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This may seem counter-intuitive to an article on having a healthy sex life, but consider this: if 2/3s of teenagers are engaging in sex, that means 1/3 are not. Also, abstinence does not mean not feeling sexual: it means not having sex. If this is the choice you and your partner have made, then do not be ashamed of it. Neither should you be ashamed to have sexual urges with your partner—it would be unnatural not to. There are some things you can do to help calm those urges, and still share the kinds of intimacies that people in love share: If his (or her) wandering hands land where you don't want them, don't just try to block the move with your body language: move them away with your own hands, and say "No, I'm not ready for that." They should get the idea immediately, and respect you enough to stop that approach. It's completely natural to feel desire, but it's not required that you act on that. If you find yourself suddenly overwhelmed with passion, but are committed to remaining chaste for now, simply back off a bit and say something like "wow, that's hot, but I'm not ready to go further right now. Let's go watch a movie." If your partner doesn't understand, or is insistent, don't be surprised: they may not be quite as ready to stop as you are, and might be a little confused and flustered. However, if they remain insistent, or demanding, or even attempt emotional blackmail such as "If you loved me you would keep going," send them home to cool down, and re-think if you want to be in that situation with them again. Surprisingly, abstinence actually has a higher failure rate than condoms in preventing STDs and pregnancy. This doesn't mean you can get pregnant from kissing, of course. What this means is that a large number of abstaining teens lose their resolve and have some form of sex in the heat of the moment, often without protection. Educate yourself about pregnancy and STDs. Understanding these risks can help you stick to your plan, or run out and buy a condom if you change your minds. | Refrain from having sex. Enjoy the make-out session but keep your limits firmly in place. Break off the make-out session if it gets too hot for either of you to handle. Understand the risks. |
Use a hammer and chisel to break off the damaged stucco and lath from the sheathing of the wall, but you must leave some lath around the damaged area, as the new lath will be tied to the old. The stucco should fall off fairly easily. If you wet down the wall, it will reduce the dust that comes off at this step. from the non-damaged stucco in the outside of the patch area. This is the lath previously described as important that should not be removed. Pulling it back will allow you to work it a little more comfortably. Cut it as big as the uncovered portion of the lath. Use the hammer tacker to stick the piece on the sheathing. It is best to have the new piece go behind the old tar paper at the top (so if any moisture gets inside the wall, it will run out and away from the wood) and to have the new tar paper in front of the old tar paper at the bottom (so that is any moisture gets in the wall, it will run outside, away from the wood). Use as few staples as possible because holes in the tar paper can let water in. Use the rubber membrane to seal of the outside edge of the lath. The rubber membrane may not stick well to the area being sealed off. In that case, tack a few staples in or improvise in order to keep it in place. Instead of rubber membrane, which is quite expensive, you can use a tube of Polyurethane sealer, which costs less and was used by builders for this purpose prior to the invention of rubber membrane. Cut the piece size to fit into the patch area. The metal lath should be large enough to fit beyond where the metal lath from the good stucco on the outside edge can fit over the cut piece. Place the lath in the patch and place a few nails in that will keep it in place. Place nails in places that will provide a good anchor to the lath. Don't worry about hitting studs because it is only a patch. The nails should be spaced about 6 inches (15.2 cm) apart. Take the old lath that you bent outwards and bend it over the new piece of lath you installed. Place nails where the two pieces overlap. | Chop the Stucco. Pull back the old metal lath. Cut a piece of the double D tar paper. Seal the outside edge of the metal lath. Cut a piece of metal lath. Seat the lath. Nail in the lath. Overlap the lath. |
Pour the lukewarm water into a medium sized mixing bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer. Add in the yeast to the water and let the yeast dissolve for about 10 minutes. You should see that the mixture becomes bubbly and that the yeast granules dissolve into the water. If you don't want to prepare your own dough, buy pre-prepared dough at the grocery store. Pour in the 2 cups (473.17 ml) of all purpose flour and the 1 ½ (7.39 ml) teaspoons of salt into the bowl of yeast and water. Use a spatula or spoon to stir the ingredients vigorously until they make a shaggy dough. The dough doesn't have to be completely homogenous, as you will knead it. Knead the dough, either by hand on a counter or table or by using the low setting on a standing mixer. To knead by hand, place the dough on the counter and begin to stretch and squeeze it, folding it over on itself and stretching it again. Keep kneading for about 5-8 minutes until the dough is smooth and expands back out when you poke it. If the dough is incredibly sticky, add a small amount of flour and rework it. Avoid adding too much flour, as this will make the dough have a thicker, heavier consistency. Once you have kneaded the dough into a smooth ball, pour cooking oil on a paper towel and use it to lightly oil the interior of a large bowl. Place the dough ball inside the bowl, cover the bowl with a cloth, and let the dough rise for 1-1 ½ hours until it is twice its size. If you are in a rush, you can skip the process of letting the dough rise and move on to preparing the pizza. Be aware that the crust of the pizza will be very thin and crisp as opposed to fluffy. If you are preparing the dough in advance for the next day, let the dough rise for 30 minutes, then place it in the fridge in a covered bowl until you are ready to use it. While the dough is rising, you can begin to prepare the pizza toppings. Slice your favorite toppings, whether it be veggies like mushrooms or green bell peppers or meat like cooked sausage or ham. Slice about 1-2 cups (240- 480 ml) in total of the pizza toppings and put them aside. Take the dough out of the bowl and divide the dough into two equal sized balls. Pour a small amount of flour onto a clean counter or cutting board, then use your hands to spread out the flour into a thin, even layer. Place one ball of dough on the counter and roll it using a rolling pin to create a circle with a diameter that is slightly smaller than the pan you will be using to cook the pizzas. Repeat with the other dough ball. Once you’ve rolled the dough, use your hands to encourage the dough into a circle shape if need be. | Dissolve the yeast. Add flour and salt. Knead the dough for 5-8 minutes. Let the dough rise for 1 hour. Slice the pizza toppings. Roll the dough into a circle. |
Most likely you've already tried these, but make sure you've covered your bases before moving on to technical solutions. As long as your account doesn't limit the number of password attempts, you may as well spend a few minutes on these: Think back to any old passwords you may have had, perhaps involving the names of relatives or pets, birthdays, or common sequences such as "1234" or "qwerty." You may have added a number to the end of your usual password. "1" is a very common choice, as is a significant year (usually the user's birthday). Make sure CapsLock and NumLock are turned off. Most login screens include a "Forgot your password?" option, which should send you an email or text with a temporary password. Change your new password immediately after logging in. Here are specific instructions for gmail, Instagram, Apple ID, and Hotmail passwords. This works best for offline programs, as most online accounts limit you to a few password guesses before locking you out. There are many free options available, including John the Ripper and [Crack-Windows-Passwords-With-Ophcrack-and-Rainbow-Tables|Ophcrack]]. | Test for quick solutions. Contact the service to retrieve your password. Use a password cracker. |
Many septic tanks are built out of concrete. However, the tanks are often reinforced with steel bars within the concrete. These bars will trigger a metal detector, giving you a good idea of where your septic tanks are located. You can rent a metal detector from your local hardware store, and also from any large home-supply store. It's not uncommon for the builders or previous homeowners to leave future homeowners a “clue” regarding the location of their septic tank. These typically take the shape of an arrow drawn on the foundation of the house. While the arrow will not tell you how far out from the home your septic tank is buried, it will at least give you a direction to search in. If you’re not sure that you’ve found the tanks’ location, probe with a piece of rebar instead of digging. You’ll need a piece of rebar at least 4 feet (1.2 m) long, and a heavy hammer—preferably a sledgehammer. Hammer the rebar vertically into the ground until it comes into contact with your concrete septic tank. You can purchase lengths of rebar and sledgehammers at a local hardware store. | Search throughout your yard with a metal detector. Look for an arrow symbol on your home’s foundation. Probe suspect areas with a piece of rebar. |
Coyotes are attracted to easy food sources that might be found outdoors, including garbage and pet food. If you want to keep coyotes away, make sure you don't give the access to these easy targets. For instance: Keep garbage outside in containers with locking lids. If you feed pets outdoors, clean up any leftover food as soon as they are done. Do not let containers of water sit out, since coyotes may try to drink from them. Keep birdfeeders clean and securely closed. If you have fruit trees, pick up fallen fruit instead of leaving it on the ground. If there are trees with low limbs, shrubs, or thick brush on your land, clear it to several feet off of the ground. That way, coyotes won't have thick cover to hide behind. Use clippers, hedge trimmers, or a similar tool to remove any branches, limbs or growth from the lower portion of vegetation. Coyotes are relatively small animals, and normally only prey on small animals like mice and rabbits. Large or aggressive animals will frighten them. Get a guard animal that you can leave outside. Dogs, donkeys, and llamas all make good guard animals. | Keep food sources out of reach. Trim bushes and trees to remove coyote cover. Get a guard animal. |
Talk to a medical professional before you introduce solid foods. Your physician can verify that your infant is developed enough to handle solid foods. This is the time for you to ask questions and mention any concerns you have about solid foods. In some cases, your infant's intestinal tract may not be fully developed or your baby may not be able to fullness, leading to potential overfeeding. Do not give your infant solid foods until your doctor says that is alright. Your infant's digestive system is not ready to process cereal until about 6 months of age. Giving your infant cereal too early increases the chance of choking or inhaling the rice cereal mixture into his or her lungs. Early exposure to cereal can also increase your baby's risk of developing food allergies. Your baby may be ready to try rice cereal at 4 months of age. Your doctor can help you decide what is best for your baby. It may be alright to introduce rice cereal before 4 to 6 months of age if your baby has reflux issues. Talk to your pediatrician before you try this though. Your baby should also be able to eat from a spoon before you introduce rice cereal to his or her diet. Feeding your baby solid foods too early can cause your baby to become overweight. In addition to being old enough, your infant should meet certain developmental milestones before you introduce cereal. Your infant should be able to sit with support, have head and neck control, push up with elbows from a lying position, place hands or toys in his or her mouth, and lean forward and open his or mouth when hungry or interested in food. If your child is 6 months of age, but has not met these milestones, you may need to delay the introduction of rice cereal. Waiting for these milestones is important. They help ensure that your infant can safely swallow the rice cereal. Infants also have an extrusion reflex that causes them to raise their tongue and push against objects that are placed between their lips. This reflex is usually gone by 4 to 6 months of age. Trying to spoon feed your child cereal with this reflex can be frustrating and difficult. | Meet with your infant's pediatrician or health care provider. Wait until your infant is 4 to 6 months. Be sure your infant has met the necessary developmental milestones. |
Lay down a towel or a mesh screen and position the fur on top of it. Try to spread the fur out as much as possible without breaking it up into small pieces. If there's wind, place a mesh screen or towel on top of the fur to hold it in place. If it's cloudy or rainy outside, leave the fur inside to dry in a well-ventilated area. It may take up to 4 hours for the fur to dry inside. | Spread the fur out in the sun to dry for 1-2 hours. |
Your burned-out grass may be caused by minerals and proteins in your dog's or cat's urine. Keep an eye on where they do their business, because animals tend to go in the same few places that they’ve marked as their territory. Contrary to urban legend, both male and female dogs and cats can cause urine spots in a yard. The water will flush out the harmful minerals and salts from the urine that have gotten into the roots of the grass. During this time, block off the patchy areas so that your pet isn't tempted to urinate there. After a week, you should see signs of new growth. If not, you will need to reseed the patches. or cat to go to the bathroom in a gravel or mulch area. This is the only solution to burned spots that come from pet urine. Reward your pet for going to the bathroom in an area other than the grass. Try using different methods to see which work the best. Some tactics include using food treats or positive language for good behavior. If your pet is older, you may have to intervene a few times by picking it up and moving it when you see it start to do its business in the yard. Be diligent and patient with your pet! Make sure your pet always has access to water when it's outside, which will help to dilute the animal's urine. Try clicker training your dog or cat to get them to go in a designated area. In some areas, you can purchase or order pet urine-resistant hybrid grass stains, such as Dog Tuff. This grass is drought tolerant and resists yellowing due to pet urine exposure. Check with a local garden supply store, or find an online retailer that can ship Dog Tuff to you. | Watch where your pets go to the bathroom in the yard. Water the urine patches with 1 in (2.5 cm) of water every day for a week. Train your dog Look for urine-resistant grasses if pet urine is a persistent problem. |
If you’re hosting a very formal dinner, spread a floor-length tablecloth over the entire table. Lay a placemat at each seat, keeping the edge of the placemat one inch from the edge of the table. Choose tablecloth and placemat colors that complement the plates and dining room. When in doubt, use a white tablecloth and simple white place settings. A charger plate is a decorative plate for the other plates to rest on. Place the charger plate on the bottom center of the placemat. The napkin should be folded neatly and placed on the charger plate or rolled into a napkin ring and set to the left of the placemat. These plates are decorative and therefore optional. However, many people believe that a table looks empty between courses if a charger plate isn't used. Never serve food directly on the charger plate. Always arrange the plates in order of use. For example, if you were serving a soup, salad, and entrée, you would first place the main entrée plate on the charger. Next, you lay down a salad plate, followed by a soup bowl. Each piece of plates will be cleared away after use. If you’re serving more than three courses, have each plate brought out and then cleared away after the course to save space. Wait to clear the charger plate until it's time to clear the entrée plate. If you’re serving dinner rolls, set an appetizer plate over the forks and place a butter knife on top. If you’re serving coffee after dinner, you can either bring the cup and saucer out with dessert or set to the right of the spoons at the beginning of the meal. Similarly, the dessert plate can be brought out with dessert or placed above the plate on the tablecloth. The forks go to the left of the plate and the spoons and knives go to the right. Arrange the silverware outside-in, with the utensils you’ll use first on the outside and the ones you’ll use last next to the plate. The dessert fork should be at the top of the plate with the tines pointed to the right and the dessert spoon directly above it pointing left. Each course should have at least one utensil. For example, a salad should have its own fork and a soup its own spoon. The relevant utensils are cleared with each course. The water glass is placed closest to the plate. It should be followed from left to right by the wine glasses in order they’ll be used. For example, most people serve soups and salads with white wine and red wine with entrées. Therefore, you would place the water glass first, then the white wine glass, and lastly the red wine glass. Glasses used for a particular course should be removed at the end of the course with the relevant plates and silverware. If you don't have room on the table to line up the glasses, arrange them in a triangle. | Lay the tablecloth and placemat. Set down a charger plate and napkin. Arrange your plates on the charger plate. Set all other plates on the table. Arrange the silverware. Set the drinking glasses on the table. |
In order to grow you nails long and strong, you need to start with a proper base. This means you need clean and healthy nails to begin with. File them into shape and keep your cuticles trimmed. File them properly. Start from the outside edge and file toward the center. Going back and forth in a repetitive motion will weaken your nails. Choose the right nail shape to promote growth. A basic round shape is easier to grow out. If you shape a square nail, you’re more likely to use it as a tool. Soak your nails in warm water for 5 minutes to loosen your cuticles. Put a cuticle remover on your nails and use a cuticle stick to push the dead skin back. Rinse off the remover and debris. Do this up to 4 times a week. For added cuticle health, put hyaluronic acid on and around your cuticles after pushing them back. Keep them moisturized. Applying moisturizer around your cuticles will prevent hangnails and broken nails. Several strengthening treatments exist. Once you’ve shaped a proper base and correctly cared for your cuticles, apply the one that fits your budget and schedule. Serums are expensive but often produce the fastest and best results in strengthening nails. Creams are perfect for everyday use. You can buy intensive protein treatments in the form of a cream that you put on your nails in the morning and before falling asleep at night. Strengthening polish will help keep your nails from chipping. It is very affordable and easy to use. Use base or top coats, and nail hardeners to keep your nails protected. Keep in mind that with nail hardeners or anything similar, your nails have a better chance to snap or crack, which can be painful Jojoba oil is an oil that you can also use on your nails to make them more flexible, so rather than your nails snapping, they will bend | Shape and care for your base. Care properly for your cuticles. Apply strengthening treatments. |
The Slack app looks like an "S" in a colored square icon. If you're not automatically logged in to Slack, tap the Sign in button at the bottom of your screen and verify your account. This button looks like a colored "#" sign in the upper-left corner. Tapping will open a list of all your channels and direct messages. If you want to switch to a different workspace, tap the workspace icon in the upper-left corner of this menu, and select a workspace. Find the channel you want to message, and open the chat. Tap the Message field at the bottom of your chat, and enter the Giphy command line here. It will send your command line to the channel. Slackbot will send a new message to the chat, and give you a link to add the Giphy Integration. It's written in blue letters in slackbot's chat message. Tapping will open Slack's Giphy integration page in your internet browser. You can now send GIF files in your workspace. The Giphy integration is set to G - General Audience by default. You can tap this setting here, and select PG, PG-13, R or All. This option is located above the green Add integration button. It will let you preview a GIF before you send it to a chat. If you prefer to leave this box unchecked, you won't have a chance to preview a GIF before you post it to a chat channel. This will save your new audience settings. It's a blue button in the upper-left corner of your screen. Tapping will close your browser, and take you back to the Slack app. | Open the Slack app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Slack icon. Tap a channel on the left panel. Type /giphy into the message field. Tap the blue Send button. Tap the add the Giphy Integration link. Tap the green Add integration button. Scroll down and select your workspace audience. Check the box next to Enable Giphy previews. Tap the green Add integration button. Tap Done. |
If you've noticed that your shoelaces seem to come untied frequently, try this knot, which is based off of the super-secure knot that doctors use to tie sutures after surgery (the knot is also popular with fishermen.) To start, make the same sort of basic "right over left" knot that you'd begin with when tying your shoes normally. To do this, simply take your right lace and cross it over the left lace. Wrap it around the left lace once and pull tight. You're done! After this, make a small "looped" section by doubling one of the laces back on itself. You're not doing any tying or wrapping here — just re-positioning one string so that it makes a U shape. Next, take the lace that you didn't make a loop with and pull it so it crosses behind the loop. Then, pull it back around in front of the loop. This should make a small "hole" between the two laces and the initial "right over left" knot at the bottom. " Take the slack end of the free lace in your hand and make a second loop by doubling it up on itself in a U shape (just like you did with the other lace.) Push this second loop through the "hole" that was formed in the previous step. Resist the urge to pull the knot tight at this point — if you do, you'll just be left with an ordinary shoelace knot. Now, take the second loop that you just pushed through the hole and wrap it all the way around the first loop. Push it back through the hole one again. "Double-wrapping" the loop this way is what makes the surgeon's knot so secure — the friction that's generated when the tightly-wrapped laces rub against each makes it very hard for this knot to come undone. Now, you can simply pull the loops in opposite directions to tighten the knot. The results will look a little like a standard shoelace knot, but should be much more secure. If you really don't want your laces to come undone, try soaking the knot in water before pulling it tight. As the water evaporates, the fabric of the laces will constrict, making the knot even tighter. Though this knot shouldn't come undone accidentally, it's not hard to undo when you want to take off your shoes. Simply pull on the loose ends of the laces like you would with an ordinary shoe knot and the surgeon's knot should come apart easily. | Make a standard "right over left" starting knot and loop. Make a loop with one lace. Bring the free lace behind the loop and around the front. Make a second loop with the free lace and feed it through the "hole. Wrap the new loop around the lace and back through the hole. Pull the loops to tighten. Undo the knot by pulling on the lace ends. |
Make sure you do not shave your cat for too long with electric clippers. They will get hot. Take frequent breaks to let them cool. Your cat's skin is very sensitive, which is another reason to watch the heat of the clippers. Consider using lubricant to aid shaving. When shaving your cat, be sure to stretch the skin enough so you do not nick your cat. Be sure you have calmed your cat sufficiently before trying this step. Having another person to help with this step is also a good idea. Have your clippers proceed in the direction of the lie of the fur. Aim to skim the clippers over the surface. Avoid applying downward pressure to the clippers as this is more likely to abrade the skin and cause clipper-rash --- a painful condition which causes the cat to lick to try and settle the inflammation and usually causes infection. Shaving against the lie of the fur increases the risk that you will snag your cat's skin. To give your cat's coat enough protection from the sun and cold nights, leave one inch (2.54 cm) of hair. Too close of shaves can result in guard hair being embedded under the skin. This can lead to irregular hair growth and skin problems. Do not shave further down the legs and paws where skin, ligaments, and tendons are sensitive to nicking. Do not shave any whiskers (including by the muzzle, above the eyes, and the backside of front paws). If your cat appears particularly agitated while you are shaving near a sensitive area, stop immediately. | Keep your clippers cool. Pull the skin taut. Move your clippers properly. Do not shave too close. Avoid high risk areas. |
