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Soldering will not succeed if too much heat is lost to the air or work surface, so you will need to find a specialized surface with low heat conduction. A charcoal soldering block may be the best option for soldering silver, as it reflects heat to create the high temperature silver requires. A magnesia soldering block or a kiln brick are other common options, and may last through more soldering projects than charcoal. These can be purchased at craft stores or jewelry supply stores, and are similar in size and shape to an ordinary building brick. Silver solder is an alloy formed from silver and other metals, designed to join with silver but melt at a lower temperature. You may purchase this as a container of pre-cut chips, or purchase it in sheet or wire form and cut off 1/8 inch (3mm) chips with wire cutters. Do not attempt to use lead solder when soldering silver, as it will usually fail to work and is difficult to remove. Warning: Avoid silver solders containing cadmium, which may cause health problems if fumes are inhaled. If you are filling a crack, you may want to use a lower-purity "easy" silver solder, as it melts at a lower temperature. For joining two pieces together, use "medium" or "hard" silver solder with more silver content, to create a stronger bond. Note that there is no industry-wide definition for these terms; if you are switching brands and want results similar to what you're used to, look at the percentage of silver content instead. Do not use a soldering iron, as these are intended for use with lower temperature lead solder and may ruin precious metals. Purchase a small oxy-acetylene torch instead from the hardware store, preferably with a flat "chisel tip" rather than a pointed one. Silver quickly conducts heat away from the location exposed tot he flame. Because of this, a small torch tip may make the soldering go much more slowly. A "flux" is necessary to clean the silver's surface and assist in heat transfer. It also helps remove oxides on the silver's surface, which would interfere with the bond. You may use a general purpose flux, or a "blazing flux" specifically for silver or jewelry. "Brazing" flux is used for high temperature joining, in which the surface of the metal objects themselves are chemically altered. While even jewelers refer to this process as "soldering" instead, "brazing" is technically the correct term. It doesn't matter which form of flux you purchase. (For instance, paste or liquid.) Open the windows or turn on a fan in order to minimize the amount of fumes you inhale, moving the air over the work area and away from you. Keep strong breezes away from the object itself, however, or their cooling effect may make the soldering process difficult. Copper tongs are recommended, as they can handle high heat and will not corrode and ruin the pickling solution described below. Tweezers are useful for holding the silver objects in place, although these can be made from any metal. Safety goggles are essential to protect your eyes from accidental spatter, since you may need to look closely at the joint. A denim or canvas apron minimizes the chance of burning your clothing. Avoid loose or dangling clothing. Pull back long sleeves and tie back long hair before you begin working. You'll need a container of water to rinse off the silver at the end of the process. Make sure this is deep enough to dip the silver object. Purchase a "pickle," or acidic solution used in soldering, specifically labeled for its suitability for silver. These usually come in powder form. Right before you begin soldering, dissolve the powder in water and use a crock pot or specialized "pickle pot" to heat it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use a crock pot, microwave, or oven that you intend to use again for cooking. The pickle may leave behind a metallic smell or even trace amounts of toxic materials. Never put steel in contact with pickle. Most prepared pickle solutions can keep for several weeks. | Find a charcoal soldering block or other appropriate work surface. Purchase silver solder. Use a torch, not a soldering iron. Select a general purpose flux or brazing flux. Use a fan for ventilation if necessary. Find tweezers and copper tongs. Take precautions with goggles and an apron. Set up a container of water. Heat a container of "pickle." |
Once you sign an autograph, you have no idea where it might end up! It might be sold at an auction or on an auction site, like eBay, it might be awarded as a prize or reward to someone in your fan club -- in the worst case scenario, it might even fall into the hands of someone disreputable. You should have two separate signatures, one for autograph signing and one for signing official documents. This will cut down the chances on your signature being forged. Now that you're famous, your name, signature, and reputation are in the spotlight. This means you'll have to be even more careful protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud. There are many different kinds of signature you might use, and each of these will signify something different to your fans. An elegant signature penned in flowing cursive may give your fans the impression of breeding, culture, and manners. A quick scrawl might make it appear as though you're hurried, driven, and certain of yourself. You may have to experiment with various kinds of signatures before you find one that best suits you. See how loops, flourishes, tall letters, short letters, narrow and wide scripts look with your signature. You may want to include a symbol that is significant to you in your signature. For example, if you associate yourself with an eagle or lion, or if you have a family crest that uses these symbols, you might weave a simplified version of this image into your signature. You may find that other famous people in your industry use similar signatures. You may want to imitate this style and add your own flourish, or you might want to ignore the conventions of your peers completely and make something uniquely your own! When viewing the signatures of others in your profession, you might want to ask yourself why a certain style is being used. A basketball player, for example, may have a very simplified style to make it easier when signing basketballs. To further differentiate your official signature with your autograph, you may want to abbreviate your name or use an initial. An abbreviated name can be a huge benefit if you think you might be signing a lot of autographs; shortening your first and middle name to initial letters will cut down on the writing you do considerably. You may not want to limit your first name to its first initial, but you may want to use a more casual form. For example, you might use a nickname, like "Tony" in place of "Anthony" or "Ly" instead of "Lyla." A paragraph is a special mark or flourish that you add to your signature to make it unique. Some examples of this include using the tail of a letter to cross a "t" or two crossing lines at the beginning or ending of your signature. A paragraph can make your signature harder to duplicate, and can also give it more character, setting it apart from others. You might add a thick, half moon stroke to a section under you signature that you wish to make more prominent. The first president of America, George Washington, did so under the middle part of his last name. You could separate the last letter of your name from the rest of your signature, and either simplify the letter or add a flourish. An example of this can be found in the signatures of American president John F. Kennedy. Napoleon Bonaparte, while only usually signing his first name, would often use the tail of the last letter to add a bold underline to his signature. You might do the same in yours! If you want an especially elegant signature, you should experiment with using the tails of the initial and ending letters in the parts of your name to make looping designs below it. Queen Elizabeth I of England would extend first "E" in her name, using the bottom strokes to entwine with the tail of the "z," which she also enlarged so the bottom could loop in an intricate paraph. | Use a separate signature from your official one. Determine what you want your signature to communicate to fans. Look to others in your industry for inspiration. Select the parts of your name you'll use when signing. Add a paragraph to your signature. |
Significant advances have been made in Natural Language Processing modelling since the beginning of 2018.The new approaches allow for accurate results, even when there is little labelled data, because these NLP models can benefit from training on both task-agnostic and task-specific unlabelled data.However, these advantages come with significant size and computational costs.This workshop paper outlines how our proposed convolutional student architecture, having been trained by a distillation process from a large-scale model, can achieve 300x inference speedup and 39x reduction in parameter count.In some cases, the student model performance surpasses its teacher on the studied tasks. | We train a small, efficient CNN with the same performance as the OpenAI Transformer on text classification tasks |
. Palm-muting is essential to djent and most metal riffs. Learning to do alternate picking while muting all the strings on the guitar, or at least the strings you're playing, with the edge of your hand helps you to control the sound and make the percussive chug of the djent riff more prominent. Take your picking hand and rest the space between your pinkie and your wrist on the strings, in between the bridge and neck pick-ups. Do an alternate-picking pattern on the lowest string on your guitar. You're close to djent now. Polyrhythms are a common feature of djent, and most progressive or "math" metal. What this means, essentially, is that the riff is played at a distinctly different rhythm from the rest of the music, or the beat as its played. This can be played relative to the verses and choruses, or relative to the drums in the riff itself. If the concept of polyrhythms seems overly complicated, think of it as playing "off-time" riffs instead, as if you and the drummer were playing slightly different songs, but at the same tempo, but working together to create one effect. Say the word "djent" five times, fast. That's what you want your riffs to sound like. Think of like you're using your lowest guitar string like a snare drum to play a rhythmic and melodic "fill" that everyone can headbang to. The heavier and the more rhythmic, the better. Most djent riffs feature no more than one or two notes, so it doesn't need to be overly complicated. Most djent riffs are on the lowest string of the guitar, unfretted. One of the cornerstones of mathcore is abrupt transitions between the different sections of the song. Djent riff breakdowns typically slow down the tempo somewhat, relative to the verses and choruses. It's typical to start a djent song with the breakdown riff, then speed up to sing the verse, then shift to the chorus, then back to the Sweeping arpeggiated solos Poppy choruses Frequent djent breakdowns and blast beats Abrupt tempo transitions | Learn to palm-mute Write polyrhythmic riffs on a single note. Make it chug. Make breakdown riffs a feature of the music. |
Male and female scarlet robins differ in their plumage significantly more than their European or American counterparts. Males are black with prominent bright red breasts and a white patch above the bill (frontal patch). Females, on the other hand, are brown with a rusty reddish-orange breast and white underparts. Females sit on the eggs to incubate them. Males, on the other hand, provide their mates with food. This arrangement ensures the eggs stay warm and safe until they are ready to hatch. Female scarlet robins build the actual nests with moss, spider webbing, and animal fibers. Males declare a nesting ground off-limits to other birds by vocalizing from a nearby lookout branch. | Look for differences in color. Pay attention to nest behavior. Observe how nesting grounds are established. |
You don't ask your straight friends about their kinks and fetishes, because it's none of your business and shouldn't affect the way you think of or treat them. Whether or not you “get” what a person does in the bedroom with other consenting adults shouldn't influence whether you feel you understand them as a human being. Sex is a very small part of what being LGBT means to most LGBT people, and you shouldn't fixate on it. It is an all-too-common misconception that gay people are a danger to children. Fortunately, this belief is waning; in 1970, a national poll found that 70% of Americans saw gay people as dangerous to youth, while in 1999 only 19% of heterosexual men and 10% of heterosexual women held such beliefs. Gay and lesbian people are people who are attracted to and/or form sexual and/or romantic relationships with adults of their same gender; many child molesters, on the other hand, are not oriented toward a particular gender so much as a particular age. In a 1978 study of 175 men convicted of child molestation, none of them identified as gay. A similar study in 1992 found that only 2 perpetrators of child sexual abuse out of the 269 surveyed were gay. Many studies along these lines have been conducted, and all have failed to find any correlation between being gay and committing child abuse. Many people who harbor homophobic views do so on religious grounds. There are, however, a number of religions and religious sects that are accepting of LGBT+ people. These include the United Church of Christ, Unitarian Universalists, Quakers, and Reform and Conservative Judaism. For other groups, such as Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, and Episcopalians, it is still a matter of debate, with some followers in favor of acceptance, and others against it. Even within faiths such as Catholicism, Islam, and Orthodox Judaism, one can find individual believers who interpret their faith in various ways. Your faith is your business, and you are free to believe what you want. This should not, however, lead you to treat people with disrespect or cruelty. Leave the judging to God. This process does not happen overnight, and even with the best of intentions you may still find yourself uncomfortable with or confused by gay people. This will change with time if you continue to work at it. In the meantime, however, the most important thing is to treat gay and lesbian people with as much respect and dignity as you would do for any other human being. If you do this regularly, you will probably find your understanding of gay and lesbian people evolves naturally and that they are ultimately the same as any ordinary person. | Understand it’s not all about sex. Acknowledge the difference between gay love and pedophilia. Learn about different religious attitudes. Fake it till you make it. |
You'll need to take classes at your local SCCA to move up from novice. You need to move up from novice status to compete professionally. Once you apply to be a novice, you have 2 years to compete in three races. At your third race, you should have your novice permit signed by the Chief Steward to show you have completed the required number of races. You can find the application on the SCCA website. This application will allow you to have a full competition license. You will also need to pay a fee with this application. You will also need a copy of your physical exam with this application. The more races you compete in, the better you'll become. The best way to jump into professional races is to start winning local races. Sponsors will notice if you've got the talent to compete professionally, and you need sponsors to move up to the professional level, unless you can front the money for professional races (which can run into the 100,000s with equipment and entry fees). | Complete a driver school. Compete in three races. Have your novice permit signed. Print off the Competition License Application. Fill out the Competition License Application. Mail in the application. Hone your skills. Win races. |
Current research shows that the quickest way to improve cardiovascular fitness is to combine large volumes of moderate intensity distance training with less frequent use of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and high intensity continuous exercise, all of which target different aspects of fitness. In this form of training, you should work out at a steady pace that keeps your heart rate at 60-75% of max for the duration of the workout. This form of exercise is most effective at increasing the amount of blood your heart can pump with each beat, a key factor in improving cardiovascular fitness. If in poor shape, start with 10-15 minutes of moderate intensity distance work 3 times a week, and add a minute to two minutes a week until you are exercising in 30 minute intervals. For fit individuals, a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 times a week is necessary to improve cardiovascular fitness. One of the big advantages of HIIT workouts is that they are over more quickly. Studies show that HIIT is more effective than moderate intensity training at lowering blood pressure, increasing lactate threshold (the intensity of exercise at which there is an abrupt increase in blood lactate levels) and increasing peak oxygen intake (the amount of oxygen you can consume while working out). For HIIT, make sure you have warmed up, then perform high intensity intervals at 85-95% of your max heart rate. Do not engage in HIIT more than 2 days a week. Only begin HIIT after you have established a good base of cardiovascular fitness. You should be able to perform 30 minutes of moderate intensity distance work. Start with 4 short intervals of 60 to 90 seconds at 85-95% HRmax, with 1 to 2 minutes of active recovery at 60-70% HRmax in between. For example, if running, you would alternate a fast run with a slow jog. Work up to four 4 minute intervals with 3 minutes of active recovery. When working out at high rates, your body does not absorb enough oxygen for energy to be produced by the normal pathway. The result of low-oxygen energy production is an accumulation of lactic acid. When lactic acid builds up in your muscles, it quickly limits your ability to perform at a high level. High intensity continuous training increases oxygen uptake, thereby improving lactate threshold so that you can push yourself further. Do not perform high intensity continuous training unless you are very fit. For a high intensity continuous training session, exercise for 25 to 50 minutes, keeping your heart rate at 80-90% of max. | Perform your exercise at a variety of intensity levels to maximize your progress. Use moderate intensity distance training to build endurance. Use high intensity interval training (HIIT) to quickly improve aerobic capacity. Use high intensity continuous training to reach elite fitness levels. |
Grids with 10 and 100 squares are great ways to show what a decimal is and how to compare it with other numbers. Create your own by drawing a rectangle and dividing into 10 strips, and by drawing a square divided into 100 boxes. You can also download and print ready-made grids. Explain that the entire rectangle or square stands for 1. Color in 6 of a rectangle's 10 strips, and say, “We’ve colored 6 out of 10 strips. That's 0.6 or 6/10 (six-tenths) of the total strips.” Color in 25 of a square's 100 boxes. Say, “We’ve colored 25 out of 100 boxes. That's 0.25 or 25/100 (twenty-five hundredths) of the total boxes.” Find out which decimals are bigger by coloring grids. Color 35 out of 100 boxes, then color 25 of 100 boxes in a second grid. Explain how 35/100 is greater than 25/100, so 0.35 is greater than 0.25. Number lines are another useful way to show how decimals are in between whole numbers. Make a horizontal line with vertical dashes at either end. Write 5 above the dash on the left and 6 above the dash on the right. Make another dash in the center and label it 5.5. Explain that this number is right in the middle between 5 and 6. Ask them where to place dashes for 5.75 and 5.25, then fill in other decimal values along the number line. Money is a fantastic, tangible way to teach decimals. Explain how coins represent .01, .05, .10, and .25 of your national currency. Pile up different combinations of coins and use them to demonstrate how to add and subtract decimals. | Fill in grids to visualize decimal values. Draw number lines to compare values. Use money to explain decimals. |
Start by sanding the area with 1000-grit sandpaper, making sure to move very slowly and gently. Once the touched-up area appears close to level with the rest of the pain, continue to sand gently with 2000-grit sandpaper. After that, rub the area with 3000-grit sandpaper until the touch-up paint is even with the rest of the vehicle. As your sandpaper gets finer, it will remove less and less of the paint. Don't be tempted to push really hard with the sandpaper because of this. It is ok if you sand a small amount of the surrounding painted area. This will be fixed by the top coat you will apply over the whole area. Paint the top coat over the entire area that is discolored. Typically this includes the chipped area and the existing paint surrounding it that has been lightly sanded. Try to get the top coat as smooth and even as possible, using a clean brush, even strokes, as several thin layers. Allow your top coat to dry for 10 to 20 minutes between coats. It's best to apply several thin coats instead of one thick coat. Follow the directions that came on your top-coat container. In some cases they will tell you to apply several coats and in others the directions will state that one coat is enough. Giving the surface one last sanding will ensure that the clear coat you applied is smooth and blended with the existing top coat. Sand it until the repaired area is flush with the rest of the paint surface on the car. and wax the entire car. Once you have repaired your paint chips it's nice to give your whole car a bit of care. Polishing and waxing the car will help the repaired area blend in with the rest of the paint job and it will protect the fixed area from more damage. | Sand the touched-up area until it is smooth. Apply the top coat. Sand the area once more with 3000-grit sandpaper. Polish |
We describe techniques for training high-quality image denoising models that require only single instances of corrupted images as training data.Inspired by a recent technique that removes the need for supervision through image pairs by employing networks with a "blind spot" in the receptive field, we address two of its shortcomings: inefficient training and poor final denoising performance.This is achieved through a novel blind-spot convolutional network architecture that allows efficient self-supervised training, as well as application of Bayesian distribution prediction on output colors.Together, they bring the self-supervised model on par with fully supervised deep learning techniques in terms of both quality and training speed in the case of i.i.d. Gaussian noise. | We learn high-quality denoising using only single instances of corrupted images as training data. |
Be aware that rubbing alcohol is toxic and flammable. Always use rubbing alcohol in a well ventilated area and wash your hands thoroughly after handling it. Keep it away from children and pets. If handled with caution rubbing alcohol is entirely safe. One benefit of rubbing alcohol is that most people already have it in their medicine cabinet. After doing so thoroughly, let the carpeting dry. If the oil stain is still visible, repeat the process using more rubbing alcohol. As rubbing alcohol is a solvent, it will help to dissolve the oil and separate it from carpet fibers. Once the carpeting has sufficiently dried and the stain has been erased, rinse the entire area with water, and blot the water out with a fresh cloth or paper towels. This should take care of any residual alcohol and reduce the odor. Do not use air fresheners or fragrances to deal with the smell, as this may only make matters worse. Open windows and turn on a fan; improving ventilation is the best approach. | Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a clean cloth or paper towel. Press the rubbing alcohol onto the stained carpeting. Remove excess rubbing alcohol from the carpeting. |
