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Regardless of what the situation is, remember: you get to set your own boundaries. Don't feel bullied or guilt-tripped into doing something that you don't want to do. Honor yourself by recognizing that you aren't obligated to go any farther than you want to. This could mean: Not engaging in sexual acts that you aren't ready for. Not repeating acts that you’ve already performed and didn't like. Taking a break from making out entirely. Insisting on specific conditions, like contraception or other safe-sex practices. Tell your boyfriend exactly what you’re willing and unwilling to do. It's his responsibility to honor your wishes, so let him know what they are. Be firm about them and make it clear that there is no negotiating. Don't feel like you can't speak up once the two of you get started. It's your right to slow things down at any time, whether that's before or during your makeout session. Even if you thought you were game for something at the start, tell him right away if you change your mind as things move forward. Let him know why you feel the need to slow down, or why a certain act is a no-no. However, don't feel obligated to do this. Remember: it's his responsibility to ease off if you insist on it, with or without an explanation. With that said, keep in mind: Letting him know why you feel the way you do can help him better understand and respond to your needs. For instance, if you’re reluctant to get too heavy because of trust issues, he will now know that this is an area he needs to work on in general, and not just to get what he wants. If he's really a stand-up guy, you could also ask him to help you slow things down if you have a tendency to let yourself get carried away in the moment, only to regret it later. Don't tolerate his insistence on speeding back up if he ignores your demands. Whether you explained things in detail or simply said, “No,” part ways with him if he proves himself to be incapable of honoring your wishes. Even if you still like him, recognize that you would be better off with someone who is willing to match your own speed instead of insisting on his own. Don't be afraid to call other people in for help if he refuses to listen. Keep your phone handy, or call for help if there are other people in or near the building. If you end up going along with his desires despite your own, don't feel like this means you missed your opportunity to end things. Just because you went along with it once doesn't mean you have to do it again. | Know your rights. Be clear about your limits. Explain your needs. Ditch him if he refuses. |
If you thought everything was going okay, but then had a really hard time in the exam, don't wait until progress reports or midterm grades are handed out. Waiting until after your grade comes out shows a lack of initiative; if you know you've done poorly -- especially if there's a good reason for it -- you should bring it up right away. Not only that, but term grades often can't be changed once they're entered into the system. (This also goes for assignments from the semester/quarter before.) If you are in this situation, try improving your grade for the upcoming marking period. Ask for extra-credit work so that you can shift your point average. If you want to talk your teacher and potentially challenge a grade you have received you need to understand the system they are using, how this influences grades and the limitations it imposes. Do they use a grading curve? Was it an especially high-performing class? Knowing these things can help you understand the process behind the grading of your papers. Your ability to question your grade is a lot more straightforward if the test was one which had objectively correct or incorrect answers. An essay question where answers are open to at least a degree of interpretation can be much more complicated and harder to dispute. In these cases you have to remember that the person marking is not a computer and subjectivity plays a part in their responses. In the case of an essay question, you can ask your teacher to go through your answer with you. Reading your essay together will give you the opportunity to understand in more detail how it was graded. Whether it's because you are making a good effort in class or you had a stumble along the road, you need a good reason in order for this to work. Don't try to blag it on the spot. Whatever you might think, your teacher isn't that dumb. If you are experiencing personal problems that have contributed to your grade, don't be afraid to talk to your teacher about it. Calmly and professionally say what you believe is wrong with your grade. Present other tests and assignments that demonstrate what you're capable of, and suggest the solution you think is reasonable. Be convincing and confident, but don't assume to know more or better than your teacher. Find good assignments to use as examples or backup. If you can demonstrate that your low score was a fluke and shouldn't drag down your entire grade, you stand a much better chance of getting it changed. If the problem was that you had an unreliable teammate in a group project, don't blame it all on him/her or you'll seem like a bad team player. Instead, say that if you'd given him/her extra help, you wouldn't have done as well on your half of the project, and that it's not fair to get a bad grade because of somebody else's work. | Approach your teacher before you get the grade. Understand the grading system. Think about what kind of exam it was. Identify the reasons why you may deserve a better grade. Make your case. |
If you want people to give you money via PayPal, they will need your e-mail address. Make sure, when requesting to receive money via PayPal, you give people the e-mail address associated with your account and not a different address. You can send requests for money through PayPal by logging into your account. Click "Tools", then "Request Money." Enter the amount of money you wish to receive and the e-mail or phone number of the person you're requesting it from. Then click, "Request Money." This is a good tool if you need to send someone a gentle reminder they owe you money. For example, if a friend borrowed money from you for something, you can send them a reminder of the amount via PayPal. If you do any kind of freelance work, you can easily invoice your hours using PayPal. After hitting the "Request Money" tab, you can select "Invoice" from the menu along the top of the page. You then fill out a form where you provide details of the services you provided, your hours, your rates, and the total amount owed. If you sell things online, on sites like eBay, most sites will allow you to link your account to your PayPal. This way, when customers make purchases, their money will automatically be directed to your PayPal account. Every site has a different procedure for linking your PayPal account, but you usually just need to enter the e-mail associated with your PayPal and possibly some personal information. If you use PayPal as an online merchant or as a way to invoice an employer, a fee of 2.9% + $0.30 will be deducted from your final payment. To get around this fee, calculate it into your price or invoice by multiplying your desired price by 0.029, then adding $0.30. If you’re transferring money between friends and family with a linked credit card, you’ll be charged the same fee. If you’re using a linked bank account, you won't be charged a fee. For a full, detailed list of fees in all countries and for different kinds of companies, visit PayPal's fee page here: https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees | Give people the e-mail associated with your PayPal account. Request money via PayPal. Send invoices via PayPal. Link PayPal with sites like eBay. Expect a fee to be deducted from most invoices and sales. |
4 = 8 3/16" or 20.8 centimeter (8.2 in) in length 4.5 = 8 5/16" or 21.3 centimeter (8.4 in) 5 = 8 11/16" or 21.6 centimeter (8.5 in) 5.5 = 8 13/16" or 22.2 centimeter (8.7 in) 6 = 9" or 22.5 centimeter (8.9 in) 6.5 = 9 3/16" or 23 centimeter (9.1 in) 7= 9 5/16" or 23.5 centimeter (9.3 in) 7.5 = 9 1/2" or 23.8 centimeter (9.4 in) 8 = 9 11/16" or 24.1 centimeter (9.5 in) 8.5 = 9 13/16" or 24.6 centimeter (9.7 in) 9 = 10" or 25.1 centimeter (9.9 in) 9.5 = 10 3/16" or 25.4 centimeter (10.0 in) 10 = 10 5/16" or 25.9 centimeter (10.2 in) 10.5 = 10 1/2" or 26.2 centimeter (10.3 in) 11 = 10 11/16" or 26.7 centimeter (10.5 in) 11.5 = 10 13/16" or 27.1 centimeter (10.7 in) 12 = 11" or 27.6 centimeter (10.9 in) 6 = 9 1/4" or 23.8 centimeter (9.4 in) in length 6.5 = 9 1/2" or 24.1 centimeter (9.5 in) 7 = 9 5/8" or 24.4 centimeter (9.6 in) 7.5 = 9 3/4" or 24.8 centimeter (9.8 in) 8 = 9 15/16" or 25.4 centimeter (10.0 in) 8.5 = 10 1/8" or 25.7 centimeter (10.1 in) 9= 10 1/4" or 26 centimeter (10.2 in) 9.5 = 10 7/16" or 26.7 centimeter (10.5 in) 10 = 10 9/16" or 27 centimeter (10.6 in) 10.5 = 10 3/4" or 27.3 centimeter (10.7 in) 11 = 10 15/16" or 27.9 centimeter (11.0 in) 11.5 = 11 1/8" or 28.3 centimeter (11.1 in) 12 = 11 1/4" or 28.6 centimeter (11.3 in) 13 = 11 9/16" or 29.4 centimeter (11.6 in) 14 = 11 7/8" or 30.2 centimeter (11.9 in) 15 = 12 3/16" or 31 centimeter (12.2 in) 16 = 12 1/2" or 31.8 centimeter (12.5 in) Many shoes will also have a width size, ranging through AA, A, B, C, D, E, EE, and EEEE. B is average for women, D is average for men. A and below are narrow, E and up are wide and extra-wide (See chart below). | For women, find your length measurement on the chart of US women's sizes below. For men, find your length measurement on the chart of US men's sizes below. Consider your width. Consult the manufacturer or shoe store if you have extreme measurements. |
Find a comfortable and steady position and if possible mount your binoculars on a camera tripod, or something else steady and fixed so they won't shake as you use them. With the binoculars you should be able to see Jupiter as a white disk. You may also be able to see up to four distinct specs of light near Jupiter, these are its four Galilean moons. Jupiter has at least 63 moons in orbit. In 1610, Galileo named the four main moons Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. How many you can see will depend on their position orbiting Jupiter. Even if you have a telescope, it can be helpful to use binoculars to spot Jupiter in the sky before moving on to the telescope for a more detailed observation. Once you have spotted Jupiter, you can begin a more detailed observation of the planet's surface through your telescope and identify some of its key features. Jupiter is famous for its darker cloud belts and lighter zones which are appear laterally across the planet's surface. Try to identify the central light area known as the equatorial zone and the darker equatorial belts north and south of it. When searching for the belts, keep trying. It takes time to learn how to spot the belts through a telescope. It's a good idea to try this with someone who is already familiar with spotting them. One of Jupiter's most fascinating features is its Great Red Spot. This giant oval storm, larger than Earth, has been observed on Jupiter for more than 300 years. You can locate it at the outer edge of the south equatorial belt. The spot shows clearly how fast surface of the planet is changing; within the space of only an hour, you should be able to see the spot clearly move across the planet. The intensity of the Great Red Spot varies, and it can't always be seen. It isn't really that red, but more of orange or a pale pink colour. | Find Jupiter with binoculars. Take a closer look with a telescope. Find the Great Red Spot. |
You may have heard that New Yorkers are famous for their sharp heels and oxfords, but if you’re trying to get a lot done in one day, comfort is key. You’ll fit in just as well in cute sneakers or sturdy, low-key walking shoes, and you’ll be grateful for them at the end of the day. New York's climate is modified by the whims of the Atlantic Ocean. It can play host to extreme temperatures and surprising weather patterns. Pack clothes that are appropriate for the time of year you’ll be visiting, and make sure to look at the forecast for your trip before you leave. New York in the summer is hot, humid, and sunny. Pack skirts and dresses, light shorts and pants, a sweater or jacket for chilly air conditioning, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Light shoes are good, but avoid flip-flops--they won't keep your feet safe on crowded or dirty sidewalks. In the winter, stay warm. Wear a wool or down coat, and add sweaters, thick tights and pants, and sturdy boots. Layering is a classic element of New York winter style, and it's practical in fluctuating temperatures. If you plan to shop for anything--souvenirs, presents, or vintage clothes--don't stuff your bag when you pack to leave. Instead, designate some room for your purchases. You can also roll up a light duffel and tuck it in your luggage, then fill it with your new purchases. Do not walk around with a huge bag full of unnecessary items. They will weigh you down in ever sense of the word. Pick a low-key, practical bag, and keep it close to you. You may need a small wallet, your cell phone, a map, and a camera for the day-to-day. Don't forget recorded essential information (like the name of your hotel and any major planned activities). Bring a phone charger with you. You may need to purchase a plug adaptor for it, if you're visiting from another country with outlets different from American standard ones. Chances are you will be trying to see as many places as possible and will be walking a lot. Don't let yourself get too hungry or thirsty, or you could get burned out. There are usually plenty of carts and shops that can offer you a quick bite, but it's smart to travel with food options, too. If you have a refillable water bottle, bring it. NYC tap water is safe and drinkable. Bring nonperishable snacks that don't get squished easily. Try dried fruits, nuts, and energy bars. Remember that snacks are not a substitute for lunch, so don't rely too heavily on them. New York City trains can take you nearly anywhere you want to go, as long as you can figure out how to use them. You can navigate with a map, but there are many smartphone apps available that are user-friendly and offer information that maps can't (for instance, if there is construction happening in a particular station). Citymapper is reliable, and even tells you the best subway cars to ride in. Transit works for many different American cities--you might be able to apply it to your own city, too. Cash is universally accepted by NYC's famous yellow cabs. Also, vendors across the city have drinks and snacks available all day for cash purchase. If you’re looking for an ATM, you can ask at your hotel's desk--they’re also a common feature in bodegas and greengrocers. | Wear comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather. Leave space in your suitcase. Travel lightly during the day. Plan to fortify and hydrate. Download an NYC transit app. Have access to cash. |
He should then take the card and look at it, memorizing what it is. Tell him he should keep an eye on his card at all times. When it's in his hands, when it's in your hands – his eyes should always be on it. While he does this, turn the deck over and flip over the top card so that it appears as if the deck hasn't been tampered with. So, say you're holding the deck with the backs facing you. You then turn it over so the faces are facing you, flip over the top card so it's the back again, and get away with it looking like the backs are still facing you. Tell him to think very carefully about where to place the card. He doesn't want to mess it up, does he? Alternatively, if you're pretty good, you can clasp the deck in your hands (so your friend can't see what side of the deck is showing), take up the top card, and ask him if that's his card. Then you say, "Just kidding!" and return it to the deck facing the right direction. You know what this means, right? When the card is returned facing the right direction, all of a sudden the only card in the deck that's not facing the right direction is your friend's chosen card. Scan through until you find his card (flipped over) and he'll be amazed. Make a show of it. You could tap the deck, say a magic word, have your friend blow on the deck, whatever. Do something that allows the magic to occur. Once the process has been completed, slowly fan through the deck, letting the suspense build and build until your awesomeness comes to light. | Have your friend select a card from the deck. Ask him to show it to someone else watching. Hold the deck out and ask him to slide the card anywhere back into the deck. Put the deck behind your back, turn back over the top card and flip the deck around. Tap the deck with your middle finger and finger through the deck while looking at the back of the cards. |
You'll need your birth certificate, as well as your passport. The passport can be expired. You'll also need two passport photos of yourself. The photos must be identical, in color, and have been taken recently. The application can be found online. Pick the appropriate application, either by grant or descent. Once again, you'll need to fill in biographical information on you and your parents. You'll also need to answer questions about where you live, your residency status, and your fluency in English. You'll have another section about any criminal charges you may have faced. The application for by descent is slightly less complicated than by grant. You will need an adult to witness your signature of the application. A citizenship officer can be your witness. Whoever acts as the witness must also have a New Zealand passport. The person cannot live at the same address or be a relation. You have to pay fees to complete your application. As of 2016, those fees were about NZ$500 to complete the citizenship by grant application, though they are subject to change. For citizenship by descent, the application fee is about NZ$200. You also must pay a fee if your citizenship is denied. Once your application is completed, you can either send in your application by mail or make an appointment to go to one of the citizenship offices. The locations to walk the application in are in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Manukau. The addresses are on the online application. If you mail it in, make sure to use a "track and trace" courier bag. Mail the application to Department of Internal Affairs, PO Box 10680, Wellington 6143 You must take either an oath or affirmation to become a citizen by grant. Basically, you'll just stand up at a ceremony and say you pledge loyalty to New Zealand. The oath is religious (it includes "so help me God") while the affirmation is not. You also take the oath on a religious book. | Have the appropriate documents ready. Fill in the application. Have it witnessed. Pay the fee. Send or walk the application in. Take the oath or affirmation. |
If you are worried that your parent may be considering suicide, look for these outward signs and risk factors so that you can catch the problem before it's too late: Past suicidal attempts. This is one of the biggest risk factors for actual suicide. Outbursts of rage. Although this can signal other things as well, it's a common indication of suicidal intent. Increased risk-taking behavior, such as drinking and driving. A parent who feels suicidal may start to care less about personal safety. Behavior isn't the only indication of being suicidal; you can read the signs in what he talks about as well. Talk of suicidal intent. Your parent may explicitly state how he feels. Self-hatred. This is a strong ingredient of suicidal thinking. Being a burden. As many suicidal parents feel guilty, it's likely they will feel like they are burdening those in close proximity, including you. Despite what some people may think, suicide is not as much of a choice as it is a combination of natural forces and factors. Some of these forces are: Mental illness. 90% or more of people who commit suicide had a mental illness at the time of their death. The most common illnesses are depression and other mood disorders, substance abuse disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders such as bi-polar and borderline. Serious medical issues. Cancer, HIV, and other illnesses can cause people to experience hopelessness and other desperate emotions which sometimes result in suicide. Biological factors. Research shows that people who commit suicide often have differences in brain structure, especially the areas of the brain related to mood, thinking, and stress response. Environmental stress. Things like prolonged bullying have been linked to an increased risk for suicide. Suicide is often thought of as a solution to a problem. A suicidal parent is trying to escape from a variety of problems and painful realities. Believing that the people in their life are better off without them. Failure to live up to personal standards. Many people who want to commit suicide are wrestling with unrealistically high standards for themselves and their lives. Self-blame. These people blame themselves for not measuring up to the tasks of life, unrealistic or not. High awareness of failure, so that they are constantly and painfully aware of how much they're failing to match their ideal self. Anxiety and pain result from these issues. The state of mind that sometimes ends in suicide is extremely painful and hard to bear. "Cognitive deconstruction," which refers to how people think about their lives as a simple, unchanging experience of sadness and pain. Finally, disinhibition, or the final step that comes about when a person thinks that a drastic measure such as suicide is necessary to overcome their current predicament. | Watch for signs of suicidal behavior. Listen for suicidal thoughts and ideas. Learn about suicide's causes. Understand the suicidal state of mind. |
An injury to the hock, such as a sprain, causes the damaged tissues to release hormones such as histamine, prostaglandins, and bradykinin. These chemicals act on the blood vessels and make them leaky so that fluid pools in the area of the injury, causing swelling. This has a two-fold effect; the fluid helps isolate any harmful noxious substances from the general circulation, and the fluid is also rich in white cells to protect against infection. If in doubt that the hock is swollen, compare one back leg with the other. Look to see if the areas that normally 'go in' are puffy and baggy. Sometimes feeling the normal hock and then feeling the other side, can help you detect a difference in how they feel. The inflammation of the hock generates heat. Because of this, you should feel along the hock. If the area feels hotter than other surrounding parts of your horse, your horse may have sustained an injury in the hock. Check the temperature of the injured hock compared to that of the hock on the other leg. To perform this test, your horse's veterinarian will flex the hock joint and hold it in that position for about 1 minute. Then, they will release the joint and observe your horse's movement to see if their gait is different than before the test. Do not attempt to perform a flexion test yourself. Only a trained veterinarian should do this. The idea behind this test is that if the pain in the hock is temporarily removed a previously lame horse should become sound. Only a veterinarian can safely perform this test, so do not attempt to do it yourself. During the test: The veterinarian first sterilizes the skin with surgical scrub, where the needle is to be inserted. A 1.5-inch needle, 20 or 22 gauge is used to inject about 1 ml of local anesthetic just below the skin along the path of the cutaneous branch of the superficial and deep fibular nerve. After the local anesthetic is injected the flexion test is best performed within 15 minutes, because the local anesthetic can spread to the lower limb making the foot numb which can also alter gait. If the lower limb becomes overly numb the horse may drag the leg and scuff the back of the hoof. If this happens the veterinarian will bandage the lower limb to reduce the chance of abrasions. If a flexion test and regional nerve block point to hock pain, then radiography is sometimes undertaken. Radiography is useful for detecting fractures, bony change (which occurs with arthritis), bone infections, bone cancer, and swelling of the joint capsule. To take the radiographs the vet will work with the horse in a standing position and use a portable x-ray machine. There are typically two images taken: an exposure at lateral view taken from the side (facing towards the horse), and an anterior-posterior view taken from in front of the hock joint facing towards the horse's tail. It is possible for x-rays to come back normal and yet there still be pain in the joint. This is because x-rays show bone damage, rather than inflammation of the joint lining. If the x-rays are clear but the hock is painful, this is a strong indication for giving a hock injections. Many veterinarians want to rule out chip fractures before giving hock injections, because the steroid could delay bone healing if this is the underlying reason for the lameness. | Look for signs of swelling. Check to see if the hock is hot. Ask your veterinarian to perform a flexion test. Have a vet perform a regional nerve block test. Consider getting a radiography exam done. |
If your design involves adhering objects to your shoes, arrange the pieces on your shoe or on a flat surface to determine the layout. You can also mark the placement onto the shoe with a small dot, using a permanent marker. During this stage, verify that you have enough materials to complete your design. For instance, if you’re making a rhinestone starburst shape, lay out the individual gems in the correct orientation and make sure you have enough to cover both shoes. If you get stumped, browse online for shoe design inspiration and make a list of fun, stylish, or personalized decorations that you might want to add to your shoes. Wipe the dirt and grime off of worn shoes using a damp cloth before you start decorating them. You can find pom-pom trim or tassel trim in the ribbon aisle of most craft stores. Cut off a strand and secure the end to a narrow sandal strap using a dot of hot glue. Wrap it around the strap and continue onto other straps, securing with another dot of hot glue every few inches. Make sure you don't wrap the trim around the buckle or closure. Undo the shoe closures before you start wrapping to ensure that you’ll be able to put the shoes on later. You can also use individual pom-poms and tassels. Just tie the loose ends around the sandal straps, or cut a short length of yarn or ribbon to tie them on with. Add a dot of hot glue to keep them in place. Cut out your fabric decorations. This might be a length of ribbon that you tie into a decorative bow, a felt shape such as a star or heart, or a pre-made fabric flower. Apply hot glue directly onto the shoe and press the decoration firmly into place until the glue hardens. Place your hand on the inside of the shoe behind the decoration for support as you press it on. Try using a row of fabric flowers to completely cover a flip-flop strap. Felt cutouts details can look nice on the toes of ballet flats. Have fun creating whimsical designs with felt, like a cat on one shoe and a mouse on the other. When you’re deciding where to attach 3-dimensional decorations, choose a flat spot on the top of the shoe that won't get crushed when worn. While you can purchase new charms, this can also be a fun way to upcycle old accessories! Use jewelry pliers to open the jump ring or split ring. Wrap it around a narrow sandal strap and pinch it closed with the pliers. | Create a layout for your design using the embellishments. Wrap pom-poms and tassels around the straps of your sandals. Hot glue ribbon bows, fabric flowers, or felt cutouts onto your shoes. Clip jewelry charms onto strappy sandals. |
