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above your window. Place your brackets at least 2 in (5.1 cm) above the top of your window, and 6 in (15 cm) out from each side. Make sure the brackets are level so your curtain rod runs horizontally. Use a drill with a screwdriver attachment to secure the brackets in place. Once they’re installed, set the curtain rod on top of the bracket. If you can't drill into your walls, you can also use adhesive-backed hooks to hold the curtain rod. Put them in the same position as you would the brackets and allow them to set on the wall for at least 1 hour. If you have a recessed window, you can also use a tension rod inside of the window well. Twist the tension rod until it's 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) wider than the window. Use a double curtain rod if you want to hang voile behind a different type of curtain. That way, you can close a thicker curtain over the voile to get more privacy. Curtains that are the same size as your window look flat whenever they’re closed. Look for a voile curtain that is at least 2 times as wide as your window and long enough to reach down to your floor. Get 2 voile panels if you want curtains that open up in the middle. Each panel should be as wide as the full width of the window. Most curtains have small pockets or holes running along the top of them. Place a hook in the first pocket on one side of your curtain, and then add another hook every 4 pockets after that. Work your way across the voile until you reach the other side of the curtain. You can buy curtain hooks from any home goods store. If your voile curtain doesn't have holes or pockets, then it will have an area on top where you can easily slide the curtain rod through it. Once the hooks are attached to your voile, unscrew the end of your curtain rod so the cap comes off. Slide the hooks over the rod until you’ve put on the entire curtain. If you’re using 2 curtain panels, slide the second panel on as well. Screw the cap back onto the end of the rod once you’re finished. Set the rod on top of the brackets so it's held securely in place. Some brackets may have a screw that you can use to keep your rod from moving around while it's hanging, so be sure to tighten it with a screwdriver. Spread out your voile curtain so it covers the window entirely. If you’re using a tension rod to hang your voile, slide one end of the rod into the window well and shimmy the other side in until it feels tight against the sides. | Install curtain brackets Get voile curtains that are twice the width of the window. Put hooks into every fourth pocket along the top of the voile. Slide the voile curtain onto the curtain rod. Hang the rod in the brackets. |
The midpoint of a line segment is the point that is located on the exact midpoint of the two endpoints. Therefore, it's the average of the two endpoints, which is the average of the two x-coordinates and the two y-coordinates. The midpoint formula can be used by adding the x-coordinates of the two endpoints and dividing the result by two and then adding the y-coordinates of the endpoints and dividing them by two. This is how you will find the average of the x and y coordinates of the endpoints. This is the formula: [(x1 + x2)/2,( y1 + y2)/2] You can't use the midpoint formula without knowing the x and y-coordinates of the endpoints. In this example, you want to find the midpoint, point O, which is between the two endpoints M (5,4) and N (3,-4). Therefore, (x1, y1) = (5, 4) and (x2, y2) = (3, -4). Note that either pair of coordinates can serve as (x1, y1) or (x2, y2) -- since you'll just be adding the coordinates and dividing by two, it doesn't matter which pair is first. Now that you know the coordinates of the endpoints, you can plug them into the formula. Here's how you do it: [(5 + 3)/2, (4 + -4)/2] Once you've plugged the appropriate coordinates into the formula, all you have to do is the simple arithmetic that will give you the midpoint of the two line segments. Here's how you do it: [(5 + 3)/2, (4 + -4)/2] = [(8/2), (0/2)] = (4, 0) The midpoint of the endpoints (5,4) and (3, -4) is (4,0). | Understand the midpoint. Learn the midpoint formula. Locate the coordinates of the endpoints. Plug the corresponding coordinates into the formula. Solve. |
Insert your pliers into the pump or hose. Then, latch the end of the pliers onto the item clogging your drain. Slowly begin to tug the item out of the pump or hose. Go slowly so that you don't break up the clog or damage the pump. It's possible that a clog inside your pump is wrapped around the spinning mechanism inside the pump. It's usually easier to remove a clog from the hose. It should slide out easily if you just pull. Feel below your machine to find a small pulley that's directly below the pump. This pulley will turn the spinning mechanism inside the pump. As you pull a clog out of the pump, turn the pulley counterclockwise to help unwind the clog. Turning the pulley will help you avoid damaging the pump. If turning your pump counterclockwise isn't helping, try turning it clockwise instead. Detach the pipe and hold 1 end while you place the other in a bucket. Insert the end of the plumber's snake into the hose. Ease it deeper into the pipe until you reach the clog. Then, use your hands to manually turn the snake as you push it through the clog. You should see the clog drop into the bucket. After you remove the clog, water that was stuck in the pipe may pour out into the bucket. Slide the hose back over the opening on your pump, then secure it in place. Check to make sure that it isn't loose. Otherwise, the hose may leak while the machine is on. Make sure that you haven't created any kinks in the hose while you were working on it. If there are kinks, it could prevent your washer from draining. Test out your machine before you put the panel back on it. First, lower your machine back onto the floor if you lifted it. Next, put the power cord back into the socket. Then, set your washer on the rinse cycle and turn it on. Let the washer run through a rinse and spin cycle to see if it drains. If it's still not draining, it's possible there's a clog you can't get to or that the pump is damaged. It's best to get a plumber or handyman to look at it. Unplug the machine again before you replace the panel. Then, grasp the panel near the bottom and slowly lift the top part into place. Hook the top of the panel onto the top part of the washer, then lower the panel into place. Finally, reinsert the screws at the corners. | Grasp a visible clog with needle-nose pliers to pull it out. Find the pulley under the pump and twist it to help unwind the clog. Use a plumber’s snake to remove a clog from a hose. Reconnect your hose to the pump after you’ve removed the clog. Plug up your machine and see if it works. Replace your access panel if your machine is fixed. |
The problem with difficult people is that their negativity can be infectious. Just as positive people spread their cheer to others, difficult people can cast a pall over a room when they walk in the door. If you're dealing with a difficult person you encounter often, and it can't be helped, do your best to avoid getting dragged into negative feelings. Try to stay positive throughout the day. It's okay to vent, but resist the urge to talk about the situation too much. Don't let the negativity spread into other facets of your life. It can quickly get out of hand. Try not to hold a grudge against the difficult person. Remember that the person likely has a hidden burden to deal with that has nothing to do with you. Focus on what's good in your life and be glad you're not the difficult one. It's the antidote to spending time with someone who's difficult. Fill your time with loving, generous, cheerful people who bring out the best in you. Build up your energy reserves for the times when you have to be around the person who tends to drain you dry. It's not always possible to avoid difficult people, especially when they're your family members or coworkers. If the situation gets extremely negative or borderline abusive (like if you're being bullied), you need to avoid the person as much as possible. In fact, you might even need to cut them off entirely. Even though you might want to try to change the person, or you hope that things will get better some day, face reality and figure out if that's really possible. Try setting a firm limit on how much time you spend with the person. For example, if your mom is extremely difficult, and she always cuts you down, you might need to limit the duration of your visits. Try setting a time limit of 1 hour per week. If even that much time is too taxing, cut back even more. If the person is physically, verbally or emotionally abusing you, and this is a pattern that has happened again and again, you need to put your own physical mental safety first and stop seeing the person. | Don't get dragged down. Spend your time with positive people. Avoid them when you can. |
We’ll use the same range of numbers (2, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 16, and 19) again, entered in cells from A1 through A10. Excel has different mode functions available, depending on which version of Excel you have. For Excel 2007 and earlier, there is a single MODE function. This function will find a single mode in a sample range of numbers. For Excel 2010 and later, you can use either the MODE function, which works the same as in earlier versions of Excel, or the MODE.SNGL function, which uses a supposedly more accurate algorithm to find the mode. (Another mode function, MODE.MULT returns multiple values if it finds multiple modes in a sample, but it is intended for use with arrays of numbers instead of a single list of values.) As with the AVERAGE and MEDIAN functions, there are three ways to do this: Click on an empty cell, such as A14 then type “=MODE(A1:10)” (again, without the quotation marks) directly in the cell. (If you wish to use the MODE.SNGL function, type “MODE.SNGL” in place of “MODE” in the equation.) Click on an empty cell, then click on the “fx” symbol in the function bar above the worksheet. Select “MODE” or “MODE.SNGL,” from the “Select a function:” list in the Insert Function dialog and click OK. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. Enter an equals sign (=) in the function bar to the right of the function symbol. Select the MODE or MODE.SNGL function from the Name box dropdown list to the left of the function symbol. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. The mode is the value that occurs most often in the sample range. In the case of our sample range, the mode is 7, as 7 occurs three times in the list. If two numbers appear in the list the same number of times, the MODE or MODE.SNGL function will report the value that it encounters first. If you change the “3” in the sample list to a “5,” the mode will change from 7 to 5, because the 5 is encountered first. If, however, you change the list to have three 7s before three 5s, the mode will again be 7. | Enter the numbers you want to find the mode for. Find the mode value for the numbers you entered. Enter the mode function you’ve chosen. Observe the result in the cell you entered the function in. |
It's a white app with a red "M," resembling an envelope, on the front. If you're already logged in, doing so will take you to the inbox you last had open. If you aren't logged in, enter your Google email address and password and tap Sign in. Neither the Gmail desktop site nor the Android version of Gmail support email recalling. It's the pencil icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will include a recipient's email address in the "To" field near the top of the screen, a subject in the "Subject" field (optional), and the email's body text in the area below the "Subject" field. It's the blue paper plane icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Doing so will send your email on its way. This option is in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tapping it will recall the email and re-open it as an unfinished draft. The Undo button will remain available for a five-second window after you send your email. The "Back" button is in the top-left corner of the screen; tapping it will save your email as a draft. You can tap Discard in the bottom-right corner of the screen immediately after tapping the "Back" button to discard the draft. | Open Gmail. Tap the "New Message" button. Enter your email's information. Tap the "Send" arrow. Tap Undo. Revise your email or tap the "Back" button. |
You may have some of these supplies already in your household. Those you are lacking can be bought at your local hardware store or home center. To bleed your furnace you'll need: ¼ in (.64 cm) flexible tubing Container (like a coffee can or a liter soda bottle, to catch oil) Oil absorbent material (like sand, non-clumping clay, or cat litter) Rag (to wipe up excess oil) Suitable wrench (generally 3/8th's size) This is generally positioned on the side of the fuel pump, usually at 4 or 8 o'clock position. The bleeder looks like a grease fitting with hex nut shape, like one that a 3⁄8 inch (1.0 cm) wrench might fit. You should find fuel lines leading to and from the fuel pump. The pump is oftentimes located on the left side of the burner unit. Place your container on the floor close to the bleeder. Fit the tubing over the bleeder so it hangs down. The tubing should extend to the bottom of your container. This container will be used to catch the oil. Choose an oversized rather than undersized container. Oil that overflows your container can make a big mess. Use a clean, dry container for bleeding oil from the pump of your furnace. This way, you'll be able to return and re-use the oil after it is drained. Draining the fuel line for your furnace can be messy work. You may want to wear a pair of gloves while bleeding oil. After the tubing is attached to the bleeder, prepare the bleeder by loosening it with a wrench. Turn it counterclockwise to do so. Once broken loose, lightly re-tighten the bleeder with your hands. During this process you might hear a gurgling noise from the tubing. This is completely natural. | Gather your supplies. Locate the bleeder valve. Attach nylon tubing to the bleeder. Loosen the bleeder. |
This unconventional trick can work surprisingly well, making it a favorite of many amateur cleaners on the internet. To start, find an old rag and dampen it with hydrogen peroxide. Lay your scorched item flat on your work surface and cover the scorch with the damp rag. Hydrogen peroxide, a cleaning solution with mild bleaching properties, is usually available at grocery stores and pharmacies for quite cheap. If you have ammonia handy, you may also want to splash a few drops directly onto the scorch mark itself. Though ammonia and hydrogen peroxide are safe to use with each other (unlike ammonia and bleach), this isn't a mixture you'll want to ingest or rub into your face, so be sure to wash your hands when you're done. Next, put a clean, dry rag on top of the hydrogen peroxide-soaked rag. To be perfectly clear, you want to have three things stacked on your work surface: on the bottom, your scorched item, in the middle, your peroxide rag, and on top, your dry rag. Let your iron heat up to a fairly hot (but not extremely high) temperature. Start gently rubbing the top cloth. The heat will gradually permeate through the layers and into your scorched item, where it will help the hydrogen peroxide work into the scorch mark and start to remove it. Be patient — this process can take some time. Check on your scorch mark frequently as you iron the top cloth. For mild to moderate scorch marks, you should notice steady, gradual improvement. If, at any point, you notice that the middle cloth is starting to dry out, remove it and give it another application of hydrogen peroxide. Similarly, if you initially sprinkled your scorched item with ammonia and you notice that it has dried out, give it a few more drops. Doing this keeps the cleaning process as quick and effective as possible. You'll also want to remove the top cloth and replace it with another if it ever becomes soaked with hydrogen peroxide from the middle cloth. This prevents rust stains on the iron. | Cover the stain with a hydrogen peroxide-soaked cloth. Cover this with a dry cloth. Iron on medium-high heat. Replace liquids as they dry out. |
Pinch the stem of the wine glass between your thumb, index finger, and middle finger. As you position your fingers, place them on the lower half of the stem. Your middle finger should rest on the stem just above the base. Only these three fingers will come into direct contact with the stem of the glass. Your remaining two fingers should naturally rest on top of the base. This is the standard way to hold a wine glass. Holding it in this manner should provide plenty of stability while keeping your hands away from the bowl of the glass. Holding a wine glass by the bowl is social taboo, but the reasons for that are as practical as they are polite. Both the taste and appearance of the wine can be negatively impacted when you hold the bowl. When you hold the bowl of the glass, the heat of your hands will quickly cause the wine inside to warm up. This problem is most pronounced when sipping white wine or champagne since these types of drinks taste best when chilled. The problem isn't quite as severe when drinking red wine, but even red wine tastes best when kept a little cooler than room temperature. Additionally, holding the glass by the bowl can leave fingerprints, which makes the appearance of the wine glass less elegant. Both your fingers and the prints they leave behind can also make it harder to examine the color or clarity of the wine. | Hold the stem between your thumb and first two fingers. Never hold the bowl. |
Let's say you're working with the following problem: 3x2 - 5x + 2y - z - (2x2 + 2x + y). Write the first set of terms above the second. When you're working with variables, you can only add or subtract terms that have the same variable and which are written to the same degree. This means that you can subtract 4x2 from 7x2, for example, but not 4x from 4y. This means that you can break the problem down like this: 3x2 - 2x2 = x2 -5x - 2x = -7x 2y - y = y -z - 0 = -z Now that you've subtracted all of the like terms you can subtract, all you can do is state your final answer, which will contain each of the terms that you subtracted. Here's the final answer: 3x2 - 5x + 2y - z - (2x2 + 2x + y) = x2 - 7x + y - z | Write down the problem. Subtract like terms. State your final answer. |
to raise your spirits. Take 10 to 15 minutes to stretch when you wake up and before you go to bed. Develop a routine and stretch your legs, back, and arms. Stretching regularly can energize your body, increase blood flow to your muscles, and help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Since it might be hard to get motivated enough to exercise, stretching can be a good way to get moving if you’re depressed. Set aside about 15 minutes of time free of distractions. Find a comfortable place to sit, close your eyes, and take several slow, deep breaths. Inhale and tense one muscle group, such as your toes, then hold the tension for about five seconds. Let the tension go and relax the muscles as you exhale slowly. Notice the muscles go limp as the tension disappears. Repeat the process and work through the muscles in your legs, torso, arms, shoulders, neck, and head. From walking the dog to taking judo classes, aerobic exercise isn't just good for your heart. It can reduce stress hormones and stimulate mood-elevating chemicals in your brain. Focusing on movement while you exercise also allows you to take a break from depression and any conflicts surrounding it. Having an exercise buddy can help keep you accountable on those days when you just want to stay in bed. Try to enlist a friend to help! Yoga involves meditation, physical exercise, and controlled breathing, so it can help ease both your mind and body. If you’re a beginner, look for classes at your local YMCA or yoga studio. You can also search for yoga videos on YouTube and health and fitness websites. | Stretch your muscles Try progressive muscle relaxation. Try to get daily aerobic exercise. Start doing yoga. |
Use your heat-resistant tongs to take the ribs off the grill and place them onto a serving platter. Allow the ribs to rest in their juices for 10 minutes before cutting or serving them. Apply additional sauce to the ribs before serving if desired or serve some of the sauce on the side to dip the meat into. Store any leftovers in a sealable container and keep them in the refrigerator for about a week. | Take the ribs off the grill and let them rest on a platter for 10 minutes. |
After you’ve created a list of goods or services you can offer, you need to narrow down your list and figure out if you can make money. In the end, an unprofitable business is not worth starting. Think about how much you would charge for a certain service. For example, if you’re offering a dog walking service, think about how much money you need to make per dog so it is worth your time. Decide how much it would cost you to resell a product. For instance, if you are reselling vintage clothing, determine how much you will or can pay for a specific article of clothing and how much time and money it costs for you to sell it. Before starting your stay at home business, you should investigate any local, state, or federal laws or regulations that may be applicable to your business. Without being aware of laws and regulations, you could wind up being fined or have your business shut down. Call the permit department of your local municipal government for information about laws and regulations that govern small businesses in your area. Be aware that some cities or municipalities have laws that govern what type of businesses you can run out of your own home. Make sure to pay municipal, state, and federal taxes if applicable. If you employ others, make sure to have them sign appropriate paperwork. For example, if you hire hourly workers as independent contractors, make them sign an independent contractor agreement. Consult a contract lawyer for more information. Most governmental authorities require many types of businesses to register and to get a business license. Without a business license, you could find yourself in violation of state statutes. Call your state or province's department of business regulation to find out if you need to apply for a license. For example, in Florida contact the state's Department of Business and Professional Regulation at (850) 487-1395. Certain professionals, such as real estate agents or cosmetologists must be licensed. In addition, many states and provinces require certain professionals to enroll in continuing education courses. Depending on the type of business you start, you may need to purchase insurance to protect you from loss or lawsuit. Without insurance, your small business may open you up to monetary losses much larger than anything you may gain by working. Some insurances you may want to consider include: Worker's compensation insurance. This insurance will cover any employees if they are injured in the line of work and are unable to continue working. Liability insurance. Liability insurance may protect you if someone is hurt due to the fault of you or one of your employees. Property insurance. Property insurance will cover your property – and sometime other people's property – if it is damaged during your work. Creating a budget for your business is perhaps the most important step you’ll need to take to make sure it is successful and profitable. Without a budget, you won't be able to keep track of your expenses and project income. Know how much money you spend on supplies weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Calculate your general overhead for a given period. For instance, tally up what you pay for a website, a store front, or to rent equipment. Ultimately, your sales must cover the cost of product and general overhead. | Estimate your potential costs and profits. Conform to laws and regulations. Get your business license. Purchase insurance. Set a budget. |
Once you have finished a draft of the poem, listen to how it sounds out loud. Read it slowly to yourself several times. Notice if there are any lines that seem awkward or unclear. Adjust any phrases that seem cliche or familiar. You should also look over the poem to make sure there are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Get feedback from people you trust, such as a close friend, a family member, or a peer. Show the poem to people who know the subject well and ask them if they think the person will like it. Be willing to get feedback from them and listen to their constructive criticism. Then, revise the poem according to their feedback. Make the love poem extra special by handwriting it in a nice, handmade card. Or type it out and print it on nice paper to give to the person. You can also present the poem with a small gift to celebrate your love for the person. | Read the poem out loud. Show the poem to others. Present the poem in a loving, thoughtful way. |
