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1-Click Ordering is a setting that allows you to place and complete orders with only one click, eliminating the need to review orders or confirm anything. You will need to enable 1-Click Ordering, as it has the potential to be misused. If you share the computer with a lot of different people, it is advisable that you do not enable 1-Click Ordering. This is located in the Settings section. You will be asked for your password again before you can continue. This will be the address that all 1-Click orders are sent to, and the payment method that will be automatically charged. You can also set your preferred shipping method, which will affect the price of any purchase. Click the "Turn 1-Click on" button on the right side of the page. This will toggle the 1-Click settings for your account. You can now click the "1-Click Order" button on most items (including all digital items including all Amazon Kindle books and Kindle apps, etc, as well as Amazon Video (formerly called both Amazon Instant Video and Amazon Video-on-Demand)) to have them instantly ordered and shipped. You will have 30 minutes to cancel erroneous orders. | Open up the "Your Account" page. Click the "1-Click Settings" link. Set your preferred address and payment method. Turn on 1-Click. |
Saying thank you and finding other ways to let your boyfriend know that you appreciate him will help to make your boyfriend feel loved and appreciated. Try to thank him or let him know that you appreciated something he did on a daily basis. For example, you might say something like, “Thank you for doing the dishes! I was really overwhelmed by work and I appreciate that so much.” Or, if he opens a door for you, then you can simply say, “Thank you!” Give him a hug and a peck on the cheek when you see him. Do the same when you part, and whenever you feel the urge to feel close to him. Try a long hug for extra closeness. Embrace him and count to seven. It may feel like a long time, but it feels good to get a loving hug from someone you care about. The quickest way to communicate that you love him is to tell him! Even if you’ve already said it once, it doesn't hurt repeat yourself when you feel the urge to do so. Look him in the eye and tell him how you feel. Spending time with your boyfriend can be exciting, to say the least. Still, it is important to have time apart. You don't need to spend every moment with him to show that you love him. Keep doing the activities you love to do, and let him do the same. Remember that you both had separate lives before you met. He probably fell in love with you because of who you are as an individual. Keep developing into the person you want to be. Let him go out with his friends while you do your own thing. This shows that you trust him and support his other relationships. Group dates are fun, but quality time with friends (without your significant other) is healthy too. Send him a text or an email update when you are apart. Let him know that you are thinking about him by maintaining communication. Even if you see each other often, send him a text to check in and see how he's doing. Maintain contact if you are apart for a long time. Maybe he's going on a trip, or you have to visit family for a few weeks. Stay in contact. Send pictures, give him updates on your life, and let him know that you miss him! Everyone has opinions, hopes, and fears. No matter what it is, listen to him and try to understand whatever he is going through. Show that you are actively listening to him by reflecting on what he has told you without judgment. Lending an ear shows that you are willing to be supportive. Look him in the eye and nod your head to show that you hear him. Repeat back information to clarify or confirm what you heard. Everyone has moments when they feel down. Whether it is stress from work or sadness about something that's gone wrong, we all go through difficult times. Be understanding and supportive of your boyfriend if he is going through something difficult. Be patient. If he is feeling moody or argumentative, take a deep breath and let the small things go. You don't have to let him walk all over you, but give him some time to cool down from the things that are bothering him. Let him know that you are there to help. He may make it clear that he wants to be alone or needs someone to talk to. Feel out the situation, or ask him if you are not sure. Try saying, “I'm here to talk whenever you want.” | Express your appreciation. Hug and kiss him. Tell him you love him. Give him space. Communicate with him when you’re not together. Listen to him. Be understanding. |
The first step to take when teaching your dog how to crawl is to have him lie down. This will get him in position and ready to focus on the new trick he is learning. If your dog doesn't already know the lie down trick, consider teaching him this first before teaching him how to crawl. Have a treat ready to help your dog focus and to reward him with. Once your dog is lying down, take a few steps in front of him. Squat down and show your dog the treat. Keep the treat low to the ground and say “crawl.” Your dog should start to crawl along the ground, trying to get the treat from you. Reward your dog immediately if he crawled correctly. Your dog may stand up and walk over to you. If this is the case, start over from the lying down position. You should only be a few steps away from your dog at first. Walking too far away may confuse your dog. Make sure your dog crawled correctly before rewarding him. Your dog will repeat whatever behavior you reward. Once your dog starts to understand what the “crawl” command means, you can start to increase the distance your dog crawls. Work gradually, taking a few steps more each time you train your dog. This will increase how far your dog can crawl as well as reinforce the trick overall. Always work slowly to increase the distance your dog is crawling. Practice around twice a day. | Have your dog lie down. Use the "crawl" command. Increase the distance. |
Bali is known for its heavy rains during monsoon seasons, which can make it difficult to get around and explore the island. To experience the best weather, plan to visit between late spring and early fall. Summer is a busy time in Bali, and it can also draw large crowds between Christmas and New Year's Eve. That means rates for everything from lodging to transportation may go up due to demand, which can make your trip less affordable. April, May, June, and September are typically the cheapest times to visit. While the South side of Bali can be beautiful and interesting, it's also home to the most tourist destinations, which can mean a lot of crowds. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing stay surrounded by natural beauty, you may be happier traveling in the North and West regions or the central highlands. Sideman, located about 45 minutes from the town of Ubud, offers beautiful views and is home to Bali's highest point, the volcano Gunung Agung. Nusa Penida, a small island off the coast of Bali, is an excellent destination for diving, and considered one of the best places in the world to see sunfish and manta rays. Munduk, a village located in the central highlands, can be a great place for a hike through the forest, it features several beautiful waterfalls. While English is spoken in most of the larger cities, you may find it helpful to learn at least a few common phrases in Balinese and Indonesian in case you need to communicate with non-English speakers. You may want to leave some flexibility in your travel plans and book lodging as you go, but it's a good idea to have at least your first few nights booked ahead of time so you don't have to worry about finding lodging as soon as you arrive. Websites such as Booking.com and TripAdvisor can be helpful for finding affordable accommodations. | Schedule your trip between April and September to avoid rainy weather. Avoid visiting in August or late December if you want cheaper rates. Steer clear of southern Bali if you dislike crowds. Learn some Balinese and Indonesian if you will be staying in rural areas. Book a place to stay for at least your first few nights in Bali. |
Pick shapewear that is designed to target your stomach area. Make sure that you get a size that is comfortable and that isn't too tight. It's best to try on shapewear in store rather than purchasing it online so that you can ensure that the size is right for you. Picking a smaller size in shapewear than what fits you won't make your shape appear slimmer. Instead, you will just feel very uncomfortable and the shapewear can cause your bulges. Pick your favorite tops in a size that fits you well to pair with your jeans. The fabric should rest comfortably over your body without feeling overly clingy or tight. Avoid wearing tops that are baggy, as although you may feel more comfortable in them, they can make your belly look larger than it actually is and won't work to accentuate the features that you like. Tailored tops that have structure are great for covering your belly. They will work with your figure to enhance it without making you feel self-conscious about your stomach. Pick tops, blouses, shirts, and tunics that have an element of asymmetry. This could be an asymmetrical pattern such as an animal or abstract print. Alternatively, tops with an asymmetrical hem or drapes are also very flattering to wear over jeans. Experiment with different styles of asymmetrical tops to see what you prefer. Asymmetrical tops help to give you style and shape while removing the focus from your stomach. Whether you have chosen a fitted or asymmetrical top to wear with your jeans, this is the most flattering length that will work to hide your stomach. Avoid tops that are longer than the top of your thighs, as these will look baggy and won't work to enhance the features that you like. Similarly, avoid tops that are shorter than your hips. These will draw attention to your belly. Belts draw attention to the area around them. This means that if you are wanting the focus of your outfit to not be around your stomach, it's best to not wear a belt. However, if you are wanting to bring the focus of your outfit to your waist instead, then wear a higher belt to show off your waist. Try wearing the belt at different heights along your torso to find the place that is the most flattering for your shape. If your jeans need a belt to stay on, they are too big for you. Try a smaller size. Belts around your waist work especially well with asymmetrical prints. | Add shapewear underneath your jeans to slim your stomach. Choose fitting tops that aren't baggy for the most flattering look. Try asymmetrical tops over jeans. Pick tops that reach between your hips and the top of your thighs. Avoid wearing a belt along the hip area of your jeans. |
For example, tell yourself that if you pay attention for the next 15 minutes, you can have a few peanut M&Ms from the bag you’ve stashed in your backpack. For every additional 15 minutes, you get a couple more. Or, instead of M&Ms, you can allow yourself to check your phone briefly. You could also tell yourself that if you take good notes through the entire class, you can play your new video game for an hour when you get home. This can be a good motivator if you have trouble making it through the whole class, or if the class is pretty long. After all, if it's a 3-hour class, you will probably get tired of eating M&Ms or checking your phone for updates. For example, before walking into Physics today, tell yourself that if you pay attention the entire time, you can grab your favorite mocha latte or hit the arcade right after class. For example, maybe you find French class excruciatingly boring. Hey, you’re not the first person to feel that way! Tell yourself that if you pay attention today, you’ll treat yourself to that cool new French film (sub-titled, of course!) you’ve been wanting to see downtown. Or you can treat yourself to a delicious croissant or éclair after class. After paying attention in class and scarfing down an éclair, you'll probably be feeling pretty good. See? Maybe French isn't so bad after all. Doing this helps you associate positive things with your class. In turn, this may encourage you to pay attention more. If you walk into class already dreading how boring it's going to be and telling yourself that paying attention is going to be impossible, you won't feel very motivated to stay on track. Instead, walk in telling yourself that you will succeed at paying attention in today's class. Set your mind to achieving your goal! For example, instead of thinking "Ugh, I hate this class! It's so boring," you could think: "Maybe I'll learn something interesting today." If you have a friend in the class, ask them to discreetly let you know when your mind has clearly wandered. They can tap you on the shoulder once, or something else subtle, to help you refocus on the lecture. A friend can help you hold yourself accountable to your goal of paying better attention during class. If you don't have any friends in that class, ask a trusted classmate that you get along with well instead. You’re not perfect – in fact, no one is! Maybe today in class you drifted off a few times, stopped paying attention completely, or even fell asleep for most of it. It happens to everyone occasionally, so don't beat yourself up. Just tell yourself that tomorrow will be different, and keep trying. | Create small goals and mini-rewards to go with them. Choose a reward you can have right after class. Treat yourself to something that has a connection to the class. Get in the right mindset before walking into class. Ask a friend to help you stay on track. Don’t beat yourself up if you still have trouble paying attention. |
Place a cast-iron or nonstick skillet on the stove and pour in the olive oil. Turn the burner to medium-high and let the oil heat for at least 1 minute. If you made a vegetable and ham filling, scoop them into a bowl and set the bowl aside. Then, reduce the burner so the egg whites won't fry when you add them to the skillet. | Heat 2 teaspoons (9.9 ml) of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the optional mixture to a bowl and turn the burner down to medium. |
The usual file extensions you will see be more or less the same for Windows if you're installing TrueType (.ttf) or OpenType (.otf) fonts. Extract the fonts if they're zipped in an archive file. Use your file manager (typically Nautilus) with elevated privileges to do so, otherwise you won't be able to copy them there because of file/directory permissions. Alternatively, if you're handy with the Terminal, you can use sudo cp <path to fonts> /usr/share/fonts/truetype (where <path to fonts> is the full path of the font), or if you're copying all the fonts in a directory cd to that directory, then sudo cp * /usr/share/fonts/truetype | Find a font you like from a reputable source. Copy to /usr/share/fonts/truetype. |
Not all highlighters have the glow-in-the-dark quality produced under a blacklight, so draw with them on white paper first and run a black light over to see if they do. You can use any color, but yellow is the most likely to glow in the dark consistently. Any brand of highlighter should work, but you can try neon colored markers of a non-highlighter variety as well. It is easiest to see if they glow in a room that is completely dark, allowing for no light pollution. Tonic water isn't the only substance that contains light-producing phosphors — plain old highlighter markers work in a similar way as well. Start (as before) by filling a clear container like a glass jar with water. Note that this method will ruin your highlighter marker — it won't work when you're done. If you just drop a highlighter into a jar of water, it won't bleed ink very quickly through the strip of felt at the tip. Instead, you'll want to take the entire ink tube out. To do this: Uncap the highlighter. Use a pair of pliers (or your hands if you don't mind getting messy) to pull the felt out of the tip. Use pliers to pry off the bottom of the marker. Carefully pull the ink tube out, taking care not to spill or mark your clothing. Drop the felt, the ink tube, and any other ink you can get out of the marker into the water. The ink should bleed into the water, changing its color. Cut or break the ink tube if needed to get the ink out. Mix the water well so that the color is even. You can leave the ink tube and felt in the water when the ink is done mixing or you can fish them out — it's up to you. Just like with the tonic water method above, a dark room and a black light will make the highlighter ink in the water glow brightly. You can also tape a flashlight to the bottom of the container to make a colored light (however, the "neon" effect you'd get with a black light is lost.) Unlike tonic water, the glowing water from this method is not safe to drink. | Purchase and test out highlighters to see if they glow. Fill a clear container with water. Take the ink tube out of the highlighter. Place the felt stick and ink tube into the jar. Shine a black light at the water. |
Scroll over to the tab for the Build mode part of the catalog. Hit the X button to select the Walls and Fences section. This opens the removal wall and fencing tool. Now that you have the wall tool available, move it to one of the corners of the wall or the spot you wish to remove. First, press the X button. Then, stretch this wall tool out to cover the area you wish to remove by using your Left Analog stick till you have sufficiently covered the amount you want to remove. Notice that it has all X's on it and that it is green. This means you have selected to remove a wall or a fence and it is allowing you to do so]. Press the X button again to remove the wall section. Just hit the Triangle button to exit. | Select "Walls and Fences". Now hit the Square button. Place the wall tool where you need it. Stretch the wall tool to cover the entire section you want to delete. Delete the wall. |
Having a conversation about sexual issues can be difficult and awkward, especially if you are both feeling the lack of sexual chemistry in the bedroom. Don't spring the conversation on your partner when you’re having dinner at a restaurant or surrounded by friends. Look for a time when you are both alone, in a private space, to bring up the topic. A good time may be when you are both getting ready for bed, or after you have dinner together at home. A big part of strengthening the sexual relationship between you and your spouse is maintaining open and honest communication between you and your spouse. Bringing up the sexual issues in your marriage will show you are trying to make sex a priority in your relationship, instead of an occasional occurrence. Perhaps you have grown distant from your spouse or your spouse has grown distant from you. Regardless, be proactive and get the conversation started. Let your spouse know that you realize it's important to have an intimate connection in a relationship, especially in a marriage. Tell your spouse that you realize you have both been unhappy with your love life and that you want to try to do something about it. If your partner responds with, “Well, I’ve heard that before”, don't take it personally. Instead, ask your partner how you can meet their needs, sexual and otherwise. Discuss what your partner feels is lacking in your sexual relationship and what you feel is lacking, as well. Often, couples with sexual problems also have other emotional issues that have not been worked out and are hovering over the relationship. You could be lacking sexual chemistry due to boredom in the bedroom, a low sex drive (for you or your partner), a negative body image (for you or your partner), exhaustion due to the stresses of life, or a lack of connection mentally and emotionally. Try to work together to identify possible causes of your lack of sexual chemistry. It can be difficult to talk about issues around sex. But as partners, you owe it to each other to be honest and to share any concerns around intimacy and sex. Don't interrupt your partner when your partner is sharing any feelings or concerns. Focus on listening before you respond or speak. Try to get to the root of your issues. Don't be afraid to be specific about your concerns, as this can lead to solutions to address them. If your partner brings up a feeling of boredom in the bedroom, think of ways to spice up your usual sex routine. Maybe your partner is feeling exhausted by their workday, or experiencing a negative image of their body. Discuss possible solutions to these issues, like taking less hours at work, going on a vacation just the two of you, or taking up exercise together. | Choose a time when you are both alone and not distracted. Broach the topic of sex in your marriage. Focus on how you can both meet each other’s needs. Hear each other out. Ask if there are any specific issues or concerns. |
Exercising helps build up your core muscles. That, in turn, can help with your constipation. You don't want to suddenly jump into an exercise routine you're not used to, especially if you weren't exercising much before your pregnancy. Start with just fifteen minutes of exercise three times a week. Over time, you can gradually increase the amount. Swimming is a good way to begin exercising, partially because your increased weight won't be an issue in the water. Ask the instructors at your local pool if they offer any prenatal swimming classes. Talking a walk every day can help keep things moving. Plus, it can help you keep from gaining too much baby weight. Of course, you're probably not going to try to play football while pregnant. However, you also shouldn't do sports like judo, kickboxing or trampolining whilst pregnant due to the risk of injury. | Understand why it helps. Start slowly. Try daily walks. Skip contact sports. |
A truck's increased size means bigger blind spots, so it is crucial to be aware of where these blind spots are. Sections of the lanes on either side of a truck, particularly on the right side, are not visible to the truck driver and therefore extremely dangerous for other cars to drive through. If you must drive through these areas to pass a truck, use caution and pass as quickly as safety allows. Signal early and let the driver see you before you pass. If you can't see the driver in their side mirror, it is likely that they can't see you either. Not being able to see the side mirrors indicates you are in a blind spot and should move out of that position as soon it is safe to do so. When driving behind a truck, you can't see what is happening up ahead and must rely on the signals of truck driver in front of you. Stay observant and keep a close eye on the truck's turn signals and brake lights so you can be prepared for them to stop or turn with some advance notice. Having a patient mindset can be just as crucial as staying aware of blind spots. Remember that trucks cannot maneuver as easily as smaller cars, which is particularly important in emergencies. Be cautious and respectful when driving around a truck to help keep yourself and everyone around you safe. Avoid honking (unless in an emergency situation), aggressive driving, and weaving through traffic, as these cause distraction and could ultimately result in a crash. | Keep away from the sides of the truck. Make sure you can see the truck's side mirrors. Watch for signals. Be patient with slow-moving trucks. |
A second coat of chalk paint is not usually necessary, but it can help cover imperfections. It can also give you a two-tone look if you use a lighter shade or the same shade for the second layer. The bottom layer of paint will show through slightly, altering the color. Chalk paint dries relatively quickly, but if possible give it about two hours to dry totally. If you have applied a second coat, give it a full 24 hours to dry. If you like the matte look of the dried chalk paint, keep it as is. For a more distressed look, use a medium-grit sandpaper and gently rub the surface, especially at the edges. You can use clear or tinted wax. Gently massage wax into surface of the piece you painted with a soft wax brush. You should use a 500-mL tin of wax for every 3 to 4 liters (0.79 to 1.1 US gal) of paint you used. Work the wax in with the grain of the wood. Let the wax cure for at least 30 minutes or follow the instructions on the label. Once the wax is buffed, you can replace any hardware you removed to paint the piece. Be careful not to overtighten any screws, as this can scrape your paint up. | Apply a second coat as necessary. Let the paint dry. Distress the surface. Seal with wax. Replace the hardware. |
Tap the Facebook app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. This will open the News Feed if you're logged into your account. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address and password before proceeding. It's the single person-shaped icon at the bottom of the screen (or at the top of the screen on Android). Doing so will open your profile page. You can also tap ☰ in the bottom-right corner of the screen (or at the top of the screen on Android) and then tap your name at the top of the menu. This is near the top of your profile page. On Android, you'll tap See More About Yourself above the "Photos" section. You'll find it near the bottom of the About page. This is at the bottom of the "Likes" section. Doing so opens a list of various categories of liked items. It's at the top of the screen. A list of your liked pages will open. Scroll until you find the page you want to unlike, then tap it to open it. It's a blue thumbs-up icon in the upper-right side of the page. Doing so will unlike the page and remove it from your list of likes. You can repeat this process for any other pages you want to unlike. | Open Facebook. Tap the "Profile" icon. Scroll down and tap About. Scroll down to the "Likes" heading. Tap See All. Tap ALL LIKES. Select a liked page. Tap Liked. Tap Unlike when prompted. |
Go to https://www.dropbox.com and log in. Click your name at the upper right of the home page, and select "Settings." A new page will open, bringing you to your account settings. From the menu, select "Security." Scroll the page down until you see the Apps Linked section. These are the apps you’ve given access to your Dropbox. Some of them would be familiar, and some would be relatively unknown. Review the apps one by one to determine if you are still using them with your Dropbox. Once you confirm that you don't want a certain app to be linked to your Dropbox anymore, remove it by clicking on the cross mark designated for the app. Confirm by clicking “Uninstall” on the pop-up dialogue box. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you’ve cleaned out all the unnecessary apps on your Dropbox account. | Log in. Go to Settings. Go to Security. Go to the Apps Linked section. Review the apps. Unlink an app. Unlink more apps. |
