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Good moral character generally means that you don't break the law and you meet all of your legal obligations, such as paying taxes and making child support payments. If you have a criminal conviction, consult with an immigration attorney. Members of the military must show that they can read, write, and speak English. They also must show knowledge of U.S. government and history, called civics. You’ll have to pass exams in both English and civics. You can find information about the exams online. If you served in peacetime, you can apply for naturalization if you meet the following requirements: Serve honorably for at least one year. Obtain a green card. File an application while still in service or within six months of separation. The requirements are different if you are serving during a period of hostilities. The U.S. has currently been in such a period since 2002, and it will last until the President designates that it is over. In this situation, all members of the military can immediately apply to become naturalized. Every installation should have a person to contact. They will usually be in personnel or the Judge Advocate General's Office. You will need to complete Form N-400 and Form N-426. Contact them and receive a packet of information. Your filing fee is waived. USCIS has customer service specialists who can answer questions from military members and their families. Call 1-877-247-4645 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can also email militaryinfo.nsc@dhs.gov. Before you can become a citizen, you must show attachment to the U.S. Constitution by swearing an oath of allegiance. | Exercise good moral character. Show knowledge of English and U.S. civics. Serve in peacetime. Serve during wartime. Apply for citizenship. Swear an oath. |
If your hair is light yellow after bleaching, you'll need a light ash, silver or pearl shade of toner. Pearl blonde toner is usually the preferred choice, but choose the shade that is 1 shade lighter than your current hair color. The cool tones will counteract the warmth and prevent brassiness. If you have short and/or very fine hair, you'll only need 1 box of toner. For those with thick, long hair, you'll need to get 2 boxes. If possible, use a high quality salon brand of toner for best results. After bleaching once, it's possible that it won't be as light as you want (unless you were going for a darker blonde look). This is especially true if you began with black hair. In this case, you'll need to bleach it again. However, bleaching again on the same day would be too damaging on your hair, so you'll need to wait a week. The dark ash blonde toner will counteract the orange and yellow tones and give you a dark blonde mane that will be tolerable and presentable until you bleach it again. If you have any orange after bleaching, you must use the dark ash toner to neutralize the orange. Never choose a “matte ash” shade, which could result in a greenish tint. You will apply the toner in the same way you did the bleach, so divide your hair into 4 sections and clip them up. Repeat the same application process, starting at the crown of one section and working your way down. Repeat the same process when applying the toner to the remaining 3 sections. Apply the toner as quickly as you can for best results. Check your toner packaging for specifics, but 20-30 minutes is pretty standard. You may not even need to leave it on for that long – check your hair every 5-7 minutes to see if it has reached the tone shade that you want. If so, go ahead and rinse it out. Rinse until the water runs clear and immediately apply a strong, high quality conditioner to your hair. The toner probably included some conditioner for this purpose in the box. Rinse the conditioner out after 2-5 minutes. Blow dry and style your brand new blonde mane! | Choose a toner in a cool blonde shade to neutralize any warmth. Choose a toner that is dark ash blonde if your hair is light orange. Mix your toner with 10-volume developer and apply it to your hair. Leave the toner on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing it out. |
Because the reset process can take a while, it's important to make sure you don't run out of battery power. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen. It's the icon with two curved arrows. It's in the left column. ” It's at the top of the main panel. Choose Keep my files to delete all of the apps and settings without removing your personal data, or Remove everything to start with a completely fresh computer. If you choose to remove everything on the computer, be sure to make a backup first so you don't lose any important files. If you’re not worried about someone restoring your files, select Just remove my files to skip formatting the drive. If you’ll be giving away or selling the computer, select Remove files and clean the drive to ensure your personal data is completely removed. ” window. Only do this if you’re sure you want to continue restoring the computer to its factory settings. | Plug in your laptop. Right-click the menu. Click Settings. Click Update & security. Click Recovery. Click Get started under “Reset this PC. Select a file option. Select whether to format the disk. Click Next on the “Warning! |
. Once you've got a clear picture of your current expenses (both non-discretionary and discretionary), you'll need to start prioritizing your expenditures. Think about the things that you don't really need, but like to treat yourself on. It's okay to spend occasionally on these personal expenses (in fact, occasionally treating yourself may make you feel more satisfied with your life's situation), but you need to prioritize them and recognize that you may not be able to realistically indulge every week. If you've gotten used to a certain way of living, it's best to make financial sacrifices gradually so that the transition is easier. For example, if you're used to buying yourself a fancy coffee everyday, cut back over time: drop it to every other day for a week, then twice a week, then once a week. Bring your own coffee and lunch/snack to work every day instead of ordering out. Just bringing a thermos of coffee and a bagel every day can save you approximately $25 each week, or about $100 every month! Get a water filter and carry a water bottle with you instead of buying bottled water. This can save you quite a bit of money, depending on how often you buy bottled water. Remember that cutting back doesn't necessarily mean depriving yourself of things you love for the rest of your life. Instead of a daily indulgence, try making it a weekly indulgence; if you had a big weekly splurge, try making it a once a month (or every other month) splurge. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you can spend more on your indulgences because you enjoy them less often. It's important to stick to your monthly budget and only spend the amount you've set aside for those occasional splurges. If you go into a store without any plan, there's a good chance you'll overspend, no matter what you're shopping for. Seeing in the store that something is on sale, or simply prominently displayed, shouldn't justify throwing your budget out the window. Always make a shopping list before you leave home, no matter what you're shopping for (groceries, clothing, etc.). You may want to allow yourself to indulge in occasional impulse purchases, but set a limit: allow yourself no more than, say, $10 for things that you didn't put on the list. Make yourself wait a few hours or even a few days before deciding on an expensive impulse purchase. For example, if you go to the store for a new work shirt, think it over for a few days before grabbing a pair of designer jeans that are on sale. Try using cash for your shopping trips instead of a debit/credit card. Carrying cash can help you limit how much you spend, especially if you restrict how much cash you have in your wallet. It's easy to fall into a routine of just running to the store when you need something. But this can cause you to inadvertently overpay for many items, and that excess can add up over the days and weeks of each month. Compare prices before you commit to buying an item. If you check online, through newspaper advertisements, or in another store, you'll probably find that item considerably cheaper somewhere else. Check for coupons, mail-in rebates, and other discounts at both your usual stores and at their competitors. Also check online, as some retailers offer online-only discounts that won't be applied in stores. If there's an item you want but you can't find an affordable price anywhere, try looking for a closely related item. It may not be the brand or model you wanted, but it will serve the same purpose and probably look just as good. Research items before you buy them. Check customer reviews and look for any problems so you'll know whether an item will be durable enough to last. If you need a new item, like a piece of furniture or an article of clothing, you should certainly compare prices between competing retailers. However, you may not have thought to check at local resale stores. Buying an item used from a thrift store, pawn shop, or some other second-hand store can net you impressive savings while still getting a functional, high-quality piece of merchandise. Getting things used extends beyond thrift stores and yard sales. You can also borrow many things for free: rent books, movies, and CDs from your local library for free! Remember that an item is still useful and stylish, whether you get it second hand or pay full price for it brand new. The only difference, ultimately, is how much you pay for it. | Cut back on unnecessary spending Learn to be a self-controlled shopper. Get the best deals. Look for used items when possible. |
You’ll be able to trigger the spring in the blinds more easily if you’re holding it at the center. If you hold it too much to the left or right, the blinds may only roll up on one side. Your blinds may get damaged if they roll up on one side but not the other. Tug the blinds gently to trigger the spring. At this point, your blinds should be coming away from your window at a slight angle. You may need to tug it down several times before you trigger the spring. They will roll back up on their own, but it's best to hold the end of the blinds as this happens. This way you can make sure the blinds don't roll up too quickly, which can result in damage or uneven blinds. If you want them to roll all the way up, you can just let go. However, if you want to stop the blinds partway up, let them roll up to just above where you want them. Then, lower the blinds back toward the window. Finally, tug the blinds down until they're in the right spot and let them go. | Grasp the bottom of the blinds at the center. Pull the end of the blinds down and slightly forward. Guide the blinds as they roll back up. Let go of the blinds once the end reaches the top or your desired height. |
Heat is what actually makes the fibers in your shirt contract, so be sure to set your washer and dryer on their hottest settings to get the best effect. For a dryer, the hottest setting is usually permanent press. Pull your shirt inside out and wash it by itself. This will help preserve the color and design, and washing alone will make sure that nothing else gets accidentally shrunk! As soon as the wash cycle ends, take your shirt out and put it right into the dryer. Let it dry for an entire cycle, even if the sensor tells you the shirt is already dry. Try your shirt on to see how much it shrunk. If it's still not small enough, you may need to repeat the cycle a few more times until you reach the size you want. | Set the washer and dryer to their hottest settings. Wash the shirt alone. Put it in the dryer immediately. Repeat if necessary. |
When you have a crush, it can feel world-ending if it's not reciprocated. If you feel like you can't tell if he likes you, he probably doesn't. If he says he'll call, and then doesn't for a long time, there is a good chance he's not interested. If he really likes you back, things should feel easy. Sometimes when we have a crush, all we want to do is obsess about them. But part of what makes you crush-worthy is living the life you're living, not obsessing about something that might never happen. Obsessing will certainly not make it happen. If you normally go out with friends or do yoga or anything else regularly, keep doing it. Thinking in endless cycles the same thoughts over and over about a guy who may or may not call you won't in the end make him call you. If you find yourself in this thought cycle, gently bring yourself back to the present moment. Focus on your breath and how you feel. Avoiding rumination can help the crush not seem so painful, because rumination tends to reinforce the negative feelings you are already feeling. You will feel a lot about a crush, and judging your feelings (feeling guilty about obsessing, or feeling ashamed that you still like them after they haven't called you) won't help. It's easy to get stuck in our heads with our feelings and it can feel insurmountable. Remind yourself that you are awesome with or without this crush in your life. Tell yourself that your feelings are valid, but also that they might not be representative of reality. | Don't force it. Do your normal daily activities. Don't ruminate. Don't judge yourself. |
If you can't find tapioca flour, you can use tapioca starch instead; it's the same thing. If you'd like to make this blend using smaller amount, simply use equal parts of all four flours, then add ¼ part of tapioca flour/starch. If you are allergic to tapioca, use potato starch instead. Do not use potato flour; it's not the same thing. The trouble with gluten-free flour is that it is gluten-free. This means that when you use it instead of regular flour in a recipe, you might get slightly different results. Adding xanthan gum is not completely necessary, but it will help bind your ingredients and give you better results. Do not skimp on the blending; if your flours are not well-blended, your baked goods will not turn out right. It will take 3 to 5 minutes of whisking. Depending on the recipe, you can use it as a direct substitute for regular flour. You may have to use a little more/less flour depending on the recipe however. It works great in just about any baked good, including breads, cakes, crepes, muffins, and even waffles. | Pour all four flours into a large bowl. Add the xanthan gum as a gluten replacement and to allow for better binding. Blend the ingredients together well with a whisk. Store the flour in an air-tight container. |
And we're talking Kool-Aid red. Obviously fake looking red. This is Hayley's signature look. She usually dyes her red or orange hair to shock. She's even been seen with her hair dyed half orange-red and half bright pink. Sometimes her red hair has an orange hue. At other times, it's a vibrant candy apple red color. Hayley first started dying her hair orange when she was 13, and she constantly goes back to the look. Although you will usually see Hayley with orange or orange/red hair, she's also dyed her hair other vibrant colors. Hayley tried going platinum blonde once, but she did not like the look. Hayley has also been seen with bright turquoise-blue short hair. She has also dyed her hair with alternating green and orange streaks. It's best to play with different looks by using non-permanent color or even hair chalk. That way you won't be stuck with blue hair for long! She's even been seen with her hair dyed like a rainbow. She once dyed her bangs purple and left the rest of her hair orange. Hayley is a fan of bangs. Her bangs are cut irregularly, so they don't all fall at the same length. They are thick, and she usually has a few long wisps of hair at the side by her ears. Occasionally, Hayley will push her bangs over to the left, where they fall about at the level of her eyebrow. She's also worn her bangs very short, a few inches above her eyes. The bottom line is that Hayley is a fan of bangs, and she plays with them in different ways. Hayley has even shaved some of the hair on the right side of her head, which is a dramatic look next to bangs. Typically, though, she goes for pieced bangs that have a bit of a shag to them. Hayley's hair is heavily layered. It's not usually too long. She is a fan of hair that falls to her shoulders or just past them. She's also worn much shorter looks, though. The one look you will almost never see Hayley wearing, though, is very long hair. Hayley's hair is often cut with jagged ends. She usually wears it straight from the eyes down, but more layered at the top. | Go bright red or orange. Change your hair color frequently. Wear bangs. Get layers. |
The easiest way to tune your ukulele is to tune its strings to match the pitch of another musical instrument. You have several options: a piano, an online tuner, an electronic tuner, or a pipe tuner. You can tune just a single string this way (and tune the rest based on that string) or you can tune all the strings using a tuning instrument. You press the keys and strum the corresponding strings, adjusting the knobs until the ukulele string pitch matches that of the key. You can use either a round chromatic pitch pipe or a pitch pipe made especially for the ukulele, which resembles a small pan pipe. Blow into the pipe or opening corresponding to the ukulele string, strum the string, and then adjust the knob until the string's pitch matches that of the pipe. If you have a tuning fork for each string, you can strike each fork and adjust the string until its pitch matches that of the fork. If you have only 1 fork, use it to tune 1 of the strings and then tune the other strings against that one. Electronic tuners come in 2 types. One type of tuner plays a tone you have to match; the other analyzes the pitch of the string and tells whether the string is sharp (pitched too high) or flat (pitched too low). This is probably the most helpful tuning method for beginners, who have a hard time telling the difference between pitches. | Choose a reference instrument to tune your ukulele to. Tune using a piano or keyboard. Tune using a pitch pipe. Tune using a tuning fork. Tune using an electronic tuner. |
Roses need between six and eight hours of sunlight each day. When choosing a location for your roses, pick somewhere that receives lots of direct sunlight. In very warm climates, pick a location that gets indirect sunlight when the sun is at its hottest, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This could include near a tree that provides some shade during the hottest time of day. In cooler climates, plant the roses in front of a south-facing or west-facing wall or fence to give the roses some extra protection and reflected heat. Roses need to be watered deeply, especially during their first year and during the warmer summer months. Provide deep soakings twice a week in summer to keep the soil consistently moist. The best way to water roses is with a drip irrigation system or soaker hose that concentrates water at the base and roots of the plant. If the flowers or foliage get wet, it could cause disease, fungus, and rot problems. Along with plenty of water and sunlight, roses also require regular feeding, especially before and during blooming periods. In the spring and summer, between the months of April and July, provide the roses with a monthly application of nutrients, such as: Granular 5-10-5 or 5-10-10 fertilizer Fish emulsions Seaweed extract Aged manure or compost Alfalfa meal Roses will thrive when they are pruned regularly, as pruning removes diseased stems, flowers, and leaves, and increases circulation throughout the plant. In the spring, use shears or loppers to remove dead flowers, diseased stems, and old leaves. Throughout the spring and summer, continue removing dead flowers and leaves as necessary. | Make sure they get lots of light. Water the roses often. Amend the soil with fertilizer. Prune often. |
Getting ready for a party is exciting and fun. Pick an outfit for the night that shows off your personal style, but also makes you comfortable physically and mentally. A unique piece of your outfit can also be an ice breaker or conversation starter. Try to pick at least 1 item that stands out, such as a beautiful necklace, a uniquely patterned shirt, or a colorful pair of socks. Showing up to a party with something in hand is a sign of gratitude and good party etiquette. It doesn't have to be anything expensive or fancy, but a bottle of wine or a bag of chips shows that you put some thought into the night. It isn't always necessary to bring something to a party with your close friends, but if it's the first time someone has invited you to their home, then it's definitely a good move to bring something to share with the host and other guests. Bringing good conversation with you to a party is also important, especially if you are not naturally extroverted. Think of 2-3 topics that interest you and that you can talk about comfortably so you can use them when you don't know what to talk about. Avoid potentially controversial topics, such as religion or politics, when you are first meeting people. These are topics you can discuss later in the night if you and someone else get comfortable and it feels ok to breach more serious topics. It might take a while to settle into the environment of a party, especially if you don't know many people. Help out with serving drinks, clearing glasses, or taking people's coats to give yourself something to do while you get settled in. This can also help you meet other guests by sparking conversations as you offer them drinks or offer to clear their empty glass away. Small talk may seem trivial, but it is actually the most important first step to starting new relationships of any kind. Make eye contact and smile at people to see who might be interested in talking, then approach them, say hello, and start a conversation about anything. You may think that talking about the weather is a waste of time, but you never know who you might meet! Talking about how it rained all day might lead to an all-night deep conversation with your future soulmate. Small talk can also help you find out if you have things in common with people, so you can make new friends and other connections. Be interested in what other people have to say. Make eye contact, ask questions, listen, and wait your turn to speak. | Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Bring some food or drinks to share if you are going to someone’s home. Think of 2-3 topics for conversations ahead of time. Help the host out with something if you are uncomfortable standing around. Mingle with other guests, make eye contact, say hello, and start small talk. |
Your metabolism and fat-burning enzymes are more active when you stand, and you’ll burn up a couple hundred extra calories, too. So the next time you’re waiting at the doctor or dentist's office, waiting to get on the bus, talking on the phone, or waiting in line to renew your driver's license, stand instead of sit and visualize your thighs and butt getting slimmer as you do so. Climbing the stairs is an easily accessible activity that fires and firms your glutes. For every 20 minutes of stair climbing, depending on your weight, you burn anywhere from 130 to 170 calories. The more calories you burn, the less fat your body stores, especially in fatty areas, like your butt and thighs. Because you are using the lower part of your body to pedal, it's highly beneficial to both your legs and buttocks. Bicycling is also not hard on the body because it's low impact. Most people who ride a bike on a regular basis say that there glutes are much tighter than they were before they started riding. The reason this area gets toned is because your butt muscles are engaged when you cycle. Many people when they can't find a parking spot get really bent out of shape. Well next time, use this to your advantage by parking blocks away, and happily walk to where you need to go. You’ll not only be moving your butt, thighs and the rest of you, but you’ll be burning calories, too. Also it's even more advantageous if you just ate because you store less fat after a meal if you walk afterwards. Studies show that just by wearing a pedometer that you walk 27 percent more than usual. It usually ends up being at least 1 extra mile a day. Even if you’re not into exercising, it will just happen naturally that you’ll choose to walk more. Walking 1 mile a day takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, which adds up to burning about 8 pounds per year. | Stand, instead of sitting. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator whenever possible. Ride your bicycle instead of driving your car whenever possible. Park far away. Use a pedometer. |
If you are covering research, there is a definite answer your research has provided. What was the question? This can be as abstract or concrete as you see fit. It could be the direct questions your paper poses or it could be a question directly stated to the reader, asking them for their thoughts and opinions. Just because you can't come up with an introduction doesn't mean you can't write a skeleton of what you want to say. Cover the main and supporting points; don't worry about detail. This outline will help you realize what it is your paper says. That way, you'll be able to understand what questions you are asking and answering. Using your outline, come up with 2 or 3 questions that your paper touches upon. Seeing as your paper probably has at least 3 points, try to have one question per point. Think of what you are clarifying with your paper. If there is a standard point of view your paper is challenging, your could ask a question of the accepted definition of a word, concept, or societal norm. Choose the question that speaks strongest to your work as a whole. It'll be the one that's easiest to transition from into the bulk of your paper. | Think about the point of your paper. Write an outline of your paper. Come up with a short list of questions and choose one. |