Although single people may find themselves attracted to multiple prospects at once, finding out whether someone has a crush already can be a big indicator as to his availability. Find out through friends, or keep an eye out for the way he behaves towards people of the opposite sex. Everyone is always observing other people's behaviour, whether they mean to or not. If any of your friends know your crush, you should ask them what they think about any potential attraction your crush may have towards you. Even if you are very observant, another person will see things from a different perspective, and may have something to add. A mutual friend is a great help if you're not sure about the person in question. A friend can offer her opinion on whether she thinks the two of you would be a good match or not. If someone fancies someone, there's a chance that it will come up in a casual conversation between friends. If you want a more definite answer but aren't ready to ask your crush directly yet, you should ask his friends what he thinks of you. Sometimes, they may tell you word-for-word what he's said about you. Other times, they might simply give a theory. In either case, it may give you a better idea if a particular someone fancies you or not. Be warned that some friends may tell your crush that you asked in the first place. If you're trying to keep your curiosity a secret for the time being, this may be a risk. Generally speaking, girls tend to talk more about their attractions and love lives than guys. However, the same advice can apply to both genders. Groups of friends tend to have a herd mentality in some cases. In other words, what your crush's friends think of you will influence what he thinks of you. If his circle of friends is really into you, it's easier to imagine him liking you as well. On the other hand, a circle of friends that doesn't seem to care about you might suggest he feels the same way they do. It is not recommended to ask anyone directly what they think of you. Many people would rather lie and be polite than risk an uncomfortable interaction. Instead, you should try to ascertain how they feel by observing their reactions to you. Are they making any effort to include you in the conversation? Are they actively listening to the things you're saying, or asking you sincere questions about yourself? It can be difficult to know what someone is really thinking if you have just met them, but you can usually get a general idea by looking at the behaviour of a few friends. Even if there are often friendships between genders, someone will undoubtedly treat their crush differently around his friends than he would with a regular friend. If he seems really interested to introduce you to friends, it's may be a sign that he's testing the limits for a potential relationship. If he seems to ignore you around his friends, it is not a good sign. Although some people will feel nervous about showing affection around their platonic friends, there should always be a basic level of respect at work. If he's trying to include you in the conversation or activity and has no problem showing affection in front of his friends, it may be a sign that he has a potential interest in you for a relationship. | Make sure he's not interested in someone else. Get a friend's opinion. Ask his friends if they have heard anything. Find out what his friends think of you. Pay attention to the way he treats you around his friends. |
You can get to Google from any web browser, including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Android: If you have a Samsung phone or tablet, tap the icon labeled Internet or Samsung Internet. If you have another model, tap Chrome, Browser, Web, or something similar. iPhone and iPad: Tap the Safari icon, which looks like a compass, at the bottom of the home screen to launch your web browser. Mac: Your computer comes with the Safari web browser. You can launch it by clicking the compass icon on the Dock, which usually runs along the bottom of the screen. Windows 10: Your PC comes with Microsoft's Edge browser. You can open it by clicking the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen, and then clicking the Microsoft Edge tile on the menu. Windows 8 and earlier: You can use Internet Explorer to browse the web. You'll find its blue "e" icon in your Start menu. The address bar is the bar that runs along the top of the web browser. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the address bar to spring open the keyboard and start typing. On a computer, click the address bar to start typing. Google.ca can be used for Canadian users. If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the Search or Enter button on your keyboard instead. Your web browser will now load Google's homepage. For example, if you're looking for a place to eat in Oakland, you could type "best restaurants in Oakland." You can search for individual words ("veganism," "Bermuda"), phrases ("tropical storms of 1998," "monstera plant care"), questions ("how many people live in Oregon?", "how much water should I drink?"), and more. If you're more comfortable speaking your search terms, click or tap the microphone icon to launch Search by Voice, follow the on-screen instructions to give Google access to your microphone, and then say aloud what you're looking for. This searches for the text you entered and displays the results in a list. If you've found a website, image, video, or other information that looks like what you want, click or tap it to open in your browser. To return to the list of search results, click or tap your browser's back button (usually a left-arrow at the top-left corner). Search results appear differently depending on what you're looking for. For example, if you searched for a word that appears in the dictionary, you may find the definition and usage information at the top of the results. If you searched for a specific location, a map might appear. If you scroll down through the first page and don't find what you're looking for, click or tap Next at the bottom to move to the next page of results. The most relevant results are usually on the first few pages of search results. If you don't see the sort of information you're looking for, just edit what you typed in the blank at the top of the screen and try again. You can always make your search more specific, or even more broad if the results are too narrow. For example, instead of searching "best restaurants in Oakland," you could try "best Chinese food in Oakland 2020" instead. To learn about getting better search results, see the Refining the Results method. | Open a web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. Type www.google.com into the address bar. Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. Type what you're looking for into the typing area. Click Google Search or tap the magnifying glass. Click or tap a result to view it. Rephrase your search to get different results. |
Being friends with them may be too much, but you are going to see them or deal with them at certain points due to having a mutual friend. You may even hang out together in a small or large group. So try keeping your distance, but be friendly enough not to put your shared friend in an uncomfortable position. For example, when hanging out, keep conversations minimal, but pleasant. Consider small talk. If the other person hates you back, they may not be willing to be friendly with you. In this case, that is on them. Your mutual friend will notice and appreciate your efforts. If your friend contacts you and asks, "me and Sarah are going to see a movie, you want to come?" try going. It may be uncomfortable, but you never know what might happen. You might be able to help the situation by spending more time together. You may learn something new about that person that may help you understand why they are the way they are. You'll get a chance to see your friend and them hang out together and see if they are different around them than they are around you. You may find that spending time with them is not as awful as you thought. While you are hanging out together, it may be easy to develop an “us” vs. “them” mentality. That could be dangerous, because you will feel and then act like you are always in competition with that person. Instead, be the bigger person and resist the urge to get into a power struggle with them. Remind yourself that they might be trying to bait you into arguing or competing with them. Find an external “enemy” a object that you all agree you dislike. If you are in school, this could be a teacher or an assignment. It could also be a celebrity, or a television show. Remember why you are working hard at this in the first place, to maintain a good relationship with your friend. Arguing in front of them, while you are hanging out together will not accomplish that. Even though you hate them, make an effort to find something about them that you like. Living with that negativity will be harmful for all three of you so try to find a way around it by picking out qualities that are positive. Think about your common interests, what do you both like? Focus on what you think is their best quality and go from there. Join in on an activity with them and create common ground. While you are hanging out together you might not be able to be friends but you should at least be civil. If you are nasty, your friend may realize that they don't want to hang out with the both of you. If just you are being nasty, it could cause your friend to prefer to hand out the the other person. It's better to always be polite. Say “hello” when you see them instead of ignoring them. Make eye contact when they are speaking. Say “thank you” and “you're welcome.” While you should always try and remain polite, make sure you are not allowing the other person to walk all over you. Stand up for yourself in the face of nastiness, but try not to stoop to their level or retaliate. Your needs are important important, too. If the person is calling you names you can try to ignore it, or ask them to stop. Responding maturely will show your mutual friend that you are the bigger person and are more respectful. | Try to be acquaintances or even friends with the person you dislike. Hang out together. Don't compete. Find qualities in them that you like. Be civil and polite. Stand up for yourself. |
Set a timer for 4 minutes if you like your dippy eggs to be very runny. For eggs that are slightly more set, set the timer for a total of 5 minutes. Leave the eggs to simmer with the lid off of the pot. If you cook the eggs for more than 5 minutes, the yolks will be too hard to dip the toast into. Although there are a lot of kitchen gadgets designed to neatly slice the cap off of a soft-boiled egg, you can use a knife. Carefully run the edge of the knife around the top quarter of the egg so you can slice through it. Discard the cap.Use a sharp knife so the egg doesn't tear as much when you cut it. | Simmer the eggs for 4 to 5 minutes. Slice off the top quarter of the egg to access the yolk. |
If a patient is suspected of having Chikungunya, their blood will be taken in order to perform a special type of blood test called an ELISA test. This test is used to detect the presence of immune antibodies in the system, which could indicate the presence of chikungunya. Your blood serum will also be tested to check for the presence of Chikungunya viral RNA, however this can usually only be found in the first 5 to 8 days following infection. The World Health Organization has also provided some criteria to confirm a Chikungunya fever diagnosis. These include: Presence of fever above 38.5 degree Celsius (101.3 degrees Fahrenheit), and presence of severe joint or muscle pain without any other medical or orthopedic conditions. Person visited epidemic area 15 days before infection. Presence of positive laboratory tests, as described above. | Get an ELISA blood test. Have your blood serum tested. Use WHO criteria to confirm the diagnosis. |
Though the pattern is only drawn on the top, make sure to cut through both layers. Then sew up the open side in a gentle arc around the dark ends; the dark ends will become the paws and the opposites (open ends) are where the arm will be stuffed and then attached to the body. Keep all of these sections open-ended. Make sure they're turned inside-out as you work! If they're not, all your seams will be very, very rough. Then sew up the open side and in a gentle arc around the dark end as you did with the arms; the dark end will become the tip of the tail and the opposite, open end is where the tail will be stuffed and attached to the body. Then, sew in a gentle arc following the rounded sides, leaving the flat side open. The opening is where you will stuff each ear and then attach it to the body. Noticing a pattern? If you'd like, you can then fold the ears again, forming a vertical line down the middle of the ear (giving it depth like a real ear has). Basically, pinch the edge you just sewed in and bring the two points together. Slip stitch the two sides together. That part's saved for later. You should now have two arms, two ears, a tail, and an unsewn, unstuffed nose. The tail may prove to be a bit of a problem. You could try to stuff it using regular polyfill stuffing and a pencil to poke it through, or you could use batting or part of an aquarium filter. Both the batting and the filter are a bit firmer and will create a more uniform-looking tail in the long run. Position it carefully and slip stitch it all the way around. You may want them a little higher than your natural inclination says; this will give your sock a more monkey-like posture. | Cut the second sock into sections as shown. Fold both arm pieces in half lengthwise. Fold the tailpiece in half lengthwise. Fold each ear in half and cut across the crease. For now, do nothing with the muzzle (formerly the heel). Flip the sewn pieces right-side out and stuff them. Attach the tail to the rump. Attach the arms to either side of the body. |
Carbonization can contribute to gas—not something you want when you already have stomach discomfort. Additionally, soda often contains citric acid and sodium benzoate. These chemicals can bother a sensitive stomach, so it's best not to drink soda when you don't feel well. These substances can really irritate your stomach and contribute to acid reflux along with loose stools. Chocolate may also contain milk or nuts which are not easy to digest for many people. It's a good idea to stay away from chocolate and items with caffeine, such as coffee or energy drinks, when your stomach is upset. High fat foods can contribute to bloating and make you feel really full. Fatty foods include meats, soft cheeses and fried, oily foods like french fries. These foods will probably make you feel even worse, so don't eat them when your stomach is upset. Foods that contain a lot of acid like citrus and tomatoes can make acid reflex feel more intense, which may intensify your pain. They can also be irritating to a stomach that is upset. Avoid things like spaghetti sauce, orange juice and other tomato products while your stomach hurts. These foods can be irritating and contribute to nausea. However, if you are used to eating spicy foods, then eating them with an upset stomach might not cause as many problems for you than for someone who is not used to them. Just be careful when you start to eat spicy foods again that your stomach does not react negatively. Alcohol can contribute to acids in your stomach. Additionally, alcohol is difficult to digest and metabolize and may really irritate your stomach. It is best for you and your stomach that you do not drink alcohol when your stomach hurts or you are already nauseated. | Avoid drinking soda. Stay away from chocolate and caffeine. Don’t eat greasy, fried or fatty foods. Avoid high acid foods. Keep away from spicy or highly seasoned foods. Don’t drink alcohol. |
Although condenser units are often viewed as an eyesore, they need to be surrounded by open space in order to function properly. If you have weeds, vines, or bushes encroaching on your condenser unit, use a pair of garden shears and trim the plants back. Make sure that you have a space of about two feet on all sides of the condenser unit. This space will maximize the unit's efficiency by allowing plenty of free-flowing air. Rinse the condenser by spraying it with water from a garden hose. Work the spray from the hose over all sides of the condenser unit. Rinse from top to bottom, so that runoff from the top portion of the condenser does not stain the bottom portion. Over the course of time, the outdoor condenser unit can become covered in a layer of dirt and pollen kicked up by the wind. This coating of dust can reduce the efficiency of the condenser unit by blocking the unit from pulling in air. While maintaining the function of the air conditioner unit should keep it functioning efficiently, it's still smart to have it inspected by a professional. Plan to schedule your inspection in spring, before you start using the AC unit heavily in the summer. AC professionals will be able to inspect all parts of the air conditioning unit—including the evaporator coils and the air compressor—and can prevent or repair any problems early on. If you live in an apartment or a rental house, the landlord or property owner will likely have annual inspections performed. If you notice that your AC unit is not working properly or seems to be broken, contact your rental agency. | Trim plants and foliage around the condenser. Wash pollen and dust off of the condenser. Have the unit professionally inspected and cleaned annually. |
It should be just the way you left it after you finished warping all the tracks. You might want to confirm that the tracks are properly labelled with song titles so that you can easily identify them on the fly. Color coding is also useful for this. You can edit these options when you right click on any file in the session window. Imagine the 1 and 2 audio channels are right and left turntables. Put the first track in the top slot of audio channel 1, the second track in the top slot of audio channel 2, the third track in the second slot of audio channel 1, and so on. See that little triangle on the colored icon for the track you want to play? click it. Turn the volume down on audio channel 2. This will ensure that the second track does not play until you are absolutely ready for it. The volume on audio channel 2 should still be down when you do this. Ableton will automatically match the beat if you warped your tracks correctly. Keep an eye on the time indicator above the volume switch so you can tell how much time is left in the track you are playing. When the time is right, gradually raise the volume on audio channel 2. The two tracks will play together for a bit, during which time you can fade out the first track as you turn the volume up on the second one. This will prevent you from playing it twice. Alternately, you can drag the file into a third or fourth audio channel to signal that you have played it already. Move the third track to the top slot in audio channel 1, and turn the channel's volume down. Again, it should start on the correct beat if your files are warped accordingly. Gradually raise the volume on audio channel 1 as the second track is drawing to an end. Fade the volume out on audio channel 2 as you are doing this. | Open your set in Ableton Live. Place the tracks in the order you would like to play them. Play the first track. Play the second track. Delete the first track from the session window. Play the third track. Repeat steps 4 - 6 for the rest of your set. |
You’ll need good work gloves to remove the garbage from the can. Get rid of any leftover debris at the bottom of the can. Put it in a garbage bag. Get rid of all garbage on collection day or take it to a dumpster. It is best to tackle the garbage can infestation after collection day, so that your can is empty. You may also want to clean out your garbage disposal if you suspect that you may have maggots living in there as well. Pour boiling hot water and vinegar down the sink after you clean out the garbage disposal tank. When you are ready to tackle the infestation, fill a large cooking pot with water and turn on the stove. You could also use an electric kettle. Once the water is boiling, pour it over the maggots in the trash can. Boiling water will instantly kill the maggots. Make sure to hit every inch of the garbage can with boiling water. Empty the trash can of all contents, including the dead maggots. Rinse out the can with a garden hose. Fill a bucket with hot, soapy water. Put on some work gloves and clean the inside of the can with a stiff brush and the soapy water. You can also use a mixture of one-part vinegar to two-parts water to clean the can. You can also try rubbing down the interior of the can with mint oil, which is supposed to repel maggots. Do not pour the water into a storm drain as they usually flow directly into local lakes, streams or other clean water sources. Since maggots love moisture, you want to thoroughly dry your trash. Put it in a sunny spot on the driveway. You could also dry it with a few rags. Be sure to repeat this process every week or two in order to keep the maggots from returning. Once you have removed the maggots and cleaned the can, you’ll want to ensure they don't get back in. Line your can with large trash bags and then put a large elastic band around the edges, so that nothing can get between the bag and the bin. Flies and maggots dislike eucalyptus, bay and mint. Try crumbling some of the leaves of these plants and then placing them either inside or around the trash can. | Remove all garbage from the can. Boil water. Clean the garbage bin or trash can. Dry the trash can. Line your can with jumbo trash bags. Crumble eucalyptus and bay leaves around the can. |
Smelling certain spices can cause you to sneeze. Try searching your cupboard for a bottle of spices, such as ground black pepper, cumin, coriander, or crushed red pepper. You can open the bottle and sniff the spices or use them in your cooking and inhale through your nose as you add them. Grinding the spices can also cause you to sneeze. Try grinding a few peppercorns with a mortar and pestle to bring on a sneeze. Capsicum is naturally derived from hot peppers, and is used in both medication and pepper spray. Be careful of the amount you put on the swab. You can purchase a bottle of some capsicum extract or look for a product that contains it already. Don't apply the extract to the inside of your nose because it will burn. Instead, dab a cotton swab against the top of a capsicum extract bottle and hold the cotton swab in front of your nose. Inhale the scent of the capsicum through your nose. If you do not have capsicum extract, then you can also cut open a hot pepper, such as a jalapeno or chili, and dab the inside of it with a cotton swab. Then, inhale the scent of the capsicum through your nose. Sniffing a carbonated beverage, especially from a soda fountain, may be all the stimulation your nose needs to let loose a sneeze. Simply drinking a carbonated beverage may work, but you can also hold the cup right under your nose and inhale through your nose. This should cause you to sneeze. Make sure that the soda is really fizzy. If it is flat, then there might not be enough bubbles to bring on a sneeze. Some people sneeze from smelling peppermint. If you have some mints or peppermint gum around, then try popping one in your mouth. Inhale the scent as you enjoy the gum or mint and it may cause you to sneeze. You can also try sniffing a bottle of peppermint essential oil if you have some. Just open the bottle and inhale the scent of the oil through your nose. Sniffing mint toothpaste may also work. Just open the cap of your toothpaste and inhale the scent through your nose. | Smell some spices. Sniff a bit of capsicum extract. Sniff a fizzy drink. Open a stick of peppermint gum. |
Having a general order in which to do things can get your brain working. Can you create a bunch of mini-songs which can then be strung together to form the whole content of the song? If the verses added prevent the song from making good sense, move them around a bit. Shift in new ones and pull other ones out. Go back constantly to your theme or message decided earlier, to make sure the song is fitting well. Sing it or play it out loud, at its most basic. Is it coming across in the way you want it to? This process can be lengthy, so don't rush it. Give it plenty of time and focus on what you want the audience to understand from your song and its message. | Have a sequence ready. Use the verses to put the song together. Shift things around. Practice the song. Name your song based on the topic or message you've chosen. |
Cheap, flimsy wire hangers might be enough for the rest of your wardrobe, but a wooden hanger is ideal for hanging your suit. This will ensure it retains its shape, whereas wire hangers tend to cause wrinkles and will even deform the jacket's shoulders. Additionally, hangers made of cedar naturally repel one of your suit's worst enemies: moths. Suits are usually sold in plastic garment bags, to ensure they don't suffer any damage on their way to your closet. However, this is far from a long-term solution: suits shouldn't be kept in an airtight environment. Plastic garment bags don't allow the suit to breathe and can tear easily. This can lead to nasty odours and easy access for moths. You can find cloth garment bags rather easily; stores usually sell them if they sell suits. Important things to consider before buying are: Compare the length of the bag to that of your suit. You don't want the suit to get bunched up while it's stored. You can and should be storing dress pants with their respective jackets. Extra features that aren't needed but can be handy include cedar linings and extra zipper flaps to ward off insects. While great for chilly holiday party weather, wool suits aren't particularly suited for summer events. Beyond being sloppy and possibly permanently dirtying your suit, lingering stains and odours make your suit particularly attractive to moths and other insects. Remember not to dry clean your suit more than a few times a year. More than this and you risk damaging it. | Use a wide-shouldered wooden hanger. Store your suit in a cloth garment bag. Dry clean your suit before storing it for the season. |