Give yourself a goal to reach for. It can be something big, like start a new career, or something small, like cleaning up a room. Whatever you choose, make it realistic. Check in with yourself on the path towards meeting your goal. Put down the TV remote and stimulate your brain by reading a book. You find yourself inspired, or struck by a particular passage that speaks to you. Finishing a book also gives you a sense of accomplishment, and can help boost your desire to attain your goals. If you can afford it, travel somewhere you haven't been before. Take a week or so and explore a new place. Traveling can give you a new perspective, and show you how other people in the world live. A change in scenery can also help snap you out of a slump. Even if you can't afford to go far, try to save up for a trip somewhere local. Even going to a neighboring city or state for a weekend can be a great way to break the routine and refresh. Helping those that are less fortunate than you provides a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. This can help motivate you in your daily life as well as philanthropically. | Challenge yourself. Read more. Travel. Volunteer. |
Your body uses protein to rebuild tissue. By including lean protein in your diet, you can promote faster healing of your wound. Examples of lean protein include eggs, chicken breast, beef chuck, and beef or pork tenderloin and sirloin. Green, leafy vegetables contain vitamins and minerals that are essential to healing, such as Vitamin K and C. Include green, leafy vegetables in at least two of your meals. Examples of green, leafy vegetables to include in your diet are spinach, broccoli, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, and arugula. Vitamin C promotes collagen growth, which is essential for fast healing. Include vitamin C-rich foods in each of your meals. Foods rich in vitamin C include bell peppers, oranges, strawberries, papaya, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, kiwis, and mango. You can also supplement your diet with 500 mg of vitamin C per day. Sugar and hydrogenated oil increase inflammation, which slows the healing process. Additionally, processed foods contain dyes and other chemicals that can slow the healing process. Because alcohol promotes inflammation, avoid drinking alcohol while your wound is healing as well. Dehydration can also slow the healing process. If you are male, make sure to drink 15.5 cups (3.7 l) of water per day. If you are female, make sure to drink at least 11.5 cups (2.7 l) of water per day. Exercise is an important factor in the healing process since it promotes blood circulation. Having a fresh supply of blood to your wound will help it heal much faster. Walk, bike, or run for at least 20 minutes each day to promote blood circulation. Alternatively, exercise for 30 minutes, 5 days a week. Sleep is important because it allows your body to repair cell damage. Getting inadequate sleep can slow the healing process significantly. Go to bed at a time that will ensure at least 9 hours of sleep each night. For example, if you wake up at 6 a.m. to go to school or work, make sure you go to sleep at 9 or 10 p.m. the night before. . Smoking impairs the healing process, making it hard for your wound to heal. When you smoke, blood flow is restricted to the wound, so your body has trouble healing itself. If you want your wound to heal faster, don't smoke. | Eat 4 to 5 ounces (110 to 140 g) of protein per meal. Include green, leafy vegetables in your diet. Eat vitamin C-rich foods. Avoid foods that slow the healing process. Stay hydrated throughout the day. Exercise for at least 20 minutes each day. Sleep for 9 to 10 hours each night. Avoid smoking |
Buttermilk and yogurt will make your batter runnier if you don't change the amounts of the other ingredients. Adjust the amounts of your other wet ingredients until you remove 1⁄2 c (120 mL). If there are other dairy products in your recipe, reduce their amounts first. Then adjust the levels of any extracts or flavorings you would normally add to the recipe. This may affect the flavor and bake of your recipe. | Reduce the other liquids used in your recipe to account for the dairy. |
The Facebook app looks like a white "f" in a blue square icon on your home screen, or in a folder. This button is located in the lower-right corner of your screen. It will open your navigation menu on a new page. This option is located towards the bottom of the menu. Your options will pop up from the bottom of your screen. This will open your Settings menu on a new page. On some versions of the Facebook app, you will see a Chat Settings option on the pop-up menu here. In this case, select this option. This option is listed next to a gray speech bubble icon. Turning off this switch will disable mobile chat on your iPhone or iPad. You will appear offline to all of your friends on Messenger. | Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the three horizontal lines icon. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap Account Settings on the pop-up menu. Scroll down and tap Chat Settings on the Settings menu. Slide the Chat switch to . |
What are you going to sell? You could sell clothing, home and office supplies, baked goods, coffee, handmade products, etc. What do you know a lot about? For example, if you are a talented baker and enjoy putting together new and interesting recipes, a bakery is a good choice. Focus on your talents and interests. If you don't already have aspirations about what kind of shop you want to own, you can take a more practical approach to figuring out what your city or town is missing. Walk or drive around your city. Bring a pen and paper with you to write down the businesses you see. Make a tally mark next to each business as you come across more than one. For example, if you see 5 bakeries, you should have the word “bakery” written with 4 tally marks next to it. Although not the most scientific, it can give you a good idea of what kind of shops are in each area. Visit your local chamber of commerce. Typically, chambers of commerce offer a wealth of information about what businesses are already existent, and lots of additional information for small business owners. They may be able to advise you on potentially good business ventures. Governmental agencies typically offer plenty of information about economic indicators, income and earnings in different parts of the country, as well as statistics about employment. This information can also point you in the direction of good business ideas. Visit trade shows and read business magazines. These provide yet another source of information about business trends in the country and maybe even specifically in your city, depending on where you live. They may also inspire ideas you hadn't previously considered. Search online. You can search for things such as small businesses, the neighborhood you're interested in and the name of your city to find other databases and potentially even academic information about business trends in your local area. Once you have decided on what you want to sell in your shop, take the extra step to put a twist on convention. | Decide what kind of shop you want to open. Find out what is in demand in your city. Make your product unique. |
Do the people in your life bring out the best in you, or are you a sponge for their negativity? Are there people who just make you feel bad, or that make you feel great when you leave? It's hard to put friendship aside. But don't let the worst people in your life pose as your best friends. Toxic personalities are only toxic if they affect you negatively. You can be friends with angry people. You can be friends with negative people. Accept people for who they are and what they are like, and don't let them affect you. Not everyone is going to be friends! It's just the way of the world. Some people just aren't fun. Negative emotions have a time limit. But if someone is holding on to anger and negativity, just throw out the clock and move on. Ask yourself if there is a reason someone is such a bummer. Are they going through something? Do they have a tough job or home life? Remember that you can't change another person, only yourself, so don't bog yourself down with excuses. Just try and get where they are coming from -- it'll make dealing with their crap a lot easier down the road. If you don't like what someone is saying, stop paying attention to it. Tune into the positive and constructive parts of the conversation, and start daydreaming when this person goes into negative territory. Imagine them in your underwear. Imagine yourself as a knight and them a dragon. Whatever you do, don't engage with them. Battle away negativity with positivity -- they won't know what hit them. When they say, "school sucks and this place is terrible," remind them "at least there is lunch and recess!" They'll move on to someone more on their toxic level. Change the topic of conversation. Every time the person tries to steer the conversation negative, pull something else out to talk about. If your buddy wants to say "Work sucks and my boss is a jerk," then change it up. Say, "Yeah. At least football is good. What games did you watch on Sunday?" Stick to the facts with hot-tempered types. Point out what needs to be done to fix a problem. Avoid talking about opinions or guesses and they'll have nothing to try and shove back down your throat. If you're struggling to deal with the negativity that people bring into your life, it may be time to start limiting those interactions. You can't change the way that people behave, but you can remove yourself from the equation. If you regularly initiate your interactions with this person, stop. If this person stops getting in touch, you're in luck! If someone asks you if something is wrong, be honest. "I have trouble dealing with your negativity. You bring down my mood when you __________. I like you, but I think we need to see less of each other." . If someone is really affecting your mental health and well-being with their negativity, end the relationship. It will hurt a bit -- no doubt about it -- but it will hurt a lot less than a lifetime with a person who makes you feel terrible. Telling someone, "We can hang out, but only if you're not negative" would be like telling them you could only hang out if they were a different person. If it's not possible, come to terms with it. Cut them loose. | Ask yourself, honestly, if any of your friends are toxic. Don't try to control or clean up the toxic mess -- you'll just get dirty. Empathize, but don't try to change people. Tune the haters out. Avoid toxic people like, well, toxic sludge. End toxic relationships completely |
Coat the inside bottom and sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. You could also use specially designed slow cooker liners for an even easier clean-up. Note that this recipe requires the use of a 2-qt to 4-qt (2-L to 4-L) slow cooker. If you use a smaller or larger slow cooker, adjust the recipe by proportion accordingly. Mix the flour, granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp (30 ml) cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly combined. These ingredients form the base of the actual cake batter. Pour the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla into the wet ingredients. Stir them into the dry ingredients until evenly combined. The resulting batter may have a few small lumps, but use the mixing spoon to break apart any notably large lumps. Keep stirring until you can no longer see any of the dry ingredient mix. In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1/4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder. Stir the hot water into the mixture, as well. Combine the two dry ingredients first, followed by the hot water. Continue stirring the mixture until it appears evenly combined and very smooth. Do not leave any lumps. Pour the cake batter into the slow cooker, then pour the pudding mix on top. Do not stir the two together. Since the cake batter will be thick, you'll need to spread it over the bottom of the slow cooker with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Do so before topping it with the pudding. Try to pour the pudding over the cake batter layer as evenly as possible. Cover the slow cooker and switch it onto its high heat setting. Cook the cake for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not remove the lid while the cake is cooking. Doing so will release too much heat and may increase the final cooking time. Turn off the slow cooker once the cake is done. Remove the lid and allow the cake to stand for 30 to 40 minutes before serving it. Instead of serving this cake in slices, you'll need to spoon it out into serving dishes. You can enjoy this cake by itself or serve it with ice cream and dessert sauce. | Coat the slow cooker. Combine the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients. Make the lava. Pour the batters into the slow cooker. Cook on high heat. Cool slightly before serving. |
Most propane torches consist of a small gas tank fitted with a regulator, with or without an electric igniter. If yours doesn't have an igniter, you'll need to use a striker to light the torch. If you need low heat, opt for a propane torch with a flame-spreading tip, which will allow you to diffuse the flame to lower its heat. When using a high heat for repairing chain-link fences and the like, consider using an oxygen-fuel torch. These torches have 2 separate tanks for gas (usually propane or MAPP) and oxygen. Before using the propane torch, you should put on a pair of heavy work gloves and safety glasses. It is also best to wear long sleeves and pants. Your propane torch should only ever be used in well ventilated areas. Be cautious of wind when using your torch. It can cause the flame to jump and catch unintended things on fire. Never ignite your torch near flammable material. Avoid clothing that is loose or hangs. Loose or hanging clothing is more likely to accidentally catch on fire when operating a torch. Hold the torch with the tip facing away from you and open the gas valve. If you have a striker, place it over the torch nozzle and strike it to ignite the gas. If your torch has an electric igniter, pull the trigger to ignite the gas. This may take several tries. Some propane torches have a safety trigger that must be depressed when lighting the gas. If you are using your torch indoors, make sure to open a window for ventilation. If using one outdoors, be cautious of the wind causing the flame to jump to flammable objects. Once the propane torch is lit, you can adjust the height of the flame by turning the gas valve. For soldering or other high heat applications, a small flame is best. A larger flame works better for low heat applications. The flame will have a bright inner cone and a more diffuse outer cone. The hottest point of the flame is the very tip of the inner cone. For soldering pipe, place the tip of the inner cone against the joint and hold the torch steady. For loosening rusty bolts, try to focus the flame on the nut only or the surrounding metal. For low heat applications, hold the flame further away from the material and keep the torch in motion. Applying your torch to metal will cause the metal to expand. When loosening bolts, it may be best to heat the surrounding metal to prevent the bolt from expanding. After use, rotate the gas valve until it closes completely. Allow the propane torch to cool down and then store it in a dry location. Listen for running gas to ensure safety. Separate your torch from the fuel cylinder when you finish using it. This will provide less opportunity for accidents. If you hear leaking gas, check the valve and make sure it is completely closed. If you still hear gas, check for leaks in the fashion explained in the section on troubleshooting your torch. | Choose the right propane torch for your needs. Wear appropriate safety gear. Light the propane torch. Adjust the height of the flame. Place the flame against the material you need to heat. Turn off the gas when you are done using the torch. |
If you’re thinking about doing a water fast, consult your healthcare provider. Though fasting may offer health benefits for some people, others should avoid it. Be sure to discuss your medications and medical conditions with your doctor to determine if water fasting is safe for you. They will likely perform a physical exam and possibly do some blood tests. If you take medication, you will have to discuss with your doctor whether to continue to take your medication while fasting, or if any dose changes need to occur. It's best to fast only with a doctor's supervision and input, especially if you’re fasting over 3 days or have any medical conditions. Find a doctor who is trained in fasting and have them guide you and monitor your condition during the fast. Ask your primary doctor to supervise you or suggest another professional who can. After 2-3 days of water fasting you may experience dizziness if you stand up too quickly. Avoid this by getting up slowly and doing some deep breathing before standing. If you do get dizzy, immediately sit or lie down until it passes. You can also try putting your head between your knees. If you become so dizzy that you lose consciousness, stop fasting and see your doctor. It's not uncommon to feel some dizziness, a little weakness, nausea, or occasional skipped heartbeats while fasting. However, stop fasting and seek medical attention if you lose consciousness, feel confused, have more heart palpitations than one or two a day, have severe stomach discomfort or headache, or any other symptom that feels alarming to you. You may experience a drop in stamina and energy during this time. Don't overexert yourself. Maintain healthy sleep patterns. Fasting is all about rest - physical, emotional, sensory and physiological. If you feel like napping, nap. Read uplifting material. Listen to your body and don't push yourself physically. If you feel tired and “out of it,” do not operate a vehicle. Your energy may fluctuate between feeling weak and tired and feeling energetic. Even when you have lots of energy, don't exert yourself. Instead, try gentle, restorative yoga. Yoga is a calming way of stretching your muscles and getting some light exercise. Yoga and light stretching may feel good to some people, and be too vigorous for others. Listen to your body and only do what feels comfortable. | Visit your doctor before water fasting. Fast under supervision of a trained professional. Avoid dizziness. Differentiate normal from abnormal side effects. Get plenty of rest during your water fast. Avoid intense exercise during this time. |
Before you start your jig, you’ll need to put your feet in the starting position. Start by standing up straight with your shoulders back. Then cross your legs with your right leg in front of your left. Point your toes out and keep your arms straight at your side. Hop slightly on your left leg and bend your right leg so it touches your left knee. Keep your toes up the entire time, with both feet turned outward. Immediately after your hop in the previous step, bring your right leg behind you and bend your knee so your right foot almost touches your butt. During this step, hop up slightly on your left leg. As your right leg comes down from the previous step, hop skip to the side, keeping your toes pointed. Straighten your knee while you’re doing these skips so your foot is extended out in front of your body. Continue to hop and lift your left leg up to your butt. You should be circling counterclockwise, about halfway around in a circle by this juncture. As you move around, make sure your toes are always pointed and your heel off the ground. Remember to keep your arms down at your sides the entire time. First hop in place with your right leg, lifting your knee up high. Then, hop backward by bringing your right leg back behind your left leg. Hop backward once more, but this time with your left leg. At this time your body should be facing the right. Repeat the same steps, but this time starting with your left foot pointed out in front of you. Return to the position on the floor at which you started. Stay on your toes for the entirety of the dance. | Assume the starting stance. Hop up and bring your right leg up to your left knee. Put your right leg down and bend it back behind your left leg. Put your right foot to the floor and skip to the side. Lift your left leg up and pivot your body to the right. Hop three times while keeping your knees high. Finish the circle leading with your left leg. |
When hedgehogs feel scared or threatened, they curl up in a ball. When your hedgehog uncurls from a ball in your hands or on your lap, it means it's feeling safe, so you’ll want to reward that behavior by giving it a treat. Over time, your hedgehog will start to associate spending time with you with safety and rewards. Keep the treats nearby when you’re handling your hedgehog so you’re able to quickly reward it. One of the best ways to win your hedgehog's trust and affection is to use treats that it will love and want more of. Since hedgehogs are insectivores (insect eaters) in the wild, freeze-dried crickets and mealworms are a great treat to use while you’re taming your hedgehog. You can find freeze-dried crickets and mealworms online or at your local pet store. If you don't want to use crickets and mealworms, you can give your hedgehog small pieces of fruits and vegetables like corn, apples, and carrots. Hedgehogs are susceptible to obesity, so you’ll want to make sure you’re not giving your hedgehog too many treats. While you’re taming your hedgehog, stick with 2-3 treats per handling session. If your hedgehog looks like it's gaining a lot of weight, reduce the number of treats you’re giving it every day. If you can still see your hedgehog's face, ears, or feet when it curls up in a ball, it's a sign that your hedgehog is overweight. | Give your hedgehog treats whenever it uncurls from a ball. Provide treats that hedgehogs love as rewards. Avoid giving your hedgehog too many treats. |
Almond extract, vanilla extract, and fruit extracts are simple ways to flavor sugar. Start by adding just two to four drops of extract per cup (240 mL) of sugar, since these flavors are concentrated. Stir thoroughly until the color is even, using a spoon to mash apart clumps of moist sugar. Slice a vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scoop out as much of the sticky, inner seed material as you can. Stir or blend this sticky material thoroughly with 2–4 cups (480–960 mL) sugar, depending on how strong a flavor you desire. Add the bean pod itself to the sugar and store in an airtight container. Wait at least 48 hours before using, while the flavor infuses. You'd never thought of alcoholic sugar before, but now you're interested. Cocktail bitters usually have a strong flavor, so start with two or three teaspoons (10–15 mL) per cup (240 mL) of sugar, and add more if necessary. Freeze-dried fruit can be ground in a spice grinder or coffee grinder, then mixed into sugar by hand. This will also add color to the sugar bowl more than most other flavors. | Use flavored extracts. Add a vanilla bean. Flavor with cocktail bitters. Grind freeze-dried fruit. |
You can keep erections from being obvious, and even keep them from occurring and sticking around, if you wear the right pants and underwear. Wear well-fitting boxer briefs and pants that fit your frame. Loose underwear or pants can cause your erection to spring free and to bulge more obviously, and make it more difficult to go away as the sensitive head rubs against the fabric. Dark pants show contrast less than lighter colored pants. So, if you get an erection and you're wearing white jeans, it'll be a lot more obvious than if you're wearing dark-colored pants. If you're worried about getting erections you won't be able to control, wear dark blue, black, or other dark colors in your bottom half. If you're prone to leaking pre-cum fluid when erect this will make the stains less noticeable. If you've got a shirt that sags a little lower than your waist band, it'll be easier to cover things up in an emergency. Oversized t-shirts, jackets, or jerseys can come in handy when you're struggling with your hormones. It's tough to do, but the less you think erotic thoughts, the less likely an unwanted erection will be. If you don't want a noticeable bulge, avoid thinking about sex or looking at sexual imagery. Again, it's difficult to avoid sexual stimulation sometimes, and erections don't always happen when you're stimulated by anything. Sometimes, your body just doesn't cooperate because your hormones are running wild. That's totally normal. Getting erections is perfectly normal, though it can be distracting when you're in public or in a delicate situation. If you feel one coming on, try to keep your mind off it and not get too excited. The most important thing to keep in mind while you're struggling is that there's nothing wrong with you and it's best to stay calm. | Wear pants and underwear that fit properly. Wear dark pants. Wear longer shirts. Avoid sexual stimuli. Relax. |
You can make an ice pack using two parts water and one part alcohol. The alcohol will prevent the water from completely freezing. To start, mix your water and rubbing alcohol together in a mixing bowl. Two parts water to one part alcohol means for every two units of water, there should be one unit of alcohol. For example, if you're using two cups of water, use one cup of alcohol. If you don't have rubbing alcohol, you can pick some up at a drug store. Be sure to keep the rubbing alcohol mixture away from infants and small children. Rubbing alcohol can be dangerous when ingested and may irritate the eyes. Choose a Ziploc bag that's the right size for the ice pack you want. Pour the water and alcohol mixture into the bag. Go slowly to avoid spilling any of the mixture. You may want to lay a towel down below where you're adding the water alcohol mixture to catch any that accidentally drips. It's a good idea to double bag for added strength. This will not diminish the effectiveness of the ice pack. Plastic bags should also be kept out of reach of children, and used as part of an ice pack only when supervised. Plastic bags pose a suffocation risk to unattended children. You want to make sure there is no air in the bag before you freeze it. Use your hands to press out any excess air before zipping the bag closed. If you have a vacuum sealer, use this to remove excess air from the bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator. In about 12 hours, it should be semi-frozen. You can now use the ice pack to ice anywhere you're sore. | Mix the water and rubbing alcohol. Add the mixture to a Ziploc bag. Remove any excess air. Refrigerate the bag for 12 hours. |
