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The clinic should give you specific instructions on what to do once the procedure is over. Take medication as directed. If you want to, take advantage of the pain killers made available to you. Instructions may include to use pads instead of tampons during the bleeding process. Do not sit in water, douche, or place medicines in your vagina afterwards. (You may shower whenever you wish.) Many doctors recommend you do not insert anything into your vagina or have vaginal sex for one week after the procedure. You may need to rest after the procedure. Your doctor will give you information about how to take care of yourself, along with a phone number to call for any questions or concerns. Your doctor might ask to schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 to 4 weeks. For an aspiration procedure, you can usually return to regular activities the next day. Recovery after a dilation and evacuation procedure may take longer. It is important to take time to heal both physically and emotionally from the stress of terminating a pregnancy. For example, spend at least an evening watching comedies, eating ice cream, and listening to your favorite music. Don't take on anything new that is stressful if you can avoid it. Try doing something creative, such as painting, making music, or writing. Some people find it helpful to feel productive; choose a task that is relaxing and enjoyable. | Listen to all post instructions. Place your after-care instructions somewhere where you can easily access them. Consider scheduling a follow-up appointment. Rest for the remainder of the day. Take a few days to yourself if you need them. |
Once you have brainstormed your poem, you should sit down and create a first draft. You may decide to focus on certain scenes with your friend that illustrate your friendship. You should use sensory details to describe the scene, such as any smells in the room with you and your friend, any colors or eye catching details, any sounds, and any items that you held or touched. Using sensory details will help the poem feel vibrant and engaging. You may decide to focus on a scene of when you first met your friend or a where your friend did something brave and wonderful for you recently. You should try to describe the scene from your perspective and then discuss why you think what your friend did was so great or so interesting. For example, rather than just write “I met you when I was in high school”, you might say, “There I was, my hair in braids and my braces flashing in the light, when I ran into you with your dyed black hair and platform shoes in the hallway and thought, who's that girl?” Make the poem personal to you and your friend by including personal traits about your friend that you admire or find distinct. You may also include personal traits that you both share and discuss how these traits make your friendship stronger. For example, in Mia Pratt's “A Toast to Our Friendship”, the author notes personal traits that she shares with the friend she is writing about, comparing them to “a female Jordan and Scottie Pippen”, who “both share identical shoe sizes, body weight, and consumption of iron pills” as well as “identical patterns of speech”. These details make the poem feel personal and unique to the friendship the author shares with her friend. Though you can decide if the first person or the third person is a good fit for your poem, the first person perspective will help the poem to feel more personal and intimate. The first person “I” perspective will allow you to discuss your friendship from your point of view and address your friend directly by referring to “you” as well as “we” when you are talking about the two of you together. After you have created your poem, you should read it out loud to yourself to hear how the words sound together in each line. Notice if any lines should awkward or not quite right. Check for any words that seem too vague or unclear. You should also make sure you are using specific detail and sensory descriptions to make the poem feel engaging. You may want to mark up the poem to note any awkward lines or words. You can then edit the poem for clarity and tone, focusing on the sections you have marked. Once you are satisfied with your poem, you should share it with your friend as a surprise gift or casually hand it to her the next time you see her. Showing your poem to your friend will allow her to read about how much you value her and appreciate her friendship. She may even be inspired to write a poem about you and share her perspective on your friendship. | Describe the scene using sensory details. Include personal traits about your friend. Make the poem feel more personal by using the first person perspective. Read the poem out loud. Show the poem to your friend once it is done. |
By treating your parents with respect, taking care of your responsibilities, and following household rules, you’ll show your parents that they can trust you. That means when you come to them with a problem with your sibling, your parents will be more likely to take you seriously. Having regular conversations with your parents about what's going on at school and with your friends can help strengthen your relationship with them. You can even talk about little things, which can help you talk to them often. For instance, when you're getting a snack after school you might say something like, "Mom, do you want to hear something funny that happened at school today? Mr. Johnston dropped his cup and coffee splashed up and got in his hair! Even he was laughing!" You don't necessarily have to run to your parents every time your sibling annoys you. However, if the issue has been going on for a while and you can't work it out together, talking to your parents can help. It's important to stay calm when you’re describing the situation to your parents, so stick to the facts without getting overly emotional. Be specific. Instead of offering a vague complaint like "John is being a jerk," say "John keeps interrupting me when I'm trying to study, and this test counts for 20 percent of my grade." If you’ve attempted to resolve the problem on your own, explain the steps that you’ve taken and your sibling's reaction. For instance, you might say, “I’ve asked him several times to wait until I’m finished studying to ask me about his video game, but he won't leave me alone.” Have your parents explain the specific types of punishment you and your sibling will receive for annoying each other on purpose. That may be enough to prevent conflict, because if your sibling understands that they’ll be punished, they may decide they’d rather not bother you anymore. Keep in mind that these same consequences will apply to you if you annoy your sibling, too! Sometimes, your sibling may annoy you because you are forced to spend too much time together. It may not be practical to ask your parents for your own room, but you can still request some space and time alone when you need it. If you share a room with your sibling, have your parents set up a schedule so you each get some time alone in the room each week. Do the same with common spaces, such as the family room, den, or game room. For instance, your parents might say that you each get one hour of TV time alone each day, and while one sibling is watching TV, the other can relax in your shared bedroom alone. You may be able to avoid conflicts with your sibling if you clear the air regularly. Ask your parents to hold weekly or monthly meetings so you can all touch base on what you’re doing. This will also be a great space to talk about any concerns you have about your relationship with your sibling, because everyone will have a fair turn to talk. If you want to make the meetings more fun, ask your parents to plan them around activities, such as baking cookies or sharing a meal. That can help everyone feel relaxed, so you’re all more comfortable. | Maintain a close relationship with your parents. Go to your parents when you have a serious problem with your sibling. Ask your parents to set consequences if your sibling doesn’t stop. See if your parents can help you get some space. Suggest family meetings to keep everyone on the same page. |
If you experience significant trauma (fall or car accident) and feel severe pain — especially in conjunction with a cracking sound or swelling — then head to the nearest hospital or walk-in clinic for medical attention. If a weight-bearing bone is hurt, like in the leg or pelvis, then don't put any pressure on it. Instead, get assistance from someone nearby and get a ride to the hospital, or call for an ambulance to come pick you up. Common signs and symptoms of a broken bone include: intense pain, a visibly deformed or misshapen bone or joint, nausea, limited mobility, numbness or tingling, swelling and bruising. X-rays, bone scans, MRI, and CT scan are tools that doctors use to help diagnose broken bones and their severity — small stress fractures may not show up on x-ray until the related swelling abates (up to a week or so). X-rays are most commonly used for the diagnosis of traumatic fractures. If your broken bone is considered complicated — there's multiple fragments, the skin is penetrated by the bone and/or the pieces are grossly misaligned — then surgery will likely be necessary. Before a broken bone can be casted, sometimes it must be put back together and straightened to its original shape. In many cases, the doctor will use a simple technique called "reduction", which involves pulling on the ends of the bone (creating traction) and manually fitting the pieces together. With more complicated fractures, surgery is required and often involves the use of metal rods, pins or other devices for structural support. Cast immobilization with a plaster or fiberglass cast is the most common treatment for a broken bone. Most broken bones heal quicker when properly repositioned, compressed and immobilized. Usually the doctor will initially put on a splint, which is like a partial cast typically made of fiberglass. A full cast will usually be put on in 3-7 days after most of the swelling is improved. Casts are made of a soft padding and a hard covering (such as plaster of Paris or more commonly, fiberglass). They usually need to stay on for between 4-12 weeks, depending on which bone is broken and how badly. Alternatively, a functional cast (such as a plastic boot) or a supportive brace may be used instead of a hard cast — it depends on the type of fracture and its location. Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin can be short-term solutions to help you deal with pain or inflammation related to your broken bone. Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than 2 weeks at a stretch. Kids under the age of 18 should never take aspirin, as it's associated with Reye's syndrome. Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter pain killers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), but don't take them concurrently with NSAIDS without talking to your doctor. Your doctor may give you a prescription for more powerful medications while at the hospital if your pain is severe. | See a doctor immediately. Get a cast or support. Take medications. |
If you know already how many outfits you are showcasing and how long you want the event to last, you can pick music to fit that timeframe. The music will keep you and the models on track the day of the event. High energy music is essential to energize both the audience and the models. Avoid music with lyrics as it can distract from the designs. Techno music or something with a strong beat is ideal. The lighting should follow whichever model is coming to the front of the runway. The rest of the auditorium or space should be dim or dark to illuminate the designs and models. Coordinate this with your designated lighting specialist. Fashion shows usually run no longer than 30 minutes, so things move pretty quickly. Have at least 3 rehearsals where you can time the models and the outfit changes to make sure things are running smoothly. If you are working with inexperienced models or younger people, you may need to coach them on how to do a runway walk and strike poses. This schedule should be shared with all participants and volunteers at least 1 week before the actual event. Things to specify include what time the makeup and hair artists need to be at the venue, when the models should arrive, when the emcee needs to get setup, and what time ticket-takers need to be available to greet guests. A lot of behind the scenes work goes into a fashion show. Everyone on your team should be available the day of the show to help out with last-minute tasks. The emcee is going to be your best friend the day of the event, as they will be announcing the outfits, designers, models, and keeping the energy level up. Meet with the emcee to create a detailed list of the order of the outfits, what should be said about each one, and how to pronounce everyone's names. Ask the emcee for their thoughts on your music for the event—if they have experience, chances are they'll have some good insights to share with you. | Pick music to play during the show. Schedule the lighting changes for the show. Practice the show to get the runway timing down. Write out the timeline for the day of the event. Coordinate with the emcee. |
Collect email addresses from customers and other patrons, and use that list to update them regularly on new business. A monthly newsletter, exclusive deals, or notices of new products can keep customers involved with what you are doing, and encourage them to return. Advertising doesn't have to involve purchasing expensive airtime on television or radio, or print space in a newspaper. Posting a promotional video on Youtube is free, and you can produce the entire video yourself with minimal equipment. If you post something to a video or image site, be sure to link to it on your other social media accounts. You can use a hosted service like Google Sites, or a variety of other free platforms. Include some basic information about your business, provide a place for customers to view prices on your basic products and services. Make sure you keep the site updated so that it always reflects your current location, contact information, and product lists. This is for your business' professional online face, so you may consider spending a little money here to purchase a domain name that references your company, and that people will remember. Unlike your website, this is not for advertising products, but advertising yourself. Try to generate content for a market that goes beyond your brand, or that addresses issues of interest to your audience that don't directly involve your company. It can also be a platform for your employees to contribute as well. Offer to write guest posts for other companies' or individual's blogs. If their readership overlaps with yours in any way, this is a good method for raising awareness of your brand. It shouldn't be an advertisement or sales pitch, but make sure to link back to your blog and website so people can learn more about you. | Use email marketing. Create a multimedia platform. Build a website. Start a blog. Write for other blogs. |
This allows blood to flow naturally back to the brain after you have rendered them unconscious. Placing your opponent on their side and allowing their head to rest in their arm will prevent possible vomiting and will facilitate breathing. Pay attention to your opponent's breathing, making sure that their airway is open so breathing can be achieved easily. It should take your opponent less than 30 seconds to regain consciousness. After 30 seconds, if your opponent is still not breathing, contact medical authorities and begin CPR while waiting. If untrained in CPR, perform uninterrupted chest compressions of about 100 per minute until medical professionals arrive. Place your opponent on their back and place your palms, overlapping, in the center of their chest. With straight arms use your upper body weight to press down on the chest about two inches, and continue to repeatedly press down until you have performed 100 compressions. If trained, follow the acronym CAB to perform CPR. Do about 30 chest compressions. Then, go on to check the airway. Tilt the person's head back by using one of your palms to tilt the forehead back while you tilt the chin back with your other hand. Place your ear near their mouth and check to see if you can hear or feel breathing. Monitor this for only five to 10 seconds. If he or she is still not breathing, begin "breathing" or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. With the head titled back, place your mouth over theirs, plug their nose with your hand, and give two rescue breaths, lasting each a second long. If they still aren't breathing, continue the cycle of chest compressions, checking the airway, and breathing until paramedics arrive or your opponent has begun breathing normally. Massage the carotid triangle on the neck to manually simulate the carotid sinus or to open up a collapsed artery. You may also try massaging the chest or diaphragm to stimulate breathing. CPR is the preferred technique if your opponent remains unconscious because traditional techniques are considered advanced, but they may be used in special circumstances and with adequate training. | Lay your opponent flat on the ground. Monitor your opponent closely. Administer CPR if necessary. Try out traditional resuscitation techniques. |
Your gaiters will come with one way to attach the bottom of the hooks to your boots or shoelaces. Hooks are very common. Slide the hook under the lace of the boot. Try to get the hook to catch as far down as possible. Mid-length hooks that face out are the easiest to use. Your gaiters may not come with a hook. If that's the case, look for straps the ends of your gaiters. The straps should be in a “U” shape. Buckle the straps on the outsides of your feet. Don't stress if you don't see hooks or straps. That means your gaiters probably have reinforced patches—like Velcro. The patches will usually be located on the shins or insteps. There should be two patches that need to be attached to each other to secure the gaiters. | Hook the gaiters to your shoe. Strap on the gaiters. Look for reinforced patches. |
To place an international phone call, you will need to dial your country's exit code--the number that tells your phone service that you will be calling outside the country. If you were to place an international call from the United States, your exit code would be 011, while if calling from Argentina, you would dial 00 to call internationally. To find out what your country's exit code is, simply run a search on your favorite internet search engine. Type in a phrase like “[The name of your country] exit code.” In this case, the country is Japan. Japan's country code is 81. The area codes in Japan can range from one to five digits in length, depending on the area you are trying to reach. The area codes are as follows: Akita 18 Himeji 79 Matsudo 47 Takatsuki 72 Hirakata 72 Matsuyama 89 Tokorozawa 4 Hiroshima 82 Miyazaki 985 Tokyo 3 Ichikawa 47 Nagano 26 Toyama 76 Ichinomiya 586 Nagasaki 95 Toyohashi 532 Iwaki 246 Nagoya 52 Toyonaka 6 Kagoshima 99 Naha 98 Toyota 565 Kanazawa 76 Nara 742 Utsunomiya 28 Kashiwa 4 Niigata 25 Wakayama 73 Kasugai 568 Nishinomiya 798 Yokkaichi 59 Kawagoe 49 Oita 97 Yokohama 45 Kawaguchi 48 Okayama 86 Yokosuka 46 Kawasaki 44 Okazaki 564 Amagasaki 6 Kitakyushu 93 Osaka 6 Asahikawa 166 Kobe 78 Otsu 77 Chiba 43 Kochi 88 Sagamihara 42 Fujisawa 466 Kofu 55 Saitama 48 Fukuoka 92 Koriyama 24 Sakai 72 Fukuyama 84 Kumamoto 96 Sapporo 11 Funabashi 47 Koshigaya 48 Sendai 22 Gifu 58 Kurashiki 86 Shizuoka 54 Hachioji 42 Kyoto 75 Suita 6 Hamamatsu 53 Machida 42 Takamatsu 87 Higashiosaka 6 Maebashi 27 Takasaki 27 Himeji 79 Matsudo 47 Takatsuki 72 Hirakata 72 Matsuyama 89 Tokorozawa 4 Hiroshima 82 Miyazaki 985 Tokyo 3 Ichikawa 47 Nagano 26 Toyama 76 Ichinomiya 586 Nagasaki 95 Toyohashi 532 Iwaki 246 Nagoya 52 Toyonaka 6 Kagoshima 99 Naha 98 Toyota 565 Kanazawa 76 Nara 742 Utsunomiya 28 Kashiwa 4 Niigata 25 Wakayama 73 Kasugai 568 Nishinomiya 798 Yokkaichi 59 Kawagoe 49 Oita 97 Yokohama 45 Kawaguchi 48 Okayama 86 Yokosuka 46 This is the number of the person, business, or cell phone that you are trying to reach. Phone numbers are generally nine digits long, including the area code. For example, if you were calling Fukuyama, the whole phone number would be (84)-XXX-XXXX. If you are trying to reach a cell phone in Japan, you would dial 90 after the country code and before the area code. For example, to call a cell phone in Fukuyama from the United States, you would dial 011-81-90-XXXX-XXXX. | Find your country’s international exit code. Find out what the code is of the country you are trying to reach. Find out what the area code is of the region in Japan you are trying to call. Know what the local phone number you are trying to reach is. |
As long as your tablet and Apple TV are connected to the same wireless network, you can mirror your iPad's screen to the TV without extra cords. To connect an iPad to Wi-Fi, open Settings, tap Wi-Fi, and then select your network. To connect an Apple TV to Wi-Fi, open Settings, select Network (or General > Network), and then select your network. If you're using iOS 12 or later, swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPad's home screen. If you're using an earlier version of iOS, swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. Some apps let you stream to an Apple TV without mirroring your iPad's entire screen. You'll just need to tap the AirPlay icon (a rectangle with a triangle at its bottom edge) in a supported app. The location of this icon varies by app. The button also displays an icon of a rectangle with a triangle at its bottom edge. A list of compatible Apple products will appear. Once selected, you should see your iPad's screen on the Apple TV. If you don't see the Apple TV in the list, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and that your network is up and running. Try restarting the router then reconnecting. If you're still having trouble, connect the Apple TV to the router with an Ethernet cable. Now that your iPad is connected to the TV, anything you do on the tablet will appear on the TV screen. You can play videos, browse the web, and view photos as normal. If you don't hear the audio (or the audio is quiet), make sure the volume is turned up on the iPad and the Apple TV. If your Apple TV is connected to external speakers, ensure that they are on and functional. You can also stop mirroring from your iPad by opening the Control Center and tapping Screen Mirroring. | Connect your Apple TV and iPad to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the Control Center on your iPad. Tap the Screen Mirroring button. Select your Apple TV. Open an app on your iPad. Press the Menu button on the Apple TV remote to stop mirroring. |
This style has many similarities to standard cursive. Most of the letters are made with just one stroke as cursive is meant to be done with efficiency. The main strokes to learn are downward, upward, and curve strokes. Use lined paper, and start just above the bottom line. Curve down and to the right to the bottom line. When you touch the bottom line, stroke up to the top line moving from left to right. The letters b, f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, and z all start with a downward stroke. Depending on the letter, you will have strokes that go to the top line, and some will only reach the middle line. The letter "f" will actually reach below the bottom line. These lines will flow from right to left. Put the tip of your pen right below the top line. Arc your pen down and around to the right, and bring the pen tip back to where you started. Finish the "O" with a curl to the right. Start with your pen tip on the bottom line. Draw an upward stroke to the middle line, and make a downward stroke that reaches to the bottom line and then, curves back up. Finish with another downward stroke and a small curl. Letters like i, j, m, n, r, v, w, and y have this stroke. Start with your pen tip on the bottom line, and stroke up to the top line. Then, arc your pen to the left, and draw a downward stroke to the bottom line so that you cross over your first line at the bottom. Make an upward stroke to the middle line, and another downward stroke back down to the bottom line finishing with an upward curl at the end. Letters like b, f, k, and l have similar strokes. Use a cursive calligraphy chart, and these stroke references, to guide you through the alphabet. Remember to keep your angles consistent, and resist the temptation to finish letters using the same, continuous stroke. | Notice the detail of cursive calligraphy. Use a basic upward stroke. Learn the downward stroke. Practice the curve stroke with the letter "o". Try drawing a "u". Draw the letter "h". Try the other letters. |
Center this oval beneath the near-side ear and overlap it slightly over the lower section of the head. Since this is a cartoon fox, you can adjust the proportions to your liking. If you want the head to be larger than the body, go for it! For the legs, space out 3 upright ovals fairly evenly across the bottom of the body oval. Roughly the top half of each leg oval should overlap the body oval. Add 3 smaller horizontal ovals at the bottoms of the legs to represent the feet. These should overlap the lower legs by about half. There are only 3 legs visible due to the viewing angle for this cartoon fox In other words, the far-side rear leg is hidden behind the near-side rear leg. It's a bit hard to describe the shape the tail should have—perhaps it's a question mark-shaped balloon filled with too much air! Anyway, extend this curvy tail off the rear-end side of the body oval, overlapping it only slightly. Make the tail nearly the same size as the head and at about the same level. For instance, give the tail more of an upward curl within the outline you just made. Likewise, define the insides of the ears and the toes on the paws. Add a curved “dent” to the top front of the head oval to help define the muzzle, then sketch in a smiling mouth and a rounded nose and eyes. Since this is a cartoon fox, there's lots of room for individuality here. You can make your fox look a bit more human, a little more realistic, or any other way you like! Go over the features you just created with a pen or marker to make them permanent. After that, use an eraser to get rid of any excess pencil lines from your original sketching. “Burnt orange” is a good color choice for a fox, but you might want to give a cartoon fox more of a reddish color. Add in some off-white areas on the chest, muzzle, lower legs, paws, and tail. | Make an oval for the body that’s about the same size as the head. Sketch in 3 pairs of ovals for 2 front legs and a rear leg. Add a cloud-, thought bubble-, or bean-shaped tail. Define the features of the fox within your rough outline. Darken the finishing lines and erase your original sketching lines. Color your cartoon fox to finish it off. |