Lay the notebook flat so that you can see both the reverse side of the first page on the left and the front side of the second page on the right. The sections can be vertical columns or horizontal rows, depending on what you’re more comfortable with. Adjust the number of sections per page according to the size of your pages and how many assignments you have. Lay it out in a way that makes sense to you. The point is to set up so that you'll find it easy to use and will consult it daily. A planner that you don't like using obviously won't help you organize your homework and get assignments done. For example, Monday, March 3; Tuesday, March 4; and Wednesday, March 5. This is where you will record your homework assignments from that day. If you structure the sections horizontally, you can use the margin or make a column on the right side to keep track of when your assignments are due. ” This side is where you keep track of extracurricular activities, like band practice, sporting events, and dance class. You can divide it up into days like you did on the right side, or you can just list everything in the order that it will occur. You can add other sections to this page if there is anything else you need to keep track of. The more information you write down, the more you’ll use your planner as a reference. And if you’re using your planner regularly, you’ll be less likely to forget an important assignment. | Open to the second page. Divide the right page into three sections. Label each section with the day of the week and the date. Title the left page "After School" or “Upcoming Events. |
com and sign up for an account if you have not yet done so. You will need your name, address and credit card information. Confirm your account through your email address. com with your new username and password. Click on your name in the upper right hand corner. Click it. Look for the DVD plan subheading. Click “Change Plan.” Click the appropriate radio button for each. Make sure you select an option that says “for “Blu-ray.” Your plan will be changed to include streaming and the number of Blu-ray discs that you indicated would be sent from your Queue. Add new titles to your queue frequently using the Netflix website. Find the title, then go to the right and select the box that says “Format.” Click on it and select “DVD.” Don't forget to update your queue. If you've chosen a Blu-ray DVD plan, your movies will automatically be listed as Blu-rays in your queue, unless you change them. | Go to Netflix. Sign in on Netflix. Look for the “Your Account” link in the drop down menu. Manager your subscription. Decide if you want unlimited or limited rentals, and then decide how many rentals you want to go out at a time. Click the Continue button. Go to your queue to change the format of an individual movie request from Blu-ray to standard format. |
Wrap the tape close to the knuckle. This is the thickest part of your finger, and your ring will need to slide over it comfortably. After all, taking on and off your ring shouldn't be painful! Choose a cloth or plastic measuring tape for a more accurate measurement. You can try a metal measuring tape, but it’ll be a lot harder to wrap around your finger, and could cause injury. For an even easier measurement, check out different jeweler's websites for printable ring sizers. You can use these much like a tape measure, only the ring sizes are visible on the ruler itself, which means you don't have to convert the measurements. Don't wrap the paper too tightly. Aim for a snug but comfortable fit. Here's a fun fact: Even the same fingers on different hands are different sizes. Make sure to use the exact finger that will wear the ring. For an engagement ring, you should be sizing your left ring finger, not your right. The size of your fingers tends to change throughout the day. Weird, right? For best results, measure at the end of the day. Do this on a separate piece of paper with a pen or pencil. You can record the measurement in inches or millimeters, depending on the retailer. Many will have both measurements available, but a European retailer might only have measurements in millimeters. If you're using a printed ring sizer, mark the point where it overlaps directly on the ruler itself. Now that you’ve got the numbers, it's time to find your size. You can find these charts at many online jewelry retailers. If you want, you can print the chart for easy reference, but it isn't necessary. These charts convert measurements into ring sizes; for instance, 2.34” (59.5mm) would be a size 9. If your measurement falls between two sizes, go for the largest size. If you’re using a printed ring sizer, check where you marked the overlap to figure out your size. | Wrap flexible measuring tape around your finger. Record the measurement where the tape overlaps. Compare the measurement to a sizing chart. |
Because fleas grip tightly to hair and fur, and their eggs can be tightly attached as well, a tight comb must be used to remove them. There are combs specially designed for this purpose. Make sure the teeth of your comb are the right length and tightness for your pet. This will allow you to drown any fleas you comb out. It will also help to wet your pet as you comb, helping to control the movements of any fleas. Make sure the water is warm, but not hot. Go from root to tip, and from head to tail. This is an especially important technique when combing out fleas. Fleas like to hold on by the root. If you do not comb up the entire length of the hair, you are likely to miss some. It may seem tedious, but the time you put into manually removing the fleas can pay off. This can be a very effective measure in controlling and eliminating your pet's flea problem. Don't rush through combing your pet, or it might lengthen the treatment process. Comb your pet for fleas more than once. It will give you an opportunity to monitor you pet for new fleas, as well as check the condition of their skin. Look not only for fleas, but check for signs of irritation or injury from treatment. | Get a flea comb or tight-toothed comb. Keep a bucket of water nearby. Comb out the fleas always in the direction of fur or hair growth. Take your time. Repeat this every couple of days. Be aware that the fleas only hop onto the pet to feed and mostly live in the environment - thus it takes a long time to bring an infestation under control by combing. |
If you have a cordless gun that fits into a base, the small hole at the bottom of your gun may need to be cleaned out from time to time. Otherwise, you'll have trouble settling the gun on the base. Use a pin or needle tool to scrape out the hole, leaving it clean to fit into the base. | Use a pin or needle tool to clean out the base. |
Carbs and protein help give your body energy so you don't get exhausted while you’re out on your hike. Opt for something like oatmeal, eggs, pasta, and lean meat since they’re nutritious. Incorporate fruits and vegetables into your meal as well for additional carbs and natural sugars.Avoid overeating since you may feel uncomfortable while you’re out hiking. | Eat a meal with carbs and protein before your hike. |
Navigate to https://www.airbnb.com/help/contact_us. Log into your Airbnb account, if prompted. Click on the text “Resolve Issue” on the left-hand side. A box with your recent host(s) should appear. Click “Send Message” under the appropriate host's name. Use the message to outline and detail your concerns. You can contact your host during or after your stay if something is missing, not working, or otherwise not the way you expected. Allow your host some time to respond. If you don't hear back, you can try their listed email address or phone number. if your host remains unresponsive. Navigate to https://www.airbnb.com/contact. Alternately, you can reach Airbnb by phone at 1-855-424-7262. Explain your situation and that you attempted to reach the host but have not heard back. Contact Airbnb at https://www.airbnb.com/contact within twenty-four hours of your check-in to make a record of the issue and initiate a hold on your payment. The Airbnb phone number is available 24/7. The average wait time on the line is twelve minutes. Navigate to https://www.airbnb.com/terms/guest_refund_policy. Review Airbnb's Guest Refund Policy to see if you may qualify for a refund. Eligible travel issues tend to fall into one of the following categories: the host failed to provide reasonable access to the location; the listing misrepresented details; or the location was unclean, unsafe, or contained an animal not mentioned in the listing. You must have used reasonable efforts to resolve the situation with the host before filing a claim. In other words, you must have contacted your host and attempted to resolve the issue with them directly before resorting to initiating a claim. You won't be eligible for a refund if you’re directly or indirectly responsible for the travel issue. Your own action, negligence or omission must not have caused the travel issue. Navigate to https://www.airbnb.com/resolutions to submit a refund request to your host. Click the “Request money” button. Use the Resolutions tool to select the appropriate reservation. Choose the radio button to “request a refund.” Enter the refund amount and reason, and click “Send Message.” Contact your host first to agree upon a refund amount. If you’ve been unable to reach a resolution with your host, use Airbnb's 30-day satisfaction guarantee instead. Navigate to the Profile tab and contact Airbnb. You have up to 60 days after checkout to submit a Resolution Center request. Request that Airbnb make the final decision. Wait at least 72 hours since you opened the request. Navigate to https://www.airbnb.com/resolutions. Choose the reservation you had issue(s) with. Click “Involve Airbnb.” Make sure to answer any requests Airbnb may have for additional information. | Contact your host. Contact Airbnb directly Check your refund eligibility. Submit a refund request. Contact Airbnb if you can’t reach an agreement with your host. |
Sit with your legs stretched straight out in front of you. Without moving legs, point your feet backward towards your body as far as they will comfortably go. Hold for 10 seconds. Then, point your toes down away from your body. Hold for 10 more seconds. Next, point toes towards the opposite foot and hold for 10 seconds. Then, point your toes away from the opposite foot and hold for 10 more seconds. Lastly, move the ankles 10 times clockwise and 10 times counterclockwise. This exercise was developed by the Summit Medical Group, a rehabilitation center, to help increase the range of motion or flexibility of the ankles. According to Summit, increased flexibility and strength in the ankle muscles, especially the tibialis muscles, can help to greatly reduce injuries such as sprains. Use this series as a warm-up for the remaining stretching exercises. This stretch is similar to the warm up, but it is a more targeted stretch. Sit against the couch with your feet straight out in front of you, so that they are perpendicular to your legs. Flex your feet back towards you as far as they will go while keeping your legs flat on the ground. Try to keep your feet extended, so your toes and heels move in a straight line. Hold for five seconds. Relax and then push your toes away from the body as far as they will go. Repeat 15 times, moving both feet at the same time. You can also do this exercise while you are lying down. To get a deeper stretch, you can use an elastic band. Pointing the toes away from the body helps to strengthen the muscles in the calves. Sit in a chair and flex your right foot. Loop a large towel under your foot. Pull on the ends of the towel and pull it toward you. Stretch your toes towards you as far as you can while remaining comfortable. Hold stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times with each foot. This stretches the muscles in the shins. Flexible shins, like calves, are important for full recovery from plantar fasciitis. You can also do this with a resistance band on the floor. Hook the band around a table leg. Walk away from the table and loop your foot in the band. Bring your toes toward you, pulling against the band. This is designed to stretch out the flexors muscles in the foot, which help you move the feet in relation to the leg. Stand on a stair. Move until you are only standing on the stair with the balls of your feet. Hold onto the railings or wall on both sides for balance. Slowly lower your heel towards the step below you until you feel the stretching in the calf muscles. Hold this pose for 15-30 seconds, then relax. Do three reps. This exercise helps stretch out the muscles of the calf. Calf muscle stretching, according to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, is integral to the treatment of plantar fasciitis. This is because excessively tight calf muscles make it more difficult to properly flex and stretch the heel. This is necessary to help recover from this painful condition. Stand facing the wall with hands resting on the wall for balance. Step forward with one leg and bend the knee slightly. Stretch the other leg behind you so that your heel is resting on the floor. Then, lean slowly into the wall until you feel the stretching in your calf. Hold for 15–30 seconds and do three reps. This exercise stretches the soleus, one of the major muscles in the calf.. You can also use a rolling pin, a can or a tennis ball, for example, but using something cold will help reduce inflammation. You can do this either standing or sitting. This dynamic stretch is great for a long day on your feet or to help relieve stiffness or swelling. This exercise will strengthen the plantar fascia and other tissues that help support it, such as the Achilles tendon and calf muscles. | Test your ankle range of motion. Do plantar flexion. Try dorsiflexion. Do an Achilles stretch. Perform a standing calf stretch. Using a frozen water bottle, roll it back and forth with the arch of the foot from your toes to your heels. |
Place the water into a small saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat. When the water is hot, but not boiling, add the sugar. Stir and heat the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved. When you have a clear syrup, remove the pan from the heat and set the mixture aside to cool completely. You can make any quantity of simple syrup using this method. Always use equal parts sugar and water. In a punch bowl that holds about 2 quarts (2 L), combine the hard apple cider, vodka, peach juice, white wine, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup. Stir to combine all the ingredients, and add 10 to 20 ice cubes to the bowl to chill the punch. You can use any fruit cider you like to make this punch, including peach, ginger apple, or pear. Wash the lemon, peach, and strawberries under running water. Set the lemon and peach aside to dry. Transfer the strawberries to a clean towel, and carefully remove the stems with a knife. Slice the strawberries into thin slivers, and cut the lemon into thin disks. Cut the peach in half and remove the pit from the center. Then slice the peach halves into thin wedges. Transfer the strawberry slices, lemon disks, and peach wedges to the punch bowl. Stir the mixture to incorporate the fruit into the liquid. Use a ladle to dole out servings into small cups or punch glasses. | Make a simple syrup. Make the punch. Wash and cut the fruit. Garnish the punch before serving. |
It is common for a person who feels fearful to be anxious about uncertain outcomes. This is a struggle because no situation can promise 100% certainty. Therefore, you must learn to become more comfortable with it. Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of your day-to-day life. How you respond to it is where you can make a change. One method would be to act “as if” you are comfortable with uncertainty. First, examine the things you do to avoid uncertainty just to feel more certain. Write down your answers to the following questions: Do you double and triple-check most of the things you do? Do you avoid events or procrastinate a lot? Do you need excessive amounts of reassurance from others? Do you need an abundance of information before making even small decisions? Next, identify the situations in which you feel anxious about uncertainty, and what you do to feel less anxious. Rank the situations on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest level of anxiety, and 1 being the lowest. Next, start with the least anxiety-provoking activity and practice acting “as if” you were tolerant of uncertainty. For example, you could go to a movie without checking the crime rate in the area. Finally, keep a written record of your results. Ask yourself what you did, whether it was harder or easier than anticipated, whether everything turned out well, and how you adapted if it didn't turn out as you had planned. Writing these things down will help you see the improvements you make and the way to change your behavior. You are stronger than you think. You will continue to improve your coping skills as you successfully deal with challenges. For example, take notice of the way you effectively cope with another type of fear in your life and apply the same technique. Also, observe how someone you admire copes with difficult situations. Ask them for suggestions that you can implement. Following a problem solving model will provide you a structure for creating change. You have identified your fear and associated emotions and now you must determine clear objectives, implement them, make adjustments as needed and monitor your progress. One objective may be that you set a schedule and keep a log of how much time you spend worrying about making it safely to school, work or the store. Self-monitoring leads to real change. You can examine your behaviors and develop ways to change them. It is important to keep the information you hear from others and the media in perspective. If you inundate yourself with negative thoughts and information, it will skew your perception of reality. Pause and think clearly and you will realize that the chances of the same crime happening again or even at all, are minuscule. When you're tempted to believe that the chances of getting murdered are increasing, stop and ask yourself something like: Are they really? And why do I think that? Are those facts credible? Taking the time to question your thoughts can break the cycle of being obsessed with them. Personal struggles can leave you feeling bad about yourself. Unfortunately, since feeling fearful involves worrying, you may be worrying that you are worrying too much. Anxiety and worry are a natural part of life, and you can learn to manage it rather than try to eliminate it or feel bad about yourself because of it. The cognitive behavior therapy you may be participating in will help you examine your thoughts and develop new, more effective ways of thinking about yourself as well as helping you manage anxiety and worry. Inhibitions are feelings that make you self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way. In order to let go of what is holding you back you must feel safe with yourself, your surroundings and the people around you. Let go by rediscovering your playful side. As they say: laughter is the best medicine. When you play and laugh it increases feelings of freedom, which allows you to feel less anxious and worried. Play and laughter will help you remain positive and optimistic through difficult situations and has been shown to be healing. Schedule regular sessions of play on the calendar: meet with friends; play with children; host events that you enjoy; go with a friend to play golf, or bowl or sing karaoke. Most importantly, surround yourself with playful people. | Learn to increase your tolerance for uncertainty. Continue to build coping skills. Keep life in perspective. Accept yourself. Let go of what is holding you back. |
Leaving the scab open to the air will help it heal. You don't want to keep it too moist, as this can allow a fungal infection to take hold. Alternate treating the scab with ointment and allowing it to dry. Picking off the scab can increase the risk of infection, cause scarring, and prolong the healing time for the wound. Avoid the temptation to pick off the scab to get rid of it. A new scab will likely develop in its place and the wound will take longer to heal. Antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide or iodine can kill good bacteria on the scab and lead to swelling. They can also dry out the scab, which can prolong the healing time for the scab. You can use topical antibiotic ointments like Neosporin on the scab. If the scab starts to swell, feels hot to the touch, or is leaking pus or fluid, it may be infected. Go see a doctor right away so they can diagnose the issue and prescribe the right treatment. A scab that is infected and untreated can take a long time to heal or lead to other health issues. This is especially true in patients that have leg scars, as well as people that are diabetic or immunocompromised. Small scabs can lead to ulceration. | Allow the scab to dry. Try not to pick off the scab. Avoid applying antiseptics to the scab for cleaning. See a doctor if the scab appears infected. |
It's on the far-right side of the toolbar that's at the bottom of the screen. In Creative mode, this button opens the item selection menu. This will select it. Keep in mind that you'll be replacing the selected item, so only select something with which you don't want to build. This will add it to your hotbar in place of the currently selected item. For example, you might equip a type of stone instead of a sapling. Repeat this process for as many building materials as you need. It's on the left side of the screen, just above the tab you're currently on (which is in the bottom-left corner of the screen). This is where you'll find decorative building materials (e.g., glass) as well as non-building items like pictures. Don't forget to first select an item in your hotbar that needs replacing. It will replace a currently selected item in your hotbar. Repeat this process until you have everything you need in your hotbar. You may need to switch items out as you build. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This will close the menu, allowing you to proceed with creating your hotel. | Tap …. Tap an item in your hotbar. Tap a building material. Tap the bookshelf tab. Tap an item. Tap X. |
An extra 500 calories per day is enough to help you gain weight, but should not leave you feeling sluggish, bloated or sick. Just by gaining an extra 500 calories a day (which is pretty easy if you follow the instructions below) you can aim to gain between 1lb and 1.5 lbs per week. However, it is important to be aware that these extra 500 calories should be gained in a healthy way, by eating more calorie-rich foods that are still packed with vitamins and nutrients. Gaining weight by eating more junk food is not a good idea, as it will leave you feeling unwell and sapped of energy, and could lead to further health problems down the line. You might also boost your calorie intake by adding a protein powder to your diet. Protein powders are rich in lean protein and extra calories and can be blended into foods like smoothies, yogurt, hot cereals, and others. You should always consult with your doctor or nutritionist before embarking on a weight gain plan. Foods containing healthy fats are full of nutrients and also high in calories, making them a great option for weight gain. Foods containing plant fats should be your first option - this includes items such as nuts, seeds, peanut butter, avocados and olive oil. Spread peanut butter (or almond butter) on toast, eat half an avocado with every meals, eat handfuls of nuts or seeds as a snack and sprinkle olive oil over salads and veggies. You can also gain some healthy fats from animal sources, however these foods also contain saturated fats (the unhealthy kind) so you should only eat in moderation. Foods containing healthy animals fats include lean meats and full fat dairy products - although if you have high cholesterol, you should probably stick to low-fat options. Protein-rich foods are your best friend when you're trying to gain weight healthily. They help to build lean muscles, rather than adding much fat. Eating protein is particularly important if you plan on doing strength gaining exercises. Good sources of protein include lean meat, fish and poultry, in addition to eggs, whole grains, dairy products and legumes. You should aim to eat about 5 oz of protein per day, from a combination of these sources. You can also increase your protein intake by drinking protein shakes, or adding a protein supplement to juices and smoothies. One easy way to increase your calorie intake with each meal without the necessity of actually eating more food is to cook using oil or butter. Try stir frying your vegetables in a knob of butter, or drizzling a little olive oil over salads and cooked veggies. Simply by adding a tablespoon of these fats to each dish, you could be adding 100 calories! However, it's important not to go overboard when cooking in fat, as too much can be unhealthy. When possible, gravitate to healthier fats like olive, canola or safflower oil and avoid using unhealthy ones like lard or margarine. Another good trick for increasing your calorie intake is to simply to consume more calorie-laden drinks. This will help you to gain weight without ruining your appetite or causing you to feel bloated. Try drinking a large glass of orange juice in the mornings (along with your normal breakfast), it's high in calories and is tasty and refreshing too! Consider drinking a glass or two of milk throughout the day - the full fat option is high in calories but will also provide lots of protein and calcium - which is ideal for thinner people who are more prone to lower bone densities. Protein shakes will help you to gain muscle mass, particularly if you're working out, while tasty milkshakes are perfect for the occasional treat. | Consume an additional 500 calories per day. Consume more healthy fats. Eat more protein. Cook using oil or butter. Drink more calories. |