Place the cut or scrape under warm running water to remove surface dirt and debris. Make sure the water is not too hot, as it can damage your skin further. Allow the water to rinse off the cut or scrape. As you rinse off the cut or scrape, notice if it is very deep or large. If you can see tissue or fat inside the cut or it is 3 inches (7.6 cm) or larger in diameter, go to your doctor right away. You may need stitches for the cut to properly heal. Look for an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment at your local drugstore or pharmacy. Use clean fingers to apply the ointment one to three times a day or as directed on the label. The ointment will help to keep the area moist and prevent bacteria from getting into broken skin, allowing it to heal. You may use antibiotic ointments like Bactine or Polysporin. Keep the cut or scrape moist and protected with a bandage. Use a small Band-Aid for a smaller wound or cut. Put non-fluffy gauze on a larger wound or cut, securing the ends with medical tape. To ensure the cut or scrape heals quickly, make sure you put on a fresh bandage every 24 hours. Remove the old bandage and apply antibiotic ointment to the cut. Then, put on a new bandage. Keep the cut or scrape covered so it can stay moist and heal quickly. Make sure you keep the cut or scrape covered when you go outside and expose your skin to the sun. The sun can discolor the cut or scrape, leading to a slower healing time. You should take off the bandage only when you are in the shower, as the moisture will help the cut to heal. Most minor cuts and surface scrapes will heal within 1 to 3 weeks with no scarring. If the cut or scrape does not show signs of improvement, or a scab does not form, go to your doctor. They can assess the cut or scrape and determine if it has become infected. | Wash the area with warm water. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Cover the scrape or cut with a bandage. Change the dressing once a day and keep the cut or scrape covered. Go to the doctor if the cut or scrape does not heal after 1 to 3 weeks. |
There are a wide variety of symptoms that someone with delirium may experience. The symptoms typically come on suddenly and include: Slurred speech Decreased attention span Lack of environmental awareness Restlessness Abnormal sleep patterns Confusion and disorientation Short-term memory loss Changes to normal emotions Changes in personality Incontinence Visual hallucinations Symptoms of illness (such as fever, chills, pain, etc.) It's important that a person suspected to have delirium be seen by a doctor. If someone is suffering from confusion, memory loss, and incoherence all of a sudden, they should be seen by a doctor right away. Take that person to an emergency room or to their doctor's office right away. Since delirium is a group of symptoms that is most often caused by an illness, those that get it are often under the care of a doctor already. However, if you see the signs of delirium in someone that is hospitalized or receiving nursing care, you should still make that person's doctor or nurse aware that they are occurring. In order to diagnose delirium, your doctor will begin informally by having a conversation with the patient to judge their overall mental state. They will ask them basic questions that will show the doctor whether they are having problems with memory, clarity, and understanding their surroundings. The doctor may ask a wide variety of questions to check the person's brain function, such as simple math problems, what day or year it is, and what their family member's names are. If a person has a long-standing relationship with a doctor, the doctor will have an easier time spotting the signs of delirium. This is because they know that person's personality and will be able to notice abnormal behavior. After the doctor assesses the patient's general mental health, they typically do a physical exam as well. This can help the doctor to identify any underlying illnesses that could be causing the delirium. A physical exam includes taking the person's blood pressure and temperature, and assessing their movement and any areas of pain or discomfort. In some cases the doctor will also order blood or urine tests to be done right away so that they can evaluate whether there are any illnesses occurring in the body. If your doctor suspects that you have delirium they should take the time to check brain function specifically. To do this, the doctor will check the patient's vision, coordination, and muscle reflexes to see if the brain is responding appropriately. Doing neurological tests can help the doctor determine if the delirium is a symptom of a problem in the brain, such as a stroke. It may also be necessary to do brain-imaging tests to diagnose the cause of delirium. | Identify the symptoms. See a doctor. Complete a mental health assessment. Have a physical exam. Do a neurological exam. |
Since YouTube.com is blocked, search for the video through a search engine like Google. One of the first links should be a link to that video's site on YouTube. There are multiple websites that allow you to download YouTube videos. Search for "YouTube downloader." Copy the URL of the video into the URL bar of the video downloader. Click the download button. The first time you visit a site that downloads videos, you will have to run a Java script. Only do this if you trust the site. Check reviews online to see if others feel the site is safe. It is possible that your network will not allow you to run the Java script when prompted. If this is the case, then you may not be able to download the videos at school. | Search for the video. Find a video download service. |
This includes: Picking a safe place to take refuge at home, school and work. Keep in mind that during an earthquake you'll have only seconds to get into a safe place, such as underneath sturdy furniture or against an interior wall, away from windows and unsecured furniture that could fall on you. Knowing what to do if you're not all together, including having communication methods and central meeting points. Identify a single meeting place for all family members to reunite, when possible, after an earthquake. Mapping escape routes to and from your home. This means making escape route plans for leaving work/school/other regularly visited places to your home and plans for leaving your home. Be aware of alternative routes and be aware that if the electricity and internet connections are down, you need paper maps and road guides. Keep the escape plans in your "go bag" or in a safe place at work/school, etc. Deciding who can help you if you need to leave the city or town for a while. Which family members or friends interstate or across the region might put you and your family up for a while if things are bad enough that you have to leave? Ask them in advance if they are prepared to be your refuge in such a situation and reassure them that you will cover costs, etc. You can all use this contact to check in and make it known that you're safe, even if local lines of communication aren't working. Let all family members know that telephone lines tend to be overwhelmed after a natural disaster, as everyone tries to contact their loved ones. Prefer texting over calling, as it uses a lot less power and is more likely to get through to people. Let family members know that there may be a substantial amount of time when communications are impossible and that it is important to follow the plans and neither panic nor assume the worst. If your family knows the plan well, there is less need for worry. Once the list is made, shop for the supplies and set them aside in storage areas of your home. You will also need a "go bag" in case your house becomes uninhabitable as a result of the quake. A suggested list is provided below. | Make an earthquake emergency plan for all members of your family. Make sure every family member has the name and phone number or e-mail address of an out-of-area contact memorized. Make a list of all the emergency supply items you need for one week of sitting it out should utilities go down and roads become unusable. |
If you use tools like curling irons or straightening irons regularly, the heat will damage your hair over time. Before you use these styling tools, spray a light, even layer of heat-shielding spray over all of your hair. Don't forget the inner layers! You can purchase these products at most drug stores, beauty stores, or online. These products will protect your hair against breakage, frizz, and over-drying. Divide your hair into small sections 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) wide, and wrap your hair around the barrel, either from the root or ends of your hair. Start at the roots if you are using a curling wand, or start at the end of your hair if using an iron with a clamp. Hold the hair around the barrel for about 5-10 seconds (until hot), and release your index finger to open the barrel and loosen the curl. Curling irons are best used on medium and long hair, as it can be difficult to wrap short hair around the barrel. Continue making small sections of curls until all of your hair is curly. For best results, make sure your hair is totally dry. Alternatively, try using curling rods to let curls form overnight. Check that your hair is completely dry before removing them. Section off your hair into parts about 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, starting at the crown of your head (mohawk area). Place the roller at the root of your hair, and wrap your hair around it until you reach the end. Repeat this until all your hair is rolled. You can use rollers for short or long hair. If using hot rollers, you first will heat up the rollers and then take out the rollers when they are totally cooled down. For Velcro rollers, first run some styling mousse through your hair and let your hair dry. Use a blowdryer after you roll all your hair to set the curl, then let your hair cool for about 15 minutes before you unroll your hair. If using wet sets, apply the rollers when your hair is wet, and take out the rollers when your hair is thoroughly dry. with a curling product to define your natural curls. Apply a gel, cream, or mousse to all of your hair. Then grab the bottom of your hair with 1 hand and cup your fingers around the ends. Slowly move your hand towards your roots, constricting your fingers around your hair to "scrunch" it. Repeat this for all of your hair. Scrunching your hair helps define your natural curls because you are following the curl's natural shape. Using a blow dryer with a gentle diffuser attachment can also help define your curls. You can do this if you have a light wave or if you have very tight curls. Apply a coin-sized amount of heat-protectant product and then separate your hair into small sections about 0.5–2 inches (1.3–5.1 cm) wide. Clamp the straightener around your hair at the roots. Slowly move the iron down your hair, smoothing away any waves or curls with the heat. Run the iron back over your hair until it is completely straight. Then, repeat this motion for all sections of your hair. You can use some shining serum or hairspray to finish your hair. Avoid straightening your hair on rainy or humid days, as your hair will not stay straight if exposed to moisture. | Spray heat-protectant products on your hair if using a styling tool. Create curls with a curling iron if you have straight or wavy hair. Get voluminous curls by using hair rollers on straight or wavy hair. Scrunch your hair Straighten your hair using a flat iron to get rid of curls or waves. |
If you need to sober up, the first thing to do, if you haven't done it already, is to stop drinking. Each drink will take your body about an hour to metabolize, so until you stop putting more alcohol in your system, you have no chance of sobering up. Simply put, the sooner you stop drinking, the sooner you will be able to sober up. If you are still out, but you decide you want to try and sober up, switch to water to help rehydrate yourself. If you start drinking water while you are still out, you may also lessen the effects of your forthcoming hangover. Eating that kebab on the way home will not have a significant effect on your attempts to sober up. Research has shown, however, that drinking alcohol when you have an empty stomach does result in the body taking up to 45% longer to clear alcohol from your system, than if you had eaten a meal beforehand. Some researchers think that the liver is helped in its task to digest and clear alcohol after eating, because more blood flows to the liver when you have eaten. Keep in mind that eating before drinking will only delay the alcohol getting into your bloodstream, not actually stop it. Bats who eat fermented fruit can get drunk from the alcohol that is present in their food. Scientists, who study these bats, noted that the bats that ingest fructose after eating fermented fruit sober up faster than those that ingest glucose or sucrose-rich foods. While this doesn't translate directly to humans, you can try to put together your own fructose snack to help you sober up. Good sources of fructose are honey and fruits. Fresh fruit and dried fruit are both rich in fructose. When you drink alcohol you deplete the levels of vital vitamins in your body. In particular your levels of magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin B-12 are depleted by alcohol consumption. One way to tackle this, and attempt to sober up, is to replace those lost vitamins. The most effective way to do this would be through an IV drip, with the relevant cocktail of vitamins, although of course this is not a possibility for most people. More simply, you could take some vitamin tablets. You could consume food high in vitamins. For example, if you want to replenish your depleted vitamin C, you could eat a kiwi fruit or a grapefruit. There are some products on the market which claim to make you sober up relatively quickly. Some of these are based on replenishing depleted vitamins, and giving you a boost of fructose. For example, fructose-rich honey is one of the key in these products. The effectiveness of these products is open to question, but you might find they help you sober up faster. Alcohol poisoning can be fatal. If you suspect that you or someone you are with might have alcohol poisoning, call emergency medical responders. People with alcohol poisoning may show some or all of the following symptoms: Paleness or have a blue tinge to their skin. A body temperature that is too low. Confusion. Throwing up. Seizures. Slow or irregular breathing. Passing out. If someone has lost consciousness, his or her life is in danger. | Stop drinking alcohol. Eat something. Have some fructose. Take some vitamins. Consider a sobering shot. Recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning. |
Automatic Piano Fingering is a hard task which computers can learn using data.As data collection is hard and expensive, we propose to automate this process by automatically extracting fingerings from public videos and MIDI files, using computer-vision techniques.Running this process on 90 videos results in the largest dataset for piano fingering with more than 150K notes.We show that when running a previously proposed model for automatic piano fingering on our dataset and then fine-tuning it on manually labeled piano fingering data, we achieve state-of-the-art results.In addition to the fingering extraction method, we also introduce a novel method for transferring deep-learning computer-vision models to work on out-of-domain data, by fine-tuning it on out-of-domain augmentation proposed by a Generative Adversarial Network.For demonstration, we anonymously release a visualization of the output of our process for a single video on https://youtu.be/Gfs1UWQhr5Q | We automatically extract fingering information from videos of piano performances, to be used in automatic fingering prediction models. |
Look online for wholesale clothing suppliers that carry items that you're interested in selling at your store. Call or email them to say that you're interested in buying from them wholesale to sell in your store. They may have specific prices for people who plan to sell their inventory in a store. Look at overseas companies for cheaper inventory, but be careful because the products could be low-quality. You can meet and network with wholesale clothing business and start a working relationship with them. You'll be able to see their products first-hand to check their quality. You can also make a wholesale purchase at trade shows. Check online for trade shows in your area. to be affordable but also turn a profit. You need to determine how much to mark-up an item. Research similar clothing item prices and what other businesses are charging for them. You want to find a balance with pricing your clothing so people will want to buy it but also allow you to pay the bills and make money. Calculate the overhead costs of your business to help you decide your pricing models. Look at how competitors discount their merchandise as well so you can emulate their model. Clothing industry markups are generally around 55%. So if you buy a shirt for $20, you would sell it for $31 to earn a profit. You'll need a desk or counter for your point of sale system and an employee to operate it. It will also be the area where your customers will stand in line to pay for their merchandise. You may want to have a separate station that is strictly for returns, refunds, or customer service. Use ropes, racks, or even tables with merchandise on them to create lanes for customers to line up in. Keep impulse buys like candy or small items like socks or jewelry near the checkout area. Be sure to make the area wheelchair accessible for any customers with a disability. Mannequins allow you to show your customers how an item looks when it's worn. Display racks allow your customers to view multiple items quickly. You also want to have some comfortable benches or couches so your customers can relax while they shop. People need to be able to peruse your merchandise easily and decide whether or not they like an item quickly. The more comfortable your customers are, the more time they are likely to spend in your store. Aesthetic is very important in a retail clothing store. Make your inventory visible and appealing by arranging it on displays and mannequins in a way that is visually appealing. Try color coordinating items or arranging like items with one another. Lay out the floor plan in a way that allows customers to move around easily so they peruse more of your inventory. | Contact wholesale vendors who carry clothing that you want to sell. Go to trade shows to buy wholesale merchandise for your store. Price your inventory Create a checkout station for your cashiers. Set up mannequins, display racks, and seating for customers. Arrange your inventory in your store so it catches people's attention. |
You can only ship firearms internationally if you hold a valid FFL. The process of lawfully exporting firearms is a very complex one. Closely read the ATF's codes and guidelines to learn your rights and responsibilities. This area of the State Department oversees the first step to becoming a licensed firearms exporter. Complete the DS-2032 Statement of Registration Form. It takes an average of 45 to 60 days for forms to be reviewed. After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email and instructions on how to check the status of your request. After the DDTC approves your registration, you can apply for the export license. Complete Form DSP-85 and follow all instructions closely. Submit it electronically through the DTrade portal. You’ll receive a confirmation email after you submit your application. Read the message for instructions on how to check the status of your application. Consider what items you plan to ship. If they extend into the category of sporting weapons or assault weapons, you’ll need additional licenses. Sporting rifles, shotguns, and ammunition are regulated by the Commerce Department. Visit https://www.bis.doc.gov/. On the drop-down list on the left, choose “Speak to an Export Counselor.” Click Enter, and choose one of the three phone numbers at the top of the page. Machine guns, silencers, short-barreled shotguns/rifles, and other firearms classified as Class 3 weapons under the National Firearms Act (NFA) require additional documentation. Complete ATF Form 9, the Application and Permit for Permanent Exportation of Firearms. Before you ship your package, make sure you’re complying with the laws of the country or locality you’re shipping to. Penalties for violating these laws vary greatly, so take the time to conduct thorough research. Some countries restrict the import of specific types of firearms or parts of firearms. Other countries forbid private citizens from owning firearms outright. For example: Canada forbids the import of firearms listed as prohibited under national law, even if the individual has a license to own that class of weapon. The United Kingdom prohibits the import of a wider variety of firearms, including “small arms.” You can follow most of the instructions for domestic shipping when shipping internationally. However, different carriers place different restrictions on what can be sent and where. For example, FedEx prohibits the shipping of firearms and ammunition to Canada. Ask carriers about their policies on: Restricted items What to include in the package, such as proof of export license(s) or FFL documentation Packing materials required for longer distances Weight limits Labeling of the package Delivery confirmation | Visit ATF.gov. Register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Apply for an export license. Determine other permits you might need. Research national and local laws. Check regulations with carriers. |
Hand to hand combat is inevitable in Dark souls. That's why Vitality (health) and Endurance (stamina) are the two most important stats for any player. Stamina is used for all actions by your character including striking, dodging, and blocking, as well as managing equipment load. Points into these stats early is always a safe bet. Endurance has a hard cap at 40 for stamina, meaning you won't receive any more stamina bonuses after that point. However you can continue to increase it for greater equipment load. You can increase your damage by increasing the stat with which your weapon scales, but the benefits early on will be minimal. This is best saved for later in the game. Stability is a rating for shields that determines how much punishment your shield can take before your guard is broken. Poise is a rating for how much you are staggered when you get hit. A higher number for these stats is always better. Having your guard broken leaves you very vulnerable to counterattack. Avoid it at all costs. Although optional, proper use of a shield can be an invaluable defensive option for beginners. A shield is much easier to time than dodging and some enemies may even stagger themselves when striking against it. Your stamina will regenerate faster if you do not have your shield up. This means it is best practice to raise your shield before you are hit, then lower it before the next strike, if you have time. For beginners, find a shield that has a 100% physical defense rating. Otherwise you will still take some damage, even when blocking attacks. Reinforcing a weapon at the blacksmith will give you the most immediate increase in damage, especially compared to stat increases. Neglecting to upgrade your weapons will make the game significantly more difficult. If you don't plan to use a weapon much, it may be best to save the materials for something you will use more frequently. Almost all weapons in Dark Souls are viable. If you keep your starting weapon upgraded, it can carry you through the entire game. Enemies inflict a lot of damage with each hit in Dark Souls and the amount negated by armor is finite. It is important to strike a good balance between equipment load and poise. Lighter armor will give less poise but a faster roll via lower equipment load. All armor and weapons weigh a certain amount. Your equipment load is the percentage of the combined weight of your equipment compared to your burden stat, which is determined by Endurance. It is important to keep your equipment burden below 100% or you will be unable to run or or dodge roll. Lower equipment load (50% or below) will increase the length of your roll invincibility. | Understand the importance of stats. Understand the “hidden stats” like stability and poise. Use a shield. Upgrade your weapon. Assess the effectiveness of armor. Understand equipment load. |
Thread the sinker onto your line and pull it down until you have an ample amount of room to tie on your other tackle. Once you’ve got your sinker in place, slide on a glass, metal, or plastic bead. Don't place any kind of buffer between the sinker and the bead. When the two pieces butt up against each other, they’ll create an audible clacking noise, which will help draw fish in from a distance. Tie the end of your main line to one eye of the swivel and a 14–18 in (36–46 cm) leader to the other, using an improved clinch knot for both lines. Your leader line will then be able to spin as your hook or lure moves, minimizing the chance of a tangle or break. Swivels are jointed connector pieces that allow a leader line to rotate freely on the main line, which will reduce its risk of snapping. For your leader line, you can either use a standard monofilament line or a special fluorocarbon line, which is designed to be practically invisible underwater. Steel leaders are also available for wrangling particular large or aggressive types of catch. Most anglers go with an offset shank wide gap hook when setting up a Carolina rig, though you could opt for an extra wide gap hook, if you prefer. Use an improved clinch knot to secure the hook to your line. As always, select a hook size that's appropriate for the type of bait you’ll be fishing. Leech, lizard, creature, and tube lures are all popular choices for Carolina rig setups. Insert the point of the hook through the small hole at the end of the lure, then arrange the lure so that it conceal as much of the hook as possible. You also have the option of fishing a Carolina rig with a plug or live bait, as well. One of the biggest advantages of the Carolina rig is that it gives you more of a feel for the terrain at the bottom of the water you’re fishing, helping you detect rocks, brush, drop-offs, and other irregularities. Carolina rig variations are most commonly used for deep-water fishing, but can also be drifted or slow-trolled. | Slip a heavy sinker weight onto your line, followed by a bead. Add a barrel swivel between the end of your line and a short leader line. Tie a worm hook onto the end of the leader. Bait your hook with any type of soft plastic lure. |