Most students of philosophy will need to read through philosophical readings several times before they fully understand them. As you advance in your studies, you may work out your own system of reading. At the start, however, it can be helpful to work through a reading four times. During the first reading, look at the table of contents, key points, and/or glossary, then quickly scan through the passage itself. Move quickly, reading one page in roughly 30 to 60 seconds. Underline terms and ideas that jump out at you in pencil. Mark any unfamiliar terms, as well. For the second reading, flip through the text at a similar pace, but stop to look up any terms or phrases you do not recognize and cannot define by context. Your focus should still be on identifying key terms and ideas. Check off paragraphs you think you understand in pencil, and mark those you do not understand with a question mark or "x." During the third reading, go back to the sections you marked with a question mark or "x" and read them in greater detail. Check them off if you reach an understanding, or mark them with a second question mark or "x" if you do not grasp their meaning. During the fourth reading, quickly review the text again to remind yourself of the main focus and key arguments. If you're reading for class, identify the marked passages you had difficulty with so that you can ask questions. The only way to familiarize yourself with philosophy is to immerse yourself in the philosophical works of others. If you do not read philosophy, you will not be able to speak or write it. When studying philosophy for a class or degree program, you should always do the readings assigned to you. Listening to others' interpretations of those readings in class is not a good substitution. You need to review and grapple with the ideas on your own instead of having others do the work for you. Reading on your own is also beneficial. As you become more familiar with different branches of philosophy, you can gradually begin selecting your own readings on potential topics of interest. All philosophy was written within the confines of a certain historical setting and culture. While most lasting works of philosophy offer truths and reasoning that can be used in modern times, each one also has its own cultural biases to take into account. Think about who wrote it, when it was published, where it was published, its original intended audience, and the purposes it was originally developed for. Also ask yourself how it was received in its own time and how it has been received since then. Some theses are obvious and explicitly stated, but many are not. You will need to consider the key passages and ideas you spotted during your first and second readings to help you determine the main idea the philosopher is trying to argue. A thesis can be positive or negative, meaning that it can accept a particular philosophical idea or reject it. Identify the idea being addressed first. Then, use the writer's statements about that idea to figure out if the thesis is positive or negative. Supporting arguments should back up the writer's thesis. You may already know a few if you had to work backwards to find the thesis, but you should comb through the key ideas of the work again to identify any you may have missed. Philosophers usually use logical argumentation to support their theses. Ideas and patterns of thought that are clearly sound will be presented and used to support the thesis. Not every argument presented will be a valid one. Question the validity of an argument by looking at the premises and inferences it is built upon. Identify the premises and ask yourself if they are as true as the writer claims. Try to come up with a counter-example that proves the statement wrong. If the premises are true, ask yourself if the inferences derived from those premises are sound. Apply the pattern of reasoning to a different case and see if it holds up. If it does not remain valid, the inference is not sound. Once you have examined all of the premises and inferences surrounding a thesis, you will need to evaluate how successful and true the idea is. If all of the premises and inferences are sound and you can think of no logical argument against the thesis as a whole, you must formally accept the conclusion, even if you still do not believe it personally. If any of the premises or inferences are faulty, though, you can reject the conclusion. | Read through the text multiple times. Read as much as possible. Consider the context of the work. Determine the theses. Look for supporting arguments. Assess each argument. Evaluate the argument as a whole. |
Food which contains calcium or vitamin D should be introduced to your diet regularly. Eat foods rich in calcium to aid in strengthening bones. The recommended daily calcium intake for women 51 – 70 is 1200mg. For men 51 – 70 it is 1000mg. For men and women 71 and older it is 1200mg.There are several good sources of calcium that you can add to your diet. Consume plenty of dairy products. Greek yogurt and milk are good sources of calcium. Include sweet potatoes, white potatoes (including the skin), yogurt and bananas in your diet. They are rich in potassium. Studies suggest that potassium might neutralize the acids that remove calcium from the body. Eat lots of leafy vegetables. Dark leafy greens including chard, arugula, collards, spinach and kale are high in calcium. Studies suggest that most Americans do not meet the lower end of their calcium requirements. Care for osteoporosis includes intake of calcium and vitamin D. Continued use of them is recommended for optimal fracture prevention. The recommended daily allowance of calcium for adults is about 1,000 (mg/daily). The allowance varies according to age. Vitamin D is important because it helps your body to absorb calcium by allowing it to enter your bloodstream. The recommended allowance of Vitamin D is about 600 (IU/daily). Vitamin K reduces fracture rates. It also increases bone mineral density in osteoporotic people. There are certain things which work against your body absorbing calcium--they function directly opposite to vitamins, like D, which help your body to absorb calcium. Do not go over the recommended daily sodium intake! Sodium affects calcium requirements because it increases the amount of calcium we excrete in urine. Consume less caffeine. Studies have shown that drinking more than two cups per day accelerates bone loss for people who are not getting enough calcium. Monitor alcohol consumption. Like caffeine, it's not necessary to eliminate it from your diet. But excessive consumption of alcohol prevents vitamin D from helping your body to absorb calcium. Refrain from smoking. Another reason to quit! Studies have shown that smoking can prevent the body from absorbing calcium thereby decreasing bone mass. | Make a habit of eating bone-friendly food. Take supplements to maintain healthy, strong bones. Avoid introducing substances to your body which prevent it from absorbing calcium. |
If your parents were traveling abroad or serving in the military when you were born, they should have received a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240) from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in that country. Requests for copies of these reports are handled by the U.S. Department of State. This is a relatively lengthy process, so be prepared to wait four to six weeks for your replacement. If your parents were serving in the military and did not go through this process, you might need to contact the hospital where you were born, the operator of the base where they were stationed, or the public affairs office for the branch of the military in which they were serving. Before you submit your request, make sure you have all of the facts that you will need, including the following: Your full name at birth Any adoptive names you have gone by When and where you were born Information about any passports you have had The full names of your parents If possible, the serial number of the original document Your contact information, including mailing address and phone number Make sure to include your signature. Your letter can be typed or handwritten, but you will need to get it notarized before you send it. Include a copy of a valid ID, such as a drivers license, with your letter. Include a $50.00 check or money order made out to “Department of State.” Use the following address: Department of State; Passport Vital Records Section; 44132 Mercure Cir.; PO Box 1213; Sterling, VA 20166-1213. | Start the process early. Gather the necessary information. Write a request letter including all of this information. Send your request to the Department of State. |
If you work in journalism, you might be asked to compile a dossier on a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. The first step to the process is identifying the individual. Make sure you have the correct spelling of the person's first, middle, and last time. Small spelling errors can make a big difference when seeking out information. Try to find a date of birth, or at least a range of time in which the person was likely born. This makes finding certain documents easier down the road. If you're writing an article about an individual, you do not want to rehash information that's already out there. Search online and through newspapers, magazines, and tabloids for existing stories about the individual. Not only does this prevent you from publishing a redundant piece, it adds to the array of information you have on the individual. Use public records to your advantage to build your profile. Using a variety of outlets, scan public records for important information. Local records are a good start, even if the individual isn't originally from your location. Go to city hall, the county clerk's office, and any local branch of state and federal offices. Look through permits, power of attorney, liens, building permits, deeds, licenses, driving records, and anything else that turns up. Look through court records. Any history of court appearances can be found online, but you might have to go to the court house to actually view the records. Check with local police and sheriff's offices for any past criminal activity. Also check local, state, and county jail records. Some information may be hard to find, depending on your state's open record laws. You should look into the individual's employment history to check for any surprises or inconsistencies. Make direct phone calls to past and current employers. Ask for employment verification and if they ask why you're calling, simply tell them the truth. Usually, whoever you're speaking to will comply. You can see if you can get a copy of the individual's resume through past and current employers. Oftentimes, the person you're investigating will be in a professional field that requires a license. He might be a dentist or a psychiatrist, for example. Try to verify that license to check for fraud. Also, investigate every claim on his resume, such as where he went to school, grants and awards he claims to have received, and any certificates he lists. Compile a list of friends, enemies, neighbors, spouses, family members, former lovers, and other people who've had contact with the individual. Contact them and ask questions relevant to your investigation. | Identify the person being investigated. See what's been written about the person. Gather information through public records. Look up the individual's employment history. Verify any licenses. Reach out to people associated with the individual. |
Considering your business's needs, figure out roughly how big of an office you need. This will narrow down where to look when you're exploring your leasing options. Obviously, you need a rough sense of the number of offices you need. Also consider the type of work you'll be doing and how much of it occurs in the office itself. Some activities might require a large amount of personal space while others can be conducted in a smaller cubicle. Do not forget to consider conference rooms and other places to conduct meetings. Consider whether clients will be visiting the office; if not, you'll have a lower cost for fewer amenities. Be realistic when considering space. It's not a good idea to rent more space than you need. A larger amount of your limited resources will go into paying rent and you don't want to pay for unused space. If you anticipate expansion, a solid floor plan can help create a roomy environment even with limited floor space. You can also work something out in the lease that allows for expansion or relocation if your business begins to grow. You can't begin the process of leasing an office space without first creating a budget. In order to find listings in your price range, you need a solid sense of what that price range is. Consider moving expenses. If you need to move office equipment into the space, you'll likely have to pay for a moving service. Consider utilities. Things like gas and electric are often not included in office space leases. Try and estimate how much you might be paying per month. Some say to budge for $1.50 per square foot, but this depends on the age of the building. In old buildings, you might have to pay more. Once you find a few places of interest, you could request the landlord send you previous billing statements or provide you an estimate of utilities cost. You will also need to pay for Internet and phone. You can talk to providers to ask about monthly rates. Also, be sure to inquire as to installation costs in case you need additional equipment, such as a phone jack, installed in your office. You will need to pay insurance on the office space you rent. Most landlords require tenants pay a certain amount for insurance per month. Try to get a sense of the average insurance costs in the area. Maintenance and janitorial costs should also be taken into consideration. Not all office space leases cover maintenance issues, and if you want to hire a janitor you should get a sense of how much that employee will make per month. You might be a more self sufficient type of office, where cleaning is done by the staff. If so, take costs of supplies into consideration. You should narrow your search to a specific area that works for you and your employees. Have an area chosen before you begin looking through listings. There are three factors to consider when selecting location - your clients, your employees and the price. Make sure you select a place that is easily accessible to potential clients, does not inconvenience anyone working for you, and is still within your price range. Customer convenience and traffic patterns should be your biggest concern, as customers bring revenue. Find an area that's easy to get to driving or via public transportation and that's not off the beaten path or difficult to locate. Make sure you find a relatively safe neighborhood with a low crime rate. Also, people tend to flock to areas where a lot is going on. If you want to attract customers, aim for a place with coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and other establishments that attract crowds. This isn't an important factor if you're just using the the space as an office. | Figure out how much space you will need. Make a budget. Select an area. |
Grab onto the tail end of the slackline and pull it towards the first anchor with the single carabiner. Get the line moderately taught, enough to keep it from sagging. Tighter lines are better for bouncing and doing tricks. Adjust the line to get the amount of tension you desire. If you’re using a ratchet, pull the ratchet handle down to tighten the line. Don't tighten it too much. Keep at least a little slack in the line to prevent it from snapping. You may need help pulling a line over 30 ft (9.1 m). Have a friend help you pull the line. Another way to pull a long line is by installing a pulley system. Hook the pulley to the anchor point. Run a cord from the locking anchor in the line to the pulley. Then, tug the webbing through the pulley to tighten it. Climb onto the line. Walk across it or bounce on it a little bit to stretch out the anchors and knots. Make sure the line feels secure but doesn't touch the ground when you walk the middle of it. If the line needs adjustment, tug on the end of the slackline to tighten or loosen it. If you need to raise the line, loosen it first before untying the webbing around the anchors. Pull the tail end of the line away from the anchor point to undo it. This is very safe and easy to do in a primitive pulley system. Once you have lowered the line, removing all tension from it, unhook the carabiners to take down all of the webbing. If you’re using a ratchet, unlock the ratchet to release the tension. Pull the slackline out of the ratchet to take it down. | Pull the line toward the far anchor to tighten it. Test the line by sitting or bouncing on it. Release the line by pulling it in the opposite direction. |
Leather requires more careful care than fabric or vinyl upholstery, as it is more susceptible to aging and fading. The best option to clean leather is to use cleaners specifically made for leather, such as cleaners and conditioners. These are often available as a kit, such as the Wolfgang Leather Care Cockpit Kit or the Pinnacle Contours Interior Kit. Leather responds to heat and will accept cleaners and treatments more readily in a warm environment. If it's hot where you live, then you don't need to turn on the heater. But if it's the middle of winter, turn on the heater for a few minutes to warm up the car before cleaning the leather. For stubborn stains on leather upholstery, pretreat the leather with a leather conditioner. Then apply a leather stain remover on the stain and rub it in. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds and wipe off the stain remover. Apply the leather cleaner to your upholstery, focusing on one section or seat at a time. Use a soft cloth to rub the cleaner on the upholstery. Rinse off the cleaner thoroughly with clean water. Follow the instructions on the product's label for proper usage. You can mix some mild hand soap with warm water and wash the leather upholstery. Do not use very much water. Be sure to thoroughly rinse off the soapy mixture by using a clean cloth soaked in water to wipe off the soap. After you’ve cleaned the leather, make sure it is completely dry before you apply conditioner. While leather naturally repels water, it will not hold the conditioner if it's wet. Leather conditioner will replenish the oils that make your leather smooth and rich-looking. Less expensive leather conditioners may be petroleum-based, which tend to cling to leather and can transfer to clothing. They may also leave a greasy finish on the leather. Using a water-based, pH neutral leather conditioner will ensure that your leather upholstery and your clothes are kept in good condition. Apply the conditioner to a cloth and wipe over the leather. Wipe away any excess conditioner and allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes before using your car. On the seat upholstery, there are seams where the upholstery has been sewn together. Dirt and debris can easily gather here and it is often hard to lift this dirt with a vacuum or cloth. Use a toothbrush to get at these areas, scrubbing gently with your cleaner. Remove the floor mats from the car and clean them using the same cleaner that you’ve used on the rest of the upholstery. To clean the mats, make an all-purpose upholstery cleaner by mixing 1 part water with 1 part dishwashing liquid. Spray the mixture onto the mat and brush with a soft-bristled brush. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and use a microfiber cloth to dry the mats. For rubber or vinyl mats, you can also apply liquid wax shoe polish to them. This will help improve their shine and will also make them easier to rinse off and keep clean. | Use a leather-cleaning kit for leather seats. Turn on your heater. Pretreat stubborn stains on leather. Use a leather cleaner. Use a homemade mild cleaner. Thoroughly dry the leather. Use a water-based, pH neutral leather conditioner. Use a toothbrush to clean seams. Clean the floor mats. |
The insidious nature of passive aggression is that it creates plausible deniability in the person doing it. When confronted, he or she may deny knowing what you are talking about or accuse you of overreacting. Stay centered in your own perceptions, and learn how to identify passive aggression. Some expressions of passive-aggressive behavior include sarcastic remarks and responses, being overly critical, temporary compliance (the person verbally agrees to the request but chooses to delay acting upon it), intentional inefficiency (the person complies with the request but fulfills the request in a poor manner), allowing a problem to escalate through inaction and taking pleasure in the resulting anguish, sneaky and deliberate actions taken in order to get revenge, complaints of injustice, and the silent treatment. "I'm not mad" and "I was just joking" are some common things that passive-aggressive people say. Other signs of passive aggression can include hostility toward demands made on their time, even if it's understated, hostility toward figures of authority or those more fortunate, procrastination in dealing with other people's requests, purposefully doing a bad job for other people, acting cynical, sullen, or argumentative, and complaints about being under-appreciated. Passive-aggressive behavior is defined as indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation. The avoidance of direct confrontation is where we may find the most trouble. It might seem like a person's trying to get under your skin, but it's also possible that you are being overly suspicious and taking their behavior personally. Examine your own insecurities — are you used to people in your past giving you a hard time? Does this person remind you of that? Are you assuming this person is doing what the people in your past did? Put yourself in the other person's shoes. From that perspective, do you think a reasonable person might act similarly in those circumstances? Bear in mind, too, that some people may be constantly late or slow to complete a task because of a disorder like ADHD. Don't be quick to assume that their behavior is actually directed at you. Dealing with a passive-aggressive person can make you feel frustrated, angry, and even despairing. It may seem as though there is nothing you can say or do to please the person. You may feel hurt by being on the receiving end of passive-aggressive behaviors. For example, perhaps the person has given you the silent treatment. You may feel frustrated that the person often complains, but never seems to take steps to improve his or her situation. Pay close attention to your instincts. Being around the person may leave you feeling tired or deflated, since you've spent so much energy trying to deal with the passive aggressive behavior. | Recognize the signs of passive aggression. Make sure you are not overreacting. Notice how the person makes you feel. |
Although some people have found success using WD-40, hairspray, and lighter fluid on especially tough grease stains, you run a high risk of damaging your clothing — for example, lighter fluid can damage the color of dyed clothing. These products can also leave behind a terrible smell that is more difficult to mask than the original stain. Test the product on a small, easily hidden patch of fabric on the garment before applying it to the stain. Let it sit for half an hour, then check whether or not the cloth has been damaged in any way. If not, proceed to the next step. WD-40 and hairspray come in spray bottles, so be sure to apply the product from a close range, keeping the spray area constrained to the stain. Lighter fluid tends to squirt out in big gushes, so apply it to a paper towel or dishcloth first, then rub the towel onto the stain. This will ensure you don't drench your garment in lighter fluid and can control the area you wish to treat. Don't rub hard enough to damage the cloth, but really try to work the product into the fabric and stain. Give the product enough time to loosen the butter stain. Set the garment aside somewhere and forget about it for an hour. Again, use the hottest possible water setting allowable for the fabric you’re dealing with. The hotter the water, the better the chances of stain removal. Check the garment to make sure the stain has been removed before running it through the dryer, as the heat will set the stain even further. | Know that you’re taking a risk. Apply the product to the stain. Scrub the stain with an old toothbrush. Wait for at least one hour. Wash the garment as usual in the laundry. |
A hug shouldn't come out of nowhere. Give him friendly, flirty physical cues to let him know that you care, and you want to be close to him. Where you put your arms is up to you, and depends on his height, your height, and each of your personal hugging preferences. You might want to try working in some casual caresses, if it feels appropriate. If your arms are around his neck, run your fingers softly through the hair at the base of his neck. If your arms are around his torso, rub his back gently. A behind-the-back hug can also be a good way to hug a guy hello. This sort of hug says, “you are mine,” so it should be reserved for someone you’re already close to. Slip your hands under his arms from behind, and reach up to hold his shoulders tightly, pressing yourself against him. Rest your face against his back or shoulder and hold him firmly but gently (it's a hug, not a wrestling hold). A big part of what separates friendly hugs from romantic hugs is the amount of time you spend in each other's arms. Spend a moment enjoying the feeling of his body against yours. Take a deep breath, and let it out with a slight sigh. Make eye contact and smile again as you break apart. If you are feeling especially affectionate, you might wrap your fingers in his as you separate, and give him a flirty look as you swing your arm gently for a moment before dropping his hand. A common way to signify the end of a hug is to give someone's back a quick rub or pat. | Smile and look him in the eyes first. Wrap your arms around him. Hold it for a moment. Squeeze and let go. |
Screen-fixing software plays a random combination of red, green, and blue hues at a rate of up to 60 flashes per second in an attempt to jar the stuck pixel back into its usual cycle. Screen-fixing software isn't guaranteed to work, but its success rate is usually above 50 percent. There are paid versions of screen-fixing software, but free versions are just as effective at fixing stuck pixels that are still fixable. Since screen-fixing programs display rapidly flashing lights in an erratic pattern, you'll want to avoid performing this process yourself if you (or anyone in your family) have epileptic seizures. Go to http://www.jscreenfix.com/ in your browser. JScreenFix is a free, online app that can fix stuck pixels. It's a blue button near the bottom of the page. This will open the JScreenFix program in your browser. Most of the browser window will be black, so finding the stuck pixel should be easy. If the stuck pixel isn't in the black section of the window, press F11 to make your browser full-screen. You may have to hold Fn while pressing F11 if the browser doesn't full-screen when pressing F11. Click and drag the box of static over onto the pixel, then drop it there. Make sure not to minimize the window, move the pixel-fixer, or turn off your monitor in the process. If possible, leave the pixel-fixer in place for an hour. Once you've left the pixel-fixer over the pixel for the allotted amount of time, close the window to view the pixel. If the pixel has been fixed, you're done. If the pixel hasn't been fixed, consider shutting down your monitor for a day and then retrying this method. You can also proceed to using pressure and heat to try to fix your monitor, but doing so is not recommended. | Understand how this method works. Avoid using screen-fixing software if you have epilepsy. Open the JScreenFix website. Scroll down and click Launch JScreenFix. Find the stuck pixel. Move the pixel-fixer onto the stuck pixel. Leave the pixel-fixer for at least 10 minutes. Review the pixel's status. |