It's imperative that you stay hydrated to avoid dehydration and heat sickness; however, if you're prone to excessive sweating, water alone may not be enough to keep you safe in the heat. You may want to consider adding electrolytes to ensure that your salt levels are replenished. You can dissolve two salt tablets in one liter of water to help replenish your electrolyte levels. Some sports beverages also replenish electrolytes, but they also typically contain a lot of sugar, which may dehydrate you further. Consider carrying a water reservoir, such as a CamelBak, which will ensure you have enough water, even if you are unable to access water for several hours. If you anticipate being more active on your trip, even if it is not a warmer climate, plan to drink more water and expect to sweat more than usual. It takes a while to adjust to being in a hot climate. If you're not used to a lot of heat and sunshine, being out in the sun during peak heat hours could easily lead to sunburn, further sweating, and possibly even dehydration or heat sickness. The hottest time of day is usually between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. If at all possible, avoid being out in the sun during this window of time. If you must be out during peak heat hours, try to limit yourself to no more than 30 minutes of sun exposure in a given day. If you must be out in the sun, it's important that you protect your skin from UV exposure. Many people traveling to tropical areas do not realize that it is much easier to get sunburned in these parts of the world, especially if you are coming from a cool region that doesn't get a lot of sunshine on a day-to-day basis. Choose sunscreen that is broad- or full-spectrum. This type of sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. Make sure your sunscreen has a high SPF (sun protection factor). Generally an SPF of 30 or higher is good for traveling to hot, sunny regions. Sweating helps cool your body down. But excessive sweating — especially if you're in a hot or humid environment — can lead to skin irritations and embarrassing sweat stains. Managing your perspiration can help minimize or avoid these situations as you travel on vacation. Apply antiperspirant instead of a simple deodorant. Deodorant merely masks odors, but antiperspirants can help reduce sweating. Try applying talc powder to the parts of your body most prone to sweating. Many people use talc powder on the armpits, groin, and feet to help absorb sweat. (If you are a woman, do not use talc powder on your groin, as this may increase risk of ovarian cancer. Use an alternative, such as cornstarch powder.) Consider wearing armpit shields. These inserts can help absorb sweat in your armpits and protect your clothes from getting wet. Choose clothing made of natural fibers. Some sports clothing is even designed to absorb moisture when you sweat. Change your socks and underwear two or more times each day, if possible. | Stay hydrated and replace lost electrolytes. Reduce or avoid sun exposure while acclimating. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF. Manage your perspiration while traveling. |
You can try to smell your own breath, but you can only ever approximate what someone else smells. The best way to know for sure is to swallow your pride and ask, "Be honest. Does my breath smell bad?" Choose a person that you trust--someone that won't go around telling people, and someone that will be honest with you about your breath. Ask a close friend who you know won't judge you. Avoid asking a crush or a romantic partner, as serious bad breath might be a turn-off. Avoid asking strangers, unless you're feeling particularly bold. It may seem embarrassing, at first, but you may find it a huge relief to get a trusted opinion on the matter. It's better to hear it from a close friend than from, say, someone you'd like to kiss. Don't just breathe into someone's face and say, "How does my breath smell?" Bring up the topic delicately, and always ask before demonstrating. If you spend a lot of time in close contact with the person, they may have already noticed that your breath smells bad; they may have just been too polite to bring it up. Say, "I'm worried that my breath might smell bad, but I can't really tell. This is embarrassing, but have you noticed anything?" Say, "This might sound strange, but does my breath smell bad? I'm taking Jenny out to a movie tonight, and I'd rather deal with it now than wait for her to notice." | Consider asking a trusted friend or family member whether your breath smells bad. Be considerate. |
Often, but not always, the root cause of shoulder pain is simple overexertion — lifting things that are too heavy or lifting lighter loads too often. Stop the aggravating activity for at least a few days. If your problem is work related, then if possible, talk to your boss about switching to a different activity. If the shoulder pain is exercise related, then you may be working out too aggressively or with bad form — consult with a personal trainer. Excessive bed rest is not a good idea for any type of musculoskeletal injury because some movement is needed to stimulate blood flow and healing. As such, some rest is good, but complete inactivity is counterproductive. Reconsider your sleeping environment. Mattresses that are too soft or pillows that are too thick may contribute to shoulder pain. Sleeping on your back for a few days or weeks may be needed so as to not aggravate your shoulder. Shoulder joint pain (as opposed to muscle pain) frequently worsens at night while in bed. The application of ice is an effective treatment for essentially all acute injuries — including shoulder strains and sprains — because it constricts blood vessels (reducing blood flow) and numbs nerve fibers. Cold therapy should be applied to the most tender part of your shoulder in order to reduce the swelling and pain. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes every hour, then reduce the frequency as the pain and swelling subside in your shoulder. Compressing the ice against your shoulder with a bandage or elastic support will also help control the inflammation. Always wrap ice or frozen gel packs in a thin towel in order to prevent frostbite on your skin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin can be short-term solutions to help you deal with pain or inflammation in your shoulder — they can be found in every pharmacy and grocery store. Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than 2 weeks at a stretch and to take them with food. Talk to your doctor about your medical problems you have and any medications that you take before taking these medications. Follow the instructions on the package or your doctor's instructions on dosing. Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and Paracetamol) or muscle relaxants (such as cyclobenzaprine) for your shoulder pain, but never take them concurrently with NSAIDs. If your shoulder pain is primarily achy in nature and doesn't involve sharp, stabbing or shooting pain with movement or a dislocation, then likely you're experiencing a muscle strain. Mild muscle strains respond well to some light stretching because it relieves muscle tension, promotes blood flow and improves flexibility. In general, hold stretches (without bouncing) for about 30 seconds and do them 3x daily until the discomfort fades away. Trying to protect your sore shoulder by not moving it or putting it in a sling may increase the risk of adhesive capsulitis or "frozen shoulder," which is characterized by scar tissue, chronic stiffness and reduced range of motion. While standing or sitting, reach around the front of your body and grab the opposite elbow. Gently pull on the back of the elbow until you feel a stretch in the corresponding shoulder. While standing or sitting, reach behind your back towards your shoulder blade and interlock with your other hand (diagram above). Slowly pull on the hand with the sore shoulder until you feel a good stretch. If your shoulder pain is caused by overexertion (especially while on the job), you may benefit from strength-building exercises, assuming you perform them safely and correctly. When your initial pain subsides, try to introduce low-intensity, low-impact shoulder strengthening exercises to your routine. Stronger muscles such as the deltoids and rotator cuff are more able to handle the strain and exertion that can lead to shoulder pain, decreasing the likelihood that it will return. Work with a personal trainer or physical therapist to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly. Make sure your shoulder muscles are warmed up before exercising them. Taking a warm shower or applying moist heat or doing simple calisthenics before weight training is recommended because your shoulder muscles will be more pliable. Although rest, ice and over-the-counter drugs are certainly helpful for acute (sudden) shoulder injuries, chronic (long-term) shoulder pain caused by arthritis or other degenerative conditions requires a little different approach. For example, for non-inflammatory osteoarthritis of the shoulder (the wear and tear type), applying some moist heat first thing in the morning may provide pain relief, reduce stiffness and increase your mobility. As a source of moist heat, microwaved herbal bags work well and are often infused with aromatherapy (such as lavender) that has relaxing properties. Supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and various fish oils may help lubricate and cushion arthritic joints. | Rest your shoulder. Ice your shoulder. Take over-the-counter drugs. Do some light shoulder stretches. Build shoulder strength. Distinguish between acute and chronic conditions. |
A museum curator is essentially a manager of the museum's collections and exhibits. In this job, you'll be responsible for a variety of different tasks, including: Deciding the layout and content of new exhibits. Cataloging the museum's collections. Assisting in the preservation of materials. Delegating duties to other museum staff. Managing the museum budget. Giving talks or presentations to visitors. Assessing new materials. At the very least, you'll need a bachelor's degree in museum studies or a related field. Most curators have master's or even Ph.D. degrees. This amounts to several years of work, so make sure you're ready to make that kind of commitment. There are a multitude of different museums out there, all specializing in different topics. You may be interested in art, history, science, or sports. There are museums for all of these topics and more. When you decide what field you like, you can tailor your education and experience to that topic. Figuring this out early will make you a better job candidate and help you land the position you want. | Understand the job. Understand the educational requirements. Find a field that interests you. |
Determine what kind of alloy a ring is made of by reading labels and talking to a jeweler. An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, in this case used to make the platinum harder. Platinum rings should be marketed listing the quantity of other metals, especially if there is less than 90% pure platinum in the ring. A 950PLAT ring will typically be alloyed with cobalt, copper (or a combination of the two), iridium, palladium, ruthenium, or tungsten, which makes up the other 50 parts of 1000. If this other 5% is from the platinum metal group (iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium), the ring can be considered 100% precious. A 900PLAT ring will usually be alloyed with iridium or palladium. Sometimes it will be listed as IRIDPLAT to indicate a mix of 100 parts iridium and 900 parts platinum. An 850PLAT ring will usually be alloyed with palladium. Less than 85% platinum will often be listed with the quantity of palladium or other metal, such as "585PLAT 415PALL." Once you know the content of other metal present in a platinum ring, you can make choices based on the quality that each type yields. Find an alloy that will have the finish and durability you desire. A composition of 950 parts platinum and 50 parts cobalt is often considered the finest alloy quality for platinum rings. This combination creates an extremely strong and durable ring with a very bright finish, looking almost as if it has been lit from the inside. A ring with 950 parts platinum and 50 parts ruthenium is very durable and almost scratch-resistant, so it is a very fine quality choice. It also has a high shine mirror-like finish. A 950 parts platinum and 50 parts iridium is perhaps the most common alloy sold in platinum rings, but it is not the highest quality. It yields a softer metal which is prone to scratches, pits, and bends, leading to a duller finish over time. Choose a platinum alloy with a certain type of metal if you have a known allergy to one of the common base metals. Note that any ring with a high percentage of pure platinum should not cause negative skin reactions, as platinum is hypoallergenic. Avoid cobalt in alloys with a lower amount of platinum, as those with a cobalt allergy may be sensitive. However, in a quality PT950/Cobalt alloy, allergic reactions are very rare. Copper is also a fairly common metal allergy. Steer clear of rings with copper or copper-cobalt platinum alloys, especially in lower grades, if you have a known reaction. An allergy to any metal in jewelry will show up as a red, itchy rash or blisters on the skin that comes in contact with the jewelry. Test out wearing a piece of copper or cobalt jewelry for 24-48 hours, if you can, to determine if you will have a negative reaction. | Find out what metal the platinum is mixed with. Understand what alloys yield the best quality. Consider possible allergens in metal alloys. |
If you have ongoing rectal bleeding that doesn't seem to be a result of hemorrhoids or a tear, it's a good idea to go to the doctor and get checked out. Even if you notice a small amount on toilet paper, it's important to get your doctor's input. Blood in the stool is a common symptom of colon cancer. Blood can make your stool look either bright red or darker than normal, eventually even turning it black. If you are not sure whether you see blood or not, be safe and contact your doctor nonetheless. Blood in your stool can also cause an unpleasant odor. If you notice a drastic change in the smell of your stool, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. If you are experiencing intermittent diarrhea and constipation, that's something to look into. Blood in stools, which may cause the stool to darken is a big warning sign to colon issues. People with colon cancer may also have long, pencil-shaped stools. The feeling of not being able to completely empty your bowels has also been reported. Pay attention to patterns you notice with your bowel movements. If things seem to feel different - you experience rectal cramping, you don't have bowel movements with the same regularity, like starting to be unusually thin, or other obvious ways your stools look different - make an appointment with your doctor. Even if those symptoms go away, and your stools return back to normal, this doesn't always mean you "got rid" of the cancer. It might've simply just moved to a new area in the colon. These symptoms do not necessarily indicate that you have colon cancer. Similar symptoms are experienced by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a host of other medical ailments. These symptoms go along with the uncomfortable changes you might experience in your bowel movements. If you have pain in your abdominal region as well as bloating that doesn't seem to have another cause, see your doctor. Pelvic pain is also experienced by people with colon cancer. Again, these symptoms are shared by many other illnesses, so having them doesn't necessarily indicate you have colon cancer. Still, it's a good idea to get them checked out. People with colon cancer may experience a loss of appetite, and may or may not have unexplained weight loss. If you're losing the desire to eat full meals and don't enjoy foods you used to eat, colon cancer may be the culprit. Pay attention to changes in your weight, especially if it seems to slide steadily down without effort on your part. This is a common symptom of many types of cancer, colon cancer included. If you feel deeply tired and weak in conjunction with the other colon cancer symptoms, see your doctor right away. | Pay attention to blood in your stool. Notice changes in your bowel movements. Be aware of abdominal pain and bloating. Notice changes in your appetite. Determine whether you are uncharacteristically fatigued. |
Run your thumb and index finger across the crease to ensure the leaf folds neatly and firmly. Roll it downward into a tight roll. Keep a firm hold on the bottom and smooth it over as you roll downward. Add a few dabs of hot glue to the inside ends of the rolled leaf to hold the roll in place. Allow a few minutes for the glue to dry before using it. Make sure the full leaf is facing upward with the rolled piece sitting directly in the middle (along the middle vein). The rolled leaf should be sitting in the front (and center area) of the folded leaf. Grasp the right side of the folded leaf and roll it inward, toward the rolled leaf. Tuck underneath the other side of the bottom area of the rolled leaf and add a dab of hot glue. Fold the leaf in half, backwards with the crease running along the top of the rolled/folded leaf. Roll the sides inward, following the same way you folded/rolled the previous leaf but this time, bend the edges/ends outward so they resemble a flowering petal. Glue the ends and hold until dry. | Fold one leaf in half. Hold the folded leaf on its side. Place the glued rolled leaf in the middle of the next leaf. Fold the full leaf in half (backwards) and crease along the top of the rolled leaf. Wrap the folded leaf around the rolled leaf. Select another leaf and repeat the process by laying the rolled/folded leaf in the middle of the full leaf. |
Lie down with your legs elevated to keep yourself from feeling lightheaded during a procedure. Let your medical staff know that needles make you feel faint, and that you’d prefer this position if they don't mind.Elevating your legs can keep your blood pressure stable, too. Meditation can help calm you down, and using visualization to meditate can help distract you. To use visualization, you first need to pick a place that makes you feel happy. It should be a stress-free place, such as park, a beach, or your favorite room in your house. Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in that place. Use all of your senses. What do you see? What do you smell? What can you feel? What can you hear? What can you taste? Build your world with intricate detail. For instance, if you are imagining the beach, think about the sight of the blue waves, the smell of the ocean air, and the feel of the hot sand beneath your feet and the warmth of the sun on your shoulders. Taste the salt in the air, and hear the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. The better you are able to picture the place, the better you'll distract yourself. Some people fear needles because they get faint. If that's the case with you, you can use a technique called applied tension, which helps increase your blood pressure. Increasing your blood pressure decreases your chances of fainting. Get comfy where you are sitting. Start by tensing all the muscles in your arms, legs, and upper body. Hold that pose for about 15 seconds. You should start to feel your face get warm. When you do, release your muscles. Rest for about 30 seconds or so, then try again. Practice this technique several times a day to feel at ease with increasing your blood pressure. If you're having trouble figuring out ways to cope on your own, a therapist may be able to help. They can teach you tricks and coping methods to help you get over your fear, as they are trained to help people who have similar issues. Look for a therapist that deals specifically with overcoming fears. | Lie down during a shot or blood draw. Practice visualization. Use applied tension. Consider therapy. |
If there is only one eyepiece, you can skip this step. With a binocular eyepiece, turn the eyepieces to find the correct space between the eyes, or interpupillary distance. You should see a single circle of light when you look through both eyepieces. If you see two images when you look through the eyepieces, you need to continue to adjust the distance. Move the eyepieces closer together or further apart until you see a single circle of light. Remove your glasses, if you wear them. You can use the microscope's settings to focus the object according to your sight. The diaphragm allows you to change the amount of light on the slide. To begin focusing on your specimen, you want to shine the maximum amount of light on the slide. There should be a lever or spinning disc that allows you to alter the diameter. Move the lever or spin the disc until the diaphragm is all the way open. You may have two or three different rotating objective lenses that you can switch into place to magnify the object. You should start with the 4x objective and increase until it is focused. Usually, the 4x (sometime 3.5x) objective is the standard for the lowest magnification on a basic microscope. The low power objective gives you the widest view, and allows you to slowly bring the object into focus without missing it. It is often called the scanning objective for this reason. Starting at the high power objective may mean that you don't see the object or you don't see the full object. The two most common high power objectives are the 10x and 40x. The eyepiece has a 10x magnification that is multiplied by the magnification of the objective; therefore, the 4x objective gives you a total magnification of 40x (10 times 4). The 10x objective gives you a magnification of 100x and the 40x objective, a 400x magnification. Most slides are much larger than the specimen that is mounted on them. If you can see the specimen, try to position it directly in the middle of the light source. If you can't see it, move the slide slowly around while looking through the eyepiece. Remember, the magnification is mirrored, so you will need to move it the opposite direction on the stage to adjust it properly in your lens. Start with the coarse adjustment knob (the larger of the two knobs), move to the fine adjustment, and then change the light levels. While looking into the eyepiece, slowly turn the coarse focus knob until you start to see the image come into focus. Use the fine adjustment knob to focus the slide further. Be aware that as you focus, the stage rises closer to the objective. It is possible to raise the stage enough to touch some of the objective lenses, so take care during the focusing process to avoid this. Adjust the diaphragm below the stage. Reducing the light may allow the object to look more rich and less washed out. Switch to a higher objective only when you cannot focus it further with the low power objective scope. The higher magnification will allow you to see more detail in your specimen. Not all high objectives are used with all slides, since some can focus too closely. Use caution when switching between objectives to avoid breaking the slide. Use the fine adjustment knob when working with the higher objectives, such as the 10x option. Because the coarse knob moves the objectives closer to the stage, the slide can crack if you’re not paying attention. Switch between different objectives and adjust the focus knobs until you are comfortable using the microscope. Try using different slides to increase your practice. Lenses can easily be damaged by dust and other floating particles. Keeping the lenses and stage clear of dust will prevent damage from occurring. Only clean the lens with approved solution and a lint-free cloth. | Adjust your eyepiece, if you have a binocular set. Adjust the diaphragm to its widest opening. Start focusing on the lowest power objective. Move the slide to center it on the stage, if necessary. Focus the slide using the adjustment knobs and diaphragm. Magnify the image with a higher objective. Store the microscope in a dust cover. |
These organizations allow you to network with other ESL professionals and learn more about the career. More importantly, they will allow you to meet people who may be able to provide you with job opportunities, references, or advice on finding a job. Some of these groups are: TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a global organization that holds annual conventions, maintains online forums and blogs, and provides access to TESOL resource centers. AAAL (The American Association for Applied Linguistics) is the American branch of IAAL and offers access to peer-reviewed journals, holds annual conferences, and grants student travel awards. IAWE (The International Association of Worldwide Englishes) is another global group that brings ESL teachers together, runs a journal, and hold various conferences throughout the year. ILTA (The International Language Testing Association) is an organization that runs newsletters, holds online discussions, and hosts annual conferences for people interested in developing testing to gauge how individuals learn languages. You will need a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate to work as an ESL teacher. The certificate provides you with additional ESL training and is offered online or through community colleges and language institutes. States require all teachers to obtain a license to teach at public schools and adult education programs run by the government. Qualifying to take the exam for the license usually requires obtaining a bachelor's degree and finishing a teaching training program. You are now ready to get your career as an ESL teacher started. You can obtain employment through networking, help from college advisers or online employment websites. You may find that work for ESL teachers is more readily available outside of the United States. If you plan to work abroad, you will want to apply for or renew your passport and look into getting a visa, if one is needed for where you are going. There are a number of websites and online resources for ESL teachers looking to work abroad. Some of those sites are: Dave's ESL Cafe provides a list of jobs available around the globe for people looking to teach ESL abroad. Teacher Port gives a listing of ESL opportunities across Asia and the Middle East. Go Abroad is a website that provides a number of suggestions for finding employment abroad to fund traveling abroad. There are many ESL opportunities on this site as well. There are also plenty of opportunities to work as an ESL teacher domestically as well. Some websites that provide opportunities to to teach ESL in the United States are: ESL 101 is a searchable database of ESL teaching jobs that allows the user to look for opportunities by country or region. The TESOL website maintains a job listing database that can help you find an ESL job in the U.S. Remember, ESL goes by a number of different acronyms (EFL, TEFL, ESOL, EAL), so be sure to search for all the associated acronyms when looking for employment. This will expand your job pool quite a bit. University and college departmental webpages often maintain links to relevant job search sites. So be sure to scour English, teacher-training, and education departmental websites. Many of the teaching opportunities for ESL teachers are found in public schools across the U.S. As such, you will want to look at state government and local school district webpages as well to see if there are any ESL job openings in your area. | Join ESL organizations. Earn a TESOL certificate. Pass the state teaching examination. Work as an ESL teacher. |