As long as you pay a little attention and are sure to remove items that might be very dangerous for them (like sharp beer bottle openers), keys are a great emergency toy for a baby. You can jingle the keys in front of them and watch as they shake them around. They're also a great candidate for baby's favorite game: dropping things and making you pick them back up. Again, you'll really need to pay attention here. Make sure baby doesn't get those keys too close to anyone's eyes (including their own)! Ripping scrap paper is a great game for a baby and a great way to prove that you don't need a lot of fancy toys to keep a baby entertained. Pull some old newspapers out of the recycling and show baby how to rip them. Then, let her give it a try! Find a box, an old coffee can, or any container which you can cut a slot into with scissors or a box cutter (only cut into the plastic lid of a coffee can). Now find items that can be fit into the slot and are safe for baby. Plastic lids from Tupperware or canned items are good. You can also fold up think paper squares or even use food items, like biscuits. Baby will be thrilled with the "thunk" sound and the fun task of getting the object into the slot. You don't need anything but your voice to entertain a baby if you're willing to sing some songs. Try singing some nursery rhymes, such as “Old Macdonald” and “Patty Cake.” Babies may not understand the words but they'll love watching you move your fingers and your hands to act out any song with a lot of energy. Learn how to sing The Wheels on the Bus. Learn how to sing If You're Happy and You Know It. Learn how to sing The Itsy Bitsy Spider. Peek-a-Boo is such a basic that many people don't realize just how much children love this game. Your baby will scream with laughter as you hide behind your hands or other objects in the room and then pop out with a big smile. Towels or other pieces of fabric are particularly useful for playing Peek-a-Boo. The World Health Organization strongly discourages any use of screen time for one-year-olds. In a real pinch, though, babies are entranced by cell phones. If you have nothing else, you can at least keep a baby entertained for a while by giving them your cell phone. Just be sure to pay attention and make sure they don't drop it. Try Peek-a-Boo Barn, Bubbles (which just lets your baby pop bubbles), or any one of a number of flashcard apps for small children. Try sitting the baby on a soft surface on the ground. This will make it easier to keep your phone safe. | Make a toy out of your keys. Give them paper to rip. Make a "bank". Sing children's songs, especially those that include movements. Play Peek-a-Boo. Download an app, with caution. |
“Eczema” is a broad term which covers many different specific (but related) skin conditions. Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis. The physical symptoms of all types of eczema tend to be dry, reddened, itchy skin, which makes the diagnosis difficult. Some types of eczema are caused by allergies, immune disorders, or excessive washing of the facial skin. It's helpful to track your eczema symptoms and note what causes the eczema to break out. Try keeping a daily journal in which you record foods you’ve eaten, personal skincare routines, and any environmental factors that seem to have an effect on your eczema. Visit your doctor, and describe your eczema symptoms, including how long the rash has been present, and if any specific causes make the eczema worse. Eczema runs in families and is associated with asthma, allergies, and elevated immunoglobulin in the blood. In many cases, eczema can be caused by external environmental factors. For example, seasonal allergies can trigger eczema, as can food allergies and extreme hot or cold temperatures. If you can pinpoint which of these factors may be triggering your eczema, try to avoid it as much as possible. Many of these environmental factors can only be determined through repeated experience. So, if you realize that your eczema flares up after you’ve eaten dairy products, cut them out of your diet. You can apply a moisturizing facial lotion whether or not you’ve just taken a shower. If you’re concerned that you’ll forget the lotion, try setting a timer or writing down a lotion schedule on a notepad. Apply lotion as often as possible, perhaps on an hourly (or even half-hourly) schedule. If you’re not sure which lotions are most effective, ask your doctor. Brands like Cetaphil, Eucerin, and Aveeno tend to work well. Look for lotions that contain petroleum jelly and mineral oil, and shy away from lotions with added fragrances. Skin with eczema is very dry, and your primary goal in treating the eczema should be to moisturize your skin. Soaking your face in a lukewarm shower is a great way to begin the moisturizing process. Avoid taking multiple showers per day, as this may cause your skin to dry out further. If you find the lukewarm water uncomfortable, slightly raise the temperature. Do not use hot water, though, as it will dry out your skin. Put on facial moisturizing lotion within 3 minutes after you get out of the shower. If you take a shower and don't moisturize immediately afterward, you’ll risk drying out your skin and worsening the condition of your eczema. The skin on your face is more sensitive and delicate than the skin on the rest of your body, and can be irritated more easily. If you have facial eczema, try switching to a milder soap than you’ve been using. Many soap brands make mild or protective lines of soap. Look for a soap that says “mild” on the label next time you’re shopping for soap. Avoid soaps that include harsh, abrasive ingredients like Triclosan, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and most added fragrances. Although it can sometimes be very itchy, you should never scratch your patches of eczema. Doing so can further irritate the already-irritated skin, causing the eczema to worsen. Itching can also cause the eczema to break open and begin oozing liquid. Try putting on a moisturizing lotion if your eczema itches. If your eczema is mild, you can most likely treat it with an over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream. The cream can be purchased at any pharmacy or drug store. Apply a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm)-sized dollop to the tip of a finger, and smear the cream around on your rash. Leave the cream on until it's completely absorbed. Mild eczema does not break open or ooze liquid. It's also contained in size, less than roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm). | Diagnose the type of eczema. Avoid environmental factors that worsen your eczema. Apply a moisturizing facial lotion to your face several times a day. Take a lukewarm shower daily. Moisturize your face after taking a shower. Use a mild facial soap when you bathe. Do not scratch the eczema. Apply a hydrocortisone cream to the eczema. |
This might be a painful set of memories to relive, but it is necessary to consider them in order to change your thinking. What role did you play in your rift? How long have you had bad blood between you? Remembering these things will help you to eventually make peace with your enemies. When you hear the phrase "love your enemies," this doesn't mean you have to love them in the same way you love your friends or family, but you should be able to love them as your equal, in the same way the Bible verse suggests that God gives His goodness equally to everyone. Understand if you need more time. If your enemy has hurt you very deeply -- such as a friend who had an affair with your spouse or a co-worker who has sabotaged a professional opportunity for you -- then it might take a lot of time before you can try to forgive them. You might believe that in order to truly forgive your enemies, they will have to apologize for their wrongs against you. But this gives your enemy a large amount of power. Realize that forgiveness and loving your enemy is more about benefiting yourself than them. When you forgive someone, you can experience things such as lower blood pressure, improved symptoms if you suffer from anxiety or depression, and even a boost in your immune system. Letting go of bitterness can also have enormous benefits for your mental well being, giving you higher self-esteem and improving your psychological welfare. Every time you feel yourself thinking bitter or resentful thoughts towards your enemy, stop yourself and think about something positive instead. Think about how you have grown from your experiences with your enemy instead of how angry you still are with them. Remember that when you indulge in resentful thoughts toward your enemy, you keep yourself in the position of a victim. You continue to allow them to have power over your thoughts. If you can't love them at first, then try to at least ignore them or think of them in a neutral light. | Think about what made you enemies. Have reasonable expectations. Accept that you won't get an apology. Learn the health benefits of forgiveness. Make forgiveness a choice. |
This icon is located on the right side of each tab and will close only that tab. To close the currently selected tab using keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+W for Windows and Linux, and ⌘ Cmd+W for Mac. You can close all tabs at once in the selected window with Ctrl+⇧ Shift+W/⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+W On Windows the ‘x’ is located in the upper right and will close the program unless there is a second window open. On Mac the ‘x’ is located in the upper left and will close the window but leave the process running. Multiple windows can be opened by pressing Ctrl+N/⌘ Cmd+N or by clicking a dragging a tab out of the tab bar. Each window supports multiple tabs. This button icon located on the upper right of the window. This will close all windows and tabs and end the process. Windows keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Q or Alt+F4+Q will also work. Mac keyboard shortcut ⌘ Cmd+Q will also work. | Click the ‘x’ icon on a tab. Click the "X" in the corner of the window. Click the "≡" button and select “Exit”. |
In order to successfully treat mood swings, you will first need to have a medical evaluation. This is to rule out any possible medical issues that can cause mood swings. If you find out you have a medical issue, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), you can work with your doctor to manage your symptoms. Some other examples of medical issues that can cause mood swings include: thyroid issues, dementia, brain tumors, meningitis, and lung or cardiovascular disease. If you have ruled out any medical issue that is causing your mood swings, you can consider getting therapeutic treatment. You will need to first be evaluated by a psychologist (PhD or PsyD), or therapist (MA, MFT) who can properly treat your mental health condition. There are many mental health issues that can include mood swings such as: ADHD, Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Bipolar Disorders I and II. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy can help to reduce mood swings by focusing on changing maladaptive thinking that increase negative mood states. Medications, such as mood stabilizers, can be very helpful in reducing mood swings. One way to seek a psychiatrist is to ask your general doctor or therapist for a referral. Another way to find a psychiatrist is to contact your medical insurance company and ask for covered doctors in your network. | Meet with your medical doctor. Talk to a therapist. Speak to a psychiatrist and consider medication. |
Massaging your scalp can help increase the circulation of blood to the scamp, which may help promote hair growth. Try doing this while you shampoo your hair. Try massaging argan, coconut, almond, or castor oil into your scalp. Dip your fingertips in oil and rub in small circular motions along your scalp. Do this a few times through. Adding essential oils to your massage may help promote hair growth. Try massaging these oils into your scalp daily. Essential oils that promote hair growth include lavender, rosemary, thyme, almond, and cedarwood. You have to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before applying it to your scalp. Try jojoba, grapeseed, or olive oil. Add three to six drops of your chosen essential oil to a tablespoon of your carrier oil. Some studies have shown effectiveness in 25% of women who use a laser comb. The HairMax Laser Comb is the only FDA approved handheld laser for hair growth. The laser comb can cost almost $500. This method is usually tried if medical treatments did not work. | Try a scalp massage. Use essential oils. Try a laser comb. |
This is the best temperature for reheating bread. Any hotter and the bread could burn quickly. A lower temperature would require a longer cooking time, resulting in dry bread. If you want a soft interior with a chewy crust, 350℉ (175℃) is the way to go. It's better to slice the bread after reheating rather than slicing it before reheating. Sliced bread will heat quickly and become hard and crunchy if you're not careful. However, if you want to make bread crumbs or croutons, you can slice or dice the bread. Toss it with some melted butter, a dash of salt and pepper and some garlic powder, and you'll end up with a delicious topping for your salad. This will protect the crust and help stop it from getting burned while the inside of the bread heats. If you try to reheat it unwrapped, the crust could overcook and turn out hard. For small or thin loaves of bread such as baguettes, limit the baking time to 10 minutes. For larger, thicker loaves of bread, bake for 15 minutes so the center has time to warm up. Serve the bread right away so it doesn't have time to cool again. Reheating bread a third time probably will result in a less-than-optimal taste and texture. | Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Wrap the bread in foil. Bake the bread for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and serve. |
Remind the readers of the main focus of your essay and the arguments you posed. Don't repeat your thesis word for word, but instead rephrase it along with your topic sentences. This helps the reader remember what you’ve discussed and it will stick with them for longer. For example, if your thesis was, “The cell phone is the most important invention in the past 30 years,” then you may restate the thesis in your conclusion like, “Due to the ability to communicate anywhere in the world and access information easily, the cell phone is a pivotal invention in human history.” If you’re only writing a 1-page paper, restating your main ideas isn't necessary. Take the point of your essay and relate it to the real world and what information a reader can incorporate into their lives. This helps give reason to why you’ve written the essay that goes deeper than the prompt you’ve been given by your teacher. For example, if you write an essay discussing the themes of a book, think about how the themes are affecting people's lives today. Close out your essay with another sentence that's either a fact, question, or quote. Relate it back to your introduction so your essay comes full circle and leaves a sense of closure on the topic you’ve discussed. Try to pick the same type of closing sentence as you used as your attention getter. Check with your teacher to see if they would like you to include a works cited and what format they prefer. Then, compile the sources you used on a separate page at the end of your essay. Organize your sources alphabetically by the authors’ last names. Make sure to follow the correct citation format depending on the style of essay you’ve written. Including a Works Cited page shows that the information you provided isn't all your own and allows the reader to visit the sources to see the raw information for themselves. Avoid using online citation machines since they may be outdated. | Restate your thesis and summarize your arguments briefly. Discuss why the subject of your paper is relevant moving forward. End the paragraph with a lasting thought that ties into your introduction. Include a Works Cited page if you need one. |
Some drugs have a stimulatory effect on appetite. These are usually a treatment of last resort in kittens for several reasons. First, many of the drugs are human medications, so breaking the tablets down to provide a small enough dose is extremely difficult. Second, young kittens do not have fully developed hepatic and renal function. These organs are not yet operating to maximum capacity to break drugs down, and so the kitten is potentially more vulnerable to overdose toxicity than an adult cat. Lastly, these drugs have been known to cause unpleasant side effects even in smaller doses. When your kitten is not eating because of a health problem, it is important to diagnose the underlying problem rather than mask the signs. A qualified animal care professional should make the decision on which drug to prescribe your kitten, if any. The most common options are described below so you can ask a veterinarian about them, and understand the general function and dosage. This is a human medication from the tricyclic antidepressant group. No information is available as to why, but it is noted that it has a stimulatory effect on appetite in cats. The smallest tablet size available is 15 mg, and the dose per cat is 3.5mg, equivalent to a quarter of a tablet. For a small kitten weighing less than a kg (2.2 lb) it is extremely difficult to calculate a proper dose, and you end up giving a small crumb of a tablet. This dose can be repeated once every three days. This is another human medication. It is an antihistamine and a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor. Again, the mechanism is not understood, but this medication stimulates appetite in cats. The dose is 0.1 – 0.5mg/kg given by mouth two or three times daily. The smallest tablet size is 4 mg, and so (just as for mirtazapine) it is extremely difficult to cut the tablet accurately into small enough pieces. As an example, a 1 kg (2.2 lb) kitten require one eighth of a 4 mg pill, and it should be kept in mind that many kittens do not reach 1 kg (2.2 lb) until they are 3 months old. Some cats have an idiosyncratic reaction such that a one-off dose of intravenous diazepam makes them very hungry. This only works by IV, and in small kittens it can be very difficult to find a vein large enough to catheterize. The dose is 0.5-1.0 mg/kg given once only, intravenously. Thus a 1 kg (2.2 lb) kitten requires 0.2ml of a vial of 5mg/ml emulsion of injectable diazepam. This is a treatment of last resort because it is also associated with an unpredictable side effect that causes liver failure. Vitamin B plays an important role in maintaining appetite. If the level of Vitamin B, specifically cobalamin, falls too low in the bowel wall, or in the blood stream, then the kitten's appetite can fail. This is easily rectified by four, weekly subcutaneous injections of a multi B vit injection. A typical dose is 0.25 milliliters (0.0085 fl oz) given by subcutaneous injection once every four weeks. A side effect of steroid is appetite stimulation. In most cases of sick kittens this option would not be used because steroids also suppress the immune system, which could weaken the kitten's ability to fight off infection. If however, the kitten is protected with antibiotics, and the vet assesses that steroid is unlikely to worsen the existing infection, then a one-off dose of steroid to kick start the appetite may be appropriate. The dose range is wide, ranging from 0.01 – 4 mg/kg of dexamethasone, but a conservatively low dose is advisable for the purpose of appetite stimulation. Thus a 1 kg (2.2 kg) kitten requires 0.5mg of dexamethasone, which in a formulation containing 2mg/ml equates to 0.25ml by intramuscular injection. | Use appetite stimulants as a last resort. Ask a vet for advice. Consider mirtazapine. Investigate cyproheptadine. Ask about intravenous diazepam. Suggest Vitamin B injections. Use caution with one-off steroid injections. |
Choose someone who you’ve been in some uncomfortable situations with. These are most likely to be the times you’ve smiled inappropriately. Even if you’re positive that you smile inappropriately, it's good to ask a friend. They might not have noticed, or the problem may not be as bad as you think. You can ask your friend to keep an eye out for your inappropriate smile in the future. Make sure they know to only alert you to it afterward, in private. Your friend might have insight into the kinds of situations that cause you to smile inappropriately. For example, they may notice a pattern such as you smiling when someone conveys bad news or when someone hurts themselves. You might already have an idea of what triggers your inappropriate smiling. Be as specific as possible in pinpointing what your personal triggers are. For example, instead of deciding that you smile when you feel uncomfortable, be more specific. Is it when you feel shy in front of an authority figure? Or when you feel put on the spot? Or when talking to someone you secretly find attractive? All of these situations might be uncomfortable, but the more specific you can be, the better. If you catch yourself smiling inappropriately, don't beat yourself up over it. Simply take note, and remember what the scenario was so you can practice changing your behavior. You may not want or be able to stop smiling at all uncomfortable moments. Pick one or two situations that you want to focus on while you practice not smiling. Your trigger may be one specific person or scenario. If this is the case, you may do best to avoid that person or scenario until you have become practiced at not smiling. You can choose the situation that is the hardest for you, or one that might be easier. It's up to you. You may want to pick a scenario you’re in frequently, so you can use your new skills often. | Ask a friend if they’ve noticed your inappropriate smile. Notice what makes you smile inappropriately. Choose the moments that you want to stop smiling. |
MorningStar is one the most respected investment-research firms. Their website contains information and news about mutual funds and other types of investments. You can access some of the information available through Morningstar for free just by visiting the site. Some of their data, however, is accessible only by paid membership. The company does offer a free basic membership allowing access to most of the basic information you need. Another well-respected source of information about mutual funds and their performances is Zacks.com. This research firm provides a lot of useful information free of charge. Using the sites above, you can begin narrowing down the field of mutual funds. Start by looking at the objectives of the various funds, and try to pick one that aligns with your own objectives and risk profile. Each fund will have a specific objective. You can find it in the prospectus and in MorningStar reports. The objective indicates what the fund is attempting to do and how it attempts to do it. These objectives will normally fit within the four fund dimensions discussed in Part 1 above. Once you've selected some funds that interest you, take time to see how well they have performed. Look at their historical performances, compare them to those of other similar funds and benchmarks, and collect any other information you can. There are several online sources that can provide this information. Some even allow for side-by-side comparisons of different mutual funds. This information is available in the fund's prospectus and various online sources of financial information. This date is important to know. A longer history is more telling than a shorter history. Having more investing experience is better than having less. A longer period of time allows a more valid comparison with other funds. It's smart to check how long the present fund manager has been in control of this fund (or other funds). It would also be valuable to know if the manager has invested his/her own money in the fund. Morningstar and Lipper are two online sources of such information. AUM is a measure of the total market value of a fund's investments. You want the fund to hold a portfolio large enough that it demonstrates investor confidence and can handle sudden, large redemptions. However, there's such a thing as a fund being too large. Having too much money under management can make a fund unwieldy and inflexible. This is hard to quantify, but with experience you'll begin to develop a sense about it. (Some funds will actually close themselves to additional cash inflow to prevent this unwieldiness.) This is less important than the other considerations discussed above. Think of a large portfolio as a good indication of a fund's success at picking profitable, long-held investments. Each fund will have specific requirements about the minimum investment necessary to open an account. They will also have a minimum for additional purchases. Find a fund you can afford that fits your investor profile. The initial investment and additional investments might be as little as $100. Some ETFs will permit an initial investment as low as the price of a single share. You will find this information on the website of the fund company as well as in the prospectus for the fund. A prospectus is a long, detailed document. It has all the legal definitions about what the fund can invest in, how it is managed and other technical information. You can have the company send you a hard copy of the prospectus or download it from the website. A prospectus can be overwhelming. The federal government mandates that the most important information be easily found and clearly explained. You can find this material at the beginning of the prospectus. It is often highlighted or italicized. This section is called the summary prospectus. The summary prospectus will describe the fund's investment objectives and strategies. It will also cover the principal risks of investing in the fund and the fund's fees and expenses. Finally, the summary prospectus will discuss the fund's past performance. You can find more detailed information in the full "statutory" prospectus that follows the summary prospectus. This will include information relating to the fund's investment advisors and portfolio managers. It will also provide details on how to purchase and redeem shares. Most of the relevant information will be available from other sources, too, such as Morningstar. It's a good idea, however, to read the actual prospectus for any mutual fund you are seriously considering. For more information on mutual fund prospectuses, visit the SEC website at SEC.gov. That site is an excellent source of general investment information. | Visit MorningStar.com. Visit Zacks. Research fund objectives. Compare fund performances. Find a fund's inception (origination) date. Research the total assets under management. Determine the investment requirements. Request a prospectus. |
There are many websites that will help you get by in school by giving you the most important information that most often shows up on tests. Sparknotes, for example, is a well-known study aid that summarizes books for students who either haven't read the book at all, or who need help understanding major themes and concepts. They also provide study aids for non-literary subjects, from chemistry to computer science. Read the summaries of assigned books so your teacher won't be able to tell if you didn't finish the whole reading. Use the aids to help you formulate the points of your papers. Make sure to read the aids carefully. If you haven't been paying attention in class, you might misunderstand a point and make a very obvious mistake on your paper or test. Do not plagiarize from these study aids. At the beginning of the year, take an hour to put together the organizational system that you’ll follow for the whole year. A tiny amount of work at the beginning will save you a lot of unnecessary headaches and work later. Purchase a hole-puncher, a three-holed folder for each class, three-holed tab separators, and a large three-ring binder to hold all of your notes and documents for all your classes for the year. Make sure the binder is thick enough to house all the materials you’ll gather over the year. Use the tab separators to create a section for each class. Your binder should move chronologically through your schedule: your first class comes first, and your last class comes last. Put a labeled folder for each class in the corresponding section of the binder. Put clean paper in the very front of the binder to take notes. At the end of every class, before you pack up, move your notes to the appropriate section, making sure to keep them in chronological order. Use your three-hole punch on handouts, and place them in their correct chronological order as well, so all the information on a given subject is in the same place within each section. Use your folder for documents that can't be hole-punched — for example, if there's important information in the margins that you don't want to ruin with a hole. If you know that one history teacher is a harsher grader than the other history teacher, talk to your guidance counselor about getting into the easy grader's class. Of course, don't say that you want the easier grade; instead, say that you learn better from that teacher's instruction style. Explain that you think you’ll get more out of the class if you’re with the right teacher. The school might not let you switch classes, but if it does, you'll have saved yourself a whole year of hard work and bad grades. Although it's not the only thing colleges look at, your GPA is very important if you want to get into a good university. Keep in mind, though, that college admissions offices take into consideration the difficulty of your class schedule when looking at your application. Because of that, you can't just load your schedule with easy classes; you have to be smart about which easy classes to take. If you’re naturally gifted in a subject, go ahead and try to take an honors class in that subject. If you need a subject specifically for your aspirations — biology because you want to be a doctor, for example, and you plan on writing about it in your college entrance essays — don't take an easy section. However, if you’re terrible at something, and it's not part of your dream career, then don't be ashamed to take an easier class in that area. You’ll be able to tell college admissions officers about the rigor of your other classes, and you won't bring your GPA down by taking a class you can't handle. This way, you have time to finish homework during the hours when you have to be in school anyway. By scheduling it at the end of the day, you know that you’ve received all of your assignments from that day, so you can push yourself to finish all of your work before leaving school. When school gets out, you can just enjoy the rest of your day and not have to think about work anymore! | Use study aids. Create an organizational system for paperwork. Choose your teachers wisely. Enroll in easy classes when necessary. Enroll in a study hall at the end of the school day. |