Your scalp needs to “breathe” just like the rest of your skin, in order to remain healthy. If you always wear a hat or frequently wear a wig, you are likely restricting air flow to your scalp, which can cause your scalp to itch. If you notice your scalp itching more when you wear hats or wigs, take a break from the head coverings and let your scalp air out. Dehydration will affect your skin, and skin without enough water becomes dry and itchy. Although it's important to keep your hair hydrated through the use of hydrating, non-drying shampoo, you can help your scalp by avoiding bodily dehydration in general. Talk to your doctor and he or she will tell you how much fluid you should be drinking for your age and weight. Average male and female adults should drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) and 9 cups (2.2 liters) of fluid a day, respectively. Anxiety can play havoc with a body in general, and it has an effect on your scalp, too. If you do not have a rash but feel itching on your face and neck, stress could be the primary factor causing these symptoms. Easy ways to decrease your daily stress and anxiety include: Spend more time relaxing with family and friends. Talk about your stress or anxiety with a close personal friend or a therapist. Participate in a calming practice like yoga or meditation. Take an hour away from screens (phone, computer, TV, tablet) before your bedtime. | Give your scalp time to air out. Stay well hydrated. Reduce your daily stress and anxiety to decrease itching. |
Quiet people tend to be less impulsive, and they consider decisions from multiple angles before acting. They move with a deliberate strength and don't jump into situations easily. This can help you make better decisions, especially about what to say. Before you act, be sure to take a moment to truly consider what's about to happen. If you think about your words before you speak, it will benefit your relationships and your work/school life. and gentle. Quiet people are easier to approach than people who are loud and aggressive. They generally keep unassuming body language and neutral expressions on their face, instead of being wrapped up in some drama that is currently unfolding. Because of this, quiet people are often believed to be nicer than louder, more aggressive individuals, whether or not that's the case. To stay open and approachable, keep your head up, looking around, surveying your surroundings. Keep a casual, comfortable stance like you would if you were sitting in an empty waiting room. Take a moment to see things you wouldn't otherwise notice if you were busy chitchatting with whoever is next to you. and patient. When you're with a quiet person, that person can have a calming effect on the situation and can help others to settle down and think more clearly. Why can't this person be you? When everyone is freaking out, you can be the voice of reason. When you do speak up, it happens so rarely that people automatically take notice. This can actually give you a lot of power and turn you into a quiet, effective leader. When you're the one that's calm, cool, and collected and the one speaking tersely and effectively, people will be drawn to follow your lead. by being to the point and reliable. Always tell the truth and follow through on your promises. Use your words sparingly, but make each one matter. Over time, people will value this quality in you. | Think before you act. Keep your body language approachable Be calm Earn others' trust |
Start with a simple question about the topic of your project and begin your research. Once you grow more familiar with the material, make a statement that you can argue for as a project goal. Ask yourself if the thesis statement needs to be researched, and make sure that it is only expressing one main idea. Fight the inclination to save the writing step of your project until after your research is complete. Start writing notes from the beginning of the process to help you engage with the material you’re studying and to record ideas as they come to you. Writing in the early stage of research will also give you content to get feedback on from family, friends, group project co-members, or from a project supervisor. Double check the rubric provided to you by your teacher and do a self-assessment of your project. Did you meet all the requirements you needed or are some areas still lacking? Make any adjustments or additions to your project if you need to. | Draft a thesis statement. Start writing early. Review the project rubric to make sure you’ve hit your requirements. |
You can request a refund for an item if the item is damaged, faulty, or the wrong item. If you changed your mind about an order, the seller will need to approve the refund. If you are not logged in to eBay automatically, click Sign In in the upper-right corner and log in with the email address and password associated with your eBay account. You can also log in with your Facebook or Google account. It's in the upper-right corner of the eBay website. This displays a drop-down menu. It's in the drop-down menu below "My eBay". This will display a list of all of your recent eBay purchases. It's in the list of recent purchases in "Purchase history". It's to the right of the order information box. It's in the drop-down menu below "More actions" next to the item you want to return in your purchase history. Click the radial button next to the reason for the return. If you received the wrong item, or it arrived broken or faulty, you can select that option. If you changed your mind about an order, you can select that you changed your mind. If the item is faulty or damaged, you have the option to upload up to 10 photos with the return request. This sends the return request to the seller. The seller has 3 days to respond to your request. If the seller does not respond, you can request that eBay step in and help resolve the situation. After requesting a refund, the seller has 3 business days to respond. If the seller does not respond to your request, you can ask eBay to step in and help resolve the situation. There are a number of ways a seller may respond to a refund request. A seller may offer a full or partial refund. They may also offer an exchange or replacement item. If you changed your mind about the item, or you missed the seller's deadline for returns, the seller may deny your refund request. If the seller accepts your refund request you will need to return the item within 5 business days. If the item is damaged or faulty, the seller is generally responsible for the return shipping cost. If you changed your mind about a purchase, you are responsible for the return shipping cost unless the seller's return policy states otherwise. Make sure you pack the item carefully. Use the following steps to print a return shipping label from eBay: Click My eBay. Click Purchase history. Locate the item in "Returns and canceled orders". Select View return details under "More actions". Click Print label. | Navigate to https://www.ebay.com using a web browser and log in. Click My eBay. Click Purchase History. Find the order that you want to cancel. Click More Actions next to the order you want to cancel. Click Return this item. Select a reason for the return. Click Send. Wait for the seller to respond. Return the item within 5 business days. |
Cocopeat is very high in Potassium, but low in Calcium. It is therefore necessary to charge the bag with high levels of Calcium to bring these levels in proper balance. To do this, charge solution is changed so that the amount of Potassium used is replaced by the same amount of Calcium Nitrate. For example, if your solution required 200kg of Potassium Nitrate and 250kg of Calcium Nitrate, you would replace the 200kg of Potassium Nitrate with Calcium Nitrate. This would give you a total of 450kg of Calcium Nitrate and no Potassium Nitrate. 48 hours or longer, if possible. Cut at the bottom of the bag as per your drain holes. Once planted, the feed solution will return to normal, however, it is recommended that the calcium level of the solution is increased by 20% for the first three weeks. The recommended levels for pH and E.C. are as follows: pH = 5.8 as the coconut has a tendency to be more acidic E.C. = 3.5 – 4.0 Recommended Nutrient Levels for Cucumbers in Coconut (in ppm): Chloride: 20 – 40 Nitrate: 250 – 350 Ammonium: 0.1 – 3 Sulfate: 300 – 500 Phosphorus: 50 – 75 Calcium: 350 – 450 Potassium: 350 – 450 Sodium: 10 – 40 Boron: 0.8 Iron: 1.2 Manganese: 0.5 Magnesium: 50 – 80 Copper: 0.05 Zinc: 0.4 Molybdenum: 0.05 These levels may vary based on your level of conductivity particularly in the major elements. Initially, the pH in the bags may fall to levels below 5.0. This occurs as the organic matter in the bag begins to break down. Low pH has shown no adverse effects on the crop, but it is recommended that the feed pH be held on the higher side just below 6.0. as watering amounts increase the pH in the bag will also increase. The watering strategy for cocopeat growbag differs from that of rockwool growing medium. Due to the nature of Coconut Coir and its capillary action the bags should be watered at low frequency and higher duration times. Total water volumes will remain the same or slightly lower but delivery of the solution will be in larger volumes per watering. In early crop plantings it is recommended that moisture levels in the Cocopeat Growbags be kept low as root development in Coconut Coir can be quite rapid and large. This may result in Odeima if water levels are allowed to remain high in low light conditions. After the plant is put on the bag it is recommended that watering should occur only until the roots are established in the Growbag. Watering should then stop until the roots are thoroughly established in the Growbag, reaching the bottom of the bag. Once this has occurred, normal watering may commence but with little leachate, about 10% maximum. When fruit development begins, water can then be increased to a 20% leachate. Water quantities per Growbag will depend on environment and plant development. | Charge the soil tech cocopeat slabs. Fill the bags until they are full of water, and leave for approx. Fix the nutrient levels. Perfect the watering strategy. |
In addition to topical treatments, your doctor may prescribe an oral or injected medication, especially if your psoriasis is severe. One commonly prescribed medication for psoriasis is methotrexate. This is an anti-inflammatory medication that is taken either in pill form or as an injection. Most patients take it weekly in tablet form. Do not use methotrexate if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. Methotrexate can seriously harm a developing fetus, and can also damage sperm cells. Long-term use of methotrexate can damage your liver. Do not use methotrexate if you have liver disease, and never use it in combination with alcohol. This is a drug that suppresses the immune system and reduces the inflammation associated with psoriasis. It is usually taken daily in pill form. Cyclosporine can cause kidney damage and may increase your risk of infectious diseases and cancer. It should only be taken under your doctor's close supervision, over a relatively short period of time. Your blood pressure and kidney function should be monitored while you are on this medication. Oral retinoids, like acitretin, may be effective against severe psoriasis that does not respond to other types of treatment. However, retinoids can cause unpleasant side effects, such as cracked and inflamed lips, hair loss, or (in rare cases) liver damage. They are also extremely harmful to a developing fetus. If you are planning to become pregnant, you must wait at least three years after taking an oral retinoid before trying to conceive. Oral retinoids have not been shown to cause mutations in sperm cells, so it is safe to try to father a child while taking retinoids. These medications are made from natural materials, such as plants or microorganisms, and are sometimes known as biological response modifiers or targeted therapies. They interact with specific parts of the immune system, stopping it from attacking the skin and causing inflammation. While these medications can be effective against severe or stubborn psoriasis, they can also put you at serious risk for developing life-threatening infections. Some common biologic agents that are prescribed for facial psoriasis include: Infliximab (Remicade) Etanercept (Enbrel) Adalimumab (Humira) Ustekinumab (Stelara) Secukinumab (Cosentxy) | Treat psoriasis with methotrexate. Take cyclosporin. Use an oral retinoid medication for severe psoriasis. Take a biologic agent. |
Ask friends and relatives with tattoos for the name of the artist who did the art you particularly enjoy, or for recommendations in general. Even complete strangers are often happy to talk about their ink. Visit local tattoo parlors to check out catalogs of their artists' previous work. You can often find their portfolios online as well, curated on blogs or Instagram accounts dedicated to a particular type of tattoo work. The best tattoo artists generally attend these conventions. You can have work done here, or just use the opportunity to browse. If a deal seems too good to be true, it is. A cheap artist is almost always a bad one. In the United States, you can expect a decent artist to charge between $50 and $300 per hour, depending on skill level. | Talk to people with tattoos. Look through artist portfolios. Attend tattoo conventions. Avoid the cheapest options. |
The data presented in this manuscript were generated from a study that showed the effect of reaction temperature during spray pyrolysis on the morphology and phase of the resulting microspheres.Fig. 1 shows the schematic diagram and digital photo of spray pyrolysis process applied in the preparation of the microspheres.Fig. 2 shows the FE-SEM images of the microspheres obtained at various reaction temperatures.Fig. 3 shows the XRD patterns of the microspheres obtained at various reaction temperatures during spray pyrolysis.Spray pyrolysis process was applied to prepare the hierarchical yolk–shell structured microspheres .A schematic diagram and digital photo of spray pyrolysis process applied in the preparation of the microspheres were shown in Fig. 1a and b.The spray pyrolysis was composed of ultrasonic nebulizer for generating droplets, reactor for synthesizing particles, and bag filter for collecting particles.Piezoelectric vibration exerted on the liquid generates droplets.The aerosol stream is moved to the reactor by N2 carrier gas.In the reactor, the solvent evaporates and precipitation starts to occur from the outer shell.The precipitated precursors are decomposed.Nucleation and growth occur to form a particle subsequently.Finally, particles moved to bag filter and are collected .To understand the relationship between the reaction temperature during spray pyrolysis and the obtained microspheres, the microspheres were synthesized at different reaction temperatures using the solution containing optimum amount of Ni–Co salt, PVP, CNTs, and PS nanobeads, used in the work .On increasing the reaction temperature during the spray pyrolysis, the decomposition of the Ni–Co salt, PVP, and PS nanobeads occurred sequentially.The microspheres obtained at 400 °C had rough powder surface due to containing PS nanobeads in the composite.The PS nanobeads were then decomposed and formed numerous mesopores inside the composite when the reaction temperature increased to 550 °C.The wavy powder surfaces were also shown in the microspheres obtained at 550 °C and 700 °C.The microspheres obtained at 850 °C showed large grains on the powder surface due to the grain growth at high reaction temperature of 850 °C.The phases of the microspheres obtained at various reaction temperatures during spray pyrolysis were shown in Fig. 3.The microspheres obtained at 400 °C showed amorphous-like broad peak owing to the low reaction temperature.On increasing the reaction temperature, the microspheres obtained at 550 and 700 °C had a pure phase ofO solid-solution.The microspheres obtained at 850 °C had mixed phases of NiCo2O4, metallic Ni, and Co, in which the metallic Ni and Co was formed due to carbothermal reduction at a high temperature. | The data presented in this article are related to the research article entitled “Hierarchical yolk-shell CNT-(NiCo)O_C microspheres prepared by one-pot spray pyrolysis as anodes in lithium-ion batteries” (Oh et al., 2019). The data presented in this manuscript showed the effect of the reaction temperature during spray pyrolysis on the obtained microspheres morphology. Each morphology and phase of the microspheres obtained after spray pyrolysis were investigated. |
intrusive or extrusive. Each of these types of rocks will have specific properties that will help you distinguish which type your igneous rock is. Magma is molten rock that flows beneath the earth's surface. Igneous rocks are formed by cooling magma. The location of the formation of the rock, as well as how fast the magma cools will determine the type of igneous rock. Intrusive rocks form from the cooling of magma deep beneath the earth's surface. Since this occurs below the earth's surface, the magma will cool very slowly. As magma cools, it will form crystals. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals typically formed together to form the rock mass. An example of an intrusive rock is granite. When magma is above the earth's crust, it is known as lava. Extrusive rocks form through very fast cooling of lava above the Earth's surface. Extrusive rocks have very small, almost microscopic crystals. These are often described as fine-grained rocks. You usually can't see these with the naked eye. The most common type of extrusive rock is basalt. There are 7 different texture classes for igneous rocks, each with their own unique features. Pegmatitic igneous rocks have very large crystals, more than 1 cm in size. These are the slowest cooling type of igneous rocks. Remember, the slower a rock cools, the larger the crystals will be. Phaneritic igneous rocks are composed of interlocking crystals that are smaller than crystals in pegmatitic but still visible with the naked eye. Porphyritic igneous rocks have crystals of two different sizes, often with large crystals set in areas of smaller crystals. Aphanitic igneous rocks have a fine-grained texture and most of their crystals are too small to see with the naked eye. You will need to use a magnifying glass to observe the crystals in aphanitic rocks. Igneous rocks that form too quickly for crystals to form have what is called a glassy texture. Obsidian is the only glassy igneous rock, and can be identified by its dark color. This looks like dark black glass. Vesicular igneous rocks, such as pumice, look bubbly and form before gases are able to escape as lava forms the rock. This also formed with very rapid cooling. Pyroclastic igneous rock is a texture composed of volcanic fragments ranging from very fine (ash) to very coarse (tuffs and breccias). Composition refers to the percentage of certain minerals in your rock. You will need a rock guide to determine what minerals are present in your rock. There are four main composition types for igneous rocks: Identifying the composition of your rock can be very difficult if you are not an experienced rock collector or geologist. If you have any questions about how to identify a rock, contact a collector or geologist at a local college or university. Felsic igneous rocks are light in color. Their mineral composition is primarily feldspars and silicates such as quartz. Granite is an example of a felsic rock. Felsic rocks have a low density and contain 0-15% mafic crystals. Mafic minerals are olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, and biotite. Mafic igneous rocks are dark in color and consist mainly of magnesium and iron. They contain 46-85% mafic mineral crystals and are high in density. Basalt is an example of a mafic rock. Ultramafic igneous rocks are also dark in color and contain higher amounts of the minerals found in mafic rocks. These rocks have greater than 85% mafic mineral crystals. Dunite is an example of an ultramafic rock. Intermediate igneous rocks contain 15-45% mafic mineral crystals. They share minerals with both felsic and mafic rocks and are intermediate in color. Diorite is an example of an intermediate rock. | Classify igneous rocks into two main types: Identify the texture type of your rock. Look at the composition of your rock. |
Garlic is an excellent substance to add to your diet to keep your cholesterol levels at a reasonable number. It can reduce cholesterol levels without causing any side effects, in addition to preventing blood clots, reducing blood pressure, and protecting against infections. Although it is best to take it in raw form, it is equally efficacious in other forms like pickles. Next time you hit the supermarket, pick up a tub of freshly peeled garlic cloves, and challenge yourself to make sure it's gone before the "best by" date. Chop up and toss on pizza, in soups, or on side dishes. Though they're all great, sunflower seeds are particularly efficacious in keeping the cholesterol levels down. They're full of linoleic acid that reduces plaque formation, keeping your blood flowing down arterial easy street. Walnuts, almonds, and other nuts are good, too; it's not just the sunflower variety. They're generally all full of polyunsaturated fatty acids -- that's the good kind. As long as the nuts aren't coated in salt or sugar, you're good to go. Aim for a handful (1.5 oz; 43 g) a day. Eating fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and herring is ultra heart-healthy to due their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Those guys can lower your blood pressure and prevent your blood from clotting. If you've already had a heart attack, they can even reduce the risk of sudden death. If you're not quite a chef de cuisine, canned tuna isn't exempt from the omega-3 category. And to go even further, you could always take fish oil supplements -- once you've talked to your doctor, of course. The American Heart Association says the natural source, the fish itself, is better, but something is better than nothing. Alternative sources also include soybeans, canola, flaxseeds, walnuts, and their oils, for our herbivore friends. Not only are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains great for your waistline, but they're wonderfully full of heart-healthy antioxidants and cholesterol-lowering dietary fiber. There are different kinds of fiber, actually, and these three food groups are chock full of the soluble kind -- the kind that sits in your digestive tract and absorbs the cholesterol before it gets to your arteries. Talk about useful. It's practically a super-food, oatmeal is. And when it comes to cholesterol, it's full of the soluble fiber that lowers your LDL cholesterol. Aim for 5 to 10 grams (or more!) of fiber a day to reap the cholesterol-lowering effects. If you're curious, 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal ranks in at 6 grams of fiber. Not an oatmeal fan? Kidney beans, apples, pears, and prunes are also high-fiber foods. Always use oils in your food that are full of good fats, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, or walnut. Cutting down on your saturated and trans fats is imperative to lowering your cholesterol. Olive oil is particularly masterful in lowering your LDL levels while not lowering your HDL levels (that's a very good thing). Replace other fats in your diet (butter, shortening, etc.) with olive oil to reap the benefits. Try it with sauteed vegetables, as a salad dressing, or on bread. Delicious, delicious, delicious. If you do make the leap, know that extra-virgin olive oil is even better than the plain ol' regular kind. It's generally less processed and therefore has more nutrients and anti-oxidants. And when you see an olive oil that's light in color, know that that does not mean light in calories or fat -- it just means more processed. Raw vegetables are always a better source of fiber and antioxidants than cooked ones. When they're raw, they maintain all their vitamins and nutrients -- all the stuff that's good for you. The good stuff gets cooked away when heated. Turn your main dishes into vegetarian ones -- casseroles, lasagnas, soups and stir-fries are all easy to make sans meat. And as for fruit, try to keep it fresh -- dried fruit often has more calories. If you do have a penchant for the dried kind, however, keep it to a handful. Spinach is a great source of lutein, which has recently been found to help shrug off cholesterol invaders. Shoot for 1/2 cup (100 g) a day to reap the benefits. What's more, fruits and veggies are low calorie and low fat. Cutting back on saturated fats (which can also be done by consuming soy products) helps your heart and reduces LDL cholesterol. | Eat garlic. Chomp on nuts and seeds. Go fish. Load up on fiber. Use healthy vegetable oils. Munch on raw fruits and veggies. |
If you've gotten gum on your favorite blouse or sweater, carefully fold the clothing so the gum is facing the outside. Clear a space in your freezer so you can set the folded clothing in it. Leave the clothing in the freezer until the gum hardens. Depending on how thick the gum is, you may need to freeze the clothing for an hour or two. Avoid covering the clothing with something that the gum may stick to. You can simply put it on a shelf of the freezer. If you can't fit the fabric in the freezer or can't get it wet, place an ice cube directly on the gum. If you shouldn't get the material wet, place an ice pack or bag filled with ice over the gum. Leave the gum on the ice for 10 to 15 minutes or until the gum becomes firm. Once the gum has hardened from the freezer or ice cubes, use your fingers to pick away as much of the gum as you can. Then you can take a butter knife or spatula to scrape away the little bits of gum that might still be on the clothing. Avoid scraping the fabric with anything that might damage the fibers. Squirt a dry-cleaning solvent onto a sponge and blot the area of fabric where the gum was. Keep blotting with the sponge until the area isn't sticky anymore. If you don't have dry-cleaning solvent, you can use a sponge dipped in mineral spirits. Read the care label inside the clothing or fabric so you know how to clean it correctly. You can usually spot clean the area if there's residue or a stain left from the gum. Blot the stain with a clean cloth and rub a little soapy water into it with a sponge. Use another wet sponge to wipe the soap out of the stain. Wash the fabric as usual, but check it before you dry it. If there's still a stain, treat the stain again. If you dry the fabric while there's still a stain, you may set the stain. This will make it harder to remove. | Place the clothing in the freezer. Freeze the gum with ice cubes. Pick off the hardened gum. Remove residue with dry-cleaning solvent or mineral spirits. Clean the fabric according to the care instructions. |