If the spider is non-venomous, there are a number of ways to get it out of your home. If the spider in your house is already close to a window or door, you can find ways to encourage the spider out. You will first want to open the door or window to show the spider the way out of the house. Try to step around the spider and open the door or window slowly. If you scare the spider, it may run and hide somewhere, and you won't be able to get it outside as easily. Find an object like a notebook, folder, or book that you can move around the spider if it tries to go in a direction that's not the open door or window. Anything that is tall and flat will work. Take the notebook or folder and gently give the spider a nudge toward the door. The spider will be scared and start moving. If the spider veers away from the door, take the notebook and put it next to the spider to create a wall so that the spider won't be able to run in that direction anymore. Keep doing this until the spider starts running in the right direction. The spider may hesitate on the threshold as it is running toward the door. If the spider lingers on the threshold, brush it out using your hand or the notebook or folder. You also could flick it with your finger. When you are using the folder to guide the spider out of the door, the spider may start crawling on the folder instead of running. If the spider crawls onto the folder, toss the folder out the door, so that both the spider and the folder are outside. The spider will eventually crawl off the folder, and you can go and retrieve the folder later. You may not feel comfortable throwing the folder out of the door or window, especially if you live in a communal space like an apartment complex. If the spider crawls on the folder, instead of throwing it you can go outside with the folder and either brush the spider off with your hand, or wipe the folder on a bush or the windowsill until the spider falls off. Now that the spider's gone, you don't want it to come back! Make sure that you close the door or window so the spider or other bugs can't come in. | Open the door or window that the spider is near. Find an object to block the spider’s path. Guide the spider out. Guide the spider over the threshold. Throw the folder out the door if the spider crawls on it. Close the door or window. |
We are born naked and it is our natural state. Clothing keeps us warm and is often necessary to wear in public, but that doesn't mean it needs to be worn at all times. There's a time for letting your natural self just be. Imagine the freedom that will come with feeling the air and sun touch your skin everywhere, not just places that are normally exposed. Nudism, also called naturism, is about more than the simple act of being nude; it's also about getting closer to nature. In your natural state, there are no boundaries between yourself and the natural world. How freeing and exhilarating would it feel to lie naked on the beach, or under a tree, one with the natural world and comfortable in your own skin? People choose naturism to reach this particular height of happiness. Yes, people have sex naked, but nudity itself does not have to be sexual. Revealing clothing is often more sexually suggestive than being totally naked, since it leaves more to the imagination. If you're worried that becoming a naturist means you're opening yourself up to unwanted sexual encounters, know that for many naturists, it's about being free and natural, not lecherous. Being a naturist is not about having public sex or exposing yourself to others. Many naturists are modest people who choose naturism for the above reasons, and not in order to sexually connect with people. That said, nudity can be pleasing to the senses in a sexual way. The feel of air or water flowing uninterrupted across your entire body awakens the senses and may be arousing. This is healthy and natural. You should not feel ashamed to have or explore these sexual feelings. Suppressing sexual feelings is unhealthy in general, and suppressing them in the context of naturism negates the healthy benefits of a naturist lifestyle. | Recognize that nudity is natural. Get to know the purpose of nudism. Know that nudity isn't always sexual. |
Before you begin writing your history, think of what things you would like to discuss in your personal history. Try discussing those ideas with a friend or family member. You can also freewrite them in order to better flesh out the ideas on paper. Just sit down and start writing about yourself. There are no limits when it comes to brainstorming and freewriting. Just be creative and explore different organizational and thematic options. A journal might be useful for freewriting. It will allow you to jot ideas down if you are on the go. Once you finish brainstorming, gather any materials you might need. These can include letters of reference or your grades for your personal statement, or historical documents for a larger personal history. Since you will likely have to consult them regularly, make sure that these materials are easily accessible during your writing process. Keep your documents in a digital spreadsheet for quick reference. You could also organize them in folders if that is more convenient. Before you begin the writing process, write down an outline or a timeline of your history. An outline may be more useful for a personal narrative and a timeline for your personal history. Be sure to highlight any important events or relevant information. Think of the activity like a brainstorming exercise where you are trying to promote creativity, except that your trying to impose more structure on the project. Consider sharing your outline or timeline with someone who you believe will give you good feedback. If you have a solid deadline for completing your writing, it is important that you plan for meeting that deadline. The best way to do that is to create a schedule and stick to it. Set aside a certain amount of time each day for writing. This will help you meet your deadline and stay motivated. You space significantly impacts your ability to write. Be sure to find a space where you can focus and concentrate on your work. Try finding somewhere that is quiet, secluded and inspires your creative juices. Avoid loud and busy spaces. These can be audibly and visibly distracting. Although it might be cool to work in a coffee shop, it is not an ideal place to write. | Brainstorm and freewrite. Organize your materials. Create an outline or timeline. Develop a schedule. Find a place where you feel creative and motivated to write. |
The first step to getting the case off your GoPro is to make sure it is not attached to anything, be it a camera mount or the platform it comes with when first unpackaged. Looking at the base of the camera from the back, there will be a raised clip securing it to its platform covered by a rubber latch. This is the piece you want to lift to reveal two prongs similar to a horseshoe shape. Like a buckle clip you find on backpacks, you will need to apply some pressure to squeeze the two protruding prongs together so they can fit between the barrier walls on either side of them. These prongs are part of the camera case, and are used to attach the camera to all GoPro mounts, so when you detach the camera, they will come off the mount with it. While still pinching the clasps, push the camera away from you so the prongs fit between the two walls that are locking the camera in place. The widest parts of the prongs should be flush with the inner walls. This should be a smooth process without requiring much force, so if you are struggling you may need to pinch the prongs harder. | Lift the rubber latch connecting the camera to the mount. Pinch the two prongs together. Push the camera forward to detach. |
" When you use any of the thank you phrases above, you may get this in return. This phrase means almost exactly "you are welcome." In fact, you can even say "svaagat" on its own if you're greeting someone who's just arrived — just like you'd use "welcome" in English. To pronounce this phrase: First, say "swah." This sounds like the English word "swab" without the b. Next, say "gut." Finally, say "hey." Don't be confused by the n in the romanization — this sounds almost exactly like the English word "hey." All together, it should sound like "swah-gut hey." " The meaning here is not very different from the phrase above. The difference is a little like saying "you are welcome" versus "you're welcome" — people will react the same way no matter which one you use. Pronounce this phrase in two parts: First, say "op" (as in "post-op"). Then, say "kuh" (rhymes with "the"). All together, it should sound like "op-kuh." Follow this immediately with "svaagat haiṅ" for "you are welcome." " This is another way to express that you don't mind doing something for someone else. You would use this phrase similarly to how you'd use "don't mention it" or "no problem" in English. This phrase is pronounced in four parts: First, say "coy." Then, say "bot" (as in robot). Next, say a very short "nuh" (rhymes with "the"). End with a longer "hee" (sounds like the English word "he"). Put a little extra stress on this syllable — the last part should sound like "nuh-HEE." All together, it should sound like "coy bot nuh-HEE." | Use "svaagat haiṅ" (स्वागत है) for "you're welcome. Optionally, put "āpa kā" (आप का) before "svaagat haiṅ. Use "koii baat nahee" (कोई बात नही) for "it's nothing. |
Putty sealers typically get molded around the base of the mold to seal the hole. They’re usually pressed into a disk and stuck to the bottom of the mold. Removing this kind of sealer is as simple as peeling it off, much like sticky tack. Magnetic mold sealers are simple metal sheets that are magnetically charged. They snap onto the bottom of a mold to prevent wax from leaking out. Removing these is as simple as pulling them off. If you’re using plastic or aluminium molds, you’re likely not using a magnetic mold sealer. Rubber mold plugs are shaped somewhat like a spinning top; they have a large base and a tapered tip. Usually they just squeeze into the hole at the bottom of a candle mold. That means removing them is as simple as grabbing the base and pulling them out. With rubber molds, the wick may be wrapped around a wick bar at the bottom of the mold. If so, you’ll need to unwrap the wick before you can remove the candle. | Peel off putty type sealers. Snap off magnetic mold sealers. Pull out rubber mold plugs. |
Your dog will need vaccinating against various canine infectious diseases. Exactly which diseases depends on which infections are prevalent in your area, so your veterinarian should advise you about which vaccinations are needed. The vet will select those diseases with are common in the area (core) and those less common (non-core) and discuss which are most appropriate for your dog. The vaccinations your dog might get include distemper, parvovirus, canine adenovirus, leptospirosis, infectious canine hepatitis, parainfluenza virus and Lyme disease. In addition, a vaccination against rabies is obligatory in many states and you will be breaking the law not to comply. Different vaccines are given at different ages. Typically the rabies vaccine is given as a single dose after 12 weeks of age, repeated every 1 to 3 years (depending on the manufacturer) or if given earlier (some brands can be given from 4 weeks of age,) a second dose must be given at or after 12 weeks of age. Other vaccinations are given in three doses 3 - 4 weeks apart, with the final dose always falling around 16 weeks of age. This is so the puppy receives protection from the vaccine at a young age, but not so early that it doesn't get the effect of antibodies derived from the mother. By 16 weeks of age, these maternal antibodies have waned and so once vaccinated the pup will be protected for approximately a year. At one-year-old the puppy will get the first booster injection. Your Cavalier should receive yearly booster injections according to the protocol advised by your vet. Deworming medications come in a wide variety of forms, including tablets, oral liquids or granules, and spot-on products. Each product has a slightly different spectrum of activity, so your vet is the best resource to discuss what's best for your pet. A basic worming regime is against roundworms (monthly) with a quarterly broad spectrum wormer against whipworms and tapeworms. Treatment against heartworm is also advisable, either as a six-monthly injection, or a monthly spot-on treatment at home. Fleas are unpleasant and can cause skin allergies and infections if left untreated. If your Cavalier spends a lot of time outdoors, another common parasite you should have it treated for are ticks, which also carry unpleasant diseases such as Lyme's disease or tick-borne fever. Prevention is better than cure, so this involves using a product effective against fleas and ticks, such as fipronil (Frontline or Effipro) or the Seresto collar. Neutering or spaying should be discussed with your veterinarian. It is usual to operate on females from 4 - 6 months of age, and males around 6 -10 months of age, however, this varies depending on the individual vet clinic. The obvious advantage of neutering is that it prevents unscheduled breeding. It can also protect the female dog against mammary cancer, if surgery is performed before the bitch's second heat. If your Cavalier does develop health problems, such as syringomyelia or a heart murmur, then you must absolutely not breed from the dog. Breeding a dog with hereditary diseases risks passing the problem down to future generations. | Get your Cavalier vaccinated. Get your dog treated for worms and parasites. Have your dog desexed. |
If you were the unfaithful party, it's important that you take responsibility for your actions and end the affair. You should stop all communication with the person you were unfaithful with and prevent any future interactions with them. If your spouse was unfaithful, you should confirm that they have ended the affair and intend to avoid all contact with they were unfaithful with. Avoid deciding right away if you are both going to stay in the marriage. Rather than make this big decision up front, agree to work together to try to sort through your issues. This will put less pressure on you both as you work on your relationship and allow you both to try your best to get over the affair. Don't be afraid to express your hurt feelings to your spouse and be willing to listen to any hurt feelings expressed by your spouse. Often, it can help to process the affair if you acknowledge the infidelity and explain how it has hurt you and your marriage. If your spouse is the one who had the affair, they should be willing to listen to your feelings, apologize, and validate your hurt feelings. Expressing your emotions can help you gradually the hurt and pain you are feeling, and begin to move past the affair. When you first discover the affair, or when your spouse confronts you with the affair, it's important that you do not make any rash decisions. You will likely be very upset and hurt. Avoid letting your emotions dictate your reaction. Try to discuss the affair openly with your partner and focus on expressing how you are feeling, rather than yelling or screaming at each other. It can be intense when you discover an affair or admit an affair to your spouse. You may act out of anger or be in shock. Take some time away from your spouse to think about the affair and to process your emotions. Don't be afraid to give each other space if you think it will help you move past the infidelity. Look for objective, nonjudgmental support from friends, loved ones, or a spiritual leader. If you already have a therapist, you may want to reach out to them for professional guidance. Often it helps to have someone who will listen to you as you process your emotions and give you verbal or silent support as you deal with this intense event. You can also lean on your family and friends as you continue to process and work through the infidelity. Once you decide to save your marriage and work through your issues with your spouse, it can be helpful to have a support network to turn to. It can be helpful to schedule time on the weekends to spend with family and friends as you work through the issues with your spouse. Keep in mind infidelity can occur for a variety of reasons and that reason may be unique to your relationship with your spouse. To help keep your marriage together after your spouse discovers your affair or you admit your affair, it's important to be willing to be transparent and honest. If you discover your spouse is having an affair, think about reasons why he or she may have cheated. Ask your spouse if they know the reasons they had the affair, and if certain factors were at play that may have lead to the affair. There are many factors that can contribute to infidelity, some of which have nothing to do with sex. Possible factors include: Sexual attraction to someone other than you, and deciding to act on this feeling rather than suppress it. Feeling a strong emotional connection to someone. Confiding marital issues to someone else other than you. Developing unrealistic fantasies about someone and being blinded by these fantasies. | Be accountable for your actions. Express any hurt feelings honestly and openly. Take time apart, if necessary. Reach out to family and friends. Consider the possible reasons for the affair. |
Most monitoring programs require an initial purchase or a subscription to use. You will need a license for each computer that you want to protect. When you purchase a web filtering product online, you will be given links to download the program onto your computer. These programs generally need to be installed on each computer that you want to protect. Most programs offer a list of categories that you can check and uncheck to customize what you allow through. You can also designate specific sites that you don't want to be accessible, or that you always want to be accessible. You will need to set these filters on each computer that you install the software on. Filters are updated constantly by the companies that run these programs. Many use automated systems that browse new pages and block automatically, even if the site isn't in the database yet. Some programs will allow you to set specific times that content can be accessed. For example, you could disable all access to social networks during homework hours so that children can't be wasting time on Facebook instead of studying. Most programs will provide logs and alerts that show when inappropriate content is trying to be accessed. Some programs even allow you to see your child's Facebook profile and all of their pictures and messages. | Install the program on each computer. Set the content that you want blocked. Set the hours that you want content to be available. Monitor online behavior. |
If you can do something, do it. If you don't need help, don't ask for it. Taking more responsibility for your life and becoming accountable for yourself is the right and responsibility of a life lived freely. Volunteer for things that fall in your wheelhouse, and take on projects that might challenge your abilities, so you can improve yourself and your work. Try to actively expand the list of things you can do by yourself. While it's true you can take your car into the shop every time a light goes out, you'll save money and become more self-reliant if you learn to perform a basic tune-up. Alternatively, it's also good to accept help and learn to recognize when you need it. Being self-reliant doesn't mean being foolish and ignorant of your abilities. If you don't know how to change your car tire, learn how, so you can become more free and less reliant on others in the future. But in the moment, be honest with yourself. Identify the things you want and the things that you need to live your ideal life to help create perspective. "Needs" include anything necessary to sustain a comfortable life. This includes food, shelter, and basic health care. "Wants" might include travel funds, books and movies, or whatever it is that would improve your quality of life. Ideally, if you think about these things as a Venn diagram, they should look as close as possible like a single circle, overlapping almost entirely if you've structured your life in an ideal way. If what you need and what you want line-up, you'll be living the happy and free life you want to lead. What might you change to realign the diagram? Try to create a budget to account for all your needs and as much want as possible to live sustainably. The less you have to worry about money--the less you have to think about it at all--the better off and the more free you'll be. . Student loans and credit card debt will keep you under a heavy curtain of debt that makes it very difficult to live by your own hand. If you're beholden to debtors, can you be truly free? It's a challenge that's unavoidable for some, but you can help yourself move toward freedom by paying down your debts as best you can and as quickly as you can, and by avoiding accruing new debt. Find work that you love and the work that will allow you to live freely and do what you want. Even if you have to report to a real "boss," you're beholden to no one as long as you say so. You're in charge of your own life. If you work in an environment that doesn't afford you enough freedom, find a new job. How you choose to define work might be complicated. Plenty of people "work" during the day doing something that may or may not define their calling in life. Walt Whitman was an ambulance driver, but he also wrote some of the greatest American poems ever written. If your ideal life involves working only 15 or 20 hours a week, it might be difficult to sustain that life in Manhattan or Los Angeles. Prioritize the various aspects of your ideal life. If the desire to live in a cultural hub outweighs your desire to work less, get multiple jobs, 8 roommates, and move to the Big Apple. If your time is more precious to you, find somewhere the cost of living is cheap and you'll have your time. What are the criteria of a life lived well? What is necessary to move through the world with dignity and poise? One person's rules may not be applicable for everyone, but it's helpful to have them for yourself. If you want to be free and call the shots, write your own code like the Klingon or the Samurai, and live by it. | Do it yourself. Prioritize your wants and needs. Pay off all your debts and live within your means Be the boss of your life. Write your own code and live by it. |
To use this method, you’ll need to have the Mail app configured to send mail through your email account. If you haven't already done so, do it now. You could also click the New Message icon (a square with a pencil) or click File > New Message. This icon appears in the upper right area of the New Message Window. You can hold down the ⌘ Cmd key as you click if you want to select multiple files. Type the recipient's email address into the “To:” field, a subject in the “Subject:” field, and a note in the large text area. Click the paper airplane icon at the top left corner of the message to send the email and its attached document. | Launch the Mail app on your Apple device. Press ⌘ Cmd+N to compose a new message. Click the paperclip icon. Select the document and click “Choose File”. Address the email to the recipient. Send the email. |
That includes the rinsed chicken. In this method, all ingredients are cooked at once. Let the ingredients stand at room temperature in the slow cooker for about 15 minutes. Remember not to open the slow cooker while cooking. Cook for 3 hours on high or for 6 hours on low until the chicken is done. Short grain white rice is most common, but you can use brown rice alternatively for added nutrition. Some people like to add salt to the rice. Leftovers of Philippine chicken adobe are particularly delicious. Eat leftovers a day or two later, or freeze in a plastic zip bag. | Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Let sit. Cover and cook. Serve with rice. Keep the leftovers. |
Nose pads are measured in millimeters and the size is determined by the length. Use a tape measure or ruler marked with millimeters to measure the longest part of the pad. If you have teardrop-shaped pads, for example, measure from the top of the teardrop to the bottom, rather than across the pad. Nose pads range in size from 6 to 24 millimetres (0.24 to 0.94 in) in length. Nose pads come in a variety of shapes, as well as sizes. The most common nose pads are D-shaped or oval but there are also circular, square, and teardrop shaped nose pads. Examine your old nose pads and look for the same shape online, at your local drugstore, or at an optical shop. Silicone is considered the most comfortable material for nose pads. Consider trying these even if you are replacing nose pads of a different material. Snap-on nose pads can also be referred to as push-in or click-in style nose pads. Cradle your glasses, nose pads up, with 1 hand. Press the thumbnail of the same hand against the mount of the nose pad you want to remove. Place the tip of the screwdriver or butter knife between your thumbnail and the nose pad and twist your tool slightly to pop the nose pad off. Line the small tab on the back of the nose pad up to the hole provided on the frames. This could be on a mount arm or right on the bridge of the frames. Press down gently and you will hear a snap when the pad is secure. If your nose pads are D-shaped, make sure the flat edge faces away from the face. | Measure the nose pads you want to replace. Purchase the correct size and style of replacement nose pads. Remove the old nose pad using a butter knife or flat head screwdriver. Place the new nose pad onto the mount and press it into place. |
This system works well if you are still building your collection and most of your cards are collected into decks. Simply place your cards into an empty deck box and place the box somewhere convenient, like on a shelf or in your closet. Since you've likely started to change your decks to be stronger when playing, you may want to name or label your decks so you know exactly what each box contains. For example, you might put a piece of tape on a box and write on the tape, "Psychic Pokémon Deck." There are many card collecting games similar to the Pokémon TCG (trading card game). These have frequently made use of binders, and this method of organization might be right for you. This format will allow a clear view of your cards and easy access. It will also protect your cards from damage, like bending and mold. These trading card binders are often filled with plastic inserts which have pockets for your cards. You can buy inserts like this from your local board game/hobby store. You might also make use of tabs to help you easily navigate your binder. Binder tabs can be bought at most office supply stores. You can make your own simple tab by fastening a piece of tape to the front and back of your plastic insert, allowing some extra tape to stick out from your binder. Then write the heading on your tab, for example, you might write, "Type: Grass." This method is best for serious collectors who have thousands of cards to keep track of. A card catalog is usually a large, wooden piece of furniture filled with narrow drawers into which you can put cards. You can find card catalogs at flea markets, garage sales, eBay, CraigsList, and antique stores, though antique catalogs may be expensive. If you purchase your card catalog secondhand, you should inspect it carefully. Many of these are old, and you might have to spend some time or money restoring it to hold your cards safely and securely. You can buy narrow box-sleeves that are designed to hold your cards at your local game/hobby store, office supply store, or online. There are also larger boxes intended specifically for storing trading cards that you could easily use for your Pokémon cards. After you organize your cards you can store your collection in these boxes, you can label each box according to your system of organization. For example, you might label one box, "Fighting Type," and another "High HP Pokémon." | Organize by deck boxes. Use a binder. File cards away into a card catalog. Separate cards into storage boxes. |