Small chores each night, like tidying up your room, can reduce longer cleaning sessions during the weekend. Cleaning also helps to reduce clutter that can be distracting when you’re trying to do your homework or relax. Make sure you have enough time in the afternoon or at night to complete your homework so you don't feel rushed trying to get it done. The amount of time you set aside for homework each day depends on how much homework you have. Exercise is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It also positively influences your mental health by releasing endorphins that improve your self-confidence and mood. Depending on what works best for your schedule, you can exercise in the morning or right after school. Working out can increase your energy level so try to finish your exercise routine at least three hours before bedtime so you have enough time to relax before bed. Exercise can be a good way for you to make time for yourself, but if you had P.E. or sports practice during the day, find another way to help you relax like reading a book, journaling, or socializing with friends and family. A good choice for a typical school day is a nice skirt or a pair of jeans, and a top that you know you will be comfy in and that you can dress up with jewelry and accessories. Look at the weather forecast for the next day and pick your outfit accordingly. If it's going to be cold the next day, make sure to have warm clothing like a coat or scarf set aside. Put the books and the homework you'll need for the next day in your bag. If you have extracurricular activities the next day, make sure what you need is ready to go for the next morning. If you have band practice, make sure you have your instrument packed up and ready for school. If you have sports practice, make sure your athletic equipment is also packed up. Doing these things the night before will save you time in the morning. Look at your agenda or planner to see what you'll need to pack in terms of a sweater, an umbrella, homework, and permission slips. Keeping a good sleep schedule has positive effects on your health and can make you feel better. Don't drink caffeine and make your room as dark as possible. Minimize blue light from electronic screens like your cellphone or computer screen. | Do your chores. Save time for homework each day. Get some exercise. Make time for yourself. Pick out an outfit the night before. Pack your bag for the next day. Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep. |
Applying a source of heat (such as a hot water bottle) over your lower abdomen and pelvic area can help to soothe painful period cramps. When used in combination with a pain medication and/or a form of hormonal birth control, it can be a very effective method to treat primary dysmenorrhea. Use heat as frequently as you would like, to ease symptoms. Another option is to have a hot bath, if you prefer this over using a heating pad. Aerobic exercise - things like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or riding a bike - produces endorphins in your brain, which act as natural painkillers. It is for this reason that increasing your exercise can help to combat the pain of menstrual cramps. Note, however, that overly strenuous exercise during your period can temporarily worsen period cramps. Consistent, moderate exercise is your best bet when it comes to diminishing the pain. Yes, perhaps surprisingly, sex can help to decrease the monthly pain that comes with menstruation! The hormones released during orgasm help to ease pain and improve your overall mood, so the type of sex does not matter so long as it facilitates orgasm. However, having sex during menstruation is not for everyone, so it depends on personal preferences. If you (and your partner) are comfortable having sex while you are on your period, it can ease the pain of your monthly cramps. It is often easier to have sex right before your period (as many people experience cramps just prior to menstruation), or in the first day or so of your period when the bleeding is lighter. Both smoking as well as alcohol consumption have been linked to worse pain during the menstrual cycle. If you suffer from painful cramps (dysmenorrhea), it is in your best interest to limit smoking and drinking as much as possible. If you are interested in quitting smoking altogether and would like support, your family doctor can assist you in this process. There are medications you can try that can aid in quitting smoking (such as Wellbutrin/Bupropion), in addition to nicotine replacement options that may help to diminish your cravings. In addition to traditional western medical treatments, there are a variety of herbal treatments and supplements that can help to combat primary dysmenorrhea. Vitamins E, B1, and B6, as well as magnesium supplements and omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to decrease painful cramps. There are also other more specific natural supplements such as Chasteberry that a naturopath may prescribe to aid with painful menstrual cramps. You might also consider looking into acupuncture, which can also be helpful for dysmenorrhea. Higher levels of psychological stress have been linked to worse menstrual periods. Therefore, if you suffer from a high-stress lifestyle, it is worth looking into ways to reduce this stress, and/or seeking support from a counsellor of life coach who may be able to assist you in better managing your stress. | Use heat to soothe menstrual pain. Increase your aerobic exercise. Have sex. Stay away from smoking and drinking alcohol. Book a visit with your naturopath. Reduce your stress. |
Because the sensations of synesthesia can mimic certain medical conditions and head injuries, it's a good idea to see your doctor to rule out anything serious. They will check the functioning of your brain, reflexes and senses to see if you have any physical problems or deficits. If they believe that it is something serious, they might refer you to a neurologist. Keep in mind that people with synesthesia typically pass all standard neurological exams and are considered normal in that way. If you have a neurological deficit that's causing visual sensations, then you're very unlikely to also have synesthesia. Head trauma, post-concussion syndrome, brain tumors, brain infections, migraine headaches, seizures with auras, epilepsy, cerebral stroke, toxic reactions, LSD "flashbacks" and experimentation with hallucinogens (peyote, mushrooms) can all produce sensory phenomena similar to synesthesia. Synesthesia is usually present from birth, so developing it as an adult is extremely rare. If it comes on suddenly in adulthood, see your doctor immediately for an assessment because it could be related to a problem with your brain / nervous system. Some visual sensations of synesthesia can also mimic certain eye diseases and conditions, so it's a good idea to see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist to get your eyes examined. Eye trauma, glaucoma (pressure in the eye), cataracts, retinal or vitreous detachment, corneal edema, macular degeneration, and optic nerve dysfunction are all eye conditions that can produce visual phenomena and color distortion. The vast majority of people with synesthesia do not suffer from any physical ailments of their eyes. An ophthalmologist (eye disease specialists) is likely a better choice than an optometrist, who mainly focuses on determining the acuity of your eyesight and prescribing glasses/contacts. You may encounter some doctors who do not believe that the condition exists. Furthermore, some insurance companies may not cover treatment. You should still visit a doctor to rule out any underlying conditions that might be causing your symptoms, but be aware that your doctor might diagnose it as something else entirely. You may want to get a second opinion if you believe that your concerns are not being taken seriously by the doctor. If your doctor says you do not have synesthesia but have a different condition entirely, trust their advice, and follow their instructions for treatment. | See your primary care doctor. See an eye doctor. Understand that some doctors do not believe in synesthesia. |
The acronym RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.Even though there is inconclusive evidence that RICE works as well as people believed in the past, many doctors still encourage it as a way to move toward recovery. Rest your thumb on a soft surface and do not try to use it for things, particularly physical activities that could injure it further. Apply ice to your thumb to help reduce pain and swelling. Your ice pack can be a bag of ice or a bag of small frozen vegetables like peas. Make sure to wrap the ice pack in a cloth so that it does not rest directly against your skin. Hold the ice pack on your thumb for 10 – 20 minute intervals. Compress the thumb with the wrapping. Elevate your thumb for five seconds and then bring it back to its resting position. Repeat this process every hour or so. These four elements have been found to impair your ability to heal quickly. In some cases, they can make the sprain worse. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be taken to relieve pain caused by a sprained thumb, but not within the first 48 hours. Early on, they might impede your recovery. They work to reduce inflammation caused by the sprain. Ibuprofen is one of the most common NSAIDs taken for a sprain. The recommended dose is 200 to 400 mg taken orally every four to six hours. Eat something when you take the ibuprofen to avoid getting an upset stomach. You can also use NSAID gels, which you apply to the skin around where the pain is most severe. Massage the gel into your skin so that it is absorbed fully. Arnica is an herb that can help to reduce bruising and swelling caused by a thumb sprain. You can take arnica supplements to combat the swelling, or you can apply it directly to the painful area. Spread arnica cream, which you can purchase at your local pharmacy, over your sprained thumb. Adding a drop or two of geranium or lavender essential oil to the arnica cream may help further reduce bruising. When you sprain your thumb, your thumb's range of motion will most likely become restricted. In order to regain your range of motion, you will have to do some thumb exercises, such as the following: Rotate the thumb in circles. Pick up small objects like marbles or pencils. Put a little pressure on your thumb as you squeeze the object. Repeat for five minutes. Squeeze a small ball in one hand. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat. Do two sets of 15 to help strengthen your grip. Move your thumb away from the rest of your fingers. Keep it as far away from your fingers as you can for five seconds, and then return it back to its normal position. Bend your thumb down towards your palm. Keep your thumb as close to your palm as you can for five seconds. After five seconds have passed, return it back to its normal position. Move your thumb away from your palm. This action should be like you are doing a coin toss. Extend your thumb away from your palm for five seconds, then return it to its normal position. Do not apply any external forces to the sprain until late into recovery, if at all. Allow your sprained thumb to do the work — don't pull it or hold it with your other hand. A healthy diet can help you to recover more quickly. In particular, repairing a sprained thumb requires protein and calcium. Try not to use your thumb while you eat to avoid further injury. For a balanced diet, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and Omega fatty acids. Try to avoid fatty, starchy, or sugary foods. | Follow RICE protocol to speed up recovery time. Avoid HARM (heat, alcohol, running, and massage) in the first 72 hours of your recovery. Take medications to ease the pain of a sprained thumb. Use arnica to prevent bruising. Do exercises to increase thumb mobility. Eat a healthy diet to promote healing. |
Choose the bath that matches your mood. Here are some ideas for the ideal bath: Try a steam bath. Taking a steam bath can help to both detox and relax you. Have a bubble bath Take a detox bath. Pour yourself a glass of wine, choose a magazine. Light a candle (scented ones are nice) and turn the bathroom lights off or down. This is helpful for making you clean before the bath––you're not just soaking in your own filth for a long time. A face mask and a good book are essentials for a good bath. Choose a book you know will be a good read. Get creative and make your own homemade face mask by adding 1 banana (mashed), 1 tablespoon of honey and 5 tablespoons of oats. You can also get many store bought face masks that are reasonably priced too. | Make the bath special. Take the phone off the hook. Take a shower before the bath. Consider some beauty therapy while in the bath. |
Let's say you’re at a bar and you see a cute guy or girl over in the corner. For about the first three seconds, you’re envisioning talking to them and getting their number. Then, doubt sets in and you’re overcome with fear. That's when you’ve got to stop the overthinking. After those first three seconds, drop it. Just go. Go and do. Don't let yourself get caught in your head. Any thinking beyond that initial three seconds is just going to cause more worry. And worry is going to do you absolutely zero good. Shut that voice up in your head and go for it before it tells you not to. It has no idea what it's talking about! As we grow older, we start thinking that the world is constantly pointing a finger at us, ready to point out our faults at any given time. In reality, the rest of the world is too concerned with themselves to really pay us any attention and fears the exact same thing. The only person thinking about how you come off is you. Remember that it may seem like people are focused on you sometimes, but this is not reality. They are likely much more focused on themselves. It's only your opinion of yourself that matters. Laughing will fill your brain (and thus your entire self) with genuine happiness. It releases tension, improves your mood, and makes it easier to smile a genuine smile. All of this makes faking confidence ten times easier, which makes it ten times more convincing. Appearing confident can be hard, but appearing happy-go-lucky and positive is a little easier. So when someone cracks a joke, laugh. Keep a smile in your back pocket for when you need it. People like happy people and happiness is associated with confidence. Try keeping a joke on you at all times so you can read it when you need to laugh. You can also watch standup comedians to laugh often and stay happy. Recall your last bad hair day. You probably felt pretty self-conscious, huh? How about the last time you dressed up to the nines and went out on the town? Probably pretty good. Sometimes our brains take a cue from the outside to decide how we feel on the inside. If you need a shot of confidence, put on an outfit you know you look good in and clean yourself up. Looking good makes it much, much easier to feel good. What's more, people tend to assume things about people who are dressed well and look good. They assume they're more educated, smarter, have more money, and are generally more likeable. It's the human condition to judge a book by its cover. Take advantage of that by sprucing yourself up. Many people easily mistake enthusiasm for confidence. If you can't muster confidence, this is a good bet to make. Your favorite song comes on the radio? Tell everyone how much you love it. Someone suggests going to a movie you’ve been wanting to see? Say how much you’ve been looking forward to it. You can also give genuine compliments to other people to show your enthusiasm. Your energy will be contagious, uplifting, and make everyone feel like you’re full of positivity and confidence. Make sure your body matches your words, though. Imagine someone saying, "I can't wait to see that movie!" in a monotone voice while they're looking down with their hands hidden in their pockets and their eyes diverted to the side. You probably won't be convinced. Now imagine a person whose eyes light up, their hands shoot up, and their voice booms, "I can't wait to see that movie!" Much more convincing. The human mind is sometimes a disconcertingly powerful thing. In fact, studies have shown that the power of expectation can even put cancer into remission. This is known as the placebo effect. In the original studies, patients thought they were taking a medication, but they really weren't, and they ‘'still’’ got better. If you tell yourself you can, it's possible you will. And if you tell yourself you can't, it's probable that you won't. Much of life is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Don't feel like you have a reason to be confident and you won't be. Think you won't do well and you'll probably do poorly. The right attitude can truly change everything. And the only thing that determines your attitude? You. | Don’t let yourself overthink it. Keep in mind that everyone is too concerned with themselves to notice. Laugh. Dress and groom yourself well. Be enthusiastic. Tell yourself you can do it. |
Salmon, unlike most other kinds of fish, is well known for the thin white lines which separate the layers or flakes of its meat. These lines indicate that the fish is still fresh and edible. If you notice that these white lines have disappeared—or if they’ve turned to a more gray color—the salmon has likely gone bad. Edible, fresh salmon should be firm to the touch. If salmon in your refrigerator has become squishy, mushy, or unexpectedly soft in texture, it's likely expired. The white lines between flakes of salmon can indicate its firmness in addition to its freshness. Once the lines have faded, the meat is all but guaranteed to be mushy. Unlike other types of fish, as salmon ages and begins to go bad, it will develop discolorations. Look over the surface of the meat. If you see any spots that are not the healthy pink color of most salmon, your fish has likely expired. Most of the discolorations you’ll find on salmon will be dark. However, spoiled salmon can also have small white-ish patches. | Note if the white lines in the meat disappear. Press the salmon to see if it’s still firm. Inspect the salmon for discolored spots on the meat. |
on both computers. If you haven't yet done so, you'll need to install VLC Media Player on both the computer that you want to use to stream and the computer on which you want to receive the stream. VLC is available for free on both Windows and Mac computers, as well as on most Linux distributions. of both computers. In order to stream a video from your computer to another computer on your network, you'll need to know the IP address of both computers. Both your computer and the other computer must be connected to the same Internet network (e.g., your home router) for you to be able to stream video to the other computer. If your router has multiple channels (e.g., a 2.4 GHz channel and a 5.0 GHz channel), make sure that both computers are on the same channel as well. If your network has a low upload speed or several items using it at once (e.g., phones, consoles, other computers, etc.), you may be unable to stream across your network. This can be remedied by upgrading your Internet speed through your service provider. If your router and/or modem are more than a few years old, attempting to stream may cause one or both of them to crash. | Install VLC Media Player Find the IP address Make sure that both computers are on the same network. Understand that streaming may not work on your network. |
Fill a pot with boiling water, then add the tea leaves. Cover the pot with a lid, and let the tea steep for 5 minutes For a more traditional tea, use Thai black tea leaves. If you used a tea infuser, simply pull it out. If you used loose tea leaves, pour the tea into a separate pot through a fine, mesh sieve, and discard the loose leaves. Add the sugar first, and stir it until it dissolves. Next, stir in the condensed milk. If you are in a hurry, you can put the pot into an ice bath. Do this by filling a sink with ice, placing the pot into the sink, and then stirring the tea with a whisk while it cools down. Fill 6 glasses with ice, then fill each glass ¾ of the way with tea. If you need to make fewer servings, simply pour the rest of the tea into a pitcher, and store it in the fridge. Evaporated milk is the most traditional, but you can also use whole milk, half-and-half, or coconut milk. | Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Strain the leaves out of the water. Stir in the sugar then the condensed milk. Let the tea cool to room temperature or colder. Pour the tea into ice-filled glasses. Top the glasses off with your choice of milk. |
Exercise will not only support weight loss, but can help you get into a good mindset for the day or week when you're getting back to your normal routine. Try to include some sort of physical activity about three to four days each week. Aim for 150 minutes or 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Incorporating regular aerobic exercise into your daily routine will support your weight loss. Aerobic activities can include exercises like: walking, jogging, swimming, biking, or hiking. It's recommended to include two days of strength training each week. Strength training includes activities like: weight lifting, Pilates, or isometric exercises like push-ups or crunches. Getting started with an exercise plan can be hard — especially if you're doing it alone. Working out with a friend or partner can be a great motivator to keep you on track and showing up for your weekly sweat sessions. Experts recommend trying to get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep helps with mood balance and appetite control — both of which are important if you're aiming to get back on track with healthy eating. To help get your body ready for sleep, turn off all lights and electronics. Also try to avoid using electronics at least 30 minutes prior to your planned sleep time. No matter how long you've overindulged, having a support group or people by your side can make getting back on track be a little easier. Whether it's your spouse, family, friends or co-workers, a support group can be your cheerleaders that will motivate and encourage you through this process. If you'd like, you can sign up for diet programs like Weight Watchers and go to their weekly support group meetings. Sometimes after a few days of overeating you can begin to feel a bit negative or down. Repeating positive affirmations daily can help boost your mood and spirits and put you in a better mindset to get back on track. Come up with your own sayings or use a few of these daily: "My body feels great when I feed it the right types of foods." "Exercise makes me feel energized and puts me in a great mindset for my day." "I have the willpower to make healthy choices today." "I'm doing the best I can to get back on track with healthy eating." "Indulging occasionally is OK and I'm back on track today." | Exercise. Get eight hours of sleep. Find or build a support group. Repeat positive affirmations daily. |
Lines can help her get her proportion correct, which in turn makes her handwriting more readable. If she's having trouble with it, show her the best way to do it. Use primary handwriting sheets that have colored lines as guides for each letter. Capital letters should go from the top line to the bottom line, and they should be twice the size of a lowercase letter. Also, help her make sure her letters don't float or sink by always positioning the bottom of the letter (with the exception of tails) on the line. One way to help her get this right is to highlight the bottom half of the space. Tell her the small letters need to stay within the color and that only capital letters can extend above it. That is, letters should be made from the top down, for the most part. Also, your kid should work from left to right. Try watching how your kid writes. How she writes may surprise you. If you notice your kid making letters abnormally, take her hand and help her make the correct motion. Practice making letters with the correct motions regularly. Make practice fun so the activity stays desirable. Have your kid place her finger on the paper after the word. Tell her to start the next word on the other side of her finger. This process will help her space out her words properly, which can make her handwriting look better overall. If she's left-handed, try a popsicle stick instead. You can also have her make a small dot after each word so she knows to leave a space. One way you can show her how handwriting should look is to have her trace handwriting. You can buy handwriting books for tracing, or you can simply write on a piece of paper. Make sure to make your handwriting as standard as possible if you are doing it yourself. Also, make sure to not write too small, as that will make it harder for your child. Have your child trace over the letters first with her pencil. Next, have her write the letters again underneath the traced letters. Some letters are commonly confused or put backward. For instance, the lowercase "b" and "d" are often confused. One way to help your child is to tell them to "make their bed" by making two thumbs up symbols and bumping them together, forming a "bed." The left side looks like a lowercase "b" and the right side looks like a lowercase "d." Another commonly confused pair is Ws and Ms. One trick you can use is to mix up a bunch of Ms and Ws on a page and have your child circle all the Ms or all the Ws. If your child has trouble remembering how letters are formed, you may need to go over them again with her. Making up little stories as you go along can help, such as "T is a single line that likes to wear a hat across the top." One option for helping them to remember how to form letters is to make a box with landmarks. For instance, make a box with a star in the upper left hand corner. For an "H," you could say, "Start at the star, go all the way down the side to make a wall. Make a wall on the other side, then connect them across the middle." Repeat practicing each letter so your child can master them. One of the best ways to help a child is to get her to practice as much as she can. Try to sneak writing in throughout the day so your child is constantly practicing. For instance, have her take down a grocery list for you. Another good way to practice is to have her write letters to friends or relatives. Another way is to pass notes. That is, leave her notes, and in them, ask her to write back. It can be a fun little game you play together. Alternatively, make a book together. Tape, staple, or glue a few pages together, and have her write a story. | Show him/her how to work within the lines. Emphasize the correct directions. Work on spacing words. Work on tracing. Help your child distinguish similar letters. Teach her how to form letters. Get in as much practice as you can. |
