if the conversation doesn't go well, don't be negative. If you find that your friend isn't interested in having the conversation, say something like, "I only want to have this conversation because I care about you and I want to continue being friends. Whenever you want to talk, I'll be ready." Tell your friend you might want to talk about this same issue again in the future. You don't need to be nervous about revisiting the issue because you can just say, "I think we need to continue our conversation. This is how I'm feeling about it right now." Once you've started the conversation, you should be able to continue it without as much anxiety and uncertainty. If your friend repeats the behavior that upset you, consider pointing it out to her right away by saying something like, "I feel hurt by what you just did/said and I feel like it is similar to what we have discussed before. How do you feel?" She might not have even realized that she was doing it. Don't let it build up without talking to her again. If your friend pointed out some steps that you could take to improve your friendship, take them! You can't expect your friend to change if you are unwilling to do the same. Work hard for a better friendship. | Be clear about the next steps. End on a positive note. Leave the door open for future conversations. Live up to your end of the deal. |
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