Meyer lemons are darker in color and sweeter than conventional lemons. Their peak season begins in November and ends in March, making winter a great time to make preserved lemons. Meyer lemons are traditionally used in place of conventional lemons in this recipe because their thinner skin makes them easier to preserve properly. Look for lemons with firm, bright flesh. Don't buy lemons that are green and underripe, and avoid lemons with brown spots indicating they're past their prime. If you can't find Meyer lemons, you can preserve conventional lemons instead. It's still best to use lemons when they're in season, during the winter months, since the lemons will taste fresher. You can use a mason jar or another canning jar of any size. A quart-size jar fits enough lemons to last for a year or more, provided you don't need them for every recipe you make. It's important to make sure the jar is sterile before you put the lemons inside; otherwise, you might end up with rotten preserves. Here's how to sterilize a jar: Boil a large pot of water Lower the jar into the water and boil it for five minutes Boil the lid separately Lay the jar and lid out to dry on a clean towel Since you're preserving the entire lemon, peel and all, it's important to scrub the skin to make sure all traces of pesticides and other residue are washed away. Run cold water over the lemons and use a vegetable brush to scrub the skins well. Dry the lemons once you're finished. Use a sharp paring knife to slice the brown stems or stem tips from the ends of the lemons. The stems are inedible, so you want to remove them before you preserve the lemons. Stand a lemon on one end and hold it steady with one hand. With the other hand, use a paring knife to slice the lemon in half lengthwise. Slice through the lemon, but leave the base of the lemon intact; you want the pieces to stay together. Turn the lemon ninety degrees and slice again, so that you make an "x" shape across the top of the lemon and into the flesh. Again, don't slice all the way through the lemon; leave the base intact. Repeat with the remaining lemons. | Choose ripe Meyer lemons. Sterilize your canning jar. Scrub the lemons' skins. Slice off the stems. Slice the lemons lengthwise, leaving the bases attached. Make a perpendicular lengthwise slice. |
Use a heavy roller (a 100-pound model should work well) to remove air bubbles from the linoleum and securely adhere it to the floor or subfloor. Work from the middle of the floor to the edges, taking care to carefully roll over the entire floor. If this forces excess adhesive out from under the edges of the linoleum, use a solvent to dissolve it and remove it with a wet rag according to the manufacturer's directions. To give your new linoleum floor a protective, glossy sheen that can add longevity, finish it with an approved linoleum sealant. Use a brush or roller to apply a thin, even coat over the entire piece of linoleum, taking care not to leave any spots bare. Work from the farthest corners of the floor inward to ensure that you don't have to step on any wet sealant. Pay extra attention to any seams in the linoleum — spaces where two pieces of linoleum rest against each other. If not sealed properly, these seams can become natural locations for peeling and water damage. As your sealant and adhesive dry, it's important to stay off of your new floor. Even after your sealant is completely dry, keep traffic to a minimum until the underlying adhesive sets completely. Replacing your furniture too early or walking excessively on the floor can cause the still-pliable flooring to deform as it dries, leading to permanent bumps and divots. Many flooring adhesives will be sufficiently dry in 24 hours, but some may require longer drying times. Always defer to your manufacturer's directions and err on the side of caution. Prolonging a minor inconvenience in the short term can save you problems in the long term. When your new linoleum floor has completely dried, you can start getting your room back to normal. Replace your baseboards, appliances, furniture, electrical outlet covers, and any other items you removed from the room to prepare it for its new floor. Take care during re-installation not to scratch, mar or damage your linoleum. Keep in mind that some of the items you replace (especially doors and baseboards) may need to be slightly raised or altered to accommodate the slightly higher floor level. For very heavy furniture and appliances, use a piece of plywood to slide the fixture into place, rather than dragging it across the floor, as doing this can damage floors even after they've set. For specific help re-installing some common room fixtures, see our installation articles on baseboards, doors, and appliances. As you're returning your room to its original condition, don't forget that many room fixtures require their edges to be sealed with caulk to provide an air- and water-tight seal. Baseboards in particular can require extensive caulking, as can toilets, sinks, and other appliances that use water. Note that latex or acrylic latex-based caulk is usually best for most indoor projects. | Secure the linoleum with a roller. Finish the linoleum sealant. Stay off of the floor for about 24 hours. Replace baseboards, appliances, furniture, etc. Use caulk to seal the room's edges as needed. |
In order to face the past and let go of it, you will have to think about it from an objective position. Reflect on your past, and try to narrow down exactly what is holding you back. Common detractors can take several forms: Sensual (obsession with or shame about sexual matters or material things, for instance) Aversion (pain from the past causes you to avoid a person or opportunity, for example) Ill will (wishing harm or trouble upon others) Restlessness/agitation Lack of motivation or energy Doubt Deeply-rooted beliefs often motivate our actions and thoughts in powerful ways. When you are having trouble letting go of the past, a conscious or subconscious belief might be the cause. Challenging and changing those beliefs can help you move on. For instance, you may have told yourself all your life that you want to reach a certain income level in order to be happy. However, your pursuits might have been holding you back from things you genuinely enjoy, such as hobbies or spending time with your family. Challenge your belief, resolve to spend more time on other areas of life, and reassess how you feel. It can be difficult to change deep beliefs, especially when they are informed by powerful influences like culture, family, and religion. Give yourself time to work through your beliefs, and talk to a friend or counselor if you need help. Moving forward in life can be a scary thing. Instead of fearing the unknown, however, accept change as part of life and who you are. Focus on thinking of change as a positive force: For instance, if you lose your job, stay positive by thinking of it as an opportunity to find gather new skills and experiences in a different position or career. or pray. The strong emotional responses that pain, regret, and other past stressors cause can leave lingering effects in the mind. A calm, balanced mind is an absolute necessity when letting go of the past. Meditation and/or prayer can help put your mind in a more stable and centered place. Mindfulness meditation helps one focus on the here and now. Typically, it involves focusing on your breathing as you attempt to clear your mind of distracting thoughts. If have or are open to personal faith or a religious belief, prayer can be very beneficial. If you follow a certain practice, you can follow set prayers. Alternatively, you can pray using your own words, silently or out loud. Journaling and other forms of writing (like a private blog) can be a great way to come to terms with your past and to move forward. Try writing about the things that bother you, have hurt you, or that you think are holding you back. The experience of expressing yourself can be cathartic. Since you are writing only for yourself, you also don't have to fear what others will think or say, which can build confidence. | Take a step back. Shed mistaken beliefs. Accept change. Meditate Write about your past. |
Babies can get constipation for a variety of reasons ranging from changes in diet to emotional distress. Identifying possible causes may help you figure out a way to relieve and prevent constipation in your baby. The following can cause constipation in children: New foods or milks Emotional distress Insufficient water consumption Insufficient fiber consumption Dairy products like cheese or yogurt Too much of the ABCs—applesauce, bananas, cereal A more serious problem, such as thyroid condition, cystic fibrosis, or Hirschsprung's disease (though this is rare) Starting your baby on solids or using a new milk or formula can cause constipation. Watch your baby closely for a couple of weeks when changing his diet to detect signs of constipation before they become a painful problem. Notice any changes to your baby's stools or behavior when making these change. Even something like a few hard pellets instead of a runny diaper can signal the onset of constipation. Certain foods that a baby eats can make her more prone to constipation, especially if the child eats them a lot. If you are breastfeeding, you should be conscious of what you are eating — try to skip dairy for a while and try soy products instead. Limiting how much of the following foods your baby eats may prevent a painful bout of constipation: Yogurt Cheese Applesauce Bananas Cereal, especially rice cereal White rice White bread White pasta Fiber helps waste move through the intestines. Giving your baby plenty of foods high in fiber as a part of his normal diet may minimize the chances of getting constipation. The following foods are high in fiber and can help prevent constipation in your baby: Bran Fiber-rich cereals Whole wheat pasta Brown rice Pears Plums Peaches Prunes Broccoli Beans Brussels sprouts | Be aware of the causes of baby constipation. Pay close attention when making dietary changes. Limit foods that cause constipation. Include high-fiber foods. |
Don't apply the olive oil mask right before an event such as a wedding or party. If you encounter problems removing all the olive oil, your hair can look limp or unwashed. This can lead to unappealing, greasy looking hair. Be sure to only apply olive oil treatments to your hair at least several days before any big event so you have plenty of time to deal with any unforeseen circumstances or accidents that may occur. Leaving your hair against your neck or forehead while applying and removing olive oil can cause breakouts on those areas. Place hair in a shower cap or towel to avoid any potential skin problems. Remember that hot olive oil can burn your skin. Warm it gently and be cautious when applying it to your hair. Before you initially apply the olive oil to your hair, take a bit of a precaution by diluting the olive oil with water. Dilute the olive oil in half by adding one part olive oil to two parts water. Taking this step will make the oil easier to get out of your hair once you are done with the application. This could save you a lot of trouble handling too-greasy hair later. Leaving olive oil in your hair for too long can be quite problematic and damaging to the skin on your scalp. It can cause the pores on the scalp to get clogged which can lead to blemishes and irritation. Additionally, it can make any flakes of skin (dandruff) stick to your head which can compound the problem. If one of the cleansing methods doesn't work, don't be disheartened. Keep washing your hair or trying other methods until your hair is back to normal. | Give yourself plenty of time. Avoid extended contact with your skin. Dilute the oil before use. Get it all out. |
Many search options and phone books divide companies alphabetically. Naming your company with a letter at the beginning of the alphabet ensures its placement near the beginning of the list. Long names are harder to remember. A name in a foreign language might also be harder to remember, unless it is very short. Open your company up for future growth. Resist the urge to use your geographic region in your name, because your company may expand later. Rochester Paint Supply might limit you to only that area. Ask family and friends for their opinion and perhaps give them several choices. You can also hire a market research company to form an objective focus group. Seriously consider their input before making a final decision. You can find market research consultants through a local chapter of the American Marketing Association. | Brainstorm a name that starts near the beginning of the alphabet. Keep the name short. Don't use geographic regions. Test the name. |
Find a car, tree, or bush to conceal at least half of your body while you change into your bathing suit. Change on the side of the car, tree, or bush that is facing away from the beach or the public area. You can also ask a friend to hold up their towel while you change into your bathing suit. Have them hold their towel horizontally and as close to you as possible. This way their towel will be similar to a stall wall. First take off your shoes and socks. This way you can avoid getting your underwear or bathing suit bottoms caught on your shoes. While you are standing up, begin to wrap the towel around your waist. Fasten the towel around your waist by tucking the top outermost corner in between your skin and the towel. You should wrap the towel tightly around your waist, but not so tight that it makes it hard to maneuver. If you have a hair clip, you can also clip your towel instead of tucking it. For best results, you should use an adult sized towel where your whole body is able to fit inside the area of the towel, including your feet. While the towel is wrapped around your waist, first remove your pants, shorts, or skirt. Then reach under the towel, pull down your underwear, and step out of it. If you are wearing a dress, simply wrap the towel around your waist, and pull the dress up over the towel. Then remove your underwear. If you are wearing a bra, reach under your shirt and unhook your bra in the back. Then pull your arms out of your shirtsleeves and slip your bra off your shoulders. Put your arms back through your shirtsleeves so you can complete the rest of the process. | Find a secure area. Take off your shoes and socks. Wrap a towel around your waist. Remove your underwear. Remove your bra. |
When you purchase your pitcher, take it out of the box it's in. Then, pull off the plastic that's wrapped all around the pitcher and discard it. Take out any items that are inside of your pitcher, such as the manual and/or the filter, and set them aside. With all packaging discarded, take apart the pitcher and place the different parts in a sink. Use a mild dish detergent, a sponge, and warm water to wash the parts. Then, dry them with a clean hand towel. Take the filter that came with your pitcher out of its packaging. Then, hold it under cold running water for at least 15 seconds. At this point, the filter is ready to be used. Take the lid off of your pitcher and hold your filter by its top. Line up the groove in the filter with the notch in the hole that's located in the bottom of the reservoir. Slide the filter down into the hole. With the lid still off and the filter in place, fill the reservoir completely with tap water. The water will slowly filter through and fill the bottom of the pitcher. At this point, your water will be ready to drink. In order to fill the pitcher completely, you may need to fill the reservoir more than once. | Take the pitcher out of its packaging. Wash and dry the pitcher. Rinse the filter under cold water for 15 seconds. Insert the filter into the pitcher. Fill the reservoir with water. |
Brainwashing victims can appear focused on the group and or its leader to the point of obsession. At the same time, they seem to be unable to solve problems without the help of the group or its leader. ” Brainwashing victims will agree unquestioningly with whatever their group or leader dictates, without any regard to the difficulty of following in lockstep or the consequences of doing so. They may also withdraw from people who don't share their interest in the brainwasher. Brainwashing victims tend to be listless, withdrawn, and devoid of whatever personality marked them before they were brainwashed. This is particularly noticeable in both cult victims and spouses in an abusive relationship. Some victims may internalize their anger, leading to depression and a host of physical disorders, possibly even to suicide. Others may vent their anger on anyone they see as the cause of their problems, often through verbal or physical confrontation. | Look for a mixture of fanaticism and dependency. Look for a “yes person. Look for signs of withdrawal from life. |
Since cats are very sensitive to essential oils, it is best to give them the choice of whether to interact with them. Give your cat the opportunity to experience an essential oil but do not force it on them. You want to give them plenty of autonomy, such as opportunities to smell the oil or walk away if they are uninterested. Apply the essential oil to your body and let your cat get used to the smell. For instance, if you want to use lavender to calm your cat, you could start using a lavender-based soap. You could also apply two drops to your neck or arm and let your cat smell you for a few days prior to administering it. Using a spray bottle or a small bottle of essential oil diffused in vegetable oil or another carrier oil, hold the essential oil mixture six inches from your cat's nose. Wait and observe their behavior. If they show signs of interest in the oil, you should go ahead and begin administering the essential oil. Signs of interest include: Your cat licks their lips Sniffing the spray bottle Sniffing and then returning to the bottle If your cat does not respond well to essential oils, you might consider hydrosols which are very similar to essential oils but far less concentrated. Although little research has been done on the topic, hydrosols may be preferable for use with cats because they are more gentle and diluted. Hydrosols are collected from the steam that is released during the production of essential oils. | Don’t force your cat to smell, taste or otherwise consume essential oils. Get your cat comfortable with the essential oil. Hold the essential oil dilution six inches from their nose. Consider hydrosols instead of essential oils. |
Create a budget as there are many varieties of microphones for every kind of recording need. Mics for acoustic guitars will often attach directly to your instrument. These microphones will attach to the body of your guitar and will be small, lightweight, and respond specifically to the frequency of your guitar. While they give the performer freedom of movement they can also be at the top of the price range. You may try a USB microphone because of their simplicity and convenience. There are a wide variety of USB microphones including dynamic and condenser mics used for both vocals and instruments. While they range in price, some work with iOS and Android apps to turn your mobile device into a portable recording studio. Commonly aim the mic at where the body of the guitar joins the neck and place it about 40cm from the guitar itself. You want a well-integrated sound where you control the sound hole's contribution by not pointing the mic directly at it as well as control the levels of reflected and direct sound. Use enclosed headphone to tweak the mic placement as you listen to the instrument but remember to check on your monitors before finalizing mic placement. To brighten a bassy sound move the mic towards the neck. For a fuller sound with more warmth, move the mic closer to the sound hole. Increase the amount of room ambience that is recorded by moving the mic further from the guitar; however, it will also dry the sound up. Use headphones to place the mic at less conventional placements. For example, you may set up a mic or two over the player's shoulder to capture the sound that she hears. You may also point the mic at a reflective surface or underneath the guitar. Try out different locations with your headphones if conventional theory isn't giving you the sound that you want. Make sure you aren't wasting your time by testing out your mic with all your recording equipment. Whether it's feedback monitors or the recording apparatus, make sure to have several mic checks before allowing your guitar player to perform. Allow the performer to hear what the room will sound like so she can get comfortable with the space. A mic check benefits the performer the most, the engineer the second, and the audience third. Use the mic check to get the performer comfortable with the sound coming from the monitors and to balance the sound of the room. When conducting a mic check you should be looking for issues with feedback, a poor recording, monitor mixes that are unsatisfactory to you or the performer, and glitches or technical issues that may disrupt the performance like bad cables. | Choose a microphone. Position correctly. Test it out. |
Making a meal plan will help you to only buy what you need and therefore stay under budget. If you don't already have healthy recipes you love, find some you like online, do some research with recipes books, or ask your friends for recommendations. One site you can try is the USDA's What's Cooking website (https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/). It has healthy recipes that you can use to plan meals. Don't forget to plan around your schedule. Opt for leftovers or quick meals on nights you're going to be busy. You may think that eating healthy means you need to try out a bunch of new trendy health foods. While these trendy foods may be healthy, that doesn't mean they're the only healthy foods. Stick to simpler ingredients that you know, even something as simple as a roasted chicken with vegetables and brown rice. You'll be more likely to keep eating healthy, and you'll save money at the same time. Once you've planned out your meals, create a list of the items you'll need. Sticking to a list (and not buying extras) can help you stay on budget, so you can afford healthier food. Meal planning isn't just for eating at home. It can help to make a plan before you go to a restaurant. Look over the menu if it's available online, and compare calorie counts. Many restaurants have the calorie counts available, but you can also use online calorie counters or websites. Consider choosing a healthy appetizer to save money. It will also keep the portion small. Opt for dishes with lean proteins paired with whole grains and lots of veggies. Choose veggies or fruit over fries, onion rings, or mashed potatoes. Ask for a take-out box when you get your food. Split it in half before you start eating, and put half in the box to take home. Splitting it up helps you control your portion and stretch your money. | Decide on your main meals for the week. Stick with what you know. Create your shopping list. Plan ahead when you eat out. |
Play the same note (you can start with all finger holes open) as another fife player or an electronic or online tuner to get the right pitch. Roll the instrument in toward your mouth if your note is too sharp. Roll it out if it is too flat. Experiment rolling slowly in and out on the same note to hear how it changes in pitch. The pitch doesn't matter so much if you’re just playing by yourself, but you’ll need to tune anytime you start playing with another fife or instrument. Make a C sharp note by simply keeping all of the finger holes open and applying steady breath into the instrument. Roll the fife slightly in or out to see if it sounds sharp or flat compared to another player or a tuner. Try a middle C# by using the same fingering but blowing harder. Tighten your lips to push a harder stream of air from your mouth. This is generally how to achieve a note in a higher octave. Remember that these notes are for a standard fife, which has 6 holes and is in a Bb key. Look up notes and tuning for your specific instrument if it is in a different key or style. Play a D note by covering every finger hole and blowing an even, steady breath into the blow hole. Use this note to tune with another player or a tuner by rolling the fife further in or out from your mouth to change the pitch. Try to hold your fingers firmly over each hole, closing it completely to prevent air from getting through. Keep this in mind for every note you learn how to play. Remember that these notes are for a standard fife, which has 6 holes and is in a Bb key. Look up notes and tuning for your specific instrument if it is in a different key or style. Learn the proper fingering for nearly any note on the fife with a simple fingering chart. You may want to learn the basics of understanding musical notes, but you don't have to. The typical complete fingering chart for a standard fife ranges from a low F (all but the second to last hole covered) to a high B (the first, third, and fifth hole covered). Experiment with playing every note you can. Focus first on playing notes in a low or middle octave because they are easier to achieve when you’re just learning to blow and make a consistent sound. Some of the more difficult notes require half-closing a hole. You can either tilt your finger slightly so it doesn't completely cover the hole, or you can “float” your finger above the hole so it doesn't cover it so closely. | Tune the instrument first. Try a low C#. Try a low D. Follow a fingering chart for the fife. |