According to research published in the "Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry" in 2004, artichoke leaf extract helps to cancel out the effects of many kinds of fungi, including yeasts and molds. Artichoke extract can be found in capsule form. Take one capsule containing a 320 mg dosage twice a day. These are a mixture of animal and plant sources. Krill oil, salmon and tuna are the best animal-based sources of omega-3, while avocado is a good source of plant-based omega 3. Alternatively, you can take an omega-3 dietary supplement. Take one 500 mg capsule of omega-3 fatty acids daily. According to research, Vitamin D may be useful for preventing mold allergies. Therefore, you should ensure that the levels of vitamin D in your body are optimal. To do this, you should eat more cheese, fatty fish (such as salmon, mackerel and tuna,) beef liver, egg yolks etc. If you choose to increase your vitamin D intake using supplements, take one 600 IU tablet daily. Glutathione is referred to as the "master antioxidant" due to its ability to optimize the activity of every other antioxidant present in the body. The ideal way to boost your level of glutathione is to take a high quality whey protein supplement. You can also eat lots of asparagus, avocados, walnuts, tomatoes and broccoli. The recommended dosage of glutathione supplements is 250 mg once per day. Fungi, which include molds and yeasts, require the presence of sugar for survival. Therefore, it will be beneficial for you to remove or significantly cut down on your intake of sugar. For quite some time now, low-sugar diets have been popularized in an effort to fight candida infection. It is a sensible idea to cut of the food supply for the fungi in order to put an end to fungal yeast or mold infections and regain health. If you have diabetes, it's important to ensure that your blood sugar levels are under control, otherwise it could make the mold exposure much harder to get rid off. | Take artichoke leaf extract. Consume foods high in omega-3 fats. Increase your vitamin D intake. Eat more foods that contain glutathione. Cut down on your sugar intake. |
Rhubarb doesn't do well in intense heat, so once you’ve soaked the seeds and planted them in a soil-filled pot, you’ll need to find a shady area for them. Either put the pot in a shaded spot outdoors or keep the pot indoors. This way, the seeds will stay healthy during hotter months as they’re growing into plants. Transplant the plants to the garden after about 30 days in the pot. At this point, they should be about 4 inches tall. Carefully tip the pots upside down until the plant and root ball slide out. Dig a hole that's twice as wide as the plant. Plant the root balls as deep as they were in their pots. To get the plants out of the pot, it helps if you water them an hour or so beforehand. If the root ball doesn't come out with a little squeeze to the sides of the pot, you can use a butter knife to cut around the soil. If you used a peat pot or a cow pot you can simply place the pot with the plant into the soil. To avoid overcrowding the plants, clear out enough space in the ground so that you can plant the seeds 36-48 inches (90-120 cm) apart. Consider planting the rhubarb on a raised bed or in a hillside to avoid drainage issues. | Start your seeds in August in a shady location. Transplant the plants to the garden once they’re 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall. |
For an appetizer, you will want to serve light cheeses that are not heavy and will not fill your guests. You want to whet your guest's appetites, not satiate them. Consider serving light cheeses like fresh mozzarella and goat cheese. You might also consider a light cheese that pairs well with the main meal that you are serving. For example, goat cheese is a great compliment to Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes. In order to appreciate the truly complex flavors of cheese, the best strategy is to opt for a variety of different cheese types. Serve soft and hard cheeses with distinctly varied flavors. Mix in cheeses from different animals and from multiple geographic locations. Ideally, you will want to serve three to five cheeses. More than that can get a little overwhelming and crowd your serving area. For example, you may want to offer your guests a plate that includes Comte, camembert, Manchego, and gorgonzola. One method of determining what cheeses to serve is to choose cheese from a specific geographic area. Focus on cheese from a certain country or a specific cheese-producing region. For example, you might decide that you want to serve Italian cheeses or choose serve cheeses exclusive to the Loire Valley of France. You can also do the opposite of this and serve a variety of cheese from around the world. You can also pick your cheeses based on the animal that produced it. Serve cheeses that come from goat, sheep, and cow's milk. This will give you a variety of flavors and a unique pairing. If you want a lesson in how to spot the differences between cheeses of the same family, consider a more homogenous cheese plate. For example, serve three or four different styles of brie and camembert. Let your guests appreciate the similarities of the cheeses while exploring their subtle differences. | Serve light cheeses before dinner. Choose a variety of cheeses. Develop a regional theme. Use cheeses made from different types of milk. Stay in the same family. |
Every artist needs a portfolio -- the place where potential buyers or clients can see your work. Luckily, the internet is making it easy as website design spaces like Wix.com, SquareSpace, and Wordpress all have templates designed for artists portfolios. All you have to do is customize the name, color, and bio, then import images or videos of your art. Purchase a custom domain name if you are looking for professional clients. A site like www.MyPortfolio.wordpress.com looks much less professional than www.MyPortfolio.com. When done, attach this portfolio to all your social media accounts to make it easy to find. Consider printing (or drawing/designing, for memorable flair) some business cards to get the word around. Contact small galleries near you to see if you can put some work up. Look into that restaurant or coffee shop that puts work on the walls. And, if all else fails, throw your own art show. All you need is a space to hang everything, some refreshments, and friends willing to come and support you. Try to host shows with multiple artists when possible. That way, everyone brings their own friend groups so each artist can meet new fans. You never know if you can display your work unless you ask. Don't be intimidated -- they absolute worst thing that happens is the word, "no." Consider hosting "open studio" session once a month, where friends and curious spectators can watch you work and talk about your process. Few, if any, artists are so skilled that they can't benefit from some kind of formal instruction. Art classes can help you get past problems with your work that you haven't been able to solve on your own, identify areas in which you could improve, or just give you some direction and a regular time to devote to working on art. There are courses available for all skill levels at colleges, community centers, local arts centers, and numerous other places. Your teacher and fellow students are essential contacts as you build your career. They can point to new opportunities, team up with you for shows, and support your work in the difficult early years when you're still unknown. Never discount a connection or friend. In the word-of-mouth driven art scene, a wide, strong social network is king. It isn't always a ton of fun, but it is absolutely essential if you intend to be a professional. No one wants to champion your art but you. And, in its own way, this is a good thing-- you no longer have to hope the "right" person shows up in your gallery. Instead, hard work online can get your work into many corners of the internet, and even make some money. If you make smaller, sellable art pieces, consider a shop on Etsy or eBay. Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest, with their large pictures and big art networks, are great places to share and see work. Pick 1-2 social media accounts to run and stick with those. Trying to work on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. all at once is impossible to do well without spending all day on the internet. Artists need to stick together, and many of the greats have come from collectives and groups. It is no mistake that many famous artists knew each other before striking it big, and some of the greatest moments in art (Paris in the 40's, NY in the 80's) come from shared creative communities. So go to local shows, enroll in classes, and collaborate with other artists. A rising tide carries all boats, so get out there and make some waves. If you're struggling to find a community, look online. There are tons of forums, sites, and communities (like the famous DeviantArt) that allow you to showcase work. Pay attention to your contemporaries, supporting their own shows and work. When you are first starting out, your best network will be artists in the same situation. If you don't make art a daily priority, then it's going to be really hard to be a good artist. That is just the reality of practice-- all the talent in the world doesn't help if you don't sit down and make art. Honestly, this may require some sacrifices in terms of work hours, salary, and living situation. But if you want to be a professional artist, none of this should matter. You get to make art every single day! Always remember, especially in the early years of practice, that all of your favorite artists went through the same process. | Put together an online portfolio to showcase your work and talent. Host shows to get your work out there. Take classes to grow skill and make contacts. Devote time every day to self-promotion and social media. Get involved in your local art scene. Provide yourself a lifestyle that allows you to make daily art. |
Unlike some pets, you can't just put a fish tank or fish bowl in the car and go. Instead, you need to figure out how you will transport them. Most fish can survive for around 48 hours of travel, but beyond that you increase the risk that they will not survive. When you stop for the night, you need to take the fish with you. Don't leave them unattended in cars or trailers. If you need to fly with your fish, contact the airline to find out what requirements they have for transporting fish. Some of the water in your aquarium should be changed prior to moving and transporting the aquarium. This helps ensure that the water in the tank is clean. Switch out 20 percent of the water in the aquarium daily for five days prior to transporting the aquarium. When you are travelling, you don't want your fish to mess up the water more than they have to. Fish can go around a week without food, so they will be fine during your move. Don't give them food for 24 to 48 hours prior to transporting them. You shouldn't pack the fish until you are ready to go. They shouldn't be packed and waiting to be transported. You want to take as little time as possible to transport your fish. You should also plan to unpack your fish as soon as you reach your destination. They should be the first thing you unpack. Fish are not pets that are easily transported. You shouldn't take them on vacation with you or carry them around in a vehicle for fun. Fish are very fragile, which means you should only transport them when it is absolutely necessary, like when you are moving. | Plan for transporting your fish. Change the water for a few days before moving. Avoid feeding your fish for one to two days before moving. Wait until the last possible moment to pack the fish. Avoid unnecessary travel with your fish. |
While most shelter cats are mixed-breed, it is possible to find purebred cats at a shelter. Adopting a shelter cat also means it has been checked by a veterinarian and is often already spayed or neutered pre-adoption. This is one of the lowest costing options, and adopting a cat also gives them a second chance at life, which is a great cause. There are many organizations dedicated to rescuing cats and finding someone to adopt them. Some organizations take in any type of cat, while others are dedicated to rescuing specific breeds. Do some research online or contact your local animal shelter for suggestions, as they often work together. Many rescue groups don't have an adopting fee and instead have a recommended “donation fee” that is relatively inexpensive. Be very wary of buying a cat from a pet store. Many of these kittens come from animal mills, which focus on breeding as many cats as possible rather than safely breeding a few quality litters. These cats are often born with congenital abnormalities and raised in confined, crowded conditions, which can cause behavioral issues. They will also cost a lot more money than getting a cat from a shelter or rescue group, often costing hundreds of dollars. If you have a particular breed in mind, do some thorough research to find an accredited breeder with a great reputation. Because purebred cats are also much more expensive (think hundreds, even thousands, of dollars), be sure to research median prices so you know whether or not you are paying an appropriate amount. It is important to first determine if the cat in question is in fact a stray cat; look for "lost" or "missing" fliers in your neighborhood, contact the local shelters, and take the cat to a veterinarian to check if it is microchipped. If it is a stray, it is very important to take the cat to a veterinarian to be checked for diseases and to be spayed/neutered immediately. | Go to an animal shelter. Contact a rescue group. Avoid pet stores. Research breeders. Take in a stray. |
Current work on neural code synthesis consists of increasingly sophisticated architectures being trained on highly simplified domain-specific languages, using uniform sampling across program space of those languages for training."By comparison, program space for a C-like language is vast, and extremely sparsely populated in terms of `useful' functionalities; this requires a far more intelligent approach to corpus generation for effective training.", 'We use a genetic programming approach using an iteratively retrained discriminator to produce a population suitable as labelled training data for a neural code synthesis architecture.We demonstrate that use of a discriminator-based training corpus generator, trained using only unlabelled problem specifications in classic Programming-by-Example format, greatly improves network performance compared to current uniform sampling techniques. | A way to generate training corpora for neural code synthesis using a discriminator trained on unlabelled data |
Season as desired. You can also use potato, rice starch or tapioca. Mix about 2 teaspoons of any of these ingredients with a little water or milk, and then add these into the boiling stew, slowly while stirring. Potato starch gives a different kind of elasticity, more of the dessert kind. If none of the above options is available to you, try to add thickness by being creative. For example, you could try adding instant mashed potato powder, instant sauce mix, or even crushed crackers, although they are not ideal. Take some of the stew broth and pour it into a medium mixing bowl. Let the broth cool if hot. Hot broth will cook the cornstarch before you have had time to mix it, and it will be a lumpy mess. Add a small amount (1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon) of cornstarch to the broth. Mix it in until there are no lumps. A mixer works great here. When mixing is finished, pour back into the stew, and mix thoroughly. This is called a slurry. You could also use wine to create this. Turn up the heat, and keep stirring. This will help to prevent the mixture from clumping together. Cornstarch is similar to flour in its use as a thickening agent. Guar gum is another thickening agent that is used in industrial food processing to thicken sauces and such. If you can get your hands on it, use very little because it has 8 times the thickening effect that cornstarch has. Combine the contents of the packet with a little water until smooth. Stir it in a bowl. A typical packet will thicken two cups of liquid to a gravy consistency and add a little more beefy flavor. Most packet gravies are cornstarch based, and mimic the effects of a slurry (cornstarch mixed with a little water until smooth). Arrowroot is a good gluten free option. If the stew is already prepared and is too thin, gradually stir in your arrowroot thickener, starting with about 1/2 teaspoon of thickener, and adding more to taste as the stew thickens. Remember, you must stir slowly and constantly at medium heat to thicken, so do not get impatient and add too much thickener at once. Arrowroot has more of a neutral flavor than cornstarch. It can also be used at varying temperatures without losing its ability to thicken foods. It tolerates acidic ingredients better than cornstarch and it can be cooked for a longer length of time. | Add a dash of double cream or creme fraiche to make the stew smooth. Use cornstarch to create the roux instead of flour. Try a packet of beef gravy mix. Choose a gluten free option. |
This opens the Venmo sign-in screen. If you unlink your bank account, you won't be able to transfer your Venmo balance to your account for free. You'll still be able to pay for an Instant Transfer if you've connected a compatible debit card. If you've signed in recently, this will bring you to your main account page. If you haven't signed into the website in a while, click Send Code to receive a sign-in code via SMS. Once you have the code, enter it into the page and click Submit Code to log in. It's near the top-right corner of the page in the blue bar. It's at the top of the left column. It's under the list of payment methods. This opens a small popup window. You should see it under the "Bank Accounts" header at the top of the pop-up window. It's a red link at the bottom of the window. You may have to scroll down slightly in the pop-up to see it. A confirmation message will appear. This unlinks the account from Venmo. | Go to https://venmo.com/account/sign-in in your web browser. Enter your login details and click Sign In. Click Settings. Click Payment Methods. Click Edit payment methods. Click the account you want to remove. Click Remove. Click Remove Bank to confirm. |
Make sure that the a or x2 term is positive. Here's how you do it: 2x2 - 9 = 12x = 2x2 - 12x - 9 = 0 In this equation, the a term is 2, the b term is -12, and the c term is -9. The constant term is the numerical term without a variable. Move it to the right side of the equation: 2x2 - 12x - 9 = 0 2x2 - 12x = 9 If x2 has no term in front of it, and just has a coefficient of 1, then you can skip this step. In this case, you'll have to divide all of the terms by 2, like so: 2x2/2 - 12x/2 = 9/2 = x2 - 6x = 9/2 The b term in this example is -6. Here's how you do it: -6/2 = -3 = (-3)2 = 9 = x2 - 6x + 9 = 9/2 + 9 Factor the terms on the left side to get (x-3)(x-3), or (x-3)2. Add the terms on the right side to get 9/2 + 9, or 9/2 + 18/2, which adds up to 27/2. The square root of (x-3)2 is simply (x-3). You can write the square root of 27/2 as ±√(27/2). Therefore, x - 3 = ±√(27/2). and solve for x. To simplify ±√(27/2), look for a perfect square within the numbers 27 or 2 or in their factors. The perfect square 9 can be found in 27, because 9 x 3 = 27. To take 9 out of the radical sign, pull out the number 9 from the radical, and write the number 3, its square root, outside the radical sign. Leave 3 in the numerator of the fraction under the radical sign, since that factor of 27 cannot be taken out, and leave 2 on the bottom. Then, move the constant 3 on the left side of the equation to the right, and write down your two solutions for x: x = 3 + 3(√6)/2 x = 3 - 3(√6)/2) | Move all of the terms to one side of the equation. Move the c term or constant to the other side. Divide both sides by the coefficient of the a or x2 term. Divide b by two, square it, and add the result to both sides. Simplify both sides. Find the square root of both sides. Simplify the radical |
A burner that uses a small lightbulb as a heating element can be a good option, as the warmer will only get as hot as the lightbulb allows. Other models involve sitting a ceramic bowl on top of a heating element, sometimes referred to as a candle warmer or wax warmer. Electric burners eliminate the need for an open flame, but electrical hazards can still cause fire risks and the heating element can cause burns. Operate these with care and never leave them unattended. Avoid using an extension cord as this increases the risk of fire. Choose a burner that has a cord that is long enough to reach your outlet. Do not place more than three electrical appliances into any one outlet at a time. It's also a good idea to unplug your burner when it's not in use. Electrical burners really only differ from traditional models in how they heat the oils. The rest of the process looks the same. Fill the ceramic bowl with water, using distilled if your tap water has a high mineral content. Add approximately 10 drops of your essential oils. Instead of lighting a candle, your electric burner will need to be plugged into a working electrical socket. Some burner models may also have an “off/on” switch somewhere on their cord. Check to see if this is the case and make sure you turn it to the on position. Don't burn your oils for more than an hour or so at a time. Cycle between periods of burning and not burning so that you don't overwhelm your space with too much oil. Wash out the bowl of your burner in between aromatherapy sessions to avoid the build-up of residues. Use a tissue or cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol to wipe out the bowl. Turn off and unplug your burner before cleaning it. Leave it to cool for 15-20 minutes after turning it off before you attempt to clean it as it could cause burns. To remove built-up residue that you missed, try a mixture of 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil, 2 tablespoons (28.8 g) of baking soda and ½ tablespoon (7.5 mL) of water. Spread this over the affected area and let it sit for 5 minutes before wiping clean with a sponge. | Look for a ceramic burner that uses a low heat. Prepare your oil just as you would with a traditional burner. Turn on your burner by plugging it in. Keep your burner clean in between uses. |
All voices are different, so the original keys of some songs may not be a fit for every singer. Capos come in handy when you have to find a new key of a song for a singer. Using a capo will allow you to play the song in the new key without having to learn entirely new chords. A guitar capo can do much more than simply change the key of a song, it can create an entirely different sonic experience. For example, playing in the key of A with and without a capo will have entirely different feels even though you're playing in the same key, so experiment with your capo to hear the differences. Essentially, you'll be suing different voicing to play the same chords, which produce entirely different sounds. | Find the best key for a singer. Use a capo to get a different timbre. |
Even if they spend all of their time outdoors, mousers will need you to provide them with shelter and a regular supply of food and water. When you first bring them home, they will also need to have a litter box available. You can use automatic feeders and water dishes (available at pet supply stores), or make sure to replenish your cat's food and water yourself everyday. Your cat's shelter should be easily accessible, covered, dry, and protected from wind, cold, and heat. Good choices include a barn, shed, or dedicated cathouse. Make sure your cat has a place to bed that is safe from disturbances like dogs, cars, and children. When you first bring your cat home, it will be somewhat stressed as it gets to know its surroundings. Keeping it in a large cage or enclosed area at first will protect it and prevent it from running away. Set the cage up near the shelter that your cat will use once it is accustomed to its new surroundings, so that it will associate that area with home. Make sure that the enclosed area is large enough that the cat is free to roam around, stretch out, and get some exercise. It should also be protected from heat, cold, rain, etc. Your local animal shelter may be able to lend you a cage or crate to use. Check on your cat regularly. Refill its water and food dishes, and empty its litter box whenever necessary. Give your cat some toys to play with to keep itself occupied, and treats to make it associate its new home with good feelings. Putting towels or blankets in the enclosed area can also make your cat feel more comfortable. A towel, blanket, or t-shirt that you have used will help your cat get used to your scent. Spend some time with the cat, so that it gets used to your presence and the sound of your voice. However, don't attempt to pet it or pick it up if it seems fearful or aggressive. Eventually, the cat will begin to trust you. After a week or so, your cat should be ready to roam around on its own. Open the area it has been enclosed in, and let the cat come out on its own. It may disappear for a day or two in order to explore. Leave the cage or enclosed area where it is, and keep food and water supplied. The mouser will come back to feed. Once the cat seems to be comfortable with its new surroundings, you can remove the cage and just let it use the permanent shelter you have set up for it. Cats will hunt, even if they are fed regularly, because of hunting instincts. You will not have to train your cat to do the actual hunting. Cats are opportunistic. Rodents are easier to catch than other animals, like birds, and cats will sit and wait for mice and rats to emerge from burrows and other hiding places. Some cats will bring their humans rodents they have killed as a “present.” Others will eat the rodents, or leave them elsewhere. | Make sure that your cat’s basic needs are taken care of. Start your mouser out in a cage or crate. Let the cat go free. Watch your cat catch rodents. |
Avoid scrubbing your skin or using harsh cleansers. Wash your skin with mild, unscented cleansers. If you apply sunscreen or makeup, use products that don't contain oil and are labeled "noncomedogenic." Always use cool or warm water to wash your skin. Using harsh products or very hot water can dry and irritate your skin. Since you're more likely to scratch the irritated skin, keep the skin moisturized so you don't spread eczema. Wash and bathe with warm, not hot, water. Once you've gently cleaned your skin, pat your skin dry and apply lotion within a few minutes of drying off. Look for moisturizers, creams, or ointments that don't have alcohol, which can dry out your skin. You'll probably want to apply a moisturizer several times throughout the day, even if you apply medicated creams to the skin. Colloidal oatmeal is made by finely grinding oats so they dissolve or suspend in water or lotions. Research shows that colloidal oatmeal has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which soothe itchy skin. Rub lotion that has colloidal oatmeal in it over your itchy skin. Or add dried colloidal oatmeal to a warm bath. To soothe your skin, you could also use fragrance-free bath oils, baking soda, or vinegar in the bath. Run cold water in a clean washcloth and wring it out. Lay this cool compress against the itchy patch of skin and hold it there until your skin stops itching. Relieving the itching feeling will keep you from scratching the skin and spreading eczema to other parts of your body. Trim your nails on a regular basis to keep them smooth and short. This way, if you do accidentally scratch, the short nails will do less damage than long fingernails. It's important to drink water throughout the day so your skin stays hydrated. It's especially important to drink more water if you plan on exercising or sweating. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. You can also drink herbal teas, milk, and fruit juices. Your body gets vitamin D from the sun, which helps combat eczema. While too much sun exposure is bad for your skin, a few minutes of sunshine every day can help clear up your eczema and stop it from spreading. | Follow a gentle skincare routine. Moisturize itchy skin throughout the day. Use colloidal oatmeal. Press cool compresses against itchy skin. Keep your fingernails short. Stay hydrated. Sit outside in the sun for a few minutes every day. |