Ice, or ice cold foods such as popsicles, will numb the area that is inflamed. If you just need some temporary relief, and you can't get to a dentist right away, use ice to numb the area. A topical benzocaine ointment, such as those used on babies when they are teething, could help ease the pain temporarily. This could be especially helpful before attempting to eat or brush your teeth if your gums are very sensitive. Ibuprofen is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that will decrease the swelling. Taking acetaminophen or aspirin can also be an effective short-term solution to your gum pain. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package and only take as many pills as is recommended. | Eat cold foods. Apply a numbing agent to the area. Take over-the-counter pain killers. |
No matter who you’re hypnotising, a successful session depends on capturing the subject's attention. Distractions draw focus away from you. When someone focuses on a loud noise or moving, they aren't listening to you speak and will be less likely to reach a trance state. This applies to self-hypnosis as well. You’re going to have a hard time reaching a relaxed state with the TV on, your phone buzzing, and the dogs barking. Street or stage hypnotists create a quiet atmosphere by drawing eyes to themselves. With practice, they learn how to do this even in public. For example, the hypnotist may describe a beautiful scene or have you do a simple task like join your hands together. Hypnotism must only be performed on willing participants. For hypnotherapists, consent also involves discovering what a client needs to gain from the session. Then, you tailor your session to suit the client's needs. For example, some common goals for hypnotherapy are quitting smoking, gaining confidence, and achieving goals. With performance hypnotism, you need consent, but you don't need to spend time discussing the session. Your goal is to get someone to do something like lock their hands together, not work through deep personal issues. Hypnotism is all about convincing people. If you don't sound convincing, do not expect someone else to believe what you’re saying. Describe scenes with clear, crisp language and offer suggestions with authority. For example, when using a direct suggestion, you say, “You will feel happy and positive when you wake up.” Read up about hypnotic language and find words to adapt in your practice. In particular, look for “power” words or “hot” words that pack plenty of emotion. By bringing up strong emotions in a subject, you engage their unconscious mind more, leading to more effective hypnotism. Some powerful words are “imagine,” “you,” and “because.” When you’re describing a scene to draw a subject's focus, use these words to make the image more vivid. Choose words that pack a descriptive punch. Phrases like “beautiful lake” and “strong mountain” are a few examples. Keep them vague so you don't interrupt trance states. Street and stage hypnotists need to get audience members into a trance very quickly. After you master the basic techniques, work on simplifying them to move quickly from inducing a trance state to suggesting an action and ending the trance. Performers often are in environments with lots of distractions, so dragging out the hypnotism increases the likelihood of it being unsuccessful. They perform hypnotisms in 60 seconds or less. For quick hypnotism, approach the other person with energy. Use concise sentences to induce the trance, deepen it, then provide the hypnotic suggestion before ending it. | Work in a quiet environment to eliminate distractions. Ask for permission before hypnotizing others. Speak in a strong voice with confidence. Master keywords that make hypnotic suggestions effective. Simplify your practice for speedy public performances. |
Since you don't know exactly how your new dog will act when you get it home, it's best to remove all items that might be enticing for a dog to eat or destroy. For example, put all food and chemicals out of reach of a dog so that it doesn't eat them and get sick. Also put fragile items away until you know how your new dog will act. Set up a space that has a bed and food and water dishes. This space will be for the dog as it gets used to its new home, so it should be an area that can be blocked off so the dog is kept there. Keeping the dog in this small space will help you keep and eye on it and will reduce how overwhelmed the dog may get from getting to know a large new home immediately on arrival. It's a good idea for this area to have a hard, stain-resistant flooring, in case your new dog has an accident. Depending on your home, this could be a bathroom, a kitchen, or an extra room that doesn't have a lot of fragile or precious items in it. When you bring a new dog home, bring along something that has its smell on it, such as a blanket, toy, or other item it has used. This smell will help the dog feel comfortable and calm as it adjusts to its new life. That way, even after you give the dog a bath, it will still have something that smells familiar. Ask the person you are dealing with during your dog adoption for an item that you can take with you, even if it's just a small toy. If your dog doesn't have an item like this, that is fine. However, it's a nice thing if it does. When you bring a new dog home it's important to get its health assessed right away. Have a check up done within a week of having a new dog so that you can get any health conditions treated right away. If you don't know what veterinarian to go to, ask friends, family, and the people who you adopted the dog from for suggestions in your area. During your first veterinary visit you should set up a vaccination schedule for the future. | Make your home safe for a dog. Create a small temporary space that the dog can be kept in. Provide items with familiar smells. Set up a preliminary veterinary appointment. |
Find out what game your brother likes the most and play it with him. Make sure it's a game that more than two people can play. Kids can play simple board games or design their own game like balloon football or tag. Not all people like board games or sports. Video games are a good way to bond with your brother if he is a gamer. Teens can play more complicated games with their brothers, like harder video games or team sports. Ask your brother to teach you how to play a game or sport. This is a good way for siblings to feel important by helping each other. Be silly together or tell jokes. Kids are creative. Kids shouldn't be afraid to be silly to make their brother laugh. Find out what kinds of jokes and humor make your brother laugh. Tell funny stories about yourself and your family. Make sure its something your brother likes. Try picking one of his favorites. Keep in mind that older kids should make sure the movie or show is age appropriate for younger siblings. For example, a horror movie might not be appropriate for younger kids since they are scary. Try sticking to funny shows and movies. This is especially important if he is a lot younger than you. Reading is an important activity for young kids. Find out your brother's favorite book or story. Offer to read it to him. Do funny voices for the characters to make it more fun. Sometimes, its more fun to get out of the house together. Try going swimming or to an amusement park in good weather. When it snows, go outside and have a snowball fight or make a snowman together. You could also go ice skating, skateboarding, or paintballing. Kids can go to the playground together. Kids and teens should make sure they have their parents permission to go out. They should also make sure they have appropriate supervision. | Play games with your brother. Make your brother laugh. Watch a movie or TV show together. Read to your brother. Have a fun day out with your brother. |
Dropsy is a symptom of many goldfish diseases. It can be caused by bacterial infections, parasitical infections, toxins, and kidney cysts. There is no way to know the cause of a particular goldfish's dropsy. Only the first two causes—bacterial infections and parasitical infections—can be treated. Since there's no way to know the cause of dropsy, it makes sense to provide all available treatments. There are two antibiotic treatments available for treating bacterial infections in goldfish—Kanaplex and Kanamycin. They each target different bacteria, so its important to start with one, check for improvement, and move onto the other. Add thirty-six milligrams of Kanaplex per gallon of water to the tank. Continue the treatment for seven days. Watch the goldfish for signs of improvement such as decreased bloating, more active swimming, and increase eating. If you don't notice any improvement, move on to Kanamycin. Add two-hundred milligrams of Kanamycin per gallon of water to the tank. Continue the treatment for seven days and watch for improvement. You can purchase Kanaplex and Kanamycin at any pet store that sells fish. If you don't have a pet store nearby, both antibiotics are available online. There is no well-established treatment for parasitical infections. However, liquid praziquantel has shown some promise. In any case, it won't hurt to try. Shake the bottle of liquid praziquantel vigorously. Add two-hundred milligrams of praziquantel per gallon to the tank. Continue the treatment for seven days and watch for improvement. Praziquantel is available at most pet stores that sell fish. It's also available at online retailers. | Realize dropsy has many causes. Treat any bacterial infection. Treat any parasitical infection. |
Some screens only go back in one way, and if you don't put them back in the same way, they aren't going to stay. Look at the screen when you're pulling it out, and mark the top of the screen if you need to. If you forgot to look at the screen when you took it down, pull out another one to see how it goes in place. The spline will always face outward. It's usually easiest to begin from the top of the window and work your way down. However, as you slide it into place, make sure the pressure clips are falling into the proper track on the right. Most often, the springs should go to the right when looking at the window from the outside. These springs look like little metal strips that create a curve on one edge. Sometimes, the clips pop out of place. They should be against the outside edge only, not flopping to the left or right. The top screen will have a lip at the bottom that goes over the bottom screen. The pressure clips, if the screen has them, need to be to the right when looking at the window from the outside. Press the pressure clips into the track on the right, then press in the left top corner. Push the screen to the top without pressing in the bottom left corner. Insert the second screen under the top screen's bottom lip with the pressure clips facing right. Push the screen all the way over to the right. Press the bottom left corner in, while still keeping the top screen's bottom corner and the bottom screen's top corner out a bit. Once the bottom left corner is in, press on the left middle part where the corners meet to set it in place. If you need to put the screen in from the inside, the springs should be on the left. The feathered/pleated edge will go on the top. Slide the top part of the screen out the window, and bring it back flat against the window. Set the screen in the tracks with the springs in place. Lift the screen up the window, and set it in place from the top if you can. To set it in place from the top, press in towards the house at the top corners. You can do this from the outside, or if your house has windows that open from the top and bottom, from the inside. | Pay attention when you take the screens out. Start from the top. Check the springs or pressure clips if it won't go in. Place 2-part screens in like a puzzle. Set in a 1-part screen with the springs to the left from the inside. |
Notice that when you meet a waiter or waitress that has tried everything on the menu, you tend to listen to their recommendations a lot more. If you want to earn more tips, make a decision to eat everything on the menu and then tell your tables what you enjoyed. They will appreciate it and tip you more. You should, at a minimum, be able to recommend 3-5 dishes that you've sampled and enjoy. You should also know any common allergens in each dish, as well as basic dietary restrictions (vegetarian or not, gluten-free, etc.) Talk to the chefs about their recipes and food. They can offer you great little bits of information, such as drink pairings and where ingredients come from, that will make you seem all the more knowledgeable. When you have higher check totals you get bigger tips. Offer appetizers, drinks and deserts by name. Use enticing and descriptive words like rich, creamy, smooth, spicy, etc. Offer your guest an after dinner espresso or cappuccino. This will warm them up and give them time to think about how great you are and what a giant tip they are going to leave you. You should always, at the very least, offer your guests dessert and/or coffee. Be politely assertive about the food, saying "let me bring you the dessert menu?" instead of "would you guys like to consider dessert? To up-sell, suggest an add on item, like a side of shrimp to accompany a steak or chicken in a salad. Helping a group pair food and wine is a great way to suggest that they get an expensive bottle with their meal. Be assertive with your suggestions. For example, it might cost extra to get cheese on a hamburger -- but you don't need to explain that. When someone orders a burger, simply ask, "and you'd like cheese on that?" This may be less productive for you during busy shifts. Adding $5 to a bill results in a small bump in tips, but getting a whole new group to sit down and spend $55 on dinner will result in higher tips overall. When the beverage napkins get soggy, replace them. When they are finished with dishes, take them away. If they make a mess, politely help them clean it. People feel better in a clean, tidy environment, and are more likely to get more food if they don't see the scraps from their last course. If a dish is empty, politely ask if you can take it for them. Do not, however, take plates from anyone if someone is still eating. This makes the people still eating feel rushed. Get rid of small things quietly and efficiently. Try and sweep by and avoid distracting the group from their discussion as much as possible. | Become a product expert by knowing your menu back to front. Sell more food. Use "suggestive selling" to help your guests make decisions. Manicure the table as people eat. |
When recovering from trauma, it's imperative to have a place that feels safe. Your body may be on high alert when you’re out and about, so have a place you feel entirely safe. This might be your bedroom, a restaurant, or a parent's or friend's house. The important thing is that you feel safe and not threatened. You may also want to have activities that make you feel safe at your safe place. This might be singing, dancing, talking to someone, or writing in a journal. You don't have to talk about the trauma, but surround yourself with people who love and support you. If you feel like talking, share your feelings with someone, preferably face-to-face. If you don't feel like talking, be around people who make you feel supported and you can talk to if you want to. Lean on people who will listen and care about you. If there are friends who often drain you, take some time away and focus on being with the people who add to your life positively. Some people may try to tell you to "get over it" or otherwise push you to move on before you are ready. While these people usually mean well, or may be trying to deal with their own discomfort over the situation, being around them too much can be detrimental to your recovery. A therapist can help you navigate through healing from a trauma. They can help you make sense of your feelings, develop a safety plan, and create some coping skills to deal with stress. Many therapists use cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) or trauma-focused CBT as a primary treatment method. See a therapist who specializes in treating people with trauma. Find a therapist by calling your insurance provider or by calling your local mental health clinic. You can also obtain a recommendation from a physician or friend. Healing can take time, but therapy can help you understand how to manage it and learn to thrive. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that uses eye movements to reprocess and work through a trauma. It helps to “unfreeze’ traumas that may be stuck. It's especially effective in treating trauma and helping survivors move past their experiences. Find an EMDR therapist by looking online. Make sure that they are qualified to administer EMDR therapy. Medication cannot cure your trauma, but may make certain symptoms easier to deal with. Medications are the most effective when taken while you are also going to therapy. You might find it comforting to meet with other people who have also experienced a trauma. Joining a support group can help you feel less alone in experiencing the pain that goes along with a trauma. It can also be a place to give and receive support, ask questions, share your story, and get advice. Find a trauma support group in your local community or join an online group. | Find a safe place. Spend time with friends and family. See a therapist. Try EMDR. Talk to your primary care physician or a psychiatrist about whether medication could help. Join a support group. |
Don't speak too softly or too loudly either. Speak at a volume that can be heard easily, and suggests confidence but never shows aggression. Remember to adjust the volume of your voice to suit the surrounding environment. If possible, speak at the same volume and tone as people in your immediate environment. If you find that you speak quickly because you're nervous or anxious, try speaking at about a third of your normal speed. This trick is called slow talk, and it not only helps you speak clearly, it can also help you feel calmer. You can begin by saying something that is generally or universally true, rather than overly personal because that might seem to be insulting or offensive to some. Comment on the weather, or maybe some current event you heard about in the news recently. You could compliment someone on what they are wearing or the way they have done their hair. Small talk is not always easy though; since it can often be difficult to think of exactly what to say. Here a few examples: "That's a nice hat, where did you buy it"? "What's with this crazy weather?" "I just love the view from here." "Isn't Professor James' class fascinating?" After speaking about general issues such as current events, try bringing up more intimate or a more relatable topic. Asking questions that delve a little deeper below the surface. For example, asking polite questions about their family, employment, or hobbies can lengthen a conversation and make it more meaningful. Remember that a conversation takes two people, so avoid speaking too little or vice versa. Try as much as possible to ask open-ended questions; in other words, start with a "How," a "Why," or a "What," instead of those questions to which there can only be a plain and simple "Yes" or "No" answer. That doesn't encourage the person you're speaking to speak more. Here are some ways to lengthen conversations and give them depth: "So, what you do for a living?" "Tell me a little more about your family?" "How do you know the host of the party?" "How long have you been attending / been a member of weight watchers?" "What are your plans for the weekend?" When interacting with a person you don't know all too well, there are some subjects you should steer clear of. In general, these would include controversial subjects like religion, politics, or the persons ethnicity/race etc. For instance: While it appears appropriate to ask someone a question about an upcoming election, it might be offensive to ask someone who they plan to vote for. While it seems okay to ask someone about their religious affiliation generally, it might be a bad idea to ask just about anyone about the church's views on sexuality. Instead of abruptly cutting them off and walking away, try to be polite about it. Tell them in a sweet, non-offensive way that that you have to take their leave, and give them the impression that you enjoyed the interaction. Try concluding with positive statements such as: “I've got to run, but I hope we meet again soon.” "Well, I have a bank appointment, but it's been fun chatting with you." "I can see that you're busy, so I'll let you go. It was nice talking to you." | Be aware of the volume and tone of your voice. Learn the right manner in which to initiate a conversations. Find ways to extend conversations. Steer clear of inflammatory topics. End conversations courteously. |
It's the map icon labeled “Google Maps.” You’ll usually find it on the home screen. If you haven't yet enabled location services or calibrated the compass, you should do so before you continue. In addition to GPS/the compass, Google Maps can also use Wi-Fi and local cell towers to find your location. For the most accurate results, connect to Wi-Fi and/or your cellular data network. It's on the right side of the map, toward the bottom. Look for a solid gray dot surrounded by a gray circle with 4 directional points. The map will re-center to display your current location as a blue dot surrounded by a lighter blue circle. Within the lighter blue circle is a darker blue beam. This beam is aimed in the direction your phone or tablet is pointing. If the blue dot doesn't appear or is gray, Google Maps cannot find your location. Make sure location services are enabled, and that you’re connected to either a Wi-Fi or data network. If the location of the blue dot is incorrect, it could be due to physical obstructions between you and cellular towers (such as tall buildings or structures). You may also need to restart your phone or tablet. | Open Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the location icon. Troubleshoot location issues. |
Suicides combine explosive power with the dexterity. Set down markers at regular distances going down the field or track. Sprint from your starting point to the first marker, then immediately turn around and return to the start. From there, sprint to the second marker, then back to the start, then to the third marker and so on. When you're first getting the hang of suicides, run through one full circuit, then pause to catch your breath. Work up to the point where you can complete multiple circuits without stopping. A few rounds of suicides are enough to wear out even the most experienced players, so try not to overdo it. Stand with one foot on the ground and bring your other knee up to waist level. In one smooth motion, lower your raised foot to the ground and quickly lift the opposite knee. High knees teach you to pick your feet up higher when you run, making your steps more springy and preventing you from getting tripped up. They're also a good dynamic core exercise. You can perform high knees for time, a set distance or simply as a warmup. Stretch out the agility ladder on a flat patch of ground, then run from one end to the other using different footwork patterns. Make sure you only set your feet down in the open spaces between the rungs. The agility ladder calls for precise foot placement and increased concentration, which will both come in handy during a scrimmage. For example, you could span the ladder by shuffling sideways, skip every other rung or use alternating steps and leaps like in hopscotch. Run rounds on the agility ladder in between other drills and exercises. At the end of your workout, cool down by taking a few free shots at the goal or another target. Shoot from different angles and positions to simulate the conditions of an actual game. Kicking is one of the most fundamental skills in soccer, so there's no substitute for old fashioned repetition. Aiming at a small target, like a goal post or a square tacked to the net, can help you refine your accuracy. Complete a minimum of 30 kicks with each leg. Learning to shoot with both legs will make you more versatile. | Run suicides. Do high knees. Train with the agility ladder. Practice penalty kicks. |
Instead of asking yourself, “what do I want to do?,” start asking yourself, “who do I want to be?” That answer will provide you with insight on the type of work you will most likely find fulfilling. Imagine that someone is delivering the eulogy for your funeral. What do you hope that person could say about your life and your accomplishments? Write down a list of possible careers and career fields. Do not be afraid to get wild and creative with this initial list. The idea behind the exercise is simply to brainstorm; you can narrow down the list to a more productive one later on. Let yourself daydream. Come up with half a dozen or more “ideal” images of the future. Even if the work you are doing in those images seems silly or unrealistic, mark the idea down. It could provide you with some insight on ideas that are more achievable while still being fulfilling. Ask yourself what others thank you for. If you want to do work that is fulfilling, ask yourself why your loved ones, peers, and colleagues are grateful for you. The actions you naturally take that enrich the lives of others can provide you with clues on how you can figure out career paths that are enjoyable for you and meaningful to others. Look for patterns in your past. Think about the tasks you have enjoyed doing in the past, even if they are not tasks you do often or are not things that you would usually include among your list of passions. As long as you found some fulfillment in the work before, mark it down as an option of something you might be fulfilled working on in the future. Once you create your initial list, take a closer look at it. Begin knocking things off that do not seem realistic or appealing and prepare to focus in on the options that may actually lead you to fulfilling work. Exercise a little realism. At this stage, you need to seriously ask yourself whether or not something you would like to do can be accomplished. Be honest with yourself about your limitations. For instance, if you would like to create a sanctuary for feral cats but have a severe allergy to cat dander, you might want to consider crossing that option of your list. Balance your values and talents. One thing to think about points at which your values and talents intersect. You might love art, but your artistic skills might be mediocre at best. As such, a career path in which you survive solely on your artwork could be a bad idea. On the other hand, you might also love taking care of children and may have a talent for interacting with kids. You can aim for work that involves taking care of children, and as a bonus, consider options that would also allow you to occasionally exercise your love for art. Get advice from those who know you. Ask the people around you where they believe your talents lie. Obtain a range of options and compare these to the ideas you came up with on your own. Figure out what, exactly, stands in the way of you becoming who you want to be as things are right now. Consider which barriers are impossible to tear down and which can be removed with enough effort. Get comfortable with the idea of taking risks. Your own fears are probably a greater barrier than anything else. Understand that the risks you take should be calculated rather than being blind and reckless, but get used to the idea of taking them. Set the disappointment of others aside. Maybe your parents have their heart set on you taking over the family business, and telling them that you plan to do otherwise might lead to some disappointment. If you want to find work that is personally fulfilling, though, you need to accept that those you care about may not understand or be as happy about it as you are. In all likelihood, the process of finding fulfilling work will not be an easy one. Figuring out how to balance reality with desire can be difficult, but no matter what else you do, you have to commit yourself to the process. | Ask yourself about the legacy you want to leave. Make a list of options. Narrow down the list. Identify barriers preventing you from being who you want to be. Accept the confusion. |