The spiral end of the extractor goes into the hole. You can tap it with a hammer to make sure it's in there, but don't force it. The loose end should have a tap handle, which looks like a T, for you to hold onto. Twist the extractor counterclockwise until you can't turn it anymore. Grip the top of the extractor with a wrench. Continue to twist it counterclockwise until the screw pops free. Many extractors are designed to work with drills. Attach the free end of the extractor to the drill and turn on the drill to turn the screw counterclockwise. It’ll come out without much resistance. When using the extractor with a drill, make sure the drill is set to rotate in reverse! If the screw is stuck, rigorously twist the extractor in both directions to break it loose. If you have a propane or butane torch, lightly heat the screw for a minute or two. This can only be done if you’re working with non-flammable materials such as metal. Try the screw extractor again. The heat expands the metal, making it easier to pull out. Regular pliers may work, but clamping pliers keep a better grip on the screw. Twist the screw and try to pull it out. Heat also helps here in making the screw easier to pull out. You might also be able to drill further into the screw to weaken or break it. Be careful to avoid damaging the material around the screw. Screw-extracting pliers can be purchased at your local hardware store and are meant for removing screws. | Insert the extractor into the drilled hole. Twist the extractor with a wrench or drill. Heat the screw if it is stuck. Pull the screw out with pliers. |
Navigate to the Flash video that you want to watch. Firefox is the easiest browser to use when downloading a Flash file directly from a website. This method will not work with YouTube, Vimeo, and other streaming sites. This is for Flash videos on sites such as Newgrounds. Once the video has loaded in Firefox, right-click on the page. Select “View Page Info” from the right-click menu. This will open the sidebar with detailed information about the site you are viewing. At the top of the sidebar, you will see a set of icons that open different aspects of the site. If you right-click on the movie itself, you will not find the View Page Info option. You must click somewhere on the page that is not the video or a link. This will show a list of all of the multimedia objects that the site contains, such as button graphics and banners. It will also contain the .SWF file of the movie. Click the Type column heading in the list to sort by object type. The movie will be in .SWF format, and will be listed as an Object in the Type column. The name of the file is often similar to the title of the video on the website. Select it from the list and click Save As… Name the file whatever you would like and click Save. Once you’ve downloaded the movie, you can open it in any browser that has Flash installed. When you first try to open the file, Windows may tell you that you need to specify a program. If your browser is not listed as a suggested program, search your computer for it. Most browser programs are located in the Program Files folder on your hard drive, in a folder labeled by the company (Google, Mozilla, etc.). | Open the video site in Firefox. Load the video. Click on the Film icon. Find the Flash file. Play the movie. |
! Nobody likes a snob, a know-it-all, or a "get out of my way or I'll punch your brains out!". There's always a good-side of everything, kinda' like yin-and-yang. Think before you do. Also, think about this: who you are and what you do defines what is attracted to you. If you're not a very nice person to others, not very nice things may happen to you, like a scolding. se your manners. Closing a door on the jerk that humiliated you last block isn't right. There's no need for revenge. Try being polite to other people, it's contagious! Teachers will be more prone to being polite to you too, as well! Not only that, other people will be more prone to becoming friends, etc. It makes you look like uneducated. It's easy to form a bad habit of swearing. If you swear regularly, you won't even get anything out of using the words, so avoid the habit before you begin. If you feel like you have to act differently around others or do stuff that you don't want to do while around companions, it's a sure sign of insecurity. If you feel this is interfering with your ability to be a great student, a counselor can help you lots! | Be nice . Don't cuss or swear. Know that insecurity is common and natural, but some people let it control them. |
For the mask, you need fenugreek seed powder. Place 2 tablespoons (22 g) of the seeds in a spice or coffee grinder, and grind them until they are a fine powder. You can find fenugreek seeds at many grocery stores, but if your local store doesn't carry them, visit an Indian grocery, organic grocery store, or a health food store. You can also order the seeds from online spice retailers. If you don't have a spice, nut, or coffee grinder, you can use a blender or food processor to grind the seeds. You can also find fenugreek seed powder at the grocery store. However, you’ll get better results if you grind the seeds fresh for your mask. Add the ground fenugreek seeds and 1 tablespoon (13 g) of coconut oil to a small bowl. Stir the ingredients well with a spoon so they’re fully blended. You can substitute olive or argan oil for the coconut if you prefer. Once the mask is mixed, use your hands to carefully apply it through your hair. Pay special attention to areas where you’re experienced thinning hair or hair loss. Allow the mask to dry for approximately 10 minutes. You can warm the mask before applying it to help it penetrate your hair more easily. Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl, measuring cup, or jar, and place the container in a pot of warm or hot water for several minutes to heat it gently. You can also place a shower cap or plastic wrap over your head with the mask on to generate some heat. When the 10 minutes are up, wash the mask out of your hair with warm water. Next, use a mild shampoo to wash your hair as you normally would and follow up with a conditioner. | Grind the fenugreek seeds. Mix the fenugreek seed powder with the oil. Apply the mask to your hair and let sit it for several minutes. Rinse off the mask and wash your hair normally. |
If you're fancy, put your friend's nails under a small lamp, like a manicure lamp. Put on some music and come back to check their nails in about ten minutes. It's always better to spend a little longer in the heat than not enough time and have them smudge on the way out. Nothing is worse than going through all of the trouble to make beautiful nails, then having them destroyed a minute later. So if you can, put a fan in front of your nails and keep them there for about 20 minutes. Blow dryers go a little bit faster if you're pressed for time. Turn the heat on medium and move the blow dryer back and forth, making sure the hot bursts of air reach every nail. After about five minutes, check the nails, and keep going if necessary. Are you killing time at a sleepover? As long as the person can sit still for 20 to 30 minutes, that'll be fine. Don't let her do much – pop in a movie, grab her a drink, and keep her away from the popcorn if need be. You've put way too much work in for them to be ruined on the spot! Once dry, you may wish to moisturize a bit more, especially if you didn't do so after the cuticle stage.Use a nice scented lotion lightly over the fingers and into the cuticles, keeping them hydrated and healthy. | Put the nails under a light source. Alternatively, use a fan or a blow dryer. Or just sit still. |
If you are painting a floor or another surface that needs detailed work on the edges, use a brush for those areas. A paint brush will give you more control and detail than a roller or a sprayer. Painting detailed edges can be done with a steady paintbrush, but you may also want to tape off the edges to make sure your work is tidy. Leave the tape in place once you have primed so that it can be used for your finish coats as well. Paint a 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) border along the edges of the plywood. This will give you plenty of clearance from the edges when you come in with your roller or sprayer. Priming plywood helps to seal the surface and ensures that the paint adheres to the plywood well. Paint the entire surface with the primer, making sure that all areas are evenly covered. The best way to ensure complete coverage no matter what tool you are using is to do long, even movements that overlap each other. Basically, repeatedly make a "w" with the brush, sprayer, or roller, so that the strokes overlap each other. This will even out the edges of each stroke, which tend to collect more paint. Be sure to follow the directions for the primer that you are using. The directions typically include the temperature that the paint should be applied at and how long you should allow it to dry before adding coats of paint on top of it. As you did before with the primer, you should paint the edges of the surface with a brush before doing your general coat of paint. Take your time and get the detail you want before using your brush, roller, or sprayer on the rest of the surface. Once the primer is completely dry, you can apply your first coat of paint. Like with the primer, be sure to cover the entire surface with a consistent, thin coat of paint. When applying the first coat, you don't have to worry about making sure that the primer isn't visible underneath. This is just the first coat and it's better to have thin coats than thick coats, even if you can see the primer at first. Giving the painted surface a very light sanding between coats will make your final product more smooth. Use a new piece of 180 or 220 fine grit sand paper and lightly rub it over the surface once the paint is totally dry. This will remove any imperfections that have occurred as you painted. After sanding between coats, remove any dust created. Use a dry cloth or your vacuum to get rid of it. In order to get a smooth and strong final surface, it's best to apply several thin coats of paint. This is especially true if your final surface will get a lot of wear, such as if you will be walking on it. Be sure to let the paint dry thoroughly between coats of paint. Consult the container for usual drying times and test an inconspicuous edge for dryness after that amount of time has elapsed. This will give you a harder and smoother final surface. Applying multiple thin coats allows each coat to become hard and dry, as opposed to thick coats that tend to remain slightly pliable. | Paint the edges with primer. Prime the surface by using smooth, overlapping strokes. Cut in with the paint. Apply the first thin coat of paint. Sand between each coat. Apply additional coats. |
An amortization schedule will tell you exactly how your monthly mortgage payments will be split between paying off principal and interest and what your balance will be at the end of each month. Start by inputting the basics of your loan information in the top left of a spreadsheet program. For example, in cell A1, write out "annual interest rate." Then, input your annual interest rate as a percentage in the next cell over, B1. Continue down to cell A2 for the loan duration in years, inputting the amount in column B as before. Do the same for payment per year and loan principal in cells A3 and A4, respectively. Skip a line under your loan information. Then, place the following words across the spreadsheet, in row 6 from columns A to E: Payment number. Payment amount. Principal payment. Interest payment. Loan balance. Directly under the column headers you just created, start filling out your loan information. Under payment number, place a 1. Then, under payment amount, type in "=pmt(B1/B3,B2*B3,B4)". This is the payment function. Under principal payment, type "=ppmt(B1/B3,A7,B2*B3,B4)". This is the principal payment function and it shows the amount of the principal paid down each month. Under interest payment, type "=ipmt(B1/B3,A7,B2*B3,B4)". This is the interest payment function and it shows the amount of interest paid down each month. Finally, under loan balance, type "=(B4+C7)". Cell A7 should contain your first payment number, 1. Cell C7 should contain the payment amount. Select the range from cell A7 to E7. Then, drag the calculations down to the last payment. At this point, the loan balance in column E should be $0. Remember that your number of payments is calculated by multiplying the number of annual payments by the loan duration in years. If your loan payment numbers don't update down the amortization schedule. Type "=(A7+1)" into cell A8 (payment 2) and drag that down to the end of your schedule. The rest of the numbers will then update. | Set up your amortization schedule. Create your amortization schedule columns. Fill out your first month's amortization. Complete your amortization schedule. |
This is the beginning of a "trick." Rounds are made up of tricks, where the goal is to get rid of as many cards as you can and quickly. The person to start a trick must lay down anything higher than a 2 to begin. Going around in a circle, each person takes a turn laying down one or more cards of a higher value. You cannot match the played card's value, it has to "beat" the card that played on by the previous person. You can't put down two cards of unequal value, they must be exact pairs. For example, if a 4 is on the table, you can't put down a 5 and 7 but two 6's will work. Eventually everyone will begin to run out of higher valued cards that can beat what's on the table. When someone is out of playable cards, they pass on every one of their turns until everyone else has to pass. You can pass even if you have cards that can be played. Passing can be strategic, for instance Passing on one turn does not mean that you forfeit any other turns. It just means that you have to wait until the next go around. As the game play continues, the dealer collects the piles of cards and sets them aside to start the new deck for the next round. To start the next trick, the last person who laid a card down in the previous trick lays down a card to begin the next one. The first person to get rid of all of their cards will be named President. The next person is the Vice President, the next is Vice Scum, and the last person with cards is Scum. | Have the first person lay down a card. Put down a higher card than what person 1 played. Play until no one can beat the card on the table. End a trick when no one can play anymore cards. Keep playing through tricks until someone runs out of cards. |
You've determined that you enjoy being sexual with your partner, but are still not ready to have sex. Perhaps you're just not ready now, or you may have decided that you want to wait until marriage before you engage in sexual intercourse. If you are avoiding sex for religious or cultural reasons, understand that some of the practices in this section may be considered sex by your community's standards. What is it? Heavy petting is erotic contact between two people that stops short of penetrative sex (vaginal, anal, or oral). The risk of disease and pregnancy are greatly reduced, though there is still a very small risk in either case, depending on the level of intimate contact. This can range from all-clothes-on "dry humping," to all-clothes off touching sessions including mutual masturbation and sexual satisfaction. Because orgasm is generally part of the process, it's safe to say this is sexual activity, and does carry a low risk of pregnancy or disease. However, neither result is likely. Neither partner should feel obligated to perform other sexual acts to avoid intercourse. While oral sex can be pleasurable for both partners, it is not without its risks. Pregnancy is not an issue, but disease transmission is still possible. The CDC reports that over 60% of U.S. residents between the ages of 15 and 24 have had oral sex, compared to about 50% who have had vaginal intercourse. The CDC study also reports that patients visiting STD clinics have shown that 5-10% have gonorrhea in the throat, and can raise the risk for infection by chlamydia, herpes, syphilis, and cancer-linked HPV, and recommends using safe sex techniques when performing oral sex. | Don't go all the way. Engage in heavy petting. Engage in non-penetrative sex. Engage in oral sex. |
If you just feel like you want to eat, but you aren't actually experiencing hunger, don't eat. This can be harder than it sounds! If you are in the habit of stress eating, you might not have a good sense of how hunger feels. When you have the urge to eat, first: Check for a feeling of emptiness in your stomach. Notice if you are thirsty, rather than hungry. Drink water if so. Staying properly hydrated can reduce overeating. Ask yourself when you last ate, how much you last ate, and if it's reasonable to assume that you might be hungry again already. If you just ate a meal, for instance, you probably aren't still hungry. Walking around and snacking will make it easy for you to forget what you are doing, leading to stress eating. Plan your meals ahead of time so that you aren't deciding what to eat when you're hungry. Eat full meals with foods from all food groups. Don't substitute snacks or sweets for meals. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you can cook food ahead of time without binging it, cook for leftovers. If you tend to stress eat anything in the fridge, don't. When you eat, make it an event. Set the table, even if you're eating alone. Use a placemat, set out a napkin and utensils, and make sure you have water to wash your food down. If you are eating lunch at school or work, make sure you are eating somewhere you can focus, like a park bench or a breakroom table. Don't eat at your desk, and certainly don't eat while you work. Look at your food, smell it, and notice its flavor. Stress eating ruins your enjoyment of your meal. If you focus on your meal, you are more likely to enjoy it, and more likely to notice when you are full. Pause after you have eaten most of your meal, and ask yourself if you are still hungry. It will take a while for your body to notice it is full, so take a 15-20 minute break if you're not sure whether or not you're full. If you want to watch TV, check your phone, or read, do it after your eating is done. If you can't stand eating in silence, try chatting with others, admiring a view, or listening to music. However, if you find yourself getting absorbed in these activities, stop them and pay attention to your food instead. Don't let yourself eat and stress at the same time. If you feel stressed, stop eating. Change your environment if you need to: maybe you need to be outside, be alone, or write something down to worry about later. Finish your meal when you are calm. If you can only eat while watching TV, make sure you are watching a comedy and not anything stressful. If you're trying to be mindful of your diet, it's easy to go overboard and plan only healthy meals. Don't fall into the trap of eating the same food over and over, never eating treats, or giving up all your favorites. If you do this, you're more likely to go overboard when you're stressed. Focus on healthy meals, but do allow yourself occasional treats, such as a comfort food lunch or a tasty dessert. If you notice that certain foods trigger your desire to binge eat, keep them out of the house. Try to avoid them completely. If you crave something, allow yourself to visit a restaurant where you can order a single serving of it. For instance, if you eat whole pints of ice cream, don't keep ice cream in your house. If you crave it, go to an ice cream parlor and order a small cone. Enjoy your treat! Stock your pantry with healthier snacks. If you tend to get hungry for snacks, keep healthy snacks in your house. Eat small portions of nuts, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy when you are hungry. | Ask yourself if you are actually hungry before you eat. Eat sit-down meals. Pay attention to every bite. Notice yourself getting full. Don't do anything else while you eat. Eat foods you enjoy. Keep trigger foods out of your house. |
Not every baking sheet will respond well to a given cleaner. Before applying any cleaner to your sheet, test out the cleaner on a small portion of the baking sheet. Make sure there is no discoloration or damage. Ammonia is toxic, so wear protective gloves when handling it. You should also handle ammonia in a well-ventilated area to prevent breathing in the fumes. If possible, handle ammonia outside. In the future, line your sheet with parchment paper before using it. This will protect the pan from grease and food residue. After using the pan, you will simply have to remove the dirty parchment paper. | Do a spot test before applying any cleaner. Take safety precautions when using ammonia. Use parchment paper when baking. |
In most cases, when you purchase your glasses from an optometrist, optical office, or eye boutique, you will also receive a microfiber cloth intended for cleaning your lenses. This cloth is ideal for cleaning smudges and cloudiness. If you've lost or misplaced your microfiber cloth, find a soft, clean substitute cloth. Cotton, so long as it's clean, should be suitable. It is important to use fabric that is not treated with fabric softener as that can cause streaks on the lenses. You should avoid using: coarse fabrics, like wool and certain synthetic fabrics, facial tissue, or toilet paper, as these will cause tiny scratches to form on your lenses over time. These solutions are specially formulated to cut through dirtiness without doing harm to your lenses or coatings that may be on your lenses. Spritz a moderate amount of the cleaner onto your lens and wipe it clean with your soft, clean cloth. Do not use your saliva to clean your lenses. Saliva won't clean especially well and is unhygienic. If you don't happen to have glasses cleaner on hand, you can use a drop of dish soap and warm water to cut through grime and leave your lenses pristine. Use your fingers and carefully spread the soap over the surface of your lenses. Rinse the lenses clean of soap with warm water, and you're ready to move on. After applying your cleaning solution, you can take your soft cloth and wipe your lenses dry in gentle, circular motions. You should try not to use scrubbing motions, which can lead to lens damage over time. Depending on just how dirty your glasses really are, you may need another application of cleaner before you lenses become fully clean. After using your cleaner or dish soap and hot water, wipe your lenses with your soft cloth. Oil and dust can collect in the nook between your nose pads and lenses, creating a cloudy film in the area close to your nose. By using a soft bristle toothbrush, dish soap, and warm water, you can bust up this grimy buildup, though you should be careful not to scrub your lenses with the toothbrush. Fill a basin or container with warm water and soap. Dip your cleaning toothbrush into the solution and swish it around. Gently scrub at the metal arm that connects your nose pad to your glasses frames. Swish your toothbrush in your water/soap solution to remove dirt and gunk that accumulates on your brush. Rinse your glasses under warm water. Check for remaining grime and buildup and repeat scrubbing until fully clean. | Acquire a soft, clean cloth. Make use of glasses cleaner. Clean with dish soap and warm water. Wipe your glasses with your soft cloth. Inspect lenses for stubborn stains. Break up nose pad residue. |
Sometimes you might need to hide a quick bottle or two from some judgmental person, but sometimes it might be you who needs to open your eyes and look around. If you're taking steps to hide alcohol in your own home, this can be a sign of a serious drinking problem. If you're struggling with alcohol dependence, stop hiding it, admit you have a problem, and seek help immediately. Hiding alcohol won't help in the long run. A cool and out of the way hiding spot for a bottle or two of booze? Try the toilet tank. The water that comes into the back of the tank is clean, meaning you won't have to worry about germs, and as long as your toilet is running properly, most people are unlikely to open up the tank to take a look. You can tie the neck of the bottle to the ball joint in the toilet, to keep it from rattling around much. Make sure the toilet still functions properly, or you'll get caught more quickly. If you've got a lot of books or DVDs lined up, slip a few bottles behind them, and pull the books to the front of the shelf to create enough space. It's good feng shui anyway. Winter boots, Uggs, and cowboy boots are perfectly shaped for slotting illicit bottles into. If you've got a lot of shoes, you can sneak a bottle or two into them and keep them at the back of your closet for safe-keeping. Just remember where you put them, so you won't jam your foot in accidentally. Most RAs will be unlikely to dig through your dirty laundry to look for contraband. If you need a good place to slip a bottle, try the bottom of the dirty clothes hamper. As long as your'e the one who does your laundry, it's a solid hiding place. If you need to hide booze in your house, try to get a read on the person doing the searching. If an RA comes knocking every Wednesday, don't worry about finding a hiding place, just get the booze out of there before Wednesday. Problem solved. If your mom cleans your room, start cleaning it yourself so you won't have to worry about being straightened up on. | Consider your options. Hide alcohol in the toilet tank. Hide it behind books in your bookcase. Stuff bottles in your shoes. Hide it at the bottom of your laundry. Learn the habits of the person who's looking. |