Rinse the rice you're using under the faucet. Rinse it using a colander or similar device. After rinsing the rice, shake the colander gently to remove any excess water. Rice is combined with water prior to cooking, but precise ratios vary. Check your package's instructions to figure out the rough rice-to-water ratio. In general, most rices call for one part rice to two parts water. More water will make your rice mushy and less will make it chewy. If you want a mushy or chewy texture, try adding a little more or a little less water than recommended. Make sure the dish you choose is safe to put in the microwave. It should say somewhere on the dish. If you can't figure out if a dish is microwave safe, use a different dish to be safe. Place both your rice and water in the dish. Make sure you choose a dish that's a little bigger than necessary, as rice expands when cooked. Also, a bigger dish will keep it from boiling over as easily It's not necessary to stir your ingredients when cooking rice. | Rinse your rice. Check your package for precise ratios. Add your rice and water to a microwave safe dish. |
To cook the pancakes, you’ll need a large, nonstick skillet. Preheat the pan on the stovetop over medium heat for approximately 5 to 7 minutes. If you prefer, you can use a griddle to cook the pancakes. While the skillet is heating, it's important to grease it so the pancakes won't stick. Lightly brush the interior of the pan with melted butter to grease it. Be careful not to use too much butter on the skillet, or you may end up with greasy pancakes. Once the skillet is lightly greased and heated, pour the pancake batter into the pan. For each pancake, use approximately ¼ cup (60 ml) of the batter, spacing them evenly apart in the pan. Using ¼ cup (60 ml) of the batter will give you average side pancakes. If you want to make silver dollar pancakes, use ⅛ cup (30 ml) or less. After you’ve poured the batter into the pan, allow each pancake to cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. You’ll know that they’re ready to turn when there are bubbles on the tops and the edges are dry and firm. Keep an eye on the pancakes as they’re cooking because they can burn easily. When the pancakes are finished cooking on the first side, use a large, wide spatula to carefully turn them over. Let them cook on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bottoms are set and the pancakes are completely cooked through. Repeat the process of adding the batter and cooking the pancakes until you’ve used up all of the batter. If you want keep the pancakes warm as you finish preparing breakfast, place the cooked pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Set the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius), and leave the pancakes inside for up to 30 minutes. | Heat a nonstick skillet. Grease the skillet lightly with butter. Add the batter into the pan in small amounts. Cook the pancakes for several minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another few minutes. |
While you can simply buy a rubber plant from a gardening store, you can also start a plant from a stem cutting. Make a slanted cut below a node on the stem with a sterile knife. You'll need at least 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm) of stem with 2 to 3 nodes on it. The node is where the leaves attach to the stem. Wear gloves to work with this plant, as the sap can affect your skin. To sterilize a sharp knife, place it in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 3 parts water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add rooting medium like perlite to a small pot. Plant the stem 1/2-2/3 of the way into a hole with all the leaves above the soil. Water it until it's moist and cover it with clear plastic. Once the roots have reached 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm), you can move it to regular potting soil and a bigger pot. Place a seed in a small tray. Set a piece of thin cloth or paper towel over it and mist it to several times a day to keep the seed wet. Place it in an area with indirect light. The seed should sprout in about a week, after which you can move it to a small pot to grow. Wait until the seed has roots before you move it. Be very gentle with it, as seedlings are fragile. | Take a stem cutting from another plant. Plant the stem cutting in rooting medium. Sprout a plant from seed instead of from a stem cutting. |
In tennis, one person starts the first serve of the game. Most players choose by flipping a coin, and in most cases, the person who doesn't serve gets to choose which side of the court to play on. The server keeps serving until the game ends. For the next game, the other player will serve. The game starts with both players on the baseline. The server chooses a corner of the baseline to serve from, and the other player positions themselves on the opposite back corner. So if you serve from the right corner of your side of the court, your opponent will stand in the far left corner from your point of view. You should be standing facing the opposite corner. Keep one foot slightly above the baseline and the other about 45 centimetres (18 in) away inside the court. There isn't a required way to hold the racquet as long as your hand is around the handle. Grip the racquet firmly in your dominant hand and hold it out with your arm extended, until the head of the racquet is roughly parallel with your head. When you aren't serving, you can hold the racquet with both hands. Usually, the dominant hand will grip the top of the handle with the other hand at the bottom, but there's no required position as long as you keep your hand or hands on the handle only. If you're serving, toss the tennis ball into the air towards your racquet. It's okay to toss the ball around a few times without using your racquet or to bounce it on the court before beginning your official serve. Get used to the ball and how it handles before you serve. If you want to do a practice toss, don't hit it with your racquet. This counts as a fault, which could give your opponent a point! Save practice hits for non-game times. If you aren't serving, continue holding your racquet and waiting. When the ball approaches the head of your racquet, strike it hard diagonally towards the other player's service area. Aim towards the section of the service area closes to them. The idea is to force the ball to bounce once before they can return the serve. If the ball hits the net on the way to the other side of the court, it's called a “let” and you can do the serve over again. If the ball stays on your side of the court, goes out of bounds, or if you miss the serve altogether, it's a “fault.” You can get one do-over for a fault, but if you fault twice in one serve, the point is awarded to your opponent and the game moves on to the next point. Immediately after you serve the ball, run to the opposite side of your baseline. Hit the ball firmly with the face of your racquet pointed slightly upward. It takes some practice to learn how to return the serve successfully, so don't worry if you do badly the first few times. The point is only awarded when the ball falls out of play, so keep playing until one of you wins a point! Points can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, but as a beginner, your points will probably be awarded quickly. When the point is awarded, you'll call the score and serve again until the game is won, and then again until the set is won. | Flip a coin to choose a server. Position yourself in a baseline corner. Hold your racquet out. Throw the ball into the air with your opposite hand. Serve the ball towards the service area. Run to the opposite back corner and hit the ball back. Continue until the point is won. |
GAD is best treated by a mental health professional. If you are struggling with feeling tension, tight muscles and body aches, difficulty sleeping because your mind won't shut off, feeling restless and jumpy, or having stomach problems it might be time to seek professional help. Obtain a referral or suggestion from a doctor, or trusted family member or friend. Licensed therapists are trained to help others learn to manage the anxiety that is impacting their lives. If you feel you and your therapist are not a good fit, look for a different therapist. Every therapist is different and finding one with whom you feel comfortable is essential. Look for a therapist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of therapy is one that is commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorders, social anxiety disorders, and phobias. Your therapist will help examine and dispel the negative thought patterns that you have developed. Additionally, a therapy like art therapy might be just the right thing to help you shift your focus on creating art rather than worry. Commit to changing your behavior. In both psychotherapy and physical therapy, you will benefit from setting goals. Engage in it by allowing yourself to be open and vulnerable. Don't abandon the process just because it gets difficult. Your hard work will pay off and leave you with a healthy sense of accomplishment. Identify your objectives. For example, would you like to be more at peace about getting good grades in school? Tell the therapist that this is one of your goals. Reward yourself when you reach your goal. Your motivation will increase if you reward your accomplishments. Adjust your objectives rather than give up. Continue to make new goals as it will keep you engaged in life. A medical doctor (M.D.) licensed to prescribe medication can discuss pharmaceutical options for treating GAD. Medication is intended to be used in tandem with therapy rather than on its own. Ideally, medication is used for a period of time to help you through the roughest part of the struggle. You work with your doctor and therapist to lessen and eventually eliminate the dose once you learn new techniques and strategies to manage your anxiety. Your doctor or therapist may suggest: Buspirone (considered the safest drug for generalized anxiety disorder); Benzodiazepines (quick-acting but building a dependency is common); Antidepressants (slow-acting and may increase sleep difficulties and cause nausea). Research the side effects before making a decision to commence taking any drug. Communicate substance abuse issues. Many people suffering GAD also suffer from other disorders. Some use non-prescribed drugs and alcohol to manage symptoms. You must discuss this matter with your doctor or therapist to ensure that you receive the help you need and avoid dangerous drug interactions. Surround yourself with people who care about you. This includes family, friends, and co-workers. Branch out and meet new people to expand your circle of support. You have learned so much through the therapeutic process that you feel resourceful and confident about managing your anxiety. A good support system will help you reduce stress and may boost your immune system. Personal struggles can leave you feeling bad about yourself. Unfortunately, since GAD involves worrying, you may be worrying that you are worrying too much. Anxiety and worry are a natural part of life, and you can learn to manage it rather than try to eliminate it or feel bad about yourself because of it. The cognitive behavior therapy you will be participating in will help you examine your thoughts and develop new more effective ways of thinking about yourself as well as helping you manage anxiety and worry. | Locate a professional therapist to help. Set therapeutic goals for yourself. Explore medication options. Build a strong support system. Accept yourself. |
The active principles of garlic are supposed to interact with the nucleic acids of the virus, thus limiting its proliferation. It is proven to be effective against the following micro-organisms: Escherichia coli, which causes intestinal dysbacteriosis and urinary infections. Salmonella typhi, which causes typhoid, and other Salmonella genus that cause severe intestinal afflictions. Shigella dysenteriae, which causes bacillus dysentery. Staphylococcus and streptococcus, which causes furuncles (infected blemishes) and other skin infections. Diverse types of fungi, yeasts, and some viruses, such as herpes. The inside the intestines are rife with bad bacteria. Garlic regulates good intestinal bacteria instead of destroying it. | Use garlic as an antibiotic and antiseptic. Use the bacteria-killing powers of garlic to protect your intestines. |
Things you or your kids no longer need seem to stick around longer than they should. Look at the individual items in a room and ask yourself what you don't really need anymore. These are some things you should consider getting rid of: Items that are broken Clothes that no longer fit you or your kids Things you don't have space for Toys your kids no longer play with Things you have extras of Items that are dangerous to have around your kids Get out three boxes or bins. Label one bin "Trash," one bin "Store," and one bin "Recycle/Donate." As you sort through toys and items, place them in one of the boxes. Once a box fills, take it to the thrift store, organize it and find a place for it in your home, or take it to the dumpster. Keep the boxes somewhere handy so you can declutter whenever you need to. You could also have bins for selling items or giving away to friends. You may find it easy to sort through the broken or unwanted items that are cluttering up your house, but have a harder time knowing what you should keep. Ask yourself if an item has sentimental value or if it's something you'd like to pass on to your children. You should also keep items that you use frequently. Once you've decided to keep something, you need to organize and store it wisely. You should know where it is and be able to get to it easily. While it may be tempting to just throw your kids' toys into a large toy box, it may be hard to find specific toys since they're all mixed together. Teach your children to store their toys by sorting them into buckets, containers, or small bins. For example, you could have several bins on a shelving unit. Put blocks in one bin, crayons in another, and musical toys in a different bin. It's probably not realistic to expect that your kids' belongings and toys are always in their rooms. Instead of finding their things strewn about, create a system for organizing the things that you don't mind leaving out and for things that you want to hide. For example, if you want to leave their books out, install shelving units or bookshelves so they can be stored in plain sight. To hide toys, try storing them inside decorative boxes, furniture benches, or cabinet drawers. | Choose what to get rid of. Decide what to do with the items you don't want. Know what to keep. Sort and store the kids' toys. Decide what to display and what to hide. |
Use your Photos app on your phone to open the image that you want to send. This looks different depending on the phone and version that you are using. There are several options to choose from, depending on the apps you have installed on your phone. Email - This sends the photo as an attachment on an email message. Messaging - This sends the photo as an attachment to a text message (MMS), or through your iMessage (if both you and the recipient have Apple iPhones). App-specific options - There will be a variety of other options listed based on what you have installed, including Facebook, Hangouts, WhatsApp, and more. Pick the option that best matches the needs of you and your recipient. Depending on the method you chose, you'll need to finalize the message that will go along with the image. The message may take a few moments to send if you're sending multiple images. | Open the picture on your phone that you want to send. Tap the "Share" button. Select the method that you want to share the image. Finish sending the message. |
Choose one made of cotton or other light plant matter, such as hemp or linen. Make sure you have enough material to create a dress for your shape and height. You'll probably want a lighter or darker brown for an accent color, too. This will be at your waistline and as fringe on the top and bottom. Be less concerned with the texture of this accent color -- but for your dress, make sure it won't irritate your skin. Basic patterns can be found online or at any fabric supply store. What's more, you can pick a pattern that you think will look best for your body type. Don't forget to include the strips at the base of the costume and at the top half of the costume. To create the fringe, just cut strips in a wide layer of fabric and attach to the top and bottom seam. A thin rope would also work. Anything that is earthy and doesn't scream factory-made will do the job. | Find an earthy-colored material. Make a Pocahontas style dress (see the photo for the shape). Attach a cotton material belt. |
You'll get a delivery notice when your package arrives at your locker location. This notice will have the code you need to access your package at the locker. The lockers are usually fairly close to the entrance, but if you can't find them, ask a store employee. Your locker will open, and you'll be able to retrieve your package. | Check your email. Go to the pick-up location. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your pick-up code. |
Avoid single-serve or individually wrapped items. Shop at stores that have bulk dispensers for grains, nuts, dried fruits, and snacks. Bring your own plastic bag or container to put the bulk food in. And try to buy bulk sizes of food or sanitary products, which saves on packaging. When buying produce at the grocery store, avoid packing the product in an extra plastic bag if it isn't necessary. Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, peppers, tomatoes, beets; and fruits such as bananas, apples, plums, and melons shouldn't require an extra bag. Instead of buying canned soup or pasta sauce, read up in a cookbook how to prepare them at home. Practice “precycling” by only buying products whose materials can be recycled. Take durable canvas or synthetic-fiber bags, a backpack, or a basket with you to the store, enough to hold whatever you plan on buying. These can usually be bought at the stores themselves. A heavy-duty plastic bag that you use multiple times can serve the purpose almost as well. Disposables contribute large amounts of waste to our environment. They include things like plastic forks, knives, plates, and cups. They also include things like diapers and razor blades. Instead of buying items that you'll throw away after using them, buy items that you can use again and again. For example: Instead of using disposable diapers, try cloth diapers or nappies. You will have to clean them more often, but you'll reduce waste. Get a razor with replaceable blades rather than a disposable razor. You'll still have to throw the old blades away, but you'll save the plastic handle. For picnics, serve with re-usable plastic or wooden plates, cups, and utensils instead of disposable paper or plastic ones. Turn off or unplug any electrical appliances that aren't being used, such as the TV, radio, stereo, computer, lights, or chargers for cellphones or mp3 players. Try to wash clothes by hand, and dry them outside as much as possible. And if you purchase appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers, choose ones that are rated with the Energy Star classification. Replace all incandescent lightbulbs with Energy-Star-rated compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which can save you $6 in energy costs per year. Try towel drying your hair instead of blow-drying it. If it is cold inside your residence, just put on a jacket or sweater instead of turning up the heat. Try to reduce your shower time to between 5 and 10 minutes. Turn off the water when shampooing or scrubbing. Take fewer baths as well, since they can consume more water than a short shower. When you brush your teeth, turn off the faucet between soaking and rinsing the brush. If you’re receiving junk mail, call the sending company's 800 number, usually found on the offer or order page, and ask to be removed from their mailing list. Request electronic bill instead of paper ones for all your utilities, member dues, and other periodical payments. You can choose this when signing up for an account. If you are already receiving paper bills, it is not too late to change. Access your account online or by phone, and see if you can switch to electronic bills instead. Try to walk, bike, or take public transit to school or work. If possible, invest in an electric or hybrid vehicle--these options are more fuel-efficient and emit less carbon into the atmosphere. Organize carpools with your neighbors or co-workers to reduce fossil fuel use. Choosing a residence as close as possible to your place of work will reduce both your commute time and energy consumption. Escalators and elevators are convenient, but sometimes they are not necessary, especially if you only have to travel 1 or 2 floors. Not only will taking the stairs save electricity, but you'll also get some exercise in. You also won't have to wait in line. Escalators and elevators cost money to run. By taking the stairs, you may see lower prices (if you’re at a shopping center) or a higher salary (if you’re at an office building). There are instances where taking escalators or elevators may be necessary, such as if you have an injury, a bad knee, or need to get to the 24th floor. | Buy products with less packaging. Take a reusable bag with you shopping. Do without disposables. Cut down on electricity use. Use less water. Stop junk mail and paper billing. Consider alternative transportation. Take the stairs. |
The main ingredient in liquor polishing is activated carbon, though adding your carbon to a full container of vodka may cause your container to overflow. You'll also have to strain the carbon out at some point, so you'll need: Food-safe activated carbon (3-5 cups (1,020-1,700 g) depending on the amount of liquor being polished) Container (freezer safe) Funnel Strainer/colander You'll want a container that is larger than your amount of vodka, otherwise, when you add your carbon, you might lose some vodka to overflow. Place your funnel in the container, and pour your vodka from its original vessel into the container. Impurities in alcohol, like aldehydes, amino acids, and oils are likely the culprits making your cheap vodka taste foul. Polishing alcohol is the process of soaking it for a length of time in activated carbon to remove these impurities. Rinse your activated carbon in a colander/strainer under cold water to remove any dust that may have formed on it during the packaging and handling process. Add 1 cup (340 g) of food-safe activated carbon per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of vodka. At minimum, you should allow your vodka to soak in the activated carbon you've added for a week. For even better results, you can allow the vodka to soak for a month, though after a few months you'll reach the carbon's limit and see little change in quality. Shake the vodka in its container for a few minutes every day to ensure the consistently filtration throughout the mixture. Keep your vodka in a cold location, like your freezer, to make the impurities in it easier for the activated carbon to absorb. A regular kitchen strainer should be sufficient to catch your activated carbon while letting the vodka drain through into a container. You may want to nest your strainer into your funnel so the vodka flows directly down the nozzle of the funnel and into a container, preventing lost liquor. | Gather vodka polishing materials. Pour your vodka into your container. Add activated carbon straight to your vodka. Allow the vodka to soak for 7-30 days. Strain your carbon from your vodka. |
Sometimes, dogs bark because they're frustrated or bored. If your dog doesn't get enough exercise, he may bark because he has too much pent-up energy. Give your dog plenty of exercise and playtime to reduce problem barking. If your dog is bored, make sure he has plenty of toys. Puzzle games, especially those that involve food or treats, can be a good way to keep your dog occupied and happy. Happy dogs may bark to greet others. Teaching your dog other ways to greet them will cut down the problem barking. For visitors to your home, teach your dog to go to a specific spot and wait to receive guests. Get her to sit and stay as you (or a helper) come in the door. Reward her with praise and treats. You can also train your dog to find a special toy near the door when people come over. If he has a toy in his mouth, he's less likely to bark when guests arrive. Train your dog to sit quietly before allowing others to pet him when you're out. This will also reduce the risk that anyone will get hurt by an excited dog. Don't reward greeting barks by acknowledging your dog. Wait until she's quieted down before you greet her and give her pets or treats. Dogs often bark to communicate their needs. If you can train your dog to alert you in other ways, he won't have to bark for everything. For example, ring a bell whenever you take your dog outside to associate the two. Train your dog to ring the bell (hotel-service “tap” bells work very well) when he needs to go outside. Bang the water dish or food dish before you fill it. Your dog will learn to associate the two, and can bang or paw his dish when he's hungry or thirsty. Desensitizing your dog to whatever is causing her barking can help curb problem barking. Start by introducing the stimulus at a distance -- far away enough that your dog doesn't bark at first. For example, if your dog barks at a neighbor's dog, ask if your neighbor will help you. Move the stimulus a little bit at a time toward your dog. Praise her and give her treats for staying quiet. As the stimulus approaches, feed your dog some treats. If she barks, stop the treats. As the stimulus disappears, stop feeding your dog treats. Start small. Gradually increase the time spent around anything or anyone that might make your dog bark. Practice until your dog becomes more and more comfortable. Be patient. Remember: learning any new behavior takes time, practice, and consistency. Distracting your dog can help curb problem barking by giving your dog something else to focus on. Once you've distracted the dog, give him something else to do, such as fetch or perform a command. You can use a high-frequency whistle or a noisemaker to break your dog's concentration when he barks. When the dog barks, use the noisemaker. This will interrupt the dog. You can also make a physical noise that isn't verbal, such as clapping or snapping your fingers. Don't yell or shout, though, as your dog will think you're barking with him. Once you have your dog's attention, ask him to perform a task that's incompatible with barking. For example, you could ask him to fetch a toy, go to his crate, or perform a trick. | Tire your dog out. Teach your dog other ways to greet people. Teach your dog other ways to communicate. Desensitize your dog. Distract your dog. |
Really. Though sleeping on top of your textbook every night won't result in some type of mental osmosis, you'll be surprised how much you do gain from going even if you don't pay attention 100% of the time. Some teachers reward those who go by giving attendance points or even giving out extra-credit answers or "secret" info to those present. Score. And while you're there, take good notes. But you knew that right? Going to class, while also helping with knowing the content and what will be on the tests, will alert you to deadlines and test dates. Sometimes professors switch things up on a whim. If you go, you'll know what to expect and when you have to show up. Turns out your teachers are just as bored with you as you are with them. If you can be one of the students that actually engages and that they like, it can work wonders for your grades, sure, but also your class experience. So participate! Ask questions, make comments, and just be attentive. Teachers are sick and tired of snoozers. You don't have to break new philosophical ground with every comment you make. Even answering questions your teacher poses can get you in good. Some teachers have participation points or will round up your grade if they know you do. So do it! If your teacher has office hours, go to them. If not, seek them out after class. Think about it this way: You have to give $50 to an acquaintance or to a friend. Who would you give it to? So when you get 95.5% on that test, it's that extra effort to get to know them that can bump you up to that A. You don't have to ask about their kids or invite them out to lunch. No, no, no. Simply go up to them after class, ask them about a point they covered and go from there. You could also ask them for scholarly advice (potential jobs or schools, maybe?) and talk about yourself, too. You both need to get to know each other! Teachers are people; they are not machines. If you need something, they may be able to accommodate you. Especially if you're a good student that they've gotten to know! If you got a less-than-stellar grade on a piece of homework or exam, ask to do extra credit. Even if they say no, no harm done. Even if you didn't get a less-than-stellar grade, ask about extra credit. When you're rocking a 105% class average, you can slack a little (but not too much) on the next test! Don't take seven, but do take one. Everyone needs to take pinball or choir or cake baking. Use it to recenter and focus yourself. And to be well-rounded! You can't all be about academics. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, remember? You still gotta ace it, you know. So go to it, try your hardest, but go home not having any homework, you know? The world you live in is amazing. There are textbooks online. Tons of schools post their lectures in either video or audio format online. There are websites dedicated to helping you learn. USE THEM. Ask your teacher for his/her powerpoints. Get on Memrise and make yourself some interactive flashcards. Go to Khan Academy to brush up on the Korean war. This ain't the 50s and you don't have to rummage through your library's card catalogue anymore to find extra resources. They're right at your fingertips. | For starters, go to class. Participate in class. Get to know your teachers. Ask for extra credit. Take a blow-off class. Take advantage of technology. |