You’ll use the bent end of the paper clip to pick the lock on your filing cabinet. If you’d like, you can use a pair of pliers to help you bend the paperclip. The paperclip essentially acts as your key. Hold the paperclip vertically in the center between your index finger and thumb, and press the curved end into the slot. Make sure you hold the paperclip in the correct direction. If you hold it horizontally, the paperclip will not fit into the keyhole. As you do this, the paperclip pushes down on the pins of the lock. Each filing cabinet is different, so you must figure out which direction to turn your tool before you unlock the cabinet. To do this, move your paperclip to the left side, and then try the right side. You should easily feel the correct side when you move the paperclip. When the paperclip easily turns to the side, you found the correct unlocking position. While many cabinets are opened by turning the key clockwise, other cabinets require you to turn the key counter-clockwise. To unlock the cabinet, move the keyhole into the unlocked position, based on your individual cabinet. To do this, either turn your paperclip clockwise or counter-clockwise. Once you move the keyhole to the correct position, remove your paperclip from the lock. For example, some keyholes are vertical when in the locked position. To unlock these cabinets, move the paperclip counter-clockwise to position the keyhole horizontally. Once the keyhole is moved to the correct position, the cabinet is unlocked. Simply slide open the cabinet by pulling on the handle to access the inside. The cabinet remains unlocked unless you use a key or tool to move the keyhole into the correct position. | Straighten out a paperclip but leave one of the ends bent. Insert the curved end of the paperclip into the keyhole. Turn the clip from left to right to find the correct unlock position. Turn your paperclip the correct way to unlock the filing cabinet. Pull on the handle to open your filing cabinet. |
ES File Explorer is a commonly used file manager that you can use to create folders on your Android; it can also unhide hidden folders if need be, making it easy to find your folder later. To install it, do the following: Open the Google Play Store. Tap the search bar. Type in es file. Tap ES File Explorer File Manager in the list of results. Tap INSTALL, then tap ALLOW if prompted. Tap OPEN in the Google Play Store, or tap the ES File Explorer app icon in your Android's App Drawer. Swipe through the introduction screens, then tap START NOW at the bottom of the screen. You can then tap X in the top-right corner of the "What's New" pop-up. Tap the storage location (e.g., Internal Storage) at the top of the page. Tap the folder in which you want to create an invisible folder. If you don't know which folder to choose, tap the Documents folder. To add a new folder to the current location, do the following: Tap New. Tap Folder in the pop-up menu. Enter a name for your folder. Tap OK. Hiding a folder on Android is accomplished by placing a period before the folder's name. You can add the period by renaming your folder: Long-press the folder to select it. Tap Rename at the bottom of the screen. Place your cursor before the first letter in the folder's name (for example, if the folder is named "Hidden", you would have the cursor to the left of the "H"). Add a period before the name (e.g., the "Hidden" folder would become ".Hidden"). Tap OK. If you ever want to view the hidden folder, you can do so from within ES File Explorer's settings: Tap ☰ in the upper-left side of the screen to prompt a pop-out menu. Tap Show hidden files near the bottom of the menu. Go back to the location of the hidden folder. | Install ES File Explorer. Open ES File Explorer. Navigate though the initial setup. Open a storage location. Select a folder. Create a new folder. Hide the folder. View the folder if necessary. |
It's not easy to go from moving full speed all day to relaxation. You have to ease into it, and thinking about how you might like to relax can be a helpful tool. Take a second to think about when you are going to be in bed, what it will be like to be in bed. Basically, try to look forward to it! This will make hopping in bed feel very rewarding and you will fall asleep much quicker. A lot of electronics emit a light that tell your brain that it is daytime out, which can really mess with your sleep cycle and your ability to get some shuteye. If you’re having trouble feeling well rested, electronics might be a part of the problem. Using your laptop in the living room and then leaving it out there is a great way to separate your sleeping arrangement from electronics. The same goes for your cell phone. Nightly rituals can help, but establishing a healthy routine is one of the best ways to fall asleep quicker and rest more easily. Try to avoid eating a snack right before going to bed or drinking caffeinated tea. Instead, set a positive daily cycle that puts you in bed at a similar time each night and without any sugar or caffeine intake too close to that time. | Think about rest before and after you do it. Stay away from electronics when you’re trying to rest, particularly at night. Switch up your bedtime routine. |
Visit the PayPal homepage. In the upper, right-hand corner, click on the "Sign Up" button. Use a personal account to send money to friends or to shop online. However, a business account is best if you are using PayPal to pay for business services. With a business account, several people can use the same PayPal account. PayPal lets you use an email instead of a user name. Choose an email address that you use regularly. When PayPal wants to send you notices, it will send them to this email address. A secure password will protect your account from hackers. Create a secure password that contains the following: Your password should be at least eight characters long. You should use a combination of upper- and lower-case letters, as well as numbers and special characters (e.g., #, @, &). You should use misspelled words for increased protection. PayPal will want information such as your name, date of birth, address, and phone number. You must link in order to transfer money between your PayPal and bank accounts. After you link, you are good to start shopping! | Click "Sign Up" on the PayPal website. Pick either a business or personal account. Link to an email. Create a secure password. Provide personal information. Link your PayPal account with your bank or credit card. |
Squirt a quarter-sized amount of the mask into a small bowl. Dip a clean brush into the mixture and spread it evenly across your skin. You can apply it over your face or just on blemish-prone areas. Consider spreading it on your t-zone (between your nose and forehead) if you have acne or blackheads. You can use a wide, flat foundation brush or one made specifically for applying masks. If you don't have a brush, you can use clean fingertips to apply the mask. Try to be as gentle as you can when you spread the charcoal mask on blemish-prone areas to avoid irritation. Because the skin around your eyes and lips is delicate, don't apply the charcoal mask to them. Apply the mask while you're standing in front of a mirror. This way you can see exactly where you're spreading the mask. The mask should dry completely and it will probably feel tight or itchy on your skin. If the mask begins to feel uncomfortable or painful, you should wash it off without waiting for the full 10 minutes to pass. Start at the bottom of the mask and slowly peel upwards towards the top of your face. If you only applied the mask to your t-zone, you can peel near the sides of your nose and pull up towards your forehead. You might notice small bits of the black charcoal mask left on your face. Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser and rinse it off with cool water. Apply a gentle moisturizer that won't clog your pores and let your skin air dry. To limit skin irritation, consider using the charcoal mask just when you have zits or blemishes. Because the charcoal mask will remove the topmost layer of skin and hair from your face, you should wait at least 2 weeks before doing another charcoal mask. If you have eczema or sensitive skin, avoid using charcoal masks, which could damage your skin. | Spread the charcoal mask on your face. Avoid spreading the mask near your eyes and lips. Wait for 7 to 10 minutes. Peel off the charcoal mask. Wash and moisturize after you use the mask. Use a charcoal mask every 2 weeks or less. |
Select Computer or My Computer. This will open a list of all your drives. Locate the drive you wish to check for errors. Select Properties from the menu. In the new window, select the Tools tab. These are basic hard drive tools. Error-checking runs the chkdsk operation. Click Check Now… You can decide if you want chkdsk to fix errors and recover bad sectors. If you check either box, and you are trying to scan the hard drive that your operating system uses, then it will prompt you to restart. If you do, chkdsk will launch before Windows starts. You must be logged in as an Administrator. | Click the Start button. Right-click the drive icon. Select your chkdsk options. |
Even if you are not brand new to using a computer, getting a book for beginners is a great way to fill the gaps in your knowledge. Ask your librarian to show you books for beginning computer users, search your favorite bookseller's website for “computers for beginners,” or try one of these: Any computer-related book in the “For Dummies” series, such as PCs for Dummies or Macs for Dummies. How Computers Work by Ron White Upgrading and Repairing PCs by Scott Mueller To become a computer genius, you will need to understand how the different parts of a computer work with one another. Everything inside of your computer is connected to the motherboard, including the CPU, which acts as the computer's “brain.” RAM stores data that's currently in use. Become familiar with how it works with and connects to the motherboard. Peripheral cards add functions to the computer. Learn about sound, networking, and video cards. Storage and disk drives are places to store data. Research hard drives, CD/DVD-ROM drives, and removable media like USB flash drives and SD cards. Each computer's hardware specs should be visible on a label or sign near the unit. Notice the different amounts of RAM, different CPU brands and speeds, and different screen resolutions. Try opening the same program on different computers and notice differences in speed. Ask a salesperson which computers they recommend for various tasks. For example, “Which of these units is good for gaming?” or “Which would you recommend to someone who just needs to write papers for college?” Then, observe the difference in specs between the different computers. Watch other computer geniuses install RAM or replace dead hard drives to get a sense of what these tasks entail. Listen carefully as the person describes what they are doing. If you’re feeling confident, look inside your own computer to see how the different hardware components connect to one another. If you feel apprehensive, ask someone who knows more about computers to walk you through the process. Never open a computer unless the machine is on a sturdy surface and you are properly grounded. | Find (and read) a book for a beginner. Learn the names of the hardware in your computer. Go to a computer store and try out the latest technology. Watch YouTube videos of people opening their computers. Open your computer and locate each hardware component. |
Assertiveness can help promote greater self-esteem, but you will require some self-esteem to assert yourself in social situations. Assertiveness and self-esteem are both rooted in knowing what you want. How do you want to be treated by others? How do you want to feel about yourself? What are you passionate about? What kind of people do you want to surround yourself with? What do you value in yourself and others? All of these questions can give you an idea of what you want. To start, get out a sheet of paper and list values that you admire in yourself and in others. These can include characteristics such as ambition, forgiveness, compassion, honesty, kindness, etc. Rank by order of importance which values you consider to be most significant. Your ranking response will guide you to answering many of the other questions. Once you understand what it is you want out of life, move in the direction of making those things happen. Stop accepting treatment from others that does not reflect your standards. Voice your wants by standing up for yourself when those basic desires are not met. For example, if you have a partner who lies to you and this goes against your basic desire of having an open and honest relationship, you will need to assert yourself (i.e. speak up) with your partner and discuss these desires. If the person chooses not to respect your rights, then you might consider whether you want to continue the relationship. Avoid beating around the bush or expecting others to guess your needs. Voice your needs and desires in a straightforward and healthy way, demonstrating to others that these important standards and values are non-negotiable. "I expect to have a partner I can trust" or "I want to you to be honest with me always." A key aspect of building self-esteem is being aware of your strong suits. Make two lists: one for your achievements and one for all the things you admire about yourself. Enlist the help of a close friend or family member if you have trouble identifying some of the traits that make you a great person. Few people understand that one of the most powerful tools we have to manage our emotions and behaviors lies inside our own minds. What you say to yourself on a daily basis can determine whether you feel great or horrible about yourself. Learn to manage your self-talk by paying close attention to negative or unhelpful statements you say to yourself. Edit your negative thoughts into positive ones by finding evidence - or lack thereof - to support or deny these unhelpful thoughts. For example, you find yourself saying "I will never get a raise. No one notices my performance." Can you really predict the future (i.e. that you will never get a raise)? How do you know that no one notices your performance? By asking questions you can prove that this thought is clearly irrational, since no one can predict the future. Bringing awareness to negative thoughts can minimize that inner critic that lowers your self-esteem. It's important to recognize that the word 'assertive' has a drastically different meaning than 'aggressive'. Aggressive is spouted over and over again in the business world as a positive attribute. Aggressive marketing, aggressive sales - these may be great in many aspects. However, an aggressive communicator attacks, belittles, disrespects, and violates the rights of others. Being assertive translates to respecting the opinions, time, and effort of others. Stand up for yourself, while also treating everyone else with positive regard. When you show others respect, you naturally become a more respectable person. | Understand what you want. Be clear about your expectations - to yourself and to others. Know what you have going for yourself. Become a thought editor. Show others respect. |
Either consciously or unconsciously, many people change their signature over the years. Knowing when a given autograph was produced will help you spot a fake. Compare another autograph from the same time period to the one you’re Knowing the provenance of the autograph means tracing the line of ownership back to the moment when the autograph was created. Ask the current owner of the autograph how they came to acquire it. If they claim they are not the first owner of the autograph, follow up with the person who sold them the autograph to find out more about its origin. Continue down the chain of ownership as far as possible. If you have a video or a photo that depicts the creation of the autograph you’re trying to verify, your job will be much easier. Just compare the autographed item in the video or photo to the actual object. If the two are different, you’ve spotted a fake. If you’ve nobody to talk to about an autograph's provenance, look for corroborating documents. For instance, if someone autographs a particular item and then writes in their diary that they did so, you could use that information to establish that the autograph is authentic. You could also, in some cases, ask the supposed author of the autograph directly if they recognize the autograph as their own. If you’re evaluating an autograph of historical significance, the paper or ink from that era should be identifiable as such. Ensure that the ink or paper from the era in which the autograph was supposedly created is historically accurate. Paper produced between 1900 and 1945, for instance, was far less absorbent than paper today. If the autograph you’re evaluating purportedly dates from that period but shows a “bleeding effect” (an uneven ink trim around each character), the autograph was likely produced by a newer pen pressed against older paper, which was less absorbent than modern paper. Like most efforts to spot a fake autograph, this is far from foolproof. Forgers often go to great lengths to produce fake autographs. They might use special inks or blank pages that really date from the historical period in which the autograph was allegedly produced. They might also artificially age photos or papers to create the appearance that they are older than they really are. Almost every industry that produces autographed collectibles – sports, film, TV, and so on – also has at least one independent autograph authentication service. For instance, if you’re interested in autographs of golfers, you should get authenticated through the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) or a similar organization. The only real way to identify whether a particular autograph is the product of an autopen or other machine signature device is to compare it to a known machine-produced signature. Lay the two signatures over each other on a light table or beneath a strong light source. If they align perfectly, both were machine-produced. Many people who use autopens or other mechanical signature machines to sign things have more than one signature loaded in the machine's memory. In order to know for sure that a particular autograph was or was not produced by a machine, you need to know how many machine-produced versions of their autograph the individual in question used. Then, compare your autographed object or document against all known variations. It is possible to have an authentic document that has been “signed” by autopen. In other words, a machine-signed letter from the president still qualifies as an example of presidential correspondence (though it will fetch far less than a document containing a hand-signed autograph). Machines that mechanically reproduce signatures are often used in business and government. Machine signatures are also found on books, sporting equipment, and photos. | Know the date when the autograph was produced. Identify the provenance. Evaluate the ink or paper. Use an authenticator. Beware of machine signatures. |
You probably have months notice when it comes to this event, so start early. What's your budget? How many recipients will there be? What does the boss have in mind? You're putting together quite a few pieces -- sometimes these things take time, so leave yourself some wiggle room to avoid missing the deadline. Do you know the demographic you're dealing with? Men and women, young and old, will enjoy different things. What do you know about who you're working for? If you're having a convention or holding any sort of event, you'll want to contact companies that sell products related to the topic at hand. There are things to consider here: Contact companies that have offers of free samples on their website. You may only be able to get your hands on a few, but who said the goodie bags had to all be the same? Email companies asking for free samples. It's marketing! They do it all the time. Tell them how many people you have (that could be potential clients), what and when your event is, and what kind of samples you're looking for. Just give them enough advanced notice! While you may be proffering other companies' goods, you want your own name to be seen, too. Have your company's name on the goodie bag itself so everyone knows where these free gifts are coming from. You're trying to bank brownie points here, not just promote other companies. Pick out your bag after you know what the contents are -- you want neither a bag that's empty nor a bag that's overflowing. And if the bag doesn't have your company's name on it, put it on there. A tag, a sticker, heck, paint it on there if you have to. It's a goodie bag and it's art! Impressive. You've contacted your companies, you have the goods from the ones who actually responded, now what? You'll need to throw in a few pens, maybe a notepad or a key chain, but is that enough? Nope! Just because your goodie bag is for business doesn't mean you can't make it fun, too. Don't be afraid to add in some decorative things and some food, too. If your company has a color scheme, add in a few tokens that match. And as for food, some pre-wrapped candies or mints will go along away -- and they're usually pretty cheap. | Have the basics set up well in advance. Contact related companies for samples. Put your brand on the bag. Plan the contents. |
Whether you're using a charcoal, gas, or electric grill, get it heated to about 500ºF (260ºC). Unless your grill has a non-stick surface, coat it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the meat from sticking to it. . Place the steak in the hottest part of the grill, usually the middle. For rare, cook it for 2 minutes on each side and then move it to the cooler part of the grill, usually the edges, for another 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally. For medium-rare add 1-3 minutes and for medium add 3-5 minutes to the total cooking time. Remove the steak from the grill if it is charred to your liking. Use a small sharp knife, to make a small cut in the middle of the steak. If it looks done, allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes as this allows the flavors to mix and settle. If not, grill for another 1-2 minutes. Serve whole or sliced. | Preheat your grill. Protect your grill against sticking. Grill your steak Let your steak sit for a few minutes before serving. |
Open a jar of salsa and begin adding it gradually to the dip base. The salsa should be added to taste and stirred in until the mixture becomes a light pink color. Make sure not to add too much at once, as this can overpower the dairy elements and reduce the creaminess of the dip. Choose a thick salsa instead of thinner types like pico de gallo to avoid making the dip watery. Just to be on the safe side, use mild salsa. If you want to spice the dip up later, you’ll have more control using fresh peppers and other seasonings. Sprinkle roughly a cup's worth of shredded cheese over the top of the cream cheese/sour cream/salsa mixture. Cover the entire dish so that the cheese is distributed evenly throughout the dip. Add more cheese to taste. The sharper notes of cheeses with distinct flavors, like cheddar and jack, will stand out nicely in your dip. Take the tomatoes, onions and green bell peppers you diced earlier and add them into the dip. Mix the entire entire concoction together so that each ingredient is spread through the dip—ideally, each bite will contain a little bit of everything. Looking for other vegetables to build up your nacho dip? Try minced garlic, black beans or mild Anaheim or poblano peppers. Place the bowl containing the mixed ingredients in the refrigerator and allow it to sit for thirty minutes to an hour until the dip “sets up.” The cream cheese/sour cream mixture will thicken as it cools, and the flavors of the taco seasoning, cheese and vegetables will have time to come together. At the sixty minute mark, or whenever you’re ready to serve it, take the dip out, transfer it to the intended serving dish and arrange tortilla chips around the dip. You’re ready to eat! Leave the dip in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bring it out for your guests. | Blend salsa into the dip base. Layer on shredded cheese. Incorporate the diced veggies. Refrigerate for up to an hour. |