Preparing walnut seeds can take months of waiting, and success rate can be low. You may choose to purchase a seedling and skip to that section instead. Before using either method, be aware that walnut trees, especially of the black walnut species, release chemicals into the soil that kill many nearby plants, including pine trees, apple trees, tomatoes, and others. This, along with their massive size and sometimes aggressive spreading of new walnut plants, can make them unpopular in cities and suburbs. In the autumn, gather nuts that have fallen from walnut trees, or gently hit walnut branches with a PVC pipe to cause ripe nuts to fall. Even when ripe and fallen, most nuts will still be encased in a thick green or brown husk around the nutshell. Warning: walnut husks can stain and irritate skin and clothing. Waterproof gloves are recommended. If you plan to start a walnut orchard to produce nuts or timber, ask a local forester or look online for a species and variety specialized for your climate and your intended purpose. Ideally, purchase walnut seed from trees within 100 miles (160 km) of your planting location, as these may be better adapted. Walnuts typically grow in USDA hardiness zones 4—9, or areas with a -30 to +30ºF (-34 to -1ºC) minimum temperature, but some varieties are better suited to cold than others. Black walnut is highly expensive and in-demand for its timber, while English walnut (also called Persian walnut) is commonly grown for either nuts or timber. Many varieties of each exist, along with other, less widely available species. Walnuts from a grocery store are unlikely to have the moisture necessary to germinate. Even if they do, the nuts were likely produced by a hybrid tree or a tree variety suited for a different climate, making success in your area unlikely. Walnuts can grow without the husks being removed, but many people remove the husks to check the walnuts inside are undamaged, and to make them easier to handle. To remove the husk, soak the walnuts in a bucket of water until the outer husk is soft to the touch, waiting up to three days for the hardest nuts. Crack and peel off the softened husk by hand. If the husks have dried out, they can be almost impossible to remove. Try driving over them in a car. For a larger quantity of walnuts, run them through a corn sheller, or even rotate them in a cement mixer with gravel and water for 30 minutes. Walnuts, like many plant seeds, need to experience a moist, cold environment before the plant awakens from its dormancy and emerges from the shell. This takes 3–4 months for walnuts, depending on the variety, during which they should be kept moist. Keeping seeds in an environment for this purpose is called stratification, and for walnuts can be done in one of the following ways: Keep small amounts of walnuts in moist peat moss or moist sand, inside plastic bags kept in a refrigerator, or in another location between 34 and 41ºF (2–5ºC). For a large quantity of nuts, dig a pit in fast-draining soil, 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 meters) deep. Fill this pit by alternating single layers of nuts with 2 inch (5 cm) layers of sand, leaves, or mulch. Cover the pit with screening to keep out rodents. | Understand the effort involved, and the risks to your garden. Collect fallen walnuts. Purchase walnuts instead. Remove the husks (optional). Keep the nuts moist over the winter, for 90–120 days. |
if we cannot decide at what point life actually begins, can we decide at what point life ends? If they don't know, explain the concept of brain death, and how doctors pronounce a patient dead when the brain stops sending pulse signals to the body. A fetus' brain begins sending signals eight weeks into pregnancy. Use this argument to show that since life ends when the brain stops, shouldn't life begin when the brain starts? Up to two weeks after fertilization, that clump of cells could split up into identical twins. Where did the second life come from? Assuming that human cloning takes place - probably a matter of time - no fertilization takes place at all, the new person has the exact same genetic information as the "donor", yet they are clearly distinct individuals. Animals, such as Dolly the sheep, have been successfully cloned and were very much alive. Mosquitoes, spiders, cockroaches, mice, and rats might cause annoyance at best and illness at worse. Many people kill them or call exterminators without second thought. An unwanted fetus can cause almost nine months of suffering in an unwilling pregnant person, far worse than any other pest, so why is this life sacred? Remind them that there is a difference between a wanted and an unwanted fetus. A happy parent-to-be is willing to suffer because they love the fetus and look forward to having a baby. This is great! But a person who doesn't benefit from the pregnancy is only suffering. Is it okay to force someone's body to host a fetus against their will? Can someone's body be used as an incubator? If they believe that life begins at fertilization and must be protected at all costs, then what about the zygotes that are naturally rejected by the uterus? Are they doing anything about those? Statistically speaking, someone on birth control is less likely to have a fertilized egg, and thus is less likely to have a zygote die. Yet the pro-life movement does nothing about this. | Ask them to consider the following question: Point out identical twins if they insist that life begins at fertilization. Ask what they think about cloning if they insist that life begins at fertilization. Point out that people are willing to kill similarly-sized organisms without calling it a sin. Remember that the precise beginning of life is not the point—bodily autonomy is. |
When you sleep with wet hair, the moisture can penetrate your pillow and cause mold and bacteria growth inside the pillow, which could make you sick. Covering your pillow with a waterproof pillowcase will prevent your wet hair from getting your pillow wet. This is especially important if you sleep with wet hair regularly. You can also protect your pillow by opting to wrap your hair in a microfiber towel or scarf. Sleeping on wet hair can cause your hair shaft to dry bent at the wrong angle, leaving you with dull, frizzy hair. You can avoid this by using a smoothing serum or leave-in, such as a beach spray. Regularly sleeping with wet hair can cause mold to grow on your scalp, create dandruff, or even damage to your hair. Try to give yourself a buffer in your nighttime routine, so your hair has some time to dry before bed. | Protect your pillow with a waterproof pillowcase. Use a serum or leave-in product to prevent dull, frizzy hair. Avoid going to bed with wet hair if possible. |
Diaphragm breathing has been helpful for some when it comes to easing back pain. It's fairly easy to do and could be a simple way to reduce your pain. You can engage in diaphragm breathing either sitting or lying down. Place one hand on your chest and another on your lower belly. To inhale, breathe through your nose. Channel air in such a way that it moves into your stomach. The hand on your belly should rise. Hold for about 3 seconds. Exhale through your mouth. Breathe out until the hand on your stomach is back in its original position. Repeat for 10 to 15 breaths. Visualization is a relaxation technique that may help alleviate back pain for some. You use your imagination to focus on picturing a calm, relaxing scene. Try to use as many sensations as possible. What does this scene look like, smell like, feel like? What kind of sounds are present? You can engage in relaxation during back pain flare ups throughout the day and before bed at night. It can help to close your eyes and strive to really put yourself in a specific scene or moment. Try as best you can to experience the sensation of existing in a relaxing setting. Sometimes, a simple distraction can help you disengage from back pain. Find something relaxing you enjoy and distract yourself with it when experiencing back pain. Listen to music. Watch a movie. Take a warm bath. Do a crossword puzzle. Any activity that is personally enjoyable for you can help alleviate your back pain by distracting you from the sensation. There are a variety of stretches you can do that will alleviate your back pain by relaxing your muscles. These can be particularly helpful for lower back pain. Try the pelvic tilt. Lie on your back with your knees bent and the small of your back touching the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles so your back is flat against the floor, hold for five seconds, and then release. Repeat 3 times. Gradually build up to 10 repetitions. Engage in a knees-to-chest exercise. Lie on your back with your legs bent straight. Bring one knee to your chest and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times and then repeat with the other leg. To do a back stretch, lie on your stomach. Push your upper body off the floor with your arms. Hold for 5 seconds and then repeat 10 times. | Try diaphragm breathing. Visualize. Seek distractions. Stretch for relaxation. |
As reinforcement learning continues to drive machine intelligence beyond its conventional boundary, unsubstantial practices in sparse reward environment severely limit further applications in a broader range of advanced fields.Motivated by the demand for an effective deep reinforcement learning algorithm that accommodates sparse reward environment, this paper presents Hindsight Trust Region Policy Optimization, a method that efficiently utilizes interactions in sparse reward conditions to optimize policies within trust region and, in the meantime, maintains learning stability.Firstly, we theoretically adapt the TRPO objective function, in the form of the expected return of the policy, to the distribution of hindsight data generated from the alternative goals.Then, we apply Monte Carlo with importance sampling to estimate KL-divergence between two policies, taking the hindsight data as input.Under the condition that the distributions are sufficiently close, the KL-divergence is approximated by another f-divergence.Such approximation results in the decrease of variance and alleviates the instability during policy update. Experimental results on both discrete and continuous benchmark tasks demonstrate that HTRPO converges significantly faster than previous policy gradient methods.It achieves effective performances and high data-efficiency for training policies in sparse reward environments. | This paper proposes an advanced policy optimization method with hindsight experience for sparse reward reinforcement learning. |
To deal with this situation, it's important to first understand what bullying is. If you are regularly being picked on and teased,it might be bullying. Bullying is intentional and inappropriate. You should remember that it is not your fault. No one has the right to make you feel bad on purpose. Signs of bullying include name calling and jokes that are hurtful instead of funny. If you are purposefully being excluded from social groups, that is another form of bullying. Bullying can also be physical. If you are being hurt, or threatened with physical action, make sure to ask for help from an adult you trust. It can be tiring to regularly feel like you're in a position where you need to make a comeback to defend yourself. Stress can be exhausting and has a lot of negative impacts on your physical and emotional health. There are several things you can do to deal with stress. Make sure you are getting enough rest. It's easier to deal with tough situations if your body and mind are able to fully recharge at night. Adults should get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and teens should get 1-2 hours more. Take deep breaths. When you find yourself in a tense situation, take a minute to breathe deeply. This will help clear your mind and give you time to regain your composure. Get moving. Regular exercise is shown to reduce stress and help individuals cope with problems. One of the most effective ways to handle bullying is to avoid him altogether. If possible, change your routine so that you minimize contact with the person bothering you. Try taking a different route to your locker or your desk. If it's impossible to avoid him altogether, consider walking away when he confronts you. Instead of making a sassy comeback, just turn your back and leave if you are teased. This will show that you are not dignifying this behavior with your attention. If you are having a tough time, one of the best things you can do is remember that you are not alone. Talking about your feelings is one of the most effective ways to cope with problems. Ask a family member to listen to what you have to say and offer some advice. You can also talk to your friends. A good friend will be willing to hear you out. Teachers, counselors, or coworkers can also be excellent resources. | Understand bullying. Learn to handle stress. Change your environment. Share your feelings. |
If each of a syllogism's premises are accepted as valid, the conclusion may also be valid. Logical validity, however, also depends on the form and figure of the syllogism, which both depend on the propositions of the syllogism. In categorical syllogisms, four different types of propositions are used to make up the premises and the conclusion. “A” propositions propose a universal affirmative, such as “all [categorical or specific term] are [a different categorical or specific term].” For example “All cats are felines.” “E” propositions propose exactly the opposite: a universal negative. For instance, “no [categorical of specific term] are [a different categorical or specific term].” More demonstratively, “No dogs are felines.” “I” propositions include a particular affirmative qualification in reference to one of the terms in the premise. For instance, “Some cats are black.” “O” propositions are the opposite, including a particular negative qualification. For instance, “Some cats are not black.” By identifying which of the four types of propositions are used, we can reduce a syllogism to three letters to help determine whether it's a valid form for the figure of that particular syllogism. Different figures of syllogisms will be described in a following step. For now, simply understand that you can label each part of syllogism – including each premise and the conclusion – according to which type of proposition they make to identify the syllogism's mood. For instance, consider a categorical syllogism with the mood of AAA: “All X are Y. All Y are Z. So, all X are Z. A mood refers only to the types of propositions employed in a syllogism of standard order – major premise, minor premise, conclusion – and may be the same for two different forms based on the figure of the syllogisms in question. A syllogism's figure is determined by whether the middle term serves as subject or predicate in the premises. Recall that a subject is what the sentence is about, and the predicate is a word that applies to the subject of the sentence. In a first figure syllogism, the middle term serves as subject in the major premise and predicate in the minor premise: "All birds are animals. All parrots are birds. All parrots are animals". In a second figure syllogism, the middle term serves as predicate in the major premise and predicate in the minor premise. For instance: "No foxes are birds. All parrots are birds. No parrots are foxes." In a third figure syllogism, the middle term serves as subject in the major premise and subject in the minor premise. For instance: "All birds are animals. All birds are mortals. Some mortals are animals." In a fourth figure syllogism, the middle term serves as predicate in the major premise and subject in the minor premise. For instance: "No birds are cows. All cows are animals. Some animals are not birds." Although there are 256 mathematically possible forms of syllogisms – since there are 4 possible variations (A/E/I/O) for each part of a syllogism, and 4 different figures of syllogisms – only 19 forms are logically valid. For first figure syllogisms, the valid forms are AAA, EAE, AII, and EIO. For second figure syllogisms, the valid forms are EAE, AEE, EIO, and AOO. For third figure syllogisms, the valid forms are AAI, IAI, AII, EAO, OAO, and EIO. For fourth figure syllogisms, the valid forms are AAI, AEE, IAI, EAO, and EIO. | Recognize types of propositions. Identify the mood of a syllogism based on its propositions. Determine the “figure” of the syllogism. Recognize the valid forms of syllogisms. |
Double-click on the program's icon found on your desktop. This can be found in the "Home" or "Overview" window. ” It is located in the options listed on the left. After selecting “Software Updater,” Avast will scan your computer and programs installed. Wait for it to finish scanning. Select the application you want to update from the list of scan results. If there's a current version available over the Internet, an “Update now” button will appear next to its name. Click this button to update the application. For a better view of the scan results, you can set it to only display the programs that need an update. Uncheck “Show up-to-date programs.” To view additional information about the program you chose, click on “More details.” This options is located below the “Update now” button. It will expand the selection and display additional details. If you want to do another system scan, click on “Rescan” on the upper-right portion of the window. After clicking on “Update now,” you’ll be taken to the program's web page where you can download and install the current version. If you don't want to manually update each application, you can set Avast 2014 to automatically update programs whenever possible. Click on “Activate automatic updates” located on the lower-right corner of the window and wait for it to finish retrieving information. This feature is only available in the Premier edition of Avast, which you have to purchase. Click on “Settings” (right beside “Rescan”) to open the “Software Updater” settings window. Here you can change the following options: Enable Software Updater. This option is activated by default. If you uncheck this option, all the other settings and the entire Software Updater tool will be deactivated. Allow update of system-wide products for administrators only. This notifies only the computer administrator about available updates. Automatically download updates if possible. If there are current versions available online Avast will update your applications without user confirmation. Database Reset. This option restores Software Updater's default database value. | Launch Avast 2014. Click on the “Security” tab. Select “Software Updater. Update programs manually. Update programs automatically. Adjust the settings for better use. |
Try placing 2 similarly-sized objects, such as 2 books, at different distances from one. Place one about 18 inches (46 cm) from you, and the other about 10 feet (3.0 m) away. Focus on the closer object for 5-10 seconds, taking note of as much detail as you can, then quickly switch to the object further away and do the same. Continue this exercise back and forth between your eyes for 3-5 minutes at a time. Exercises like this help you improve your reaction time by training you to quickly adjust focus to new subjects. Dribbling drills like those you find in basketball practice are designed to help build hand-eye coordination. If you're new to dribbling, start by simply walking 10-20 paces in one direction, turning around, and walking back, all while continually dribbling. As you get better, start to vary it by dribbling at different speed and switching back and forth between your hands. Challenge yourself by using smaller balls, such as tennis balls. These are more unpredictable when you dribble them, so they challenge your reaction time even more. This same just requires an oxygen-inflated balloon. Gently toss the balloon up in the air, then follow it around and bump it up before it hits the ground. This game can be played by yourself or with a partner, and is a fantastic exercise in coordination and control. Hitting the balloon too hard could send it too far or cause it to pop, so part of the exercise here is to practice applying a controlled amount of force while keeping your eyes on your target. This drill can also be a lot of fun for kids who are struggling to build hand-eye coordination. Catch is often suggested to help build coordination in children, but adults can benefit from a game of catch, too. Instead of just tossing the ball back and forth, though, try standing on one leg while you play. This helps you improve both your balance and reaction time as you build your coordination. Play catch with a friend or family member to make the exercise fun and social. If you don't have anyone to play with, you can always practice by bouncing your ball off of a nearby wall. | Practice switching focus with eye exercises. Do dribbling drills. Play balloon keep up. Try a game of catch while standing on one leg. |
The Church of Satan's basic membership provides a crimson card of identification, and requires registration on their website. In addition to filling in your personal information, the church requires a fee of $225 in US dollars to become a member. Aside from this fee, you must also write a statement, signed and dated, requesting to join the Church of Satan. This material can be found on the Church of Satan website. There are no local branches of the Church of Satan. All memberships are processed out of the New York office. No other requirements or fees are required after this registration period. Keep your membership card safe. It is how you will officially identify yourself to other members of the organization. Download the Active Membership application and fill out the information required. Active members in the Church of Satan take a more visible role in church activities, and may be asked to represent Satanism in various functions. Several questions on the application refer to The Satanic Bible. Make sure to do your homework before applying. Read "The Satanic Scriptures" to gain more insight into what it means to be a Satanist, and the thought process behind the founders of the religion, to be better prepared for the application. You must first be a registered member to become an active member. Live like a Satanist and become a good reflection of the church to rise through the ranks. Though there is no official disclosed methodology for gaining rank, spreading good will regarding the church and representing its teachings in a positive light are advised for getting noticed and promoted by the higher ranking members of the church. The Church of Satan has six ranks for its members: “Registered,” “Active Member,” “Witch/Warlock,” “Priestess/Priest,” “Magistra/Magister,” and “Maga/Magus.” Holding a Third, Fourth, or Fifth degree considers you a part of the Priesthood of Mendes, and grants the title “Reverend.” | Register with the Church of Satan. Apply to become an active member. Rise through the hierarchy. |
It has been said that elevation of the mood and joy can result from simply singing or chanting God's holy names, and when one repeats this mantra aloud Krishna dances on his tongue! Sing this to yourself in remembrance of all the Lord has provided you, and to reorient yourself when you should become thrown of the path to Krishna:Hare Krishna Hare KrishnaKrishna Krishna Hare HareHare Rama Hare RamaRama Rama Hare Hare | Repeat the Maha Mantra at least three times a day. |
. Thorough comprehension of the rules of backgammon will make it easier for you to win. If you are new to backgammon, you may benefit from making sure that you know the rules inside and out. If you have any confusion about the rules of backgammon, get answers to your questions from more experienced players. Remember that blocking is a good way to prevent your opponent from advancing to the bearing off stage too soon in the game. Go on the defensive right away by getting two or more of your checkers onto some strategic points around the board. Remember, you only need two checkers on a point to make it unavailable to your opponent. Having two or more checkers on points will also prevent your opponent from hitting your blots, which will set you back in the game. Do your best to protect any weak points that your opponent might try to hit. If your opponent has any blots (points with only one checker), go on the offensive and hit (take) those blots. By hitting one of your opponent's blots, you will force him/her to move the checker to the bar and roll for reentry during the next turn. This will consume time and make it harder for your opponent to advance in the game. Bearing off is when you have all of your pieces in your home board and you can begin moving them into your tray. The sooner you can get all of your pieces off of the board and into the tray, the sooner you can win the game. Get your pieces into your home board as quickly as possible to increase your chances of winning the game. | Understand the rules Block your opponent. Hit your opponent’s blots. Bear off as soon as possible. |