The term ‘ringworm’ is misleading because ringworm is actually caused by a fungus (Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum). If your hamster has ringworm, you will see patches of hair loss where the skin looks crusty, flaky, and red. Your vet will diagnose ringworm by looking at the affected skin with a special lamp and examining some of your hamster's fur with a microscope. The affected areas of skin look like rings. Ringworm is common in older hamsters. Several treatment options are available for ringworm. One option is medicated shampoo, containing either povidone iodine (antibacterial) or an antifungal medication. Consider trimming your hamster's fur before the bath so the shampoo is most effective. Be mindful that your hamster may resist getting bathed. Topical treatment with griseofulvin, an antifungal medication, is another treatment option. Your vet would shave the affected skin areas first, then you would apply the ointment at home as prescribed. Isolate the affected hamster during treatment. Treatment for ringworm usually lasts 18‒21 days. Hamster ringworm is contagious to humans, so you should wear gloves when handling your hamster and wash your hands after handling. A hamster can get infected with ringworm from its cage bedding. Clean the cage and its contents with hot, soapy water. Throw away all the bedding and put in clean bedding when the cage is completely dry. As with handling your hamster, wear gloves when cleaning its cage. If your hamster's cage doesn't get much fresh air, it could become damp inside, which would promote fungal growth and increase the risk of a ringworm infection. If you do not have a wire cage, consider purchasing one. A wire cage would have great ventilation. If buying a new cage is not practical, purchase a wire cage top to improve the cage's ventilation. | Have your vet diagnose ringworm. Follow treatment instructions. Clean your hamster’s cage. Keep the cage well ventilated. |
Coat two round cake pans with non-stick spray. Place these pans to the side for now. If you do not want to cut the layers before you frost the cake, use three or four cake pans. Or simply made a 2-layered cake. Empty the boxed cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Following the instructions on the back of the box, add the oil, eggs, and water to the mix. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour the batter into the two greased cake pans. Bake for thirty minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted into the middle of the cake and comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven when done. Let cool for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer cakes onto a wire rack. Loosen the edges of the cakes with a knife before trying to remove them. Let cool completely before frosting. Pour the can of cherries into a strainer or colander over a small saucepan to separate the cherries from the syrup. Over medium-high heat, bring the syrup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced. This should take approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice. If you wish to add alcohol, you can also stir in kirschwasser or rum. Set aside. Allow to cool completely before adding to the cake. This step should be completed while the cakes are baking or cooling. This will give the syrup enough time to cool before you put it on the cake. Cut the cherries in half or into small pieces. Place them into a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of the syrup. Stir together. Using a serrated knife, cut the two cakes into four layers. Use a toothpick to poke holes into the smooth side of the cake. Drizzle 1/4 cup of the cherry syrup over the tops of the layers. Make sure to sprinkle where the holes are so the syrup will soak into the cake. Place a layer on a cake plate, smooth side up. Spray 1/4 of the can of whipped cream onto the cake, then spread with a rubber spatula. Pour 1/4 of the cherry syrup evenly over the whipped cream. Use a slotted spoon to spread 1/4 of the cherries over the filling. Leave the syrup in the bowl. Place another layer of cake on top, smooth side up. Repeat this step for the remaining layers. Make sure to only spread the filling within an inch of the sides. You don't want the filling spilling over. If you don't want to use a can of whipped cream, try Cool Whip instead. Using the rest of the whipped cream, frost the outside of the cake. On top of the cake, pour any remaining cherry syrup over the whipped cream. Line the edge of the cake with the remaining cherries. Make sure to space them evenly apart. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on the top of the cake and along the sides. If you would like more whipped cream topping, buy 2 cans instead of 1. If you would like more cherries and cherry syrup, use 1.5 or 2 cans instead of 1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the cake mix. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cakes cool. Make the cherry filling. Prepare the cherries. Soak the layers. Frost the cake. Add the finishing touches. |
Choose plastic bags designed specifically for transporting fish—they should have flat bottoms when filled and be at least 3 mils thick (and ideally 4 or more mils). Likewise, use fish shipping containers that have sturdy cardboard outer boxes and inner Styrofoam boxes that fit inside perfectly. You can order these online from companies that deal in exotic fish supplies. You might also find them in fish supply or pet stores. The bags and boxes come in various sizes. If you’re putting a single fish in each bag—which is the safest method—choose bags that are about 3 times as wide as your fish breed's average length. Choose the box size based on the number of bags you intend to ship at a time. Your chosen shipper might not absolutely require fish-specific bags and boxes, but they’re your best bet for getting your fish to their destination. Move the fish you intend to ship to a separate tank that's set at their ideal water temperature. Use an aerator and filter to keep the water clean, oxygen-rich, and conditioned properly based on the fish breed's needs. Do not feed the fish while they’re in isolation. You want them to create as little waste as possible during their journey. Check for any signs of disease during this time, since you don't want to ship out diseased fish—especially to a paying customer. During the 24-48 hour isolation period, incrementally reduce the water temperature from the ideal to the lower healthy limit for that fish breed. Turn down the tank's heater a little more every few hours and check the progress with a tank thermometer. This process will slow their metabolism, which means they’ll consume less oxygen and produce less carbon dioxide and waste. You might think you should increase the temperature to make up for heat loss during shipping, but the box's insulation—along with heating pads, if needed—will take care of that. | Buy shipping bags and boxes designed for fish transport. Place your fish in an isolation tank for 24-48 hours without feeding them. Decrease the water temperature gradually to your fish breed’s lower limit. |
Suede has a soft grain that is best cleaned with a special brush, which you can purchase with a suede cleaning kit. If your shoes have a care label, use whatever the manufacturer suggests. Suede is also very sensitive to water, so basic dirt and scuffs are best dealt with when the shoes are dry. | Get a suede brush and make sure your shoes are dry. |
Antiquing is a process by which you put a dark ‘antique’ stain over the top of cabinets that are painted or stained a few shades lighter. That means that the base color for the cabinets can be anything you like, be it painted white or stained oak. You can antique over your current cabinet color if you so desire, but many people like to go for a totally transformed cabinet look by adding a new base color as well. Examine your space and consider your overall décor to determine what the base color of your cabinets should be. Generally, it is best to stay away from very dark base colors, as the antiquing effect won't show up as well on them. Cabinets painted white or stained with a light, natural wood stain are very popular for their ‘shabby chic’ appearance when antiqued. The antique stain is the dark stain that will be painted over the top (and then wiped off of) the base color on the cabinets. While any matte stain will work, it is recommended that you select a stain advertised for its antiquing qualities. This is because antique stains are made to be the right opacity, luster, and color to convey an authentic antique appearance. For white and cream cabinets, choose a mid-tone antique stain. For honey/caramel tone cabinets, chose a medium to dark stain (depending on the desired contrast). For dark cabinets in a chocolate or coffee hue, you’ll want to choose the darkest antique stain available. Antique stains cost about the same as regular wood stain, so you’re not losing out financially by going with this option. The higher the contrast between the antique stain and the base color, the more worn and vintage the cabinets will appear when finished. There are pros and cons to both leaving your cabinets in place for painting, and to removing the doors and reinstalling them post-painting. If you choose to leave them in place, you save yourself a bit of prep work. However, you may end up spending more time taping off hinges and trim as well as painting. By removing the doors, you are granted full access to every aspect of the cabinet that needs painting. However, removing the doors and replacing them when you’re finished antiquing takes a lot of time and effort. If you choose to remove your doors, label them on a piece of painters tape so that you know where they are supposed to go back in place. Know that you’ll have to tape off the walls, floor and/or ceiling regardless of which option you choose. There aren't a ton of supplies necessary for antiquing cabinets, but you best make sure you have all of them at the ready before starting your project. You will need: Base color paint/stain (optional) Antiquing stain 1-2 Paintbrushes (size dependent on project - 3-inches wide is typically good) 100-grit sandpaper Sanding block or electric sander (optional) Painters tape Dry, clean cloth (choose a smooth fabric) Rubber gloves Finishing glaze/sealant (optional) | Decide on a base color for your cabinets. Choose your antique stain. Decide if you will remove your cabinet doors or leave them in place for the painting process. Get all of your supplies ready. |
Use your break to catch up on all those things that you could not find time for during school. Use your time to catch up on laundry, or cleaning your room. You don't want to waste precious time every day looking for some clean clothes to wear, or trying to find your phone or keys in a messy room. It may not be the most fun you'll have all summer, but getting it out of the way first can make for a great start. Think big. List all the things you have been wishing you had the opportunity to try, then spend your holiday making them happen. Having a list handy will provide you with lots of ideas. You won't waste your summer days sitting around trying to think of something to do. Just find something on your list to check off. Keep the people that matter to you in mind. You don't want to keep yourself so busy that you have no time to catch up with them. Set aside time that is just for being with family or friends and make the most of it. With work, family and friends, keeping track of your summer activities can be overwhelming. Make a calendar so you can fill your days with fun without overdoing it. Summer is a good time to earn extra money. The biggest mistake students make is spending it all on their holiday and going back to school broke. Be sure to limit your activities to what you can afford so you head back to school in good financial shape. You don't want to begin the new school year while you are stressed out about money. | Make a to do list. Make another list of things you have always wanted to do. Make time for friends and family. Create a calendar. Keep your spending under control. |
Make sure to acquire your fish from a store or person that takes good care of their stock. It can be difficult to tell what your fish's life was like before you got it. You might not know how old it is, or if it could be carrying illnesses. Betta fish in the store can be stressed, sick, and kept in poor conditions. These things can contribute to the early demise of your pet. Healthy fish are more active than less healthy fish. Look for signs of physical damage. Look for discolorations that could indicate illness. Note that some betta varieties are naturally spotty. This is because common betta foods have compounds which make red bettas more red, but which measurably boost the blue betta's ability to fight disease instead. These red color enhancers are called carotenoids (think orange, like carrots), and they enhance oranges, reds, and yellows in your betta fish. However, the blue bettas receive not a greater red coloration, but a stronger immune system. Females were even shown to prefer these blue males to others once they consumed these color enhancers. Many people do not know the age of their fish. It is possible to buy a fish late in its life, thus reducing the amount of time you will have it. By getting a younger fish, you increase the chance you will get to have your fish for a long time. However, not always the case, a smaller fish is more likely to be young; As bettas get older, their fins get longer and their bodies get bigger. Though betta naturally vary in size, by choosing a smaller fish, you're more likely to get a betta that is young. If you want to be sure that your fish is young, contact a betta breeder. Too young of a fish is not good. They can be shocked more easily by you placing it in a different environment. Check to see if it is dirty. Look to see if there is too much food, indicating that the fish is being over fed, or not eating. These can be telltale signs of poor care, possibly shortening your fish's life. Just because the fish you picked looked healthy, doesn't mean that it hasn't caught an illness from the water a store gives it. It might have caught something from other fish, if it is in a community tank. If many of the other fish nearby seem to be unhealthy, the fish you chose might be, too. Even though it is possible to keep bettas in a tank with other bettas, every fish has a little bit of a different personality. To be sure no fish gets harmed, keep your betta in a tank by itself, and don't buy other fish along with it unless you've done your research. | Pick a healthy fish. Buy a blue betta. Choose a younger fish. Examine the water it is kept in. Look at the other fish. Don't get more than one at a time. |
Get out 3 large pink grapefruits and rinse them. Then slice each in half and juice them. Pour the juice into a blender. Discard the seeds before you pour the juice in the blender. If you'd like to make a smaller batch of smoothies, halve the recipe. Add 4 cups (900 g) of fresh pineapple chunks along with 1/2 of a peeled avocado, and 4 cups (900 g) of baby spinach. If you can't get fresh pineapple, used canned pineapple, but drain it first. The avocado will make the smoothie taste creamy. Put the lid on the blender and turn it on. Blend the smoothie ingredients until they're completely smooth and it's a uniform green color. Remove the lid and get out 3 to 4 serving glasses. Pour some of the smoothie into each glass and serve them immediately. To store leftover smoothie, pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Blend the smoothie briefly before serving it again. | Cut 3 grapefruits and squeeze the juice into a blender. Put the pineapple, avocado, and spinach into the blender. Blend the smoothie for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the pink grapefruit green smoothies. |
twice a day. One of the best ways to treat gum pockets is to brush on a regular basis. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush your teeth gently, as hard bristles and rough brushing can cause the gums to recede further. However, brushing both morning and night will help remove all of the food and bacteria that gets lodged in the pockets. If you are really focused on reducing your gum pockets, try brushing after every meal. This will prevent the area that needs to heal from being exposed to more bacteria and food. Make sure your electric toothbrush is charged. Once it has power, put a small amount of toothpaste on it, put it in your mouth, and then turn it on. Clean your teeth in quadrants, focusing on one quarter of your mouth at a time. When done, turn off the toothbrush, spit out your toothpaste, rinse out your mouth, and rinse off the brush head. An electric toothbrush will be able to clean down deeper into the pockets than a traditional toothbrush. Since it's better at cleaning below the gum line, it's a good idea to use one if you are trying to help your gums heal. at least once a day. Floss can get in between the teeth and remove food that a toothbrush just can't get. When flossing, use about 18 inches (46 cm) of floss, hold it between your thumb and forefinger in each hand, and insert it between your teeth using a rubbing motion. Once between your teeth, wrap it in a “c” shape against each of the teeth it is between and rub the area gently. It's important not to snap the floss into the space between teeth, as this can injure the gums. Using a gradual rubbing motion instead will prevent the chance of injuring the gums further. to clean between your teeth and gums. Water flossers are machines that clean by shooting water between the gums and the teeth. To use one, you fill the water reservoir with water, position the head so it's pointed at your teeth, and turn on the machine. Once the water flosser is going, follow the gum line and clean between all of your teeth. They are available at most big box stores, as well as from online retailers. While dental floss can get down a few millimeters into your gum pockets, water flosser machines can get down much further. This helps to clean out all the germs and debris in the pockets that could make them bigger. | Brush your teeth Opt for using an electric toothbrush. Floss Use a water flosser |
Reinforcement learning typically defines a discount factor as part of the Markov Decision Process. The discount factor values future rewards by an exponential scheme that leads to theoretical convergence guarantees of the Bellman equation.However, evidence from psychology, economics and neuroscience suggests that humans and animals instead have hyperbolic time-preferences. Here we extend earlier work of Kurth-Nelson and Redish and propose an efficient deep reinforcement learning agent that acts via hyperbolic discounting and other non-exponential discount mechanisms.We demonstrate that a simple approach approximates hyperbolic discount functions while still using familiar temporal-difference learning techniques in RL. Additionally, and independent of hyperbolic discounting, we make a surprising discovery that simultaneously learning value functions over multiple time-horizons is an effective auxiliary task which often improves over state-of-the-art methods. | A deep RL agent that learns hyperbolic (and other non-exponential) Q-values and a new multi-horizon auxiliary task. |
If you no longer find yourself paying the full balance, then asking could save you hundreds of dollars each year. Choose a non-profit and government recommended company for this. If you have good credit, but you’ve developed a large credit card balance, compare the loan rate to the credit card annual percentage rate. See if you can get a loan to pay off the credit card, and then pay a lower interest payment to the bank each month. Credit cards help people to spend more than they can afford to pay. Pay cash or debit for purchases, unless you are committed to paying off the credit card balance every month. If you are able to pay off the balance and remain disciplined, you may be able to improve your quality of life by routing all your purchases through your credit card. Sign up for a rewards-based card that gives you miles or cash back. Pay your rent, utilities and food bills on a credit card, then pay it back by the due date each month. Cash in your rewards for free tickets or money. | Call your credit card company and ask for a reduction in your rate. Consolidate your student loans into one monthly rate. Get out of high-interest debt with a credit union or bank loan. Keep a credit card for emergencies only. |
SSDI and SSI are federal programs with their own eligibility requirements. The Social Security Administration's (SSA) impairment listing manual, also called their blue book, lists a number of impairments, both physical and mental, that will automatically qualify an individual for SSDI or SSI. To qualify for disability benefits, you must meet the following requirements: You have a physical or mental disability that prevents you from seeking substantial, gainful employment. Your medical condition is expected to last at least one year or result in your death. You have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI. Check your Social Security statement. Your income is sufficiently low to qualify for SSI. Unlike SSDI, SSI is only given to those who can prove they have a very low income and have assets valued at less than $2,000. In addition to SSDI and SSI, New Hampshire residents can apply for disability assistance through a state program as well as through the federal program. New Hampshire's cash assistance program has slightly different requirements. See if you meet the following: You are between 18 and 64. Your disability is expected to last four years or result in your death. Your income isn't too high. You have fewer than $1,500 in cash, bonds, bank accounts, and life insurance. If you have copies of your medical records, you can provide them when you apply. Submit copies of all doctor's reports, test results, and prescription drug information. You'll need the following information: A record of your diagnosed conditions. A description of your symptoms and complaints. The names of all treating physicians. The names and contact information for all healthcare institutions you've used. Exams you've taken for workers' compensation. A list of medications you're prescribed and/or taking. However, don't delay applying if you don't have records. The government can request them for you. Provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers for all doctors, clinics, or hospitals where you have received treatment. Also provide the dates of your visits. You’ll need to present certain personal information as part of the application process, so gather it ahead of time. Collect the following: Your birth certificate or other proof of birth. Proof of citizenship or your green card, if you weren't born in the U.S. but have paid into social security for the required number of years. Your Social Security number. The Social Security number for your current spouse and any former spouse. Also include the dates of your marriage. The names and birth dates of your minor children. Both SSI and the state's cash assistance program are based on financial need. While you may qualify for both SSDI and SSI, you'll need to prove your need. SSI is meant for those with income lower than $735 a month for individuals and $1,103 for couples and assets valued at less than $2,000. Gather financial documents, such as the following: Your income for this year and last year. Last year's W-2 form. Proof of self-employment income, such as your most recent tax return. Bank and financial information routing numbers. Paperwork concerning any investments you have. Insurance policies. You won't qualify for benefits if you can transition to other jobs. For this reason, the government will want to review details about your work history. Provide the following information for the past 15 years: Your job titles (up to five). A summary of the work you did for each job. The dates you worked the jobs. The names of your employers. When your disability began to impact your ability to work. Information about any workers’ compensation claim you might have filed. | Check if you are eligible for federal benefits. Satisfy eligibility requirements for the state program. Collect your medical information. Gather your personal information. Collect your financial information. Write down information about your work history. |
Secure the paper around the table's edges with tape. If your paper is not wide enough, tape two pieces together so that it can fit over the entire table. Use scissors to cut around the edge of the table. The tape should hold the paper in place as you cut. Once you're done, remove the remaining tape and butcher paper from the tabletop. It should be the same dimensions as your tabletop. If you want a more artistic look, you can create different shaped tiles yourself. Place your tiles flat on the floor and cover them with a towel. Then use a hammer and smash the tiles into different pieces carefully. When you lift up the towel, the tiles should be in different shapes and sizes. You can also just purchase smaller tiles from the store. Consider using premade ceramic tiles, glass tiles, glass gems, or a mirror to cover your table top. Lay the paper out on a different flat surface, like the floor. Collect the tiles that you plan on using for your mosaic and lay them out on the paper. This will help you visualize what they will look like before you commit them to your table. It will also help you keep your tiles organized as you continue to construct your mosaic. If you are using uniform sized pieces for your mosaic, remember to leave gaps in between the tiles so that grout can fit in between them. Experiment with creating unique designs. If you don't like how your design looks, you can rearrange the tiles on the paper before you start constructing your table. | Lay a large piece of butcher paper over the tabletop. Cut the piece of paper in the shape of the table. Smash your tiles into different shapes. Arrange your tiles on top of the butcher paper. |