Ideally, you may have a camp with a winch and a frame, or a tractor with a lift or bucket to lift the deer up. You will also want plenty of clean water available, preferably from a potable water system with a garden hose and sprayer. Some hunters prefer to hang their deer by the achilles tendons with the head down, but generally, the steps are the same. Hanging head up makes removing the stomach, intestines, and bladder a bit easier, and is less likely to contaminate the meat when this is done. | Hang the deer for skinning. Tie a strong rope or strap around the animal's antlers, or under the head as high up the neck as possible. |
Get the spray bottle with your chosen cleaning solution inside. Generously spray the entire area with the solution so that there is a visible, even coating. Try not to completely saturate the area, as otherwise, there will be excessive liquid to clean up later. Aim to apply enough of the cleaning solution so that the area is visibly wet, but not so much that puddles form. Be very careful not to slip if you are working on floor tiles or grouting. Fold a cleaning cloth into quarters and wipe the entire area where you sprayed the cleaning solution. The mold should wipe away easily onto the cloth. Use a new side of the cloth whenever the first side gets saturated or too dirty. You may need to swap cleaning cloths throughout the process, especially if you are cleaning a large area. Alternatively, you can use a sponge instead of a cloth if you prefer. Smooth surfaces include showers, baths, basins, and tiles. If the mold remains, it's time to take more serious measures! Scrub the affected area vigorously until the mold comes away. Try to clean any mold away as soon as it grows so that you don't need to resort to scrubbing. Have a dedicated scrubbing brush strictly for bathroom mold to prevent spreading the spores throughout your home. Use a back and forward motion to remove mold from grout or caulking with an old toothbrush. Rinse the toothbrush under running water to remove any mold while you clean, as this prevents the mold spores from spreading throughout the bathroom. Use a dedicated toothbrush for cleaning mold in the bathroom so that the spores don't spread throughout your home. You can use a larger scrubbing brush if you prefer, but a toothbrush is the easiest to use in tight spaces. You can purchase specialty grout scrubbers from home improvement stores. Remove the excess liquid from the area that you cleaned to keep the bathroom dry and to prevent slips. Run the cloth over all of the smooth surfaces and the grout or caulking to remove the excess moisture. This also removes any mold that has been scrubbed loose. You may need to swap cleaning cloths if the first one gets too saturated. Pay attention to any small crevices or corners to prevent the liquid from pooling up and more mold from forming. If the mold builds up too much, you won't be able to scrub it away. In this case, use a flathead screwdriver to dig into the grout or caulking, and then lift it up to remove it. Apply the new grout or caulking and clean it regularly to prevent the mold forming more stains. You can apply a sealer over the new grout or caulking to prevent it from being stained. | Spray the mold cleaning solution over the area you wish to clean. Wipe smooth surfaces with a cleaning cloth to remove the mold. Use a scrubbing brush to remove stubborn mold from smooth surfaces. Scrub grout or caulking with a toothbrush. Dry the cleaned area with a cleaning cloth. Replace the grout or caulking if you can’t remove the mold stains. |
Hopefully, you'll win your case. But just because you win a decision in small claims court doesn't mean you'll get the money owed to you. The defendant, also known as the “judgment debtor,” has 30 days to either pay you or ask for a new trial by appeal. If the debtor does not pay within 30 days, consider the steps below. Note that some of these options may not be available in your state. Check with the county clerk or an attorney to determine which options are available to you. In some states, such as California, you can garnish the defendant's wages until the debt is paid. This means a portion of any pay checks the debtor earns will go directly to you. To garnish wages you’ll need to complete a “Writ of Execution” form. It must be approved by the court and served to the defendant. In some states, you can request a bank levy. This means that the money will be taken out of the defendant's bank account to satisfy the judgment. To do this, you’ll need to know the name and branch address of the bank or other financial institution used by the defendant. To perform a bank levy, you’ll also need to complete a “Writ of Execution” form. Another option that may be available in your state is to record an "Abstract of Judgment for Civil and Small Claims." This puts a lien on any land, house or other building the debtor owns. To record an Abstract of Judgment for Civil and Small Claims, you’ll need to complete another court form. If the debtor is a business with a cash register, a law enforcement official can go to the business and take enough money to satisfy your judgment and associated fees. Another option is for law enforcement to remain in the defendant's business establishment. The officer who does this is called a "keeper." The keeper will take all funds that come in until the judgment is satisfied. To request a “till tap” or a “keeper,” you must complete another court form. In some states, such as California, you must complete a “Writ of Execution” form. In some states, you must pay significant fees in advance. A till tap, for example, typically costs $60 to $100. The cost of a keeper will vary depending on how long you want them to remain at the business. A judgement debtor's examination is a procedure in which the judgment debtor must go back to court. In court, the debtor must answer questions about his/her finances. The judgment debtor will be asked about the existence, location and amount of income he/she earns. As part of the examination, you can subpoena bank books and other similar financial documents. You can also request the judge to order the defendant to turn over any assets in his/her possession. To request a judgment debtor's examination you must complete another court form. In some states, such as California, you must complete a “Judgment Debtor's Examination” form. In some states, if you win a small claims case over an auto accident and the defendant doesn't pay, you can have the defendant's license suspended. In California, you can request a 90-day suspension if the judgement is under $750. To use this option, you must complete DMV Form DL17. If the judgment is over $750, you can request suspension until the defendant satisfies the judgment. To use this option, you must complete DMV Form DL30. | Understand the law. Levy the debtor’s wages. Levy the debtor’s bank account. Record an Abstract of Judgment. Ask the police to do a “till tap” or place a “keeper” in the debtor’s business. Conduct a judgment debtor’s examination. Suspend the judgment debtor’s driver’s license. |
Over a period of time, interval training increases how fast you can run by forcing you to use muscles at a higher capacity. Begin running at a steady pace. Increase your speed for a particular interval. You can use distance markers on a track or a timer if you're running through a neighborhood. Keep the increases short, at about 20 seconds or so. Once you are at your top speed, slow back down. Repeat as you're able, increasing the number per workout over time. Similar to strides, you increase your speed for short bursts. However, instead of doing it at regular intervals, you do it as you feel moved to do so. Also, you can add in other movements, such as jumping or bounding instead of running more quickly. To try fartlek, increase your speed as you feel like it while running. Go up to your top speed, and then decrease down again. Alternatively, switch to hopping or bouncing instead. Keep these bursts at less than a minute. Like strides, fartlek can increase your overall speed by stretching your capacity in short bursts. Going uphill helps keep you in proper running form. It forces you to pick your knees and feet up and makes you use your arms to help move yourself upward. Running uphill also builds your muscles, as you're fighting against gravity. Choose a road or hill with a slight incline. You should be able to go back downhill when you are in the recovery stage of your workout. Increase your speed in short bursts. Go faster for short periods, keeping it under a minute for each interval. Use the down slope for recovery. Once you've made it up the hill, gently jog down the hill for recovery. Hill intervals can increase speed, as they improve technique, increase strength, and push your capacity to make you go faster. | Use stride interval training. For variety, try fartlek. Increase intensity with hill intervals. |
White vinegar is known for its extra special cleaning properties and is great for stubborn blackened or burnt stains on coffee pots. Fill the pot to the brim with white vinegar. Let it sit overnight to soak. Place that bowl to the side for later, and wash the coffee pot out with hot soapy water. The majority of the brown stains the coffee pot accrued should be gone completely. Fill the coffee pot with the saved vinegar and allow it to soak overnight. Keep repeating the previous step until all of the stubborn stains have been removed and the coffee pot looks like new again. | Remove film or burned stains with vinegar. Pour the vinegar into a large bowl. Soak the pot again if stains are still evident. |
You can use a ballpoint pen, a toothpick, or a wooden skewer to do this. If you are a child, ask an adult to help you with this step. To find the center, flip the plate over so the back is facing you. Draw a huge X across the back of the clock. Make sure that the points of the X are touching the edges of the clock. The center of the X is the center of the clock. Line up the bottom of the arrows up first, then punch the hole through both arrows at the same time. This will make it more even. You can use a hole puncher to make this easier. If you don't have a hole punch, you can poke the hole using a ballpoint pen. Make sure that the hole in each arrow lines up with the hole in the clock. The pointy end should be coming out of the back of the clock. Separate the prongs first, then flatten them against the plate. You can use a butter knife to pull the prongs apart. If you are a child, ask an adult to help you. Brads can be very sharp. Turn the clock back over so that you can see the numbers again. You can now move the arrows around. Try not to pull or tug too hard, or the paper will rip. | Poke a hole in the center of the clock. Punch a hole in the bottom of each arrow. Place the arrows on the clock. Stick the brad through the holes. Turn the cock over and flatten the prongs. Use your clock. |
A few Internet browsers come equipped with built-in proxies that allow you to bypass web restrictions. These browsers are usually impossible to download on restricted computers, but a few of them have "portable" versions; you can install the portable version of such a browser onto a flash drive and then run the browser on the restricted computer from the flash drive. You'll likely need to use a personal computer on an unrestricted network to install the portable browser onto your flash drive. If the computer on which you're attempting to use the portable browser doesn't allow for USB connections, you won't be able to use a portable browser on it. It should plug into one of your computer's USB ports. Again, you'll most likely need to do this from a personal computer on an unrestricted network (e.g., your home computer). Go to https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en in your browser. It's a purple button in the middle of the page. Go to the folder into which the setup file downloaded, then do the following: Click the file to select it. Press Ctrl+X (Windows) or ⌘ Command+X (Mac) to copy the file and remove it from its current location. Click your flash drive's name on the left side of the window. Click a blank space in the flash drive's window. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac) to paste the file into your flash drive. To do so: Windows - Double-click the Tor EXE file, select a language and click OK, click Browse..., select your flash drive's name and click OK, and click Install. Uncheck both boxes and click Finish when prompted. Mac - Double-click the Tor DMG file, verify the download if necessary, and follow any additional instructions on-screen. . Now that Tor is installed on the flash drive, you can proceed with running Tor on your restricted computer without worrying about the installation being denied. This should be the computer on which you want to access a blocked website. To do so: Open your flash drive if it didn't already open. Double-click the "Tor Browser" folder. Double-click the "Start Tor Browser" icon. This will launch Tor, which resembles an old version of Firefox. Use the text box in the middle of the Tor welcome page to do so. Since Tor opens with a built-in proxy, you should be able to visit any site. Keep in mind that site load times will increase due to your browser traffic being routed through different servers. | Understand how this method works. Plug a flash drive into your computer. Open the Tor download page. Click DOWNLOAD. Move the Tor setup file onto your flash drive. Install Tor on your flash drive. Eject your flash drive Plug your flash drive into a restricted computer. Open Tor. Click Connect. Go to a blocked site. |
If you aren't interested in being friends with people at school, consider friends or acquaintances outside of school. This may be a cousin or neighbor. You may also look for friends or acquaintances at any out-of-school activities. For example, you may meet people at a music or computer class in the community. You may consider getting a tutor through the Boys and Girls Club or with a local college kid who can teach you a skill. You don't have to join clubs or organizations through the school. You can instead find a club or organization to get involved in through the community. You may do things through the library, with a religious organization, or through a volunteer group. Many communities have after school clubs you can get involved with. Doing things through a community organization allows you a chance to be a loner while still enjoying doing things. You may not want to be friends with most of the people at your school, but you may find other loners and shy kids you can connect with. Maybe there are other kids who are sitting by themselves that you can talk to or work with on projects. You may also look for shy people or introverts in any clubs or organizations. These people may have similar interests as you. | Look for a friend outside of school. Join out-of-school activities. Consider making friends with other loners. |
They should both be shaped like a one armed man and roughly two feet apart (.6 m). Carve them into peg shapes beforehand to drill them into the ground more easily. Place their "arms" parallel to each other. You will use the armpits as a source of support for the necessary tension. It should be, again, two feet or so apart from the other two, forming a triangle. This stick does not have to be any particular shape but semi-straight. Using your same wire, make sure the stick is securely in place in the armpits of the two original sticks. Just like in the hook method, it should be 6-12 in (15-30 cm) from the top, depending on the strength of the tree. Test everything before you assume it's secure. A struggling animal will not go easy on your trap. Tie your wire around a rock and throw over a sturdy tree limb if easier or more convenient. The rock should dangle above the ground and emulate the same methods used with the sapling. This is your trigger point. Knot your wire and then knot it again. A stick that is around 4 in (10 cm) is long enough. Hold it under the stick that's in the armpit of the first two, wire tugged tight in front. It uses the tension between the cord and armpitted stick to stay where it is when propped up. This will be the stick that gets hit, falls, and pulls up the sapling. It is propped up between the smallest stick and the peg, just waiting for trouble. This is a balancing act. Make sure it's centered near perfectly or a breeze could knock it off kilter. The noose will follow the small stick flying in the air when an animal walks across its path. Use small pebbles or twigs to widen the noose, lowering the possibility of your target just tripping the snare and escaping. Place your bait within the noose. Choose whatever bait appeals to the type of game you are aiming to catch. | Hammer down two sticks into the ground. Hammer down a third, peg-shaped stick. Tie a thin stick underneath the arms of the first two sticks. Tie your string around a nearby sapling. Attach a small stick at the end of your wire. Place a stick between the peg and small stick on the wire. Tie a noose underneath the trigger system to the smallest stick. |
Combine 1/2 cup (113 g) of granulated sugar with 1/2 cup (115 ml) of water in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to low and cook the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and refrigerate the syrup until it cools. You won't need all of the simple syrup to make one pomegranate martini. Store the remaining simple syrup in the refrigerator for other drink or recipes. The syrup will keep 1 to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe will make a single pomegranate martini. Place your martini glass in the freezer to chill while you shake up the cocktail. If you think you'll make more than one pomegranate martini, consider chilling extra glasses in the freezer to have on hand. Carefully, cut 1 lemon in half. Use a citrus reamer or juicer machine to juice the lemon. You'll only need to end up with 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) of lemon juice for one drink. You can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor won't be as intense. Keep the squeezed lemon half for preparing the rim of your martini glass. If you want to add a little salty or sweet flavor to your cocktail, salt or sugar the rim. Place a few tablespoons of sugar or kosher salt in a wide shallow bowl or plate. Run the piece of squeezed lemon around the rim of your chilled martini glass. Dip the rim into the sugar or salt. The lemon juice helps the sugar or salt stick to the rim of the glass. Measure out 1 tablespoon of your squeezed lemon juice and add it to a cocktail shaker. You should also add 2 ounces (60 ml) of citrus-flavored vodka and 1/4 of an ounce (1/2 tablespoon) of pomegranate juice to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Avoid letting the Ingredients sit in the ice for very long since this could dilute your cocktail. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake it vigorously. The outside of the cocktail shaker should become cold and frosty once the cocktail is shaken well enough. If you have a small cocktail shaker, make sure you don't overfill it. You may need to split the cocktail in two to shake it if you have a very small cocktail shaker. Pour or strain your pomegranate martini into your prepared and chilled martini glass. The cocktail should come to the very top of your martini glass and it will be bright pink in color. Try garnishing your pomegranate martini with a slice of lemon or orange. | Make a simple syrup. Chill your martini glass. Juice your lemon. Consider salting or sugaring the rim. Place your ingredients in a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake the pomegranate martini. Strain and serve your cocktail. |
Your prank will be more convincing if you tell the person you’ve missed your period. Begin mentioning your skipped period several days before you plan to tell them you’re pregnant. Say something like, “Wow, my period was supposed to come 2 days ago. I hope it comes soon so I won't be on it during Karen's pool party.” If the person you’re pranking doesn't respond to your casual comment, follow up with another comment. For instance, “I’m getting worried about my period not coming. Do you think something might be wrong?” Morning sickness is a common symptom of early pregnancy that most people will recognize. Excuse yourself and run to the bathroom, then pour water into the toilet to mimic the sound of vomiting. Additionally, “cope” with your fake symptoms by snacking on crackers, drinking club soda, and and eating smaller meals. Dab some water on your forehead after you pretend to vomit to make it look like you’re sweating from the effort of vomiting. Strong odor is a common cause of nausea in women who are really pregnant. Whenever you smell a strong odor, tell everyone you feel nauseous. When you get pregnant, your body produces more blood, which means your kidneys filter out more fluids. These fluids become urine, so you have to use the restroom more often. Excuse yourself at least once every hour to use the restroom. Additionally, complain about having to go so often. Say, “I’m so tired of going to the bathroom. I feel like I live in there,” or “I feel like I need to pee all of the time. I hope I’m not pregnant.” Hormonal fluctuations in the early weeks of pregnancy can make your breasts feel painful even before you know you’re pregnant. Mention this discomfort to the person you’re planning to prank. You might even put a warm compress over your chest to “relieve” the pain. If you live with the person, make a point of taking your bra off while you’re at home. Say, “My breasts are too uncomfortable for me to wear this bra. I feel like they’re more swollen than usual.” When you get pregnant, your body makes more progesterone, which makes you feel tired. That means you’ll start feeling fatigue even in the early days of a pregnancy. Pretend to have fatigue by telling everyone you’re tired. Additionally, you might take naps or fake falling asleep in the middle of the day. Don't pretend to sleep at work or school, as this can get you in trouble. Say something like, “I shouldn't feel this tired because I slept for 9 hours last night. I wonder what's wrong.” Because pregnancy causes so many hormonal fluctuations, it often causes mood swings. You can fake mood swings by pretending to cry during commercials or after seeing a sad meme. Additionally, you might fake anger over minor problems and then pretend to cry. For example, show the person a gif of a cute dog. Then, pretend to cry uncontrollably, saying, “He's just so cute.” While cravings don't usually start in the first few weeks of pregnancy, they’re an easily recognizable symptom of pregnancy. If you pretend to want weird foods, the person you’re pranking will likely wonder if you may be pregnant. Ask for treats like pickles and ice cream or request peanut butter as a topping for your corn dog. If you don't have a strong stomach, prepare your own smoothie and then tell the person it has a lot of weird ingredients. You might say, “Mmm...this smoothie is so good. I put pickles and anchovies in it because I’ve been craving them so much.” | Complain about missing your period in the days before your prank. Pretend to have morning sickness by faking nausea and vomiting. Visit the restroom often to pretend you’re urinating frequently. Act like your breasts are swollen and tender. Pretend to feel tired all of the time. Fake being emotional and weepy to mimic mood swings. Pretend to crave weird food combinations. |
Get a massage therapist to give you a foot and calf massage. Massage reduces muscle tension and inflammation, helps break down scar tissue and promotes better blood flow. Have the therapist start rubbing from the toes and work towards the calf so the venous blood and lymph are helped back up towards the heart. The therapist may also perform trigger point therapy on the soles of your feet, which is sustained pressure to the most sore spots within your arches. Ask the therapist to use peppermint oil or cream on your feet because it will make them tingle and feel invigorating. Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products, lactic acid, and toxins from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. Acupuncture involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation. Acupuncture for foot pain can be effective, especially if it's done when the symptoms first occur. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce pain. It's also claimed that acupuncture stimulates the flow of energy, referred to as chi. Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, and massage therapists. Some people confuse reflexology with massage, but although both use touch and pressures points, the approaches are very different. Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet in efforts to stimulate specific organs and improve health in general. Massage therapists work "from the outside in" — manipulating specific muscle groups or fascia to release tension; reflexology practitioners work "from the inside out" — stimulating the nervous system to release tension in the feet and elsewhere. Reflexology is similar to acupuncture and acupressure in that it works with the body's vital energy through the stimulation of points on the feet, as well as points in the hands and ears. | Get a foot massage. Try acupuncture. Consider reflexology. |
Look for 3% hydrogen peroxide at your local drugstore and dilute it with equal parts water. Vigorously swish the solution in your mouth and between your teeth for about 30 seconds. Gargle the hydrogen peroxide before spitting it out in your sink. Hydrogen peroxide works as an antiseptic, so it works efficiently and getting rid of bacteria in canker sores and minor infections. Avoid using undiluted hydrogen peroxide since it could damage the soft tissue in your mouth. Stir ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt into 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water until it's completely dissolved. Take a large sip of the salt water and swish it around your mouth for 30–60 seconds. Work the salt water through your entire mouth to ensure it reaches any sores or infections. Spit the salt water out as soon as you’re finished with your rinse. Rinsing your mouth with salt water works well toothaches, canker sores, and minor infections. Avoid swallowing the rinse since it contains bacteria and could make you feel sick. Saltwater may sting canker sores if you have any, but it will only be temporary. | Rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide to get rid of harmful bacteria. Do a warm salt water rinse to disinfect your mouth. |