Temporal point processes are the dominant paradigm for modeling sequences of events happening at irregular intervals.The standard way of learning in such models is by estimating the conditional intensity function. However, parameterizing the intensity function usually incurs several trade-offs.We show how to overcome the limitations of intensity-based approaches by directly modeling the conditional distribution of inter-event times. We draw on the literature on normalizing flows to design models that are flexible and efficient.We additionally propose a simple mixture model that matches the flexibility of flow-based models, but also permits sampling and computing moments in closed form. The proposed models achieve state-of-the-art performance in standard prediction tasks and are suitable for novel applications, such as learning sequence embeddings and imputing missing data. | Learn in temporal point processes by modeling the conditional density, not the conditional intensity. |
There are professional appraisers for almost every item. When seeking an appraiser, choose a professional who is certified by the American Society of Appraisers, the Appraisers Association of America, or the International Society of Appraisers. Once the appraisal is complete, you will receive a written report discussing the item, the procedure used to value it, and the current value of the item. Costs vary greatly depending on the appraiser and the item. Some appraisers charge by the hour (anywhere from $200 to $400 based on their expertise), while some charge a flat rate. Avoid working with an appraiser who charges a percentage of the item's value. In order to ensure a fair valuation, take the item to an appraiser before taking it to a local antique store or dealer. Unlike individual dealers, the appraiser will have no conflict of interest, since they are ethically bound from making an offer for purchase after appraising an item. Bank managers or estate attorneys are often good sources to help find reputable appraisers. Many antique stores also employ professional appraisers. Contact your local antique store to discuss appraisal options. Appraisers should still be certified by a national appraisal board. They often offer insurance replacement valuations or fair-market valuations, but they also offer less-expensive services such as verbal-approximations. Prices for services vary based on location. If your item is a collectible which has well-established price guidelines (such as baseball cards), search online for a collectible dealer to assist in pricing your item. Search for someone who is certified by a national appraisal board for the fairest valuation judgments. Make sure that the collectibles dealer is reputable. Read reviews about them online, if possible. Auction houses offer private valuation services for various fees (based on location). Occasionally, auction houses will offer a “valuation day” or “appraisal day” where they will offer free valuations for the general public. Contact your local auction house such as Sotheby's or Christie's for information on scheduled dates and procedures. PBS's The Antique Roadshow is one such auction house which tours the USA and offers tickets and applications to have items appraised. Their website also offers online appraisals. | Visit a certified appraiser. Take the item to an antique store. Contact a collectibles dealer. Visit auction houses. |
Capricorn men are usually reserved and quiet, but they do open up and show their humorous side with people they really like. If he tells you jokes, teases you, or acts silly when he's around you, it could be a sign he's into you. Next time you see him, try telling him a joke or teasing him and see how he reacts. If he laughs and starts teasing you back, it could mean he likes you. Make sure you smile and laugh when you tease him so he knows you're just kidding around and being flirtatious. Capricorn men can be shy and distant around others. They don't open up easily, and they’re very strategic about who they trust. If a Capricorn man shares his secrets with you and talks to you about his personal problems, there's a good chance he likes you. If you're always the first person he goes to when something is wrong, it could be a sign that he likes you. Check your texting and social media conversations. Do you exchange short, surface-level messages, or does he talk a lot about what's going on in his personal life? Once a Capricorn man decides he likes someone, he doesn't take well to people getting in his way. If he seems moody or upset whenever you focus your attention on others, it could mean he wishes you were talking to him instead. Pay attention to how he acts when you're talking to others. If he glances over at you a lot or interrupts your conversations, it could be a sign that he's jealous. Capricorn men cherish their personal space and belongings. They don't let just anyone into their home. If he's inviting you over to his place, it's a sign that he really trusts you. If he gives you rides in his car or lets you use his stuff, it could also be a sign that he trusts and likes you. | Pay attention to if he jokes around with you a lot. Ask yourself if he confides in you. Notice if he gets jealous when you flirt with other people. Take it as a good sign if he invites you over to his place. |
Start off your seminar by going to the podium, or just the front of the room, and providing a full introduction. Tell the audience a bit about your professional background. Briefly explain why you are interested in the project that you will be discussing today. This is intended to make the audience comfortable listening to you and to start building the speaker-audience trust. Be humble as you introduce yourself, but stress your credibility in this subject. Instead of assuming that you know more about your audience, just let them know what experience you have. If someone else introduced you, make sure that they have a copy of your biography in advance. Bring an extra copy with you. When it's time for you to speak, you might say a few quick words about your passion for this project and offer your thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to speak with your audience today. Your talk should move from one logical point to another. Even if you have the entire talk memorized, it might be useful to have a paper with talking points or notecards in front of you. This may also help with your pacing. A good rule of thumb when giving a seminar is to, “Tell them what you will tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them.” For example, if you are giving a seminar focusing on a chronological topic, such as the development of the U.S. Civil War, make sure to give your audience plenty of warning before you jump time periods. To keep the audience's attention and to help them learn, make sure that they are involved with the material. Games, discussions, quizzes, and surveys will help them participate in the seminar. An icebreaker activity at the beginning of the seminar helps lighten the mood and grab people's attention. You can break up large groups into small groups to have them discuss a problem, question, or point. As soon as you agree to do the seminar, find out what your time restrictions will be and design your presentation around these. Aim for a presentation that falls at the exact time or just under the time limit. Never go over time. If you find yourself at the time limit, then find a quick way to wrap up and offer to explain more during the question session. For example, you might say, “Well, I’ve reached the end of my time, but I would love to talk about any of these issues in response to any questions that you have.” Start by repeating the question to ensure that the entire audience can hear what is being discussed. Then, take a moment to compose your response before jumping in, if necessary. Try to link your answer back to your overall presentation whenever possible, perhaps adding information that you were unable to include due to time or format restrictions. When planning your seminar, make sure to leave time at the end to answer questions. Prepare a short statement to wrap up the talk after the Q&A session is over. Try to thank each person for their question after answering it. If a particular person tries to dominate the question session, you can offer to speak with them after. If you don't know the answer to a particular question, it is okay to say, “That is an excellent question, but I do not have that exact information.” | Introduce yourself. Follow an outline of speaking points. Introduce an interactive portion. Stick to the time allotted. Answer all questions as completely as possible. |
The easiest way to grow a new ficus is with a cutting from an established plant. The best cutting will be a small sprig that's at least 6 inches (15 cm) long, and with a few leaves on it. You don't want the sprig to be a brand new shoot, but it also shouldn't be too old either. Look for a sprig with no damage and healthy, green leaves. With a pair of sterilized garden shears or scissors, trim your cutting from the rest of the ficus. Make the cut just below a node, which is where a leaf grows out from the sprig. There will be more rooting hormone below the node, which will help to ensure a successful propagation. Be very careful with the sap that comes from the ficus. It can cause a rash if you get it on your skin. After you remove your cutting, trim the sprig that remains on the main ficus to just above the next leaf node. This will help the plant to heal faster. Change the water in the glass once or twice a week. Place the glass somewhere warm, bright, and slightly humid. While the cutting is rooting, keep it out of direct sunlight. Filtered light is better for the ficus as it propagates. Two to three weeks will be plenty of time for the new root system to establish itself. When there is a small ball of roots at the bottom of the stem, the cutting is ready to be transplanted to soil. | Select a healthy sprig for cutting. Remove the cutting below a leaf node. Trim back the branch on the plant. Give the cutting lots of light and fresh water. Let the cutting root for about three weeks. |
The heel position is when the dog's shoulder is lined up with your legs. The clicker is optional, but using that or a simple word will help in the reward phase. Clickers can be found in most pet stores. You want to get in the habit of rewarding the correct position frequently so the dog remembers it. Deliver the treat near your leg in the area you want the dog to walk. During a leash walking exercise, if your dog walks out ahead, try turning around quickly and getting the pet's attention. Do something such as calling the dog's name and moving in the opposite direction to get the dog to follow you. When the dog catches up, and assumes the heel position, use the sound and treat reward technique. " Once the dog is reliably walking by your leg into position then you can add the command word. Do this in low distraction areas at first. You might want to try this in your home before attempting it on a walk outside. Remember to reward the correct behavior and position with the clicker/word and treat. This should be a simple command like "free dog" that lets the pet know he can walk again. Work this into the training of the heel command. Don't allow this to ruin the leash control you have over the pet. Do this during the heel training of each dog. This will teach the dog to respond to the command and not just expect a routine. Remember to use the reward techniques for correct behavior. | Use a clicker, word, and treat to mark the heel position. Get your dog to catch up to you and heel. Add the word "heel. Use a release word. Vary the time between the heel and release commands. |
Walk with good posture and look people in the eye. If you slump or stare at your feet, people won't respect you. You have to look and feel confident in order to receive the respect you need. Don't walk too fast either because it looks like you are running away. Smile. Be a habitual, unrepentant over-smiler, with every grin being a genuine one. If you smile when you meet someone, you instantly appear confident, friendly and relaxed. Confident, friendly, relaxed people are much more appealing than their uptight compadres. Being fit will raise your self-esteem and will make you look at the world in a more positive light. This doesn't mean that you need a six pack to be cool, but it does mean that taking care of your body is definitely cool. Try to exercise regularly, go to the gym, or play a sport and keep in good shape. Eat healthy too. Having the energy to be involved in many things is something that not everyone is born with, so try to work out. You will see results if you work hard. Know that you will never be able to please everyone. Try hard, but don't be so concerned with judging yourself or being judged by others. People have millions of ways to get under your skin. Learn to spot them and become immune. Be happy with yourself and do what you enjoy. Be sure to brush your teeth every morning and every night. And whenever you can, even after lunch. Wear perfume (if you're a girl) and spray on a bit, just a bit of cologne (if you're a boy). Shower every day and wear deodorant. Also use lotion so that your skin is not ashy and put on some lip balm if your lips are dry. You should wash your face every morning to keep fresh and pimple free. You don't have to spend hours on your looks each day to be cool. But hey, 20–30 minutes spent showering and grooming won't kill you. If you want to look cool, then your body has to project confidence at all times. If you're talking to someone, make eye contact, use your hands to gesture, and sit or stand with good posture. Smile, even if you're feeling a little nervous, and don't fidget with your hands or look at the floor when you're talking to someone, or you won't look like you believe what you say. As long as your personality shines through, you can wear whatever you like. Guys have been known to get girlfriends even though they wear sweats all the time. Some of the dorkiest, "uncool" guys are known to get girlfriends because everyone has a different perception of cool. That is definitely an affirmation of coolness. You don't have to follow trends to be cool; you just have to be able to look comfortable and happy in whatever you are wearing. | Present yourself in a positive way. Be fit! Practice good hygiene. Project confident body language. Find your own style. |
Get out a large baking sheet and put a large wire rack on it. The wire rack will allow air to circulate under the chicken as it bakes. This will make the chicken even crispier. Insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of a chicken thigh to ensure that it's reached 160 °F (71 °C). Keep in mind that the chicken will cook more when you put it into the oven to crisp up. If the chicken hasn't reached temperature, close the pressure cooker and turn it back on to high for 3 to 5 more minutes. Lift the steamer basket out of the pressure cooker and lay the pieces of chicken on a baking sheet. Take a paper towel and blot the chicken pieces until they're completely dry. If the chicken is very moist, you may need several paper towels. Turn off the oven and take the chicken out of the oven. Put the chicken on a platter and serve it immediately with your favorite sides. For example, serve the chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits. Refrigerate the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Keep in mind that the chicken breading will become soggy as it's stored. | Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and set a rack on a sheet. Check the chicken temperature to see if it's reached 160 °F (71 °C). Remove the chicken and pat the pieces dry with a paper towel. Remove and serve the chicken. |
It is important that a gas mask is stored properly. Consult the manufacturer of your gas mask and ask how the mask should be stored. Try to store the mask in a sealed box. Place the sealed box in a cool, dry, dark place like a closet. Check the expiration dates on your filters regularly. If a filter has expired, dispose of it according to manufacturer's instructions. You should also make sure you are up to date with the types of filters you might need, depending on the potential threats in your area. You should inspect your gas mask once a month to make sure the materials have not degraded. Check the seals on the gas mask and look for cracks or signs of wear. If you notice any cracks in the gas mask materials, you should have it inspected by a professional before depending on it during a disaster. | Store the mask according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep your filters up to date. Inspect the mask regularly. |
The eggs should be as fresh as possible and free of cracks. Make sure that the eggs are also clean. The use of room temperature eggs is not quite as important with this method since the egg white and/or yolk will be exposed to the heat more directly, but room temperature eggs are still slightly preferable with this method than cold eggs. Fill a large saucepan one-third to one-half full with water and set it on your stove over high heat. Allow it to reach a steady simmer and a steady steam before turning off the heat. Continue on with the following step as you wait for the water to heat up. You will also need a second stainless steel bowl that fits comfortably inside this large saucepan of water. The sides of your bowl need to be tall enough to prevent water from the outer pan from splashing inside. Do not place this bowl inside the water just yet, however. Crack your eggs and let the yolk and/or white fall directly into your second stainless steel bowl. With this method, you can pasteurize both the egg white and egg yolk at the same time. If you only need the yolk or the white, though, you can separate the eggs before dropping the portion you need into the bowl. Discard the unneeded portion by dumping it down the drain of your kitchen sink. Combine the raw egg with a little liquid, using 30 ml (2 Tbsp) of liquid for each complete egg, egg white, or egg yolk. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the egg starts to look foamy. You can use any liquid called for within the recipe, including water, lemon juice, milk, or flavorings. Make sure that you do not add both lemon juice and milk at the same time, though, since the lemon juice (or any acidic liquid, for that matter) will cause the milk to curdle. Curdled milk can ruin the eggs by making them lumpy. Once the water is simmering and the heat has been turned off, place the bottom of the bowl inside your saucepan of water, holding it down using pliers or tongs if necessary. This method uses a double boiler technique to heat and pasteurize the eggs indirectly. You could technically heat the eggs directly by skipping the extra saucepan of water, but doing so increases the risk of accidentally cooking the eggs instead of pasteurizing them. If you do heat the eggs directly, though, make sure that you use the lowest heat setting possible on your stove. As soon as you place the bowl of eggs in the hot water, you need to begin whisking the eggs with a fork or wire whisk. Continue whisking for two to three minutes, or until the water drops down to a lukewarm temperature. The constant movement distributes the heat evenly throughout the egg mixture, thereby preventing the egg from cooking in any particular spot or from remaining partially unpasteurized. Let the eggs cool for three minutes or so, then use them as called for in your recipe. You should not attempt to refrigerate or freeze these eggs. | Use fresh eggs. Boil water in a large saucepan. Break open the eggs. Whisk in a little liquid. Place the bowl inside the saucepan. Whisk constantly for until the temperature of the water drops. Use the eggs immediately. |
How would you feel if you walked into a fancy restaurant in your penguin pajamas? You would probably feel pretty self-conscious and awkward. Now how would you feel if you walked into the same place dressed in your Sunday best? Though the clothes don't make the (wo)man, they can make him/her feel like a million bucks. It's a lot easier to feel good about ourselves when we think we look good. So take a shower, do your hair, wear clean clothes, and wear deodorant. Don't feel the need to bust out the prom attire, but do put a little effort in to feel put together. . Find a room or an area full of people. You can probably spot the unconfident people based their posture. Less confident people are likely a little slouched over or looking down. In fact, just mimicking them can put you in a more unconfident mood. So don't do it! Keep your chin up, your shoulders back, and walk like you own the place. . When we work out, we look better. When we look better, we feel better. But then there's also that working out releases endorphins, makes us feel productive, gives us energy, and basically just puts a pep in our step. You don't have to be a marathon runner to reap the benefits of exercise. 30 minutes a day (even broken up into smaller chunks) is all you need to hop on the health train. There's a reason we wear black when we mourn: it reflects our mood. Humans associate color with mood. If you're feeling a little down, throw on something bright. The little spike in pizzazz could be all your confidence needs. | Dress sharp. Be aware of your posture Work out Wear color. |
Bourbon is a type of spirit that is "a distinctive product of the United States," according to U.S. federal law. In 1964, Congress issued federal standards regarding the production of bourbon. These standards include: It must be made with no less than 51% corn. It must be aged in "new" charred oak barrels. "Straight" bourbon refers to bourbon that has been aged in these barrels for 2 years. It must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume.) It must be entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume). It must be bottled (like other whiskeys) at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume). Bourbon has no minimum required age, but it is normally aged for 4-9 years. "Straight" bourbon is only aged for 2 years. As bourbon ages, it takes on a deeper brownish amber color, a richer flavor, and a slightly increased level of sweetness. Bourbon is aged in barrels, and during the extended aging process, normally 7-8 years, some of the bourbon will permeate through the wood of the barrel. This is called the "Angels' Share." There is also a certain amount absorbed into the char of the barrel. This is extracted and labeled the "Devil's Share." Jim Beam calls this the "Devil's Cut." The barrels used for aging the bourbon are never used again. Instead, they are used to age soy sauce and whiskey (for instance, scotch) or are made into beautiful pieces of furniture. Most bourbons are amber and brown, while some varieties remain white (or clear). As a first-time bourbon drinker, you will want to start with a brown bourbon. The brown color of bourbon comes from the barrel "breathing" into and out of the char and wood of the barrel. The color comes from the char and the wood of the barrel. White whiskey Bourbon is as clear as water. It is aged for 1 year and is called by several names, including "The Ghost," "Raw Whiskey," "White Dog Whiskey" (Jack Daniels), and "Jacob's Ghost" (Jim Beam), among others. The name Bourbon comes from the French Bourbon dynasty. Bourbon County, Kentucky, was named after this French royal family, and bourbon was first produced in the old Bourbon county region of Kentucky. Bourbon was originally made in the 18th century but didn't become well known until the 1860s. Due to re-definitions written into NAFTA, bourbon is now made throughout the United States. However, by tradition, true bourbon comes from distilleries located in the original 1786 Old Bourbon County region in northeastern Kentucky which has since been divided into 34 separate counties. The first distillery in present-day Bourbon County to be licensed since Prohibition did not begin operating until 2014. Whiskey makers of good reputation outside of the historic Bourbon County region will not use the term bourbon for their whiskeys. Most bourbons are made with corn, rye, and barley. More traditional bourbons contain 8 to 10% rye. However, bourbons can be divided into several additional categories, including High Rye, High Corn, and Wheated. High Rye means that the bourbon is made up of more than 10% rye. Bourbons that have a high rye content are generally spicier than other bourbons and are known for their bold flavor. Common high rye bourbons include Bulleit, Old Grand Dad, and Basil Hayden. High Corn bourbons contain more than 51% corn. Bourbons with high corn content are often much sweeter than traditional bourbons. High corn bourbons include Old Charter and Baby Bourbon. Wheated bourbons are bourbons that substitute wheat for rye, making them a combination of corn, wheat, and barley. These bourbons are softer on the palate and have a stronger flavor of caramel or vanilla. Maker's Mark, Van Winkle bourbons, and Rebel Yell are some of the more common wheated varieties. | Know the basic standards that each batch of bourbon must meet. Look for bourbons that have hit the right age. Recognize the different colors of bourbon. Learn about the history of bourbon. Know the different types of bourbon and their specific flavors. |