Amps have a designated power and impedance rating. This rating needs to match the load you put on your amp. A low quality or low power amp matched to high speakers would not take full advantage of the speakers quality. A too powerful amp will blow your speakers in a couple months. This can be done by disconnecting the battery ground cable. This will prevent injury or damage to your vehicle while working with wiring within the car. This is important to get right. You want the amp to be somewhere where it can safely disperse heat. Otherwise, it will burn up and potentially start a fire. If you have an open trunk space that is usually ideal. Sometimes, another alternative is to put the amp under or behind seats, but be sure there is enough room for the amp to vent. Using RCA cables is recommended for connecting the amp to the head unit, as they insulate the wire and dampen any distortion of the signal. It is also recommended that the cables be run on the side of the car opposite of the amp's power wire to avoid signal interruptions that negatively impact sound quality. The amp should be connected to a switched power supply. This way, power is only provided when the car is turned on. The power wire (also known as the remote turn on wire) will sometimes plug directly into your head unit. If not you will need to connect it to a switched power supply such as the head unit power supply or the ignition switch. You will need to connect the amp's ground wire to another grounded wire or to any grounding point on the car. Grounding points are bare (clean, unpainted) metal surfaces. Be sure to do this somewhere that no one will incidentally touch it. There purpose of the amplifier is, after all, to amplify the signal coming from the head unit to fully utilize the speakers. You may have to cut the speaker wires from a spool of wire and strip enough insulation off of the end to fit into the amp's terminals. Each wire should then be run to its corresponding speaker and connected to the speaker's positive terminal. For all speakers wired in series, connect only the last speaker's negative wire to the amp's negative terminal. For all speakers wired in parallel, connect the negative wire of each speaker to the amp's negative terminal. | Match your amplifier (amp) to the speaker load of your system. Kill power to your car’s electrical system. Find a home for your amp. Wire the amp to the head unit. Power your amp. Ground the amp. Connect the positive terminal your amp to your speakers. Connect the negative terminal of your amp to your speakers. |
Once you're situated with Pokémon and Ultra Balls, head down to the bottom-most end of Fuscia City and hop in the water. You'll be going southwest. Start by going straight down until you get stuck, then turn hard to the left to reach the Seafoam Islands, the home of Articuno. You'll see a little cave that you need to enter. There are two entrances to this cave, but only this entrance will work to get Articuno. When you enter, there will be a small boulder next to a hole in the floor. Use Strength to push the boulder through the hole. Off to the left, on the same floor, is another boulder that needs to be pushed through as well. Without leaving that floor, push that boulder the whole near it as well. Then return to the first hole and drop through along with the boulders. Do not use the ladder in the cave, as it will reset your boulders. The boulders halt the current in the lower levels of the cave, allowing you to surf on the river and find Articuno. Keep pushing the boulders down the holes until you're at the lowest level of the cave. There will be a river with two boulders blocking it off, slowing it down enough to surf on. If you try and surf on this water without getting the boulders placed you will be swept away and out of the cave. It will be sitting on a small, raised platform, and will be clearly visible from the water. You won't fight it until you talk to it. | Use Surf off of the Southern coast of Fuschia City. Surf down and to the left until you reach a small cave. Drop the two boulders in the cave through the holes in the floor using HM Strength. Head down to the lowest level once you've pushed all the boulders through. Surf down the river until you reach Articuno. |
Nature offers a wonderful outlet to beat stress that may arise from a mental block. Plus, a bit of time outdoors can improve cognitive functioning. Take five and walk around your neighborhood or a nearby park. Or, lace up your trainers and go for a longer hike. You just might have figured out a solution to your problem when you return. If you’re experiencing a mental block, you may have been sitting at a desk or computer for a while. Get up and move your body. Complete 50 jumping jacks. Hit up the local pool for a swim. Or, go for a short run. Research reveals that aerobic exercises like those mentioned above improve resourcefulness and task performance. Mental blocks can tire you out both mentally and physically. Rejuvenate with a quick nap, and you might experience a major boost in cognitive performance. What's more, you can experience positive effects from both long (e.g. two hour) and short (e.g. 45 minute) naps. Whether you’re bowling over at a wisecrack comedian or watching cute animal or baby videos, laughter simply feels good. Adding some humor to your day will provide a temporary and stress-relieving distraction from your mental block. Watch a short video or call up your funny friend to reset your mind. Writing about your thoughts and feeling may not sound like a way to improve your mental block. But studies show that cognitive and emotional processing can help you view stressors in a more positive light. Grab a pen and pad and write earnestly about what you’re thinking and feeling. The process just might help you arrive at a solution, too. | Go outside. Do an aerobic exercise. Take a nap. Laugh. Unload with journaling. |
For most ovens, this is 200 °F (93 °C). If you're using an electric oven, you will probably need to wait 10 to 15 minutes for preheating. For gas ovens, it will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Position the oven rack into the lowest position. For increased accuracy, use an oven thermometer to track temperature. Take all of your dry seeds and place them in an envelope. From here, you can wait to plant them next year or roast them when you feel like it! If you notice any seeds with mildew or mold, discard them before storing them. Always store dried pumpkin seeds in a cool, dry place. If you like, you can keep them in the refrigerator or freezer until planting season arrives. | Preheat your oven to the lowest possible temperature. Place your dried seeds in an envelope or paper bag until planting or roasting. |
Short blurb-style bio notes are common in work directories, pamphlets, and other materials. You may be asked to provide one for any number of reasons. They are usually short, and can be somewhat awkward to write. Pretend you are writing about someone else. Write your name and start describing that person like a character or a friend: "John Smith is the Executive Vice President of Company Inc..." Be sure to clarify your specific role and specialty, taking into consideration the purpose of the bio note. Describe what it is you do and what it is that people know you for. If you are a jack of all trades, say so. Do not be afraid to list "actor, musician, mother, motivational speaker, and professional rock climber" if they all apply equally. If you are a frequent winner of awards and distinctions, a bio note is a good time to list them and toot your own horn. Try to keep bio notes focused on recent history. It is common to list degrees that you have received. Pay particular attention to anything that ties into the work you are writing about. If you have special training, include it here. Bio notes do not need to be cold. It is common to end on a small personal detail that will spice up bio notes a bit. Consider including your cat's name, or a quirky detail about a hobby: "John Smith is the Executive Vice President of Company Inc., in charge of marketing and overseas acquisitions. He received an MBA with distinction from Harvard and lives in Montauk with his cat Cheeto." Do not overshare. It can seem funny to immediately start with "John Smith loves rafting and hates eating Cheetos. He's a total boss" and such bio notes can be appropriate for some venues, however be careful to avoid awkward oversharing. Telling everyone about your killer hangover might be best left for after work talk. Generally, these types of bio notes are no more than a few sentences. They will usually be included on a contributor page or a list of other employees all together. You do not want yours to stand out as the person who droned on for half a page, when everyone else used a few sentences. Stephen King, who is one of the most successful and popular authors in recent history, has a bio note that just lists the name of his family members, his hometown, and his pets. Consider leaving out the self-congratulation entirely. | Write about yourself in the third person. Explain your position or title. Briefly list your responsibilities or accomplishments. Include a bit of your personal life. Keep it brief. |
A saline (salt) water nasal spray can be used to help you unstuff your nose and help keep your nose clear. Even if it doesn't fix your sinuses completely, it can help loosen the pressure enough to get you to sleep. You will need water, salt, and a small spray bottle. The spray bottle should be a one to two ounce bottle. You can use sea salt or table salt. Boil eight ounces of water and allow it to cool until it is very warm. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the eight ounces of water. Mix well. Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda. The baking soda will help lessen the sting of a very sore nose. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray one or two squirts into each nostril as needed. Repeat this only four to five times a day. One common cause of stuffy nose is allergies. If these are causing you to have a stuffy nose, especially at bedtime, try taking an antihistamine before bed. It may also have the added bonus of causing you to get sleepy, which will also help you sleep better even if your nose is still stuffy. Many antihistamines cause drowsiness. Look for a non-drowsy antihistamine if you need to take it during the day. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how the antihistamine affects you. If your stuffy nose is caused by allergies, you may want to to try a nasal steroid spray to reduce inflammation. When you use these sprays you will experience quick relief, but you'll need to use the spray continuously to get the full benefit. Most nasal steroid sprays need a prescription, but there are current two available over-the-counter — Flonase and Nasacort. If you have seasonal allergies, start using a nasal steroid spray at the beginning of the season to lessen your symptoms. When spraying the spray into your nostril, you'll want to point it toward the outer-wall of the nostril, not straight up or toward the inner-wall (septum). Side effects may include dryness or stinging, sneezing, and throat irritation. If you experience a headache and nosebleeds, call your doctor right away. While you are sleeping, prop up your entire upper body. This can help drain your sinuses and keep them from getting stuffy. If you can, put some blocks under the head of the bed to raise the whole bed. If you can't find any way to clear your sinuses, this will also help you sleep. Keeping your head up will ease sinus congestion to help you sleep. To cut down on stuffiness due to dry air, keep your bedroom humidified. To do this, use either a humidifier or keep a bowl of water near your head. The water will evaporate during the night and help keep your sinuses damp. Dry sinuses make stuffy noses worse. Keeping the air humid in the area where you sleep will help you sleep better with a stuffy nose. | Make or purchase a saline spray. Take an antihistamine. Try a nasal steroid spray if you have allergies. Prop up your body. Use a humidifier. |
This fan is most easily done with approximately half the playing card deck, although it can be done with a whole deck with practice. Practicing with half a deck is recommended. This fan is more difficult than the two-handed fan, and some familiarity with that method may be useful. Once you are an expert at this fan, try dividing a deck in two and fanning each half with a different hand, simultaneously. Square the cards together in a neat stack. Hold the deck with your first and fifth fingers on opposite long edges. Put your third and fourth fingers along one short edge, and your thumb on the remaining short edge. Each finger should cover the entire width of the deck and protrude slightly beyond it. Turn your hand so the deck is held vertically, with the thumb along the upper edge. This grip should be secure enough that you can lift your thumb and rotate the deck in any direction without spilling cards. You can skip straight to the position described below, with your thumb in the lower left corner. However, this is a good starting position to practice from if you plan on learning more advanced card tricks and flourishes. Remove your thumb from the upper edge. Tilt the deck outward, away from you, and curl up your third and fourth fingers to grip the bottom edge. This is the lower left corner of the top surface of the deck, nearest to you. Once your thumb is in position, move your first and fifth fingers away from the sides and down to the lower edge, so all four finger are supporting the deck from below. This can take a little practice to time the movement of your first finger, so as not to drop the cards. Depending on the length of your thumb, you may prefer to place your thumb along the left edge of the top card instead, less than an inch (2.5 cm) from the lower corner. Placing your thumb nearer the center of the top card is a common mistake, so concentrate. If you are holding the deck in your left hand, instead place the thumb against the lower right corner. Fan the cards by moving your thumb clockwise, while you move all four fingers counterclockwise, in the opposite direction. (Reverse these directions for a deck in your left hand.) A fast spread will make the cards fan more smoothly. You can think of this motion as "snapping" all four fingers against your thumb. At the end of the fan, the fleshy part of your hand beneath your thumb will help support the fanned-out cards. Once you've got this motion down, practice some sleight of hand while using it in your tricks: Secretly removing the top half of the deck before fanning still results in a fan that looks like a full deck, and will prevent an audience member from picking the top card. Hold the card fan vertically, directly in front of the audience member's face. This will distract him while your other hand performs an manipulations necessary with the other half of the deck. | Try this with half a deck first. Grip the deck in your dominant hand. Lift your thumb and tilt the deck outward. Place your thumb against the lower left corner, moving your other fingers. Spread your thumb and fingers in opposite directions. Misdirect the audience. |
Look for specific factors that had the largest negative impact on your customers' experiences and identify ways to remedy those first. Also look for small changes that could make a big difference. For example, if customers indicate that they feel your staff is cold and distant, you could implement training to ensure your staff treats customers in a warm and friendly way, greeting them with a smile and encouraging them to ask for assistance. Customer-facing employees need the right tools so they can ensure that all of your customers are delighted with their shopping experience, even if something goes wrong. Encourage employees to offer discounts or other services that keep customers coming back. For example, suppose you own a restaurant. If an employee spills wine on a customer's shirt, you could offer to pick up the dry-cleaning, or give the customer a gift card to a neighboring shop to purchase a replacement shirt. You may also want to create a budget that allows employees to acknowledge and give discounts or free gifts to repeat customers. You can rely on the observations of customer-facing employees or create a loyalty card. A simple punch card can be an effective way to measure customer loyalty and provide an incentive for customers to return. Your employees who deal with customers the most also have the greatest responsibility when it comes to customer satisfaction. It's not how they handle smooth transactions that matters – it's how they handle negative issues and problems customers have. The worst thing customer-facing employees can do is dismiss a customer's problem. Teach them to treat all customer problems seriously, no matter how minor they may seem. Have your employees listen respectfully to the customer, empathize with them, then find a solution. Word of mouth has become crucial, and nowhere is this phenomenon stronger than on social media. Look for regular customers who are active on social media and have a reasonably strong following. Give them discounts and rewards for promoting your products or services on social media. If you have new products coming out, you might also give your influencers the opportunity to try those products before anyone else and write reviews online. You could either send samples or have a private shopping event open only to influencers. A bad review or negative tweet can harm your business significantly – particularly if the person complaining has a large following on social media. However, the way you respond to that comment can earn you new customers. Be alert to mentions of your company on social media and review them regularly. Do what you can to resolve the problem for the customer immediately. Respond to positive comments as well. A simple "thank you" lets others know that you are a responsive company that cares what your customers think. There are numerous apps and social media services that will monitor mentions of your company for you. Some are free, while others require a subscription. You might also consider hiring a social media manager to handle your company's social media. Risk-averse customers may be reluctant to try a new product or service, particularly if it involves stepping outside their comfort zone or paying more than they're accustomed to. Warranties and guarantees make the purchase less of a risk and enable them to feel more confident about buying from you. You can also go beyond the manufacturer's warranty. For example, if the manufacturer offers a year warranty, you might extend it to 3 years. Or if the manufacturer's warranty only covers the replacement of parts, you might throw in free labor. With electronics, people often worry that as soon as they buy something, a new version will hit the market. You could alleviate this concern by offering to upgrade customers' products for free if a new model comes out within 6 months of their purchase. | Create a report with the key findings from your research. Empower employees to exceed customer expectations. Train customer-facing employees to handle customer service challenges. Establish and foster a community of influencers. Respond to customer comments online as soon as possible. Offer warranties and guarantees to improve customer satisfaction. |
Depending on your success rates and skill in catching ocelots, you will need anywhere from 4-16 raw fish. Make sure you use either raw cod or salmon. They are found in most jungles, however, these can be located far away from your home, so build some temporary shelters along the way. Stray cats can be found in villages. A black cat can spawn near witch's huts. Even if you're at the player's normal speed, it will run away from you. Approach it while holding the fish and slowly walking up to it. If it creeps toward you, don't move. If you don't move, you can right-click it and after an unknown amount of fish, it will soon switch breeds. Use stalk. It will limit your speed, but they can still run away. Cats repel creepers and phantoms, making them super useful as sentries. They take no fall damage, and will sit on your chests, bed, and furnaces. There are 11 different cat breeds, so if you can, try to get each one. | Fish for a lot of fish. Find an ocelot or cat. Approach the ocelot slowly. Enjoy your pet cat! |
Send them a text or an email to ask them to meet you in a neutral location. If you live in the same town, this is the best way to have the conversation about not being friends. If they ask you what you want to talk about, say something vague. For example, you might say, "I just want to share some recent decisions with you." If they persist, remind them that you'd rather talk about it in person. If your friend lives out of town, send an email or text to schedule a time to talk on the phone. Obviously, in person is best, but if you live in different parts of the country this may not be an option. Be aware that written words can easily be misinterpreted. This is one reason why talking directly to the other person, even though it's hard, is best. You may have been wanting to free yourself from this friendship for a while, but when you meet with your friend, you'll need to be clear on the reasons why you're ending the friendship. If you need to tell them what they've done that's contributed to your decision, think about how you can phrase this as kindly and gently as possible. You might not want them to know why you're ending things, and that's fine. It's okay to be vague, or to use phrases like, "Things have changed for me..." Don't feel like you have to justify your decision, or defend it. They may be upset or angry when they hear your news. Or, they may want to try to repair the friendship. You should decide ahead of time whether you'll be open to working on the friendship, or whether your decision is final. If they get angry, you'll need to be prepared to take care of yourself. You don't need to make a scene - it's fine to simply walk away. Unless you've decided that you're open to repairing the friendship, keep it short. You don't have to help take care of them until they feel better. Simply state what you've decided, and tell them it's time for you both to move on. Don't get involved in debating whether or not you're right or wrong. If you've been friends a long time, chances are you share other friends with each other. These friends may be forced to "choose sides" between you and your former friend. Avoid the temptation to tell all your friends what your ex-friend did that caused you to end the friendship. Try not to feel like you have to defend your decision to your friends, because it will only further the bad situation. Explain that it was just your decision. Your good friends may understand your reasons without additional explanation. Your mutual friends may also try to make you return to the friendship. If this is the case, redirect the conversation. Remind your friends that you're just trying to move on. Don't try to turn anyone against your ex-friend. If you lose friends because of your decision, they probably weren't good friends anyway. Don't dwell on the decision to end your friendship - what's done is done. You made the best decision you could, if you were thoughtful. Now you don't have to think about it anymore. Rehashing the choices you made, or defending your decision (even if only to yourself!) only extends the process. It might feel strange to not have your friend in your life anymore, but you will survive. Make sure to spend time with other friends. Try doing new things, and going new places with your other friends. Eat well, get enough rest, and do things you enjoy.Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and remember that ending a friendship might involve some grief. Focusing on the positive parts of your life - the things you enjoy about the way your life is now - can help keep you from feeling sad about your lost friendship. If you find yourself falling into negative thoughts, practice turning your thoughts to something more positive. | Schedule a time to meet in person. Be prepared. Remember that your decision may surprise your friend. Know that there may be fallout. Don't talk about anything your ex-friend has done. Move on. Practice self-care. |
Prepare a large baking sheet or shallow baking dish by coating it with nonstick cooking spray. To reduce the amount of oil used in this recipe, line the baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil instead of coating it with cooking spray. Snap the end of each bean pod and peel the string down the entire length of the pod. Twist the string at the end of each pod to remove it. For this cooking method, you actually need to keep the beans in their pods. Do not pry open the pod after removing the string and do not try to pluck out the individual beans. Fill a large mixing bowl with cool, fresh water and submerge the beans. Use your fingers to gently scrub away any dirt and debris. When the water becomes notably dirty, dump it and add more fresh water to the bowl. Do this once or twice, or until the soaking water remains clear. After cleaning them, dry the bean pods with clean paper towels. Arrange the fava bean pods on your prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Try to arrange the pods so that the split sides face upward. Doing so is not absolutely crucial, but it will help make it easier for the salt and oil to seep inside and flavor the individual beans. Sprinkle the pods with salt, then drizzle them with oil. Gently rock or shake the pan afterward to coat the bean pods more evenly. Place the beans in your preheated oven and cook them until the pods become soft and lightly browned. This will usually take 25 to 30 minutes. Use a serving spatula to stir the beans halfway through the roasting process. Doing so promotes more even cooking. Remove the roasted beans from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper. Enjoy the beans immediately or wait until they cool to room temperature. Note that small roasted bean pods can actually be eaten whole. Large fava bean pods will have a stringy texture, though, so you should pop the beans out of the shell using your fingers. Eat only the individual beans and not the bean pod. | Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Remove the pod string. Rinse and dry the beans. Place the beans on your baking sheet. Season with oil and salt. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust the seasonings and serve. |