Select a traditional bourbon, a high rye bourbon, a high corn bourbon, and a wheated bourbon. Sample them all and choose the one that you like the best. You could also try a blend. A 4-year old blend is a bourbon for which the youngest whiskey used, not including neutral grain spirits, is aged 4 years. (Neutral grains are not whiskeys.) Special glasses are not required, but some shapes do enhance the smelling and tasting experience. Glasses with wider mouths are better because they allow you to really smell the bourbon (they also make it easier to add ice if you want to). A richer smell will enhance the taste of the bourbon. Pour a small amount and let it settle for several seconds. Before you taste it, smell the bourbon. Do this by sticking your nose over the edge of the glass and parting your lips on the edge of the glass. In this way, you will be both smelling and tasting at the same time. The smells of bourbon vary greatly from bottle to bottle, and of course they depend on each person's sense of smell. Some of the more common descriptions of bourbon aromas include old wood, vanilla, caramel, and matches. Let it roll across the tongue, and swallow it. Let your tongue "chew" on the flavor for a few seconds, and then breathe out through your nose and mouth together to get the full flavor. If you are not used to drinking liquor, be prepared for the "bite" the bourbon will give your mouth. | Buy several varieties and conduct a taste test. Get a glass suitable for liquors. Pour the bourbon into the glass. Take a sip of the bourbon. |
You don't have to have a degree in a specific field to become a lobbyist. However, studying political science or other relevant subjects can give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful. Specific lobbying jobs may also require you to have a minimum level of education (e.g., a bachelor's degree). For example, many lobbyists have degrees in political science, communications, economics, or law. Being able to communicate clearly and persuasively is key to being a successful lobbyist. If you’re in school or college, sign up for courses in writing and public speaking to build up your written and verbal communication abilities. Signing up for your school's debate team or mock trial club can be a great way to hone your argumentative skills! You can also take writing and speaking classes online through websites like Udemy, Coursera, and edX. You don't need an advanced or specialized degree to be a lobbyist, but getting one of these degrees can make you look more impressive to employers. This is also a useful approach if you want to lobby in a particular area of interest. For example, if you want to work as a health care lobbyist, you may find it helpful to pursue an advanced healthcare degree, such as DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). A law degree can also give you a competitive advantage in the lobbying field. Understanding how the legislative process works can help you become a much more effective lobbyist. Take time to research how the system works so that you have a strong understanding of how measures are introduced and how bills are passed. Robert's Rules of Order is a very useful guide to the basic rules of legislative procedure. Many state government websites offer specific information about local legislative process. Try doing an online search using terms such as “legislative process Illinois” or “how a bill becomes law Texas.” If you’re interested in lobbying in a particular field, stay on top of current events and legislative issues in that field, especially in your local area. Staying informed on what the issues are—and where your local lawmakers stand—will help you figure out which legislators to target and how to build the most persuasive arguments. Take time getting to know your local politicians, their histories, and where they stand on the issues you’re interested in. You may find it helpful to talk to other lobbyists in your area and get their perspective on how the system works. A lot of people break into the lobbying field after working in a government office. Doing so can help you gain expertise in local policy making procedures and will also make you look more impressive to prospective employers or clients. You might try: Running for elected office in the legislative or executive branches of your local government. This will give you direct experience with the legislative process. If you can't run for office, getting a staff position with the legislature is another great way to get your foot in the door. For example, you might apply to be a legislative assistant for your local congressperson. | Take courses in political science or related fields. Build strong communication skills. Pursue an advanced degree to get a competitive edge. Learn about basic legislative rules and procedures. Read up on current issues in your area of interest. Spend time in a government job to gain experience. |
One of the main symptoms of a ruptured ovarian cyst is acute pain in the abdomen, especially in the lower belly and pelvic area. This pain may be triggered by strenuous exercise or sexual intercourse. The pain may extend into your lower back and into your thighs. Pelvic pain may occur around your period. Bleeding might occur if you have a ruptured ovarian cyst. This bleeding will happen outside of your monthly cycle. You may also experience heavy periods, irregular periods, or lighter periods. If you experience any abnormal bleeding, you should go see your doctor immediately. Stomach issues may accompany a ruptured cyst. You may feel nauseated or vomit. This nausea and vomiting may be accompanied with pain or discomfort. You may also feel weaker than usual. If you feel pain and then start vomiting, you should see a doctor. A ruptured ovarian cyst may cause a disruption to your normal excretory functions. This includes an increased need to urinate, or difficulty emptying your bladder or your bowels. You may also feel bloated or swollen in your belly. You may also feel full after not eating much. | Monitor for pain in the abdomen or pelvis. Look for bleeding. Check for nausea. Watch for changes in urinating or bowel movements. |
This method is intended for plain sterling silver chains that do not contain gems or stones. Ensure the dish or bowl is heat-safe and that it is deep enough to hold a few inches of water. The aluminum foil is essential for the chemical reaction. Alternatively, you can use an aluminum pie plate. Fill a small pot with 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Bring it to a rolling boil, then add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (14 g) of baking soda to the pot. The solution will bubble and froth. Adjust the amounts if necessary so you can completely cover the necklace in bottom of the dish: use 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (14 g) of baking soda per 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Take care not to burn yourself when pouring the boiling water into the dish. The amount of time you let it soak depends on how dirty or tarnished the silver is. Watch the change in the necklace itself due to the chemical reaction so you will know when it's clean. Letting the necklace soak longer than this can lead to tarnish, so remove the necklace after 10 minutes. Use tongs or a fork to remove the necklace so you don't burn your hands. You don't need to rinse the necklace, just lay it out on a soft cloth to dry. The dirt and tarnish should be gone and your necklace will look like new! | Line a heat-safe dish with aluminum foil and place the necklace on top. Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of baking soda to 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water. Pour the solution over the necklace and let it soak for 2 to 10 minutes. Remove the necklace and let it dry on a soft cloth. |
If anxiety still holds you back after trying the recommendations listed above, seek professional help such as a mental health counselor or psychologist.This professional can evaluate you to determine which type of anxiety disorder you are suffering from and suggest treatment options for managing the symptoms. Common treatment options for anxiety are: Psychotherapy. Talk therapy may consist of you sharing the details of your worries with a counselor or psychologist, and coming up with strategies to overcome these worries or stressors. A psychologist may use cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on challenging your irrational thought patterns and discovering healthier ways of coping with stress. Medications. When anxiety is interfering with your everyday functioning, you may be prescribed pharmacological treatment after seeing a psychiatrist. Medications typically prescribed to treat anxiety include anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, and beta blockers. Your doctor will review your unique medical and family history to determine which type of medication is suitable for you. In some situations, an individual will require both psychotherapy and medications to manage anxiety. Regardless, with proper intervention, anxiety is a curable disorder. Have someone to talk to. It doesn't matter how much they understand about your disorder; just having the ability to discuss your worries with a friend or family member can really help. Your mental health provider may suggest that you start journaling or keeping a thought diary in order to target in on some of your common fears and figure out the triggers. Doing so can help you to have more insight into the roots of your anxiety and possibly develop strategies to avoid these triggers. Your journal can be a great place to unload anxious thoughts or worries. However, be careful that you do not use it to ruminate and end up making your anxiety worse. At the beginning or end of each day, simply write an entry that describes your current mood and any details about the day. It's OK to state some concerns that you might have such as an upcoming test or a first date. Use your journal to strategize ways to relieve these stressors as discussed above. After you have conducted a short brainstorming session, close your journal and make an effort to leave those worries on the page. Focus only on being solution-oriented, meaning take action to relieve those stressors but do not ruminate on the specific worries. Alternative treatment approaches like acupuncture have been shown to be effective in managing stress and anxiety. Chinese healers believed that when the body's 'chi' is unbalanced people may suffer from conditions like anxiety or depression. Needles are inserted at key places on the body to relieve any obstructions of the chi and reclaim overall health and wellness. Talk to your mental health provider or primary care physician to see if acupuncture is a viable option for treating your anxiety. Approximately 40 million Americans struggle with anxiety every day. However, only one-third of those get treatment. Take the necessary steps to get outside help if you cannot manage your anxiety alone. | Seek professional help. Talk about it with someone you trust. Journal. Try acupuncture. Know that you're not alone. |
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you begin to receive things once the word is out about your pregnancy. Once your doctor confirms your pregnancy, the information is passed on to your insurance company. Like magic, your mailbox will be full of freebies, such as free magazine subscriptions, diapers and baby care items, and coupons. Once your friends, family and coworkers find out your expecting, they will likely shower you with offers to borrow their old pregnancy stuff. It's not a bad idea to borrow maternity clothing such as pants and shirts or dresses. You never know how quickly your baby bump will blossom, so with a stockpile of various maternity sizes, you may never have to purchase a pregnancy wardrobe. Friends and family may offer to lend you baby clothes or toys; it's smart to take them up on the offer. The more items you stock up on, the less you will need to buy. Consider shopping at thrift stores or consignment shops, since most of these stores have a collection of nearly new baby clothes, toys, high chairs and strollers. Once your baby grows, you can pass the outgrown items on to a friend or bring them to the consignment shop and make a few dollars. | Spread the word. Consider borrowing. Think about acquiring gently used baby items. |
Turn the dial on your regular oven or toaster oven to its broil setting. Use its highest broil setting if it has different ones. Let it preheat for 5-10 minutes so it is ready to toast your buns. If you are using a regular oven, make sure there is an oven rack in the top position right under the broiler. If you are using a toaster oven that has multiple rack positions, you can put the rack in the top position to get the buns closer to the broiler as well. | Set your oven or toaster oven to BROIL and let it heat up for 5-10 minutes. |
This article will use the tank as an example, but the same basic method should be applied to all bike pieces. The tank is a great place to start if you’re new to painting motorcycles because it's fairly easy to remove and has broad, flat surfaces that are easy to work with. Check which size allen wrench you need to remove the bolts holding the tank in place. Remove all the bolts holding it in place and lift the tank off the frame. Set it aside. Store the bolts in a plastic baggie clearly marked as “tank bolts.” This part will take some time and elbow grease, but it's an important step. If the surface you’re painting isn't perfectly smooth, you’ll end up with an ugly, uneven coat of paint on your bike, and nobody wants that. Purchase sandpaper at any home improvement or hardware store, like Home Depot or Lowe's. Rub the metal surface down with sandpaper in a circular motion until you have removed the old paint. You should be down to bare metal by the end of the process. Switch back and forth between arms to prevent fatigue and soreness. Take a break if you need one. You don't have to finish this project in one sitting. Remove any residual dust or particles that might be on the surface. You want to be working with a clean canvas. This will help ensure you’re working with as smooth and level a surface as possible. You can purchase body filler at any automotive retailer, from O’Reilly's to Auto Zone, and also in many home improvement stores. Mix the filler up well to make sure it's loose and not clumpy when applied. It hardens quickly, so repeat the process in small batches as often as necessary. Apply it in a layer about 1/8” thick. You want to wait about an hour to make sure the surface has dried completely and ready for a second sanding. If you’re not satisfied that the surface is perfectly smooth and ready to be painted, apply another layer of body filler and sand it down again. When you’re satisfied with the smoothness of the surface, move on to the next phase: painting your bike. | Remove and set aside the parts of the bike you plan to paint. Sand down the surface you wish to paint. Wipe down the newly-sanded surface. Smooth a layer of body filler over the newly sanded surface. Re-sand the surface once the body filler has dried. |
When giving directions, don't rush. Enunciate every word you say. Take time to explain important factors like potential hazards or detours. If you don't speak slowly and clearly, the person may get confused or may miss an important piece of information. Use the names of roads as they’re marked on street signs and road maps. Avoid using road names only used by locals. In addition, don't refer to people's homes as landmarks. Any examples you use should be ones that can be recognizable to someone from outside your community. Even if all locals know the highway as the “Parkway East,” refer to it as “I-376 East,” which is what the road signs read. Even if you think they might be a bit familiar with the place, give directions as if the person knows nothing of local landmarks, main roads, or even the names of roads. Provide all of the information they need to get to their destination. They can always let you know if you’re giving more detail than is necessary. Avoid things like “Remember where Joe's old house was? You’ll turn right after that” and go with “You’ll turn right at the stoplight onto 11th Street, which comes about half a block past where Joe used to live.” Be direct and ask "Do you have any questions about the route?" Asking will allow the person to clarify any part of the route they might not fully understand. In addition, it will give them the opportunity to ask you for the location of any other places they may be interested in visiting. Suggest that the person summarize the directions you’ve just given to them. This way, you’ll be able to make sure that they understood you completely. Then, if they did misunderstand or mis-hear you, you’ll be able to correct them. If they seem to be struggling with the directions you’ve given in “route perspective” form, consider trying “survey perspective” instead — that is, replacing visual landmarks with mileages and north, south, etc. | Speak slowly and clearly. Avoid using words, phrases, or names that only locals will know. Don’t assume the person knows anything about the area. Ask the person if they have any questions. Request that they repeat the directions to you. |
The standard equation for absorbance is A = ɛ x l x c, where A is the amount of light absorbed by the sample for a given wavelength, ɛ is the molar absorptivity, l is the distance that the light travels through the solution, and c is the concentration of the absorbing species per unit volume. Absorbance can also be calculated using the ratio between the intensity of a reference sample and the unknown sample. It is given by the equation A = log10(Io/I). Intensity is obtained using a spectrophotometer. The absorbance of a solution will change based on the wavelength that is passed through the solution. Some wavelengths will be absorbed more than others depending upon the makeup of the solution. Remember to state which wavelength is being used for your calculation. Using algebra we can divide absorbance by the length and the concentration to get molar absorptivity on one side of the equation: ɛ = A/lc. We can now use this basic equation to calculate molar absorptivity for a given wavelength. Absorbance between readings can vary due to the concentration of the solution and the shape of the container used to measure intensity. Molar absorptivity compensates for these variations. A spectrophotometer is a piece of equipment that passes a specific wavelength of light through a substance and detects the amount of light that comes out. Some of the light will be absorbed by the solution and the remaining light that passes through can be used to calculate the absorbance of that solution. Prepare a solution of known concentration, c, for analysis. Units for concentration are molar or moles/liter. To find l, measure the length of the cuvette, the piece that holds the liquid samples in the spectrophotometer. Units for path length are measured in centimeters. Using a spectrophotometer, obtain a measurement for absorbance, A, at a given wavelength. The unit for wavelength is meters, but most wavelengths are so small, they are actually measured in nanometers (nm). Absorbance has no units. Using the values you obtained for A, c, and l, plug them into the equation ɛ = A/lc. Multiply l by c and then divide A by the product to solve for molar absorptivity. For example: Using a cuvette with a length of 1 cm, you measured the absorbance of a solution with a concentration of 0.05 mol/L. The absorbance at a wavelength of 280 nm was 1.5. What is the molar absorptivity of this solution? ɛ280 = A/lc = 1.5/(1 x 0.05) = 30 L mol-1 cm-1 | Understand the Beer-Lambert law for absorbance, A = ɛ x l x c. Rearrange the Beer-Lambert equation to solve for molar absorptivity. Obtain values for the variables in the equation using spectrophotometry. Plug in the values for the variables and solve the equation for molar absorptivity. |
Visit a pond or lake at a time when there are no waves. In order for your rock to skip, the water needs to be flat and calm. Try to find an area with rocky shore so you have a better chance of finding a stone you can skip. Oceans aren't the best locations to skip rocks unless it's a very calm day. Try to find rocks that easily fit in your palm and weigh less than a tennis ball. The thinner the rocks are, the easier they will bounce across the surface of the water. Keep looking for rocks until you collect 10 or more so you don't have to look for new ones after each throw. Bring rocks that you find around your home if you're worried about looking for rocks near the water. Experiment with different thicknesses and weights to see what kind of rock works best for you. Clench the middle finger, ring finger, and pinkie on your dominant hand so you're making a partial fist. Set the rock on top of your middle finger and hold it firmly in place with thumb. | Go to a large body of water when the weather is calm. Look for a flat, smooth stone near the water. Hold the stone between your thumb and middle finger. |
A classic cucumber cream cheese sandwich is an elegant example of simplicity, relying only upon the creamy tanginess of cream cheese, paired with the crisp crunch of a cucumber housed between two pillowy pieces of white bread. There's nothing wrong with breaking from tradition now and again, though! Experiment with these different filling options: Option #1: Mix 4 ounces cream cheese with 1-2 ounces of goat cheese. Mix in fresh lemon juice to taste (about 1-2 tablespoons), and salt and pepper to taste. Option #2: Mix 4 ounces of cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of finely chopped dill. Mix in fresh lemon juice to taste (about 1-2 tablespoons, but more if you'd like), and season with salt and pepper. Option #3: For a zestier filling, mix 4 ounces of cream cheese with 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Add in either 1-2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing OR about ½ packet of dry Ranch dressing seasoning mix (start with a small amount of dressing—whether it's wet or dry—and increase as needed). Season with salt and pepper to taste, but know that you may need less salt with this filling mixture. Once you've selected your choice of filling, simply mix all of the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Make sure that the cream cheese has softened to room temperature, or you may have a difficult time getting a smooth texture. You may also mix the ingredients together in a stand mixer. Most recipes call for you to peel the cucumber. This is optional, though. If you like the flavor of the peel or like the added crunch it brings to your sandwich, leave them on. If your cucumber has seeds, consider removing them. This will result in a crunchier final sandwich, but many chefs lament the loss of the flavor that the seeds/middle of the cucumber lends. Slice the cucumbers very thinly. It's easiest to cut your cucumber into thin rounds, but some chefs prefer to cut the cucumber length-wise. You can also cut the cucumbers on a bias: Angle your knife forty-five degrees to your left (imagine a clock in front of you: place the tip of the knife at 10 o'clock and the handle of the knife down towards 4 o'clock). Proceed to cut into thin slices. Spread your filling very thinly on both sides of the bread, and then layer your sliced cucumbers on one piece of bread. Though you've already seasoned your filling, you may want to sprinkle just a bit of salt and/or pepper on top of the cucumbers. Place a second piece of bread (which has also been spread with the filling) on top of the cucumbers, and firmly press down. It's traditional to remove the crusts from the sandwiches, but this is an optional step. Your final sandwich will look more elegant and refined if you remove the crusts, so we definitely recommend cutting off the crusts if you'll be serving them to guests. Experiment with cutting them into dainty shapes such as triangles or slim fingers. However you cut them, cut neatly and consistently. Snack on any mis-cuts or leftovers yourself in the kitchen! Once you've finished cutting your sandwiches—or once you've finished putting the sandwiches together if you are a crust-lover—all that remains to be done is to serve and enjoy them! | Select your cream cheese mixture. Mix the filling. Prepare the cucumber. Put the sandwich together. Cut the crusts off the bread and serve. Finished. |