Although germs can live on most any surface, they are more likely to collect in certain places than others. In most schools the restrooms are cleaned at least once per day, but there are some areas that are frequently overlooked. It is estimated that 80% of all infections are caused by coming into contact with a contaminated surface. Toilet seats aren't actually as bad as we think they are, and they are usually cleaned on a regular basis. Door handles collect a lot of germs. The inside latch of a toilet stall has been touched by many students after using the toilet and wiping themselves. Many students also skip washing their hands, and then transfer their germs to the exit door as they leave. You can use a paper towel to open a door so that your hands don't get dirty. If you are a boy, there is no need to be shy about peeing in a urinal next to other boys. This is a perfectly normal thing to do, avoids unnecessary contact with germs inside the toilet stalls, and helps to keep the stalls cleaner for everyone else. Cafeteria trays aren't always cleaned between meals. Dishes are always washed after use, but the trays are sometimes overlooked. If you carry hand sanitizer, use it to wipe your tray before you get in line. Don't allow your tray to come into contact with any shared surfaces after it's been cleaned. The average desk is used by five or six students in a single day. If any of those kids were sick, they probably left some germs behind. Keyboards and mice are also likely to collect germs. Hand sanitizing wipes are the quickest way to clean shared surfaces. Some students put their mouths directly on the faucet, passing along their colds and flu to the next person in line. Try to avoid contact with the spout, and run the water for a few seconds before drinking. There may be as many as 2.7 million bacteria per square inch living on a public drinking fountain spigot. If you want to be even safer, carry your own water bottle instead. Many schools now have stations where you can refill your water bottle without pressing a button. Art supplies are often shared, and seldom cleaned. Multiple students may be using the same art supplies in different class periods. Apart from rinsing paint out of brushes, cleaning art supplies is not usually a big priority for students or teachers. Although proper etiquette dictates wiping off exercise equipment after using it, not everyone does this. Shared equipment like balls, bats, and helmets can also be a hotbed for germs. Outdoor facilities like park benches and playground equipment are usually not cleaned on a regular basis. Since these items are shared by a great number of students over the course of a day, they tend to collect a lot of germs. Playground equipment has been shown to harbor trace amounts of fecal matter along with viruses and bacteria. Run the water for a few seconds before drinking from the water fountain. Even better, carry your own water bottle instead. | Be careful in the bathroom. Sanitize cafeteria trays before using them. Give your desk a quick wipe before sitting down. Use care when using a drinking fountain. Clean more than your brushes. Avoid using shared sports equipment that hasn't been washed. Try not to touch playground equipment or picnic tables with your bare hands. |
Until your bees are creating their own food and thriving on their own, you will need to feed them a sugar-water mixture. After the hive is established, it's likely you will only need to spend a few hours per year handling and keeping the bees. If your bees are thriving and making their own food, don't feed them extra sugar syrup. If you start out with a smaller group and your colony expands, you will need to add additional space to your hive as needed. Giving the bees a bigger hive as they grow in numbers will help minimize the tendency to swarm, as well, and make handling them easier. You can purchase or build extra hive bodies to add into your existing hive as the colony grows, or you can expand into another hive. If this is your first time establishing a hive and keeping honey bees, it's a good idea to get some advice and guidance from someone who has already done it. They can show you the ropes and help you get acquainted with the ins and outs of keeping bees. Get some advice on how to best handle bees. Ask them for tips on harvesting honey, if that's what you hope to get out of beekeeping. You might also ask them their opinion on the best plants to keep near the hive for the bees. | Feed your colony until it is established. Add equipment and build your hive as the colony grows. Get help and advice from an established beekeeper. |
Once you have done everything listed above, you are ready to send your fax. With the paper properly inserted and the number dialed, you are ready to press send. This button will usually be large and well-labeled. That's it! You’ve sent your fax! You will notice that, after pressing send, the machine will make a series of beeps and whirring sounds. This is normal. These sounds are how the fax machines communicate with each other. When a fax has successfully gone through, you will usually hear a long, clear beep after a few minutes. When a fax encounters a problem and does not go through, you will usually hear it make a horrible sort of death-keen. If you hear this horrible sound, you should check on the fax machine to assess the problem. It is also possible to use the internet to send materials to a fax machine. There are a number of services which can be used, most of which cost money. This can be a wise investment, however, if you do not send faxes very often and do not wish to buy a fax machine or deal with services like FedEx. PamFax is an excellent faxing service for Skype. This program charges a small fee, however. HelloFax is a service which integrates well Google Drive, allowing you to easily fax Google documents. It includes a certain number of free faxes and then charges a fee. Depending on the number you are sending the fax to, it may be possible to simply email the file to the fax machine at no charge. However, you should keep in mind that this method only covers a limited number of fax numbers and can only send limited information. You can check if the fax number is covered by looking online. Use this formula to create the address to which you will send the email: “remote-printer.First_Last@12345678910.iddd.tpc.int” Remove the quotations, exchange the numbers for the fax number (including country and area code), and first and last for the name of the person you are sending it to. Note that only the text in the text box will appear on the fax. You cannot attach PDFs or any other material with this method. | Use your fax machine to send the fax. Use the internet to send a fax. Use email to send a fax. |
Whether you decide to tutor on your own or work with a company or agency, you will need a well-organized and clear [Make a Resume|resume]] that you can distribute to prospective clients or employers. Be sure to highlight your educational background, tutoring and teaching experience, and academic awards. Include references from teachers, professors, and previous tutoring clients. Tutoring clients and companies or organizations hiring tutors will want to know which subjects you are qualified and prepared to tutor. Make a detailed list so you have this information on hand when it is needed. Be as specific as possible, listing course names and numbers. Also, be clear about the student age groups and levels you are prepared to tutor. Don't forget to mention specific skills such as writing, study skills, foreign-language fluency, time management, and organization. Although these may not correlate to specific courses, these skills are often in high demand and may help distinguish you as a great fit and land you a tutoring job. Tutoring rates vary considerably depending on the tutor's age, experience, skill level, and location. Although you should come up with your own rate or idea of how much you should be compensated for tutoring, here are some guidelines to help you determine your rate: The more advanced your education and degree, the more you can charge. Tutors for math, science, and specific standardized testing are often in high demand and charge more money per session. Don't forget to factor other expenses into your tutoring rate such as supplies, travel costs, time spent preparing lessons, etc. Ask parents or teachers in the area what they might consider a reasonable rate. Research what other tutors in the community are charging. If you are looking for a tutoring job, you are going to get a lot of questions from students, parents, and prospective employers about how you will conduct tutoring sessions. Although you cannot anticipate every question, you can prepare for some of the more common ones in advance: What are your qualifications? Do you have a proven record of success tutoring students? Can you provide testimonials, references, or other evidence to support this? Where will you conduct the tutoring sessions? How will you communicate with students, parents, or teachers? How many students will you tutor at one time? How will you help a student improve? Will they earn higher test scores, improve their class grades, or complete homework more easily? Do you have a policy for canceling tutoring sessions? Will you charge more if multiple students are present during a tutoring session? Will you offer a discount for longer tutoring sessions? What happens if the student does not improve? If you are committed to tutoring and would like to improve your skills and connect with other tutors, you may be interested in researching or pursuing professional tutor certification. The American Tutoring Association and the National Tutoring Association, for example, feature certification programs. If you receive certification, you can likely increase your pay rate. You will also distinguish yourself as a more advanced and professional tutor. | Prepare a resume. Identify the subjects you are prepared to tutor. Know how much you will charge or hope to get paid for tutoring. Be ready to answer the questions of students, parents, or prospective employers. Consider getting certified. |
Examine the wound and look carefully at the victim. Check to see if the victim has a bleeding head wound. Concussions might not bleed on the surface, but under the scalp, creating a "goose egg" or a hematoma (a large bruise). Visible external injuries are not always a good way to tell if someone has a concussion since some very minor scalp wounds bleed profusely, while some less visible impact injuries can cause major brain impairment. Physical symptoms to look for include signs of basilar skull fracture, Battle's sign (a swollen bruised area that appears several days after a skull fracture because blood has leaked into the area behind the ear), raccoon eyes, and rhinorrhea (leakage of cerebrospinal fluid). Mild and severe concussions can result in many physical symptoms. Look for any of the following symptoms: Loss of consciousness. Severe headache. Light sensitivity. Double or blurred vision. Seeing "stars", spots or other visual anomalies. Loss of coordination and balance. Vertigo. Numbness, tingling, or weakness in legs and arms. Nausea and vomiting. Amnesia. Obvious confusion. Since a concussion is an ailment of the brain, concussions often disrupt brain function. These disruptions include: Unusual irritability or excitability. Disinterest or difficulties with concentration, logic, and memory. Mood swings or outbursts of inappropriate emotions and tearfulness. Drowsiness or lethargy. When checking for a concussion, it is important to know whether or not the victim is conscious and know his or her level of cognitive function. To check the consciousness of the victim, try the AVPU code: A - Is the victim alert? - Does the victim watch you with their eyes? Does he answer your questions? Does he respond to normal environmental stimuli? V - Does the victim respond to voice? - Does the victim respond when spoken to, even if the response is small and not completely alert? Does he need to be yelled at to respond? A victim can respond to verbal commands and not be alert. A response of "Huh?" when you speak to them means they are verbally responsive, yet not alert. P - Does the victim respond to pain or touch? - Pinch skin to see if there is movement or if the victim opens his eyes. Another technique is to pinch or poke the nail bed. Be careful when doing this; you do not want to cause unnecessary harm to the victim. You are simply trying to get a physical response from him. U - Is the victim unresponsive to anything attempted? Most concussion symptoms appear within minutes of the injury. Others appear hours later. Some symptoms can change days later. Keep a watch on the victim and call a doctor if symptoms worsen or change. | Assess the victim. Check for physical symptoms. Check for cognitive symptoms. Assess consciousness. Watch the victim afterwards. |
Start by going dairy-free for several days. Then choose a day to attempt consuming one specific dairy product (for instance, eat cheese that day but no other dairy). Keep track of your symptoms. This way you can determine if there are certain products that do not upset your stomach. Very few people have such severe intolerance that they cannot eat dairy at all. Swiss, cheddar, and other hard cheeses have lower lactose and might cause fewer symptoms than soft cheese like ricotta and brie. Some people who are lactose intolerant can eat yogurt without a problem because of the bacteria cultures in it. Low-fat and fat-free ice cream, hard cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt contain less lactose per serving than milk. Some people who cannot drink milk can tolerate these other products in moderation. Do not overwhelm your body with lactose. Try to limit drinking milk to 4 ounces at a time (118 ml) or less. Drink low-fat or fat-free milk instead of whole milk. It's likely that you can have some amount of dairy, and just have to discover your limit. Start with a very small serving of one dairy product, and if you do not have any symptoms, then try a larger serving the next day. With trial and error, you can determine what you can eat, and how much of it, without symptoms. There's no “cure” for lactose intolerance, but you may be able to make symptoms tolerable or even non-existent. Eliminate dairy products from your diet, and then begin to introduce them slowly. You may be able to help your body acclimate to increasing levels of dairy. You’re less likely to get symptoms if you have dairy with other food. Taking dairy with meals makes it easier for your body to digest everything, and will likely cause fewer symptoms for you than just having dairy on its own. Because lactose intolerance is so prevalent, many grocery stores carry lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. These generally do not taste any different than regular dairy products. Lactose-free products shouldn't cause you any stomach upset; whether or not you get symptoms from lactose-reduced products depends on your body and how much lactose is still in the product. Lactaid is a brand that sells many different types of lactose-free dairy products, such as milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, and eggnog. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose in your body (most people are lactose intolerant because their body doesn't have enough lactase). You can get tablets or drops from your drug store, usually over-the-counter, which contain lactase. These products come in different forms. Some you take as a tablet before eating lactose; others are liquids or powders that you add to dairy products. SureLac and Lactaid are some examples, but there are more. Some brands of milk even contain the lactase enzyme to minimize the lactose in milk; look for this on the label. Using these products can be helpful if you’re unsure of the lactose content of a meal, like if you’re eating at a restaurant. These products don't help everyone who is lactose intolerant. Some people are lactose intolerant for a different reason than lactase deficiency. In their natural state, probiotics are tiny organisms that live in your gut and help you digest food and keep your intestines healthy. You can also get probiotics in capsule form from your pharmacy (usually over-the-counter). Taking probiotics may help ease diarrhea and symptoms of lactose intolerance, and can be tried if other treatments don't work. Probiotics are considered generally safe, but you should still check with your doctor before taking them to make sure they won't interfere with any other health conditions or medications you take. | Test your tolerance to specific products. Stick to small servings of dairy. Increase dairy consumption gradually. Consume dairy with meals. Get products that are lactose-reduced. Include the lactose enzyme in your meal. Try taking probiotics. |
Wet nail polish is easier to remove while it is wet. The oils in the baby wipe will also help dissolve the nail polish, making it even easier to remove. It is ideal for young children and sensitive areas, such as the face. Dampen the corner of a soft towel with some oil, and gently rub the affected area. The oil should help dissolve the nail polish, and make it come off. Remove any oily residue with some warm water and gentle soap. The oil will also help nourish and soften the skin. Do not use non-acetone nail polish remover on the face. Dampen a cotton ball with some non-acetone nail polish remover and rub the affected area until the polish comes off. Rinse the area with some soap and warm water. Non-acetone nail polish remover is gentler than regular nail polish remover, but it may still leave the skin feeling dry. If this happens, try rubbing some hand lotion or cream over the area once you are done. Sometimes, soaking in water and a little bit of scrubbing with soap and a wash cloth may be all that's needed to loosen up dried nail polish. Be sure to use warm water, soap, and a mildly-abrasive washcloth or sponge. Gently scrub the area until the nail polish peels off. The warm water should also help it come off. Plan on the bath taking 15 to 20 minutes for best results. The nail polish will eventually wear off after a few days. Throughout the day, the skin will come in contact with clothing, toys, pillows, and towels. All of this will create friction, which will be enough to help peel the polish off. Young children may also learn from this experience, and not paint their face with nail polish again. | Remove the nail polish while it is still wet using a baby wipe. Try using baby oil, coconut oil, or olive oil on sensitive areas, such as the face. Use non-acetone nail polish remover on hands and feet. Try taking a bath or shower. Let the nail polish wear off on its own. |
Spousal support is most often an issue when one divorcing spouse makes a lot more money than the other. It can also be an issue if one spouse has taken time off work and was dependent on the other spouse as a result. If you do not include spousal support in your divorce settlement agreement, the judge will decide this issue for you when you get divorced. Spousal support is most common when one spouse quits work to stay home with the couple's small children. Spousal support is also common if one spouse makes a lot more money than the other, and as a result, the other spouse has become accustomed to a particular lifestyle. In your agreement, you can specify not only the amount of spousal support but the length of time those payments will be made. You can also decide whether you'll simply pay the money between yourselves or have the paying spouse's wages garnished. If you decide that neither of you will receive any spousal support, include a statement that says something like "Each of us gives up any right to spousal support that we may have." Which divorcing spouse gets to keep any marital pets is an issue that can be just as fraught as child custody for many couples. However, as part of your settlement agreement, you can establish rules regarding your pets that are just as detailed as parenting plans for children. As long as the two of you agree, the arrangement can be enforced in court. For example, you might decide that your spouse will have full ownership of your dogs, but that you can take them every other weekend. You can even agree that the non-custodial spouse will pay a certain amount each month to help with the cost of food, supplies, and veterinary bills. You may also want to specify your pet's veterinarian or make agreements regarding how often your pet will be taken to the vet for regular check-ups. All states have specific guidelines for calculating how much child support should be paid, and by which spouse. You typically cannot deviate from these requirements unless strict conditions are met. Most states have specific forms you'll need to fill out that show how you calculated child support and describe the specifics of your parenting plan. Talk to the clerk of the court where you filed (or plan to file) for divorce. These forms are also often available for download from the court's website. While you can outline the specifics of your child support agreement and parenting plan in the body of your settlement agreement, it's generally easier to fill out the required forms and incorporate them by reference. For example, under the section in your agreement labeled "Child Support and Custody," you could write "The state child support and parenting plan worksheets are attached and incorporated into this agreement by reference." If your local child support agency is involved in your case, they will likely have to sign off on your parenting plan and child support agreement. Even in the midst of a divorce, it's natural for parents to want to provide for their children's future. If you and your spouse have made any agreements regarding future expenses for your children, you can include those in your settlement agreement. For example, if your spouse has opened a savings account that they contribute to for your child's college expenses, you would include the account number, balance, and financial institution of that account, along with a statement regarding the purpose of the funds. If you or your spouse agree to contribute funds for your child's college or other expenses in the future, you may be able to deduct a portion of those amounts from any child support payments. Talk to a family law attorney or family court facilitator about how this works. | Decide if either of you will receive spousal support from the other. Describe any agreement regarding pets you own. Check your state's guidelines about child support and parenting plans. Add any other agreements related to inheritance or college expenses. |
In a small bowl, mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with the quantity of toothpaste that you normally apply to your toothbrush. Stir them together. Apply the mixture to your toothbrush. Brush your teeth thoroughly for two minutes, covering your entire mouth. Spit out excess toothpaste. Rinse your mouth out with water. As an alternative, purchase a toothpaste that already contains baking soda. Since baking soda has been used a teeth cleaner for over 150 years and is fairly inexpensive, it is present in may major toothpaste brands in different quantities. Opt for a toothpaste with a high concentration of baking soda (e.g. Arm and Hammer toothpaste). | Mix toothpaste and baking soda. Brush your teeth thoroughly. Buy a toothpaste that contains baking soda. |
Look for locksmiths in the area. If you don't have internet access, you can call 411 and ask for locksmiths close by. Give the locksmith a call and ask them to meet you at your car. Make sure to ask about rates so you have an idea of how much it will cost. Roadside assistance will be able to get your door open without damaging your car. Typically these services will give you a card with a phone number that you can call. Popular roadside assistance companies include AAA, Allstate Motor Club, AARP, and Paragon Motor Club. Police officers have the tools to open your car when it's locked, however, some departments may not respond to your call unless the car is still running or the vehicle poses a threat to someone. Call the police to see if they can help you retrieve your keys. If you see officers in the area, it's worth asking them if they can assist you. | Call a locksmith. Call roadside assistance. Get police assistance. |
To make a whipped cream garnish for lemon cream pie, chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 20 minutes. Pour a cup (235 ml) of heavy cream into the bowl, along with a tablespoon (14 g) of granulated or castor sugar and a teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla. Beat the whipped cream for eight to nine minutes on medium speed, until stiff peaks form. To garnish the pie, you can either spread the whipped cream over the pie before slicing, or you can garnish each piece with a dollop before serving. Lemon flavored treats pair very well with fruit, and serving this pie with fresh fruit makes it the ideal summer dessert. You can layer the fruit onto the pie before you cut it, you can garnish the plate with some fruit, or you can sprinkle some fruit onto each piece before serving. Good fruit choices to pair with lemon cream pie include any combination of: Raspberries Blueberries Sliced kiwi Sliced strawberries Blackberries Candied citrus peel is a zesty and sweet treat that's often used as a garnish for cakes, ice cream desserts, muffins, and other baked goods. To garnish the lemon cream pie, slice and plate the individual pieces, and sprinkle each piece and the plate with candied citrus peel. Any citrus peel would work with this pie, including: Lemon Orange Grapefruit Lime Fruit and chocolate is a classic combination, and this includes lemon, which can be paired well with either white or dark chocolate. Slice and plate each piece of pie. Hold a block of white or dark chocolate over each piece of pie, and use a vegetable peeler to shave curls off the chocolate and onto the pie. You can also use a cheese grater to garnish the pie pieces with chocolate shavings. | Garnish with more whipped cream. Top the pie with fresh fruit. Sprinkle some candied citrus peel on top. Garnish with chocolate curls. |