You will first need to choose the fabric you wish to hang and display. Traditional Marimekko fabric is often hung as an accent for your home; however, you can hang almost any fabric design you wish to. You will also need to purchase four stretcher bars to make a frame. These vary widely in terms of thickness, color, etc. If you would rather make your own frame, check out this link: How to Make a Picture Frame Go to your local arts and crafts store to find bars which accent your fabric of choice, and which are large or small enough for your particular project. If you want a large picture, get large bars, if you want a small picture, buy smaller ones. Stretcher bars usually come pre-packaged so that you will always get two smaller bars, and two larger bars (two for the sides of your picture, and two for the length of your picture). You will also need to pick up the following items: heavy-duty staple gun, 5/16 inch heavy-duty staples, an iron, a hammer, 2 eye hooks, and some picture frame wire. Slide the notched ends of the stretcher bars into one another, making each corner a 90 degree angle. Make sure that you place a small bar, next to a large one, next to a small one, next to a large one (how a normal picture frame looks). Give each corner a gentle tap with a hammer to make sure each notch is securely in place. You can also use glue if you choose to help secure the notches. Before you slide them into one another, apply a small amount of wood glue to the receiving end of the notch. Then slide in the bar, hold for a few minutes at a 90 degree angle, and lift away. Take your piece of fabric and lay it on a flat surface, such as an ironing board. Do so, so that the design is facing downwards. Set your iron to the low setting, and gently press against the back of your fabric. Work it to the left and the right in order to smooth out the entire piece. Let your fabric rest and cool. Place your already made frame on top of the fabric (on the back of the fabric). Use a ruler to measure 2 inches of fabric on each side of the frame. Use a pair of scissors or a rotary blade to cut the fabric at this 2 inch mark all the way around the frame. If you decide to use a rotary blade, make sure that you use a cutting board so that you don't cut through your table. Start on whichever side you like. Bring up the fabric around the middle of the side, and staple it through to the wood. Make sure that the fabric is pulled tight. Work towards each of the corners, placing staples about an inch apart each. Pull the fabric tight with each staple. Repeat the previous instruction for each of the sides. If you think that the fabric is too loose underneath one of the staples, use a staple remover, and re-staple your fabric. Important: leave the fabric on the corners loose. Do not staple the corner fabric down. It is best to use a pair of scissors for this, rather than a rotary blade. However, do not cut off all of the fabric, just a good inch or so of the excess. Do this for each corner. After you have the fabric cut, lay one side of the fabric down against the frame, and lay the other piece on top of the other. Staple two staples into these two pieces, each staple about 1/4 inch separate from one another. Go around and give a gentle tap with a hammer to any staples you don't think have fully sunk in. Screw in two eye hooks to the top bar you wish to hang the fabric from. Put each eye hook about an inch inward on each side of the bar. Cut a piece of wire, and feed each end through both of the eye hooks. Curl the wire on each end so that the wire is tight. Remember, you do not want the wire to show when you hang it up. If your piece is too long, either curl more on both ends, or cut a new piece of wire. You only want about 1/2 inch of lag. Once you have attached the wire, hang it up on your wall. | Select your materials. Assemble your frame. Iron your fabric. Staple your fabric. Cut off the corner fabric. Add wire to your frame. |
Set a timer for 1 minute and then use a spoon to taste the tea. If you like the flavor, you can stop the infusion or continue to steep the tea until it's strong enough for your taste. If you're using 1 tablespoon (5 g) of tea leaves, steep the tea for a much shorter time. Try tasting it in 10-second increments until it's as flavorful as you like. | Steep the green tea for 1 to 2 minutes. |
To switch tabs on any phone running Android or iOS and using the Chrome mobile browser, follow these steps: Touch the tab overview icon. This looks like a square on Android 5+, or two overlapping squares on iPhone. Android 4 or below may display either a square or two overlapping rectangles. Scroll vertically through the tabs. Press the one you want to use. The Chrome browser on most Android or iOS phones can switch tabs with finger gestures instead: On Android, swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to switch tabs quickly. Alternatively, drag vertically down from the toolbar to open the tab overview. On iOS, place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen and swipe inward. A tablet should display all the open tabs along the top of the screen, just like a computer browser. Touch the tab you want to switch to. To reorder tabs, press and hold on a tab name, then drag to a different position. | Switch tabs on a phone. Use swipe commands instead. Switch tabs on a tablet or iPad. |
You need a minimum of two people to play Chopsticks but there is opportunity later to add more opponents. Each time you start a round of the game you both hold your hands out with one finger extended. Make sure that both you and your partner keep both hands flat and straight out so that both of you can see how many fingers each person has extended throughout the rest of the game. You will then take turns going back and forth. On each turn, one player will use one hand to tap one of their opponent's hand. Let's assume you are going first. If you tap with one finger then your opponent will add your one finger + their extended fingers and extend the sum of the two. For example, you tap your opponent's hand. You have one finger and they have two. They then add the fingers and on their tapped hand, they put out three fingers. On the next turn, your opponent uses their hand of three fingers to tap your hand of one. You now have to hold out four fingers because your one finger plus their three equals four fingers. Only the tapping hand has the power to change your opponent's hand. The goal is to keep going and adding fingers to your opponent's hand by tapping. When someone's hand reaches five fingers that are extended, that hand is considered "dead" and is no longer in play. There are several variations of this rule, but the simple rules of Chopsticks dictate that once a hand has reached five fingers, that hand is useless. Which makes sense because one of background stories behind Chopsticks is that you can hold a chopstick with up to one finger, but an open hand means that you are going to drop your utensil and food as well. Continue playing until one player has lost both of their hands. The goal is to be the last one standing with at least one hand left still alive. Like many math and strategy games such as chess, there are a limited amount of plays that are possible before the game becomes predictable. To prevent the same player winning every round and the other player losing, add the other rules to make the game play fair. | Start with two players. Face your opponent as you both put your hands in front of you. Pick one person to go first. Tap one of your opponent's hand with one of yours. Take turns between players to tap each others' hands. Hide dead hands behind your back. Master the basics and then add new rules. |
In non-berserker mode, after dealing damage to Saix, he'll dash toward Sora and slash him with his claymore. Easily deflected this with guard (□). In non-berserker mode, Saix will stand still and absorb the moon's power. Use a finisher (e.g., Magnet Splash) to break him out of it. In non-berserker mode, Saix will use this after you break him out of his berserker mode. He'll perform a series of ground-based attacks aimed at Sora. Deflect this attack with Guard (□). In berserker mode, Saix will run around the arena, creating shockwaves then throwing his claymore at you. Quick run (analog + hold □) or glide (while in the air, analog + □) away from Saix. Alternatively, you can spam Reflega to avoid getting hit. In berserker mode, Saix will perform a series of ground-based attacks, then he will throw his claymore at you. Quick run away from Saix, then block his claymore with Guard when he throws it. In berserker mode, Saix will jump into the air and throw his claymore to the ground. Block this attack with Reflega. In berserker mode, Saix will do a mixture of berserker slash and shockwave strike. Don't even try to attack him when he does this attack. Double jump and glide (while in the air analog + hold □) around the arena to avoid getting hit. | Guard against his counterattack. Break Saix out of his berserker's charge. Guard against his claymore slash. Glide away from his shockwave strike. Block his berserker slash. Block his claymore hurl. Jump away from his desperation attack. |
Humidity can cause your icing to dry 3 times slower than if they are placed in an area with dry air. Place the dehumidifier in the same room as your baked goods, turn it on, and place it on the highest setting. Leave it turned on until the icing is completely dry. If you don't have a dehumidifier, turn on the cool air-conditioning instead. This also helps to prevent the icing from losing its shape. It is important to ensure that the heat is turned off so that the baking doesn't get burnt. Simply turn the oven on and then wait for the light to turn on. If a light doesn't come on automatically, select the light icon on your oven or turn the dial to the correct setting. If you don't want to use an oven, use a heat lamp instead. Place the tray into the middle of the oven to allow for maximum airflow. Position the fan on the middle setting and place it at least 1 metre (3.3 ft) away from the baked goods so that the airflow doesn't cause the icing to bleed or change shape. If you notice the icing losing its shape, simply move the fan further away or turn down the wind speed. This works best on cakes or cookies with a single layer of icing, as multiple levels of icing are more fragile and tend to be affected by the strong wind from a fan. A heat gun is a rather specialist piece of equipment, but it is incredibly effective and may be a useful purchase if you do a lot of baking. Hold the heat gun about 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the icing and wait for it to dry. This normally only takes a few minutes. Purchase a heat gun online or from a speciality baking store. | Turn on a dehumidifier if the baked goods are in a humid environment. Put the baked goods in the oven with only the light on to speed up the process. Place a fan near the baked goods to increase the airflow that it receives. Hold a heat gun over the icing to flash-dry it. |
It's important that you keep the waxed area clean, especially during the first few days following a wax. Sweat and dirt can get trapped on freshly waxed skin, contributing to the development of those pesky bumps. Try showering at least once a day and making sure you clean the waxed area thoroughly during your shower. Dead skin cells can build up after you get a wax, clogging the hair follicle and causing ingrown hairs. Try swapping out your regular washcloth for an exfoliating cloth. Then gently rub the wet exfoliating cloth over the waxed area with your favorite soap or body wash. You can buy an exfoliating cloth at your local drug store or online. You can also try a topical exfoliating product, like a post-wax cream that contains salicylic acid. Be sure to apply the products to clean skin and carefully follow the directions on the package. Exfoliating can help prevent and treat bumps. If you have post-wax bumps that are painful to the touch and/or feel pressurized under the skin's surface, you might have infected ingrown hairs. If this is the case, take a warm compress and apply it to the affected area. Leave the compress on for 1-2 minutes, and then swipe the area with a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide. You can use a warm compress several times to help alleviate the bumps. Calming inflammation after a wax can help eliminate post-wax bumps. Dab a small amount of one-percent hydrocortisone cream on the waxed area after your procedure. For example, a pea-sized amount works well after a brow wax. Use more for a larger area. Apply a thin, even layer across the skin. If you frequently get bumps after waxing, you might want to make an appointment with your dermatologist. They can determine what is causing the bumps, such as a proclivity to ingrown hairs, and whether waxing is the best way to remove unwanted hair. For example, they may suggest a depilatory or laser treatments instead of waxing. | Keep the area clean. Exfoliate a few times a week to treat ingrown hairs. Use a warm compress and hydrogen peroxide for painful ingrown hairs. Use a hydrocortisone cream. Talk to your dermatologist. |
200 mg of ibuprofen in the morning after breakfast. Be sure to talk to a doctor before doing this to be sure you don't have any allergies. If ibuprofen isn't available, acetaminophen will have the same affect. Both of these help relive sore muscles through their anti-inflammatory ingredients. Spend 30 minutes in a tub of hot water and Epsom salt. Epsom salt helps flushes the toxins out of your muscles. It also decreases muscles inflammation. While in the tub, rub your abdominal muscles firmly to help blood flow into your muscles. There is no evidence that Epsom salts flush toxins. However, many people report feeling better after Epsom salt baths. Icing helps reduce inflammation if used within the first 72 hours of workout or injury. It helps to reduce pain if applied for 10-minutes intervals. Do not ice directly before you plan on moving a lot—you’ll be prone to injury if you try to move too much when your muscles are cold. Never apply ice directly to the skin and never apply it for more than 20 minutes at a time. | Take Ibuprofen. Take an Epsom salt bath. Ice your muscles. |
Research and follow instructions online detailing how to back up your device. This mod will not work if your device is not rooted. Search online for steps on how to root your specific device. Just tap on the Google Play icon in your app drawer. Use the search bar, and tap on the application when it shows up ni the results. " This should automatically download and install the app to your device. After tapping Install, a permissions notification will pop up. Accept the it. | Back up your data. Make sure your device is rooted. Open Google Play on your device. Search for MetaMorph. Tap on "Install. |
You should report the crime as soon as possible after you discover you've been burglarized. Many burglaries go unreported, but reporting the incident quickly increases the chances that your property will be recovered or the perpetrator apprehended. Thieves tend to get rid of stolen items quickly, so the longer you delay the less hope you have of getting anything back. Since many burglars are repeat offenders, they may be well known to your local police. Providing the officer as many details as you have about the crime can help them trace leads and narrow the field of suspects. The officer will want to know when you discovered the burglary and how long you were away from home (assuming you weren't at home when the burglary happened). These details enable him or her to narrow the window of time during which the burglary took place. Describe the items stolen in detail. If you have serial numbers for any electronic devices you should provide those as well. The more detail you can provide to the officer, the greater the chance your items will be recovered. If you don't have serial numbers for stolen items, provide as many details as you can. If there are any identifying markings, make sure you share that information with the officer. For example, if you have stickers on your laptop's case, you might describe them. If an item has any scratches or dents from wear and tear, the location of those defects also can help identify your property. The method of entry for the burglar can be important information, because if your burglar was a repeat offender, he may have found a favorite method that he uses every time. Additionally, the method of entry may provide clues about the type of burglar. For example, if the burglar entered in a way that would have caused a lot of noise or disruption, this might tell you that the burglar was reckless and not concerned about getting caught in the act. If you've discovered anything unusual or any items left behind by the burglar, hand it over to the police. Additionally, if you have any photos of any of the stolen items, you might want to provide those to the police as well. The officer may need to contact you as the investigation progresses, and you may need to update your report. Particularly if the room was ransacked or if there is overturned or broken furniture, you may not notice some items are missing until after you start cleaning up. While you probably will notice the absence of larger items right away, you may not realize smaller things are gone until several days after the burglary. Additionally, if the thief only stole parts of a larger collection, such as DVDs or video games, it may take some time for you to go through the remaining titles and figure out what's missing. Ask the officer if he or she will check other reports filmed around the same time as the incident to see if any other suspicious activity was reported in your area. The reports may be connected and may lead to the perpetrator. You may have to go to the police station to get a copy of the written police report that the responding officer filed. If you have homeowner's or renter's insurance and plan on filing a claim, the insurance adjuster probably will need a copy of the police report for the claim records. Additionally, if any credit cards or financial information was stolen, you may need to provide copies of the police report to your bank or credit card companies when you report the theft to them. | Call the police. Talk to the officers who arrive on the scene. Provide any evidence or information you've collected. Exchange contact information. Get a copy of the police report. |
Whether you caught them yourself or you're buying them from a fish market, make sure the fish you want to grill have clear eyes and undamaged skin. Grilled whole fish should be fresh, not frozen, for best results. If you're buying the catfish from a fish market, have the fishmonger clean and skin the fish for you. If you caught your own fish, you'll need to clean and skin it on your own. For whole grilled catfish, seasoning plays more than one role. Seasoning the inside and the outside of the catfish is meant to both flavor the meat and keep it moist while it grills. Mix up the following ingredients (double if you're grilling two catfish): 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper Coat the inside cavity of the fish with the mixture, and rub it into the outside as well. Make sure every part of the fish is coated so it won't dry out as it cooks. Heat your outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). Use a paper towel soaked in cooking oil to coat the metal grill rack with oil, so the delicate flesh of the fish won't stick. Let the grill heat completely before you start cooking the fish. When you're cooking a whole fish, it's important to cook it low and slow. Otherwise, you'll end up with a fish that's burned on the outside and raw on the inside. Make sure the grill never gets too hot while you cook. Instead of placing it directly over the hottest coals, place it on a part of the grill that doesn't get direct heat. This will prevent the fish from burning. The larger the fish, the longer it will need to cook. It's ready to flip when the underside of the flesh is firm with a set of dark grill marks. The fish is ready to eat when the flesh easily flakes apart when poked with a fork. It should be completely opaque and hot through to the middle. | Choose fresh, whole catfish. Make a seasoning mixture. Season the inside and outside of the fish. Heat your grill or grill pan. Lay the fish on the grill. Cook it for seven to ten minutes on the first side. Flip the fish and cook for another seven to ten minutes. |
You want the carpet fibers to stand up as straight as possible, which will make it easier to target the burnt pieces. Use the tweezers to brush the fibers back against the grain, plucking at them a bit to loosen them up. Try to only cut the black or brown burnt part, not the lower, unaffected layer. Go slowly and be patient, as the carpet might be difficult to cut through at first. Continue pulling up the fibers as you cut to make sure you’re not missing any burnt pieces below the top layer. You can use regular scissors or a smaller, sharper pair with a curved edge, like the kind often used for trimming hangnails. Brush the burnt pieces off to the side and pick them up with a vacuum cleaner or by hand later. Follow the instructions on the bottle and scrub in the spray with a clean rag. Allow it to sit for as long as the bottle specifies. Use a sharp pair of scissors or a razor to snip off some fibers from an inconspicuous area of carpet, such as inside a closet or along a wall. Try to cut the fibers to about the same length as the burnt pieces you just snipped off. Use a toothpick or a small, flat screwdriver to apply a bit of transparent, waterproof fabric glue to the new fibers. Glue them onto the leftover fibers on the burned area and let dry for at least 24 hours. Then, trim the new fibers back down to the original level, if necessary. Look for a waterproof paint as close to the color of your carpet as you can get it. Use a thin brush to dab it over the affected fibers, then let dry for at least 24 hours, or as long as the bottle specifies. | Loosen up the fibers with a pair of tweezers. Snip off the burnt top layer with a pair of scissors. Spray carpet stain remover on the remaining spot. Cut some fibers from another area if a mark is still noticeable. Glue the new fibers over the burnt spot. Cover the stain with fabric paint if you don’t want to cut more carpet. |
You can help the women in your life feel loved by taking the time to prepare a nice meal for them. Welcome them into your home so you can catch up with each other, have some delicious food and drinks, and express your appreciation for one another. Make the event feel more celebratory by playing some games or watching a fun movie together. Have some drinks or mocktails with your dinner and raise a toast to the awesome women you know and love! If you’d rather have a larger gathering (or just don't feel like cooking), call up some of the women you love and invite them out for a celebratory brunch, dinner, or drinks at your favorite bar. Take the excuse to indulge in some of your favorite foods together! For example, you could celebrate at a tasty brunch place with waffles and mimosas, Galentine's Day style. If you and your favorite ladies are an adventurous bunch, look for some fun and exciting ways to celebrate together. For example, you might organize a trip to a museum, go on a hike together, sign up for a class, or even go on a road trip! Look at websites like Groupon or LivingSocial to find good deals on group activities in your area. What better way to celebrate the women in your life than by recognizing International Women's Day! Organize a gathering on March 8. Invite the women you want to celebrate, along with anyone who's interested in celebrating with you. If you’d rather not host the party yourself, check online to find out about International Women's Day events that are happening near you. | Invite some of your favorite ladies over for a home-cooked meal. Have a gathering at your favorite restaurant. Go on a fun outing with some special women in your life. Throw an International Women’s Day party. |
If you are used to watching TV or doing work in bed, you may find it harder to relax and to think of the bed as a place to sleep. Ideally, your entire bedroom should be designated as a sleeping zone and not an activity zone. If have no choice but to spend your waking hours in your bedroom, consider adding a comfortable beanbag chair or a small couch into your room for activities like working and watching television, instead of using your bed. Make sure to actually sleep in your bed. You will not get great quality sleep if you fall asleep on the couch. If there is even the tiniest bit of light in the room, it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and your pineal gland's production of melatonin and serotonin. If you can't block out every stream of light, or if your partner has a different schedule than you, try wearing an eye mask to bed. Keep the light off when you go to the bathroom at night too. Turn off the television and any music that contains lyrics, and try to block out as much noise from the outside world as you possibly can. Some people find the sound of white noise, which drowns out background sounds, or natural noises, such as the ocean or forest, to be soothing for sleep. If this helps you sleep, try getting a white noise machine or turning on a fan. You will sleep better if you are neither too cold nor too hot. The ideal temperature for optimal sleep is 60-67 degrees F (15.5-20 degrees C). Your body temperature decreases for sleep and these cooler temps can actually help you fall asleep more quickly, too. Because they have the poorest circulation, the feet often feel cold before the rest of the body. Wearing socks to bed can help keep you nice and toasty. Your alarm clock should be loud enough to wake you up, but not so loud that you are startled out of a deep sleep. You can try using one with a more soothing alarm or consider switching to a clock that will wake you up with light. If you are regularly getting enough sleep, you might find that you no longer need an alarm clock to wake up on time. Your phone is not a great alarm clock because it may disturb you with texts and emails. Try to avoid alarm clocks that emit blue light, as this can disturb your sleep. If you do have a clock, try not to look at it when you wake up during the night. If you find yourself doing this frequently, turn the clock away from you, move it across the room, or get a clock that has a sleep setting. Make sure your mattress and pillow are providing you with enough support and comfort. If you have been sleeping on the same mattress and pillow for many years, it might be time for an upgrade. | Keep your bed for sleeping and sex. Make your room as dark as possible. Keep it quiet. Set a comfortable temperature. Choose the right alarm clock. Get comfortable. |