Knowing your market well is paramount to success. Knowing your market means knowing its venues and its local talent. Immerse yourself in the "scene." A simple call to a studio can often get you a chance to attend a recording session. This will help you learn the recording process and the differences between different recording studios. Find out their prices, their specific equipment, and which performers record there. After visiting a few locations, you’ll know which is the preferred recording studio in the area with the most up-to-date technology. If a professional producer is at the session, watch how they interact with the talent and the engineer. Being a producer usually involves mediating between the talent and the technicians. Good producers get results by making everyone comfortable so that they can do their best. Be sure to sell your ability to bring in quality talent that makes the venue profitable. Let the venue manager know why you’d like to book their location. There is a great variety of information you can glean from a venue manager. Determine the cost to book. You won't negotiate prices for your talent, but gathering information here is important. Not only can you get the range of cost from the single location, but once you’ve been to a few venues, you’ll have a better understanding of which are overpriced and which are values. Ask about their saturation. Find out whether or not they are consistently booked and you can not only find out whether you’re able to fit in, but also if they are a popular location. See what nights are their busiest nights. Figuring when they are the busiest will give you a good idea of when you’d like to book your performer(s). Query if there are any showcase events coming up. Maybe a festival or something similar? See if you can get into an event like this and put your act as an opener for a big name. Ask about any specific policies for booking agents. If they have any minute detail that needs to be followed, forms to be filled out, days to meet with ownership or management, you’ll need to know all the details. This may seem like an obvious step, but you can gain very helpful information by talking to multiple performers at multiple gigs. Hand out business cards and ask a variety of questions. Ask them about their pay for a gig. After a few answers, you should have a decent gauge on the going rates in the area. Ask where they refuse to work. Learn which venues are considered too dirty or unprofessional to work in. Find out which places have the best acoustics. Ask the musicians which locations they like the best. Ask which place really belts out the sound. This will help you steer towards the right venues and venue managers. | Choose a market. Visit recording studios in the area. Talk to venue managers. Talk to performers. |
Put the citation in parentheses. Each citation will contain either the author's name or title of the dictionary, the year of publication, and a page number if there is one. These are separated by commas. Your citation may look something like these: Crepuscular is an adjective meaning “of or pertaining to twilight” (Simpson, 2017). The first known use of “exordium” was in 1577 (Merriam-Webster, 2005). Fabaceous appeared in Johnson's first dictionary (Johnson, 1757, p. 757). It is rare to find the editors or authors of a dictionary, but if you can find them, this is the preferred way of citing any text in APA. Separate the author's name and the year with a comma. For example, if R.H. Smith edited the dictionary in 2007, your citation would look like this: A "cubit" refers to the length between the middle finger and elbow (Smith, 2007). If there are 2 authors or editors, write both last names with a “&” in between. For example: A "cubit" refers to the length between the middle finger and elbow (Smith & Chang, 2007). If there are 3 to 5 authors or editors, write out all of their last names, separated by commas. Place an “&” before the last one. A "cubit" refers to the length between the middle finger and elbow (Smith, Chang, Jones, Diaz, & Ahn, 2007). If there are 6 or more authors or editors, write out the first name and then write “et al.” after it. For example: A "cubit" refers to the length between the middle finger and elbow (Smith et al., 2007). This is especially useful if you do not have an editor or if you are using the dictionary to reference more than one word. Write the name in italics. You still need to include the year. Your citation might look like: In Scots, "deasil" refers to a clockwise direction (Dictionary.com, 2017). The term "ruckus" is an Americanism that came about in the eighteenth century (Oxford English Dictionary, 2017). If you only used the dictionary for one word, use the word in the parentheses. This will help the reader find the citation in your reference list, which will begin with this word. For example: The "exordium" is the beginning of a treatise (Exordium, 2015). Cite only the pages that you found the information on. If you used a digital dictionary, you do not need to use a page number. Write “p.” before the number for one page and “pp.” for multiple pages. For example, your citation might look like: The word "eadig" meant blessed in Anglo-Saxon (Jones, 1996, p. 250). The term originally referred to an agreement between the Vatican and a foreign power (Concordat, 2001, pp. 191-192). | Place the citation at the end of the sentence before the period. Put the editor or author’s last name and the year in the parentheses. Write the name of the dictionary to reference the entire work. Put the word you are referencing if you are only citing one word. Include a page number if you used a physical dictionary. |
Locate the hollow area below their ankle. Use your thumb or forefinger to gently squeeze this area for a few seconds. You can then use your thumbs to make circular motions around their ankles. Apply even pressure to this area to help it release. If their ankles are particularly stiff or sore, you can try cupping their heel with one hand and grasping the ball of their foot with the other hand. Then, slowly rotating their foot around clockwise three times, followed by three times around counterclockwise. For a deeper massage, hold their foot with one hand at the heel. Make a fist with your other hand and gently press it on the sole of their foot. Move your fist against the sole in circular motions, like you are kneading dough. Then, slide it up and down the sole. This should help to release this area more deeply. Do not punch or hit the soles of the feet with your fist, as this will not be relaxing for them. Instead, use your fist to apply more even pressure to the area. You can release certain areas of the person's body by massaging certain areas of on their foot. Use your thumb and forefinger to apply even pressure to these areas to help relieve a particular issue the person may be experiencing, similar to a reflexology massage. You may put pressure on: Their heels and toes if they have a headache or urinary issues. The center of the soles of their feet if they have headaches, insomnia or headaches. The pinky toe side of their right foot or left foot to address back issues. Use the back of your hand to lightly tap these areas to stimulate them. You can also rub them with your thumbs. Do not apply too much pressure to these areas, as they can be sensitive. Start light and slow. Then, if the person still appears comfortable and relaxed, press a little deeper into these areas. | Do a deep massage on the ankles. Use your fist on the soles of the feet. Apply pressure on specific areas of the foot. |
You can open Command Prompt by pressing ⊞ Win+R and typing cmd. Windows 8 or 10 users can also press ⊞ Win+X and select Command Prompt from the menu. In order to view the ASCII Star Wars movie, you will need to have an Internet connection. Most newer versions of Windows no longer include Telnet, which is the client required to connect to the ASCII Star Wars movie. This includes Windows Vista, 7, and 8. You can use the Command Prompt to install Telnet as long as you are logged in as the Administrator. Type pkgmgr /iu:"TelnetClient" and press ↵ Enter. In Windows 10, open Control Panel, and click Programs, click Turn Windows features on or off. Then check Telnet Client, click OK, and wait for the installation to finish. If prompted, enter an admin password, or confirm that you want to proceed if you already have admin access. Do so by typing exit or by clicking the close button (X) in the corner of the window. This launches the Telnet interface. This is the command to open a Telnet connection. The command line will change to ( to ). This connects you to the host and launches the movie after some initial credits. | Open Command Prompt. Install Telnet. Close Command Prompt. Type telnet and press ↵ Enter. Type o and press ↵ Enter. Type towel.blinkenlights.nl and press ↵ Enter. |
Identifying the mentee's ultimate or major career goal will help you to create clear objectives to work on. If you’re the mentee, discuss your career goals with your mentor and then state your career goal as a main objective of the mentorship plan. If you’re the mentor, discuss the mentee's career goals with them to help them develop their ideas and then help them to turn this into a definitive statement. For example, you might write something like, “My ultimate goal is to become a tenured professor and move into an administrative role, such as dean or vice president.” for the next 5-10 years of the mentee's career. These may include things that the mentee would like to accomplish within the next 1, 2, 3, 5, or even 10 years. List each short-term goal and the proposed timeline for achieving it. For example, you might write something like, “Earn a promotion within my first year of employment.” Or, you might write something like, “Publish a book based on my research within 5 years.” Have a discussion about what skills are important for the mentee's success in their chosen field. Then, make a list of these skills and identify ways that the mentee can work on them. For example, if the mentee wants to develop their leadership skills, they might do this by volunteering for special projects or committees, speaking up more in meetings, and reading books about leadership. If you are the mentor, you may also want to suggest some skills that you think might be beneficial for the mentee's career goals. Include in the plan any workshops, conferences, or other professional development events that may benefit the mentee. Also, indicate when the events are being held and any important deadlines the mentee should know about, such as a submission deadline for a conference paper. For example, you might include in the mentorship plan something like, “Submit a proposal for the annual writer's conference by January 15th.” If you are the mentor and are at a meeting or event that your mentee is attending as well, introduce them to other professionals. Expanding the mentee's professional social circle is an important goal for furthering their professional development and helping them to achieve their goals. Try saying something like, “Hello, Dr. Carlson! Have you met George? He's our newest addition to human resources.” The mentor may also benefit from introducing the mentee to people within their professional circle by renewing and strengthening their professional connections. | Write down the mentee’s long-term career goals. Express short-term goals Make a list of skills the mentee wants to work on. Identify professional development events for the mentee to attend. Plan introductions to contacts that may benefit the mentee. |
Count the number of images that you want to save on your wall and purchase frames from an art supply or framing store. Insert your images into frames and hang them up in your home so you can look at them whenever you want. You can either hang them next to other paintings and photos in your home, or fill a new wall and store them together to create a gallery wall. Most photos from disposable cameras are 4 by 6 inches (10 by 15 cm) or 5 by 7 inches (13 by 18 cm). If all of your images are the same size, measure one of them use this as a reference when you go to buy your frames. Purchase photo albums with protective plastic pages for the images that are important but not worth memorializing on your wall. You can either pick up a single album to store all of your photos in one place, or get a separate album for different periods, events, or memories. Pick up acid-free envelopes designed from a craft or photography store. Put photos that you don't want to preserve on the wall or in a photo album in the envelopes. Stack the photos so that they all face the same direction and fold the top of each envelope over to close it. Label each envelope with a short description or date to keep track of the contents. You can also buy large storage boxes lined with acid-free cardboard and paper if you want to store all of your photos in one location. Store your envelopes in a dark location that won't drop below 40 °F (4 °C) or exceed 80 °F (27 °C). If you want to ensure that your photos don't go missing or get damaged, scan them to your computer to create a digital backup. You can scan all of your images, or scan a handful of images you want to save. You can pay a digitization service to do this for you. This is a good choice if you have hundreds of images and don't want to spend hours scanning images on the computer. | Frame any photos that you want to save on your walls. Store memorable images in photo albums to keep them safe. Pack less important photos in acid-free envelopes and label them. Scan your photos if you want to preserve them digitally. |
Dogs may make more noise and commotion if they're not getting enough exercise. Make sure to play with your dog and walk it regularly. With a smaller dog, you may be able to adequately exercise it through playing games in your home. Be careful, however, if you live on an upper floor, especially if you live without carpeting. You may want to lay a rug down to muffle the noise of your dog's paws. Walk your dog frequently, but be careful where you walk your dog. You will have to take the dog out an exit where you're unlikely to run into neighbors or your landlord. For example, sneak your dog out back. You may want to only walk your dog late at night, and use something like a newspaper or a training pad for your dog to its business during the day. You should have a game plan in the event your landlord visits. Have a friend or family member to call who can take the dog for a day. You do not want the landlord to see your dog and figure out what is happening. Know when the landlord will show up. For example, the landlord may be coming over to check on a leak in your sink. Have a plan that day to hide the dog. You may want to keep your dog in a separate room when you are not at your apartment. If you have a roommate, one of you can walk the dog when the landlord visits. You can also see if a friend can watch the dog for a day if your landlord is coming over. You can have a friend pick up the dog in the morning and bring it back at night. Your landlord may get suspicious if he or she notices signs of your dog in the apartment. Work on keeping any evidence hidden by regular vacuuming. You want to remove any traces of dog hair. Do not just focus on vacuuming the floor. You should also concentrate on vacuuming any furniture. This is especially important if you have carpet. Carpet can make a dog's presence obvious. Despite your best efforts, you may end up getting caught with a dog. In this case, you will have to think of an excuse. A good excuse is to say the dog belongs to a friend, and you're only watching the dog for the day. The landlord may be a bit more vigilant after finding a dog in your apartment. You may have to be extra careful about hiding the dog if you get caught. | Walk your dog frequently, but time it carefully. Keep the dog somewhere else when your landlord is over. Vacuum and clean to keep pet hairs hidden. Have a friend vouch for you if you get caught. |
Offer appropriate praise when you child does something well. Encourage them. Compliment them and be specific. Praise them when they are working hard and sticking with something challenging. For example, don't say "You are good kid." Instead say,"I like the way you cleaned your room. You have good organizational skills." If a child does something inappropriate like spill a cup of grape juice on a carpet, learn to correct them in a supportive way. Avoid yelling at them with harsh words. Teach them that making mistakes can be a way to gain wisdom and learning for the future. Encourage them during setbacks. Help them to understand the importance of persistence. Mistakes can be learning opportunities. For example, if they spill grape juice on a white carpet, teach them the tools about how to clean up the spill, and what are good cleaning agents for such a spill. Get them involved in how to clean, rather than just punishing them for their mistake. Children learn the most from your behavior, especially how you handle mistakes, bad news, and adverse situations. Children invariably imitate adult behavior, good and bad. They want to act like adults themselves. Teach your child about good manners and appropriate etiquette in different situations. If you are at special dinner party and your children are present, help them talk to other adults in a polite way. Teach them about shaking hands with adults when meeting them, or giving a hug to their relatives. Take note that your child is watching how you do things. If they see you swearing, they are more likely to swear. If they see you helping someone, they are more likely to help others. Whether the people are your friends, family, or even strangers, show your child what good behavior looks like. Talk with your child about what that person did well, and what they did in the process. Choose role models such as ordinary heroes in your community or people who have overcome adversity throughout history. Avoid using modern-day celebrities as primary examples of good behavior. Help your child to understand that these admirable qualities are attainable by using real-life examples. Show them how resilience and confidence are possible despite challenges. | Reinforce good behavior. Provide support when they make a mistake. Act as a role model. Point out good behavior in others. |
This is located in the upper-right corner of the screen. You may have to scroll to find it. This will open a list of all your stored passwords. Unlike the desktop browser, you can't search for specific passwords. Scroll through the list until you find the password you want to delete, and then tap it. After selecting the password, tap the "Delete" button. This will delete the password. If you sync Chrome between devices, the saved password will be deleted across all of your devices. Return to the Settings menu, and tap "Privacy" in the "Advanced" section. Tap "Clear Browsing History" at the bottom of the screen. Select the "Clear saved passwords" option. Tap "Clear" and then confirm. | Tap the Menu button. Tap "Settings". Tap "Save passwords". Tap the password you want to remove. Delete the password. Delete all the passwords. |
Begin by cleaning off the crumbs and other debris that may have accumulated on the oven glass. You can use a moistened cloth to loosen and pick up the crumbs. Or, you can use a vacuum attachment. Pour a half or full cup of baking soda into a bowl. Add in only enough water to create a paste that resembles the consistency of shaving cream. Spread the paste over the oven glass. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Use a dampened rag or microfiber cloth. Scrub the glass until it becomes clean. You may have to scrub firmly for tough grime and debris. Rinse the glass off with water. You can use a wet cloth to do this. Make sure all of the baking soda has been washed off. Use a dry cloth to dry the glass. If any tough spots are left, you can remove them with a razor. Gently scrape the spot with the razor. Make sure not to exert too much pressure, or you may scratch the glass. Once all of the remaining spots have been removed, wipe off or vacuum up the debris. | Clean out the crumbs. Create a paste with baking soda and water. Scrub the glass. Rinse and dry off the baking soda mixture. Use a razor to remove grease stains. |
This information will be helpful to your doctor as they try to diagnose the pain's cause. Understanding the amount of time that your pain lasts for and how frequently it occurs will allow your doctor to prescribe the most effective pain medication. A brief, infrequent pain, likely has a different cause than a long-lasting, constant pain, even if both of the pains are similarly severe (e.g. both an 8). Say something like: “The severe headaches never last for very long; maybe only about 15 or 20 minutes at a time. They happen three or four times per day, though.” “My pain in my hips is constant; I feel it throughout the day. There's no point at which I’m not in serious pain.” It's important for your physician to understand the ways in which your pain is hampering or worsening your daily life. This will increase a doctor's likelihood of writing you an effective prescription for pain medication. If you find that your pain is interfering with your abilities to lead a normal life, or reduces your ability to perform daily functions, convey this to your physician. Say something like: “The pain in my back has prevented me from being able to do some everyday activities that I never used to struggle with, like driving and working out.” “My pain is so intense that some days it's not even worth getting out of bed.” Part of the reason that doctors are often hesitant to prescribe pain medications is that the meds are potent and can be habit-forming. Users of opioid-based pain medications—such as hydrocodone (e.g. Vicodin) and oxycodone (e.g. OxyContin and Percocet)—are at an especially high risk for developing a dependency. Even a prescription drug dependency can result in a potentially fatal overdose. | Explain the duration and frequency of your pain. State the psychological effect of your pain. Be careful not to develop a drug dependency. |
Copper rivets with washers tend to be larger than your everyday rivets. Make sure when you punch the hole that it's big enough for a wider rivet post to get through. It should be big enough that you can push the rivet post through the leather but not so big that it slips right through. You should have at least 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) of rivet post above the surface of your leather. Push the rivet up from the bottom of the leather. Flip your leather over so you can see where the post sticks up through the leather. Set the washer over the post so that it's flat against the leather. The anvil should be big enough to accommodate the piece of leather you’re working on. You should be able to work on the rivet on a flat surface. A copper rivet setter is silver, and is almost shaped like a lighter. On one end, you’ll see a concave circle, with a smaller, hollow circle next to it. Place the setter over the rivet post and on top of the washer, making sure the post goes into the hollow circle on the setter. You might need two or three taps to make sure everything is set. Don't pound too hard, as this can ruin the rivet. When you’re done, the washer should be completely flat against the leather. If you notice that the washer seems to be higher on one side of the post than the other, give it another bang to make sure it's set all the way around. With the same mallet or hammer, pound down on the post a few times. You should hit the setter fairly hard for this step, because what you’re doing is getting the post to expand and flatten out. This will keep the washer in place and your rivet secure. | Punch a hole in the leather. Push your rivet through the leather. Set the washer. Set the leather and rivet on an anvil. Set up a copper rivet setter. Tap on the setter with a mallet or hammer. Set the concave section of the setter over the post. |
The beater bar, the bottom part of the vacuum where dirt is sucked in, often accumulates dirt and hair. Use scissors to cut and remove any hair that is stuck in the bristles. This part in the process can be particularly unsanitary. Consider wearing disposable gloves. Apply rubbing alcohol to a cotton swab. Then rub the cotton swab over the beater bar to disinfect it. Rub the cotton swab over other parts of the vacuum that come into contact with the floor. These areas are particularly susceptible to picking up dirt and disease because they are constantly coming into contact with dirtiest parts of your house. Try to avoid spreading alcohol on rubber pieces of the vacuum. For most models, you will need to use your hands to spin the beater bar around so that you can disinfect all sides of it. Some models will allow you to detach the beater ball, which will make it easier to reach all sides. Read instructions to see if your beater ball can be removed. It will make the process easier. | Cut hair out of the beater bar. Disinfect the beater bar. Spin the beater bar and continue disinfecting. |
It's easiest to keep your hair down while dip dying it, so you can see exactly where the color is going. This means that the dye will certainly get on whatever shirt you’re wearing, so make sure you wear an old one that you don't care about. If you have a hairdressing gown or poncho of some sort, that will work as well. Wrap your neck with an old hand towel so you avoid staining your neck as much as possible. It's easiest to dip dye your hair in your bathroom, because it has everything you need: a counter, water, and a mirror. You may want to cover up your counter, especially if it is a light color, to avoid any staining from the hair dye. You can dip dye only the very ends of your hair, or you can bring the dye three-quarters of the way up the shaft. It is completely up to you how much you want to color – just make sure you have enough dye! You can tie up any strands that you don't want to dye in order to make the process easier. Make sure you comb your hair thoroughly before starting. Make sure that your hair is parted where it normally will be. The most foolproof way to dip dye your hair is to work with dry hair that is styled how it typically will be styled in your day-to-day. The length of your hair will determine how much hair you can feasibly dip dye. Longer hair may require more dye while hair shorter than a bob may be difficult to dip. If you want your final color to be lighter than your natural color, you will need to bleach first. Bleaching your hair removes your natural pigment, so it will also create a more vibrant, bold finished color. Follow the instructions on your particular product you've purchased. Apply it only to the sections that you want to color. For more thorough step-by-step instructions regarding the bleaching process, click here. Bleaching your hair will dry it out. After you're finished bleaching it, deep condition it to replenish some of the lost moisture. | Put on an old T-shirt. Set up your supplies in the bathroom. Decide which sections you want to dye. Bleach the sections of your hair you will be dying. |