The muffin pan will only ever be useful for this project, so be sure to use one that can be drilled, not your favorite muffin pan! Drill a small hole in the bottom of each muffin cup. You will be cooking the formed bacon inside the muffin pan. The hole will allow the grease to drip out and into the broiler. | Prepare the muffin pan. Place the muffin pan on top of the broiler pan. |
If you are going to wear a leather skirt to the office, make sure it is suitable for the workplace. Select a leather skirt with a long hemline, such as a knee or midi skirt. The skirt should be cut in a more conservative silhouette —avoid leather skirts that are too tight or have an inappropriately high slit. Choose a simple, elegant top that complements the luxuriousness of the leather skirt. For a timeless look, tuck a crisp white button-up into the waistband of your leather skirt. If you’re frequently cold, wear a cardigan, jumper, or fitted blazer over the blouse. In the fall and winter, pair your leather skirt with a delicate cashmere sweater or a chunky, oversized knit. In the spring and summer, wear a lightweight blouse or high-neck tank. When you are at the office, keep your accessories simple and minimal. Slip on a pair of basic pumps, cute booties, or high boots. Wear a statement necklace or a few dainty pieces of jewelry. If you are planning to go out after work, put less conservative shoes and jewelry in your bag. | Choose an appropriate skirt. Pair it with a classic or conservative top. Accessorize simply. |
Exercise can be beneficial for recovery, but in some cases, you may need to stay off of your foot completely for a few weeks Ask your doctor before you begin an exercise routine of any kind. If you experience any pain or swelling, let your physician know. Make sure you go back for any checkups your physician recommends Doing physical therapy may help with your recovery and it is also a good way to find out about appropriate exercises that you can do. Your doctor can refer you to a physical therapist who can work with you to develop an at-home exercise routine that is appropriate for your injury. The bones in your foot will need to be immobilized for at least a few weeks so that they can reconnect. To help keep your foot immobile, you may need to wear special foot gear, such as a brace or a boot. If you have been instructed to wear something like this, make sure that you do. Do not stop wearing the foot gear until your doctor has said it is okay. | Consult with your doctor about your desire to continue working out. Work with a physical therapist. Wear special foot gear as instructed. |
When massaging the person's head, try to go in slow, gentle strokes. Slow strokes generally feel better than fast movements. Also, slow movements tend to be much more relaxing than faster movements. For this type of massage, it's fine for the person to be sitting up or lying down. Using your fingertips, make light circular motions across the person's head. Move from back to front and then front to back. You can go over the head a couple of times with this motion. With one hand, cup the person's neck. Gently rub the neck with the thumb on one side and the other fingers on the opposite side. Move up and down the neck. Try to move the skin as you massage instead of rubbing on top of the skin. You can also use this motion at the base of the head where the hair begins. If you're massaging yourself, use your thumbs at the base of your head. With one thumb on each side of your head, use circular motions to massage the base of your head. You carry a lot of tension here, so some slow massaging can help. Run your hands under the hair near the temples. You can use this technique on another person, but it works just as well doing it on yourself. The heels of your palms should end up over the temples. Apply light pressure, and push upward for a few seconds. You can use this technique all over the head. | Go slowly. Work in small circles. Massage the neck. Massage the head with the heels of your palms. |
You'll need to know how big you want your quilt to be and how you want to lay out your pieces. At this point, it'll be easiest to work with squares. You can think in large squares or you can think in smaller squares that make up larger blocks. Look at the materials you have on hand and see what arrangement they lend themselves to. Grab your rotary cutter and start having fun. You'll need to do some math, though -- seam allowances and overall size need to be considered. You'll need a 1/4" (.6 cm) allowance on all sides of each piece of fabric. So if you want a 4" (10 cm) square, cut out a 4 1/2" (11.25 cm) square. If you want 4 squares to compose 1 4" block, each small square should be 2 1/2" (6.25 cm) across. It'll be much easier to arrange the entire quilt now than to piece them together in the middle of sewing later. Clear a space on the floor to see what your finished piece will look like. You'll want to see how each piece of fabric fits next to the ones around it. Piecing out the entire thing will help you avoid clumps of one color or one scale. You'll also be able to see how big the finished product will be. | Pick a design. Start cutting your fabrics. Arrange your pieces. |
It's a tab at the bottom-middle of the Clock app page. Introduced in iOS 10, the "Bedtime" feature allows you to set a consistent alarm in an effort to maintain a consistent sleep schedule. This option is at the bottom of the "Bedtime" page. You'll do so by swiping up or down on the hour and minute values to set a specific time. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Do so by tapping the initial of each day you wish to de-select. By default, all days of the week are selected. To do so, swipe up or down on the "[number] hours" wheel. You can select one of the following options to get a notification: At bedtime 15 minutes before 30 minutes before 45 minutes before 1 hour before Doing so will play a sample of the song. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. Your Bedtime preferences are now set up; you'll receive a notification before or at the time at which you intend to go to sleep, and your custom alarm will go off on any days you didn't de-select. Tapping Options in the top-left corner of the "Bedtime" page will let you change your settings. Disable "Bedtime" by sliding the Bedtime switch at the top of the page left to the "Off" position. You can turn it back on again by sliding the switch right. | Tap Bedtime. Tap Get Started. Set a time to wake up. Tap Next. Set days for which you don't want the alarm going off. Set a sleep duration target. Tap Next. Tap a bedtime reminder time. Tap Next. Tap a song to which you'd like to wake up. Tap Next. Tap Save. |
Just slide the panel back on and firmly screw it in place at the back of the CPU tower. Refer to the picture you took, if indeed you took one, to hook up all the cables you removed from the back of the CPU tower. Turn your computer on by pressing the Power button and waiting for the computer to boot up. When Windows is loaded, head to My Computer by clicking on the Orb or Windows icon on the bottom-left corner of the screen and then clicking “Computer” or “My Computer” from the menu. You should see a new drive available for you to use among the other drive partitions you had before. You can now paste and install programs into the new drive for improved performance. | Return the side panel to the CPU tower. Reattach all the cables to the CPU tower. Power on the computer. Check out the new SSD drive. |
To prevent your child from coming into contact with an uncontrolled fire, be sure that detectors are spread throughout the house. Put them in hallways, bedrooms, the kitchen, living room, and near the furnace. Test the fire alarms monthly and change batteries at least once per year. To prevent the occurrence of a fire, you should never smoke indoors. Either smoke outside or, better yet, not at all. Hot water scalding is one of the most common causes of burns among children. Set the water heater below 120°F (49°C) to keep the water temperature safe. If you have children around, watch the stove carefully when in use. Otherwise, keep children away from the kitchen and watch them carefully to make sure they do not make their way to the stove. Always keep pot handles facing toward the back of the stove so that it will be harder for children to reach them. Matches and lighters should be someplace where they will not be found. Otherwise, they should be inaccessible. Consider putting them somewhere too high for children to reach or in a locked compartment. Lock up flammable liquids, preferably outside of the home, and far from any heat sources. Keep any chemicals locked up or out of the reach of children. Put child-safety covers on electric outlets and throw out appliances with frayed cords. Avoid plugging too many appliances into an extension cord. | Install smoke detectors. Refrain from smoking indoors. Keep the water heater below 120°F (49°C). Do not leave food on the stove unattended. Hide flammable objects. Keep outlets safe. |
If you prefer other abdominal exercises like crunches, that's okay too. Good riding is abdominal riding. This means that you need to really use your abdominal muscles to balance yourself, while clinching the horse with the legs when needed. Doing sit-ups with a work-out ball is up to 20% more effective. Even if you don't practice yoga regularly, holding a few key positions, like the boat, half-boat, or warrior, for a few seconds a day can improve your fitness. As an added bonus, doing these moves correctly can also strengthen your back and improve your posture! These also help open up the shoulders, which is good for people who do a lot of slouching. It is easy to become complacent about posture when sitting at a computer or watching TV, but these are some of the best times to work out your back and shoulder muscles by simply sitting up straight and opening your chest. Riding is an aerobic activity, so the longer you are able to maintain your poster, the better equipped you will be for riding. This is a good exercise for the back and core, and it doesn't require as much coordination as yoga. Lie with your back on the floor and your knees flexed. Now lift your knees towards your head instead of the other way around. Repeat as many times as you would do a normal sit up. This move is better for your abs and doesn't shorten your hip flexors. It's important that those are loose for riding. This is often considered yoga move and it is great for your core muscles. Put yourself into the push-up position but instead of leaning on your hands, lean on your forearms. Push yourself up so that only the balls of your feet and your forearms are touching the floor. Contract your deep core muscles and keep your back flat, making sure to not let your lower back arch or your hips droop toward the floor. Hold for about 45 secs and repeat a few times a day. (If you can't do an elbow plank without your lower back hurting, start with an easier version, which is just holding the upper position of a push-up.) Try the plank on horseback in the jockey position, and grab the neck for comfort to the horse and the rider. This will gain the forearm to help you stay balanced on the horse for 20 secs. This is also good for people who are into show jumping and approaching a jump. | Spend five minutes two or three times a day doing sit ups. Try using yoga poses. Practice good posture. Do reverse sit-ups. Try the plank position. |
Look up the band's information on their official website or in magazines (or their companion websites) like Rolling Stone or The NME. Read up on the band's history, backstories behind your favorite songs, and the band members' likes and dislikes. This will give you something to talk about. Choose your sources wisely. Wikipedia can be edited by anyone. Third-party blogs and fan sites aren't always reliable. You don't want to embarrass yourself by talking about a rumor as if it were true. Use it as an experience. Focus on the moods or emotions each song evokes. Listen for interesting changes in chords or keys. Pick out any catchy symbols or metaphors in the lyrics. Use these as something to talk about when you meet the band. Don't worry about memorizing a script. Just have a few handy talking points ready. Point out how one or two of their songs have made an impact on your life. If they influenced you to pursue a career in music, mention that. Avoid over-the-top statements like declarations of love or anything else that might make you seem like a crazed fan. You could say: “I really love the riffs in 'Stairway to Heaven.' That's what inspired me to start playing the guitar.” “After I saw you profiled on 'Behind the Music,' I decided to pursue a career in music journalism.” Eat energizing foods like leafy greens, fruits, and whole grains to keep you going through the excitement. If you eat right before the concert, avoid garlic, onions, or other foods that can make you gassy or give you bad breath. To be on the safe side, pack some mints to chew before you meet the band. Unless you're a seasoned pro around famous musicians, you'll be nervous, which will make you sweaty. Pack a travel-size deodorant to apply right before you plan to meet the band. If you wear makeup, bring your facial powder to touch up shiny spots. Have a makeup sponge on hand to blot any eyeliner or mascara that might have smeared (unless, of course, that's the look you're going for). | Read music magazines for background info. Re-listen to the band's music. Practice what you want to say. Watch what you eat. Pack toiletries. |
Your primary goal as a warehouse manager is to manage products, namely by ensuring that the right products go where they need to go when they need to go there. To save employees time in searching for products, create a logical organizational system that can be easily interpreted and used. For starters, you should place the most-moved products in an easily accessible area such as the center of the warehouse. Additionally, group products that are often shipped together near each other. Make sure your warehouse is easily navigable by clearly labeling aisles and product groups. For example, let's say your warehouse stocks computer components. You have everything from memory and processors to accessories like keyboards and webcams. However, the items you move most are replacement power cords. In this case, you should keep your stock of power cords closer to the loading area and easily within reach at waist or shoulder height so that they can be moved quickly and easily. This area should be labeled clearly as "power cords" or something similar. Picking, or gathering products into shipments, can take up a large amount of your workers' time. However, you can make changes to your picking process to speed it up. For example, if you regularly ship large orders to a few key customers, consider organizing pick lists so that similar items are grouped together. For smaller orders to a large number of clients, you can set it up so that the pick lists are grouped, and the actual products are divided at a later stage. Imagine that your computer-components warehouse regularly ships small numbers of your power cords to a large number of electronics stores. Try organizing your picking lists so that the total number of power cords is taken from the power cord aisle at one time and then separated before shipping. This will avoid having your pickers go back and forth all day. Some managers choose to implement a system of color-coding on picking lists that can either organize items by warehouse area or by customer priority, where certain colors indicate high-volume clients. Ideally, any movement of an item should be recorded with all relevant information, including time, product status, and product code. An effective management system can be implemented through the use of RFID tags or barcodes linked to an inventory-management-software program. Make sure that all of your employees are thoroughly trained in the use of this system. In some cases this system will have to comply with overall company policy. Make sure to learn this policy so that you can correctly implement it in warehouse operations. Walk around and make sure storage areas are neatly maintained and contain the appropriate products. Use only designated areas for merchandise storage. Make certain employees have clearly marked these areas and are storing only the specified items according to the markings. Check pallets for damage, and make sure staff know how to load pallets properly for stability. Record inspection dates and any damage you find. Start the repair process or discard items as needed. Organize monthly or weekly meetings with important upper-level staff members. These include managers and supervisors of warehouse inventory, storage, and purchasing. Discuss new ideas, improved procedures, equipment replacement, budgets, staff promotions, recommendations and all other work-related topics. Address questions relating to damaged merchandise or to purchasing concerns regarding vendors, pricing, quality, or merchandise availability. To keep the warehouse running smoothly, you may have to make changes to product storage or product movement processes. Take time every six months or so to assess storage areas and each individual process. Note areas where you can make improvements. | Establish a consistent and efficient organization system. Make picking more efficient. Establish an inventory-management system. Do a visual inspection of storage areas regularly. Meet regularly with key staff. Make changes when necessary. |
Select the "Trade-in" link for the game. UPC's are generally located on the back of a game's case in one of the lower corners. Online retailers ask for these to confirm that you have a legal copy of the game. An 8.5 inch (203 mm) by 11 inch (279 mm) padded envelope fits most games. Some online retailers do not provide pre-paid shipping. If this is the case, you need to purchase the proper postage or shipping label (from a courier of your choice) and obtain the retailer's shipping address. Once they receive the game and find it to be in working order they will credit you with a trade-in value. Sometimes money is credited through a service such as PayPal, but most online retailers offer credit on store-specific gift cards (as with Amazon) and fee reductions on services (as with GameFly). | Go to a website that buys and sells used video games. Find the game you want to trade-in from the catalog list. Enter the game's Universal Product Code (UPC). Purchase an envelope to ship your game. Print the pre-paid shipping label and apply it to the envelope. Mail the envelope and wait for the online retailer to receive it. |
Most major cable providers release apps that you can download which allow you to watch live TV directly on your device. These apps are free but require you to have an account with the cable provider. You will need to have created an account through your cable provider's website in order to log in to the app. You can create accounts from each cable provider's homepage. You will need your account number in order to create an account. The capabilities your app has varies from provider to provider. Some provide a limited number of live streaming channels, while others only allow you to watch recorded video. Streaming video takes a lot of data, so make sure that you are on a wireless connection if you have a limited data plan. | Download the TV app for your service provider. Log in with your account. Find the program you want to watch. |
Place the split red lentils into a sieve or fine-holed colander. Split red lentils are notorious for having debris in them, so be sure to clean well. Rinse under running water and pick out any obvious large pieces of debris. Add the water to the pan. Be sure to stir now and then to prevent sticking to the saucepan. The red split lentils will be cooked in about 25 minutes. You'll know they're done by observation - they turn into a mush or thick puree. Cooked split red lentils tend to be added to other dishes but can be eaten alone if you like them. Try them with the following ideas: Use them to thicken soups and casseroles. Add them to vegetable or meat curries. Turn them into kofte. | Wash the dry lentils. Pour the washed red split lentils into a saucepan for cooking. Turn down when it reaches boiling point and simmer. Remove the lentils from heat when they're finished. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Use them in a dish that calls for lentils. |
Espresso machines use a pump to force boiling water through the grounds. The coffee comes out faster, but the machine makes individual cups rather than full pots. Espresso machines require high-quality beans or grounds to create a strong, flavorful shot of coffee. You can then add milk to make a cappuccino or latte. Espresso machines use fine-sized grounds. It's important to remember if you plan on grinding your own beans. Espresso machines come in automatic, semi-automatic, and manual varieties. Use the automatic version for an easy way to make coffee. Pod machines use pods, little containers filled with coffee grounds. The pods fit inside the machine where a filter full of loose grounds would normally go. You don't have to grind up beans, measure grounds, or clean out filters. The downside is that the coffee flavors to choose from are limited by what pods the manufacturer has to offer, and these pods cost more to replace over time than grounds or beans. Coffee pods produce coffee more similar to espresso than drip coffee. The pods are also single-serve, so you won't get an entire pot out of them. If you prefer espresso, look for a machine that uses espresso pods. The bigger machines often can make both espresso and regular coffee. Both bleached and unbleached paper filters are available no matter what size coffee maker you have. Bleached filters have a bright white coloring and are typically made with chlorine. Many coffee drinkers think they produce higher quality coffee. Unbleached filters aren't brightly-colored but still produce good pots of coffee. Both of these filter types are disposable. If the environmental impact matters to you, unbleached filters are safer since they aren't chemically treated. If you make coffee without a machine, such as the pour over method, you could get a reusable filter made from metal. Conical burr grinders crush beans to a consistent size. There are automatic models as well as handheld ones. The automatic grinders are easier to use since all you have to do is plug them in and throw in the beans. That also makes them a little pricier, but you can find small ones that cost only a little more than the average blade grinder. Regular disc and blade grinders tend to produce grounds of varying sizes, leading to an inferior pot of coffee. Grind your beans in small batches if that is all you have available. If you’re using coffee grounds, you don't need a grinder. However, your coffee won't taste quite as fresh or flavorful. Tap water is acceptable for making a good pot of coffee. However, some tap water has minerals that negatively affect the taste. If you’re looking for consistency no matter where you’re brewing, try using bottled or filtered water. Purchase a home water filter if you’re unhappy with the coffee you get out of tap water. Avoid using softened or distilled water since it lacks minerals that add flavor to coffee. Hard water rich in magnesium and calcium actually makes coffee better. | Get an espresso machine if you prefer a quicker, thicker drink. Select a pod machine if you need to reduce cleanup. Pick paper filters that fit inside your coffee maker. Buy a burr grinder to create grounds that are a consistent size. Make coffee with fresh or filtered water. |