For a Schrader (American) style valve, use a small tool (like a thin Allen wrench) to depress the plunger inside the threaded cylinder. For a Presta valve, unscrew the top part of the stem to release the air. With a Dunlop valve, loosen the cap a few turns and then pull on the valve tip. Schrader valves are the same type found on car tires. Presta valves are thinner and longer than Schraders, and have a locknut at the tip. Dunlop valves are thinner than Schraders and thicker than Prestas, and threaded only near the top. If your wheel has a lock ring that screws onto the valve stem to hold it to the bike rim, remove it after deflating the tube — but don't lose it! If possible, avoid metal tools and use a plastic tire lever instead. Feed one lever between the outer tire and wheel rim, and pop out a section of tire — instead of sitting in a channel on the inside of the rim, it should now be off the rim in this spot. Leave this tire lever in place. To reduce the risk of damage to your wheel frame, buy a set of inexpensive bike tire levers for the job — you can get them at any bike shop or online. A pair of spoon handles or flathead screwdrivers will work as levers, but you have to insert and pry with them carefully so you don't scratch up or bend your wheel frame. Stick the other tire lever into the gap between the rim and tire created by the first lever (which should still be in place). Slide this second lever all the way around the rim, and the outer tire should pop out of the channel as if you’re unzipping your coat. Reach into the opening you’ve created with the levers and grab onto the rubber tube inside. Work your way around the wheel and pull it out completely. When you get to the valve stem, push it down through the rim and pull it free with the tube. | Deflate the tire fully while it’s still on the removed wheel. Pry out a section of the outer tire with two simple levers. Pop out the rest of the tire from the wheel rim. Pull the tube out from between the outer tire and wheel rim. |
The release catch, also known as the release lever, is a smaller handle that disengages the ratcheting handle. It's located in the center of the top movable piece of the ratchet. Pull up the release catch and flip the ratchet fully open. Set the open ratchet on a table before you so that the spiked wheels (cogs) are facing upwards. The slot at the bottom of the ratchet, known as the “mandrel,” holds the length of the strap. To thread the strap, start from underneath the ratchet and push it up through the mandrel. The threaded strap should then lay straight, the length of it overlapping with the second strap on the other side of the ratchet. Remember that you can always tighten it with the ratchet later, so don't worry too much about the length. | Use the release catch to open the ratchet. Thread the strap through the bottom of the ratchet. Continue feeding the strap through the mandrel until it feels taut. |
When starting a film production company, you'll need a certain amount of money for equipment and other expenses going in. Many people fund these costs through online outlets like GoFundMe or put in their own money. This may not be enough money, however, to get your business going. You may have to apply for a business loan to front some of the early costs for your production company. You will need to present your business plan to get a loan. You will also need to run a credit check on you and your partners, which you can easily do using online outlets. There is usually an application form you must fill out, detailing the reasons you're applying for a loan as well as some information on your personal background. You'll also have to present a variety of legal documents, such as your own income tax reports, that vary by bank. Some banks want a resume submitted with an application for a business loan. Your resume is meant to highlight your experience in business management. A good resume can increase your chance of obtaining a loan. If you have a co-founder with a background in business, including his or her resume in your documents can increase your chances of being accepted. Depending on the bank, you may have to offer something up as collateral. The type of collateral varies greatly on your personal background and the bank where you're applying. If you have a strong business plan and good credit, you may be able to avoid putting up collateral. The first step to legally forming your production company is filing an operating agreement. This is an agreement that lays out the basic structure of your business. You will usually register your business name with the state, along with an operating agreement. Where your register varies by state and county, so check with a local courthouse. Your operating agreement should lay out the basic structure of your business. What is the hierarchy of your production company? Who is in charge? What are individual responsibilities? You should also include how money is distributed. In the event one of your films makes a profit, who gets paid what percentages of that profit? How is payment distributed? Do you issue checks, for example, or do directly deposit funds into contributors' accounts? Your operating agreement is a legal document. You should absolutely not file the agreement before having it looked over by a lawyer. In fact, it's best to have a lawyer write the document for you for a fee. It's a good idea to find an entertainment lawyer or at least a lawyer with experience working with film production companies. There are a lot of unique challenges that go into the legality of making movies and TV shows. Some of the start-up money you gather from loans, personal investments, and other funding can go towards paying your lawyer's fees. In order to legally create a company, you'll need what is called a registered agent. A registered agent is a third party who accepts legal and tax documents on behalf of your company. This is to assure that your company does not evade taxes, lawsuits, or other documents of the sort. Almost every state requires you have a registered agent for your business. Select someone you trust as your registered agent. You can act as your own registered agent in some states, but this puts a lot of pressure on you and may make your business look less than professional. Choose someone you trust and you see as responsible. An old colleague from business school who lives in your state may be a good registered agent, for example. Most states legally require you to select a registered agent. Even if your state is not specifically require this, it's recommended you do so. Without a registered agent, you could potentially fall out of good standing with your state. This could result in business documents being rejected upon filing. The Articles of Organization sound like a daunting legal document. However, they're actually a fairly simple form that provides basic information regarding the members of your company. You'll have to provide names and addresses, as well as the location of your business. This is where you'll list your registered agent. Like your operating agreement, where and how you file varies by state and county. You can call or stop by a local courthouse to ask. Some states may have filing fees. Make sure you know these fees before leaving to file your paperwork. You and your founders will all need an employee identification number issued by the IRS. This helps identify you for tax purposes. How you apply varies by state, so ask at the courthouse when filing your other documents. The process is usually fairly straightforward. There should be a form you fill out with basic information, like your name, social security number, and so on. | Apply for a business loan, if necessary. File an operating agreement. Choose a registered agent. File your Articles of Organization. Get employee identification numbers (EIN). |
Shortness of breath is one of the hallmark symptoms of congestive heart failure (particularly left-sided heart failure). This shortness of breath may occur during physical activity, at rest or while sleeping. This shortness of breath may be caused by fluid in the lungs, or by the inability of the heart to pump adequate amounts of blood during physical activity. In addition to the shortness of breath, you may be prone to fits of coughing and experience wheezing or crackling sensations in the lungs when lying down. One visible symptom of CHF is when the jugular vein becomes distended when you are in a semi-upright position. The vein may pulsate as your heart beats. Swelling may occur in the legs, feet and ankles as a result of poor circulation, which causes fluid to accumulate in the lower extremities. This is known as peripheral edema. One of the telltale signs that your ankles and feet are swollen is when your shoes and socks feel tight. Hepatomegaly (an enlarged liver caused by the accumulation of fluid) is often a symptom of CHF. Signs of an enlarged liver include abdominal swelling and nausea. Along with the liver, fluid may accumulate in the abdomen as a result of CHF. This is known as ascites. Ascites leads to abdominal distension (or swelling) and feeling bloated and nauseous. Feeling too warm (even though everyone else in the room feels fine) may be a symptom of CHF. This is because poor circulation prevents the release of body heat. However, even if you feel too warm, the skin on your hands and feet may feel pale and cool, as these parts of your body are not receiving enough blood. Another symptom of CHF is fatigue and dizziness following physical activity, which may force you to sit or lie down. Again, these symptoms occur as a result of poor blood circulation. Another possible symptom of CHF is mental confusion brought on by inadequate circulation of blood to and from the brain. This mental confusion may manifest itself as anxiety, irritability, depression and/or in difficulty concentrating or remembering. | Look for shortness of breath. Take note of any coughing or wheezing. Look for a distended jugular vein. See if you have any swelling in the ankles, legs or feet. Identify any symptoms of liver enlargement. Look for a swollen abdomen. Think about whether you feel too warm. Pay attention to feelings of weakness or dizziness. Take note of any mental confusion. |
You will need to make sure that there are not obstacles on the ceiling that paddles could hit. Make sure there are no other lights in the way or architectural features that will create an obstacle to the rotation of the fan. If you have obstacles that cannot be moved, you may need to downsize the size of ceiling fan you install. The purpose of a ceiling fan can vary. You can install them just for moving air around slightly or to cooling a space dramatically. If you want a lot of air movement, you will need to get a larger ceiling fan. You may want a ceiling fan that has a light integrated into it, so that it can function as a light and a fan. Ceiling fans with light kits, the term for the light fixtures attached to the bottom, will usually have a greater depth. This means that you need an even higher ceiling for a ceiling fan with a light on it, than one with without. The bigger the fan, the more room it will take up and the more noticeable it will be. While there are many stylish options to choose from, taking the look into consideration when deciding on a size of ceiling fan is important. If you are concerned about a fan standing out in a space, and you are determined to get a certain size, try getting your ceiling fan in a color that matches the ceiling. It will stand out less than one in a bright or shiny color. Once you have decided what size fan you want, you will need to make sure that you have enough support in the ceiling to handle its weight and movement. While all ceiling fans should have additional supports added to the electrical box they are connected to, larger ceiling fans usually weight more and thus will need stronger support to hang from. The manual that comes with your fan should have recommendations for ceiling supports. If you are unsure if you have enough support for the ceiling fan you choose, you might consider hiring an electrician to check and add any additional supports in the ceiling that are necessary. The weight of your ceiling fan will be dramatically different depending on its size. The weight is particularly determined by the size of the motor. A larger, stronger motor will weight a lot more than a weaker, smaller motor. | Assess the ceiling for possible obstacles. Determine how you want to use the fan. Think about how different size ceiling fans will look in the space. Determine what kind of supports you have in the ceiling for your ceiling fan. |
You can create a website for your book, or just a website for yourself as an author, which will allow readers to quickly and easily access your work. Make your website easy to find and navigate, and allow your readers to view and maybe even comment on your poetry. Choose a simple format. Make sure that your poems look good on the online page and that the line breaks and font meet your standards. You can decide whether every poem will be published on one long page, or if readers can simply view a table of contents and click on the poem they want to read. Remember that a website is a great form of advertisement. Use your site to not only display your writing, but to promote your writing. A blog lets you release each poem individually and quickly get reader feedback as your blog readers leave comments, and it gives readers an easy way to keep up with your poetry by subscribing to your blog feed. You get no payment up front, but it's the easiest way to get reader feedback. Research the various blog hosts and pick the one best suited to your needs and budget. For a blog, set up your site appearance, URL, subscription options, and any custom web coding necessary to make poems display properly. Once you build a readership, add advertisements to your blog if you want a source of revenue; or, release your poems as an e-book or physical book that can be purchased––added value in such a compilation may include illustrations and a special foreword from you. You can also easily edit a blog, so you can go back to make changes, or even add some poems to your collection. Just be wary about online reading attention span. Someone who reads your poetry on your blog may not be planning to give your work as much time and attention as someone with an e-book of your work or a physical copy of the book. If you feel that confining yourself to this attention span spoils the creativity, avoid using this outlet for your poems. | Publish your poetry through a website. Publish your poetry on a blog. |
Fly fishing rods are as good as you pay for so it's important to know how often you will be using your rod and what skill level you are at before purchasing a fly fishing rod. While high-performance rods can help you, it may be helpful to wait until your casting skills have improved in order to reap the full benefits of an expensive rod. Beginners can choose inexpensive rods made of graphite, fiberglass, or bamboo. Price will reflect better materials and high-performance rods are better suited for experienced fisherman or people who plan to fly fish often. High quality rods can make casting easier which is imperative when fly fishing. Fly rods may come in 2, 3, or 4 pieces. Most beginners use a 2 piece while more seasoned fisherman use a 4 piece as it can be broken down and easily carried on airplanes. Cast the line to mimic the movement of live prey. The presentation of your lure will depend on the type of fish with the rod and line working seamlessly to create specific movements. Movements can range from mimicking insects to frogs. Use 6 - 8 foot fly rods for fishing in smaller streams with a lot of brush. Move up to 9 foot rods when fishing in big rivers. The longer the rod, the more control you have over your line. The larger the fly, the heavier it is and the heavier the line you will need in order to deliver it. A larger rod ensures a smooth cast with heavier lures. Beginners should use 1 - 8 weight for trout, 6-10 weight for bass, and 5 weight for panfish. Fly rods are designed to only cast a certain weight of line. For example, only use a 6-weight line with a 6-weight rod. Check the rod information that's printed above the cork grip to choose the corresponding weighted line. Different manufacturers will place the weight information on different locations on the rod and may have unique codes. Make sure to consult the manufacturer if you cannot find the pertinent information. The bait you choose will depend on the location and type of fish. Find the closest fly shop to the location that you will be fishing at and ask the sales staff what they would recommend. | Create a budget. Choose a rod based on your experience. Learn proper technique. Select the length of the rod based on your location. Use a larger line and rod for larger fish. Ensure that the fly fishing line is designed for your rod. Choose the right bait. |
If you want a fresh start after a breakup, get rid of all the things that will remind you of your ex. There's little sense in keeping mementos of the good times, because they'll be more likely to remind you of the loss in the long run. If you have old photographs, mementos and trinkets from your relationship, you'll be able to get over that relationship and start fresh a whole lot faster the sooner you get rid of that stuff. Make it a ritual. Take all those photos and delete them, one by one. Burn the letters in the backyard, saying, "Be gone, jerk" with every one. It's good to take some time to reflect after a break-up, to allow yourself to figure out what went wrong, and figure out what you could do better next time. It's good to do this, but not to let it go so far that it becomes an obsession. If you find yourself unable to think about anything but your ex, it's important to get moving on and looking forward. If you find yourself obsessing, or rethinking the break-up, or even wanting to rekindle that flame, train yourself to remember something negative. Think of all the things you dislike about your partner. You won't be obsessing over them for long, if you do that. Don't give yourself the opportunity to rethink the decision to break up. A fresh start means you need to avoid your old partner's hangouts and do everything it takes to not see this person, think about this person, or do things you did with this person. Make significant changes, emotionally and physically, to recalibrate your life, post-breakup. Don't regress. No reconsidering the decision. Relationships that end once fail more often than they succeed. Spend time with the people you still care about, and who care about you. Don't be afraid to talk about it, or to get together and rip on your ex. Laugh it off together and support each other. If you and your partner had many of the same friends, don't be afraid to stake your claim and stand up for yourself. You don't need to cower in your room and avoid the situation because you're afraid of seeing your ex, or because you're worried about negotiating that tangled web. At the same time, it's important to recognize when friendships might be over as well. If a friendship was situational, and that situation had to do with your relationship that's now over, don't be afraid of moving on and making new friends. Do something by yourself, something that your ex may have disapproved of, or something that your ex wouldn't have gone in for. Take a flamenco class, or start doing Cross-Fit, or play your favorite music super-loud, first thing in the morning. Get a crazy haircut. Celebrate your singleness with a new activity. Think of something that your partner held back in you. If you never had the time to work on your creative projects, because your partner was always criticizing, or distracting you, let yourself be creative again. Throw yourself into some kind of project that would have been impossible with your partner. While jumping into a new relationship might seem like a fast-track to a fresh start, it's loaded with the potential for sour emotions and trouble. Don't bring the baggage of that relationship into someone else's life. Depending on how long your relationship was, you may need a couple weeks, or even a couple months, to really get over things. If you find something you think you're genuinely compatible with, and you think you may be able to be with them, without staying focused on comparing it to your old relationship, that's how you know you're ready to start again. | Get rid of mementos. Think it over, but don't obsess. Keep your distance. Lean on your friends. Change something that has nothing to do with your partner. Wait a while before dating again. |
Your skin will likely peel for approximately five to seven days following the procedure and during this time you should avoid exposing your skin to the sun. Make sure to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher during this time. TCA peels will dry out your skin. You can replenish the liquids in your skin by drinking lots of water. Try and consume at least eight cups of water per day following the application of a TCA peel. If you used a stronger TCA solution, you skin will likely peel for a few days following the treatment. Do not pick at your skin. Instead, let it peel on its own. Picking the skin can lead to skin damage. Do not apply another peel during this time. Although your skin may stop peeling prior to 14 days, the solution is still working on your face and the results will not fully appear for 10-14 days. Once the results are visible, you can determine if another treatment is necessary. TCA peels are quite strong, so if you notice positive results after the first peel, you likely do not need to perform another peel. | Use SPF 30 sunscreen to protect your skin. Drink lots of water. Avoid picking at your skin. Wait 10-14 days for the final results to appear. |
To become Pope, you must be both male and Catholic. If you were not born into the Catholic faith, you will need to convert. The process is called the Rite of Christian Initiation. This is a process that will take time. You need to become educated in the Catholic faith and the ways of the church. This process is called catechism. You will need to be baptized. This occurs after your education is finished. Becoming a Catholic is an exploration of faith. You must be guided and mentored. Contact your local church to begin the process. Being a priest is not just a job, it is a lifestyle. Make sure that you are aware of all of the requirements. Catholic priests are not allowed to marry or engage in sexual activity. Spend some time considering your vocation. You should consider your gifts. Are you compassionate? Is your faith strong? Are you happy with your vocation? These are important qualities for a priest. Get some advice. Talk to your own priest and ask about his experience. Ask specific questions, such as what a priest does. Then take some time to reflect on the path you feel you should take, whether you want to be a priest or not. As you get older, you can begin to more actively consider whether a career as a spiritual leader is right for your life. Around the world, many diocese offer leadership programs for Catholic youth. Ask your local priest if this is an option for you. Many of these programs offer courses in leadership development and spiritual growth. These programs can help you strengthen your faith, and make your vocation easier to understand Enrolling in a leadership program can help you get a sense of the skills you will need to take on greater authority within the church as your career progresses to higher ranks. If your church does not offer a leadership program, find out of there is a scholarship program that will enable you to attend one in another region. You will need specific educational training to become a priest. First, you must complete high school. While you are in high school, you can begin your journey towards becoming a priest. It would be useful to take classes in a foreign language, for example. The Pope is an international figure, so communication is an excellent skill to learn, especially if you actually become Pope. Talk to your guidance counselor. Most high schools have a guidance counselor who can help you make a plan for life after graduating. Ask her to help you research seminaries and theological programs to go to in order to progress in your career. You will need to go to either a traditional college or a seminary to become a priest. To enter a seminary, you need either a high school diploma or a G.E.D. A seminary is a college that educates potential priests. There are many seminaries in all parts of the United States, and around the world. Some young men will attend traditional college before deciding to become a priest. Often, after obtaining a college degree, they will begin graduate work. Graduate work is done at a theology school, which is associated with a university. An example of the degree earned is a Master of Divinity. Your spiritual journey is important, so it's a big choice to decide where to hone the skills you need to follow your progressing vocation. Consider many different schools. Ask yourself if you want a well-rounded spiritual education, or if you want to focus solely on learning more about Catholic doctrine. Make sure to visit the campus before finalizing your decision. Talk to students who currently attend the school you are considering. Also ask alumnae about their experience. Think about whether that particular program will help you grow both spiritually and intellectually. | Become a Catholic. Consider your calling. Take a leadership role. Get an education. Continue your learning. Choose the right education. |
While it may seem counterintuitive, washing your hair can actually cause excess oil production. One reason is because shampoo strips your head of natural oil, and your scalp reacts by producing still more. Also, certain shampoos and conditioners, especially those containing silicone, can leave your hair with more oil or oil-like-substances. If you’re used to washing every day, start cutting back slowly and skip only one hair washing per week. Eventually move up to not washing your hair for two to three days at a time. A gentle cleansing shampoo you will help you to avoid the problem of washing away too much oil. It will also prevent your scalp from producing too much oil. Also, periodically using a shampoo that contains either salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, or ketoconazole will deep cleanse your scalp of hair product build-up, which makes for a healthier scalp and less oily hair. Shampoos with tea tree oils can be useful because they absorb oils. No matter what products you use, you need to make sure that you are rinsing thoroughly. You should rinse for at least 30 seconds, but the longer the better. Keep conditioner away from your scalp, as it can increase oil production. Conditioner is intended to help with the ends of your hair which can become brittle and dry. Look for products specially formulated for oily hair and use them sparingly. In addition to the above steps, you can also try a variety of home remedies that make your hair less oily. Many of them use inexpensive ingredients you probably already have on hand or can easily get from the grocery store, like aloe vera, baking soda, baby powder, and tea. The following are a few easy and useful examples. Vinegar or Lemon Juice rinse: mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or the juice of a single lemon with one cup of water. Shampoo your hair, rinse with this mixture, then rinse with tepid water. Beer rinse: alcohol is a drying agent, so try mixing a 1/2 cup of beer with 2 cups of water and rinsing your hair with the mixture after shampooing. Be sure to rinse the mix out of your hair thoroughly afterward so you don't smell like a bar! Oatmeal remedy: prepare oatmeal and allow it to cool, then apply it to your scalp and allow it to sit for 10–15 min. Follow with your usual hair care regimen. | Wash your hair less often. Use the right shampoo. Rinse thoroughly. Condition the ends only. Use a home remedy. |