Put the base of the new bulb into the socket of the fixture. Then twist it or angle it into place, depending on the type of bulb you are using. Install the new bulb with the opposite movement that you used to take out the old bulb. Be careful to not over-tighten or otherwise damage the bulb by handling it roughly. With quartz halogen bulbs, it is important to not touch the surface with your bare hands. The oils from your hands will cause the bulb to fail prematurely. Look at the packaging of the bulb you purchased and, if your bulb should not be touched directly, put on a glove before opening the package and touching it. Insert the connection end of the light into the track. Turn the base of the light clockwise until it cannot be moved any further, typically 90 degrees. If your fixture has a pin or screw that is used to secure it, screw it or push it into place to secure the fixture. Once the new light bulb is in place, turn the light switch back on. If the new bulb is in working condition and has been installed correctly, the light should come on. If the light doesn't go on, you may have a problem with the connection on the track, the connection of the bulb, or the bulb itself. Turn off the switch and try reinserting the fixture on the track first. If this doesn't work, check that the bulb is firmly in place. If these fixes don't work, put a new bulb in the fixture. Incandescent bulbs and LED bulbs can be thrown in the normal household garbage once they no longer work. However, you may be able to recycle newer types of bulbs. Consult your local recycling program to find out if your specific light bulb can be recycled. Most light bulbs can be recycled at either the curb or at a recycling station nearby. It is especially important to recycle bulbs that contain mercury, such as CFLs. If these bulbs are put in your garbage, they could end up contaminating the ground with mercury. | Insert the new bulb into the socket. Reinsert the light into the track, if necessary. Turn on the light to check your work. Discard incandescent and LED bulbs in the garbage or recycle CFLs. |
Public posts reach people outside of your Friends list, and you can use tags (e.g., "#globalwarming ") to designate the topic of your post so that other users who are interested in your tagged topic can view your post simply by typing the tag into the Facebook search bar. You can change who can see your post by clicking the Friends bar beneath your post's text field (desktop site) or by tapping the Friends bar beneath your name in the "Update Status" box (mobile app) and then selecting Public. to your account. While strictly up to you, doing this will increase the base number of people who can see your posts. If you only have 100 friends or so, the number of likes you can receive on personal or business posts has a fairly low upper limit. Adding friends is a good way to increase your outreach without posting publicly. If you have a business page on which you're trying to get likes, invite as many people as you can to like your page. This is a great way to ensure that people will comment on your post, at the very least, and posts with large numbers of comments receive higher visibility in other friends' News Feeds. Don't ask personal questions, since you're liable to receive less engagement for an embarrassing topic. Responding to your friends will give them a reason to keep coming back to your post. It will also foster a conversation, meaning your post will stay active in your friends' New Feeds for longer. In turn, people will have more time throughout the day to view and interact with your Facebook post. A good way to do this is by saying something like "Hey [Name], thanks for reaching out!" and then addressing the question or comment. Liking or commenting on old posts (especially photos) will bring them back to the top of your friends' News Feeds. This is a good way to increase engagement on posts from your past that failed to reach your target number of users. While liking comments on your own posts is similar to responding to user comments, it also contributes to other users wanting to like your comments. This is another way to increase your posts' visibility by keeping them active for longer. | Post publicly. Add friends Ask your friends questions. Respond to user comments on your own posts. Like comments on your posts. |
Be sure to include a bathroom in the sleeping room, so people can use the bathroom if they need to, wash their hands, and take showers without having to run upstairs to use the restroom. Even if you provide juice and soda, be sure to have water too. Make Cornucopia snacks. Take some wafer ice cream cones and fill them with small fruit pieces and candies. Lay out on a large plate. Make Night lock pie. Make one pie for each tribute. Fill all but one with strawberry or raspberry or apple filling, fill the one with blueberry filling (pretending it's night lock). Whomever gets the night lock pie has to pretend to die. You can decorate it however you want. | Make sure the sleeping room is nice and comfortable. Have snacks and drinks for your guests to eat so they won't get hungry and thirsty. Decorate the room. |
Use enamel paint to coat the inside of your glass vase if you want to retain the reflective surface of glass but add some color. Coat the outside of your vase to imitate a ceramic surface. Use a small household paintbrush or a large artist paintbrush to apply the paint. Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours before moving to the next step. If you paint the inside of your vase, use it for dried flower arrangements instead of fresh. The paint will come off into the water. Decide how you'd like to arrange the images before you begin attaching them to the vase. Apply dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or a clear-drying tacky glue to the back of each image. Then, attach your cut-outs to the vase in the arrangement you planned. You can cut out fun images or words from magazines and books, or find images or words online and print them out. Once your collage is complete, allow the vase to dry for 30 minutes before using it. Consider applying a top coat of Mod Podge to seal and protect the decoupage. You could glue craft feathers onto the body of the vase, for example. Self-adhesive rhinestones are a simple option if you want to add some bling, or wrap colorful strings of beads around the vase. Get creative with inexpensive add-ons! Use dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or a clear-drying tacky glue to attach beads, buttons, or bling directly onto the vase. Cut small pieces of ribbon and crisscross them into star shapes with a shiny bead at the center. Place glass beads in the bottom of your vase for an added touch. Use stones or shells collected from the beach or purchase glass craft beads in your favorite colors. If you added a lot of embellishments, stick with a simple bow in a single color to keep the look clean. Add a little more flair by tying a corset or belted bow around the vase. Have fun with color combinations, patterns, and layering ribbons! | Paint a plain glass vase if you want an extra pop of color. Cut out images to create a decoupaged collage for your vase. Add feathers, beads, buttons, and bling if you want a more ornate look. Finish the look by adding your ribbon to the finished vase. |
Do this before you even open your closet. If you know it's going to be a rainy day, this will eliminate a lot of your choices right off the bat, making it easier to pick something out. For instance, if it's going to be a cloudless summer day, you can bypass most of your closet and go straight to the sleeveless items, shorts, skirts and t-shirts. Knowing what the weather will be like allows you to make the most informed decision about your outfit. Before picking out an outfit, know where you’re going and what you’ll be doing while you’re out. Are you running errands? You’ll probably want to wear something comfortable. Lunch with friends? Look for something casual but cute. A day at the office? Build an outfit that looks professional. Are you going out clubbing or spending a night out on the town? Sleek and stylish items are the way to go. It's particularly helpful to know what you’ll be doing when you’re choosing which shoes to wear. For instance, if you’ll be spending a day at the park, you probably won't want to wear heels or dress shoes. Factor in whether or not you’ll be doing a lot of walking, getting in and out of cars, or spending a significant amount of time outdoors when choosing your outfit. Rather than trying to build an outfit around a pair of shoes or a particular jacket, start by choosing your base items. In general, you only have 3 options for your first layer – a top (you’ll want to pick this out before your bottom piece), a two piece suit or a dress. Once you pick out your base, then start building your outfit based around that. If you need a casual outfit, start by choosing your top. Go with a cute tank top or cotton t-shirt that you can pair with your favorite jeans. Or, if the weather will be warm and you’ll be outside, try a casual sundress or khaki cargo shorts. If you need something sleek and professional, start with a nice top made out of quality material, like a silk blouse, or something well-tailored, like a button down dress shirt. You can then pair that with black trousers or a pencil skirt. For your base layer, you’ll want to start with the thinnest materials first. You’ll add volume and thickness later, if desired, by choosing additional layers. Once you’ve settled on a top, choosing a bottom piece will be much easier. Base your choice for the bottom piece on the style of the top you’ve already picked out. Pair t-shirts with skinny jeans or leggings for a casual look. If you’ve chosen a pretty blouse or a short sleeve dress shirt to wear to a nice dinner, go with sleek black pants/trousers or a black skirt. If you’ve chosen a dress, a bottom piece is optional. The only bottom pieces you’d need to consider would be tights or leggings to go underneath the dress. Going about it in this way allows you to build your outfit, piece by piece. Each new decision you make is informed by what you’ve already chosen. Technically, undergarments make up your “first layer” because they are closest to your skin, but you can't make an informed decision about underthings until you have your base outfit picked out. Choose the items that work best with your outfit. For instance, a t-shirt and jeans would call for a simple bra top and panties or boxer briefs. A dress may require a strapless bra, or no bra at all, depending on the style and cut. If you’ve chosen tight-fitting pants, be aware of possible underwear lines. If you’ve chosen a top that's somewhat sheer, you may want to also put on a lightweight tank top so that your bra isn't visible. | Check the weather forecast. Dress for the occasion. Choose a top, suit or dress as a first layer. Select a bottom. Choose fitting undergarments for your base. |
Subtract the standing (1 minute) values from the laying down readings. Also subtract the standing (3 minute) values from the laying down values, for a comparison and to see how quickly the body adapts. Judge whether the person is likely to be suffering from orthostatic hypotension. If the systolic pressure decreases by 20 mm Hg or if the diastolic pressure decreases by 10 mm Hg, they likely have this condition. Note that the condition is diagnosed based on the 1 minute standing blood pressure, not the 3 minute one (the 3 minute one simply provides a comparison to see how quickly the body adapts when given more time to stand). Also consider whether the patient's pulse increases by a normal rate. It is usual for the pulse to increase by 10 to 15 beats per minute. However, if the beats increase by 20 beats per minute or more, she should see a doctor for further evaluation. Regardless of the difference between the blood pressure values lying down and standing, if the person feels lightheaded and/or dizzy consistently upon standing he needs to be seen by a doctor for a professional evaluation of what may be causing these symptoms. The diagnosis of "orthostatic hypotension" can be based on these symptoms alone, regardless of the difference in numerical blood pressure values, so it is important to ask the person about any symptoms he may be experiencing when he suddenly stands. Having "orthostatic hypotension" (low blood pressure immediately upon standing) is very common, particularly among the elderly. It leads to symptoms such as light-headedness and/or dizziness upon standing, and it poses the risk of someone passing out when she stands up due to insufficient blood flow. It is important to be aware of "orthostatic hypotension" in order to correct or improve it as best as possible. In the elderly, common causes of orthostatic hypotension include medications the person is taking, dehydration, insufficient salt consumption (although too much salt can lead to overly elevated blood pressure), or simply a delayed response of the blood pressure after standing, which, to some degree, correlates with the natural aging process. Orthostatic hypotension is far less common in young people. However, it can sometimes occur as the result of other diseases (Parkinson's disease, paraneoplastic syndromes, etc.), extreme dehydration, or large amounts of blood loss secondary to trauma. | Evaluate the results. Consider the person's symptoms. Understand why it is important to measure orthostatic blood pressure. |
If you find that you cannot overcome your sadness on your own, talk with a mental health professional. A trained therapist or psychologist can work with you to learn new ways of thinking and coping. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an approach that has been shown to give people to the tools to handle depression. This practice focuses on using techniques to help people focus on the present, rather than getting carried away with negative thoughts. It can be used in conjunction with medication as well. In some cases, people suffering from sadness or depression begin to feel better by taking medication. Antidepressants can help alleviate chronic feelings of sadness or depression. Your doctor may prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram, and escitalopram. SSRIs generally cause fewer side effects than other antidepressant drugs. Your doctor may prescribe serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine, venlafaxine , desvenlafaxine, and levomilnacipran. Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs), such as bupropion, are not generally associated with the sexual side effects of other anti-depressants. Tricyclic antidepressants are generally prescribed when other anti-depressants haven't worked. These drugs-- including imipramine, nortriptyline, amitriptyline, doxepin, trimipramine, desipramine, and protriptyline—can have significant side effects. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a last resort antidepressant. MAOIs, such tranylcypromine, phenelzine, and isocarboxazid, are also generally prescribed when nothing else works. Be aware these drugs can have serious side effects. You and your care providers may want to consider other treatment options if medications and lifestyle remedies are not working. From hospital stays to transcranial magnetic stimulation, these alternative treatment options may help you stop feeling sad. If you are not able to properly care for yourself, you and your doctor may want to consider a hospital stay or outpatient day treatment to help you deal with your depression. Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a surgical procedure in which electrical currents are passed to the brain to improve brain function. ECT comes with minimal side effects and can relieve severe depression immediately. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is an option for those who haven't responded to antidepressants. For this procedure, a treatment coil is placed against your scalp and sends magnetic pulses to stimulate your nerve cells that are involved in mood regulation. | Consult a therapist or psychologist. Talk with a psychiatrist about antidepressant medications. Consider alternative treatments. |
This may be a tough situation for both you and your girlfriend, and the best thing you can do is tell her how much you care for her. Try not to assume that you know what she wants. Instead, ask her what you can do to help and let her lead the conversation. She might want to talk about her feelings right away, but she might also want time alone. Simply let her know that you’re there for her when she's ready. If your girlfriend feels like talking about the abortion, focus on listening. She might be embarrassed of her emotions, so make sure she knows she can be honest with you, no matter what she's feeling. Be kind, supportive, and loving. Let her take her time and talk as much as she needs to. Don't assume that you know what she's feeling; it could be anything from sadness, pain, and regret to guilt, anger, or even relief. Make sure she knows that it's OK to feel this way, and that, no matter what, you won't judge her. Ask her open-ended questions about what she's feeling, what she's been through, and what she wants next. Say things like, “This is a really hard situation for both of us. I care about you and I’m here for you no matter what.” If she has negative feelings towards you afterwards, respond calmly and with compassion, even if you’re getting upset. Say, “I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. It's incredibly hard and all I want to do is help.” Offer to leave her alone for a while if that's what she needs. If you didn't support the abortion or are having negative feelings afterwards, supporting your girlfriend can feel really difficult. If you can, stay with her and wait for your feelings to settle before talking to her, so you can avoid saying something you’ll regret later. If you feel like you can't be around her, arrange for friends or family to stay with her. Do your best not to lay the blame on your girlfriend or lash out at her. It's over with now, and getting angry or upset with her will only make things worse. If you need to talk about your feelings right away, say, “I’m feeling really upset about this. When you’re feeling up to it, I’d like to talk about what's going on with me.” If you need time away from your girlfriend, say “I need some time on my own to think about how I feel. I care about you so much and I don't want to accidentally say something hurtful while you’re recovering.” or deeper emotional turmoil. No matter the situation, abortion can be traumatic for any woman and can leave her experiencing depression, numbness, or anxiety. Feelings of loss, sadness, or guilt are normal, but if your girlfriend seems to be more deeply affected, talk to her about speaking with a counselor. Symptoms of depression can include: Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness Anger or irritability, sometimes over small issues Loss of interest in normal activities Lack of energy Sleep disturbances Changes in appetite or weight Trouble thinking, concentrating, or making decisions | Tell her that you’re here to support her in whatever way she needs. Listen to how she feels without judgment. Stay calm if you have negative feelings about the abortion. Watch for signs of depression |
After the drywall is installed, you should look for any screws that are sitting proud of the wall. Drive them in until they are recessed just slightly. Remove any bits of the drywall's outer paper layer that are torn or loose. This will keep them from becoming mixed into the joint compound and showing. Drywall joint compound (sometimes called "mud") is sold in large buckets. Remove the bucket's lid and check for a layer of water on top of the compound. If water is present, mix the compound thoroughly with a drill fixed with a mixing paddle. If no water is present, mixing is not necessary. Load your mud box (or any other container you use for holding the joint compound) using a 5-inch (125 mm) drywall knife. Load the knife with joint compound and use it to fill in the gaps between drywall panels. Use the compound to cover exposed screw heads as well. When all joints and screws are covered, pass over the areas with the knife to smooth out the joint compound. The smoother the joint compound, the less work you'll have to do later when you apply a second or third layer of compound. Unroll a few feet of tape and position the tape over the freshly applied joint compound covering each joint. Gently press the tape into the joint. Unroll more tape and continue covering the joint until you reach the end of the wall. Tear the tape against the drywall knife blade to achieve a clean edge. When taping an inside corner, you should pre-crease the tape. Cut the tape to length first, bending it back on itself to crease it. Apply the tape to the corner by gently pushing it into place with the drywall knife. Hold the 5-inch knife against the taped joint at a shallow angle. In one continuous motion, pull the knife across the joint, pressing the tape into the compound. Excess joint compound can be scraped off into the mud box. Outside corners do not require drywall tape, as they should be affixed with corner beads. Apply joint compound over each side of the bead smoothing it with a single pass of the 5-inch (125 mm) drywall knife. Metal or plastic outside corner beads come in 10 foot (3 m) segments, so you'll probably need some tin snips to cut them down to size. They are great for protecting your outside corners against dings and other damage throughout the years. At this point, after the first layer of mud, your drywall is still going to look patchy. Don't be concerned about being able to see a little drywall tape, or having different consistencies on mudded surfaces. You're going to apply at least another coat of compound; these imperfections will even out and become invisible soon. After 24 hours, sand it down gently to smooth it. Use a medium-grit sandpaper, and do not sand too hard. Joint compound is fairly soft, so sanding too much will quickly wear it away and fray the drywall tape. A small sanding block works well for inside corners, while a pole sander is efficient for sanding seams and outside corners. | Make sure the drywall is ready to be finished. Stir the joint compound. Cover the screws and joints with joint compound. Apply drywall tape to all joints. Smooth the tape with your drywall knife. Cover outside corners with joint compound. Allow all the compound to dry for about 24 hours. Sand the first coat of joint compound. |
Dry skin is less obvious when you have a daily moisturizing routine. Look for a glycerin-based moisturizer for intensely dry feet. Avoid walking around after moisturizing your feet. This can cause your feet to pick up dust or dirt and also cause you to slip on tile or wood floors. To avoid possible exposure to nail bed fungus or athlete's foot, never go barefoot in public showers, at public pools, or in locker rooms. After using, wipe pedicure tools with a disinfectant cleanser and store in a clean, dry place. Consider purchasing a pedicure kit or case with zipper closure. This ensures that your pedicure supplies stay together and protected from contaminants. In order to keep your feet looking perfect for summer, do a daily spot check for damage to polish. Apply a thin coat to areas where polish has been scuffed or chipped. If the chip is deep and affects the uniformity of the surface, buff lightly to smooth rough edges then apply polish over the chip. If this doesn't work, remove polish and repaint the nail. Set aside time once a week to exfoliate feet, apply a moisturizing foot mask, and push back cuticles. This prevents any build-up of dry skin and keeps feet sandal ready. | Moisturize daily. Wear flip flops. Disinfect clippers and pedicure tools. Touch up or reapply chipped polish. Exfoliate and tend cuticles weekly. |
Often you are not allowed to keep more than six chickens, and most places you cannot have roosters. This is for the sake of your neighbors (and your reputation). Contact your local authority before buying any hens. If you rent, would the owner be happy with you keeping chickens? Do you have a nice garden that you don't want chickens scratching around in? Do you have adequate space for the chickens to roam about in? Do you mind chicken poop in the garden and underfoot? It's your choice whether you want your chickens to free-range (live on grass) or not. If you do let them free-range you must build a predator and escape proof enclosure for them but if you don't want them to free-range you must purchase or build a bigger chicken coop or purchase or build a chicken coop with a run. Put chicken wire around the yard and make it high enough to keep them in. Chickens, especially young ones, can fly away. However, you can prevent this by clipping their wings. Hens need to be safe at night, asleep within some sort of suitable hen house. You can either build one or purchase it ready made. If building, decide where to build the cage. The hen house height can be 7 feet (2.1 m), with small slabs for the chickens to jump (for fun) and also for having rest. Ensure that it is warm and draft free but well ventilated as well. It should also provide shelter from the weather such as rain, hail, snow and harsh winds. A well ventilated coop can prevent frost bite and respiratory disorders which is why ventilation is very important. Provide nesting spots, such as wooden boxes filled with straw. This is where your chickens will lay their eggs or brood and it will also be the place where you will be collecting the eggs so place the nesting boxes in an easy to get to spot. Provide perches for roosting and sleeping on. Most chickens like roosting above the ground which is why its good to place some perches for your chickens. A common choice for bedding is wood shavings, pine needles or straw whilst you should use straw or hay for the nest boxes bedding. | Make sure you know your area's laws about keeping chickens if you live in an urban or built-up area. Consider if your property is suitable for keeping chickens once you know how many you're allowed to have. Provide a decently sized yard for your chickens to scratch around in. Build or purchase a hen house. Add bedding to the coop and nest boxes. |