Go to https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/ in your preferred browser. League of Legends is playable on both Windows and Mac computers. It's a blue button in the upper-right side of the page. Fill out the following fields: EMAIL ADDRESS - Enter a working email address to which you have access here. USERNAME - Your preferred Riot Games account username PASSWORD - A password for your account. CONFIRM PASSWORD - Repeat the password. DATE OF BIRTH - Select the month, day, and year on which you were born. You must be at least 13 years old to play League. It's near the bottom of the page. This button is at the bottom of the page. You may be prompted to select a different username. It's in the middle of the page. The game setup file (EXE for Windows, DMG for Mac) will download onto your computer. If you're on a Mac, you may have to click the Download Mac Installer link. Double-click the installer file that you just downloaded, then do the following depending on your operating system: Windows - Click Yes when prompted, click Next, check the I agree box, and click Next. Click Finish when prompted. Mac - Verify the download if prompted, then click and drag the League of Legends icon onto the Applications folder icon and drop it there. If prompted, you'll also need to allow League of Legends to install a patch, which is a software update that fixes or improves an aspect of the game. You'll see this option in a pop-up window. In the upper-right side of the main launcher window, enter your League of Legends username and password, then click SIGN IN. This name can be different than your Riot Games username. Type in your preferred username, press ↵ Enter, and click YES when prompted. You are now ready to play League of Legends. There's a tutorial here that you can skip by clicking SKIP if you like. The tutorial is incredibly helpful if you've never seen or experienced League of Legends gameplay before. | Open the League of Legends website. Click PLAY NOW. Enter your account details. Check the "I agree" box. Click CREATE MY ACCOUNT. Click DOWNLOAD THE GAME. Install League of Legends. Wait for League of Legends to install. Click ACCEPT when prompted. Sign into your account. Enter a username when prompted. |
Keep a record (preferably in a writing journal) of when the meltdown regularly occurs e.g. before an outing, before a bath, at bedtime, etc. Write down the A-B-C (antecedents, behaviors, consequences) of the problem. Doing this will allow you to figure out your child's behavior and what it is that you can do to help prevent and address problems as they occur. Antecedents: What were the factors leading up to the meltdown (time, date, place, and incident)? How did these factors influence the problem? Were you doing anything that was painful or upsetting to the child? Behaviors: What were the specific behaviors exhibited by the child? Consequences: What were the consequences of the child's actions for the mentioned behaviors? What did you do as a result? What happened to the child? Then use this knowledge to teach your child the “if – then”. For example, if the child is upset that another person has broken his toy, then it is a good time to ask for help. After you have collected your ABC information, it is a good idea to share this information with a therapist to provide a good picture of your child's behavior in specific scenarios. | Stay “Ahead” of the problem. Use the A-B-C journal to identify "triggers" for your child. Discuss your ABC journal with a therapist. |
Once you pass the 37 week mark, it is unlikely that your breech baby will change position on its own. Therefore, you should consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor so that he or she may attempt to turn the baby using external cephalic version (“ECV”). This is a non-surgical procedure, used by a doctor, in a hospital. During the procedure, the doctor uses medication to relax the uterus so that he or she can push the baby, externally, into the vertex position. This is done by applying downward pressure to the lower abdomen (which some women find very uncomfortable). Some hospitals may offer hypnotherapy to ease any potential discomfort. Throughout the procedure, the doctor will use an ultrasound to monitor the position of the baby and placenta, along with the amount of amniotic fluid. The baby's heart rate will also be monitored throughout the procedure -- if it drops too low, an immediate emergency delivery may be necessary. The ECV procedure is successful in approximately 58% of breech pregnancies. It has a higher rate of success in subsequent (rather than first-time) pregnancies. However, in some cases, ECV is not possible due to complications -- such as bleeding or lower-than-normal levels of amniotic fluid. It is also impossible to perform when the mother is carrying twins. In some cases, a c-section will be necessary whether your baby is breech or not -- like if you have a placenta previa, are carrying triplets, or have previously had a c-section. However, if your baby is breech but all other factors are normal, you will need to decide if you want to deliver your baby vaginally or undergo a c-section. A large majority of breech babies are delivered by c-section, as it is believed that this option may be somewhat less risky. Planned c-sections are normally scheduled no earlier than the 39th week of pregnancy. An ultrasound will be performed just before the surgery to ensure that the baby hasn't changed position before the last check-up. However, if you go into labor before the scheduled c-section and it progresses too quickly, you may need to deliver the baby vaginally irrespective of your plans. Delivering breech babies through vaginal birth is no longer considered to be as dangerous as it once was. In fact, in 2006 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) stated that delivering breech babies vaginally is safe and reasonable in certain patients under specific conditions. For example, vaginal breech birth may be a valid option if the mother's pelvis is large enough; the baby is carried to full term and the labor starts and progresses normally; ultrasounds of the baby indicate that he or she is a healthy weight with no abnormalities (other than its breech position); the primary caregiver is experienced in the vaginal delivery of breech babies. If you think you may meet these criteria and are interested in having a traditional birth rather than a c-section, speak to your doctor to explore your options and decide whether a vaginal birth is safe for both you and your baby. | Schedule an ECV. Talk to your doctor about having a Cesarean section. Consider a vaginal breech birth. |
To know what size bike is right for you (what length seat tube you need), start with your inseam. To do this: Stand up straight with your back against a wall, a book between your legs like the bike's seat. Use a tape measure to calculate the distance between your pubic bone and the floor. If you already have a bike, you'll want to know if it's the right size for you. Here's how to measure your frame: Find the top of the seat tube (where the seat clamp meets the post). Measure from that point to the middle of the axle that holds the crank arms together. That number is your seat tube length. Does it match your ideal size? Check out the basic sizing system below if you're considering buying. This is a pretty generic test to see if your bike is the right height for you. That number you got when you measured your pubic bone to the floor? You want that to be about 2" greater than the height of your bike at the top tube (the one that goes from the seat to the handlebars). To execute this test, put your leg over the bike's top tube and straddle it. Lift the bike up as far as you can, and have a helper measure the distance between the tires and the ground. Once you know how tall your bike should be, you'll need to know where the handlebars should fall into place for your particular torso length. To determine whether you have a long or short reach, you'll need your "ape index." Measure your arm span (fingertip to fingertip) minus your height. A positive ape index (your arm span is greater than your height) means you should consider the next largest size; a negative ape index means you should (your height is greater than your arm span) go for the smaller of the two sizes. This is a great indicator, especially, if you're between sizes. Height and inseam should be your main two considerations; this should seal the deal. If for some reason you're still in doubt, go smaller. It's easier to bail on a smaller bike than a large one. This is done by measuring your torso length and arm length. Here's the specifics: Stand up with your back straight against a wall. Measure from your knuckles to your collarbone. Measure from your pubic bone (the same place as before) to the hollow at the base of your neck. Add the results together and divide by 2. Take that number and add 4. This is the ideal length of your top tube. To clarify, say your arm length is 24 and your torso length is 26. That's 50 / 2 = 25. 25+4 = 29. 29 is then what the length of your top tube should be. | Measure your inseam. Measure your bike's seat tube, if applicable. Do the standover test. Find your ape index. To get specific, find your ideal top tube length. |
For an inventor to claim to be protected by a patent, that patent must have been filed properly. You or your attorney may be able to do some research and find out that the patent was not, in fact, properly filed. This would give you a strong defense against the claim of patent infringement. Patents are not everlasting. After an inventor files a patent, and it is issued, the patent protection lasts for 20 years. If that time has expired, then the item is no longer protected, and you cannot be challenged or sued for using it. A patent can also expire or be terminated prematurely if the owner does not file annual maintenance fees with the U.S. Patent Office. To find out if this has happened, you can search on the website of the U.S. Patent Office. A patent provides protection against people who unlawfully use an inventor's design or invention. However, the scope of the protection is quite narrow. If you have invented, created or designed something similar, but sufficiently different from the original, then your use may not be prohibited by the patent. The concept of being “sufficiently different” is difficult to define. You may raise this as a defense, but if the patent owner disagrees, you may have to go to court to get a ruling. | Research the validity of the patent. Find out if the patent has expired. Argue that your item or invention is sufficiently different from the patented item. |
Once you've got the basic movement mastered, you need to learn how to move in and out of the trick with some smooth movements, instead of just clearly setting up the trick before your audience's eyes. Your fingers should be on the side of your arm facing your audience and your thumb should be on the other side of your arm, where it is visible only to you. You can wiggle your fingers a little if you want to make it dramatic and also draw the audience's eyes away from your thumbs. Hold your left thumb up, away from your hand. As soon as your left thumb is covered, pop your thumbs into position. You will be making the switch behind the cover of your fingers, bending your left and right thumbs and bringing them together, knuckle-to-knuckle. | Learn a little finesse to hide the process from the audience. Hold your right hand over your left forearm. Slide your fingers down the length of your forearm in a smooth movement. Cover your left thumb with the fingers of your right hand. |
While much of the work in the design of convolutional networks over the last five years has revolved around the empirical investigation of the importance of depth, filter sizes, and number of feature channels, recent studies have shown that branching, i.e., splitting the computation along parallel but distinct threads and then aggregating their outputs, represents a new promising dimension for significant improvements in performance.To combat the complexity of design choices in multi-branch architectures, prior work has adopted simple strategies, such as a fixed branching factor, the same input being fed to all parallel branches, and an additive combination of the outputs produced by all branches at aggregation points.In this work we remove these predefined choices and propose an algorithm to learn the connections between branches in the network.Instead of being chosen a priori by the human designer, the multi-branch connectivity is learned simultaneously with the weights of the network by optimizing a single loss function defined with respect to the end task."We demonstrate our approach on the problem of multi-class image classification using four different datasets where it yields consistently higher accuracy compared to the state-of-the-art ResNeXt multi-branch network given the same learning capacity. | In this paper we introduced an algorithm to learn the connectivity of deep multi-branch networks. The approach is evaluated on image categorization where it consistently yields accuracy gains over state-of-the-art models that use fixed connectivity. |
If possible, take some time to check out the company beforehand. See what other women are wearing at the company to get a sense of what you should wear. For instance, see if most women are wearing skirts or pants. Check out how casual they are on a day to day basis. Try not to go on a Friday, as some places dress casually on Friday. Also check to see if women are wearing hose and see what their jewelry and accessories are like. You may also be able to find out what employees wear by looking at social media. If the company posts pictures, you can get an idea of what everyone is wearing in the office. It doesn't hurt to just ask what type of clothing is appropriate for that company. When you get an email about coming in for an interview, add a line in your reply. You can say something along the lines of "Would you please give me advice on what one typically wears for an interview at your company?" The company is part of a certain industry, and that industry will have certain standards of dress. For instance, librarians are going to dress differently than a financial corporation. Nonetheless, even within the industry, you'll see some variation by region. Really think about the job you're going to be doing. As a nurse, for instance, you may not want to go into an interview in high heels, as that may show you're not ready for a job where you're on your feet a good deal. Showing your piercings or tattoos may be appropriate if you're going up for a job in the world of alternative art or one at a tattoo or piercing parlor, but you may want to hide both if you're applying as a teacher. Once you've observed what women at the company are wearing, it's your job to dress a level up or so from what they're wearing. For instance, if they're wearing nice pants or skirts and blouses with hose, you should definitely opt for a suit and hose. | Drive by the company. Check out social media. Email the HR representative. Think about the industry and region. Dress up from the day-to-day wear. |
Your veterinarian should have given you specific instructions on where to administer intramuscular medication, and you should follow those instructions carefully. As a general rule, most vets recommend administering intramuscular injections in the quadricep muscles (cranial thigh) or the lumbar spinal epaxial muscles (dorsal muscles along the spine). Be extremely cautious while administering intramuscular injections. A misplaced needle could cause serious damage to your cat's nerves. For this reason, it's best to follow any and all instructions given by your veterinarian. If you're uncertain about any part of your vet's instructions, or if you can't find the recommended site of injection at home, call or visit your vet for more thorough guidance. The needle should be angled between 45 and 90 degrees, depending on the site chosen for injection. It may be helpful to hold your cat's muscle flat, to prevent movement and ensure that the needle enters the muscle correctly. Ensure that you insert the needle at the proper angle your vet demonstrated to you. Inserting the needle at too shallow an angle could prevent the injection from reaching the intended depth and penetrating the muscle. Do not hold your thumb over the plunger of the syringe until you're certain that the needle is inserted correctly. Touching the plunger while inserting the needle could result in a premature injection, should the cat flinch or the needle go in wrong. Much like administering a subcutaneous injection, you'll want to slightly pull back on the plunger before injecting the medicine. Air bubbles shouldn't be a problem with intramuscular injections, but if you see blood you'll need to withdraw the needle and try again, as this can indicate that a blood vessel has been hit. It's important to ensure that all of the medication dosage in the syringe has been injected. Once the syringe is completely emptied, withdraw the needle along the same path you used to insert the needle. While holding the syringe between your index and middle fingers, use your thumb (on the same hand) to press the plunger down. Once you've completed the injection, check the site of injection for blood or leaked medicine. If you see signs of blood or leaking medicine, use a clean cotton ball or tissue to apply pressure at the site of injection. It should only take about one minute for the bleeding or leakage to stop, with proper pressure. Used syringes are considered a biohazard, and as such they should never be disposed of in household trash or left uncapped in the garbage. Ask your vet's office about whether they collect used needles for disposal. | Find the injection site. Insert the needle. Pull back on the plunger before injecting. Inject the medication. Check for bleeding or leakage. Dispose of the needle properly. |
Pine cones emit a sap that, while harmless, is sticky and hard to wash off bare skin. A sturdy pair of gardening gloves will protect your hands while you work and keep them clean. Choose a pair of gloves that you don't mind staining, as pine cone sap can permanently color cloth. If you get any sap on your hands, use an oil-based soap to wash it off. Pull off all of the pine cone scales to expose the nuts underneath. Pick each nut, which should look black and oval-shaped, with your fingers, then repeat the process with each additional pine cone. Place the pine nuts in a bowl and fill it to the top with water. Keep the nuts that sink to the bottom and throw away the nuts that float, as the floating nuts are most likely empty. You should expect about half of the nuts to float per pine cone. with your hands. Holding a pine nut in your hand, place your nail inside the pine nut opening and make a divot. Then, pinch the sides with your fingers and roll it until the shell and outer skin rubs off. If you have short fingernails or can't seem to open the pine nuts, you can also try pliers using a similar technique. After shelling the pine nuts, store them immediately to prevent them from spoiling. | Put on gardening gloves before handling the pine cones. Pick out the nuts with your hands. Discard the nuts that float in a bowl of water. Shell the nuts |
Alpha females are like "social conductors." They have the ability to be the center of attention where people will listen to what they say and do. You don't have to be the loudest person in the room. No matter how much you say, make sure it is worth hearing. Your words have impact on the people who look up to you so take time to think before you speak. Ask other people about themselves and be interested in them rather than turning the spotlight on yourself. If you want to be interesting, be interested in others. Everyone likes to talk about themselves, and they will like you for listening to them. You want others to know when you're around and that the atmosphere of the room is different now that you've arrived. Practice walking into a room with your head held high, shoulders down, and a straight, firm walk. Act like you expect people to pay attention to you and they will. Being an alpha female means that you can't be a loner. You want to be well-liked by everyone you meet and cultivate relationships that may one day lead to a future job promotion or an exciting party invitation. Don't forget to introduce people to each other. Take advantage of when you're the one person everyone knows in a group and introduce people. You won't be best friends with the whole world, but you can make the effort to commit people's names to memory and learn something simple about them. When you remember them later, they'll like you because you made them feel important and memorable. However, remember to also have a close-knit group of friends and family on whom you can rely on to be your personal support system. Alpha female traits are steeped in feminist ideals such as the notion that women should be unified and stand together in society. Being alpha female does not mean that you put down other women and degrade them in order to elevate your own status. Instead, you should strive to create a strong group of women whether in your workplace or social life. Use your power and influence to help better others rather than isolating yourself. Take the time to get to know the women around you and learn to see their value. This can lead to mentorship. Mentoring other women is a great way to use your power for good. You have the ability to influence other people and develop their skills in the workplace or socially. You have the ability to cultivate the attitude of a group. It's better to develop a healthy bond with other women rather than surround yourself with those who would rather stir up contention and drama. As alpha female, you need to stay at the top of your game. That may mean keeping up with the latest fashion trends or going the extra mile at work to make a good impression on your boss. As alpha female you need to avoid being stagnant. Push yourself to grow and learn about your job field, hobbies, or other interests. You should be capable of doing things for yourself and not be the damsel in distress in situations. This shows others that you are competent and don't need anyone. Just because you can fix a flat tire yourself or cook a meal for a party by yourself, doesn't mean that you can't recognize your your friends', family's, or coworkers' talents and abilities and get them involved. Asking others to come alongside of you and work together makes them feel needed and valued and they will look to you as the alpha. | Take control of the room. Be the most interesting person in the group. Make your presence known. Expand your circle of influence. Have many friends and acquaintances. Support other women. Maintain competition in your life. Be self-reliant but don't do everything on your own. |
It's important that you use water that's very warm, but not too hot! Hot water could kill the yeast. Warm water will wake it up without killing it, which is what you want - that way the yeast will help the bread rise. Use a spoon to stir it all together. The yeast will begin to react with the sugar, and the mixture will become bubbly and foamy. This should happen within just a few minutes. If 3 minutes have passed and nothing has happened, your yeast might be stale, and you may need to use another batch. You could also try again using water that's a little warmer or cooler, depending on what temperature you initially tried. Five cups will yield two loaves of bread. You can use either all-purpose flour or bread flour. The bread flour might have a bit more height, but all-purpose flour works just fine, too. Pour them one at a time over the flour. Use either a mixture with a dough hook attachment, a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix all the ingredients until they come together in a big, sticky ball of dough. | Pour the water into a bowl. Add the yeast and sugar. Pour the flour into a big mixing bowl. Add the oil, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix the dough. |
Use a bore gauge to measure the cylinder bore's diameter. Remember that the diameter refers to the width of the cylinder. Write this number down so you can refer back to it later. The stroke refers to how far the piston travels within the cylinder. If you don't have the specs, measure this using a deck bridge and dial calipers. Position the dial calipers on the deck bridge so the jaws are upward. Move the piston to top dead center, then position the bridge over the cylinder. Zero out the calipers, then put the piston at bottom dead center by rotating the crankshaft. Open up the calipers until the depth rod is touching the piston deck, then read the number. Ensure the piston is at top dead center, then measure between the top of the cylinder and the flat surface at the top of the piston. If your piston is above deck, it takes away from the clearance volume. If your piston is below deck, it adds to the clearance volume. Use the manufacturer specs for this one or look up the part number online to find the volume. Keep in mind that a piston with a dome takes away from the clearance volume, while a piston with a dish adds to the clearance volume. Note that cubic centimeters are abbreviated as cc. You may be able to find this information online or in the specs. If not, measure the sealing ring distance in inches and divide that by 3.1416. Square the answer then multiply it by the compressed gasket thickness in thousandths of inches. Take your answer and multiply it by 12.87 to find the head gasket volume in cubic centimeters. For example, say the head gasket is 13 inches long and 0.041 inches thick. Divide 13 by 3.1416, which is 4.138. Square this number to get 17.123. Multiply this by 0.041, which is 0.702, then multiply that by 12.87. The head gasket volume is 9.04 cubic centimeters. Use the specs from the manufacturer to find this measurement. If you need to convert from cubic inches to cubic centimeters, multiply the number by 16.387. | Measure the bore in centimeters. Find the stroke in centimeters. Determine the deck height in centimeters. Figure out the piston top volume in cubic centimeters. Measure the head gasket volume in cubic centimeters. Determine the combustion chamber volume in cubic centimeters. |