Get some natural sunlight every day, preferably in the morning. Exposure to natural light during waking hours helps balance your body's circadian rhythms, leading to increased melatonin production at night. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that people of all skin tones wear 30 SPF sunscreen when in direct sun. Getting some sun exposure from a window is better than getting none at all, if you can't get outside. Workers in offices with windows tend to produce more melatonin (and sleep better) at night than those who work in offices without windows. Dim or switch off LED lights in the evening. These light bulbs produce blue light, which suppresses your body's natural melatonin production. Opt for traditional fluorescent bulbs, which produce blue light at a lower level, or blue-light free bulbs intended to maximize melatonin levels. Blue-light free bulbs can be purchased at several online retailers or your local hardware store. Dim the lights around your house in the hours before bed, creating a darker environment no later than 9:00 or 10:00 PM. The gradual darkness will help your melatonin levels rise naturally. You can purchase a dimmer to add to existing lamps at your local home-improvement store or online. Avoid using your tablet, phone, and computer in the hour or 2 before bed. These devices emit high levels of blue-light, which suppress your natural melatonin production. Your melatonin levels will rise when your eyes are not exposed to this kind of light before bed. You’ll probably sleep better, too. Put your devices in night mode, which emits less blue light, if you need to work in the evenings. Use blackout shades to make your bedroom very dark at night or try a sleep mask. Avoid using nightlights or leaving a bathroom light on, as these suppress your natural melatonin production. The darker your bedroom, the higher your natural melatonin surge will rise. Aid your body's natural melatonin surge at night by installing a red light in your bathroom. Red-spectrum bulbs are less disturbing to melatonin levels than LED or even fluorescent light bulbs. By using one, any evening bathroom visits will be less likely to disrupt your sleep cycle. | Expose yourself to at least 15 minutes of bright sunlight every day. Turn off LED lights when you wind down at night. Use a dimmer switch in the evenings. Sideline electronic devices in the evenings. Sleep in complete darkness. Install a dim red light in your bathroom if you wake frequently at night. |
Learn to identify the three key elements of a hip hop beat in a song: the kick, the snare, and the hi-hats. These three elements need to be placed in a music program in a consistent pattern to create a hip hop vibe. The kick is similar to the drum kick on drums. Most rap beats have syncopated kicks, or kicks that are in time with each other and follow a beat, which form the foundation of the beat. You can also layer your kicks, or use more than one kick at a time, to get a sharper sounding beat. The snare is works with the kick to create the rhythm for the beat. Most rap beats have a snare every other bar to give the beat more depth. You can layer your snare by adding in other percussion like claps or cymbals. The hi-hats give a rap beat a crisp and clipped sound, helping to keep the beat consistent and rhythmic. In rap songs, hi-hats are often played in an eight note pattern to keep the beat on time. You can also pause the hi-hats at certain points in the song to let the other instruments in the song shine through. Before you create your own beat or look for original beats, you should focus on a certain sound you want to emulate or reference. This could be a Top 40 hip hop track or an obscure track from the 70s or 80s. You could also be inspired by music outside of hip hop, like soul or funk music or even folk music. You can then treat your rap song as a tribute to an existing track or another artist who is making music you respect and admire. Think of your song as a unique take on an existing sound. You may also want to create a certain mood with your song, such as a song to party to or bang to, or a more serious and socially conscious rap song. Most party songs tend to have a quicker tempo and a melody that people will want to dance or move to. A more serious or somber rap song may have a darker or heavier and slower beat. There are many computer programs that allow you to create beats quickly and easily. These programs, like Fruity Loops, often give you access to large sound libraries that you can play around with and manipulate as you create a beat. You can find many free original beats online that you can repurpose for your rap song. Keep in mind the sounds that you are using for inspiration and look for an original beat that best matches your inspirational song. If you are planning to create a high energy party rap song, you may look for an original beat that sounds a lot like your favorite party rap songs. If you are planning to create a more somber or serious rap song, you may look for an original beat that emulates your favorite serious or somber rap songs. Many rap artists will sample a portion of an existing track and integrate it into their original song, making it part of the beat of the song. You can take a section of an existing track and see how it might fit within your song, either as part of the beat or even as a vocal sample in the hook of your song. Many popular rap songs are based on samples. A list of sampled songs in hip hop can be found on Whosampled.com. | Be aware of the three elements of a rap beat. Take inspiration from an existing song. Look for original beats online. Sample a portion of an existing track. |
Survey the frame for areas that need to be filled. Animal bites, door keys, bed frames and other accidents can cause a variety of light dents and gouges in the door frame. Gently push and pull at any visible nicks, dents or scratches to test the severity of the damage. If pieces of wood pull away, a more complex repair might be necessary. Smaller nicks, dents and gouges can be filled in with a body or wood filler. Use a putty knife to apply the filler into the gouges. Use wood or body fillers for cosmetic damage such as slight gouges or dents. They lack the structural integrity of harder fillers such as epoxy, but tend to have a more pleasant aesthetic. If you expect the door frame to continue to take a lot of wear and tear, use the epoxy filler to provide extra strength to the repair. The epoxy filler will have a greater resistance to future nicks and scratches than wood or body filler. You can also have sheet metal bent to cover the susceptible area. Alternatively, if the damage is very minor, you can sand out the damaged area rather than applying filler. Once dry, sand to smoothness as desired. Finish with one coat of primer and two coats of paint. Use a straight edge to help keep the filler level and in place when applying to vertical surfaces. | Identify the damaged areas. Cover gouges with filler. Dry overnight. |
When you dribble into pressure, it's best to keep the ball close to you, dribbling with the outside of your foot. This helps you maintain ball control and gives you the flexibility to go into many different moves. Doing your move when you’re too far away from the defender will give them time to recover, but starting too close might not give you enough room to complete it. Starting when you’re about 3–4 feet (0.91–1.22 m) away gives you the best chance of getting past the defender. No matter what move you use, remember to keep moving forward as you do it. Stopping completely will take away your momentum and give the defender a chance to close in on you. Dribble straight at the defender. Once you get a few feet away, quickly tap the ball away from the defender at a 45-degree angle, using the outside of your foot. Accelerate into space, keeping the ball close to you so another defender can't pick it up. If you find yourself too close to the defender, you can modify this move by tapping the ball away at a sharper 90-degree angle. Dodge the defender and accelerate toward the goal. For a variation on this, open up your hips to one side. Use the inside of the foot on that side to curl the ball across your body and accelerate in the opposite direction. You can also morph this into La Croqueta by tapping the ball across your body with the inside of one foot to the other, as though you’re passing it to yourself, then flicking it to the side and accelerating. When you’re a few feet from the defender, take a hard step to one side. Shift your weight, arms, and eyes to fake out the defender as much as possible, then push the ball in the opposite direction with the outside of your other foot. To put the defender even more off-balance, try a double body feint. Step hard to one side, then the other, and then tap the ball away to the first side. Lunge faster so that the defender can't step in and take the ball. The stepover is a natural step up from the feint. Instead of just lunging to one side, loop one foot over and around the ball, then push it away with the other foot. The movement of your foot will fake out the defender even more than a simple step would. To make this move even more distracting, quickly circle one foot around, then the other, and tap the ball away with the first foot. Sell the stepover just as much as you would a feint, shifting your weight and arms hard to the side. Your move will only be effective if you follow it with a burst of speed around the defender or into space. Accelerating ensures that the defender won't be able to recover and catch up with you after you get past them. | Approach the defender while dribbling with the outside of your foot. Try a move when you’re 3–4 feet (0.91–1.22 m) away. Tap the ball to the side and use a quick change of direction to get past. Use a hard feint for a simple, effective way to evade the defender. Do a stepover to add another distraction. Accelerate past the defender with a quick change of speed. |
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to uphold his side of the contract without an adequate legal excuse. A breach of contract can be indicated by a failure to perform or by words or actions that indicate future nonperformance. If you are involved in a contract that involves materials (such as the sale of an item), you should be entitled to a full recovery of materials if the other party does not fulfill his end of the contract. For example, if you sell a boat to your neighbor and give him an owner-financed payment plan but he stops making payments, you are entitled to a full recovery of the boat, regardless of the amount your neighbor has paid towards the full amount. If you are the non-breach party in a contract, you can seek to mitigate (lessen) the damages caused by the other party's breach of contract by seeking replacement goods or services (known as “cover.”) If the cover costs you the same or less money than your original contract, you may not be entitled to damages. However, if your cover costs you more, you can ask the contract-breaching party to pay the damages (the difference between the original cost and the cover.) Finding cover as soon as possible to the breach of contract can help you show the court that you’ve done your best to avoid consequential damages, or further expenses due to your own failure to act. For example, you may have a contract with a wedding photographer. If your photographer backs out of the contract the week before your wedding, you may need to scramble and find a new photographer at the last minute. If the last-minute photographer costs the same as your original photographer, there are no damages. If the last-minute photographer charges you an additional $500 for the lack of notice, you can ask that the original photographer pay the $500 fee. If you cannot uphold your end of a contract, you can refuse to fulfill the obligations that are laid out in the contract. Refusing to perform your contractual obligations will constitute a breach of contract and may expose you to a breach of contract lawsuit. Before choosing this option, you should consult with an attorney to ensure that you completely understand all consequences of deciding to breach a contract. If the other party has breached a contract, you can file a lawsuit for damages incurred due to the breach. Be sure that you have a copy of the contract, can specifically identify how and when the breach occurred, and document any financial or other damages that you accumulated as a result of the breach. You can hire a lawyer to file the lawsuit for you, or you can do it yourself at your local courthouse. File the lawsuit as soon as possible after the breach. States have varying statutes of limitations for how long after a breach a lawsuit can be filed, but waiting too long can prevent you from being able to take legal action against the breaching party. After a contract has been breached, the parties involved may want to consider using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a tool to settle a contract dispute. With ADR, anyone involved in the contract often share the cost of hiring a neutral mediator. This person will assist all of you to work out a mutually agreeable outcome. The ADR process includes an evaluation by a neutral third-party who isn't a lawyer. It also includes a negotiation and mediation. Arbitration is another form of ADR. It allows you to take care of the problem without going to court. Arbitration is a good idea in complex cases or when damages are difficult to calculate. | Identify a breach of contract. Recover your materials. Mitigate your damages. Refuse to perform. File a lawsuit against the breaching party. Consider Alternative Dispute Resolution. |
Use a broom to sweep all loose dirt, mud, and debris off of the rubber mat. If it is a large mat, use a push broom. If there is a lot of debris on the mat, you may need to sweep it multiple times. Take a garden hose and spray the mat with water. Use moderate to high pressure. Avoid using pressure washers since they can damage the rubber mat. If there are particularly stubborn stains, you may need to use a cloth rag or brush. Scrub the stain with the rag or brush until the dirt is removed. If the stain won't come up, use a bit of soap or water-based spray cleaner. Don't use solvent-based cleaners. They can weaken the rubber. Use the hose to rinse the soap from the mat. Use the broom to remove excess water and any leftover debris from the mat. Pick up the mat and hang it up to dry. Make sure to leave it long enough that it completely dries so it doesn't start to mold. | Sweep loose debris off the mat. Use a hose to wash the mat. Scrub stains with a brush and soap. Rinse the mats with water. Let the mats air dry. |
When you look confident, it makes you appear more attractive. To project confidence, straighten your spine, roll your shoulders back, and tilt your chin up so you’re looking forward. When you pass people, flash a smile and make brief eye contact for 1-2 seconds. You don't have to feel confident. If you act like you’re confident, people will think you really are. You likely have a stream of thoughts all day, some of which might be negative. Catch these negative thoughts and replace them with positive or neutral statements. Additionally, pick a few positive affirmations to repeat to yourself throughout the day. For instance, you might catch yourself thinking, “I look so gross today.” Replace this thought with, “I’m doing my best today, and that's what matters,” or “I might not feel my best, but I’m projecting my best self today." You might use affirmations like, "I'm enough," "I always try my best," and "Today is a great day to be happy." Focusing on your strengths will help you feel more confident. Make a list of your best qualities and your achievements. Add to your list whenever you make a new accomplishment. Review this list regularly to help you remember what makes you amazing. As an example, you might write down things like, “Won an award for my essay,” “Elected to student council,” “Took guitar lessons,” and “Helped animals at the shelter.” | Stand up straight so you look and feel confident. Use positive self-talk to boost your self-esteem. Keep track of your accomplishments to remind yourself you’re awesome. |
Water is the most popular liquid ballast because it is cheap and plentiful. If you have a lot of tractor tires to fill or want to save money, water is probably your best option. Avoid using water in weather with temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), as your liquid ballast may freeze and weigh down the tire. In cold, wintery climates, antifreeze can keep your ballast from freezing. Mix water with antifreeze in a 50/50 ratio to prevent your ballast from weighing down your tractor when temperatures drop. Choose non-toxic antifreeze in case your ballast leaks and comes in contact with plants or animals. Antifreeze can keep liquid ballast from solidifying in temperatures down to −40 °F (−40 °C). Calcium chloride is the best liquid ballast for climates where temperatures drop as low as −50 °F (−46 °C). Mix calcium chloride flakes with water in a ratio suggested by its packaging for a cheap, freeze-resistant ballast solution. Calcium chloride is, however, more likely to rust the metal parts of tractor tires. Polyurethane foam is a common liquid ballast with a sturdy weight. Because you have to hire a mechanic to fill the tires, however, it is pricier than most ballast options. Do not attempt to fill tires with polyurethane foam yourself, as it will be more likely to leak while your tractor moves. | Use water for the most inexpensive ballast option. Fill your tires with diluted antifreeze in cold weather. Try calcium chloride ballast in extreme cold temperatures. Choose polyurethane foam for an effective, yet expensive ballast option. |
View everything with a healthy level of skepticism and continually ask questions about what you observe, think, and feel. Instead of jumping straight to the most obvious answer, break any dilemma down further into more questions, answering each one so that you arrive at the most thorough solution. You should also question every new piece of information you gather before storing it into your mind. Ask yourself why the information is important enough to remember or how it connects to that which you already know. In order to ask important questions, you also need to educate yourself well. Thorough reading comprehension and a solid base of knowledge will help tremendously. Study topics of importance, experiment on matters that catch your curiosity, and keep a journal to track your thought patterns. The more you know, the more likely you are to ask questions that really matter. By human nature, you might be tempted to rule out a possibility if it seems unlikely or improbable. These possibilities must be allowed for, however. Only the impossible—that which cannot be true no matter what—can ever be ruled out completely. Just as you need to throw out old biases when observing a situation, you also need to throw out such biases when analyzing a situation. The things you only feel do not hold as much weight as the things you know or deduce. Intuition has its place, but you need to balance both intuition and logic. Avoid making any theories before you have all the evidence. If you form a conclusion before you gather and analyze all the facts, you will taint your thought process and have a more difficult time forming an accurate solution. You must learn to twist theories to suit facts and not the other way around. Gather the facts and throw away any ideas or possible theories that do not fit with those facts. Do not make assumptions about possibilities that only exist in theory and not in fact, especially if you are tempted to do so simply to make your previous theory work. Even though Sherlock Holmes is the renowned genius, his intellect would have been a bit crippled if he did not have Dr. John Watson to bounce ideas off of. Find a friend or colleague whose intellect you trust and discuss your observations and conclusions with that person. It is important that you allow the other person to shape theories and conclusions without ruling out the information you already know to be true. If your discussion brings up new ideas that alter your theories, allow it to happen. Do not let pride come in between you and the truth. Your mind will burn out if you continually leave it set to “Sherlock” mode. Even the great detective himself took breaks during particularly grueling cases. Letting your mind rest actually improves its ability to form accurate conclusions in the long run. Focusing too intensely on a problem can cause your mind to become worn out, and as a result, it will process information less accurately. Giving your mind a chance to relax can allow it to make connections steadily and subconsciously, so when you return to the problem, you might realize a seemingly obvious train of thought you hadn't noticed before your rest. | Ask questions. Know the difference between impossible and improbable. Keep an open mind. Talk to a trusted colleague. Give your mind a break. |
. This tangy, sweet sauce is often used to flavor stir fries. You can buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce or mix up your own. This method for making teriyaki sauce makes enough to flavor two servings of stir fry: Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a saucepan. Heat the mixture and allow it to simmer until it begins to thicken and the sugar is completely dissolved. Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste. This is a simple, dead-easy sauce for stir fry that kicks it up a notch. All you need is some white wine and soy sauce. A few spoonfuls each of these two ingredients is a simple, tasty option. Dry sherry (not sweet) can also be used in place of white wine. Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste. . Peanut sauce adds a significantly different flavor than other traditional sauces. It's a popular restaurant option that can be made on your own with surprising ease. To make peanut sauce, do the following: Combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Add a clove of minced garlic, a few shakes of sesame oil, or red pepper flakes to enhance the flavor. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator overnight so the flavors have time to meld. For a milder taste, use vegetable, chicken, or beef broth to flavor the stir fry. Consider mixing it with soy sauce to the strength you enjoy, then flavoring with savory herbs and spices. Mix in a teaspoon of sugar and one of rice wine vinegar for a more traditional taste. Mix equal parts lemon juice and broth for a tart taste. | Buy or make teriyaki sauce Mix white wine and soy sauce. Make your own peanut sauce Use broth to flavor your stir fry. |
Saddles cannot be crafted, so one of the best ways to find one is to open every chest you come across. Saddles have a small chance of appearing in most chests that you find. You'll have more luck in certain areas of the world. You'll have the best chance finding a saddle in the dungeons scattered underground. Chests in dungeons have a 54% chance of spawning a saddle as loot. You'll know you're in a dungeon by the cobblestone + mossy stone walls, floors, and ceilings. They typically have a zombie, skeleton, or spider spawner, and one or two chests. It is possible, but very rare, to find a dungeon without a chest. With two chests, the chances are good that you'll find a saddle in one of them. Dungeons can occur anywhere in the overworld. The 29% spawn rate for saddles as of Minecraft 1.10 Nether fortresses are another spot where saddles have a higher chance of spawning in chests. To access the Nether, you'll need to build a Nether portal frame using obsidian blocks. See Make a Nether Portal in Minecraft for detailed instructions. The Nether is a dangerous place, so make sure you bring strong gear and lots of supplies. You'll have a 40% chance of finding a saddle in Nether fortress chests. This will go down to 35% in 1.9. These structures appear in the desert biome, and the floor of the temple structure will always be at Y:64. This means that the temple may be partially or completely covered by sand. When you find the temple, look for the blue clay block in the centre of the floor. Digging this out will expose the secret chamber containing four chests. Each of these chests has a 15% chance of spawning a saddle, but this will go up to 24% in 1.9. This means you'll be almost guaranteed to find a saddle from the four chests. Watch out for the TNT booby trap when you drop into the secret chamber. Don't drop anything else first to set off the pressure plate, as all the loot will explode. Break the pressure plate to disarm the trap. Villages have a fairly high chances of spawning a blacksmith. Blacksmith's have a chest in their building, and there's a 16% chance of finding a saddle inside. These two locations spawn chests that can contain the saddle, but your chances are at around 15% for each of these locations' chests. The jungle temple has two chests protected by a variety of booby traps, while abandoned mineshafts may have multiple minecart chests, depending on the size of the mineshaft. In 1.9, saddles will no longer spawn in abandoned mineshafts. | Look for rare chests on your adventures. Locate a dungeon. Head to the Nether and find a Nether fortress. Find a desert temple. Seek out a village blacksmith. Look in jungle temples and abandoned mineshafts. |