They may be saying awful things about that person, but pay attention to the fact that they are still talking about them 24/7. They are trying to fool you into believing the person is undesirable, thus throwing the suspicion off them. Casually ask a boyfriend or girlfriend where they were such and such day, and let them answer. Remember their answer, and ask again a few days later. If they are lying constantly, then they will have a hard time keeping up. They may start to get angry with these simple questions, another big hint. | Notice if a boyfriend or girlfriend is constantly putting someone else down. Catch them in a lie. |
Sweet fruits like cherries are not typically used in traditional martinis. If you have a sour apple martini or a white chocolate martini, cherries add a nice syrupy sweetness, as well as brighten the color for a festive drink. Plop two or three cherries into the drink, or skewer them and lean them against the side of the glass. Apples are a great garnish for appletinis or other fruity martinis. Granny Smith apples add tartness rather than sweetness, so they are the most commonly used. Cut slices or cubes to garnish the drink with. Place them in a container with some lemon juice to keep them fresh if you cut them before you are ready to use them. If you want to try something even less common, add a sliver or whole pepper to the drink. Pickled pepperoncini or jalapeno are common peppers to use. Remember that both are pretty spicy, so add a small piece for just a hint of spice. | Add maraschino cherries to fruity or chocolate martinis. Use a slice of green apple to add non-citrus tartness. Make a spicy martini with a pickled pepper. |
If your opponent opens the game by moving their queen's pawn to d4, make your first move to e6. This limits your opponent from moving their pawn forward during their next turn since you could capture it. It also opens up your king's bishop so it can move out of the back row. The mainline strategy for your opponent is moving their pawn at c2 to c4 to protect d5. Move the knight on g8 up to f6 so it's right next to the pawn you moved during the first turn. The knight will help defend the d5 so your opponent's pawn doesn't move into it, but it will also allow it to access the king's side of the board so your opponent can't attack as easily. Your opponent usually would move their queen's night from b1 to c3. Take the bishop next to your king and move it diagonally to the b4 square so it's next to your opponent's pawn. Your opponent won't be able to move their knight since you would be able to capture their king during your next turn. Your opponent will most likely move their queen to e2 so they can capture your bishop if you decide to capture their knight. Move the rook at h8 to the right until it's in f8, and place your king on g8. Now your king is protected by a row of pawns and your rook so it's harder to capture. Keep your king protected near the corner throughout the rest of the game so it's harder for your opponent to attack it. | Move the pawn in front of your king to e6. Develop the king’s knight to f6. Move the king’s bishop to b4 to pin your opponent’s knight. Castle on the king’s side to build your defense. |
A small percentage of poop-eating dogs are suffering from medical conditions that make them do atypical things. A dog suffering from a lack of digestive enzymes may crave to eat feces because it is lacking the ability to properly digest its food and looks to reclaim those vital nutrients. Another example of a medical problem causing coprophagia (poop eating) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel, which leads to a vitamin deficiency in the bowel wall. In order to correct this deficiency the dog then craves poop. Typically, both these conditions are associated with soft or liquid feces, since the dog cannot digest food properly. However, normal stools do not rule out all the health issues. If the dog's diet is lacking in nutrition it can all lead to coprophagia. A hard to digest diet that is high in cereal may cause some dogs to seek poop to eat in order to supplement their diet. Switch to a high quality food that has a named meat at the top of the food label. Make sure you are feeding the recommended amount (not too much or too little) so that the dog is not hungry. Intestinal worms rob the dog of vital nutrition, which it may try to reclaim by eating poop. Worm your dog with a good multi wormer (these are usually prescription only) against all classes of worms (roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms). A bored or frustrated dog may make their own amusement, which includes seeking out and eating poop! Make sure your dog has plenty of exercise and interactive play in order to stop boredom, leading to unpleasant habits. You have a healthy dog that is dewormed and exercises regularly, but it still eats cat poop. Be aware, that some things are habit forming and that includes coprophagia. It can take a few weeks after any underlying problems have been addressed for the dog to stop. | Have your dog's digestive system checked by a veterinarian. Optimize your dog's diet. Treat worms, if your dog has them. Make sure your dog isn't bored. Give some time for medical issues to clear up. |
Let the tubing sit in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Do not add soap or cleaners to the water, as this can get into the tubing. Put the tubing on the top rack of the dishwasher and run the dishwasher on the hot water cycle as well as the heat drying cycle. The heat in the dishwasher will kill any bacteria or germs. Make sure the tubing is dishwasher safe. Some breast pump tubing comes with a microwavable bag you can use to sterilize it. Fill the bag with a few inches of water and place the tubing in the bag. Then, seal the bag shut. Put the bag in the microwave and run it on high for 3 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the back of the bag to ensure you use it correctly. Keep in mind microwaveable bags do not meet FDA standards for sterilization, but they can be used if you are in a hurry. | Put the tubing in boiling water for a thorough sterilization. Use the dishwasher for a quick and easy option. Sterilize the tubing in the microwave if you're in a pinch. |
Carefully read the contract and determine whether all of elements required under state law are present in the contract. If a seller fails to include a required element, in some states buyers may have the option to terminate the contract. The clause will contain instructions for rescinding the contract and state the time in which you have to do so. If still within the time specified by the clause, follow the instructions provided in the contract on how to rescind the contract. States may have specific rules about how to rescind a contract, which may include providing written notice. If you contract has a rescission clause, you will be required to provide written notice of your decision to rescind. This written documentation may include a signed rescission form, previously provided to you or a simple letter stating that you are rescinding the contract. You may also be required to provide the following information: The name, address, and phone number of the seller or his or her attorney. A description of the contract for deed, including the names of the parties. A description of the property. A statement of rescission, including when the contract will be rescinded and the basis for the rescission. A list of all payments made under the contract. If your contract does not contain a rescission clause, review your state's statutes to see if a rescission period may apply. Some state and federal laws require that certain contracts allow for rescission within a specific period, usually three (3) to ten (10) days after entering into the contract. There are limited circumstances, under which a party can terminate a contract. These remedies are not specific to contracts for deed, however some states allow general contract remedies to apply to contracts for deed. A buyer may be able to terminate a contract for deed for the following reasons: Fraud and misrepresentation. You may be able to cancel the contract if you can show that the seller lied about the condition of the property, and that lie induced you to enter into the contract. Breach of contract by the other party. If one party knowingly fails to comply with the terms of the contract, the other party may terminate the contract. A breaching party has no right to complain that the other has ended the contract, which he or she breached. Impossibility. If a party to a contract is unable to perform his or her obligations due to the impossibility of such performance, he or she may have a legal right to terminate the contract. The reason for the impossibility of performance must not be the fault of the party who finds it impossible to perform. It must be either the fault of the other party or the result of an “act of God” or act of nature, such as a hurricane or tornado. For example, if a tornado damages the property beyond repair before you have take possession of it, you may be able to legally cancel the contract for the deed. Failure to hold unencumbered title. If a seller has an improper lien, mortgage or other encumbrance on the property, some states do not allow a seller to execute a contract for deed on the property. You should check your state laws to see whether it prohibits an encumbered property from being the subject of contract for deed. If it does, you should run a title check on the property in question to see whether there are any liens on the property. If so, you may have a legal basis to terminate the contract. | Determine whether the contract meets minimum state requirements. Review the contract for a rescission or cancellation clause. Provide written notice. Determine if you have any legal right to terminate the contract. |
The app will install and display on the Home screen of your iOS device. ” The app will install on your iOS device shortly without requiring you to jailbreak the device. If there are multiple “iFile” apps available, select the app with the highest star rating. If you encounter technical difficulties with installing iFile without jailbreaking your device, consider installing comparable apps with features similar to iFile, such as iFileExplorer and Drop Copy. | Select the option to add the “openappmkt” app to your device when instructed by the prompt. Tap on “openappmkt” to launch the application, then execute a search for “iFile. Select the option to download and install the official iFile app. |
Most whitefish live in the Great Lakes, Canada, and Alaska. They are found mainly in lakes and streams, from Nevada to the Yukon Territory. While you can find them in other areas of the world (California, Mexico, and South America), travel here to catch the best whitefish. Some whitefish are found in the Pacific Ocean as well. You can search online to find popular fishing spots in advance. Search for something like, "Best whitefish spots in Nova Scotia." Whitefish do most of their feeding at night, so it is popular to go night fishing for whitefish. You can also go fishing right at dawn. You can catch whitefish all year long, but catching whitefish from underneath the ice is extremely popular in the winter. Mostly all ice fishermen use jigging setups and sonar to catch their whitefish. Ice fishing is more difficult than regular fishing because your visibility is limited. Rather than seeing through the water, you have to drill a hole through the ice and fish through the hole. In the United States and Canada, most states require you to have a fishing license to catch whitefish. Research the fishing laws online before you travel to avoid getting fined. You can obtain a license online or at a hunting or sporting store. | Travel to northwest U.S or southwest Canada to catch whitefish. Fish at night to take advantage of optimal catching time. Go ice fishing in the winter months if you’re up for the cold. Purchase a fishing license for your fishing destination. |
A growing number of learning methods are actually differentiable games whose players optimise multiple, interdependent objectives in parallel – from GANs and intrinsic curiosity to multi-agent RL.Opponent shaping is a powerful approach to improve learning dynamics in these games, accounting for player influence on others’ updates.Learning with Opponent-Learning Awareness is a recent algorithm that exploits this response and leads to cooperation in settings like the Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma.Although experimentally successful, we show that LOLA agents can exhibit ‘arrogant’ behaviour directly at odds with convergence.In fact, remarkably few algorithms have theoretical guarantees applying across all games.In this paper we present Stable Opponent Shaping, a new method that interpolates between LOLA and a stable variant named LookAhead.We prove that LookAhead converges locally to equilibria and avoids strict saddles in all differentiable games.SOS inherits these essential guarantees, while also shaping the learning of opponents and consistently either matching or outperforming LOLA experimentally. | Opponent shaping is a powerful approach to multi-agent learning but can prevent convergence; our SOS algorithm fixes this with strong guarantees in all differentiable games. |
Ideally, your position will cover a subject you really believe in. If you’re passionate about something, you most likely know a lot about it and can come up with a few convincing arguments. However, during some informal debates, you may not get a chance to choose your position. When this happens, keep your assigned position in mind while you come up with arguments for it. If you’re part of a debate group, you may be randomly assigned a position and told to debate it with a partner. For instance, you might be asked to support school uniforms even if you don't think they are a good thing. Some debaters find that working with unfamiliar subjects is easier than ones you’re passionate about. You may not know as much about the position you’re arguing for, but you will also be less emotionally invested in it. If you have time to prepare, the points you make will be much more effective. Make sure you understand not only your own position, but the opposing one as well. Read the evidence for both sides to formulate strong arguments. Search for good examples and statistics you can use to help make your point. Knowing your opponent's position allows you to anticipate objections and respond with more effective counterpoints. In a formal debate, you must state your argument, followed by supporting facts with plenty of evidence. Informal debates don't require this same sort of order or evidence, but having supporting examples will still make your point much stronger. A thesis is a brief statement of your position and usually includes your reasons for supporting it. Starting out with your thesis tells your opponent and anyone else exactly what you’re arguing for. Informal debates can be a little messy, so if you don't state your point, people may get confused and side against you. For example, you might say, “I believe school uniforms are bad because they take away individuality, which is an important part of developing a personal identity in childhood.” Try following your thesis with a quick summary of your points. Use your strongest evidence-based points. For instance: “I believe the moon was once a part of the Earth because geological data shows that the moon's rocks are similar to those found on Earth.” If you can get your opponent to agree with your basic premise, you will be in a much better position during the debate. Try to mentally order your points in your head before the debate begins. Plan on leading with a strong point and building upon it. Lead into each point you make afterward and make sure they all illustrate your thesis. If you have time to do so before a debate, jot down a quick list of the points you plan on making. Check that they flow well in an order that is easy to understand. For example, you could start off by criticizing the effect school uniforms have on individuality. You might then illustrate how they prevent children from developing and point out studies showing that uniforms don't improve grades or reduce bullying. Weaker points leave your argument open to criticism. If you’re not well-versed in a point you’re trying to make or don't have an opportunity to include it in your argument, don't bring it up. Informal debates tend to move quickly and can be a little chaotic, so don't expect to have time to describe all possible points you could make. Focus on the ones that best represent your position. For instance, you may wish to talk about how school uniforms cost money, are a burden on poor families, or feel uncomfortable. It's difficult to work these points in while you’re talking about individuality. Informal debates aren't scripted. Even if you make a list of points, you may not get a chance to talk about all of them. Keep in mind that your opponent may also give you an opportunity to talk about points you didn't intend on bringing up as well! If you’re stuck disagreeing with your opponent on a certain point, it can come up repeatedly throughout the argument. Ultimately, you end up having to “agree to disagree” and no one wins. Say all you have to say on the subject, respond as best you can to your opponent's objections, and then introduce the next point. If your opponent tries to divert your attention, bring the discussion back to the original topic. One way to reach a resolution is to get your opponent to agree on some point. You could say, “We can all agree that school uniforms are very restrictive, right?” If you sense a diversion coming, you could say something like, “Let's go back to your last point.” | Decide on a position you feel capable of arguing for. Become well-informed about the position you are supporting. Begin a debate by clearly stating a thesis. Go through your debate points in a logical order. Mention only the strongest points supporting your argument. Attempt to resolve each point before moving to the next issue. |
For this love fort, the basic items you will need include: a bed, old curtains, twine and thumbtacks. You can also supplement your fort with additional decorations, like twinkle lights or candles. You can build this love fort alone to surprise your significant other. You can also build your fort together as part of a romantic date night. Measure out your twine: each piece should be long enough to string over your bed and attach to both walls. Secure your twine to both walls using thumbtacks. If you have a four poster bed, the twine should hang just inches above the top of each post. If your bed does not have a headboard or posts, the twine should be high enough that both people could sit upright in bed. Drape the curtains over the top of the twine. The curtains should be pulled taut, so the fabric creates a canopy over the top of the bed. It's fine if the curtains drape a little, but if they drape too much, you may want to add additional twine to support them. If you have extra blankets and sheets lying around, throw them on the bed to make a cozy love nest. If you don't have curtains, you can also make this fort using a sheet. Sprinkle rose petals on the bed and create a trail of rose petals leading from the front door. Add a tray of champagne or wine and a plate of your favorite treats to eat in bed. Dim the lights and scatter lit candles around the room to create some added ambiance. If you have a television in your bedroom, pop in your favorite romantic movie and cuddle up for a night of love. | Assemble the supplies. Hang the twine. Hang the roof. Decorate the fort. |
Research has shown that when kids complete chores, it results in benefits like higher self-esteem, greater sense of responsibility and better frustration coping. Additionally, doing chores also helps you feel more connected to the family, and offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with your sibling over a shared task. When your parents assign a task for you to do individually, offer to help your sibling so that you have a chance to talk. Say, “Hey, we can get the garage cleaned much faster if I help Toby… Is that cool with you, Toby?” Although you and your sibling may have huge differences in your interests and personalities, you can get closer to a sibling who ignores you by showing interest in one of their hobbies. Participating in a shared hobby — or a newly discovered hobby — offers you the chance to work with your sister or brother and create lasting memories. Suggest to your brother or sister that you would love to start playing basketball, going swimming, or learning the guitar. If they are highly experienced, you may even ask if they could teach you. This gives you the chance to work with them, and them the chance to proudly display their skills. “I really admire your commitment to learning guitar. Can you spend a few hours each week teaching me?” Or, you can say “Hey, Rachael, I heard they are offering a new dance class at the Y. I thought it would be fun if you and I went. Are you interested?” . A divide may exist between you and your sibling because you seem to live two separate lives with very little overlap outside of the family unit. Even if you and your sibling are completely different, you can foster a deeper bond by showing support for them. When you know your brother has a big chemistry test coming up, offer encouragement by saying "Hey, I know you're going to rock this test tomorrow." Or, even better offer to call out some terms for him to define and help him study. If you and your sibling are adults who live in different households, it can be a challenge to find meaningful ways to connect. Use the entire family as a way to forge a deeper bond with your distant sibling. Plus, family gatherings offer a positive social experience for both adults and children. Make the suggestion that you would like to start having Sunday dinners together. Say, "Hey, everyone... I was thinking that it would be nice if we started eating dinner together on Sundays. I miss you guys and I want us to spend more time together." Then, use this opportunity to connect with the sibling who is ignoring you. You might suggest "Hey, Tom, why don't you join me in setting the table," in order to strike up a conversation with your sibling. Your sibling will have a deeper respect for you if you demonstrate that you respect them. Respect doesn't mean that you have to agree with your sister or brother on every subject, or suck up to them. Instead, it means showing consideration for their feelings, privacy, personal space, interests, and beliefs. For example, if you tease your older sister about being a vegetarian, she’ll view you as immature or uninformed and persist to ignore you. If you show respect for her choice by asking more information or trying to understand her perspective, she may be less inclined to ignore you. | Work on chores together. Share a hobby. Be encouraging Plan more family gatherings. Show respect for your differences. |
At a minimum, each of your pots will need to be at least 16 inches (41 cm) high and 16 inches (41 cm) in diameter. If you chose to plant more than 6 potatoes per pot, then you'll need to go even larger. The ample space gives your potatoes room to grow and develop roots and tubers. If you choose a pot that is too small, your potatoes may not fully sprout. Taller pots or grow bags will give you enough room to repeatedly fill the pot with soil as your potato shoots grow. In general, each seed potato will need between 1.5 to 2 US gal (5.7 to 7.6 L) to grow in a container. Consider this if you decide to plant additional potatoes. The sturdy plastic pots readily available at any garden store are a great option for growing potatoes. They come in black, which holds in the warmth, and usually have built-in drainage holes. You can also consider fabric growing bags, but they may not be as aesthetically pleasing. If you go with a heavier plastic pot, make sure to put it on a dolly. The dolly will make it possible for you to move your potatoes around as needed for watering. If you live in a warm area, avoid using black or dark colored pots. These can attract too much sunlight and overheat your crop. Wash out your pots using warm water and soap before you plant in them. This helps to kill off any harmful bacteria. Only select a pot that has drainage holes in the bottom. Otherwise, you can use a drill to create 2-3 holes for drainage. Use heavy-duty scissors or a utility knife to cut out a piece of screen. Make sure that the screen matches the shape of the bottom of the pot, but is just slightly larger in size. Before planting, set the screen inside the pot, where it will be covered with soil. A sheet or small roll of fiberglass can be purchased at your local gardening center or hardware store. Plastic window screening also works as a substitute material. The screen slows down the drainage process, allowing your potatoes to fully absorb all of the nutrients from the water and soil. Be sure to replace your screens every year to prevent clogging the drainage holes. Keeping pouring them in until you've created an even .25 in (0.64 cm) layer covering the bottom of the saucer. Then, place your pot on the pebbles in the center of the saucer. Jiggle your pot a bit to make sure that it is balanced. The air gaps between the pot and saucer created by the pebbles allow water to drain more efficiently. The standard container potting soil mix that is available at gardening stores will work fine for growing potatoes. However, you can also create a custom mix by stirring together 1/3 compost, 1/3 perlite, and 1/3 peat moss or coco coir in a large bag or barrel. All of these ingredients can be purchased at gardening centers or, in the case of compost, created at home. Avoid using soil that was previously used to grow potatoes or any other nightshade crop. Pathogens that could destroy your crop can persist in such soils. | Select a 10 US gal (38 L) pot to plant 4-6 seed potatoes. Go with plastic pots for easier movement and reusability. Position a fiberglass screen at the bottom of each pot. Fill each pot's saucer with small pebbles or stones. Purchase or create your own container growing medium. |