Go to the official website of your bank. If you haven't yet, you’ll have to connect your account information to a User ID and password. Use these to log into the website. Your account summary will be listed prominently on the page. Most banks now have official applications for banking on the go. For example, Huntington Bank has Huntington Mobile and Ally Bank has Ally Mobile. Log into the application using the same User ID and password you use to access the bank's website, or register for one if you haven't already. Any ATM should work, since they’re all linked to the financial system. Simply put your card in the machine, enter your pin number, and navigate to the balance option. Any ATMs not affiliated with your card issuer may charge a fee for usage. Many banks will send you text messages to signify changes to your account, such as deposits and withdrawals. You will have to log into your account through the website or application, then sign up for the messages. Follow the text prompts to see your balance. Many banks also allow you to send these alerts to your email address instead of your phone. When using text messages, message and data rates still apply as determined by your phone carrier. When you go into the bank, the teller will be able to help you. Speak to them about getting your balance or an account statement. They can provide you with the detailed information you get on statements sent to you by snail mail or email once a month. For some prepaid cards, such as the U.S. Bank ReliaCard, the teller most likely won't be able to see your balance. Check your bank's website or on official mail from the bank to find their phone number. Your bank may have an automated system in place where you can follow the system's prompts to navigate to your balance. However, the system will also tell you that you can press a number, often 0, to speak to a bank representative. The bank representative will require personal identification, such as the last four digits of your social security number, before accessing your account. | Log into your bank’s website. Download a banking application. Check your account balance at an ATM. Sign up for text alerts. Ask a bank teller. Call the bank’s service line. |
It is important that the boxes all be about the same size, or at least that they fit together end-to-end with no gaps in between the boxes. You’ll be cutting holes in the boxes and you don't want your bunny to be able to squeeze out of the maze in gaps between the boxes. You’ll probably need at least five boxes, depending on the size of the boxes and the amount of space you have to build the maze. If you have more space, you can use more boxes. Put the boxes together and decide where to cut the holes. You’ll want to put holes only on some sides so that the rabbit is led towards the end of the maze. However, you might also include a few dead ends to keep your rabbit thinking. To make a dead end in the maze, you’ll just cut a hole in a box that goes one direction, but then have no other holes in the box it leads into. That way, your rabbit will have to turn around and go back the way it came to continue the maze. Once you have designed your maze, start cutting holes in the boxes with scissors or an X-Acto/utility knife. Make sure the holes are big enough for your rabbit to hop through without getting stuck or feeling restricted. It might be helpful to decide what size and shape you want the holes to be beforehand and create a template. Then you can simply trace the template on each box where you want the hole to be so that you’re sure all the holes will be big enough for your bunny. Make sure you use extreme caution when using a sharp blade of any kind. If you are a kid, ask your parents to help you or supervise you during this step. Once you have cut holes in all the boxes, you’ll need to make sure the maze sticks together. If you forget this step, the boxes may start sliding apart as your rabbit hops around inside. Use glue or double-sided tape (or tape that you fold around to make it double sided) to stick the sides of each box together. You could even tape together the top edges of the boxes for added security. Now your maze is complete and you can let your rabbit wander through. Try putting some treats at the end of the maze to entice your rabbit to go all the way to the end. You can also add some newspaper or bedding throughout the maze to make it more comfortable for your rabbit. | Gather some boxes. Design your maze. Cut holes in the boxes. Put the boxes together. Set your rabbit loose in the maze. |
Before you get started, you need to determine what the last consecutive number in your set will be. This formula can help you add any number of consecutive odd numbers starting with 1. If you're working on an assignment, this number will be given to you. For example, if the question asks you to find the sum of all consecutive odd numbers between 1 and 81, your ending point is 81. The next step is to simply add 1 to your ending point. You should now have an even number, which is essential for the next step. For example, if your ending point is 81, 81 + 1 = 82. Once you have an even number, you should divide this by 2. This will give you an odd number that is equal to the number of digits that are being added together. For example, 82 / 2 = 41. The last step is to square the number, or multiply it by itself. Once you do this, you will have your answer. For example, 41 x 41 = 1681. This means the sum of all consecutive odd numbers between 1 and 81 is 1681. | Choose an ending point. Add 1. Divide by 2. Square the sum. |
Sometimes a kind word is enough of a boost to get someone over a difficult moment or a hard day. Here are a few simple suggestions to try out: ”You have great ideas! You’re always so creative.” ”I’m super lucky to have you as a brother. “ ”You’re so fun to play with because you’re so athletic.” ”I really like your smile.” Three simple words: “I love you.” They carry an immense amount of weight, and mean so many different things to many different people. Saying you love your brother is an amazing display of emotion. Try not to be a nag, or tattle-tale, or nuisance. Brothers are no different from anyone else and can easily become riled if they think they're being told on, prattled at, or bothered constantly. Think about how annoying it could be if he were to be this way with you, and really try to remain positive. Never hold back praise for your brother. If you notice something great he has done, let him know (it's also a good way to get him to do it again). If he's been putting in extra effort studying for a specific class, tell him how great his study habits are, and how well he's going to do in the class. Even during failure, praise can be used to reinforce resiliency. Try saying, “Great effort. You almost had it that last time.” Remember to praise the effort and not the result. If you praise the final product or the success, he may associate the praise with success and forget about all the effort it took to accomplish the goal. | Give him a compliment. Show your love. Try to avoid the negative. Praise him. |
Mosquitoes that carry dengue fever most often feed during the day, usually in the early morning and late afternoon hours. Stay indoors during those times, keep the air conditioning on, and keep screen doors and windows closed. Travel during the times of day when the mosquitoes are less active. Wear full-bodied clothing. Even if it is hot, try to wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and shoes, and even work gloves, when you need to be outside during the times of day when the mosquitoes are more active. Sleep under mosquito netting. Products that contain DEET are reported to be effective. Other insect-repellant products that may be helpful include those that contain picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Mosquitoes that carry dengue fever are most often found close to dwellings. They like to breed in water that is held in artificial containers, like gallon drums, flower pots, pet dishes, or old tires. Get rid of any standing water containers that are not needed. Check for hidden sources of standing water. Clogged drains or gutters, wells, manholes, and septic tanks may have areas of standing water. Clean these areas or repair them so they no longer hold unwanted water. Eliminate containers that hold standing water around or near the outside of your home. Clean flower pot saucers, birdbaths, fountains, and pet dishes at least once a week to get rid of any larva. Maintain swimming pools and put mosquito-eating fish in small ponds. Make sure doors and windows have screens that fit tightly, and all doors and windows close properly. | Avoid mosquitoes. Take steps to cover your skin. Apply a topical mosquito-repellant product. Inspect your property. |
Hamsters need a pelleted food, rather than muesli or seed mix, to prevent selective feeding and ensure your hamster gets all the nutrients it requires. Provide your hamster with enough food each day to fill both cheeks, approximately 15g (1/2oz) for a Syrian hamster or 8g (1/4oz) for a Dwarf hamster. Make sure you provide fresh food in their bowl every day. If you want to change your hamster's food, wait a few weeks after taking it home; then gradually introduce the food over a period of ten days. Your hamster is a hoarder, so it'll keep private stashes. Removing these stashes can be very stressful, so if you are worried about the quality of their stored food, remove it and replace it with fresh food exactly where your hamster had it. Choose an earthenware or metal dish for their food. This is the best type of feeding bowl as your hamster will simply chew through a plastic one. Your hamster won't drink much water at all, but when it does get thirsty, it is important that water is available. Do not put it in a dish, as the bowl can get dirty very easily, and your hamster may get wet and die. Instead, use a water bottle or dispenser. Change it every day if possible to keep the water fresh, or once every 3 days maximum. The water bottle can be cleaned by placing uncooked rice and a little water in the bottle and then shaking it vigorously. The rice will dislodge any algae build-up. Remember to remove all the uncooked rice before returning the water bottle back to the cage. Seed mixtures allow the hamster to be picky and to select the tastier, less healthy items. Offer the pellets or blocks as the main or staple diet, and offer the seed mixture as a supplement. Make sure the hamster has ingested a good ration of pellets or blocks before offering the seed mixture. Make your hamster search for it. If you place it in a bowl, your hamster may become overweight and less interested in physical activity. This includes things such as candy, pasta, raw meat/fish, sugar, and desserts. Hamsters can develop diabetes. Foods that you might not consider high in sugar content will be too sugary for your hamster. This can be damaging to their health. Regularly feed treats twice or three times a week. Hamster favorites include carrots, cucumber, apples, bananas, peppers, lettuce, celery, kale, collard and dandelion greens and a bounty of other vegetables and fruits. Some of these foods can also be used in a hamster's daily diet. Hamster treats are also available at all pet stores, like yogurt chips, hamster chocolate drops or blocks of wood that the hamster likes to chew on. Some veggies and fruits are NOT safe to feed to your hamsters. Onions, almonds, beans, potatoes, fruits with seeds, avocados, chives, eggplants, scallions, spices, leeks, garlic, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and citrus fruits are big no-nos. These come in many different sizes, colors, and flavors. Since your hamster's teeth grow constantly, it'll need to slowly grind them down. Chew sticks are good for this. Keep trying new ones until you find one your hamster enjoys. Some hamsters will shun all chew sticks. If this is the case, you can expect your hamster to chew on other things in its habitat like the bars of its cage. | Feed the hamster every day. Have water ready and available at all times. Use fortified pellets or block-type food. Spread the food around the cage and hide it in toys and tunnels. Avoid “human” foods. Give it treats. Give your hamster a chew stick. |
Do you turn down invitations to parties or bow out when friends and family members do leisure activities? If so, make it your business to start saying “yes” to more of these invites. If your kids ask you to take them to the park, say “yes” and set work aside for a few hours. If your buddies beg you to come to poker night, say “yes” for once and have a good time. You deserve to make fun a regular part of your life. Working too much can often mean you're neglecting other passions. However, making more time for these activities can actually help you find better work/life balance. Think about a hobby you'd like to do more often and make time for it today. Hobbies can be anything you enjoy, such as playing basketball, baking with your kids, or running a marathon. Being a high-achiever doesn't mean you have to push away others. Social support can be a great outlet to help you combat work stress. Plus, having time away with people you care about can actually provide inspiration when you do work. Try the following strategies to socialize more often: Plan a regular date night with your spouse. Schedule a weekly game or movie night with your friends or family. Join a new club or organization (work-related or hobby-related). Make more friends at work to make the work day bearable. Community service can be a great way to spend your leisure time. Volunteerism can also help balance things out when you don't feel like you're doing meaningful work. Find a cause you believe in. Then, offer up your skills to help out. You might tutor students after school, read to children at the library, volunteer to help the elderly, or help plan a community event. | Say “yes” to fun more often. Carve out time for hobbies. Invest in social relationships. Dedicate time to a cause you care about. |
Kids aged 3 and older are more likely to grasp and understand basic computer concepts; whereas kids younger than 3 may struggle with learning about computers, especially since they are still developing their visual, language, and speaking skills. In order for kids to learn about computers efficiently, computers should be outfitted with mouses and keyboards that kids can physically use and understand. Choose a mouse that fits comfortably in the kids' hands. If kids are physically unable to hold or handle a mouse, they may not have the opportunity to navigate through menus on a computer or perform basic tasks. Choose keyboards that contain larger key labels and fewer keys, especially if you are teaching very young kids. Some keyboards are color-coded in a manner that will enhance kids' learning experience. Visit the "Macworld" website listed in the Sources section of this article to review specific product recommendations on mouses and keyboards developed for kids. In most cases, you should choose software programs or learning tools that are engaging and fun, which can significantly enhance kids' learning experience and their desire to learn. Visit the "Teach Kids How" website provided to you in the Sources section of this article to access a list of age-appropriate websites and learning tools you can use to teach kids about computers. | Verify that the kids you are teaching are at least 3 years of age. Install kid-friendly input devices on the computers. Choose computer software or learning games appropriate for the kids' age group. |
Lotions, makeup, and the natural oils of your skin can all shorten the life of your tattoo. They can create a barrier between the ink and your skin, so the tattoo won't actually stick or be absorbed, and it will come off when the lotion comes off. Oils break down the inks in decal tattoos (baby oil is often used to wipe the tattoo off your skin), so if oil is already present, it will begin dissolving your tattoo right away. Make sure you dry your skin before applying the tattoo. Usually the very top layer of your skin is actually dead skin cells that we shed or scrub off. If you apply the tattoo directly onto this layer of skin, it's more likely to flake off as you shed the dead cells. Exfoliation removes this layer, giving you smooth, live skin to work with. Exfoliate using a loofah or pumice stone and avoid techniques that will leave your skin oily, like salt or sugar rubs. The skin on your hands and feet are constantly stretching and moving, which can cause your tattoo to crack or fade quickly. Your hands also come in contact with lots of different substances throughout the day, from oily foods to art supplies to plain old soap and water. This constant contact may cause your tattoo to fade prematurely. The exception is with a henna tattoo, which actually works best on your hands and feet, because the skin is thicker. The more layers of skin, the more layers the ink can stain. Avoid areas that quickly become sweaty or oily naturally, like your temples, or your feet when you wear socks and shoes. Avoid areas that will rub against your clothes. Hair might get in the way of the ink, so if there's a lot of hair in the area where you plan to put your tattoo, shave first. If you are applying to an area you shave regularly, like your legs or neck, the act of shaving may remove your tattoo faster. Shaving before application may allow you to go longer without shaving once the tattoo is applied. Make sure you use a new, sharp razor if you are going to shave over your tattoo. A dull or nicked razor can cause your tattoo to flake. | Cleanse the spot you plan to tattoo. Exfoliate the area before the temporary tattoo is applied. Choose an area where the skin won't constantly be moving or flexing or coming into contact with oils and other substances. Shave the area before the temporary tattoo is applied. |
If you already have a double boiler, you’ll use the 2 pots it comes with. If not, pick out a large stock pot for the base. Then, find a metal saucepan or bowl that fits comfortably inside your stock pot. Find one that can rest on the lip of the stock pot so that it doesn't touch the bottom. Try a wide metal bowl or a smaller saucepan with a long handle. If you use a saucepan, rest the handle on the lip of the stock pot while the pan portion floats in the water. Only use a metal bowl for the smaller piece; don't use plastic or glass, which might melt or shatter. You won't be putting any wax inside the stock pot, so it's okay to use a pot you prepare food in. However, you will be placing the beeswax directly into the smaller saucepan or bowl, so choose an old one that you won't be using for food preparation. If you’re using a tall metal pitcher or another bowl that does touch the bottom of the stock pot, place a metal cookie cutter at the bottom and set the smaller bowl on top of this. The cookie cutter will elevate the bowl off of the heat source. Depending on which type of bowl you’re nesting inside the larger pot, you may need more or less water. Fill the bottom of your stock pot with enough tap water so that it's at least 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) deep. If you’re floating a small saucepan inside the larger pot, fill the stock pot so it's about ¾ full. If you’re using a metal bowl that rests on the lip of the stock pot, stick with about 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) of water. For a purpose-built double boiler, check the user manual for instructions on how much water to use. Set the large stock pot filled with water on a stovetop burner and adjust the heat to “high.” Keep it there and wait for it to reach a rolling boil. Make sure your stock pot sits sturdily on the burner. Hot wax is dangerous, so you’ll want to prevent it from accidentally getting knocked over. Since water boils at 212 °F (100 °C), using a double boiler will make it difficult for the wax to exceed this temperature and reach its flash point. Prepare your molds or other project materials so that they’re ready to use as soon as the wax has melted. Once every piece of solid beeswax melts away, remove it from the heat and immediately pour it into the molds. Use care when handling the hot wax. Wear oven gloves to protect your hands from the hot steam and any splashes of wax. If you’re pouring the hot wax into glass, make sure it is heat resistant so it doesn't crack. | Find a large stock pot and a smaller metal bowl that will fit inside. Line the bottom of the large stock pot with water. Heat the water on the stove until it boils. Pour the melted wax into a mold as soon as it completely liquifies. |
Be sure to wash your hands first using an antibacterial soap, and to rinse them well. You don't want to transfer any bacteria to your clean potatoes. Wash the potatoes just before you plan to cook and eat them. Do not wash the potatoes before storing them, as this could lead to early rot and spoilage. All potatoes should be washed, including organic ones, and ones you plan on peeling. Organic potatoes may be free of chemicals and pesticides, but they will still be covered with dirt and bacteria. You also want to wash potatoes that you plan on peeling. If you don't wash them first, you might end up dragging some of the bacteria or dirt onto the flesh when you go to peel them. Try to avoid using the same scrubber you use for your dishes. It may contain some soap residue, which might get onto the potato. If you don't have a vegetable scrubbing brush, find a clean sponge with a scratchy, scrubby side, and use that instead. Focus on any dirty areas as well as the eyes, where most of the dirt collects. Do not use any soaps, detergents, or produce cleaners. You may not end up getting all of the residue off. Also, research has proven that a simple scrubbing is pretty effective. If you notice any sprouts, pull them off. Don't leave them on the potato. Overtime, the scrubber may start to turn off-color. If this happens, simply rinse both the scrubber and the potato under water. If you have a white dish scrubber, you can wait until it stops getting off-color. If you don't, wait until the potato is a few shades lighter. It may have splotches of different colors. That's fine. This can help remove any leftover dirt and bacteria. | Start with clean hands. Rinse the potato with cool water. Dampen the vegetable scrubber. Scrub the potato using a circular motion. Rinse the scrubber and potato. Repeat the scrubbing and rinsing until your potato is lighter than it was before. Pat the potato dry with a paper towel, then move onto the next one. |
The positioning of your feet and legs is central to punching well, since punching involves your entire body. Position your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees a little so you'll be able to rotate toward your target with ease and throw your weight behind your punches. If you're punching with your right hand, your right foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. If you're punching with your left hand, your left foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. As you punch, your feet will pivot in the direction of the punch. They should not leave the ground when you're throwing a power punch. If you lift your feet, you're taking some of your body weight out of the equation, and your punch won't be as strong. Your focus should never leave your target. Never close your eyes or look away; in order to aim correctly and execute the punch with power and precision, stay completely focused. Tuck in your chin a bit so that when you punch, your chin is protected by your punching arm. As you begin your punch, rotate your hips and torso toward your target. Try to position yourself so that the rotation is as complete as possible, even if you're very close to your target. Your punch will be stronger if you're able to rotate completely, rather than doing a smaller pivot. You should really feel the weight of your body going into the punch. As you practice punching, pay attention to your hips. Spin them quickly and forcefully toward your target as though you were going to hit your target with your hips instead of your fist. This will help you generate the power you need for a strong, fast punch. As you rotate, you shouldn't need to lean forward or reach. If you have to reach to far to hit your target, you'll lose power. Keep your shoulders loose until you're ready to punch, then spring your arm forward so that you can easily reach the person you're punching. Keep your hand relaxed until your arm is in motion, then make a fist so that your punch has a hard impact. When you make a fist, tuck in your four fingers. Make sure your thump wraps around the fingers, so it won't be caught up in your punch. Wrapping your hands before you get started will help you avoid injury and make your punch more powerful. Don't cock your fist before you punch, since this lets your opponent in on your plan before you get the chance to hit. This is called telegraphing, and it results in lost matches. When you make contact with your target, exhale sharply. It might take some practice to time your breathing so that you exhale with every punch, but it's worth the effort to get in the right breathing rhythm. Inhale before the punch and exhale as you deliver it, throwing every bit of your body's energy into the hit. After you deliver your punch, spring back into position for the next one. Remember to keep your chin tucked in so that you're prepared for a counter punch if it comes. | Assume the right stance. Keep your eyes on your target. Generate force from your hips and torso. Spring your arm forward. Connect and exhale. |
Bananas are full of hair-friendly nutrients like folate and vitamin B6, and their high sugar content helps keep moisture locked in hair. Olive oil helps seal hair cuticles, while milk has proteins and sugars that also help strengthen and moisturize hair. This color-safe mask will deep-condition and help relax your hair. You can use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas. For a smoother mix, use a blender or food processor. Mash until there are no remaining chunks of banana. Mix thoroughly. The mask should be about the same consistency as bottled conditioner. This mask is a little runny, so it is probably best to work over the sink or even in the shower to avoid mess. Make sure to smooth the mask all the way down to the tips of your hair. You can also wrap your hair in plastic wrap or even a grocery bag. Allow mask to sit for 1 hour. Thoroughly rinse your hair! This mask is quite sticky, so make sure your hair is entirely rinsed out. Follow with conditioner. | Gather your ingredients. Peel and mash 2-3 ripe bananas in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Distribute the mask evenly throughout dry hair. Cover hair with a shower cap. Wash out with gentle shampoo and warm water. |