The FAA Academy, located in Oklahoma City, trains those who pass the test for 12 weeks in the fundamentals of being an air traffic controller. Coursework includes FAA regulations, the airway system, how various aircraft perform and the use of equipment on the job. Those who graduated from the AT-CTI program can bypass the first 5 weeks of the Academy. FAA Academy graduates are assigned to a facility where they work as "developmental controllers" under the supervision of experienced air traffic controllers. New controllers can expect to be certified within 2 to 4 years, depending on their performance and the availability of the facility staff to train them, while controllers with previous experience usually take less time to earn FAA certification. Once certified, you're subject to semiannual reviews of your performance. This is standard for any serious career. That six figure salary the BLS boasts isn't easy to come by. You'll need to work your way up the totem pole to find one of those. You're gonna be doing some pretty cool stuff. Without you, those souls flying through the air would be up a creek without a paddle. While your job is really cool, it's also intense. You have to focus the entire time you're on the job. That's 8 hours of constant concentration. This job, while not physically exhausting, can be very mentally exhausting. It's not your average desk job. Airports run pretty much 24/7, so there's always things to be done. If you're a stickler for rest and relaxation, this isn't the career for you. Because of how planes are scheduled, you won't have consistent day, afternoon, or night shifts. If Ron works all the mornings and Sue works all the nights, Ron's constantly landing 3,429 planes at a time while Sue gets to read a book while she waits for United Flight 101 to come in. Tuesday you'll work in the morning and Wednesday you'll work graveyard to keep it balanced. In short, stay awake. Actually, ATCs falling asleep on the job is actually becoming a problem. As a result, they can no longer work alone during night shifts. However, scheduling is staying the same (it's only fair) and the shifts are, too (generally 8 hours long). If you have a family, this can put a serious damper on your bonding. You will be presented with a number of stressful situations. If nothing else, you'll be asked to do a 258 things at once. It's important that you keep a level head and don't freak out. You've been trained. You know what to do. Everything will be fine. If you remember to breathe, you'll be better off. Think of your training, what your superior would do, and handle the moment. It'll be over before you know it. When the rush hour ends, you can sit back with your coffee, start a conversation with the interesting ex-military guy you've been working with for a few months now, and take in how incredible your job is. Kudos! The stresses of being an air traffic controller are innumerable. If something goes wrong, you may end up blaming yourself and, beating around the bush aside, losing it. It's easy to get shaken, especially in the beginning. It's imperative that you understand that this career choice is the very definition of demanding. Sure, busier airports will require more of you, but every position (regardless of its location) will deprive you of sleep, demand ultimate concentration, and can be potentially quite jarring. Got it? They never said it'd be easy; they said it'd be worth it, right? This is a very, very respectable job -- it's simply important to know the benefits and drawbacks going in. When you go in with a level head, you're more likely to succeed. | Attend and graduate from the FAA Academy. Become certified as an air traffic controller. Start saving lives. Stay awake. Stay calm. Stay sane. |
Use your dominate hand to pluck the trigger lightly. It is essential that you do not use a powerful pluck in the beginning. This is when you’re the most susceptible to chipping a tooth. To avoid damaging your teeth, keep a firm pressure between the harp and your teeth. Pluck the trigger inwards or outwards depending on your preference. An inward pluck is when the trigger is plucked in the direction of your mouth. An outer pluck is when the trigger is plucked away from your mouth. Find a comfortable pluck. Some Jew's harpist use their index finger to pluck while others use their whole hands. Figure out what is comfortable for you. Try plucking a rhythm and repeat that rhythm. This will help you develop your comfortability with plucking. To get the most amplified sound out of the Jew's harp, you must open your throat. It's common to open your throat if you are chugging a liquid. Do this same technique with your throat while playing the Jew's harp. Try modifying the shape of your throat. You do this in everyday speech. Imagine you’re saying the vowels: a, e, i, o and u. These shapes will all give you different tones. Practice a consistent pluck while changing the shape of your mouth. You can reach a higher pitch by widening your mouth. Similarly, you can reach a lower tone by narrowing your mouth. Your tongue also plays a part in altering the sound of a Jew's harp. Experiment with different positions for your tongue. Try flickering your tongue to the back of your throat for a nice effect. Different breathing variations will modify your tone. Breathing out while playing will create a loud and buzzy sound. Breathing in will create a softer buzzing sound. Use these techniques as accents. Breathe through your nose during normal play. Continue to experiment with different combinations of the above techniques. Once you begin to feel comfortable with different sounds, try to develop a melody out of the Jew's harp. It will take a lot of practice to play cohesive melodies on the Jew's harp. You won't be able to play distinct melodies until you’ve mastered all the basics. Try something experimental on the Jew's harp. Try whispering words while playing. Play around and try to have fun with it. Differentiating notes on purpose is difficult for both players and listeners. The particular note you produce depends on the quality and make of your Jew's harp. Play notes by playing open and closed sounds. Open sounds are all the sounds you’ve produced thus far. Closed sounds are achieved by closing your throat, or your glottis. Then use air pressure to open your glottis by saying “A.” This will produce an overtone which is essential for playing different notes. Use a tuner while you are practicing to see if you are able to hit a perfect note. Then practice the other techniques and adjust your mouth till those sounds create a different note. Again, playing intentional notes is difficult for the Jew's harp. | Practice plucking. Open your throat. Change the shape of your mouth. Move your tongue. Modify your breathing. Practice your repertoire of sounds. Play notes on the harp. |
Depending on your income and your current expenses, you may not be able to set aside a huge portion of your paycheck every week. However, it's important to save up whatever you can, as it adds up pretty quickly and can be a big factor in your financial stability. Once you know how much of your paycheck will be left over after expenses, you can set aside the excess money in your savings account. Set aside money for savings as soon as you cash your paycheck. That way you won't be tempted to spend that money on unnecessary indulgences. Think of it as paying back yourself for all your hard work each week. The money's not being wasted; it's an investment in your future. Depending on your family and your needs, your idea of a financially stable future may vary from others' needs. Some people consider saving for the future to mean saving for retirement. Others devote their savings to helping their children pay for college. Still others may want to buy a motor home after retiring and travel the country. There's no right or wrong reason to save for the future; the important thing is to identify what's most important to you. Financial stability will vary, depending on your needs and your goals. Decide what you want to save for, and set up a savings account. If you want to save for multiple goals (for example, saving for retirement as well as saving for your child's college fund), you should consider setting up two separate savings accounts and keeping those funds separate. One of the best ways to save for your future is by opening up a savings account. A savings account lets you set aside money safely, without fear of it being stolen (which is a possibility if you store money at home) or being spent on a whim. A savings account can help you prepare for both the anticipated and the unexpected in the near future. Even a small savings, like $500 to $1,000, can help you be better prepared in case of an emergency. Compare banks and credit unions in your area to find the highest interest rates. Some experts advise that credit unions often have higher interest rates because they do not have shareholders to support like a big bank would. Many financial institutions can help you set up a savings account that automatically transfers a set amount of money every month or pay period from your checking to savings. This can make it easier to start saving and make it consistent. Some banks also offer options to add small amounts from your checking account. For example, if you use a debit card to pay $7.50, the bank will round it up to $8.00 and put the extra 50 cents into your savings account. Be aware that some banks charge you a penalty if your checking account falls below a certain amount. You're typically free to transfer some of your savings into your checking account, but you may want to find out how much you can transfer by talking to your bank or credit union's representative. Savings accounts and other low-interest accounts are not ideal for retirement savings or longer-term savings goals. If wealth-building if your goal, you'll want to invest in securities like stocks or mutual funds. Depending on your savings goals, you may be saving up for retirement, your child's education, or other future purchases or expenses. You're probably wondering how much money you'll need to remain financially stable. That amount will vary considerably, depending on your standard of living, what region you live in, and your current annual income. If you're planning for retirement, for example, you may want to: Search online for retirement worksheets, like the U.S. Department of Labor's worksheet on retirement savings at http://askebsa.dol.gov/SavingsFitness/Worksheets#worksheet-section4. It factors in your predicted years until retirement, current salary, and current savings to help you determine how much more you'll need. Talk to your employer about any available 401(k) plans. These investment plans help set aside a designated portion of every paycheck, and many employers match the funds that you put into your plan. | Set aside part of every paycheck. Identify savings goals. Open a savings account. Save for long-term goals. |
When you get tired of moving your head back and forth, change up the direction. Rock your head one way then the other like you're trying to touch your ear to your shoulder. This can be a tough one to do fast, so it may be best to save it for slower, heavier interludes. To avoid putting your neck in an unsafe position, make sure you swing your head down a little rather than straight across. Be careful not to jerk your head too hard in either direction. This is a good way to pull something. If you have a head full of flowing locks (is there anything more metal?), wait for the next big breakdown to whip it in a wide circle and let it fly. Your head will resemble a tangle of swirling serpents let loose from the underworld to wreak havoc and tickle the faces and necks of the unfortunate fans in your immediate vicinity. Finish off your windmill with a quick head shake to reorient yourself before returning to a normal back-and-forth motion. Windmilling should be used somewhat sparingly to break up regular headbanging. Pulling it out too often can make you look more like a go-go dancer than a grindcore devotee. Standing in one place throughout the entire show is no fun. Try pacing back and forth, stomping in circles, or jumping up and down to the beat so the rest of your body can go as crazy as your head. If you're feeling spunky, hop into the mosh pit in front of the stage and let the dark power of metal flow through you. Coordinate your headbanging carefully with your other movements. Otherwise, you may just look like you're throwing a temper tantrum or trying to get away from an angry bee. Watch out for flying fists, elbows, and other body parts in the pit. Things can get pretty hairy in there! Stick your index and little fingers straight out and tuck your middle and ring fingers under your thumb. Then, shoot your hand up in the air tall and proud for everyone to see. This will give you something to do with your arms other than just pushing sweaty metalheads out of your personal space. Horns are often used to celebrate after a face-melting solo or signal appreciation to the band between songs. | Sway your head side to side. Try the windmill for added flair. Add some movement. Throw up the metal horns. |
No tourist outfit is complete without a fanny pack around your waist. Be sure to get one that's neon pink or yellow to make it as visible as possible. Load your fanny pack down with classic tourist accessories like sunblock and a disposable camera for additional realism. Strap on a second fanny pack for extra oomph. If you can't get your hands on a fanny pack, an overstuffed backpack will also do the trick. Better yet, strap on 2 of them, or pop your second camera onto the end of a selfie stick. The more cameras, the better! For good measure, carry a disposable one in one of your cargo pockets or fanny pack, too. Strap on an old-school camcorder for a retro tourist vibe. Keep one of your cameras in your hands at all times. Photograph everything excessively, of course! Go with something oversized and silly. If you can't get your hands on a straw or safari hat, try a faded baseball cap instead. Preferably a neon cap made of shiny nylon! However, any hat with a sun shield or wide brim will get the point across. Definitely go with bright colored leis, and don't limit yourself to just 1! Put on 2 or 3 of them. You can usually buy plastic leis at craft stores, costume shops, or online. Opt for colors that clash with your outfit to really stand out! | Strap on a fanny pack. Dangle an oversized camera from a strap around your neck. Top off your outfit with a huge straw or safari hat. Layer on several leis. |
and promotional fliers. Distribute these items around local art galleries and fairs. Ask local vendors if you can leave some of your business cards with them or post a flier on their community bulletin boards. Consider contacting vendors that would have the appropriate clientele for your artwork. Also advertise at local restaurants and stores. This will will allow you to catch people of all interests. Those that are closest to you are your biggest advocates. Let your friends, family and co-workers know that you are selling your art. Show them some of your favorite pieces so they can pass on first-hand information about your art for sale. Be sure to also give them some of your promotional materials so they can hand out your contact information. Most communities host a variety of art fairs throughout the year. Research the various options and decide which one, or ones, would be most appropriate for the type of art you are selling. For example, if you intend on selling paintings, go to one which highlights paintings in particular. Keep in mind that it often costs money to have a booth at these fairs, but consider the fee an investment in your business. Putting up a little money will likely pay off once you sell a few of your pieces. If you know some people who may be intrigued by your work, host a small get together at your house or at one of their houses. You can also host a private showing to only a handful of guests. Some people are more likely to attend an intimate event like this than an art fair. Ask all of those invited to bring a guest and, again, you are broadening your client base just by word of mouth. | Make business cards Tell friends, family, and co-workers about your art. Display your art at a local fair. Take your art to interested patrons. |
Understanding the meanings of each word can help in defining the purpose of these similar, yet different documents. "CV" stands for curriculum vitae and is a Latin phrase meaning “course of life”. As the definition implies, it is a detailed account of your entire professional life thus far and will include as much information as possible, to give a full understanding of what you have accomplished. The word “resume” has French origins and means “to sum up”. As with any summary, a resume is a shorter, more concise description of your professional career as it relates to the job you are applying for. Resumes are meant to be briefly looked over to get a general understanding of your capability. Make yourself stand out by showing them everything they would want to read and eliminating information they will not care about. Knowing when to use a true CV versus a resume can be tough because many people use these terms synonymously. However, with a little information, you can decide which type of document to submit for the job you want to apply to: CV - Use a CV when it is either directly requested by the employer, when you are applying to a position in a country that uses CVs (throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East) or when you are applying in the US and Canada for jobs in the scientific, research, academia or medical fields. Resume - Use a resume when you are applying for jobs in the US and Canada (other than fields listed above requiring CVs) and other countries that choose to accept a resume over a CV. You can research the job application requirements for each country before submitting your application. CVs are more detailed than resumes. In accordance with the definition of a CV, more detail is required to inform employers of your entire history. On the other hand, a resume is a summary. While it still must provide details about your experience and education, it must be written in a concise manner with only the most relevant information presented. For a CV, details in a CV can include exact names of courses taken while obtaining a degree, all your publications, and details about specific projects and their outcomes. For a resume, you can choose which information is most relevant to include by reading through and understanding the job positing for the position you are seeking and then looking over your resume while asking yourself, “Is this information or experience necessary to do the job?” If the answer is “no” chances are the recruiter won't care and you should leave it off your resume. With different levels of detail comes different lengths. CVs are not bound by length and can even go beyond 10 pages because they include far more sections than a resume (publications, research projects, education courses, etc.) and more details about each job task or project. Resumes, as with any summary, must be kept short and sweet while still being effective. While there is much controversy on how short a resume should be, let's not define the number of pages, but say it is best to keep it as short as possible while still providing all the necessary information to help you get an interview. This means understanding the type of person the company you are applying to is looking for and only keeping information in your resume that will help you market yourself as the right person for that job. The sentences in CVs can be written in a more detailed and complex manner. Resumes on the other hand are most effective when written in short and effective sentencing using action words. For example, in a a resume you could write “Increased efficiency by 25% by implementing new process procedures”. However, in a CV you could write “Tasked with finding inefficiencies within the department to resolve and implement new process procedures. Researched and implemented new procedures over a 6 month time frame to eventually realize a 25% increase in efficiency. These two sentences describe the same thing, but you can see how a CV would explain the situation more than a resume which focuses on what you did and the results in a brief summary. As mentioned previously, CVs provide the reader with the most details about your experience and education. To some extent, these details may not be exactly relevant to the job you are applying for. A resume must be limited to strictly relevant information that will help you get the job, so it is best to write your resume in a clear and concise manner that showcases why you are the best candidate for the job in the least amount of words possible. For example, listing all your publications versus only the ones that are most eye-catching to that employer. | Understand the definition and purpose of a CV and a resume. Know when to use a CV and a resume. Understand that CVs and resumes have different levels of detail. Know that resumes and CVs are usually different lengths. Keep in mind that the style of writing will differ. Keep CVs detailed and resumes strictly relevant. |
Set a regular time to go to bed every night and time to get up every morning. Keeping yourself on a regular sleeping pattern will help you to sleep better even if you’re stressed because your body will be used to sleeping at this time every night. Use the time that you need to wake up every morning as your guide for when to go to bed. For example, if you need to get up at 6:30am to be to work on time during the week, make sure that you are in bed by 10:30pm every night. Try to aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night. This is the optimal range for adults, but everyone is different. You may function well on more or less sleep. Keep the same bedtime and waking time even on weekends and holidays to keep your body and mind adjusted to that routine. Do the same things every night before you get into bed. Repeating the same activities every night before bedtime will help to teach your brain and body when it's time to calm down. You might already do basic evening ritual things like washing your face, brushing your teeth and putting on your pajamas, but it's a good idea to incorporate a relaxing activity into your bedtime ritual as well. For example, you might take a bath, read a book, practice yoga, or listen to some relaxing music. Avoid watching TV or using electronic devices, such as a tablet, laptop, or cell phone, as part of your bedtime ritual. Using electronic devices can cause you to become stressed and have a negative impact on your sleep. The light that these devices emit can also delay your body's release of melatonin, a hormone that is critical for good sleep. Having a pleasing environment is important for a good night's sleep. If your bedroom is cluttered, dirty, or otherwise unpleasant, it may be causing you stress and making it difficult for you to wind down at night. Your bedroom should be clean, dark, and kept at a cool, comfortable temperature. Make sure that your mattress, pillows, comforters, and sheets are clean and comfortable as well. Consider investing in some new ones if they are not comfortable or pleasing to look at. Consider using a pleasant room spray or oil diffuser to help make your bedroom smell nice. Use light blocking curtains to keep your room dark if you have a lot of outside light coming into your room. Your bedroom should be a quiet environment. Having lots of noise coming in from the outside or from your devices may make you feel more stressed and disrupt your sleep. Do what you can to minimize noise coming into your bedroom from outside, such as investing in noise reducing curtains or using earplugs while you sleep. Silence your cell phone and other devices so that you won't be disturbed while you are sleeping. White noise can help to counter noise pollution by adding a new steady sound for you to focus on. This steady noise will also make outside noises seem quieter. If you want some white noise in the background to sleep, try a fan or a white noise machine. | Establish regular sleeping and waking times. Develop a bedtime ritual. Make your bedroom as pleasant as possible. Reduce sleep disrupting sounds in your bedroom. |
A plastic, metal, or wooden hanger will work, as long as it has a notch on both sides of the hook. Otherwise, the paper buckets will slip and fall right off the scale. If you don't have a notched clothes hanger, you can use some more twine to tie the handles on the paper buckets to the bottom of a regular clothes hanger so they don't fall off. Put out stickers, markers, and crayons and let your kids personalize the scale. They'll enjoy playing and learning with it more if they get to add their own personal touch. One way to decorate the scale is to help your kids write their names on it. Don't attach anything too heavy to the buckets or it could interfere with how the scale works. | Find a notched clothes hanger. Let your kids decorate the buckets on their new balance scale. |
Cheilitis (chapped lips) is a common side effect of accutane treatment. In order to both prevent and treat chapped lips, apply a lip balm of your choice. Some have a pleasant scent like lavender or wild berry, while others are unscented. The most hygienic lip balms are those which come in a small retractable tube, as you don't have to touch your hand to your lips in order to apply the balm. However, the balms which require you to manually remove a glob of lip balm from the container and apply it to your lips have the advantage that you can scoop any amount you desire from the container. If lip balm is ineffective, use something stronger to protect your chapped lips. Vaseline or Aquaphor should be applied by dipping your pinky in the container and applying a light coating to your lips or around your mouth as needed. For extremely dry lips, use a 1% ointment. Apply the ointment two to three times each day in addition to using Vaseline, Aquaphor, or a lip balm. You could also use a low-potency corticosteroid ointment if you obtain a prescription from your dermatologist. Using corticosteroid treatments for more than a few days could lead to thinning of the skin on your lips or the enlargement of blood vessels in the area you applied the ointment. Always use ointments and prescription medications as directed. While it may provide temporary relief, the enzymes in saliva can irritate your skin. The more you lick your lips, the drier and more painful they will become over time. Keep your tongue in your mouth and apply lip balm instead as needed. Wear a rubber band on your wrist and give it a small snap when you catch yourself licking your lips. The slight irritation of the band against your wrist will minimize your likelihood of lip-licking again. | Use lip balm. Use Vaseline or Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Use OTC hydrocortisone ointment. Do not lick your lips. |
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