If you're going to be creating specific hairstyles with your snake braid, you want to ensure the braid is going in the right direction, otherwise it will create a funny bump. For instance, if you want a braid near your temple to wrap around to the back of your head, comb the hair toward the back of your head and weave the braid in that direction when you start the first couple weaves of the braid. A braid halo wraps around the top of your head from ear to ear, and it's a unique and attractive way to keep hair back and out of your face. You do, however, have to have pretty long hair to make this work. To create a snake braid halo: Make one small snake braid on either side of your head using the hair from right behind each ear. For the moment, fasten each braid with an elastic. Comb back the rest of your hair so it's away from your face. Take the snake braid from behind your left ear, wrap it around the top of your head (over your combed back hair), and use a bobby pin to secure the end of the braid behind your right ear. Do the same with the right braid, lining it up beside the other braid, and pinning it behind your left ear. Use your loose hair to cover the pins. You can either leave most of your hair back behind your shoulders, or you can bring it forward to sit in front. Part your hair to one side, and use the hair at the very front of the heavy part to make a large snake braid. Tuck any excess hair from the heavy side of your part behind the ear on the same side. When you're finished the braid, tuck the end of the braid behind your ear with the rest of your hair, and pin it in place with a bobby pin. Bring some hair forward to cover the pin and the end of the braid. Make a small or medium snake braid using hair at the front of your head. You can make the braid anywhere, but to start, try from your temple or at the top of your part. When it's finished, wrap it around to the back of your head and pin it in place with a bobby pin. Cover the pin with a section of hair. For the best results, don't pull the braid too tight, and instead let it hang slack so there's a slight droop in the braid. For a braid headband wraparound, make a similar braid on either side of your head and pin them both back at the same spot at the back of your head. To create an even more interesting and intricate style, make two small snake braids on each side of your head. Try making one just above and behind each ear, and make the second set of braids near your temples. Making sure all the braids have some slack, pin the ends of all four braids behind your head. | Angle the braid in the direction it will be styled. Make a snake braid halo. Make a side braid band. Create a side braid wraparound. |
For every day they go without their pacifier, let them put a sticker on the chart and praise them for doing well. If they ask for their pacifier during the day, let them know that they will not get a sticker if they use it. Choose a reward that your child will receive once they complete the sticker chart. This can act as an extra motivator to go without their pacifier. Birthdays work well for this, since the pacifier can easily be "replaced" by gifts. Gifts that your child recognize as signifying a transition to older childhood - such as a toy reserved for "big kids" - are especially effective for this. If your child is very attached to their pacifier this is a good way to bring negative associations to it. Dunk the pacifier in lemon juice or vinegar to give it a bad taste before giving it to your child. Avoid using salt or pepper as these aren't good for young children's health. This method works best for children that are 2 years or older, as they will be able to comprehend what is happening. Suggest to your child that they give the pacifier away to a small baby. Ask a friend with a young baby to receive the pacifier from your child as a “gift” for their baby. This can help your child feel involved in the process of stopping the use of their pacifier. Give your child plenty of praise after they have given away their pacifier. | Create a sticker chart if your child responds well to incentives. Plan a date to stop using the pacifier if you want a quick approach. Make the pacifier taste unpleasant if your child relies on it for comfort. Ask your toddler to give the pacifier away if they know a young baby. |
If you live less than a mile from your new workplace, walking is a terrific way to get there. It's convenient and cheap, and you can literally smell the roses while you do it. Time your walk the first few times you do it--this will help you know how much time you need to set aside for your commute. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Be alert. Stay aware of your surroundings, including people and vehicles. In extreme weather, you may not be able to walk to work. Consider alternate means of transportation you can use if it's really hot, cold, rainy, or snowy outside. If you live in a city, large town, or even suburb, you may have access to trains, trams, and buses. These are popular and often very affordable, and as an added bonus, they can teach you much about the place you live. Make sure you’re familiar with the schedule of the bus or train you’re using. How often does it come? Is it ever late? If possible, check in with Human Resources to find out if your company offers discounts on tickets or a transit card. Biking is speedy, fun, and incredible exercise to boot. Make sure you have a good and well-maintained bike and the physical ability to pedal yourself to work. Research bike routes around your home and workplace. Are there trails or specially-marked bike lanes? Have a backup commuting plan in case the weather is too wild for a bike ride. Wear a helmet. If you have a friendly coworker in the neighborhood, you may be able to ask them if they would like to carpool with you to work. This can be tricky, because you do not want to be rude or entitled as a carpool buddy. Make an agreement beforehand about compensation (you’ll be paying for a substantial portion of gas at the very least). Also, don't be late! You’ll be holding everyone else up, not just you. Some jobs will permit you to do your work at home sometimes, which is terrific if you have a difficult commute, or children or other responsibilities. If you work from home, make sure you have a solid internet connection and a tidy workspace. It's tempting to be loose about scheduling, but do your best to stick to a routine that works for you. To focus, wear real clothes, not pajamas. | Walk. Take public transit. Ride a bike. Carpool. Work from home. |
This is the Skype download page. Most Windows 10 computers come with Skype pre-installed. If you click the downward-facing arrow, you will see there's an option to download either the Windows 10 or older Windows version of Skype. If you opt to download Skype for Windows 10, you will be redirected to the Microsoft Store to complete your download. If your browser asks you if you want to run or save the file, click to save the file. You'll generally find this in the Downloads folder. When it's done, you'll have the opportunity to run the program or close it. | Go to https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/. Click the blue Get Skype for Windows button on the Skype download page. Double-click the file that was downloaded to launch the installer. Follow the installation prompts and wait for the installation of Skype to finish. |
Daily meditation has been shown to increase a person's overall attention span. Meditation requires brief intense periods of focus, which exercise your attention span the way you might exercise a muscle. Work on taking time to meditate each day to see a noticeable increase in your attention span. You can find guided meditation routines online. If you've meditated before, this is a good place to start. Make sure to find a quiet space to meditate so you can focus solely on your thoughts. You should also wear comfortable clothing and sit in a position that's comfortable for you. Phone applications and certain websites have games you can play aimed at exercising and increasing your attention span. Try downloading a few apps and playing them during your free time. You may see your attention span greatly increase. Lumosity is a very popular phone app that allows you to play a variety of games that exercise your attention span. Consider downloading Lumosity on your phone or computer. Elevate is an app that gives you new challenges each day, aimed at increasing a variety of cognitive skills. If you enjoy continuous challenges, download Elevate on your phone. If you have trouble gathering or expressing your thoughts, try downloading MindNode. This is an app designed to help you visualize your thoughts and therefore better express and articulate them. Classical music and music without lyrics may enhance your ability to focus. If you're struggling to complete a task, try turning on some instrumental music in the background. You may notice you will suddenly be completing tasks significantly faster. The volume may play a role for some in the success of this method. Take a song (or podcast) that you enjoy, or don't enjoy, and find a creative balance between the two senses. Working out regularly has a positive effect on your attention span. Try to get a workout in each day if you want to increase your ability to focus. Try to pick an activity you enjoy doing so you'll stick to the schedule. For example, if you love swimming, join a local gym with a pool. Exercise can increase your attention span over time, but it can also instantaneously boost attention span. If you're having trouble focusing at work, try going for a brief 10 minute walk. You may find yourself more focused when you return to your desk. Black tea may have a positive effect on attention span. It contains the amino acid called L-theanine, which affects the part of the brain responsible for attention. Try replacing your coffee in the morning with a cup of black tea and see if you're more focused overall. | Meditate to gradually stretch your attention span. Use technology to increase your attention span. Listen to music to help with concentration. Exercise daily to boost your attention span. Drink more black tea to sharpen your focus. |
Parents play a large role in shaping their children. You are not the only one who has a say in their personality, but you’ll be your child's first teacher, protector, and friend. Think about what you need to do to mold your child into a person you (and your child) can be proud of. Much of this is about taking the time to listen and see what kind of people they are developing into. For example, don't push your children to decide who they want to be they grow up or force them into sports you want them to play. One way to choose a style is to refer back to what your parents did. For some people, thinking back to their own parenting is heart-warming, while for others it may cause trauma. Either way, most parents end up continuing the parenting cycle in some form, so take care in analyzing your family history. Consider asking your own parents about the techniques they used with you. Decide if you want to pass those experiences on to your own child. If you have a child or are expecting, chances are you already know a few people who have children of their own. Ask them about the strategies they use with their children. Touch on key topics. Parenting is a large subject. You may want to come prepared with questions about specific topics like how to discipline, how much free time to allow, and how to split parenting responsibilities. These are great conversations you can have on the playground with other parents. | Think about what kind of person you want to your child to be. Ask your parents what they did with you. Talk to other parents. |
If your battleships are touching, there is a chance that your opponent may sink two ships back to back. To reduce your opponent's chances of finding a second battleship after hitting one, some players suggest spacing your battleships out so that they do not touch. Try to keep one or two spaces between each of your battleships to reduce the chances of your opponent finding one of your battleships. Even though having your battleships right next to each other is seen as a weakness by some players, other players see this as a potential strategy. By placing two ships so that they are touching, but not overlapping, you may be able to confuse your opponent about the type of ship they have just sunk. Keep in mind that placing ships close together can work in your favor, but it can also be a risky strategy since it may lead to your opponent discovering one or more of your other ships. If you play with the same opponent often, another way that you can improve your chances of winning is to place ships where your opponent seldom strikes. Keep a mental record of the spaces your opponent strikes most often and avoid these zones. For example, does your opponent tend to start their strikes on the right side of the board, to the center or in the lower left corner? Identify your opponent's most common strike areas and avoid placing your ships in these zones. | Space ships out so that they do not touch. Try placing ships so that they touch, but do not overlap. Pay attention to your opponent's moves. |
Picky eating may keep your family member or friend from maintaining a balanced diet. As a result, their health might not be as good as it could be. Maybe recognizing this is what they need to make them want to address their picky eating. There are lots of things that might motivate someone to overcome picky eating. Perhaps they need a more nutritious diet to support a new exercise plan. Or maybe they'd like to show their children that they can try new foods, too! Tell the people you're closest with that you're trying to help the picky eater make some changes to their eating habits. Ask this support network to suggest recipes, help prepare foods in new ways, and generally provide sympathy and support. Emphasize that rushing the process won't help, so ask them to be patient and supportive. If the picky eater has people in their life that are judgmental about their habits, tell them to avoid spending time with those people during this transition. Feeling pressured or judged may hinder their progress. Make a list of the top 5 foods that the picky eater doesn't like eating. Look up recipes that incorporate those foods in unique ways. Since texture or smell may be behind their dislike of a particular food, it's possible that changing the way it's cooked might solve this issue. For example, steamed broccoli has a very strong and recognizable smell. That scent might be diluted in a soup recipe that calls for running the ingredients through a food processor. Tell them to keep trying an item they dislike at least 10 times. Occasionally, exposing a picky eater to a food they've had issues with in the past over and over again can cause them to acquire a taste for it. Suggest they eat very small portions of this item. You can also help them prepare it in new ways each time they try it. Make note of which dishes they can tolerate -- or even enjoy! Only cross an item off the list of possibilities when you and the picky eater are sure you've given trying it your all. If you have a friend, family member, or even acquaintance who is a picky eater, you may occasionally feel exasperated by their eating habits. Remember that this isn't your problem to change or control -- it's theirs. Your judgment isn't going to help them do that, so back off and walk away when you feel your frustration rising. | Help the picky eater find their motivation for changing. Enlist family and friends as the picky eater tries new foods. Suggest that the picky eater prepare problem foods in new ways. Encourage the picky eater not to give up on foods too quickly. Control your frustration when interacting with a picky eater. |
You can only unlock your Apple Watch with your iPhone if you're wearing your Apple Watch. Raise the iPhone (iPhone 6S and later), or press the iPhone's Lock button. It's the circular button at the bottom of your iPhone's screen. This will open the passcode keypad. If your iPhone is locked with a passcode, enter it. Doing so will unlock your iPhone. If your iPhone isn't locked with a passcode, just press the Home button again. After a couple of seconds, the blue padlock icon will disappear from the top of your Apple Watch's screen, signifying that your Apple Watch has been unlocked. If this doesn't work, your Apple Watch's "Unlock with iPhone" setting may be disabled. To enable it, open your iPhone's Watch app, tap My Watch, scroll down and tap Passcode, and tap the white "Unlock with iPhone" switch. | Make sure that you're wearing your Apple Watch. Wake up your iPhone's screen. Press the Home button. Enter your passcode. Wait for your Apple Watch to unlock. |
Some carriers will let people with no or poor credit sign up for a plan, but you must pay a security deposit first. For example, T-Mobile lets consumers with the best credit buy an iPhone for around $27 a month. However, if you have poor credit, you can pay $360 upfront and then make monthly payments. To estimate your security deposit, use an online security deposit calculator. You need to know your credit score to use the calculator. You can get your score from myfico.com for a small fee, or you can use a free online service such as Credit Karma. Stop into any store and apply, or apply online at the carrier's website. You typically must provide the following information when you apply. personal identification, such as a driver's license or other government-issued ID telephone number email address delivery address tax identification number The carrier will check your credit and then contact you about a security deposit. Typically, you must pay your deposit before the carrier will activate your plan. Some carriers won't even let you pay a security deposit. Instead, carriers have created prepaid plans for people with bad credit, so don't be surprised if you are rejected. Your carrier will probably refund your deposit if you pay your bills consistently for a year. They should pay simple interest on the deposit, so you'll get back a little more than you paid in. Make sure to pay your bill in full and on-time. | Calculate your security deposit. Apply for a plan. Pay your security deposit. Receive a refund of your security deposit. |
Styling the wig white it's on a foam head will give you the freedom to work on the style from every angle. You can get a foam head from a wig store or beauty supply store or online for about $5. Rather than using your regular hair bush, get one made of stainless steel. Use it to carefully brush the wig hair, starting at the ends and working your way to the roots. Brushing the wig will “wake up” the fibers. Synthetic wigs are inexpensive and therefore aren't made to last very long. However, using styling products can cause the wig to deteriorate even faster! Don't use any products, like hairspray or heat protectants, on synthetic hair. Heat tools, like a curling iron or straightener will ruin the synthetic fibers. However, you can use steam to remove kinks or set a style. If you often wear synthetic wigs, you should invest in a handheld steamer, like the ones used to get wrinkles out of clothing. If you want to add curls to the wig, put the hair in foam rollers, then go over it with the steamer. Let the wig cool and dry, then remove the rollers. | Do your initial styling on a foam head. Use a stainless steel brush on synthetic wigs. Avoid using any styling products. Use steam rather than heat tools. |
The best part about uromastyx lizards is that they eat foods that can be picked up from the grocery store. The bulk of your lizard's diet (80%) will be made up of dark leafy greens. Some good choice include: Bok choy. Chard. Beet greens. Spring mix. All greens should be rinsed and torn into pieces. In addition to greens, you can provide your lizard with a mix of veggies. This helps to make sure that they are getting a diverse selection of vitamins and nutrients. Use organic produce, whenever possible. Greens should be sprinkled with a powdered calcium supplement for lizards. Some good choices include: Pumpkin (chopped or grated). Yellow squash (grated). Zucchini (chopped or grated). Sweet potatoes (chopped or grated). Carrots (chopped or grated). Peas. Green beans (chopped). Veggies can be served raw (either chopped or grated), but should be washed. The vegetable species called "brassica oleracea" includes broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower. Brassica oleracea vegetables should be avoided! This species of vegetable can cause digestive problems in lizards, as well as kidney and bladder stones. Kale is also part of the brassica oleracea group, but kale can be served occasionally, in limited amounts. These vegetables won't be toxic to your lizard, but you should still avoid feeding them to it in large amounts. Uromastyx lizards are primarily herbivorous, and will get most of their nutrients from plants. Protein from insects will only make up a small portion of your lizard's diet. You can provide insects (such as crickets) for an occasional treat 1-2 times per month. Adult uromastyx lizard tend to really enjoy insects, but over-eating these can cause major digestive problems. Insects should be fed live. Avoid giving your lizard insects more than 1-2 times per month! Purchase a few crickets at a time and feed them to your lizard right away. This will help avoid over-feeding. Crickets and other insects can be purchased live from your local pet store. Calcium is important for lizards because it protects against metabolic bone disease. Look for a calcium powder designed specifically for reptiles and sprinkle it on vegetables before you feed them to your lizard. Uros are accustomed to an arid environment, and they don't require a lot of water. If your lizard is consuming greens daily, the majority of their water intake will come from their food. To provide a bit of extra water, you should mist the inside of their cage 1-2 times per day. You can also provide a small dish of water, but it should be removed from the cage after one hour. | Provide leafy greens. Offer vegetables. Avoid broccoli and related vegetables. Provide insects as an occasional treat. Include a calcium powder in your lizard's diet. Provide a little bit of water. |
The most important step in determining whether to have your rabbit neutered is obtaining your veterinarian's opinion. If your vet warns against getting your rabbit neutered due to some health condition, you should take their advice seriously. Ask your vet questions about your pet and the neutering procedure, including: Is neutering safe? Have your performed many neutering procedures? What is your success rate? Have any rabbits died due to the neutering procedure? Why? What sort of anesthetic will you use on my rabbit during the neutering procedure? What is the recovery like? How long will it take my rabbit to return to normal? Will my rabbit need antibiotics? How much do they cost? Like any medical operation, neutering your rabbit costs money. Most neutering operations will cost around $250. If you don't have the money, or believe that you cannot afford the expense right now, your final determination about whether to have your rabbit neutered should probably be in the negative. Specialty clinics might be able to neuter your rabbit for as little as $50-$75. Ask your vet if they know of such a clinic in your area. The more you know about neutered rabbits and the process of neutering, the better off you will feel. When your rabbit is neutered, your vet will remove its testicles. Some vets choose to remove the testicles by making an incision in the scrotum, while others prefer to make an incision in the animal's stomach. Your vet will let you know which is best for your rabbit. Read more about the process of neutering to put your mind at ease. Your vet will probably provide you with pamphlets or internet resources you can use to better evaluate the procedure. Like all surgeries, neutering your rabbit carries some risk of infection or unforeseeable complications. Overall, however, there are few risks involved in getting your rabbit neutered. The average loss of life due to the neutering procedure or complications thereof is less than 0.5%. | Consult your vet. Take stock of your finances. Learn more about getting your rabbit neutered. |