One of your roles as the meeting chair is to keep the discussion moving and on-task. Your role is not to offer opinion on every single issue or keep the discussion on an exact schedule. Have some flexibility. Let the other attendees talk freely and allow new topics of discussion to arise even if they're not on the agenda. You may find that you need to subtly end or change certain topics of conversation to keep the discussion on track, but you shouldn't feel as if you have to control every aspect of the meeting. After all, it's a collaborative process. As the meeting progresses, keep an eye on your agenda. If you're running behind, you may need to skip certain topics of discussion or table them for later in the interests of time. Don't be afraid to do this if the topics that are being discussed are very important ones. As the meeting chair, your job is to ensure an open, productive discussion. If you notice that certain attendees who may have knowledge relevant to the issues at hand aren't opening up to the group, encourage them to talk. You don't have to challenge or call them out directly — simply saying something along the lines of, "I think Mrs. Smith's expertise would be useful here" is a great way to get less-active members of the meeting engaged. It can be difficult to remember that not everyone attending the meeting has the same amount of experience or knowledge in the topics of discussion. To make sure everyone attending the meeting has spent their time wisely, you may want to take the opportunity to briefly simplify complex issues or topics when they come up. The less-knowledgeable attendees will undoubtedly appreciate this. If they're not kept under control by a competent chair, meetings can be remarkably unproductive. Try to make sure that every important issue you came to discuss gets addressed. Don't allow attendees to blame-shift or offer vague excuses for problems that haven't been addressed. Try to pin down and obtain answers for issues that no one wants to address. Though this isn't necessarily what every attendee will want, these sorts of awkward questions are precisely the ones that need to be answered the most for the meeting to be as effective as possible. Make sure important decisions are recorded (if you have official record-keepers or minute-takers, assign them this task). If you're going to go the trouble of asking the hard questions, you'll want to make sure that the answers you get are well-documented. There's a reason meetings have a bad reputation — for many, they're thought of as serious wastes of time. To prevent your meeting from running long, use your power as chair to keep the discussion moving. Don't be afraid to table certain unimportant issues or conversations until a later date if your meeting seems to be taking longer than you expected. Be ready and willing to adjust your schedule on the fly to make sure that none of your attendees' precious time is being wasted. | Guide the discussion, but don’t dominate it. Encourage all attendees to participate. Make sure everyone understands what is being discussed. Don’t ignore difficult or awkward questions. Keep track of your time. |
Although you want to help your parent, your parent's mental health is not your responsibility. Having a suicidal parent is stressful enough without adding any additional burden of responsibility. Help to the extent that you can, but recognize your limits. You can aid in recovery, but it is not your responsibility to heal your parent of their mental struggles; that is the role of a therapist or counselor. Children tend to blame themselves for a parent's mental health. They often feel that they could somehow make the parent all better if they were more obedient, more sensitive and/or more mature. This is not your problem, though; it is your parents's own struggle. If you find yourself overwhelmed, take a less active role. Do not feel ashamed at needing to take care of yourself as well. Although this may seem obvious, it's important to show concern by asking questions if your parent talks about suicide. You won't cause additional harm by asking caring questions. Many people who are suicidal will come up with a specific plan. Knowing how, when, and where they plan to do it will give you key information that you can pass on to your professional mental health provider. Isolation is tempting for people who are feeling suicidal, but this can make the situation worse. Support your parent to the best of your ability by helping out around the house, cooking meals, cleaning, and being a supportive presence. Beyond that, ensure that there is adequate social and professional support. Does your parent have caring friends he or she can talk to? Other family members? A spouse? Does your parent have a supportive community, such as church or another social group? If all else fails, there are crisis hotlines your parent can call to have someone to talk to. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1 (800) 273-8255. This service is freely available 24/7 and is confidential. Whether the cause of feeling suicidal is mental illness or something else, entering therapy can provide the kind of relationship and safe space necessary for your parent to process those problematic feelings. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment that can help your parent examine and change core beliefs/thoughts that may lead to suicidal emotions. Interpersonal therapy is an evidence-based treatment that can assist in coping with personal relationships and help to assess and work on personality issues, reducing the desire to escape by committing suicide. Tell your parent about therapeutic alliance, or the importance of a good patient-therapist fit. Research shows that "fit" is one of the most important aspects of patient recovery. Encourage them to look for the right therapist, even if that means "shopping around." Search for a therapist near you: click here. Prescription medications exist for many of the primary causes of suicide, such as depression and mood disorders. Have them ask their healthcare professional about medication options. Antidepressants can help with depression, although there may also be danger of increasing suicidal thoughts, so be sure to have your parent discuss this decision with a medical professional. Make sure your parent is following doctor's orders with regard to any medications he is already prescribed. Quitting psychiatric medication is a delicate process that should be coordinated with a healthcare professional. Being inconsistent in taking medication or trying to stop cold turkey can cause problems such as anxiety, irritability, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Call emergency services, your mental healthcare professional, or tell someone close by (such as a family member or adult friend) if you think that your parent is in immediate danger from a suicidal impulse. Have emergency numbers written down and easily available. This can be saved to your phone, in a notebook, or even posted on the refrigerator. It can also help give you some peace of mind. Wherever possible, remove dangerous objects from the house. If one of your parents owns a gun, talk to an adult (aunt, uncle, other parent) about making sure it's safe from being easily accessed by the suicidal parent. | Realize that you are not responsible. Take your parent seriously. Make sure your parent has support. Encourage your parent to pursue therapy. Talk to your parent about psychiatric medication. Intervene if immediate danger exists. |
If you want to figure out what a particular dream means, you should keep a dream diary. Recording your dreams on a daily basis can help you remember details that are key to proper interpretation. Try to write down your dreams first thing in the morning. People tend to forget dreams quickly as the day goes on. Have a pen and notebook near your bed so you can record your dreams as soon as possible in the morning. Write down as many details as possible. Where were in the dream? Were you yourself or a character or person? Where did red show up in your dream? What other colors were present besides red? When it comes to dream interpretation, feelings are just as important as details. When you're recording your dreams, try to keep track of how you felt during the dream. Many psychiatrists and psychologists who study dreams believe the feelings experienced during give clues to its meaning. Try to remember how you felt during the dream. If red played a particularly large role, pay close attention to how you felt in the presence of red. Were you sad in the dream? Happy? Remorseful? Frightened? Dreams can provoke a variety of feelings. You may even experience contradictory feelings during the course of a dream. Try to be as detailed as possible when transcribing your feelings during a dream. Even a mundane dream can give you insight into your personal life. When recording your dreams, question every detail. Say you dream you were sitting in a red tent petting a cat. Were you otherwise alone in the tent? Was the cat just a random cat or a friend's cat, your cat, a cat you had in childhood? What associations do you have with cats? Do cats remind you of any friends or family members? Do tents and camping have any particular associations? Dream interpretation requires a lot of self-questioning. Push yourself to pause and ask questions about every detail of your dream. Dreams provide insight into your thoughts and feelings. Your dreams may be an expression of how you feel, unconsciously, about a certain aspect of your day-to-day life. If you've been having recurring thoughts about, say, your job, your dream may be a reflection of this. | Keep a dream diary. Identify your feelings. Ask questions. Pay attention to recurring thoughts in day-to-day life. |
Choose paint in bold colors like turquoise, teal, orange or red. Patterned wallpaper also adds an eclectic feel. Recycled or vintage-looking furniture adds uniqueness. Some examples include: A brass daybed. A vintage steamer trunk for storage. An old-fashioned school desk. Floor lamps with patterned shades. Don't be afraid to mix patterns and colors — this applies to bedding, rugs and curtains. A patterned quilt and throw pillows in bright hues or graphic prints will add a bit of bohemian quirkiness. | Brighten your bedroom walls. Add a bohemian touch with recycled furniture. Accessorize with mismatched colors and textures. |
What are you trying to do with this game? What story are you trying to tell? What do you want your players to feel at the end? What kind of experience do you want it to be? What do you want to get out of the project? These are some important questions you'll need to ask yourself before you begin the process, because the answers will provide the light at the end of the tunnel for this process. You need to know where you're going if you want to get there efficiently. Different audiences are more likely to play in different ways. They are also more likely to prefer different types of games and have different standards for content. Remember, it's fine to want to make a game for a very specific audience, but it will limit the profits that you make. Be realistic. Before you get very far into the process, you need to consider what kind of devices you want your game to be on. Mobile platforms are quickly becoming a major player but PC and consoles are still (and will likely remain) strong. The programming involved, and especially the interface and controls, will change drastically with your platform, so it's important to understand what you're going to be putting the game on While genres are not completely important, the genre of your game will determine some parts of how it's designed. Is it an FPS? A platformer? An RPG? A social game? There are very few aspects of design that are not influenced by the genre. Of course, you can say "forget genres" and just make whatever you want, but this is more difficult to market and you will be forced to be more creative and original: not the easiest way to break into the design world. One of the things that you'll have to think about when designing based on genre is how you want the UI to look. Different types of games will have the UI more or less visible, depending usually upon the complexity of controls. Another consideration is that while some genres lack it almost entirely, other game genres have become synonymous with dialogue. Will your dialogue need to be recorded? Will you do it text based? How interactive will it be? Planning ahead for dialogue is important, as you'll have to not only design the system itself but also the dialogue trees. You'll need to decided on a combat system for many types of games, or find the equivalent if your game does not have combat. Think of this as the "game" part of the game. It is arguably one of the most important parts of design and having a model to work from is very helpful. As a general rule, you want your players to feel like they have a choice in what they're doing. However, certain types of games have come to be associated with much more choice than others. Adding choices can be very complex but it can also be relatively simple, depending on how you decide to do it. Some games give the appearance of having choice, for example, but actually have very little choice involved. This can be done well or it can be done poorly. An example of choice done well would be the Bioshock series or Witcher 2. An example of choices done poorly would be something like Old Republic. The serious design work begins next: you need to create your gameplay loop. This is an outline of how your game works. It usually ends with your player's goal and details the challenges they'll have and the goals they'll need to meet. An example would be the first Mario game, where the loop would look like: run, avoid obstacles, hit flagpole. No matter what kind of game you're making, you need to give your player a good reason to want to achieve the goals and progress through the whole game. It needs to be proportionately rewarding for the level of the challenge it poses. One great way to do that is by locking levels until you have completed them, that way you feel like you are getting an incentive. You also need to make sure that the game isn't too hard, or at least not so hard that it makes playing the game impossible or nearly impossible. Your game should pose some challenge, but not so much that it's going to induce a lot of rage quit. This usually requires some testing, but that's okay: that's what betas are for. | Determine your goals. Determine your audience. Design for different devices. Consider your genre. Determine player agency options. Outline your challenges. Create the incentives for your player. Balance difficulty with playability. |
Tinnitus is characterized by ringing or buzzing in your ears. However, it is a symptom, not an actual disease, so schedule a checkup to find the underlying cause. Your doctor can perform a physical exam and test your hearing. Possible causes of tinnitus include exposure to loud noises, earwax blockages, heart or blood vessel issues, prescription medications, and thyroid disorders. While you can see your family doctor or primary care provider for tinnitus, they may refer you to audiologist, which is a hearing specialist, or an ENT, which is an ear, nose, and throat doctor. These specialists will be better equipped to create a long-term management plan for tinnitus. Hearing damaged due to loud noises is a common cause of tinnitus. You’re at a higher risk of experiencing tinnitus if you work in a factory, work in construction or use power tools, attend concerts regularly, are a musician, or are exposed to explosive blasts. Letting your doctor know about any exposure to loud noises can help them rule out other medical conditions. Over 200 medications are known to cause or aggravate tinnitus. Examples include some antibiotics, medications for cancer, antimalarial drugs, and diuretics. If you take any medications, ask your doctor if they recommend reducing your dosage or finding an alternative with fewer side effects. Built-up earwax blocks the ear canal and causes hearing loss, irritation, and tinnitus. If necessary, have your doctor irrigate your ear canal using medicated drops or a special suction device. Don't attempt to irrigate your own ears without consulting your doctor. You might be able to try home remedies, such as applying baby oil or hydrogen peroxide with a dropper. However, you should only attempt these treatments with your doctor's approval. Don't clean your ears with cotton swabs, as these can irritate your ears and push earwax further into your ear canal. Your doctor will prescribe medication for tinnitus related to high blood pressure or other circulatory issue. Take any medication as directed, and ask your doctor if you need to make any dietary or lifestyle changes. For example, you might need to limit your salt intake. Use dry or fresh herbs instead of salt when you cook, avoid salty snacks, and don't add extra salt to your food. Your doctor might also recommend cutting your fat intake and exercising more. Tinnitus can be related to both hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, and hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Your doctor can check for swelling or lumps in your thyroid gland, which is in your throat, and order blood screens to test its function. If they find an issue, they’ll prescribe medication to regulate your thyroid hormone levels. Thyroid medications usually need to be taken at specific times of the day and on an empty stomach. If you need to take one, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. | See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Get a referral if necessary. Tell your doctor if you’re frequently exposed to loud noises. Discuss any medications you take with your doctor. Have your doctor irrigate your ear if you have earwax buildup. Manage blood pressure or blood vessel issues, if necessary. Take medication for a thyroid disorder, if necessary. |
Sun scorched areas are caused by a lack of water. Focus your efforts on patches that are completely dry and brown. Within a week, you should see new growth. This is the only way to completely salvage drought-stricken yards without re-sodding. Dig about 4 inches (10 cm) into the ground and mix the dirt and dead grasses together. Break up all large clumps of dirt and roots. This prepares the area for sod, which consists of thick patches of new grass. To encourage the roots of the sod to attach to the soil, you can mix in compost or topsoil as you till. These will provide extra nutrients to the grass while they’re growing. on the tilled patches to replace the scorched grass. Applying sod can be pricey, but it's effective for replacing drought-stricken grass. Simply roll out the sod to cover the bare spot, and press it into the ground to ensure that the roots take hold of the soil. Be sure to keep up with watering the sod just as you would the grass seed, by applying 1 in (2.5 cm) of water daily for a week. Watering the grass is the only way to ensure that the sun doesn't scorch your new patches. When your grass is established, water the yard once per week with about 1 in (2.5 cm) of water. You might consider investing in a sprinkler system to ensure that your grass is routinely watered, especially if you tend to forget! If you plan on mowing your grass, refrain from watering for 2 days before you mow to prevent tracks from the wheels. | Water the dry areas with 1 in (2.5 cm) of water every day for a week. Till the brown patches if they don’t improve after watering. Lay sod Maintain a regular schedule for watering the grass to prevent scorching. |
Result of immunoblotting is presented which residue that SUMO-1 conjugating with HSF2 in NRVMs is shown in Fig. 1.Assessment of cardiomyocyte size by wheat germ agglutinin fluorescence dye is shown in Fig. 2.Left ventricular fractional shortening, ejection fraction, left ventricular internal diameter end systole and left ventricular mass of WKY and SHR are displayed in Fig. 3 and Table 1 .Result of immunoblotting on adult whole heart tissue from isolated healthy and hypertension human subject is presented in Fig. 4.All animal experiments were performed in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals under a protocol approved by the Animal Research Committee of China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.Spontaneously hypertensive rats and normotensive control Wistar Kyoto rats were used in our experiments .The rats were housed at a constant temperature on a 12-h light/dark cycle with food and tap water.The animals were arranged into three groups: WKY rats, SHR rats, and SHR rats treated with irbesartan.Each group contained five female 12-weeks old animals.The angiotensin II receptor blocker drug irbesartan was placed in the drinking water.NRVMs were prepared and cultured using a Neonatal Rat/Mouse Cardiomyocyte Isolation Kit.The hearts from 1- to 3-d-old Sprague Dawley rats were dissected and transferred to a sterile beaker.Each heart was digested in the beaker with stirring at 37 °C for 12 min.The supernatant was then transferred to a new sterile tube and spun at 1,200 rpm for 1 min.The cell pellets were then resuspended in D3 buffer and preplated for 1 h by seeding on an uncoated plate at 37 °C in a CO2 incubator to select cardiac fibroblasts.The unattached cells were transferred to plates that were precoated with NS medium.After overnight culture, the NS medium was replaced with serum-free NW medium.The cardiomyocyte cultures were ready for experiments 48 h after the initial plating.Flag-HSF2 was a gift from Dr. Ying-Lei Miao.The Flag-HSF2K82R was generated by the QuickChange II site-direct mutagenesis kit .The siRNA against rat MEL-18 were purchased from Sigma.The following antibodies were used in this study: anti-IGF-IIR, anti-HSF2, anti-BNP and anti-β-actin.All secondary antibodies were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology.All reagents were purchased from Sigma.Adult human normal whole heart and hypertension whole heart tissue lysate were used for western blot analysis.For these analyses, 30 μg of the total lysates or 10 μg of the subcellular fractions was separated through 6–12% SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, then transferred to a PVDF membrane.The membranes were blocked using 5% non-fat milk and blotted with specific antibodies overnight at 4 °C.Then, the protein signals were measured using horseradish peroxidase-conjugated secondary antibodies and the Immobilon Western Chemiluminescent HRP Substrate.Densitometric analysis of the immunoblots was performed with the AlphaImager2200 digital imaging system.The digital images were processed in Adobe Photoshop 7.0.Each blot was stripped using Restore Western Blot Stripping Buffer and incubated with other antibodies.The results were analyzed and quantified using Image J software."Immunoprecipitation was performed from NRVM lysates using the PureProteome™ Protein G Magnetic Bead System according to the manufacturer's instructions .First, 300 μg of the cell lysate was prepared.The lysate was then combined and allowed to interact with 2 μg of a specific primary antibody, and the mixture was incubated on a rotator at 4 °C overnight.Immunoprecipitated proteins were eluted from the magnetic beads at 95 °C for 5 min and separated by SDS-PAGE.The proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and probed with specific antibodies.Neonatal rat ventricular cardiac myocytes were grown on slides for 24 h.After 24 h attachments, cells were transfected with indicated siRNA or construct for 24 h, and then treated with ANG II for 24 h. Then, cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and stained for the WGA.Images were analyzed to determine cell surface area .Cell images from at least ten randomly chosen fields of 60 cardiomyocytes were measured in three separate experiments using NIH image software.All experiments were performed at least 3 times.Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism5 statistical software.Statistical significance was set at P <0.05.Multiple comparisons of the data were analyzed through ANOVA assays."Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference tests for post hoc comparison were used with a significance level of 5%.All results were quantified using Image J and processed using Adobe Photoshop. | In association with the published article “Inhibition of HSF2 SUMOylation via MEL18 upregulates IGF-IIR and leads to hypertension-induced cardiac hypertrophy” (Huang et al., 2017) [1], this data article contains information about deSUMOylation of HSF2 on lysine 82 on angiotensin II (ANG II) -induced cardiac hypertrophy, which is mediated by MEL18. Isolated adult human whole heart tissue showed MEL18-mediated HSF2-IGF-IIR pathway is upregulated in hypertension human heart, compared to health human heart. |
Cortical neurons process and integrate information on multiple timescales.In addition, these timescales or temporal receptive fields display functional and hierarchical organization.For instance, areas important for working memory, such as prefrontal cortex, utilize neurons with stable temporal receptive fields and long timescales to support reliable representations of stimuli.Despite of the recent advances in experimental techniques, the underlying mechanisms for the emergence of neuronal timescales long enough to support WM are unclear and challenging to investigate experimentally.Here, we demonstrate that spiking recurrent neural networks designed to perform a WM task reproduce previously observed experimental findings and that these models could be utilized in the future to study how neuronal timescales specific to WM emerge. | Spiking recurrent neural networks performing a working memory task utilize long heterogeneous timescales, strikingly similar to those observed in prefrontal cortex. |
Although the iOS version of Firefox does not come with its own screenshot tool, you can use the standard screenshotting feature to capture the visible part of any webpage. You'll find Firefox on your home screen or inside of a folder. You'll only be able to capture the part of the page that appears on the screen. This method will also capture anything else on the screen that's visible, although you'll be able to crop it out later. The keys vary by model, but the process will always result in a preview appearing at the bottom-left corner of the screen. iPhone X and later: Press and hold the button on the right side, then click the Volume-Up button on the left side. Release all buttons at once. iPhone 8, SE, and earlier: Press and hold the top or side button and the Home button at the same time. Lift all fingers when the screen flashes. iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch: Press and hold the top button and then press Volume-Up. Release all buttons at once. Now that you've captured your screenshot, you can either dismiss it to save it or edit it if needed. To save the screenshot without editing, just swipe the preview image at the bottom-left corner in any direction to dismiss it. A copy will be saved to the Screenshots folder of the Photos app. To edit the screenshot, tap the preview at the bottom-left corner. Use the editing tools at the bottom of the screen to change it as needed, then tap Done at the top-left corner to save your changes. | Open Firefox on your iPhone or iPad. Go to the page you want to screenshot. Press the screenshot key combination for your iPhone or iPad. Save or edit the screenshot. |