Deer can eat to within about 3 feet (0.91 m) from soap. Calculate the circumference of a circular border around your trees and plants that is at least 3 feet (0.91 m) away from them. Use 1 bar of soap per 3 feet (0.91 m) around this border. For example, if you have an 100 foot (30 m) border, 100 / 3 is 33, which is roughly the amount of soap bars you need—each spaced 3 feet (0.91 m) from each other. You can also use 1 bar of soap for every 10 feet (3.0 m) if you don't have lots of deer activity near your home. If you're going to apply liquid soap, you need to apply approximately 0.068 ounces (2 mL) to the stem of each plant and tree. Count the number of trees and plants within the area you need to protect and multiply the number by 0.068 (ounces) or 2 (mL) to get the amount of liquid soap required. If you count 25 trees and plants total, you need 1.7 ounces (50.28 mL) of liquid soap. This is derived from animal fatty acids and is the repellent. Go to your local grocery or drugstore and find the personal hygiene section. Locate bar soap or liquid soap and make sure the ingredients list contains tallow (also known as sodium tallowate). Depending on the extent of your deer problem, you may want to purchase bulk packages to save money. Always select the strongest scent possible to increase the soap's deterrent effect. Don't use soaps that contain coconut oils—they might attract deer. Most soaps have ingredients that can either damage soil or alter its pH of and destabilize the environment for plants. Try to avoid soaps with salt and sodium compounds, boron, chlorine bleach, and alkaline compounds. Don't worry if some of these ingredients are present—just do your best to avoid as many as possible. | Determine how much bar soap you need. Calculate how much liquid soap you need. Purchase bar or liquid soap that contains tallow. Avoid soaps that contain soil-affecting ingredients. |
Ask the garden center or nursery attendant to for any special care instructions necessary while the shrub is still in the container. Water the plant regularly, and keep it in the appropriate amount of sunlight. Carefully move the shrub to the location where it will be planted. Take care to handle the shrub by holding the container. If the plant is very large, ask a friend to help. Never carry the shrub by the trunk or branches. Once in place, carefully tip the container on its side, roll back and forth to loosen the roots, and gently shift the plant out of the pot. Always handle the shrubs by the containerized rootball, but be gentle so as not to damage the roots. If you are struggling to remove the plant, roll the container gently back and forth while pressing down on the sides of the container. This should loosen the plant enough to remove it. If you’re still unable to remove the shrub, run a spade or shovel around the inside of the container between the pot and the rootball. You can also use small amounts of water to dampen the soil around the outer edge of the pot. Most shrubs that are intended to be replanted are kept in plastic pots. If your plant is in a ceramic pot, you can use water to dampen the dirt, and run a shovel between the roots and the container. If you’re still unable to remove the plant from the pot, you may need to break the ceramic away taking care not harm yourself or damage the roots. Once the plant has been removed from its container, examine the rootball carefully. Prune off any broken, bent, or looped roots. Before placing the rootball, cut several vertical lines into the sides. Use a spade or knife to carefully make a ½ inch incision from the top of the containerized rootball to the bottom. Do this evenly spaced around the plant. Typically four incisions are adequate. If the containerized roots have become bunched, hardened, or have overtaken all of the soil, you may need to purchase a different plant. If the rootball has many looped roots that are greater than an inch in diameter, there is a high risk that the roots will wrap around the trunk, strangling the shrub. You should consider purchasing a different plant. Once the roots are prepared, place the shrub vertically in the hole. The root ball should be in the center, and the sides of the hole should slope down toward the plant. Make sure the hole is at least as deep as the dirt in the container. Dig the hole at least three times the width of the diameter of the containerized shrub. When backfilling, replace several inches of soil at a time, and tamp down with the handle of your shovel. The goal is to remove air bubbles that may prevent nutrients and water from reaching the roots, but you don't want the earth to be packed so firmly that it impedes root growth. Replace the dirt to the original soil line. Leave a small ring around the trunk without dirt, and create a small raised ridge all the way around the hole to direct water to the root system. Mulch insulates the soil and prevents the loss of moisture. If you would like, you can add three to four inches of mulch around the base of the shrub. Create the same ringed indentation around the trunk in the mulch as you did with the soil. Do not pile mulch against the trunk of the shrub. Soak the refilled hole for several hours. Water the shrub thoroughly once a week rather than watering a small amount each day, as this increases the risk for root rot and other plant-based diseases. To determine the earth has reached the appropriate level of moisture, dig a few inches into the soil and check periodically to see if it is damp. You want the soil to be moist, but avoid standing water. | Keep the shrub in the container before planting. Remove the plant from the container. Prepare the roots. Situate the shrub in the hole. Replace dirt around the plant. Spread mulch around the shrub. Water the area. |
Take some time to reflect on your past academic work and to consider your current research interests. What type of PhD would you like to pursue? What would you like to research in your pursuit of a PhD? Keep in mind that it is not necessary for you to have a dissertation topic already chosen or even to have an extremely specific research focus. At this stage, you should just have a general idea of what you want to study and why. For example, if you are considering a PhD in English, then you should at least have an idea of the literary period that you wish to focus on. Before you start applying to programs, you should take time to research schools thoroughly and find programs that will support your research interests. Look for schools with programs that will allow you to do the type of research that you want to do. For example, if you are planning to pursue a PhD in Chemistry, then you should find out more about the lab facilities at the university that you are considering. Try to identify as many potential schools as you can. Graduate school is competitive and you will have a better chance of getting accepted if you submit multiple applications. Some schools require or at least expect you to identify professors with whom you’d like to work. You may already have an idea of some professors who can help you with your research based on the research you completed during your BA or MA program. Keep in mind that you may be working closely with the professor(s) you identify, so it is important to select professors who you really admire and whose research genuinely interests you. No program can guarantee that you'll leave with the job you want, but you'll want to identify the departments that will make that outcome most likely. If your heart is set on a tenure-track professorship, for example, find out how many of former students were able to land those jobs. Many departments publish this information; others will provide it to you if you ask. While much less important that the program features and funding available, you should also take some time to consider practical aspects of the schools you are considering. Some additional factors to consider include: Location. If you plan to return to your home country during breaks, then some schools may make the trip home less time consuming than others. For example, if you will be flying back to India at the end of each school year, then choosing a school closer to one of the US coasts will make traveling easier than flying out of the Midwest. Keep in mind that it is not a good idea to select a school based solely on location. This will severely limit your choices. Cost of living. Some US college towns can be quite expensive, which can make it hard to get by on your student stipend. Look into the average cost of housing, food, and other expenses in the university areas where you plan to apply. Extracurricular opportunities. Clubs can other types of groups can make the transition to a US university a bit easier. Many schools have clubs for people from certain countries, who speak certain languages, or who share other interests. Check out the extracurricular opportunities that are available at the universities you are considering. | Identify your research interests. Search for programs that suit your needs. Identify professors whose research interests you. Find out about your potential programs' job placement rates. Consider other factors. |
To familiarize yourself with the language, you'll need to read and write in it. This will help you use the words you've been memorizing and keep them in your head. Children's books are a great place to start when learning to read any language. Since they help children learn their native language they are a great way for someone learning the language can get a handle on reading it. Another idea is to find your favorite books in French. This will help keep your interest and will help you decipher the text since you already know the plot. It's good to start simple, since a too-challenging book at the start of your learning will only frustrate you. Keep a French journal. Even if you only write a few sentences in it every day, it will help show you how much you've improved and will give you a chance to practice the language. Put on some French music, or your favorite movie dubbed in French. Seek out French cinema, and French television shows and radio stations. Practice imitating what you're hearing. Many polyglots (folks who know more than one language) swear by the "shadowing" technique for learning a language quickly. Go outside and put your headphones on. While you play the language, walk briskly. As you're walking repeat out loud and clearly what you're hearing. Repeat, march, repeat. This will help you connect movement with the language and to retrain your focus so that you aren't obsessing about memorization. Listening to natural French speakers will help you get a handle on how quickly French is spoken and how the intonation works. The more you listen, the better you will get. In the beginning, while you're watching a movie, have the French subtitles on so you can better follow along with the dialogue and can start to see how the words you've been reading act when spoken. This is one of the most important components to learning French. You have to speak the language, even if you feel embarrassed by how little you know. Everyone starts off not speaking well, but with practice you'll improve. Find a penpal, or skype buddy who speaks French as their native language. There are lots of programs over the internet or through colleges and local language schools that can set people up with people who speak French. Don't be upset by critique of your pronunciation. Instead, thank the critic and work on improving Talk out loud to yourself in French. Narrate what you're doing. If you're doing the dishes, or driving a car, talk about that. Pay attention to your intonation and pronunciation. Without practicing what you learn, you're not going to get very far. Even learning a language quickly takes a certain amount of commitment and time. As long as you work hard and practice what you're learning, there's no reason for you not to learn French well! Think in French. Set aside time during the day to practice thinking in French.Go to the grocery store and think about the items in the store and the conversations you have with people. Practice reworking those interactions into French. Turn your Facebook (or other social media) settings to French. You still know where everything is, but it makes you have to practice what you're learning in a practical manner. Don't give up! Sometimes it can seem like you're never going to get it, but you will. As long as you practice and vary your learning methods, there's no reason for you to not learn French. | Read and write in French. Listen to things in French. Speak in French. Practice frequently. |
Take note if your child conveniently gets sick on the day of the US Constitution test. If they didn't study enough, they might be trying for an extra day to cram. If they're extremely nervous about a presentation or test, they might actually feel physically sick. Help them to pinpoint what they're nervous about and brainstorm solutions with them. Younger children don't have the self-awareness to say, “I’m feeling anxious today.” Tell them it's normal to feel scared, and see if you can help them through their fear. Some kids really don't click with their teachers. If your child is faking sick to avoid their teachers, this could become a pattern. If this is the case, you will need to speak directly with your child's teacher to resolve the issue. Find out if other students are having a hard time with this particular teacher. If not, it may be a specific to your child's learning style or personality. Approximately 30 percent of students in grades 6-10 are affected by bullying. Understandably, those affected by it may choose to fake sick in order to bypass the jeering. Kids with conditions like learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and mental illnesses may struggle in school. Since school becomes a regular stressor for them, they may fake sick to try and get out of it. Common issues that may cause difficulty in school include: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Kids with ADHD may be disorganized or forgetful, struggle to sit still or listen to the teacher, blurt things out, or behave in socially inappropriate ways. They might get in trouble frequently, get bad grades, or be made fun of by their peers. Anxiety disorders can cause trouble focusing in school (because the child is worrying so much), and may result in physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or vomiting. Some anxiety disorders, like OCD or social anxiety, can also result in self-consciousness and fear of bullying. Autism can cause difficulty with language processing, social interaction, need for routine and familiarity, executive functioning issues, motor difficulties, and sensory processing issues. Autistic children may be wary of or dislike school because of overwhelm, social confusion, trouble keeping up with work, and inconsistencies in the daily schedule. Learning disabilities can cause difficulties with one or more subjects in school. Children who are struggling with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia may be embarrassed and not want to let on that they're struggling, and have anxiety about tasks that involve the subject. Mental health conditions like depression or bipolar disorder can cause inattention, inconsistent energy levels, and a lack of interest in previously-enjoyed activities. They may experience physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches. Nonverbal learning disability can cause difficulty with executive functions, nonverbal skills, social skills, motor control, and hypertalkativity. Kids with NVLD tend to struggle more in middle and high school, but may have their struggles overlooked due to their strong verbal abilities and memory. Sensory processing disorder can cause a dislike of school. The child may be exposed to overwhelming or painful sensory input, or get in trouble for sensory-seeking behaviors (like tearing up paper or deliberately running into walls). Trauma can cause difficulty focusing, hypervigilance, a change in personality, and physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches. A traumatized child might resist going to school, especially if the traumatizing event took place at school. | Ask your child what would be going on in school today. See if your child is getting along with their teachers. Find out if your child is being bullied. Consider undiagnosed conditions if this is a pattern. |
The old concrete needs to be completely clean or else anything you pour over it won't bond to it. The first order of business is to remove gravel, leaves, sand, and dirt. Get as much of it off the concrete as you can. Push the debris off the concrete surface or collect it in a bag to throw away. Use a stiff-bristled broom to knock as much debris out of cracks as possible. You won't get all of the hidden debris at first, so you will need to give the concrete a more thorough cleaning. Use a fan tip on the pressure washer with a PSI of about 3,000 and hold it about 6 in (15 cm) above the concrete. Sweep the nozzle slowly over the concrete, making sure you hit every area. If you don't own a pressure washer, check home improvement stores in your area. You may be able to rent a washer from them. You can add a liquid detergent or degreaser to the water to ensure you get all stubborn spots, including those from mildew and algae. Purchase a commercial cleaner formulated for use on concrete. Pour it onto tough stains you can't otherwise remove, then work the cleaner in with a stiff-bristled scrub brush. When you’re done, rinse the area with a hose. This can help remove stains from oil and sap, which are very difficult to get rid of once they set in. Most home improvement stores sell these cleaners. Look for ones that are effective against oil. Another option is to use trisodium phosphate (TSP). Follow the manufacturer's instructions to mix the TSP powder with water into a paste. Try mixing about 1 fl oz (30 mL) per .125 fl oz (3.7 mL) of water. If commercial cleaners and TSP don't work, you may need to get muriatic acid. The acid is strong, so dilute it first, mixing 1 part acid in 3 parts water. Wear protective gear, including a respirator mask. Right before you get to work mixing and pouring new concrete, spray the old surface with a hose. Get the old concrete slab completely wet, making sure any cleaning chemicals you used get rinsed off in the process. Keep spraying it until the moisture runs off the sides instead of being absorbed. Dry up any water pooled over the concrete before continuing. Concrete is porous, so it can absorb liquid. If it absorbs moisture from the new concrete, you will get a dry top slab that didn't bond well with the old concrete. | Sweep dirt and debris off the concrete. Use a pressure washer to clean out the remaining debris. Scrub difficult spots with chemical products. Saturate the existing surface with water. |
Let the bulb cool to room temperature before you handle it. Many recessed fixtures hold the bulb in with a metal collar. These are often removable, but follow the instructions below to avoid damaging your ceiling. This is not necessarily the large ring that holds in the entire fixture, although it can be. Look closely for a second ring flush against the light bulb. If someone has painted over the ring, it may rip away pieces of drywall when you unscrew it. To avoid this, cut the paint around the ring with a utility knife, working it against the collar. Now try the steps below until you find one that works for your model. If you're lucky, your collar is simply held in place by a couple of screws. Some models have a small metal button, which you push or slide sideways to free the fixture. Some models can be twisted or pulled out by hand. Use light pressure only, unless you have confirmed this is the intended approach with a manual or the manufacturer. Here are two examples of light fixtures you can remove this way: Modern recessed halogen lights often have a plastic collar with three tabs. Press your fingers against these tabs and rotate counterclockwise. Once you have access to the bulb, grip the base and the wire and wiggle them apart. Some recessed LED light fixtures can be pulled directly out of the ceiling. Watch your fingers, as a sharp metal clip will pop downward from the edge as the fixture emerges. You can then unclip the bulb from the wire. Some older halogen fixtures use a small, toothed, metal ring with no special fastener. Carefully insert a flathead screwdriver in between the ring and the light bulb, and pry outward. There is a gap in the ring, so you can flex it outward and carefully pull it down with your fingers. Grip the base of the bulb and gently wiggle the two prongs out of the socket to remove it. Take care not to chip the glass with the screwdriver. If there is no obvious fastener for the ring, but it refuses to twist out, it may be jammed. Try gently pushing up on the light bulb with a couple fingers from each hand. If the bulb recesses further into the ceiling, press your fingers outward against opposite sides of the ring. Try to rotate the ring while pressing to improve your grip. If this still doesn't work, and your model has three small tabs on the plastic collar, grip one of the tabs with a pair of pliers. Push with the pliers as you push another tab by hand. | Turn off the light. Look for a metal ring around the light bulb. Cut away paint if necessary. Look for a screw or button. Test whether the collar twists or pulls out. Pry out the ring with a screwdriver. Remove a stuck ring. |
Familiarize yourself with its design. Remove the rubber ends. These are typically white or clear. In the center of each plug is a tiny hole, which you need to pop out. Once done, you will be able to see polyfill material when you look down into your cartomizer now. Proceed to add 20-25 drops of E-Liquid down into the Cartomizer. Keep count as you do this to avoid overfilling. This will allow the liquid inside to saturate the filling and prime it for vaping. It will help you to avoid burning out your tip. The tip must be wet enough, so let it saturate for the full amount of time. You could choose to put the one with the hole you removed back in. Another option would be a “drip tip,” which would take the place of plugs. Rotate the cartomizer onto the threading of your electronic smoking device or vaporizer. Tighten the pieces together. | Unwrap your Cartomizer. Remove the circular plug. Remove the cap to your E-Liquid. Allow the cartomizer to set for a minute or two. Insert the plug. Attach the pieces. |
Concerns with finances, work, school, relationships and your general social life often lead to stress, which can trigger short-term or long-term insomnia. Trying to reduce or manage your daily stressors promotes better sleep and help to cure insomnia. Don't be afraid to make significant life changes to free yourself from stressful situations, because insomnia is only 1 symptom of chronic stress — anxiety attacks, depression, headaches, high blood pressure and heart disease are others. Be reasonable about your obligations and responsibilities. Many people get stressed because they are over-committed or over-scheduled. Don't promise what you can't reasonably deliver. Feel free to reduce contact with people who cause you lots of stress. Manage your time better. If running late causes you stress, leave for work a little early each day. Plan ahead and be realistic. Use moderate exercise to handle stress instead of binge eating. People who are stress tend to binge eat on "feel good" food, but this can lead to weight gain and depression. Instead, be active and go exercise when stressed out (see below). Talk to friends and family members about stressful issues. Simply venting about your stressful issues can help. If you can't talk to someone, write your feelings down in a journal. Regular physical activity during the daytime can help regulate your sleep cycle at night, which is a good strategy for combating insomnia. It can give you a boost of energy and invigorate you initially, but the strenuous effort and increased breathing of oxygen makes you tired and sleepy at night. If you don't have a regular exercise routine already, strive for at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity (walking, hiking, biking, swimming) per day. Establishing an exercise routine takes effort. Try to be active at the same time each day, either early in the morning, during your lunch break, or right after work before you eat. Exercise also promotes weight loss, which can reduce annoying aches and pain, make you more comfortable in bed at night, and reduce the risk of snoring and other breathing problems. Don't engage in vigorous exercise too close to bedtime because your body produces adrenaline and it will prevent you from falling asleep quickly. Make sure your workouts occur 5 to 6 hours prior to bedtime. While alcohol may help some people fall asleep faster, it can disrupt sleep patterns and reduce the quality of your sleep. You may even find yourself waking up in middle of the night and struggling to fall asleep again. Cut down on the amount of alcohol that you drink, and stop consuming any alcoholic drinks at least 1 hour before you go to bed. Nicotine is a stimulant, and it can keep you awake if used too close to your bedtime. Nicotine is most commonly found in cigarettes. Since smoking is bad for your health, you should try to quit smoking entirely. If you are still using nicotine products, stop smoking or chewing nicotine gum a few hours before bedtime. Nicotine is found in cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. There are also nicotine patches and chewing gums meant to help you quit smoking. These can all make it more difficult for you to sleep. Caffeine is a stimulant that can disturb sleep in people. The effects can last as long as 8 hours. Thus, as a general rule, avoid caffeine anytime after lunch. Caffeine increases the activity of brain neurons, which may cause your mind "to race" with more thoughts and ideas. Coffee, black tea, green tea, hot chocolate, dark chocolate, colas, some other sodas and virtually all energy drinks are significant sources of caffeine. Some cold medications also contain caffeine. Keep in mind that sugar (especially the heavily processed types) is also a stimulant and should be avoided for at least an hour before heading to bed. | Reduce your stress levels. Exercise regularly during the day. Cut down on alcohol. Quit using nicotine. Don't consume caffeine before bedtime. |