There are 63, or in some systems 64, variations of the hexagram pattern. If you have an I Ching book, you can read the meaning of your specific hexagram. There have been dozens of translations of the ancient text. The Wilhelm-Baynes translation is one of the most influential. If you don't already have a copy, and you don't want to buy one, visit your local library and check the book out or consult while you are at the library. The basic way of interpreting your hexagram is matching up the pattern with the list of possible patterns and reading the description of what that pattern represents. Since the I Ching is an ancient text, you can find many websites with comprehensive lists of possible hexagram variations. These will offer interpretations of what the meaning of your hexagram could be. The I Ching is not meant to give exact answers to your questions, so it is okay to trust an online I Ching guide. Some websites allow you to input the results of each of your coin tosses by selecting the line that showed up. Once you enter all six lines, it will locate the proper hexagram for you and give you the meaning. For example, if your hexagram numbers added up to 45, you would enter that and receive the interpretation of “Meeting” from the I Ching. | Consult a guidebook. Find an online list of hexagram interpretations. Enter your results into a hexagram calculator. |
Note if they use “I” statements, such as “I realize now what I did was wrong and I regret what I did.” You should also listen to their tone of voice and their body language. Most people maintain eye contact and use a sincere tone of voice when they are apologizing. Avoidance of eye contact, or a flat or sarcastic tone, may signal that a person isn't being serious. An authentic apology should be direct and heartfelt. For example: “I realize now that what I did was wrong and I regret it. I apologize for my actions and hope you can find a way to forgive me.” Keep in mind that body language can vary based on a person's background and disability. For example, someone with social anxiety might avoid eye contact while being sincere. This may be a sign the apology is not genuine. If someone doesn't really want to apologize, they may be quick to point out how you were wrong, or blame you for most or all of what happened. This type of phrasing could be a sign that the apology is not heartfelt and is really a way for the person to pass blame onto you or to not have to deal with the consequences of their actions. For example, a passive aggressive apology might be: “Well, I asked you to go to the party with me, but you refused. I went alone and lied to you about it. If you'd said yes in the first place, I wouldn't have had to lie. Sorry.” In the above example, this person may not be giving you an authentic apology and may just be leaning on a bad habit of using an apology to get out of a sticky situation. For all the analysis you can do on a person's intentions, often your gut instinct can be a good gauge of whether or not to trust and accept the person's apology. Take a moment to consider the apology and listen to your gut feelings about the person and their apology. Ask yourself: Is your gut telling you the person is being honest and sincere? Do you have any feelings of doubt or confusion around the person? Does the apology to you sound sincere? Before you accept the apology, you may want to consider the context around the apology and how well you know the person. For example: If the person apologizing is a close friend who already has a history of bad behavior, ask yourself if they're using apologies to try to avoid facing consequences. If a family member or partner is apologizing to you for something out of character and rare, you may be more amenable to accepting their apology. People make mistakes or hurt others for a variety of reasons. It's important that you are willing to move past the person's mistake, especially if they offer a sincere apology. If you are still questioning whether or not you believe the person's apologetic tone, you may want to have a longer conversation with them about your concerns. This may be a better approach than accepting an apology you do not believe is sincere and remaining resentful or upset, despite appearing to be okay with the situation. | Pay attention to the phrasing of the apology. Watch for any passive aggressive phrasing in the apology. Rely on your gut instinct. Consider if you are ready to accept the person’s apology. Don't be afraid to give yourself time or have a longer conversation. |
You should be able to find any supplies you lack at local general retailers or craft stores. If you're making a costume on a budget, you may want to see if you can purchase some of these supplies from a secondhand store or thrift shop. All things considered, you'll need: Decorations (like fake jewels, rhinestones, glitter, etc.; optional) Empty toilet paper roll (for ponytail holder; optional) Gold dot stickers (optional) Gold sequin fabric Hot glue gun (and glue) Leggings (billowy ones recommended) Scissors Sheer fabric (any color) T-shirt (plain recommended, any color) Tank top White tulle fabric (or sheer white fabric) You'll be hot gluing parts of your costume together. To prevent hot glue from making a mess, you may want to lay some newspaper or an old table cloth on your work surface. Take your hot glue and insert a stick of glue into it. Then plug in the gun to warm the glue. A silicone mat works great as a cover for your work surface, but cardboard, parchment paper, or even tin foil are cost efficient substitutes. If this is your first time using your hot glue gun, its tip may start smoking slightly. This is normal. If your gun continues to smoke, or smokes excessively, unplug it immediately and keep it from flammable surfaces until it is cool. Your hot glue gun's model and make will influence how long it takes for the gun to warm. Generally, you can expect this to take two to five minutes. Take your glue gun and apply glue to one of the straps of the tank top. Then, attach your tulle fabric to the tank top strap with the glue to form billowy sleeves for the top of your genie costume. Do this for the other sleeve as well. Be careful when doing so. Hot glue can burn you if it gets on your skin. You can adjust your tulle fabric by cutting it with scissors to form different shaped sleeves. You can make simple sleeves by attaching the tulle to the tank top in such a way that the tulle forms a cylinder shape through which an arm can fit. Be sure you work quickly when attaching parts of your costume with hot glue. Hot glue hardens quickly. A vest isn't necessary for this costume, but many depictions of genies have vests. To make a vest, use your scissors to cut the sleeves off your plain t-shirt and a slit up the middle of the front of the shirt. This can give your vest a little extra glamour. Add your golden circle stickers to the fabric, placing them at regular intervals around the hem of your vest, up and down its middle cut, and around the arms. At this point, you can also decorate the top of your costume with other accents, like rhinestones, beads, or fake gems. Use hot glue to attach each accent where you want. | Gather your supplies. Ready your work area and tools. Add flowing sleeves to the tank top. Make a vest if you desire. Attach accents to the costume top. |
Various gradient compression schemes have been proposed to mitigate the communication cost in distributed training of large scale machine learning models.Sign-based methods, such as signSGD, have recently been gaining popularity because of their simple compression rule and connection to adaptive gradient methods, like ADAM.In this paper, we perform a general analysis of sign-based methods for non-convex optimization.Our analysis is built on intuitive bounds on success probabilities and does not rely on special noise distributions nor on the boundedness of the variance of stochastic gradients.Extending the theory to distributed setting within a parameter server framework, we assure exponentially fast variance reduction with respect to number of nodes, maintaining 1-bit compression in both directions and using small mini-batch sizes.We validate our theoretical findings experimentally. | General analysis of sign-based methods (e.g. signSGD) for non-convex optimization, built on intuitive bounds on success probabilities. |
The best way to help endangered species is to protect the environments where they live. Give your time to nature by visiting or volunteering at a local wildlife refuge. Such organizations always need donations and volunteers as they often lack adequate funding. Simply visiting a wildlife foundation can help. You can leave a donation at the entrance. You may also learn something about endangered species and the importance of protecting the environment which will allow you to better educate those around you. The more people involved with protecting endangered species, the better. You can also volunteer. Wildlife refuges often do not have a large budget at their disposal. They may rely heavily on volunteers to keep running smoothly. The next time you're at a wildlife refuge, ask a worker about volunteering. Work to cultivate an environmentally friendly home. This can help save endangered species native to your area. If you have pets, supervise them when they're outdoors. Do not leave cats or dogs outside overnight as they may fight and even kill birds, rodents, and other animals in your neighborhood. Keep your garbage in secured cans or shelters that can lock. You do not want a wild animal to accidentally ingest something poisonous. If your garden, be environmentally conscious. Avoid the overuse of herbicides or pesticides. Go for organic pesticides over products made from synthetic chemicals. The biggest issue in protecting endangered species is keeping their habitats safe. When voting in the next election, vote wisely. You should support candidates who run on a platform dedicated to environmental protection. You should look for candidates that want to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and support more efficient farming practices. Pay attention to a potential candidate's voting record when it comes to environmental issues. You should give your vote to a candidate that has consistently supported bettering your country's environmental practices. Overpopulation of humans is a major cause of environmental decay. Therefore, look for candidates who support education and healthcare for women throughout the world. Women who have access to things like birth control are less likely to have unexpected or unwanted pregnancy. Providing education and healthcare to women worldwide can curb overpopulation and help the environment. You can also become politically involved by joining an organization dedicated to animal rights and welfare. Greenpeace, PETA, and the National Wildlife Foundation are a few organization that strive to mobilize politically to protect endangered species. You can help an organization by simply becoming a member, donating a small fee once a year. However, you can also volunteer your time and services. If you want to help endangered species, look into helping through direct action. Look up local branches of organizations dedicated to animal rights and welfare. See what opportunities there are to get involved. | Give your time to nature. Create a wildlife friendly home. Vote for political candidates who support the environment. Join an organization. |
Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch by 8-inch (20-cm by 20-cm) baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside for later use. Alternatively, you could grease the bottom and sides of the baking pan with butter, shortening, or nonstick cooking spray. Using parchment paper will make the pan easier to clean, though. Place about 3 cups (355 g) of ice in a medium mixing bowl. Set it aside. The ice may not be necessary, but it's still a good idea to prepare it. If the syrup climbs above the desired temperature while you heat it, you'll need to use the ice to quickly “shock” the temperature back down. Test the accuracy of your candy thermometer by dipping the tip into boiling water. The temperature should read 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius). Even if your thermometer was accurate the last time you used it, you should still check it again before preparing this or any other confection since your temperature measurements must be precise. You can still use a candy thermometer that no longer reads the correct temperature. Simply adjust the temperatures in the recipe by the same amount of variation. If you want to make chocolate malted nougat, you'll need to chop up and melt 2 oz (60 g) of chocolate before you begin working on the main part of the recipe. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set it aside as you work on the main part of the nougat. The chocolate should cool slightly, but not enough to start solidifying. | Line the baking pan. Fill a medium bowl with ice. Check your candy thermometer. Melt the chocolate, if applicable. |
After each color change, twist the strands together one time. This will help to anchor the yarn in place. When you return to the same spot again, twist the strands again and continue knitting. Whenever you switch yarns, you will need to pick up the new color. For vertical stitches (those that are forming a straight up and down line between two colors), insert your needle underneath the old color to pick up the new color. Diagonal knit stitches require a slightly different approach from vertical knit stitches. When changing colors in a pattern that forms a diagonal line, insert the needle over the old color of yarn to pick up the new color. If you are purling a diagonal stitch, then you will pick up the yarn from under the old color of yarn. Insert the needle under the old yarn and pick up the new color strand. | Twist the strands together when you switch. Pick up the new color from under the old color for vertical knit and purl stitches. Bring the new color over the old color for diagonal knit stitches. Pick up the new color from under the old color for diagonal purl stitches. |
The Twitter icon looks like a white bird in a blue square. This button looks like a tiny house icon in the lower-left corner of your screen. It will open your Home feed. This feature works like While You Were Away, but uses a different algorithm to select Tweets to show. " Your options will pop out from the bottom of your screen. From now on, you won't see this section on your feed as much. It's not possible to completely disable and remove the "In case you missed it" section, but when you see it on your feed, you can make it come up less often. | Open Twitter on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Home icon. Scroll down and find the "In case you missed it" section. Tap the button next to "In case you missed it. Tap See less often on the pop-up menu. |
Bamboo plants are typically classified as clumping bamboo, running bamboo, or reeds. Reeds are rarely planted in yards, if ever, so you can expect to deal with either clumping or running bamboo. Running bamboo sends out rhizomes, which spread into other areas, causing the plant to become invasive. Clumping bamboo grows in tight clusters and rarely spreads out over larger areas. Most bamboo varieties do best in tropical climates, but if you live in a somewhat cooler area, there are a few hardier varieties you can attempt to grow with some success. If you living in warmer hardiness zones, like zones 7 through 10, a few good choices might be Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’, Borinda boliana, and Phyllostachys nigra. The first two are clump bamboo types, while the last is running bamboo. For slightly cooler climates, like those found in hardiness zones 5 and 6, try the clumping type Fargesia dracocephala ‘Rufa’ or the running type Pleioblastus viridistriatus. Bamboo needs a great deal of sun, so you should usually pick a spot in your yard that receives 8 or more hours of sun daily. Note that some tropical species do require shade during the hottest parts of the day, however. Shade can be especially important during winter. The combination of frost and direct sunlight can dehydrate the plant quickly. As such, if you live in an area that receives frost during winter, you should opt for a spot that receives partial shade instead of one with direct sun. While bamboo can do well in many types of soil, it does best in loam or marly soils. Improve your odds of success by digging and mixing in amendments to the soil before planting. Work garden compost or manure into the soil to provide it with additional nutrients. Ideally, the compost should be worked into the bottom of the transplant hole so that the bamboo roots sit on top of it. Loam soil is a mixture of five parts topsoil composted with two parts sand, two parts silt, and one part clay. Avoid rocky or soggy soils, as well as soils that are relatively impermeable. Bamboo has a shallow root system, yet it also grows tall and fast. As a result, it can easily get damaged by strong winds. You will need a barrier to prevent this from happening. The easiest way to protect your bamboo is to position them behind garden hedges or trees. Otherwise, you might need to build a fence around the area. If you are planting running bamboo, you will need to construct a barrier to prevent the bamboo from invading other parts of your yard. After determining the area in which you want to confine the bamboo, install barriers of sheet metal or concrete around the perimeter. These barriers should be 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 m) deep. | Know the difference between the three major types of bamboo. Pick the best bamboo variety for your climate. Pick the best spot in your yard. Amend the soil. Prepare for wind. Prevent bamboo from spreading. |
Place the food you want to smoke on the racks in the cooking chamber. If you like, put cold meat directly into the smoker without bringing it to room temperature first since it will absorb more smoke when it's cold. Close the lid of the cooking chamber. If you need to maintain the heat in the smoker or bring it higher, add unlit charcoal briquettes to the firebox. Use a grill hoe to scoot the ashy coals to one side to make room for half a chimney full of new briquettes on the other side. You'll need to check the temperature and firebox every 30 minutes or so to ensure that the fire is still going. If the temperature inside the cooking chamber is dropping or stalling and you've already added new briquettes, add a log of wood to the firebox. Open the air intake vent on the side of the firebox to really get the fire going nice and hot. For an extreme increase in temperature, you can also open the chimney vent. Close the vents as soon as the smoker is at the right temperature. Keep an eye on the smoker temperature while the vents are open. You'll only need to keep the vents open for one to two minutes to bring the heat up. If the temperature inside the cooking chamber is getting too hot, ensure that the vents are closed. If the temperature is still high, open the cooking chamber lid for about a minute. This will drop the temperature quickly. | Arrange your food on the grill grate. Add briquettes to the firebox to maintain the fire. Increase the heat in the smoker, if necessary. Reduce the temperature in the smoker, if necessary. |
Don't set sharp-edged objects directly on marble. If you have marble floors, use padding under chair and table legs. Use coasters and mats on marble countertops to protect them from glasses and appliances. Don't leave pools of water to try on marble countertops or floors, as this could end up leaving a stain. Use a second dry, soft cloth to dry the surfaces after they’re clean. | Protect marble from scratches. Wipe the marble dry. |
If you have a pond on your property, there are several things you can do to ensure it doesn't turn into a giant deposit of murky standing water. Foremost, install an aerator or fountain in the pond to maintain a constant disruption to the water's surface. Another option is removing trees and brush from the immediate vicinity of the pond. This will allow the wind to ripple the pond's surface. This will reduce the amount of organic material available for mosquito larvae to feed on. If you do decide to go with soil, make the walls of the pond as steep as possible to prevent shallow areas. If you have a pool, it can quickly turn into an expensive reservoir of standing water if not cared for actively. Chlorine is the most common treatment, as it is a relatively simple and inexpensive process. Make sure your pool's aerator is working as well, and cover the pool whenever it is not in use. To prevent bird baths from serving as mosquito breeding grounds, the water should be removed and changed weekly. Whenever you do so, wipe the bird feeder with a rag or spray it out with the hose. Do the same with small hanging birdfeeders. | Facilitate movement in natural water features. Wall artificial ponds with concrete, stone or plastic. Care for you pool diligently. Clean bird baths once a week. |
For aspiring Montessori teachers, a college education is a very smart idea. Though not every single Montessori-related job will require a college education, many states in the U.S. (and many countries outside the U.S.) have this as a requirement for Montessori teachers. In addition, the lack of a college degree may, in certain situations, qualify you only to become certified only for assistant-level positions. For these reasons, a college degree can greatly expand the range of Montessori opportunities available to you. Luckily, Montessori teachers-in-training usually aren't required to have majored in education or a related field in college. Many successful Montessori teachers originally studied in fields as diverse as law, engineering, or the humanities. Montessori certification training is a serious investment — though it will give you valuable skills and credentials, it can cost thousands of dollars and require a year or more to complete. Because of this, it's very, very important to be sure that the training center you enroll at is fully accredited by a recognized Montessori accreditation agency. Most legitimate training centers will be more than happy to disclose their accreditation status with you. If the training center you're thinking of enrolling in lacks the proper credentials, do not enroll — this can be a huge waste of your time and money. Luckily, Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the global Montessori association, has a directory of certified training centers available on its website. In addition, The Montessori Foundation has a more extensive list of training locations. Additionally, the American Montessori Society offers a free online training center locator. Note that, in the United States, accreditation from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) is generally seen as the definitive sign of a training program's legitimacy. Contrary to popular belief, Montessori isn't just a style of teaching for preschool-aged children. In fact, it's a versatile teaching method that's used for children up to (and, in rare instances, through) their teenage years. While the foundational principles of Montessori teaching are the same for all Montessori classrooms, the techniques and skills used to teach different ages of children can vary substantially, so, in general, most people who want to become a Montessori teacher need to specialize in one or more educational age ranges. The most commonly-offered areas of certification are: Infant & Toddler: (0 - 3 years) Early Childhood: (2.5 - 6 years) Elementary I (6 - 9 years) Elementary II (9 - 12 years) Elementary I & II (6 - 12 years) Montessori administration Note that some special programs offer skills for teaching children up to age 18. When you've located a fully accredited training center near you, you'll want to enroll in the next available training session. The precise start and end dates of your training period will vary based on your training agency — for instance some courses run year-round, while others take place over one, two, or more summers. Pick a training schedule that accommodates your goals and needs. Montessori training programs vary in price, but, in general, you should expect to spend at least several thousand dollars. For instance, some relatively low-cost Infant/Toddler training programs run at about $2,000 in total. Though training programs can vary, in general, people training to become Montessori teachers attend classroom lectures, complete written coursework, and practice hands-on training. The mixture of abstract and practical work offered by most Montessori programs is designed to produce a graduate who is comfortable and experienced working in a Montessori classroom setting and who understands the principles of Montessori teaching well enough to adapt to any situation. In general, Montessori teachers-in-training should expect to: Complete approximately 1,200 hours of instruction in total. Demonstrate an ability to create Montessori teaching materials for all subjects. Participate in approximately 90 hours of classroom observations and supervised teaching. Complete an on-site teaching practicum. | Complete a college education for the greatest range of opportunities. Pick an accredited training center. Choose an area of certification. Enroll in a training program. Complete your coursework. |
You’ll need to purchase a cotton-based suit for comfort. It will need to have several features to allow you free range of motion, but keep out bees. Look for a suit that has leg zippers, knee pads, gusseted crotch, elastic wrists, and a double-ended main zipper. You’ll also need the suit to come with plenty of pockets including a holster for hive tools. The suit should have metal D-rings to tie down the mask or veil tie. Most suits are sting resistant, and not completely sting proof. Suit prices can vary depending on features and fabric quality. Some models can be $20 if you buy just a jacket and head covering. Some full suits can be upwards of $100. Light the smoker with a standard cigarette lighter or match applied to the kindling in the main container, but don't let it get excessively hot. Puff only one or two spurts of smoke in entrance and along the top of the feeder to disarm the bees’ alert pheromones. Wait one full minute after the puffs before opening the hive. If you notice the bees are still agitated, only then use an extra puff or two. Some models come with liquid fuel, and a bellows attached. Follow the model's instructions for lighting. You’ll also need a metal prying tool to open the feeder. | Wear a beekeeper suit. Smoke the bees before opening a feeder. |