Your parents are going to feel ambushed and be more likely to say no if you ask them to let you make an account as soon as they walk in the door or wake up in the morning. Choose a calm time during the day when they aren't doing anything important. Pick a day when they seem like they’re content to get the most positive response. Don't try to make your parents happy beforehand by being nicer than you normally are. They’ll notice that you’re only being nice to get what you want. Try to talk to both parents at the same time. If you only ask one of your parents when the other isn't around, they’re likely to say they need to talk with your other parent first before giving you an answer. Start the conversation by letting them know what you want to talk about. Say, “I’d like to talk to you about making a YouTube account,” and give them a second to ask questions before stating your case. If you pester your parents or ask them frequently, they’re going to think that you’re going to get addicted to YouTube. This will make them more inclined to forbid you from getting a YouTube account, so give them time to think about it after you ask. Wait at least 3-4 days before asking them again if they say no the first time. One of the worst things that you can do is throw a tantrum if your parents say no. If you lose your cool, it will only confirm for them that you aren't mature enough for a YouTube account. In fact, if you take the rejection like an adult it may help them change their mind in the future. Even if you really want to talk back, never show your parents disrespect when trying to get something. It will only work against you. If you find yourself getting frustrated, try slowing your breathing down and counting from 1 to 10 in your head. This is a simple way to calm down when you’re frustrated. | Ask your parents when they’re in a good mood. Give your parents time to consider it and don’t bother them about it. Stay calm if you aren’t getting what you want. |
Maine Coons need vaccinations and regular checkups just like all other cats do. When you first get your Maine Coon, you will need to take her to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. During her first veterinary visit, your cat will have a physical exam and get tested for feline leukemia as well. To keep your Maine Coon in good health, you will need to schedule an annual appointment for your Maine Coon and also take her to the veterinarian if you ever notice a problem. If you are not planning to breed your Maine Coon, then have your cat spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted kittens and protect your cat's health. Spaying and neutering your pets helps to prevent pet homelessness and it also offers some health benefits for your Maine Coon, so your pet may live a longer, healthier life. Spaying and neutering prevents hormonal behavioral issues and may also protect your cat from some health issues, such as uterine infections, enlarged prostate, and some forms of cancer. Maine Coons tend to be quite healthy, but they are more prone to a few conditions than some other cat breeds. Some of the conditions that you and your veterinarian will need to watch for include: Spinal Muscular Atrophy. This condition is a type of paralysis that occurs mostly in Maine Coon kittens. If you notice that your Maine Coon is having trouble using his rear legs, then take him to see your veterinarian right away. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This is a thickening of the heart wall. Your veterinarian will need to perform regular heart exams to monitor the condition of your Maine Coon's heart. Polycystic Kidney Disease. With this condition, cysts form in the kidney and destroy the organ. The condition can be detected with a DNA test or ultrasound. Hip Dysplasia. This is a type of arthritis in your cat's hips. Watch your Maine Coon for signs that she is having trouble walking or jumping. If you notice that she is avoiding doing these things or showing signs of pain (yowling or hiding), then take her to see your veterinarian. | Take your Maine Coon for regular veterinary checkups. Spay or neuter your Maine Coon. Watch for breed-specific health problems. |
If you purchase a new grape plant, you will likely find that it has a dense root system and many shoots rising out from the top. Immediately before transplanting the plant into your garden, you should cut the shoots off, only leaving the strongest intact. Look at the buds on your remaining shoot. Count off the lowest three buds, and cut the shoot back just above the third bud. After you transplant the grapevine, new green shoots will begin to form. Once these shoots reach a length between 8 and 12 inches (20.3 and 30.5 cm), choose the best one and remove all the other shoots. The shoot should be strong and nearly upright, and it should also come directly out of your original stem. Do not choose a shoot coming out of the underground root system. Support your remaining shoot by tying it to a stake or fence. Tie both the top and bottom of the shoot. Throughout this first summer, continue tying your shoot to its support system, keeping it as straight as possible. This shoot will act as the permanent trunk of your grapevine and will last throughout the duration of the vine's life. | Reduce the shoots. Cut back the buds. Remove all but one shoot after new shoots start growing. Maintain your main shoot. |
Have a coach there to act as your guide. You should be able to do a normal back dive off a 1-meter board without issue. You should also understand the basics of diving. Stand backwards on the edge of the 1-meter diving board. Your shoulders should be in a vertical line over your hips. Place your arms down at your sides. Keep your head in a neutral position and begin to rock the board. Lift your arms over your head, keeping them straight. Begin to quickly rotate your arms behind your body slightly. As you rotate your arms, bend your legs to prepare to jump from the board. Swing your arms forcefully into a back press. Keep your head aligned with your arms. Jump up and out off of the board. Once you’re in the air, your feet should be pointed towards the board and your body should be at a backward angle. Extend your arms in a straight position overhead near your ears. Point your legs towards the diving board at an angle in the air so that they “chase” your head and arms. Rotate your arms behind your body quickly in a small half-circle. This action will increase the momentum of the rotation for your flip. Bend your legs into a tuck position and grab onto your shins once your arms have completed the half-circle movement. Hold your tight tuck position briefly. Keep your eyes open. Look for the board and use it as your signal to come out of the somersault at the right time. Fold yourself out of the somersault/tuck position once you see the board. Aim your legs towards the water and slightly in front of you. Punch your feet into the water at a slight angle so that your body finishes the rotation you started. As you enter the water, place your arms at the sides of your body. | Make sure you are prepared to dive. Approach the dive by starting with a back press. Get ready to jump up and away from the board. Start the rotation of the back flip. Launch yourself to the come out position of the dive. |
It is important to take any sick fish out of your tank and put them in their own quarantine tank to prevent spreading the disease to other fish. You can also remove healthy fish from your main tank and quarantine them instead. Quarantine tanks should be around 10 to 20 gallons (38 to 76 L) of water, and have no gravel or decorations. Keep your goldfish in the tank until they are healthy again (around two to four weeks). You can identify this disease because of white spots that will appear on the body of the goldfish. In order to get rid of this disease you have to kill the parasite by slowly raising the temperatures of the aquarium 1-2 degrees every hour until you reach above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) and leaving it at that temperature for 10 days. Additionally you can do a salt treatment to treat ich disease: Change 40 percent of the water, vacuum the gravel, remove any plants in the tank. Add salt to the tank (1 tablespoon for every gallon of water). Do not add all of the salt at once – add 20% at a time, every 15 minutes. Your goldfish may have dropsy if they look bloated and swollen. To cure dropsy, test the water in your tank and change it until there is no ammonia and nitrites in the water. Lower the temperature to around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit (13-15 degrees Celsius). Mix ¼ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon of Epson salt and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda for every 10 gallons (37.9 L) of water that is in the tank then pour the mixture into the water. For three days only feed your fish steamed peas or beans that are chopped or mashed with the skins removed. Alternatively, you can choose to not feed your fancy goldfish for three days in a row then gradually start feeding them vegetables again to cure their swim bladder. The quality of the water can affect your goldfish and cause diseases. The water may look good and clear, but that does not mean the ammonia levels aren't too high and the water isn't toxic. Regularly change part of the water and make sure the tank is not too crowded to prevent illnesses. | Quarantine your fish to prevent spreading the disease to other goldfish. Treat goldfish ich disease. Cool the tank's water to cure dropsy. Cure swim bladder disorder by feeding your goldfish peas or beans. Change the water in your goldfish tank to prevent more diseases from occurring. |
Fill a small bucket or bowl with warm water and a few drops of liquid soap or dishwashing liquid. Take a dishwashing brush, shoe brush, or toothbrush and scrub the soles with the soapy water to remove dirt, grime, mud, and anything else you’ve stepped in. Wipe the soles off with a damp rag when you're finished. This will make the cleaning process easier, and give you a chance to clean the laces. Swirl the laces around in some soapy water, and give them a scrub if they're dirty. Rinse them under clean water, ring them out, and hang them to dry. With a shoe brush or old nail brush, carefully brush off dirt, dust, and dried mud from your Docs. Be sure to get into all the hard to reach places as well, such as where the stitching is and inside the tongue. If you don't have a shoe or nail brush, you can use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to remove dirt and dust. If you have any scuffs or polish build-up on your Docs, you can remove both with an acetone-free nail polish remover. Apply some nail polish remover to a clean rag or lint-free cloth. Gently rub at scuffs and polish build up until the scuffs wear away and the polish comes off. When you're finished, rub the shoes down with a damp, clean cloth and allow them to air dry. Don't rub too hard with the nail polish remover, otherwise you may damage the finish. Because leather was the skin from a living animal, it needs to be moisturized and conditioned (just like human skin) to prevent it from drying, cracking, and losing its durability. Rub your Docs with a cloth or sponge to massage a conditioner into the leather, making sure to get the hard to reach places as well. Let them dry for about 20 minutes afterward. Popular leather conditioners include: Lemon essential oil (not olive oil, which can cause oil damage) Mink oil Wonder Balsam, which is a product made by Dr. Martens that contains coconut oil, beeswax, and lanolin, and which is designed to help protect against water and salt While saddle soap is often recommended as a conditioner for leather, the lye it contains can actually cause your leather to dry, crack, and deteriorate faster | Clean the soles. Remove the laces. Brush off dust and dirt. Take care of scuffs and old polish. Condition the leather. |
Being shy is an emotional obstacle that you can overcome with effort and practice. If you needed to lose weight, you would create a plan to follow a diet and exercise. To overcome shyness, you can also create a plan. Come up with a plan to help yourself overcome your fear of talking to a girl you like. Use the plan to create short term goals that culminate in being comfortable approaching her. The first step in your plan to overcome your shyness should be to practice engaging with people at home. Get comfortable saying things out loud like introducing yourself or giving a pleasant greeting. Practice can make giving a greeting or an introduction a matter of muscle memory, so you don't really have to think about it when meeting with people in person. Practice in front a mirror so you can see what you look like when you interact and make adjustments to present a more confident demeanor. Shyness often comes from a fear of being rejected. It's perfectly natural to take rejection personally, but that doesn't mean that you should. Instead of thinking of rejection as a personal failure, see it for what it really is: a learning experience. More often than not, being rejected has less to do with you than it does with the other person. People have bad days, experience bad moods, or struggle with their own insecurities when it comes to dealing with others. Rejection won't kill you. In fact, if you adopt the right perspective, it may not even hurt. Instead of seeing rejection as a failure, see it as a chance to learn from your experience and develop a better understanding of how to interact with others. A fear of rejection comes from the common practice of trying to predict how events will occur before you experience them. Humans developed the ability to imagine worst-case scenarios as a survival skill, but this trait can be difficult to overcome in situations where danger isn't a factor. Don't allow yourself to ruminate on all the ways approaching a girl you like could go wrong. If you can't help but imagine the ways a social interaction may go, try to focus on imagining it going well. This can increase your confidence and make you come off as a more self-assured person. | Approach shyness like any other problem. Practice at home. Re-frame your idea of rejection. Stop trying to predict the future. |
Remember, the routing number isn't secure, so it's publicly available. You can often find it online. Visit your bank's website and look for a link that will provide information about routing numbers. Often, banks have routing number information published online. Google your bank's name plus the words "routing number." If you can't find it by looking directly at your bank's website, try Google. You might be surprised at how often you can find something with Google that you can't find easily at a company site. One of the most reliable ways to get an accurate routing number is to talk to someone who's actually experienced in providing that information. If you'd like to work with someone locally, instead of at a call center, you should visit your bank and talk to someone who can provide you with your routing number. | Check online for your bank's routing number. Call your bank and ask for the routing number. Visit your bank and ask a customer service representative for the routing number. |
Go to https://play.google.com/books in your computer's web browser. This will open a list of books which you own on Google Play if you're logged in. If you aren't logged into your Google Account, enter your email address and password when prompted before proceeding. If you don't have any books in your Google Play Books library, you'll need to purchase one before you can download it: Type an author, title, or keyword in the search field at the top of the window. Click on a book. Click the price (or FREE) at the top of the window. If prompted, confirm your purchase by entering your password and any requested payment information. Scroll through your list of books until you find the one that you want to download. You cannot download book samples on desktop. If you purchased a book, first click My books on the left side of the page. It's in the lower-right corner of a book's icon. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. Samples cannot be downloaded to desktop. Click either Download EPUB or Download PDF in the drop-down menu. Clicking either option will prompt the eBook to download in ACSM format. Depending on your browser's settings, you may first have to select a save location or confirm the download. Since both the PDF and the EPUB option result in an ACSM file being downloaded, you'll need to turn the ACSM file into a readable PDF. To do so: Go to https://ebook.online-convert.com/convert-to-pdf/ in your computer's web browser. Click Choose file near the top of the page. Select your eBook's ACSM file. Click Open Scroll down and click Convert file Wait for the conversion to finish. The PDF will download automatically after the conversion is complete. | Open the Google Play Books website. Purchase a book if necessary. Find your book. Click ⋮. Download the book. Convert the downloaded file into a PDF. |
This could harm her or dye her mouth. Watch her for signs of licking and distract her until the habit is formed. Her skin is just as sensitive as ours. Watch for biting, scratching, redness, or swelling. If this occurs, take her to the vet immediately. Just like dyeing human hair, an animal's dyed fur will fade over time. If you want her to keep her vibrant looks, apply the dye as needed. If she suddenly stops eating, become aggressive, bites or licks her fur, consider removing the dye or taking her to the vet. | Avoid letting your pet lick the dye. Watch for an allergic reaction. Acknowledge color fading. Observe behavioral changes in your pet. |
You can do this at any point while you're talking dirty. But the earlier you do it, the more turned on you'll be. Start gently stroking your own body and let your lover know what you're doing. Then, ask him or her to touch his or her own body and be detailed about what you want him to do. Just like real foreplay, you don't have to touch yourselves anywhere too untoward -- just start with a light touch that turns you on. As you keep talking, you can start touching yourself in your erogenous zones. Let your lover know exactly what you're doing to your body. If you're caressing your breasts or stomach, tell him. Describe all of the sensations you feel to your lover. If you start to feel a sexy shiver after lightly caressing your neck, describe it. Start talking about all of the things you wish your lover would do to your body until you're both bursting with excitement. Take turns telling each other what you wish you could do to each other. This can get more graphic than just saying what you want to do to your lover. Let your lover know exactly what you would do to his or her body if you were there. Now that you're starting to get excited and to touch your own body, you can kick it up a notch and say whatever you want to do to his body, no matter how dirty it is. Don't be shy -- tell your lover how turned on you are just from talking to him and thinking about him next to you. Let him know that you're excited and that you feel it all over your body. If you're so turned on that you feel it in your toes, tell your lover. Once you're really excited, share your fantasy with your lover, no matter how dirty it may be. He'll play along and talk about it with you, helping you get more turned on as you picture yourselves enacting the fantasy together. Don't be afraid to put it all out on the phone line -- just close your eyes and start talking. Don't just start stripping -- let your lover in on the peep show, button by button. If you're taking off your shirt, let him know that it's sliding over your head. If you're taking off your belt, let your lady know that you're dropping your belt to the floor. Paint a picture of your body that will turn on your lover even more. You can also ask your lover to take off his clothes. Ordering him or her around will be extra hot. You can just say, "Now take off your shirt" or, "I want you to pull down your skirt." When you start taking off your clothes, you can ask your lover for validation. As you're taking off your shirt, you can ask, "Are you sure you want me to take off my shirt?" This will help paint a visual image for your lover. If you just want to talk dirty just for fun or practice, then you can get off the phone and get off on your own. But if you really want to commit to talking dirty, then you and your lover should touch yourselves until you orgasm. If you want to keep things hot and heavy, you can announce your orgasm, and tell your lover that you're about to come. This will build anticipation and will turn both of you on even more. Once you've both orgasmed, you can say goodbye and look forward to your next dirty talk date. Don't be shy -- tell your partner when you're touching yourself, and let him or her know how it's making you feel. Be as graphic as you want. As in real sex, it's pretty difficult to climax at the same time as your partner. If you climax first, just keep talking dirty to turn on your partner. Don't stop and ruin the mood. Keep talking dirty until both people are satisfied. Don't start transitioning into talking about how your days went; don't start telling goofy jokes, either. Just as you would cuddle after real sex, say some sweet, soft words to your lover and let him know how amazing he makes you feel. Get off the phone after a little while -- if you want to have a normal conversation with your lover, do it a bit later, so you can enjoy the sexy feeling after your dirty talk date. | Touch yourself -- and describe how it feels. Tell your lover how you'd want him to touch you. Talk about what you want to do to your lover. Talk about how turned on you are. Reveal your greatest fantasies. Take off your clothes -- and talk about it. Masturbate. Have a sexy goodbye. |
If he's seeing you, he likely has issues in his relationship. Bringing up these problems may help him realize that he needs to leave her. Ask him if things have changed to help him remember his issues. Here are some common marital problems: Disagreements over spending Not feeling appreciated Feeling like they’re not “enough” for their partner They don't have anything in common anymore Lack of sex Needs not being met One of the most common reasons for a relationship to end is no longer having things in common. Point out your common goals, interests, and habits so he sees you’re a good match for him. Additionally, spend your dates doing things you both enjoy so he feels good while he's with you. For example, invite him to go to a game if you share a favorite sports team, talk to him about what you see in your future if you have common goals, or ask him to do a shared hobby. Don't lie to try to get him to like you more. Otherwise, he’ll eventually realize that you’ve been lying to him and will get upset. He may be cheating on his wife because he feels like she's not meeting his needs. Ask him what he wants from a relationship, then offer that to him if it's something you also want. This might entice him to pick you. As an example, let's say he wants to feel appreciated. You might say, “I always tell you how much you mean to me and thank you for what you do for me. I’ll always do that for you.” Similarly, he might say he needs someone who supports his goals and doesn't criticize him. You might say, “Remember how I supported your decision to change careers? I’ll always support you.” If he has children with his wife, he's likely afraid of losing them in a divorce. Additionally, he may fear that they’ll be mad at him for leaving. It may help your chances if you can show him that he doesn't have to lose his kids. Ask friends who share child custody to talk to him about their experience. Try to be understanding about his fears. His children are a very important part of his life and likely mean the world to him. He needs to be able to have a healthy relationship with them. If you feel like you and your man are meant to be, you might feel justified in lying to get him to choose you. However, it's not healthy to build a relationship on lies, and he’ll eventually figure out what's going on. Give him the choice to be with you or not. You deserve to be with a man who chooses your freely. For example, don't tell him you’re pregnant or tell him you saw his wife cheating on him. | Remind him of the problems he has with his wife. Show him you have more in common with him than his wife does. Talk to him about his relationship needs and try to meet them. Introduce him to people who share child custody, if applicable. Don’t try to manipulate him with lies because it’ll backfire. |
The person whose name is being removed from the title should complete the sections on the back of the title certificate as though he or she were selling the car. The other person, whose name is remaining on the title, will be listed as the buyer. The new “buyer” will then take the completed title to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and complete the steps for issuing a new title. It makes a legal difference if the names appear on the title joined by “and,” “or,” or sometimes “and/or.” If the names are joined by “and,” then both named individuals will have to sign the title as “seller” make the transfer to the one person who is going to remain. If the two names are joined by “or” or by “and/or,” then either person alone can legally complete the transfer. Suppose, for example, that two friends want to start a band and travel the country together in a van. They buy the van together, and the title lists the owners as “John Smith or David Roberts.” If the band breaks up someday, either John or David could change the title into his own name without requiring a signature of the other one. (This example is just given to show the technical importance of the names. If this actually happened, however, the band member who got left out might have a law suit against the other one for half the value of the van.) Be careful. At least one state, Arizona, treats the “and/or” differently. In Arizona, for example, if the names on the title are listed as A “and/or” B, then it is treated the same as “and,” and both people must sign the transfer. If the original title has one or more lienholders listed, then you have two options – either pay off the loan in full, or get the lienholder to agree to the change. If you cannot pay off the loan, and the lienholder does not agree to the change, then you will not be allowed to make the name change at this time. | Treat the name change as a sale. Check the names currently on the title. Check for lien holders. |
If you are crafty, and have a talent for making hair bows, necklaces, or scarfs, start selling them to your friends, family or the general public. This can be a fun way to make money on items you love to make. Set up an account on Etsy to showcase your merchandise, and expand your customer base. Let your parents know you would like to set up an Etsy account, and ask them to help you set up a PayPal account so you can successfully sell your goods. See if you can sell your merchandise at local craft fairs or garage sales. Depending on the quality and amount of clothes you have, you can sell clothes that no longer fit you or that you don't wear anymore. There are many thrift stores that will buy your clothes from you to resell in their shops. Simply go through your closet, and put the clothes you no longer want in a garbage bag. Take the bag to a thrift store in your area, and let them buy the clothes from you. Be sure to always check with your parents before trying to sell any of your clothes or belongings. If you get permission from your parents, then you can try selling your clothes. Ask friends or family to pitch in their stuff they would like to sell so that it's a bigger and better sale. Put up signs around your neighborhood and town telling how to get to your house and what time the sale is. Many people get up early for garage sales, so be sure to start yours by 9 a.m., and keep it going until at least noon. Remember to ask your parents if you are allowed to sell your things. See if your parents have things they want to sell, so you can sell your stuff together. | Sell homemade jewelry or accessories. Sell your old or unwanted clothes. Hold a garage sale to sell all of your unwanted stuff. |