Your friends and family are the most obvious first stop for your marketing, particularly for direct sales. Try to approach them with a low pressure but thorough sales pitch. You may even want to ask your friends and family to give you feedback on how to improve your sales strategy when you expand it to a broader audience. Use caution when approaching close friends and family; you do not want them to feel like every time they see you, you are trying to get their money. If you don't have a website already, make one. You should have a neat, professional webpage that offers information about your products with easy links for ordering and paying for products. Use social media websites to expand your social network and find a larger customer base. Even if it is a little old fashioned, you should go door-to-door in your neighborhood. People who can ignore your online messages will find it more difficult to say “no” to your face. Additionally, seeing your (hopefully) high-quality product(s) in person will help people feel confident about what you are selling. Be sure you are not violating any non-solicitation regulations. Dress well and act professionally so that people are not suspicious of you. Having a product that people have heard of may also help build trust among potential clients. There are online marketplaces that will allow affiliate marketers or sales representatives to advertise and sell their products. There are advantages and disadvantages to using these marketplaces; they greatly increase your potential customer base, but be aware that you may have far more competition. Affiliate marketplaces may be best for very niche products without much competition. | Reach out to friends and family. Develop an online presence. Go door-to-door. Tap into large marketplaces. |
In tug of war, opposing player or teams will pull on a rope until one of the teams or players succeeds at pulling the majority of the rope over to one side. To get started, all you need to do is take your rope and lay it out in a straight line on the ground. There should be a flag or marker in the center of the rope. If not, then place one in the center of your rope before you start the game. You can play tug of war in teams or as a one-on-one game. If you are going to have a team game, then make sure that you have an equal number of players on either side of the rope. If you are playing with just two people, then stand at opposite ends of the rope. Have all of the players pick up the rope and grip it tightly with both hands. Do this before you start the game so that everyone has a chance to get a good grip on the rope. Never anchor the rope around your waist or coil it around other parts of your body. This can result in severe rope burn, dislocations, or rope breaks that can snap and inflict other severe or even fatal injuries. If you have not chosen a judge yet, then do so now. The judge can be someone who does not want to play or an extra person if you have an odd number of players. Have the judge stand in the center of the rope. The judge will also need a whistle (or a loud voice) to signal to other players that the game has started. The judge can blow a whistle or yell “Go!” to signal to the players that the game has started. Have the judge signal the start of the game so that the players will know when to start pulling. When the judge sounds the whistle or yells, then the game has officially started. All players on either side should lean backwards with their feet planted as they pull to start. Try to use your body weight and leg strength to pull the rope back and away from the other team. Each team's goal is to pull the marker or flag past the center point. When one team or player has accomplished this goal, that team or player will be declared the winner. Don't stop pulling until the judge declares a winner. | Lay out the rope. Place the opponents. Grip the rope. Place the judge in the center. Sound a whistle. Pull as hard as you can. Keep pulling until there is a victor. |
You can use a computer, phone, or tablet to tell the Wayback Machine to take a snapshot of a specific website. This feature is handy if you plan to use the site's current form as a citation in the future. It's in the bottom-right portion of the page. URL can be acquired by performing the following: To get the full URL to the site you want to archive, visit that site in a web browser, and then copy the address from the bar along the top of the screen. On a computer, highlight the URL and press ⌘ Cmd+C (Mac) or Ctrl+C (PC) to copy. Right-click the "Save Page Now" field and select Paste to insert the copied URL. On a phone or tablet, highlight the URL, tap and hold the highlighted area, and then tap Copy when it appears. To paste the copied URL into the "Save Page Now" field, tap and hold the field, and then tap Paste. It's the light gray button to the right of the text box. This displays the website, along with the text "Saving page now" at the top-left corner. That text will disappear once the site is saved. Some websites cannot be archived by the Wayback Machine due to their configuration. If you see an error, it's usually because the site's owner has chosen to ignore the Wayback Machine's web crawler. | Go to https://web.archive.org in your web browser. Type the URL of the site you want to save into the "Save Page Now" field. Click the SAVE PAGE button. |
A bombshell blowout is characterized by its voluminous and sleek, yet effortlessly wild and imperfect appearance. Use a comb to divide your hair into at least four manageable sections. Part your hair down the center of your head, from the top of your forehead to the nape of your neck. Part your hair horizontally from the top of your left ear to the top of your right ear. Twist and secure the two top sections of your hair with a duck bill clip. In addition to a blow dryer, you will need a medium or large round brush. Beginning with the left or right bottom section, grab a subsection of hair near the roots with a round brush. As you pull the brush down through the hair, the blow dryer follows over the brush. Repeat this process throughout your mane until each section is completely dry. Always point the blow dryer's nozzle down to prevent frizz and promote shine. Squirt a few drops of shine serum onto your fingertips. Comb your fingers through the ends of your hair to distribute the serum. Do not apply the shine serum to your roots—this will cause your hair to appear oily. Blend the sections of your blowout by rough drying your hair. Point the nozzle of your blow dryer up towards your head. As you blast your hair with heat, comb through your hair with your fingers. Complete your effortlessly wild and voluminous blowout by smoothing out and separating the ends of your hair. | Divide your hair into sections. Blow dry your hair. Apply a smoothing serum. Rough dry your hair. |
Pruning neural networks for wiring length efficiency is considered.Three techniques are proposed and experimentally tested: distance-based regularization, nested-rank pruning, and layer-by-layer bipartite matching.The first two algorithms are used in the training and pruning phases, respectively, and the third is used in the arranging neurons phase.Experiments show that distance-based regularization with weight based pruning tends to perform the best, with or without layer-by-layer bipartite matching.These results suggest that these techniques may be useful in creating neural networks for implementation in widely deployed specialized circuits. | Three new algorithms with ablation studies to prune neural network to optimize for wiring length, as opposed to number of remaining weights. |
Giving yourself a gentle massage with essential oils before bed will help relax you and relieve tension. Applying some essential oil to places such as your feet and temples can have a similarly calming effect. By applying these essential oils your body, you may help yourself fall asleep more quickly. If you are using essential oil for a massage, make sure to mix it with a carrier oil so you don't burn your skin. Make sure to keep the massage light or else you’ll stimulate your circulation and have a hard time falling and staying asleep. Consider massaging the essential oil into your wrists, feet, legs, or on your temples. If you don't want to put essential oil on your skin because it is sensitive, spritz it on your bed linens. The scent will help you relax and may help induce sleep. Make your spritzer by adding 30-40 drops of your favorite essential oil for sleep to 1.5 ounces of distilled water. Mix these in a clean spray bottle. The number of drops of essential oil you use will depend on how strong you want the scent to be. You only need to lightly mist your bed linens. Dousing them could make for an uncomfortable night's sleep. Candles made from essential oils and scent diffusers that heat essential oil can have the same calming effect as a bath or a massage. Don't leave them burning so that you don't accidentally start a fire. You can buy candles and scent diffusers at most retail stores and online. When buying candles, it's important to look for ones without synthetic fragrance. Beeswax, soy, and other vegetable-based waxes are the best option for getting the benefits of an essential oil by candle. Scent diffusers disperse the essential oil through the air in a room, filling it with the aroma. For the best use, light candles or scent diffusers an hour to 30 minutes before you go to bed. This will ensure that the scent circulates in your bedroom and creates a relaxing environment to help you sleep. Make sure to extinguish candles and scent diffusers before you go to bed so that you don't start a fire. | Give yourself a massage with essential oils. Spritz essential oil on bed linens. Use candles or scent diffusers. |
It sounds simple, but in a depression jobs are hard to come by, and you don't want to give your employer a reason to let you go. Work overtime or volunteer for additional projects to prove your value to your employer. Even if your workplace is a tough environment or you are underpaid, it is much better to have a job than to be searching for one in tight economic times. This can be especially important if you are considering retirement. In a depression your investments will probably take a hit. That money you’ve been saving may not be quite as much as you were anticipating, so you may want to think about putting off your retirement until times are better. Find ways to earn extra income from part-time work. By its nature, part-time work doesn't pay nearly as much, and rarely comes with other benefits. With that in mind, the more jobs you take, the more income you’ll be able to keep coming in. Your second job doesn't need to be something serious. Find work that you enjoy doing, or a hobby that people may be interested in paying money for, like writing. Not only will you be able to make a little extra cash, but you might enjoy the extra work as well. Even if you maintain your full-time job, the extra work can make a nice addition to your discretionary income, maybe meaning a personal treat like eating a meal out. Most discretionary spending is a small fraction of your usual income, so a little extra money can go a long way. If you do lose your job, make sure to file for unemployment benefits as soon as possible. You will need to explain why you were laid off, and demonstrate that it was not for anything you did. While you are receiving unemployment, you will also need to demonstrate that you are looking for a full-time job. Every state has different rules for eligibility in applying for benefits. For example, in California, you must be totally or partially unemployed, and be able and available to start working immediately. Each week you claim benefits you must certify that you are actively looking for work. When filing for unemployment, it will need to be in the state in which you were working. which can be important if you live in a different state. If the economy takes a turn, and you lose your job, consider going back to college. An advanced degree in a field you already have experience in can be a good way to make yourself more attractive to prospective employers. This is always helpful in a tight job market. You may also consider earning an advanced degree or going through technical training in another field, and using a graduate stipend as income. Taking classes a community college can be a great option, even if you already have a bachelor's degree. You can find a number of courses in technical or practical skills, allowing you to expand your skill set and potential work a variety of jobs. Any additional education or broadened job skills can make one more employable and more valuable to an employer. While a depression will cause many companies to lay off employees, and prevent opportunities for work, certain fields will probably remain strong, or even become more necessary. If you have, or can develop, skills in these fields, you might have better luck getting employment, either as extra part-time work, or to replace a job that you lost. Accounting. As money tightens, many businesses will want to be more careful about how they spend. People who can help balance the books will be more valuable as businesses try to keep a careful account of their money. Repairs. Because people will have less money to spend on purchasing new things, they are more likely to look for ways to fix stuff they have instead of replacing it. The ability to perform repairs on your home or car can help save you money, and make you valuable to companies that want to fix their equipment. Law enforcement. Crime tends to rise during tough economic times, meaning police and law offices will need find more employees to help deal with the increased work. Clergy. Economic depression can cause emotional depression, and many people will be looking for some kind of spiritual support or guidance in tough times. This is a great field if you enjoy working with people in trying circumstances, and helping them through these trying times. However, only follow this path if you truly believe in the spiritual practice and desire to help others find or deepen their faith. Government. Even if the economy slows down, the government will still keep on going. Working for governments, especially at the federal level, remains fairly secure, even in a depression. Fields like homeland security, accounting, information technology, and tax collection are necessary to keep government moving. | Keep your job. Work multiple jobs. File for unemployment benefits. Get an advanced degree. Look for jobs that will thrive in a depression. |
Harajuku accessories should stand out in a crowd. Try to find bright, unique pieces such as a colorful hat, a neon necklace, or a furry purse that looks like your favorite cartoon character. Your accessories don't have to match your outfit--clashing colors and patterns are acceptable and even encouraged in the Harajuku style. Objects that create sound, such as bells or metal jewelry, are sometimes used to add an extra dimension to the outfit. This is especially popular in the Decora style. Wear lots of chains, metal bangle bracelets, or clip some bells in your hair to create sound when you walk. Pile on the accessories. In the Harajuku style, excess is key so the more accessories, the better! Add all kinds of jewelry, hair accessories, purses, hats, and headdresses to make your outfit even louder and more unique. Look to the roots of your favorite Harajuku substyle for accessory inspiration. You could explore the time period or geographic location associated with your substyle to find accessories. For example, you could draw from the Victorian period and the Lolita style by accessorizing with headdresses, parasols, and bows. Explore Ganguro's Californian style by accessorizing with woven purses, flowers, beach hats, and baseball caps. | Choose loud and colorful accessories. Accessorize your outfit from head to toe. Draw inspiration from your substyle. |
One of the most common and easily fixable issues with a toilet is a broken or otherwise malfunctioning seat that needs replacing. First, you'll need to remove the old seat and dispose of it by removing the nut from the mounting bolts under the rim of the toilet and pulling the seat and lid off. Look under the lip of the toilet rim where the seat and lid connect to the bowl. You should see the nut and washer holding the seat on. Unscrew it with an adjustable crescent wrench and remove the washer and nut. The bolts should easily slide free from the top and you can remove the seat. If the nut is stuck or rusty, spray some WD-40 on it to help it come loose. Be careful not to struggle with the wrench too much and risk cracking the bowl of the toilet with your wrench or smacking your hand on something. Typically, most toilets are manufactured in two sizes, so make sure you've got the right size to match your particular toilet. Measure the width and length of bowl from the mounting bolt to the lip and take your measurements to the hardware or housewares store to make sure you've got the right size for your toilet. While you're at the hardware store, you'll probably want to buy replacement washers, nuts, and bolts unless the seat comes with them. Make sure they fit your toilet. Take in the old ones to have on hand for comparison. Fix the bolts through the holes in the toilet rim and screw the nut onto the bowl. Be careful not to use too much force when tightening, but make sure the seat is secure. | Remove the old seat. Get a new seat. Install the new seat. |
You can purchase stage makeup packaged in a color wheel with the primary colors you’ll use to make your black eye. Make sure the color wheel you get has dark, earthy tones of yellow, purple, red, and green because these will make your black eye look more realistic. Some brands, like Ben Nye and Mehron, sell a color wheel called a “bruise wheel” which is perfect for creating a black eye. You can buy stage makeup color wheels online or at local costume stores. Take a makeup sponge, dab it in the red color, and apply it around your eye. Follow along the bone of your eye socket and make sure you get into the creases and the ridge between your eye and nose. The base layer needs to be light and you should be able to see your skin through it. This layer will help the rest of the makeup adhere to your skin. Use a clean part of your makeup sponge to dab the purple color of your color wheel and apply the color around your eye in small amounts at a time. Start at the outer edges of your eye and work towards the center, making sure you apply the color to the ridges and creases around your eye. Real black eyes are splotchy and inconsistent, so don't apply your makeup to form an even layer of color. Use very small amounts of yellow and green to accent the bruise and make it look deeper and more realistic. Take a clean part of the sponge and dab it in the yellow color and apply it around your eye, then dip the same part of the sponge in the green color to give the green a yellowish tint. To finish your black eye and make it look realistic and seamless, take your makeup sponge and lightly blend along the lines where 2 colors meet, but don't blend all of the colors together. | Use a color wheel with red, purple, yellow, and green colors. Make a base layer around your eye with the red color. Use the purple color to add depth to your black eye. Apply a little bit of yellow and green to highlight your black eye. Blend the edges of the colors to soften where the colors meet. |
Capsule Networks have shown encouraging results on defacto benchmark computer vision datasets such as MNIST, CIFAR and smallNORB.Although, they are yet to be tested on tasks where the entities detected inherently have more complex internal representations and there are very few instances per class to learn from and where point-wise classification is not suitable.Hence, this paper carries out experiments on face verification in both controlled and uncontrolled settings that together address these points.In doing so we introduce Siamese Capsule Networks, a new variant that can be used for pairwise learning tasks.The model is trained using contrastive loss with l2-normalized capsule encoded pose features.We find that Siamese Capsule Networks perform well against strong baselines on both pairwise learning datasets, yielding best results in the few-shot learning setting where image pairs in the test set contain unseen subjects. | A variant of capsule networks that can be used for pairwise learning tasks. Results shows that Siamese Capsule Networks work well in the few shot learning setting. |
The final piece to remove is the piano harp. It is attached to the piano body with bolts and screws. Work your way around the whole harp and remove all the screws you see. Then lift the harp off to complete the piano disassembly. On some upright pianos, the harp is glued down to the wood. In this case, even if you remove all the screws, you won't be able to get the harp out. Remember that the strings should be loose before you remove the harp. | Pull off the piano harp to complete the job. |
When this degrades, you'll stop producing beef on that square. Swapping out your cow pastures will help keep your business running smoothly. You can tell fertility has degraded when there are large blank spots on the ground. When a cow pasture is no longer fertile, you'll want to sell it off so that it is blank again. Since you built all of your pastures at the same time, they will all degrade at the same time. Pause your game immediately after a cow harvest, then sell all of the pastures. You'll need this official corrupted before you can destroy the rainforest squares that you need for your farmland. You'll need this space for your new cow pastures. These are the only two occupied squares you'll need to destroy. Use the two new squares plus the two original squares that weren't being used. After destroying the rainforests, you can deactivate the climatologist. Check the "Detractors" menu from the board room to see when it's safe to turn it off. Switch back and forth between the two sets of four open squares to build your pastures on. As your workers start to become unhappy, you can give them badges to make them happy again. This will only work for a little while. Avoid discipline, as this rarely works. If rewards aren't working, just fire the crew member and hire a new one. This is more efficient than trying to save them. When firing crew members, corrupt a politician from the front desk of the corporate screen. This will prevent backlash from angry employees. You generally don't need to listen to any of your advisors, even if they're angry about something. You'll be making too much money to care. After playing for a while, you may start to have a surplus of soy or a shortage of beef. Either get rid of a soy pasture for a while or add a beef pasture until everything balances back out, then you can switch back to your regular routine. | Check your cow pasture fertility. Remove the cow pastures that have degraded. Corrupt a climatologist from the corporate screen. Destroy two rainforest squares. Build your cow pastures again. Deactivate the climatologist. Keep swapping your pastures when they degrade. Give your workers rewards when they become unhappy. Fire crew members who won't stay happy. Ignore what your advisors have to say. Maintain your soy and beef supply. |