Put 1 ripe, pitted and peeled avocado, 1 cup (235 ml) of orange juice, ½ cup (117 ml) of lime juice, 6 tablespoons (127 g) of honey, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Run on medium-high until smooth. Use this creamy dressing on your favorite salad in place of a sweet vinaigrette. Mix 4 mashed ripe avocados with ½ of a minced small onion, 1 ripe diced tomato, 2 diced Serrano peppers, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro to your taste. Eat the dip with tortilla chips for a rich and delicious Mexican treat. If you don't have all the guacamole ingredients on a hand, a quick shortcut is to mix a couple of teaspoons of salsa into a mashed avocado. Make a heart-healthy salsa by mixing together 1 ripe diced avocado, 1 peeled and diced orange, ½ cup (75 g) of chopped cucumber, ¼ cup (250 g) of diced scallions, 1 finely diced jalapeno, 1 tablespoon (5 g) of fresh cilantro, a dash of salt, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Stir the ingredients together in a bowl, and eat with chips or use it to top fish or chicken. Change up your salsa game by mixing chopped avocado with corn, black beans, lime juice, and chopped tomato for a Mexican-inspired salsa. Blend 2 ripe avocados, 1 15-oz (430 g) can of garbanzo beans, 1 large clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice, and a dash of salt and pepper in your blender. The result is a smooth, creamy dip you can eat with a pita, multigrain crackers, or tortilla chips. Heat 4 cups (940 ml) of chicken broth, 1 large diced sweet potato, 1 diced small onion, 2 teaspoons (14 g) of honey, ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) of cumin, ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) of salt, and chipotle powder to taste in a stock pot over medium heat. Bring it to a boil, and cook it for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Let it rest on the stove to cool for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree 1 avocado into the cooled soup. Garnish the soup with chopped avocado for extra healthy fats. The avocados will add a rich creaminess without the saturated fat of heavy cream. Slice your avocado into strips, dip them in a raw egg seasoned with salt and pepper, and then dip them in breadcrumbs to coat. Bake the avocado fries on a sheet pan like regular oven fries at 400° F (204° C). Bake them until the outside is crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Dip your avocado fries in a cooling Greek yogurt dip for extra protein, or sprinkle them with hot sauce for a kick. | Whip up an avocado salad dressing. Mash it into guacamole. Create an avocado salsa. Try avocado hummus. Make avocado soup. Cut up some avocado fries. |
If you are religious, fast on the day preceding Purim. This is known as the Fast of Esther. It is observed by religious Jews, and it commemorates the three-day fast Queen Esther and the Jews undertook prior to speaking to the king about saving the Jews in the Purim story. The fast ends at nightfall, though if Purim falls on a Saturday, the fast is observed on the Thursday before. Fast in a healthy manner. While preparing for the fast, you should avoid consuming junk foods, alcohol, and coffee. Refrain from chewing gum as well, since it may lead to discomfort due to heartburn. Try to drink as much as water as possible. You should stay hydrated, as the human body should not go many hours without drinking water. Give yourself a few days after your fast before you eat a big meal. Pacing yourself can make the return to eating food more palatable. This is read once at night and once during the day of Purim. The reading usually takes less than an hour to finish. When the name Haman is mentioned, it is customary to make a lot of noise to "blot" out the evil name. The requirement is to give at least two gifts to the poor. These gifts must be generous, and they should be given during the daytime. Synagogues often take money as well which they then use to provide services or to help out those who need assistance in the community. Some common gifts are money, drink, and food. If you know of any individuals in your community who could use an extra hand, you may approach them and say: "I am celebrating Purim and wondered if you would like this food basket." You could also say: "It must be cold at night - would you like this blanket?" An essential part of celebrating Purim includes giving prepared food to your Jewish friends. This could be as simple as baking cookies and gifting them to your friends. It is customary to deliver the food through a third person. You can ask your relatives or children to deliver them. However, you can also do this personally if need be. This should be done during the day. | Fast. Hear the Megillah (Book of Esther) read aloud. Give gifts (Matanot La'evyonim) to the poor. Give food to friends. |
This is of great importance in patients with sickle cell anemia. They are highly susceptible to viral and bacterial infections due to the loss of spleen function that often occurs in early childhood; therefore, in addition to prophylactic antibiotics in childhood, immunization against some diseases are also key. These include the standard childhood vaccinations, as well as immunizations against influenza, bacterial meningitis and certain types of pneumonia. There is less oxygen at higher altitudes, which can quickly trigger a sickle cell crisis if your body isn't used to such conditions. As such, be cautious if traveling to high-altitude areas (mountainous regions) and consider using supplemental oxygen if you do go. Consult with your doctor before any trips to high-altitude areas and balance the benefits against the health risks. Only fly on airplanes with pressurized cabins (which includes all commercial flights on larger planes) and avoid flying in smaller, unpressurized aircrafts at high altitudes. It's important to keep your blood volume up, especially if you have sickle cell anemia. Low blood volume (common with dehydration) makes the blood thicker and more likely to stick or clump together and can trigger a sickle cell crisis. Prevent dehydration by drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses (about 2 liters) of purified water per day. Avoid drinking liquids with caffeine, which acts as a diuretic (makes you urinate more frequently) and can reduce blood volume. Caffeine is found in coffee, black tea, chocolate, most soda pop, and virtually all energy drinks. Increase the amount of fluids you drink per day if you exercise a fair bit or spend time in a hotter climate. Another possible trigger for a sickle cell crisis is temperature extremes — either getting too hot or too cold. Getting too hot increases sweating and can lead to dehydration and low blood volume. Getting too cold causes blood vessels to constrict (get smaller), which hampers blood circulation. Stick to places and vehicles with air conditioning if you find yourself in a hot and/or humid environment. Wear clothes made of natural fibers (cotton) that can breath. Keep yourself warm in cold climates by wearing layers of insulated clothing, such as wool. Keeping your hands warm by wearing gloves is especially important for people with sickle cell anemia. Heavy-duty physical demands on your body increase its need for oxygen, which can trigger a sickle cell crisis because there's not enough hemoglobin to carry the oxygen to needy cells. Wile some regular exercise is good for health and circulation, avoid the strenuous stuff, such as long-distance jogging, cycling and swimming. Instead, focus on low-impact exercises such as walking, light aerobics, yoga and non-strenuous yard work. Lifting light-to-medium weights is okay to build and maintain muscle, but heavy lifting is not recommended for people with sickle cell anemia. | Focus on infection prevention. Avoid high altitudes if your body isn't used to it. Keep well-hydrated. Don't get too hot or too cold. Avoid excessive exercise. |
Before you begin, you’ll want to put on a pair of thick rubber gloves, a respirator or breathing mask, and some goggles or another form of eye protection. Without them, the chemicals you’ll be using to treat your roof shingles can irritate your eyes and airways. For your own safety, put on all necessary safety equipment before you get on the roof and leave it on for the duration of the project. Protective clothing, including pants and a long-sleeved shirt, will keep your skin from coming into contact with bleach and other harsh chemicals. A pair of slip-resistant work boots or shoes designed for outdoor use are also a must to ensure that you’ll have proper traction on the slippery, mold-covered shingles. Walking around on the roof is precarious enough without the added danger of mold-covered shingles. It may be a good idea to change into an old set of clothes that you don't mind dirtying up. Runoff from the chemicals can harm healthy vegetation. One way around this is to mist surrounding trees and shrubs with a garden hose to prevent the chemicals from sticking. If you don't want to take any chances, you could also cover your prized flower bed or vegetable garden with a plastic tarp. Wet your plants down twice—once before you begin cleaning the roof and again when you’re finished. Find a stable stretch of ground and position a sturdy ladder there. Make sure the spot you choose grants you direct access to the roof, with no awkward obstructions to get in the way. Climb each rung slowly, one at a time, until you can make your transition to the roof. A solid surface like concrete will make the best base for your ladder, but a patch of grass and dirt is also okay as long as it's perfectly level. If possible, recruit a helper to hold the ladder while you’re on it. A safety harness can be a wise investment for big roofs that require more time and effort to clean. Angled rooftops can be steeper than they look. It will be crucial to watch your step at all times. Keep your eyes on your feet as you’re making your way around the roof, and avoid putting your full weight down until you’re confident that your footing is secure. If you’re not careful, the slightest miscalculation could result in a fall. Don't take any unnecessary risks, especially when stepping on and off the ladder. Stick closely to the ridge where the two sloped sides of the roof come together. This area will offer the greatest support. | Wear the proper safety gear. Dress appropriately for the job. Cover or spray off nearby plants. Take the proper safety precautions when climbing onto the roof. Maneuver with caution. |
Boil 7 cups of water then add 1 teaspoon Ajwain, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 4 teaspoons salt, 4-5 teaspoons green chili, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, and 3 teaspoons papad kharo or baking soda. Stir everything together and turn down the heat. Add 4 cups of rice flour to the mixture of water and spices. Turn the heat back up and bring it back to a boil. Mix the flour with a wooden spoon then turn the heat off. Continue to mix the rice flour until it is a dough consistency. Take a chunk of dough and press it into a flat ball. Press two indents in it with your finger. Do this with all of the dough. Set around three chunks of dough on the plate at a time. Put the plate over a pot of water. Put a lid on top of the plate and bring the water to a boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes. When the dough is finished cooking, put the dough chunks in a bowl. Cut the cooked dough into smaller pieces then mash it with the bottom of a glass. Mash the dough quickly before it gets cold. Make sure there are no lumps in the dough and that it is smooth. Roll the dough balls into spheres then flatten them. The easiest way to flatten them is with a peri press. If you don't have a peri press, you can use a rolling pin or a flat and heavy object. Cover the dough with a piece of saran wrap before you flatten it to avoid the dough getting stuck. | Boil water and spices. Add rice flour to the water and spice mixture. Separate the dough into pieces. Cook the dough over boiling water. Cut and mash the dough. Flatten the dough into papads. |
This will be the hole of the object. This will make the sides of the objects visible. Move the circle inside the object to where you want to cut a hole. Clicking the Ctrl + Y again will bring back the color of the shapes. If you cannot see it on the right side of the screen, so just go to Window on the menu bar. Check the Pathfinder and it will appear. Make sure that both objects are selected. To select them, press Ctrl + A. The hole has now been cut. You will notice that two objects become one after selecting "Exclude." | Grab the Ellipse tool again or press L. Drag and hold the Shift button inside the circle that you created a while ago. Turn your object into an outline by pressing Ctrl + Y. Go to Pathfinder. Click "Exclude" on the Shape Mode of the Pathfinder. |
The water bottle becomes a chamber for the smoke while a pitcher filled with water provides suction to draw the smoke in. Use scissors to remove the bottom of the water bottle. The bottle should be able to sit flat, so make sure you cut in a straight line. Use a small square of aluminum foil to create a bowl on the top of the water bottle. Gently push the aluminum foil down into the drinking hole of the bottle, and then wrap the extra foil around the sides of the lid. Use the tip of a thumbtack or an earring to poke small holes into the bottom of the aluminum foil bowl. Make sure the foil does not wrap too far around the inside of the lid because you’ll need to be able to lift it off to smoke. Put enough water in the pitcher to cover 2/3 of the height of the water bottle. When placed in the pitcher, the top of the bottle should extend about 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) above the water level in the pitcher. With the foil on top of the bottle, slowly lower the open bottom of the water bottle into the pitcher. Place your smoking material in the foil bowl on top of the bottle. If you lower the bowl and bottle into the water filled pitcher after filling the bowl, you risk the air pressure created blowing your smoking material out of the bowl. Use a lighter to light the smoking material and start it burning. As it burns, slowly lift the bottle in the water. As you pull it up, the negative air pressure will pull smoke into the bottle. Stop before the bottom of the bottle comes completely out of the water and carefully remove the foil bowl. Put your mouth on the top of the bottle to breathe in the smoke. Slowly push the bottle back down in the water to force the smoke into your mouth. The slower you pull up, the more the bottle will fill with smoke. Don't let the bottle come completely out of the water or the smoke will dissipate in the room and you won't be able to smoke it. When the bottle reaches the bottom, inhale to clear all the smoke. As you inhale, the water will rise up into the bottle. Stop inhaling before the water gets to the top of the bottle so you don't end up inhaling the water. | Find an empty water bottle and a pitcher. Cut the bottom of the bottle off. Form a bowl with aluminum foil. Fill the pitcher with water. Pack the bowl. Light the bowl and fill the chamber. Inhale the smoke. |
A bond is issued to raise money for some purpose. Corporations issue bonds to raise money to run the business. Government entities, such as a city or state, may issue a bond to pay for a project. A municipality may issue a bond to build a new public swimming pool, for example. Every bond is issued with a specific face amount. The face amount of the bond is the amount an investor receives at maturity. The maturity date of a bond is the date that the issuer must repay the face amount. In some cases, the face amount and all of the interest earned is repaid on the maturity date. All of the details of the bond are listed on a bond certificate. Today, bond certificates are issued in electronic form. Investment professionals refer to this electronic format as book entry form. The face amount and maturity date are listed on the book entry document, along with the interest rate. If you buy a $10,000 6% IBM corporate bond due in 10 years, for example, all of those details will be listed on the electronic bond certificate. Most corporate bonds pay interest semi-annually. At maturity, you receive the face amount of the bond. Other debt instruments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), pay the face amount and all of the interest at maturity. Another term for the face amount is the principal. The formula to calculate interest earned is (principal amount multiplied by interest rate multiplied by time period). The annual interest for the IBM bond is ($10,000 X 6% X 1 year) = $600. If all of the interest was paid at maturity, the first year's interest of $600 would not be paid until the end of 10 years. In fact, each year's interest would be paid at the end of 10 years, along with the face amount (principal). Compounding means that the investor earns interest on both the face amount of the debt instrument, and any prior interest earned. If your investment pays all of the interest at maturity, you will probably earn compounding interest on your past interest earnings. The periodic rate is the rate of interest you earn for a particular time period, such as a day, week or month. To calculate compounding interest, you need to determine the periodic rate. Assume that your investment earns 12% interest annually. Your interest compounds monthly. In this case, your periodic rate is (12% / 12 months = 1%). To compound interest, you multiply the periodic rate by the face amount. | Go over the features of a bond. Consider the amount that you receive on the maturity date. Add in the impact of compounding. |
While it takes generally 6-8 weeks to get your passport after applying, it could take longer if there is a backlog. Start the process as early as you can. If you need your passport faster, you can pay a fee to expedite it. Expediting your passport generally costs about $60, plus an additional $15.95 if you want it shipped overnight to you. If you need to renew your passport, it is generally recommended to do so 6 months before the expiration date on your old passport. When you apply, you will be asked to check a box for what type of passport you want. Consider what type of passport will be most useful for you. A passport book is required for all international air travel. You can use it for travel by land, sea, or air. It is valid for all international destinations. A passport card lets you travel by land or sea to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda only. You cannot use it to fly internationally. If you are renewing an old passport, you must renew by mail. If this is your first passport or if you are getting a passport for someone under the age of 16, you must apply in person. You may also need to apply in person in certain circumstances, such as: Your last passport was issued more than 15 years ago. Your name has changed and you have no documents to prove it. Your last passport was damaged or lost. You must bring either the original document or a certified copy of your proof of U.S. citizenship. Documents that you can use include: An old, undamaged U.S. passport (this is the only option acceptable for renewing a passport by mail) A U.S. birth certificate Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Consular Report of Birth Abroad In addition to the original documents, you must also provide a photocopy of your proof of U.S. citizenship as well as a photocopy of your ID. Copy the front and the back of the document on 8.5 in × 11 in (22 cm × 28 cm) paper. The copies will not be returned to you. This is only necessary if you are applying in person. If you don't have a copier, you can visit a local office supply store or a printing shop. Acceptable forms of photo ID include an old passport, a driver's license, a military ID, a certificate of naturalization or citizenship, or a government employee ID. A passport photo is a 2 in × 2 in (5.1 cm × 5.1 cm) photo of your face. You can get your passport photo taken at post offices, printing shops, or some drug stores. The photo must be printed on photo quality paper, and it can't be altered in any way. A passport photo must fulfill the following guidelines: You must face the camera directly with a neutral expression (no smiling). You must have a plain white or off-white background. In the photo, your head must be 1–1.325 in (2.54–3.37 cm) from the bottom to the top. You may not wear glasses, hats, or head coverings, unless you have a signed written statement saying that they are necessary for medical or religious reasons. You cannot have headphones or other devices in the photo. | Start the process at least 10 weeks before you need the passport. Get a passport book to travel anywhere or a card for more limited travel. Apply in person if you’re getting a new passport or are younger than 16. Find proof of United States citizenship. Make photocopies of your proof of United States citizenship and photo ID. Go to an approved location to get a passport photo taken. |
If you don't already have a suitcase, now's the time to buy one. Ideally, your clothes and other items should all fit into a single suitcase. If you’re traveling to a destination where the weather may be harsh or rainy, try to find a sturdy, weatherproof suitcase. That way you won't have to worry about your clothes and electronics getting soaked. If you’re worried about the potential weight of your luggage, try to find a suitcase with spinner wheels. It’ll save you from straining your muscles getting from place to place. There are a few tried-and-true packing methods, and the one you pick for a seven day trip comes down to your personal preferences. Keep your clothes from getting wrinkled by simply folding and stacking them, placing at the bottom the items you plan to use the least and at the top the ones you will use first or most. Stay extra organized by folding your clothes and then grouping them into pre-planned outfits. That way you won't have to spend time at your destination getting your outfits together and can instead use that time to enjoy your new surroundings. Roll your clothes up into tight tubes and fit them snugly together if you’re tight on space. This method also reduces the amount of folds and wrinkles. If you’re traveling by plane, know that not all airlines are created equal: the weight and size limits vary per airline, so check the information online carefully to avoid incurring any undesired costs or paying hefty fees. Weigh your luggage before heading to the airport so you don't overpack. | Assemble everything you want to pack. Pack. Check baggage requirements. |
Once you’ve introduced the basic concepts of counting and number sequence, you can reinforce them with number games. There are an almost infinite number of possibilities. To begin with, try: building a tower of cubes. Select a certain number or a number you are currently discussing, and create of tower made of that many cubes. create stairs. Using cubes, make towers and sort them by size. First a single cube, then, next door, two cubes together, then, next to that, three cubes. This will help reinforce sequencing and the connection to physical size and amounts. playing board games. Many board games require children to recognize the number of dots shown on the dice and then count the appropriate spaces to move forward. Basic counting songs and rhymes help children remember numbers and their sequence. There are a huge number of counting and number books available for preschoolers and kindergartners. Choose some with bright colors and beautiful pictures. ” as often as possible. Whenever counting comes up naturally, ask children to do it for you. How many plates do you need to set the table? How many books did you take from the shelf? How many pieces of candy do you have? Play games the require children to understand the relationship between numbers and their corresponding quantities. For example, have children count out a certain number of beans; then ask them to add some or take some away. Have them figure out the new number and tell you if it is more or less. Make a rectangle made up of 10 smaller squares (two rows of five). Draw dots or color in sections of the rectangle to correspond with particular numbers. Explain that the numbers get bigger moving from 1 to 10. Using beans, cubes, or some other material, make two groups on a table or desk, one to the left and one to the right. Let children tell you which side has more; then have them count to get the exact number. Note that the number is higher than the number for the other side. You can also use this technique to teach the concept of equality. Sometimes, make the two groups equal – five beans in each group, ten cubes in each group, or whatever. Let children discover this, and explain what it means. | Play basic number games. Sing counting songs. Use picture books. Ask “how many? Emphasize the relationship between numbers and quantities. Introduce ten frames. Practice comparing numbers. |
All the experts seem to agree on this one. While it may sound speedy or look cool on TV, multitasking is not efficient and can actually hurt your organizational effectiveness. Instead, devote your full attention to one task at a time, handle it, and move on to the next item on your list. Thankfully, most jobs don't require scheduling everything in your day down to the minute. However, keeping a basic schedule of the highlights and most important tasks and events of your day can help keep you on task. Set time limits for certain activities. Some tasks do not require set time limits, but others should have time parameters to boost your productivity. Think of tasks throughout your day that tend to take more time than necessary, and give them time limits in the future. Budget extra time for other activities. Some tasks, as you’ve learned from experience, wind up usually taking more time than expected, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. For these types of activities, and for particularly important events and meetings, for example, budget extra time before and after. These can be effective tools when used sparingly. Some people like to set their alarms 10, 15, or 30 minutes ahead of time to give them advance warning or buffer time before an activity. You can also set reminder alerts. Ask yourself if postponing is absolutely necessary or if this urge is just an example of procrastination. If you sense the latter, don't postpone—power through! However, in cases when postponing all or part of an activity is unavoidable, be sure to make note of where you left off, and reschedule with concrete plans. Alternatively, you might come up with a contingency plan. For example, if you have to cancel an in-person meeting, perhaps you can hold a conference call or web conference instead. | Avoid multitasking. Create a schedule or timetable for yourself. Use a timer app, stopwatch, or alarm clock. Avoid postponing activities. |