Astrology is a millennia-deep branch of study that would take a lifetime to master. Many astrologists, such as sidereal astrologists, don't even believe in the same zodiac structure. To complicate matters more, horoscopes must reach a wide audience, and lose the subtly and precision required for personalized horoscopes. As such, horoscope writing has evolved into an art form of sorts, considered by many the literature or poetry of astrology. It is entertainment -- meaningful entertainment, for sure -- but entertainment nonetheless. Daily horoscopes are supposed to be conversational. The reader comes to the horoscope looking for direction or guidance, picking out of the horoscope the things that matter in their lives. They usually forget or leave the rest. In order to get a "true" reading, you need a personalized horoscope. Because this is impossible to write for a large audience, you must entertain and capture the imaginations of a broader group of people. Enjoy yourself while writing, and make sure your readers enjoy reading. There is no need for a dry, conversational tone. It is very difficult for beginners to read, understand, and write horoscopes daily for all twelve solar houses. Focus instead on larger trends. Learn the basics of astrology and apply it to your writing for more accurate, useful, and precise horoscopes. Check out astrology blogs for your day or week, concentrating specifically on the time of the year, the movement of planets (specifically Mars and Venus), and the position of the moon. Use phrases like: "The advent of a New Moon means opportunity is coming to..." "The retrograde (disappearance) of Jupiter in your sign signals a bout of bad luck..." "The slow entrance of Uranus could indicate a long-overdue change in your life." This is getting easier and easier with social media sites like Facebook, which allow you to look up people's birthdays with ease. Ask yourself if your reading matches several of personalities of people born under the same sign. If they do, chances are you're doing something right. This is hard when you're writing for a big audience. However, it gets easier the more your pay attention to the movement of planets and stars. While there needs to be some generalization when writing, try to look for specifics. For example, instead of saying, "you'll experience an increase in communications," try to find the root cause. The influx of Mercury into your sign will increase communications, for example, but the question is how. Is it in your career (Mercury moving into Capricorn) or your love life (Mercury moving into Libra)? "The entrance of Mercury into Libra may indicate some new spice in your love life and close relationships." "You'll receive some good news concerning your finances." "The movement of Jupiter may mean an end to your streak of bad luck this week." A big reason that people don't trust horoscopes is that they promise grand, enormous changes every other week. The careful astronomer realizes that these changes are as rare in our lives as they are among the stars. Focus instead on the subtle changes in life. Save the big, soul-changing moments for times when they seem imminent due to the planetary movement. Making grand proclamations every day makes them harder to stomach, and takes away their meaning. Since you're working in generalities, without exact birthdays or times, it is almost impossible to predict enormous and earth-shattering changes. Pepper your column with "maybes" "possibles" and "could" so that readers don't feel promised anything. Like any other art form, you need to study horoscopes in order to write them well. From the beginner-level horoscopes in your local paper to the experimental and wildly popular writings of "Free-Will Astrology," there is a lot you can learn from others. Astrology is not a perfect science. Generations of writers have been interpreting the stars for their fellow man since ancient times. Keep your mind open to new forms, writers, and astrological signs and you'll be a horoscope writer in no time. How do they speak broadly (to a lot of people), but still stay relatively specific? What movements and planets come up in multiple signs each day? Which signs have commonalities. How do the horoscopes change from daily to monthly to yearly. | Allow yourself to write freely and poetically when composing horoscopes. Look at the major astrological events of the week or month to start writing horoscopes. Think about people you know in each sign. Avoid generalizations or very broad proclamations. Avoid making grand proclamations every day. Read horoscopes for inspiration. |
Looking for something completely new in your sausage gravy? Swap the breakfast sausage out for some Mexican chorizo and toss in a can of chipotle in adobo sauce or drained green chiles and cook like normal, until the sausage is browned. Then add 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk it in with the flour until you have a nice gravy base, proceeding like normal. | Throw caution into the wind with a southwest chipotle sausage gravy, complete with chorizo. |
The peels will be mixed with vinegar to create your solution. Either eat the fruit or use it in another recipe. Depending on the size of the opening, you may need to chop the peel to fit. And be sure to fill the entire jar with peel. | Peel citrus fruits, such as oranges or lemons. Fill the bottle or jar with citrus peel. |
People are usually very aware of their facial expressions, but they don't necessarily realize that their bodies are sending pretty loud messages, too. She may be giving you hints that she's not interested in the way she positions her body. If she turns her body away from you, or leans back or away from you, it's a sign she may be uncomfortable. She keeps a barrier between you. If she always positions herself behind a chair or a table or holds her purse or backpack in front of her like a shield, she might not be interested in you. If she walks away when she sees you or appears to be avoiding you, she is not interested and you should not try to follow. Making eye contact can actually be quite intimate, and some girls may look down or away because they are shy. But if you find that her eyes are always darting around when you talk to her, as though she's looking for her friends, she not really feeling the conversation and you should politely excuse yourself. Remember that one conversation during which she seems distracted or isn't looking at you doesn't mean she doesn't like you. But if it seems to happen every single time you try to talk to her, something is up. She's flirty and talkative during class or when you have a shift together at work. Then you run into her when she's out with her friends, and she looks right through you. If there's a huge gap between how she treats you in private and in front of her friends, she might just be flirting with you out of convenience. She might also be too self-conscious or shy to say hello to you in front of all of her friends. Are her friends are constantly glancing at you, even if she's not? It might mean she's talked about you to her friends. Try making the first move and see how she reacts. Say hello when you see her out in public. If she seems embarrassed, is rude, or flat out ignores you, then you can be pretty sure she's not interested. Even if it's not that funny, a girl will usually laugh when a guy she likes makes a joke. Keep in mind, this is something most friends do, too, so it doesn't automatically mean she's into you. But if she doesn't even giggle at your funniest stories, you might need to find someone else who appreciates your humor. If she doesn't crack a smile at your joke, it could be because she's having a bad day (or it was a terrible joke). But if your jokes are met with silence day after day, then it's time to move on. If you ask her to the movies and she shows up with three friends, it might be a miscommunication. But if it happens every time you invite her to do something, it might be her way of letting you know she just wants to be your friend. Keep in mind some girls are not allowed to date until a certain age, and she may need her friends to tag along so her parents will let her hang out with you. But she should definitely let you know ahead of time that this won't be a solo hang. | Try to read her body language when you're together. Check if she avoids making eye contact with you. See if she treats you different when it's just the two of you versus when you're in public. Watch her reaction when you tell a funny story. Notice if your dates always turn into group hangouts. |
It's been shown that single people exercise more than married people. This may be because they have more free time or because they are more concerned about their appearances. Either way, take advantage of your single status to get healthy and enjoy life to the fullest. Because they rely more on themselves and have to deal with society's negative opinions about their relationship status, single people tend to be stronger and more resilient than couples. The next time you feel bad about not having a partner, remind yourself that you are a better person because of it. There's a tremendous amount of freedom that comes along with being single. If you were in a relationship for a long time, you may have forgotten how liberating it can be to make all of your own decisions, without having to worry about another person's opinion. Now that you are single, enjoy your freedom in these simple ways: Travel when and where you want. Create a schedule that works for you. Decorate your apartment or house the way you like it. Eat the foods you like. Go out, stay in, or have people over as you prefer. Single people tend to value meaningful work more than people who are in relationships. If you want to be happy while single, it might help to commit more of your time to something you genuinely care about, whether it's your job or volunteer work. Being single can make it much easier to truly commit yourself to your work because you don't have to worry about fulfilling the needs of your relationship. If you plan on being single for a long time, look for a job that gives you a sense of purpose and makes you want to get out of bed every single morning. If your life is already that fulfilling, being single won't feel like a void at all. Spending time alone can make you more creative and help you see the world from a different perspective. Take advantage of your alone time to pursue your creative passions, whether it's writing, painting, or just taking the time to admire the clouds in the sky. Trying new things is one of the best ways to fend off loneliness when you're single. Take advantage of your ability to do whatever you want whenever you want and discover new interests and passions to keep your life exciting. Once you've learned how to survive when you are not in a relationship, you can decide if you would like to stay single or find a partner. Either choice is perfectly acceptable, so don't let others pressure you. Don't rush into a relationship that isn't right. The relationship should be reciprocal, and you shouldn't have to give up your personal identity. | Live a healthy life. Be proud of your strength. Do what you want. Devote yourself to your passions. Pursue healthy relationships, if you want. |
Although alarming and quite painful, stingray wounds are rarely fatal. In fact, most fatalities caused by stingrays are not due to venom intoxication but rather from internal organ injury (if stung in the chest or abdomen), excess blood loss, allergic reaction, or secondary infection. These complications can be managed by trained medical personnel if they occur. Take a brief moment to identify what your symptoms are. Common symptoms include: Pain Swelling Bleeding Weakness Headache Muscle cramps Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea Dizziness/Lightheadedness Palpitations Difficulty breathing Fainting Medically speaking, certain symptoms are more serious than others. Determine if you are developing an allergic reaction, suffering from excess blood loss, or experiencing venom intoxication. The presence of these symptoms should trigger seeking immediate medical attention. Allergic reaction: Swelling of tongue, lips, head, neck, or other body parts; difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or wheezing; red and/or itchy rash; fainting or loss of consciousness. Excess blood loss: Dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness, sweating, elevated heart rate, decreased blood pressure, rapid breathing. Venom intoxication: Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, palpitations, muscle cramps, seizures. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, obtain the medical care/supplies that is most appropriate for you. This may range from obtaining a first-aid kit, visiting the local medic unit, or calling 911 for an ambulance. Whenever in doubt, always choose a higher-level of care (i.e. calling 911). | Relax. Identify your symptoms. Prioritize the severity of your symptoms. Obtain appropriate medical care/supplies. |
When a transgender person looks cisgender, this is referred to as "passing." While many trans people want to pass, for safety and other reasons, they probably don't want to be randomly complimented on how well they pass. Complimenting your date in this way will make them feel like you are focusing too much on their gender. Compliments like "You're so masculine/feminine!" or "You look just like a cisgender woman/man!" are likely to offend your date. If you're a cisgender woman on a date with a transgender woman, a comment like "Wow, you are so much better at makeup than I am" is likely to come off as condescending. This doesn't mean you can't compliment your date on their looks or their style! Just do so without comparing them to cis people. Everyone likes being told, "You look amazing in that new jacket! You're such a sharp dresser!" As with any other date, you should be sensitive about what kinds of questions you ask. Don't ask questions that are inappropriate early in a relationship. If you are curious about your date's body, transition, or sexual history, wait for your date to bring it up. In general, don't ask a transgender person what sorts of surgery or hormonal treatment they have had. If they want to discuss it, they'll bring it up. While some trans people are comfortable discussing these topics with friends, most will not want to discuss them with a new acquaintance. You may be curious about what your date used to look like, and what their life was like before they transitioned. However, asking this can make your date feel like you are only interested in them because of their transition. It can also bring up a lot of painful memories for some people. Don't ask them what their former name was, and never use it on them. Using a trans person's former name is called "deadnaming," and it can be very hurtful. If you knew your date before they transitioned, be sensitive about what parts of your shared history you bring up. Talk about things you did together that were not gender-determined. Avoid the temptation to tell your date you are "okay" with them being transgender or that you think it's admirable or "cool." You can show that you are "okay" or that you admire your date just by treating them with respect. Telling them you are "okay" with it sounds like you are asking them to thank you for respecting them. Similarly, telling your date out of nowhere that they are "brave" may come off as condescending. Your date does not want you to randomly tell them that you "don't think of them as trans." They are trans. There's nothing shameful about it. | Don't compliment them on their gender presentation. Wait to discuss topics that are too personal. Avoid asking about their pre-transition life unless they bring it up. Remember that your date does not need you to reassure them. |
Using a ruler or a tape measure, find the width of the gap so you can choose the right size tubing. Be sure to measure the gap on each side of the stove, as one side may have more space than the other! Using clear tube will make it close to invisible between your counter and stove. Using a slightly thicker tube will create a firm fit without it falling to the floor. Plastic tubing can be purchased at your local hardware store and is typically sold by the foot. While clear tubing is discreet, you can purchase other colors if it better fits the look and style of your kitchen. Make sure the end of the tube is butting the wall before securing it. Using your fingers, push the tube into the space between your counter and stove. Keep it flush with tops of the counter. If you go too far down, crumbs will still fall onto the tubing and be trapped. Match the length of the tube to the depth of your counter and use shears or scissors to make the cut. After making the cut, use your finger to push any excess tube into the gap until it is level with the countertop. The tubing can be removed and cleaned in a sink of soapy water. Let the tube air dry before putting back. If it gets dirty or stained, you can replace the tubing entirely. | Measure the size of the gap between your stove and counter. Purchase clear PVC tubing 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) thicker than the gap. Push the tubing into the gap until it is level. Cut off excess tubing with a pair of shears. |
Keep a separate bowl for shells. Move the hardest pistachios onto a sturdy plate for cracking. These nuts are small and low-calorie, but they are rich with flavor and nutrients. A handful of pistachios can help ward off hunger pangs, which might come in handy during prolonged activity. Furthermore, the nut is a great source of protein and fiber. Pistachios are packed with nutritional value, but they contain many fewer calories than fat-rich nuts like walnuts and macadamias. Try incorporating more pistachios into your diet if you are trying to lose weight, or if you're just trying be more mindful about your nut consumption. One pistachio contains 3-4 calories, on average. Some dietitians suggest a daily portion of 30 grams, or about 49 pistachios – which translates to roughly160 calories. In comparison, an equivalent portion of walnuts contains 190 calories, and the same portion of macadamia nuts contains 200 calories. Use a blender, a mortar and pestle, or any food-grade grinder. You can mix the nut powder into smoothies, sprinkle it into your cereal, and even use it as a baking ingredient. If you are blending the pistachios into a smoothie anyway, you can leave them whole and add them directly to the mix. | Serve pistachios in a large bowl. Use pistachios in trail mix. Replace fattier nuts. Grind pistachios into nut-meal. |
The first thing you should do is make sure that you’re sleeping properly. When you don't get enough sleep, your brain doesn't work as well and all the studying in the world isn't going to make a difference. You’ll have to put the parties and hanging out aside for a while until you feel better about your studying. New scientific studies have shown that when we sleep, our body goes through a sort of cleaning cycle where our brains get flushed of all the bad stuff that shouldn't be there. When you don't get enough sleep, this bad stuff builds up and makes your brain work a lot worse. Adults need around 8 hours of sleep while teenagers need 10. Children ages 12 and under should get 11 hours of sleep. Experimenting to see how many hours of sleep you need is a good idea. Everybody is different so don't feel the need to strictly follow a guideline. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is also important. Your body needs lots of different nutrients in order to work right and when you don't have those nutrients, it can be hard to focus and absorb information. Eating balanced meals doesn't just mean eating a lot of kale (although kale is really good for you). It mostly means making sure that you’re eating a lot of different foods in healthy proportions. You have to adjust for your particular lifestyle, but a good balance to start with is: 30% vegetables. Lean towards dark greens like kale, chard, spinach, and broccoli, since these have more nutrients in them. 20% fruits. Try to choose nutrient-rich fruits, like citrus fruits and kiwi, or fruits which are high in fiber, like apples, pears, and bananas. 30% whole grains. Choose nutrient-rich grains like brown rice, quinoa, and oatmeal, and look for whole grain products whenever you do eat any grain. 20% protein. Try to choose lean proteins when you eat meat (turkey, chicken, and fish) and complete proteins when you eat other protein-rich foods (you’ll need to mix foods like nuts, lentils, and beans to get a complete protein, or eat whole soybeans like soy nuts and edamame). Limit your dairy intake. Most nutrients that you get from dairy products you can get just as easily from other sources. Dairy products tend to be very fatty, so when you do eat them, choose low-fat versions. You’ll want to be sure you get enough calcium, though, so eat calcium rich foods like kale, collard greens, and sardines. You probably know that your body is made up mostly of water, so you’re probably not surprised to hear that getting enough water will be very important for helping you focus. Dehydration will give you problems focusing and if you can't focus, then you’re going to have a really hard time remembering. A good rule of thumb is that you’ll know you’ve had enough water when your urine comes out pale or occasionally clear. Eight 8 oz glasses a day is what everyone says, but it's not actually good for you. Too much water can cause serious, and sometimes fatal conditions, like water intoxication, or hypernatremia. Have a bottle of water with you, but don't drink too much. Only drink when you're thirsty. When you study, do what you can to wear clothes that are comfortable. This will let you focus all of your attention on your work, rather than breaking your focus to worry about heat, cold, or your pants pinching you in that spot you don't want to talk about. Coffee, 5 Hour Energy, Red Bull….whatever your poison is, be careful when you pick it. Caffeine does help you study...but only if you drink it after studying. If taken before you study, it can make you too jittery to focus properly. Caffeine also has lots of other downsides, so try not to rely on caffeine in general. Negative side effects of caffeine include caffeine addiction, headaches, dehydration, fatigue, anxiety, and disruption of your sleep cycle. | Get plenty of sleep. Eat balanced meals. Drink plenty of water. Wear comfortable clothing. Use caffeine carefully. |
To qualify as a political party, you’ll typically need a certain number of signatures. This may simply be a hard number, like 1000, or it may be a certain percentage of voters registered in your area, like 5 percent. Pass around a paper or online form that announces it as a petition to create a political party. Have supporters sign. If you already have enough members in your party, just collect their signatures. Otherwise, get out there on the street, describe your party to passersby, and ask them to sign in support. These can vary widely depending on the area you live in. In some cases, for instance, you might need to do things like: Prove that you have spent more than $1,000 on election campaigns in a year,. Show that you have received contributions. Have a current politician declare membership. Reach a threshold number of official members. In some cases, you can only register a political party at certain times of the year. For instance, you may not be able to register a new political party shortly before an election. If you aren't sure of the rules in your area, check with your local electoral commission. You’ll need to contact the electoral commission in your area to determine what paperwork you need to file. Typically, it will involve an official form, and copies of supporting documents like a statement of organization, contact information for officers, necessary signatures, and a financial statement. There may also be a filing fee. Once you’re officially registered, you should be able to officially have candidates placed on ballots for elections. | Collect signatures from supporters. Meet any specific eligibility requirements. File at the right time. Submit official filing paperwork. |
Egg oil (also known as ovum oil and egg yolk oil) is derived from the yolk of chicken eggs and contains mainly fatty acid derivatives (e.g. triglycerides, lecithin) as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help revitalize the follicle cells in your hair. In addition, it also contains anti-oxidant xanthophylls, like lutein and zeaxanthin, which arrest premature aging (graying) in your hair, and immunoglobulins, which reduce inflammation. As an added bonus, the cholesterol in egg oil brings luster and shine to your hair and eliminates dandruff. Egg oil is mess free and stable. It is a more convenient alternative to egg yolk masks and does not smell like raw egg yolks or cook in the hair during a hot shower. There is no risk of salmonella which could give you a scalp infection. You can make your own egg oil simply by heating egg yolks on the stove in a saucepan until they elicit a dark colored oil. Make sure to cool the oil before applying to your scalp, as you don't want to burn yourself. You can also mix the egg oil with ingredients like two tablespoons olive oil to make create more of a mask and easier to apply. Another option would be to a tablespoon or so of honey, both for its nice scent for also for the shine and vitality it will add to your hair. You can purchase egg oil commercially. Just make sure that you are buying 100% egg oil and not something combined with artificial solutions or chemicals. Using your fingertips, work the egg oil into your scalp gently with small circular motions. Do this for five to ten minutes. Make sure you've evenly spread the egg oil into your scalp. Egg oil needs time to act. Leave it on at least three hours or preferably overnight. If you wear it overnight, do not forget to cover your pillow with a cloth to prevent oil stains. Alternatively, you could wrap your head in a clean towel after you apply the oil to your scalp and then sleep with the towel on, though this may or may not be comfortable for your neck. Shampoo off the egg oil the next morning (or whenever you're in between egg oil applications) with a gentle, high quality shampoo, preferably an herbal or natural shampoo with no artificial ingredients or chemicals. Use shampoo only once as repetition removes the natural lipids of hair making it dry and brittle. If possible, let your hair air dry after shampooing. This remove the possibility of further damaging your hair through the high heat and power of a blowdryer. Apply, massage, and leave egg oil on your sleep at least twice a week for at least 12 weeks for visible results. Regular, continued use is important for proper nourishment of the follicular cell membranes in the hair. Continue long term massage therapy of egg oil to prevent hair loss and graying. Discontinuing use may gradually bring back hair fall problems and resume graying. | Know the benefits of egg oil. Make or obtain egg oil. Massage egg oil into the scalp. Leave on overnight. Shampoo your hair between egg oil applications. Use egg oil consistently. |