Depending on whether the video is on your computer or your phone/tablet, this process will vary: Mobile - Open the Google Drive app, tap +, tap Upload, select Photos and Videos, select your video's location, tap your video, and tap UPLOAD. Desktop - Go to https://drive.google.com/ and sign in if necessary, click NEW, click File Upload, select your video's location, click your video, and click Open. Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a red "M" on a white background. This will open your Gmail inbox. If you aren't already logged into Gmail, enter your email address and password before continuing. It's a red and white pencil icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A new email window will pop up. You'll find this in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the Drive option (you may need to scroll down first) and tap the video. On Android, tap Insert from Drive in the drop-down menu, tap the video that you want to use, and tap SELECT. It's the paper plane-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the screen. If you've never sent this particular file to anyone, this will make sure that your recipient has permission to view the video that you send them. On Android, check the "Can view" box and then tap Send if prompted. | Upload the video to Google Drive. Open Gmail. Tap the "New" button. Tap the paperclip icon. Select your video. Tap the "Send" arrow. Tap CONTINUE if prompted. |
Avoid speaking in an accusatory tone. This is especially important if they're already angry. If you’re confrontational, you might make your relationship worse. Often it's not what is said but the tone in which it's said that sours friendships. Ask them why they're avoiding your calls. Ask them if there's something you’ve done or something that they would like to talk about. Mention specific examples of times you’ve called them. Listen to their explanation patiently and without interrupting. Explain your point of view of the situation. Avoid pointing fingers or laying blame on anyone: you’re trying to solve a problem, not blame someone for the problem.. Avoid calling them names and be polite: this will show them that you’re frustrated because you care. Discuss solutions to any points they raise. This will show them that you want to make things better between you. Try to think of things from their point of view and empathize. Follow through on anything that you think you can do to make things between you better. Agree to bring up any issues in the future instead of avoiding each other. Avoiding problems doesn't solve them and often exacerbates them. Accept that some times life becomes busier than usual or that friends grow apart over time. Try to find other ways of staying in touch if it's difficult for your friend to talk on the phone as often as you used to. | Speak in a calm and friendly voice. Be direct. Address any problems they bring up. Move on. |
You'll be able to make your false eyelashes much faster and without interruption if you have the materials you need on hand. Take a length of string and run it along your lash line. Looking in a mirror, measure your lash line from one corner of your eye to the next. Trim your excess thread so you have a length of string that is the total width of your lashes. If you happen to have saved pre-made eyelashes that you've used before, you can use these to determine your lash-width. This can be anything from a subtle trapezoid to gigantic wavy lashes. Using your lash line length thread, be sure that your paper is the right width for your lash line. You should use your sharp pointed object or a pair of fine scissors to shred the paper to give a realistic look. Be sure to leave a 1-2 millimeter base, otherwise your lashes may not hold up very long. You may need to experiment with the shape of your paper lashes by gently holding it to your eye to see whether or not the shape you have chosen works. Make sure any edges that were created when you cut the lashes are covered. Apply your marker gently to the "hair" part of your false eyelashes, as too much ink may cause discoloration or drooping. | Collect your materials. Measure the width of your lashes. Cut out your desired shape. Color your lashes. |
Open an Internet browser by clicking its icon on your desktop. In the address bar, type in wow.realmpop.com. Here, you can select the region you wish to find servers for. Realm Pop is an external website that finds details on each server. Using it will help begin the process of elimination. On Realm Pop's home page, you have to first select the region of the servers you want to check out. US Region—This will list down all known WOW servers in the US region. EU Region—This will display all known WOW servers in the EU region. On the top right of the table, click “Total” to sort the servers by total population. Low population has less than 100,000 characters, medium population is approximately between 100,000 and 160,000, and high population has more than 160,000 people. The fourth column in the table lists the region of the server and the second column lists the type of server. The fifth column in the table contains the primary time zone for that server. Joining a server that correlates to your time zone is useful because other players will have similar schedules, and making friends online who you can play with often will be easier. The 8th column of the table contains an A/H ratio that represents the number of Alliance players compared to Horde players. A ratio below 1.0 favors the Horde, and a ratio above 1.0 favors the Alliance. If you believe you will play on both factions, then choose a server with A/H ratio as close to 1.0 as possible. It is usually better to join a server where your faction is the most popular so you can find groups to do dungeon raids with. It is also a key factor on PvP servers because there is strength in numbers. | Head to Realm Pop. Select a region. Sort by population. Scroll to a population count that fits your preferences. Look for servers with a region and type that match your play style. Find servers that are in your time zone. Select the server that favors your faction. |
Washing your hair everyday can negatively impact your hair's health and slow down the hair grow. Try to only shampoo when your hair needs it. This might be every two to three days or even just once a week. This allows your scalp's natural oils to get into the follicles and stimulate growth. Many people believe that trimming your hair slows the rate of your hair growth. Others think you should trim it every six weeks. You should trim your hair when you have unhealthy split ends. Trimming the dead, damaged split ends can help promote better hair growth. You can trim your hair every three to four months, as long as you don't have split ends. If you notice split ends, get your hair trimmed as soon as possible to prevent the split from moving up the shaft and causing more damage. Massaging your scalp may help promote faster hair growth. Massaging your scalp helps promote follicle health by increasing the blood flow to your scalp, which can help the hair grow. Once a day, massage your scalp for three minutes before you wash it. Try using peppermint or eucalyptus oil diluted with coconut oil to massage your scalp. Styling your hair too much or with harsh products and instruments can slow the growth of your hair and cause your hair to become unhealthy. Be gentle with your hair, especially when you are trying to grow it out. For example, try not to blow dry, use heating tools, perm, or color too often. When trying to make your curly hair grow faster, you should protect it at night. Seal the ends of your hair with oil before going to bed. Try coconut, olive, or jojoba oil. Try sleeping on a satin pillowcase to help prevent damage during the night. You may consider pulling your hair back into a loose ponytail, braid, or bun while you sleep. | Refrain from overwashing. Trim your split ends. Massage your scalp. Avoid overstyling. Care for your hair at night. |
Being physically active is important to overall health. However, vigorous intensity or high quantities of physical activity might not be suitable for dialysis patients who are attempting to gain weight. Fatigue and exhaustion are common side effects of dialysis. However, most health professionals recommended small amounts of activity. For example, you can go for a 15 minute walk twice per day. Make sure to talk to your doctor prior to starting any exercise program. Go slowly and stop immediately if you experience any pain or discomfort. Refrain from high intensity exercise or working out for long periods of time as this may counteract your weight gain goal. Being active, even if only for short periods of time, can help dialysis patients feel better and improve their overall quality of life. Another side effect of dialysis is muscle wasting or loss of lean muscle mass. Strength training can help minimize this effect. Include light strength training exercises like: using resistance bands, doing yoga or modified weight lifting. Seek the help of a personal trainer or exercise specialist for more specifics. Dialysis patients who included regular light resistance training saw improvements in muscle mass, strength and quality of life. It's normal and common to feel stress, anger and even depression if you're receiving dialysis. Decreased appetite may result from some or all of these emotions. Receiving dialysis is a big lifestyle change that requires you to make a variety of dietary and lifestyle changes. Managing these changes the best you can may help minimize any appetite suppression related to them. Use your resources available at your dialysis center (like the social worker) to help you manage your personal life, medications, treatment, and emotional health. Consider seeking the help of a behavioral therapist, life coach or psychologist for additional guidance. | Include moderate amounts of aerobic activity. Include light strength training. Manage stress and other emotions. |
Sepsis can be life-threatening, so the earlier it's treated, the better. If you notice symptoms of sepsis, seek immediate medical care. Watch out for any of the following symptoms: Shivering, fever, shaking, or a cold Intense pain and discomfort Pale skin Drowsy and/or confused Short of breath When you are at the hospital, you will have to undergo a series of tests to diagnose sepsis. Your doctor will determine which tests are right for you. A blood test is often done to look for evidence of infection, as well as abnormal kidney or liver functioning. You may have urine tested, as well as secretions from wounds. If you're coughing up mucus, that may be tested as well. If the site of your infection cannot be determined, image scanning, such an x-ray or ultrasound, may be necessary. Usually, a round of antibiotics are used immediately to treat sepsis. They are usually administered through an IV. If you're having difficulty breathing, you may be put on oxygen. You will also be given intravenous fluids via IV for the duration of the infection. In rare cases, surgery may be necessary to treat sepsis. The source of the infection, usually an abscess, may need to be removed. Talk to your doctor about how to best prepare for surgery. Do not be afraid to ask questions, as it's important you make sure you're safe during the surgical procedure. Follow all advice your doctor gives regarding recovery. It's important you make sure you beat the infection so you can recover from sepsis. | Seek medical help immediately if you have signs of sepsis. Undergo tests to diagnose sepsis. Get treated with antibiotics or supportive care. Have surgery, if necessary. |
Call your current energy provider and ask them if you're able to select the company that supplies your electricity. Around half of the states in the U.S. and some countries in the European Union allow citizens to select their energy provider. If you live in the U.S., visit http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/state-by-state-links/ to determine if energy choice is available in your state. Find your energy company's phone number on your billing statement. Read the contract that you signed when you applied for electricity, or call your utility company to inquire about exit fees. Some electric companies will charge a fee to switch your energy provider. Enter your zip code in different comparison websites to compare prices and find companies that will fit your needs. Before you switch your energy provider, research local companies to find the best rates. Some companies will offer fixed rates over a period of time, while other companies will send you a variable rate based on how many kilowatts you use. If you use a lot of electricity, you may want to find a fixed rate plan. If your energy usage changes a lot month to month, you should get a variable rate plan. Some floating plans will change the rate per kilowatt depending on the market. This can cause your bill to fluctuate over time. Popular sites in the U.K. include Quotezone, The Energy Shop, Energylinx, Money Supermarket, Unravel It, and Energy Helpline. Once you determine which provider you want to use, make sure to do all your research on the company. Make sure that they are accredited by your local energy commission or government and read user reviews. If you want to help the environment, it may also be beneficial to choose a company that uses renewable sources of energy. Determine which plan you want to switch to and save the link to the page. If you have any questions about an energy supplier, call their customer service number to get them answered. Renewable energy sources include solar and wind power. | Call your utility company and ask if energy choice is an option. Ask your electric company if there are any exit fees. Compare prices on an accredited energy comparison website. Choose a new energy provider option that fits your needs. |
Any burn can be a major burn if it is over the joints or covering the majority of the body. It is also major if the burned person is having complications with vital signs or difficulty with normal activities because of the burn. These should be treated the same as third-degree burns, with immediate medical attention. If your burn is bleeding or looks a little bit black, you may have a third-degree burn. Third-degree burns burn through all layers of skin: the epidermis, dermis, and the underlying fat. These burns may appear white, brown, yellow, or blackened. The skin may look dry or leathery. They are not as painful as first or second because the nerves have been either damaged or destroyed. These burns require immediate medical attention. Call for emergency services or get to an emergency room. These burns can become infected and your skin may not grow back correctly. If your clothes are sticking to this burn, do not pull the clothes away. Get help right away. If you or someone near you gets a third degree burn, call 911 immediately. While waiting for EMS to arrive, check to see if the person is responsive. Responsiveness is established by gently shaking the victim. If there is no response, look for signs of movement or breathing. If they are not breathing, start CPR if you have been trained to do so. If you do not know how to perform CPR, you can ask the emergency dispatcher to talk you through it. Do not attempt to clear the airway or breathe for the other person if you do not know CPR. Instead, focus only on chest compressions. Lie the person on her back. Kneel next to her shoulders. Place your hands over the center of her chest, and move your shoulders so that they are right above your hands with your arms and elbows straight. Push straight down on her chest for about 100 compressions per minute. While you are waiting on emergency personnel to arrive, remove any constrictive clothing and jewelry. Do not do this if the clothing or jewelry is stuck in the burn. If this happens, leave it as is and wait for help to arrive. Removing it will pull off skin and cause further injury. You should also keep yourself (or the patient) warm, as these severe burns can cause you to go into shock. Do not soak the burn in water, as you would with minor burns. This can lead to hypothermia. If possible, elevate the burn above heart level to help reduce swelling. Do not give any pain medication. You do not want to give anything that could interfere with the emergency medical treatment. Do not pop blisters, scrape dead skin, or apply aloe or salve. If it is possible, you should try to cover the burn so it does not become infected. You need to use something that will not stick to it, such as lightweight gauze or a moistened bandage. If the bandage will stick due to the severity of the burn, wait for EMS. You might be able to use plastic wrap. If used for a very temporary amount of time, plastic wrap has been shown to be effective as a dressing. It protects while maintaining a low level of transmission of outside organisms to the burn. When you arrive at the hospital, the staff will move quickly to be sure to treat the burn effectively. They may start an IV to replace any lost electrolytes from your body. They will also clean the burn, which can be very painful. They may give you pain medication. They will apply ointments or creams to the burn, and cover it with a sterile dressing. If needed, they might create a warm, humid environment to help the burn heal. They might have a nutritionist suggest a high protein diet to aid with healing. If necessary, the physician may talk to you about follow-up skin grafting. Skin grafting is when you take a piece of skin from another part of the body to cover the burnt area. Expect the hospital staff to teach you how to do dressing changes at home. After discharge, dressings will need to be changed. Follow-up will continue with the physician to assure adequate healing. | Recognize major burns. Recognize third-degree burns. Respond to the situation. Take care of the burn victim. Cover the burn. Get treatment at the hospital. |
To have a healthy coat, a cat must eat a healthy diet. Whether your cat eats canned food, dry food, raw food, or a combination of these, its diet should be high in proteins and fats. Your cat should also always have plenty of clean, fresh water to drink. Talk to your veterinarian for specific advice about selecting the right foods for your particular cat. Commercial cat foods can vary in quality. To ensure that your cat's coat stays healthy-looking, check the food's nutritional content (listed on the label) and make sure it matches your cat's current needs. To ensure quality, you can look for a cat food with a label showing that it has been certified by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Raw meat diets are recommended by some experts as a way of making it easy for a cat to get the nutrients it needs. Your cat's dietary needs will vary throughout its lifetime; foods that are designed for kittens are not suitable for older cats, and vice versa. The nutrition your cat needs also depends on its individual factors, like health and activity level. If your cat is not receiving the right kind of food for its age and activity level, its coat may look coarse and dull. If you are feeding and grooming your cat according to its needs, and its coat still seems dull, brittle, or coarse, talk to your veterinarian about the problem. Health problems, such as digestive issues, parasites, cancer, obesity, or stress can affect the appearance of your cat's fur. Your veterinarian can determine if there is an underlying health problem causing the poor coat quality. | Feed your cat a healthy diet. Serve your cat high-quality foods. Change your cat’s foods when needed. Contact your veterinarian if your cat’s coat seems inexplicably dull. |
Drip coffee or pour over coffee tends to have less bitterness than other brewing options like french press or espresso brewing. If you are trying to avoid bitter coffee, you may go for drip coffee at home or when you are getting coffee at a coffee shop. Avoid espresso brewing, such as an espresso shot or an Americano style coffee, as these tend to be the most bitter. If you brew your own coffee at home, the bitterness of the coffee will depend on the type of bean you use, the roasting method used on the beans, and the amount of beans you use. You may need to play around with your drip coffee method to find a brew that is not too bitter. If you prepare your own coffee at home, you should grind your own beans for the freshest coffee possible. When you do this, make sure you are not grounding the coffee too finely. Brewing methods like french press and drip brewing will require different grind sizes. Often, french press tastes less bitter if the grinds are coarse and not too fine. Drip coffee tends to taste less bitter if the grinds are medium fine rather than very fine. You may need to experiment with the grind size for your coffee depending on what type of brewing method you use. Finding the right grind size may improve the overall taste of your coffee, including the level of bitterness in the coffee. Another reason why your home brewed coffee may be bitter tasting is because you are using water that is too hot to brew the coffee. Using water that is too hot to brew the coffee can lead to more bitterness in your cup. You should aim for water temperatures between 195 degrees Fahrenheit (91 degrees Celsius) and 205 degrees Fahrenheit (96 degrees Celsius). Do not let the water boil to beyond 210 degrees Fahrenheit (98 degrees Celsius). It may also be good to get into the habit of letting the water sit for a few minutes in the kettle so it can reduce in temperature before you pour it over your coffee grounds. Stirring the coffee grinds rapidly with a spoon once you have poured the water over them can also improve the flavor of the coffee. Make sure you rinse out all your brewing equipment every time you brew coffee. Residue grounds can end up getting into your next cup, affecting the flavor and perhaps making it too bitter. Use hot water to rinse out the drip coffee equipment as well as the french press equipment so it is clean for the next time you brew coffee at home. You should also let your brewing equipment air dry so it is clean and ready for use the following day. If you use the french press brewing method, you should always pour out any leftover coffee in the french press into a thermos to keep it warm. Leaving the coffee in the press will make the coffee more bitter as it will sit longer with the grinds. When you go to pour the leftover coffee in your cup, you may end up with a very bitter cup of coffee. You may also try to avoid having leftover coffee by measuring out the water by cup when you brew the coffee. For example, if you are planning to have two cups of coffee, one for you and a friend, you may measure out enough water for two cups exactly so you do not have to worry about leftover coffee sitting in the press. | Go for drip coffee. Adjust the grind size of the coffee. Check that the water you use is not too hot. Keep your brewing equipment clean. Store leftover coffee in a thermos. |
One of the most important parts of a hot dog is the bun, because it's what holds the sausage. Some people like their buns untoasted, but others prefer them warm and toasty. You can decide which you prefer. There are many ways you can toast the bun, including: In the oven In a toaster oven On the barbecue or grill In a skillet Hot dog buns have a slit in the side or top where you can put your sausage. Use a pair of tongs, a fork, or your finger to select a sausage and drop it between the two halves of the bun. Arrange the sausage so the extra meat overhangs both ends of the bun equally. Condiments go on last, because you want to dress the sausage itself, and not the bun. Start with the sauce-style condiments and add them according to your preferences. Some of the most popular include ketchup and mustard, but you can also try: Mayonnaise Hot sauce Barbecue sauce Chunky condiments go on after the sauces. These condiments include chopped onion, relish, diced tomato, hot peppers, chili, pickles, and other chunky toppings. Some people like to put cheese on their hot dogs, and grated cheddar is among the most popular. Other cheese varieties you can try include grated mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, gouda, blue cheese, or even marble cheese. The last ingredient to go on your hot dog is seasonings. This includes spices, herbs, and other flavorings, such as salt and pepper. Other popular herbs and spices for hot dogs include: Onion powder Garlic powder Celery salt Garlic salt Eating a hot dog can be messy business, especially if you like a lot of sauces and condiments. The plate will catch any crumbs, condiments, and toppings that fall as you eat. Put the plate on the table in front of you, or on your lap if you're in a more informal setting. | Toast your hot dog bun if you like. Place a cooked hot dog inside the bun. Add sauces. Put on chunky condiments next. Top it with cheese if you like. Finish the dog with your favorite spices. Put the assembled hot dog on a plate. |
We propose a general deep reinforcement learning method and apply it to robot manipulation tasks.Our approach leverages demonstration data to assist a reinforcement learning agent in learning to solve a wide range of tasks, mainly previously unsolved.We train visuomotor policies end-to-end to learn a direct mapping from RGB camera inputs to joint velocities.Our experiments indicate that our reinforcement and imitation approach can solve contact-rich robot manipulation tasks that neither the state-of-the-art reinforcement nor imitation learning method can solve alone.We also illustrate that these policies achieved zero-shot sim2real transfer by training with large visual and dynamics variations. | combine reinforcement learning and imitation learning to solve complex robot manipulation tasks from pixels |
Having HPV does not typically cause any complications for the baby. It is possible for a mother to transmit HPV to her baby during the delivery, and that transmission may cause respiratory issues or genital warts in the baby. However, these cases are very rare. Even when HPV is transmitted to the baby he is typically able to recover from the symptoms, either with his own immune system or through medical intervention. Vaccines, when given to males and females at an early age (around 11 to 12 years old), have been shown to prevent the contraction of HPV and its complications, including genital warts. Young women should be given two vaccines - Cervarix and Gardasil - around age 11 to 12 to prevent the forms of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer. These vaccines also prevent the contraction of genital warts and anal, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Young women through the age of 26 may still be given the Cervarix and Gardasil vaccines if they were not fully vaccinated at a younger age. Young men should be given the vaccine Gardasil around age 11 to 12 to protect against genital warts and anal cancers. Young men through age 26 may still be given the Gardasil vaccine if they were not properly vaccinated at a younger age. Vaccines cannot be used to treat HPV once it has been acquired. Vaccines also cannot be used to prevent cancer once HPV has been contracted. The vaccines are only effective in individuals who have not yet acquired HPV. Treatment typically involves removal of warts or application of antiviral medication to treat precancerous lesions. The exact course of treatment will vary, depending on the individual's health and the doctor's recommendations. . At-home treatments for genital warts include Podofilox, Imiquimod, and Sinecatechins. These prescription-strength medications are applied to the affected area to remove genital warts. Your doctor may administer cryotherapy every one to two weeks as needed to freeze warts. Podophyllin resin may be administered by your doctor every one to two weeks as needed. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or bichloracetic acid (BCA) may be administered by your doctor every one to two weeks as needed. Surgical removal may be recommended by your doctor. Do not attempt to surgically remove genital warts at home. | Know that your baby is safe. Get vaccinated. Treat HPV. |