Knowing if you have oily, normal, dry, or sensitive skin will determine what kind of product you should look for when buying a cleansing product from your local store or pharmacy. The main two categories of treatment are those with benzoyl peroxide, and those with salicylic acid. Products with these active ingredients can cause allergic reactions. If your skin reacts badly, stop using it. You can actually have more than one type, which is "combination". For example, your nose and forehead may be oily, but you may have dryness on your cheeks. Most acne-prone skin is actually "sensitive", as acne tends to react to products such as harsh soap, makeup, or fragrances. If in doubt, go with products designed for sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin that can dry out and be irritable it is best to go for a product with salicylic acid. Just check the ingredients on the package in the store to know which is which. Salicylic acid is more gentle to the skin, rarely causes redness and peeling, and works more slowly than the stronger alternatives. Look out particularly for products that combine salicylic acid with glycolic acid. If you don't have particularly sensitive skin that is not prone to drying out, seek out products that have benzoyl peroxide. This key ingredient breaks up the waxy clog so it loosens and comes out of the pore. This is the fastest working store-bought option, but it can be a little harsh on your skin. The strength of the benzoyl peroxide usually ranges between 2.5 and 10%. This, combined with how long you leave the product on your skin, can influence any irritation you may experience. If your skin is sensitive, you can try a product at the lowest percentage and don't leave it on your skin too long. Benzoyl peroxide can be harsh on your skin, but it is also more effective than salicylic acid. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) include glycolic acid and can be very effective at exfoliating your skin. You will find glycolic acid in daily exfoliators as well as chemical face peels. It dissolves and releases dead skin cells, which is an excellent way to tackle your blackheads. Use it in the same way you would a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid product, and always read the instructions. AHAs can increase sensitivity to the sun, so be careful if you are going out in bright sunlight after using this treatment. Skin products are usually sold as either face washes or topical creams. A topical cream is usually left on longer, which means it has more time to work, but it is also more likely to irritate your skin. Follow the guidelines for the given product, and be especially careful if you have sensitive skin. | Figure out your skin type. For more sensitive skin, choose a product with salicylic acid. Use benzoyl peroxide. Consider an alpha hydroxy acid product. Decide if you want to use a topical cream or face wash. |
Don't be shy -- ask for constructive criticism. This helps you know whether or not you're meeting the time requirements and if not, how you could tweak your style. And once you've recited it 20 times before breakfast, your nervous should be at a minimum. If you can grab a friend who you think has a similar knowledge level to your audience, all the better. They'll help you see what points are foggier to minds with less expertise on the topic. Alright, so this one is a little much, but if you're really nervous, you may find listening to yourself beneficial. You can see which parts you're nervous about and which parts you have nailed down. It'll help you to see the flow, too, when you listen back. It'll also help you with volume. Some people get rather timid when in the spotlight. You may not be aware that you're not loud enough! You are allowed to be a person, not just a machine that relays facts. Welcome in your audience and take a few seconds to establish a comfortable atmosphere. Do the same with your conclusion. Thank everyone for their time and open the floor for any questions, if allowed. | Practice your presentation in front of friends and family members. Tape record yourself. Be warm. |
While you generally canter a horse in competition, starting the horse on trotting helps acclimate him to jumping. It also helps him learn how to jump the best way, meaning leaning back on his hocks before he takes the jump. One of the best ways to teach your horse not to refuse a jump is to start with very small jumps. That way, the horse can jump it even if he stops in front of it. If you let him walk away and come back to it, you're only telling him he can refuse a jump at will. For instance, you can start with just rails on the ground. Another way to introduce a horse to jumping is trail logs. Because they're round, there's less chance the horse will hurt himself. In addition, let him jump in the way he feels like when he first starts jumping. That is, he's inexperienced and will not be jumping properly yet. In time, he will learn, but in the meantime, still try to get into position as he jumps. In addition, try using a neck strap to help you stay on the horse. Anytime you introduce your horse to something new, it helps to have an older horse around to show him what to do. Horses follow other horses' lead, so once the young horse sees the older horse do it, he'll be willing to give it a try. Introduce higher jumps and trick jumps over time. However, every time you start, review what you've recently taught the horse to solidify it in his memory. If a horse starts refusing jumps, it's usually because of the rider. The rider may be inexperienced and not approaching the jump correctly, meaning the horse feels like he can't take it. Occasionally, it may mean mean the horse shouldn't be jumping anymore. If a horse decides to have trouble with a particular jump, have someone lower it for you to help the horse build confidence again. | Trot first. Start small. Give your horse an example. Move up slowly. Understand why a horse may refuse. |
You can increase the protein content and nutritional value of your pea powder by adding ¼ cup of seeds to your pea protein powder. Use whole seeds and blend them on high until they turn into a powder. Then mix the seeds into the pea protein powder. Some good choices include: Chia Pumpkin Flax Sunflower Hemp Adding almond flour or coconut flour to the recipe can change the flavor and add some more protein as well. Try adding in about ¼ cup of almond flour or coconut flour to the pea protein powder and combine the ingredients well. Cacao can add a nice chocolate flavor to your protein powder and it also contains about 10 grams of protein per ounce. Try adding about one ounce (two tablespoons) of cacao powder into your protein powder and stir the ingredients until they are well combined. Stevia is a natural, calorie free sweetener. You can use it to sweeten your protein powder if you prefer sweet smoothies in the morning. To sweeten your protein powder with stevia, add about one teaspoon of stevia to your protein powder and combine the ingredients well. Spices can add extra flavor to your protein powder. Think about what types of flavors will work best with your smoothie recipes. For pumpkin pie smoothies, try cinnamon and nutmeg. Or for a mango smoothie, try chili powder. Make sure that you only use a small amount to flavor your protein powder. Start with about 1/8 of a teaspoon and increase if desired. Some good spice choices include: Cinnamon Ginger Nutmeg Chili Cayenne Curry powder | Add ¼ cup of seeds. Toss in ¼ cup of almond or coconut flour. Try a couple of tablespoons of cacao. Make it sweet with a teaspoon of stevia. Incorporate some spices. |
Before you begin filling out a college application, carefully review all directions. Most applications are similar in that they require the same basic information. However, there may be slight differences from one application to the next. For example, an application for Michigan State may ask you to include three letters or recommendation while an application for University of Michigan may request two. Also, pay attention to a school's preferences regarding online or print applications. While most schools prefer information be turned in online, some schools may still prefer paper applications or want certain parts of the application printed. You want to make sure you're following basic directions correctly before beginning an application. To start, the application will ask for basic contact information. While this is the easiest section to fill out, go slowly. You want to make sure you write everything down accurately. Include your full name, as written on your birth certificate. Nicknames should not be used. For example, if your name is Angelica but you go by "Angie," write Angelica in the name section. Include a phone number and e-mail address if you have one. You should include an e-mail address that sounds professional. For example, the e-mail address angelica.baker@gmail.com is a better choice than bellabear43@hotmail.com. You'll also need to add your social security number. If you do not have this information, ask your parents. If you have not already committed your social security number to memory, now is a good time to do so. You'll need it for a variety of applications and forms down the road. From here, you'll need to fill out some basic academic information. Once again, go slowly to make sure all information is accurate. You will need to include the following: ACT/SAT test scores Your expected graduation date The name of your high school, as well as its address Your current course list Some college applications want to know what your intended major is. If you're unsure what you plan on studying, do not worry. This section is usually designed to help guide the application board as they review your materials. For example, if you're thinking of studying English your science and math SAT section may be of less importance. You can write down a subject your'e considering studying or at least a field of interest. You may have the option to leave the field blank if you're completely unsure. You can also write down a subject you're considering studying. Remember, nothing is set in stone. You can always change your major later. | Read directions carefully. Fill out your basic contact information. Include some basic academic information. Add your intended major, if asked. |
Leave-in conditioners can be left in your hair for many hours at a time. They keep your hair moisturized, minimizing fraying and frizzling that can occur when your hair dries out. Too dry, and hair becomes brittle and hard to brush. Too wet, and it becomes weak and easy to pull out accidentally. Find the middle ground, brushing or combing when your hair is damp after a shower, but not dripping wet. If you wake up with your hair in a tangle, braid it before you go to bed to minimize the amount of tangling that can happen. Alternatively, you could put your hair in a bun. If you have afro-textured hair, or another easily tangled hair type, part it into several sections, and clip them to keep them apart. Unclip these sections one at a time when washing your hair, and clip them back together before unclipping the next section. This reduces the chance of larger mats forming. A mild, low-sudsing shampoo without sodium lauryl sulfate is recommended for this type of hair. | Use a leave-in conditioner. Brush your hair when it is damp, but not soaked. Loosely braid your hair before you sleep. Separate easily tangled hair before washing. |
Look in your basement or crawlspace for your sewer pipe. Follow the direction of the sewer pipe to identify the general location of your septic system. Go back outside and look around in that area to identify your septic tank. Find a pipe that you know is a drain, such as a pipe coming from a toilet or a sink, and follow it until it connects to a larger pipe. The larger pipe is your sewer pipe. Once you locate your septic tank, draw a map of its location so you can find it in the future. If your tank is buried underground, you'll need to expose the top of it so you can inspect and access it. Use a shovel to remove enough dirt to allow you to see the top of the tank and the manhole. Be careful not to drive the blade of the shovel into the septic system when you dig. Uncover the tank just enough to inspect it so you can bury it again when you're done so it isn't visible. Whenever you expose the top of the tank, look over the surface of it. Look for rust, dents, cracks, or any other signs of damage to the tank. Serious damage will require an inspection and possibly repairs from a septic tank specialist. Lots of corrosion and rust could mean it's time for you to replace your tank. A simple way to test if your plumbing is working correctly and traveling all the way to the septic tank is to check the connections by running water through them. Stand near the tank, have someone flush a toilet, and listen for the water traveling to the tank. If you see water bubbling through the ground or a crack in the system, your tank is in need of a repair from a septic tank specialist. | Follow your sewer pipe to locate your septic tank. Remove the dirt covering the top of your tank. Check for any cracks or damage to the septic tank. Flush a toilet to make sure the tank is working properly. |
Recent findings show that deep generative models can judge out-of-distribution samples as more likely than those drawn from the same distribution as the training data.In this work, we focus on variational autoencoders and address the problem of misaligned likelihood estimates on image data.We develop a novel likelihood function that is based not only on the parameters returned by the VAE but also on the features of the data learned in a self-supervised fashion.In this way, the model additionally captures the semantic information that is disregarded by the usual VAE likelihood function.We demonstrate the improvements in reliability of the estimates with experiments on the FashionMNIST and MNIST datasets. | Improved likelihood estimates in variational autoencoders using self-supervised feature learning |
Fridge defrosting yields the most successful and flavorful cooked salmon. Thin salmon fillets and pieces weighing less than 1 lb (0.45 kg) each will take around 12 hours to defrost in the freezer. For whole fish or thick cuts weighing over 1 lb (0.45 kg) each, take the salmon out of the freezer 24 hours in advance. If you want to prepare your salmon fillets at 7:00 PM, take them out of the freezer first thing in the morning, at 7:00 AM. It's okay to leave thin cuts in the refrigerator overnight, but don't leave them in longer than 24 hours. So, if you want to start cooking your salmon at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, and you won't be up at 4:30 AM that morning, you can take it out of the freezer before you go to bed on Monday night. Wait around 12 hours for pieces under 1 lb (0.45 kg) to defrost. For larger cuts or whole fish weighing more than 1 lb (0.45 kg), wait around 24 hours before removing the fish from the fridge. Make sure your refrigerator is set to 40 °F (4 °C) or less. Once the fish has thawed out, it's ready to cook. Discard the paper towel, packaging, and any plastic wrap you used. Then be sure to cook the salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F (63 °C). Don't leave the salmon to sit out at room temperature unless you’re planning to cook it right away. While it's technically safe to refreeze the uncooked salmon after you’ve thawed it correctly in the fridge, it will loose much of its flavor and moisture. | Remove the salmon from the freezer 12 hours before you plan to cook it. Leave the dish of frozen salmon in the fridge for at least 12 hours. Cook the defrosted salmon immediately after removing it from the fridge. |
Take snuff in small portions. There is no need to inhale a large amount of snuff in one sitting. In fact, doing so could irritate your nose and cause light-headedness. Stick to balls of snuff that are smaller than the size of a pea. Snuff is usually sold in tobacco stores in small boxes. Most people inhale snuff by placing it between their thumb and forefinger. You would then place one nostril near the snuff and gently inhale. You are not trying to snort the snuff and get it deep into your nasal cavity. The goal is to inhale enough to get the snuff near the front of your nose. Try to inhale gently, absorbing the scent of snuff. If holding snuff between your thumb and forefinger is uncomfortable, you can use any other two fingers. For example, you could pinch snuff between your ring finger and thumb instead. A snuff bullet is a small, metallic bullet-shaped device designed for snuff users. You would place a small amount of snuff into the bullet and then inhale throughout the day. You can use a snuff bullet throughout the day without bothering others, which is its main advantage. It also makes for a nice storage container for snuff. You usually fill the snuff bullet about 3/4 of the way full. This should provide you with enough snuff to snort safely. Tap the bottom of the snuff bullet three or four times. The bottom is the less slender end of the bullet, that does not have an opening. This allows the snuff to move to the surface. Place the open end of the bullet in your nose. Angle the bullet forward slightly. When you inhale, you want the snuff to go into your nose but not up your nasal cavity. Sniff lightly until you feel some of the snuff settling into the tip of your nose. You will probably feel a slight burn, especially if this is your first time using snuff. Many snuff users advocate for putting snuff on the back of their hands to use. You can tap a small amount of snuff onto the back of your hand, lean down, and inhale. If you're outdoors, snuff could blow away in the wind using this method. It also may be cumbersome to use snuff like this is in a social situation. When inhaling snuff, go slow. You do not want to snort snuff into your nasal cavity. Only inhale with enough force to gently lift some of the snuff into your nose. This should be enough to provide you with a light buzz, similar to the buzz you'd get from a cigarette. It takes awhile to get used to the sensation of snuff. Therefore, expect some sneezing early on. It's not uncommon to sneeze more than once after using snuff for the first time. Keep tissues on hand when you first start using snuff. After awhile, sneezing should become less of an issue. If you're sneezing or coughing excessively after using snuff, you may have inhaled it too far into your nose. Remember, snuff should stay in the front of your nostrils. It should not be snorted too far back. If you cough or sneeze excessively after using snuff, try to inhale with less force next time. | Use small portions. Pinch the snuff and inhale. Use a snuff bullet. Place the snuff on the back of your hand. Inhale slowly. Expect some sneezing. |
Getting in contact with the LGBT center in your community (if you have one) is going to be the fastest way to find LGBT events. They have a calendar of events, and give you the option to host events. If you live in New York City, the LGBT Community Center has a calendar of events. Even if you don't live in the city, they can suggest venues and reasons to host your own event. They can provide a Meeting & Conference Services team that will further help you in your event planning. If you don't live in New York, you can still find pre-planned events. Grinder regularly hosts prides, parties, and events. You can find the events along the bottom of your app screen. Also look at the ad banners when you log in. They ads are specifically designed for Grindr and focus on the demographic that you’re looking for. Clubs and bars that advertise on Grindr are a great way to meet gay and bisexual men. Prides have been growing every year. The most popular one is in Provincetown, MA. This is their Carnival week and typically happens in late August. Anytime you visit PTown, there is likely to be an event. Even if there isn't, the town is nationally recognized as one of the most popular resorts among gay travelers and you will have no trouble meeting gay and bisexual men. | Find LGBT events. Check out a Grindr event. Attend a national event. |
The first sign that your dog is experiencing dry skin might be that he begins to scratch violently when you simply touch his skin. If you part his hair, you may notice other signs of dry skin. These include: Dry, flaky skin Dandruff Itchiness A harsh, brittle coat Cracked or tough skin Ask yourself if your dog seems himself or whether anything has recently changed. For example, has his appetite changed (eating more or less), and what is his thirst like? Have his energy levels changed? If you suspect there are other medical conditions affecting your dog, take him to the veterinarian for a diagnosis and treatment. Dry skin may be caused by underlying medical conditions. Once treated, the dry skin may go away. These non-specific behavioral changes could point to medical conditions like hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid glands), Cushing's disease, infections, or diabetes. These conditions can affect skin health and coat condition, especially in older dogs. Take a close look at your dog's coat itself. Brush back the hair and look for flakes of dandruff. Be aware that while flakes of dandruff are associated with a dry coat, the flakes could actually be tiny parasites. These parasites, Cheyletiella, have the nickname "walking dandruff" because they may simply look like dandruff, but you may spot them moving if you watch carefully. Your vet can diagnose Cheyletiella by looking at skin flakes under the microscope. The treatment involves medicated sprays (with fipronil) every two weeks to kill the mites. | Look for signs of dry skin. Consider your dog's health. Check your dog's coat for parasites. |
Dogs may dig purely for entertainment. You may notice your puppy digging along with other play behavior, such as running around and jumping. This can be the most difficult type of digging behavior to prevent, since it is so rewarding to your puppy. However, you can: Offer your puppy a dedicated digging area. Erect fencing to deter your puppy's digging habits. Dogs may dig to find cooler (or warmer) and more comfortable places to lay. In hot weather, dirt below the surface will be cooler than at the surface (this is especially true in shaded areas such as under trees), while in cool weather it will be warmer. To reduce this type of digging behavior: Make sure that your puppy has access to a shaded or covered area, such as a dog house. You can also provide your puppy a shallow wading pool to keep cool. When it is especially hot, you may want to allow your puppy access to the indoors and air conditioning. If your puppy is cold, offer it a blanket, insulated dog house, or some time indoors. If your puppy digs to find a more comfortable place to lay, offer it a dog bed or other soft surface. Dogs may dig to express anxiety, such as when they are separated from their owners. You can help your puppy get over separation anxiety in order to stop its digging habit and reduce its stress level. Dogs may dig in order to bury “valuables.” The wild ancestors of dogs would bury food so that they could return to it later. Your puppy may express this instinct by burying food, toys, treats, and other objects. To discourage your dog from digging for this reason: Don't give your puppy treats it won't finish right away. Remove treats and store them or throw them away if your puppy doesn't finish them right away. Seek professional help if you need it. If you give your puppy a digging pit, it can learn to happily bury toys and other objects without destroying your yard. Your puppy may dig if it is bored. If your puppy is left alone outside for long periods, or has no toys or other things to play with outside, it may turn to digging for entertainment. This behavior can usually be corrected easily, by giving your puppy more to do. Make sure to walk your puppy at least twice a day; it needs plenty of exercise and stimulation. If your puppy feels confined in a pen, yard, or other area, it may dig to try and escape. Play games with your puppy frequently, such as throwing a ball or frisbee for it to fetch. Give your puppy plenty of toys to play with outside, and change these frequently to keep it interested. Teaching your puppy new tricks can also keep it active. There may even be dog training classes in your area for the two of you to enjoy. Dogs may dig to find prey, such as moles, rabbits, and badgers. The best solution is to humanely trap and remove these animals. Contact a humane animal control service for assistance. You can also make your yard unattractive to these animals. For example, if you have chipmunks running rampant in your yard, surround it with plant-free gravel and remove wood or rock piles. Contact professional help if you need it. Avoid using poisons or other dangerous methods to control unwanted animal residents in your yard, as these may harm your puppy as well. | Redirect your dog when it digs for fun. Make sure that your puppy is comfortable. Reduce your puppy’s stress. Prevent your puppy from burying treats and toys. Reduce your puppy’s boredom. Control prey animals. |
This method creates text with each letter of a word below the last, like a tall, narrow street sign. If you're trying to rotate the letters so you have to turn your head to read them, skip down to the other instructions. A text box makes it much easier to adjust the position and orientation of text. Add it to your Word document as follows: Word 2007 or later: On the ribbon menu above your document, click the Insert tab, then Text Box, then Draw Text Box. Click and drag in the document. Word for Mac 2011 or later: Select Home on the ribbon menu, then click Text Box on the right hand side. Click and drag in the document. Word 2003 / Word for Mac 2008 or earlier: Select Insert → Text Box from the top menu. Click and drag in the document. Click the text box and type in the text you'd like to orient vertically. If you already typed it in to the document, copy and paste it into the text box. A rectangular outline will appear around the text. Each corner of the box has a circle. These circles are "handles" you can pick up and drag to change the box size. Click and hold on any corner of the text box, then move the cursor. Drag the corner to make the text box a tall, narrow shape. Once the box becomes too narrow to display two letters side by side, they will shift on top of each other instead. If the box is rotating, or if it's moving without changing shape, you didn't click it right. Try again and make sure to click the corner of the box. | Follow this method for horizontal letters in a vertical orientation. Insert a text box. Type in your text. Click the text box. Drag the corner of the text box. |
Once your Rena reaches level 15 or higher, the Ranger quest will be available in your Quest Log. The Quest Log can be found at the bottom right-hand side of your screen (the exclamation point icon). A window will appear showing a list of on-going and available quests. When you open your Quest Log, make sure you're in a city or town to avoid being attacked by monsters. The Quest Log can also be opened by pressing Q on your keyboard. Head straight to the Underground Waterway, under Very Hard mode, and kill 7 Mickey the Mice. This can be done in a party. If your party member kills a Mickey, that too will be counted. To get in a dungeon, simply press the Dungeon tab found on your screen. This will open a window showing you the available dungeons for your level. Click on the dungeon you want to enter and then press Start Dungeon, or hit F8 on your keyboard. This will automatically assign you to a party, but if you're already in a party, choose “Start with current members” instead. To change the dungeon difficulty, after choosing a dungeon you want to enter, look at the menu to your right; you will see the description of the dungeon as well as the dungeon difficulty. Choose from Normal, Hard, and Very Hard. Keep in mind that the higher the difficulty you choose, the more stamina is consumed per run, and this also requires a full party to clear the dungeon, depending on the dungeon level. After completing your first quest, go and clear the Suburbs of Wally's Castle. Complete the dungeon on any mode. He's the village's Equipment NPC; he can be found at the top right of the map. Talk to him about the quest, and he will give you a third test. You can invite your friends for a party raid or join randomly with other players. After completing this quest, open your Quest Log to complete your Ranger quest and become a full-fledge Ranger. | Reach level 15. Open your Quest Log. Find the Ranger quest in the list and accept it. Kill 7 Mickey the Mice. Clear the Suburbs of Wally's Castle. Look for Hoffman in Elder Village. Clear the Suburbs of Wally's Castle under Hard mode. |
Be careful while doing this step, because overheating the stain can make it worse. The trick is to make the mess malleable because it won't budge while it is hardened. If the mess is in the oven, preheat the oven at the very lowest heat setting. Stay by the oven to make sure the stain doesn't overheat and start smoking. If the stain is on another hard surface like a table or wood floor, try using a hair dryer to warm the substance. The plastic or wax should have softened with the heat, and you can begin scraping it off with a flat, sharp edge. This will require some elbow grease, but be careful not to scratch or chip the surface you are cleaning. If you do not have a putty knife, you can use a butter knife or a razor blade. If there isn't much of a mess left, this can be achieved with mild soap and a damp rag. In the case of more persistent stains, you may want to use a more heavy-duty surface cleaner and a rough sponge or scrubber. | Heat up the plastic or wax. Chip away at the substance with a putty knife or something similar. Clean up the area where the plastic or wax had been. |
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