You can use shot glasses, or small paper or plastic cups to pour the mixture into. Usually, you will pour two ounces (60 milliliters) into each cup. You can pour more or less into the cups depending on the size of the cup. Put the molds on a cookie sheet before putting them into the fridge. This will keep them from moving when you transfer them. Allow them to sit in the fridge for two hours. Look at the Jello shots after two hours of being in the fridge. The mixture should have solidified into a gelatinous form by now. If the mixture hasn't solidified, allow the shots to sit in the fridge for up to two more hours. | Pour the mixture into cups. Place in the fridge for two hours. Check after two hours. |
Hearing loss is the third most common problem in the U.S. and can result from overexposure to chronic loud noise, like the kind you might listen to with headphones. Damaged hearing can even limit your physical ability to hear a certain range of sound or cause a persistent ringing in your ears. Defend your ears by listening to music at moderate to low volumes and wearing earplugs around loud, chronic noises, like a construction site. Sounds as loud or louder than normal traffic can be harmful to your hearing. Western music is represented by a set of rules, referred to as music theory, and by knowing these rules you can help your mind interpret the sounds you hear. Understanding that a basic chord has at least 3 notes in it, for example, will help your ear pick out the 3 different tones. You'll want to have a functional understanding of: The musical staff and bass and treble clefs. The staff is comprised of 5 lines and 4 spaces that represent the notes in a scale, with each line/space corresponding to a white key on the keyboard. A treble clef, which is shaped similar to an "and" sign (&), or a bass clef, shaped similarly to a backward C with a colon (:), start each staff. Ledger lines. Ledger lines are small lines drawn above or below the 5-line 4-space staff to represent notes that are higher or lower than the common notes of the regular staff. Common intervals. Music is arranged according to lines of a staff or, comparable, to the white and black keys of a keyboard. The distance between the 2 neighboring white keys is a whole step, also called a second. Black keys represent half steps between white key whole step intervals. A major third, like the interval between C and E, is made up of 2 whole steps (C, D, E) or 4 half steps (C, C#, D, D#, E). Scale degrees, which are the special names for notes your scale. These names, starting from the root of a major scale like C major, are: tonic, supertonic, mediant, subdominant, dominant, submediant, with the seventh interval called a leading tone if the interval between it and the tonic is a whole step or subtonic if that interval is a half step. There are many goals you might want to accomplish over the course of your ear training. One of the most impressive is "perfect pitch," which is where an individual can identify and recreate a musical tone without any point of reference. Even among master musicians, perfect pitch is rare, but more reasonably you might hope to gain: The ability to identify intervals, musical keys, and/or recreate notes from memory. The ability to tune pitches by telling if they are sharp or flat. The ability to imagine the sound of music from notes without a point of reference. Different regions and cultures produce different kinds of music, and knowing these will further expand the powers of your musical ear. Some Asiatic music is based around a 5-note scale, called pentatonic, while Western music is characterized by an 8-note scale. Listening to classical music can expose your ear to many difficult and intricate composition. There are also many difficult intervals that are infrequently occurring in contemporary music that are more common in a classic style, like opera. Sing along to your favorite pop artists in the car. Though you should be careful when doing this, as it is easy to pump the volume of your favorite tunes and sing too loudly, which can lead to vocal strain. Throughout the process of mastering an instrument, you will be exposed to musical theory and practical exercises. Your practical exercises likely take the form of learning specific songs for practice. Through these songs you'll gain a better understanding and intuition of how notes work within a piece of music. Studying piano will familiarize you with both treble and bass clefs, as well as different keys and styles. Due to its versatility, this instrument is considered to be ideal for studying and training music theory. A professional musician has years of experience tuning instruments, listening to music, and hitting pitches spot on in the hopes of creating the best possible music. Working with such a person will be an invaluable resource for developing your ear. | Protect your hearing. Know the theory behind the sound. Identify the kind of ear training you want to do. Listen to various kinds of music. Learn an instrument. Train with a professional. |
Typically, screen doors are made from a lightweight aluminum frame and fiberglass screen material. To remove the door, lift it upward while pulling the bottom away from the track along the bottom. Then, place the door on a flat surface. If you have a door handle in the way of your screen, remove the screws with a flathead screwdriver to take it off. The door should easily come off with moderate force. Not all door styles will have a door handle overlapping the screen. If your screen door is on hinges, tap the hinge pins with a screwdriver to remove them and slide the door upward from the hinges. The splines are pieces of narrow rubber tubing that keep the screen secure around the door frame. There is a separate piece of spline for each side of the screen. Use an awl or your screwdriver to pry up the spline at the corner of the frame. Then, grab the spline and gently pull it upward. Do this for all 4 sides of your door frame. Be careful when removing the splines. If they are still in good shape, you can reuse them. If you pierce the splines or damage them, throw them away and get new splines that have the same diameter as the old ones. Once the splines are removed, the screen is no longer attached to the door. At this point, you can simply lift it off of the door frame. Fold it up, roll it up, or bunch it up before you throw it away. | Remove the door from the frame and take off the door handle. Pull the splines out of the door frame groove with steady, firm pressure. Remove the old screen material from your door frame. |
Taking measurements is necessary if you plan on filling a large space. Use measuring tape to figure out the length and width your new slab needs to be. Write your measurements down so you know what supplies to get to pour a smooth, consistent slab later. If you are only going to pour a thin slab or patch up existing concrete, make a general estimate of the area's size and how much concrete you need for it. You can usually mix and pour a small batch without setting up a perimeter. Slab thickness is important and depends on your plans for your home. If you want the slab to reach up to your doorstep, for instance, you need to measure from the existing slab to the bottom of the doorstep. Use chalk to mark the height the slab should reach. Take your time measuring. The ground beneath the existing concrete may not be level, so measure on all sides. Measure the length, width, and depth of the area you wish to fill. Multiply these numbers together to get a general estimate of the amount of concrete you need. Add an extra 10% onto your total estimate to account for spillage. The calculation can be an imperfect estimate, especially for areas that aren't perfect squares or rectangles. Always get more concrete than you need to ensure you have enough. Using your measurements, cut some boards to help hold the liquid concrete in place. You can get wood boards that will reach the depth marks you made in chalk earlier. Set the braces up around the perimeter of your old concrete slab. These braces serve as a mold. When you pour the concrete into it, you no longer have to worry about it spilling off the old slab and making a mess. It gives you a better chance at creating a strong, level slab. You can cut the wood yourself with a circular saw. Wear protective gear, including a dust mask and eye protection, if you do this. Alternatively, get the wood cut at a home improvement store. Dig out the soil around the braces, then stand the stakes in them. You can use 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) wood for most projects. Place the stakes approximately every 12 in (30 cm), then drill them to the braces with 3 in (7.6 cm) wood screws. Make sure the stakes are planted firmly in the dirt so the braces don't fall as you work. If your slab won't be very high, you may be able to lay the wood braces on the ground and screw them together without using stakes. The braces should be even before you begin pouring the concrete. Set the level on top of each board 1 at a time. Watch the liquid in the center of the level to make sure the bubble stays in the center. If the bubble moves to 1 side, that side is lower than the other side and needs to be adjusted. Another way to test the boards is to run string behind them. The string should be the same distance from the board at all times. If 1 end is closer to the string than another end, the brace isn't straight and should be adjusted. Wire mesh provides extra strength to thick concrete slabs. You can purchase a roll of welded wire mesh at a home improvement store, then simply spread it out in a single layer over the old concrete. Press it down so it is flat and level before you add the new concrete. The new concrete you pour binds to the mesh. Although it makes the concrete stronger, it won't prevent it from cracking. Another option is to get rebar and lay it out in a grid pattern similar to the mesh. Place rebar chairs underneath the rebar to hold them in place. | Measure out the space you wish to fill with concrete. Mark the height you want the concrete to reach. Use the measurements to calculate how much concrete you will need. Install braces around where you will pour the concrete. Prop up the braces with wooden stakes. Test the evenness of the boards by laying a bubble level on top of them. Lay wire mesh between the braces. |
There are a number of essential oils that are touted as spider repellents. If you mix these oils with dish soap and warm water, you can create a repellent that may ward away most common house spiders. Peppermint essential oil is the most popular option, but you can also try tea tree oil, citrus oil, lavender oil, or neem oil. The idea is that the above mentioned essential oils have potent smells that are unappealing to spiders. You need to add dish soap to make the solution more effective. The soap breaks apart the oil molecules, allowing the oil to mix more consistently throughout the water. Use 5 to 10 drops of essential oil. Put the essential oil in a 16-oz (500-ml) spray bottle and fill the bottle to the brim with warm water. Place the cap back on the bottle and shake to combine. Use this spray along openings spiders may squeeze in through, including window frames and door cracks. Reapply every few days, or as the odor fades. The seeds of the horse chestnut tree, also called "conkers," have been used as spider repellents for ages. Gather a few handfuls of horse chestnuts and line them up around the perimeter of your house on the interior and exterior walls. Doing so should discourage spiders from breaking the barrier and coming into your home. Change out the horse chestnuts every other week to prevent them from rotting and causing more problems. Burn cinnamon-scented candles or cinnamon oil in an oil burner. As with many other home remedies, this fix relies on the notion that spiders find the strong odor of cinnamon repulsive. As a result, anything that puts the smell of cinnamon in the air qualifies as a potential spider repellent. This includes cinnamon baked goods, cinnamon oil, cinnamon candles, and cinnamon bath and body sprays. Fill a spray bottle with this solution and spray it around suspected entry points and hide-outs. Combine one part coconut oil with two parts white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. Cap the bottle and shake well to mix. Spray this solution around door and window cracks and dark places where spiders may hide out. Most insecticides and chemical repellents do not work against spiders. You could try a chemical repellent labeled for use against spiders, but if you opt for a chemical treatment, you might have better luck if you use a chemical to kill off the spiders' food, instead. Determine what the most prevalent food source around your yard and home is and purchase an insecticide or repellent labeled for use against that source. Read the package instructions carefully so that you apply the chemical properly. Wear protective gear when applying poison and do not let animals or small children come in contact with it. | Use essential oils. Scatter horse chestnuts around the perimeter of your home. Let the scent of cinnamon drift through your house. Make a solution of coconut oil and vinegar. Only use chemical insecticides to get rid of possible food sources. |
Make sure it's fully hot before you cook the omelette. Baked eggs tend to stick, so use butter, oil or cooking spray to grease the baking dish you are using. Pour the egg mixture into the dish. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the omelette until the top is set, about 45 minutes. When you move the pan, the eggs should shake slightly, but they should no longer look wet or runny. Cut the baked omelette into individual wedges for those you are serving. This baked omelette dish is delicious with toast or biscuits. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake the omelette. Remove the omelette from the oven and serve. |
When gallbladder digestive fluid hardens into deposits, it can create gallstones. These deposits can range in size from the size of a grain of sand to a large golf ball. You will notice a yellowish tint to the skin or the whites of your eyes and white or chalky stools. Jaundice usually occurs when gallstones block the bile duct, causing a backup of bile into the liver. The bile may begin leaking into your bloodstream. Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. It can be caused by gallstones, tumors, or other gallbladder problems. These attacks often result in severe pain that can generally occur along the right side of the body or between the shoulder blades. This pain is often accompanied by nausea and other stomach discomfort. A buildup of too much bile in the gallbladder can cause gallbladder attacks. Different people experience gallbladder attacks differently. Although pain typically is on the right side, or between the shoulder blades, it may also feel like low back pain, cramps, or the like. Large or fatty meals can trigger a gallbladder attack. The attacks often occur in the evening, within hours of eating. Gallbladder attacks are usually a symptom indicating that something else is wrong with the gallbladder. If gallbladder function is compromised and the gallbladder doesn't empty as quickly as it should, a gallbladder attack may occur. | Learn about gallstones. Watch for signs of jaundice. Identify symptoms of Cholecystitis. Know that diet affects your gallbladder. |
To deal with the pain caused by sores on your hands, feet, and mouth, you may also want to take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Check with your doctor if you are not sure how much to take or how much to give your child. Make sure that you check the package instructions as well and follow them carefully. Do not give aspirin to children because it can cause a rare, but life-threatening condition called Reye's syndrome. A pain relieving gel may also help to make sores on your mouth a bit more bearable. Look for a topical pain relieving gel that is safe to use on your mouth and follow the package instructions for use. Chamomile tea has soothing and antiviral properties, so it may help to support healing of the sores caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. To use chamomile tea, brew a cup of chamomile tea and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Then dip a cotton ball into the tea and use the cotton ball to dab a bit of tea on you sores. You can also use elderberry juice or tea, which may be a better option for kids because of the flavor. Elderberry also has antiviral properties. Gargling with some warm, salty water a few times per day may also help to relieve the pain caused by sores in your mouth and throat. Heat up some water so that it is warm but not hot. Then, add a teaspoon of sea salt to the water and stir the water until the salt has fully dissolved. Swish a mouthful of this water for about 30 seconds. Repeat throughout the day to help with pain. | Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Use a topical pain reliever. Dab chamomile on sores. Gargle with warm saltwater. |
Make sure you have ripe bananas. They should have a few brown spots on the peels. Once you have the ripe bananas, peel them and set them aside. Take out 1-2 freezer safe plastic zipper bags. Place your bananas evenly in the bags. Freeze the bananas overnight. The bananas will be solid once they are frozen completely. Once they are completely frozen, take the bananas out of the freezer and bags. Lay them on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the banana into small pieces. Throw the pieces into a food processor. Pulse the bananas for 45-60 seconds. The bananas should be smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl and enjoy! Don't over pulse the banana mixture. If you pulse it for too long, the friction from the blades will start to melt the banana. Although this ice cream is fantastic on its own, you can add extra ingredients to this mixture and process the banana mixture for a few additional seconds to make an even more amazing dessert. Add a few drops of peppermint oil or extract and a handful of chocolate chips for mint chocolate chip ice cream. For cherry vanilla ice cream, add a few frozen cherries and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add a tablespoon or two cocoa powder and nuts for a chocolaty, nutty ice cream. The banana takes on other flavors really well. Once you add a few ingredients, the other flavors take over and the banana becomes a background flavor. | Peel the bananas. Freeze the bananas. Process the bananas. Add extra ingredients. |
Animal proteins are the most common and well-known sources of protein. When choosing meats, opt for high-quality sources that are grass-fed and free of antibiotics and growth hormones. This information is typically displayed on the packaging. White-meat poultry (31 grams of protein in three ounces) is a lean protein, which is especially healthy without the skin (which is high in saturated fat). Pork Tenderloin (3 grams of protein in three ounces) is not as lean as chicken, but it is becoming leaner—now generally 31% leaner than it was 20 years ago. Lean beef (22 grams of protein in three ounces) is a great source of nutrients like zinc, iron, and vitamin B12, and is also low in saturated fat, possessing only one more gram than skinless chicken. Seafood is typically high in protein but low in fat. Most fish and shellfish are a great source of protein, as well as all of the essential amino acids our bodies require. Shrimp (20 grams of protein in three ounces) are low in calories and contain key nutrients like vitamin B12 and antioxidants. Scallops (17 grams of protein in three ounces) are low fat and a good source of important vitamins and minerals. Filets of fish vary in protein content, but typically contain about one-third of the recommended daily amount in three ounces. Salmon, mahi-mahi, and especially tuna are popular choices as salad toppings, but any fish you like will do. Eggs carry most of their protein in the egg white. The whites of an egg contain approximately 4 grams of protein while the yolks contain around 2.7 grams. Most commonly, an egg is hardboiled and then diced or cut into wedges when adding it to a salad. If you feel like mixing it up, try topping your salad with a poached egg, a method used to make Salad Lyonnaise. The poached egg acts as a dressing-like sauce. | Add lean meats. Try some seafood. Top your salad with an egg. |
Anything less is not considered full sunlight. Keep in mind that the 6 hours of sunlight does not have to be continuous. Partial sunlight is 4 to 6 hours and — although it probably won't kill the tree — is not ideal. Shade can decrease your tree's vigor, which can lead to thinning and heightened disease susceptibility. Full sunlight isn't as important in the tree's later years, as mature trees will usually grow tall enough to avoid being shaded by other plants and trees. Leyland Cypress trees can thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 6 to 10, which comprises of temperatures between −5 to 35 °F (−21 to 2 °C). A map of USDA plant hardiness zones can be viewed here: http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/. Leyland Cypress can grow in various soil types, although optimal pH is between 5.0 to 8.0. If your pH is outside of this range, you can add limestone, sulfur, or aluminum sulfate to adjust it. For low-magnesium soils, use dolomitic limestone to raise pH. If your soil is high in magnesium, use calcitic limestone to raise its pH. Regular sulfur additions can gradually decrease pH over time, although its effectiveness depends on temperature, moisture, and bacterial presence. Aluminum sulfate additions can decrease pH instantly. However, this immediate action can make it difficult to control the extent of the pH reduction. Leyland Cypress should be planted in a well-drained location. To test soil drainage, dig a hole 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) across and deep. Fill it with water and see how long it takes to drain. Anything 1 hour or more indicates poor soil drainage. The addition of organic matter such as manure, peat moss, or compost, can improve soil drainage. Leyland Cypress trees can grow to be fairly wide at the base. Always make sure to give your trees plenty of space from your home, as well as other trees and shrubs. Many people use Leyland Cypress trees to create screens or hedges. In this case, decide on the height of the screen and divide it by 4. For example, a row of trees 20 feet (6.1 m) high, keep each tree approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) apart. If your trees are too close, weaker trees will become smothered by the larger ones. | Find an area that provides 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant your trees in the proper plant hardiness zones. Check soil pH using your pH tester. Dig a hole and fill it with water to test soil drainage. Choose a location that places trees at least 5 feet (1.5 m) apart. Divide your desired height by 4 if you're creating a staggered row. |
The modern signs as listed here are further complicated when their boundaries are those of the current constellations. A neater way of dividing the signs would be to divide the ecliptic into 30-degree slices, as Ptolemy did, but to keep the slices centered on the star patterns. This would make the time interval for the signs more nearly 30 days each and eliminate the [13th] sign of Ophiuchus, but your modern sign would still differ by one sign from the tradition designations. This was named after psychologist Bertram R. Forer, who demonstrated the propensity of people to believe that vaguely worded personality "profiles" (which could apply to anybody) were accurate, custom-tailored profiles. They both operate on the principle that a person's behavior is based on how they were born instead of who they are. Though most astrology readings are parlor tricks pointing out the most general positive qualities in a person, it does follow that if you believe that a person is introspective because they were born in December, then you can also buy into the foolish idea that a person is lazy because of the color of their skin. In a similar way, astrology tries to pawn itself off as science by its inherent vague methods. | Notice the paradoxes. Do a bit of research into the Forer effect. Think about the similarities between astrology and racism. Realize that it was only in the turn of the century that phrenology (studying the physical features of one's skull) was well accepted, in that the lumps and defaults of one's cranium could be interpreted analogously to your personality. |
Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat on the stove over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, make sure that your beef and vegetables are already prepared. The beef should be cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) cubes. You can usually find pre-cut beef stew meat in the butcher's department at the grocery store, but if not, you can trim and cut a chuck roast or bottom round cut. The garlic clove should be minced. If using pre-minced garlic, use 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml). If using garlic powder, use 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml). The onion and celery should be roughly chopped. You can use 3 large baking potatoes or 6 to 9 baby potatoes. Use 4 standard carrots or 2 cups (500 ml) baby carrots. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the beef to the mixture and toss to coat. Make sure that the flour, salt, and pepper are thoroughly combined before adding the beef. Stir the beef well so that all sides of each piece are covered. You should have little to no flour left once done. Coating the beef in flour allows the beef to brown better and also makes the finished stew thicker. Transfer the coated beef to the hot oil in your skillet. Cook for several minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently until all sides are browned. Browning the beef is only optional, so you can skip this step if you are short on time. Most cooks prefer to brown the beef, though, because doing so creates a more complex taste. Moreover, browning the beef prevents grease from causing the meat to clump together in your crock pot. Transfer the beef to the crock pot. Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic on top. Add the bay leaf, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour the beef broth over everything. The exact order of ingredients does not matter much, but for best results, the beef, potatoes, and carrots should make up the bottom three layers since these ingredients require the most heat to cook through. Note that the heating element of the crock pot is located on the bottom of the device. You could also cook the stew on High for 4 to 6 hours. Keep the crock pot covered as the stew cooks. A slow cooker needs to build up heat in order to cook properly, and the heat will be unable to build up if the lid is kept off or removed during the cooking process. Remove the bay leaf when done and ladle the warm stew into serving bowls. Keep the slow cooker on a Low or Warm setting until everyone has been served. | Heat the oil in a large skillet. Coat the beef with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown the beef. Place all the beef stew ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Serve hot. |
Being present will lead to greater authenticity because you'll be able to fully focus on the experiences, conversations, and interactions you're having in the present moment. The people you're engaging with will be able to tell you're engaged and present, and will perceive this as a sign of personal authenticity. On the other hand, inauthentic people are inclined to let their minds wander during interpersonal interactions. In interpersonal settings, this behavior can be perceived as insincere or rude. Intuition is the inner voice or gut reaction which helps you make decisions and informs your behavior. In terms of ethical decisions, your personal intuition can also form a “moral compass” to help guide you in making personal decisions. Following your intuition will help you make consistent decisions and act in a stable way, rather than making decisions based on what you perceive to be popular opinion or social expectation. your thoughts and feelings. Talk about your opinion when it matters to you. Authentic people are comfortable speaking their mind and communicating when they have a problem or are appreciative of something. If you feel inhibited to speak your mind, or realize that you frequently only say what you think those around you expect to hear, you're likely behaving in-authentically. For example, express gratitude to those around you. Try saying something like, “Mom and Dad, I wanted to say thank you for helping me with my car payments last month. I know money is tight, but the extra cash made a big difference for me.” Genuine people accept that they aren't perfect and ask for help when needed. Authenticity is not the same thing as perfection. Asking those around you for help is a sign of humility and authenticity, and shows that you respect the skills and talents of the people in your life. For example, if you've been struggling with your mental health and a friend is a professional counselor, ask them if they can recommend an associate who you can contact for counseling or therapy. Or, if you have persistent car trouble, reach out to your co-worker who moonlights as an auto mechanic. Share personal information about yourself and be open about your flaws as you start to trust others. Don't reveal everything if you don't need to. If you keep your true self hidden, you'll find it hard to build an authentic relationship. | Be fully present in whatever circumstances you find yourself. Trust your intuition when it comes to behavior and relationships. Express Ask people for help when you need it. Be vulnerable. |
People who stutter often feel shame and embarrassment about their condition, and sometimes try to hide it. But trying to conceal this increases your anxiety, which can ultimately make your stutter worse. Overcome this fear by confidently informing people that you have a stutter. This removes the anxiety of people finding out and puts you in control of the situation. Simply saying, “Please excuse me if I speak slowly, I have a stutter” is all you have to do. You’ll find most people are completely accepting of your condition. While you’re working on overcoming your stutter, plan out your social interactions. This can remove the anxiety of speaking in public and allow you to practice words and phrases before speaking. For example, if you have a work meeting tomorrow, study the agenda carefully. Anticipate what you will be asked and plan your responses. Study these responses ahead of time. Having a prepared list of responses and talking topics will reduce your anxiety. Understand that social interactions can't always be planned out, and you might end up stuttering when the conversation goes in a different direction. In this case, slow down and visualize your words before speaking to maintain your composure. Remember, if you do run into a block and start stuttering, simply acknowledge that you stutter and ask for a moment to gather your thoughts. During your practice sessions, you’ve probably identified the specific triggers and blocks that cause your stutter. In time, with practice, you’ll be able to use your trigger words without a stutter. Until that time, however, try avoiding them in public situations to prevent your stutter. Make a list of synonyms for your trigger words. If a specific word triggers your stutter, there are probably several different words you could use that mean the same thing. Use a thesaurus and look up synonyms for your trigger words. This helps you avoid them in conversation while still saying the same thing. When people stutter, they often break eye contact with the person they’re speaking to. This stems from the anxiety associated with stuttering in public. Even if you start stuttering, force yourself to maintain eye contact. This action makes you look more confident, and building up your own confidence will help reduce your stutter over time. If you do end up breaking eye contact, just regain it as you try to stop stuttering. Stuttering is sometimes the result of nervous energy that your body doesn't know what to do with. Making hand motions channels this energy elsewhere. This can distract your brain from the stutter and help you speak smoothly. This technique is especially useful if you give a public presentation. When planning your speech, also plan out some hand motions that help reduce your stutter. Note down on your script where you’ll use these hand motions. This is a great test for seeing how well your exercises have worked. Random conversations can't be planned out, so use all your exercises and speak as smoothly as you can. Begin a conversation by introducing yourself and saying, “I stutter and I’m working to improve my speech.” You will probably find many people who are eager to help you. Asking people for directions is a good, fast exercise. Even if you know the way, this allows you to interact with people without asking them to engage in a full conversation. | Acknowledge your stutter when talking to people. Visualize and plan social interactions. Avoid your blocks and trigger words. Maintain eye contact with everyone you speak to. Make hand motions. Start conversations with random people. |
The purpose of toner is to help create "moisture" that your moisturizer can then "seal in". You will see better results if you replace your toner with a serum. Use rose water as an alternative. If you have any special creams for dry patches, now's the time to apply them, before picking a thin daily moisturiser for sensitive skin. Just apply a thin layer of this, massaging it in with circular motions. If you have dry skin, find a rich moisturizer. Ideally, a cream. Make sure your sunscreen is broad-spectrum (protects from UVA and UVB rays). This helps protect your skin, and if you choose a moisturising cream for dry and sensitive skin, it will also help keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. Only apply a little, but if you need an extra cover-up, use concealer or highlighter. | Give your face a quick splash with warm water, just to freshen up and open your sleepy eyes. Don't use a toner because they can dry you out and water is actually a better alternative. Use moisturiser. Use sun cream. Opt for a tinted moisturiser instead, or a mineral foundation for dry skin if you like to wear foundation. |
Take a sheet of plain white paper and draw the picture that you'd like to print. Be sure to use a standard lead pencil so the lead can transfer off and provide an outline for your wood cutting. This should be soft wood, like a thin birch or pine plywood. Use whatever size you'd like your print to end up being. If it's your first time, you might want to use a smaller piece of wood, just to get used to the process. Set the lead side of your drawing directly onto the wood. Carefully rub across the image so that the lead transfers to the wood. Remove the paper drawing. Depending on the kind of wood you used, it may be difficult to see the penciled image. Go over the image with a pen, so you can easily cut around it. Make sure your wood is on a non-slip surface and gather several different sizes of wood gouges. Cut and carve away the wood surrounding your image, taking care not to cut into the image itself. Use gouges to make shallow cuts away from yourself. A V-shaped gouge cuts against the grain, while a U-shaped gouge cuts along the grain, making it easier to remove large chunks. You can purchase several sizes of wood gouges, controlling the level of detail. You may want to do a few practice prints on scrap paper before using your chosen paper. Load your rubber roller with ink, by rolling it in the ink until evenly distributed. Make sure to completely cover your block so that the image is covered in ink. The only part of the woodblock without ink should be the part that you cut away. Be sure to carefully position the piece of paper over the block so that it lines up straight. Start from the center of the paper and gently, but firmly press the paper smoothly across the block. You can use a letter opener, wooden spoon, or bone folder to apply even pressure. Slowly pull up on the edges of the paper to remove it from your woodcut. You should see your image printed on the paper. Let your print dry completely before framing or hanging it. | Create your desired image. Get a wooden block. Place your image down onto the wood. Draw over the image with a pen. Cut your woodblock. Gather your paper, ink, and roller. Roll the ink over your woodcut. Lay your paper over the inked woodcut. Smooth over the paper. Lift away the paper. |
This includes formulas, keywords, vocabulary, dates, definitions, names, conjugations, etc. The font should always be clear to read, and in the Goldie Locks size (not too big, not too small). While you would want to include as much as possible on the small sheet of paper, remember if the font is too small you will overly focus on your cheat-sheet thereby increasing your chances of getting caught. Also if it is possible to print-out your cheat sheet, do that. It will reduce the chances of your teacher or professor being able to trace it back to you. This is most common for spelling tests. Copy down the spellings in your spelling book to a piece of paper, then put it on your lap or up your sleeve. This is a high-risk method, so be careful. Try the "Body Part Cheat-Sheet" method. Instead of printing out the cheat sheet, try writing it on a part of your body. Good places include your forearm if you are a man or your upper thigh if you are a woman. These are both great because you can wear a dress or long sleeve shirt to cover up your cheat sheet when you aren't using it. It's important to not make it obvious that there is writing on your body. Put the words in a place that faces you only. Try the "Water Bottle Cheat-Sheet" method. Print out the cheat sheet on a coloured piece of paper that matches that label of your water bottle. Paste it on the label and turn it so that it only faces you. Ideally, you want to mimic the writing on the label to avoid suspicion. Try the "Binder Cheat-Sheet" method. If you have a binder that has a clear slot in the front, slide your cheat sheet into there. Move your binder from under your desk to the side of your desk to peek at your cheat sheet. Try to minimise the amount of slide, especially if you don't have carpet in your classroom. Try the "Calculator Cheat-Sheet" method. This is common for people who are taking math tests because that's the only reasonable time to have a calculator without being suspicious. Slide formulas or information terms between the back of the calculator and the calculator's cover. Another Calculator Method to try: If you have a graphing calculator, save the math formulas into your calculator. Then, put the information into an archive, so you will still be able to get to it if your teacher makes you clear the RAM. Unarchive the information during the test. Clear the memory after the test. This also works if it's the school's calculator because no teacher or student is going to look in the archive. If you don't know how to archive things on a calculator, look it up. Try the "Stashed Cheat-Sheet" method. Hide a cheat-sheet in a separate place altogether to avoid it getting connected back to you. This includes on a bulletin board in the classroom, in a bathroom stall or on someone's chair. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and hide your cheat sheets under the sleeves. It is a very good method because your teacher won't look under your sleeves. And when your teacher isn't looking, you can easily take out a cheat sheet, and it's easy to put it back. | Start by gathering the information you will need. Write or print the information correctly. Copy it down. Hide the sheet. |
If your potted plant is totally infested with tiny pests, flooding the soil with a water-insecticide solution will cause the ants to flee their nest. The ants that come into contact with the insecticide mixture will die or drown. To prepare the solution: Grab a clean bucket. Fill the bucket with 1 gallon of water. (If your potted plant is large, double or triple the amount of water). Stir in 1 cup of insecticidal soap or dish soap or detergent per 1 gallon of water. Some dish soaps and detergents are a milder, less expensive, but less reliable alternatives to insecticidal soap. Branded dish soaps and detergents include: Dawn, Palmolive, Dove, Ivory, and Joy. First, set aside approximately half of the solution to submerge the pot in. Find a bucket or tub that is large enough for the pot to fit inside and fill it with half the mixture. Second, fill a small spray bottle with the solution—you will use this to spray any ants that might escape from the soil. Lastly, you will pour all of the remaining solution to through the infested plant's soil. Move the plant to a shady spot in your yard. Slowly pour half of the insecticide mixture through the soil of the potted plant. Spray any ants that escape the potted plant with the insecticide mixture. Let the planted pot sit for 1 hour. Insecticidal soap is mild and safe to use in organic gardens. These soaps contain specially formatted potassium fatty acids that kill insects on contact but are not harmful to humans or animals. Since these soaps have a low mammalian toxicity, they are considered safe to use around children and pets and are approved for use on organic farms. While it should not ruin your yard or garden, you may wish to work on a concrete patio or driveway to reduce any possible risk of damage. After pouring the solution through the soil, and catching the runoff in a container, pick up the pot and submerge it in the insecticide solution. Let it sit in the solution for 15 minutes. Spray any ants that escape the potted plant with the insecticide mixture. Remove the potted plant from the solution and set it on the ground. Use a hose to drench the entire potted plant with clean water. The fresh water will flush out any remaining insecticide solution. Allow the plant and soil to dry completely before moving it to a sunny location or watering it again. | Prepare the solution. Divide the solution. Pour approximately half of the mixture through the soil. Submerge the entire pot in the insecticide solution. Rinse the plant and pot with fresh water. |
Squirrels can jump directly from the branches to your roof. Cut back branches that hang over your roof, along with any that come within 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) of your house to help keep them away. Just trim off enough of the branch that the squirrel can't make the jump anymore. Use a hand saw or pruning shears. Always play it safe when climbing a ladder. Make sure the ladder is sturdy and sitting on a stable surface. If you can, ask someone to hold the ladder while you climb it. If the trim limbs are near power lines, call the power company or a professional to deal with them. Typically, you fit the square metal mesh bottom over the top of your chimney with the cage coming down the sides. Then, you can screw in the 4 screws onto the sides, which will go directly into the tile or stone of your flue. The cap on top and metal mesh on the sides will keep squirrels out. Squirrels can come in through your fireplace. Pick a cover made of stainless steel mesh. It'll keep the squirrels and other animals out, but you can still use your chimney. You can find these at home improvement stores. Some require that you screw the metal mesh down into the stone from above. Squirrels can burrow their way into your house through small areas. Go up during the day so you can see sunlight shining through. Fill the holes with metal mesh to block their entry. You can nail or staple the edges into place on the inside or outside of the hole. Be sure to look outside, too. Check under the eaves to see if you can find any holes. Once you cover the areas, add an extra layer of protection by using a repellent. Try one that has capsaicin in it, for instance. This chemical is the one that makes peppers hot, and squirrels don't like it! You can also use predator urine as a deterrent in your yard and around your home. However, this can smell pretty bad, so typically, you'd only use it in your garden, not around your house. You can buy it at home improvement stores. | Trim branches that hang close to your roof and chimney. Install a chimney cap if you have a fireplace. Go over your attic space to look for entry points. Spray a repellent around any holes you find. |
By default, it's in the lower-left corner of the Windows taskbar. This displays the Windows Start menu. Windows comes with many programs pre-installed. You can use Paint or Paint3D to create and edit image files, Video Editor to create and edit video files. You can use Notepad to create text files. You may also have also installed apps like Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, or third-party media editors. Select the app used to create or edit the type of file you want create. If you don't see the application you want to open in the Start menu, type its name into the search bar at the bottom-left corner of the screen to search. You can download and install many free alternatives to paid programs. For example, Libre Office is a free alternative to Microsoft Office, and GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop. There are also many free video editing programs, such as Shotcut and Openshot. Depending on the file type you are creating, you may have to click the File menu and select New to create a new blank file. Once your file is ready, use the tools provided in the application to create and edit your file. The menu layout will be different from one application to another, but most display a menu bar containing a File option at the top. " This is how the file will be identified on your computer. Many applications allow you to select the file type you want to save the file as. For example, in Photoshop, you can select if you want to save an image as a PSD (Photoshop) file, JPEG, PNG, or GIF image. This saves the file with the file name and file type that you selected. | Click the Start button. Click an application. Create and edit your file. Click the File menu. Click Save As on the menu. Type a name for the file next to "Filename. Select a file type from the "Save As Type" menu. Click Save. |
More times than not, it is best to leave a baby bird alone. Even if you do not see its parents around, chances are that the parents are not far off and will return to the nest (or ground) to feed it. However, if you see evidence of physical trauma (e.g., broken beak, missing or injured feet, puncture wounds), you should transport the baby bird to a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitation center. The baby bird will also need your help if it is sick (e.g., cold to the touch, weak). For a nestling, you may need to take the baby bird for further care if the parents have not returned in an hour. Keep in mind, though, that the parents may not approach the nest if you are too close. Stay at least 100 feet (about 30 meters) from the nest. A nest with dead baby birds is abandoned. Any surviving baby birds will need help. This cannot be emphasized enough! Unless you are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, it is illegal to hand raise wild animals in captivity. In addition to being unlawful, hand raising a wild baby bird is extremely time intensive—nestlings need to be fed every 15 to 20 minutes. Even with the best of intentions, it is unlikely that you will do a better job of raising a baby bird than its parents or a wildlife rehabilitator. If you choose to take the baby bird to a veterinarian, find one that specializes in birds and wildlife. If you do not know the wildlife veterinarians in your area, your local zoo or ASPCA can give you recommendations. Search for the nearest wildlife rehabilitation center, both within the United States and internationally, by using a directory, such as the one at http://wildliferehabinfo.org/. To transport the baby bird safely, gently place it in either a cardboard box or shoebox with holes cut out for adequate ventilation. Place a towel in the box's bottom so the baby bird does not slide around in the box. To minimize the chances of you getting injured while picking up the baby bird, wrap it up completely in a towel (including the head and feet). You could also line the bottom of the box with paper towels. Handle the baby bird as little as possible before transporting it to minimize its stress. | Determine if the baby bird needs your help. Do not hand raise a baby bird. Contact a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitation center. Transport the baby bird. |
Round nose, chain nose, or bent nose pliers work best for this process. Both pairs don't have to be the same, and as long as they're small enough to manipulate the jump ring, they'll work fine. Needle nose pliers or strong tweezers will work in a pinch as well. Be careful not to use them too forcefully, though, to avoid leaving indentations on the ring. Since this is the standard method of attachment for bracelet charms, yours might already come attached to a jump ring. It's a small piece of wire formed into a circle with the ends touching. If not, purchase one at a local or online craft supply store. You'll usually need to buy a package of jump rings rather than just one. Jump rings are measured by diameter and gauge (the thickness of the wire). Pick a ring with the smallest diameter that will comfortably fit both the charm and your bracelet link with a bit of space for movement. A jump ring will provide an elegant, seamless-looking attachment for your charm. However, if you plan to move or switch out your charms regularly, consider a split ring or lobster clasp instead. | Get two sets of jewelry pliers. Obtain a jump ring. |
Make sure one of the oven racks in the center position so your tilapia can cook evenly. Turn your oven on and let it preheat completely before putting your fish in to cook. You can also use a toaster oven to make single portions if you want. Put a layer of non-stick cooking spray on a 13 in × 9 in (33 cm × 23 cm) baking pan so the tilapia doesn't get stuck on the pan. Lay the filets down on the cooking pan so they have about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between them. Thaw frozen tilapia completely before cooking with it, or else it may not get an even bake. Line your cooking pan with aluminum foil if you want an easy cleanup later. Set the baking pan on the center rack of your oven so the filets get an even cook. Leave the oven door closed while the fish cooks or else some of the heat will escape. Check your fish after 10 minutes to see if it's white and flaky. Remove the tilapia from the oven once it's finished. Make sure your tilapia cooks until it has an internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C). Otherwise, you may get sick from foodborne bacteria. Immediately serve the tilapia after it comes out of your oven so you can enjoy it while it's still warm. Eat your fish with sides of fresh vegetables to have a healthy meal. Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the fish if you want to add more citrus flavor to it. You can store leftovers in your fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. | Preheat your oven to 425 °F (218 °C). Put your tilapia filets in an oiled cooking pan. Put the tilapia in your oven for 10-12 minutes. Serve the tilapia while it’s still hot. |
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