Click the Illustrator icon on your desktop, or find it in the Start panel at the lower left corner of your screen (click the Windows icon to open the search bar). If you have a Mac, click the Finder icon in the lower-left corner of your dock. From the Go menu, select applications and scroll to Adobe Illustrator. Or, if Illustrator is pinned to your dock, click the Illustrator icon. Now you will navigate to the File menu in the upper-left. A window will appear allowing you to browse for your file. Now you can select your file. Alternatively, press “Control O” on a PC or “Command O” on a Mac. Navigate to File menu again to convert to CMYK. Hover your mouse over Document Color Mode. Now that you're back to the existing document, find the dark arrow icon (Selection Tool) at the top-left of your tool panel. This tool will allow you to select all document objects. . All objects should be blue. Find the Edit Colors option. Now you can choose Convert to CMYK. Your file has been converted to CMYK, which will allow you to send it to a printer. | Open Adobe Illustrator. Click File then Open. Click OK to select your file and open it. Click File. Select CMYK. Click the Selection Tool. Click and drag your mouse over the entire document. Navigate to the Edit menu. Hover your mouse over Edit Colors. Choose Convert to CYMK. |
Adding an egg yolk to your cornbread will help hold its shape while you’re cutting and serving it. You can add a yolk even if your recipe doesn't call for any eggs at all--just put it in with the other wet ingredients. Many traditional cornbread recipes call for bacon grease, shortening, or lard. It can add a delicious flavor, but it can also cause your cornbread to separate during baking. Try cutting your proportion of grease or fat by about a third. If your cornbread recipe calls for white sugar, try replacing it with a moister sweetener. Light brown sugar, honey, or corn syrup will all add a little more wetness to the recipe. You can use the same proportions. Adding about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra butter or vegetable oil can increase the moistness of your cornbread. You can do this even if your recipe doesn't call for butter or oil. If your recipe calls for milk or water, try replacing it with creamed corn. This will give your cornbread a richer, creamier texture that will help it hold its shape for much longer. Adding 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sour cream to your batter is a great way to moisten your cornbread. You can also use light or fat free sour cream to get the same effect without the added fat content! | Put in an extra egg yolk. Cut back on fat or grease by one third. Replace white sugar with a moist sweetener. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) more butter or oil. Replace milk or water with creamed corn. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sour cream. |
The sun line, also known as the Apollo line, is a vertical line that's usually located near the bottom of your palm underneath your ring finger. If you have a deep sun line, you may be very successful and possibly gain fame. A shallow line means you're still developing your skills and you'll work hard toward success. If the sun line is broken, you may gain success after overcoming past obstacles. The relationship line, also called the marriage line, is a small horizontal line that wraps around the side of your palm underneath your pinkie. Relationship lines that are long or deep might mean you prefer long-term commitments, while short or shallow lines mean you may experience multiple relationships or revisit old commitments. You may have multiple relationship lines on your palm, which may mean you are passionate in your romantic relationships. Your intuition line is a curved line that starts near the bottom of your pinkie and goes down toward your wrist. If your intuition line is pronounced, you may be able to pick up on how others are feeling quickly and sense if they're positive or negative. When you have breaks in your intuition line, it could mean you're empathetic for others, but you should focus on your own mood and emotions. You may not have an intuition line on your palm, but you can still be empathetic and sense others' feelings. The health line is a diagonal or curved line that starts from the edge of your palm by your pinkie and extends down to the center of your wrist. Having a long, deep health line can mean that you're a supportive individual and that you take care of others. Not everyone will have a health line, but it does not mean that you don't care for other people. Breaks in your health line may represent illnesses you or a loved one may have had in the past. The money line is a short diagonal line that extends down from the base of your pinkie. Deep, straight money lines may mean you are smart with your investments and you may get wealth later on in life. Wavier, shallow lines might indicate that you may need to put more effort in to become wealthy. | Look for the sun line to find out your possible legacy and fame. Read the relationship line to learn how you handle commitment. Interpret the intuition line to learn your ability to read other people. Check the health line to see what you're like as a caretaker. Look for a money line if you want to check your future wealth. |
The Sleep/Wake button can be found along the top of the iPad, and is used to turn the screen on and off. The Home button is in the center at the bottom. The screen will shut off before the Apple logo appears. Continue to hold both buttons until you see the logo. Once you see the Apple logo, you can release the buttons and wait while your iPad finishes booting up. This may take a minute or two. | Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons. Hold both buttons until you see the Apple logo. Wait while your iPad finishes booting. |
This is a sophisticated night, so be on your best behavior. Show up on time and alert the restaurant if your party is running late. Pull out your date's chair if you can. Be mindful of your table manners and tip generously before leaving. If you’re going with a large group, ask everyone to bring cash. It will accelerate the payment process enormously. Pay for your date's dinner. It's the considerate thing to do. If she refuses, split the bill. You finally made it. Now, all that's left to do is enjoy yourself. Dance with your friends, dance with your date, take pictures and video of the evening - whatever it takes to have a good time, do that. Take plenty of pictures, but don't spend the whole evening on your phone or you'll miss out. Be attentive to your date. Don't abandon her to run off with your friends the whole evening. Prom is a dance, so it goes without saying that you'll be doing some dancing. Don't worry about how you look – the only thing that matters is cutting loose and making the most of your evening. Expect to dance most of the fast dances in a large group. For slow dances, hold your date however feels comfortable (and appropriate). If someone asks you to dance and you're not interested, a simple "No thank you" will suffice. Some schools offer after-prom parties, but if yours doesn't, you’ll need to find an alternative means of entertaining yourself. Stay away from drugs and alcohol – there's a strong chance that the choices you make on prom night can end up on social media and come back to haunt you. Feel free to lean in for a kiss, but do not pressure your date for sex. Be a respectful gentleman at all times. For a fun after-prom activity, build a bonfire in someone's backyard (safely). Or stay up all night and make breakfast the next morning. | Enjoy dinner. Party all night. Dance like nobody's watching. Take part in after-prom festivities. |
You will need to create a deficit of 1167 calories each day to meet your goal. This goal can be met through dieting and exercise. If you are burning an average of 500 calories per day, then you'll need to eat 700 calories less than you usually need to maintain your current weight. Record your caloric intake in your weight loss journal each day.Never plan to eat less than 1500 calories per day if you're a male or 1200 calories a day if you're a female. You can use online calorie calculators to plan ahead or review your past meals. Fill your plate 1/2 full of fruits and vegetables. Split the remaining space between lean protein and whole grains. Do this for every meal you eat. An example of a well-created plate would be one serving of a whole grain (like brown rice or quinoa) with one serving of grilled chicken breast, which should make up half of your plate. For the other half, include one serving of broccoli and one serving of carrots. Try to avoid things that have refined carbohydrates and sugars. Instead, replace them with produce and whole grains. If possible, remove most processed foods from your diet. These are usually filled with hidden sugar, fat, and calories. Studies show cooking fresh meals can help with weight loss. Timing your meals so that your blood sugar doesn't drop significantly – such as morning meals, a morning snack, and a post-workout meal or snack – can help you stick to your calorie restriction. Try eating smaller portions at more frequent intervals throughout the day. In between meals, try snacking on an apple with a handful of almonds, a half cup of cottage cheese with sliced fruit or vegetables, celery sticks with peanut butter, or carrot sticks with hummus. Try planning your meals ahead to make snacking throughout the day easier. Schedule what you will make every Sunday, including snacks and drinks. | Reduce your total calorie intake by about 700 calories. Create your plate according to recommended diet rules at each meal. Consider eating small meals more frequently. |
A trend won't catch on until people decide that it's a cool thing to do or wear. People have to see others taking part before they become comfortable enough to participate, so this is where your friends come in. Ask them from the beginning if they’d be willing to wear the style. If they say yes, show them what they need to do, and tell them to wear or use it every once in a while to increase visibility of the trend and help it “catch on”. If you all use the trend too much, too soon, it may lead to an overload and make it seem as if you’re all trying to hard. In the worst case, it you may all become separated from the rest of your school or workplace if the trend doesn't take off: you’ll be those people who tried to start a “weird” trend. People are going to ask you lots of questions about the trend, especially if it is a little wild. This is a good way to spread your trend and make it more popular. If it's a fashion trend, people may ask you why you are wearing what you’re wearing. In this case, tell them that you thought it was interesting, or thought it was something a little different. Don't tell them that you’re out to “set a trend”: this will come off as fake and the trend will be less likely to spread. Be ready to ask questions about where you bought clothes or accessories. If people like the idea, you’ll want to share how to buy or make what you’re wearing. Be friendly and help them out as much as possible. If your trend is a social media post, people online may ask you what it means. Tell them about your trend if they ask. For slang trends, there may be a lot of people who are confused about what you mean. If they ask you what the word means, tell them, but also be sure to use it in contexts that are easily understood. If you’ve gotten enough friends on board and your idea is unique enough, chances are you’ll see other people start to do it as well. Keep using your trend and take pride in knowing that you created it. | Ask your friends to take part. Don’t all use/wear the trend at the same time. Answer questions from others. Watch it spread! |
A good pumpkin for painting has a smooth, even surface with no bruises, scratches, or blemishes. Pumpkins with light or very light or shallow ribbing will have the smoothest surfaces. Avoid pumpkins with too many lumps and bumps, or they will be difficult to paint. Look out for any cuts or wormholes that will cause problems, and make sure that the pumpkin is flat enough to sit upright. Watch out for any soft spots in the pumpkin because that may be a sign of rot. You want your pumpkin to be fresh and to last as long as possible. Almost any variety of pumpkin can be painted, but the following are especially good: Baby Pam, Sugar Pie, Neon, Lumina, or Cotton Candy. Gently remove any dirt or grime using a dampened paper towel or a baby wipe. Use a soft, dry cloth to thoroughly but gently dry your pumpkin. Avoid brushing the pumpkin with a hard brush because you might bruise or scratch your pumpkin or just damage the skin. Take care not to get the stem area (top) or the blossom end (bottom) of the pumpkin wet. This can cause the pumpkin to rot. Before you start painting, you should have your heart set on a design. Almost any design can look good on a pumpkin, as long as it's not too complicated. Faces are popular, but you could also choose a black cat, bats, a haunted house, geometric shapes, or anything you like. Once you've chosen your design, lightly sketch it on a piece of paper for reference. Let the shape of your pumpkin inspire your design. For example, a squarish pumpkin could become Frankenstein's head. Who says painting pumpkins is just for Halloween? You can paint your pumpkin to echo a fall theme, such as painting leaves or scarecrows, or just paint something completely random on your pumpkin. Have fun with painting your pumpkin and paint a self-portrait or a portrait of a member of your family. Though this is optional, applying a sealer to the pumpkin's surface before painting will help the paint better adhere to the surface. Purchase a craft-grade sealer at a hobby or craft store. Sealers are available in either aerosol cans or squeeze bottles, according to your preference. Use a brush to apply a liberal coat of sealer evenly to the entire surface of the pumpkin, and allow to dry thoroughly. Clean this brush thoroughly if you plan on using it for painting. Give the sealer time to dry before you move on to paint the pumpkin. | Choose your pumpkin. Clean and dry your pumpkin. Choose a design. Apply a sealer (optional). |
At the end of the day try to think of three things that went well for you. Re-play those three things in your mind and write them down. In this way, you’ll trick your mind into focusing on the positive. Expressing gratitude and kindness toward others will not only cheer you up, but other people too. Choose some important people in your life and send them a little reminder of what you like or appreciate about them. When you’re feeling down, you’ll probably notice negative thought patterns start to emerge. Put a stop to these thoughts by confronting them or challenging them with a positive counter-thought. For example, if you’re feeling down about not getting to go outside lately because of bad weather and work, you can say “This won't last forever. I know I can find things indoors to cheer me up in the meantime." Take time to vent what you’re frustrated or down about. While it's important not to overthink or overly focus on the negatives, it's also important not to ignore them. Instead of denying your feelings or keeping them bottled up inside, express yourself to a trusted friend. If you don't feel like talking, consider writing in a journal, painting, or drawing. If you're holding on to past hurts or resentments, let them go. They're only continuing to bring you pain and suffering if you still focus on them or think about them. Also let go of any mistakes you've made in the past or worries you have for the future. You cannot control those things. | Reflect on what went well. Brighten someone’s day. Change your negative thoughts. Express yourself. Let go. |
Whenever cleaning your vents, you should turn off your heat, AC, or fan to prevent your ventilation system from kicking on and launching dust and dirt in the air. This will result in the dirtiness from your vents being spread around your home. Even with your ventilation system off, the natural airflow of your home and your cleaning efforts might cause dust to permeate the air. For this reason, you may want to wear protective eyewear and a dust mask. When vacuuming, a crevice tool can help you remove dirt from the nooks and crannies of your vent. If you notice clumps that appear loose but won't vacuum up, take a water dampened, clean rag and wipe these up. If your vents aren't too dirty, this surface cleaning may be enough to restore your vents to like-new condition. You don't have to be too thorough with this surface cleaning. Especially dirty vents will need a deep cleaning with soap and water. When vacuuming and wiping, the goal is to remove loose dust. To prevent dirt behind your vent from spreading or getting on your floor, lay out something, like a tarp or newspaper, to catch dust. Most frequently, vents are installed using standard screws. Take a standard screwdriver, loosen the screws, and remove the vents. Dirt and dust often accumulate and clump behind vents. Use the crevice tool of your vacuum to clean away any of this kind of undesirable buildup. As you finish removing each vent, place it on your ground covering. This will help contain any dirt remaining on the vents. Use a dish cleaning tool, like a scrub brush or sponge, to clean the slats of the vent and other narrow crevices. Wet your tool with water, apply soap to it, and clean each vent. Afterwards, metal or plastic vents can air dry or be wiped dry with a clean, dry rag or paper towel. If the dirt on your vents is resistant to your soapy scrubbing treatment, you may need to soak them first in warm, soapy water for a few hours or overnight. Wood vents are easily deformed by excess water or prolonged soaking. Use a water dampened, clean rag to wipe it free of grime, then dry the wood quickly and completely. Now that everything is clean and dry, your vents are ready to return to their associated holes. Fit each vent into place one at a time, then use your screwdriver to reattach all of the vents. | Turn off your home ventilation system. Vacuum and wipe up loose dirt and dust. Take out your vents. Clean your vents in warm water and dish soap. Return your vents to the proper openings. |
Do not touch the piercing unless it's during the cleaning process. If you do touch the piercing, wash your hands thoroughly first. The less contact your hands make with the piercing, the lower your risk of an infection. If you use other products on your face, like moisturizers or face washes, keep them away from the septum piercing as much as possible. You should also use gentler cleansers and moisturizers made with natural ingredients. Avoid using anything with alcohol or peroxide. You should also refrain from using anything scented on your face. Avoid these products for about four to six weeks, as this is the length it takes a septum piecing to heal. Stay away from lakes and swimming pools while your piercing is healing. Even chlorine pools have a lot of bacteria that can get int your piercing and cause complications. You can begin activities like swimming again after four to six weeks, which is when the piercing will be healed. Once healed, there will be less pain and crustiness around the piercing. | Avoid touching the piercing. Use gentler products on your face. Do not swim until your piercing has healed. |
Latent space based GAN methods and attention based encoder-decoder architectures have achieved impressive results in text generation and Unsupervised NMT respectively.Leveraging the two domains, we propose an adversarial latent space based architecture capable of generating parallel sentences in two languages concurrently and translating bidirectionally.The bilingual generation goal is achieved by sampling from the latent space that is adversarially constrained to be shared between both languages.First an NMT model is trained, with back-translation and an adversarial setup, to enforce a latent state between the two languages.The encoder and decoder are shared for the two translation directions.Next, a GAN is trained to generate ‘synthetic’ code mimicking the languages’ shared latent space.This code is then fed into the decoder to generate text in either language.We perform our experiments on Europarl and Multi30k datasets, on the English-French language pair, and document our performance using both Supervised and Unsupervised NMT. | We present a novel method for Bilingual Text Generation producing parallel concurrent sentences in two languages. |
Decide whether you want your finish to be glossy or matte, and look for an acrylic latex paint with that finish. You can find acrylic latex paint at your local hardware or paint store. Paint using short, even strokes going in the same direction. It's OK if the first coat looks slightly patchy or uneven. Some paints may take longer to dry, so check the label on the paint you’re using for specific drying instructions. After two hours check to see if the first coat of paint is dry using your fingertips. This could take between three to four coats of paint. Allow the furniture to dry for at least two hours between each coat. You can re-attach any handles or knobs to the furniture once the final coat is dry, but avoid setting anything on the furniture until it's cured for a week to prevent peeling. You can also add a paint sealer to the surface of the furniture after the last coat dries. | Use an acrylic latex paint. Apply the first coat of paint using a brush or roller. Let the paint dry for at least two hours. Alternate between painting and drying until you get an even coverage. Let the newly-painted furniture cure for a week. |
Heat the kiln at a rate of +500ºF (+275ºC) per hour, until it reaches 1100ºF (590ºC). This will just start to heat the bottles. If you are using ceramic molds, you may want to use a slower heating rate to reduce the risk of cracking the molds. "Soaking" the glass at this temperature ensures that every part of the glass reaches the correct temperature. Pay close attention to the steps below to find out how long to keep the kiln at each temperature. This time, heat the kiln at a rate of no more than +250ºF (+140ºC) per hour, for a little more than an hour. At this point, the glass will just begin to lose its shape, especially in the middle. You can hold the temperature here for 20 minutes if you're aiming for a flatter, wider middle, or move on after a few minutes if you want the middle to keep more of its shape. Heat at a rate of +300ºF (+165ºC) per hour if using ceramic molds, or faster if not. Stay at this temperature until the bottles have slumped to the desired appearance. This is the step that changes most, based on your bottles, kiln, and desired appearance. Consider these numbers a starting point for your first project. Always wear eye protection while looking through a peephole. If your kiln doesn't have a window or peephole, you won't be able to check on the bottles. Lift the lid of the kiln — taking care to protect yourself from the heat — to cool the kiln rapidly until it reaches a temperature between 900 and 1100ºF (480 to 590ºC). The less time the bottle spends at high temperatures, the lower the chance of devitrification, or the forming of cloudy surface textures. Glass takes on significant stress when heated, and can crack or become brittle if it is not "annealed", a process in which the glass molecules are rearranged in a more stable pattern before they cool. There are two common ways to do this: The simplest method, which is usually sufficient for bottles, is to let the kiln cool gradually, never by more than -150ºF (-80ºC) per hour. If you kiln cools faster than this, you'll need to briefly fire it occasionally to counteract the cooling. For more effective annealing, leave the kiln at 900ºF (480ºC) for a full hour. Different types of glass have different optimal annealing temperatures, so to be extra-safe you could also leave it at 1000ºF (540ºC) and/or 800ºF (425ºC) for an hour each, starting with the highest temperature first. The bottles should have slumped flat. If you used kiln paper and the fibers stuck to the bottle, wear a respirator mask while cleaning them off the glass. | Fire the kiln to 1100ºF (590ºC). Hold this temperature for ten minutes. Heat more slowly to 1300ºF (700ºC). Heat rapidly to about 1450ºF (790ºC). Flash vent the kiln to about 1000ºF (540ºC). Anneal the glass. Let the kiln cool to room temperature. |
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