Don't attempt to freeze okra that is underripe or past its peak, or you won't be pleased with the taste and texture of the okra when you thaw it later. Choose brightly-colored, well-formed okra without mushy spots or bruising. If possible, pick the okra fresh. This enables you to freeze the okra before it starts degrading, and will result in the best-tasting okra later on. If you don't grow your own okra or can't get to a farm, try buying it a farmer's market or from a store that regularly restocks. You don't want okra that's been sitting on a shelf for several days. Rinse away dirt and debris using a steady stream of cool water. Handle the okra gently, massaging away dirt instead of scrubbing it off. Okra is a rather fragile vegetable and will bruise easily if handled roughly. Use a sharp knife to trim off the tips of the okra. Don't remove the entire cap that covers the seed cell; just trim the stems. Exposing the seed cell will cause the okra to break down quickly when you blanch it. Pour water into a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. This will be used to blanch the okra. Fill a bowl with ice and water. The okra will be plunged into the bowl immediately after blanching to stop it from overcooking. Place the okra in the boiling water. If the okra pieces are large, they'll need to be boiled for 4 minutes. Blanch them for just 3 minutes if they're on the small side. After the time is up, remove the okra from the pot with a slotted spoon. If you have a mixture of small and large pieces of okra, sort them before blanching. Blanch the small pieces for 3 minutes and the large pieces for 4 minutes. Doing it separately will preserve the texture of each. Blanching vegetables kills the enzymes that cause them to continue to ripen and eventually rot, thus helping preserve their color, flavor and texture. If you neglect to blanch the okra before freezing it, you'll end up with mushy, flavorless okra when you thaw it. As a general rule, you should chill blanched vegetables for the same amount of time that you blanched them. So if you blanched small pieces of okra for 3 minutes, chill them for 3. If you blanched large pieces for 4 minutes, chill them for 4. Place the okra on a cutting board or tray and let them dry before proceeding. | Start with fresh okra. Wash the okra. Trim off the stems. Prepare a pot of boiling water. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch the okra for 3 - 4 minutes. Plunge the okra into the ice bath for 3 - 4 minutes. Drain and dry the okra. |
Fish only need light feedings once a day, and should skip feedings one or two days per week. Remove uneaten food after 10 minutes. Aquarium salt is essentially ordinary table salt (NaCl) with no additives. Add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of aquarium salt for every 5 gallons (19 liters) of aquarium water. Ask your veterinarian or pet shop owner if the fish species you own will tolerate aquarium salt. This is a chemical product to eliminate chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, and nitrates from cloudy water more directly. This will work in both fresh water, and salt water environments. Instructions will vary with product, but you will pour this directly into the aquarium water at the rate of approximately .01 gallons (50 milliliters) of product for every 50 gallons (189 liters) of aquarium water. Add this during water changes too. | Feed the fish less. Add aquarium salt to the water. Add a water conditioner. |
The idea of dating someone is to find out if the two of you are right for each other. Pretending to be something you're not hinders this process and will likely lead to problems later on. If this is your first time dating a woman, or if you're unsure of your sexuality, say so. If you're in the closet with your family, coworkers, or friends, talk about that once it's clear this relationship could go somewhere. Not everyone is willing to be your experiment, or to be introduced as "just a friend" to your parents. Rough as it is to close the door on a relationship, it will only get more painful if you delay the conversation. Equally, if you've been out for years and your date is more private about her identity, talk to her about it. Learn each other's comfort zones early on. Talk about your interests, and ask about hers. The first few dates are about forming a connection. Ask her follow-up questions ("How often do you go there?" or "What was that like for you?") to draw her into extended conversation. If she seems reluctant to talk, switch to a light-hearted topic to make her comfortable. Avoid getting too personal. In the early days, it's not a good idea to go into any dark histories or personal struggles. Save that for later, when a more lasting commitment is on the table. Never talk about your past relationships on a date. It can be hard to avoid mentioning a name if you've been dating a while in a close-knit lesbian community, but that doesn't mean your date needs to hear about your sex life or emotional bond with another person. Honest communication is the most important part of any relationship. This is even more vital if one or both of you are fairly new to same-sex dating (or dating in general), and may have unclear expectations for social situations. Apparently minor etiquette issues such as who pays for the meal can add unnecessary tension. Relax and have a conversation before assuming it's a personal insult. Don't let the butch/femme dynamic set all your expectations (if that even matches your relationship to begin with). You are not reenacting a heterosexual relationship, and you don't need to assign "the man" and "the woman" roles. Contrary to some stereotypes, open relationships are not common among lesbians. That said, mismatched expectations can jump out of nowhere in any relationship. If exclusivity (or the lack of it) is important to you, discuss it before someone gets hurt. If you like where this is going, put in the effort to keep it new. Date nights on exciting activities, heart-to-heart talks, and small, intimate moments are the lifeblood of a relationship. There's no standard amount of time or number of dates before you bring up the word "girlfriend," but if you're both happy and interested, the moment will come. | Be yourself. Get to know each other. Talk about your expectations. Keep it exciting. |
Place the milk, heavy cream and coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milks until the mixture comes to a light simmer. Don't let it come to a full boil. Remove the pan from heat. A note on coconut milk: choose full-fat coconut milk, rather than low-fat, for best flavor. Don't confuse coconut milk with cream of coconut, which is a different product. It's normal for coconut milk to separate during storage; just scoop it into the saucepan and mix it up. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, sugar and salt with a whisk. Mix until the sugar has dissolved and the combination is light, fluffy and pale yellow. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, all the while continuing to whisk the contents of the bowl with your other hand. If you pour too fast or neglect to stir constantly, the hot liquid will scramble the eggs. Pour in a slow, steady stream while you mix. Return the mixture to the saucepan and place it over medium low heat. Stir it constantly while slowly cooks and begins to thicken. When the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of your spoon, it's ready. This should take about 10 minutes. Don't cook the mixture too quickly, or the texture will suffer. Cook it slowly and keep stirring until it's smooth and thick. Pour it into a mixing bowl and set it into a larger bowl full of ice water. Stir it occasionally and allow it to chill completely before freezing. Pour the custard into your ice cream freezer and freeze it according to the manufacturer's instructions. In most cases you will be instructed to transfer the churned ice cream to the freezer for a few hours until it firms up and become scoopable. If you don't have an ice cream maker, freeze it as follows: pour the chilled custard into a shallow baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze it for 45 minutes, then unwrap it and stir the custard to whip some air into the mixture. Wrap it back up, put it in the freezer and repeat every 45 minutes until the mixture is frozen and scoopable. The more frequently you stir, the lighter and fluffier your ice cream will be. | Bring the milks to a simmer. Mix the eggs, sugar and salt. Temper the milks into the egg mixture. Heat the mixture to thicken it. Chill the mixture. Freeze the ice cream. |
While it may feel impolite, turning your body away, leaving headphones on, and avoiding eye-contact will signal that you are not in the mood to talk. This may save you from directly telling someone to shut up later on. Keep working on whatever activity you were doing when they interrupted. Get up and move around, be active, and find little chores to do instead of listening. Saying things like, "I'd like to add something," or "If I could interrupt you for just a moment," will often let someone know that they are talking too much. While people often talk quickly, capitalizing on a breath or a brief moment of silence can break the one-sided flow of discussion. Signal that you would like to speak by holding up your hands, opening your mouth, or clapping. Anything to break their train of thought and get a chance to talk works. If they ask to finish their thought, don't let them continue to steamroll the conversation; interrupt them once they finish their sentence. This is especially helpful when dealing with someone you talk to frequently. Let the person know that you listened to them and steer the discussion in another direction. Phrases like "I would love to chat, but I'm swamped with work right now," "Today's not a great day to talk, I have a lot of errands," and "I unfortunately can't devote my full attention to you right now," will allow you to easily wiggle out of the conversation later on. If you don't want to talk, use a generic excuse like "Let's catch up another time," or "Sorry, I'm in a hurry now. I'll see you later!" If you are constantly being talked over, recognize that you must be more direct. | Use non-committal body language before the conversation begins. Interrupt them as soon as you can. Lead the conversation. Mention that you don't have a lot of time to talk. |
A two-way moneyline is a bet based on the 90 minutes of primary game time, excluding penalty shootouts, golden goals, or overtime. In this betting arrangement, bettors will bet on one team winning and another team losing. If the team you bet on wins, you will receive a payout. If the team you bet on loses, you will have lost your bet. This type of bet is also known as “draw, no bet.” The three-way moneyline is just like the two-way moneyline except that there is an added option to bet on a draw between the two teams. Compared to the two-way moneyline, three-way bets usually have lower odds. Betting on totals means making a guess as to the average goal count per team in a game. These bets are usually made as “under 2.5,” “over 2.5,” or over/under some other number. This means that you are betting that the average goals per team in the game will be over or under 2.5 (or some other close value). For instance, assume you made a bet that totals would be under 2.5. If both teams scored three goals, the total will be six. Divided by two (the number of teams in the game), you end up with the number three. In that case, you would lose the bet, since the total was above 2.5, not below. Betting on goal lines means making a bet based on what the difference in two teams’ scores will be. Like bets on totals, these bets are made as an over/under statement, typically “under 0.5,” “over 0.5,” or over/under some similar value. For instance, if you bet “over 2.5” on a game, it means that you believe the winning team will be victorious by at least three goals. When betting on goal lines, you usually need to call the bet as well by indicating which team you think will win. For instance, you might bet, “France +2.5 goals,” meaning you believe France will win the game by at least three goals. Keep the over/under value relatively low. The higher the goal line bet you make, the riskier it is to win it. This type of bet is also known as betting on point spreads. A variation of the goal lines bet is the split bet. In this model, you might bet on over/under two close numbers. For instance, a split bet might be “over 2 / 2.5.” This means half the money you pay is on a bet that assumes the total goal difference between the two teams will be over two goals, and the other half of your money is bet on an outcome in which the difference between the two goal totals is greater than 2.5. Sometimes you will get refunded and win the other half of the bet. If you bet over 2 / 2.5, for instance, and the game ends with a score of 2-0, you will get a refund for half the bet's value and lose the other half of your bet, since the point spread was not over 2.5, and landed exactly on 2. | Bet on a two-way moneyline. Bet on a three-way moneyline. Place a bet on totals. Bet on goal lines. Make a split bet. |
You don't have to walk around in a three-piece suit everyday. Still, if your clothes are dirty or wrinkled, your look will tell the world “I don't care about my appearance.” Go for quality over quantity. It's better to have fewer clothes that fit right, look nice, and will last than to have a closet full of cheap clothes that will wear out fast. You can often find designer clothes at affordable prices by looking at outlets and factory stores. Shop online to get even better deals and sales. You don't have to completely re-do your wardrobe, but make sure anything you wear is clean and wrinkle-free. There's nothing wrong with wearing a t-shirt and jeans when you’re hanging around the house. Out in public, however, a classy guy is expected to wear something slightly more upscale. If you aren't sure what to go for, stick to white and blue button-down shirts or polos and well-fitting slacks or khakis. You can even take everyday clothes and class them up. For instance, if you have a graphic tee you love to wear with jeans, throw on a simple blazer over it. Get a decent pair of semi-casual shoes to wear rather than sneakers or sandals. If you’re going to an event that is at all formal, you can't go wrong with a suit. Buying a suit off the rack is just fine, as long as it fits well. Take it to an alteration shop if you need to make any adjustments. Stick to gray or dark blue suits for most occasions. Black suits are usually for very formal or solemn occasions. Brightly-colored suits should be avoided. Wear simple ties with your suit. Avoid obnoxious colors or prints. Things like a nice watch, a scarf, or a hat (something other than a baseball cap) will instantly signal your classiness. You don't have to go overboard on these, either. With watches, for instance, just get a nice looking one with a metal or leather band. It does not need to be diamond-encrusted or solid platinum! Have fun with accessories, since they're a way to show your personal style while still looking classy. For instance, you could throw on a belt with a distinctive buckle, or wear fun socks to add a little flair. | Wear clean, neat clothes. Dress to impress. Get a well-fitting suit for formal occasions. Accessorize to complete your look. |
Topical applications containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and retinoids, which exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin, are helpful in treating hyperpigmentation of all types. The following types of topical applications are available: Hydroquinone. This topical application is the most commonly used, and it's the only skin lightening treatment approved by the FDA. Kojic acid. This acid is derived from a fungus and works similarly to hydroquinone. Azelaic acid. Developed to treat acne, this has been found to be an effective treatment for hyperpigmentation as well. Mandelic acid. Derived from almonds, this type of acid is used to treat all types of hyperpigmentation. If topical treatments don't work, your dermatologist might recommend getting a procedure done to target your hyperpigmentation. Available procedures include the following: Skin peels, including salicylic acid peels, to treat darkened skin areas. Skin peels are used when topical therapy fails. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy. These target selective dark spots only. IPL devices are used under strict supervision under a trained physician. Laser skin resurfacing. This is a very popular option among people with hyperpigmentation. Seek an experienced practitioner; abrading the skin can cause irritation, making the discoloration worse. Microdermabrasion should not be done too often, as your skin needs time to heal between treatments. If you want to treat hyperpigmentation without getting a prescription, look for these over-the-counter options: Skin lightening creams. These works by slowing down melanin production and removing existing melanin from the skin. Look for products that contain a combination of these ingredients: cysteamine, hydroquinone, soy milk, cucumber, kojic acid, calcium, azelaic acid, or arbutin. A topical treatment that contains Retin-A or alpha-hydroxy acids. Apply any of the following topically to help to lighten dark areas of the skin: Rose hip oil Sliced, pureed or the juice of cucumber Lemon juice Aloe Vera | Get a prescription for a topical application. Consider getting a nonablative professional procedure. Visit a salon for a microdermabrasion treatment. Treat hyperpigmentation using over-the-counter medications. Try a home remedy. |
Go online, and look for sites like with phone-unlocking services. There you can get your unlock code for free or for a minimal fee. The only information you need to provide is very basic: your phone model, its mobile carrier (Verizon, in this case), and its IMEI code. You will also be asked to give an e-mail address where the unlock code will be sent once the phone-unlocking company processes your request. Unlock codes are commonly e-mailed to you within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the phone-unlocking service you used. | Search for websites that offer phone-unlocking services. Provide the basic information required. Check your e-mail inbox. |
Before you begin to create your political cartoon you might want to take some time to look at some examples. By looking at some examples of published political cartoons you can get a good idea of the common elements, themes, and ideas behind this type of cartoon. Political cartoons aim to illustrate a certain issue and represent a viewpoint regarding it. Political cartoons generally make use of simple artwork to get their point across quickly and cleanly. Most political cartoons aim to illustrate perceived problems or defend political positions. The focus of your political cartoon will be the message. Political cartoons focus on a certain issue, either attacking or defending it using various artistic elements. Think about what you want to say and how you might want to say it. Consider the issue you want to cover in your cartoon. Think of what you want to say about the issue. Imagine how you might represent the issue in your cartoon. A common technique that political cartoons make use of is symbolism. Symbols are images that represent larger ideas and can be a direct way to include big or complex ideas in the space of your cartoon. Elephants and donkeys are good examples of commonly used symbols to represent political parties in the United States of America. Eagles are used to represent the United States of America itself. Political cartoons often make use of exaggeration when including well known public figures. Exaggeration is most commonly used when including a caricature of a political figure, highlighting unique physical features that they might possess. Exaggerating a person's features can help make them more recognizable. You can use exaggeration to make someone appear in a certain light, depending on the message you want to send. Generally, caricatures are used to make fun of someone or their message. Most other forms of cartoons and art don't make heavy use of labels. However, political cartoons include labels to increase the impact of their message, making the narrative of the cartoon clear. Try including labels on figures or things that might otherwise be unclear as to what they represent. Using labels can be a good technique to make the message of the comic clear. Although labels are acceptable in political cartoons, try not to overuse them. Label only important aspects of your comic. One technique that political cartoons often make use of is the analogy. An analogy is used to relate one concept to another, often in an attempt to make an issue or message more understandable. Consider using analogies in your comic to help your readers see the issue from another perspective. Think in terms of “like”. For example, international disputes about borders could be like children arguing on a playground about who owns the slide. | Look at some examples. Think about your message. Consider what symbolism you want to include. Think about including exaggerations. Label elements in your comic. Make use of analogies. |
This trick isn't as much about levitating an actual coin as it is about the illusion of making the coin invisible, then making it reappear. To begin the trick, you will need to make the coin disappear from your hand. It's easier to learn with a larger coin like a half-dollar, but you can use a quarter or other similarly large coin. Using a finger palm vanish, pretend to transfer the coin from one hand to the other. The finger palm works like a regular palm, except you keep the coin in place with your two middle fingers. Hold the coin in place between your fingers and the first joints closest to your palm. This part of the trick is similar to a French Drop where you pretend to transfer the coin from one hand to the other while palming the coin in your original hand. While finger palming the coin, bring your empty hand up toward your eye level while you lower the hand with the coin. Rub your fingers together with your empty hand to make it look like you’ve made the coin “vanish”. However, describe to your audience that you’ve simply made the coin invisible. Open your hand to reveal the invisible coin. Here, you can explain how in order to levitate the coin, you have to make it invisible so that it no longer weighs too much to float. Pretend to pick up the coin as if it were there. The next few parts of this trick will require you to be convincing with your space object work. Also note that you are picking up the invisible coin with the hand that is actually holding the coin. Keep your coin in finger palm position, and always angle your hand so the audience can't see the actual coin. Before doing this trick, practice actually picking up your real coin. Notice how the weight feels in your hand, how your fingers are positioned, and how your hand moves. Pretend as though you were picking up a coin now. Remember what it looked like when you actually picked up a coin. Don't pinch your fingers together. Even though a coin is thin, there would still be a tiny amount of space in between your fingers when holding one. Remember the weight of the coin as well. Place the invisible coin in the air and let go. Describe that you can simply put the invisible coin in the air where it will hang until you need it. Keep in mind when you do this that you will be finger palming the actual coin. As you place the coin to hang in the air, angle your hand so your audience can see the open palm, but keep the coin covered by holding it in between your fingers. Once you’ve let the invisible hanging coin part of the trick settle in, grab the coin out of the air with your empty hand. Take the invisible coin, paying attention to your space object work, with the hand that you’re not palming the coin in. Raise the hand with the real coin in it up to meet your empty hand. As you do this, keep the coin in your finger palm but tilt your hand just enough so the audience can see that your palm is empty. Describe that whenever you need the coin back, all you have to do is make it reappear. As you place the invisible coin into the palm of the hand that is holding the actual coin, begin to curl your fingers over. As you begin to make a fist, let the coin drop out of the finger palm. It will fall over the index finger of your other hand. With your thumb, pinch the coin in between your thumb and forefinger as your other hand curls around into a fist. You will now be holding the coin in the same hand that you used to grab the invisible coin out of the air with. Open your hand to reveal that the coin has become visible again. | Make the coin “vanish”. Pick up the invisible coin to levitate it. Grab the invisible coin. Make the coin reappear. |
Not every trampoline will come with an enclosure, but you can choose to purchase one with your trampoline. First, grab your enclosure net and bungee loops. The bungee loops should look rubber band-like. Attach the bungee loops to the net. The loops help keep the net in place when it is being bounced against. Some regulations make it so that enclosures are required for trampolines. The posts for the net may come in multiple pieces. If so, connect them and then cover them with foam sleeves. Once the posts are connected, use a screwdriver or drill to secure them with screws or bolts, depending on what the package came with. Each of the bungee loops should have hooks attached to them. Attach each of the hooks to the holes on top of the posts. Then, lift the posts one by one and place them in the O-rings of the enclosure net. Once the posts are placed in the O-rings, the enclosure net just needs to be lifted to be put in place. Check everything over once more to make sure the trampoline is secure. Then, get on the trampoline and bounce a few times to make sure it is stable. If it is, your trampoline is finished and ready for activity. If the trampoline is slightly unstable, check it over for parts that may not be secured correctly. Use a screwdriver or power drill to secure those parts. Call the company you bought the trampoline from if you can't fix the problem. Do not jump on it until the problem is fixed. It's always a good idea to anchor your trampoline. This prevents any movement from strong winds and big bounces. | Attach the bungee loops. Connect and secure the posts. Attach the hooks. Test your finished trampoline. |
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