If you are having a hard time with the idea of getting your blood drawn, you need to relax. Take a deep breath and focus all of your attention on breathing. Deep breathing activates the body's relaxation response. Inhale slowly to the count of four and then exhale slowly to the count of four. Anxiety is just a feeling like any other feeling. Feelings only have control when you give them control. When you accept that you are anxious you take the power away from the feeling. If you try to get rid of the feeling it becomes overwhelming. Anxiety is a trick of the mind that has real physical consequences. Enough anxiety can produce a panic attack, which can mimic a heart attack. When you understand that your anxiety, no matter how little or big, is little more than a trick of the mind it helps reduce the pressure and responsibility of caring for yourself. When you are anxious, ask yourself several questions to determine exactly how bad the situation really is. Anxiety can increase the number of outrageous ideas you’re having while asking yourself specific questions that require realistic answers can increase your awareness. Ask yourself questions such as: What is the worst thing that can happen when they draw my blood? Is what I’m worried about realistic? Can it really happen to me? What is the likelihood that the worst thing will happen? You will hear what we say to yourselves, even when you don't think that you do. Talking out loud and repeating that you are strong, can handle the situation, and that nothing bad will happen will help to reduce your feelings of anxiety. | Breathe deeply. Accept that you are anxious. Recognize that your mind is playing tricks on you. Ask yourself questions. Use positive self-talk. |
Cilantro's leaves and stems are equally delicious in recipes, so use them both! Snip off entire stems just above the soil line with scissors. Older, larger leaves tend to be less flavorful than newer, smaller ones, but you probably won't notice the difference once you chop them up and put them in your pico de gallo! Harvested cilantro loses its distinctive flavor quickly, so it's best to cut only as much as you need while creating a dish. That's why it's so convenient to have it growing indoors! You can put snipped cilantro stems in a cup of water for a few hours, if necessary, but the flavor will suffer. Cilantro does not store well either refrigerated or frozen. Every time a flower appears on your cilantro plant, it diverts energy away from leaf production. It also moves the plant one step closer to “bolting” (or “going to seed”), after which it won't be useful in recipes. Just snip the new flowers off with scissors, or pinch them off with your fingers. This will slow down the bolting process, but it's impossible to stop it from taking over eventually. Once the flowers start cropping up all over and the leaves stop appearing, you may choose to just pull up the plant and start over with new seeds or seedlings. However, you can also encourage the plant to self-propagate if you wish. Eventually, the flowers will drop seeds into the surrounding potting mix, and you can watch to see if new seedlings emerge. If you want to facilitate the process, pluck some of the seeds from the seed heads within the flower blooms. You can plant these in the same pot (and remove the old plant), or start them in a new pot. | Harvest entire stems once the plant is 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Use the stems and leaves immediately after harvesting them. Snip off flowers immediately to encourage leaf growth. Plant the seeds of "bolted" cilantro to propagate the herb. |
Shrubs like hydrangeas or barberries, and trees like cherries, spruce, and poplar, are best when pruned in the winter. This allows you to better see the branches since they won't have leaves. Other shrubs include mallows, camellias, glossy abelias, and European hornbeams. Trees like crab apples, junipers, plums, honey locusts, and bald cypresses should also be pruned during the winter. Some trees will leak sap onto the ground or your car if you prune them in the late winter, so aim for cutting them back in the summer. This also includes trees such as walnuts, elms, and dogwoods. Signs of dead branches include leaves that are shriveled up and brown and branches without any leaves on them while other branches have green leaves. If you see a dead branch, use sharp pruning shears to remove the entire branch. If the bark has fallen off, this could be another sign that the tree is dead. If there's a discolored spot on the tree that turned yellowish or brown, it's likely that it's dying. To check, you can scrape the bark and look for a green color beneath it, which means the tree is alive. For larger branches, use a hand saw. If your tree has a diseased portion — such as a fungus on its branches or strange spots on its leaves — prune below the diseased section to remove it. Wait until it isn't wet outside to prune, as water will spread the disease. Clean your pruning shears between cuts with rubbing alcohol to kill disease and stop it from spreading. Make sure to do this before starting on another tree that has no signs of disease. If 2 branches are crossing, cut the smaller branch so that they’re no longer in each other's path. You want the branches to continue growing outwards, so cut right above an outward facing bud to ensure it keeps growing out. Do not cut right above a bud that's facing towards the middle of the tree because it will make the branch grow inwards. Keep branches that are growing outwards around a 45 degree angle. Try to eliminate unnecessary branches that are growing inwards at an odd angle so that the whole tree or bush can have access to sun and fresh air. | Prune summer and fall flowering trees as well as shrubs in the winter. Cut back trees like maples and birches in the summer to prevent sap leaks. Remove any dead or dying branches first. Remove any diseased branches you see. Look for branches that are intersecting one another. Thin branches so that sunlight and air can reach the center of the plants. |
In most cases, cutting off the circulation to your foot by crossing your legs is the reason it goes numb. The blood vessels around your knee can get compressed with leg crossing or other contorted positions. Furthermore, the nerves that innervate your foot muscles are positioned next to the blood vessels, so some nerve entrapment or compression is not unusual either. As such, simply change your position by uncrossing your legs so that your foot gets its proper blood supply and nerve input. The foot that you cross over is typically the one that "falls asleep." As the blood starts to flow properly into your foot again, it should feel a little warmer and somewhat prickly for a few minutes. In addition to changing your leg position (if leg crossing caused the pins and needles in your feet), stand up from your chair in order to promote better circulation. When you stand up, you enlist the help of gravity, which helps pull the blood from the upper leg into the foot. Arteries have smooth muscle fibers that contract and push the blood down in correlation with your heart beating, but standing up might make the process occur a little quicker. Moving your foot in all directions (circular motions for 15-20 seconds) will likely help with circulation also and reduce the numbness or pins and needles sensation a little quicker. While standing, a light leg stretch (such as bending at the waist and trying to touch your toes) might help "wake up" your feet also. After switching positions and un-kinking blood vessels and/or nerves of your lower leg, consider walking around to promote better circulation. The main caveat here is, make sure your have some feeling and normal strength in your foot otherwise you risk tripping or collapsing and causing an injury. Once you change your position, pins and needles in the feet don't last for more than a few minutes. Permanent foot damage can occur if blood flow is restricted and nerves are compressed for many hours. Simply shaking your asleep foot may be a safer alternative to walking if you still feel significant numbness or pins and needles. Pins and needles and/or numbness of the foot is sometimes caused by poorly fitting shoes. Cramming your feet into a narrow shoe is not good for circulation or nerve flow and may cause your feet to fall asleep — particularly if you walk or stand a lot. As such, choose shoes that grip your heel tightly, support your arches, provide enough room to wiggle your toes, and are made of breathable materials (such as a leather insole). Avoid wearing narrow-toed high heels. If your foot symptoms are primarily on the top part of your foot, then try loosening your laces. Get fitted for your shoes by a shoe salesperson later in the day because that's when your feet are at their largest, usually due to swelling and slight compression of your arches. When at your desk at work, consider taking your shoes off so your feet are less constricted and can breathe. In some cases, pins and needles in your feet might be caused by tight or strained muscles of your lower leg, such as your calves. Soaking your feet and lower legs in a warm Epsom salt bath can stimulate circulation and significantly reduce pain and muscle tension. The magnesium in the salt helps the muscles relax. If inflammation and swelling is a problem for you then follow the warm salt bath with an ice bath until your feet feel numb (about 15 minutes or so). Always dry your feet thoroughly before you get up and walk away from your foot bath in order to prevent slips and falls. A dietary lack of minerals (such as calcium or magnesium) or vitamins (such as B6 or B12) can contribute to uncomfortable symptoms in your feet and legs. | Change your leg position. Stand up. Walk it off. Wear shoes that fit properly. Take a warm foot bath. |
Loners keep to themselves and don't want people to try to interact with them. To help with this, discourage people from approaching or talking to you by keeping your eyes down. Don't look people in the eye and encourage them to speak to you. Make sure not to make eye contact with people in areas where they might come and talk to you, like in the lunchroom or the classroom. To show respect, be sure to make eye contact with teachers and other authority figures. Try folding your arms over your chest. This signals that you don't want to be bothered and want to be left alone. This body position helps make you look closed off and unapproachable. Fold your arms loosely across your body and keep your head down. This will help people realize you don't want to be bothered. Adding accessories helps put up a barrier between you and others. They will see you doing something with the accessory and not disturb you. The accessories also give you a reason to ignore everyone around you. For example, you can wear headphones, read a book, look on your smartphone, or draw on a sketchpad. | Avoid making eye contact with people. Keep your arms folded. Use accessories to keep people away. |
Negative self-talk, or berating yourself, can lead to increased anxiety and other negative emotions. Knowing these personal consequences can help you identify why you need to change your negative self-talk and motivate you toward positive self-talk. Consider the ways that your negative self-talk impacts you: Does it make you feel depressed, angry, or stressed? Does your negative self-talk lead to outcomes such as not being able to focus, eating or drinking too much, or treating others badly? Use an Activating Event, Beliefs, and Consequences (ABC) worksheet to log and understand the consequences. Make three columns on a piece of paper or on a spreadsheet. Label one column, "Activating Event," the second column, "Beliefs," and the third, "Consequences." Under the Activating Event column, write down your answers to the following questions: What was happening just before you started to feel this way? What were you doing? Who were you with? Where were you? When was it? Under the Beliefs column, fill in your responses to: What was going through my mind at that time? What did this say or mean about me? What was the worst thing that could happen?" Under the Consequences column, record your replies to: Describe your emotion in one word and rate its intensity from 0% to 100%. What did you feel in your body? What did you do? What did you feel like doing? Self-talk is basically what you say to yourself either out loud or in your own head (through thoughts). Negative self-talk, or berating yourself, can actually cause you to perform worse in certain situations (such as competitive sports). Make a list of common negative things you say to yourself in certain situations. For example, maybe you sometimes drop something and say to yourself, "I’m so stupid." Or, perhaps you wake up late for work and say to yourself, "I always do this! I can't get anything right." These are examples of ways you might berate yourself. To create a thought diary, you can log the answers to the following questions: Describe the situation. What, where, when, who with? What are/were you doing? What critical thoughts came to mind? What emotion do you feel when you think these thoughts? How much do you believe these thoughts (0 – 100%)? In this case, 0% is not at all and 100% is you totally believe them. Is this something you think about yourself? Who has said these things to you? Is there another way of looking at this? What would someone else see and make of this? What would you say to a friend in this situation? Is this fact or opinion? | Identify the consequences of your negative self-talk. Create an inventory of your negative self-talk. Keep a critical voice thought diary to organize your ideas. |
Pick out the best candidate for a Christmas tree from whatever options you have available. Look out for one that looks full, has an even shape, and has the fewest dead or missing branches. If the tree is pre-cut, have someone hold it up for you so you can walk around and observe the shape and quality from all angles. Measure ahead of time to find out the height of the ceiling where you plan to put your Christmas tree. Take along a tape measure to observe and compare the height of the tree. Note that you will also be adding the height of your tree stand to the total height. Measure the height of your stand ahead of time and factor it into your calculations. You will be able to trim off some height from the trunk of a Christmas tree, but don't plan on dramatically shortening a tall tree to make it fit in your home. It may be too difficult or impossible to saw off a large portion of the tree. Measure the approximate width of the area that you plan to put your Christmas tree so you can find a tree of an equal or lesser width. Note that the branches of a pre-cut tree that has been wrapped or stored against other trees will unfold with time and expand the width of the tree. Take into account the extra width that tree lights and decorations will add later. | Pick out a tree with a good shape to begin with. Consider the height you need. Consider the width of the tree. |
Toss the ingredients together in a 2-qt (2-L) glass casserole dish with a loose lid. If desired, you can spray the dish with nonstick cooking spray first or wipe the bottom and sides down with butter to prevent the potatoes from sticking. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until well-combined. All-purpose flour works best for this recipe. Use anywhere from 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) salt. Evenly sprinkle the flour mixture over the potato mixture in your microwave-safe dish. Toss the vegetables gently to coat them with the flour and salt. You can use clean hands to toss the contents of the dish, but an easier and cleaner alternative is to use a fork to stir the ingredients together. Pour the milk over the potatoes in your dish, covering all the other ingredients evenly. Give the dish a gentle shake from side to side in order to distribute the milk more evenly and settle the contents of the dish. When done, the potatoes should be tender enough to pierce with a fork. Cover the dish with a loose lid or clean paper towel to prevent splattering. Do not use a tight lid. Stir the contents of the dish every 5 minutes as the potatoes cook. If the microwave does not have a rotating tray, turn the dish 180 degrees during the middle of the cooking time so that all sides cook evenly. Let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes after they finish cooking. Sprinkle the parsley and paprika over the finished potatoes and enjoy. | Layer the potatoes, onion, and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Combine the flour and salt separately. Add the flour mixture to the potatoes. Pour the milk into your dish. Cook for 15 minutes on high. Serve with parsley and paprika. |
Once the foal gets past the shoulders, it should come out quickly and land on the straw. If the sac around the foal is still intact after the foal struggles a bit, you'll need to rip or cut it open so the foal can breathe. Also, tilt the foal's head upward to clear it's nose of fluid. If tilting doesn't clear the nose, you can use a suction bulb to pull out mucus. If the foal is having trouble breathing use a towel to rub its abdomen and ribs, which may help it start breathing. If it's still having trouble, you can hold the foal upside down for a moment or two to let the fluid drain. Start artificial respiration if the foal doesn't breathe on its own by cupping your hands firmly over its mouth and nose. Breathe into one nostril steadily and gently, letting its chest rise and fall, then push air into the nostril again. Keep going until it can breathe on its own. Do not try to cut the cord. It will break naturally on its own. Have an umbilical clamp on hand. The mare will likely lay down on its side for 20 minutes or so while it recovers. During that time, the mare will likely display colic-like behavior as she works to deliver the placenta. Tie a knot in the placenta with twine and let it hang so your horse is more likely to pass it safely. Never pull on the placenta since it could break inside the mare and make it sick. The foal should stand up within an hour and start nursing within 2. If it doesn't, call your vet. The navel stump is what's left behind on the foal when the umbilical cord breaks off, and it will be on the foal's belly, much like a human belly button. Pour an antiseptic solution into a cup. You can use a 0.5% chlorhexidine solution or a 2% iodine in it. Gently push the navel stump into the cup and hold it in there for 30 seconds. This is stage 3 of labor, and the horse should pass it within 3 hours, though often it will happen within 1 hour. It will look like a large, white bag. If you don't see it within 3 hours, call your veterinarian, as not passing the placenta is dangerous for the mare and is considered an emergency. Once the placenta passes, spread it out so you can see the whole thing. If it has any pieces missing, call your veterinarian, as pieces that stay inside the horse can cause infection. Never try to remove the afterbirth from the mare, as this could lead to a serious uterine infection. Save the placenta so your vet can look at it to learn about the health of your mare and foal. If the mare doesn't want to eat, seems depressed or colicky, or seems weak in the days following labor, call the vet. Similarly, if she has discharge from her vulva that's brown or smells particularly bad or if you see a lot of blood with it, call your vet. If the foal seems to be having trouble nursing or getting around, call your vet. | Get the foal breathing as soon as it is fully delivered. Give the mare and foal a chance to rest while you wait for the placenta. Clean the navel stump by dipping it in an antiseptic. Watch for the passing of the placenta. Call the veterinarian if the mare or foal show signs of trouble in the next few days. |
Factor each denominator digit into a series of prime numbers that multiply together to make that number. Prime numbers are numbers that cannot be divided by any other number. Example: 1/4 + 1/5 + 1/12 Prime factorization of 4: 2 * 2 Prime factorization of 5: 5 Prime factorization of 12: 2 * 2 * 3 Tally up the number of times that each prime number appears in the factorization of each denominator digit. Example: There are two 2's in 4; zero 2's in 5; two 2's in 12 There are zero 3's in 4 and 5; one 3 in 12 There are zero 5's in 4 and 12; one 5 in 5 Identify the largest number of times you used each prime number for any of the denominators and note that count. Example: The largest count of 2 is two; the largest of 3 is one; the largest of 5 is one Do not write out the number of times each prime number appeared throughout all the original denominators. Only write out the largest count, as determined in the previous step. Example: 2, 2, 3, 5 Multiply the prime numbers together as they appeared in the previous step. The product of these numbers equals the LCD for the original equation. Example: 2 * 2 * 3 * 5 = 60 LCD = 60 To determine the multiple needed to make the denominators equal, divide the LCD you determined by the original denominator. Multiply the numerator and the denominator of each fraction by this number. The denominators should now both be equal to the LCD. Example: 60/4 = 15; 60/5 = 12; 60/12 = 5 15 * (1/4) = 15/60; 12 * (1/5) = 12/60; 5 * (1/12) = 5/60 15/60 + 12/60 + 5/60 With the LCD found, you should be able to add and subtract the fractions as usual. Remember to simplify the fraction at the end, if possible. Example: 15/60 + 12/60 + 5/60 = 32/60 = 8/15 | Break each denominator into prime numbers. Count the number of times each prime appears in each factorization. Take the largest count for each prime. Write that prime as many times as you counted in the previous step. Multiply all the prime numbers written in this manner. Divide the LCD by the original denominator. Solve the rewritten equation. |
Any temperature between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit (107 to 121 degrees Celsius) should be suitable for roasting macadamia nuts within ten to fifteen minutes. Mist the nuts with your buttery spray while you are waiting for the oven to warm up. When the oven is ready, put on a pair of oven mitts and slide the tray of macadamia nuts into the oven. Place in the center shelf of the oven. You may want to roast longer or shorter, depending on your preference and taste. Monitor the nuts closely as they roast. If they turn anything darker than a golden brown, they will likely burn. | Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 degrees Celsius). Place the pan in the oven. Roast for 10-15 minutes. Finished. |
Look through catalogs or search for wedding rings online to find a style that matches your price range, personality, and aesthetic sensibilities. Before setting foot in a jewelry store, you should already have a basic idea in mind about what kind of ring would be best for you and your spouse. It can be overwhelming to start searching for a wedding ring with no concept of what you even want, so do your homework now and save yourself the headache later. Visualize your ideal wedding ring. What is it that you’re picturing? If you’re at a loss for how to get started, this type of mental exercise can help put you on the right track. Get a sense of what you’re willing and able to spend on a wedding ring. This can help eliminate a lot of superfluous options right off the bat. Decide whether you’d rather finance a ring or buy it outright. Come up with an approximate figure that you’d be willing to drop on a piece and only look for rings in that price range. If possible, create a separate “ring fund” and set aside a small amount from each paycheck to go toward purchasing the ideal ring once you find it. Where should you even begin looking? The obvious choice is local jewelers in your area, along with some of the larger chain retailers such as Zales, Kay, and Jared. Don't count out smaller independent jewelers: many of them have been in business for decades and have accumulated a lot of experience helping indecisive couples find rings that they’re happy with. Give the jeweler the details of your wants, needs, and budget and they’ll be able to show you a selection of rings matching your unique specifications. Visit only reputable jewelers. Perform a quick search for customer testimonials to see what kind of materials a store specializes in and how knowledgeable their sales staff is. Stay away from pawn shops, deep discount outlets and mall jewelry kiosks that try to pass off uncertified merchandise at questionable prices. The internet can be a helpful tool in previewing types of rings, but it's probably not your best resource for buying due to the inability to assess the quality of a ring up close, complications in getting it sized properly and a lack of live specialists who can inform you and answer any questions you may have in person. Find a ring that you will be comfortable wearing day in and day out. It's easy to fall into the pattern of desiring the purest, brightest, most elegant ring on the market, but stop to think for a moment about how your ring will fare once the initial infatuation wears off. It's possible that you may not wish to wear your wedding ring at all times, so size and visibility may become a factor in keeping up with it. Additionally, some materials such as silver and white gold are known to tarnish under certain conditions, meaning they will require regular polishing and upkeep. Simplicity and practicality should also be criteria in your search. One option that satisfies many couples is to go for more elegance and flair when picking out an engagement ring while sticking to a simple one-piece wedding band that will be worn all the time. Don't be put off from buying a ring you really like just because you’re worried about its utilitarian value. However, keep in mind that in most cases, your ring will be worn all day, every day, with many different clothing styles and accessories and under drastically different conditions. | Know what you’re after. Have a budget for the ring. Narrow down your search. Be practical. |
A tea ball can also be dropped into a teapot for one or two if easier. Just be sure that the tea ball has the capacity for the amount of cups you're planning on brewing. The boiled water should be "first boil" (see the boiling instructions under "Brewing loose green tea in a teapot" for more details). The water should be allowed to sit for a moment as the ideal temperature for water for green tea is 180 °F (82 °C), 80C. Leave the tea to steep for a few minutes (3 to 5 minutes is usually enough, unless the tea instructions advise otherwise). Enjoy it with some matcha and chocolate swirl cake. | Add the loose green tea to a tea ball (a spoonful is adequate). Drop the tea ball into a cup or mug of freshly boiled hot water. Put a lid or plate over the cup or mug (unless you're already using a tea ball container equipped with a lid, also known as an "infuser basket"). Remove the tea ball. Serve. |
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