Start out by threading a needle. You'll want a fairly sturdy needle, but you don't want one so thick that you'll have a hard time pulling it through. Use a thick thread or double thread it for extra strength. Knot the end of the thread so it won't pull through the fabric. To double thread a needle, smooth two pieces of thread together. Cut the end so the pieces are even. Push both pieces of thread through the eye of the needle at the same time. Leave at least 4 or 5 inches of tail so that the needle doesn't come unthreaded. An easy way to knot the thread is to find the end of the thread. Hold it up against the needle so that the needle is facing towards the length of the thread, not the end. While holding the end of the thread against the needle near the eye, wrap the thread around the sharp end of the needle three times. Put your fingers over where you wrapped the thread, and pull the needle through. Still holding the loops with your fingers, let the length of the thread go through the loops until it knots at the end. Cut off any extra thread. Find the place the wire is sticking out. Push it all the way back in. Gather the the two edges of the fabric that surround the hole by pulling up a bit on each edge and holding them together so that the edges meet, sticking up towards you. With the edges together, start sewing on one end of the hole. Pull the needle through both edges. Loop the thread over the edges, and start on the same side again. Push the needle through again. Keep making this stitch (a whip stitch) until you reach the other edge of the hole. Knot the thread off. Make sure to make your stitches close together to keep the wire from escaping. Also, it's probably a good idea to sew a little bit farther than you think you should on each side to help reinforce it. Use a bit of nail polish or fabric glue to reinforce what you've done. Simply paint or spread a bit of the substance over the stitching. Make sure to work it into the stitches if you can. Let the substance dry, and you're done. You can also use superglue for this step. | Thread a needle. Push the wire back in. Sew the edges together. Reinforce the stitching. |
There are certain factors that can make you more prone to lightheadedness. Knowing these can help you and your doctor identify the cause of your lightheadedness and the best way to rid yourself of it. If you are over the age of 65 years, you are more likely to have a medical condition or take medications that causes lightheadedness. Medications including drugs to lower blood pressure or pain, prevent seizures, sedatives and tranquilizers can cause lightheadedness. If you’ve experienced past episodes of lightheadedness, you're more likely to get them in the future. Lightheadedness is often easily treated through self-care, but if you experience unexplained, recurring, or severe lightheadedness, see your doctor. This will help rule out more serious conditions and find the best way to get rid of your lightheadedness. If you have unexplained, quick onset, and severe lightheadedness accompanied by the symptoms such as head injury, severe headache, a very stiff neck, blurred vision, sudden hearing loss, trouble speaking, leg or arm weakness, and chest pain or rapid slow heart rate, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room to rule out a serious condition. Your doctor will ask you questions about the symptoms of lightheadedness you have as well as about any medical conditions you have and medications you take. Keep a log of the times you feel lightheaded to share with your doctor. Your doctor may order tests or an MRI to pinpoint the cause of your lightheadedness. If your doctor doesn't find a cause and your lightheadedness continues, your doctor will discuss possible medications you can take or self-care measures you can use to make your symptoms manageable. Depending on the results of your doctor's visit and possible tests, your doctor will prescribe treatment to manage your lightheadedness. Your doctor may prescribe medications or suggest managing your lightheadedness with self-care. If your lightheadedness is cause by an inner ear conditions, your doctor may prescribe balance retraining exercises, which is also called vestibular rehabilitation. You may also get a prescription for meclizine (Antivert), diazepam (Valium), or dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to help immediately alleviate nausea and lightheadedness. If you have Meniere's disease, which causes the sensation of spinning, your doctor may prescribe a diuretic and dietary changes, such as a low-sodium diet, to minimize how much fluid your body is retaining. If you have lightheadedness because of vestibular migraine, your doctor may help you figure out what triggers your attacks, such as diet, stress, sleep and exercise. Your doctor may also prescribe to help prevent attacks or relieve nausea. If you suffer from an anxiety disorders, your doctor may prescribe medications and psychotherapy that may relieve your anxiety and dizziness. If you have anemia, or low iron levels, your doctor may suggest self-care through dietary changes. If you have hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, your doctor may suggest self-care through eating regular, healthy meals and carrying a snack. Heart conditions such as abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, may decrease your blood volume causing orthostatic hypotension, or low pressure when you stand up from lying or sitting down. Your doctor may suggest the self-care treatment sitting down and allowing your circulation to stabilize when this happens. Some medications, including anti-seizure drugs, sedatives, and tranquilizers can also cause lightheadedness and your doctor may re-evaluation your use of these treatments if they’re causing your lightheadedness. | Be aware of risk factors. See your doctor. Use medical treatment for lightheadedness. |
You don't want to seem like you’ve prepared to move in for a week; but you’ll likely want a few essentials to make the morning after easier. You’ll also want to be able to brush your teeth and remove any makeup if you wear it. See what you can fit in whatever bag you usually carry with you. If you normally carry a very small clutch or wallet, you’ll need to bring something slightly bigger or only pack the bare essentials. If your boyfriend lives far away and this is part of an overnight trip to visit him you can get away with packing a lot more. After all, you’ll need everything you would regularly travel with. You probably don't want to get into the awkward situation of having to ask to borrow a toothbrush, but simply choosing not to brush your teeth can be awkward too. Pack anything that you simply can't live without. You may want to bring makeup remover if you wear makeup. Some women would rather go to bed with their makeup on than have their boyfriends see them without it. However, this can be bad for your skin, and if he's your boyfriend he's going to see you without makeup eventually. Pack anything you’ll need for dealing with your hair. Some women need to tie their hair into a rag at night but choose not to when they stay with a boyfriend. Of course you’re not going to put your hair up in curlers on this special night, but maybe you want to pack a brush, comb, or detangling spray. There's a long list of things people bring with them in anticipation of the next morning. Think about what you’ll need for your morning routine and how long you think you and your guy will hang out before you head home. If you're an early riser, bring your phone charger and a book or magazine. That way, if you're awake well ahead of him, you can keep yourself entertained if need be. If they fit in your bag easily, you might want to bring a pair of shoes that are easier to walk in than your date shoes. Don't forget any medications that you need to take regularly.You can't be sure what time you’ll be getting home in the morning. If you plan on being physically intimate, bringing condoms is always wise. Don't assume your boyfriend will have condoms at his house. Bring your own. If you're not sure whether or not you'll be having intercourse, bring some along just in case. Condoms are the only birth control method that also protects against sexually transmitted infections. Bringing lube or any other sexual accessories you like can be a good idea, too. This is a good rule of thumb any time you plan on going out for the night. In case things go awry or you haven't made plans about how you’ll get home, it's good to know you have some contingency cash on hand for emergencies. Cash is good to carry in case you both decide to spontaneously go out for drinks or ice cream or breakfast. You can't always assume he’ll be paying. You may end up spending the morning or even most of the day with your boyfriend. If you went over to his house in a very confining outfit or something only appropriate for a late-night date, you’ll probably feel uncomfortable walking around the park the next morning or grabbing a casual breakfast in that. It's great to keep some items in your wardrobe that you feel sexy in but that can be easily thrown on in the morning. | Choose a discreet bag. Pack for your nighttime routine. Pack anything for the morning after. Pack protection if you need it. Bring cash. Wear a versatile outfit. |
Enter your car's information onto a website, such as Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds, to get an instant appraisal. Or, scour the local classified ads to see if there are other people selling cars similar to yours. Find a price point you're comfortable with, keeping in mind that the buyer might try to negotiate with you and you'll probably end up getting less than your asking price. Private party sellers generally see the best results with a price that is rounded, such as $11,000. After you receive the online estimates, price your car between 97-102 percent of those figures. Give potential buyers more information regarding your openness to negotiations by stating “firm” or “best offer” in your ad. Provide as many details regarding your car's condition, model, mileage, and extras as you can. The more details that you provide the fewer random buyer questions you will need to answer. Do your best to avoid cheesy phrases, such as “like new,” as they are just narrative dead weight. Read through your ad's text a few times to check that it sounds approachable and interesting. For example, if your car has a clean accident history, then point this out and state that a vehicle history report is available upon request. To draw in thrifty buyers, state if your car has exceptional gas mileage or other cost-saving features. Also, include a brief mention of any warranties that still cover the car. To establish trust with a potential buyer, briefly mention any mechanical issues that might need to be addressed. You could even list your car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), so that interested parties can do some research on their own. Don't take this too far and list everything that is wrong with your car. Just pick out one or two potential concerns to point out in your ad. It's easier for a buyer to envision themselves in a car when they can actually see it. If you are posting online, add photos up until you reach the limit. If you are creating a flyer, choose one or two shots that show off your car's best features. Include photos of both the interior and exterior, if possible. Get a bit creative and add in shots from a variety of angles. You can even include a video ad if the website will support it. | Price it correctly. Write a specific ad. Be honest about any flaws or damage. Provide a minimum of ten photos. |
Click on the Gallery icon. (The Gallery window appears on the screen. The background changes color when the icon is in use. Some users may see a white background and some may see a blue background.) (There is no background color on the “Gallery” icon.) (Right-click means to press and release the button on the right side of the mouse with your middle finger. Click only one time unless instructed to double-click. A menu appears on the page. To close the window, click anywhere on the page other than on the menu.) (The “Insert” menu appears. This is a list of the various things you can choose to do in Writer.) | Find the Gallery icon, . Click on the Gallery icon again to close the window. Right-click anywhere on the printed or white page area. On the Menu Bar, click on Insert. |
Communication styles are learned from our earliest years so it might be difficult to tell what assertiveness looks like. If a child observes aggressive interactions, they will most likely adopt that style. Someone might respond aggressively to you when you get when you want. The other person is put on the defensive and feels intimidated. An aggressive response might look like this: One person says, “Our guests will be arriving any minute. Do you think you could get me a clean shirt sometime this century?” The other person responds with, “I have to finish getting the food ready. Why don't you get off your lazy duff and get your own clean shirt?” Both people are communicating aggressively. Each is aiming to get what they need without regard for the other person. When someone gets what they want out of a situation, this might leave you feeling resentful, angry or taken advantage of. If you respond passively, you won't stand up for your own needs. A passive response might look like this: One person says, “Our guests will be arriving any minute. Do you think you could get me a clean shirt sometime this century?” The other person responds with, “Fine. I guess the food will just be late. Don't blame me if everyone complains.” The first person is still being aggressive and the second person responds passively. One gets what he wants while the other doesn't stand up for her needs. Even if the other person is being aggressive or passive, respond with assertiveness. Assert your rights and feelings by telling the other person what you don't like. Tell the other person what you need. One person might say, “Our guests will be arriving any minute. Do you think you could get me a clean shirt sometime this century?” The other person can respond assertively with: “The clean shirts are hanging in the closet. I need to finish getting the food ready.” Although the first person's request is still aggressive and sarcastic, the second person is able to respond assertively. She could further assert her rights and feelings by telling the first person that she doesn't like the sarcasm and that she would appreciate it if he would see that they are both busy getting ready for the party. In an assertive response, both you and the other person feel respected and heard. Even if you have learned to respond aggressively or passively, you can still learn to communicate assertively and respectfully. One person says, “Our guests will be arriving any minute. Do I have any clean shirts?” The other person responds with, “Yes, there are several in the closet. I need about five more minutes with the food.” Both people address their needs while respecting those of the other. | Recognize an aggressive response. Recognize a passive response. Determine if you're using one-sided assertiveness. Recognize assertive responses. |
Speak to the person who offended you. Ask them to talk about what happened, and share your feelings with your offender. Tell them exactly why their words or actions upset you. When your offender apologizes, you can either accept it or explain that you are not over the situation yet. You can say something like, "Hey, Joe, remember last week when you told me the blue dress I wore was ugly? That really hurt my feelings, and I've been upset about it since." When someone does something that upsets you, talk about it right away. If you don't talk about the issue, you will hold in anger and anxiety, and this will further fuel your grudge. You must let out your emotions in order to move on. Don't wait for someone else to apologize to you. That creates a sense of entitlement, and they may have no idea you are upset with them. When forgiving, you are looking to find peace about the situation and find understanding with both parties. This does not mean that you are condoning their actions, but rather it means that you are deciding to move on by releasing the offense and the effect it has on you. Forgiving others also urges them to change their behavior in order to prevent future conflicts. Let go your grudge so you will feel better. Don't dwell on the situation, and resist any temptation to dwell when it surfaces. If it comes to mind, immediately think about something else or distract yourself with an activity like watching a movie or reading a book. By revisiting the grudge and feelings of resentment, you are traumatizing yourself over and over each time you bring it to mind. Avoid this by letting go of the grudge out of love and respect to yourself, because you deserve to be happy. Remind yourself that you only have control over your response to a situation, so you can't do anything about how the other person feels. Reinforce these boundaries in your mind so that you don't feel responsible for someone else's feelings. To give up your grudge, you have to commit to forgiving the other person, starting with letting go of the negative emotions you attached to the situation. You will feel lighter and happier after getting this off your chest. If you have an expectation, you are setting yourself up for disappointment unless your intended outcome becomes reality. Give up expecting things from others and from your life, and instead focus on being healthy and happy. When you do have expectations for a situation, tell the other person what they are so that they know what they need to do to satisfy those expectations. People who fail to tell the other person what they want are setting themselves up for disappointment because the other person cannot read their mind. When you don't have expectations, you are less likely to get upset if someone doesn't meet them, and therefore you are less likely to hold a grudge. After you acknowledge your feelings and talk it out, you will likely feel emotionally vulnerable or exhausted. Give yourself some self-care by doing something fun or find support from a loved one. Respect yourself in the decisions you make regarding the apology by recognizing what you need. If you can't date someone after they cheated on you, break up with them out of respect for yourself. Do something nice for yourself, like a relaxing bath or a walk in your favorite park. This will show yourself some love and rid your mind of lingering feelings regarding the grudge. | Seek reconciliation with the person, if you desire. Confront issues as they occur to prevent this from happening again. Accept the apology and forgive the person or situation. Don't dwell on what happened. Release the toxic emotions associated with the situation. Don't put expectations on people or situations. Care for your emotions and do what's right for you. |
The antenna, yet unused until this point, is now ready to attach. Insert one end of the antenna into the hole directly above the empty lead of the 33pF capacitor. This is the same lead you just placed out of the way four columns away to the left. You can improve reception by spooling the wire of your antenna across the room as far as possible, or by winding it into a coil as described in the step on making the antenna. Insert one lead of the variable capacitor into the hole above the rightmost lead of the 33pF capacitor. The other lead connects with the black jumper wire in the long, connected row at the bottom. Use the 5 inches (12.7 cm) of slack on either side of the coil to fasten it with the variable capacitor and black jumper wire in the long, connected bottom row. The remaining lead attaches at in the hole below the junction of the variable capacitor, the 10nF capacitor and the 33pF capacitor. Place your speaker on the table to the right of the variable capacitor. The red lead goes into the topmost row of the board to connect with the red jumper wire. The black lead goes into the hole directly above the unused lead of your 22uF electrolytic capacitor, on the right side of the capacitor. In many situations, you’ll need to untwist the wires for the black and red leads attached to your speaker so they can be tied in to the radio circuit. Now that your circuit is finished, all it needs is some juice. Use electrical tape to attach wires to the positive and negative sides of the 9-volt battery. Then: Add the positive wire (usually red) to any hole on the topmost row of the breadboard so it connects the speaker and the red jumper wire. Add the negative wire (usually black) to any hole on the bottommost row of the breadboard to supply the black jumper and variable capacitor with current. Once the circuit has power, the electricity will begin to flow to the amp and the speaker. The speaker should now be making sound, though it might only be faint noise or static. This is a good indication that all of your components are correctly connected. Turn the variable tuner slowly to shift the frequency your radio is reading and find audible radio stations. The further away from AM radio stations you live, the weaker the signals will be. Be patient and turn the knob slowly. With a little patience, it's likely you’ll be able to pick up an AM radio station. Circuits can be touchy, and many require troubleshooting, especially if this is the first circuit you’ve ever built. All leads need to be firmly inserted into holes, and each part of the circuit needs to be hooked up in the right fashion for it to operate. Sometimes you may have thought that you’ve pushed the lead all the way in to the board without it actually making a good connection. Inspect your connections on the breadboard to see if you have not connected a component in an adjacent column. The adjacent columns are not connected, therefore that component will not be connected to the others and may even be connected to the wrong item. The rows at the top and bottom on the breadboard are separate, make sure that the holes where the jumper wires are plugged in belong to the same row, not adjacent rows. Some breadboards have the top and bottom rows split into a left side and a right side. This is used when there are 2 different voltages in a circuit. In this radio, there is only one voltage is used. If the jumper wires are connected such that one is in the left side of a row and one is in the right side of a row, the radio will not work. The solution is to connect the jumpers in the same group of 5 holes of the same row, or to bridge the two rows with a small jumper wire at the middle of the rows. Adjust connections until you can hear audio when power is supplied. If this fails to work, you may need to rebuild the circuit from scratch. | Attach the antenna. Connect your variable capacitor. Attach the inductor coil. Plug in the speaker. Attach your power source. Listen to the speaker for noise. Turn the variable tuner to adjust the frequency. Troubleshoot the circuit. |
The most ideal place is in an open, fertile dirt area without grass. Avoid dirt with stones, twigs, oil leaks, or other debris in it. If you want deep mud, first make deep grooves, channels, or holes in the dirt. Make the spaces evenly, but near each other. Occasionally, use a stick (or your hand) to stir the dirt-mud around so it'll absorb the water. Keep using your stick to check the mud until it's the desired texture. As the mud gets wetter, stir and check it more often. Enjoy! | Find a place to make the mud. Make a trough. Use a hose or bucket to wet the dirt area. Stir as needed. |
Place 1 to 2 large chunks of wood for smoking into the firebox every hour or so. Set the wood next to the fire, so it smolders instead of burns quickly. Avoid using wood chips because these will burn off too quickly. Use hardwoods, fruitwoods, or nutwoods to get the best flavored smoke for your food. You don't need to soak the wood since the moisture might cool off the coals in the firebox. Every hour, open the cooking chamber lid and use tongs to move the food. Turn the food so that pieces at the cooler side of the cooking chamber are moved nearer to the firebox. If you're smoking a single, large piece of meat, it's still important to rotate the meat so it smokes evenly. If you're worried that your food will dry out over a long smoking session, introduce moisture into the firebox. Set a metal rack over the coals in the firebox. Fill a disposable aluminum pan with water and set the pan on the rack. The smoke will become moist before it flows into the cooking chamber. Add moisture by spraying the food with apple juice, water, or beer. Fill a clean spray bottle with your liquid and spritz the food towards the end of the smoking session. Spritz the food when it starts to look dry. Spray the food every 15 minutes or so by the end of the smoking session. | Add a few wood chunks to the firebox. Rotate the food once an hour. Place a pan of water in the firebox. Spray the food to keep it moist. |
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